Editing Susan Rivers

[[Image:susanrivers2.jpg|thumb|right|''' ''Susan Rivers'' ''']]

==Physical Description==

'''Eye Colour:''' Green

'''Hair Colour:''' Brown

'''Height:''' 5' 10

'''Weight:''' 140 lbs

'''Blood Colour:''' Red

'''Skin Colour:''' Caucasian

'''Physical Description:''' Tall, stands very straight, habitually with hands clasped behind her back. Her hair is medium length, although she used to wear it long and pinned up. She has high cheekbones, a nose which is just too long for beauty, large eyes with long dark lashes. Her face shows both the Native American ancestry from her father's side and the [[Bajoran]] nose wrinkles from her mother. Her figure is neat and trim - she works out regularly and is always neatly turned out in uniform, though she can be more relaxed off-duty. She has a small scar (no more than 0.5 cm long) on her right temple, just above her eyebrow.

==Family and Background==
Her mother is Lei Janna, daughter of Kol Shakan and Lei Roma, two [[Bajoran]] resistance fighters who died when Janna was only 10 years old. Janna has been fighting her whole life - first to free [[Bajor]], then to free New Terra and the other [[Maquis]] worlds. She now holds a senior liaison post between the [[Maquis]] and the Federation. 

As an ex-Starfleet pilot, Susan's late father Thomas Rivers had many skills to offer the Maquis and rose swiftly to a position of leadership. He and Janna moved from colony to colony, setting up resistance cells then moving on to prevent detection and capture. Their son, Marcus, was 10 years old when Susan was born, and so although she was sent to live with her father's sister Luisa on Earth when the Dominion invaded, he was allowed to stay with his parents. 

Even after the defeat of the Dominion, Susan remained with Luisa (an archaeology professor) while her parents continued the fight for self-determination. By the time the Peace Accord was signed in 2388 and she could have returned home, Susan was 11 years old and in secondary education. It was decided not to disrupt her life by returning her to New Terra. Susan was bitterly disappointed at this decision, and felt as though her family was rejecting her. To forget her unhappiness she threw herself into her studies and graduated top of her class. She went on to study archaeology, but soon realised that she wanted more from life than the study of dead civilisations. She considered applying to the [[Maquis]] fleet, but eventually decided that she would have no place there that was not created by her parents and brother for her. She felt that only within the diversity of Starfleet could she make a place that would be hers and hers alone. 

Her major problem is her constant clashes with authority, and her temper, both of which she is learning to keep under control. She doesn't suffer fools gladly and can be blunt to the point of rudeness, but can be intensely loyal where she feels it is deserved. Her respect, like her loyalty, has to be earned.

==Education==
Educated on Earth, in the care of her father's sister Luisa (a noted archaeologist), Susan's first degree was in archaeology. However, she soon decided that she wanted more out of life than following in her aunt's footsteps and studying dead civilisations, and after much thought (and a flaming row with her family) applied to and was accepted by Starfleet Academy.

==Pre-Starfleet History==
Susan was sent to Earth during the war and was brought up there by her father's sister Luisa. She chose to join Starfleet as opposed to the Maquis fleet, rather to her family's disapproval. She has a hot temper and can be assertive almost to the point of rudeness. She is painfully honest but during her Starfleet service has learnt to be tactful - sometimes! Her loyalty and respect once earned are absolute.

==Starfleet History==

[[Image:susanrivers.jpg|thumb|right|260px|''' ''Susan Rivers'' ''']]

Her three years at the Academy were notable for two things: her constant clashes with authority and her equally constant high marks in all her classes. She was on average in the top five students of her year each year, and graduated with honours. For three successive years she held the title for marksmanship, and has kept up her practice. She also gained high grades in hand-to-hand combat, with a distinction in unarmed combat. She has learned to control her temper on *most* occasions. 

Whilst at the Academy she met and fell in love with another cadet, Steve Zintel, a Trill. She was extremely happy and had requested that she be assigned to the same ship Zintel was assigned to, the USS Spectre. Then she found out that Steve was cheating on her with other women, and Susan immediately broke off the relationship and requested a change of assignment, which was granted.

She was assigned to the [[USS Nimitz]] as OPS officer with the rank of Ensign(jg). 

Promoted to Ensign(sg)

When Captain [[Aragorn]] married Louise Palmer, the Vegan invited his good friend Captain [[Remae Ktell]] and the crew of the [[USS Spectre]], the ship on which Aragorn had first served and where he had met Louise, to the wedding. Susan met up with Zintel again, he apologised for the way he had behaved, and they made up. Zintel gifted her a [[Bajoran]] friendship bracelet just before the wedding.

Promoted to Lt(jg)

Promoted to 2O

During the Federation/Cardassian war, the Nimitz CO Captain [[Aragorn]] took Susan with him on a mission to get the Maquis forces to throw their weight in on the side of Starfleet. They agreed and a Maquis fleet was despatched to Starbase 968, arriving in time to swing the result of what became known to historians variously as the battle for Starbase 968 (Federation) or the battle for Bajor (Maquis). During that battle, Maquis Captain Thomas Rivers, believeing his daughter Susan was aboard the Nimitz, was killed when he used his ship the MSS Gernoimo to protect the crippled Nimitz from a Cardassian Galor. Unknown to Thomas, Susan had been issued with immediate transfer orders from the Nimitz to the Spectre only hours before the battle began.

Transferred to [[USS Spectre]] as FO, with a promotion to Lt Commander. 

Learns of the death of her father from Captain [[Aragorn]].

Meets up with her former fiance, Steve Zintel. Their romance is rekindled but Zintel dies of a previously unknown disease now named Zintel's Syndrome. The cure was found by Dr Anderson, the Spectre's CMO, but too late to save Zintel.

Transferred to USS Athene as FO with Captain [[Remae Ktell]] and the rest of the Spectre crew after the near-destruction of the USS Spectre.

Promoted to Commander.

Transferred to the USS New Victory, the temporary home of the Nimitz crew whilst the ship was being repaired after the battle for Starbase 968, as FO. Took part in the investigation of a [[Gulorian]] baseship, which the Nimitz crew managed to prevent falling into the hands of the Cardassians.

