Editing Joran Matthew Brownlee (section)

=== Academy Life ===
Life at [[Starfleet Academy]] was much more pleasing to Joran than life at the [[Vulcan Science Academy]] had been. This may have had to do with the fact that his roommate was one Joseph Ross, an old friend from his hometown, and the one Joran considered his best friend. Rooming with his best friend wasn't the only thing to look forward to for Joran however. In late 2402, Joran met and fell in love with then plebe cadet [[Rana Apar]]. This relationship has stood the test of time and they are now engaged and serving onboard the [[USS Paladin (NCC-52776)|USS ''Paladin'' (NCC-52776)]] together.

In the Academy, Joran majored in [[Sciences Division|Sciences]] and minored in [[Stellar Navigation]]. His schedule was always very rigorous, as he wanted to catch up on the two years he though of as lost at the [[Vulcan Science Academy]]. However, his two years' experience at the [[Vulcan Science Academy]] are what guaranteed his acceptance.

Joran, during his time at [[Starfleet Academy]], began to come out from behind the protective shield he had made for himself during his time at the [[Vulcan Science Academy]]. It wasn't until after graduation in May 2404 that the process was finally finished. In September 2404, he entered Advanced Training at the [[Resorte Advanced Training Facility]]. Later in life, he described it as the most intense two years of his life. However, during this time, his mentor, Lieutenant Willie T. McGruff guided him along, and Joran has credited him as the one that finally pulled him out from behind his protective shield.

He graduated valedictorian from Advanced Training, and was promoted to the rank of [[Rank|Ensign, junior grade]]. He didn't have much time to celebrate his graduation, and shipped out within 24 hours on the USS Windsor (NCC-85341) to rendevouz with [[Starbase Geneva (NCC-85745)|Starbase ''Geneva'' (NCC-85745)]], which was en-route to its new location at the terminus of the [[Subspace River]].
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