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Vice Admiral Sidra MacLaren
Name Sidra MacLaren
Position Fleet Commander
Rank Vice Admiral
Character Information
| Gender | Female | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 58 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5'8" (172.7cm) | |
| Weight | 148 lbs (67.1 kg) | |
| Hair Color | Red with a graying streak | |
| Eye Color | Green | |
| Physical Description | Vice Admiral Sidra MacLaren maintains a strong, athletic build honed by decades of physical training. At 58 years old, her frame is still lean and fast from regular sparring, martial arts, and holodeck combat programs. Time has added definition rather than erosion, with the grace and strength of a seasoned warrior evident in her every movement. Her red hair now carries soft threads of silver, a dignified mark of age that she wears without vanity. Her green eyes remain intense and focused, capable of both calculated scrutiny and unexpected warmth. Faint lines mark her face, etched not by vanity, but by a life of duty, loss, and perseverance. Her posture is always upright, presence always commanding. Hidden beneath her uniform are scars across her upper back, long, pale remnants of lashings endured during a period of captivity early in her career. She chose to leave them largely untreated, aside from medical intervention necessary to prevent permanent damage or motion restriction. They are not visible to most, but she has deliberately kept them as a quiet testament to survival, pain, and the choices that shaped her. For Sidra, the scars are not a weakness but a reminder of who she became when no one was watching. |
Family
| Spouse | Stephen MacCafferey, Commodore (Ret.) | |
| Children | William MacCafferey | |
| Father | Captain Alec MacLaren – Retired from Starfleet but returned during the Frontier Day crisis to help coordinate emergency fleet operations. He was killed in the effort, remembered by Sidra as a steady and selfless officer whose final act was one of duty. | |
| Mother | Lieutenant Tala MacLaren, a Starfleet medical officer. She was fatally shot with a disruptor while five months pregnant with Sidra. The Chief Medical Officer of the USS Aires was able to save the unborn child by simulating a womb, allowing Sidra to complete her gestation and be born safely. Tala died as a result of the attack | |
| Brother(s) | Aidan MacLaren: The eldest, 12 years older than Sidra. He acted as a second father figure during her childhood, naming her and protecting her in their years aboard ship. Aidan rose to the rank of Captain, commanding the USS Ticonderoga. He was killed in action a few years after Frontier Day, staying aboard his ship to cover a civilian evacuation. His memory remains especially close to Sidra. London MacLaren: 8 years older than Sidra. Kelsey MacLaren: 3 years older than Sidra. |
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| Sister(s) | None | |
| Other Family | Commodore Pla'Kor Gonai - ex-husband. |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Vice Admiral Sidra MacLaren, born in 2367 aboard the USS Aires, has led one of the most storied and multidimensional careers in recent Starfleet history. A battle-hardened officer and tactical specialist, she rose through the ranks from Ensign to Captain aboard the USS Archer, then on to strategic leadership roles as Commodore of Epsilon Command and, ultimately, Vice Admiral of the reformed Epsilon Fleet. Her early Starfleet years were marked by frontline experience and operational excellence. As a junior lieutenant during the Klingon-Romulan War, she led the emergency evacuation of the Federation colony on Eternity under live assault—an act of courage and precision that earned her distinction and accelerated advancement. Later, as commanding officer of the Archer, she played a crucial role during the 2401 Frontier Day crisis, intercepting compromised ships and preserving key assets during the Borg–Changeling plot against Earth and Spacedock. After her promotion to Commodore and tenure as Epsilon Fleet Security Advisor, MacLaren's life took a harrowing turn. While traveling from Starbase 369 with her husband, Commodore Pla’kor Gonai, their vessel was ambushed and boarded. Sidra was abducted. Her captivity lasted nearly a year, and the specifics remain sealed under high classification. She was ultimately recovered and brought to Starbase Raven in Gamma Fleet, orbiting Trilista Colony. Despite her reunion with Gonai, the emotional gulf formed over years of duty-driven separation—compounded by the psychological toll of her recent ordeal—proved irreparable. They separated amicably, aided in part by Stephen MacCafferey, Gamma Fleet’s Chief Judge Advocate. As Stephen helped her navigate the legal process, the two formed a deep and unexpected bond. Where Sidra had known only war and hardship, Stephen had spent a lifetime behind a desk, tempered in law rather than battle. Their connection grew rapidly and authentically. The true surprise came when Sidra discovered she was pregnant. The news stunned them both and redefined their future. Sidra retired from Starfleet with the rank of Rear Admiral, and Stephen accepted a position at JAG Headquarters on Earth. Together, they raised their son, William, on Sidra’s ancestral property on the rugged northern coast of Scotland. During this time, Sidra turned her attention to a more peaceful pursuit, crafting her own single malt Scotch. She spent