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==Character Information==
==Character Information==
* '''Gender:''' Male<br>
* '''Gender:''' Male<br>
* '''Species:''' [[Bolian]]<br>
* '''Species:''' [[Bolian]]<br>
* '''Age:''' 45<br>
* '''Age:''' 45<br>
* '''Date of Birth:''' 23 July [[memoryalpha:2343|2343]]<br>
* '''Date of Birth:''' 23 July [[ma:2343|2343]]<br>
* '''Place of Birth:''' [[Bolarus|Bolarus]]<br>
* '''Place of Birth:''' [[ma:Bolarus|Bolarus]]<br>


==Physical Appearance==
==Physical Appearance==
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* '''Weight:''' 87kgs<br>
* '''Weight:''' 87kgs<br>
* '''Eye Colour:''' Orange<br>
* '''Eye Colour:''' Orange<br>
* '''Physical Description:''' Quite stocky, for someone so tall, Vadosia’s look hides his somewhat athletic ability. Having always been on the heavier side, a trait he assures people is genetic, he maintains good physical fitness. This, to the surprise of people who assume he isn't as agile as he is, often produces varying reactions, from shock to awe. Being Bolian he has a ridge that bisects his body. He has a medium blue skin tone and has orange eyes, from a recessive gene, something passed down in the male side of his ancestry.  
* '''Physical Description:''' His medium blue skin tone, characteristic of Bolians, is complemented by a distinct ridge bisecting his body, a defining feature of his species. Despite his broader frame, he maintains strong physical fitness, often surprising those who assume he lacks agility. His movements are deliberate yet efficient, reflecting a lifetime of discipline and adaptability. One of his most striking features is his orange eyes, a rare trait among Bolians, inherited from a recessive gene passed down through the male side of his ancestry. The contrast between his vivid eye color and cool-toned skin makes him stand out, often drawing curiosity from those unfamiliar with Bolian genetics.


==Family==
==Family==
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==Personality & Traits==
==Personality & Traits==
* '''Strengths:''' Has a strong intellect, and very good intuition. Is often several steps ahead of himself mentally, and plans his day to day accordingly.  
=====Strengths=====
* '''Weaknesses:''' Because he relies on intuition for much of his day to day activities, he very rarely lives ‘in the moment’. He often doesn't realise what he has missed, until it's gone, which is why he has yet to find anyone to settle down with.  
Vadosia is highly regarded for his sharp intellect and keen intuition, allowing him to assess complex technical and strategic situations with remarkable efficiency. His ability to process vast amounts of information quickly makes him invaluable in fast-moving operations, where precision and adaptability are critical.
* '''Ambitions:''' Wants to eventually find someone and start a family.
 
* '''Hobbies & Interests:''' An avid reader, he reads literature from all over the Federation, but prefers Human, Bolian and Vulcan novelists.  
His expertise in computer systems is unmatched, stemming from years of algorithm development and cybersecurity specialization. He excels at troubleshooting intricate code, optimizing Starfleet databases, and developing custom encryption methods tailored for mission-critical objectives.
* '''Linguistic Abilities:''' Federation Standard, Bolian, Vulcan.
 
Beyond his technical abilities, Vadosia demonstrates exceptional strategic foresight, often anticipating potential challenges before they arise. His ability to analyze threats, predict patterns, and make tactical decisions ensures he remains a reliable decision-maker, particularly in high-pressure scenarios where improvisation is necessary.
 
=====Weaknesses=====
Vadosia’s strategic foresight is one of his greatest strengths, but it also leads to over-analysis, particularly in high-pressure situations. His tendency to anticipate worst-case scenarios can make him hesitant to act decisively, especially when faced with uncertain variables.
 
His deep immersion in Starfleet operations, particularly during missions like The Beginning of the End, has left him emotionally guarded. While he excels in covert planning and crisis management, he struggles with personal vulnerability, often keeping others at a professional distance to maintain control.
 
Additionally, his relentless pursuit of efficiency can make him prone to burnout. He frequently pushes himself beyond his limits, convinced that one more calculation, one more adjustment, one more contingency plan will ensure success. This mindset, while effective in critical missions, has led to physical and mental exhaustion, requiring him to actively remind himself to step away before it takes a toll.
 
=====Ambitions=====
Vadosia has spent much of his life dedicated to Starfleet, but beneath his professional drive, he harbors a deep desire for personal fulfillment. He hopes to eventually find someone to share his life with, building a family that provides the stability and connection he often neglects in his work.
 
Beyond personal aspirations, he seeks to push the boundaries of Starfleet operations, refining security protocols, computational efficiency, and strategic planning to ensure the Federation remains prepared for unforeseen threats. His intellectual curiosity drives him to continuously improve both himself and the systems he works with, striving for perfection in his field.
 
Despite his forward-thinking nature, he struggles with living in the moment, often postponing personal milestones in favor of professional obligations. While he excels at long-term planning, he knows that true fulfillment requires balancing ambition with personal connection—a challenge he continues to navigate.
 
=====Hobbies & Interests=====
Vadosia is an avid reader, drawn to literature from across the Federation, though he has a particular preference for Human, Bolian, and Vulcan novelists. He enjoys philosophical works, often engaging in deep analysis of texts that explore logic, ethics, and societal structures.
 
Beyond literature, he has a strong interest in linguistics, speaking Federation Standard, Bolian, and Vulcan fluently. He finds language evolution fascinating, frequently studying historical dialects and linguistic patterns to understand how cultures shape communication.
 
His technical curiosity extends beyond his professional expertise—he enjoys developing complex algorithms in his spare time, often experimenting with new encryption methods and data optimization techniques purely for intellectual challenge.
 
While his hobbies are largely intellectual, he also appreciates quiet moments of reflection, often retreating to isolated environments to process his thoughts. His love for structured problem-solving makes him an enthusiastic chess player, where he applies his strategic mindset to anticipate moves several steps ahead.
 
=====Linguistic Abilities=====
Vadosia is fluent in Federation Standard, Bolian, and Vulcan, demonstrating a strong aptitude for language acquisition. His Bolian heritage gives him a natural grasp of complex tonal structures, while his study of Vulcan linguistics has refined his understanding of logical syntax and precise articulation.
 
His interest in linguistic evolution extends beyond fluency—he enjoys analyzing dialect shifts, particularly in Federation colonies, where cultural integration influences language development. This curiosity has led him to study historical texts, comparing modern linguistic patterns with their ancient counterparts.
 
While he is proficient in formal communication, he occasionally struggles with informal conversational flow, particularly in social settings where emotional nuance plays a larger role than technical precision.


