Lieutenant JG Halux-denari-vettaliin
Name Halux-denari-vettaliin "Halux"
Position Counselor
Rank Lieutenant JG
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Denobulan | |
| Age | 24 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6'2" | |
| Weight | 195 lbs | |
| Hair Color | Brown | |
| Eye Color | Blue | |
| Physical Description | A tall Denobulan male standing at approximately 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm), with a lean, athletic build that reflects both Starfleet training and a natural physical vitality characteristic of his species. Weighing around 195 pounds (88 kg), he carries himself with easy confidence and deliberate grace—his movements precise but unhurried. His complexion is warm and light, with the slightly mottled texture and subtle ridges distinctive of Denobulans. High cheekbones, a prominent brow, and a flexible, expressive face contribute to a visage that seems constantly on the verge of smiling—even in moments of seriousness. His eyes are a deep gray-blue, bright and curious, often scanning his surroundings with empathic attention. When amused or especially pleased, his wide Denobulan grin appears with disarming charm. Halux wears his dark chestnut hair neatly slicked back, keeping his forehead clear in accordance with Denobulan grooming traditions. His Starfleet uniform is impeccably maintained, though his combadge often carries tiny etchings from his spouses—a private tradition he refuses to elaborate on. Though young, Halux exudes a warm, grounded presence that belies his age—making him both physically and emotionally memorable to those he counsels. |
Family
| Spouse | Dr. Revek Mar (26), Denobulan; Lyla Seran (28), Human | |
| Children | None | |
| Father | Professor Thalen Denari | |
| Mother | Dr. Velina Denari | |
| Brother(s) | Mikal Denari (30) - Half-Sibiling through Thalen | |
| Sister(s) | Asvi Denari (18) - Half-Sibling through Velina | |
| Other Family | As a Denobulan, Halux is part of an extended family through his parents’ multiple partners and spouses, creating a wide and rich web of aunts, uncles, half-siblings, and co-parents. He refers to them collectively as “The Hearth,” though only a few are part of his immediate circle. |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | +Warmly curious with an almost childlike wonder toward others’ emotional complexity. +Prone to “uncomfortably accurate” insight, which can feel unsettling to those hiding pain. +Openly polyamorous, in Denobulan tradition, but respects all relationship structures. +Uses humor and tenderness as disarming tools. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | (+) Deep Empathy & Emotional Intelligence Halux has an uncanny ability to read between the lines of what people say. His empathy isn’t just emotional—it’s intellectual, cultural, and ethical. He understands why people feel what they feel, and he’s skilled at helping others reach their own realizations rather than pushing them. (+) Cross-Cultural Fluency Raised in a diverse Federation environment and trained as a counselor, Halux can navigate interspecies customs and interpersonal dynamics with grace. Whether it's comforting a traumatized Tellarite or helping a Vulcan process shame, he adapts quickly. (+) Disarming Warmth Despite being an officer, Halux doesn’t lead with authority—he leads with connection. His wide, expressive face and wry humor lower defenses. He knows when to be formal and when to just listen without judgment. (+) Intellectual Curiosity He’s a lifelong learner with a fascination for the inner lives of others. He often pursues side-studies in mythology, psycholinguistics, and trauma psychology. This makes him a rich conversationalist—and a creative problem solver. ---------------------- (-) Emotional Overinvestment Halux sometimes takes on too much emotional weight. He struggles with boundaries—especially when he feels someone is silently suffering. He may internalize crew pain or overextend himself trying to “fix” what isn’t his to fix. (-) Naïve Idealism He wants to believe in the good in everyone. Post-Frontier Day realities challenge that. He’s vulnerable to manipulation by those who abuse emotional language or who play on his hopefulness. (-) Passive Conflict Avoidance Though skilled at managing others’ conflict, Halux dislikes confrontation involving himself. He’ll sidestep direct challenges, withdraw emotionally, or try to “soften” disagreements that need clearer boundaries. (-) Denobulan Cultural Biases While open-minded, he occasionally forgets that not all species value transparency or multi-partner intimacy the way Denobulans do. He’s been known to unintentionally overstep or misread cues, especially with more reserved crewmates. |
