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| class="even" | [[ | | class="even" | [[Assistant Tactical Chief]] | ||
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| class="even" | [[USS | | class="even" | [[USS Nimitz (NCC 75878-E)]] | ||
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| class="even" | Active: '' | | class="even" | Active: ''To Skin a Cat'' | ||
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{{quote|You have | {{quote|You expect Loyalty yet you have none. You demand integrity yet the very concept of that word is alien to you. You expected me to come to you on bended knee and swear fealty to you. The one thing I will swear to you is this: One day you and I will meet face to face and it will be you who is on your knees..}} McDermott in a letter to [[Rodrigo Doenitz]]. | ||
{{quote| | {{quote|After all sir I’m not the only person in the universe to be the result of a night of drunken revelry and I certainly won’t be the last. I’m sure I’ll get over it.}} McDermott to Captain [[Devan Sash]]. | ||
==Childhood:== | ==Childhood:== | ||
Eric Vitellius Devries was born to [[Wilhelmina Devries]] on | Eric Vitellius Devries was born to [[Wilhelmina Devries]] on August 4th 2380 on Arega IV where Devries was serving a term of imprisonment for smuggling stolen archeological artifacts. While Federation officials tried to convince Devries to give the young boy up for adoption when she was released a year later, Devries refused taking the boy with her. | ||
Much of Devries' early years were spent in space on one broken down freighter or another that his mother managed to acquire, steal or obtain a position on. Wilhelmina was a brutal woman who has been nothing more than a career criminal all of her life. She has outstanding warrants for extortion, blackmail, smuggling, theft, espionage, and hijacking as well as for several murders. | Much of Devries' early years were spent in space on one broken down freighter or another that his mother managed to acquire, steal or obtain a position on. Wilhelmina was a brutal woman who has been nothing more than a career criminal all of her life. She has outstanding warrants for extortion, blackmail, smuggling, theft, espionage, and hijacking as well as for several murders. | ||
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Devries grew up in an environment in which brutal beatings for the smallest of failures was commonplace. As such he learned to stay out of sight, show no signs of weakness or emotion of any type and to complete any task assigned to him quickly and completely. At the age of twelve while staying in a cheap apartment on Earth during a layover, Eric made the mistake of trying to defend himself during one of his mother’s rages and was nearly beaten to death in the process. It was only the intervention of a neighbor that allowed him to be beamed to a Federation Medical facility and the medical treatment that saved his life. | Devries grew up in an environment in which brutal beatings for the smallest of failures was commonplace. As such he learned to stay out of sight, show no signs of weakness or emotion of any type and to complete any task assigned to him quickly and completely. At the age of twelve while staying in a cheap apartment on Earth during a layover, Eric made the mistake of trying to defend himself during one of his mother’s rages and was nearly beaten to death in the process. It was only the intervention of a neighbor that allowed him to be beamed to a Federation Medical facility and the medical treatment that saved his life. | ||
Devries spent the rest of his childhood in an Earth Boarding School | Devries spent the rest of his childhood in an Earth Boarding School known as the Seattle [[Tavis Academy]] where teachers and councilors tried, with little success, to help the boy come to terms with his past and put it behind him. It was also during this time the boy began training almost obsessively in both Aikido and Kendo. | ||
Just before the Eric’s sixteenth birthday investigators finally discovered the identity of his father, a Star Fleet Commander by the name of [[Roderick J. McDermott]]. Unfortunately Eric’s father was killed only weeks before a meeting could be arranged between the two. | Just before the Eric’s sixteenth birthday investigators finally discovered the identity of his father, a Star Fleet Commander by the name of [[Roderick J. McDermott]]. Unfortunately Eric’s father was killed only weeks before a meeting could be arranged between the two. | ||
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==An Uncertain Future:== | ==An Uncertain Future:== | ||
Eric McDermott attended one year at Midwestern University of Archeology | Eric McDermott attended one year at Midwestern University of Archeology Ohio and two years at San Francisco State University (Computer Science). While Eric maintained a 3.9 GPA he dropped out of both schools without explanation. While Eric enjoyed his three years in college and achieved a high standard of performance in both schools he eventually quit both. In each instance he felt as though “something” was missing in his life and his choice of training. It was only through a chance meeting with an off duty Star Fleet Captain at the Naval History Museum in San Francisco that eventually guided Eric to the Academy in order the he might follow in his fathers footsteps. Captain [[Stanford A. Evers]] was a colleague and shipmate of Roderick who took it upon himself to sponser Eric to the Academy and help the young man get settled into his new career. | ||
