Sergeant Major Lachlan Barr
Name Lachlan Barr
Position Chief of the Boat
Second Position First Sergeant
Rank Sergeant Major
Character Information
| PNPC By | (Cipriani) | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 35 |
Starfleet Indentification
| Starfleet Serial Number | LB-1016-492167 | |
| Data Access Level | Level 3 | |
| Security Access | Level 4 | |
| Duty Shift | Delta |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5' 11" | |
| Weight | 170 lbs | |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown | |
| Eye Color | Blue | |
| Physical Description | Lachlan Barr stands at 5'11" with a compact yet powerfully built frame, the product of years of Starfleet Marine training and active combat service. Broad across the shoulders and barrel-chested, he carries himself with the calm authority of someone who has seen his share of action. His dark brown hair is typically worn short and practical, with just enough unruly texture to suggest a disregard for vanity. Striking blue eyes scan his surroundings with the alertness of a man who instinctively tracks movement and exits, though they soften when he's among those he trusts. His face bears a faint scar through his left eyebrow—earned in a brutal scuffle with a rogue Klingon warrior—and a larger, more defined scar along his right side, the lasting mark of a near-fatal encounter during an operation on Gimle. While on duty, Lachlan keeps to a crisp Marine uniform, immaculate in presentation, boots polished and posture straight. Off duty, he tends towards simple, utilitarian clothes—form-fitting T-shirts, durable trousers, and occasionally a well-worn leather jacket that hints at old habits and older friendships. He moves with the fluid control of someone trained to strike fast and disappear just as quickly, a skill honed during his years of undercover work. His voice carries the unmistakable timbre of the west coast of Scotland, specifically Greenock—a touch of rough edge tempered by years of cultural exposure across the stars. |
Family
| Father | Theo Barr – Civilian Engineer (Primarily Earth-based, occasionally travels off-world for conferences) | |
| Mother | Anna Barr – Secondary School Teacher (Specialised in History and Biology) | |
| Brother(s) | Kyle Barr (38) – Civilian Business Owner (Private Security & Personal Protection Firm) Lieutenant Thomas Barr (29) – Starfleet Engineering Officer, USS Serendipity |
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| Sister(s) | Amelia Barr (31) – Professional Dancer, Choreographer, and Songwriter (Performs interstellar tours) | |
| Other Family | Uncles & Aunts (Paternal): Duncan Barr – Retired Merchant Marine Captain, lives in Oban Moira Barr (née Campbell) – Tavern Owner, Oban Uncles & Aunts (Maternal): Catriona Graham (née Barr) – Environmental Researcher, based in Inverness Finlay Graham – School Administrator Cousins: Ewan Barr (34) – Tactical Officer, Starfleet Security, USS Thunderchild Iona Graham (26) – Civilian Botanist on New France Colony Neill Graham (21) – University Student, studying Galactic Politics Nieces/Nephews: Maisie Barr (9) – Daughter of Kyle Barr Luca Barr (3) – Son of Thomas Barr Notable Relationships Gunnery Sergeant Deacon “Deeks” Mackenzie (Ret.) – Though not related by blood, Deeks served as Lachlan’s drill instructor and later his field mentor during the undercover Gorn/Orion operation. Gruff, sharp-tongued, and fiercely protective, Deeks became a surrogate uncle figure during Lachlan’s most formative years in the Marines. The two still speak weekly, with Deeks offering grizzled wisdom and calling Lachlan “lad” regardless of rank. Lachlan credits him with saving his life—more than once. |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Lachlan is a man forged in fire and shaped by experience. Once a hard-headed Marine who thrived on direct orders and battlefield clarity, he has mellowed with age, shifting from a purely tactical mindset to one that sees value in cooperation, diplomacy, and long-term integration. While still fiercely loyal to the Marine Corps and its principles, he has become an advocate for bridging the long-standing cultural divide between Starfleet’s naval and ground forces. Calm and composed under pressure, Lachlan is a natural problem-solver who thinks on his feet, often spotting angles others miss. He has a sharp strategic mind and an innate charisma that allows him to lead without barking orders—a trait that served him well both in the field and during deep-cover assignments. Despite his strengths, Lachlan remains a man of contradictions. His years spent undercover have left him occasionally uncertain of where the persona ends and the man begins, and he sometimes struggles to relax into his true self. He’s known to bend regulations when the situation calls for it, guided more by a personal moral compass than rigid adherence to the book. Though outwardly confident, he occasionally retreats into himself, particularly when reflecting on operations that cost lives or tested his ethics. Still, he is fiercely protective of those under his command, viewing his unit and shipmates as family. He has a dry wit, a fondness for whisky-fuelled storytelling, and a genuine curiosity about the people around him—traits that help balance the weight of his past with the hope he holds for the future. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Lachlan’s greatest strength lies in his ability to remain calm and composed, even in the most volatile situations. A quick thinker and natural problem-solver, he excels under pressure, with an instinct for reading both people and the battlefield. Years spent undercover honed his ability to blend in, improvise, and manipulate perception—making him an excellent actor when needed and a tactician capable of thinking beyond protocol. His loyalty is unwavering, not just to Starfleet and the Corps, but to his fellow marines and crewmates, whom he considers family. He’s resilient, mentally tough, and unafraid to challenge convention when he believes a better outcome lies just beyond the rules. However, his strengths often carry shadows. Lachlan can be arrogant, particularly when he’s certain his way is the right one, which can occasionally put him at odds with more rigid or inexperienced officers. The psychological toll of his years undercover has blurred the lines of his identity at times, leaving him with moments of doubt or disconnection. He also has a tendency to disregard protocol when he feels the mission—or the wellbeing of his people—demands it, which has earned him both respect and reprimand. While he's learning to open up more in recent years, there are still parts of himself he keeps carefully guarded, shaped by the need to survive in morally grey environments. |
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| Ambitions | To see the Amalgamation Project succeed. Serve his crew, his team with pride and honour. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Lachlan has a strong appreciation for life’s simpler pleasures—something he clings to after years spent navigating murky intelligence operations and dangerous deployments. He’s a keen enthusiast of whisky, particularly single malts from his native Scotland, and has developed a quiet ritual of savouring a dram when reflecting on the day or marking important milestones. Though never the rowdiest in the room, he enjoys a good night out when the opportunity arises, especially in the company of those he trusts. Cooking is another passion—he finds the process grounding, even meditative—and he's constantly experimenting with recipes, often trying to recreate dishes he’s encountered across the quadrant or adding a Scottish twist to something alien. He keeps physically active not just out of necessity but enjoyment, maintaining a consistent routine of running, weight training, and occasional sparring to keep his reflexes sharp. Beyond the physical, Lachlan is surprisingly introspective. He reads widely, favouring non-fiction works on diplomacy, psychology, and leadership—driven by a genuine interest in understanding what makes people tick and how relationships evolve, whether in command, conflict, or camaraderie. He also keeps a private journal, something he began during his early undercover years, and while he doesn't consider himself poetic, his reflections are often thoughtful and raw. Though he rarely shares it, he also has a fascination with old Earth mythology, particularly the warrior traditions of various cultures, seeing echoes of those ideals in the people he serves with. |
| Personal History | Lachlan Barr was born in 2361 in Greenock, a coastal town on the west coast of Scotland known for its proud shipbuilding heritage and tight-knit community. The son of Theo and Anna Barr, an engineer and a secondary school teacher respectively, Lachlan grew up in a family that valued hard work, education, and loyalty. One of four children, he shared a close bond with his siblings—Kyle, the eldest and a successful business owner; Amelia, the creative spirit turned touring performer; and Thomas, the youngest, who followed Lachlan into Starfleet. Though each chose a different path, the Barr siblings were united by the values instilled in them by their parents and community. The extended Barr family, spread across Scotland and the wider Federation, includes