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#1
Crew Biographies / Oak, Kirby
December 09, 2006, 06:22:02 AM
Rank: Ensign
Current assignment: Engineering, USS Evolution
Full Name: Kirby DeLorean Oak
Date of birth: August 1, 2362
Place of birth:  New York City, Earth
Parents: Gary Hewney Oak (Civilian Professor, Daystrom Institute), Commander Melody Talise Oak (d. 2366; Last position: XO, USS Guardian)


When Kirby's mother, Melody (at the time a Lieutenant Commander), found out she was pregnant, she resigned her current ship position to take a position on Earth. She and her husband, Gary, then relocated to New York City, where they started to raise Kirby.

When Kirby was three, his mother was offered a promotion to Commander and a position as executive officer of the USS Guardian. Unable to resist the call of exploration any longer, Melody accepted. Agreeing that Kirby would be better off growing up on Earth then on a busy starship, his parents decided that he would stay with his father.

Unfortunately, disaster struck the next year. While the Guardian was on a mission, it encountered a Borg ship. After attempting to fight it off, the ship was destroyed. All members of the crew were killed, including Kirby's mother.

Gary grieved for his wife and became more protective of their son. He moved closer to his job at the Daystrom Institute. Here Kirby went through the rest of his childhood. He would often come with his father to work, usually ending up exploring the complex on his own (much to his father's distress). In this way, by observing some of the experiments and seminars that were there, he gained most of his education.

Every so often he went to conferences on near by worlds (mostly Vulcan) with his father. One time he even got to visit Deep Space 9. He got ill on the ship ride there, though, and ended up spending most of the visit in the sickbay.

It was when he was in his early teens that he first decided to be an engineer. He was leaning towards science (the field his father was proficient at, even if he wasn't in Starfleet). An inspirational presentation by the famed engineer, Captain Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, caused him to change his mind.

When Kirby first told his father that he was joining Starfleet, and what's more the relatively new Expansion Fleet, Gary was a little worried. Seeing Melody's spirit in his son, though, and happy that Kirby's life hadn't deterred it, Gary let him go.
After some prep, Kirby began his long journey to Avalon Station in the Delta Quadrant...


Psychological Evaluation
Being only four at the time of his mother's death, Kirby doesn't remember much about her. Most of what he does remember is her funeral. This has a significant emotional impact on him, but nothing that will interfere with his duty. He is also not often talkative with someone he doesn't know well. He rarely says anything with a definite confirmation, as well. This isn't a self-doubt but a fear of responsibility. Once again, though, this won't affect his work, but may limit his command opportunities if he doesn't overcome it. One final thing that may be a problem is his choice of Expansion Fleet. Going to the Delta Quadrant may be a way of him trying to encounter, and battle, the Borg so as to avenge his mother. He shows no signs of any such tendencies, however, and I only include it in this report to list all possibilities, even if it is unlikely.
#2
U.S.S. Evolution / Mission 1: "The Fallen One"
January 18, 2007, 03:54:35 AM
~Engineering~

*Kirby walked into Main Engineering. He walked up to an officer and asked where he could find the Chief Engineer. The officer pointed him out, and Kirby walked up to him.*

"Excuse me, Sir. I'm Ensign Oak, a new Engineering officer. I thought I should introduce myself."
#3
U.S.S. Evolution / Mission 1: "The Fallen One"
January 19, 2007, 12:49:45 AM
~Engineering~

"Well, it's good to meet you, Sir. Since I'm here, is there anything you need me to do?"

*Kirby looked around at the people working in Engineering.*
#4
U.S.S. Evolution / Mission 1: "The Fallen One"
January 09, 2007, 12:27:16 PM
~Bridge~

*Kirby gave a nod to Commander Harf.*

"Thank you, Sir."

*He glanced at Alexia and walked over to the turbolift, waiting to see if she was coming.*
#5
U.S.S. Evolution / Mission 1: "The Fallen One"
January 15, 2007, 04:21:37 PM
~Kirby's Quarters~

*Kirby finished putting his stuff away and sat on his bed to rest. After a little bit he decided to report in to Engineering, so he stepped out of the room and started walking in that direction.*
#6
U.S.S. Evolution / Mission 1: "The Fallen One"
January 06, 2007, 02:30:45 AM
~Transporter Room 1~

*Kirby had been looking at the transporter systems and hadn't heard what Alexia had said the first time. He barely managed to catch what she was saying before she left.*

"Oh, OK. See ya."

*He checked out a few more things before exiting.*

~Corridor 4-S~

*Kirby was walking at a fairly relaxed pace. He wasn't in much hurry to get to the bridge. For one thing, he wanted to look around the ship a little, first. Also, he was a little nervous about reporting in. After 15 minutes, though, he realized he was lost.*

"Darn it! How can I be paying such close attention to the ship and not know where I'm going?"

*He sighed. This wasn't the first time he had been lost like this, but he had hoped that growing up would have put an end to it. Walking over to the side of the corridor, he touched one of the panels.*

"Computer,"

*He heard a beep that indicated the computer was activated.*

"Could you direct me to the bridge?"

Computer: "Affirmitive. Please follow the arrows."

*With that, the nearby panels displayed flashing arrows that indicated the direction. He followed them until he reached a turbolift, which he entered.*

~Turbolift 02~

"Bridge."

*Kirby waited a moment while the turbolift traveled to the bridge. When it arrived, he stepped out.*

~Bridge~

*Kirby didn't see the Captain, so he walked up to the person in the command chair.*

"Excuse me, Sir, is the Captain here?"
#7
U.S.S. Evolution / Mission 1: "The Fallen One"
January 05, 2007, 03:30:37 AM
*After transporting aboard, Kirby notices Alexia.*

"Oh, hi. So this is the Evolution, huh?"
#8
U.S.S. Evolution / Mission 1: "The Fallen One"
January 23, 2007, 01:57:47 PM
~Engineering~

"Of course, Sir."

*Kirby stepped over to a side console and took a look at some of the ship's schematics.*
#9
~Engineering~

*Kirby thought for a moment before responding.*

"After figuring out specifically what's wrong, we need to repair it as quickly as possible. It may require some jury-rigging, but we should make sure it works safely."
#10
~Engineering~

=A=Yes, sir. I'm on it.=A=

*Kirby initiated the diagnostics and monitored the results as they came in over the next few minutes. When all the diagnostics had finished, he recontacted Spock.*

=A=All systems read normal and good to go, sir.=A=
#11
~Engineering~

*Kirby looked at the spot that Spock had previously occupied.*

"'Oaks'? Where'd he get that from?"

*He just shruged and started working.*
#12
~Engineering~

*Kirby ran over and grabbed the toolkits. Walking back, he answered Spock.*

"Well, power flowing to the transporters could have been cut off in some way."

*He handed Spock a toolkit.*
#13
~Engineering~

*Kirby had finished puting stuff away and was now trying to occupy himself. He was watching the system read-outs and diagnostics looking for patterns.*
#14
*Kirby walked over to the helm control as activity on the bridge seemed to increase. He tried to ignore what was going on, not wanting to get too involved. Opening a panel on the helm, he began the diagnostic.*
#15
~Engineering~

*Oak quickly stood up and took the PADD.*

"Yes, sir."

*He then grabbed a toolkit and a tricorder and went to the nearest turbolift, taking it to the bridge.*

~Bridge~

*Stepping onto the bridge, Kirby looked around. Checking the ranks on the few officers that were there, he spotted the senior most officer. He walked up to Lt. Nofftz and handed him the PADD.*

"This is from Engineering. I was also told to run a diagnostic on the helm."