LT. RAKKA
NAME: Rakka
PLACE OF BIRTH: Nausicaa
SPECIES: Nausicaan
SEX: Female
HEIGHT: 7'1"
WEIGHT: 310 lbs.
HAIR COLOUR: Black
EYE COLOUR: Black
AGE: 29 (Estimate - Birthdate Unknown)
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Nausicaan facial features are characterized by numerous
unusual bony ridges and depressions, giving them an appearance that is described by
some as ʽskull-likeʼ. The chin is strongly cleft, the mouth dominated by protruding fangs,
the nose vertically ridged leading up a ridged forehead somewhat similar to a Klingon's.
The eyes are very deep-set and black, the hair thick, black, and wiry. Rakka has never
cut her hair; she wears it in thick dreadlocks which she ties together behind her back
while on duty. In social situations, she lets it hide her face.
LIKES: Working, combat training, private holodeck programs, silence, Klingon food,
chocolate.
DISLIKES: Social functions of all types, officers who don't take their uniforms seriously,
people who ask too many questions, people who stare.
STRENGTHS: Unswerving loyalty and dedication to duty, tremendous physical strength,
low sensitivity to physical pain, and proficiency in combat both unarmed and with a wide
array of weaponry.
WEAKNESSES: Rakka has aggressive tendencies, is ill-tempered, socially inept,
claustrophobic, and sometimes simply not terribly smart.
BACKGROUND: The circumstances surrounding this Nausicaan femaleʼs entrance into
humanoid society, and eventually into Starfleet, begin some years ago during an
investigation of a Nausicaan merchant vessel under charges of smuggling. Three
Starfleet officers, having assumed the ship was cleared out, were shocked to hear a small
voice from a dark corner of the shipʼs mess hall. In a small, rusted cage hung by a chain
from the ceiling, a scrawny Nausicaan girl was found crammed painfully inside,
unclothed, filthy, and in a generally appalling physical state. Once liberated from the
cruel enclosure, the girl, found to be thirteen years of age, was promptly placed under
Starfleet medical care and treated for malnutrition, dehydration, muscular atrophy, and a
number of infections brought on by long-term unsanitary conditions. Additionally, the
doctors found innumerable scars, both old and new, clear results of physical abuse.
The girl became hesitantly verbal after several days of treatment, and stated her name
as Rakka. She had a ravenous appetite and quickly gained in weight and strength. It
became clear that she had never before been in the company of any other than her own
race and was largely confused by the kind treatment she received from the medical staff.
Although she tolerated medical treatment by most of the female personnel, she refused
to be touched by any males. She also vehemently refused any attention from counselors
or therapists.
As for the reason for her being found in the state she was, Rakka has not uttered a word
about any of her ordeal. It has been assumed that her cruel imprisonment was a result of
an unsuccessful stowaway attempt, as it is generally known that Nausicaans do not allow
females aboard their ships.
Rakka remained under medical supervision for four months before being sent to earth, at
her own request, to be looked after by a foster family. The family, well-meaning and
enthusiastic, soon found the girlʼs care to be beyond their ability. Although Rakka was
diligent in learning the human language and customs, her behaviour was described as
"antisocial, hostile, and even violent at times". She was unable to get along with the
other foster children in the home, and it was decided she needed more individual
attention.
Now fourteen years of age, Rakka was moved to a second foster home where there were
no other children, and she could receive the attention she needed. The new foster
parents also found Rakka to be a tremendous challenge, but were determined enough to
keep her. Aside from occasional outbursts of temper and violence, Rakka was severely
introverted, enough to cause her foster parents great concern, but she showed unflagging
interest in Starfleet and plunged herself dutifully into the education necessary to get
herself into the Academy.
Rakka chose to leave her foster parents as soon as she was old enough to enrol in
Starfleet Academy . Although she had received sufficient academic education, Rakka
was extremely underdeveloped in a social sense, and her first year of the Academy was
fraught with issues. Within her first few months, she was reprimanded several times over
conflicts with other cadets, and was failing most of her courses. Eventually she withdrew.
After spending an additional year in the home of her foster parents, studying dutifully,
Rakka returned to the Academy with renewed determination. This time, she avoided the
company of others whenever possible and became a reasonably successful, if troubled,
student.
Rakkaʼs Academy days were a great personal challenge. Realizing just how negative
the reputation of her race was, she found herself rather alienated. Many of her peers
were frightened or disgusted at her inherently ugly Nausicaan appearance, especially
other females, who she towered over. She faced teasing and negativity from others
because of the usual stigma surrounding the notorious Nausicaans, and came to accept
that she was socially and physically awkward, and thus largely unfit for the company of
others. She also struggled academically at times, finding her capacity for intellectual
learning to be limited, although she topped her classes when it came to physical training.
After completing her Academy training, Rakka was assigned aboard a Starfleet vessel
as a Security officer. She quickly proved herself to be a capable officer and unflaggingly
loyal to Starfleet. Despite receiving the occasional reprimand due to her quick
Nausicaan temper, she rose quickly in rank, excelling in the field of security.
Rakka served as a Security officer aboard two ships before being assigned to Deep
Space 5 as Assistant Chief of Security. She was eventually promoted to Chief of
Security, though after a short time she requested a sudden leave of absence for reasons
that have been carefully protected and are known only to a few individuals.
Rakka spent a few months away from duty on Earth, keeping as low a profile as possible,
before returning to Starfleet and requesting a new position aboard a starship.
SERVICE RECORD:
2380: Graduation from Starfleet Academy
2380-2381: Security Officer, USS Frontier
2382-2384: Security Officer/VIP Bodyguard, USS Gladiator
2384-2386: Assistant Chief of Security, Deep Space 5
2386: Chief of Security, Deep Space 5
2386: Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer, USS Pioneer
PLACE OF BIRTH: Nausicaa
SPECIES: Nausicaan
SEX: Female
HEIGHT: 7'1"
WEIGHT: 310 lbs.
