Moriarty, Anthony

PRC	STAR FLEET PERSONNEL COMMAND FILE  SECURITY RATING 3, CONFIDENTIAL

Anthony Moriarty
Career Occupation
Position:	Chief Science Officer
Assignment:	USS Dauntless, CA-1553
Rank:	Lieutenant Junior Grade
Star Fleet Registration:	2014011423-051 LCMD
Time on Site:
Biographical Attributes
Species:	Human
Gender:	Male
Height:	190 cm	Weight:	83.9 kg (185 lb.)
Eye Color:	Brown
Hair Color:	Chocolate
Hairstyle:	Shag
Physique:	Athletic
Complexion:	Caramel
Voice:	Soothing
Affiliation:	United Federation of Planets
Homeworld:	Earth
Birthplace:	Moneygurney, Ireland
Born:	18912.21	Age:	35
Familial Relationships
Father:	James “Jim” Moriarty
Mother:	Danna Moriarty (née May)
Siblings:	Paul May (non-identical twin, formerly known as Jonathan Moriarty)
Marital Status:	Single

Personal History

Anthony was born in Ireland where he lived for most of his child life. As a child Anthony showed a great interest in the world around him. He and his twin brother, Jonathan, grew up on a small farm in Moneygurney with a family friend, Marie Fulton, after their parents died during a mission on-board the USS Prometheus when Anthony and Jonathan were just 5 years old.

Anthony spent much of his young life outdoors with only his brother and the only son of Marie's - Benjamin Fulton. They spent most of their childhood activities together exploring and causing trouble. When he wasn't playing, Anthony would be painting or drawing his ideal future, following his parents into space as Captain of his own Starship which was incorporated into his playtime activities with Jonathan and Benjamin as they would create real-life scenarios on board the USS Alphatron, a tree-house Marie had built for them to spend their time together. It was due to these role-playing activities that Anthony developed his aspiration to join Starfleet Academy.

At the age of 14, Jonathan went missing and was never found. This event brought Anthony and Jonathan closer together as friends and eventually they fell in love with other. At the age of 18, Anthony and Benjamin were engaged and had moved to San Francisco allowing Anthony to apply and be accepted into the Starfleet Academy where he majored in Astronomy and Physics. Benjamin, on the other hand, vowed to stay on Earth and work in a hospital as a Doctor, he too was accepted into this career.

Star Fleet Academy

Final Exam and Death of Ben Fulton

As the time for his final exam approached, Moriarty was optimistic that he was going to enjoy the rest of his career in Star Fleet. His fiancé, Ben Fulton, gave up his work in the hospital to join Moriarty in a career with Star Fleet and was also nearing his final exam at around the same time. Making good friends with fellow Cadet Veronika Anilova, Moriarty couldn't have been happier with his outlook.

After passing his exam, Moriarty made arrangements to celebrate his graduation with Ben however, during the party, Ben fell from the balcony of their apartment and died. Moriarty blamed himself for the incident and ventured away from all forms of contact. Star Fleet allowed him time for him to pass through his mourning before giving him a new assignment.

Although unable to completely forget what happened, Moriarty was able to reach a stage where he was capable of working through his thoughts and feelings. His fun, friendly personality was exchanged with a slightly drained, cautious personality but he was nevertheless cleared for active duty.

USS Ticonderoga, CA-1471

Hello and Goodbye

After returning from his mourning period, Moriarty was assigned as Science Officer aboard the USS Ticonderoga. Once aboard, he was almost instantly thrown in at the deep-end when their mission was to venture out to the Kyrnar home system and bring an end to the threat they posed.

Before Moriarty could successfully make it to the Bridge, he had been requested to assist various crewmates once open fire commenced between the Federation and the Krynar. When he finally made it to the Bridge, he instantly made his way towards Commanding Officer Captain Tokat to introduce himself. Making a mess of his intro by calling himself "Captain", Moriarty knew straight away his day was only going to get worse. As if on cue, before Captain Tokat had any time to respond to Moriarty's flawed introduction, a small alien vessel entered the Ticonderoga's warp bubble and collided with the Heavy Cruiser, tearing the ship into three pieces. Moriarty was thrown across the Bridge and rendered unconscious for a matter of minutes - during which he experienced a vivid hallucination of Ben's death closely followed by his own death - a sort of "light at the end of the tunnel" hallucination which eventually ended. Regaining consciousness, Moriarty found himself lying in the middle of the Bridge several metres from his last known position. As time progressed, he also discovered he could not feel or move his legs at all - they were temporarily paralysed.

