Commander Joren Tal
Name Joren Tal
Position Executive Officer
Rank Commander
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Planet of Origin | Setlik III | |
| Age | 38 | |
| Birth Date | March 15, 2357 | |
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Physical Appearance
| Height | 6'2" (188 cm) | |
| Weight | 190 lbs (86 kg) | |
| Hair Color | Short-cropped, salt-and-pepper hair with hints of premature graying | |
| Eye Color | deep-set hazel eyes | |
| Skin Color | Olive | |
| Physical Description | Joren is a tall, lean man with a rugged appearance. He has deep-set hazel eyes that have seen more than their fair share of combat. His short-cropped, salt-and-pepper hair hints at premature graying, likely due to the stresses of his past. A scar runs down the side of his right cheek, a reminder of a skirmish during his Maquis days. | |
| Accent | a distinct Bajoran-border accent |
Family
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| Father | Drevan Tal | |
| Mother | Mara Tal | |
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| Sister(s) | Eliana Tal (35 years old) | |
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Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Joren is a no-nonsense, pragmatic individual. His time with the Maquis made him skeptical of bureaucracy and politics, but he deeply respects the principles upon which the Federation was founded. He's fiercely loyal to those under his command and protective of them, often drawing upon his guerrilla warfare experience to provide unique solutions to problems. While he sometimes clashes with superiors due to his unconventional methods, his results are hard to argue with. | |
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Strategic Mind: His time with the Maquis allowed him to think quickly, devise unconventional strategies, and see patterns others might miss. Loyalty: Joren is fiercely protective of those under his command and would go to great lengths for them. Physical Prowess: Skilled in hand-to-hand combat and experienced in various combat scenarios. Determination: Once he sets his mind to something, Joren rarely wavers. Adaptability: Growing up on a border colony and his Maquis years have made him proficient at improvising in difficult situations. Weaknesses: Guarded: Due to his traumatic past, Joren finds it hard to open up and trust others fully. Stubbornness: At times, his determination can lead to stubbornness, making it hard for him to change his mind or strategy. Impulsivity: His Maquis background means he sometimes acts before thinking of the broader implications. Reluctance to Forgive: Holds onto grudges, especially against Cardassians or those he sees as betraying the Federation's ideals. Survivor's Guilt: The memories of Setlik III and the Maquis haunt him, making him question his worth and decisions at times. |
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| Ambitions | Professional: Joren aims to one day captain his own ship, hoping to protect Federation colonies and ensure that what happened at Setlik III doesn't recur. Personal: He wants to reconcile fully with his sister, Eliana, and help his father cope with the trauma of the past. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Holodeck Training Programs: Joren often runs various combat scenarios to hone his skills. Botany: A love passed down from his mother, Mara. Joren maintains a small collection of Setlik III native plants in his quarters as a way to remember his roots. Reading Historical Accounts: Particularly interested in uprisings, resistance movements, and tactical accounts from various species. Bajoran Meditation Techniques: He's explored Bajoran spirituality as a way to cope with his trauma and find inner peace. Traditional Cooking: Joren enjoys replicating traditional dishes from Setlik III and other frontier colonies, often sharing them with his crewmates. |
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| Languages | Federation Standard (Fluent) Cardassian (Proficient) - Picked up during his Maquis days for strategic purposes. Bajoran (Conversational) - Learned from the Bajoran-border influence and his interest in their spirituality. |
| Personal History | Joren Tal grew up on a Federation colony close to the Cardassian border. When the Cardassians took control of the colony as part of a treaty with the Federation, Joren and his family suffered greatly under the oppressive regime. This drove Joren to join the Maquis, where he quickly rose through the ranks due to his strategic prowess and determination. During his time with the Maquis, Joren became known for leading daring raids against Cardassian targets and evading capture from both the Cardassians and Starfleet. However, when the Dominion War broke out, and the Maquis were decimated, Joren found himself isolated and on the run. After the war, Joren was captured by Starfleet and faced a court-martial. Due to his exceptional skills and the Federation's need for experienced officers in the post-war rebuilding period, Joren was given a choice: serve time in a penal colony or join Starfleet with a reduced rank. Recognizing a chance for redemption and a new beginning, he chose Starfleet. |
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| Education | Setlik III Colonial School: Years: 2367-2374 Major: Basic education with a focus on Engineering and Planetary Sciences. Notes: Joren's father, Drevan, inspired his initial interest in engineering. Federation Technical Institute: Years: 2374-2376 Major: Advanced Engineering and Communications Systems. Notes: Left prematurely due to the increasing influence of the Maquis and the deteriorating situation with the Cardassians. |
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| Service Record | Maquis Resistance: Rank: Initially a recruit, rose to be a Strategic Officer. Post: Various Maquis cells. Years: 2376-2378 Notes: Became known for leading daring raids and evading capture. Showed a knack for improvisation and tactics. Starfleet: Post-Dominion War and Post-Maquis Capture: Rank: Ensign (Due to his skills, Joren was inducted into Starfleet instead of facing long-term imprisonment.) Post: USS Paladin - Communications Officer Years: 2379-2382 Notes: Proved to be invaluable during skirmishes with remnants of Dominion allies. Began rebuilding trust with Starfleet. Starfleet Promotion: Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade Post: USS Orion - Tactical Officer Years: 2382-2387 Notes: Played a crucial role during the Orion's mission to mediate a peace treaty between two warring factions in the Beta Quadrant. Starfleet Promotion and Transfer: Rank: Lieutenant Post: USS Endeavor - Second Officer Years: 2387-2392 Notes: Led several away missions, saving his team from hostile entities on multiple occasions. Starfleet Promotion to Current Post: Rank: Lieutenant Commander Post: USS Vanguard - First Officer (Second-in-Command) Years: 2392-2395 (Present) Notes: Continues to serve with distinction, though sometimes his methods raise eyebrows among the higher echelons of Starfleet Command. |