Bravo Fleet
Summary
Lieutenant Alex Jansen is the Chief Engineering Officer of the USS Io, known for his unorthodox brilliance, eccentric personality, and uncanny ability to solve engineering problems no one else can. A veteran of the Blythe and a key figure during the Io‘s Delta Quadrant detour, Jansen is as unpredictable as he is indispensable.
Appearance
Jansen is of average height with a wiry build, often seen with slightly disheveled hair and a uniform that never quite sits right. His eyes are sharp and constantly scanning, as if he’s always mid-calculation. He carries a toolkit more often than a datapad, and his hands are rarely clean of grease or plasma residue.
Personality
Jansen is a whirlwind of chaotic energy, technical jargon, and unexpected insight. He speaks in rapid bursts, often jumping between topics or muttering to himself mid-conversation. While socially awkward and occasionally oblivious to protocol, he is deeply loyal to his crew and passionate about his work.
His mind operates like a warp core; fast, volatile, and capable of brilliance under pressure. He thrives in crisis situations, often producing unconventional solutions that defy standard engineering logic. While this makes him a frustrating presence for more by-the-book officers like Commander Patel, it also makes him invaluable when the stakes are high.
Jansen is not one to seek recognition. He prefers the hum of a plasma conduit to the applause of a briefing room. Yet, beneath his eccentric exterior lies a deeply empathetic individual. He notices when others are struggling, often offering support in the form of a shared project, a sarcastic joke, or a perfectly timed systems upgrade.
He has a particular fondness for mentoring junior officers, especially those who, like him, don’t quite fit the mold. His relationship with Ensign Kindle is a testament to this—equal parts chaotic collaboration and quiet mentorship. Though he may never be the most polished officer on the bridge, Jansen’s presence is a constant reminder that genius often wears grease-stained sleeves.