Post by Malik Grippen on Apr 15, 2020 15:42:11 GMT
Physical Description
Name: Malik Grippen
Species: Risan
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Height: 185cm
Weight: 75kg
Build/Body Type: Semi-athletic
Complexion: Sunny
Hair Color: Black
Hair Style: Styled to perfection
Eye Color: Gold
Voice (optional):
Off-Duty Clothing Preferences: Traditional Risan white robes
Distinguishing Features: Risan symbol on forehead
Face Claim: Henry Cavill
Character Image: Henry doesn’t appear to be on ST Avatars, so here’s a picture: postmediacanoe.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/henry-cavill-e1574218183588.jpg
Personal History
Early Life/Pre-Starfleet Career:
Early Life
Malik was born on the Federation paradise planet of Risa in 2356, a younger sibling to his sister Taja, where Malik enjoyed a fulfilling and prosperous youth. His parents were staunch advocates of the Federation and its ideals, and although they did not serve in Starfleet they aided the Risan government in providing support and rehabilitation to the returning wounded and traumatised of Starfleet's conflicts. Malik's father operates an independent business that offers pleasure cruises to some of Risa's tourist hot-spots and less well known, secluded areas. Operating the latest in atmospheric/submersible pleasure craft, the business (Grippen Excursions) has been a source of income and pride for the family for many years.
Malik learned how to operate the pleasure craft before he could string a sentence together, under his father's tutelage he would often join him on the tourist excursions of wealthy businessmen and private sight-seers, as they skimmed along the surface and underwater of Risa. Malik's mother held an influential position in Risa's department for conservation and felt personally responsible for ensuring the marine wildlife or Risa remained undisturbed and protected from the increasing tide of tourists. This would often lead to some heated arguments between Malik's parents, particularly when Leif wished to visit particularly sensitive wildlife areas.
Teenage Years
Malik continued to work in the family business doing what he loved, flying in Risa's crystal azure skies. A natural pilot, Malik's excursions grew to become a firm favourite of Risa's visiting masses as he would offer both thrills and rarely seen sights. Malik and his father, often accompanied by their sister and mother enjoyed an idyllic life where nothing much ever seemed to go wrong. His sister Taja who shared her mother's inquisitive nature, decided to see the universe and apply to Starfleet Academy. Malik who was still too young to join, would follow his sister's progress through her training with great interest. When his sister graduated and was posted into the fleet, Malik would spend hours thinking of her and all the amazing things Starfleet afforded her to do.
Academy/Technical Academy (if Starfleet):
The minimum enrolment age came and went, for two years Malik was indecisive as to whether to join his sister in the stars or remain on Risa and continue his work in the family business. It was his father who eventually persuaded him to enrol, for as much as Risa is a paradise the universe held many more wonders as yet undiscovered. That and the prospect of piloting a starship convinced Malik to enrol and pursue a career in the school of flight control.
Malik found life in the academy difficult at first, although Earth was considered near to perfection he sorely missed his paradise home of Risa. More than a few times did Malik consider leaving, but spurred on by his parents and sister's encouragement, and finding solace in the other Risian cadets he continued with his studies. He would eventually grow to love the academy and form many firm friendships that lasted throughout his time there. Piloting starships came naturally to him and he grew to love it. Now with his graduation completed, Malik at the relatively older age of 24 was ready to explore the universe.
Previous Assignments (if applicable):
Starfleet Academy 2376-2380
Birthdate: 15/04/2356
Birthplace: Risa
Marital Status & spouse name(s): Single
Siblings Names and Ages: Lieutenant Taja Grippen (Science Officer, USS Augustus)
Parents' Names:
Father: Leif Grippen (Owner of Grippen Excursions, Risa)
Mother: Tandra Grippen (Marine biologist and conservationist, Risa)
Parents' Status: Alive and well
Other Important Relatives:
Pets: None
Best Friend: Whatever ship he’s flying.
Personality
Department Preference: Flight control
Commissioned, Enlisted or Civilian: Commissioned
Reason for joining Starfleet or moving to a Federation base: See above.
