Mason Henry

Early Life (2364-2382)

Mason was born in London, England to loving and wonderful parents who were absolutely thrilled to welcome their first and only child into the world. They had been on leave at the time of his birth as both of his parents served in Starfleet on board the U.S.S. Madison, an Excelsior class vessel. Initially, he traveled with them on board the vessel up until the Dominion war began, then his parents decided to send Mason to Earth to live with some close friends of the family. There was no reason to jeopardize his safety unnecessarily, especially with the losses the Federation was taking in the war.

Mason was only eleven years old when he received the devastating news that his parents’ ship was destroyed during the second battle of Chin’toka with all hands lost. Though he was initially very depressed, it ignited the drive and desire within him to join Starfleet and to follow in his parent’s footsteps, hoping one day to make them proud.

Starfleet Academy (2382-2386)

Initially Mason was very intimidated when he joined the academy, not knowing if he could live up to the expectations he set for himself after his parents’ death. However, after a brief adjustment period, he discovered how much he really loved the academy. It wasn’t very long at all when he found out he had been a natural pilot during one of his early flying courses. The instructor was so impressed with Mason’s natural ability and instincts that he recommended this career path to him, and he had accepted graciously. Mason, leaving no avenues unexplored, took all related courses and before very long graduated the academy with honors.

U.S.S. Iowa (2386-2396)

Because of his natural ability, Mason had been assigned to the U.S.S. Iowa, a Galaxy-class starship, straight out of the academy as a flight control officer because of the recommendations of his professors. It was a tremendous opportunity and dream to be assigned to a Galaxy-class starship at such a young age, and Mason intended to make the absolute most of it.

Mason thoroughly enjoyed his time on the Iowa, taking regular shifts on the bridge as the conn officer. His exemplary service earn him several promotions, eventually being made lieutenant commander and the ships second officer, while also holding the position of chief flight control officer simultaneously. He continued on board the Iowa for some time all the while earning the respect and admiration of his crew mates, especially that of his captain. Eventually, his captain was so impressed that she recommended him for promotion to Lieutenant Commander and he was offered the position of Second Officer/Flight Control Officer on board the U.S.S. Panorama, an Obena-class vessel.

U.S.S. Panorama (2396-2401)

Being offered the position as second officer was an immense honor for Mason, and one step closer to sitting in that center chair and commanding his own ship someday. He worked tirelessly at proving himself, earning the respect of those he served with on board the Panorama.

Mason continued on the Panorama for several years until the opportunity came along for the U.S.S. ____. Deciding to jump at the chance to serve on a ____-class vessel, he immediately put in for the CONN position, hoping to make an impression on the new commanding officer.