Senior Chief Petty Officer Elias Merrick

Name Elias Merrick

Position Yeoman

Rank Senior Chief Petty Officer

Basic Info
Personality
History

Character Information

Gender		Male
Species		Human
Age		46

Physical Appearance

Height		5’11” (180 cm)
Weight		178 lbs (81 kg)
Hair Color		Dark brown, cropped short, with a dignified dusting of grey at the temples.
Eye Color		Hazel, with fine lines at the corners from years of both squinting at PADDs and smiling wryly at absurd situations.
Physical Description		Senior Chief Petty Officer Merrick stands at 5’11” (180 cm) with a lean, well-kept build that reflects decades of service rather than showy athleticism. Dark brown hair, neatly cropped, is streaked with distinguished grey at the temples. His hazel eyes are observant, often carrying the fine lines of a man who has learned to meet absurdity with quiet amusement. Merrick’s uniform is always immaculate, his posture precise without being rigid, and he carries himself with the steady, unhurried confidence of a seasoned professional. A faint scar along his left forearm — the remnant of a long-ago shuttle bay mishap — is the only visible mark of his early years in Starfleet.

Family

Father		Harold Merrick – Retired civilian engineer, Earth-based; worked on Federation colony infrastructure projects.
Mother		Lillian Merrick – Former civilian quartermaster for a Federation colony on Vega IX. Known for her sharp organisational skills and ability to keep a remote settlement running smoothly despite supply delays and unpredictable conditions.
Brother(s)		Jonathan Merrick – Younger brother, civilian freight pilot based out of Deep Space 4.

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Senior Chief Elias Merrick is the quiet constant at the captain’s side — efficient, observant, and meticulous. Decades of service have made him unflappable under pressure, able to navigate the complexities of Starfleet bureaucracy with the same ease he applies to arranging a diplomatic reception or ensuring a critical report is on the captain’s desk before she asks for it. While outwardly reserved, his dry, understated humour is well-tuned to Captain Corbin’s own.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: Exceptional organisational and logistical skills. Strong memory for names, faces, and details. Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information. Calm, deliberate problem-solver who rarely reacts in haste. Weaknesses: Can be overly self-reliant, reluctant to delegate even routine tasks. Tendency to keep personal life closed off, which can make him seem distant. Not a natural risk-taker; prefers tried-and-true methods unless convinced otherwise.
Ambitions		At this stage of his career, Merrick’s ambition is not for promotion but for excellence in service. He takes pride in being an indispensable support to his captain, ensuring her focus remains on command decisions rather than administrative distractions. His unspoken goal is to leave the Arawyn’s systems and processes more efficient than when he arrived.
Hobbies & Interests		Collects antique timepieces, including his grandfather’s mechanical watch, which he wears daily. Enjoys reading historical accounts of early Federation starship voyages. Practices woodworking in the ship’s hobby workshop; often crafts small, practical items for the crew. Keeps a carefully curated stash of teas and coffees, a habit from years of working with captains who had strong beverage preferences.

Personal History

Born in 2379 in Port Townsend, Washington, Earth, Elias Merrick grew up in a household defined by discipline and self-sufficiency. His father, Harold, was a civilian engineer who worked on colony infrastructure projects, while his mother, Lillian, served as a quartermaster for a Federation colony on Vega IX. From her, Elias inherited a knack for making scarce resources stretch and keeping complex operations running smoothly.

Elias enlisted in Starfleet at 18, joining the enlisted corps during the tense years following the Dominion War. His early assignments in operations and administration taught him the value of precision and foresight, especially when lives and missions depended on the smallest details. Over three decades, he rose steadily through the enlisted ranks, serving aboard both starships and starbases, often in the role of captain’s yeoman.

He became known for his ability to anticipate a commanding officer’s needs, his immaculate attention to protocol, and his unflappable composure during high-stakes situations. These qualities earned him his promotion to Senior Chief Petty Officer in 2414.

When the opportunity arose to serve aboard the newly commissioned USS Arawyn, Merrick accepted without hesitation. Supporting Captain Sabrina Corbin — herself a former operations officer — appealed to his own sense of precision and discipline, and he saw in her the kind of captain he could work with seamlessly.

Service Record

2369 – Enlisted in Starfleet; completed Basic Training and Administrative Specialist qualification at Starfleet Technical Services Academy.
2370–2376 – Operations Clerk, USS Midway (Nebula-class); served during the Dominion War.
2377–2384 – Administrative Specialist, Starbase 72; promoted through enlisted grades to Petty Officer First Class.
2384–2392 – Captain’s Yeoman, USS Atlas (Excelsior II-class); promoted to Chief Petty Officer.
2392–2399 – Senior Yeoman, USS Caliburn (Luna-class), Diplomatic Corps support staff; coordinated ambassadorial visits and crisis negotiations.
2399–2414 – Senior yeoman and administrative lead across multiple transitional commands and refits.
2414 – Promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer for exemplary service and leadership.
2414–2425 – Senior enlisted aide to multiple starship and starbase commanders; mentor to junior yeomen.
2425–Present – Captain’s Yeoman, USS Arawyn.

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