Jorik Traven

Early Life (2325-2347)

Born in 2325 in the Scandinavian region of Earth, he grew up along the windswept coasts of what was once Norway. His childhood was shaped not by conflict but by stories; tales of ancient seafarers and early human explorers whose courage and curiosity carved paths through the unknown long before Starships pushed the boundaries of Human exploration.
Though the Federation was in a relatively stable era, Traven was drawn to the legacy of discovery, quietly imagining himself a descendant of those who braved the edge of the map. His fascination with command and tactical thought emerged gradually, fostered more by long hours and naval simulations than by any personal experience with danger. At 21, Traven finally applied to Starfleet Academy, not out of youthful zeal, but from a deeper, more deliberate calling to serve. He had never seen combat or hardship first hand, he carried with the need to prove himself worthy of the legacy he’d imagined since boyhood.

Starfleet Academy (2347-2351)

Jorik Traven entered Starfleet Academy in 2347 at the age of 22. From the outset, he distinguished himself in tactical simulations and crisis response exercises, often clashing with instructors over his unorthodox, sometimes aggressive, approach to problem-solving. While not the most diplomatic cadet, Traven earned respect for his relentless focus on mission objectives and his natural leadership in high-pressure scenarios. He gravitated toward courses in combat strategy and starship operations. During his fourth year, he served aboard the cadet training vessel USS Republic. Though his blunt manner earned him a reputation as a difficult student, his performance in on the training vessel marked him as a cadet with exceptional battlefield instincts. By the time he graduated in 2351, Traven was known among his cohort as a reliable Officer.

Earth Spacedock – Security Officer (2351-2353)

Following his graduation from Starfleet Academy in 2351, the newly promoted Ensign Jorik Traven received his first assignment as a security officer aboard Earth Spacedock, a prestigious but static post. Many of his classmates saw it as a prime opportunity to serve at the heart of the Federation and make valuable connections early in their careers, though, Traven quickly grew restless. The structured routine, ceremonial duties, and diplomatic escorts clashed with his vision of exploration and frontline service. Though never insubordinate, he made little effort to hide his dissatisfaction, and his bluntness earned him a reputation as a little difficult to work alongside. Still, he completed his duty with precision; patrolling docking rings, managing incident response teams, and occasionally assisting with high profile vessel arrivals.
He submitted transfer requests, lobbying for reassignment to an active Starship. His reports were thorough, his evaluations solid, and his drive unmistakable. By 2353, his perseverance paid off and Starfleet Command approved his transfer to a front-line vessel near the Cardassian border, a decision that would mark the beginning of his transformation from dissatisfied junior officer to battle-hardened tactician.

USS Lantree – Tactical Officer (2353-2362)

In 2353, Ensign Jorik Traven was transferred to the USS Lantree, a Miranda-class supply vessel operating along the volatile Federation/Cardassian border. Though nominally a logistics ship, the Lantree often found itself in harm’s way; escorting convoys, reinforcing colonies, and navigating the unstable frontier. For Traven, it was the assignment he had wished for. Active duty, high stakes, and the chance to prove himself. Under the mentorship of seasoned veterans he absorbed lessons in combat, defensive tactics, and decisive leadership. Promoted twice while assigned to thee vessel, as he assumed greater responsibility for the ship’s tactical coordination and escort planning. The Lantree was not a front-line warship, however, its role in supporting Federation outposts made it a target. Through these years gained the instincts and edge that would define his career, not in the glory of major battles, but in the relentless effot of keeping others alive.

USS T’Kara – Chief Tactical Officer (2362-2367)

Following close to a decade of hard-earned advancement aboard the Lantree, Traven was promoted to Lieutenant Commander in 2362 and assigned as Chief Tactical Officer aboard the USS T’Kara, an aging but Excelsior-class vessel deployed to the volatile Cardassian frontier.
The war had cooled into a tense stalemate by the early 2360s but the region remained fraught with skirmishes. Now a seasoned combat officer he refined the T’Kara’s tactical readiness, overhauling response protocols, and pushing crew performance in battle drills. His blunt leadership style clashed at times with more traditionally minded senior officers, but the results spoke for themselves. In 2365, during a prolonged defence of a Federation science station caught in a sudden Cardassian assault, Traven coordinated a counter-ambush which repelled the attackers and prevented civilian loss of life. For his actions, he was awarded the Starfleet Commendation Medal for Bravery and Leadership.
As hostilities formally ceased in 2366, Traven remained aboard the T’Kara, now a key presence in a fragile peace, ever wary that the end of fighting did not mean the end of danger.

USS T’Kara – Officer Commanding (2367-unknown)

Assumed command of the USS T’Kara in 2367 following the previous captain’s reassignment to Starfleet Intelligence. As acting Commanding Officer he oversaw border patrol, intelligence gathering, and tactical responses near the Cardassian frontier during a tense post-Wolf 359 period.
USS T’Kara lost with all hands 2367, current status: ——–REDACTED——–

USS San Clemente – Officer Commanding (2402-Present)

Assumed command of the USS San Clemente (Mente) in 2402, a California class Utility Cruiser. The Mente operates within Task Group 9, supporting Starfleet’s expansion into the unknown with missions that, though less glamorous, are no less essential to the Federation’s continued presence in deep space. Operating from the far-flung staging post of Deep Space 17 a Canopus-class station in the Typhon Frontier, Task Force 17 is at the cutting edge of discovery.