KNOWN AS:  Jedera 

PRONOUNCED: (jeh-DEHR-ah) 

NICKNAMES/ALIASES:  N/A 

RANK:  Lieutenant 
 

POSITION: Science/Bridge Liaison Officer, USS Fairburn 

GENDER:  Male 

HOME WORLD:  Ralim IV (Ralit)

MARITAL STATUS:  Has not reproduced 

RELIGION/BELIEFS:  Life Belief (glaranikaan)  
 
 

PRIME MOTIVATIONS: 
·  Gaining knowledge and learning.  

AMBITIONS: 
·  To captain his own science vessel, or to head his own science division.  
·  To shape Starfleet science policy and leave a lasting impression.  
·  To become worthy of the silver, gold and eventually black glorinillil, signifying his achievements in his chosen way of life.  

GENERAL PERSONALITY DESCRIPTION:  Quietly spoken enthusiasm for everything - he has an all pervasive need to know about everything and is the ultimate observer.  He has the ability to listen forever and is fascinated by stories and especially by the unusual or the unexpected.  He's patient, friendly and a learner who is quite a commentator - if his wry observations aren't considered outright funny, they are at the least entertaining.  He doesn't anger easily, and is highly intelligent. 

HOBBIES/RECREATION:  
·   Holodeck programs.  He programs them as well. 
·   Bushwalks - sometimes with K’Teira. 
·   He's a member of the Paris Regulars despite the fact he doesn't need to eat or drink. 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:  Average Terran height, looks almost prepubescent compared to Terrans of a like age; he's so underdeveloped appearing, though this is common amongst his people.  He is just as strong as almost any Terran Starfleet  officer owing to a different system of musculature.  No hair, and with a series of indents along the crest of his skull - no ears, but has three slits at either side of his head.  Copper tattoos (called "glorinillil") cover his left hand and up his left arm.  Amber eyes without pupils.  Soft, near whispered tones.  (Milk coffee skin, large amber eyes without pupils.) (5'7") 

WHY CHARACTER JOINED STARFLEET:   To learn everything he can. 

PERSONAL HISTORY:  He always knew he'd join Starfleet as soon as he came of age, and no sooner had his glorinillil healed, he applied to the Academy.  He worked hard, though he was often the brunt of jokes from the other cadets owing to his inability to socialize in some of the ways most other species can.  He was desperate to learn about the others, so was given to much study and became an observer, even managing to gather a few "followers" who were amused by his observances.  He worked his way to Lieutenant through various postings, and was allocated a berth on the Fairburn as  a Stellarcartography specialist, but was quickly moved to the Bridge Liaison position after Commander Randall saw how well he got Sciences running. 

PERSONAL DETAILS: 
·  He can be fooled on aspects of eating and drinking as he has no conception of certain things involved with it (e.g. how much it takes to satisfy people, etc.).  This leaves him vulnerable to jokes and pranks, but he is capable of giving as good as he gets.  
·  He sometimes exhibits outrageous behaviour seemingly outside his quiet exterior, such as climbing up in chairs in Paris to see over the crowd, for example.  Generally he won't do anything he knows is outside his capabilities, nor will put anyone else in danger, though. 
·  His quarters have some rather strange things in them; they look like crystal sculptures in curving, beautiful designs, but the real beauty of them is to be found when a thermally sensitive visor is worn.  Otherwise his quarters are rather bare - a bed and a computer terminal.  Apparently the sculptures are also furnishings, but no one but Jedera knows what they do.   
·  He gets a kick out of being on the holodeck and especially loves playacting stories from literature.  
·  He loves the give'n'take to be found amongst the Regulars, and as most there are from science branches or have scientific leanings, he is in his element.  
·  He reports to Captain Kerrant of the Donegal - a fellow Ralexim who is also his Over (a person of a certain standing who has achieved much towards her own goals and is in a position to determine whether the younger Ralexim is doing enough to meet their own life goals).  He reports to her daily, telling her his thoughts, feelings and the things he has done - except those things he is ordered not to, of course... 
·  He is filled with wonder at the arboretum, and enjoys bushwalking. 
·  He's fascinated with hunting styles too, not having a mirror of it in his culture.  They never had to hunt for food, and when they had to fight, they either used their powerful legs, or used heat.  He would like to learn the Mok’bara from K’Teira. 
·  He believes in Life and the preservation of it, but will fight to preserve the greater good. 