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| Ambitions | 1. Heal the Soul of Starfleet Halux sees the emotional and ethical damage left by the Romulan supernova, the Mars attack, and the Frontier Day disaster as just as dangerous as any physical threat. His long-term ambition is to help reshape how Starfleet supports the mental health of its officers, pushing for reforms in trauma-informed command, debriefing protocols, and cultural integration practices. “We don’t just need better starships. We need stronger hearts at the helm.” 2. Bridge Species Through Empathy As a Denobulan raised in a Federation melting pot, Halux dreams of being a Federation Ambassador or Civilian Attaché, one who specializes in emotionally sensitive diplomacy between historically opposed species—Romulans, Changelings, or even certain Borg splinter groups. He believes emotional trust is the final frontier. “If I can sit with someone no one else will, maybe they’ll stay at the table a little longer.” |
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| Hobbies & Interests | (+) Cultivating a Micro-Garden (Denobulan Medicinal Herbs) Halux keeps a self-sustaining terrarium in his quarters, full of rare herbs used in Denobulan traditional healing and Federation aromatherapy. He often offers herbal teas tailored to a crewmate’s mood or physiology—“a cup for clarity,” “a blend for heartbreak.” He believes plants respond to emotional energy and talks to them as part of his own grounding ritual. (+) Storytelling & Folklore Collection Halux collects myths, proverbs, and emotional parables from every culture he encounters. He sometimes opens counseling sessions with a “wisdom fragment” or tale, letting metaphor unlock emotional insight. He keeps an encrypted anthology of stories called “Heartsongs of the Quadrant” which he hopes to publish someday. (+) Holo-Theater & Emotional Roleplay He participates in therapeutic holo-dramas, both as a performer and as a guide for healing. He occasionally invites close friends or patients to co-star in cathartic, symbolic re-creations of events they’ve struggled with. (+) Personal Message Crafting Writes long, beautifully worded personal messages to his spouses and family, often laced with poetic phrasing, aphorisms, and emotional analysis. Helps other crewmates draft difficult letters home—especially condolence messages or strained reconnections. |
| Personal History | Born in 2401 on Alpha Centauri Station, Halux Denari was the child of two prominent Denobulan Federation citizens: Dr. Velina Denari, a xenomedical specialist, and Professor Thalen Denari, a cultural anthropologist. Raised amid sterile labs, botanical gardens, and diplomatic briefings, Halux grew up in a household that prized intellectual curiosity and emotional fluency in equal measure. Though the Denobulan way encouraged open affection and communal love, his parents’ Federation assignments meant he also absorbed a variety of Human, Vulcan, and Andorian customs from an early age. This cross-cultural upbringing planted the seeds of his future in Starfleet—a life devoted to understanding what makes sentient beings tick, and how to help them heal. Unlike many of his peers, Halux didn’t aspire to command, combat, or starship design. His interest was always in people—their pain, their resilience, their contradictions. As a teen, he volunteered in trauma response centers on frontier colonies still recovering from the fallout of Romulan displacement and Dominion War aftershocks. He saw firsthand how political wounds became personal ones, and how few institutions offered tools for emotional recovery. That sense of gap, of Starfleet’s need for emotional repair, became his compass. He entered Starfleet Academy in 2418 with a dual concentration in behavioral science and interstellar cultural studies, quickly earning a reputation for his compassion, insight, and unorthodox methods. While his instructors sometimes raised eyebrows at his use of storytelling and herbal infusions in peer counseling sessions, the results were undeniable—Halux became a quiet anchor to many classmates, particularly those struggling with grief or trauma related to the synth uprising, the Romulan diaspora, or the loss of family in the post-Borg chaos. He graduated with honors in 2422 and completed his field practicum aboard the USS Telamon, where he assisted in crisis intervention following a Changeling infiltration event. Now, assigned as Counselor aboard the Sovereign-class USS Arawyn, Halux Denari looks forward serving not only as a mental health professional but as a guardian of the crew’s emotional integrity. Still young, still learning, and still quietly hopeful, he believes that even after the worst betrayals, people can find their way back to trust—one story, one tear, one conversation at a time. |
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| Service Record | =/\= Starfleet Academy =/\= Enrollment: 2418 Graduation: 2422 Majors: Behavioral Sciences (Advanced Counseling Track), Interstellar Cultural Studies Honors: Starfleet Medical Commendation in Trauma Response (Class of 2422) Denobulan Interdisciplinary Ethics Award Final Thesis: "Resonant Recovery: The Role of Myth and Metaphor in Post-War Emotional Healing Across Species" =/\= Assignments =/\= USS Telamon (Luna-class) Position: Counselor, Field Practicum Dates: 2422 – 2425 USS Arawyn (Sovereign-class) Position: Counselor Dates: 2425 – Present |