==Character History==
==Character History==
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* [[Starfleet Academy]]
* [[Starfleet Academy]]
===Early Life===
===Early Life===
Born to Grexx Adislo and Pell Adislo on Beta Aquilae II, he was surrounded by Starfleet for most of his younger life. His father, Grexx Adislo, was a former XO on the USS Yamaguchi, an Ambassador class starship. His mother Pell was a science officer on this ship. While making a supply run to the Starfleet Academy annex on Beta Aquilae II, Pell discovered that she was pregnant with Vadosia, and took leave from Starfleet, settling on Beta Aquilae II, a few kilometers from the annex. When Vadosia was four, in 2344, Pell felt that the time was right to return to Starfleet, and join her husband. He had remained the Executive officer of the Galaxy class vessel for the 4 or so years that Pell remained on leave on Beta Aquilae.
Born to Grexx Adislo and Pell Adislo on Beta Aquilae II, Vadosia was immersed in Starfleet ideals from the very start. His father, Grexx, served as Executive Officer aboard the USS Yamaguchi, an Ambassador-class starship, while his mother, Pell, was a science officer on the same vessel.
 
During a supply run to the Starfleet Academy annex, Pell learned she was pregnant, prompting her to take leave from Starfleet and settle on Beta Aquilae II—a world known for its deep connection to Federation research and exploration. The nearby academy annex ensured that, even as a child, Vadosia was surrounded by scientific innovation and structured learning, fostering a natural curiosity about technology and problem-solving.
 
For the first four years of his life, Vadosia thrived in a stable planetary environment, absorbing knowledge from visiting Starfleet personnel, researchers, and instructors. Even before setting foot on a starship, he had access to some of the brightest minds in engineering, security, and operational strategy—an exposure that shaped his analytical mindset.
 
In 2344, Pell returned to Starfleet, bringing Vadosia aboard the Yamaguchi to live with his father. The shift from planetary life to starship routine was abrupt, but he adapted quickly, fascinated by the ship’s intricate systems and operational structure. Observing firsthand how a starship functioned gave him a deep appreciation for efficiency, structured problem-solving, and the interplay between technological systems—all qualities that would later define his career.
 
Even at a young age, Vadosia demonstrated exceptional aptitude for computer systems. By the age of nine, he was already writing complex algorithms, exploring ways to optimize data transfer efficiency across the ship. His parents, recognizing his talent, encouraged his development, ensuring he had access to advanced learning materials and mentorship from Starfleet engineers. His early programming experiments caught the attention of senior operations officers, leading to informal mentorships that helped refine his skills.


Growing up on a Starship Vadosia, as young as he was, showed a keen intellect and wanted to join Starfleet when he was old enough. It was on the Yamaguchi that Vadosia discovered his knack of using computer systems. By aged 9 he had starting writing his own algorithms, some of which were quite complex. His parents encouraged this and were really pushing their son to get into Starfleet.  
Growing up aboard a Galaxy-class starship, Vadosia benefited from a structured education system, alongside other children of Starfleet officers. The presence of scientists, engineers, and command personnel provided him with invaluable exposure to problem-solving, tactical reasoning, and strategic innovation—skills that would later shape his Starfleet career.


Being on a Galaxy class starship, there were plenty of other children around, and a school. This ensured that he didn't miss out on any education. He remained in the school on the Yamaguchi until after his 15th birthday, when his parents decided to retire from Starfleet. They decided to settle down on Beta Aquilae II, where they already owned a house, Pell having lived there just after Vadosia was born. He finished off his education at a school on the planet. He stayed in this school, advancing in Computer Science. This led to him wanting to work in Operations in Starfleet.
His time on the Yamaguchi also influenced his perspective on leadership and duty. Observing his father’s command style and his mother’s scientific expertise, he developed a balanced approach to decision-making, blending logical analysis with instinctive problem-solving. While this made him an efficient strategist, it also contributed to his tendency to overanalyze situations where immediate action was more valuable than careful planning.


===Starfleet Career===
===Starfleet Career===
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===The Dominion War===
===The Dominion War===
Open War did not begin immediately, but skirmishes along the Cardassian border were becoming more and more frequent. The Valley Forge was assigned to the area surrounding Starbase 187, a Presidium class station. It was in early February 2374 that open war broke out with Commander Sisko of Deep Space 9 attempting to mine the wormhole. A Dominion Fleet was sent to attack Deep Space 9 if the mines were activated, which they were. The Dominion Fleet then attacked and captured Deep Space 9.  
By 2373, tensions between the Federation and the Dominion had reached a breaking point. Starfleet had begun reinforcing its borders, anticipating the inevitable conflict. Vadosia, serving as Chief Operations Officer aboard the USS Valley Forge, was tasked with optimizing fleet-wide communication networks, ensuring rapid data transmission between Starfleet vessels operating near Cardassian and Dominion-controlled space.
 
While open war had yet to begin, skirmishes along the Cardassian border were becoming increasingly frequent. The Valley Forge was stationed near Starbase 187, a Presidium-class station, as part of Starfleet’s defensive preparations. In early February 2374, war erupted when Commander Sisko mined the Bajoran Wormhole, cutting off Dominion reinforcements. In retaliation, a Dominion fleet attacked and captured Deep Space Nine, marking the beginning of full-scale war.
 
Almost immediately, Starbase 187’s fleet in the Galador Sector was placed on high alert. Two months later, a Dominion fleet of two dozen vessels launched an assault on Starbase 187 and its defensive forces. Starfleet repelled the attack, but suffered heavy losses, including seven starships and damage to the station itself. Among the casualties was the USS Agrippa, a Galaxy-class vessel, which lost nearly a third of its senior staff when EPS relays overloaded on the bridge, killing the Conn Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Science Officer, Executive Officer, and severely injuring the Captain.


Almost immediately after this that the fleet around Starbase 187, in the Galador Sector, was placed on high alert. Around 2 months after the capture of Deep Space 9, a smaller Dominion fleet, of around a two dozen vessels, attacked Starbase 187, and the 25 or so ships that were based there. The attacking force was defeated but the defending force lost 7 of their ships, including some damage to the Starbase itself. One of these vessels, the USS Agrippa, lost almost a 3rd of it's senior staff after the battle was won. With heavy damage to the saucer section, several EPS relay blew out on the bridge, killing the Conn Officer, Chief Operations officer, chief Science officer, Executive officer and injuring the Captain.
Due to its size and strategic importance, the Agrippa was prioritized for repairs and crew reassignment. The bridge module of a damaged Nebula-class starship was integrated into its structure, and officers from various ships within the armada were transferred aboard to replenish key positions. Vadosia was assigned to the Agrippa as Chief Operations Officer and Second Officer, marking a significant step forward in his career.


