Olen Rhinehart
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| Name: | Olen Rhinehart |
| Rank: | http://www.startrekfreedom.com/images/pips1/tealensign.jpg Ensign (SG) |
| Awards: | http://www.startrekfreedom.com/images/rib20.gif |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Age: | 26 |
| Position: | Counsellor |
| Ship: | USS Champlain (NCC 2170-C) |
| Status: | Active |
Olen Rhinehart is a ship's counsellor aboard the USS Champlain under the command of Captain Edward Wolfe. He is currently under the authority of chief counsellor Lieutenant Alosar. He is a quiet and retiring man, much given to contemplation and reflection rather than action. His lifelong passion has been the study of philosophy, and by virtue of that, the acquisition of surer and more certain knowledge - not only of himself, but of the world around him. He also takes a keen interest in theology, which often seems anachronistic in these most humanist and secular of times. Although maintaining no particular religious faith himself, Rhinehart believes that the religious texts, and the ideas of theological scholars - thinkers such as St Thomas Aquinas, Subramuniyaswami and Nagarjuna - have much left to teach us yet.
USS Champlain
Rhinehart's first assignment is as a counsellor aboard the 52nd Fleet's newest vessel, the USS Champlain, a modified Galaxy Class explorer. The ship's overall mission is to explore the largely unknown Beta Quadrant of the galaxy, in support of the 52nd Fleet's ongoing war against Admiral Doenitz. He made rendezvous with the vessel on Stardate 2407.02.24, ahead of its official launch. Its first mission was to investigate the Federation colony Ivor Prime, which was believed to have been the target of a Borg attack some 30 years previously. It was to be assessed for suitability to house refugees from the conflict with Doenitz.
Deep Space 5
En route to Ivor Prime, the Champlain was diverted to the Doenitz-loyal space station Deep Space 5, in order to capture it for Admiral LoDona and the 52nd Fleet. Following a successful infiltration, Rhinehart was able to convince the station commander, one Captain U'gaeth, to relinquish command and surrender with virtually no loss of life on either side.
As a result of his actions on this mission, Rhinehart received a promotion to Ensign (SG), and was awarded a Captain's Commendation.
Ivor Prime
Mission underway. Report pending.
Hobbies
Rhinehart is more interested in intellectual pursuits than physical. He is a quick study, and keenly interested in all branches of knowledge, although his specialities are philosophy, theology and psychology. He enjoys writing - although his relationship with his keyboard is sometimes fractious - and is currently working on a secret literary project where he unburdens some of the angst he often feels towards himself. He is a connoiseur of tea, and spends inordinate amounts of time grooming his beard, of which he is justifiably proud. In fact, he has often considered writing a monogram on the psychological and philosophical implications of beard-growing. Coincidentally, he avoids social gatherings if at all possible.
As of this writing, he is still settling uneasily into shipboard life, taking longer than most to feel comfortable. Being socially awkward, he feels he has not capitalised on opportunities to form friendships, something he plans to address in the immediate future. However, he has grown particularly close with the Champlain's Ops chief, Lieutenant Brianna Frazier - although their relationship has had a rocky beginning, to say the least.
Awards
Received the Captain's Commendation for his part in the liberation of Deep Space 5, 2407.03.05.