years perfecting the recipe and eventually released Boar’s Rock, a bold, distinctive blend sold under the umbrella of Alistair Dunross’ holdings. While she lacked interest in business, the product gained niche acclaim. That peace would not last. Sidra was pulled from retirement to lead a high-level security investigation into the Beta Fleet Commander. With quiet loyalty, Stephen followed her back into the stars, and their ten-year-old son William began his own journey alongside his mother, witnessing her return to service not as a soldier, but as a leader grounded in experience and resilience. Promoted to Vice Admiral, Sidra has recently assumed command of the newly reformed Epsilon Fleet. Now a veteran of war, a survivor of trauma, a mother, and a mentor, she leads with measured strength, strategic clarity, and an unshakable commitment to Starfleet’s ideals, tempered not just by battle, but by family, sacrifice, and a second chance at peace. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths 1. Tactical Precision Sidra is a seasoned strategist with years of frontline combat and security operations. Her decisions are swift, measured, and often decisive under pressure, particularly in volatile or asymmetric engagements. 2. Resilience and Mental Fortitude Having survived captivity and trauma, Sidra has developed an unshakable core of emotional resilience. She continues to lead with clarity and resolve even in the face of personal or professional adversity. 3. Leadership by Example MacLaren holds herself to the highest standards and demands the same from those under her command. Her hands-on style and willingness to share risk inspire loyalty and respect from her crews and junior officers alike. 4. Physical Conditioning and Combat Skill Even in her late 50s, she maintains elite-level fitness and martial arts capability. She is not just a desk-bound flag officer; she remains physically capable, training regularly and maintaining weapons proficiency. 5. Moral Integrity Sidra has a firm moral compass. She believes in accountability, fairness, and the responsibilities of command. She is not easily swayed by politics or ambition, preferring action and truth over protocol games. 6. Adaptability Her transition from warrior to mother and from commander to retiree and back again highlights her deep adaptability. She can recalibrate when circumstances demand change, both personally and professionally. Weaknesses 1. Emotional Guardedness While respected and admired, Sidra keeps most people at emotional arm’s length. Her walls, formed by trauma and loss, make it difficult for others to truly get close or see her vulnerability. 2. Intolerance for Incompetence She struggles to mask her frustration with officers who lack discipline, initiative, or responsibility. This can create tension with less experienced personnel or those from more relaxed command cultures. 3. Work-Life Imbalance Despite her efforts in retirement, Sidra is still driven by duty. Her return to active service places strain on her personal time and may create long-term tension between career and family, especially with her son entering adolescence. 4. Overreliance on Self A lifelong habit of handling things herself, Sidra can be slow to delegate or ask for help, even when others are ready to shoulder the burden. This sometimes leads to unnecessary personal strain or bottlenecks in decision-making. 5. Haunted by the Past Though outwardly composed, the scars of her captivity remain beneath the surface. Her refusal to undergo full treatment was a deliberate act of remembrance, but that choice sometimes weighs heavily on her psyche. |
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| Ambitions | Vice Admiral Sidra MacLaren is driven by a singular purpose: to restore Epsilon Fleet to its former stature as a symbol of Federation strength, integrity, and unity. Once a cornerstone of exploration and defense, Epsilon suffered fragmentation in the wake of political upheaval and fleet-wide crises. Now at its helm, Sidra sees her command as a final mission. It is an opportunity to rebuild not just the fleet, but the ideals it once stood for. Her ambition is not rooted in legacy or recognition. It is a desire to see her career come full circle, to leave Starfleet stronger than she found it, and to guide the next generation of officers with the wisdom born of conflict, loss, and redemption. For Sidra, rebuilding Epsilon is about restoring trust, rekindling purpose, and closing the arc of her service with pride and clarity. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Sidra MacLaren’s off-duty life reflects both her warrior spirit and her evolving roles as a mother, partner, and distiller. A lifelong martial artist, she is highly skilled in boxing, Muay Thai, and Tang Soo Do. During her early years aboard the USS Archer, her first husband, the half-Klingon security chief Pla’kor Gonai, taught her the art of bat’leth combat. She continues to train with the traditional Klingon weapon, honoring both the discipline it demands and the relationship it represents. Sidra is also an avid holodeck user, with a vast collection of programs ranging from wilderness survival to tactical simulations and alien cultural immersions. After her retirement and during her years in Scotland, she developed a passion for crafting Scotch. Her single malt, Boar’s Rock, became her personal masterpiece and is now distributed commercially through one of Alistair Dunross’ holdings. In her more recent years, Sidra has embraced quieter joys. She enjoys playing baseball with her teenage son William and her husband Stephen. What began as a simple pastime has evolved into a family tradition. Although she has never been one for leisure in the traditional sense, these moments of connection are ones she now fiercely protects. Sidra’s daily staples remain classic and unshakable. A strong black coffee to start the day, and a glass of her own Scotch to end it. |