Returned to USS Nimitz as FO with Captain [[Aragorn]] and the Nimtiz crew once the ship's repairs and refit had been completed.

Promoted to Captain and given command of the newly-launched [[USS Boudicca]]. Met Captain Kendaro Itano, the CO of Starbase 968 and began an affaire with him whilst vacationing on [[Bajor]].

After an attack in which she was severely injured, so seriously that the injuries could not be treated aboard ship, she was put into stasis and on their return to the nearest Starbase, invalided off the Boudicca. 

The affaire with Kendaro did not survive their separation, leaving Susan wary of committing herself again.

When she eventually recovered several months later, Susan was informed by SFHQ that command of the Boudicca had been given to her former FO, Sam Kaneshiro, and that she was to await a new assignment. In the meantime, once certified fit to return to duty, she was given a desk job at SFHQ, reviewing OPS procedures. Never one to accept inactivity gracefully, Susan became increasingly bored and frustrated kicking her heels at SFHQ. Knowing that Sam fully deserved the command, and being glad that the Boudicca was in safe hands, nevertheless did not make things easier for her. Eventually her frustration boiled over into a furious row with Admiral P'Zaan over his refusal yet again to consider her for a return to active service, and at the disciplinary hearing which followed she was reduced in rank from Captain to Commander. Susan was beginning to seriously consider an offer from her brother to leave Starfleet and return to the Maquis, when Admiral Kriller ordered her to join him on board the USS Firebrande. Once aboard and underway, he informed her that they were travelling to rendezvous with the [[USS Nimitz]], and that she was to be given command of her. 

Promoted back to Captain by Admiral Eileen Greely, after bringing the badly-damaged Nimitz back to [[Starbase Geneva]] following the battle with the [[Romulan]] vessel, [[Red Claw]].

Captain, [[USS Nimitz]] until injured in the line of duty.

Although her injuries were not that serious, she did not return to the Nimitz but transferred to Admiral Ohlsson's staff at his personal request. Further information of her time with Ohlsson remains classifed until further notice, but is believed to have included some blackops assignments. 

Ohlsson then gave her a special assignnment (see the Sub Rosa posts below), investigating a possible traitor on the Boudicca. To provide her with a cover-story, Susan used her previous record of insulting Admirals to provoke a court-martial for gross insubordination to Admiral West, resulting in a reduction of her rank from Captain to Lt(jg). 

Assigned as TAC/ASC to the [[USS Boudicca]] under her own former FO, then Commander but now Captain [[Caladryll Sevant]]. However, when the [[Boudicca]]'s FO, Commander West, was badly injured in battle, Captain [[Sevant]] made Susan his FO, promoting her to Commander.

Current assignment: FO, [[USS Boudicca]]

==Medical History==
Numerous appearances in Sickbay due to injuries sustained in the line of duty.


==Skills==

Expert at unarmed combat (she was Academy Champion two years running), also target shooting (sharpshooter status). Has recently received advanced computer training.


==Hobbies==

Has elevated the knack of upsetting senior officers, particularly admirals, almost to an artform.

Likes to read but rarely has the time to settle down with a book.

Has been known to enjoy the occasional holodeck program.

Can often be found in the gym or on the shooting range in her off-duty times.


==General Notes==

Susan has a pet cat, a ginger tom called Pangur Ban, who likes to go walkabout and meet people, generally making a nuisance of himself. 

She dislikes children intensely, and strongly believes they have no place aboard a tactical vessel. To say she feels uncomfortable around them would be an understatement. Ironically she has recently become the guardian of two Bajoran children, Loren and Shun Toral, formerly wards of Sam Kaneshiro. It's hard to know who to feel sorrier for, Susan or the kids :-) They are currently in the care of Susan's mother, Lei Janna, on Bajor.

Susan makes a true and loyal friend once she gets to know you, but an implacable and unforgiving enemy.


==Awards==
''Cross of Fire:'' For heroic action above and beyond in destroying Doenitz's Telepath Labs 2406

''Combat Action Ribbon:'' For the battle with Doenitz's fleet at the site of the Telepath Labs 2406

''Squadron Commander Commendation:'' Awarded to the entire crew of the Nimitz by Admiral Andrews of Vanguard Squadron, for their courageous actions against the Cardassians 2404

''Squadron Commander Commendation:'' For remarkable courage and devotion to duty under the most difficult circumstances during the attempted Romulan invasion of the Nimitz 2405


==Sub Rosa==

Mission: To Live and Die in Starlight, Day -5
Stardate: 2407.01.27

(Starbase Geneva, Temporary Quarters, Lt(jg) Susan Rivers and NPC
Admiral Ohlsson, 1400)

"Come in!"

Susan continued to pack as the doors to her quarters opened, but when
she saw who had entered, she dropped the top she was folding onto the
open bag and came to attention.

Admiral Ohlsson waved his hand impatiently. "No need for that, Susan.
Not just between ourselves. Sit down." He took a seat himself and
stretched out his long legs. "I could do with a coffee, though. My
assistant limits me to two a day, dragon that she is."

Susan grinned and got his coffee and one for herself then sat down.

"I'm sorry about the court-martial," Ohlsson said. "But it had to be
real to give you the right cover, you know?"

Susan shrugged. "I know," she said. "It has to be not just believable
but verifiable, right?"

"Right. And of course when this is all over your rank will be fully
restored, no stain on your record." He grinned. "Well, apart from what
was already there, that is."

Susan acknowledged that with a wry smile. Anyone who knew her and her
temper would have little difficulty believing in her court-martial and
subsequent demotion for gross insubordination. She also noted that
Ohlsson had not specifically said once this assignment was over, but
had been rather more vague.

"As you know," Ohlsson continued, "For some time now we've suspected
that a ring of infiltrators has been passing information to Doenitz
somehow. Your job will be to find and identify the members of that
ring. If you can infiltrate it, so much the better."

Susan raised an eyebrow. "You think they'd try to recruit me? Even
though my feelings about Doenitz must be well-known?"

