Legace, Balin

PRC	STAR FLEET PERSONNEL COMMAND FILE  SECURITY RATING 3, CONFIDENTIAL

RETIRED
Balin Legace
Career Occupation
Position:	Tactical Officer
Assignment:	Space Station Sierra 18, SS-18
Rank:	Midshipman
Biographical Attributes
Species:	Human
Gender:	Male
Height:	191 cm (6 ft. 3 in.)	Weight:	97.5 kg (215 lb.)
Eye Color:	light-blue
Hair Color:	Dirty Blonde
Hairstyle:	Short-cut
Physique:	Average
Complexion:	Light
Voice:	Medium-tone, slight Irish accent
Affiliation:	United Federation of Planets
Birthplace:	Dublin, Ireland
Born:	18705.17	Age:	22
Familial Relationships
Father:	Vincent
Mother:	Mary
Status of Parents:	Married, widowed
Siblings:	Duncan 16, Vincent Jr. 14, Catherine 14
Marital Status:	Single

Personal History

Born May 17 to proud parents Vincent and Mary Legace, Balin spent most of his life like many other Star Fleet officers children... alone. His mother was a chief medical officer on Earth, but was stationed mostly at the San Francisco Stardock, while his father was assigned as chief Science officer aboard the USS Rome for the better part of his career. Never one to complain, and easily able to befriend fellow schoolmates, Balin quickly became known as the "class-clown" in his Santa Clara elementary School. During this time his father, Dr. Vincent Legace, had become renown in the weapons and technology world and was able to convince Mary to retire and open a practice on the planet, near their original home of Dublin.

At the age 6, Balin's father returned home from a 5-year tour to study a new weapon in development modified from found Borg technology. During this period Balin's other siblings were born. Balin was the first and was 6 years apart from his older brother. He and was quickly followed by the twins, Catherine and Vincent. Balin grew close to his siblings as any brother would, but became almost a father-figure in their lives because of the large age difference and his fathers absence.

It was during this time Balin's father had made great strides on his weapon research and was once again reassigned to his old ship, the USS Rome to "test" his technology. Against his wife's wishes and his better judgement, he thought he should be the one to test his weapon out and would not trust the operation in the hands of another. Once aboard the Rome they set course for an unknown destination.

The USS Rome wasn't heard from for many years, and by now Balin Legace was a 17 year old young man. He pleaded with his mother to let him go to the Science Academy in London, but she disaproved of his intentions feeling he was only doing it because of his fathers chosen profession,and not because that was his true wish. She never thought Balin had much of an interest in Science, and in fact she was correct, he was more interested in weapon design and astronomy.

Finally, after many years, the Rome returned. A small-ish man came to the door while Balin was in his bedroom and told Mary a bit of bad news, mentioning a tragedy that had befallen. Apparently the weapon her husband had been working on, which they still could not disclose any information on, had malfuntioned and left the Rome adrift in an unknown energy field where minutes turned to years. It was by the sacrifice of Dr. Vincent Legace that the ship was able to finally regain power and find it's way home. The how and why were never answered. This devastated Mary, who didn't know how she would tell the children, but to Balin this became his final motivation to leave. Recording a quick video to his mother to say his goodbye, he escaped through the backdoor and made his way toward his future, Star Fleet Academy, with his best friend Jerry Bailey.

Once enlisted, Balin signed up for the Science department, but realized quickly his mother was correct. He became enthralled and eventually obsessed by the Tactical side of a starship, and immediately changed his course of study to Tactical and Security Training, where he excelled and bypassed all of his goals. Balin also took a minor in pschology, always believing himself to be a good judge of character and deduced the classes would help get inside peoples heads so he can better understand his enemies.

Personality Profile

Academy Major(s): Weapons Technology
Academy Minor(s): Astronavigation, Pschology
Hobbies and Pastimes: Wargames, reading 20th century sci-fi
Short-Term Goals: Rise in rank to Lieutenant
Long-Term Goals: Become Chief Tactical officer and create new weapons technology
Personality: Balin can be considered light spirited, but can be dead serious when the situation arises
Sense of Humor: Always one to tell jokes, appreciates a good sense of humour
Phobias: Spiders
Likes: Chocolate, old books, history
Dislikes: Dishonesty, lack of humour
Pet Peeves or Gripes: Always needs a cup of hot chocolate in the morning
Achievements: Won first prize consistanty in science fairs and college technology competitions
Disappointments: Not having enough time with his father
Illnesses: None
Strengths: Can usually judge a person after their first meeting, can tell if a person is lying. Also a strong science and technology intelligence
Weaknesses: Can seem stuck up at times, but is in fact a little shy around women
Fears: Being stuck in one location for long periods of time
Prejudices: None, fairly open-minded
Off Duty Clothing Tastes: Jeans and a button-up shirt
Distinguishing Features: Usually just a smile
Pets: None
Friends: Jerry Bailey

Personal Paradigm Shifts

Most Painful Experience: Learning of his fathers death
Best Time: The night before he left for the Academy, he and his best friend Jerry going out to celebrate
Most Crucial Experience: Realizing he wanted to be a Star Fleet officer, and getting accepted into the academy
Role Model: His father, Commander Data

Career History

Stardate 20905.28 - Graduated, Tactical Division, Star Fleet Academy
Stardate 20905.28 - Promoted to Midshipman, Space Station Sierra 18, SS-18

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