==Relationships of Note:== | |||
Since McDermott’s posting on the Nimitz he has established a rather cautious relationship with the ships Assistant Counselor, Ensign(sg) [[Cecilia Bruce]] but only time will tell on how this relationship develops. At this point there have been numerous misunderstandings between the two mostly due to Eric’s own inexperience and failure to understand his own feelings or Bruce’s. | |||
Despite this, a definite and powerful bond had developed between the two and despite repeated attempts to avoid her and keep things on a professional level; McDermott has been unable to do so. His confusion has been compounded by incidents in which he has experienced empathic and telepathic events that seem to have coincided with the development of his relationship with her. | |||
== | ==Starfleet Academy:== | ||
[[image: | [[image:Stacademy.jpg|thumb|right|'''Star Fleet Academy, San Francisco, Earth''']] | ||
While in the Academy McDermott Majored in Tactics and Strategic Operations while achieving honors in Military History; Advanced Tactics and Strategies; As well as graduating with top honors at the Federation War College and graduating | While in the Academy McDermott Majored in Tactics and Strategic Operations while achieving honors in Military History; Advanced Tactics and Strategies; As well as graduating with top honors at the Federation War College and graduating number 3 in his class. | ||
McDermott is very much a student of military history and his abilities and scores in tactical simulations are nothing short of astounding. He seems to have an intuitive grasp of strategy and how to best make use of whatever resources or weapons he has available to exploit the weaknesses of his opponents. While his battle plans are extensive and cover almost every contingency, he has an uncanny ability to compensate and adjust when everything goes wrong without so much as batting an eye. | McDermott is very much a student of military history and his abilities and scores in tactical simulations are nothing short of astounding. He seems to have an intuitive grasp of strategy and how to best make use of whatever resources or weapons he has available to exploit the weaknesses of his opponents. While his battle plans are extensive and cover almost every contingency, he has an uncanny ability to compensate and adjust when everything goes wrong without so much as batting an eye. | ||
McDermott consistently scores at Marksman level with hand held weapons and has achieved a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido and has earned his second degree in Kendo. Preferred weapons are either two (One in each hand), Type 2 Phaser’s or a Type 3 Phaser rifle. He is also a dangerous duelist with either a katana or with his preferred weapon, | McDermott consistently scores at Marksman level with hand held weapons and has achieved a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido and has earned his second degree in Kendo. Preferred weapons are either two (One in each hand), Type 2 Phaser’s or a Type 3 Phaser rifle. He is also a dangerous duelist with either a katana or with his preferred weapon, an [[Hrathen Razor Saber]]. | ||
==The Greatest Conspiracy of Our Time:== | ==The Greatest Conspiracy of Our Time:== | ||
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Eric Vitellius McDermott.” | Eric Vitellius McDermott.” | ||
==First Assignment: [[USS Nimitz]] NCC 75878-E== | ==First Assignment: [[USS Nimitz]] NCC 75878-E== | ||
McDermott was assigned to the [[USS Nimitz]] upon graduation from the Academy as its Assistant Tactical Chief. | McDermott was assigned to the [[USS Nimitz]] upon graduation from the Academy as its Assistant Tactical Chief. | ||
On Stardate 2407.02.16 McDermott was promoted to Ensign(sg). | On Stardate 2407.02.16 McDermott was promoted to Ensign(sg). | ||
[[image:Nimitz.jpg|thumb|right|'''USS Nimitz NCC 75878-E''']] | |||
==Mission one: A Taste of Hate.== | ==Mission one: A Taste of Hate.== | ||
McDermott became caught up in a terrorist attack instigated by [[Humans for Humanity]] on Starbase [[Geneva]] in the form of a bio-engineered virus on Stardate 2407.02.09 before he was even able to report to his first duty station, the USS Nimitz. | McDermott became caught up in a terrorist attack instigated by [[Humans for Humanity]] on Starbase [[Geneva]] in the form of a bio-engineered virus on Stardate 2407.02.09 before he was even able to report to his first duty station, the USS Nimitz. | ||