"Ah, but that's the beauty of it. A Starfleet Captain, stripped of her
command and demoted over a relatively minor misdemeanor, might be
expected to harbour a lot of resentment, even a grudge, don't you
think? You must admit, Susan, you'd be a tempting target. Especially
if they were to offer you a command in return for your...
co-operation."

She nodded slowly. "I suppose so."

"We know they've turned at least one officer that way before." He
handed her a PADD. "For your eyes only. Your code-name will be Vixen,
and you should use that in all your communications with me, which
should take place on the channel detailed here only. Your access code
is also detailed on this PADD. Your assignment, Susan, will be as
TAC/ASC on the Boudicca. There's one there already but the Boudicca is
a tactical ship just starting a covert mission in Federation space, so
I doubt anyone will question it."

Susan stared at him. "The Boudicca? But I know so many people there!
People I've served with, trusted, come to think of as friends!"

"Name me one ship in this fleet where you *don't* know someone,"
Ohlsson retorted. "Susan, when I recruited you to my section a year
ago, you knew none of the assignments would be easy. This one is
harder than most because of your personal relationships with some of
the people under suspicion, but you can't let your guard down with
anyone except Captain Sevant."

Susan snorted. "I'm glad *one* at least of my former friends and
colleagues is regarded as above suspicion!"

Ohlsson regarded her soberly. "I wouldn't exactly say 'above
suspicion' but he was the one to voice his concerns to me over a
certain piece of information ending up in the wrong hands and to
request a covert investigation. So he alone knows why you'll be there.
But no one else is to know, understand? I don't care how long you've
known them, how good a friend they are, if they've saved your life or
you've slept with them. No one at all."

Susan looked down at the PADD again and sighed. "Very well," she agreed.

Ohlsson handed her a second PADD. "This one just contains your
reporting instructions as per normal."

He swallowed the last of his coffee and stood up to leave. "Good luck,
Susan. I have a feeling you're going to need it, on more than one
level. It won't be easy working under  people you once commanded. And
this job... dangerous as well as difficult."

He turned towards the door, then looked back. "By the way, what
exactly *did* you say to Admiral Weston to provoke him into
court-martialling you?" he asked.

Susan told him, and Ohlsson gave a sudden bark of laughter.

"You hit a raw nerve there all right," he said.

He was still laughing as he walked down the corridor to the turbolift.


Mission: To Live and Die in Starlight, Day 2
Stardate: 2407.02.02

(USS Boudicca, Transporter Room 1, Lt(jg) Susan Rivers, 0845)

As she materialised, Susan recognised the operative and saw with a
certain amount of wry amusement, well hidden behind an impassive
expression, that he recognised her too.

"Welcome aboard, Cap- uhh... Lt Rivers."

"Thanks, Hobek. I'm to report to Captain Sevant."

Still staring, he nodded. "He's... Umm, he's in y- his Ready Room, sir."

"Thank you," Susan said. "Could you make sure my bags are taken to my quarters?"

"Yes, Ca- *Lieutenant*."

She thanked him with a nod and left to report in to her former FO and new CO.

(USS Boudicca, Ready Room, Lt(jg) Susan Rivers, 0855)

Apparently oblivious to the stares of those on the Bridge who
recognised her, Susan approached the Ready Room and sounded the
doorchime. She felt as if their eyes were boring into her back, and
flushed slightly. It would be, she realised, even harder than she had
thought.

"Enter!"

She walked in and came to attention before the desk and the man
sitting behind it.

"Lt Susan Rivers reporting for duty, Sir!"

She handed him the PADD containing her reporting instructions and
waited for his reply.

(Reply by Sevant, anyone on the Bridge who might remember her, any)

(Posted by Liz Geuken)



Mission to Live and Die In Starlight, day 3
Stardate: 2407.02.03

(USS Boudicca - Unknown location - 'Emanon' - 1645)

The operative designated Emanon frowned. He had been pestered for most of the battle by requests for information and reports and whilst doing his best to slow down the stream of information sent to the Bridge and later the Battle Bridge, had been unable to really interfere in case someone noticed. He had had to try very hard not to show his true feelings when the Starbird had been destroyed early on. He smiled grimly to himself. A simple change to the orders transmitted to the Captain of that vessel and the result had been most satisfactory.

He had hoped to do more but had not dared. After that disaster, he knew all transmissions would most likely be monitored more carefully.

Tapping his console, he brought up the log of messages transmitted and altered the one sent to the Starbird so it reflected the original orders he was supposed to transmit. Simple, when you had his skills. And only if someone had actually thought to check in the thick of battle, which they had not, would the change have been detected. He knew this for a fact, since he would have known immediately. He had too many checks in place to be caught out that way.

Emanon was under no illusions of the penalty for treason in time of war. Though it was hardly treason to obey the rightful leader of the Federation, he doubted that these rebels would see it the same way.

He'd heard that LoDona and Ohlsson had sent someone here to look for him and the others. He permitted himself another grim smile. None of them, except for him, knew more than one or two others, so he was confident that even if some idiot further down the chain were to be caught out, his position was safe. And they all had their orders as to who to throw suspicion on in the event of being caught. Each one had something that could be held over them to ensure obedience. And he held the key to it all.

Besides, even if things went so badly wrong that the finger of suspicion were to be pointed in his direction, who would believe that he, of all people, could be a traitor. Perhaps his former CO, but no one else.

All the same, he decided not to take risks. If any of his cabal were to fall under suspicion, they would be eliminated before they could incriminate anyone else. He would inform his second in command of the changes to be made to their plans.

(Reply none, yet)
(Posted by Liz)










                              ''Susan Rivers is played by Liz Geuken.''

