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{{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]].


{{quote|You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to formal representation under Federation Law. You have the right to formal trial by jury of your peers if you so choose. You also have the right not to be tortured! Not to be subjected to illegal experiments! Not to be murdered in the name of science! Not to be kidnapped, illegally confined and mentally and physically abused! Rights and protections that you denied to these sentient beings, your victims!”}} McDermott while arresting Professor [[Maori Baynor]].
{{quote|You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to formal representation under Federation Law. You have the right to formal trial by jury of your peers if you so choose. You also have the right not to be tortured! Not to be subjected to illegal experiments! Not to be murdered in the name of science! Not to be kidnapped, illegally confined and mentally and physically abused! Rights and protections that you denied to these sentient beings, your victims!”}} McDermott while arresting Professor [[Maori Baynor]].
{{quote|This is our target people. The rest of the fleet are already on the way in what may well be the last battle of the war. This is where we will put a stop to the Doenitz Regime. This is where we will decapitate his war machine. This is where we will achieve final victory over him or die trying. I don't need to tell you what is at stake here. If we fail the Federation that we have fought so hard to save will fall and the fates of untold trillions will be left in the hands of a despot who has already proven that he will commit wholesale genocide in order to achieve his aims of domination.}} McDermott briefing the Dennison senior staff on the eve of the battle at the Mars Defense Perimeter.


==Childhood:==
==Childhood:==
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It was only through a chance meeting with an off duty Starfleet Captain at the Naval History Museum in San Francisco that eventually guided Eric to the Academy in order the he might follow in his father’s footsteps. Captain [[Stanford A. Evers]] was a friend; colleague and shipmate of Roderick who took it upon himself to sponsor Eric to the Academy and help the young man get settled into his new career.
It was only through a chance meeting with an off duty Starfleet Captain at the Naval History Museum in San Francisco that eventually guided Eric to the Academy in order the he might follow in his father’s footsteps. Captain [[Stanford A. Evers]] was a friend; colleague and shipmate of Roderick who took it upon himself to sponsor Eric to the Academy and help the young man get settled into his new career.
==Relationships of Note:==
[[image:bruce2.jpg|thumb|left|'''Lieutenant(jg) [[Cecilia Bruce]]''']]
During his posting aboard the Nimitz, McDermott slowly came out of his self-imposed emotional shell and developed a friendship with Ensign Lawrence Drake, his subordinate when they both served in the USS Nimitz’ Tactical Department. Surprisingly, Eric has also developed a close friendship with the USS Nimitz’ [[First Officer]] [[Commander]] [[Jonas Lemar]].
Much of Eric's emotional development came about as a result of his intimate relationship with Nimitz Ships Counselor [[Cecilia Bruce]]. While initially there were numerous misunderstandings between the two mostly due to Eric’s own inexperience and failure to understand his own feelings or Bruce’s. The couple overcame those challenges due to the powerful bond that had developed between them. The result was that the two became Imzadi as well as lovers for a brief, yet intense relationship.
Unfortunately this relationship came to an end due to a series of traumatic events that occurred during an away mission on [[Cait]] that caused Bruce to request a transfer of duty away from McDermott.
McDermott is currently single.


==[[Starfleet Academy]]:==
==[[Starfleet Academy]]:==


[[image:Academy.jpg|thumb|right|'''[[Starfleet Academy]], San Francisco, Earth''']]
[[image:Stacademy.jpg|thumb|right|'''[[Starfleet 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 third in his class. McDermott Graduated from the Academy Class of 2406 on Stardate 2406.12.07. McDermott is also a qualified small craft pilot, certified for everything from shuttles to Runabouts.  
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 third in his class. McDermott Graduated from the Academy Class of 2406 on Stardate 2406.12.07. McDermott is also a qualified small craft pilot, certified for everything from shuttles to Runabouts.  
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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, a Hrathen Razor Saber.
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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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 2407.03.25 McDermott was assigned as the [[Second Officer]] of the [[USS Nimitz]] by Captain [[Devan Sash]].


