Nathan Jenkins

*For the mirror universe counterpart, see Nathan Jenkins (mirror).*
"*Insert Quote Here*"
— Captain **Nathan Jenkins** to Commander Ria Jenkins, 2409 ("And So It Begins")
Captain **Nathan Jenkins** was a half-El-Aurian, half-Caitian Starfleet Captain in command of the *Vesta*-class Federation Starfleet vessel, the USS *Pureshasu* during the early 25th century.

## Biography

### Childhood

In 2366, Nathan was born to Admiral J'gred Jenkins and Tynisha Jenkins as their first child. And from a very early age was intrigued by the mysteries of Space and the ideology of exploring it due to the stories his mother Tynisha would tell him about it when he was growing up. One such story involved how his parents first met.

In 2368, Nathan became a brother at the age of two when his mother gave birth to his first sister Ria Jenkins. Tynisha explained to him when he was slightly older and could understand her words around the time his second sister Neomi Jenkins was born in 2369 at the age of three that he was Ria and Neomi's big brother and needed to protect them from anything that might harm them. Something he felt compelled to do since his father was extremely busy and was rarely able to visit them.

This is the main reason that during the siblings later years both at home and at Starfleet Academy, the three relied on each other. So much that they loved each other and would not allow any harm to come to one another.

When Nathan turned eighteen in 2384, he decided to finally follow in his parents footsteps and enroll to Starfleet Academy. It was only a few years prior to this that he also explained to Ria that she was Neomi's big sister and would need to take care of her since he would not be able to do so whilst being away from their home. Something which would become null and void when his two sisters joined Starfleet Academy later on as well.

### Starfleet Academy

In 2384, three years following the destruction of the Borg Collective, Nathan would enroll at Starfleet Academy, beginning his first year of classes. These covered the general classes that all Cadets were required to partake in as well as Security specific classes so as to eventually graduate at the end of his fourth year as a Security officer, or at least that was his hope.

Nathan continued past his second year into his third year in 2386 when his oldest sister Ria Jenkins joined the academy. Ria would follow in Nathan's footsteps in studying to become a Security officer much like their father J'Gred. It was during this year that Nathan was informed he would be inducted into a re-invigorated Red Squad for his final year.

It is also around this time that Nathan gets the honor and privilege of meeting the famous Ezri Dax, the commanding officer of the USS *Aventine* who is doing a presentation on the Borg Collective. Ezri is of course one of Nathan's heroes as she was responsible in part for the defeat of the Borg in 2381, it is also because of meeting Ezri that Nathan hopes that one day he'll get to at the very least serve aboard a Vesta-class ship. Something of which his father seems to take notice of.

During Nathan's fourth and final year which begun in 2387, his youngest sister Neomi would enroll at Starfleet Academy under it's Medical branch unlike Nathan and Ria. This all would happen just as Nathan would be finishing his last year. Nathan would learn of a few bullies who were bullying his youngest sister which he promptly put a stop to, making his oldest sister Ria promise to look after Neomi after he graduated.

Due to his induction to Red Squad, Nathan could of taken his assignment at one of the more prestigious starships in the fleet such as USS *Enterprise*. Instead he chose a small reconnaissance vessel of the *Norway*-class the USS *Goliath* preferring a much more relaxing and easier life.

### First Assignment

In 2388, Nathan graduated the academy and joined the crew of the USS Goliath with the rank of Ensign. Fresh out of the Academy Nathan was content and for the next year Nathan would spend the quiet Starfleet life he had been yearning for until a certain incident in 2390. During this two year experience, Nathan became friendly with his fellow officers including a woman known as Catherine Baxter, a Lieutenant Security officer serving aboard the Goliath.

At the same time, the Goliath would occasionally enter small skirmishes with alien races that resided within the Gamma Quadrant, as the ship was tasked with patrolling the Gamma Quadrant's side of the Bajoran Wormhole. This occasionally involved skirmishes with Jem'Hadar ships that refused to accept the treaty between the Dominion and the Alpha Quadrant.

However, in 2390 Catherine Baxter was replaced with an impostor. Something nobody aboard the Goliath was able to notice until Nathan discovered the real Catherine in her quarters. This was after having suspicions due to Catherine's behavior differing from her normal behavior as well as discerning her to have a different smell. Though he had initially believed this to perhaps be due to a new perfume.