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-''"In other schools girls are sent out quite unprepared into a merciless universe, but when our girls leave here, it is the merciless universe which has to be prepared. I feel sure Susan won't let the old school down."
-- Ms. Millicent Fritton, Head Teacher, St Trinians.
 ==Physical Description==
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 ==Family and Background==
-Her mother is [[Lei Janna]], daughter of Kol Shakan and Lei Roma, two [[Bajoran]] resistance fighters who died when Janna was only 10 years old. Janna has been fighting her whole life - first to free [[Bajor]], then to free New Terra and the other [[Maquis]] worlds. She now holds a senior liaison post between the [[Maquis]] and the Federation.
+Her mother is Lei Janna, daughter of Kol Shakan and Lei Roma, two [[Bajoran]] resistance fighters who died when Janna was only 10 years old. Janna has been fighting her whole life - first to free [[Bajor]], then to free New Terra and the other [[Maquis]] worlds. She now holds a senior liaison post between the [[Maquis]] and the Federation.
-As an ex-Starfleet pilot, Susan's late father [[Thomas Rivers]] had many skills to offer the Maquis and rose swiftly to a position of leadership. He and Janna moved from colony to colony, setting up resistance cells then moving on to prevent detection and capture. Their son, Marcus, was 10 years old when Susan was born, and so although she was sent to live with her father's sister Luisa on Earth when the war started, he was allowed to stay with his parents.
+As an ex-Starfleet pilot, Susan's late father Thomas Rivers had many skills to offer the Maquis and rose swiftly to a position of leadership. He and Janna moved from colony to colony, setting up resistance cells then moving on to prevent detection and capture. Their son, Marcus, was 10 years old when Susan was born, and so although she was sent to live with her father's sister Luisa on Earth when the Dominion invaded, he was allowed to stay with his parents.
-Even after the end of the war, Susan remained with Luisa (an archaeology professor) while her parents continued the fight for self-determination. By the time the Peace Accord was signed in 2388 and she could have returned home, Susan was 11 years old and in secondary education. It was decided not to disrupt her life by returning her to New Terra. Susan was bitterly disappointed at this decision, and felt as though her family was rejecting her. To forget her unhappiness she threw herself into her studies and graduated top of her class. She went on to study archaeology, but soon realised that she wanted more from life than the study of dead civilisations. She considered applying to the [[Maquis]] fleet, but eventually decided that she would have no place there that was not created by her parents and brother for her. She felt that only within the diversity of Starfleet could she make a place that would be hers and hers alone.
+Even after the defeat of the Dominion, Susan remained with Luisa (an archaeology professor) while her parents continued the fight for self-determination. By the time the Peace Accord was signed in 2388 and she could have returned home, Susan was 11 years old and in secondary education. It was decided not to disrupt her life by returning her to New Terra. Susan was bitterly disappointed at this decision, and felt as though her family was rejecting her. To forget her unhappiness she threw herself into her studies and graduated top of her class. She went on to study archaeology, but soon realised that she wanted more from life than the study of dead civilisations. She considered applying to the [[Maquis]] fleet, but eventually decided that she would have no place there that was not created by her parents and brother for her. She felt that only within the diversity of Starfleet could she make a place that would be hers and hers alone.
-==Personality==
 Her major problem is her constant clashes with authority, and her temper, both of which she is learning to keep under control. She doesn't suffer fools gladly and can be blunt to the point of rudeness, but can be intensely loyal where she feels it is deserved. Her respect, like her loyalty, has to be earned.
 ==Education==
-Educated at St Trinian's School on Earth, whilst in the care of her father's sister Luisa (a noted archaeologist), Susan's first degree was in archaeology. However, she soon decided that she wanted more out of life than following in her aunt's footsteps and studying dead civilisations, and after much thought (and a flaming row with her family) applied to and was accepted by Starfleet Academy.
+Educated on Earth, in the care of her father's sister Luisa (a noted archaeologist), Susan's first degree was in archaeology. However, she soon decided that she wanted more out of life than following in her aunt's footsteps and studying dead civilisations, and after much thought (and a flaming row with her family) applied to and was accepted by Starfleet Academy.
 ==Pre-Starfleet History==
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 ==Starfleet History==
-===Starfleet Academy===
+[[Image:susanrivers.jpg|thumb|right|260px|''' ''Susan Rivers'' ''']]
-Her three years at the Academy were notable for two things: her constant clashes with authority and her equally constant high marks in all her classes. She was on average in the top five students of her year each year, and graduated with honours. For three successive years she held the title for marksmanship, and has kept up her practice. She also gained high grades in hand-to-hand combat, with a distinction in unarmed combat. She has learned to control her temper on ''most'' occasions.
+Her three years at the Academy were notable for two things: her constant clashes with authority and her equally constant high marks in all her classes. She was on average in the top five students of her year each year, and graduated with honours. For three successive years she held the title for marksmanship, and has kept up her practice. She also gained high grades in hand-to-hand combat, with a distinction in unarmed combat. She has learned to control her temper on *most* occasions.
 Whilst at the Academy she met and fell in love with another cadet, Steve Zintel, a Trill. She was extremely happy and had requested that she be assigned to the same ship Zintel was assigned to, the USS Spectre. Then she found out that Steve was cheating on her with other women, and Susan immediately broke off the relationship and requested a change of assignment, which was granted.
-She was assigned as OPS officer with the rank of Ensign(jg)to the [[USS Nimitz]], which had just been launched under the command of Captain Aragorn.
+She was assigned to the [[USS Nimitz]] as OPS officer with the rank of Ensign(jg).
-===USS Nimitz===
+Promoted to Ensign(sg)
-Promoted to Ensign(sg)
