Master Sergeant Maxwell Tate
Name Maxwell David Tate
Position First Sergeant
Rank Master Sergeant
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Planet of Origin | San Francisco, Earth | |
| Age | 42 | |
| Birth Date | February 17, 2345 | |
| Location of Quarters | Deck 14 | |
| Player (for PNPCs) | Delon Tovan |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6'1" | |
| Weight | 201 lbs | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Skin Color | Tan | |
| Physical Description | Maxwell Tate a man entering his mid forties has been a Marine for most of his life. He doesn’t only act the part but he lives the part. He is in top physical condition with little fat on his body and a lot of muscle. He stands tall and proud in his uniform which is almost never seen out of. He keeps his black hair short to be in compliance with the uniform code. He hides several scars under his uniform that he has suffered during his time in the service. | |
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Family
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| Father | Douglas Tate | |
| Mother | Reyna Hess | |
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| Other Family | Aunt: Sandra Tate Cousins: Iris Tate & Mia Tate |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Maxwell is a difficult man to figure out. His personality has often been described as day and night. When the uniform is on he is a very professional no non-sense type of guy. He keeps his mind focused and determined on the task at hand. He is very competitive and stubborn. He doesn’t believe in quitting and often pushes his body and those around him to the limit of breaking in order to accomplish the impossible. Over the years in the service he has gained a great deal of respect from his superiors and those serving under and with him. He has often been described by others as an honest, trustworthy and man of integrity that treats everyone with respect and expects the same in return. He isn’t shy about stating his opinion but does respect the chain of command. He can also be blunt at times. While Maxwell is often seen in his uniform on duty he does have another side. This is where the day and night description of him comes into play. When not on duty he does know how to have fun. He can often be seen in the lounge sharing drinks with other and exchanging stories. He also likes to play in the holodeck. Maxwell does like the ladies. When not on duty he can be often be seen with the ladies being very charming and flirty with them. However, he has never been one for long term relationships. He finds them more troublesome than they are worth. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Maxwell displays numerous leadership qualities. He carries himself as a leader and is often excelled at leading troops into combat. He has years of experience to back him up. He is quick to think on his feet and doesn’t buckle under the pressure. He keeps a cool collected head. He is a skillful rifle and pistol operator and his record speaks for itself. He has also taken various courses in order to become an expert at close quarter’s battle. However, he is no perfect. He does have an ego. He is also extremely stubborn. He carries the attitude that one should never give up. He doesn’t like to quit on a mission. Also he can be blunt at times. He does not often spare the feelings of others. He also isn’t very technical. He depends on others for these skills and often finds it frustrating. |
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| Ambitions | Maxwell still very much so enjoys what he is doing. He doesn’t seem himself giving it up anytime soon. He loves his job. It’s not all too often that a person finds a job where each morning they wake up knowing that today they were going to either blow up something or shoot something. He has often tossed the idea of being becoming a commissioned officer in the Marines or becoming a warrant officer but has decided to put those plans on hold. He doesn’t feel like he is ready for that step yet. For the time being he is very content where he is. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Maxwell is a man that likes to stay active. He loves the holodeck. The holodeck gives him the opportunity to take part in various activities that he enjoys. He likes to go swimming, hiking, repelling, mountain climbing. He also enjoys playing sports such as soccer and baseball. There have also been several holo-novels that he has enjoyed in the past and is always looking for others that might be up to his taste. Working out is another hobby that Maxwell has. Each morning before his shift starts he is in the gym working on his conditioning and physical fitness. He takes part in various martial arts classes. Maxwell also enjoys learning and trying out different weapons from different centuries in Earth history and also from different cultures across the galaxy. |
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| Languages | Standard Federation; Bajoran; Klingon |
| Personal History | The tale of Maxwell’s early life is an intriguing one. He was born on Earth, in the city of San Francisco. The year was 2345. His mother’s name is Reyna Hess, and his father’s name is Douglas Tate. His parents were not married nor were they dating. They met at a bar one night. After a few drinks the two of them had found their way to his father’s place where they spend the night together. In the morning the two of them parted ways and did not see each other until two years later when Reyna Hess, his mother showed up at his father’s foot step with a baby in her hand. She explained to him how the baby was his and that she was too young to have a child. She had her whole life ahead of her that she wanted to explore. She left Maxwell with Douglas, and disappeared from their lives. His father attempted to take care of Maxwell, but he ended up spending a lot more time at his aunt’s house than with his father. In 2348, his father received transfer orders that would take him into deep space for a long period of time. His aunt, Sandra Tate, convinced his father to leave Maxwell with her. She argued that a life aboard a starship was no life for a young child. He would be a lot better staying on Earth with her. His father agreed with his sister. Maxwell stayed behind while his father left on assignment. Maxwell grew up with his aunt and his two twin girl cousins Iris and Mia. His aunt had divorced her husband a few years earlier which meant that in a sense Maxwell was the man of the house. His aunt treated him like she was one of her own children and he treated her like she was his mother. He grew up like any other child on Earth. He went to school. He played outside. And he of course got in trouble. His father returned to Earth on several occasions but the two of them never developed a relationship. It was as if the two of them were perfect strangers to each other. After one such visit his father signed the custody rights to his aunt who was a lot closer to him than his father ever was. He was very close with his aunt and his cousins. They only had each other so they had to be close. When he became a teenager and started high school we dated a couple of girls and played almost every sport at school. His studies were average but he was an excellent athlete. During his years in high school he began to express interest in possibly joining the service. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to become Starfleet or the Marines. He had plenty of conversations with his aunt and his cousins concerning the decision. They were hesitant at first but they started to understand his reasoning for it and eventually became very supporting of what he was about to do. It was during his senior year in high school that he decided to become a Marine. He didn’t really have the skills to become an engineer or scientist but he was excellent with a pistol and rifle. So after he graduated from high school he joined the Marines and the rest is history. |
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| Education | 2363 --- Total Training Time: 28 Weeks Basic Training – 16 Week Program Close Quarters Battle School – 12 Week Program 2364 --- Total Training Time: 18 Weeks Arctic Environment Training – 6 Week Program Desert Environment Training – 6 Week Program Urban Environment Training – 6 Week Program 2366 --- Total Training Time: 21 Weeks Jungle Environment Training – 6 Week Program Deep Forest Environment Training – 6 Week Program Non Commissioned Officer Training – 9 Week Program 2367 --- Total Training Time: 12 Weeks Sapper Training – 6 Week Program Zero-G Training – 6 Week Program 2370 --- Total Training Time: 11 Weeks Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) School – 4 Week Program Senior Non Commissioned Officer Training – 9 Week Program 2371 --- Total Training Time: 24 Weeks Flight School – 24 Week Program |
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