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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==
==Physical Description==
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==Family and Background==
==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 Dominion invaded, 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 war started, 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.  
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.
 
==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.
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==
==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.
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.


==Pre-Starfleet History==
==Pre-Starfleet History==
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==Starfleet History==
==Starfleet History==


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


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.
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).  
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.
 
===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 Lt(jg)


Promoted to 2O
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.
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.


===USS Spectre/USS Athene===
[[Image:susanrivers2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|''' ''Commander Rivers'' ''']]
Transferred to [[USS Spectre]] as FO, with a promotion to Lt Commander.  
Transferred to [[USS Spectre]] as FO, with a promotion to Lt Commander.  


Learns of the death of her father from Captain [[Aragorn]].
Learns of the death of her father from Captain [[Admiral Aragorn|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.
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.
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.
===USS New Victory===


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]].
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.


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.
===Back to USS Nimitz===


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


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.
===First Command - USS Boudicca===
[[Image:susanrivers.jpg|thumb|right|160px|''' ''Captain Susan Rivers'' ''']]


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]].
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]].


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


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


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).
===Boredom at SFHQ===


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.
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.  


Current assignment: FO, [[USS Boudicca]]
===Once more back on the USS Nimitz===


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


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.


==Skills==
''"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."


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


-Captain Susan Rivers and Admiral Aragorn, ''Burial Ground'', Stardate: 2406.03.05


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


Has elevated the knack of upsetting senior officers, particularly admirals, almost to an artform.
===On Ohlsson's staff===


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


Has been known to enjoy the occasional holodeck program.
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).


Can often be found in the gym or on the shooting range in her off-duty times.
===USS Boudicca again===
[[Image:SusanR_r1.jpg|thumb|left|90px|''' ''Captain Rivers'' ''']]


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.


==General Notes==
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.


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.  
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.


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.
===USS Champlain - the undiscovered country===


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


Those travelling with her include Dr 'Josh' Caskie, and Lt Colonel [[Leonal Drizzt]].


==Awards==
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.
''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
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]].


''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
===USS Rosenante - First CO===


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


==Sub Rosa==
===USS Boudicca - returning once more===


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


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


"Come in!"
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.


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
===Current assignment:===
real to give you the right cover, you know?"


Susan shrugged. "I know," she said. "It has to be not just believable
On secondment to Admiral Ohlsson, Special Ops.
but verifiable, right?"


"Right. And of course when this is all over your rank will be fully
==Medical History==
restored, no stain on your record." He grinned. "Well, apart from what
Numerous appearances in Sickbay due to injuries sustained in the line of duty.
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
==Skills==
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
Expert at unarmed combat (she was Academy Champion two years running), also target shooting (sharpshooter status). Has recently received advanced computer training.
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."
==Hobbies==


"We know they've turned at least one officer that way before." He
Has elevated the knack of upsetting senior officers, particularly admirals, almost to an artform.
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!
Likes to read but rarely has the time to settle down with a book.
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,"
Has been known to enjoy the occasional holodeck program.
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
Can often be found in the gym or on the shooting range in her off-duty times.
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.
==General Notes==


Ohlsson handed her a second PADD. "This one just contains your
[[Image:Pangur_Ban.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''' ''Pangur Ban'' ''']]
reporting instructions as per normal."


He swallowed the last of his coffee and stood up to leave. "Good luck,
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.  
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
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.
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.
Leonal and Susan have one daughter, Luisa, born on 2407.08.11. Luisa lives with her father.


"You hit a raw nerve there all right," he said.
Susan makes a true and loyal friend once she gets to know you, but an implacable and unforgiving enemy.


He was still laughing as he walked down the corridor to the turbolift.
==Awards==
 
 
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)
 
 
Mission: Reflections of Van Helsing and the Dragon, Day 4
Stardate: 2406.02.10
 
(USS Boudicca, Crew Quarters belonging to Warrant Officer Jerral Revan
and Warrant Officer  Kinton Hanwary, Warrant Officer  Kinton Hanwary, 0700)
 
Hanwary was sweating profusely as he made it back into his quarters and
leant against the closed door. That b***h of a Bajoran and that b*****d
of a Russian had scared him so thoroughly that he'd almost soiled
himself. Then he smiled to himself slyly. They hadn't believed what he'd
told them that Parker was his contact but they would, once they saw the
proof. But there was only one person who could help him give them that
proof. His real contact,  who could get Emanon to help set Parker up.
Hanwary didn't know who Emanon was, only what his contact had told him.
What Hanwary had heard had made him more scared of Emanon even than of
Rivers and Stolev put together but he was sure that Emanon would be
pleased to hear that he hadn't given them any real names. Emanon might
even be able to get him out of here!
 
But he couldn't contact Emanon direct. He had no idea who Emanon might
be. So he did the only thing he could do. He contacted Robespierre.
 
 
(USS Boudicca, Unknown location, Robespierre, 0704)
 
The agent known as Robespierre frowned thoughtfully as Hanwary spoke.
When Hanwary finished, there was silence for a while, then Robespierre
spoke.
 
"I'll talk to Emanon. The matter will be arranged."
 
-/\-When?-/\-
 
Robespierre's frown grew deeper. "It'll be arranged. That's all you have
to know."
 
Robespierre cut the connection, then contacted Emanon.
 
"We have a problem," Robespierre said.
 
 
(USS Boudicca, Unknown location, Emanon, 0707)
 
Emanon listened to Robespierre's report with a thin unpleasant smile.
 
