Chief Petty Officer Lyara Dahris
Name Lyara Seris Dahris
Position Chief Helmsman
Rank Chief Petty Officer
Character Information
| Gender | Female | |
| Species | Kriosian | |
| Age | 26 (Born 2378) |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5’8” (173 cm) | |
| Weight | 135 lbs (61 kg) | |
| Hair Color | Blonde (rare among Kriosians, almost golden in hue, often drawing curiosity from others) | |
| Eye Color | Emerald green | |
| Physical Description | Athletic but lean build, with the faint iridescent markings characteristic of Kriosians running along her cheekbones and temples. Her blonde hair is an anomaly for her species — kept braided tightly for duty, though off-duty she sometimes lets it flow freely, almost as if in defiance of tradition. Her posture is precise, reflecting both her Starfleet discipline and her Kriosian training in ritualized dance and martial arts. |
Family
| Father | Jareth Dahris – Former Kriosian Royal Guard, now retired farmer. | |
| Mother | Velara Dahris – Artisan and musician on Krios Prime | |
| Brother(s) | One younger brother, Kaelen (civilian engineer on Krios Prime). | |
| Other Family | Extended noble ties through her mother’s side, though distant from direct politics. |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Lyara is disciplined and formal on duty, yet curious and adventurous when allowed freedom. She carries a natural grace in movement, often making piloting seem effortless. Proud of her Kriosian heritage, she tries to balance cultural traditions with her Starfleet service. | |
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Exceptional reflexes and spatial awareness, natural sense of balance, calm under pressure, adaptable to unconventional maneuvers. Weaknesses: Can be overly rigid with protocol, struggles with authority figures who dismiss enlisted officers, still learning how to relax socially with non-Kriosians. |
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| Ambitions | To prove that enlisted crew from outside the core Federation worlds can rise to trusted and vital positions. Hopes to mentor other enlisted helmsmen in the future. | |
| Hobbies & Interests | Meditative Kriosian dance forms, zero-gravity combat drills, Federation piloting simulations, collecting alien star charts. |
| Personal History | Born on Krios Prime in 2378, Lyara grew up immersed in the planet’s rich traditions of performance, ritual, and martial training. Her father’s service in the Royal Guard instilled in her a sense of discipline, while her mother’s artistry gave her creativity and poise. At sixteen, Lyara shocked her family by announcing she would not pursue a noble or artistic path but instead enlist in Starfleet. She wanted to see the galaxy beyond the courtly world of Krios. Despite some resistance, she left home at eighteen and began enlisted training at Starfleet Academy’s San Francisco campus. Lyara excelled in navigation and helm simulations, often outperforming cadets. However, she chose to remain in the enlisted track, feeling it better reflected her practical nature. By 2401 she had already gained a reputation as a reliable pilot during convoy escort missions in the Beta Quadrant. In 2404, after years of proven service, she was promoted to Chief Helmsman aboard her assigned vessel—an unusual but respected position for an enlisted officer. |
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| Service Record | 2396: Enlists in Starfleet, begins basic training. 2397–2399: Assigned to USS Jenner (Nova-class), Flight Control Specialist. 2399–2401: Transfers to USS Salcombe (Excelsior II-class), promoted to Petty Officer First Class, serves as Senior Conn Officer. 2401–2403: Serves aboard USS Tolaris (Sovereign-class refit) during post–Frontier Day operations. Receives commendation for exceptional performance under fire during Breen skirmishes. 2404–Present: Promoted to Chief Helmsman aboard current assignment. Rank of Chief Petty Officer |