Academy/Tech Majors and Interests: Major in Flight Control
Hobbies: Flyin’, partyin’, drinkin’
Short-term Goals: To prove himself a capable pilot to his peers and superiors
Long-term Goals: To work up the ranks
Defining Characteristic: His Risan stress-free approach to life
Sense of Humor: Cheeky
Phobias or Fears: Not being taken seriously due to his race
Favorite Things: Flyin’, partyin’, drinkin’
Least Favorite Things: Paperwork, pessimistic people
Bad Habits or Vices: Partyin’, drinkin’
Achievements (personal or professional): Graduating from Starfleet Academy
Disappointments: Risans don’t do disappointment
Illnesses: None
Strengths: Piloting skills, optimism, camaraderie
Weaknesses: Lack of experience
Prejudices: Risans don't’ do prejudice
Please write a brief answer to 3 of the following (a sentence or two for each is fine):
Your character's best or favorite experience
Growing up on the paradise planet of Risa amidst golden sun, shimmering sea and white sands.
Your character's most crucial experience
When his father allowed him to take charge of his first Risan pleasure excursion experience.
Who is your character's role model and why?
His father, who built up the family business from nothing and gave Malik and his sister so many wonderful memories growing up.
Please write a brief sample post from your character’s perspective:
Malik plunged the nose of the small craft down through the fluffy white clouds of Risa. The passengers held on tightly, the ship's inertial dampeners purposefully reduced for a thrilling ride. Down they went, their rate of descent ever increasing. The vast ocean spread out before them as they stared out of the near invisible forward structure. "Shouldn't we be slowing down? Maybe??" came the call of one particularly worried looking ferengi as he gripped his seat nervously. Mailk chuckled, "You didn't pay for a slow jaunt around the crystal cove, you're with Grippen Excursions, slowing down isn't part of our business model!"
The craft thundered towards the azure water with Mailk's steady hand on the controls, the passengers closed their eyes and screamed as they impacted. Fully expecting to be thrown forward and out of the cockpit, the nervous passengers were pleasantly surprised to find the craft had slipped into the water with the grace of a marine animal. Under the waves was just as if not more beautiful than the surface world with a plethora of rainbow coloured coral and ocean life. The craft ducked and weaved under great coral archways along the white sandy ocean floor and Malik pointed out particular things of interest following his father's style of presentation and engagement.
After an hour the craft resurfaced and skimmed along the surface of the water back towards the dock. The passengers all bore smiles and talked excitedly amongst themselves at their experience. Another successful voyage, thought Malik.
Do you have previous experience with a role-play forum?
Several years across different sites and genres
What brought you to the Frontier?
Discord
Is there anything else you’d like to tell us?
It’s party time!
Name: Malik Grippen
Species: Risan
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Height: 185cm
Weight: 75kg
Build/Body Type: Semi-athletic
Complexion: Sunny
Hair Color: Black
Hair Style: Styled to perfection
Eye Color: Gold
Voice (optional):
Off-Duty Clothing Preferences: Traditional Risan white robes
Distinguishing Features: Risan symbol on forehead
Face Claim: Henry Cavill
Character Image: Henry doesn’t appear to be on ST Avatars, so here’s a picture: postmediacanoe.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/henry-cavill-e1574218183588.jpg
***
Personal History
Early Life/Pre-Starfleet Career:
Early Life
Malik was born on the Federation paradise planet of Risa in 2356, a younger sibling to his sister Taja, where Malik enjoyed a fulfilling and prosperous youth. His parents were staunch advocates of the Federation and its ideals, and although they did not serve in Starfleet they aided the Risan government in providing support and rehabilitation to the returning wounded and traumatised of Starfleet's conflicts. Malik's father operates an independent business that offers pleasure cruises to some of Risa's tourist hot-spots and less well known, secluded areas. Operating the latest in atmospheric/submersible pleasure craft, the business (Grippen Excursions) has been a source of income and pride for the family for many years.
Malik learned how to operate the pleasure craft before he could string a sentence together, under his father's tutelage he would often join him on the tourist excursions of wealthy businessmen and private sight-seers, as they skimmed along the surface and underwater of Risa. Malik's mother held an influential position in Risa's department for conservation and felt personally responsible for ensuring the marine wildlife or Risa remained undisturbed and protected from the increasing tide of tourists. This would often lead to some heated arguments between Malik's parents, particularly when Leif wished to visit particularly sensitive wildlife areas.
Teenage Years
Malik continued to work in the family business doing what he loved, flying in Risa's crystal azure skies. A natural pilot, Malik's excursions grew to become a firm favourite of Risa's visiting masses as he would offer both thrills and rarely seen sights. Malik and his father, often accompanied by their sister and mother enjoyed an idyllic life where nothing much ever seemed to go wrong. His sister Taja who shared her mother's inquisitive nature, decided to see the universe and apply to Starfleet Academy. Malik who was still too young to join, would follow his sister's progress through her training with great interest. When his sister graduated and was posted into the fleet, Malik would spend hours thinking of her and all the amazing things Starfleet afforded her to do.
