CAPTAIN GLORIA MAREK

Captain of the U.S.S Melbourne - A, terran

Is an old friend of Amsha Bashir, they went to high school together, and has known Julian since he was a child. She is the godmother of Catilynn Bashir, only child of Julian and Lara Bashir. Marek specialized in First Contact and has hobbies in exoarchaeology and geology, hence her receiving command of one of three ships currently assigned to deep space exploration of the Gamma Quadrant. Marek was instrumental in the settling of the "Dominion Problem" and has extensive training in diplomatic procedures.

Marek enjoys fine music, theatre, and food. Coming from a well to do family, she was accustomed to such things. She prefers traditional terran dishes, although she enjoys some of the more exotic foods. When if comes to her favorite beverage, she's not far from a good old fashioned cup of coffee.

COMMANDER MELERIA BRAEN

First officer of the Melbourne, terran

Braen was a good friend of Lara Matthews Bashir, eventually befriending Julian. Since Lara's death, Braen has occasionally helped take care of Cati out of loyalty to her friend. Braen has a reputation of being somewhat lax with StarFleet policy but no one could have stronger loyalties to the Fleet. She had had several commendations from her past two commanding officers for her heroism and valor in crisis situations. Braen enjoys company of her fellow officers and is usually very easy to get along with. She loves exotic foods, although her favorite dishes are usually Bajoran in nature as she loves spicy food. Braen enjoys playing poker and she and her fellow senior officers of the Melbourne often hold impromptu games.

2343- born in Scotland
2361-2365 attended Star Fleet Academy.
2374- posted to the U.S.S. Melbourne as first officer.

LT. COMMANDER ARNWAR B'LER

Security Chief of the Melbourne, Betazoid

B'Ler joined Star Fleet against the wishes of his parents. Thus, he and his parents rarely speak. He originally started in command and switched to security in 2373 when he found his talents could be of more use there. B'Ler, like most Betazoids, is telepathic and more contemplative than the typical security officer. He meditates frequently and is usually the person people come to talk to. He considers this mildly amusing, but accepts it in good humor. He is good friends with Liam Michaels, the Chief Engineer of the Melbourne.

  • 2351- born on Betazed
  • 2369-2373 attended to Star Fleet Academy
  • 2373- switched to security from command
  • 2378- transferred to the Melbourne as Chief of Security

    LIEUTENANT LIAM MICHAELS

    Chief Engineer of the Melbourne, terran

    At an early age, Michaels showed a love for tinkering and problem solving. His parents encouraged his hobbies, although they never thought he'd make a career out of it. Michael's first posting outside of the academy was to the Enterprise-E, where he served as a member of the engineering staff. Michaels is often described as being an outgoing, friendly person. Easy to get a long with. He has a general love of life and has an interesting sense of humor. He befriended Julian Bashir and Arnwar B'ler. Michaels stood up at Julian's wedding in 2376. Michaels had been given several commendations since signing on to the Melbourne.

  • 2352- born in Ireland
  • 2354- family moved to Mars colony
  • 2370-2374 attended Star Fleet Academy in Engineering Program
  • 2374-2376 served aboard the Enterprise-E
  • 2376- transferred to the Melbourne and accepted promotion from ensign to lieutenant and Chief Engineer status
    - stood up at Julian Bashir's wedding

    DR. JULIAN SUBATOI BASHIR (LT. CMDR..)

    Chief medical officer on the Melbourne, terran

    Bashir enjoys exotic foods, including Klingon and Vulcan cuisine; his favorite beverage is Tarkalean tea. He plays tennis, racquetball, and darts; he also likes mystery novels (terran). He transferred to the Melbourne after DS9 was transferred to Bajoran command. There he met Lara Matthews. The two married and had a child, Catilynn Bashir. Lara was killed two years after they married. After being posted to the Melbourne, he quickly befriended Liam Michaels, who stood up at his and Lara's wedding. Julian is finding single parenthood to be a challenge and close friends often help out when duty calls him away from Cati. After several difficult missions in the Gamma Quadrant, the Melbourne took shore leave at DS9 and also picked up their new Science Officer, Jadzia Dax. The two had lost contact several years back and it had always been something he had regretted. Upon her arrival, the two became involved.

    Friends off the Melbourne: Erib; Dr. Elisabeth Lense; Data; Felix; Cptn. Ben Sisko; Major Kira Nerys; Chief Miles O'Brien; Security Chief Odo.

    Past romantic interest: Palis Delon.

