Captain Threlox
Name Threlox
Position Commanding Officer
Rank Captain
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Denobulan / Tellarite | |
| Age | 42 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5'7" | |
| Weight | 86 kg | |
| Hair Color | Dark brown with gray and white streaks | |
| Eye Color | Amber brown | |
| Physical Description | Captain Threlox Varn stands five-foot-seven with a stocky, barrel-chested Tellarite build and warm bronze skin. Denobulan forehead ridges rest on broad Tellarite facial structure, his nose somewhere between both species. Large, expressive hazel eyes and a well-groomed beard frame a face that betrays every emotion. On each hand he wears a ring—right hand bears a delicate Denobulan family band, left hand a heavy Tellarite clan signet. His crew has learned to read these rings as indicators of his thinking. Most memorable is his smile: when excited, that unsettling Denobulan grin breaks through, face expanding wide despite his efforts to restrain it—a joy that unnerves as much as it delights. |
Family
| Spouse | Trevin, Therapeutic Dream Weaver, aged 39 | |
| Children | None biologically. | |
| Father | Dr. Vexor (aged 148), Exobiologist at Phloxian Institute of Xenomedicine | |
| Mother | Grevak (aged 60),Master shipwright, Ironhull Shipforge (Civilian Shipyard) | |
| Brother(s) | Vexil (aged 45), Civilian Shipwright, Ironhull Shipforge (Civilian Shipyard) |
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| Sister(s) | Phrina (aged 37), Medical researcher at Velara Prime University | |
| Other Family | HALF-SIBLINGS - VELINA'S CHILDREN: Phrovik (52, Federation diplomat) Nexara (50, xenobotanist) Velsana (48, musician/composer) Trenval (46, environmental engineer) Kelrix (44, teacher) HALF-SIBLINGS - THRESSA'S CHILDREN: Vessa (32, civilian pilot) Tilara (29, cultural liaison officer) Phexil (26, linguistics PhD student) Nelvira (23, medical student) TREVIN'S OTHER SPOUSES: Phraxis (mid-40s, architect/environmental designer) - Husband Rilara (late 30s, educator) - Wife TREVIN & PHRAXIS'S CHILD: Velra (7, child) Nieces & Nephews Varn has twenty-one nieces and nephews from over his full and half siblings. |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Varn embodies both his cultures—Denobulan optimism and scientific curiosity drive him toward exploration and discovery, while Tellarite pragmatism and argumentativeness make him question every hypothesis and debate every decision, including his own. He wears two rings as physical reminders of his heritage: right hand bears a delicate Denobulan family ring ("curiosity lights the path"), left hand a heavy Tellarite clan signet ("earned voice"). His crew has learned to read which ring he touches when working through problems. Rising from Chief Science Officer to First Officer to Captain, Varn thinks like a scientist first, captain second. As Starfleet's first Denobulan / Tellarite hybrid officer, every decision carries historical significance—he cannot simply be a captain, he's a symbol proving whether people like him belong. This creates deep-seated imposter syndrome and loneliness, knowing he has no hybrid mentors and his failures would impact all future hybrid candidates. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Scientific brilliance - Exceptional exobiologist and problem-solver, sees patterns others miss Cultural bridge-builder - Dual heritage gives unique perspective on first contact and multi-species situations Intellectual rigor - Tellarite debate culture means he questions assumptions and challenges bad ideas fearlessly Boundless curiosity - Denobulan optimism drives exploration and discovery even in dangerous situations Earned respect - Rose through ranks on pure merit, proving himself at every level Encourages debate - Creates environment where crew can voice concerns and challenge ideas Adaptable - Hybrid nature means comfortable navigating between different cultural frameworks Strategic thinker - First Officer experience taught him to see beyond just the science mission Emotionally intelligent - Large Denobulan family background makes him good at reading people Trailblazer - Opens doors for future hybrid officers and underrepresented groups Thinks like scientist, not captain - Struggles to stop analyzing and make decisive command calls Micromanages science department - Hard time trusting others with scientific decisions Argumentative to a fault - Tellarite debate style can undermine authority or exhaust crew Terrible poker face - Expressive features betray every emotion, can't hide concerns from crew That unsettling smile - Denobulan grin creeps people out, makes first contact awkward Imposter syndrome - Constantly questions if he's good enough or just a diversity promotion Takes excessive risks for science - "Fascinating" sometimes overrides "safe" Carries too much weight - Burden of being "first" makes every failure feel catastrophic Isolates himself - Loneliness of command amplified by having no one who truly understands his position Unresolved personal life- Distant marriage, complicated family relationships, avoids emotional confrontation Touches rings when stressed - Obvious tell that he's conflicted or worried Overcompensates - Tries too hard to prove himself worthy, exhausting himself and others Difficulty delegating - Wants to be involved in everything, especially scientific matters Guilt-driven - Carries weight of leaving family, failing marriage, representing all hybrids |
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| Ambitions | - Prove himself as a capable captain - Make a groundbreaking scientific discovery that proves hybrids bring unique value - Help Vessa (or another hybrid) join Starfleet—open the door wider |
| Service Record | 2237-2241 | Cadet | Starfleet Academy, Earth Major: Xenobiology, Minor: Astrometrics Graduated top 10% of class with honors First Denobulan/Tellarite hybrid to attend Starfleet Academy 2241-2243 | Ensign | Science Officer | USS Ibn Battuta (NCC-616) Hermes-class scout ship Xenobiology specialist, junior science officer Participated in multiple planetary surveys and first contact missions 2243-2245 | Lieutenant JG) | Science Officer | USS Ibn Battuta (NCC-616) Continued xenobiology research Catalogued three new microbial species 2245-2250 | Lieutenant | Chief Science Officer | USS Ibn Battuta (NCC-616) Youngest Chief Science Officer in Starfleet at age 28 Led scientific teams on dangerous missions 2248: Successfully made first contact with reclusive species through scientific collaboration 2250-2251 | Lieutenant | Chief Science Officer | USS Challenger (NCC-1715) Constitution-class assignment First posting aboard Constitution-class vessel Expanded responsibilities on larger crew 2251-2254 | Lieutenant Commander | Chief Science Officer | USS Challenger (NCC-1715) Began taking on additional command responsibilities Mentored by captain on command decision-making 2254-2257 | Commander | Executive Officer | USS Hypatia (NCC-1728) Constitution-class assignment First Officer, transition from science specialist to command generalist Learned balance between debate and decisive action 2257-2259 | Commander | Executive Officer | USS Aryabhata (NCC-1738) Constitution-class assignment Groomed for command under retiring captain Closely monitored by Starfleet Command 2259-Present | Captain | Commanding Officer | USS Proteus (NCC-1892) Bellerophon-class science vessel First Denobulan/Tellarite hybrid to command a starship Three-year deep space exploration mission Commendations & Decorations- Starfleet Academy Honor Graduate (2241) - Scientific Achievement Medal (2248) - Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Gallantry - Exploration Ribbon (multiple awards) |