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Andrew Keller was born in 2338 in New London,
Earth to mixed parentage: a Scottish mother, Elizabeth Armstrong
and German father, Markus Keller. Markus was a retired Starfleet
Commodore while Elizabeth was a Communications Officer at
Starfleet Command and it was inevitable that a young Andrew would
follow in his father's footsteps and he entered Starfleet Academy
on his 17th birthday.
Excelling at navigation and finishing top of year in piloting, it
wasn't long before Andrew's talents were noticed and he was
assigned upon graduation to the USS Capquest on July 4th 2357.
Ambitious and enthusiastic, Andrew rose quickly through the ranks
and attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander and third-in-command
of the USS Capquest in 2363.
An Ambassador-class Starship, the USS Capquest was involved in the
battle against the Borg incursion at Wolf 359 in 2367 and was
badly damaged with massive loss of life, including that of the
ship's Captain and First-Officer. Subsequently, the USS Capquest
under the command of Lt. Cmdr Keller was able to safely return to
Starfleet Command despite being rumoured to have been destroyed
with all hands. The ship was repaired at the Utopia Planitia
shipyards and served a 2 year tour of duty under patrolling the
Federation border along the Neutral Zone.
It was during this tour that the USS Capquest was involved in an
encounter with the Romulan Warbird Rakkala. Although sustaining
heavy damage, the USS Capquest successfully defended against and
destroyed the Rakkala which was a proto-type Warbird caring a new
type of phased-ion torpedoes. During the encounter, Lt. Cmdr
Keller was badly injured, losing both legs and lower-right arm and
retired from Starfleet upon the ship's return to Earth where it
was decommissioned. Andrew was fitted with cybernetic limbs soon
afterwards and enjoyed the civilian life with his wife Andrea, a
medical officer whom he served with on the USS Capquest.
It was during the Dominion War that the USS Capquest was
recommissioned in 2373 to Starfleet despite being 'antiquated' due
to a lack of ships and, finding the lure of once again being part
of the ship's crew both Andrew and Andrea rejoined the ship. The
new Captain, Walter Hawkridge, had previously commanded science
vessels and small patrols along the former Maquis Badlands and his
experience in starship combat was cruelly exposed by a Cardassian
snare during the Battle of Bajor in 2374, which resulted in the
Capquest being forced into an asteroid belt. Only by the skills of
Keller did the ship manage to navigate the belt and survive, but
damage to the ship was substantial and many lives were lost,
including that of Andrea Keller. The USS Capquest took no further
part in the conflict.
Upon arrival at Starbase 23, the USS Capquest was decommissioned
for the final time. With the loss of his wife, Andrew Keller felt
that he no longer had a home on Earth and re-enlisted permanently
with Starfleet, serving with a variety of vessels over the years
both on exploration and patrol missions. |
| Strengths /
Talents: |
Andrew Keller is a top-class pilot with
lightning-quick reflexes. He has an uncanny knack of noticing small
details and possesses an excellent strategic and tactical awareness;
often implementing preferred manoeuvres before being told. Has a
wealth of experience in inter-stellar travel and ship-to-ship
combat. |
| Weaknesses /
Limits: |
Can sometimes still believe he holds Lt
Commander rank, although the rank was revoked on retirement and
never reapplied. Can sometimes get impatient with rookies or
inexperienced crew members. |
| Ambitions: |
Wanted to be Captain, but feels his age
now counts against him ever doing so. |
| Special
Abilities: |
There isn't a ship built he can't fly.
Cybernetic limbs bestow greater strength, agility and stamina. |
| Traditions: |
Renews his wedding vows every year on
the anniversary of his wife's death. |
| Strong
Beliefs: |
Trustworthy, loyal, brave. Believes that
friends are for life and will risk his life for them. |
| Marital
Status: |
Widower |
| Likes: |
Scotch Whisky, Golf, Fishing. Can often
be found on the Holo-deck when off duty, participating in either
sport. |
| Dislikes: |
Know-it-all cadets and people who try to
hide inexperience through bluster and bragging. Talking about his
wife's death. |
| Quirks: |
Needs little sleep. |
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| Service History |
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2357 - assigned USS Capquest as Ensign -
Deep Space Exploration
2359 - assigned USS Capquest as Lieutenant
2363 - assigned USS Capquest as Lieutenant Commander, 3rd in Command
2367 - involved in Battle of Wolf 359
2369 - assigned USS Capquest as Lieutenant Commander, 3rd in Command
- Patrolling Neutral Zone
2371 - retired from Starfleet due to injuries
2373 - assigned to recommissioned USS Capquest - The Dominion War
2374 - assigned to USS Courage
2377 - assigned to USS Copenhagen
2379 - assigned to USS Sutherland
Promoted to Lieutenant (SG) on Stardate 70822:0800
Promoted to Chief Conn Officer on Stardate 70822:0800 |
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| Infinity Awards |
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USS Relentless Post of the Month
February 2007
Chapter 2, Post 125
"Anchors Away (Part 2)" |
USS Relentless Post of the Month
May 2007
Chapter 3, Post 182
"When Gods Roam (Part 1)" |
USS Relentless Dedication Award
Character's 25th Post
Chapter 3, Post 228
"Travelling at Warp Ain't Like Dusting Crops..." |
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USS Relentless Excellence in Writing
August 2007
Chapter 3, Post 234
"Terminus" |
USS Relentless Post of the Month
September 2007
Chapter 4, Post 267
"Genetic Selection" |
USS Relentless Post of the Month
October 2007
Chapter 4, Post 284
"Stand and Deliver (Part 2)" |
