Harris Zim

Harris was born on Capella IV in the Earth year of 2370. His father was a sought after Biologist and his mother a Botanist/farmer and housewife. He was the second of four and as such got the brunt of his parent’s ire when they were angry. Harris’ older sister is an artist and is sought after by many suitors. His younger brother was the warrior that his dad always wanted where Harris was average in the ways of combat. Harris’ younger sister is the apple of her father’s eye, and her mother’s ideal Capellan woman. Fierce, talented, smart, and lethal what more could a mother ask for.

So Harris took a relaxed approach to his life, the way he saw it if he had to be the wrong one, might as well have a reason to be wrong. His parents made sure that he attended school and was trained in the ways of combat. It was here that his fascination with the Capellan culture actually sparked. He learned that your family is not just you parents and siblings etc. It is your whole tribe and in that thought his entire outlook reversed. Harris Zim became a model Capellan, albeit more of a leader than a fighter.

Most of Harris’ family wanted him to join the CDF, as his leadership qualities would take him far. However, he felt that Capellans needed to take a larger place in the galaxy. Harris felt that everything that made a Capellan should be shared with the world so in 2388 he enlisted in Starfleet. Harris decided to enlist as he felt that he was better suited for enlisted life and did not want to attend the Academy. To his surprise his father came around and supported the idea of joining Starfleet.

In September of 2388 Harris arrived on Earth to begin Basic Training. His bunkmate was a Bolian named Xerxes and they got along famously. They spent many night exchanging stories. This is what Harris craved the knowledge of other beings. Capellan culture was very isolationist.

Due to his training on the home world Harris was sent to Starfleet A and C school for advanced weapons and tactical training. During the next two years Harris would come to specialize in hand to hand combat, and find that he has a head for strategy and leadership. In January of 2391 Harris is given the rank of Crewman and appointed as a Tactician aboard the USS Tudor.

Upon arrival aboard the Tudor Harris met a man named Eric Watson who was the CSTO. Eric would come to mentor the young enlisted. Eric taught Zim to temper the Capellan anger with a dash of humility and solitude. Eric and Harris became the closest of friends to the point that Harris was the best man at Eric’s wedding.

In September of 2391 Zim received his first real promotion, for valorous service to the USS Tudor. He was given the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. To this day he has not forgotten that first promotion. He was also given a new position aboard the ship, that of Master at Arms. Harris’ time aboard the Tudor would become some of the most memorable as he received accolade after accolade. In 2395 he was granted the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class and continued his service aboard the Tudor until 2396.

In 2396 tensions were beginning to flair all over Federation space. The Capellan was a sought after tactician as it was known to be the specialty of his people. Harris was transferred to the USS Sutherland to serve as Tactical Specialist and Weapons Specialist. In 2399 he would receive yet another promotion for valorous service, this time to the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class.

In 2398 Harris took shore leave on his home world. While there he met Jeanne Johnson the woman who would become his wife. The two fell in love right away and dated despite the distance for three years. In June of 2401 they were married on Capella IV in a traditional ceremony. Their first child Rose Beth would be born in 2406.

In 2401 at the request of Captain Timothy Jenkins of the USS Churchill Harris was granted the rank of Chief Petty Officer and transferred to the Churchill for service as Jenkin’s’ Yeoman. It seems that Starfleet had seen the leadership qualities in Zim and wanted to train him for command. The position of Yeoman would be best suited for this. During his time on the Sutherland he exhibited a good head for leadership, and a lead by example mentality. He believed that a person should be broken down and then built back up in the image of the fleet.