Ensign Astrid Renfield
Name Astrid Renfield
Position Quantum Slipstream Specialist
Rank Ensign
Character Information
| PNPC By | (Narin Valen) | |
| Gender | Female | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 31 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5'5" | |
| Weight | 120 | |
| Hair Color | Blonde | |
| Eye Color | Blue | |
| Physical Description | Astrid is a 5'5" human with a slender, athletic build. She has sharp, angular features and a fair complexion. She has blue eyes and blonde, wavy hair which is usually pulled into a neat bun while on duty but is often worn down during her off-duty hours. Despite her petite stature, Astrid carries herself with quiet confidence. |
Family
| Father | Erik Renfield | |
| Mother | Ingrid Renfield | |
| Brother(s) | Gunner Renfield (older brother), Toren Renfield (younger brother) |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Astrid Haldor is a skilled and resourceful Starfleet engineer who grew up on a remote mining colony, where she developed her technical expertise by maintaining outdated machinery and systems. Her natural problem-solving abilities and desire to push the limits of technology led her to Starfleet Academy, where she excelled in her studies. Known for her calm under pressure and innovative thinking, Astrid is dedicated to exploring the vast unknowns of space. | |
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Resourcefulness, Technical Expertise, Problem-Solving, Resilience, Adaptability Weaknesses: Over-Reliance on Self, Emotional Detachment, Restlessness, Difficulty Delegating |
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| Ambitions | Astrid's ambition is to push the boundaries of engineering, particularly in propulsion technology, and to explore new frontiers in space. She aspires to one day lead engineering teams. | |
| Hobbies & Interests | In her free time, Astrid enjoys hands-on projects, often tinkering with machines or modifying small devices to improve their efficiency, a habit she carried over from her childhood on the mining colony. She has a keen interest in astrophysics and quantum mechanics, frequently reading up on the latest research in propulsion technology. Outside of engineering, Astrid loves exploring new environments, finding solace in nature and the unknown. She also enjoys studying alien cultures, fascinated by the diverse technologies and ways of life across the galaxy. |
| Personal History | Born and raised on a remote mining colony, Astrid grew up in a rugged environment where resourcefulness and self-reliance were essential. The colony’s harsh conditions fostered her interest in engineering from a young age, as she often assisted her parents and other colonists in maintaining the mining equipment and life support systems. The colony, orbiting a distant moon, had limited access to technology and resources , forcing its inhabitants to make do with outdated equipment and occasional supply runs. This scarcity led to an ethos of "make it work," a philosophy Astrid adopted early on. Astrid’s fascination with machines was fueled by her father, the colony’s lead mechanic. He taught her how to repair everything from ore extraction rigs to power generators, and she quickly became known for her knack for problem-solving. By the time she was a teenager, she was not only repairing complex machinery but also modifying it, improving the efficiency of the colony’s systems. Astrid felt the limitations of her colony-bound life. While her peers saw their futures tied to the endless grind of mining, she looked to the stars, yearning for a chance to explore new technologies and push the boundaries of what she could create. One day, a Starfleet vessel made an unexpected stop at the colony due to a malfunction in its environmental control systems. The ship’s engineers struggled to repair it with the limited tools available on the colony, but Astrid stepped in. She quickly identified the issue and improvised a solution. Impressed by her quick thinking and technical skill, Commander Elias Tavin approached her and her parents afterward. He encouraged Astrid to consider a future beyond the colony and offered to sponsor her for Starfleet Academy. After much discussion, her parents agreed. A few weeks after their encounter, Commander Tavin returned as promised, ready to take Astrid to Earth. As she boarded the Starfleet vessel, leaving behind the only place she had ever known, a mix of excitement and anxiety filled her. The mining colony had been her entire world, and the prospect of going to Earth, a place she had only heard stories about, seemed almost surreal When Astrid first saw Earth, the lush green landscapes, the clear blue skies, and endless oceans, she was overwhelmed. The sheer vibrancy the of the planet took her breath away. It was a world different from the harsh, barren environment of her mining colony. But despite the initial awe, Astrid quickly adapted. And while the academy demands were rigorous, whenever she had a free moment, she explored Earth. Astrid quickly proved herself to be an exceptional student, excelling in her studies at Starfleet Academy. Graduating as one of the top students in her class, she was soon assigned to her first post aboard the USS Tempest. There, she spent five years honing her skills before transferring to the USS Van Atreides, a ship embarking on a five-year mission to the Gamma Quadrant. Upon the mission’s completion, Astrid took a well-deserved leave to visit her family and to travel on her own terms. Once ready to return to duty, she was reassigned to the USS Pioneer, prepared for the next chapter of her journey. |
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| Service Record | 2385 – 2389 – Starfleet Academy 2389 – 2394 - USS Tempest 2394 - 2398: USS Van Atreides 2398: USS Pioneer - Present |