Summary
Assigned to the USS San Clemente, an engineering variant of the class, in 2402 as engineering specialist overseeing off-ship maintenance and repair.
Appearance
She possesses the typical Cardassian features, high ridged forehead, dark grey skin. Her facial ridges are a sharp, angular look. She carries a strong, proud posture.
A single, thin scar traces her jawline, a reminder of her younger days as a military officer, when she was caught in a skirmish during during the Dominion War.
Personality
An individual of great internal discipline, with a calm and calculating demeanour. As a Cardassian, she values efficiency, order, and strategy, and she is known for her ability to remain focused even in the most intense of situations. She does sometimes appear cold and detached.
Her experience in military and engineering roles has given her an ability to resolve complex issues under extreme pressure. She has the rare ability to think several steps ahead, which allows her to design long-term maintenance solutions and emergency repairs with precision.
Her pride can cloud her judgment, especially when faced with situations where her Cardassian heritage is challenged.
History
Early Life
Raised in a family steeped in military service, Rynka followed her heritage into the Cardassian military at an early age, where she served as an officer and engineer.
Her upbringing was marked by a focus on duty and honour, though she harboured a fascination with the technical side of military operations. Rather than following her peers into direct combat roles, Rynka chose to pursue engineering, quickly rising through the ranks as an exceptional engineer. Her main focus being ground based facilities but assisted in the maintenance of Starbases and outposts through her Career.
Starfleet Service (2384-Present)
After the fall of the Cardassian Union, Rynka’s sense of purpose shifted. Disillusioned by the corruption and devastation of her people, she chose to leave the remnants of the military life behind. She assisted in the rebuilding of her home world but looked again to the stars, she join Starfleet in 2384. Seeing it as a chance to rebuild the galaxy, to work for the greater good, and to use her engineering expertise in service of peace.
USS San Clemente (2402-Present)
Assigned to the USS San Clemente to head up off-ship Engineering Operations. An Engineering Variant of the Class of starship means a wide range of complex and intricate tasks come their way. As such the Chief Engineer and Head of Engineering positions were split to ensure the continued operation of the vessel while on mission.
She is ideally suited to this position, having spend the latter part of her life rebuilding Cardassia following the war and occupation by the Dominion.
Service Record
Date | Position | Posting | Rank |
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2402 - Present | Engineering Specialist | USS San Clemente |
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