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== ''' The Early Career Years''' ==


Commander Martin O'Shea was a gradute of the Starfleet Academy Class of 2397. He scored in the top 15 percentile of his class and was assigned to the USS Wyvern, A Nebula Class starship (NCC-660066-A). He began there as the ship's ACEO.

Over the years Martin advanced in rank, serving first as the ship's CEO. He served in that capacity for two years before being named third Officer at the rank of Lieutenant. Two years later O'Shea was promoted again to the position of Second Officer and Lieutenant commander aboard the Wyvern.

[[Image:Nebula in flight.jpg|thumb|left|''USS Wyvern'']]

When the United Federation of Planets was plunged into civil war, Martin found himself promoted to the rank of Commander and the position of First Officer for the Wyvern under the command of Captain Angela Smithwick. Despite some personal reservations about the nature of Doenitz's rise to power, Martin continued to serve the UFP.

[[image:Forrester.jpg|thumb|right|'''USS Forrester''']]

For the first part of the civil war the Wyvern particiapted in basic security patrols which brought them into only limited conflict with elements of the 52nd fleet.  The Wyvern was quickly making a reputation for itself when it captured the USS Forrester, A Nova Class Variant Ship (NCC-72701) commanded by Captain J'osrat Mathal. The larger more powerful vessel was surprised with her shields down and the Wyvern's security teams managed to board the vessel in quick order. The capture of the ship took place without a single loss of life. Commander Martin O'Shea led that boarding action personally and was awarded two commendations for his actions.

The Forrester was Martin's first taste of victory over an opponent during the civil war. He was pleased with his performance under stress and his confidence in his abilities grew.

The captured starship was taken back to Sector 001 where she was refitted and recrewed. That vessel currently serves in the 1st Defense Fleet assigned to protect Earth.