Editing Thomas Jackson

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| colspan="2" style="color: black; background-color:; border: 0px outset #000033; text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" | Lieutenant Tom Jackson
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| colspan="3" align="center" | [[Image:Tom Jackson in Uniform.jpg|center|250px|Lieutenant "Tom" Jackson]]
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| class="odd" | Name:
| class="even" | Thomas "Tom" Jackson
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| class="odd" | Age:
| class="even" | 27
|-
| class="odd" | Gender:
| class="even" | Male
|-
| class="odd" | Birthplace:
| class="even" | [[Utopia Colony]], [[Martian Colonies|Mars Colonies]]
|-
| class="odd" | Species:
| class="even" | [[Human]]
|-
| class="odd" | Eye Color:
| class="even"| Blue
|-
| class="odd" | Hair Color:
| class="even" | Brown
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| class="odd" | Height:
| class="even" | 6 foot 1
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| class="odd" | Weight:
| class="even" | 215 lbs
|-
| class="odd" | Blood Color:
| class="even" | Red
|-
| class="odd" | Skin Color:
| class="even" | Tan
|-
| class="odd" | Current rank:
| class="even" | [[Rank|Commander]]
|-
| class="odd" | Current Position:
| class="even" | [[First Officer]]
|-
| class="odd" | Assignment:
| class="even" | [[USS Templar]]
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| colspan="3" align="center" | [[File:ISS Templar.jpg|center|250px|The USS Templar]]
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| class="odd" | Status:
| class="even" | Active
|-
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==Background:==

[[Thomas Jackson]] was born in the [[Utopia Colony]] on [[Mars]] to [[Jonathan Jackson|Jonathan]] and [[Martha Jackson]]. He is an only child. He spent his formative years there, attending primary school and participating in a variety of little league sports events. Even at an early age, Tom showed a remarkable ability to organize things, and he opened a widely successful lemonade franchise program  on Utopia, organizing the shipment of Lemons from [[Earth]] and standardizing prices among the stands that were part of his program. With the money he earned, Tom purchased a hoverboard, which otherwise would have been out of his financial reach.

At age twelve, disaster struck when his father, Jonathan contracted a rare and untreatable brain disease. Jonathan died later that year.

At age fourteen, Martha Jackson, remarried, this time to a [[Ferengi]] business man named [[Pez]].  At first the two did not get along, but eventually their relationship blossomed and Pez adopted young Thomas.

The family relocated to [[Ferenginar]], although Tom spent the majority of his adolescence aboard the [[D'Kora Class|D'Kora Class Trader]] [[Shotal]]. He completed his secondary training while on board that ship. His primary areas of study was logistics. He served aboard that vessel under contract for two years as an [[Operations Officer|Operations Technician]]. After completing his studies, Tom decided to return to the [[Sol|Sol System]] so that he could study Engineering design and advanced project logistics at the famed [[Utopia Planitia|Utopia Planitia Shipyard Complex]]. He scored well in his exams and was persuaded by his instructors to join [[Starfleet]].

==Education:==

Tom studied Engineering Design and Advanced Project Logistics at the famed [[Utopia Planitia|Utopia Planitia Shipyard Complex]]. He then went on to study Starfleet Operations and Strategic Logistics at [[Starfleet Academy]]. He graduated the Academy on stardate 2406.05.17.

==Pre-Starfleet:==

Prior to joining [[Starfleet]], Tom worked as an [[Operations Officer|Operations Technician]] aboard the [[D'Kora Class]] Trading vessel [[Shotal]] owned and operated by his step-father [[Pez]]. Thomas spent two years under contract on that vessel. During that time, he traveled to a variety of worlds and met a large number of beings on his travels.

He also spent a great deal of time on [[Ferenginar]], becoming acquainted with Ferengi business methods and the [[Rules of Acquisition]]. It was during his time there that he first met [[Dahlia Jackson|Dahlia]].

