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Tarek is unique. He is a bit of a paradox. Born
at Starfleet Medical in 2353 to a Vulcan father and Betazoid
mother. As a result, Tarek has an almost unmatched mental
capability. His wanting for knowledge reflects that of most
Vulcans however Tarek at times lacks the mental discipline needed
to control his intense emotional urges. Being that his father is a
Starfleet ambassador, Tarek spent most of his childhood with his
mother and would visit both Vulcan and Betazed on regular
occasion. He had a somewhat difficult childhood.
Tarek spent the early part of his childhood
exploring his emotions and little time studying logic and
emotional control. As a result of his quick temper, he would often
end up in fights due to other children teasing him about his ears.
Tarek understood that he must honor the culture of his father. It
was difficult for him because he often did not have the constant
guidance of his father or other Vulcans. In an attempt to find a
way to control his emotions, Tarek studies various martial arts.
His life became more difficult when his mother, an engineer
consultant with Starfleet, was killed by the Borg at Wolf 359.
Tarek's anger and hatred for the Borg became so intense that his
father sent him to Vulcan to study in solitude with a Vulcan
Master to learn to control his emotions. Tarek left Vulcan after
ten years of solitary study and meditation with the vow to honor
his father's wishes and strive to avenge his mother's death.
Tarek entered Starfleet Academy in 2377. It was
at the Academy that Tarek finally understood why his father had
been gone for so much of his childhood. He understood the
responsibility that comes with maintaining peace. Tarek began to
specialize in diplomatic areas as well as linguistics and tactical
operations. Benefiting from a photographic memory due to his
impressive mental capacity, Tarek was able to master training
exercises within minutes and was able to graduate from the Academy
in just two years. His abilities made him an ideal candidate for
Starfleet Intelligence.
Tarek spent his first year in Starfleet as an
exchange officer aboard a Klingon Vor'cha class cruiser
investigating reports of suspicious activities involving the
Remans. During this time Tarek began to study the Klingon culture
and found a peace through combat that helped to ease his intense
emotional urges. He constantly accepted challenges and in doing so
gained immense respect from his Klingon counterparts. His Betazoid
heritage allows him to regularly express his feelings toward a
particular issue without compromising his Vulcan nature. He values
logic but often "follows his gut." |
