Pauling, Matthew

NPC	STAR FLEET PERSONNEL COMMAND FILE  SECURITY RATING 3, CONFIDENTIAL

RETIRED
Matthew Pauling
Career Occupation
Position:	Flight Operations, Communications
Assignment:	USS Pegasus, CL-2500
Rank:	Lieutenant Junior Grade
Biographical Attributes
Played By:	William Hudson
Species:	Human
Gender:	Male
Height:	180 cm (5 ft. 11 in.)	Weight:	81.6 kg (180 lb.)
Eye Color:	Brown
Hair Color:	Brown
Hairstyle:	Relatively short
Physique:	Athletic
Complexion:	Light
Facial Hair:	None
Voice:	Low
Birthplace:	Earth
Born:	18412.24	Age:	26
Familial Relationships
Father:	Timothy
Mother:	Rose
Status of Parents:	Currently residing in a retirement village in south Florida
Siblings:	Julia- 21
Marital Status:	Single
Children:	None

Personal History

Matthew Pauling was born on Earth in North America near Chicago, Illinois. Matt’s mother was a faculty member in history at the University of Chicago, and his father was a design consultant engineer in charge of various shipbuilding projects. Many of these projects took Matt’s father away for vast stretches of time, though, frequently Matt was able to go with his father on these journeys. When Matt wasn’t able to go with his father, he learned about what his mother did.

When Matt turned 16, it was time for him to begin to decide what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. It was a difficult decision. Part of Matt, a large part, wanted to go to university to become a scholar like his mother. The other half—the more adventurous half, wanted to enlist in Star Fleet. When he was 18, Matt had made up his mind. He was going to join Star Fleet. After talking with his parents about the decision for a long time, Matt decided that he could both be a scholar and adventurous at the same time. With that, Matt applied and was subsequently admitted to the Star Fleet Academy starting what would be part of the best time of his life. Matt’s time at Star Fleet was very happy. He decided, with approval from his parents to major in Tactical Strategy and Operations. The degree, for him, provided a good insight and combination of thinking and doing. Matt also decided, to obtain a degree in history as well. For Matt’s history degree, he traveled to Berkeley from the Academy. Though obtaining his history degree took him another year and a half to complete, Matt never complained, he felt that it was a great investment. Matt also took enough Science classes at the Academy he was awarded a minor in Interdisciplinary Science. When Matt finished his training, he was assigned to Starbase Alpha while he was awaiting assignment. After two months of near inactivity, Matt was reassigned to the USS Austin, a small support craft as an auxiliary tactical officer. He served on the Austin, under the command of Lieutenant Commander Joseph Young for one year, after which time, given recommendations and a promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade, Matt was reassigned during a last minute decision to the USS Nova, under the command of Rear Admiral Derrick Grant

Personality Profile

Academy Major(s): Tactical Strategics, Ship Tactics and Operational Theory
Academy Minor(s): Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering
Hobbies and Pastimes: Enjoys playing dom-jot, 2-D chess
Short-Term Goals: Find a place where he is welcomed
Long-Term Goals: Rise in rank and gain a position of authority
Personality: Quirky
Sense of Humor: Good
Phobias: Letting his crew down
Likes: Matthew enjoys playing musical instruments in his free time. He plays terran guitar as well as a number of other stringed instruments.
Dislikes: Matthew dislikes having the feeling of being useless or not able to contribute something
Pet Peeves or Gripes: Matthew is very fastidious. When things are not in order, it annoys him greatly
Bad Habits or Vices: At times, Matthew can come across a bit arrogant
Achievements: Graduation in the top 10% of his Tactical Class; Tactical History Award.
Disappointments: Discovering that field assignments hold little theoretical implications
Illnesses: No major
Strengths: Critical Thinking, determination
Weaknesses: He can come off a bit overbearing and pushy at times
Fears: Disappointing others
Prejudices: He is always right
Off Duty Clothing Tastes: Shorts and Amusing shirts
Distinguishing Features: None
Pets: None
Friends: Matthew’s best friend at Star Fleet was Evan Keoke, a fellow tactical cadet.

Personal Paradigm Shifts

Most Painful Experience: Telling his mother that he was going to pursue Star Fleet
Best Time: During his sophomore year at the Academy, he was able to go on a Summer Study Abroad to Andor.
Most Crucial Experience: Following his parents in his youth
Role Model: His parents

Career History

Stardate 21003.01 - Transferred to USS Nova, USS Nova, BB-106
Stardate 21003.01 - Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade, USS Nova, BB-106
Stardate 21003.10 - Assigned Senior Flight Deck Coordinator, USS Nova, BB-106
Stardate 21007.22 - Assigned Flight Operations and Communications Bridge Officer, USS Nova, BB-106

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