Catherine's impostor was revealed to be a member of Species 8472 otherwise known at a later date as the Undine. Under questioning it was revealed this particular Undine had been tasked with infiltrating the Federation, the individual also told Nathan they would be conquered by the Undine eventually.

Nathan would come to give the Undine imposter an ultimatum, stay in their brig to face punishment and possible death or take on a new identity and assist him in preventing her species from harming anyone. She chose the later having taken a liking to Nathan himself, after which she would assume the form Nathan dubbed Amirelye. As a result Nathan would be promoted to Lieutenant junior grade due to his exemplary service.

### Deep Space Nine Assignment

In 2392 due to a continued exemplary service aboard the Goliath, Nathan is promoted to a full Lieutenant at which point Nathan has been given a push by Amirelye who has been somewhat living with Nathan the past two years to take on a more important assignment. Knowing full well he could never transfer to the Enterprise he instead decides to transfer to the next most important assignment, Deep Space Nine.

It is when he transfers to Deep Space Nine that Nathan encounters a very rambunctious Ensign who was assigned to Deep Space Nine that same year in the form of the Betazoid Kestra Morganth. She is the newest Councilor aboard the station and is quite quick to take notice of Nathan shortly after he comes aboard the station, much to his chagrin.

This on and off relationship of sorts between Nathan and Kestra continued between the two for the next year until in 2393 Nathan realizes that despite his initial frustrations with Kestra he actually has romantic feelings for her. Amirelye is obviously quite jealous at this revelation but decides not to interfere because she cares too much for Nathan to go on some jealous rampage. Shortly after revealing his feelings to Kestra herself it is revealed that she too has feelings for Nathan and the two begin dating.

It is also at this point in time that during a visit by the Aventine that Nathan first meets Illyria Dax or as she was then known as, Illyria Melpha who was visiting Deep Space Nine before she would begin attending Starfleet Academy. Admittedly, Nathan might of been slightly smitten with the Trill but it was not something he seemed inclined on pursuing regardless at the time as he classed her as being out of his league as well as the fact he was dating Kestra at the time.

Over the next several years, Nathan continued to impress individuals including his commanding officer, Ro Laren when a similar plot to destroy Deep Space Nine began to take shape. Fortunately this plot was prevented. Something Ro Laren was thankful for as she did not wish to see a repeat of what had occurred previously in 2383 with the original station.

### Life Aboard The Enterprise

As a result of this prevention along with many other events that occurred during Nathan's assignment to Deep Space Nine, Nathan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 2395 whereby he finally decided to transfer to the USS *Enterprise* under the command of Captain Data where he was assigned as the ship's Chief of Security.

Up to this point, Amirelye who had been staying with Nathan had recently graduated from Starfleet Academy and decided to be assigned to Deep Space Nine due to a budding friendship she had formed with Ro Laren during her stay. Kestra also did not request a reassignment despite Nathan's departure as she believed their relationship could survive any obstacle they faced.

Unfortunately for Kestra, the strain of a long distance relationship had become too much for Nathan and he officially ended their relationship in 2396, though this decision would continue to bother him long after this as she had made it clear how much she believed they were supposed to be together even calling them soulmates. A term that he long held affection for as he had also believed this same sentiment until his decision.

### Promotion To Commander

In 2400, Nathan received a promotion, this time to the rank of Commander where he decides to transfer to his father's ship, the USS *Redhawk* due to an offer to become his father's second in command. As such upon being assigned to the Redhawk, Nathan is made the Executive Officer by his father. A decision that appears to bother some of his fellow officers. If that was not enough, Nathan's sister Ria who had just recently also been promoted to Lieutenant Commander was assigned as the Chief of Security which brought concerns that Nathan's father was playing favourites.

This concern however would become alleviated when both Nathan and Ria made judgement calls that went against their father's orders. The result was that they both were able to save many lives that might have been lost had they followed their father's orders. And while the two were reprimanded by their father, they were also praised by him. Praise they also received from their fellow officers who had doubted the decision of their assignments previously.

After serving in this capacity for the next seven years, in 2407 his father informs his crew that he will be temporarily leaving command of the Redhawk to his son, Nathan. He does not disclose the reasoning for this nor the length of time this will last. In truth, this was a test orchestrated by Starfleet to determine if Nathan was worthy of taking command of a ship like the Redhawk. As they did not believe he held the capability to do so, though his father was of the opposite opinion.

