Bravo Fleet
Summary
Tough, Gruff and Uncompromising, might be the most appropriate adjectives to summarize the character of Lieutenant – Commander Harry Trench, Chief of Security aboard the USS Hikaru Sulu.
Originally a Starfleet Security Division NCO serving aboard, Harry took a Field – Commission and became a Junior Officer and transitioned to shipboard duty.
Suspicious by nature and not like to suffer fools gladly, Harry Trench cuts an imposing figure and most Junior Officers tend to be slightly in awe of him. In reality, Harry does have a soft side, deep – down there somewhere, but it takes a lot for someone to impress him enough to be privileged enough to see that side. Perhaps his protege, the Assistant Chief Security Officer – Lieutenant Keishara Dolan might see it someday…but not today.
Appearance
Harry Trench is an well – built man of African – American descent in his mid – 40’s.
A gridiron player in his youth, Harry has the classic build of a Defensive Lineman and those who think to test him physically, had better think twice. Despite his age, Harry is is great condition.
With close – shorn grey hair and beard, Harry inhabits his uniform in such a way that it always looks just a tiny bit crumpled (a bit like Harry), even though it starts the shift pressed and freshly cleaned.
Personality
Harry can seem imposing and gruff to many that meet him, a useful tactic in his line of work. However Harry uses this redoubt to observe and assess those around him and he is a fiercely intuitive and effective investigator with a sense for ‘human’ nature and motivation that is seldom wrong.
Harry is not naturally a social animal, preferring his own company along with a good book and an even better bottle of Bourbon, if given the choice – but as a team leader, he knows the value of team – cohesion and fosters a close relationship with each and every Security Officer and rating under his command. Testament to this is the fact that Harry has formed and coaches for an Inter – Department Gridiron football league aboard the USS Hikaru Sulu whose games provide a lively diversion from day to day duty.
History
Harry Trench attended Starfleet Technical Academy and graduated as a Crewman Apprentice in 2376 as a Security Division rating and was assigned to duty aboard the Cheyenne – class Fast-cruiser, USS Juarez. He worked his way up the Non-commissioned ranks steadily, developing a reputation for solid dependability and transferred to duty aboard the Ambassador-class Emissary, USS Ascension in 2378.
Harry’s personal bravery and quick action in resolving a violent hostage situation in 2381 during a diplomatic summit and Harry received a field commendation to the rank of Ensign and was assigned to shipboard duty aboard the Ross-class exploratory-cruiser, USS Vanguard – which would become his home for the next 7 years.
In 2388, Harry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander and was assigned to station – duty aboard Starbase 72, serving as a Watch Commander. During his three – year tenure there, Harry was exposed to a bewildering range of security and criminal investigation challenges of the kind that only a busy starbase can offer.
So, when he learned through ‘scuttlebutt’ that Captain Shavda was seeking a new Chief of Security for the Odyssey-class Heavy Explorer, USS Hikaru Sulu, Harry figured that a ‘mobile-starbase’ might be slightly less taxing that serving aboard one that was forever trapped in one location – he thankfully applied for a transfer.
Service Record
| Date | Position | Posting | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2376 - 2377 | Security Officer | USS Juarez - NCC-7285 |
 Crewman |
| 2377 - 2378 | Security Officer | USS Juarez - NCC-7285 |
 Petty Officer 2nd Class |
| 2378 - 2379 | Security Officer | USS Ascension - NCC-10525 |
 Petty Officer 1st Class |
| 2379 - 2378 | Security Officer | USS Ascension - NCC-10525 |
 Chief Petty Officer |
| 2378 - 2381 | Security Officer | USS Ascension - NCC-10525 |
 Master Chief Petty Officer |
| 2381 | Security Officer | USS Vanguard - NCC-75148 |
 Ensign |
| 2382 - 2385 | Assistant Chief Security Officer | USS Vanguard - NCC-75148 |
 Lieutenant Junior Grade |
| 2385 - 2388 | Chief Security Officer | USS Vanguard - NCC-75148 |
 Lieutenant |
| 2388 - 2401 | Watch Commander | Starbase 72 |
 Lieutenant Commander |
| 2401 - Present | Chief Security Officer | USS Hikaru Sulu |
 Lieutenant Commander |