Lieutenant Alexander Beckett
Name Alexander Beckett
Position Chief Security Officer
Rank Lieutenant
Stats
- 1 Mission Posts
Last Post
Mon Nov 10th, 2025 @ 8:19pm
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Sex | Male | |
| Pronouns | he/him | |
| Age | 34 | |
| Birthdate | January 4th | |
| Species | Human | |
| Homeworld | Earth |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6ft | |
| Weight | 82kg | |
| Hair Color | Brown | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Physical Description | Alexander Beckett is a lean, athletic human male standing 1.83 meters tall and weighing 82 kilograms. He has dark brown hair, usually kept short, and deep brown eyes that convey calm focus. Years of boxing and Muay Thai training show in his balanced, deliberate movements and the quiet confidence of his posture. A long diagonal scar runs across his back — a remnant of a Klingon bat’leth tournament — with faint marks on his hands hinting at a lifetime of close-quarters training. His presence is steady and composed, his expression warm when he allows it to be. |
Family
| Spouse | None | |
| Children | None | |
| Father | Estranged | |
| Mother | Evelyn Beckett | |
| Brother(s) | None | |
| Sister(s) | None | |
| Other Family | Uncle – Charles “Charlie” Beckett: Former Merchant Marine officer - serving on a plethora of civillian freighters - turned shipwright. Practical, loyal, and plainspoken; a steady father figure who taught Alexander discipline and integrity. Aunt – Marianne Fraser (née Beckett): School headmistress known for her sharp wit and deep kindness. Encouraged Alexander’s thoughtfulness and respect for words as much as action. Grandmother – Nora Beckett: Retired music teacher and village choir member. Gentle and humorous, she nurtured Alexander’s musical side and remains his greatest supporter. |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Alexander Beckett is defined by steadiness, loyalty, and heart. On duty, he’s composed and professional — a calm presence who brings order to chaos without ever needing to raise his voice. He reads people instinctively, often seeing tensions before they spark, and treats his crew with the same protective care he once learned from family. Off duty, Beckett’s warmth comes to the surface. Among friends, he’s social, talkative, and the first to laugh — the kind of person who fills a room without trying to. He believes deeply in discipline, integrity, and simple kindness — principles that have carried him through hardship and kept him human beneath the uniform. While he’s wary by instinct, those who earn his trust have it for life. Beckett embodies the kind of courage that doesn’t need to announce itself: quiet, enduring, and deeply human. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths Calm and reliable under pressure Deeply loyal and protective of his crew Skilled hand-to-hand combatant and tactical thinker Empathetic, fair leader Strong sense of discipline and integrity Weaknesses Struggles to express emotion or vulnerability Overprotective of those he cares about Slow to trust new people Holds himself to unrealistic standards Avoids personal confrontation, sometimes to his detriment |
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| Ambitions | Beckett isn’t driven by promotion or recognition — he measures success by the safety and trust of the people under his care. His goal is to leave every posting stronger and steadier than he found it, building a team that carries itself with pride and compassion. In the end, he wants to be remembered not for medals or titles, but for making the ship feel like home. In the distant future, Beckett hopes to pass on what he’s learned — not through command, but through teaching. He dreams of one day training new officers in Starfleet Security, helping them balance strength with empathy and reminding them that discipline means little without compassion. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Combat Sports: Lifelong enthusiast of boxing and Muay Thai; trains regularly to maintain balance, focus, and discipline. Running & Fitness: Enjoys early-morning runs and general gym work — a routine that keeps him grounded. Music: Fond of old Earth songs and occasionally sings, usually with confidence that makes up for imperfect pitch. Reading: Prefers history, biographies, and tactical memoirs; has a quiet fascination with the psychology of leadership. Socializing: Values time spent with close friends; happiest in good company with simple conversation and laughter. Mechanical Work: Enjoys maintaining and modifying training equipment — a habit picked up from his uncle. |
| Personal History | Alexander Beckett was born in 2249 in a small Sussex village on Earth. Raised by his mother, Evelyn Beckett, a teacher and singer, he grew up in a close-knit household filled with music, warmth, and quiet strength. His father was never part of his life, and Evelyn’s family — his uncle Charles “Charlie” Beckett, aunt Marianne Fraser, and grandmother Nora Beckett — played a major role in his upbringing. Their influence instilled in him a deep respect for discipline, honesty, and the value of looking after one’s own. From an early age, Alexander gravitated toward physical pursuits. Boxing and Muay Thai became his outlets, teaching him focus and endurance as much as skill. Known locally for his persistence, he earned a few modest competition wins — and more than a few scars — before channeling his discipline into Starfleet service. His decision surprised some in his family, but those who knew him best saw the sense of duty that had always guided him. At Starfleet Academy, Beckett majored in Security and Tactical Studies, standing out for his composure and ability to read people under pressure. Instructors noted his balanced temperament — decisive but not reckless, loyal but not naive. During a brief peace period with the Klingon Empire, he represented Starfleet in an interspecies bat’leth tournament, reaching the final round before being ordered to withdraw. The match left him with a long scar across his back and the respect of his Klingon opponents — a mark he still carries proudly. Following graduation, Beckett served aboard several starships and outposts in the Security Division, earning a reputation for professionalism and quiet leadership. His teams trusted him instinctively; he led by calm example rather than command volume. Over time, his aptitude for both combat readiness and crew welfare drew attention from senior officers. Now in his mid-thirties, Beckett embodies the virtues instilled by his upbringing — loyalty, restraint, and humanity. He approaches command with empathy, seeing every officer and crew member as part of the same trust he’s sworn to protect. Though outwardly confident and composed, those who know him well recognize the quiet introspection beneath the surface — a man who carries his scars lightly, but never forgets what earned them. |
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| Service Record | Starfleet Academy, San Francisco 2269–2273 Major: Security and Tactical Operations Minor: Federation Law and Intercultural Ethics Graduated with Distinction; Commendation for Leadership Under Duress Member, Academy Close-Combat and Boxing Teams Security Internship: USS Gallant (Miranda-class) Service History 2273–2277 – USS Triton (Miranda-class) Rank: Ensign Position: Junior Security Officer Frontier patrol and escort operations. Commended for decisive action during a civilian evacuation amid an ion storm, earning his first Starfleet commendation. 2277–2280 – USS Raleigh (Constellation-class) Rank: Lieutenant (junior grade) Position: Security Officer Assigned to diplomatic escort and border patrol duties along the Klingon and Romulan frontiers. Demonstrated exceptional judgment during tense negotiations and planetary security operations. 2280–2282 – USS Raleigh (Constellation-class) Rank: Lieutenant (junior grade) → Acting Assistant Chief of Security Promoted after exemplary performance during a crisis on Draylon IV. Noted for maintaining discipline and crew morale under prolonged high-alert conditions. 2282–2283 – Starfleet Security Command, Earth Rank: Lieutenant (junior grade) Position: Training Liaison Contributed to counter-infiltration and close-quarters combat programs. Authored updated small-team tactical procedures adopted fleetwide. 2283–2285 – USS Resolute (Constitution-class) Rank: Lieutenant (junior grade) → Lieutenant Position: Assistant Chief of Security Served under Commander Jalen Rourke during Klingon frontier operations. Recognized for calm leadership and tactical precision; formally recommended for departmental command. 2285–Present – USS Proxima (Constitution-class refit) Rank: Lieutenant Position: Chief of Security |