+When Captain [[Aragorn]] married Louise Palmer, the Vegan invited his good friend Captain [[Remae Ktell]] and the crew of the [[USS Spectre]], the ship on which Aragorn had first served and where he had met Louise, to the wedding. Susan met up with Zintel again, he apologised for the way he had behaved, and they made up. Zintel gifted her a [[Bajoran]] friendship bracelet just before the wedding.
-When Captain [[Admiral Aragorn|Aragorn]] married [[Louise Palmer]], the Vegan invited his good friend Captain [[Remae Ktell]] and the crew of the [[USS Spectre]], the ship on which Aragorn had first served and where he had met Louise, to the wedding. Susan met up with Zintel again, he apologised for the way he had behaved, and they made up. Zintel gifted her a [[Bajoran]] friendship bracelet just before the wedding.
 Promoted to Lt(jg)
 Promoted to 2O
-During the Federation/Cardassian war, the Nimitz CO Captain [[Admiral Aragorn|Aragorn]] took Susan with him on a mission to get the Maquis forces to throw their weight in on the side of Starfleet. They agreed and a Maquis fleet was despatched to Starbase 968, arriving in time to swing the result of what became known to historians variously as the battle for Starbase 968 (Federation) or the battle for Bajor (Maquis). During that battle, Maquis Captain [[Thomas Rivers]], believing his daughter Susan was aboard the Nimitz, was killed when he used his ship the MSS Gernoimo to protect the crippled Nimitz from a Cardassian Galor. Unknown to Thomas, Susan had been issued with immediate transfer orders from the Nimitz to the Spectre only hours before the battle began.
+During the Federation/Cardassian war, the Nimitz CO Captain [[Aragorn]] took Susan with him on a mission to get the Maquis forces to throw their weight in on the side of Starfleet. They agreed and a Maquis fleet was despatched to Starbase 968, arriving in time to swing the result of what became known to historians variously as the battle for Starbase 968 (Federation) or the battle for Bajor (Maquis). During that battle, Maquis Captain Thomas Rivers, believeing his daughter Susan was aboard the Nimitz, was killed when he used his ship the MSS Gernoimo to protect the crippled Nimitz from a Cardassian Galor. Unknown to Thomas, Susan had been issued with immediate transfer orders from the Nimitz to the Spectre only hours before the battle began.
-===USS Spectre/USS Athene===
-[[Image:susanrivers2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|''' ''Commander Rivers'' ''']]
 Transferred to [[USS Spectre]] as FO, with a promotion to Lt Commander.
-Learns of the death of her father from Captain [[Admiral Aragorn|Aragorn]].
+Learns of the death of her father from Captain [[Aragorn]].
 Meets up with her former fiance, Steve Zintel. Their romance is rekindled but Zintel dies of a previously unknown disease now named Zintel's Syndrome. The cure was found by Dr Anderson, the Spectre's CMO, but too late to save Zintel.
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 Promoted to Commander.
-===USS New Victory===
+Transferred to the USS New Victory, the temporary home of the Nimitz crew whilst the ship was being repaired after the battle for Starbase 968, as FO. Took part in the investigation of a [[Gulorian]] baseship, which the Nimitz crew managed to prevent falling into the hands of the Cardassians.
+Returned to USS Nimitz as FO with Captain [[Aragorn]] and the Nimtiz crew once the ship's repairs and refit had been completed.
+Promoted to Captain and given command of the newly-launched [[USS Boudicca]]. Met Captain Kendaro Itano, the CO of Starbase 968 and began an affaire with him whilst vacationing on [[Bajor]].
+After an attack in which she was severely injured, so seriously that the injuries could not be treated aboard ship, she was put into stasis and on their return to the nearest Starbase, invalided off the Boudicca.
+The affaire with Kendaro did not survive their separation, leaving Susan wary of committing herself again.
+When she eventually recovered several months later, Susan was informed by SFHQ that command of the Boudicca had been given to her former FO, Sam Kaneshiro, and that she was to await a new assignment. In the meantime, once certified fit to return to duty, she was given a desk job at SFHQ, reviewing OPS procedures. Never one to accept inactivity gracefully, Susan became increasingly bored and frustrated kicking her heels at SFHQ. Knowing that Sam fully deserved the command, and being glad that the Boudicca was in safe hands, nevertheless did not make things easier for her. Eventually her frustration boiled over into a furious row with Admiral P'Zaan over his refusal yet again to consider her for a return to active service, and at the disciplinary hearing which followed she was reduced in rank from Captain to Commander. Susan was beginning to seriously consider an offer from her brother to leave Starfleet and return to the Maquis, when Admiral Kriller ordered her to join him on board the USS Firebrande. Once aboard and underway, he informed her that they were travelling to rendezvous with the [[USS Nimitz]], and that she was to be given command of her.
+Promoted back to Captain by Admiral Eileen Greely, after bringing the badly-damaged Nimitz back to [[Starbase Geneva]] following the battle with the [[Romulan]] vessel, [[Red Claw]].
+Captain, [[USS Nimitz]] until injured in the line of duty.
+Although her injuries were not that serious, she did not return to the Nimitz but transferred to Admiral Ohlsson's staff at his personal request. Further information of her time with Ohlsson remains classifed until further notice, but is believed to have included some blackops assignments.
+Ohlsson then gave her a special assignnment (see the Sub Rosa posts below), investigating a possible traitor on the Boudicca. To provide her with a cover-story, Susan used her previous record of insulting Admirals to provoke a court-martial for gross insubordination to Admiral West, resulting in a reduction of her rank from Captain to Lt(jg).
+Assigned as TAC/ASC to the [[USS Boudicca]] under her own former FO, then Commander but now Captain [[Caladryll Sevant]]. However, when the [[Boudicca]]'s FO, Commander West, was badly injured in battle, Captain [[Sevant]] made Susan his FO, promoting her to Commander.
+Current assignment: FO, [[USS Boudicca]]
+==Medical History==
+Numerous appearances in Sickbay due to injuries sustained in the line of duty.
+==Skills==
+Expert at unarmed combat (she was Academy Champion two years running), also target shooting (sharpshooter status). Has recently received advanced computer training.
+==Hobbies==
+Has elevated the knack of upsetting senior officers, particularly admirals, almost to an artform.
+Likes to read but rarely has the time to settle down with a book.
+Has been known to enjoy the occasional holodeck program.
+Can often be found in the gym or on the shooting range in her off-duty times.
+==General Notes==