[[image:Nimitz.jpg|thumb|right|'''[[USS Nimitz]] NCC 75878-E''']]
[[image:Nimitz.jpg|thumb|right|'''[[USS Nimitz]] NCC 75878-E''']]
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On Stardate 2407.03.22 McDermott was promoted to Lieutenant(jg).
On Stardate 2407.03.22 McDermott was promoted to Lieutenant(jg).


On Stardate 2407.03.29 McDermott was promoted to Lieutenant.
On Stardate 2407.03.25 McDermott was assigned as the [[Second Officer]] of the [[USS Nimitz]] by Captain [[Devan Sash]].
 
On Stardate 2407.03.29 he was awarded a Combat Action Ribbon for services rendered in freeing [[Cait]] Prime for the Occupation of [[Doenitz]] forces and it's illegal and immoral experiments.


==Mission one: A Taste of Hate.==
==Mission one: A Taste of Hate.==
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Despite being overmatched, McDermott succeeded in leading the USS Vindicator in a nearly forty-five minute long hit and run battle which eventually resulted in the crippling of the Vindicator. In the climax of the battle McDermott made 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 and withdraw from the system.
Despite being overmatched, McDermott succeeded in leading the USS Vindicator in a nearly forty-five minute long hit and run battle which eventually resulted in the crippling of the Vindicator. In the climax of the battle McDermott made 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 and withdraw from the system.


Despite the fact that the mission was unauthorized, McDermott did not face charges or sanctions upon returning to the Nimitz and was promoted to Lieutenant(jg) by Captain Sash.
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]].==
==Mission Three: [[To Skin a Cat]].==
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McDermott was in the midst of learning how to control his new empathic and telepathic abilities with the help of Ships Counselor [[Cecilia Bruce]] when the Nimitz received new orders for her next mission.
McDermott was in the midst of learning how to control his new empathic and telepathic abilities with the help of Ships Counselor [[Cecilia Bruce]] when the Nimitz received new orders for her next mission.


On Stardate 2407.03.22 the Nimitz received orders from the Admiralty to conduct a snap raid on [[Cait]] Prime ([[Cait|Ferasa]]) with the objective of verifying the existence and destroying a Doenitz research facility believed to be developing biogenetically altered Caitains for use as Super-Soldiers. On this same day McDermott was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade by Captain [[Devan Sash]]. To McDermott's utter shock just a few days later on Stardate 2407.03.25 he was posted as the [[Second Officer]] by Captain Sash, when the Nimitz's First Officer Commander [[Jonas Lemar]] was forced to take an emergency leave of absence.  
On Stardate 2407.03.22 the Nimitz received orders from the Admiralty to conduct a snap raid on [[Cait]] Prime ([[Ferasa]]) with the objective of verifying the existence and destroying a Doenitz research facility believed to be developing biogenetically altered Caitians for use as Super-Soldiers.  


After slipping through [[Cait]] orbital defenses, McDermott and his crewmates were able to make contact with the two Starfleet officers as well as a local resistance group, just outside the village of Chtarr.  
After slipping through [[Cait]] orbital defenses, McDermott and his crewmates were able to make contact with the two Starfleet officers as well as a local resistance group, the Caitain Liberation Force on stardate 2407.03.25 just outside the village of Chtarr. Once arriving at the village the Captain met with various Caitain officials and gathered further information on their second target, the research facility.


[[image:cait.jpg|thumb|left|'''Cait Prime''']]
On the early morning of stardate 2407.03.26 the team struck a Caitain railway station and commandeered a train that supplied the research facility that was their main objective. McDermott executed a flawless ambush and the team was able to take down the defenders without raising an alarm and used the train as transportation to the underground warehouse of the research facility itself.


Early the next morning the team struck a Caitain railway station and commandeered a train that supplied the research facility that was their main objective. McDermott executed a flawless ambush and the team was able to take down the defenders without raising an alarm and used the train as transportation to the underground warehouse of the research facility itself.
Once within the facility Captain [[Devan Sash]] split the away team into two forces. The technical team comprised of mostly science and engineering officers whose responsibility was the retrieval of data and destruction of the facility itself under Lt. [[Ahmed Ibn Salid]]. The Security team remained under Sash and McDermott and attacked the facilities security detail neutralizing it and taking control of the illicit research facility.
 
No further data available at this time.