The Agrippa, being a Galaxy class ship, and being the largest ship in the area, was set as a priority repair and recrew. The bridge module from a damaged Nebula class was put into Agrippa,and several officers from various ships in the armada were transferred to the Agrippa, including Vadosia, as Chief Operations Officer and second officer. The Agrippa was involved in a number of battles during the Dominion War including Operation Return and the first Battle of Chin’toka. Being a Galaxy class, it was often on the front lines, and involved in a number of skirmishes.  
For the remainder of the war, the Agrippa was involved in numerous frontline engagements, including Operation Return, where Starfleet launched a massive offensive to reclaim Deep Space Nine. It later played a role in the first Battle of Chin’toka, the Federation’s first major push into Dominion territory. Being a Galaxy-class vessel, the Agrippa was often deployed to the front lines, engaging in intense skirmishes and fleet assaults.


During a skirmish in August of 2375, the XO of the Agrippa was killed. Vadosia was appointed acting 2XO, not a permanent position as the XO was already transferring to another ship, with his replacement at the time being decided. This meant the existing 2XO was becoming the XO, and was currently looking for his replacement. This gave Vadosia his first taste of Command, and he suddenly decided that this was the path he was going to take. He was acting 2XO until November 2375 just after the Dominion War ended, where he stepped back to his previous role as Chief Operations. Having been bitten by the command bug, he made it known to his superiors that he wanted to take the command track.
In August 2375, during a violent engagement, the Agrippa’s XO was killed in action. With a command restructure underway, Vadosia was appointed acting Second Officer, giving him his first real taste of command responsibilities. While not a permanent position, the ship’s existing Second Officer was moving into the XO role, leaving the position temporarily open as Starfleet determined a replacement.
 
This experience fundamentally altered Vadosia’s perspective—having taken on command responsibilities, he realized that leadership, rather than operations, was the path he wanted to pursue. For the next three months, he served as acting Second Officer, continuing in the role until November 2375, shortly after the Dominion War ended. At that point, he stepped back into his previous Chief Operations role, but made it clear to his superiors that his ambition lay in command.
 
With the Dominion’s surrender, Starfleet shifted focus to reconstruction efforts, border stabilization, and fleet restructuring. Vadosia took temporary leave, returning to Beta Aquilae II, where he reflected on the war’s deep personal and professional impact before preparing for the next phase of his career.


===After The Dominion War===
===After The Dominion War===
2375-2387
In February 2376, Vadosia approached his Captain about taking the Bridge Officer’s Test. While he was already a bridge officer, he lacked the official qualification to assume command. He passed the test on his second attempt, earning the necessary clearance. Around the same time, the Second Officer was promoted to XO, and Vadosia was selected to fill the 2XO position, giving him his first formal command role. His ability to think strategically and lead effectively quickly set him apart, proving his aptitude for higher responsibilities.
In February of 2376 he asked the Captain if he could take the Bridge Officers Test. While already a bridge officer, he did not have the qualification to take command. He took the test, and passed on his second try. The 2XO was promoted to XO, and it was decided that Vadosia was to take the 2XO position, giving him his first command position. Showing great promise in this position, due to his intellect and intuition, after only 6 months he was offered the promotion to XO of the USS Musashi, which he accepted.
 
After only six months, his performance earned him a promotion to Executive Officer of the USS Musashi, a position he readily accepted. In October 2376, the Musashi was assigned to the Bajoran sector, operating out of Deep Space Nine. Ostensibly, its presence was to support Bajor’s entry into the Federation, but its secondary purpose was to reinforce Starfleet’s armada in the region. Though the Dominion had signed the Treaty of Bajor, Starfleet remained on heightened alert, wary of lingering threats despite the formal end to hostilities.
 
For the next few years, Vadosia honed his command skills, refining his ability to lead effectively while continuing to develop his AI research and maintain his expertise in advancing computer systems. Under his leadership, efficiency aboard the Musashi improved significantly, driven by operational changes he implemented. Around this time, Starfleet was facing a shortage of experienced command officers, prompting Fleet Command to ask him to transfer to the USS Cairo as Executive Officer.
 
The USS Cairo was one of the first vessels crewed by Academy graduates from the post-war classes. While not all personnel were fresh from the Academy, the majority were newly commissioned officers, requiring mentorship and guidance to bring them up to Starfleet’s operational standards. Vadosia was assigned to help strengthen the crew, ensuring they could function at a higher level of efficiency. Among those transferred to the Cairo was Commander Jacob Lambert, the ship’s Chief Engineer. The two quickly became friends, discovering that Lambert had been in the Academy class below Vadosia for three years. Over the next two and a half years, they developed a deep, trusting friendship, with Lambert becoming one of the few people in the galaxy Vadosia could rely on implicitly.
 
With the Cairo’s crew successfully transformed into a well-oiled machine, Vadosia developed a reputation as a fixer, someone capable of reforming struggling command structures. As a result, Starfleet asked him to transfer to another ‘problem crew’, this time aboard the USS Phoenix as XO.
 
His arrival on the Phoenix was met with resistance from the existing crew, many of whom were unwilling to adapt to new leadership and operational changes. Rather than forcing compliance, Vadosia took a different approach, reorganizing personnel across departments to encourage cross-functional training. His goal was to foster empathy, having officers ‘walk in each other’s shoes’ to better understand the challenges their colleagues faced. This approach gradually broke down resistance, improving morale and operational efficiency, restoring the Phoenix’s crew to pre-war standards.
 
After a year and a half, Starfleet once again reassigned Vadosia, bringing him back to the USS Cairo, this time as its Captain. The promotion was a defining moment, marking his transition into command leadership. After a few months in the role, he was introduced to a new transfer, Lieutenant Jaca Traylor. Vadosia recognized promise in Traylor and quietly began monitoring his progress, looking for signs of future potential.


During October 2376 the Musashi was assigned to the Bajoran sector, out of Deep Space 9, ostensibly because Bajor was joining the Federation, but also to reinforce the armada stationed in the Bajoran sector. Though the Dominion had signed the Treaty of Bajor, Starfleet was still on a somewhat heightened state of alert, and had remained so since the treaty signing.  
His return to the Cairo allowed him valuable time to refine his approach to leadership and keep his technical skills sharp, though he remained aware of some unusual personnel transfers occurring within Starfleet. These transfers seemed odd, though not disruptive enough to warrant immediate concern.


For the next couple of years he worked hard, honing his command skills, while also working on his AI in his spare time and keeping his computer skills up to date, with the constant advances in computer systems. With the efficiency of the Musashi up considerably, down to a lot of changes implemented by, now, Commander Adislo. Starfleet had a lack of experiences command crew throughout the fleet, so they asked if he could transfer to the USS Cairo, as Executive officer.  
Around a year later, Starfleet informed Vadosia that the USS Musashi required a new Commanding Officer, as its existing CO was retiring. He was offered the position, and upon accepting, he asked Lieutenant Traylor to join him on the Musashi, an offer Traylor accepted. The Musashi was assigned to the Gamma Quadrant, operating out of New Bajor under Task Force 9. Never having served in the Gamma Quadrant before, Vadosia welcomed the opportunity to explore uncharted space and deepen Starfleet’s presence beyond the wormhole.


