Lieutenant General Alastair McKenna
Name Alastair James McKenna
Position Commandant - Starfleet Marine Corps
Rank Lieutenant General
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- 1 Mission Posts
Last Post
2026, Sat Jan 31st, @ 12:29am
Character Information
| Languages Spoken | Federation Standard, Scottish Gaelic, Klingon (conversational) Romulan (basic operational proficiency) | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Homeworld | Earth – Inverness, Scotland | |
| Species | Human | |
| Date Of Birth(DOB) | 17 March 2346 | |
| Age | 57 | |
| Nick Name | Stonewall |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6’2” (1.88 m) | |
| Weight | 220 lbs (100 kg) | |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown (graying at temples) | |
| Eye Color | Steel Blue | |
| Physical Description | A broad-shouldered, powerfully built officer with a commanding presence. McKenna bears multiple service scars, most notably along his left forearm and shoulder from ground combat. His posture is rigid and disciplined, and his expression often stern, though capable of warmth in private settings. His voice is deep and authoritative, carrying unmistakable command gravity. |
Family
| Spouse | Dr. Elaine McKenna (née Porter), Starfleet Medical (retired) | |
| Children | Connor McKenna – Starfleet Academy Cadet Fiona McKenna – Civilian, Earth |
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| Father | James McKenna – Former Earth Cargo Fleet Officer (deceased) | |
| Mother | Margaret McKenna – Civil Engineer (retired) | |
| Sister(s) | Moira McKenna – Federation Diplomatic Corps | |
| Other Family | Extended family residing primarily on Earth and Alpha Centauri |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Lieutenant General McKenna is a resolute, mission-focused leader known for his uncompromising standards and fierce loyalty to those under his command. He believes deeply in preparation, discipline, and accountability. While often perceived as intimidating, he is respected—if not revered—by Marines who have served under him. | |
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Strategic foresight, battlefield command, morale leadership, adaptability under fire Weaknesses: Overly self-critical, reluctant to delegate critical decisions, struggles with peacetime bureaucracy |
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| Ambitions | To ensure the Starfleet Marine Corps remains a decisive, ethical, and modern fighting force capable of defending the Federation against both conventional and unconventional threats. | |
| Hobbies & Interests | Historical military studies Physical training and martial disciplines Traditional Earth music (bagpipes and orchestral scores) Quiet fishing retreats when on leave |
| Personal History | Born in Scotland on Earth, Alastair McKenna was raised in a family steeped in service and engineering tradition. Initially intending to join Starfleet Engineering, his path changed following the loss of a family friend during a colonial evacuation, motivating him to pursue frontline service. He entered the Starfleet Marine Corps directly after Academy graduation, distinguishing himself early during border conflicts and planetary security operations. | |
| Service Record | Starfleet Academy Graduate – Command & Tactical Track Multiple deployments during the Tzenkethi conflicts Battalion Commander during the Dominion War Oversaw post-war Marine Corps restructuring Appointed Commandant following unanimous recommendation by Starfleet Command |
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| Certifications | Advanced Ground Warfare Command Joint Fleet–Marine Operations Counter-Insurgency & Planetary Security Emergency Diplomatic Authority (Level 3) Starfleet Survival & Evasion Instructor |
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| Commendations | Starfleet Cross Medal of Valor (Ground Operations) Federation Defense Ribbon Dominion War Campaign Medal Starfleet Command Citation for Leadership Excellence |
Out Of Character Info
| Character | Go Down With a Fight |