Lieutenant Commander Steven Remington
Name Steven James Remington
Position Chief Science Officer
Rank Lieutenant Commander
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | human | |
| Age | 34 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6'0" (183cm) | |
| Weight | 188 (85kg) | |
| Hair Color | sandy blonde | |
| Eye Color | blue | |
| Physical Description | Steven Remington is handsome, a little rugged, tall and slender, sandy blonde hair, a well tended beard and mustache. His blue eyes are intense, but not intimidating. He's fit and well muscled, but not excessively so. More of a tennis player/runner than a body builder/wrestler. He is calm and laid back in his attitude. |
Family
| Spouse | none | |
| Children | none | |
| Father | Professor James Remington, PhD | |
| Mother | Amanda Felayna Remington, XMD. Physician and humanitarian. | |
| Brother(s) | LtCmdr Connor Edward Remington, older by 4 years, astrophysicist, professor of Advanced Scientific Methodologies, Starfleet Academy | |
| Other Family | His mother was his most important role model and shaped his moral character and philosophy. Her influence: “Never ask whether a life is important. Ask what responsibility you have toward it.” |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Lieutenant Steven Remington is regarded as one of Starfleet’s most gifted xeno-zoologists of his generation. Possessing an unusual combination of intellectual brilliance, emotional intelligence, patience, and ethical conviction, Remington has built a reputation as both an exceptional scientist and a trusted colleague. He has a remarkable ability to integrate multiple disciplines into a cohesive understanding of the universe. Within Starfleet Science, Remington is considered one of the foremost experts in the study of alien animal life and ecological systems. Unlike many senior Starfleet officers, Remington has never been motivated by rank, prestige, or command. His passion lies in understanding life in all its forms and protecting the ecosystems and creatures he studies. Those who know him well often describe him as a naturalist first, a Starfleet officer second. “Physics tells us how the universe works. Biology tells us why it matters.” |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Reputation: Colleagues describe him as possessing an almost uncanny ability to understand living creatures, often recognizing patterns of behavior long before sufficient data exists to support formal conclusions. Though exceptionally intelligent, he is neither arrogant nor competitive. Junior officers frequently report feeling comfortable approaching him with questions, observations, or mistakes. His leadership style is collaborative rather than authoritarian. He prefers to teach, guide, and encourage rather than command. Strengths: • Exceptionally intelligent. • Excellent at reading people & animals and understanding motivations. • Ethical integrity guided by a strong and deeply internalized moral compass • Intuitive and sees connections between scientific fields others miss. • Emotionally mature. Rarely becomes angry or reactive. Cool under pressure. • Thoughtful, compassionate, gentle, patient, observant & curious Weaknesses: His apparent contentment with life could be interpreted as a lack of ambition. He can have trouble delegating and trusting others with important details, preferring to do it himself. Perfectionism on occasion results in his refining things long after completion of that project. Can be reluctant to assert his judgment unless ethics or immediate safety are involved. He prefers to let others explore their ideas, and make their own mistakes. He is a natural teacher, not an authoritarian. ~~~~~ Psychological Evaluation “Lieutenant Commander Remington possesses an uncommon blend of scientific brilliance, emotional maturity, and personal humility. While many officers seek to understand the universe through equations, Remington seeks to understand it through life itself. His greatest strength may be his ability to see value in every living thing he encounters. He is among the most genuinely compassionate officers I have evaluated.” — Starfleet Psychological Evaluation Services Psychological Profile Excerpt "Lieutenant Commander Remington approaches the unknown with equal measures of wonder and discipline. He possesses the rare ability to remain scientifically objective without losing his sense of awe. Starfleet's finest explorers have always shared that balance." — Commander T'Kara, Starfleet Science Corps Evaluation Board |