The USS Cairo was one of the first ships crewed with the crew being made up from Academy graduates from the first class after the war. Though not all crew on the Cairo were new, a majority of them were. Vadosia was brought in to help get them up to a higher standard. One of the other transfers into the Cairo was Commander Jacob Lambert, the Chief Engineer. The two became friends, after having realised that Lambert was in the Academy Class below Adislo for 3 years. Over the next two and a half years, they developed a deep friendship, and Lambert became one of the very few people in the galaxy he could trust implicitly. Having turned the crew into an efficient machine, he developed a reputation as a fixer, so was asked to move transfer to another ‘problem crew’.
During his time aboard the Musashi, he began noticing unusual personnel transfers across the fleet. While they didn’t impact his vessel directly, something about the patterns struck him as odd. Though he couldn’t justify direct action, he quietly kept note of these irregularities, ensuring he was prepared if they proved significant later.


He was transferred to the USS Phoenix as XO. His time on the Phoenix was met with defiance from the existing crew, who were resistant to the changes he was trying to implement. Vadosia’s response to this was not to go harder on them, but to just mix them up, and move them around their departments. This was done in spirit of ‘walking in their shoes’. This somewhat loosened their attitudes and turned the moral and efficiency of the crew around to pre-war levels.  
By 2385, Adislo found himself working closely with Lieutenant Jaca Traylor, now serving as Chief Security Officer. Traylor demonstrated exceptional skill in his new role, consistently exceeding performance expectations, a fact Adislo carefully noted, recognizing his potential for further advancement.


After a year and a half, he was once again moved, this time back to the USS Cairo, but a promotion to Captain, and given the command. It was after  afew months as Captain of the Cairo, he was introduced to a transfer, Lieutenant Jaca Traylor. Vadosia spotted potential in him, and started to keep an eye on him. His time spent back on the Cairo was good for him. It allowed him the time to keep his computer skills up to date, and also taught him more about command. Although there were some questionable transfers both to and from the Cairo as he was transferred off.
A little over six months later, Adislo received an unexpected promotion, offered the position of Executive Officer of Task Force 9. Having served as Commanding Officer for four years, he hadn’t anticipated moving into flag-level command so soon in his Starfleet career. The previous Task Force XO had been abruptly reassigned to the Alpha Quadrant, with no explanation provided, a detail Adislo quietly took note of, adding it to his growing list of unusual personnel shifts.


Around a year later, the USS Musashi was in need of a CO, as the existing CO was retiring. Starfleet offered it to Vadosia. He asked Lieutenant Traylor to follow him to the Musashi, who said yes. The Musashi was being sent to the Gamma Quadrant, based out of New Bajor and under Task Force 9. Never having been in the Gamma Quadrant up till now, he relished the opportunity.  
Upon arriving at New Bajor, he was greeted by Rear Admiral Alfred Blye, Commanding Officer of Task Force 9. Blye introduced Adislo to Lieutenant Commander Tevak, who was assigned as his aide-de-camp. Shortly after their meeting, Blye discreetly handed Adislo a PADD containing an encrypted message. Once decrypted, it read simply: “Watch your back. Trust no one. Trust Betazoids and Vulcans.


It was during the time on the Musashi that he began to notice certain personnel changes, nothing too drastic but some odd choices nonetheless. But they didn't affect the Musashi, so Vadosia put it to the back of his mind. Still, he kept note.  
The warning was unsettling, one of the first times in Adislo’s career where he felt his intuition hadn’t prepared him for a situation. It wasn’t paranoia; it was a deliberate caution. But from whom? And why? His first instinct was to consider who he could truly trust, and immediately, Jaca Traylor came to mind. He arranged for Traylor to be transferred to New Bajor, appointing him as another aide-de-camp, though stationed aboard the orbital facility, Gamma Command, rather than the planetary installation known as The Compound. Together, these locations comprised Deep Space 11, giving Adislo oversight across both sectors.


It was during 2385 that Adislo worked with Lieutenant Traylor, now Chief Security Officer. Showing a great prowess for the position Lieutenant Jaca Traylor excelled in his performance reviews, something that he took note of.  
Despite the cryptic message from Admiral Blye, Adislo found planetary life surprisingly enjoyable, this time as an officer, rather than a civilian. The freedom to move between The Compound and Gamma Command, depending on his mood and operational needs, was refreshing. For the first time in years, he wasn’t confined to a starship’s corridors. However, even as he settled into his new role, the underlying tension remained.


A little over 6 months later, Adislo was offered the position of the Executive Officer of Task Force 9. He had CO for about 4 years, and it was a little out of the blue being offered a flag position so soon in his Starfleet Career. The previous Task Force Executive Officer had been transferred back to the Alpha Quadrant, for reasons unknown. Again, Vadosia took note.
Determined to uncover the deeper pattern behind Starfleet’s personnel transfers, Adislo began analyzing the shifts across key installations. What he found was troubling. Telepathic species like Betazoids, Vulcans, and Ullians had been systematically reassigned out of critical areas. Transfers of other races had occurred as well, but in certain regions, telepathic officers had almost entirely disappeared, including from Gamma Command itself. It wasn’t coincidence, it was deliberate. But why?


Upon arriving at New Bajor he was greeted by the Commanding officer of Task Force 9, Rear Admiral Alfred Blye. Blye introduced Adislo to Lieutenant Commander Tevak, who was to be his aide-de-camp. It was after this introduction that Blye, left an encrypted message on a PADD handed to Adislo. Once he decrypted the message it simply said ‘Watch your back. Trust no one. Trust Betazoids and Vulcans.” This was a strange message, and for one of the first times in his life, he was somewhat worried his intuition had not prepared him for this. His first thought was who to look out for. Straight away he thought of a Betazoid he trusted, Jaca Traylor. He had him transferred to New Bajor as another aide-de-camp, only had him based in the orbital station, known colloquially as Gamma Command as opposed to the planetary installation known as ‘The Compound’. Together they comprised Deep Space 11.  
Unsure of the full picture, Adislo refused to wait for events to unfold without preparation. He took measures to secure key safeguards, ensuring he had contingency plans in place should the growing uncertainty escalate into action. His efficiency in computer algorithms became a valuable asset, allowing him to construct subtle security measures to protect both himself and his station.


