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 CURRICULUM
VITAE
Lineage ID? Vulcans have not thought
in terms of the "purity" of bloodlines, as the
humans and Andorians do, since Surak brought about the Reformation.
I was born to Vulcans who believed in the basic good of all
species. I am content they did not live to see what Vulcans
have become, or to know that a species such as the humans
exists in
the universe.
Current name? Soval
Aliases? {raises eyebrow}
Rank? Crewman
Current primary enemy? Until recent
events, I did not have enough importance to merit "an
enemy." T'Pol, however, is... passionate for this other
universe, and I cannot deny her when she needs help. Therefore,
her enemies are now mine. Archer.
Current secondary enemy? Sato
Number of years you've survived? 175
Number of battles won? Admiral Black
has... had... defeated the enemy fourteen times after
I was assigned to his ship.
Pets? None
Height? 1.76784m
Eye color? Brown
Hair color? Gray
Piercings? None
Tattoos? At one time it was common
for non-humans to be branded, and therefore I have a brand
of chain links tattooed around my right ankle. I believe
the captain who bestowed this mark found I was
not subservient enough, and provided me with a reminder why
my... attitude... was keeping me from advancement.
Scars? A knife wound on the left side
of my torso, near where a human heart would be located. I
was impulsive in my youth, and my actions led to the markings
on my body.
Any major body parts missing or supplemented
with a prosthetic? Not at present.
How much do you love the Empire? You
equate love -- which is indeed a noble emotion -- with
blind patriotism, which is a form of control over the mindless
and has nothing to do with love.
Current ship? The Avenger
How many people did you have remove to get
there? None. The previous science officer was traded
to Captain Forrest in exchange for five cases of Saurian
brandy.
Next ship? Wherever I am assigned or
traded.
PREFERENCES
Very tight pants or miniskirts? Vulcan
robes
Leather, Kevlar, or armor? Wool for
warmth. With wool, no lives are sacrificed, not even the
lives of animals, which humans hold in such contempt. And
wool protects me from cold, one of the enemies of Vulcans.
Whisky or ale? Tea, unsweetened.
Rare wines and exotic delicacies captured
from passing vessels in the name of the Empire, or haunch
of targ with rotgut from the still in Engineering? I
do not partake in the bounty which is acquired through the
misfortunes or abuses of others.
Coffee or Jolt? Coffee, unsweetened.
Food or sex? The pon farr
has been used by humans as a means of controlling our people.
Sex has devulcanized us.
Do you enjoy devising your own interrogations
or do you savor watching someone else do the tough extractions?
I am a pacifist.
Knife blade: serrated, hook, or poisoned?
I fight only to defend myself. I have no preferred method
other than I hope not to hurt another living being if
possible.
Gold or silver? If you are speaking
of decorations, neither. Humans value gold more than silver
in their currency exchange.
Bridges or tunnels? Bridges.
Growl, shout, or hiss? I do not make
irrational noises as a means of intimidating others.
Coliseum or torture chamber? Humans
are barbaric.
Vulcans: mostly useful minions or servants
who are too intelligent for their own good? I believe
Vulcans are the hope for the universe.
Ion storms: Cool or scary? As noisy
as an aggressive human, and at times almost as destructive.
Vlad the Impaler or Niccoló Machiavelli?
Machiavelli. Sadists are illogical. At least Machiavelli was
advocating strength through intelligence and insight rather
than power resulting from enjoyment of the torture and extreme
fear of those who are weaker.
Lucrezia Borgia or Countess Bathory?
Borgia. Again, politics is the motivator, not joy of sadism.
Colonel Green or Khan? Neither.
Sauron or Voldemort? Who?
Beatles or Stones? Who?
Daggers or swords? If you must insist
on reducing every question to forms of violence, then a dagger.
It is quick, efficient, and to the point. Swords are for
those who like to play with danger, not those who wish to
be away from it.
Mac, PC, or Unix? I believe
it was Joseph Campbell who equated human computer technology
with the human god of the "Old Testament" section of one
of their holy books -- many rules and no mercy. Any of
these systems could be described thus.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE...
Pizza topping? I do not eat human food
as a source of enjoyment.
Dessert? See above.
Energy weapon? {raises eyebrow}
Training film? I found the Empire's
propaganda films to be pedestrian at best and bloodthirsty
at worst.
Monitoring device? My hearing often
is as effective as any monitoring device.
Method of keeping your underlings in line?
I have no underlings.
Place to be kissed? My personal preferences
are not for the lascivious curiosity of humans.
Imperial holiday? Vulcans are prohibited
from participating in Imperial holidays.
Book? The Teachings of Surak. The
one copy which I was able to obtain was left with my family
on Vulcan; despite the peace it might bring me during my
service, I felt it was wiser not to have a volume which the
Empire considers openly seditious among my possessions.
James Bond villain? {raises eyebrow}
At this moment, any which would cause Earth to self-destruct.
Quote? Accipere quam facere praestat
injuriam. ("It is better to suffer an injustice than
to do an injustice.")
Word or phrase? Fascinating. (I find
humans respond favorably to the idea that Vulcans are captivated
by their every word or gesture.)
Website? My password does not unlock
that facet of the computer terminals to which I have access.
Least favorite thing? Being displayed
as a source of entertainment for humans during my pon farr.
RANDOM PERSONAL QUESTIONS
How many weapons do you carry on your person,
approximately? None. I am a Vulcan, bred to peace.
How old were you when you committed your
first assassination? I have assassinated no one.
How many times has someone attempted to
assassinate you? None of which I am aware.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I
would choose to be on a Vulcan ship monitoring some unknown
alien world and discovering its botanic secrets. In all likelihood,
I will be continuing my servitude for a human captain.
What do you look for in a partner? The
ears of Vulcan women are aesthetically pleasing.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A monk. Perhaps a scientist.
What characteristics do you despise?
Sadism.
How do you express anger? {raises
eyebrow}
Would you rather die or become a bureaucrat?
I am reduced to a cog in the Imperial machine -- I am
a bureaucrat. And it devulcanizes me.
What was your most satisfying revenge?
Revenge is for humans.
Last person you went to dinner with? Pleasure
or business? Culminated in sex or death? T'Pol. It was
a shared meal, neither pleasure or business, but more pleasure
than business. Neither. What is your obsession with
copulation and death?
Last crony whom you rewarded for a nasty
job well-done? While I could not consider him a "crony,"
for his assistance in disarming Archer, I promised Doctor
Phlox
the Emperor
would supply
him with
an assortment of female concubines. Doctor Phlox was receptive
to such a reward.
Ever been a "Captain's Woman"
or "Captain's Man"? No.
RANDOM QUESTIONS
Had the drink Calypso Breeze? No.
Any superstitions? I believed,
for many years, that the IDIC was a source of power. That
belief is gone.
First thing you think of when you wake up?
Will meditation bring peace today?
What's on your mouse pad? It is green.
What's under your bed? I sleep on the
floor.
How many people did you have to bribe to
get into Imperial service? None.
What Academy subject is completely useless?
Interspecies cultural awareness.
What was the last book you read?
Wheat and the History of Its Deadly Diseases
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
No.
Can you roll your tongue? No.
Hobbies? I meditate when I can, and
I read about human agricultural crops.
Should supervillains have capes? They
should not exist.
Which single store would you choose to extort
tribute from? I do not take advantage of others. I would
barter for anything I need.
Greatest pet peeve? Questions about
sex, food, and violence. And weapons.
Best thing in the world? Vulcan.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the
fairest of them all? Appearances are an accident of
birth, modified by one's behavior. Comparing the aesthetic
value of one individual to another serves no purpose.
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