Tanaon Th'vhothik
Commanding Officer Profile - USS Rhea (NCC-80110)
Overview
The CO of the USS Rhea is a seasoned Starfleet officer assigned to lead a colony support and scientific operations vessel. While highly competent, they initially underestimate the rookie team, considering them unproven but functional. Over time, their opinion may shift based on the team's performance.
Core Traits:
- Competent, experienced, and no-nonsense – Leads with a steady hand, focused on mission success.
- Pragmatic & Tactical – Balances diplomacy, logistics, and strategic foresight.
- By-the-Book but Adaptable – Prefers following regulations but isn’t blind to real-world challenges.
- Not Section 31 or Intelligence-Connected – A career Starfleet officer who believes in transparent, ethical command.
Key Details
- Name: Tanaon Th'vhothik
- Species: Andorian
- Rank: Captain
- Background:
- Originally trained as a Starfleet Engineer, with a specialty in infrastructure development and colony construction in frontier zones.
- Transitioned to Command after years of service, believing that leadership was the best way to continue building not just structures—but people and civilizations.
- Prior experience in scientific, logistical, or exploratory missions.
- Led at least one other command before the USS Rhea.
- Served in at least one high-pressure diplomatic or emergency situation.
- Command Style:
- Expects a little hazing – Believes a bit of pressure and teasing builds resilience and camaraderie, especially among new officers.
- Andorian battle mindset – Though commanding a science vessel, they carry the values of preparedness, discipline, and warrior spirit into every decision.
- Tough, but supportive – Challenges officers to stand on their own, even when difficult.
- Grants real responsibility – Believes even fresh officers need solo opportunities, rather than just shadowing veterans.
- Secretly monitors progress – Keeps an eye on the team from the background but entrusts their oversight to the XO.
- Follows proper chain of command – Expects the XO to administer the new officers, as is their duty.
- Prefers efficiency over flair – Doesn’t tolerate unnecessary risks.
- Expects officers to prove themselves before earning trust.
- Doesn’t get involved in conspiracies – sees Starfleet as a stabilizing force, not a secret-keeping agency.
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