Chief Petty Officer Aryx Thorne
Name Aryx Thorne
Position Engineering Officer
Rank Chief Petty Officer
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 36 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6ft | |
| Weight | 200lbs | |
| Hair Color | Brown | |
| Eye Color | Blue | |
| Physical Description | Aryx is tall, lean and has a semi-rugged appearance. He threads right on the border of honoring Starfleet’s regulations on personal appearance. He has dark blue eyes, short brown hair. He has tattoos throughout his body. Most of them are not visible with clothes on and most of them except one are tribal. The tattoo on his outer right thigh says, Audi, Disce, Quaestio, Latin for Listen Learn Question. He sports a brown mustache and go-tee. He is not particularly religious but wears a chain around his neck of the Egyptian god Thoth of wisdom and knowledge. |
Family
| Father | Unknown | |
| Mother | Marina Thorne |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Aryx Thorne was once a promising Starfleet engineer with an exceptional talent for innovation and a knack for solving impossible problems. Born in a mining town in Montana, Earth, Aryx rose from humble beginnings to secure a place in Starfleet, where his unconventional methods and mechanical genius earned him rapid promotions. However, his impatience with bureaucracy and a misguided attempt to aid Starfleet led him to collaborate with rogue traders on illegal cloaking technology. The deal went awry, nearly leading to disaster for the ship and crew. Court-martialed and discharged, Aryx served five years in a penal colony, where he caught the eye of Admiral Renak, an advocate for second chances. Renak secured him an early release and advocated for his reassignment back into Starfleet. He sent his application to the USS William Dawes, a small courier vessel far from the high-profile missions of Starfleet's flagship fleet. While awaiting final approval from the Dawes' commanding officer, Aryx hopes this opportunity will allow him to prove that redemption is possible and that his skills can still serve the Federation’s ideals. | |
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strength: Aryx’s greatest strength is his ability to think creatively and solve problems in high-stress situations. His experience with both legitimate and unconventional engineering techniques makes him adept at improvising solutions where others might see no options. He thrives on challenges that require out-of-the-box thinking, whether it’s coaxing extra efficiency from an overworked warp core or jury-rigging systems to save a mission. This ingenuity is rooted in his early years as a self-taught mechanic in Kestrel Ridge and honed by his time aboard the USS Resolute. Weakness: Aryx’s biggest weakness is his tendency to act impulsively, especially when faced with bureaucracy or perceived inefficiency. His impatience with rigid protocols and hierarchical delays can lead him to take shortcuts or bend rules, often with unintended consequences. This trait played a significant role in the incident that derailed his Starfleet career, as he acted on frustration and ambition without fully considering the fallout. Even after his rehabilitation, Aryx struggles to temper this flaw. While he’s more reflective than he once was, he occasionally contemplates himself slipping into old habits. |
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| Ambitions | Aryx dreams of one day designing and building a ship or technological system that will outlive him—something that embodies his skills, creativity, and commitment to bettering the galaxy. This ambition stems from his desire to leave a meaningful, positive legacy after years of being defined by his greatest failure. | |
| Hobbies & Interests | Machine Restoration: Aryx has a deep passion for restoring old or broken machinery, a hobby that connects him to his upbringing in Kestrel Ridge. Whether it’s a malfunctioning replicator, an outdated tricorder, or even antique Earth technology like wristwatches, Aryx finds solace in taking things apart and bringing them back to life. This hobby is both meditative and symbolic for him—a way to prove that even something broken can be repaired and made useful again, much like himself. Stellar Cartography and Star Charts: Aryx is fascinated by stellar cartography and enjoys studying star charts in his free time. While he lacks the formal training of a navigator, he finds beauty and order in the stars, which contrasts with the chaos of his past. This interest began during his youth when he dreamed of leaving Earth, and it remains a way for him to remind himself of the vast possibilities in the galaxy. Culinary Experimentation: Aryx has developed an unexpected interest in cooking, often using limited ingredients to create surprisingly complex meals. |