Before long, the Avenger and the Intrepid turned up and beamed the surviving members of the crew across between them. Moriarty was beamed to the Sickbay of the Avenger and swiftly treated by Lt Jack Ristone before being transported to Starbase Bravo. Out of the 864 members of crew that started aboard the Ticonderoga, Moriarty was one of 29 that survived.

USS Pegasus, CL-2500

Starbase Bravo and New Assignment

Moriarty's time on Starbase Bravo wasn't easy. He was lucky enough to make a full physical recovery, giving him the use of his legs back but mentally, Moriarty was very damaged and required to speak with a Counsellor before his new assignment was ready.

A Memorial Ceremony was held for the Ticonderoga, at which Moriarty was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat against an enemy of the Federation. It was also during this ceremony that the crew discovered their newly assigned ship was the Zeus Class Light Cruiser known as the USS Pegasus.

Sparking an ounce of motivation within Moriarty as he was very fond of Greek Mythology, the Pegasus was very much welcome in his mind if not anyone elses.

Moriarty spent a lot of time on Starbase Bravo before climbing aboard the Pegasus. During this time he was able to attend the wedding of LCdr Jason Simmons and LCdr Addison Donaghue. He enjoyed the ceremony overall, making good friends with many people including Cdr Theodore Caldecott and Lt Keith Munroe as well as being able to get to know his other crewmates a little better but the whole wedding experience made him remember the death of his former fiancé, Ben Fulton.

Moriarty was also able to catch up with former Academy friend, Ens Ki'sa Orano. At the same time as this, Moriarty was also under the suspicions he had spotted his long-lost non-identical twin brother, Jonathan Moriarty. As it turned out, the man he had seen was in fact known as Paul May which only sparked greater suspicion within Moriarty. Paul was Jonathan's middle name and May was their mother's maiden name. For days, Moriarty, Paul and Ki'sa struggled to negotiate the possibility of Paul and Jonathan being the same person. Paul admitted to experiencing a severe head injury that left him with very little memory. In response to this, Moriarty suggested a DNA test between the two to determine the truth. With moral support from Ki'sa, the test was carried out and Paul was confirmed to be Moriarty's non-identical twin. Deciding to make things easier for transition, Paul requested to keep his name as Paul May. Moriarty agreed, caring more for the fact he had at last found his brother.

Sarin IV Apocalypse

During the first mission aboard the Pegasus patrolling the Cardassian Border, a distress signal was received from the Sarin system approximately 5 Lightyears away. Upon arrival, the ship was contacted by a native avian species of Sarin IV called Tu'Vann - their Prime Minister Aeryn informed of a foul plague of "apocalyptic proportions" that required assistance from the Federation. Moriarty and LCdr Jason Simmons were ordered to carry out passive scans of the system to ensure no foul play was going on but nothing unusual was found. As research into the virus began, the Pegasus was quite bluntly greeted by Admiral Jeryn, Commander of the Tu'Vanni Defence Fleet who pointed out that there were numerous factions on Sarin IV who opposed the assistance of the Federation and that she would be watching us very carefully.

Results from research conducted by Doctor T'Aranai reported that the virus was synthetic meaning that it had been specifically engineered to affect avinoid species like the Tu'Van only. Captain Tokat requested Edward Gregg and Moriarty to carry out planetary surveys using scientific probes but nothing was found. As time went on, word of the synthetic nature spread to the ears of Admiral Jeryn who, with a small battle fleet, approached the Pegasus ordering immediate surrender. Attempting to avoid conflict, the Pegasus began on a reverse course out of the system. As they did so, sensors indicated the presence of another vessel - a Cardassian Destroyer. Open fire began with both the Federation and the Tu'Vanni Fleet against the Cardassians.