    Timeline--

  • 2341: Born.
  • 2349: Taken by his parents to Edigian Prime and given DNA resequencing treatments. His IQ, hand/eye coordination, stamina, vision, reflexes, and height were all genetically enhanced.
  • 2359-2367: He attended Starfleet Medical Academy
  • 2369: He arrived on DS9.
  • 2375- He accepted promotion to Lt. Commander and CMO status aboard the Melbourne when DS9 was transferred to Bajoran control.
    - Met Lara Matthews
  • 2376- Married Lara Matthews
  • 2377- Catilynn Bashir was born
  • 2378- Lara Bashir was killed in a surprise attack by an unknown ship
  • 2380- Melbourne takes shore leave on DS9 where he discovers that he will be serving with Jadzia Dax again. The two strike up a relationship

    COMMANDER JADZIA DAX

    U.S.S. Melbourne's science officer, a joined Trill, eighth host of the Dax symbiont. Trill records list her as the seventh host, due to the purging of Joran Belar's joining from all official knowledge.
    Dax has a wide variety of interests and tastes inherited from previous hosts. For example, she likes to hang out with Ferengis and Klingons; she enjoys the cuisine of many cultures, and playing sports and games ranging from antigrav sailing and chess to Galeo-Manada wrestling and Tongo. She became an expert in Klingon martial arts after joining. After DS9 was transferred to Bajoran command, she floated from post to post, serving aboard two stations and the Nile during a five year period. During that time, she lost contact with Julian Bashir. In 2380, she received posting to the Melbourne and accepted. Upon arrival at DS9, she discovered that Julian Bashir was still serving aboard as CMO. Upon seeing him again, Dax realized how much she truly missed him and intended to strike up a relationship. She quickly discovered that a lot had been happening in his life. While on leave, Dax accompanied him and Cati to Bajor for a day and the two started a hesitant relationship.
    Timeline--

  • 2341: Born.
  • 2359-63: Attended Starfleet Academy. She graduated with premier distinctions in exobiology, zoology, astrophysics, and exoarchaeology.
  • 2364-67: She spent a difficult three years as a candidate for joining. She was field evaluated by Curzon Dax, who recommended she be dropped. Until this time, Jadzia was extremely shy and unassuming, but she changed, becoming the first candidate to successfully reapply to the program, and was finally approved to receive a symbiont.
  • 2367: On hearing that Curzon Dax was dying, she asked for the Dax symbiont, which was given to her.
  • 2369: She was assigned to DS9 as science officer.
  • 2370: She was separated from the Dax symbiont for a few hours when it was stolen by Verad.
  • 2371: She began suffering hallucinations, combined with lowering isoboramine levels, that endangered her life, due to emerging memories of Joran, a previously forgotten past host.
  • 2375- left DS9 when command transferred
  • 2375-2380- floated from post to post
  • 2380- posted to Melbourne as Chief Science Officer
    - started a relationship with Julian Bashir

    LARA MATTHEWS BASHIR (human)

  • 2343- born on _________
  • 2361-2365- attended Star Fleet Academy, specializing in the sciences
  • 2366- posted to the Crazy Horse
  • 2370- posted to
  • 2374- posted to Melbourne as Chief Science Officer
  • 2375- met Dr. Julian Bashir
  • 2376- married Julian Bashir
  • 2377- Catilynn Bashir was born
  • 2378- died (see Dr. Julian Bashir's profile)
    other- loosely religious (Christian) and insisted that Cati be christened. Played piano.

    LT. COMMANDER TAROL LEIRNA(Bajoran)

  • 2347- born on Bajor
  • 2368-2372- attended Star Fleet Academy
  • 2375- assigned to Melbourne as a science officer
  • 2378- promoted to Chief Science Officer upon Lara Bashir's death
  • 2380- killed on an away mission
    other- befriended Lara Bashir (then Michaels) and eventually Julian. After Lara's death, helped Julian to raise Cati

    GENERAL TIMELINE

  • 2374- U.S.S Melbourne is commissioned. Captain Gloria Marek assumes command. Commander Meleria Braen is first officer. Lara Bashir is CSO.
  • 2375- DS9 is transferred to Bajoran command. Dr. Bashir accepts promotion to Lt. Commander and is posted to Melbourne as CMO. Jadzia Dax is posted to unnamed station. Tarol Leirna is posted to the Melbourne
  • 2376- Melbourne received its standing orders to explore the Gamma Quadrant. Liam Michaels is posted to the Melbourne as CE. Julian Bashir and Lara Matthews marry.
  • 2377- Catilynn Bashir is born.
  • 2378- Arnwar B'Ler is posted to Melbourne as COS. Melbourne is attacked by unknown ship. Lara Bashir is killed in that attack. Tarol Leirna is promoted to CSO.
  • 2380- Tarol Leirna is killed on an away mission on Kitunia for a capitol offense under Kitunian law. Jadzia Dax is posted to the Melbourne as CSO. Jadzia Dax and Julian Bashir start an uneasy relationship.

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