Academy/Technical Academy (if Starfleet):
The minimum enrolment age came and went, for two years Malik was indecisive as to whether to join his sister in the stars or remain on Risa and continue his work in the family business. It was his father who eventually persuaded him to enrol, for as much as Risa is a paradise the universe held many more wonders as yet undiscovered. That and the prospect of piloting a starship convinced Malik to enrol and pursue a career in the school of flight control.
Malik found life in the academy difficult at first, although Earth was considered near to perfection he sorely missed his paradise home of Risa. More than a few times did Malik consider leaving, but spurred on by his parents and sister's encouragement, and finding solace in the other Risian cadets he continued with his studies. He would eventually grow to love the academy and form many firm friendships that lasted throughout his time there. Piloting starships came naturally to him and he grew to love it. Now with his graduation completed, Malik at the relatively older age of 24 was ready to explore the universe.
Previous Assignments (if applicable):
Starfleet Academy 2376-2380
Birthdate: 15/04/2356
Birthplace: Risa
Marital Status & spouse name(s): Single
Siblings Names and Ages: Lieutenant Taja Grippen (Science Officer, USS Augustus)
Parents' Names:
Father: Leif Grippen (Owner of Grippen Excursions, Risa)
Mother: Tandra Grippen (Marine biologist and conservationist, Risa)
Parents' Status: Alive and well
Other Important Relatives:
Pets: None
Best Friend: Whatever ship he’s flying.
***
Personality
Department Preference: Flight control
Commissioned, Enlisted or Civilian: Commissioned
Reason for joining Starfleet or moving to a Federation base: See above.
Academy/Tech Majors and Interests: Major in Flight Control
Hobbies: Flyin’, partyin’, drinkin’
Short-term Goals: To prove himself a capable pilot to his peers and superiors
Long-term Goals: To work up the ranks
Defining Characteristic: His Risan stress-free approach to life
Sense of Humor: Cheeky
Phobias or Fears: Not being taken seriously due to his race
Favorite Things: Flyin’, partyin’, drinkin’
Least Favorite Things: Paperwork, pessimistic people
Bad Habits or Vices: Partyin’, drinkin’
Achievements (personal or professional): Graduating from Starfleet Academy
Disappointments: Risans don’t do disappointment
Illnesses: None
Strengths: Piloting skills, optimism, camaraderie
Weaknesses: Lack of experience
Prejudices: Risans don't’ do prejudice
***
Please write a brief answer to 3 of the following (a sentence or two for each is fine):
Your character's best or favorite experience
Growing up on the paradise planet of Risa amidst golden sun, shimmering sea and white sands.
Your character's most crucial experience
When his father allowed him to take charge of his first Risan pleasure excursion experience.
Who is your character's role model and why?
His father, who built up the family business from nothing and gave Malik and his sister so many wonderful memories growing up.
Please write a brief sample post from your character’s perspective:
Malik plunged the nose of the small craft down through the fluffy white clouds of Risa. The passengers held on tightly, the ship's inertial dampeners purposefully reduced for a thrilling ride. Down they went, their rate of descent ever increasing. The vast ocean spread out before them as they stared out of the near invisible forward structure. "Shouldn't we be slowing down? Maybe??" came the call of one particularly worried looking ferengi as he gripped his seat nervously. Mailk chuckled, "You didn't pay for a slow jaunt around the crystal cove, you're with Grippen Excursions, slowing down isn't part of our business model!"
The craft thundered towards the azure water with Mailk's steady hand on the controls, the passengers closed their eyes and screamed as they impacted. Fully expecting to be thrown forward and out of the cockpit, the nervous passengers were pleasantly surprised to find the craft had slipped into the water with the grace of a marine animal. Under the waves was just as if not more beautiful than the surface world with a plethora of rainbow coloured coral and ocean life. The craft ducked and weaved under great coral archways along the white sandy ocean floor and Malik pointed out particular things of interest following his father's style of presentation and engagement.
After an hour the craft resurfaced and skimmed along the surface of the water back towards the dock. The passengers all bore smiles and talked excitedly amongst themselves at their experience. Another successful voyage, thought Malik.
***
Do you have previous experience with a role-play forum?
Several years across different sites and genres
What brought you to the Frontier?
Discord
Is there anything else you’d like to tell us?
It’s party time!
