Lieutenant JG Jalen Young

Character Information

Gender		Male
Sex		Male
Pronouns		he/him
Age		24
Birthdate		August 3, 2261
Sexuality		Homosexual
Species		Human
Homeworld		Earth

Physical Appearance

Height		194 cm
Weight		82 kg
Hair Color		Black
Eye Color		Brown
Physical Description		Build: Tall and lean with a slender, athletic frame Facial Hair: Maintains neat stubble, precisely trimmed Notable Features: Small gold stud earring in left ear, expressive eyebrows, quick smile, delicate bone structure Bearing: Relaxed but professional demeanor, tends to gesture while talking, has habit of running hand over his hair when thinking

Family

Spouse		None
Children		None
Father		David Young (Federation Infrastructure Corps, Luna Colony Engineering Division)
Mother		Dr. Keisha Young (UFP Peace Corps, Disaster Relief Coordinator)
Sister(s)		Zara Young (age 21, studying Environmental Science at Rock Valley College, Rockford)

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Jaylen is the engineering department's "people person" - technically brilliant but equally skilled at explaining complex systems in simple terms. He has natural charisma and treats everyone from admirals to crewmen with the same friendly respect. His mother's example taught him that technology serves people, not the other way around, and he brings that philosophy to everything he does. The Khan incident has added a layer of depth and caution to his naturally optimistic personality.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Strengths Intuitive problem-solver: Can look at any system and quickly understand how to improve it Excellent communicator: Bridges gap between technical and non-technical personnel Team player: Always willing to help other departments with technical issues Adaptable: Thrives in crisis situations, stays calm under pressure Innovative: Finds creative solutions using available resources Survival engineering expert: Experience from Ceti Alpha V gives him unique improvisation skills Weaknesses Sometimes overcommitted: Has trouble saying no when people ask for help Informal manner: Can be too casual with senior officers, sometimes lacks military bearing Perfectionist tendencies: Will spend extra time tweaking systems even when they're working fine Protective of his work: Takes criticism of his technical solutions personally Mild claustrophobia: Legacy of being imprisoned on Ceti Alpha V, manageable but occasionally problematic Survivor's guilt: Still processing the loss of crewmates during the Khan incident
Ambitions		Short-term: Become Chief Systems Specialist, eventually Assistant Chief Engineer Long-term: Command his own engineering team on a deep space mission Personal: Prove that engineering can make Starfleet more inclusive and accessible to all species
Hobbies & Interests		Track and Field: Still runs hurdles when the ship has recreational time, finds the rhythm meditative Cooking: Experiments with fusion cuisine using different worlds' ingredients History: Fascinated by engineering solutions throughout galactic history, particularly interested in survival engineering Mentoring: Volunteers time helping junior engineers and non-engineering staff with technical problems Reading: Enjoys adventure novels and historical accounts, helps him process his own experiences

Personal History		Early Years (2261-2279) Born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, grew up in a community-focused household where helping others was a way of life. Father worked on Luna Colony's expanding infrastructure network, making weekly commutes via transport, while mother traveled extensively with Peace Corps disaster relief teams. Jaylen often stayed with his grandmother during his parents' deployments, developing close bonds with extended family and the local community. Showed early aptitude for electronics and systems repair - by age 12, he was the go-to person in his neighborhood for fixing replicators, PADD problems, and environmental controls. Started a small "tech repair" business in high school, saving money for college. Originally planned to follow his father into infrastructure engineering, but was inspired by his mother's stories of using technology to help people across the galaxy. Decided on Starfleet after meeting a Corps of Engineers team working on Luna's new terraforming monitoring stations. Academy Years (2279-2283) Specialization: Engineering Systems and Computer Interface Design Academic Performance: Graduated in top 25% of class Notable Achievements: Star hurdler on Academy track team, specialized in 110m and 400m hurdles Academy Friendships: Known for being the guy who could fix anything and always had time to help struggling classmates with technical subjects. Maintained study groups and was popular across different social circles. Senior Project: "Adaptive Interface Design for Multi-Species Engineering Teams" - focused on creating intuitive control systems that could adapt to different species' physiological and psychological needs.
Service Record		2283-2285: USS Reliant NCC-1864 - Engineering Systems Specialist First posting aboard Miranda-class starship under Captain Clark Terrell. What began as routine assignment became one of the most traumatic experiences in recent Starfleet history. The Khan Incident: In 2285, Reliant was conducting a survey for Project Genesis when they encountered the exiled tyrant Khan Noonien Singh on Ceti Alpha V. Khan and his followers seized control of the ship, using Ceti Alpha eels to control Captain Terrell and First Officer Chekov. Jaylen and most of the crew were imprisoned in the cargo bays while Khan used Reliant to steal the Genesis device. Marooned on Ceti Alpha V: After Khan's defeat, the surviving Reliant crew found themselves stranded on the barren, hostile world of Ceti Alpha V. For weeks, they survived in damaged cargo containers, dealing with extreme weather, limited supplies, and the psychological trauma of their ordeal. Jaylen proved invaluable during this period, jury-rigging life support systems and communication equipment from salvaged parts. Rescue and Aftermath: Eventually rescued by Enterprise crew, but deeply affected by the experience. Lost several close friends during Khan's takeover and the subsequent marooning. The experience taught him the value of improvisation under extreme conditions but also left him with occasional anxiety about confined spaces and deep commitment to never leaving crew members behind. Transfer Reason: Reliant was destroyed by the Genesis device. Survivors were debriefed extensively and offered choice assignments. Jaylen requested posting to Constitution-class vessel, feeling the need for a fresh start and new challenges after the trauma. 2285-Present: USS Proxima NCC-1737 - Systems Specialist Joined Proxima's engineering department as Systems Specialist, focusing on computer systems, user interfaces, and cross-departmental technical support.