TARYN LARSEN

Physical Description
Name: Taryn Larsen
Position: Medical - Chief Medical Officer
Species: Human (Earth)
Gender: Female
Age: 29
Height: 1.7M
Weight:   62kg
Build/Body Type:

Slender, Trim.
Complexion: Oval face with fair complexion.
Hair Color:   Dark – almost raven – sleek, glossy.
Hair Style: Falls naturally long to just below her shoulders.
Facial Hair: None.
Eye Color: Hazel
Voice: Soft, low and clear.
Off-Duty Clothing Taste: Casual - tasteful and relaxed.  
Distinguishing Features: None.

Personal History
Date of Birth: 17705.09
Marital Status: Single.
Siblings Name & Ages: One brother, Tor Age 31 yrs. One sister, Finar Age 17.
Mother's Name: Elin Larsen.
Father's Name: Gunnar Randar.
Parent's Status: Father deceased. He was a Commander with the Special Forces. Her mother is a civilian Archaeologist.
Pets: 'Ym' - An alien ball of energy with healing powers.
Best Friend: Anja Skjoldfar.
Personal History:

Taryn was born in South West Britain, an Island on the Northern Continent on Earth of Scandinavian (Danish) parentage.

Her parents were posted on various commissions throughout Deep Space and her early, formative years were spent travelling with them and her two siblings.

Taryn and her brother were trained by Gunner Randar in survival skills, basic combat/weapons and most outdoor pursuits which helped her develop an interest in joining Starfleet. At that time she was certain she wanted to follow her father into active service until a chance incident swayed her from her chosen career. She saved her younger sisters life in a near drowning incident and from thereon she held an early ambition to study medicine and join Starfleet Medical. 

When Taryn was 13 years old her father was captured on a difficult combat mission to sabotage a Cardassian espionage plot on Rudella, an outpost in Neutral space between the Tallarian Republic and Cardassian Union. Gunnar Randar was consequently tortured under questioning and killed by the Cardassians.

At age 17 years she enrolled in Starfleet Academy and graduated with honours four years later.  After some deliberation once again about joining the Special Forces she decided to enter the Institute of Medicine.  At age 24 years she graduated with first class honours and with a desire to travel the Galaxy she joined the USS Republic as a Medical Ensign. 

Personality
Academy Majors: General medicine.
Academy Minors: Xenobiology and Exoanatomy, Toxicology. 
Hobbies & Past-Times: Figurative Drawing and portraiture, reading,   Adventure sports, skiing.
Short-Term Goals: To survive the next mission and beyond.
Long-Term Goals: A long career and personal happiness.
Personality: Vivacious, affable and easy going.
Sense of Humor: A dry wit and enjoys a practical joke.
Phobias: Ion storms.
Likes: Rock/folk 23rd – 25th century Earth rock/folk music, Rekkari Starbursts and fruit.
Dislikes: Bigotry, aggression and gossip.
Bad Habits/Vices: Procrastinating.
Pet Peeves/Gripes: Incompetence.
Achievements:

Enjoys physical pursuits and is an extremely able survivalist. She has some basic archaic weapons skills.  Runner up in The Lexar Art Prize in 20207.  
Disappointments: The untimely death of her father had a profound effect on her.
Illnesses: None. Has perfect health. 
Strengths:

An excellent team leader with key skills in organisation.
Weaknesses: Can be stubborn.
Fears: Becoming stranded on a hostile planet.
Prejudices: Cardassians.

Questions
Most Painful Experience:

The violent death of her father.

Best Time:

Time with her friends on Earth and at the Institute.

Most Crucial Experience:

Taryn successfully operated on LCdr Havek the then CSO of the USS Republic who was suffering from Vulcan/Betazoid Empathic Disorder Syndrome at the time of the Borg incursion. Commonly known as VBEDS it is an extremely rare disorder. Taryn was subsequently commended by the Starfleet Medical Institute. This achievement was a pivotal point to her career and she was soon afterwards promoted to Chief Medical Officer.  
Role Model: A brilliant Medical Researcher, an Alpha Centauran called Anja Skjoldfar whom she met at the Institute. Anja is older than Taryn and had overcome terrible difficulties in life but managed to surmount them all.  With aspirations to become recognised she achieved her aims and became extremely successful. Anja subsequently became Taryn’s mentor and closest friend at the Institute.

Career History
Stardate 20209.01 - Graduated Star Fleet Academy.
Stardate 20209.01 - Promoted to Ensign, Assigned to USS Republic.
Stardate 20211.01 - Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade, USS Republic.
Stardate 20303.01 - Awarded RPG'er of the month, USS Republic.
Stardate 20307.01 - Assigned as Chief Medical Officer, USS Republic.
Stardate 20310.01 - Awarded SFAM, Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, USS Republic.
Stardate 20311.01 - Awarded RPG'er of the month, USS Republic.
Stardate 20402.01 - Awarded RPG'er of the month, USS Republic.
Stardate 20402.28 - Assigned as Chief Medical Officer, USS Gettysburg BC-1863.
Stardate 20404.01 - Awarded RPG'er of the Month, USS Gettysburg.
Stardate 20406.01 - Promoted to Commander, USS Gettysburg.
Stardate 20407.01 - Awarded SFCM, USS Gettysburg.
Stardate 20408.01 - Awarded RPG'er of the Month, USS Gettysburg.
Stardate 20412.01 - Awarded DSG, USS Gettysburg.
Stardate 20509.01 - Awarded RPG'er of the Month, USS Gettysburg.
Stardate 20601.01 - Awarded DH of the Year award, USS Gettysburg.
Stardate 20603.01 - Awarded DS, USS Gettysburg.
Stardate 20605.09 - Assigned Chief Science Officer USS Philadelphia FF-6053.
Stardate 20610.01 - Awarded RPG'er of the Month, USS Philadelphia.
Stardate 20611.16 - Assigned Chief Medical Officer USS Philadelphia.
Stardate 20701.01 - Awarded SFCM, USS Philadelphia.
Stardate 20712.01 - Awarded SFAM, USS Philadelphia.

Medals
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