| Personal History | Born aboard the USS Aires on Stardate 237804.04, Sidra MacLaren entered the galaxy under extraordinary circumstances. After her mother, a Starfleet medical officer, was fatally injured by a disruptor while five months pregnant, Sidra’s life was saved through an emergency simulated womb developed by the ship’s CMO. Raised alongside three older brothers aboard starships, she learned early how to navigate structure, loss, and the expectations of a Starfleet family. Her upbringing on the diplomatic vessel USS Mesa Verde instilled both discipline and a sense of adaptability, with her eldest brother Aidan acting as a surrogate parent in the absence of their mother. Originally intending to study medicine at Starfleet Academy, Sidra shifted focus to security and tactical operations after discovering her natural proficiency in close combat, marksmanship, and leadership under pressure. She graduated in 2388 and was posted to Starbase 42 in the Proxima Centauri sector, where she served as a Security Officer in the Cargo and Personnel Processing Division. The role was steady but uninspiring, and she soon requested transfer to a deep-space assignment. In 2389, she joined the USS Archer, a Sovereign-class starship assigned to exploratory and later defensive operations. During the Klingon-Romulan War, Lieutenant (jg) MacLaren led the ground evacuation of the Eternity colony in the Alpha Eridani system, organizing security and civilian extraction under active fire. Her actions earned her a promotion and formal commendation. She remained aboard the Archer through a distinguished series of promotions, eventually becoming its Executive Officer in 2400. She took command of the vessel in 2401 during the events of Frontier Day, coordinating defense against compromised Starfleet vessels near Earth and contributing to the effort to disable fleet synchronization following the Borg-Changeling infiltration. Afterward, MacLaren was promoted to Commodore and assigned to Epsilon Command as Fleet Security Advisor, then Commanding Officer. In 2404, while traveling from Starbase 369 with her then-husband, Commodore Pla’kor Gonai, their vessel was ambushed. Sidra was abducted and held captive for nearly a year in an incident that remains classified at the highest levels of Starfleet Intelligence. Her eventual recovery brought her to Starbase Raven in Gamma Fleet. Despite reuniting with Gonai, the emotional strain of captivity and years of professional distance led to their amicable separation. Stephen MacCafferey, Gamma Fleet’s Chief Judge Advocate, assisted her through the legal proceedings. In the months that followed, Sidra and Stephen formed a close bond that grew into a partnership, complicated by the unexpected news that she was pregnant. MacLaren retired from active duty as a Rear Admiral and relocated with Stephen to her ancestral property on the northern coast of Scotland. There, they raised their son, William, and she spent the better part of a decade distilling her own single malt Scotch, Boar’s Rock, eventually partnering with Alistair Dunross for distribution. In 2416, she was recalled to active service to lead a classified investigation into internal security threats within Beta Fleet. She remained on staff as Fleet Security Advisor for several years. In 2425, she was promoted to Vice Admiral and appointed Commander of the reactivated Epsilon Fleet, bringing her career full circle. |
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| Service Record | 2388.10 Starbase 42, Proxima Centauri Sector Ensign Security Officer, Personnel and Cargo Processing Division 2389.04 USS Archer (Sovereign-class) Ensign Transferred to deep-space exploratory duty 2390.07 USS Archer Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Led ground evacuation of Eternity colony during Klingon-Romulan War 2393.02 USS Archer Lieutenant Promoted following tactical performance and leadership under fire 2397.11 USS Archer Lieutenant Commander Appointed Chief of Security and later Second Officer 2400.03 USS Archer Commander Assumed Executive Officer duties 2401.04 USS Archer Captain Took command during Frontier Day crisis, led defensive operations 2403.01 Epsilon Command Commodore Appointed Fleet Security Advisor, later promoted to Commanding Officer 2404.06 [Classified Assignment] [Redacted] Abducted during transit from Starbase 369, held in captivity nearly one year 2405.05 Starbase Raven, Gamma Fleet Rear Admiral (retired) Recovered and transitioned to retirement 2406.01 Civilian Life, Scotland Retired Developed single malt Scotch Boar’s Rock, lived with husband Stephen and son William 2416.02 Starfleet Recall, Classified Security Investigation Rear Admiral Led investigation into Beta Fleet Command 2417.01 Beta Fleet Command Rear Admiral Appointed Fleet Security Advisor following classified investigation 2425.01 Epsilon Fleet Vice Admiral Promoted and appointed Commanding Officer of the reformed Epsilon Fleet |