Cassandra Stephens

Personal Details

Name: Cassandra Ann Stephens Rank: Lieutenant Current Billet: Chief Science Officer on Yamato Race: Human Gender: Female Height: 5'10 in Weight: 130 lbs Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Skin: White Age: 35 (Terran years) Service Number: I 32823-808 NFIA Place of Birth: Earth, U.S. in Rhode Island Father: James P. Stephens(Deceased) Mother: Fiona I. Stephens (Engineer:Retired) Siblings: Tim (Married. Engineer with Colanial Operations), David (Single. Writer) Marital Status: Single.

Distinct physical markings: She has burn scars on her left arm from the elbow to the wrist. These were obtained during her first mission with the USS HOOD when the ship was attacked in the Alpha Sagitterii system. She could have had the scars removed, but kept them to remind her of the ill fate of the HOOD, and those crew members who lost thier lives during that attack.

Annoyances: She has a negative(but not hostile) attitude towards Medical Officers. This came about after her father's death. She holds a grudge against Medical personnel because she believes it was because of Medical personnel that her father died. In other words, she didn't think they did everything they could to save him. These feeling still remain to some extent, yet she has made progress at getting over them through her friendship with Dr Mara on the Yamato. Also, in terms of her father, any discussion about him is still difficult for her. In addition, Even though unecessary violence bothers her, she is not a pacifist. She just prefers to find a nonviolent solution first--with violence as a last resort. Lastly, she only lets close friends and family call her Cass.

Quirks: She is a work-a-holic. She always wants to be doing something, she finds it hard to *relax*. However, over the years, she has gotten a bit better at finding time to relax.

Interests: Sports include fencing, archery, and equestrian. She likes ancient and 20th century theatre. She also likes to read a good mystery or fantasy novel. Cassandra is fond of the flute as well. The last few items seem to be the only things that help her to actually relax.

Personality: Cassandra is adventurous(somtimes overly so), determined, and eager to learn or discover new things. She is pretty even tempered, open minded and friendly, but cautious in giving her complete trust to everyone.

On the downside, she finds large social gatherings uncomfortable, but will 'grin and bear it' if needs be.

Goals: She is a science officer who enjoys working 'in the field', as well as exploring space. So she doesn't mind postings on planetary research bases or science vessels. A posting on a starship for exploration interests her as well, but she will go where she is needed. She hopes some day to help with the colonization or relocation of a people on a planet.

Special areas of study: Exobiology, Zoology, Botany, and Geology.

Also, after graduating from the Academy, and before starting advanced training at ALB, Cassandra took a 1 year tour with Colonial Operations to gain some 'in the field' experience. She worked with a science team on Arathconia 4(created by me). The project delt with the domestication of the planet's Flora and Fauna.

Recommendations:

Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Cederberg Arathconia 4 colony: Science team

Ensign Stephens was of great value to the team. She listened and took direction well. Also, she went about here research with enthusiasm even when the task was mundane or minor. Stephens' meticulous analyses of specimens often caught information that other seasoned officers missed. She is a fine officer and I believe she will go far in her career choice.

Some stardates or general years

June 12, 2385: Born on Earth, U.S in Rhode Island. 2395: Spent on Delphinius 3(created by me). When Cassie's father was posted here by Colonial Operations, he took his family with him. 2398(SD:80812.2300): Raiders wanting to get at the planet's rich mineral deposits attacked the colony. 2398(SD:80813.1200): Cassandra's father died from injuries attained from protecting the colony and his family from the Raiders.

2403(SD:30915): Cassie Entered Starfleet Academy. 2407(SD:70525): Graduated and went on tour with Colonial Operations. 2408(SD:80525): Finished tour. 2408(SD:81205): Started training at ALB. 2408(SD:81228): Graduated from ALB. 2409(SD:90114): Posted to USS HOOD as CSciO. 2409(SD:90702): Finished up on USS HOOD after it was seriously damaged and then decommissioned. 2409(SD:90714): Promoted to Lieutenant, Junior Grade and Posted to USS YAMATO as CSciO.

2412(SD:121001): While the Uss Yamato was in route to the coal sack nebula, Cassie was given near omnipotent powers by someone calling herself 'mother'. Later, it was discovered that 'mother' had been given powers by the entity Q. Later, Q removed the power from both. Cassie still retains the memory of this incident and at times still thinks about that brief time she had such a power. And even though the power is gone, she still has a vague affinity to the being Q. Former Yamato crew members, Dr Mara and Leo Jones are the only ones who recall Cassie's incident of having Q powers. 2413(SD:130726): Promoted to Full Lieutenant. 2413(SD:130817): Cassie is stripped of the powers 'mother' gave her by Q.

Awards

Bronze Star Battle of Terrebellum Service Ribbon