| Starfleet Record: Authorized Access Only Classification Grade 2 Present Assignment: USS Calypso-B Player: Tree Deutscher Name: Brant L.
Reed Physical Description: Height:
6'2" Medical Data: Allergies:
None Education: Primary:
Tutored aboard his father's freighter Psychological Profile: Beliefs: Christian Hobbies: Personality: Very family oriented he is extremely close to his son and goes out of his way to find reasons to end up around Bajor whenever possible. When Brant entered Starfleet he was in awe as he quickly discovered that Starfleet ships were filled with all sorts of nifty gadgets in comparison to what he was used to and each class was just a little different just waiting to be explored. Because of this he is a very hands on Commander and his rabid curiosity makes him a bit of a pest to his crew at times. Not one to do things necessarily by the book Brant is definitely a risk taker and does what he feels best in any given situation and for his crew. Comments: Reed has the potential to be an excellent upper ranking officer yet I doubt he will ever succeed higher than the rank of Captain, for which he appears well suited. His tendency to thumb his nose at even the most traditional of protocols.has not gone unnoticed with the Admiralty. - Rear Admiral Jordan Beckett, SF HHQ Brant is a fine young man and a good officer. Unfortunately his blunt straightforward manner has ruffled a few feathers and at times he does have a tendency to forget he's no longer on a cargo frigate. And yet, he is a fair Captain and asks no more of his crew then he is willing to give himself. - Admiral Korloff, Fleet Operations Background: Spouse: N/A History: But because of past dealings Brant was not allowed to just *quit* so unknown to his wife, his children, and most of his crew Brant Reed continued his secret life of transporting illegal cargo for various questionable factions. Born on his father's cargo freighter enroute to the Beta Quadrant, Brant's Jr.'s early life was spent traveling the galaxy with his parents and sisters from port to port. It was a good life and one he came to love. Oblivous to his father's dealings Brant enjoyed being among the stars and the interaction with the different species they came in contact with. Learning many of the languages some more fluently then others he became an asset to his father's business in more ways then the boy realized. With his sharp mind the young Brant absorbed everything around him from the proper feel of the engines to the negotiations of a cargo. Completely naive in what was happening the young Brant was extremely proud when his father began to allow him to do the negotiating. The young man's personable easy going manner combined with his winning smile opened many doors for them and Brant had no idea he was only furthering his father's underhanded ventures who willingly used his son's fresh eagarness with seeming disregard of the outcome. It wasn't until his father's death when Brant was 16 did the family have any idea of the elder Reed's involvement the underworld or the SFIA. Brant's mother having no wish to see history repeat itself turned the business over to the Senior Mate, retaining a sizable interest in the profits and whisked her children back to Earth in hopes that they would be free of her deceased husband's unscrupulous practices. Despite the fact that the man had been operating on the wrong side of intergallactic law Brant was devastated by his father's death. Losing his father, his home and then the indignation of becoming a "landlubber", as Brant called it was sheer torture for the young man. He went through a rebellious stage almost flunking out of school and causing more then one father extra grayhairs concerning their daughters. Emma was at her wits end with her unruly son when one William Martinson stepped into their lives. Bringing the angry young man to heel the older man became friend and mentor to Brant and his sister's. After a few years he married Emma with the children's blessings. Bill Martinson had many influential friends and paved the way for Brant to enter Starfleet Academy even though Emma disapproved. Working his way through the ranks and decorated many times for valor, it didn't take long for Brant to earn his Captaincy. His first ship was an outdated Science Vessel 'sentenced' to the outer rim to collect ore samples with a crew made up off mosting graying civilian scientists.The only bright spot was a Bajoran officer named Eliasa Patere. Neither had any illusions about their attraction for each other as they entered into an affair that produced a son, Makel. When Brant was transferred they continued to share the rearing of their son as best they could until her untimely death four years ago. Not one to shirk his responsibilities and taking a leave of absence, Brant returned home to raise his son much to the delight of his family. Sadly Emma Martinson watched the spark go out of her only son, night after night she would find Brant gazing up at the stars. Against her better judgement a call went to an old friend, an Admiral Korloff who produced a Captaincy of a Starfleet Supply Ship giving Brant the run between Bajor and Earth. This allowed him to keep Mikey with him and also give the boy the best of both worlds as his maternal Grandparents Anora and Fachel, would be eagarly awaiting them on Bajor. After a surprise attack by unknown forces a decision was made that Mikey remain on Bajor with extended visits back to Earth with Brant's parents when his schooling allowed. Without realizing it Brant was slowly given more and more runs to the more difficult areas in the Quadrant but even with the pending war with the Romulans it became a hum drum existence at best and the man felt more like a shoe peddler than a Starfleet Captain. When the call came offering him a brand new ship Brant jumped at the chance. Career: 980322 Graduated Starfleet Academy with Honors 980402 Assigned USS Phoenix 990704 Promoted to Lt. jg 990713 Assigned to USS Pegasus 000529 Promoted to Lt 021214 Promoted to Lt. Commander 030924 Assigned to USS Jaguar 041109 Promoted to Commander 060118 Promoted to Captain of the Science Vessel USS Adonis 110621 Extended leave of Absence 141123 Returned to Starfleet and given a supply vessel 150310 Assigned as Captain of the USS Calypso-B Commendations: None |