military officers, scientists, and artists—offering Lachlan a wide perspective on life beyond the Corps. Despite the variety of professions, Lachlan always felt drawn to service and camaraderie. Enlisting in the Starfleet Marine Corps at eighteen, Lachlan found a natural rhythm in the discipline and intensity of training. Athletic and strong, with a quiet confidence and a sharp eye, he stood out early for his leadership potential and ability to think beyond the immediate task. After excelling in basic training, he specialised in combat engineering and later added sniper training and military intelligence to his skill set. His first assignment took him to Starbase 205 near the Klingon-Gorn border, where he saw action against dissident Klingon factions unwilling to accept the ceasefire. It was here, in the mud and fire of Midgar VI, that he first experienced the cost of command and the weight of comrades lost. That battle left more than just scars on his body—it instilled a deep respect for warrior cultures and a drive to protect those under his charge. In 2383, Lachlan was recruited for a covert mission tracking illegal Gorn arms shipments with suspected links to Human trafficking. What was meant to be a short operation became a years-long assignment deep undercover, posing as a smuggler within the Orion Syndicate. Using a captured pirate vessel and supported by a team of analysts and specialists, Lachlan built relationships in the criminal underworld while gathering intelligence on a wide-reaching slave network. His infiltration eventually brought him face-to-face with Mighwin, a brutal Orion lieutenant running trafficking operations on the planet Gimle. When the time came to bring the network down, Lachlan led the assault, freed the captives, and personally apprehended Mighwin in a vicious hand-to-hand fight. The scars from that mission remain, both physical and emotional. Years spent pretending to be someone else—lying, manipulating, surviving—left Lachlan questioning where the façade ended and the man began. Following the operation’s success, Lachlan and his team—later nicknamed The Spooks—underwent several months of decompression and psychological rehabilitation. In 2387, he was promoted to Sergeant and reassigned to Cran Beri II. There, and later aboard the USS Santa Monica, The Spooks continued to take on intelligence-heavy roles, including peacekeeping operations and diplomatic support on Corowt IV. Lachlan’s reputation as a calm, charismatic bridge between officers and enlisted personnel began to take hold. Though he still believed in the core strength of the Marines, he grew increasingly vocal about the cultural divide between Fleet and Corps. In 2391, frustrated by the unspoken “us versus them” dynamic, he began advocating for closer integration—proposing a bold initiative that would place Marines inside fleet structures and vice versa. His proposal was shelved at first, but it caught the attention of General Mercer in 2395. Together, they refined the idea into what would become the Eternals Project—a joint command integration programme designed to bridge institutional gaps between Starfleet and the Marine Corps. Lachlan took the lead, shaping policy, selecting candidates, and setting the tone. In 2396, he was assigned to the USS Pioneer, chosen not only for his tactical expertise but for his unique ability to relate to officers and enlisted alike. As Chief of the Boat and First Sergeant, Lachlan now acts as the ship’s backbone—a trusted leader among the crew, a cultural liaison, and a fierce protector of those who wear the uniform. Though his past carries weight, Lachlan finds grounding in the small things—cooking new recipes, lifting weights, running, and enjoying a quiet dram of whisky at the end of a hard day. He reads voraciously, studies interpersonal dynamics, and mentors younger marines whenever possible. He still keeps in touch with Deacon “Deeks” Mackenzie, the retired gunnery sergeant who mentored him through the hardest years of his career, and sees his team—both past and present—as family. The scars he bears may never fade, but they remind him daily why he serves: to protect, to lead, and to build a legacy that outlasts the battlefield. |
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| Service Record | 2379 - Starfleet Marine Basic Training 2380 -> 2386 - Undercover Operations, attached to Starbase 205 2386 - Several months leave 2387 -> 2392 - Team Leader, 'The Spooks', Starfleet Marine Station, Cran Beri II 2392 -> 2395 - Team Leader, 'The Spooks', USS Santa Monica 2395 - Project Leader, Eternals Project 2396 -> PRES - Chief of the Boat/First Sergeant, USS Pioneer |