==Starfleet:==

:2406.05.17 Assigned to the [[USS Nimitz]] as [[Operations Officer|Assistant Chief of Operations]]
:2407.03.16 Assigned to [[USS Hades]] as [[Operations Officer|Assistant Chief of Operations]]
:2408.03.18 Promoted to [[Operations Officer|Chief of Operations]] [[USS Rosenante]]
:2413.11.16 Promoted to [[Second Officer]] [[USS Rosenante]]
:2414.02.27 Promoted to [[Rank|Lieutenant Commander]] and made [[First Officer]] of the [[USS Boudicca]]
:2414.03.25 Demoted to [[Rank|Lieutenant]] and returned to [[Operations Officer|Chief of Operations]], [[USS Rosenante]]

Tom's service record reflects a dedicated and stalwart officer. He served with distinction during the [[Federation Civil War]], aiding in the liberation of [[Cait|Cait Prime]]. He was also present at the [[Sector 001|Battle of Sector 001]], aboard the [[USS Nimitz]], which was destroyed during the offensive against the [[Mars Defense Perimeter]]. His long-standing good nature, dedication and skills as an [[Operations Officer]] have seen him decorated and promoted to the position of [[Second Officer]] aboard the [[USS Rosenante]].

==Medical:==

Tom has been injured in the line of duty on several occasions. He was injured on the attack on [[Cait|Cait Prime]] during the [[Federation Civil War]] as well as contracting the [[Humans For Humanity]] genetic disease released on [[Starbase Geneva]] in 2405. He as proven to be hearty, and has recovered from all of his injuries received in the line of duty.  He fears that he may contract the same debilitating and deadly brain disease that claimed the life of his father. So far, no signs of any such disease have been detected.

==Hobbies:==

Thomas enjoys a variety of Hobbies. One of his favorites is participating in [[American Civil War]] re-enactments, especially those in which his famous ancestor [[Thomas Stonewall Jackson|Thomas ''"Stonewall"'' Jackson]] had participated.  In addition, He has a passing interest in the study of military battles and conflicts. He is also a fully rated pilot, certified by [[Starfleet]] to pilot any class of Starfleet Vessel currently in service. Jackson has also expressed an interest in learning Martial Arts.

He is an avid reader and enjoys model construction and assembly.

==Skills:==

Besides being a rated pilot and a logistical genius, Jackson also dabbles in computer programming. On more than one occasion his skills have aided the Rosenante crew to fulfill dangerous and difficult mission requirements. Tom is a fair shot with a [[phaser]] and a reasonable hand at damage control. He is not a skilled hand-to-hand fighter although he has expressed interest in learning martial arts.

==Other:==

Tom Jackson is a direct descendant of [[American Civil War]] General [[Thomas Stonewall Jackson|Thomas ''"Stonewall"'' Jackson]].  His stepfather, [[Pez]] is a very successful  [[Ferengi]] businessman.

In 2414, Jackson married [[Dahlia Jackson|Dahlia]] on [[Starbase 989]]. The ceremony was performed by [[Rank|Captain]] [[Ahmed Ibn Salid]].

==Awards and Commendations:==
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image:Combat_Action_Ribbon.gif|<small>Awarded Combat Action Ribbon: For services rendered in freeing Cait Prime from the Occupation of Doentiz forces and it's illegal and immoral experiments.</small>

image:Combat_Action_Ribbon.gif|<small>Awarded Combat Action Ribbon: 2407.12.30 for services rendered during the final battle of the MDP.</small>

image:Captain's_Commendation.jpg|<small>Awarded Captains Commendation: 2407.12.30 for exemplary performance during the battle of the MDP.</small>

Image:Order_of_Unity-_Ribbon.jpg|<small>Awarded The Order of Unity: Awarded in commemoration of services rendered during the Federation Civil War.</small>

image:Rib06.gif|<small>Awarded Legion of Honor: Awarded on Stardate 2414.02.14 for heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty, critical to the success of the Mission to destroy the T'Kon Sphere held by the Borg. During which said actions were critical for the continuation of operations against overwhelming odds.</small>

image:Rib19.gif|<small>Awarded Squadron Commander's Commendation: Awarded on Stardate 2414.02.14 for actions above and beyond the call of duty, critical to the success of the Mission to destroy the T'Kon Sphere held by the Borg.</small>
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==Player Awards:==
 
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Image:Land.jpg|<small>'''Laughing Android Award:''' This player has been awarded the Laughing Android Award for posting humorous and entertaining posts.</small>
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