Player information------------------ Name: Edward Bell Sex: Male Age: 31 Post Screen name: (Hotmail) Edward Bell (divedownthere) Yahoo Groups/eGroups E-mail address: edbell7@hotmail.com Occupation: U.S. Military, Combat Medical Specialist Education: Associates of Applied Science (Criminal Justice) Character Information--------------- ID Number: SFC1234-65-567TB Name: Kenji Bantusai Himura Rank: Lieutenant (O-3) Specialty: Tactical, hand-to-hand combat, ground tactics Race: Human Age: 30 Sex: Male Height: 5’7" Weight: 162 lbs. Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Reddish blond, kept long, tied in a ponytail down to mid-back Blood Type: A pos Date of Birth: 12 December 2382 (SD 851212.1034) Place of Birth: San Francisco, CA Historical Overview----------------- Kenji Bantusai Himura, born in the late 24th century on Earth as Kenji Himura, was born into a long line of individuals who fight to protect the innocent. His background is not one of fame or fortune, or even of nice surroundings. Himura started his life running from members of a street gang that roamed the older run-down areas of Tokyo, Japan. Despite this life, he managed to fall under an old teacher of the Hedin Mitsuruki style, a form of swordsmanship of the Rorurako Cashen discipline, that translates roughly as "The Flying Sword of Heaven" style. Otonio Hidano took the young boy under his wing, both to protect the boy and to pass on the legacy of this ancient form of sword mastery. Hidano later realized the Himura was actually the descendant of Kemchi Himura. This Himura was known as "Bantusai the Slasher" during the early 1800’s, when the art of the samurai was dying. That Himura had helped, through violence, bring about the downfall of Japan’s corrupt government. It was said that this Bantusai had been responsible to the deaths of several hundred men. Later, Bantusai reverted back to the name Kemchi Himura after he saw the error of helping through killing, taking an oath to never kill again. He devoted his life to protecting those one could not, enforcing that protection through the use of wisdom and a reverse-edged katana. The style of the art that he had mastered was handed down generation to generation until it had finally reached Kenji. He was so impressed that he had legally changed his middle name to Bantusai in an effort to change the fearsome reputation that went with the name. Himura studied under Hidano for nearly eight years before leaving his Sensei’s side, striking off into the universe to make a life for himself at the age of 18. After three years of roaming the galaxy as a sword for hire, Bantusai, aged 21, placed an application with Starfleet Academy and was excepted on 050815. Upon his graduation on stardate 090523, Himura, who refers to be called Bantusai or Ban, was posted to the USS VENTURE, NCC-25765 as Chief of Tactical Operations on the older INTREPID - class frigate. He served with distinction through to the rank of Lieutenant (jg) until the VENTURE’s refit in 2411. His position at the time of the ship’s refit was OPS and was well on his way to his next promotion. At that time, Himura was re-assigned to Starbase ALPHA as the new assistant OPS manager. He remained at ALPHA until 120314 when he was assigned as the acting 2O/OPS on the STEAMRUNNER-class destroyer USS NORTHROP (NCC-78654), which was assigned to SB DELTA and GRNFLT. It was during his short tenure on the NORTHROP that Himura was promoted to full Lieutenant and made the 2nd Officer and OPS Manager of that ship. On stardate 121024, while on patrol near the TriKron sector, the NORTHROP was attacked by three Klingon B’REL-class attack frigates belonging to forces loyal to K’Goth. Though the NORTHROP repelled the attackers by destroying two and seriously damaging the third, she was severely damaged. Himura stepped into his first command situation after the CO was killed early in the attack. He and the ship’s XO managed to move the stricken destroyer into a near by asteroid belt and used the rocks and the remaining weapons of the NORTHROP to beat their attackers back. He then assisted with recovery rescue operations that led to most of the remaining members of the crew surviving until the arrival of the MST tender USS HICKLAND three weeks later, which had to tow the Northrop to a repair dock at SB DELTA. The NORTHROP’s indirect involvement with K’Goth’s forces lead to the current military posture that Starfleet has taken in the TriKron Sector and adjacent sectors. (As of stardate 130131.1151) Currently, LT Himura has been reassigned to the Medical Facility at SB DELTA to undergo treatment and physical rehab for injuries sustained in the battle. A full recovery is expected with Himura being able to return to active duty around 130123. Upon his release from med status, Himura will be temporarily assigned to the OPS section of Station Operations to await his new assignment and billet. Starfleet Academy------------------- Entry date: 050815.0956 Graduation date: 090523.1645 Field(s) of Study: Operations Management, Advanced Warp Theory, Tactical Concepts, and Advanced SEC OPS. Secondary Fields: Advanced Shuttle OPS, Advanced Fighter OPS, AUXCRAFT OPS and management, Flight Control Concepts. Cadet Cruises completed: 3 CC rating: Rated in the top 7% of the class. High marks were given for OPS skills and AUXCRAFT OPS. Completed satisfactorily in all other applied tasks. Academy overview: Cadet Himura entered the Academy with an open mind and ear. He was quickly singled out as an individual who may very well fast track into a command position one day. His instructors noted that many of his classmates looked to him for guidance in