Tyvya Idrani
Character Information
Name: Tyvya Idrani (her full namesong is almost unpronounceable)
Position: Chief Security/Tactical Officer
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Gender: Female
Species: Andorian
Age: 27
Place of Birth: Andor, the Bish'ee region.
Physical Appearance
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 140 lb.
Hair Color: White.
Eye Color: Blue.
Physical Description:
Tyvya prefers simple, functional clothing that can take a lot of wear and tear when not on duty. She has no visible scars or piercings, but she does have a small tattoo that she got on a bet at the Academy. Copious amounts of alcohol were involved. Her hair is worn in a loose fashion unless she is heading into serious combat or a duel, when she will put it up. Her skin is a pale blue, her antennae straight and near the front of her head. Her build is strong and tall, with generous curves proportionate to her size that are nonetheless taut with muscle.
Family:
Spouse: n/a
Children: n/a
Father: Thanaschal ch'Zarath, Shelerib th'Rothress
Mother: Lissal sh'Cheen, Tallara zh'Vorothishria
Brother(s): none.
Sister(s): none.
Other Family: Tyvya is part of an extended clan of relatives, whom she has fought with and against for her whole life.
General Overview:
Tyvya is not very sociable and is quite controlled, naturally. Starfleet has taught her that a certain amount of mingling with the crew is good for morale and a certain amount of social skills are required to move up the ranks, so she has become more talkative, if somewhat curt at times when she's trying to get work done or has to mediate between crew members. Rules are to be followed, especially those that pertain to the safety of the crew, and Tyvya will take no nonsense when it comes to risky or foolish behavior when she gets involved with it. April Fool's Day is a bane of her existence. Valentine's Day, and some of the more fickle romantic dramas on board amuse or disgust her, depending on the situation. Romance, like life, is not something to be trifled with, but to be entered with passion and commitment.
She reveres ability in combat and leadership skills over everything else, and does her best to make her skills in those areas the best they can be. Crew members that meet or, even better, are superior in a certain martial skill are respected and appreciated as opponents in her combat training. Combat is, for her, the most enjoyable thing in her life, especially in a hard-fought battle, whether it's for real or in training. When Tyvya isn't training or working, she's practicing her music. Former ships have had small orchestras on board, and she has been a proud member of several. Her current instrument, the violin, isn't quite good enough to use in a group so she practices it like she does everything else, vigorously and on a regularly scheduled basis.
Strengths & Weaknesses:
Strengths
- Combat : excellent in hand-to-hand combat as well as with phasers.
- Music : Competent in several instruments, mastered a few.
- Andorian strengths : Stronger and hardier than humans, antennae that delivers sensory information such as sonar, resistance to certain environmental conditions (i.e., temperature)
Weaknesses
- Social skills : most clever repartee, subtlety, and empathy is difficult for her. She can keep up with those conversations, as she is intelligent, but she has trouble participating or simply refuses to participate.
- Andorian weaknesses : Antennae, if damaged, will throw her off in several ways and are very sensitive to pain, less stamina than humans when in strenuous activity for long periods.
Ambitions:
- To ascend to up the ranks in Star Fleet and become at the very least, a Captain of her own ship.
- To prove her clan's honor and excellence.
Hobbies and Interests:
- Mastering various forms of Martial Arts, including a few Andorian variations as well as, most recently, Vulcan Suus Mahna and Human kickboxing.
- Chess.
- Learning and playing various musical instruments.
History:
It is usual for Andorians who have reached Tyvya's age to have entered into a quad and produced as many children as possible. However, Tyvya chose to go to Starfleet Academy, potentially giving up any hope of having offspring. The government's research into pair-bonding as well as possible hybrids to fight against their struggles with infertility and population decline give her hope, but unlike many of her clan it does not define her. Starfleet Academy was an education in militaristic power in control, and Tyvya thrived in the competitive atmosphere. Her grades in strictly classroom assignments were usually not above competence, but she excelled in field exercises. Her family has not precisely disowned her, but they have abandoned hope that she will live life as a good Andorian Shen. The Albion is her home now, and she considers the crew like a sort of clan. For protecting, but not for tolerating ridiculousness.
Service Record:
(2392 - present)Chief Security Officer , USS Albion [Lieutenant, promoted to Lieutenant Commander in 2392]
(2386 - 2391) Assistant Chief Security Officer, USS Liberty Bell [Lieutenant JG, Promoted to Lieutenant in 2390]
(2385 - 2386) Security Officer, USS Virginia [Ensign, promoted to Lieutenant JG in 2385]
(2282 - 2385)Security Officer, USS Chesapeake [Ensign]
(2381 - 2382) Security Officer, USS London [Cadet, promoted to Ensign in 2382]