Once within the facility Captain Sash split the away team into two forces. The technical team comprised of mostly science and engineering officers whose responsibility was the retrieval of data and destruction of the facility itself. The Security team remained under Sash and McDermott and attacked the facilities security detail neutralizing it and taking control of the illicit research facility.
==Second Assignment: [[USS Dennison]] NCC 91367==
 
With his security collapsing around him Professor Colton, a Doenitz confidant turned to a tortured and twisted being which he identified as Delta-Seven-Five, which launched a devastating telepathic attack upon the away team. 
 
In the midst of the wild melee McDermott was able to break free of the fighting and reach the side of [[Cecilia Bruce]]. Bruce had been overwhelmed by the attack but for reasons unknown McDermott had remained unaffected. Bruce and McDermott linked their minds and attacked Delta-Seven. While ultimately unsuccessful in trying to kill or disable the being, they were able to force it to break off its attack on the Nimitz crew and it turned on and killed Colton before dying itself.
With the facility neutralized and Caitain Liberation Force in danger of being overwhelmed on the surface, Sash and his away team transported to the surface. Charging headlong into the battle, Captain Sash and McDermott were able to lead their crewmates to a hard fought victory, crushing the main garrison and its commander despite heavy losses to both the Caitain Liberation Force and the away team itself.
 
During the final battle the citizens of Cait, incensed and finally pushed too far by their oppressors rose up in mass and attacked the defending Doenitz garrison and thereby sealing its fate.


Upon return to the Nimitz McDermott was promoted to full Lieutenant and awarded the Combat Action Ribbon by Captain Sash.
Full details later after the transfer is complete. I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise!


==Second Assignment: [[USS Dennison]] NCC 91367==
McDermott was was transfered from the [[USS Nimitz]] to the [[USS Dennison]] and assigned as its ***** *******.


[[image:Promcl.jpg|thumb|right|'''[[USS Dennison]] NCC 91367''']]
[[image:Promcl.jpg|thumb|right|'''[[USS Dennison]] NCC 91367''']]


McDermott was promoted to Lt. Commander by Captain Devan Sash and transfered from the [[USS Nimitz]] to the [[USS Dennison]] on Stardate 2407.07.04 and assigned as its new First Officer.
==Mission One: None as of Yet.==
 
On Stardate 2407.07.07 McDermott was assigned as the Dennison's [[Strategic Operations Officer]] in addition to his First Officer duties.
 
On Stardate 2408.01.08 McDermott was promoted to Commander.
 
On Stardate 2407.07.10 McDermott was Awarded the Squadron Commanders Commendation for outstanding participation in the battle against Doenitz forces during the Civil War.
 
On Stardate 2407.08.07 McDermott was awarded the Ribbon of Sacrifice for bravery, valiance and self-sacrifice, despite serious injury, for the good of the Federation during the battle with the USS Caesar Regnum in the final battle of the Doenitz Civil war.
 
On Stardate 2407.09.01 McDermott was awarded the Medal of Merit for service to the 52nd Fleet, above and beyond the call of duty.
 
==Mission One: [[The Flames of Ragnarock]]==
 
Following what has become standard for his career, McDermott’s Transfer to his new posting did not go smoothly. While on route his Runabout, the Rapier, came under attack by three Runabouts that were a part of [[Doenitz]] forces and was engaged in a running battle right up to his rendezvous with the [[USS Dennison]]. McDermott was able to destroy or disable two of the pursuing vessels and with the help of a shuttle sent by the Dennison he was able to drive off the third.
 
Within hours of his arrival yet another crises precipitated by Ensign [[Chance Temerarious]], who was a Doenitz agent attempting to commandeer the ship in order to turn it over to Doenitz forces. McDermott was prevented from having to take action when the officer changed his mind and asked to join the 52nd fleet. McDermott immediately placed all involved under arrest.
 
[[image:mdp1.jpg|thumb|left|'''Chaos at the Mars Defense Perimeter!''']]
 
After representing both Temerarious and the Dennison’s Chief Medical Officer Ensign(sg) [[Lewis Nymes]] at their hearings McDermott returned to the Dennison and engaged in a frenzy of activity preparing it for the coming conflict at sector 001.
 