One year later, in 2408, the truth of his acting captaincy of the Redhawk is revealed to the crew of the Redhawk. Starfleet decide that Admiral J'Gred was right in his opinion that Nathan was ready. As such, within the autumn of that year, Nathan is informed that he will be getting promoted to the rank of Captain. He is also informed that per his father's request he would be assigned to a Vesta-class starship. The starship in question, the USS Precious is aptly renamed the USS Pureshasu which is actually Japanese for the word precious.

### Official First Command

During the months that followed Nathan's promotion. He was tasked with taking shore-leave so that he could meet with various officers that he would like to have transferred under his command. Though he is informed that he will not need to assign an Executive Officer as discussions with the remnants of the Romulan Star Empire have made that unnecessary. Unbeknownst to anyone, these remnants would eventually form the Romulan Republic the following year.

When Nathan enquires about this, he is simply told that through talks with the Romulans, it was agreed that one of their own would serve aboard a Federation ship. Nathan did find it odd that his ship would be one in question but he assumed that his father had pulled favors to make that happen. Nathan wasn't entirely okay with the idea but chose to accept it. At the same time, a request was made by Lieutenant Commander T'Lana to be assigned to Nathan's command, making her his first recruitment.

Following this Nathan made requests to many officers, including Joseph Dilan, Samantha Watson, Matias, Lyla Devine, Lena Ralor, Valkris Kylie Starad-Huston, Franklyn Challice, his ex-girlfriend Kestra and of course his sister Ria. Some of these requests were of his own choosing such as Franklyn Challice who he plucked right out of the academy, others were of the recommendation of others like Lyla Devine.

Towards the end of the year, Nathan was informed by his father that the prototype Emergency Hologram the Mark Six would be installed on his ship. Nathan had begun to wonder how his father had managed to make a lot of these things occur. His father however explained that this was his Christmas present, though that it had in fact caused him to not only use up many favors he had but to incur favors to other individuals within Starfleet. Nathan did initially feel bad about this, but his sister Ria made sure to remind him that he needed to accept that their father was doing this as a father, not an Admiral and to accept it.

### The Seven Year Mission

By the beginning of 2409, preparations for the launch of the Pureshasu had been completed. And as part of the ship's shakedown cruise with a somewhat skeleton crew they would travel to the old Federation-Romulan Neutral Zone to meet with an Ambassador to the newly formed Romulan Republic, in order to acquire their Romulan Executive Officer. However upon the ship's arrival they found no signs of any ships within the area.

After some time, the Romulan Republic warbird, the RRW *Monolaire* was discovered adrift. It was concluded that electromagnetic radiation from the nearby moon had hidden the ship from their sensors. A security team was beamed over, including Samantha Watson, who was the acting Chief Engineer who would investigate what had occurred. They were able to establish what had occurred after they encountered surviving Romulan crew members who proceeded to attack them.

Several security officers were killed, but the Romulans were captured. Eventually the location of one, Isha Keirianh was discovered. This is when the full timeline of events was disclosed. The Romulan ship had actually been attacked while they were waiting for the Pureshasu. Unfortunately, as repairs were being made on the Monolaire, the unknown enemy that had attacked it begun to attack the Pureshasu.

During the course of the battle, the Pureshasu had become disabled. But the enemy ship didn't seem to be attempting to destroy it. Something that seemed to concern both Ria and Isha. During a debate on what to do, the Pureshasu had drifted towards the moon from earlier. That is when Ria realized that the moon was their only protection right now and the only reason the enemy hadn't destroyed them.

Nathan suggested they use the cloaking device from the Monolaire to escape. An idea that Isha promptly turned down. Citing that the Romulans would not allow a Federation ship to use one of their cloaking devices and that they would need to discern another method of escape. Isha did however mention that thanks to Samantha and her repair crew, the Monolaire was at least partially operational. Respectively the Pureshasu had managed to restore several of it's own systems.

Nathan then suggested that perhaps the two ships should attempt to retreat together while attempting to fight off the enemy ship. Isha seemed to be okay with this idea. When the plan was initiated, things seemed to be going well until a powerful attack severely damaged both ships. Forced to think on their feet, Ria this time brought up the use of the cloaking device. Again, Isha shut down the idea. Nathan reminded Isha that everything else they've tried has failed and if they do not act quickly, both ships will be destroyed.

