Cecilia Bruce
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| Cecilia (Red) Bruce | |
| Name: | Cecilia (Red) Bruce |
| Rank: | http://www.startrekfreedom.com/images/pips1/tealensign.jpg Ensign (sg) |
| Awards: | http://startrekfreedom.com/images/char_awards/rib12.gif |
| Gender: | Female |
| Species: | Human/Betazoid |
| Age: | 30 |
| Position: | Assistant Counselor |
| Ship: | USS Nimitz (NCC 75878-E) |
| Status: | Active: For a Friend |
Physical Description
Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Red Height: 5 foot 5 Weight: 120 IBS Blood Color: Red Skin Color: White
Cecilia is a petite five feet, five inches tall and weighs one hundred and twenty pounds. She has red hair, which can varies in length depending on her preference, and hazel eyes. She prefers dance or martial arts to keep in shape to most other kinds of exercise, but has been known to jog on occasion to clear her head.
Family and Background
Cecilia is the daughter of Alexander Thomas Bruce, (Human) and Kristina Bruce, (Betazoid). They met while serving Starfleet on the USS Redriver. Alexander was the ships engineer for ten years and Kristina was the ships operations officer.
Once they fell in love and decided to get married they made plans to leave Starfleet. They settled down near Edinburgh Scotland where Alexander had been raised. Alex quickly found an appointment with the government and the aerospace industry building starships. Red (nickname) was born two years after they had settled down.
As education is very important to the Scottish people, it was the same for Alexander and Kristina. Therefore, Cecilia was sent to the best schools that they could afford and then on to college. She was not always at the top of the class, but, as her dad taught her, she gave it her all and was not ashamed when she wasn’t on top.
When Bruce entered college she wasn’t sure what she wanted to be. She just started the general classes that she had to complete, before starting into her major. After two years of studying, she was in the library reading up on some research material and came across some writings of a Betazoid named Kestra. The journal was entitled the Emotional Aspects of Languages, which were called Troi Theorism of Languages.
Bruce was astounded that this Kestra had also been awarded a Noble Peace prize for the same work. Kestra was awarded permanent membership in the Federation Language League, something that only a few of her age had ever accomplished. After reading the paper she read up on who exactly Kestra Troi was, but, could only find things about her early years with something notes about her going into counseling with Starfleet.
Bruce spent the rest of her seven years in college following Kestra’s footsteps to be a Counselor and a linguist. This also was where she started to excel academically. Bruce read everything she could put her hands on, mostly what pertained to her area of study.
Although focused on her field of study Bruce knew that extra-curricular activities would help keep her body in shape for the rigorous training she would go through when she applied to Starfleet. She took classes in ballet, drama, debate and martial arts, in which she participated on the various teams ad well as academic teams. She wanted to live up to her full potential for her parents and in the shadow of Kestra Troi.
Her family’s expectations and the expectations of their lineage were very important to Bruce. Her family valued education and achievement over all else, and she found herself constantly driven by a desire to gain their approval. Since Cecilia was not a full Betazoid, her mother, Kristina taught her what she could of the laws of telepathy. At this time Bruce only shows empathic talents from her Betazoid heritage.
Relationships of Note
During her time on Geneva, Bruce had met several new Ensigns, but one stood out from the rest to her, Eric McDermott. She felt something from him, but their duties kept them apart while on Geneva. At the conclusion of the mission during a going away party in Ten Forward, Bruce had the opportunity to dance with Eric.
While they were dancing, she inadvertently saw into his mind and discovered who he really was. After seeing that he was part Betazoid and knowing how he felt about Telepaths like her, she became distraught and ran out. Since that time she has tried to come to terms with her feelings for him and she also has been trying to figure out how to tell him just who and what he really is.
Education
Scotland School Program, Scotland.
Glasgow Caledonian University: First/second years Basic classes.
Glasgow Caledonian University: Third/fourth year, intro Psychology/Psychiatry.
Glasgow Caledonian University: Fifth year, Intermediate Psychology/Psychiatry.
Glasgow Caledonian University: Sixth year, Advanced Psychology/Psychiatry.
Glasgow Caledonian University: Seventh year, intro and Intermediate Counseling.
Starfleet Academy, San Francisco, Earth:
Starfleet Medical Academy, San Francisco, Earth Starfleet Command Basic Studies, San Francisco, Earth Starfleet Advanced Counseling Studies, San Francisco, Earth Graduated from SF Academy with a master's degree in psychiatry, and a minor in medical.
Starfleet History
Cecilia’s father had had always followed the political situation in Starfleet and the Federation. While at the Academy her father tells her that he wants her to go to Genena and to serve on the USS Nimitz where a friend of his Devan Sash is the captain.
Once Cecilia graduated however, her father had made the arrangements to have her transferred out to the 52nd fleet and Geneva hoping that she could get an assignment there away from Rodrigo Doenitz.
First Assignment, USS Nimitz NCC 75878-E
Bruce was assigned to the USS Nimitz upon graduation from the Academy as its Assistant Counselor.
On Stardate 2407.02.16 Bruce was promoted to Ensign(sg).
Mission one: A Taste of Hate.
On Stardate 2407.02.07 Cecilia receives notice of her assignment to the USS Nimitz and she leaves for Geneva to meet up with it.
After arriving, securing temporary quarters, she reports in to Lieutenant Commander Mason. Bruce was then informed that attackers unknown had attacked the person she was to work under on the Nimitz, Lieutenant Lronen. She was immediately tasked to go to Sickbay and see what she could do to help in finding out how he was and who attacked him. She was informed that the attack could have possibly been due to the fact that he was not human and that the faction, Humans for Humanity, was believed to be operating on Geneva.
It is believed that Humans for Humanity bio-engineered a virus that attacked only humans with the intent to make it look like aliens were the cause. On Stardate 2407.02.09 she was recruited also to help with station security in dealing with upset mobs.
For her actions in helping sick bay with Lieutenant Lronen and during the crises on Geneva, She was promoted to Ensign(sg) by Captain Devan Sash. Cecilia was finally able to assume his duties aboard USS Nimitz as Assistant Counselor on Stardate 2407.02.16.
Mission Two: For a Friend.
Coming Soon!
Medical History
Cecilia had only the normal childhood illnesses, scraps and bruises.
Skills
Cecilia has a natural aptitude for languages, which, could be attributed to her empathic abilities, and can pick most up very quickly.
Hobbies
Soccer is the national past time for Scotland and as so, Cecilia has always loved the sport. Other extra-curricular activities that she likes are things like hill-walking, skiing, rugby, shinty, lawn-bowling, fishing, darts and curling. But, dancing, Martial arts, jogging, meditating, a variety of Holodeck programs are also on the top of her list.
General Notes
Cecilia is like most Scots, a bit dour, but equally she can flash with inspiration. Like all Scots, she delights in self-deprecating humor and continues, even on a starship, to honor the tradition of hospitality. She is also known for her frugality, which, she sometimes exaggerate and jokes about it. As all Scots she feels a strong kinship to her clan and their traditions. She also likes to visit with people from other worlds and cultures, if given the chance. Cecilia’s Scottish ancestry is easily discovered when she speaks. Her inner strength, dedication, thoughtfulness and ability to help people through many situations have earned her respect from the many people that she has met. She believes in honesty, trust and defense of the defenseless.
Awards
Bruce was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon: For facing the enemy forces at Earth to destroy Doenitz's time portals on Stardate 2407.02.07