After a stay at Geneva that was just a little over twenty-four hours in length the Dennison raced to Sector 001 to rejoin the fleet for the battle. At the subspace river terminus they were joined by the USS Ajax, USS Sutherland and USS Lydia, which together formed a squadron to reinforce the fleet assets already in system at Terra. Still serving as Dennison First Officer, McDermott was also required to take on the job of Strategic Operations Officer for the entire group.
 
Coming late into the battle the Dennison group quickly moved to engage enemy forces that were attacking the [[USS Nimitz]] and [[USS Hades]] and their escorts while moving in against the heavy fortifications of the Mars Defense Perimeter. Despite the best efforts of the Dennison they were unable to prevent the destruction of the Nimitz but were able to rescue many of her crew and blunt the follow up attack on the Hades.
 
With the MDP neutralized and [[Starbase Valhalla]] captured the Dennison Task Force engaged several more groups of disorganized enemy vessels before patrolling the outer system for stragglers.
 
[[image:sfcaftermath.jpg|thumb|right|'''Battered but Unbowed''']]
 
Just before the final assault on Terra a small task force of vessels led by the USS Caesar Regnum warped into the system with the intent of making use of a massive Thalaron Radiation Generator, capable of producing Focused Cascading Biogenic pulses. The Regnum’s mission was to ensure that if Doenitz lost the war, there would be no Terra left to save.
 
During the battle both the Lydia and Sutherland was destroyed with the Ajax being so badly mauled that it would have to be scuttled after the battle. Despite this the Task Force was able to destroy the Regnum and it’s escorts before they could carry out their aims of genocide on Terra.
 
During the climax of the Battle, McDermott who was in command of the Dennison’s section two during a Tri-Vector Assault on the massive warship was critically injured. Impaled by a strut directly to the command chair, McDermott remained in command until the conclusion of the battle before finally succumbing to his wounds.
 
McDermott spent the remainder of the final battle of the Deonitz Civil War on an operating table with doctors struggling to save his life. He did so however with the knowledge that the battle had been all but won.
 


===[[McDermott's Personal Log]] Click to View.===
===[[McDermott's Personal Log]] Click to View.===
==Relationships of Note:==
[[image:bruce2.jpg|thumb|left|'''Lieutenant(jg) [[Cecilia Bruce]]''']]
During his posting aboard the Nimitz, McDermott slowly came out of his self-imposed emotional shell and developed a friendship with Ensign Lawrence Drake, his subordinate when they both served in the USS Nimitz’ Tactical Department. Surprisingly, Eric has also developed a close friendship with the USS Nimitz’ [[First Officer]] Commander [[Jonas Lemar]].
Much of Eric's emotional development came about as a result of his intimate relationship with Nimitz Ships Counselor [[Cecilia Bruce]]. While initially there were numerous misunderstandings between the two mostly due to Eric’s own inexperience and failure to understand his own feelings or Bruce’s. The couple overcame those challenges due to the powerful bond that had developed between them. The result was that the two became Imzadi as well as lovers for a brief, yet intense relationship.
Unfortunately this relationship came to an end due to a series of traumatic events that occurred during an away mission on [[Cait]] that caused Bruce to request a transfer of duty away from McDermott.
Most recently Eric has formed a friendship with a Vulcan Security officer [[T'vel]] whom he met while they were both transferring to the [[USS Dennison]]. During the final battle of the Doenitz Civil War, McDermott was severely injured and nearly died of his injuries. Suffering from complete paralysis, on life support and in a coma, McDermott showed know signs of recovery until T’vel performed an illicit mind-meld on him bringing him out of his coma.
Due to the link the two formed during the mind-meld T’vel joined McDermott at Star Fleet medical in order to help him communicate and assist him while he recovered. Since then the two have formed a bond that neither seems to openly discuss with others or even each other.


==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 has been 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 [[Klingon|Klingons]] whom he can relate well too. At one time McDermott was extremely uncomfortable around [[Betazoid]]s but his recent discovery of his own heritage and his relationship with [[Cecilia Bruce]] has forced him to face and overcome his prejudice. However due to his shame and remorse for his previous bigoted attitudes he is still uncomfortable around many Betazoids.
His greatest weakness has been 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. At one time McDermott was extremely uncomfortable around [[Betazoid]]s but his recent discovery of his own heritage and his relationship with [[Cecilia Bruce]] has forced him to face and overcome his prejudice. However due to his shame and remorse for his previous bigoted attitudes he is still uncomfortable around many Betazoids.