Isha reluctantly agreed. But she opted that she be the one to install the device as she did not trust a Starfleet officer, even one as capable as Samantha to do it. As such, everyone aboard the Monolaire transferred to the Pureshasu in an attempt to install the device. However as Nathan was about to make the order to use the cloak, he was informed that Isha had recklessly transported back over to the Monolaire in order to act as a distraction.

The Pureshasu was forced to turn around in order to beam Isha off of the ship. Nathan feared if something happened to Isha, relations with the Romulans might not go over so well. Just as Isha was planning to ram the Monolaire and herself into the enemy ship, the Pureshasu flew above it beaming Isha over in the process. Once this was accomplished the ship activated the cloaking device and jumped to warp. Escaping their attacker in the process. Nathan told Isha that they would return the cloaking device once they returned to Deep Space Nine. He also told her that this way, the Romulans could also retrieve the Monolaire assuming the enemy ship ignored it. The enemy in question would be revealed to actually be the mysterious Suliban.

Following the events of the ship's shakedown cruise. The Pureshasu returned to Deep Space Nine where it picked up the remainder of it's crew. Isha also informed Nathan that the Romulan Republic had decided to allow the Pureshasu to keep the cloaking device as long as Isha remained on board. Following this a celebration party was held aboard the Pureshasu now that the ship was ready to begin it's long seven year mission.

## Personal Life

### Personality

From an early age Nathan had always been a free-spirited individual, thus having a very open-minded and relaxed mindset even when it came to important things like his Human studies. Something of which his father J'Gred would often discipline him on. However at his core Nathan is loyal, caring and fiercely protective of those around him and in particular very emotional. The latter being a trait he tries to hide from most people, however this side of him has been seen at least once by his sister Ria.

### Interests & Hobbies

#### Ancient History

During his time at the Academy, Nathan formed a habit of visiting the Academy's Holodeck in order to experience life in times gone by. In particular he would visit Holodeck programs of various centuries, including but not limited to 16th century Japan, 19th century London and a program loosely based upon the Pre-Historic era of the Dinosaurs. It was due to several of these Holodeck programs over the years that Nathan became attached to Kendo, the Victorian period and Dinosaurs.

#### Pets

-TO BE WRITTEN-
Tiger, Chester and Belle are notable cats along with a Husky called Maverick

### Friendships

#### Amirelye

Amireleye is a former enemy turned close friend.

#### Ezri Dax

Ezri is a hero of Nathan's from the past.

#### Illyria Dax

Illyria is a one-time crush of Nathan's who he is friends with.

#### Ro Laren

Ro is one of Nathan's former commanding officers.

## Chronology

* 2366
* 2368
* 2369
* 2381
* 2384
* 2387
* 2388
* 2390
* 2392
* 2393
* 2395
* 2396
* 2400
* 2407
* 2408
* 2409

## Background Notes

In one of the initial rundowns of Nathan's character development he was planned to be age twenty when graduating in 2385 which in turn would have put his birth year at 2365. However in the overhaul process this birth year was changed to 2366, pitching Nathan's graduation age at nineteen instead.

This was yet again overhauled so that his graduation age was twenty again so so as to not cause such a delay between his promotion to Captain and his taking the reigns of his own starship in 2409. The original period was one-two years and was lessened to a more reasonable six months period. This in turn meant he joined Starfleet Academy in 2382 and graduated in 2386. However this was later rectified so that he would attend the academy in 2384 causing him to graduate in 2388.

Also the ship that Nathan served aboard as an Ensign after graduation was known as the USS Elgore originally. In later revisions this was changed to the USS Goliath (NCC-73169) as the former information regarding both Nathan's first assignment as well as his birth year had been previously lost.

In addition, when a restructuring of Nathan's life was being done and his time from serving aboard the Goliath until the shakedown cruise of the Pureshasu was completely written. This in turn brought about the alteration in which it was Ro Laren who commanded Deep Space Nine not Kira Nerys as when researching the Beta Canon it was revealed that Ro Laren would have been the Captain of Deep Space Nine when Nathan transferred there. During this, other key events were developed such as an attempt to destroy the second Deep Space Nine along with details regarding Illyria and Amirelye.