Even with the strange message from Admiral Blye, it was a pleasant experience settling to planetary life, this time as an officer not a civilian. Not being tied down in a Starship and having both The Compound and Gamma Command to work on, depending on his mood, was a refreshing kind of freedom. Though ever aware of the potential threat he had been made aware of, his attention was constantly on the shadows.
In January 2387, Admiral Blye was suddenly transferred back to the Alpha Quadrant. No official explanation was provided, adding yet another unanswered question to Adislo’s growing concerns. Along with Blye’s departure, the USS Musashi and several other ships were also reassigned out of Task Force 9, replaced by a new set of vessels including the Brazil, Freedom, Hammerhead, Ticonderoga, Triumph, and Vanguard.


He began to dig deeper into the transfers, and noticed a pattern. Races with certain telepathic abilities, Betazoids, Vulcans and even some Ullians, had all be transferred out of key areas. There had been transfers of other races too, but upon reading into it, there were almost no telepathic races left in certain areas, including Gamma Command. He had no idea why, and suspected he would eventually find out, however he wasn't going to wait around for it to happen. He began to make plans, certain securities in place incase something were to happen. His efficiency with computer algorithms came in quite handy.
With Blye gone, Adislo was promoted to Rear Admiral, taking full command of Task Force 9, a demanding responsibility even without the extensive personnel reshuffling happening simultaneously.


It was in January 2377 that Admiral Blye was transferred back to the Alpha Quadrant, a reason for which was never found out. The USS Musashi, and several other ships were transferred out of Task Force 9 at this time too. The Brazil, Freedom, Hammerhead, Ticonderoga, Triumph and Vanguard were all transferred to Task Force 9. Adislo was promoted to Rear Admiral, and given command of Task Force 9, which would have been enough work without all of the transfers.
Not long after, an attempt was made to transfer Commanders Tevak and Traylor out of Task Force 9, though Adislo successfully blocked the reassignment, ensuring they remained in place. Meanwhile, he appointed Captain Tarmin Mavroidis, an Ullian, to command The Compound. Hoping to maintain telepathic presence in Gamma Command, he pushed for a Betazoid officer to take command of the orbital station but was ultimately overruled. Instead, Captain Juliana Terlexa was placed in charge of Gamma Command.


Someone up the chain also tried to have Commanders Tevak and Traylor transferred away too, however Adislo managed to keep them in place, while at the same time giving command of the Compound to Captain Tarmin Mavroidis, an Ullian. He did try and put a Betazoid Captain in charge of Gamma Command, however he was overruled and Captain Juliana Terlexa was given command of the orbital station. Given the still unknown enemy on the horizon, his replacement as Executive Officer was given to the newly promoted Commodore Scarlott Cameron, who often used Starbase Unity as a base of operations.
Still unsure of the exact threat lurking beyond Starfleet’s official records, Adislo remained vigilant, keeping his trusted officers close while strengthening his command structure. As tensions continued to simmer beneath the surface, his Executive Officer position was handed to Commodore Scarlott Cameron, newly promoted and frequently operating out of Starbase Unity, a location that Adislo suspected might soon become another focal point in whatever struggle lay ahead.


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==Service Record==
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Vadosia Adislo
Personal Information
Species:

Bolian

Gender:

Male

Age:

45

Assignment
Affiliation:

United Federation of Planets

Posting:

[[CLASSIFIED]]

Position:

[[CLASSIFIED]]

Rank:

OOC
Played By:

aio


Character Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Species: Bolian
  • Age: 45
  • Date of Birth: 23 July 2343
  • Place of Birth: Bolarus

Physical Appearance

  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 87kgs
  • Eye Colour: Orange
  • Physical Description: His medium blue skin tone, characteristic of Bolians, is complemented by a distinct ridge bisecting his body, a defining feature of his species. Despite his broader frame, he maintains strong physical fitness, often surprising those who assume he lacks agility. His movements are deliberate yet efficient, reflecting a lifetime of discipline and adaptability. One of his most striking features is his orange eyes, a rare trait among Bolians, inherited from a recessive gene passed down through the male side of his ancestry. The contrast between his vivid eye color and cool-toned skin makes him stand out, often drawing curiosity from those unfamiliar with Bolian genetics.

Family

  • Spouse: None
  • Children: None
  • Father: Grexx Adislo
  • Mother: Pell Adislo
  • Brother(s): None
  • Sister(s): None
  • Other Family: None

Personality & Traits

Strengths

Vadosia is highly regarded for his sharp intellect and keen intuition, allowing him to assess complex technical and strategic situations with remarkable efficiency. His ability to process vast amounts of information quickly makes him invaluable in fast-moving operations, where precision and adaptability are critical.

His expertise in computer systems is unmatched, stemming from years of algorithm development and cybersecurity specialization. He excels at troubleshooting intricate code, optimizing Starfleet databases, and developing custom encryption methods tailored for mission-critical objectives.

Beyond his technical abilities, Vadosia demonstrates exceptional strategic foresight, often anticipating potential challenges before they arise. His ability to analyze threats, predict patterns, and make tactical decisions ensures he remains a reliable decision-maker, particularly in high-pressure scenarios where improvisation is necessary.

Weaknesses

Vadosia’s strategic foresight is one of his greatest strengths, but it also leads to over-analysis, particularly in high-pressure situations. His tendency to anticipate worst-case scenarios can make him hesitant to act decisively, especially when faced with uncertain variables.

His deep immersion in Starfleet operations, particularly during missions like The Beginning of the End, has left him emotionally guarded. While he excels in covert planning and crisis management, he struggles with personal vulnerability, often keeping others at a professional distance to maintain control.

Additionally, his relentless pursuit of efficiency can make him prone to burnout. He frequently pushes himself beyond his limits, convinced that one more calculation, one more adjustment, one more contingency plan will ensure success. This mindset, while effective in critical missions, has led to physical and mental exhaustion, requiring him to actively remind himself to step away before it takes a toll.

Ambitions

Vadosia has spent much of his life dedicated to Starfleet, but beneath his professional drive, he harbors a deep desire for personal fulfillment. He hopes to eventually find someone to share his life with, building a family that provides the stability and connection he often neglects in his work.

Beyond personal aspirations, he seeks to push the boundaries of Starfleet operations, refining security protocols, computational efficiency, and strategic planning to ensure the Federation remains prepared for unforeseen threats. His intellectual curiosity drives him to continuously improve both himself and the systems he works with, striving for perfection in his field.

Despite his forward-thinking nature, he struggles with living in the moment, often postponing personal milestones in favor of professional obligations. While he excels at long-term planning, he knows that true fulfillment requires balancing ambition with personal connection—a challenge he continues to navigate.