McDermott had begun to abandon the cold front that he presented to the world for so many years but his recent breakup with [[Cecilia Bruce]] has caused him to revert somewhat. He now smiles occasionally and has even been heard to laugh. While he still does not socialize much with his shipmates he has become more approachable and occasionally enters into casual conversation.  
McDermott had begun to abandon the cold front that he presented to the world for so many years but his recent breakup with [[Cecilia Bruce]] has caused him to revert somewhat. He now smiles occasionally and has even been heard to laugh. While he still does not socialize much with his shipmates he has become more approachable and occasionally enters into casual conversation.  
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As a result of this discovery McDermott underwent some training with Nimitz ships Counselor [[Cecilia Bruce]] to learn how to use and control his talents. Unfortunately with their recent breakup McDermott is no longer actively seeking training from another telepath.
As a result of this discovery McDermott underwent some training with Nimitz ships Counselor [[Cecilia Bruce]] to learn how to use and control his talents. Unfortunately with their recent breakup McDermott is no longer actively seeking training from another telepath.
On Stardate 2407.07.08 McDermott was severely injured during a battle and impaled to a command chair aboard the [[USS Dennison]] by a support strut. McDermott suffered from severe internal injuries and his spinal column was severed. Due to the severe trauma caused by the strut McDermott suffered from complete paralysis and was unable to breath without life support.
McDermott spent a month at Star Fleet Medical having to undergo a complete spinal transplant as well as physical therapy in order to recover. While he has completely recovered he is still suffering from severe episodes of pain due to the trauma of the injury and repeated attempts using various pain therapy techniques have been unsuccessful to this date. McDermott refuses all but the most mild of pain medication citing the need to think clearly while on duty.


==Notes:==
==Notes:==


McDermott's inability to function socially with others in the past made him somewhat of a recluse. While he has vastly improved since going on active duty he is still a loner who is more interested in his duty and career than anything else. He is however more open to joining others in social activities than he has been in the past. Until recently he had no real experience with women but his recent, short but intense relationship, with [[Cecilia Bruce]] has changed that. The unfortunate end to that liaison however left him bitter and he has since remained steadfastly single.
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.  
 
Due to his lack of social abilities and due to his troubled past, Eric was very nearly dismissed from the Academy as Star Fleet Psych-Profiling indicated he was only marginal at best for adjusting to the 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 while at his first command, to ensure he was able to cope with life in Star Fleet.


While his adjustment was slow and sometimes painful he was been able to make the adjustment and has excelled at his career.
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.


McDermott’s rise through the ranks has been meteoric and his accomplishments have been impressive by any estimation. McDermott has taken his advancement in stride and shows no signs that he feels overwhelmed or even nervous about the increased responsibility that he has gained so quickly. In fact his command presence, charisma and confidence is equal to that of a much older and more experienced officer.
Since his posting on the Nimitz, McDermott has entered into an intimate relationship with the ships Counselor, [[Cecilia Bruce]]. With her help he is slowly and painfully beginning to come out of his shell.


==Awards:==
==Awards:==


On Stardate 2407.03.29 he was awarded a Combat Action Ribbon for services rendered in freeing [[Cait]] Prime for the Occupation of [[Doenitz]] forces and it's illegal and immoral experiments.
None at this time.
 
On Stardate 2407.07.10 he was Awarded the Squadron Commanders Commendation for outstanding participation in the battle against Doenitz forces during the Civil War.
 
On Stardate 2407.08.07 he was awarded the Ribbon of Sacrifice for bravery, valiance and self-sacrifice, despite serious injury, for the good of the Federation during the battle with the USS Caesar Regnum in the final battle of the Doenitz Civil war.
 
On Stardate 2407.09.01 he was awarded the Medal of Merit for service to the 52nd Fleet, above and beyond the call of duty.
 


[[image:52ndfleet.jpg|thumb|left|]]
[[image:52ndfleet.jpg|thumb|left|]]


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