Mamtra Kerrigan (NPC)

## Summary

Mamtra Chandra Kerrigan was an ODN Specialist on the USS Lammergier as of 2379. Their long career in Starfleet began immediately after finishing her primary education at the age of 18, when they enlisted in Starfleet. They received the USS Lammergeier as their first posting out of basic training, and have remained on the ship becoming a fixture in the Engineering department.

They were a friendly engineer that was knowledgeable and professional in their duties. But loved nothing more than to shut themselves away in their quarters and spend hours knitting. Or in the arboretum practicing their landscapes. Her social activities usually consist of spending time in the gym practicing boxing, and watching sports with others.

## History

Mamtra Chandra Kerrigan was born on August 23rd 2344 to Kevin and Mirai Kerrigan in Navi Mumbai, both Starfleet officers on assignment in an administrative capacity in Navi Mumbai where Mirai worked on intake and enlistment, and Kevin was a Systems Engineer. In an organization as large as Starfleet, there's always people in unglamorous ground-side postings and Mamtra's parents were two such people. This literal grounding providing a solid upbringing among the crowded environment of Navi Mumbai.

The crowded environment lead the young Mamtra to develop an insular attitude that saw the young femme turning in on themselves and seeking out interests in the home with family hobbies. From a young age Mamtra began knitting, which she would develop into a highly developed skill. As of the present time, her skill and productivity is enough that she has been known to make the crew of the Lammergeir scarves every Christmas.

Her time in primary school saw her applying herself to her studies and with little participation in social activities due to her introverted nature. They never felt like they fit in with their peers for reasons they could never put their finger on, the young child was cleared of any psychiatric diagnoses and it was determined that she was just a quiet individual best left to their own head.

Having learned these things about their child, Kevin and Mirai served as dutiful and doing parents that provided all they could for their little Mamtra, happy to help her develop her hobbies and interests in the home introducing her to painting and watercolors at age 10. Her skill with painting never quite reached the level of her intricate knitting designs, but all the same, she took pride in every piece completed and given to family, or one of her rare friends.

Nearing her teens Mamtra realized that she would need to contribute to society and began doing her best to slowly break out of her insular shell. Feeling that the best way to do this was through a local electronics club, a place filled with other introverts happiest in their own minds Mamtra began to learn about the maintenance of antique electronics, and became a fair hand with a soldering iron. Her exposure to old communications devices spurred her interest in modern Optical Data Networks and saw her begin to pursue extra curricular studies in the operation and maintenance of such systems in her off hours.

Her diligence in her studies and her specialized knowledge would later pay off in her acceptance to Starfleet after graduation. The young person easily capable of having become an officer, but she wished to do her parents proud and followed the path of the Enlisted.

## Service Record

Mamtra enlisted in Starfleet in 2362 and passed basic training with flying colors. Her aptitude and experience from learning maintenance of ODN and communications systems in her off hours was noted, acknowledged and saw her placed into engineering where Starfleet could make use of her apparent aptitude and develop her skills further.

Her first and only duty station has been the USS Lammergeier where she developed her skills into becoming the current ODN Node Specialist. While aboard ship, her list of hobbies grew to include boxing, which she learned from a previous security officer.

## Appearance

Mamtra was of Indian heritage and a dark complexion that fit her heritage like a picture. Dark hair bound tight in coils on top of her head and piercing brown eyes. She had a trim figure with the look of a boxer, with a powerfully built upper body. They possessed a modest bust that was usually kept bound out of personal preference and aided in working in the tight quarters of Jefferies Tubes.

Her demeanor was usually professional and focused only really coming out of her shell when actively working on ODN systems, or in the gym when engaging in boxing practice. Not one to draw attention to themselves Mamtra would wear muted earth tone clothing when off duty with a preference for greens and browns.

## Motivation

Mamtra joined Starfleet out of a desire to follow in the footsteps of her parents and to contribute to society. Their motivation in doing so was simple, but she has remained aboard the Lammergeir out of a sense of duty and a familial attitude shared with the longer serving officers aboard. Nearly as much of a fixture as the Captain Himself, Mamtra's blood sweat and tears make up a good deal of the ODN systems aboard.

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