"It would seem that Mr Hanwary did not heed the warnings given to him,"
Emanon said. "I will personally make sure that the PADD is delivered to
him. It will not be too hard to put Parker in the frame, at least enough
to give us some breathing space. You will contact Hanwary again and tell
him that the PADD containing the evidence against Parker will be
delivered to him in his quarters one hour before he is due to meet with
Rivers and Stolev again. Tell him that will give him enough time to read
through it in case they question him on the contents."
 
=/\=Very good. What about Hanwary? Are we going to get him off the ship?
I don't trust him not to give him my name if they press him any more!=/\=
 
"You needn't worry about Mr Hanwary's lack of discretion. He'll learn
from me personally the unwisdom of giving names, even false names."
 
 
(USS Boudicca, Crew Quarters belonging to Warrant Officer Jerral Revan
and Warrant Officer Kinton Hanwary, Warrant Officer Kinton Hanwary and
Emanon, 0900)
 
The chime of the doorbell made Hanwary jump, then he realised it must be
Robespierre with the PADD. He opened it.
 
"You'll have to hurry, my room-mate's due back soo-" he began, then fell
silent. It was not Robespierre standing there, but someone else altogether.
 
The person standing there forced their way in past Hanwary. As the door
shut, the person said, "I'm Emanon. This is the PADD you need. There's
enough on here to back up your accusation of Parker. Once you've handed
that over, we'll get you off the ship."
 
The sound of the voice, devoid of expression and emotion, grated on
Hanwary's ears but he almost snatched the PADD from Emanon and began
reading it avidly.
 
As he read, Emanon moved around behind Hanwary as though looking around
the room and reaching into a pocket pulled out a pair of latex gloves
and put them on before taking out a wire garotte. With one quick
movement the wire was around Hanwary's neck and pulled tight. Death
followed quickly and Emanon let Hanwary's body slip to the floor. He
checked to make sure there were no signs of life, then to make sure he
pulled out a knife and slit Hanwary's throat. Blood leaked slowly from
the wound, showing that the heart had stopped beating. Emanon nodded in
satisfaction, then began to ransack the room, trying to make it look as
if it had been hastily searched. The PADD was carefully wiped of
fingerprints and then wedged at the back of a half-open drawer, as if it
had been overlooked in the searcher's haste. Finally Emanon began to
erase his presence from the computer record, and replace it with someone
else's.
 
=/\=The room-mate's on his way back. You'll have to hurry! He'll be
there in a few minutes!=/\=
 
Emanon swore and hastily left the room. So hastily that he could not be
sure that the change to the computer record had been made the way it was
intended. Fortunately the corridor was empty and no one witnessed the
hasty retreat.
 
NRPG:
 
Anyone can find the body, anyone can potentially be involved in one way
or another. And ANYONE can be a suspect.


RPG:
[[image:rib02.gif ]]''Cross of Fire:'' For actions above and beyond the call of duty during the battle for the MDP 2407


(Reply Revan, Any)
[[image:rib02.gif]] ''Cross of Fire:'' For heroic action above and beyond the call of duty in destroying Doenitz's Telepath Labs 2406
(Posted by Liz)


[[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 Liz Geuken.''
''Susan Rivers is played by [[User:Rivers|Liz Geuken]].''


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Latest revision as of 16:36, 16 May 2012

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Captain Susan Rivers
Name: Susan Rivers
Rank: File:Captcmd.jpg Captain
Awards: Rib02.gif Rib02.gif Rib12.gif

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Gender: Female
Species: Bajoran/Human hybrid
Age: 32
Position: On Leave of Absence
Ship: USS Boudicca
Status: SPC

"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[edit]

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[edit]

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.

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.

Personality[edit]

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[edit]

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.

Pre-Starfleet History[edit]

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[edit]

Starfleet Academy[edit]

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.

USS Nimitz[edit]

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, 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.

USS Spectre/USS Athene[edit]

Commander Rivers

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.

USS New Victory[edit]

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.

Back to USS Nimitz[edit]

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

First Command - USS Boudicca[edit]

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.

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

Boredom at SFHQ[edit]

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.

Once more back on the USS Nimitz[edit]

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.

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.

"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."

"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?"

-Captain Susan Rivers and Admiral Aragorn, Burial Ground, Stardate: 2406.03.05

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

On Ohlsson's staff[edit]

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.

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).

USS Boudicca again[edit]

Captain Rivers

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.

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.

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.

USS Champlain - the undiscovered country[edit]

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 Champlain and her crew.

Those travelling with her include Dr 'Josh' Caskie, and Lt Colonel Leonal Drizzt.

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.

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.

USS Rosenante - First CO[edit]

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.

USS Boudicca - returning once more[edit]

After the arrest of Captain Sevant, Susan was ordered back to the 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 Boudicca on a new voyage of discovery and exploration.

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.

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.



Current assignment:[edit]

On secondment to Admiral Ohlsson, Special Ops.

Medical History[edit]

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


Skills[edit]

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


Hobbies[edit]

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[edit]

Pangur Ban

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, 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.

Leonal and Susan have one daughter, Luisa, born on 2407.08.11. Luisa lives with her father.

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

Awards[edit]

Rib02.gifCross of Fire: For actions above and beyond the call of duty during the battle for the MDP 2407

Rib02.gif Cross of Fire: For heroic action above and beyond the call of duty in destroying Doenitz's Telepath Labs 2406

Rib12.gif Combat Action Ribbon: For the battle with Doenitz's fleet at the site of the Telepath Labs 2406

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

Rib19.gifSquadron 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 Liz Geuken.