Hobbies & Interests

Vadosia is an avid reader, drawn to literature from across the Federation, though he has a particular preference for Human, Bolian, and Vulcan novelists. He enjoys philosophical works, often engaging in deep analysis of texts that explore logic, ethics, and societal structures.

Beyond literature, he has a strong interest in linguistics, speaking Federation Standard, Bolian, and Vulcan fluently. He finds language evolution fascinating, frequently studying historical dialects and linguistic patterns to understand how cultures shape communication.

His technical curiosity extends beyond his professional expertise—he enjoys developing complex algorithms in his spare time, often experimenting with new encryption methods and data optimization techniques purely for intellectual challenge.

While his hobbies are largely intellectual, he also appreciates quiet moments of reflection, often retreating to isolated environments to process his thoughts. His love for structured problem-solving makes him an enthusiastic chess player, where he applies his strategic mindset to anticipate moves several steps ahead.

Linguistic Abilities

Vadosia is fluent in Federation Standard, Bolian, and Vulcan, demonstrating a strong aptitude for language acquisition. His Bolian heritage gives him a natural grasp of complex tonal structures, while his study of Vulcan linguistics has refined his understanding of logical syntax and precise articulation.

His interest in linguistic evolution extends beyond fluency—he enjoys analyzing dialect shifts, particularly in Federation colonies, where cultural integration influences language development. This curiosity has led him to study historical texts, comparing modern linguistic patterns with their ancient counterparts.

While he is proficient in formal communication, he occasionally struggles with informal conversational flow, particularly in social settings where emotional nuance plays a larger role than technical precision.

Character History

Education

Early Life

Born to Grexx Adislo and Pell Adislo on Beta Aquilae II, Vadosia was immersed in Starfleet ideals from the very start. His father, Grexx, served as Executive Officer aboard the USS Yamaguchi, an Ambassador-class starship, while his mother, Pell, was a science officer on the same vessel.

During a supply run to the Starfleet Academy annex, Pell learned she was pregnant, prompting her to take leave from Starfleet and settle on Beta Aquilae II—a world known for its deep connection to Federation research and exploration. The nearby academy annex ensured that, even as a child, Vadosia was surrounded by scientific innovation and structured learning, fostering a natural curiosity about technology and problem-solving.

For the first four years of his life, Vadosia thrived in a stable planetary environment, absorbing knowledge from visiting Starfleet personnel, researchers, and instructors. Even before setting foot on a starship, he had access to some of the brightest minds in engineering, security, and operational strategy—an exposure that shaped his analytical mindset.

In 2344, Pell returned to Starfleet, bringing Vadosia aboard the Yamaguchi to live with his father. The shift from planetary life to starship routine was abrupt, but he adapted quickly, fascinated by the ship’s intricate systems and operational structure. Observing firsthand how a starship functioned gave him a deep appreciation for efficiency, structured problem-solving, and the interplay between technological systems—all qualities that would later define his career.

Even at a young age, Vadosia demonstrated exceptional aptitude for computer systems. By the age of nine, he was already writing complex algorithms, exploring ways to optimize data transfer efficiency across the ship. His parents, recognizing his talent, encouraged his development, ensuring he had access to advanced learning materials and mentorship from Starfleet engineers. His early programming experiments caught the attention of senior operations officers, leading to informal mentorships that helped refine his skills.

Growing up aboard a Galaxy-class starship, Vadosia benefited from a structured education system, alongside other children of Starfleet officers. The presence of scientists, engineers, and command personnel provided him with invaluable exposure to problem-solving, tactical reasoning, and strategic innovation—skills that would later shape his Starfleet career.

His time on the Yamaguchi also influenced his perspective on leadership and duty. Observing his father’s command style and his mother’s scientific expertise, he developed a balanced approach to decision-making, blending logical analysis with instinctive problem-solving. While this made him an efficient strategist, it also contributed to his tendency to overanalyze situations where immediate action was more valuable than careful planning.

Starfleet Career

Early Career

Just before his 18th birthday, he applied to Starfleet Academy. His application was accepted, and he was permitted to join the Academy annex on Beta Aquilae. He remained at the campus for 4 years, until he graduated. He excelled in the advanced computer sciences, specifically in the fields of multitronics, positronics cybernetics and AI.

When he graduated in September 2365, he was offered a position on the USS Yamaguchi, the ship where he had grown up. As an operations officer, there will plenty of people he remembered around, though most had moved on. The Captain, a Vulcan names Tarak, was on the Yamaguchi when Vadosia was. He had moved up from the Security department, to Commanding officer. In fact it was Tarak who had requested Ensign Adislo take a position on the Yamaguchi, his thinking was that it would be easier for Vadosia to grow professionally somewhere somewhat familiar to him.

After almost a year, Vadosia had shown a lot of improvement, and had learned a great more things, in regards to computer science, and more specifically AI. The Yamaguchi was being redeployed from exploration and scientific research to border patrol. Tarak spoke to Vadosia and asked about transferring him to the USS Valley Forge. The Valley Forge, an Excelsior Class starship was going to the outskirts of Federation space on a scientific mission, for around 3 years, with several pairs of Bynars. One of the goals of the mission was to develop a new cybernetic interface for use by the Bynar, and to see if they Bynar cybernetics could be adapted to other physiologies. This was one of the reasons that Captain Tarak had suggested Vadosia for the transfer, as he knew it was a subject Vadosia would enjoy.

With the transfer to the Valley Forge, Tarak added a promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade, and wished Vadosia all the best. The Valley Force was around a year into it's 3 year mission, on the edge of Federation space conducting it's cybernetic experiments with the Bynars when they heard terrible news from Starfleet Command. The Battle of Wolf 359.

Of the 40 starships to engage the Borg Cube, 39 were outright destroyed, with over 11,000 dead and assimilated. One of those ships was the USS Yamaguchi. All hands were lost, including Captain Tarak. This hit Vadosia pretty hard as most of the crew he had grown up with were killed, indeed most of those people his parents had known. They took it pretty badly. Vadosia requested a leave of absence, and was granted the use of a Runabout to take him back to Beta Aquilae to be with his parents for a little while. The journey back took about 15 days, and he remained on leave with his parents until October of 2367, after which he returned to the Valley Forge.

After being back on Valley Forge for 3 months he received a pleasant surprise from the CO, Captain Kelana Faran, a Bajoran. He was offered the position of Assistant Chief Operations Officer and the promotion to Lieutenant, an offer he quickly accepted. During the next two years, the Valley Forge completed its scientific experiments. Vadosia even managed to build a small AI, not as complicated as EMH that was released in March of 2370, but enough to assist him with certain tasks. It was during this he grew closer to a Lieutenant in the tactical department, Maritza Gonzalez. In early May, 2370 she transferred to the USS Odyssey, as a Lieutenant Commander and with that came the promotion to Second officer.