During the battle, Cdr Edward Gregg's console exploded, filling him with shards of glass. The proximity to Moriarty's console shocked him and, rather than turn and face his fear of blood, he used the sudden rush of adrenaline to come up with a way to get back at the Cardassians. Moriarty suggested turning the ships Repulsor Beam into an Electrolaser by activating it towards the Cardassian Destroyer then sparking a shot of electricity down it, in the hope of knocking out several vital systems belonging to the Cardassians. With the okay from Tokat, Moriarty got to work however, once he was ready, he failed to give warning and instead instantly activated it.

The beam sent a shock of 12.73 megavolts that washed over the Cardassian Destroyer. Some of the energy was absorbed by their shields but the overload knocked out their life support system and killed their backup batteries as well. Consequences definitely came with this action though as the electrical surge rippled through the Pegasus and causing multiple minor overloads and, inevitably, causing injury to unsuspecting members of the crew.

The Cardassian Destroyer warped back towards the Border allowing the Pegasus to stand down Red Alert and recover from the battle. Moriarty, slightly filled with guilt disappeared from the Bridge to the Observation Lounge to assist PO1 Finis with the injured as the Pegasus set a course for Starbase 211.

USS Pegasus, CL-2500

Ghosts and Nightmares

The Pegasus ventured out for a diplomatic mission in the Bralen system with Ambassador Sanor whose intentions were to resolve an ongoing conflict between the races of Bralen and Rondel. While on course towards Bralen VII, the Pegasus picked up signals from another vessel nearby. Initial scans provided just enough detail to suspect the vessel was of Federation design - the metallic components making up the armour and the faint warp particles known only to exist within Federation warp cores. On closer examination, the vessel was identified as the USS Gryphon, a Federation Battleship that was declared lost almost fifty years earlier.

Moriarty, showing complete turnaround from his normal anxious and cautious self, displayed the passionate determination to explore the Gryphon as any other Science Officer would and took it upon himself to suggest an Away Mission to Captain Tokat – a suggestion he later regretted. Not long after they were beamed aboard, the Away Team encountered ghostly apparitions of the former crew within the abandoned set of the Mess Hall. Deciding to split into groups with Captain Tokat recalled to the Pegasus, Moriarty led Tactical Officer Acenvar Crystillin, Security Officer Serran Zan and Engineering Officer Hutton to the Bridge of the Gryphon where footage was found of a log kept by the Chief Science Officer – it showed his son explaining their discovery of a rift in space that was growing. Not long into the log, a bright white light filled the room with a ‘SLURP’ noise before fading and revealing the abandoned Bridge that the Away Team now stood in.

As the Away Team continued their exploration of the Gryphon, they reported the presence of Chonitons, Tetryons and Tachyons floating around the interior like some sort of Particle Storm. Before long, the signs of another rift started to show up outside the ship, bringing in a rising threat for the Away Team. With the uncertainty of Transporters being available, they had only the hope of finding an operational shuttle in the Gryphon’s Auxiliary Shuttlebay. With evacuation orders underway, Moriarty began trying to think of methods to shut down the rapidly growing rift. As time progressed, the rift appeared to have an effect on the entire Pegasus crew as they all began to experience headaches. Headaches turned to hallucinations and hallucinations turned to nightmares.

In regards to Moriarty, he was forced to endure nightmarish visions of his late fiancés death and how he felt guilty for what happened. He saw a group of his Star Fleet friends and colleagues all gathered round him and Ben Fulton’s body, accusing and blaming Moriarty for Ben’s death. When he finally broke out of the nightmare, Moriarty was emotionally and mentally traumatised and unable to move at first. Eventually he fought to rise back and bring an end to the rift. He carefully calculated the necessary modifications for antimatter torpedoes that were strong enough to destroy the Gryphon, create a second rift and allow the two anomalies to engulf each other and dissipate simultaneously. The Away Team found a shuttle and made their way back to the Pegasus where they watched Moriarty’s solution unfold and succeed.