During the incident McDermott intervened in an assault against a female Larosian civilian, stopping the assault, despite personal injury to himself. All four attackers were later apprehended when they tried to acquire medical aid for the injuries they received at McDermott’s hands. | During the incident McDermott intervened in an assault against a female Larosian civilian, stopping the assault, despite personal injury to himself. All four attackers were later apprehended when they tried to acquire medical aid for the injuries they received at McDermott’s hands. | ||
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For his actions during the crises on Geneva, McDermott was promoted to Ensign(sg) by Captain [[Devan Sash]]. McDermott was finally able to assume his duties aboard USS Nimitz as Assistant Tactical Chief on Stardate 2407.02.16. | For his actions during the crises on Geneva, McDermott was promoted to Ensign(sg) by Captain [[Devan Sash]]. McDermott was finally able to assume his duties aboard USS Nimitz as Assistant Tactical Chief on Stardate 2407.02.16. | ||
==Mission Two: | ==Mission Two: For a Friend.== | ||
[[image:hegh'delar.jpg|thumb|left|'''IKS Hegh'delar''']] | |||
[[ | On Stardate 2407.03.07 McDermott joined Captain [[Devan Sash]] and various members of the Nimitz Crew in the unauthorized rescue of Lieutenant [[Dru Tagon]] from a Doenitz Prison facility of Djorn Major. The team, using a borrowed Klingon Bird of Prey intended on using it's cloaking ability to allow them to infiltrate the prison facility and affect a rescue of Lt. Tagon. | ||
During this mission McDermott began suffering from a series of telepathic and empathic episodes, which seriously affected his abilities to function. Due to the condition McDermott was ordered to remain aboard the IKS Hegh’delar while the rest of the team boarded the prison facility to rescue Lt. Tagon. | During this mission McDermott began suffering from a series of telepathic and empathic episodes, which seriously affected his abilities to function. Due to the condition McDermott was ordered to remain aboard the IKS Hegh’delar while the rest of the team boarded the prison facility to rescue Lt. Tagon. | ||
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As it turned out this series of events proved to be an unparalleled opportunity for McDermott as during the course of the mission, the Defiant Class Starship USS Vindicator discovered the cloaked Hegh’delar in close proximity to the station. In the resultant clash which was McDermott's first battle, Eric took command of the Hegh'delar and commanded his first starship engagement, with a crew of only three on a ship that none of them were familiar with. | As it turned out this series of events proved to be an unparalleled opportunity for McDermott as during the course of the mission, the Defiant Class Starship USS Vindicator discovered the cloaked Hegh’delar in close proximity to the station. In the resultant clash which was McDermott's first battle, Eric took command of the Hegh'delar and commanded his first starship engagement, with a crew of only three on a ship that none of them were familiar with. | ||
Despite being overmatched, McDermott succeeded in | Despite being overmatched, McDermott succeeded in crippling the USS Vindicator making use of a modified version of the Picard Maneuver, which would later come to be called [[McDermott’s Sidestep]]. After the Vindicator was disabled the Hegh'delar was able to pick up the rescue team and Lt. Tagon without further incident. | ||
Despite the fact that the mission was unauthorized, McDermott did not face charges or sanctions upon returning to the Nimitz. | |||
== | ==Mission Three: To Skin a Cat.== | ||
No further information is available at this time. | |||
==Hobbies:== | ==Hobbies:== | ||
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McDermott is also fascinated with archeology although that interest has gotten him in trouble from time to time. He is also a gifted computer hacker something that has not gotten him into trouble…yet. | McDermott is also fascinated with archeology although that interest has gotten him in trouble from time to time. He is also a gifted computer hacker something that has not gotten him into trouble…yet. | ||
His greatest weakness | His greatest weakness is in socializing with or trusting others. His childhood experiences have left him uncomfortable in social situations, which he tries to avoid. He is most comfortable around [[Vulcan]]s and [[Klingons]] whom he can relate well too. He is uncomfortable around [[Betazoid]]s because he is not comfortable with anyone knowing what he is thinking or even worse in his point of view, what he is feeling. His recent relationship with [[Cecilia Bruce]] is forcing him to rethink this distrust but at this time he is still struggling to come to terms with it. | ||
McDermott’s only saving grace socially is his enjoyment of playing the Piano at which he excels preferring to play Jazz or classical pieces. | |||
==Medical History:== | ==Medical History:== | ||
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While McDermott suffered numerous childhood injuries, there are no impairments, scars or permanent ailments. | While McDermott suffered numerous childhood injuries, there are no impairments, scars or permanent ailments. | ||
