Carson Reed
Name Carson Glenn Reed
Position Second Mate - Crescent Star
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 19 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5'8" | |
| Weight | 125 lbs. | |
| Hair Color | Brown | |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Family
| Father | Vincent Reed | |
| Mother | Eleanor Reed (nee Grace) | |
| Other Family | Uncle Albert Reed (Deceased) Aunt Cynthia Reed Aunt Lira Grace |
Personality & Traits
| Personal History | EARLY CHILDHOOD Carson Glenn Reed was born 7 July 2372 at Chapel Medical Center on the planet Archer IV to Vincent Dell Reed, a certified member of the Federation Merchant Marine, and his wife Eleanor Marie Reed (nee Grace). The couple had left Earth around the time Vincent accepted a position aboard the SS Plymouth nearly five years prior. Settling on Archer IV put them that much closer to the major trade routes the Plymouth frequently operated along, thereby allowing Vincent to make greater use of his available leave time. Despite their best efforts, however, serving as First Mate aboard the Plymouth often kept Vincent away from his family for days or even weeks at a time. Then came the Dominion War which prompted Reed's father to volunteer for duty rather wait to be called up for duty. Because of all this, Reed spent much of his early childhood being raised by his mother. SHIPBOARD LIFE, SS JOLIET Soon after the Dominion War ended, in 2375, Reed's father returned to civilian service as Captain of the SS Joliet operating out of Minos Korva. Distance from their home on Archer IV combined with even less available leave time prompted Reed's parents to move their family aboard ship. This had the benefit of finally bringing the family back together, allowing Vincent to spend time with his wife and son whenever he was not on duty. At the same time, however, it removed Reed from the more diverse community they had enjoyed on Archer IV. The Joliet hardly compared to service aboard a Federation starship. There were no real provisions for family or long-term guests which meant no other children for Reed to interact with. Eleanor Reed taught her son the best she could with the resources available to her. They would sit down each morning after breakfast to begin their lessons, breaking for lunch with Reed's father before continuing in the afternoon. Basic subjects such as numbers, reading, and general history did not seem too difficult for either of them. Reed seemed to enjoy these lessons insofar as he quickly absorbed whatever was placed in front of him. As Reed grew older, however, his mother found it increasingly difficult to keep up with the coursework. She would sometimes rely on friends back home or educational services to supplement her son's learning. Structured lessons were slowly replaced by self-instruction, mostly in the form of reading. It got to the point that Reed could often be found hanging out near a viewport or in one of the maintenance junctions with his nose buried in a book. SHIPBOARD LIFE, SS CRESCENT STAR When Reed was eight years old, his father was given command of the Suurok-class SS Crescent Star. It was a considerable step up from the Joliet, having previously under control of the Vulcan High Command, but still made little provision for children or other families. Reed would sometimes make friends with other children who were traveling aboard as passengers, but these friendships usually only lasted the short time before the passengers left. Just the fact Reed was always wandering around the ship meant he also started getting to know members of the crew. Some of them much preferred the young boy stay out of there way, but most were just fine letting him roam. Watching the men and women work sparked a curiosity in the boy. Every once in a while, a crewmember would take the time to actually show Reed what they were doing or even let him help out. Everything changed when Reed's mother left. Many were surprised by her sudden departure, none more so than her husband and her son. Eleanor had long struggled with the feelings of loneliness and isolation she felt living aboard merchant vessels. She missed living planetside, the feeling of being out under the open sky, of being able to visit with friends and family. Her departure left both father and son with a sense of disorientation and sadness. Vincent did his best to be present for Reed, who was all of twelve at the time, but it was Reed's relationships with the crew that really helped keep him afloat. It was the crew who really came together to support the family. A few volunteered to help continue Reed's studies while others would give some of their off-duty time to keep him entertained. They truly became an extended family to Reed. FEDERATION MERCHANT MARINE Reed eventually became an active part of community life aboard the Crescent Star. In fact, it was not all that uncommon to find him mingling with the crew in the mess hall or during off-duty hours. Living aboard the Crescent Star and experiencing the community atmosphere first hand gave him a solid taste of what civilian space travel could be like. As Reed grew older, opportunities for him to actually be involved in helping out became more and more frequent. Time spent working with members of the crew gave him a familiarity with what it took to keep things running as well as with the ship itself. By the time Reed turned eighteen, he was well on his way to becoming a certified member of the Federation Merchant Marine like his father. |
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| Service Record | CIVILIAN RECORD *Civilian – Crew Family Member, SS Joliet (2375 – 2380) *Civilian – Crew Family Member, SS Crescent Star (2380 – 2390) FEDERATION MERCHANT MARINE *Cadet (Merchant Marine) – Deck Cadet, SS Crescent Star (2390 – Present) |