USS DAUNTLESS, CA-1553

Jumping Ship

After the events of the Gryphon, Moriarty was promoted to the position of Chief Science Officer which only encouraged him to get his mind properly seen to. He signed himself up for multiple Counselling sessions back on Starbase Bravo in an attempt to repair his mind. Captain Tokat was called back to his home planet with Ambassador Sanor and the Pegasus was decommissioned meaning whatever was left of its crew was to be transferred. After days of shore leave with nothing to do, Moriarty became bored and anxious to get back out on Active Duty. Thankfully it wasn’t long before he was called to the office of Captain Derrick Grant, who welcomed him aboard his ship, the USS Dauntless – an Avenger class vessel similar to Moriarty’s first assignment on the Ticonderoga. His only hope was that his time aboard the Dauntless would last a little longer.

Starting their newest assignment aboard the USS Dauntless alongside Moriarty were Commander Edward Gregg, Ensign Alaurien P’lonnos and Lieutenant Acenvar Crystillin – the latter now being a very good friend of his after helping him recover from his mental trauma on the Bridge of the Gryphon.

Personality Profile

Academy Major(s): Astronomy and Physics
Academy Minor(s): Xeno-linguistics, Engineering and Tactical
Hobbies and Pastimes: Using Holo-novels. Primarily those surrounding crime and drama. Taking long walks along the Star Base Promenade.
Short-Term Goals: Making a good first impression as CSO of the Dauntless.
Long-Term Goals: Command his own starship.
Personality: Still partially affected by the death of his late fiancé, Ben Fulton, Moriarty can sometimes come across with a sharp, bitter personality – in some cases, even quite emotional. Generally though, he is a very polite, complimentary and friendly individual who likes to joke around with anyone and everyone. When on duty, his professionalism is something he always tries to maintain in the best possible way.
Sense of Humor: Sarcastic
Phobias: Spiders
Likes: Anthony has a sweet-tooth, he is drawn to desserts of any kind.
Dislikes: The idea of people speaking behind his back.
Pet Peeves or Gripes: Anthony finds it irritating when trying to communicate with Klingons due to their aggressive nature.
Bad Habits or Vices: Speaking his mind
Achievements: He sees his acceptance into Starfleet Academy as his biggest achievement.
Disappointments: Despite his interest in Murder Mystery holo-novels, Anthony finds blood and other physical injuries nauseating -- he is considerably squeamish.
Illnesses: N/A
Strengths: Anthony’s interest in Murder Mystery holo-novels has made him and impressive problem solver.
Weaknesses: Easily wound up.
Fears: Losing those close to him.
Prejudices: Hesitant to trust Romulans.
Off Duty Clothing Tastes: Very formal. He has a fondness for his Sapphire Velvet Blazer.
Distinguishing Features: Piercing blue eyes.
Pets: Black ragdoll cat named Mystique living on-board ship
Friends: Benjamin Fulton. Anthony & Benjamin grew up together after Anthony's parents were killed on-board the USS Prometheus. Lt Acenvar Crystillin whom he met aboard the Pegasus.

Personal Paradigm Shifts

Most Painful Experience: The death of his late fiancé and good friend, Ben Fulton.
Best Time: Being engaged to Ben Fulton is a memory Anthony cherishes as his best memory though it often brings him pain given the circumstances of Ben’s death.
Most Crucial Experience: Being reunited with his brother helped generate hope and positivity within Moriarty again.
Role Model: Captain Kathryn Janeway

Career History

Position	Assignment	Date(s)	Event
Cadet	Star Fleet Academy	21401.14 – 21401.14	Star Fleet Academy Graduate Ribbon
Science Officer	USS Ticonderoga, CA-1471	21401.14	Midshipman
Science Officer	USS Ticonderoga, CA-1471	21408.14	Short Story Participant
Science Officer	USS Pegasus, CL-2500	21601.08	Lieutenant Junior Grade

Medals Tally:

Service Medals Awarded
Image	Description	Qty.
	Star Fleet Academy Graduate Ribbon	1
Achievement Medals Awarded
Image	Description	Qty.
	Short Story Participant	1

Contact Information

E-Mail: anthonyjfulton@hotmail.com

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