Wallace Jones

Early life (2364-2382)

Wallace was born August 10th 2364, in Burbank, Los Angeles, California. His parents, Wade & Clara Jones were both serving Starfleet officers which meant that Wallace was practically raised aboard starships for the first few years of his life. It’s no surprise that with these early years being some of Wallace’s fondest memories, he would one day follow in his parent’s footsteps and join the service himself.

Wallace’s father, Wade, was a security officer aboard the USS Melbourne. His mother, Clara, was a Science officer. From a young age, Wallace’s father taught him discipline, routine and skills that would later shape his career in starfleet. Despite the intensity of his father’s parenting, Wallace received in equal measure care and love from his mother’s side. Both approaches worked in balance and nurtured a very happy early childhood.

In 2367 the Melbourne engaged The Borg at Wolf 359. The ship was critically damaged and the order was given to abandon ship. During the evacuation, Wallace’s parents found themselves caring for their god-daughter; Clementine, whose parents were dear friends of Wallace’s father.

Sadly Clementine’s parents perished and without any other living relatives, Clementine was raised alongside Wallace as if she was their own. In the years that followed, Wallace and Clementine became inseparable.

After Wolf 359, the family took up assignments back on Earth. By the summer of 2367 they had settled back in L.A. with the hopes of providing a more stable upbringing for the children.

At school, Wallace was something of a troublemaker and was very nearly expelled during his freshman year at high school, for reprogramming the school holographic projectors to replace the main characters in a production of Hamlet with Orion slave girls.

His punishment was mitigated to extended terms of detention after his father negotiated to have Wallace assist with upgrading the system over the summer. By this time in his life, Wallace was already adept in the skills that he would later apply to his career as an engineer.

In 2381 Wallace’s Father was diagnosed with Tyler’s Disease; a genetic disease of the central nervous system for which there was no cure. Wade hid the diagnosis from his family until Wallace entered Starfleet Academy, not wanting to delay his son’s future or become a burden.

Academy years (2382 – 2388)

After beinging his studies Wallace split his time between the academy and home life, having recently learned of his father’s diagnosis. For some time Wallace felt a sense of obligation to spend time caring for his father as his health deteriorated.

For much of his first year, Wallace burnt the candles at both ends. Focusing on his studies by day and his evenings at the family home before beaming back to the academy before curfew. Despite this routine Wallace scored admiably In his first year exams and assessments.

In June 2383, Wade Jones passed away from complications with his disease.

After a short period of mourning, Wallace wasted no time getting back into his studies, now more focused than ever to follow in his father’s footsteps and earn his commission within starfleet.

Wallace’s efforts paid off and by 2388 he began his career In earnest, graduating with a degree in Warp systems engineering and the rank of ensign.

First deployment USS Tomcat (2388 – 2392)

Wallace began his post academy career assigned to USS Tomcat NCC-62514 as an engineering technician, assigned to Warp Nacelle control.