Lieutenant Kehn

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Vaebn Kehn was born on Romulus (in an parallel universe) and showed his intelligence at an early age. Seeing this, his family and government herded him into working for the Tal-Shiar. He worked as a researcher in Quantum Mechanics, studying (and eventually creating) quantum and temporal anomalies, luckily avoiding the darker side of the Romulan military for several productive years.

When the Romulan War began, he was reassigned to the prestigious “Shadow Hawks,” a unit who’s purpose was to “find and eliminate enemies to the Empire.” There, he was trained to use (and gained all to much experience in the use of) tracking, abduction, interrogation, assassination, and many other things he would rather not talk about.

Being rather moral for a Romulan, this assignment escalated his original qualms into full scale disillusionment. So, after the Romulans lost the war, he volunteered to be the first Romulan officer transferred to the Federation. He went to Earth for a quick run through the academy (to get used to Federation systems, etc), and requested transfer to a deep-space exploration ship (in order to avoid some of the renewed fighting/culture clash that had started). After several years of outstanding service there, his ship (the USS Endurance) encountered a Federation ship from another universe. He volunteered to beam over,  in order to help them get back to their own universe. He was still on board when the ship successfully jumped back.

So it came to pass that he came into this universe. He served temporarily aboard that ship (the former-flagship, the USS Independence), before being officially posted on the USS Horizon.

Vaebn has inherited the quick, strategic, calculating mind typical of Romulans, but unlike the typical Romulan, he holds personal integrity as one of the highest ideals. He is extraordinarily perceptive and secretive, so it is impossible to tell what he does and doesn't know. Though a scientist at heart, he can quickly adapt into an engineer, special operations agent, negotiator, barber, or pretty much anything else the situation demands.

Reflecting on those dark days in the "Shadow Hawks," he feels that he did what he did because of his fanatical loyalty to his superiors and the Empire. Because of this, though still loyal to his commanders, his true loyalty is now to his beliefs, especially of right and wrong. While not a problem most of the time, this can lead to intense conflicts with his fellow officers. He also can be impatient with people, and often doesn't explain how he figures things out (most people eventually learn to just trust his judgment).

While he would like promotion (who wouldn't?) he has no real goals but rather just tries to do the best he can with the problems at hand.

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None (at least that he shares with others)

He believes in doing the right thing, and believes in his own abilities.

He enjoys solving the various mysteries of the universe.

Klingons, and any similar-minded being, who dismisses intellect.

Single

Vaebn has several pet projects that he works on, often in secret.

The specific details of his service in the Tal-Shiar are unavailable, but it is known that he advanced to the rank of Rhaetelh, and the title "Fvillha [Director] of Quantum Weapons Research" before his transfer. After his transfer to the Federation he graduated from the Academy, and given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Commander and posted on the USS Endurance. Two years into his tour, he was court-martialled for disobeying orders and attempted sabotage. He was demoted to the rank of Ensign, which he held for almost two more years, until he was beamed over to the USS Independence.

He served there temporarily by the permission of Captain Altesoul for another year, before Starfleet gave Vaebn Kehn his current rank and assignment on the USS Horizon.

Promoted to Acting Chief Science Officer Stardate 61016:2117.

Vaebn can be slightly rude at times, but means well and enjoys the social niceties as "the hallmark of civilized people." He makes friends slowly, but is extremely loyal to those he is close to. He rarely talks much about himself, preferring to listen and learn and help others, but has no problem honestly discussing his colorful past should the subject be raised. His hands-on approach to his job is sometimes difficult considering his field, but means he will always be ready for away missions and to assist in any way he can.

USS Horizon Post of the Month
October 2006
Chapter 2, Post 113
"The Curtain"

USS Horizon Comedy Award
March 2007
Chapter 3, Post 246
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Bar"