In October 2370, tragedy once again hit Vadosia. The USS Odyssey, on a mission through the Bajoran Wormhole, was destroyed by a newly discovered race called the Jem’Hadar. The loss of someone so close to Vadosia again hit him hard and he spent his off duty hours either in one of the cybernetics labs, or in his quarters, becoming more and more withdrawn. This had, unknown at the time, become the beginning of the Dominion Cold War.

In April 2371, with various transfers around the fleet, Vadosia was offered the role of Chief Operations officer. This, of course, came with a promotion to Lieutenant Commander. The Valley Forge was once again sent on a scientific mission to the far side of Federation Space. First sent to Starbase 129 to resupply then sent to Starbase 214 to restock them, the Valley Force was headed out to the Iota Cassiopeiae system, to begin studying the region.

It was while this ship was out of Federation Space, in the unknown, that the Federation/Klingon War happened. Once Dominion involvement was established, a ceasefire was signed. Starfleet’s top strategists theorised that this was a possibly the end of the Dominion Cold war. All long range exploratory and science missions were cancelled and the ships brought back closer to home. When the Dominion fleet arrived through the wormhole and headed for the Cardassia system, Starfleet Command issued orders to strengthen the borders, particularly along the Cardassian Border, but also the Klingon border, incase they decided to take advantage of the weaker flank of the Federation.

The Dominion War

By 2373, tensions between the Federation and the Dominion had reached a breaking point. Starfleet had begun reinforcing its borders, anticipating the inevitable conflict. Vadosia, serving as Chief Operations Officer aboard the USS Valley Forge, was tasked with optimizing fleet-wide communication networks, ensuring rapid data transmission between Starfleet vessels operating near Cardassian and Dominion-controlled space.

While open war had yet to begin, skirmishes along the Cardassian border were becoming increasingly frequent. The Valley Forge was stationed near Starbase 187, a Presidium-class station, as part of Starfleet’s defensive preparations. In early February 2374, war erupted when Commander Sisko mined the Bajoran Wormhole, cutting off Dominion reinforcements. In retaliation, a Dominion fleet attacked and captured Deep Space Nine, marking the beginning of full-scale war.

Almost immediately, Starbase 187’s fleet in the Galador Sector was placed on high alert. Two months later, a Dominion fleet of two dozen vessels launched an assault on Starbase 187 and its defensive forces. Starfleet repelled the attack, but suffered heavy losses, including seven starships and damage to the station itself. Among the casualties was the USS Agrippa, a Galaxy-class vessel, which lost nearly a third of its senior staff when EPS relays overloaded on the bridge, killing the Conn Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Science Officer, Executive Officer, and severely injuring the Captain.

Due to its size and strategic importance, the Agrippa was prioritized for repairs and crew reassignment. The bridge module of a damaged Nebula-class starship was integrated into its structure, and officers from various ships within the armada were transferred aboard to replenish key positions. Vadosia was assigned to the Agrippa as Chief Operations Officer and Second Officer, marking a significant step forward in his career.

For the remainder of the war, the Agrippa was involved in numerous frontline engagements, including Operation Return, where Starfleet launched a massive offensive to reclaim Deep Space Nine. It later played a role in the first Battle of Chin’toka, the Federation’s first major push into Dominion territory. Being a Galaxy-class vessel, the Agrippa was often deployed to the front lines, engaging in intense skirmishes and fleet assaults.

In August 2375, during a violent engagement, the Agrippa’s XO was killed in action. With a command restructure underway, Vadosia was appointed acting Second Officer, giving him his first real taste of command responsibilities. While not a permanent position, the ship’s existing Second Officer was moving into the XO role, leaving the position temporarily open as Starfleet determined a replacement.

This experience fundamentally altered Vadosia’s perspective—having taken on command responsibilities, he realized that leadership, rather than operations, was the path he wanted to pursue. For the next three months, he served as acting Second Officer, continuing in the role until November 2375, shortly after the Dominion War ended. At that point, he stepped back into his previous Chief Operations role, but made it clear to his superiors that his ambition lay in command.

With the Dominion’s surrender, Starfleet shifted focus to reconstruction efforts, border stabilization, and fleet restructuring. Vadosia took temporary leave, returning to Beta Aquilae II, where he reflected on the war’s deep personal and professional impact before preparing for the next phase of his career.

After The Dominion War

In February 2376, Vadosia approached his Captain about taking the Bridge Officer’s Test. While he was already a bridge officer, he lacked the official qualification to assume command. He passed the test on his second attempt, earning the necessary clearance. Around the same time, the Second Officer was promoted to XO, and Vadosia was selected to fill the 2XO position, giving him his first formal command role. His ability to think strategically and lead effectively quickly set him apart, proving his aptitude for higher responsibilities.

After only six months, his performance earned him a promotion to Executive Officer of the USS Musashi, a position he readily accepted. In October 2376, the Musashi was assigned to the Bajoran sector, operating out of Deep Space Nine. Ostensibly, its presence was to support Bajor’s entry into the Federation, but its secondary purpose was to reinforce Starfleet’s armada in the region. Though the Dominion had signed the Treaty of Bajor, Starfleet remained on heightened alert, wary of lingering threats despite the formal end to hostilities.

For the next few years, Vadosia honed his command skills, refining his ability to lead effectively while continuing to develop his AI research and maintain his expertise in advancing computer systems. Under his leadership, efficiency aboard the Musashi improved significantly, driven by operational changes he implemented. Around this time, Starfleet was facing a shortage of experienced command officers, prompting Fleet Command to ask him to transfer to the USS Cairo as Executive Officer.

The USS Cairo was one of the first vessels crewed by Academy graduates from the post-war classes. While not all personnel were fresh from the Academy, the majority were newly commissioned officers, requiring mentorship and guidance to bring them up to Starfleet’s operational standards. Vadosia was assigned to help strengthen the crew, ensuring they could function at a higher level of efficiency. Among those transferred to the Cairo was Commander Jacob Lambert, the ship’s Chief Engineer. The two quickly became friends, discovering that Lambert had been in the Academy class below Vadosia for three years. Over the next two and a half years, they developed a deep, trusting friendship, with Lambert becoming one of the few people in the galaxy Vadosia could rely on implicitly.

With the Cairo’s crew successfully transformed into a well-oiled machine, Vadosia developed a reputation as a fixer, someone capable of reforming struggling command structures. As a result, Starfleet asked him to transfer to another ‘problem crew’, this time aboard the USS Phoenix as XO.