+Susan has a pet cat, a ginger tom called Pangur Ban, who likes to go walkabout and meet people, generally making a nuisance of himself.
+She dislikes children intensely, and strongly believes they have no place aboard a tactical vessel. To say she feels uncomfortable around them would be an understatement. Ironically she has recently become the guardian of two Bajoran children, Loren and Shun Toral, formerly wards of Sam Kaneshiro. It's hard to know who to feel sorrier for, Susan or the kids :-) They are currently in the care of Susan's mother, Lei Janna, on Bajor.
-Transferred to the USS New Victory, a captured Cardassian Galor class which was to be the temporary home of the Nimitz crew whilst the ship was being repaired after the battle for Starbase 968, as FO. Took part in the investigation of a [[Gulorian]] baseship, which the Nimitz crew managed to prevent falling into the hands of the Cardassians.
+Susan makes a true and loyal friend once she gets to know you, but an implacable and unforgiving enemy.
-===Back to USS Nimitz===
-Returned to USS Nimitz as FO with Captain [[Admiral Aragorn|Aragorn]] and the Nimitz crew once the ship's repairs and refit had been completed.
+==Awards==
+''Cross of Fire:'' For heroic action above and beyond in destroying Doenitz's Telepath Labs 2406
-===First Command - USS Boudicca===
+''Combat Action Ribbon:'' For the battle with Doenitz's fleet at the site of the Telepath Labs 2406
-[[Image:susanrivers.jpg|thumb|right|160px|''' ''Captain Susan Rivers'' ''']]
-Promoted to Captain and given command of the newly-launched [[USS Boudicca]]. Met Captain Kendaro Itano, the CO of Starbase 968 and began a relationship with him whilst vacationing on [[Bajor]].
+''Squadron Commander Commendation:'' Awarded to the entire crew of the Nimitz by Admiral Andrews of Vanguard Squadron, for their courageous actions against the Cardassians 2404
-After an attack in which she was severely injured, so seriously that the injuries could not be treated aboard ship, she was put into stasis and on their return to the nearest Starbase, invalided off the Boudicca.
+''Squadron Commander Commendation:'' For remarkable courage and devotion to duty under the most difficult circumstances during the attempted Romulan invasion of the Nimitz 2405
+==Sub Rosa==
+Mission: To Live and Die in Starlight, Day -5
+Stardate: 2407.01.27
+(Starbase Geneva, Temporary Quarters, Lt(jg) Susan Rivers and NPC
+Admiral Ohlsson, 1400)
+"Come in!"
-The relationship with Kendaro did not survive their separation, leaving Susan wary of committing herself again.
+Susan continued to pack as the doors to her quarters opened, but when
+she saw who had entered, she dropped the top she was folding onto the
+open bag and came to attention.
-===Boredom at SFHQ===
+Admiral Ohlsson waved his hand impatiently. "No need for that, Susan.
+Not just between ourselves. Sit down." He took a seat himself and
+stretched out his long legs. "I could do with a coffee, though. My
+assistant limits me to two a day, dragon that she is."
-When she eventually recovered several months later, Susan was informed by SFHQ that command of the Boudicca had been given to her former FO, Sam Kaneshiro, and that she was to await a new assignment. In the meantime, once certified fit to return to duty, she was given a desk job at SFHQ, reviewing OPS procedures. Never one to accept inactivity gracefully, Susan became increasingly bored and frustrated kicking her heels at SFHQ. Knowing that Sam fully deserved the command, and being glad that the Boudicca was in safe hands, nevertheless did not make things easier for her. Eventually her frustration boiled over into a furious row with Admiral P'Zaan over his refusal yet again to consider her for a return to active service, and at the disciplinary hearing which followed she was reduced in rank from Captain to Commander. Susan was beginning to seriously consider an offer from her brother to leave Starfleet and return to the Maquis, when Admiral Kriller ordered her to join him on board the USS Firebrande. Once aboard and underway, he informed her that they were travelling to rendezvous with the [[USS Nimitz]], and that she was to be given command of her.
+Susan grinned and got his coffee and one for herself then sat down.
-===Once more back on the USS Nimitz===
+"I'm sorry about the court-martial," Ohlsson said. "But it had to be
+real to give you the right cover, you know?"
-Promoted back to Captain by Admiral Eileen Greely, after bringing the badly-damaged Nimitz back to [[Starbase Geneva]] following the battle with the [[Romulan]] vessel, [[Red Claw]].
+Susan shrugged. "I know," she said. "It has to be not just believable
+but verifiable, right?"
-Some time later, Susan was told by Aragorn (now an Admiral, and assigned to a small base in a remote part of the Gamma Quadrant) of the machinations of Admiral Doenitz. Warned by her former CO to stay out of it, Susan refused and eventually confronted Doenitz.  Afterwards she spoke to Admiral LoDona and Commander (later Captain) Grailik and discovered that they, too, were suspicious of Doenitz's activities.
+"Right. And of course when this is all over your rank will be fully
+restored, no stain on your record." He grinned. "Well, apart from what
+was already there, that is."
-''"Sir, I am a Starfleet officer, NOT a lady! I will stand with Lt Nakamura at  Tactical, as his assistant is one of those who have not reported back to the  ship."
+Susan acknowledged that with a wry smile. Anyone who knew her and her
+temper would have little difficulty believing in her court-martial and
+subsequent demotion for gross insubordination. She also noted that
+Ohlsson had not specifically said once this assignment was over, but
+had been rather more vague.
-''"Really, Captain? I am sorry but I know you. And you know me. And you know  Commander Sevant. And Commander Sevant knows you. Now I think I know Commander  Sevant a little bit, and probably Commander Sevant knows me a little bit. But  on the whole, I'd rather have someone close by that I would know better.  Besides, if I remember correctly, Commander Sevant has earned his spurs in  Tactical, and if anyone would be best suited to occupy the Tactical station,  it would be Commander Sevant. As for you not being a lady... well, let's  pretend, shall we?"''
+"As you know," Ohlsson continued, "For some time now we've suspected
-''
+that a ring of infiltrators has been passing information to Doenitz
+somehow. Your job will be to find and identify the members of that
+ring. If you can infiltrate it, so much the better."
--Captain Susan Rivers and Admiral Aragorn, ''Burial Ground'', Stardate: 2406.03.05
+Susan raised an eyebrow. "You think they'd try to recruit me? Even
+though my feelings about Doenitz must be well-known?"
-Captain, [[USS Nimitz]] until injured in the line of duty.
+"Ah, but that's the beauty of it. A Starfleet Captain, stripped of her
