Commander Jarak t'Merrik

Commander Jarak t'Merrik

Background

Commander Jarak t'Merrik, also known as Jacob "Jake" Merrick, is the First Officer of the USS San Diago, a California-class starship tasked with support and logistics operations within Starfleet. Merrik is unique among Starfleet officers as a Romulan defector who sought asylum within the Federation, seeking to live a life aligned with the ideals of freedom and exploration that the Federation represents.

Born into a minor noble house on Romulus, Merrik was raised in a culture steeped in duty and deception, a common upbringing for many Romulans. His defection came after he became disillusioned with the secretive and often oppressive tactics employed by the Romulan government. After seeking asylum, Merrik's keen strategic mind and innate leadership skills were recognized by Starfleet, where he underwent rigorous training to become an officer.

Commander Merrik's integration into Starfleet was not without its challenges, given the lingering suspicions and prejudices against Romulans. However, his dedication to Starfleet's principles and his ability to lead effectively won over many of his peers and superiors. His tactical brilliance and strong leadership skills make him the strategic backbone of the USS San Diago's command structure.

Stats

Species: Romulan Rank: Commander

Attributes

• Control: 10
• Fitness: 10
• Presence: 11
• Daring: 12
• Insight: 9
• Reason: 10

Disciplines

• Command: 4 (Specialized in Tactical Leadership)
• Security: 5
• Science: 2
• Conn: 3
• Engineering: 1
• Medicine: 1

Focuses

• Starship Tactics
• Strategic Planning
• Hand-to-Hand Combat
• Leadership
• Crisis Management
• Federation Law

Talents

• Bold (Security): When attempting a Security task and buying one or more d20s by adding to Threat, you may re-roll a single d20.
• Quick to Action: During the first round of any combat, you and your allies may ignore the normal cost to Retain the Initiative.
• Field Commander: When you succeed at a Task to Coordinate others, any ally assisted by you may re-roll one d20.
• Follow My Lead: Once per scene, when you succeed at a task during combat or another high-stress situation, you may spend 3 Momentum to grant an ally the benefits of the Assist action, using your result instead of theirs.

Values

• "Lead from the Front": Believes in being actively involved in missions and leading by example.
• "Trust in the Crew": Places great faith in the skills and abilities of his team.
• "Adapt and Overcome": Focuses on flexibility and resilience in the face of adversity.
• "Duty Above All": Prioritizes his responsibilities as a Starfleet officer above personal interests.