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| Ambitions | To lead a Life Science division of an exploratory vessel. Because he achieved advanced scientific credentials prior to joining Starfleet, Steve used his Academy years to expand his knowledge beyond biology. Areas of concentration included: • Quantum Physics • Astrophysics • Stellar Cartography • Exogeology • Sensor Sciences • Scientific Operations • Planetary Ecology • Xenoanthropology This broad scientific foundation ultimately prepared him for leadership of an entire science division. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Physical Activities • Running • Yoga • Meditation Creative Interests • Drawing & sketching • Wildlife Illustration Intellectual Interests • Literature • History • Natural Sciences • Comparative Cultures Music • Cello • Fiddle • Classical Music |
| Personal History | The Loss of New Cambria At age twelve, Steve’s colony world suffered catastrophic geological collapse. The population was evacuated but the ecosystem did not survive. Many species became extinct. This experience taught Steve that nothing lasts forever. The Expedition Death At age twenty-seven, Steve led a research mission during which a scientist under his supervision died. No mistakes were found. No fault was assigned. Steve nevertheless carries a quiet sense of responsibility. This event contributes directly to: perfectionism, over-preparation, reluctance to delegate. The Great Love Steve experienced a profound relationship in his twenties. The relationship ended due to incompatible futures rather than conflict. This reinforced his belief that some beautiful things are temporary. Steve’s deepest fear is not failure or death. It is loss. His primary emotional journey involves learning that loving people deeply is worth the risk of losing them. |
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| Service Record | EDUCATION University of Alpha Centauri Bachelor of Science Zoology and Comparative Biology Graduated with highest honors. Daystrom Institute Master of Science Xenobiology Doctor of Philosophy Xeno-Zoology Dissertation: Adaptive Behavioral Intelligence Among Apex Species in Multi-World Ecological Systems His work became influential within Starfleet xenobiological circles. Secondary Academic Focus Steve demonstrated exceptional aptitude in: • Mathematics • Quantum Physics • Theoretical Physics • Cosmology Several professors expected him to become a physicist. He completed nearly enough coursework to qualify for a second doctorate in Quantum Physics but chose not to pursue the additional dissertation. His explanation: “Physics tells us how the universe works. Biology tells us why it matters.” Starfleet Academy Because he already possessed advanced scientific credentials, Steve used his Academy years to expand his knowledge beyond biology. Areas of concentration included: • Quantum Physics • Astrophysics • Stellar Cartography • Exogeology • Sensor Sciences • Scientific Operations • Planetary Ecology • Xenoanthropology This broad scientific foundation ultimately prepares him for leadership of an entire science division. Starfleet Career USS Copernicus: Science Officer Remington's first assignment involved long-range survey operations along the Federation frontier. He participated in numerous first-contact support missions and ecological assessments of newly discovered worlds. His reports became known for their thoroughness and practicality, helping captains avoid unintended disruptions to indigenous ecosystems. USS Tianmu: Assistant Chief Science Officer Promoted to Lieutenant, Remington led several planetary survey teams and coordinated interdisciplinary research projects involving geology, climatology, and xenobiology. During this assignment, he developed a reputation for remaining calm during field emergencies, including a widely cited incident in which he successfully organized the rescue of a survey team stranded within a rapidly shifting cave system beneath an unstable planetary crust. Advanced Research Exchange Following his Tianmu assignment, Remington spent eighteen months attached to multiple Federation research institutions, collaborating on studies involving: • Non-carbon-based lifeforms • Megafauna migration patterns • Interstellar disease vectors • Ecosystem recovery following environmental catastrophe Several of his papers continue to be referenced by Starfleet Science and the Federation Xenobiological Society. USS Arawyn : Senior Xeno-Zoologist - 2425 to -- Assigned to the USS Arawyn at its commissioning, LT Remington became responsible for biological survey operations, ecological risk assessments, and the cataloging of newly encountered lifeforms. His work quickly made him one of the vessel's most respected scientific specialists. Colleagues frequently sought his guidance not only in biological matters but also in broader scientific investigations. His ability to communicate across disciplines made him a natural bridge between specialists working in vastly different fields. |