Aaron Michaels

## Appearance

Taller than the average human (6’10”) and slim build, hair is always somewhat long and untidy. In contrast his uniform is always spotless and within regulation, the only change is he rolls up his sleeves before going into a dangerous situation. Everything about him is natural apart from the VISOR device over his right eye which allows him to see in infrared and ultraviolet ranges.

## Personality

Gives the impression of being nervous and anxious in social situations, however keeps his cool in high pressure situations. Treats higher ranking officials with respect sometimes too much. Follows orders to the letter , however it has been noted that laziness can creep into his work. He is very loyal is his friends, superior officers and to the ship. Almost to a fault, he follows orders without much thought about why it should be done. Would give his life willingingly to save the life of another. Takes any deaths of crewmembers personally as a security member and will go into a Klingon like frenzy if he sees a close friend killed.

### Ambitions

To achieve a position on the command staff of a Starfleet vessel, Also wants to visit the Klingon Homeworld and explore the great sights and absorb their culture. To honour his lost friend.. And to immerse himself into Vulcan culture, although he is not sure how he will achieve this.

### Morals

Will do anything to  save a close friends life, including disobeying a direct order and breaking the Prime Directive. Doesn’t believe in a no-win scenario which can be a hindrance.

## History

Aaron was raised on a Starship with both parents serving in Starfleet, His mother was a science officer and his father was chief of security for the USS Nightingale. Aaron decided when he was a teenager to follow in his parents footsteps, specifically his fathers and become a Starfleet Security Officer. He applied for the Academy at his earliest opportunity at age 16 in 2378 and attended for four years until the end of 2381.

In 2378, While at the academy he  specialized in security and tactical skills, He quickly became friends with a third year Klingon student named Bok  after some aggressive exchanges to begin with. They would train together  and speak about their future often.

In 2379, Bok graduated and accepted an assignment on the USS Nightingale. After hearing Aaron speak about Bok his parents recommended him to the Nightingales Captain. This caused Aaron to begin to dream of a future where he would serve on the same starship he grew up on with his best friend and parents. Bok and Aaron would communicate often and Bok would usually be complaining about the lack of combat since the USS Nightingale was an exploration ship with a focus on diplomatic relationships with Federation worlds.

In 2380, The Borg launched an offensive into the Alpha Quadrant , Leading to many of the security and tactical courses that Aarons was taking to include more Anti-Borg tactics. One day while waiting for a response from Bok so Aaron could share his new knowledge of borg defence with his friend, he received a communication from Starfleet Command, It was Admiral Ross who seemed tired and emotionless , he informed Aaron of the Slaughter of Sector 108, in which a classified Borg ship the size of which had never been seen before, had decimated a Federation task force of starships resulted in a huge loss of life, Ross continued by listing the ships that were involved in the battle. Aaron did not recognise any of the names until Ross finished with the words “USS Nightingale”, Ross apologised for Aarons loss and ended the communication. In an instant Aarons dream and world had crumbled around him. Apparently the Nightingale was within warp range when the task force was assembling and joined as a late addition in preparation for a Borg attack.  The Borg ship disappeared afterwards.

In 2381, Aaron put all of energy and focus into academics and security studies. Using his newfound hatred of the Borg to fuel his motivation.  During this year he severed any connections he had with other students and isolated himself from his classmates. After graduation he accepted a security officer role aboard Deep Space Nine.

### Post Academy Career

Aaron was present in 2383 when a combination of Breen and Tzenkethi forces attacked Deep Space Nine and destroyed the station. Aaron was part of the evacuation effort it was during this , Aaron was exposed to minute amounts of delta-particle radiation which caused heavy damage and blindness to his right eye. Deep Space Nine was rebuilt later that year, exactly as it was.

In 2385, although not much physical damage was sustained. It took Aaron two years to after the destruction and construction of DS9. To finally accept everything that has been depressing him for the last few years including the loss of his parents, best friend, DS9 and thousands of crewmates that didn’t make it to the escape pods and finally to move on with his life. Shortly after being cleared for duty , Aaron was outfitted with a VISOR system over his damaged right eye. He was against the idea however it was required if he wanted to return to Starfleet. He took a temporary role on the new Deep Space Nine, but endeavored to find a starship assignment.

It was during this time that Aaron requested a commission aboard the USS Arcadia. He was accepted and joined the ship while they were visiting Deep Space Nine.  quietly went about his work while also working through the many issues he is dealing with. He has been mostly working in the background for some time aboard the ship but now he has come to terms with his loss he is looking for a more prominent role.

## Starfleet Courses

### Core Courses

* ADMIN101: Star Fleet Operations
* ADMIN110: Chain of Command and General Protocol
* DIPL101: General
* ENG221: LCARS Programming 1
* ENG231: Computer Memory and Personnel Interfaces
* ENG232: Replicators, Transporters, and Holodecks
* ENG233: Sensors, Communications, and Helm Systems
* HIST101: Birth of the Federation
* LANG101: Federation Standard
* LANG110: Major Species (Elementary) - Cadet's Choice
* LAW101: Federation, General
* MATH101: Concepts
* MED101: First Aid and Field Medicine
* PHYS101: Concepts
* PILOT101: Runabouts and Shuttles
* SURV101: Starship Emergencies
* SURV110: Environmental Suits and Zero-G Training
* TAC101: Combat, Unarmed
* TAC110: Combat, Small Weapons
* BIO101: Concepts
* XEN101: General

### Majors

* TAC 250 - General Piloting (Runabouts, Shuttles, Basic Helm)
* TAC 175 - Combat, Phasers and Torpedoes
* SURV 101 - Starship Emergencies
* CYBER 101 - Cybernetics I
* CYBER 201 - Cybernetics II
* CYBER 210 - Borg Hierarchy
* CYBER 211 - Advanced Borg Systems
* HIST 101 - Early Starfleet History
* HIST 102 - Birth of The Federation
* HIST 201 - 23rd Century History
* ADMIN 101 - Starfleet Operations

### Minors

* LANG 101 - Federation Standard
* LANG 102 - Beginner (See List)
* LANG 202 - Intermediate (Must have taken LANG 102)
* LANG 302 - Advanced (Must have taken LANG 102, 202)
* LANG 402 - Advanced Conversation and Composition (Must have taken LANG 102, 202, 302)
* NANO 101 - Nanotechnology I
* NANO 102 - Nanotechnology II
* NANO 201 - Borg Nanoprobes
* SURV 102 - EVA Suits and Zero G Training

## Trivia

His VISOR over his right eye allows him to see in the infrared and ultraviolet ranges, however it was installed recently and the mixture of these two ranges and seeing normally can cause him to become confused and if used long enough will pass out. With time he will become accustomed to the equipment eliminating the need to turn it off. He is unable to use the device in Zero G as he will pass out almost immediately from nausea.

He has a great fear of any sort of radiation after being exposed to a minute amount of delta-particle radiation that left him blinded, he was cleared for duty shortly before accepting an assignment on the Arcadia.

He has a great hatred of the Borg brought about by the loss of his childhood home, parents and best friend in the ongoing war with the Borg.

Loves sports , in particular watching or playing basketball or football in a holosuite. Can often be found by himself in a recreation area while off duty. He is a big reader of various literature from 21st Century Earth. He is an admirer of Klingon and Vulcan culture.

### Likes

Being by himself or being around a select few people. Keeping fit and enjoying himself while doing it. A well earned victory is one of his most enjoyable experiences.

### Dislikes

Zero G makes him very nauseous and sick, He avoids large groups and lower decks parties whenever possible. Terrified of all kinds of radiation. Extreme hatred of all things borg related.