Maxwell, Jonathan
PRC 
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STAR FLEET PERSONNEL COMMAND FILE |
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| Jonathan Maxwell | |||
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| Career Occupation | |||
| Position: | Engineering Officer | ||
| Assignment: | USS Gettysburg, CA-1863 | ||
| Rank: | Midshipman | 
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| Biographical Attributes | |||
| Species: | Human | ||
| Gender: | Male | ||
| Height: | 180 cm (5 ft. 11 in.) | Weight: | 86.2 kg (190 lb.) |
| Eye Color: | Dark brown | ||
| Hair Color: | Jet black | ||
| Hairstyle: | Crew cut | ||
| Physique: | Athletic, neither skinny nor excessively muscular | ||
| Complexion: | Dark brown | ||
| Voice: | Calm and moderate | ||
| Affiliation: | United Federation of Planets | ||
| Birthplace: | Los Angeles, California, Earth | ||
| Born: | 19209.22 | Age: | 32 |
| Familial Relationships | |||
| Father: | Anthony Maxwell | ||
| Mother: | Maria Maxwell (Alvarez) | ||
| Status of Parents: | Married | ||
| Siblings: | None | ||
| Marital Status: | Single | ||
| Children: | None | ||
Personal History
Jonathan was born in Los Angeles, the only child of Anthony and Maria Maxwell, an engineering professor and nurse practicioner, respectively. When he was little, Jonathan was extremely inquisitive, taking small objects apart just to see how they worked. This led to scoldings from his mother on more than one occasion. His father, however, was pleased to see that the apple didn't fall far from the tree, and encouraged development of Jonathan's potential. As Jonathan got older, his father brought him along to assist in one of his hobbies, restoring vintage cars and small flyers. When he was a teen, Jonathan converted part of his room into his own workshop where he built a number of gadgets and created several computer programs. He was also a part of his school's robotics club and even helped out in his father's engineering department. While his father developed Jonathan's talents, his mother nurtured his mind by sharing her small library with him.
Since he was a little boy, Jonathan knew he wanted to be around machines and systems when he grew up, but he wasn't sure what exactly he wanted to do. He enjoyed working with his father, but he was unsure if he wanted to continue on that path. His answer came when a Star Fleet recruiter came to his school. The recruiter told Jonathan of all the places he had traveled to and the duties he had performed. He also told Jonathan that he knew of his engineering and programming talents and that Star Fleet could definitely use someone of his natural skill. That stirred a sense of adventure within Jonathan, he wanted to forge his own path, not just follow in one that was laid before him. Initially, Jonathan's father was disappointed that he was not going to follow in his footsteps, but eventually, he realized that Jonathan was becoming his own person and he had no right to hold him back.
In his senior year of high school, Jonathan was assigned a computer science project with his best friend, Jeremy Olson. Jonathan did most of the work while Jeremy mainly slacked off. Jonathan addressed it, but eventually let it go as he preferred working alone anyway. But when it was time to turn in the project, Jeremy took credit for all of the work and accused Jonathan of plagiarism, producing several pieces of fabricated evidence. Because of his exemplary academic record and evidence he had provided, Jonathan was cleared of all charges and Jeremy was severely reprimanded. Since that incident, Jonathan had cut all ties with Jeremy and resolved to never trust another human soul again.
Jonathan kept up his academic excellence once he started at the Academy, but instructors remarked that he was introverted and made no attempt to be on friendly terms with his classmates, going so far as to being cold towards anyone who tried to befriend him. Not even counseling sessions were of any help in trying to break Jonathan out of his self-made shell. Eventually, everyone except for one person gave up on trying to get close to him. That person was his classmate, April Gilbert. She stayed with him even when people walked away whether he wanted her around or not. She made Jonathan realize that if he wanted to be part of Star Fleet, he would have to allow people into his life again. Eventually, Jonathan told her why he couldn't trust anyone, something he had never told anyone, not even the Academy's counselors. She began to make it her own personal project to rebuild his trust in others. In time, she became Jonathan's best friend and he began to come out of his bubble. When graduation came, they resolved to keep in touch no matter what.
Personality Profile
Academy Major(s): Engineering, Warp Theory
Academy Minor(s): Creative Writing
Hobbies and Pastimes: Jonathan is a voracious reader, enjoying everything from engineering texts and technical manuals to classic poetry and holo-novels.
Short-Term Goals: Become a Department Head.
Long-Term Goals: Command his own ship or play an active role in star ship design.
Personality: At first glance, Jonathan seems to be extremely introverted and focused on his work. To those who reach out to him, however, he is a kind, considerate, loyal friend who will go out of his way for them. But to those who cross him, he may forgive, but he never forgets.
Sense of Humor: Dry, sarcastic, even dark at times. But Jonathan would rather tell a joke than hurl an insult.
Phobias: Acrophobia
Likes: Reading, music, and tinkering with gadgets.
Dislikes: Sickness and hospitals, despite his mother's occupation.
Pet Peeves or Gripes: People who brag about themselves and when no one listens to what he has to say.
Bad Habits or Vices: Sometimes a chronic over sleeper.
Achievements: Won a robotics contest with his club in high school.
Disappointments: Not being more outgoing after a certain incident growing up.
Illnesses: None
Strengths: Manual dexterity, ability to think outside the box, can be a team player even though he enjoys working alone more.
Weaknesses: Sometimes more of a thinker than a doer.
Fears: Death, failure, disappointing himself or his crew mates.
Prejudices: His only prejudice is against prejudice in general.
Off Duty Clothing Tastes: Jeans and t-shirts
Distinguishing Features: None
Pets: None
Friends: April Gilbert, his best friend from the Academy. They continue to keep in touch whenever possible.
Personal Paradigm Shifts
Most Painful Experience: Being betrayed by who he thought was his best friend.
Best Time: When he first served aboard a star ship in his 3rd year at the Academy. He knew right then and there that he made the right decision.
Most Crucial Experience: When the Star Fleet recruiter visited his school and gave Jonathan a new, exciting path for his life.
Role Model: Captain Montgomery Scott, Jonathan marveled at his ability to make the impossible seem easy.
Career History
| Position | Assignment | Date(s) | Event | |
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| Cadet | Star Fleet Academy | 21002.01 – 21402.18 | Star Fleet Academy Graduate Ribbon | 
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| Engineering Officer | USS Gettysburg, CA-1863 | 21402.19 | Midshipman |
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| Engineering Officer | USS Gettysburg, CA-1863 | 21404.01 | Star Fleet Achievement Medal | 
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| Service Medals Awarded | ||
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| Image | Description | Qty. |
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Star Fleet Academy Graduate Ribbon | 1 |
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Star Fleet Achievement Medal | 1 |
