Character Information: Luna Gossamer

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SUBJECT: Luna Gossamer

RANK: Ensign

ASSIGNMENT: USS Excalibur

POSITION: Assistant Engineer

Name: Luna Noelle Gossamer

Age: 21 years old

Date of Birth: October 16th

Place of Birth: Starbase 234

Species: Half Betazoid/Half Human

Status: Single

Height: 5'3" tall

Weight: 106 lbs

Hair Color: Light Auburn

Eye Color: Light Brown

Unusual Characteristics: Burns on her upper body, torso and upper legs. Usually covered, most people don't notice it. She has a small tattoo of a sparrow on her left wrist. Also, as with most half Betazoid's, she has empathic abilities. But she is not quick to really share this with anyone.

Parents: Commander Sylvia Gossamer (Mom) and Commander Brody Gossamer (Dad) [Deceased]

Siblings: Lieutenant Chase Gossamer (Brother, 29), Cadet Spencer Gossamer (Brother, 18), Peter Gossamer (Brother, 15)

Background: Luna Noelle Gossamer was born on Starbase 234, where her parents were assigned as scientists. She was the third of four children and the only girl. She had two older brothers who, growing up, enjoyed tormenting their little sister. When Luna was about 6 years old, her younger brother was born and the family unit was complete..

Their family was transferred to a remote outpost near the Neutral Zone, in the Ioni System. Outpost Melrose was a small scientific base where several of Starfleet's best scientists were sent to explore what they believed was a new kind of star in the system. They remained there for several years with no problems, until two different factions of the Ionians, the once peaceful people of that system, began a civil war with each other. At first it was sporadic bombings and attacks, but the outpost itself remained out of it. When one faction discovered that outpost helping the other faction with medical treatment (although willing to help anyone!) they became the target of certain attacks.

Starfleet was contacted and while the motions to get the scientists and their families off the outpost were set, there was one major attack that left most of the people in the outpost facility dead or seriously injured. Both of Luna's parents were killed and her little brother was severely brain damaged. Luna, herself, suffered some major burns on her body, on her upper body and the upper parts of her legs, along with suffering a few broken bones. The burns on her body never fully healed due to the fact her brothers kept them hidden for almost a week until help arrived. The Ionian incident still remains a very tragic event in Starfleet Science history. Luna was only 11. Her little brother, a mere 5.

Once they were rescued, life was hard to return to normal. In order to honor the memory of their parents and the fact that Starfleet was strong in their family, it was decided that they would all strive to join Starfleet. Luna and her brother, Spencer, was sent to live with an aunt near Paris . Peter, the youngest and now severely damaged from the Ioni incident, was placed in a special hospital to be cared for. He never spoke again since the incident.

Life went on. Each of the Gossamer children started their paths to Starfleet. Except for Peter. By the time Luna graduated from the Academy herself, both her older brothers were decorated officers in their respective fields. It was her turn to explore the stars and make her own mark. With a little bit of flair.

 

 

Personality: Coming from a very conservative family, Luna was always a bit 'wired differently' from the rest of her family. She was eccentric, finding interest in things her family did not consider to be important. She enjoyed making her own clothing, wearing strange jewelry and was deeply interested in the arts. She would collect trinkets and oddites and would find any excuse to wear polkadots. There were many times her parents and brothers were blinded by the flash of 20th Century photographic devices and it made her family irritated with her at times. She developed a definite personality at a young age. It became even more apparent after the loss of her parents at age 11. Luna grew up with very few friends but pretty confident and satisfied in the person she was. Despite her confidence, losing her parents, being displaced and the state her little brother was left in, Luna struggles. She has many fears that she hopes she can face during her time in Starfleet.

Starfleet History:

- Stardate 0709.06: Graduates from Starfleet Academy .

- Stardate 0709.18: Receives assignment to the USS Excalibur as an assistant engineer.

- Stardate 0709.31: Starts on board the USS Excalibur.

Edited October 8, 2007 by Luna Gossamer