+command and demoted over a relatively minor misdemeanor, might be
+expected to harbour a lot of resentment, even a grudge, don't you
+think? You must admit, Susan, you'd be a tempting target. Especially
+if they were to offer you a command in return for your...
+co-operation."
-===On Ohlsson's staff===
+She nodded slowly. "I suppose so."
-Although her injuries were not that serious, she did not return to the Nimitz but transferred to Admiral Ohlsson's staff at his personal request. Further information of her time with Ohlsson remains classifed until further notice, but is rumoured to have included some blackops assignments.
+"We know they've turned at least one officer that way before." He
+handed her a PADD. "For your eyes only. Your code-name will be Vixen,
+and you should use that in all your communications with me, which
+should take place on the channel detailed here only. Your access code
+is also detailed on this PADD. Your assignment, Susan, will be as
+TAC/ASC on the Boudicca. There's one there already but the Boudicca is
+a tactical ship just starting a covert mission in Federation space, so
+I doubt anyone will question it."
-Ohlsson then gave her a special assignnment (see [[Sub Rosa]] ), investigating a possible traitor on the Boudicca. To provide her with a cover-story, Susan used her previous record of insulting Admirals to provoke a court-martial for gross insubordination to Admiral Weston, resulting in a reduction of her rank from Captain to Lt(jg).
+Susan stared at him. "The Boudicca? But I know so many people there!
+People I've served with, trusted, come to think of as friends!"
-===USS Boudicca again===
+"Name me one ship in this fleet where you *don't* know someone,"
-[[Image:SusanR_r1.jpg|thumb|left|90px|''' ''Captain Rivers'' ''']]
+Ohlsson retorted. "Susan, when I recruited you to my section a year
+ago, you knew none of the assignments would be easy. This one is
+harder than most because of your personal relationships with some of
+the people under suspicion, but you can't let your guard down with
+anyone except Captain Sevant."
-Assigned as TAC/ASC to the [[USS Boudicca]] under her own former FO, then Commander but now Captain [[Caladryll Sevant]]. However, when the [[Boudicca]]'s FO, Commander West, was badly injured in battle, Captain [[Caladryll Sevant|Sevant]] made Susan his FO, promoting her to Commander.
+Susan snorted. "I'm glad *one* at least of my former friends and
+colleagues is regarded as above suspicion!"
-Susan served as the Boudicca's FO for only two missions before events forced another change. Damage to the ship meant that the crew temporarily transferred to the [[Miranda Class]] [[USS Kitty Hawk]]. Whilst Susan led an away team to recover Colonel [[Eva Straton]] from the planet [[Iradon]] where Straton's shuttle had crashed, the Kitty Hawk was engaged by a [[Cardassian]] vessel, intent on fulfilling their own mission with Dr Jorsad Ari, the Boudicca's acting Chief Medical Officer. In the ensuing fight, several crewmembers were killed. Captain Sevant was injured but returned to the Bridge.
+Ohlsson regarded her soberly. "I wouldn't exactly say 'above
+suspicion' but he was the one to voice his concerns to me over a
+certain piece of information ending up in the wrong hands and to
+request a covert investigation. So he alone knows why you'll be there.
+But no one else is to know, understand? I don't care how long you've
+known them, how good a friend they are, if they've saved your life or
+you've slept with them. No one at all."
-After the mission was completed, news reached the Boudicca of the death of Captain Wolfe, the commanding officer of the USS Champlain. In view of the fact that Dr Caskie had just confirmed that Susan was pregnant, she was ordered to transfer from the Boudicca and take command of the [[USS Champlain]] with immediate effect.
+Susan looked down at the PADD again and sighed. "Very well," she agreed.
-===USS Champlain - the undiscovered country===
+Ohlsson handed her a second PADD. "This one just contains your
+reporting instructions as per normal."
-Taking with her several crewmembers to replace those killed in the same attack in which Captain Wolfe died, Susan travelled back to Starbase Geneva to meet up with the [[USS Champlain|Champlain]] and her crew.
+He swallowed the last of his coffee and stood up to leave. "Good luck,
+Susan. I have a feeling you're going to need it, on more than one
+level. It won't be easy working under  people you once commanded. And
+this job... dangerous as well as difficult."
-Those travelling with her include Dr 'Josh' Caskie, and Lt Colonel [[Leonal Drizzt]].
+He turned towards the door, then looked back. "By the way, what
+exactly *did* you say to Admiral Weston to provoke him into
+court-martialling you?" he asked.
-Charged with bringing the crew to battle readiness as soon as possible, Susan spent the first few weeks of her new command running simulation after simulation. Finally, the Champlain was ordered to take her place in Task Force 19, which was to be at the forefront of the assault on the MDP, under the overall command of Admiral Sevant.
+Susan told him, and Ohlsson gave a sudden bark of laughter.
-It was during this battle that the Champlain met her end, immortalised in a Rodenberry Award-winning documentary by Hal Stanza, [[The Final Flight of the Champlain]].
+"You hit a raw nerve there all right," he said.
-===USS Rosenante - First CO===
+He was still laughing as he walked down the corridor to the turbolift.
-Susan and most of her former officers and crew were assigned to the [[USS Rosenante]] - first of her class, and a dedicated explorer.
-Susan was honoured to be the the first CO of the Rosenante. Few Captains get to be the first Captain of a new ship, and fewer still get to do it twice in their career.  She still has fond memories of the ship and her command of her.
+Mission: To Live and Die in Starlight, Day 2
+Stardate: 2407.02.02
-===USS Boudicca - returning once more===
+(USS Boudicca, Transporter Room 1, Lt(jg) Susan Rivers, 0845)
-After the arrest of Captain [[Caladryll Sevant|Sevant]], Susan was ordered back to the [[USS Boudicca|Boudicca]] to take command of her old ship. Travelling back with her family and with her yeoman from the Rosenante as well as the Rose's Chief Nurse, Susan prepares to take the [[USS Boudicca|Boudicca]] on a new voyage of discovery and exploration.
+As she materialised, Susan recognised the operative and saw with a
+certain amount of wry amusement, well hidden behind an impassive
+expression, that he recognised her too.
-Having been redesignated as an explorer and given a refit at the end of the Civil War, the Boudicca has latterly been sent to patrol the area around [[Laatstekans]] Station out on the fringes of the frontier.
+"Welcome aboard, Cap- uhh... Lt Rivers."