HAIR COLOUR: Black
EYE COLOUR: Black
AGE: 29 (Estimate - Birthdate Unknown)
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Nausicaan facial features are characterized by numerous
unusual bony ridges and depressions, giving them an appearance that is described by
some as ʽskull-likeʼ. The chin is strongly cleft, the mouth dominated by protruding fangs,
the nose vertically ridged leading up a ridged forehead somewhat similar to a Klingon's.
The eyes are very deep-set and black, the hair thick, black, and wiry. Rakka has never
cut her hair; she wears it in thick dreadlocks which she ties together behind her back
while on duty. In social situations, she lets it hide her face.
LIKES: Working, combat training, private holodeck programs, silence, Klingon food,
chocolate.
DISLIKES: Social functions of all types, officers who don't take their uniforms seriously,
people who ask too many questions, people who stare.
STRENGTHS: Unswerving loyalty and dedication to duty, tremendous physical strength,
low sensitivity to physical pain, and proficiency in combat both unarmed and with a wide
array of weaponry.
WEAKNESSES: Rakka has aggressive tendencies, is ill-tempered, socially inept,
claustrophobic, and sometimes simply not terribly smart.
BACKGROUND: The circumstances surrounding this Nausicaan femaleʼs entrance into
humanoid society, and eventually into Starfleet, begin some years ago during an
investigation of a Nausicaan merchant vessel under charges of smuggling. Three
Starfleet officers, having assumed the ship was cleared out, were shocked to hear a small
voice from a dark corner of the shipʼs mess hall. In a small, rusted cage hung by a chain
from the ceiling, a scrawny Nausicaan girl was found crammed painfully inside,
unclothed, filthy, and in a generally appalling physical state. Once liberated from the
cruel enclosure, the girl, found to be thirteen years of age, was promptly placed under
Starfleet medical care and treated for malnutrition, dehydration, muscular atrophy, and a
number of infections brought on by long-term unsanitary conditions. Additionally, the
doctors found innumerable scars, both old and new, clear results of physical abuse.
The girl became hesitantly verbal after several days of treatment, and stated her name
as Rakka. She had a ravenous appetite and quickly gained in weight and strength. It
became clear that she had never before been in the company of any other than her own
race and was largely confused by the kind treatment she received from the medical staff.
Although she tolerated medical treatment by most of the female personnel, she refused
to be touched by any males. She also vehemently refused any attention from counselors
or therapists.
As for the reason for her being found in the state she was, Rakka has not uttered a word
about any of her ordeal. It has been assumed that her cruel imprisonment was a result of
an unsuccessful stowaway attempt, as it is generally known that Nausicaans do not allow
females aboard their ships.
Rakka remained under medical supervision for four months before being sent to earth, at
her own request, to be looked after by a foster family. The family, well-meaning and
enthusiastic, soon found the girlʼs care to be beyond their ability. Although Rakka was
diligent in learning the human language and customs, her behaviour was described as
"antisocial, hostile, and even violent at times". She was unable to get along with the
other foster children in the home, and it was decided she needed more individual
attention.
Now fourteen years of age, Rakka was moved to a second foster home where there were
no other children, and she could receive the attention she needed. The new foster
parents also found Rakka to be a tremendous challenge, but were determined enough to
keep her. Aside from occasional outbursts of temper and violence, Rakka was severely
introverted, enough to cause her foster parents great concern, but she showed unflagging
interest in Starfleet and plunged herself dutifully into the education necessary to get
herself into the Academy.
Rakka chose to leave her foster parents as soon as she was old enough to enrol in
Starfleet Academy . Although she had received sufficient academic education, Rakka
was extremely underdeveloped in a social sense, and her first year of the Academy was
fraught with issues. Within her first few months, she was reprimanded several times over
conflicts with other cadets, and was failing most of her courses. Eventually she withdrew.
After spending an additional year in the home of her foster parents, studying dutifully,
Rakka returned to the Academy with renewed determination. This time, she avoided the
company of others whenever possible and became a reasonably successful, if troubled,
student.
Rakkaʼs Academy days were a great personal challenge. Realizing just how negative
the reputation of her race was, she found herself rather alienated. Many of her peers
were frightened or disgusted at her inherently ugly Nausicaan appearance, especially
other females, who she towered over. She faced teasing and negativity from others
because of the usual stigma surrounding the notorious Nausicaans, and came to accept
that she was socially and physically awkward, and thus largely unfit for the company of
others. She also struggled academically at times, finding her capacity for intellectual
learning to be limited, although she topped her classes when it came to physical training.
After completing her Academy training, Rakka was assigned aboard a Starfleet vessel
as a Security officer. She quickly proved herself to be a capable officer and unflaggingly
loyal to Starfleet. Despite receiving the occasional reprimand due to her quick
Nausicaan temper, she rose quickly in rank, excelling in the field of security.
Rakka served as a Security officer aboard two ships before being assigned to Deep
Space 5 as Assistant Chief of Security. She was eventually promoted to Chief of
Security, though after a short time she requested a sudden leave of absence for reasons
that have been carefully protected and are known only to a few individuals.
Rakka spent a few months away from duty on Earth, keeping as low a profile as possible,
before returning to Starfleet and requesting a new position aboard a starship.
SERVICE RECORD:
2380: Graduation from Starfleet Academy
2380-2381: Security Officer, USS Frontier
2382-2384: Security Officer/VIP Bodyguard, USS Gladiator
2384-2386: Assistant Chief of Security, Deep Space 5
2386: Chief of Security, Deep Space 5
2386: Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer, USS Pioneer
Chief Sec/Tac Officer
