Chief Counsellor

Lieutenant Lamia Arderne - Chief Counsellor

Character Information

Gender: Female

Species: Betazoid/Drax 

Age: 35

Physical Appearance

Height: 5’ 6” 

Weight: 130 lbs 

Hair Color:  Dark Brown 

Eye Color: Dark Brown 

Physical Description

Lamia is an attractive young woman. She has long Brown hair and the a-typical dark eyes of her Betazoid heritage. 

Family:-

Spouse: Dating Christopher ‘Chris’ Kildare 

Children: Mia Tabitha Arderne-Dodd (Deceased prior to birth) 

Father: Joel Arderne 

Mother: Deanna Arderne 

Brother(s): None

Sister(s): None

Other Family

Various aunts, uncles and cousins 

General Overview

Lamia or Mia as she’s known to her closest friends is a fun loving, happy go lucky person. She’s one of very few Drax outside the Drax system let alone in Starfleet. When asked about the Drax she simply says “Think about a Betazoid with a bit more ‘umph.’ 

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

+ Strong willed

+ Empathic

+ Telepathic

+ Kind and Caring

+ Bright

+ Ambitious

Weaknesses:

- Her Telepathy and Empathy can be exploited.

- Too Caring sometimes, it can get her hurt

- Afraid of fire 

Ambitions:  To be a good Starfleet Officer and a good ambassador for her people whilst away from the Drax System. 

Hobbies & Interests:

​Lamia loves reading ‘real’ books, watching movies and playing on the holodeck be it sports or programs for fun. She also loves children and animals alike, she’s a natural when interacting with them.

Personal History

Lamia was born on Drax Prime in 2358 the daughter of the ruling family line, her father being Drax and her mother being Betazoid. She was expected to take her place on Drax but instead decided to spread her wings and become more of an Ambassador for her people in the Federation. Although she doesn’t hold an official Ambassador Title.

Growing up Lamia was always fascinated with all things Federation, as she travelled with her mother, who was herself a Starfleet Officer. Her father is one of several Drax Ambassadors. Lamia was always good with her empathy so it seemed only natural that she like the idea of being a Counsellor but she also loved tinkering with anything mechanical or computerised as well.

Deciding she wanted to join the Academy she applied just after her sixteenth birthday and was thrilled to be accepted. A well liked student she did well in all her classes specialising in Counselling, Operations Management and Computer Systems. She graduated four years later with honours in all three fields.

It was whilst serving aboard the USS Northstar in 2388 that Lamia was caught in an explosion and ensuing fire. She received burns to all of her back and some of her chest and neck, although she has had skin grafts and regeneration she still has a considerable amount of scarring on her body which she is very self conscious about. She spent a year off recovering and recouperating from her ordeal.

Since joining her new ship Lamia has met and fallen in love with Sergeant Major Chris Kildare.

Recent events have recently thrown Lamia into turmoil, during time as a slave with other members of the crew Lamia was subjected to sexual harassment and drugged during which time she and fellow cremate Remington Dodd were drawn together under the influence of the drugs. The result of which was Lamia falling pregnant, unfortunately she suffered a miscarriage, the loss of her daughter hit her hard and she is still recovering.

Lamia has recently decided to transfer to the Counselling department full time. 

Service Record

​2374-2378 Starfleet Academy

2378-2380 USS Nimitz (Operations Officer)

2380-2382 USS Nimitz (Counsellor)

2382-2385 USS Chamberlain (Operations Officer)

2385-2387 USS Northstar (Assistant Chief Ops/Counsellor)

2387-2388 USS Northstar (Counsellor)

2388-2389 Personal Leave (recouperation)

2389-2393 USS Windermere (Assistant Chief Ops)

2393-Assigned to USS Tomcat (Chief Ops)

2393-Transferred to Assistant Chief Counsellor

2394-Appointed to be Chief Counsellor