-Already the crew have encountered a new race, the [[Mithgiln]], whose living ships the Shonora form a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship with their Mithgiln partners in exploring the galaxy.  The first contact did not go as smoothly as might have been hoped due to the Mithgiln's opposite beliefs to the Federation with regards to contact with pre-warp races. Goodwill was preserved on both sides though, and it is hoped that there will be further contact with the Mithgiln in the not-too-distant future. A full report will of course be sent to Starfleet, but for the moment the crew of the Boudicca look forward to some R&R before their next mission.
+"Thanks, Hobek. I'm to report to Captain Sevant."
+Still staring, he nodded. "He's... Umm, he's in y- his Ready Room, sir."
+"Thank you," Susan said. "Could you make sure my bags are taken to my quarters?"
+"Yes, Ca- *Lieutenant*."
-===Current assignment:===
+She thanked him with a nod and left to report in to her former FO and new CO.
-On secondment to Admiral Ohlsson, Special Ops.
+(USS Boudicca, Ready Room, Lt(jg) Susan Rivers, 0855)
-==Medical History==
+Apparently oblivious to the stares of those on the Bridge who
-Numerous appearances in Sickbay due to injuries sustained in the line of duty.
+recognised her, Susan approached the Ready Room and sounded the
+doorchime. She felt as if their eyes were boring into her back, and
+flushed slightly. It would be, she realised, even harder than she had
+thought.
+"Enter!"
-==Skills==
+She walked in and came to attention before the desk and the man
+sitting behind it.
-Expert at unarmed combat (she was Academy Champion two years running), also target shooting (sharpshooter status). Has recently received advanced computer training.
+"Lt Susan Rivers reporting for duty, Sir!"
+She handed him the PADD containing her reporting instructions and
+waited for his reply.
-==Hobbies==
+(Reply by Sevant, anyone on the Bridge who might remember her, any)
-Has elevated the knack of upsetting senior officers, particularly admirals, almost to an artform.
+(Posted by Liz Geuken)
-Likes to read but rarely has the time to settle down with a book.
-Has been known to enjoy the occasional holodeck program.
-Can often be found in the gym or on the shooting range in her off-duty times.
+Mission to Live and Die In Starlight, day 3
+Stardate: 2407.02.03
+(USS Boudicca - Unknown location - 'Emanon' - 1645)
-==General Notes==
+The operative designated Emanon frowned. He had been pestered for most of the battle by requests for information and reports and whilst doing his best to slow down the stream of information sent to the Bridge and later the Battle Bridge, had been unable to really interfere in case someone noticed. He had had to try very hard not to show his true feelings when the Starbird had been destroyed early on. He smiled grimly to himself. A simple change to the orders transmitted to the Captain of that vessel and the result had been most satisfactory.
-[[Image:Pangur_Ban.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''' ''Pangur Ban'' ''']]
+He had hoped to do more but had not dared. After that disaster, he knew all transmissions would most likely be monitored more carefully.
-Susan has a pet cat, a ginger tom called Pangur Ban, who likes to go walkabout and meet people, generally making a nuisance of himself.
+Tapping his console, he brought up the log of messages transmitted and altered the one sent to the Starbird so it reflected the original orders he was supposed to transmit. Simple, when you had his skills. And only if someone had actually thought to check in the thick of battle, which they had not, would the change have been detected. He knew this for a fact, since he would have known immediately. He had too many checks in place to be caught out that way.
-She dislikes children intensely, and strongly believes they have no place aboard a tactical vessel. To say she feels uncomfortable around them would be an understatement. Ironically she has recently become the guardian of two Bajoran children, [[Toral Loren]] and [[Toral Shun]], formerly wards of Sam Kaneshiro. It's hard to know who to feel sorrier for, Susan or the kids :-) Until recently they were in the care of Susan's mother, Lei Janna, on Bajor, but after the Civil War they resided with Susan and her then partner, Lt Colonel [[Leonal Drizzt]] whilst Susan was in command of the Boudicca. Now that she has been reassigned back to Special Ops, the children live with Susan's brother Marc Rivers and his partner, Kalpek Doth.
+Emanon was under no illusions of the penalty for treason in time of war. Though it was hardly treason to obey the rightful leader of the Federation, he doubted that these rebels would see it the same way.
-Leonal and Susan have one daughter, Luisa, born on 2407.08.11. Luisa lives with her father.
+He'd heard that LoDona and Ohlsson had sent someone here to look for him and the others. He permitted himself another grim smile. None of them, except for him, knew more than one or two others, so he was confident that even if some idiot further down the chain were to be caught out, his position was safe. And they all had their orders as to who to throw suspicion on in the event of being caught. Each one had something that could be held over them to ensure obedience. And he held the key to it all.
-Susan makes a true and loyal friend once she gets to know you, but an implacable and unforgiving enemy.
+Besides, even if things went so badly wrong that the finger of suspicion were to be pointed in his direction, who would believe that he, of all people, could be a traitor. Perhaps his former CO, but no one else.
-==Awards==
+All the same, he decided not to take risks. If any of his cabal were to fall under suspicion, they would be eliminated before they could incriminate anyone else. He would inform his second in command of the changes to be made to their plans.
-[[image:rib02.gif ]]''Cross of Fire:'' For actions above and beyond the call of duty during the battle for the MDP 2407
+(Reply none, yet)
+(Posted by Liz)
-[[image:rib02.gif]] ''Cross of Fire:'' For heroic action above and beyond the call of duty in destroying Doenitz's Telepath Labs 2406
-[[image:rib12.gif]] ''Combat Action Ribbon:'' For the battle with Doenitz's fleet at the site of the Telepath Labs 2406
-[[image:rib19.gif]] ''Squadron Commander Commendation:'' For remarkable courage and devotion to duty under the most difficult circumstances during the attempted Romulan invasion of the Nimitz 2405
-[[image:rib19.gif]]''Squadron Commander Commendation:'' Awarded to the entire crew of the Nimitz by Admiral Andrews of Vanguard Squadron, for their courageous actions against the Cardassians 2404
-Was awarded but returned the Order of Unity, as she believes that an award such as that only perpetuates the memory of the division the Civil War caused.
-''Susan Rivers is played by [[User:Rivers|Liz Geuken]].''
+                              ''Susan Rivers is played by Liz Geuken.''
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