Jastre Ochiovik

### Previous assignment(s)

Junior science officer, chief diplomatic officer, chief counsellor, executive officer

## Family

### Children

Lale Ochiovik

**Jastre Ochiovik** was a betazoid chef counsellor aboard the USS *Starlight* from 2382-2391 under the command of Fujita Diru. Later, she became the chief diplomatic officer after Kalan Hayatta left the ship. in 2392, she went on to become the executive officer of the USS *Kurbağa.* Ochiovik was also known for her service as junior science officer on the USS *Voyager* during her tour through the Delta Quadrant.

## Early Life

Jastre Ochiovik was born on Betazed in 2348. Her father Tyron Ochiovik died in a shuttle accident when she was ten years old. Ochiovik lived in a Betazoid district occupied by a lot of half-Betazoids and off-world colonist, who either had weak telepathic powers or non at all. This and Ochiovik's great interests in science caused her to be distrusted and bullied by the children around her all throughout her childhood. Ochiovik's mother Meliana Ochiovik was too devastated from the loss of her husband to stand up for her daughter, leaving Ochiovik to suffer on her own. Ochiovik became depressed as a teenager because of being bullied. Because of her childhood experiences, Ochiovik would later be hesitatant to use her telepathic powers for a big part of her life.

## Starfleet Career

### Starfleet Academy

When Ochiovik was 16, she decided to leave Betazed to enter Starfleet Academy and pursue her love of science. Though her mother was initially agains this, stating that she could not bare to be left alone by her daughter now her husband was gone, Ochiovik decided to go anyway. She often felt guilty about this decision, but knew it had been the right one.

At Starfleet Academy, Ochiovik felt accepted by her peers for the first time in her life. She was no longer the only strong empath, as various of her classmates were fellow Betazoids or members of other telepathic species. Though this made Ochiovik feel better about her own abilities, she was still hesitatant to use them, however.

During her time on the Academy, Ochiovik gradually found her way out of her depression and started to enjoy life. A big part of the reason for this was her continued passion for science, which she felt was greatly encouraged by her teachers. She excelled in science classes as quantum mechanics, warp theory and microbiology. She also discovered an interest in sociology, diplomacy and psychology, but was reluctant to persue this as she felt it required the use of her telepathic abilities.

### Early career

Ochiovik graduated from the science track of the Academy in 2368 and was assigned to several different science ships as junior science officer, making small scientific discoveries and exploring the stars. Among these ships were the USS *Apollo* and the USS *Git'woa.* Ochiovik enjoyed her services greatly and was pleased to realise how her abilites as scientist were being appreciated by her fellow crew. Yet she always felt there was more to Starfleet life, and kept looking for more adventure.

### Service on the USS *Voyager*

In 2371, Ochiovik requested a transfer to the USS *Voyager*. This request was granted and she soon joined the ship's crew as junior science officer. Ochiovik was still on *Voyager* when the ships was lost in the Delta Quadrant. Although she reatly missed home and her friends and family, Ochiovik finally felt like a part of her hunger for adventure was fulfilled by her ship's great journey and scientific discoveries.

In the seven years Ochiovik spent in the Delta Quadrant on *Voyager*, she realised the importance of psychology and counselling, and started to accept her own psychic abilities for the first time in her life. As she was one of the few telepaths onboard *Voyager* and also one of the few officers with psychiatric training, Captain Janeway requested her services as counsellor on various occasions. Ochiovik gradually became more comfortable with using her telepathic abilities. When she returned to the Alpha Quadrant, Ochiovik decided to return to Starfleet Academy to study psychology and become a counsellor.

### Service on the USS *Starlight*

After two years at the Academy, Ochiovik received her first assignment as counsellor on a starship and found she greatly enjoyed her new occupation. In 2382, she was requested to serve as chief counsellor on the USS *Starlight* by Fujita Diru, who she had met on *Voyager* and was aware of her aptitude as counsellor. Ochiovik also took on a position as scientist, as she had experienced she missed her great passion as she served soley as a counsellor in the two previous years.

