Harida Yellen
Admiral Harida Yellen
Physical Description
Body Features
Dark skinned, large but not overweight, healthy.
Identifying Characteristics
Anchor and torpedo on forearm from previous service as submariner.
Physical quirks
Frequently stumbles when walking down stairs if she doesn't pay attention because she's unused to gravity.
Apparel & Accessories
Navy spacesuit, carries T9 pistol.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Attended primary and secondary school in her hometown of Peatsland.
Left for the Fuuserian Naval College at 18, graduating as Lieutenant of the Submarine Division.
Assigned as weapons officer of submarine 1220 she never fired a weapon in live combat but performed with flying colours in training drills and exercises, achieving a 100% hit rate when still wire-connected.
Volunteered for the Orbital Navy in 3590 when Sumnia's first planetary government was formed. Initially served as weapons officer for the destroyer Hadrian, but after a series of test exercises she was assigned captain of the carrier Tandem and operational command of her battlegroup.
After the retirement of Admiral Moromen and the expansion of the fleet she was awarded the rank of Admiral and command of the 1st Fleet.
Specialised in 3D warfare, primarily ship-based. She is also adept at ground assault if provided with sufficient intelligence. Her watchwords are preparation and swift execution, but always plans for any unexpected encounters.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Hopes to see off-world, desires to create a world that is safe for her sons to live in.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Extremely good at spatial tactics.
Likes & Dislikes
Dislikes Alcohol.
Enjoys playing strategy games.
Virtues & Personality perks
Patient, driven, quick-thinking and wastes no time with useless words.
Vices & Personality flaws
Enjoys victory above all else, hates losing.
Teetotaller.
Personality Quirks
Only swears when unbearably angry or in pain.
Hygiene
Immaculate hygiene and station-keeping.
Social
Family Ties
Husband (civilian)
2 Sons
2 Sons
Social Aptitude
Enjoys deadpan humour but otherwise tactless and always serious.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Lieutenant (Submarine Z1220)
Lieutenant (Destroyer Hadrian)
Captain (Carrier Tandem)
Vice Admiral (Carrier Tandem)
Admiral (1st Fleet)
Lieutenant (Destroyer Hadrian)
Captain (Carrier Tandem)
Vice Admiral (Carrier Tandem)
Admiral (1st Fleet)
Life
3559 AD
3634 AD
75 years old
Birthplace
Peatsland, Fuuseria
Children
Gender
Female
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Black, bun
Quotes & Catchphrases
"They outnumber us. Target rich environment."
"When you're in a sub, you feel trapped and pressed on all sides. You dread every groan and creak. When you're in a starship, you're free, wandering among the stars."
"Diplomats deserve every heart attack that fancy food gives them."
Character Prototype
Viola Davis or Octavia Spencer
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