Lieutenant Junior Grade Galen Trellis
Name Galen Yosh Trellis
Position Chief Flight Control Officer
Rank Lieutenant Junior Grade
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Trill | |
| Age | 28 |
Starfleet Indentification
| Starfleet Serial Number | GT-1701-519012 | |
| Data Access Level | Level 3 | |
| Security Access | Level 5 | |
| Duty Shift | Alpha |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6'1 | |
| Weight | 185 | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Physical Description | Brown-skinned Trill with traditional spotted pattern 5'10", lean and athletic build Dark brown hair, hazel eyes with gold flecks More pronounced Trill spots than average, creating a distinctive lattice-like pattern |
Family
| Father | Jorik Yosh | |
| Mother | Nayara Yosh |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Galen has demonstrated exceptional skill in complex stellar phenomena navigation, successfully piloting the numerous dangerous and novel spatial anomalies. His combination of inherited experience and hard-won psychological resilience has made him an invaluable asset to the crew, though he continues to work daily to overcome the internal struggle between himself and the unresolved mental wounds of his previous host. | |
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Exceptional navigation skills from inherited memories Crisis management abilities from Dorian's combat experience Empathy from his own trauma recovery Technical expertise from multiple host experiences Adaptability from learning to integrate multiple personalities WEAKNESSES: PTSD symptoms that can be triggered unexpectedly Perfectionism driven by fear of letting others down Emotional burden from carrying traumatic memories Authority issues when Dorian's leadership instincts conflict with his junior rank Tendency toward isolation due to his complex psychological state Physical manifestations of stress that can affect his helm performance |
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| Ambitions | Command Track: Despite his psychological challenges, Galen aspires to eventually command his own vessel, believing his unique perspective and crisis management skills would make him an effective captain for exploration missions in dangerous regions. Starfleet Medical Liaison: He hopes to develop formal protocols for emergency joinings, working with Starfleet Medical to ensure future emergency hosts receive proper preparation and support. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Culinary Exploration: Drawing from the taste memories of his previous hosts, Galen has become an accomplished cook, specializing in fusion cuisine that combines traditional Trill dishes with foods from worlds his hosts visited. His quarters often host informal dinner parties for fellow officers. Holographic Therapy Programs: Galen has begun developing therapeutic holographic programs designed to help trauma survivors safely re-experience and reprocess difficult memories in controlled environments. Meditation and Martial Arts: He practices a combination of traditional Trill meditation techniques and Earth-based martial arts (influenced by Dorian's combat training) to maintain physical and mental balance. |
| Personal History | Galen Yosh was born on Trill in 2370 to atmospheric engineers Jorik Yosh and Nayara Yosh. Following the traditional path, he was accepted as a Symbiont Initiate and began his training while simultaneously pursuing acceptance to Starfleet Academy. In 2392, as a fourth-year cadet specializing in stellar cartography and helm operations, he was conducting field studies aboard the USS Majestic when his life changed forever. When the Trellis symbiont's third host, Dorian Trellis, suffered a fatal shuttle accident far from Trill, the Symbiosis Commission faced a crisis. Galen was the only Trill within transport range who appeared to be compatible with the 151-year-old symbiont. Despite being years away from completing his Initiate training, his neural compatibility made him the symbiont's only hope for survival. The Symbiosis Commission, operating under crisis protocols, approved the joining with minimal preparation time. Galen received only 18 hours of psychological briefing—standard emergency procedure called for 72 hours minimum, and he was still three years away from completing his Initiate training. This severely abbreviated process would prove to have lasting consequences. The Dorian Trellis Legacy Combat Service Record Dorian Trellis (2341-2392) served as a Starfleet Marine during the Dominion War, participating in several of the conflict's most brutal ground engagements: Battle of Tyra (2374): Dorian was part of the Marine contingent aboard the USS Sitak during the disastrous Seventh Fleet engagement. When the ship was critically damaged, he led evacuation efforts while under fire. He witnessed the destruction of 112 starships and was forced to watch helplessly as Dominion forces systematically destroyed escape pods containing his fellow Marines and naval personnel. The experience of being unable to protect those under his command became a recurring nightmare. Siege of AR-558 (2375): Dorian served as a Marine squad leader during the horrific ground combat on the communications relay station. He personally led assaults against entrenched Jem'Hadar positions and watched young Marines under his command die in desperate hand-to-hand combat. The sight of his troops, some barely out of basic training, engaging in brutal close-quarters fighting with Jem'Hadar soldiers violated his fundamental beliefs about protecting those under his leadership. Operation Return - Betazed Liberation (2375): Dorian led a Marine reconnaissance unit during the covert operations to retake Betazed from Dominion occupation. His team spent weeks behind enemy lines, conducting guerrilla warfare while witnessing the systematic oppression of Betazoid civilians. The moral complexity of their hit-and-run tactics, which sometimes resulted in civilian casualties, haunted him long after the mission's success. Post-War Struggles Following the war, Dorian declined psychological counseling, believing that his Marine training and Trill mental discipline were sufficient to process the trauma. He left Starfleet and spent his remaining years as a civilian security consultant, increasingly isolated and prone to violent nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness. His refusal to seek treatment ultimately contributed to the shuttle accident that claimed his life. Upon joining, Galen immediately inherited not only Dorian's memories but the full emotional weight of his unprocessed trauma. The unprepared cadet found himself experiencing: Intrusive Combat Memories: Vivid flashbacks to battles he never fought, complete with the phantom pain of wounds he never received Survivor's Guilt: Overwhelming guilt over the deaths of Dorian's comrades, compounded by his own survival of the emergency joining Identity Confusion: Struggling to distinguish between his own peaceful nature and Dorian's warrior instincts Hypervigilance: Constant scanning for threats, making it difficult to function in routine Starfleet environments |
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| Service Record | 2388-2392: Starfleet Academy (interrupted by emergency joining) 2392: Emergency joining and extended medical leave 2393: Completed Academy and commissioned as Ensign 2393-2394: First assignment aboard USS Venture 2394-2396: USS Vengeance - Navigation Officer 2396-2398: Current assignment aboard USS Meridian |