In 2384, Ochiovik extended her services when she took up the job of chief diplomatic officer as the previous diplomatic officer Kalan Hayatta left the *Starlight*. Around this same time, Ochiovik was promoted to lieutenant-commander.

### Service on the USS *Kurbağa*

In 2392, Ochiovik was offered the position of first officer on the USS *Kurbağa*. Although Ochiovik felt content on the *Starlight*, she felt it was the right time for a new challenge and she accepted the posting. Ochiovik stayed the excecutive officer until her commanding officer was promoted to admiral and she moved up the line to captain in 2405.

## Personal Interests

### Science

As a child, Ochiovik developed a great passion for science. She excelled at school and won many prizes in science fairs. Her interest in science was also Ochiovik's main reasin to enter Starfleet Academy, where she hoped she would have a chance to learn even more. She maintained this passion throughout her service in Starfleet, and even when she became a counsellor later in her life, she made sure to always maintain a connection to the science deprartment.

## Personality

As Starfleet officer, Ochiovik was known to be very serious and motivated - almost to a point of being a workaholic. She would complete her work early and even do more, to great appreciation of her superior officers.

On a personal level, Ochiovik was very shy - especially early on in her life. Her experiences as a child made her distrustful. She prefered science and work over personal contact, and had trouble meeting new people and making friends. Later in her life, personal contacrt became easier for Ochiovik. As she became more comfortable with her psychic abilities, she also became more self-confident and more open. Once Ochiovik became an executive officer, she was known as easy-going and friendly, although still slightly reserved. This reserve would late be of use as commanding officer, a role Ochiovik found she was very comfortable in.

## Personal Relationships

### Friends

#### Fujita Diru

Ochiovik met Fujita Diru during her service on the USS *Voyager* when she was lost in the Delta Quadrant. Diru would often help out in the science department, where she discovered Ochiovik's talents. Diru supported Ochiovik throughout their travels through the Delta Quadrant, and as they worked together, they became friends. Diru was one of the reasons that Ochiovik started to discover her telepathic powers. When Diru hear Ochiovik had taken up studying counselling, she was determined to get her on her crew as chief counsellor on the USS *Starlight*. When she requested her friend to join her crew, OChiovik eagerly accepted. The women's friendship continued to grow throughout the years.

### Romance

#### Alessia Jess Jasaiax

Ochiovik and Alessia Jess Jasaiax served together on the USS *Starlight*. Throughout their nine years of service together, they steadily grew closer and eventually engaged in a relationship. In 2390, Jasaiax proposed to Ochiovik. Ochiovik turned her down, scared of real commitment. Jasaiax understood this, however, and their relation stayed strong. JAsaiax was also interested in having children, but Ochiovik was unsure whether she was fit to be a mother. When Ochiovik transfered to the USS *Kurbağa,* Jasaiax went with her. In their first few years on the *Kurbağa*, Ochiovik and Jasaiax finally decided to have children. They adopted a Bolian daughter, Lale Ochiovik. After adopting her, Ochiovik and Jasaiax also finally got married.

## Chronology

2348 Jastre Ochiovik is born on Betazed

2358 Ochiovik's father dies

2364 Ochiovik enters Starfleet Academy

2368 Ochiovik graduates and serves on the USS *Apollo*

2369 Ochiovik serves on the USS *Git'woa*

2371 Ochiovik is promoted to lieutenant and transfers to the USS *Voyager*, where she is lost in the Delta Quadrant

2378 *Voyager* with Ochiovik returns to the Delta Quadrant and Ochiovik returns to Starfleet Academy to study psychology

2380 Ochiovik starts her first job as counsellor on the USS *Georgia*

2382 Ochiovik transfers to the USS *Starlight* as chief cousellor

2384 Ochiovik takes up a double role as both chief counsellor and chief diplomatic officer

2392 Ochiovik transfers to the USS *Kurbağa* as executive officer

2405 Ochiovik is promoted to commanding officer