On Stardate 2407.02.11 McDermott contracted a bio-engineered virus that turned out to be the result of a terrorist attack on Starbase [[Geneva]]. Despite serious internal damage requiring | On Stardate 2407.02.11 McDermott contracted a bio-engineered virus that turned out to be the result of a terrorist attack on Starbase [[Geneva]]. Despite serious internal damage requiring surgery, McDermott recovered fully. | ||
On Stardate 2407.03.09 McDermott received a | On Stardate 2407.03.09 McDermott received a shrapnal injury to his left shoulder from an exploding console during battle aboard the IKS Hegh'delar. The injury required minor surgery, McDermott recovered fully. | ||
On Stardate 2407.03.12 it was confirmed by gene analysis that McDermott was one half Betazoid and that his mother was a full Betazoid. McDermott was stunned by the revelation but the news did much to explain the empathic and telepathic episodes that he’d been enduring since his assignment | On Stardate 2407.03.12 it was confirmed by gene analysis that McDermott was one half Betazoid and that his mother was a full Betazoid. McDermott was stunned by the revelation but the news did much to explain the empathic and telepathic episodes that he’d been enduring since his assignment the [[USS Nimitz]]. | ||
Human and Betazoid hybrids can take many forms with the most common being an even mix of both Human and Betazoid biological features. McDermott however was one of the more rare forms in that his body’s biological features were nearly ninety percent Human in outward appearance. On the other side however was the fact that his brain, nervous system and neurological pathways were almost pure Betazoid. | Human and Betazoid hybrids can take many forms with the most common being an even mix of both Human and Betazoid biological features. McDermott however was one of the more rare forms in that his body’s biological features were nearly ninety percent Human in outward appearance. On the other side however was the fact that his brain, nervous system and neurological pathways were almost pure Betazoid. | ||
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Despite this, McDermott’s true nature should have been caught while he was at the Academy as Starfleet’s medical standards are exacting and comprehensive. After extensive investigation by Lt. Commander [[Jonas Lemar]] it was discovered that an accident at the Academy led to the loss of several hundred cadets’ medical records including McDermott’s. While McDermott was supposed to have been reexamined and tested, somehow that examination never happened. | Despite this, McDermott’s true nature should have been caught while he was at the Academy as Starfleet’s medical standards are exacting and comprehensive. After extensive investigation by Lt. Commander [[Jonas Lemar]] it was discovered that an accident at the Academy led to the loss of several hundred cadets’ medical records including McDermott’s. While McDermott was supposed to have been reexamined and tested, somehow that examination never happened. | ||
As a result of this | As a result of this Captain [[Devan Sash]] is extremely suspicious as to how and why such an incident could have occurred and suspects a conspiracy to hide McDermott’s true nature, even from himself. As such Sash has ordered McDermott to be constantly monitored and due to this information and the incidents aboard the IKS Hegh’delar, the Captain no longer trusts McDermott. | ||
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As a result of this discovery McDermott is undergoing training with ships Counselor [[Cecilia Bruce]] to learn how to use and control his talents. | |||
==Notes:== | ==Notes:== | ||
McDermott's inability to function socially with others | McDermott's inability to function socially with others has made him somewhat of a recluse. As such he has very little experience in dealing with people, emotions and social situations. Until recently he has had no real experience with women and while he has been powerfully attracted to certain women in his past, he has been unable to act upon that attraction. He has also missed out on numerous chances for relationships because he has been unable to respond to what to others would be obvious advances. | ||
It is for the above reasons that Eric was very nearly dismissed from the Academy as the Star Fleet Psych-Profiling indicated he was only marginal at best for adjusting to Starfleet lifestyle. In the end however it was decided that there was not enough cause to dismiss him although a recommendation was made for him to be observed and monitored at his first command to ensure he was able to cope with life in Star Fleet. | |||
Since his posting on the Nimitz, McDermott had begun to develop a cautious relationship with the ships Assistant Counselor, [[Cecilia Bruce]]. With her help he is slowly and painfully beginning to come out of his shell. | |||
==Awards:== | ==Awards:== | ||
None at this time. | |||
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