His arrival on the Phoenix was met with resistance from the existing crew, many of whom were unwilling to adapt to new leadership and operational changes. Rather than forcing compliance, Vadosia took a different approach, reorganizing personnel across departments to encourage cross-functional training. His goal was to foster empathy, having officers ‘walk in each other’s shoes’ to better understand the challenges their colleagues faced. This approach gradually broke down resistance, improving morale and operational efficiency, restoring the Phoenix’s crew to pre-war standards.

After a year and a half, Starfleet once again reassigned Vadosia, bringing him back to the USS Cairo, this time as its Captain. The promotion was a defining moment, marking his transition into command leadership. After a few months in the role, he was introduced to a new transfer, Lieutenant Jaca Traylor. Vadosia recognized promise in Traylor and quietly began monitoring his progress, looking for signs of future potential.

His return to the Cairo allowed him valuable time to refine his approach to leadership and keep his technical skills sharp, though he remained aware of some unusual personnel transfers occurring within Starfleet. These transfers seemed odd, though not disruptive enough to warrant immediate concern.

Around a year later, Starfleet informed Vadosia that the USS Musashi required a new Commanding Officer, as its existing CO was retiring. He was offered the position, and upon accepting, he asked Lieutenant Traylor to join him on the Musashi, an offer Traylor accepted. The Musashi was assigned to the Gamma Quadrant, operating out of New Bajor under Task Force 9. Never having served in the Gamma Quadrant before, Vadosia welcomed the opportunity to explore uncharted space and deepen Starfleet’s presence beyond the wormhole.

During his time aboard the Musashi, he began noticing unusual personnel transfers across the fleet. While they didn’t impact his vessel directly, something about the patterns struck him as odd. Though he couldn’t justify direct action, he quietly kept note of these irregularities, ensuring he was prepared if they proved significant later.

By 2385, Adislo found himself working closely with Lieutenant Jaca Traylor, now serving as Chief Security Officer. Traylor demonstrated exceptional skill in his new role, consistently exceeding performance expectations, a fact Adislo carefully noted, recognizing his potential for further advancement.

A little over six months later, Adislo received an unexpected promotion, offered the position of Executive Officer of Task Force 9. Having served as Commanding Officer for four years, he hadn’t anticipated moving into flag-level command so soon in his Starfleet career. The previous Task Force XO had been abruptly reassigned to the Alpha Quadrant, with no explanation provided, a detail Adislo quietly took note of, adding it to his growing list of unusual personnel shifts.

Upon arriving at New Bajor, he was greeted by Rear Admiral Alfred Blye, Commanding Officer of Task Force 9. Blye introduced Adislo to Lieutenant Commander Tevak, who was assigned as his aide-de-camp. Shortly after their meeting, Blye discreetly handed Adislo a PADD containing an encrypted message. Once decrypted, it read simply: “Watch your back. Trust no one. Trust Betazoids and Vulcans.”

The warning was unsettling, one of the first times in Adislo’s career where he felt his intuition hadn’t prepared him for a situation. It wasn’t paranoia; it was a deliberate caution. But from whom? And why? His first instinct was to consider who he could truly trust, and immediately, Jaca Traylor came to mind. He arranged for Traylor to be transferred to New Bajor, appointing him as another aide-de-camp, though stationed aboard the orbital facility, Gamma Command, rather than the planetary installation known as The Compound. Together, these locations comprised Deep Space 11, giving Adislo oversight across both sectors.

Despite the cryptic message from Admiral Blye, Adislo found planetary life surprisingly enjoyable, this time as an officer, rather than a civilian. The freedom to move between The Compound and Gamma Command, depending on his mood and operational needs, was refreshing. For the first time in years, he wasn’t confined to a starship’s corridors. However, even as he settled into his new role, the underlying tension remained.

Determined to uncover the deeper pattern behind Starfleet’s personnel transfers, Adislo began analyzing the shifts across key installations. What he found was troubling. Telepathic species like Betazoids, Vulcans, and Ullians had been systematically reassigned out of critical areas. Transfers of other races had occurred as well, but in certain regions, telepathic officers had almost entirely disappeared, including from Gamma Command itself. It wasn’t coincidence, it was deliberate. But why?

Unsure of the full picture, Adislo refused to wait for events to unfold without preparation. He took measures to secure key safeguards, ensuring he had contingency plans in place should the growing uncertainty escalate into action. His efficiency in computer algorithms became a valuable asset, allowing him to construct subtle security measures to protect both himself and his station.

In January 2387, Admiral Blye was suddenly transferred back to the Alpha Quadrant. No official explanation was provided, adding yet another unanswered question to Adislo’s growing concerns. Along with Blye’s departure, the USS Musashi and several other ships were also reassigned out of Task Force 9, replaced by a new set of vessels including the Brazil, Freedom, Hammerhead, Ticonderoga, Triumph, and Vanguard.

With Blye gone, Adislo was promoted to Rear Admiral, taking full command of Task Force 9, a demanding responsibility even without the extensive personnel reshuffling happening simultaneously.

Not long after, an attempt was made to transfer Commanders Tevak and Traylor out of Task Force 9, though Adislo successfully blocked the reassignment, ensuring they remained in place. Meanwhile, he appointed Captain Tarmin Mavroidis, an Ullian, to command The Compound. Hoping to maintain telepathic presence in Gamma Command, he pushed for a Betazoid officer to take command of the orbital station but was ultimately overruled. Instead, Captain Juliana Terlexa was placed in charge of Gamma Command.

Still unsure of the exact threat lurking beyond Starfleet’s official records, Adislo remained vigilant, keeping his trusted officers close while strengthening his command structure. As tensions continued to simmer beneath the surface, his Executive Officer position was handed to Commodore Scarlott Cameron, newly promoted and frequently operating out of Starbase Unity, a location that Adislo suspected might soon become another focal point in whatever struggle lay ahead.

Service Record

Years Rank Insignia Position Assignment
2361 - 2362 Cadet Freshman Grade Starfleet Academy
2362 - 2363 Cadet Sophomore Grade Starfleet Academy
2363 - 2364 Cadet Junior Grade Starfleet Academy
2364 - 2365 Cadet Senior Grade Starfleet Academy
2365 - 2636 Operations Officer USS Yamaguchi
2366 - 2367 Operations Officer USS Valley Forge
2368 - 2371 Assistant Chief Operations Officer USS Valley Forge
2371 - 2374 Chief Operations Officer USS Valley Forge
2374 - 2376 Chief Operations Officer USS Agrippa
2376 - 2379 Executive Officer USS Musashi
2376 - 2381 Executive Officer USS Cairo
2381 - 2383 Executive Officer USS Phoenix
2383 - 2384 Commanding Officer USS Cairo
2384 - 2386 Commanding Officer USS Musashi
2386 - 2387 Task Force Executive Officer Task Force 9
2387 - 2388 Task Force Commanding Officer Task Force 9
2388 - Present Unknown Unknown