Kashal ch'Priinia

”Save our clan.” - Kashal’s last words to Radzen Tos
**Kashal ch'Priinia** was a chan Andorian Starfleet officer in the late 24th and early 25th centuries. He died in 2407 while commanding the USS *Takarabune*, becoming a casualty of the Last Federation-Klingon War.

## Biography

The firstborn of his parents, Kashal was given a name meaning "one who is best at connecting," since his birth brought the four Andorians closer together. His *keth* of Priinia ("people of fame and glory") was an old one that was prominent in Andorian society and expected great things of its members. As a young chan, Kashal was fascinated with the stars, or *tloneethni* as they were called in chas native Graalen. Cha began studies to become a *tloneeth thras*, an astronomer-storyteller, but chas desire for knowledge brought with it a wanderlust that such a role could not fully satisfy.

Instead, Kashal applied to Starfleet Academy and was admitted in 2378. There cha studied astronomy, stellar physics, and other similar subjects. When Kashal graduated in 2382, cha was assigned to the Sciences division of the USS *Callisto*.

Before going to the starship, Kashal tool a few days if leave to visit family and travel with them to help chas younger sister Sherah get situated at the Andorian Academy of the Arts.

### Aboard the *Tahoma*

The posting aboard the *Tahoma* eventually led to two deep friendships for the chan. The new chief of security was a fellow Andorian named Va'Kel Shon and the second engineer was a Trill named Radzen Tos. Within the decade, both would be Kashal's closest friends and in-laws.

### Aboard the *Takarabune*

Kashal was offered chas first command in early 2400, the *Sovereign*-class USS *Takarabune*. Cha had been anxious for a captaincy for over two years and jumped at the chance for chas own center seat.

Arriving at Starbase 234 to take command, Kashal was able to briefly visit with Radzen and Sherah who were just completing their time aboard the *Takarabune*.

Four years later, Kashal asked chas Trill friend to leave his position at Starfleet Academy and become executive officer of the *Sovereign*-class vessel. Radzen accepted and the two served together until a disastrous engagement with Gorn forces in 2407.

## Personal relationships

### Sherah zh'Priinia

Divided by nine years, Sherah was Kashal's youngest sibling. A musical prodigy, Sherah traveled through the Federation, performing at various functions and venues. Whenever cha had the opportunity, Kashal would attend as one of Sherah's biggest fans.

It was after one of zhas performances, that Kashal introduced Sherah to zhas future husband, Radzen.

### Radzen Tos

After just a few night shifts together, Kashal knew cha would be friends with the quiet Radzen Tos.

### Va'Kel Shon

Kashal first met Va'Kel Shon when the younger Andorian was assigned to the *Tahoma* as chief of security in 2392. The two became *oshrasule*, friendly rivals, who often competed in various forms of *Chako Thaani*.

Though not attempting to play matchmaker, Kashal introduced chas sister Tress to Va'Kal when the two officers took leave to visit Andoria. Tress and the security officer shared an attraction and were wed three years later.

## Chronology

2360
Born at Laikan, Andoria
2378
Entered Starfleet Academy
2382
Graduated from Starfleet Academy and assigned to the USS *Callisto*
2387
Assigned to the USS *Tahoma* as chief science officer
2391
Promoted to commander and assigned as executive officer of the USS *Tahoma*
2400
Promoted to captain and assigned command of the USS *Takarabune*
2407
Killed during an engagement with forces of the Gorn Hegemony
## Appendices

### Connections

**Assets:** Starbase 247-Vershina • Jatha Dilithium Mine • Noonian Soong Spire • Delta Foundry • Starbase 234-Beskerm • Starbase 39-Sierra

**Components:** Romulan Theater Command • Task Force 200 • Task Force 201 • Task Force 202 • Task Force 203 • Task Force 204

**Leadership:** Commander-in-chief • Joint Chiefs • Chief of Starfleet External Affairs • Chief of Starfleet Operations • Chief of Starfleet Research and Exploration • Chief of Starfleet Tactical

**Agencies:** Operations (Engineering • Judicial • Materiel Supply • Mission Operations • Personnel Management • Records Service • Shipyards Operations • Starbase Operations) • Research & Exploration (Science • Medical) • External Affairs • Tactical (Intelligence • Security • MACO)

**Notable units:** Ktarn Fleet • Task Force 77

**Facilities:** Deep Space K-7 • Deep Space K-13 • Deep Space 9 • Masamichi Array • Starbase 45-Keepsake • Starbase 82-Maat • Starbase 234-Beskerm • Starbase 247-Vershina

**Starship classes:** *Atlira* • *Ilthirin* • *Kloneeth* • *Kumari* (*Charal* • *Chimesh* • *Khyzon* • *Kuthar* • *Thozyn*) • *Omtil* • *Sevaijen* • *Shola*

**Agencies:** Starfleet • Diplomatic Corps • Department of Temporal Investigations • Federation Security Agency

**Facilities:** 40 Eridani A Starfleet Construction Yards • Antares Ship Yards • Beta Antares Ship Yards • Copernicus Ship Yards • Laikan Starfleet Shipyards • McKinley Station • Memory Project • New Aberdeen Shipyards • Proxima Maintenance Yards • Salazaar Shipyards • San Francisco Fleet Yards • TL-9139 Starfleet Maintenance Yards • Tranquility Base • Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards