Captain Alierin Javindhra
Name Alierin Etriyan Javindhra III
Position Marine Executive Officer
Rank Captain
Character Information
| Gender | Female | |
| Species | El-Aurian | |
| Age | 113 | |
| Serial Number | VN-113-9806 JTC |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 1.68 m (5’ 6”) | |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lbs.) | |
| Hair Color | Brown | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Physical Description | A relatively short, slender, and unassuming woman, Alierin doesn’t exactly fit the tough-girl image befitting a proper Marine, but she does her best to stay in shape and keep a cool game face. Her dark hair, brown eyes, and fair complexion lend her an aura of mystery, and due to her youthful features she is easily mistaken for a human woman in her twenties—only a fraction of her actual age. Alierin favors simplistic attire and could care less about fashion or anything flashy, but she does have a habit of tailoring her outfits to show off her feminine curves. She also tends to wear her chest-length hair down and loose whenever she thinks she can get away with doing so. |
Family
| Spouse | None | |
| Children | None | |
| Father | Varix Javindhra (age 291) | |
| Mother | Alierin Javindhra II (age 265) | |
| Brother(s) | Telos Javindhra (age 136) | |
| Sister(s) | Sumine Javindhra (age 77) | |
| Other Family | Having grown up in a commune founded by El Aurian refugees, Alierin and her family formed close bonds with many of their neighbors, and as a result there are many whom she calls kin, even if few share actual blood relation. It should also go without saying that she has a grandmother whom she is named after. |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Like many of her kind, Alierin is known for being more of a listener than a speaker. She is often mistaken for being introverted or shy, because she doesn't make a habit of speaking her mind unless she feels her words are appropriate and necessary. Being a member of a long-lived species, she is naturally seen as many things by many different kinds of people. Those with relatively short lifespans often can't help but see her as patient, overcautious, and a bit too laid-back for the Marine Corps lifestyle. In contrast, among her own people she is seen as just the opposite... radical, impulsive, and more than a little high-strung. | |
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Alierin is experienced, and has both decades of conventional education and years of preparation for Starfleet Academy behind her, which has put her well ahead on the intellectual curve when compared to many of her peers. While she has no formal training in anything but soldiering, a century’s worth of living has given her a substantial pool of knowledge from which to draw from, even if she lacks the relative maturity and experience to truly grasp much of it. To complement her mental prowess, Alierin has tried to devote effort toward strengthening her body as well, though in her athletic endeavors she has not shown as much promise. Overall, those who look for the best in people would highlight her intelligence, insight, tactical acumen, and natural charisma. Conversely, those who focus on the shortcomings of others would point out her over-cautiousness, casual demeanor, genteel bearing, and lack of commonality with those under her command. | |
| Ambitions | Alierin has ambitions to rise through the ranks in the Marine Corps, but given her species' longevity, she is not in any terrible rush to get to where she wants to be. She views the hasty manner in which Human and like-minded Marines compete for promotion as both reckless, and overly cutthroat, and she prefers to focus on her day-to-day duties instead of the constant jockeying for first place. Within the Marine Corps, however, those with a long-view like her are in the distinct minority; Alierin has learned over the years that if she wants any respect or measured success in her line of work, she has to have clear goals, and definitely has to pick up the pace. | |
| Hobbies & Interests | Even though her work takes up much of her time, Alierin has a few hobbies that she favors during the rare bits of downtime she is allotted. Growing up in a rural, agrarian community gave her a love (and knack) for outdoor pursuits, especially gardening and horticulture. Alierin is also skilled at calligraphy, and has a tendency to write out formal documents, such as promotion and award certificates, by hand; though time consuming and somewhat archaic, this practice has endeared her to many of her fellow marines. In contrast to her mostly peaceful and domestic hobbies, Alierin does enjoy firearms and combat training to help her stay proficient. She tends to avoid athletics and competitive sports though... she only participates in such activities when she has to. | |
| Languages | Federation Standard, El-Aurian, Andorian, Cardassian |
| Personal History | Alierin (al-ear-inn) Etriyan Javindhra the third, also known simply as 'Ali', was born on the Federation colony-world Arcadia in late winter, 2276. Arcadia, though originally settled by Human colonists, had become a popular haven for El-Aurian refugees fleeing the Borg invasion of their homeworld. Alierin and her siblings were the first in her family to be born offworld, and thus have no memories of El-Auria. Raised in a communal setting, where families lived in close proximity to one another and shared possessions, resources, and responsibilities, Alierin grew to see her neighbors as part of her extended family. Such a tight knit community led to her having much in the way of positive influences and support, but also gave her a sheltered galactic view and made her quite naive. Her parents and grandparents, weary of life after what the Borg had done to their people, never really told Alierin about what had happened or about life off-world in general. Virtually everyone in her commune seemed more than content devoting their efforts to farming and peaceful coexistence. Alierin spent the first ninety years of her life caught up in that lifestyle. As El-Aurians live for centuries, it's logical to assume that they do some things slowly. They aren't considered fully developed adults until at least around a hundred years old. And though El-Aurians are as intellectually developed as Humans, Vulcans, and most other sentient species, such a priority is given to education that learning is truly a lifelong process. Alierin was schooled rigorously for nearly seventy years, though, conspicuously enough, she was not taught very much about galactic politics, historical events, and the plight of her own people. Even though she held the informal equivalent of college degrees in subjects such as mathematics, and science, it wasn't until Alierin reached adolescence that she began to realize just how sheltered she was. She began to ask questions about the galaxy at-large: the Federation, its neighbors, Starfleet, and perhaps most importantly, the Borg. None of the adults around her seemed inclined to discuss such topics at length, however, and Alierin's insistence gave her the reputation as a rebellious child. By the time she became a young adult, Alierin was more or less regarded as the 'black sheep' of her family. Even though she'd never done anything criminal or hurtful to those around her, her peers saw her questioning nature—especially about topics deemed as taboo—as disrespectful and insolent. Compared to the peaceful, reactionary majority in her community, she stood out as a bellicose and radical element. It wasn't long after that she felt increasingly unwelcome among her own people, and thus her eventual decision to leave Arcadia and join the Marine Corps was not particularly shocking, so much as it was a source of relief. Though Alierin only needed some sort of college degree to become a marine officer, she opted for the true challenge of enrolling in Starfleet Academy... after, of course, she'd properly prepared herself first. She attended a military academy on Andoria that taught her about tactics, military traditions, and the discipline she'd need in her future line of work. She did well enough academically, but in terms of adjusting to Andorian social habits and discipline she fit in poorly, and became quite reclusive during her years spent studying there. Though she scored in the honors bracket more often than not, she constantly received demerits for things she saw as trivial... not adhering to dress codes and formalities, and for not displaying a sufficient level of athleticism and team spirit. While she did manage to graduate as planned, she didn't rate anywhere near the top of her class. Surprisingly, Alierin's difficulties at the military academy on Andoria did not impede her efforts to attend Starfleet Academy. Her relative wealth of knowledge—when compared to cadets from shorter-lived species—helped her to pass the entrance exams with ease. As with her studies on Andoria, Alierin saw the four-year program at the academy as unbelievably rushed; it was difficult for her to fathom how the cadets there could be prepared in so few years. Overall she had a somewhat easier time during her years studying there than she did on Andoria, but she encountered many of the same difficulties. Training and coursework were rarely a problem, but her laid-back demeanor, coupled with a lack of competitive spirit made her seem lazy, and nonchalant about her future career. On several occasions she considered giving up on her goal to be a marine officer, but she ultimately stuck with it—the thought of what had happened to her people filled her with a fire that kept her going through tough times. Alierin knew well before her graduation where her first assignment would be. The Dominion War had been going on throughout most of her time at the academy, and by the time she was formally commissioned, forces were being organized and readied for the invasion of Cardassian space. Alierin knew that she would be a part of that. She was sent directly to the front as a replacement officer for a battle-worn platoon that was not at all thrilled to see someone as green as her giving the orders. Fortunately for Alierin, the war ended almost immediately after she arrived. She never had to fire her weapon at the enemy, or sent her unit into combat. Other new officers might have been disappointed to miss out on the action, and a chance for awards and promotions; she was just glad that it was over. After the war, Alierin’s next assignment kept her in and near Cardassian space for the next few years. Even though the Cardassians had turned against the Dominion at the end, there were several holdout factions that seemed intent on continuing the fight. Some of them continued to wreak havoc in Federation space, and Alierin and her new platoon were one of many marine units tasked with the difficult job of hunting them down. Three years of sporadic but sometimes heavy fighting ensued, as rogue warships were boarded, and underground fortresses were stormed. It was an unpleasant, and generally unsung closing chapter to the war, one that came with a high death toll that would haunt Alierin for years to come. Though her post-war service was not particularly distinguishing, Alierin was allowed to continue her service with the corps after demobilization started to take effect. She could never explain why she was allowed to stay in, while more seasoned officers were ‘encouraged’ to take an early retirement. In any event Alierin didn’t argue with the opportunity to pursue a long-term career. Years, then a decade, then the better part of two decades passed as Alierin continued to do what she was trained for. She took opportunities as they came, but rarely sought them out. As a result, her rise through the ranks was slow, enough so to leave a Human in her place bitter and disillusioned. Over the years involvement in various conflicts came and went, but nothing anywhere near the scale of the war she just barely missed. |
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| Service Record | Starfleet Academy (2371-75) 2371: Cadet Freshman Grade 2372: Cadet Sophomore Grade 2373: Cadet Junior Grade 2374: Cadet Senior Grade First Posting (2375-76) Forward Operating Base Huntsman, Krillack III 2375: Platoon Leader Second Posting (2376-79) USS Jericho (NCC-41193), Excelsior-class Explorer 2376: Platoon Leader Third Posting (2379-83) Camp Ithaca, Mezica II 2379: Platoon Leader Fourth Posting (2383-87) USS Caliburn (NCC-81024), Excelsior-class Explorer 2383: Platoon Leader/Marine Executive Officer 2385: Company Commander/Marine Commanding Officer Fifth Posting (2387-89) Camp Ajax, Boros V 2387: Company Commander 2388: Battalion Executive Officer Sixth Posting (2389-Present) Starbase 332 (SB332), Stardock-class Starbase 2389: Battalion Executive Officer |