| Personal History | Aryx Thorne was born on January 3, 2336, in the mining town of Kestrel Ridge, Montana, Earth. Raised by his single mother, Marina Thorne, Aryx grew up in a working-class environment. His mother worked long hours as a mechanic for the local mining operations, and his father, a traveling trader, abandoned the family before Aryx was born. Aryx developed an early interest in mechanics by observing his mother repair mining equipment. By the age of 10, he had earned a reputation as the town's "fixer," tinkering with machines and making crude yet functional improvements. His childhood was marked by a mix of ingenuity and rebelliousness, as he often resisted authority figures who tried to keep him in line. In his teenage years, Aryx became increasingly disillusioned with life in Kestrel Ridge. He saw the town's miners working tirelessly for little reward and felt frustrated by the lack of opportunity. His resentment toward authority deepened, and he began associating with a group of outcasts who smuggled unregistered technology to boost mining efficiency. At 16, Aryx's technical skills allowed him to build custom modifications for mining drones and transport vehicles and small shuttles. While these activities were often illegal, Aryx justified his actions by believing he was helping the struggling workers. His mother, though proud of his talents, worried about his growing recklessness. At 18, Aryx’s life took a turn when a Federation science vessel visited Kestrel Ridge to conduct geological surveys. Aryx boldly approached one of the visiting engineers, Lieutenant Sarin, to demonstrate his innovative but highly illegal modifications to mining drones. Impressed by Aryx’s ingenuity, Sarin encouraged him to apply to Starfleet Academy, believing his potential could be honed into something extraordinary. Despite skepticism from his peers and his own doubts, Aryx took the entrance exams and was accepted into Starfleet Academy in 2354. His enrollment marked the beginning of a new chapter, but his rough edges and disdain for rules often put him at odds with instructors. At the Academy, Aryx majored in engineering with a focus on propulsion systems and structural integrity fields. His innovative thinking and ability to improvise under pressure earned him the respect of some instructors, but his tendency to challenge authority and bend regulations led to disciplinary actions. Aryx graduated in 2358 and commissioned as an Ensign, not at the top of his class but as a promising cadet whose unconventional methods showed potential for brilliance. Aryx was assigned to the USS Resolute, a mid-sized exploration vessel, as a junior engineering officer. Over the next several years, he rose through the ranks due to his quick thinking and ability to solve complex technical problems under pressure. He was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade in 2362 and to full Lieutenant in 2365, becoming Assistant Chief Engineer aboard the Resolute. Despite his professional success, Aryx’s maverick tendencies remained. His impatience with bureaucracy and his willingness to take risks earned him both admirers and detractors among his peers. In 2367, during a mission near the Romulan Neutral Zone, Aryx was approached by a rogue trader offering illegal cloaking technology. The trader claimed the technology could give the Federation an edge in defending against potential threats. Frustrated by what he saw as Starfleet's caution and inefficiency, Aryx agreed to help the trader smuggle the device aboard the Resolute for testing. Aryx tampered with the ship’s systems to hide the device, but the operation went catastrophically wrong. The cloaking technology triggered a feedback loop in the ship's warp core, nearly causing a critical failure. Though the crew managed to avert disaster, Aryx’s involvement was uncovered. He confessed, sparing his crewmates further investigation but sealing his own fate. Court-martialed for sabotage, negligence, and endangering lives, Aryx was discharged from Starfleet and sentenced to eight years in a Federation penal colony. In prison, Aryx faced the consequences of his actions. Initially defiant, he gradually began to accept responsibility for his failures. He joined work programs, using his engineering skills to repair colony systems and improve living conditions for inmates. His efforts earned him a reputation as a hard worker and a symbol of redemption, for better or worse within the penal colony. Admiral Renak, a proponent of prison rehabilitation, became aware of Aryx’s progress and advocated for his release under parole. His release was granted after serving give years of his sentence. Upon his release, Aryx was given a chance to serve aboard the USS William Dawes, a small courier vessel with a limited crew and low-stakes missions. Though far from the glory of his previous career, Aryx accepted, seeing it as an opportunity to rebuild his life and career. |
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| Service Record | 2358 - USS Resolute, Ensign, Engineer 2362 - USS Resolute, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Engineer 2365 - USS Resolute, Lieutenant, Assistant Chief Engineer 2367 - Court Martialed and Discharged. 2372 - Paroled. Administratively reassigned by Admiral Renak to USS Willian Dawes and demoted to Chief Petty Officer. |