Summary
Commander K’Tal Dawson is a hybrid male Starfleet line officer and a decorated warrior of the Empire. He is currently the chief tactical and security officer on the USS Paramount. K’Tal has dedicated himself to his career from physical training to weapon handling. He is a skilled tactician and a brilliant strategist having earned proficiency in these roles over his years of service, granting him countless awards and decorations from both the Federation and the Empire. Despite these achievements he doesn’t boast about them, instead choosing to encourage and teach his subordinates with his experience.
Appearance
Physical Description
Charismatic, intimidating and muscular Commander K’Tal is above average height coming in at 5’9 (179 cm). He has a muscular build weighing 272 lbs (123 kg). K’Tal has black hair and brown eye color.
While on duty, K’Tal chooses to wear the field jacket instead of the standard duty uniform. So to allow him the most move ment while on duty. While off duty, he can be seen wearing a basic t-shirt and jeans.
Physical Appearance
- Species: 50% Klingon; 50% Human
- Gender: Male
- Height: 5’9 (179 cm)
- Weight: 272 lbs (123 kg)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Brown
- Portrayed By: D.B Woodside
Personality
Commander K’Tal is an intriguing individual; his youth saw him embracing both halves of his heritage. Although that does not mean he doesn’t have conflicts with the two. He often battles between being an honor bound Klingon warrior and a champion of peace Federation Starfleet officer. K’Tal is highly detailed oriented but can be a perfectionist at times. His sense of humor is beyond measure, often surpassing his Human colleagues. He is not emotionally stable but he is a good listener making someone feel heard is what his good at and is what has gotten him this far in his career.
Service Record
Date | Position | Posting | Rank |
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2370 - 2371 | Security Cadet |
Starfleet Academy San Francisco — Earth |
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2371 - 2372 | Security Cadet |
Starfleet Academy San Francisco — Earth |
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2372 - 2373 | Security Cadet |
Starfleet Academy San Francisco — Earth |
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2373 - 2374 | Security Cadet |
Starfleet Academy San Francisco — Earth |
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2374 - 2375 | Security Officer |
USS Ledger Galaxy-class |
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2375 - 2376 |
Brig Officer Brig Section |
Cyrus Station Spacdock I-class |
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2377 - 2378 | Brig Section Leader |
Cyrus Station Spacdock I-class |
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2378 - 2380 |
Field Officer Sapient Intelligence Bureau |
Starfleet Intelligence |
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2380 - 2381 |
Senior Field Officer Sapient Intelligence Bureau |
Starfleet Intelligence |
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2381 - 2383 |
Case Officer Sapient Intelligence Bureau |
Starfleet Intelligence |
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2383 - 2385 |
Tactical Officer KDF Exchange Program |
IKS HoS Vor'cha-class |
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2385 - 2387 |
Investigator Criminal Investigation Section |
Deep Space 91 Unity-class |
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2387 - 2389 |
Senior Investigator Criminal Investigation Section |
Deep Space 91 Unity-class |
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2389 - 2392 |
Head Criminal Investigation Section |
Deep Space 91 Unity-class |
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2392 - 2395 | Assistant Chief Security Officer |
Deep Space 91 Unity-class |
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2395 - 2398 | Assistant Chief Security Officer |
USS Alexandra Intrepid-class |
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2398 - 2402 | Chief Security Officer |
USS Alexandria Intrepid-class |
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2402 - Present | Chief Tactical & Security Officer |
USS Paramount California-class |
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