Commander Arden Rysell
Name Arden Rysell
Position Executive Officer
Rank Commander
Stats
- 3 Mission Posts
Last Post
2025, Sat Aug 16th, @ 6:38pm
Character Information
| Gender | Female | |
| Homeworld | Earth | |
| Species | Human | |
| Date Of Birth(DOB) | March 9, 2365 | |
| Age | 37 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5' 10" | |
| Weight | 155 lbs | |
| Hair Color | Black, cropped short | |
| Eye Color | Dark brown | |
| Physical Description | Skin Tone: Deep brown Distinguishing Features: Strong, confident posture Stern facial expression commonly worn while on duty |
Family
| Father | Cassian Rysell (Presumed KIA) | |
| Mother | Yelena Vass-Rysell | |
| Brother(s) | Kael Rysell - Age: 39 - Occupation: Cybernetic Systems Architect, Daystrom Institute – Utopia Planitia Division |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Core Traits: Decisive, driven, self-controlled, principled Leadership Style: Lead-from-the-front pragmatist who holds herself to higher standards than others. Respects protocol but adapts quickly in the field. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Tactical foresight, calm under pressure, inspires loyalty Flaws: Emotionally reserved, struggles with vulnerability, perfectionist tendencies |
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| Ambitions | Personal Ambition: To one day captain her own starship — not for prestige, but to ensure missions are led with integrity, not politics. She wants to be a stabilizing force in a galaxy edging toward chaos. Internal Conflict: Fears becoming emotionally isolated like her father and worries she’s inherited his tendency to disappear—figuratively or literally—into duty. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Stellar Cartography & Deep Space Mapping Classical String Instruments – Viola |
| Personal History | Early Life (2365–2378) Born into a prominent family: her mother, Yelena Vass-Rysell, a rising Federation diplomat; her father, Cassian Rysell, a respected Starfleet science officer. Raised primarily on Earth but spent time aboard Federation installations and embassies. A brilliant, observant child—more comfortable reading star charts than making friends. In 2378, her father vanished on a classified mission near the Thomar Expanse. She was 13. His presumed death shook the family. Yelena buried herself in work; Arden buried herself in discipline. This loss shaped her philosophy: Duty endures. Emotion complicates. A belief she would spend decades unlearning. _____________________________________________________________________ Adolescence & Starfleet Academy (2379–2386) Entered Starfleet Preparatory Program at age 14, excelling in mathematics, leadership theory, and ethics. Accepted to Starfleet Academy at 17 (2382); majored in Command and Strategic Operations, minored in Stellar Cartography. Known for her disciplined demeanor and ability to de-escalate conflict among cadets. She was not popular, but she was respected. Graduated with honors in 2386, receiving commendation from the Academy’s Command Track for exceptional scenario performance during the ‘Omega Directive Simulation.’ _____________________________________________________________________ Early Career (2386–2393) 2386–2389: Served aboard USS Peregrine as Junior Tactical Officer, assigned to patrol missions along the Tzenkethi border. Demonstrated exceptional cool under fire during a rescue mission that went sideways. Recommended for early promotion. 2389–2393: Transferred to USS Avicenna as Second Officer and Mission Operations Specialist. Gained a reputation for navigating political minefields as much as tactical ones. Played a key role in resolving a standoff between feuding colonial factions on Kethera Prime. __________________________________________________________________________ Mid-Career & Leadership Ascendancy (2393–2399) 2393: Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, joined USS Windwalker as Chief Tactical and Strategic Operations Officer. Her unorthodox strategies led to multiple mission saves during the Arisal Drift piracy surge. 2396: Temporarily assigned to Starbase 62 as liaison to the Diplomatic Corps, working alongside her mother (awkwardly). Returned to the Windwalker in 2397, now as Second Officer. In 2399, commended for preventing a potentially catastrophic first contact failure with the Tarshek Confederacy by overriding a faulty translation matrix and initiating a symbolic gesture rooted in Tarshek myth. ___________________________________________________________________________ Executive Command (2399–Present) 2400: Selected as Executive Officer of the newly commissioned USS Leonidas. The Leonidas, being a hybrid explorer-strike cruiser, requires a unique blend of tactical acuity and moral restraint—traits Arden embodies. Works directly under Commodore Travis O'Rourke, whose more improvisational style sometimes clashes with her structured approach, but they share mutual trust. Oversees crew readiness, coordinates with Engineering and Tactical during high-risk scenarios, and serves as moral compass when lines blur in the field. ___________________________________________________________________________ |
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| Service Record | 2382 – 2386 Starfleet Academy 2386 – 2389 USS Peregrine (NCC-63928) – Junior Tactical Officer Promoted to Lieutenant (j.g.) in 2388. Recognized for exceptional crisis management during the Brakiri IV evacuation. 2389 – 2393 USS Avicenna (NCC-72091) – Mission Operations Specialist / Second Officer Promoted to full Lieutenant in 2390 and Lieutenant Commander in 2393. Awarded the Citation for Outstanding Initiative during the Kethera Prime conflict resolution. 2393 – 2399 USS Windwalker (NCC-81201) – Chief Tactical & Strategic Operations Officer / Second Officer Led counter-piracy operations in the Arisal Drift. Acting XO during a 3-month command transition. Awarded the Starfleet Meritorious Service Ribbon (2396). De-escalated the Tarshek Confederacy Incident, preventing a diplomatic breakdown (2399). 2396 (Temporary Duty) Starbase 62 – Diplomatic Liaison Office Served as Strategic Analyst in support of Federation Diplomatic Corps. Drafted a classified briefing for Federation Council’s Subcommittee on Outer Sector Stability. 2400 – Present USS Leonidas (NCC-94721) – Executive Officer Promoted to Commander (2400). Developed the DSVR-Protocol (Dual-Vector Strike and Rescue) for multi-role engagements. Awarded the Command Conduct Commendation (2401) and the Starfleet Cross (Red Cluster) (2402) for exemplary leadership under classified conditions. CERTIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZATIONS Bridge Officer Certification – Command Track (2391) First Contact Protocol Specialist (Non-Lead Certification) Federation-Klingon Joint Tactical Operations Qualified Advanced Tactical Simulation Instructor Certification |
Out Of Character Info
| Character | Go Down With a Fight |