all things, from schoolwork to social life. He is one of the few cadets to complete the Academy with a nearly spotless record. The one mark was an incident that occurred in his third year in which Himura came to the aid of an underclassman who was being beaten by to upperclassmen. A Board of Inquiry found Himura not at fault for the fight and commended him for coming to the defense of another cadet, but was reprimanded for beating the two attackers so severely that they required hospitalization. Both of the attackers were later expelled from the Academy. The remainder of his Academy stay was uneventful with him graduating in the top 7% of the class. Medical Record---------------------- Himura’s medical record bears witness to his early life on the streets. Evidence of several broken bones and scars are apparent. Resent History is as follows: 070507: Bone mend of the left tibia after falling 3 meters during a terrain FTX. Complete resolution. 121225: Injuries sustained during attack on USS Northrop: 2nd degree plasma burns to upper right arm, spiral fracture of right humorus, three fractured ribs on right side. Complete resolution with physical rehab. 130123: Returned to full active duty status. Psychological History: Excerpt from resent psych eval from CNS Staff, SB DELTA: Stardate: 130112.2156 "LT Himura appears to have never lost his focus or sense of direction during the attack on his last assignment. In fact, in speaking with other members of the crew, LT Himura seemed to become even more focused on the tasks that needed to be completed, despite his injuries. From my professional standpoint, I can only conclude that his training in the martial arts, especially in the ancient discipline of Hedin Mitsuruki has enabled him to function even with severe injuries. He appears to have not been affected by the fierceness of the Klingon attack, stating that he has seen worse and been in worse messes. I asked him if he felt remorse for the loss of his Captain. He replied that he has already mourned their deaths, adding that one must move on in order to continue to live. He indicated that he would miss Captain Johannson but he added that he wasn’t going to come apart at the seams over their deaths. In my professional opinion, LT Kenji Himura should be considered mentally intact and ready for active duty once he has completed his physical rehab. It is also my opinion that he is dealing well with the attack and that he should not be barred from further service within Starfleet." LCDR Rachael Bussey CNS, SB DELTA, GRN Education--------------------------- LT Himura received his Masters in Logistic and Operations upon his graduation from SFA. He also has earned a second Masters, in the Field of Warp Theory, by way of Starfleet Correspondence Courses. Special Abilities------------------- Through the several years of physical and mental training in the art of Hedin Mitsuruki, Himura has developed into a man who, when needed, can become extremely focused on the task or danger at hand. He has sustained injury in the past that has not affected hisperformance. With his mastery of sword, a reverse-edged katana, he his also a formidable weapon. He is also highly skilled in several other forms of hand-to-hand and edged weapon combat. Personal Background----------------- For many years, Kenji known to his friends as Ban, short for Bantusai, lived from paycheck to paycheck, hand out to hand out, and survived. He also lived by the way of the Sword, using it to protect the weak and enforce justice. The sword he uses, a replica of the original reverse-edged katana used by his great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great uncle Kemchi, brought forth that justice in a painful, but non-lethal way. Hedin Mitsuruki is also known as an attack style in which there are few defenses for and is only employed in the defense of one’s self. By using it to defend other, Kemchi elevated the art to a higher level, one of honor rather than one of blood. Kenji uses this same belief, only now he employs the Ship he is on. His skills as a tactician and as a skilled mediator are quite developed even though he has only been in Starfleet for a little over 10 years. Personally, Kenji is known for his warm personality and sense of humor. Because he was a help to his class during the Academy, he made numerous friends with whom he still maintains correspondence. Career Overview-------------------------- 050811.0956- Enters SFA 090523.1645- Graduates from SFA, promoted to the rank of Ensign, O-1 090525.0800- Assigned to the USS VENTURE, NCC-25765, as TAC 101214.0945- Promoted to Lieutenant (jg), O-2 and assigned as aOPS, USS VENTURE, NCC-25765 110213.1005- Reassigned to SB ALPHA as a Station aOPS manager 120314.1234- Reassigned to the USS NORTHROP, NCC-78654, GRNFLT as OPS manager 120925.0921- Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, O-3, and reassigned to acting 2O/OPS of USS NORTHROP 120930.2354- Completes BrOTs with an above satisfactory rating. Cleared for full bridge duty and reassigned as 2O/OPS. BrOTs entered into official record. 121119.1034- Temporarily reassigned to SF MED at SD DELTA to ungo treatment and recovery from injuries sustained during a Klingon attack on the Northrop. NOTE: USS NORTHROP decomissioned by SF ASDB due to severe damage from that attack. 130123.1123- Officially returned to active duty, temporary reassignment to SB DELTA OPS Section pending reassignment to a starship billet. Awards: 061212.1234- Starfleet Achievement Medal 090321.1200- Starfleet Achievement Medal 120815.1330- Meritorous Service Medal 121223.0923- Wounded Lion 121223.0925- Starfleet Commendation Medal