FAMILY DETAILS:   
·  Mother - Jedera Dakin Shodar Ikarn, deceased.  
·  Father - Jedera Redin Ilarak Mepisor, alive. 
 
***Ralexim families do not think in terms of "siblings", instead thinking generationally.  While Jedera knows who his biological parents are, so that genetic problems are avoided when it comes time to procreate, that doesn't mean anything more than a distant cousin would to Terrans, as all young ones are raised together.  However, there are "Near Ones" - children born to one of the same parents.  These are the closest thing Jedera has to siblings.***  
  
·  Jedera Redin Treyit Nesis, female, alive (older "sister" - maternal side) 
·  Jedera Loztar, male, alive (younger "brother" - paternal side) 

FAMILY HISTORY:  Jedera is the second child of his mother, and the first to his father.  Ralexim are naturally attracted  towards older people in their youth, when they need to learn the necessary rituals for procreation, and to younger people when they are older, to teach them what they need to know.  Lifetime bondings are unusual amongst Ralexim.  Generally Ralexim only have two children per lifetime, though they may make arrangements to have children for barren couples, or to replace a person who died before they could "replace themselves".  His father is old now, and lives in the Hub of Jedera City with the majority of his generation.  His "sister" is a technician, and his "brother" has not yet attained his basic glorinillil, as he is underage.   

SECRETS IN BACKGROUND?:  

FUTURE MILESTONES?:  
 

DETAIL RELATIONSHIPS WITH: 

Susan Randall:  He sees her as a true Captain, and aspires to be like her, for he feels the affection and protectiveness she feels for the crew is right.  He admires her.  

James Grieg:  Through example, Grieg teaches him that one doesn't need to be loud to be in command; that command is authority, not just voice.  They are somewhat similar in outlook, and in time Jedera will give Grieg the honorary title of Ralexim.  

K’Teira:  He respects how much she has given up to follow her ideals, and how she manages to remain Klingon in the face of all the Federation problems she deals with.  He wonders at her staying true to her interpretation of Klingonhood.  He has a great deal of affection for her, and is proud to call her friend.  

Eden Pendehar:  He wouldn't see Eden very much except in Sickbay, but he believes in Eden's quest for the end of suffering.  He is glad he was the one who rescued the Doctor from the Kingston.  

Rell:  He would listen to him for hours if he could.  

Elek:  She's another example of someone living apart from her culture which he can relate to.  Of course, he doesn't know the full story, but Elek as a "Vulcan" intrigues him without the rest of her story. 

Ian Randall:  He gives his loyalty to Ian, and finds him to be a good leader.  It's pretty close to devotion from Jedera, for Ian is a determined scientist and Jedera learns much from him.  They are as close to friends as a Commander and subordinate can be, and Jedera is grateful for the chances Ian has given him. 
 
Thomas Moore:  Is saddened by his lack of interaction with the crew, but understands that it happens sometimes in any group.  
 
Kylen Dubois:  He's fascinated by her, her life, experiences, her cultures, and thinks she's a really great person.  He realises what an honour it is to be let into some of her "secrets" and would keep them with his life.   
 
Berry Mogaddi:  He is intrigued by her abilities, her vast knowledge, her ability to learn and her lifestyle.  He is pleased to call her a friend. 

Matthew Daniels:  He wishes Daniels would just take the time to REALLY listen to what he had to say.  He likes him, but can sense a distance between them.  

Jondalar Barlok:  They're the scholastic pair from the Regulars, and talk often.  Jedera would have a great affection for Jondalar; they're more alike than unalike, and so would be great friends.  

Lisa Willbanks:  He is saddened by her lack of control; no matter how skilfully the others manoeuvre her into her temper, he will learn to try and talk her out of it the way he has seen K’Teira do.  He knows she is intelligent and good at her job, but feels for her because he can sympathize with being an easy target.  He might be amused by it at a basic level, but would dislike that attitude in himself and would seek to correct it.   
 
Viana Jancris: 
  
Joenn:  She's a good friend, but needs more confidence in herself.  They often side together against the  Regulars if an argument ensues, and he values her talents in her work, too.  Her sense of loneliness saddens him. 

Chianeé Deserine:  He likes her very much, but the pawings get on his nerves at times!  Mind you, he just gets self-conscious and giggles uncomfortably.