Lieutenant Commander Selene Varrin
Name Selene Varrin
Position Chief Counselor
Rank Lieutenant Commander
Stats
- 2 Mission Posts
Last Post
Tue Nov 25th, 2025 @ 5:18pm
Character Information
| Gender | Female | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 32 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5'8 | |
| Weight | 97lbs | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Physical Description | Tall, with angular features softened only by the faint scar beneath her lower lip, a relic from a training duel. Her dark hair is kept in a tight braid that never comes undone while in uniform, and her uniform is immaculate to the point of severity. |
Family
| Spouse | None | |
| Children | None | |
| Father | Darius Varrin | |
| Mother | Dr. Elara Varrin (Xenobiologist) | |
| Brother(s) | Orion Varrin | |
| Sister(s) | None | |
| Other Family | Various relatives that she's long since lost contact with. |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Commander Selene Varrin is a decorated Starfleet officer whose reputation for precision and composure has earned her both admiration and unease among her peers. A tactical strategist by training and temperament, she rose quickly through the ranks, guided by discipline and a relentless drive to prove herself worthy of the Varrin name — a family long entwined with Starfleet tradition. Every decision she makes is measured, every word deliberate; she believes that control is strength, and emotion is a luxury few can afford in the vacuum of command. Yet beneath her immaculate uniform and carefully maintained calm lies a woman driven as much by pain as by purpose. a quiet storm of pride, intellect, and regret. Reassigned to the U.S.S. Dreadnought under the command of Commodore Lucian Marshall, Selene discovered that Anastasia currently serves as First Officer. Selene finds herself navigating a far more volatile battlefield: the space between loyalty and longing. What began as a mission of service has become a crucible of identity, forcing her to confront the ghosts of ambition, betrayal, and unresolved affection. To the crew, she is the embodiment of Starfleet excellence, to herself, she is a woman still deciding whether her heart’s deepest desire is to redeem the past… or to rewrite it entirely. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | STRENGTHS: 1. Tactical Genius: Selene has an instinctive grasp of combat dynamics, able to anticipate enemy maneuvers and adapt strategies in seconds. She’s one of the few officers who can turn a hopeless engagement into a calculated retreat or a decisive victory, even if she had to resort to subtle manipulation to achieve it. 2. Composure Under Pressure: Crisis only sharpens her focus. Even in the heat of battle or under political scrutiny, she maintains a calm, authoritative presence that steadies the crew around her. 3. Discipline and Work Ethic: Selene’s dedication to Starfleet protocols borders on obsession. She pushes herself beyond exhaustion to meet impossible standards, earning her both respect and wariness from subordinates. 4. Loyalty (Conditional): Her loyalty to Starfleet’s mission, and to those she deems worthy of it, is unwavering. When she believes in a cause or a person, she will defend them with strategic precision and moral conviction. 5. Charismatic Authority: Though not openly warm, her sharp intellect and quiet confidence command attention. Officers naturally defer to her judgment, even when they don’t fully trust her motives. WEAKNESSES: 1. Emotional Repression: Selene’s greatest strength is also her undoing. She buries emotion so deeply that it festers, turning affection into resentment and disappointment into obsession. 2. Pride / Perfectionism: She cannot easily admit fault, not to herself, and certainly not to others. Any failure feels like a personal betrayal, leading her to push herself (and her crew) to dangerous extremes. 3. Difficulty Trusting Others: Selene’s past experiences, particularly with Commander Aventnova have left her guarded. She interprets vulnerability as weakness, which isolates her even from those trying to help. 4. Moral Grayness: Though she serves the Federation, her interpretation of “the greater good” can bend the rules. She’s willing to manipulate circumstances, or people, to achieve what she believes is right. 5. Fixation on the Past: Her unresolved relationship with Aventnova colors her every decision aboard the Dreadnought. Whether she’s trying to win her approval or dismantle her command, Selene’s focus on the past threatens to undermine her future. |
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| Ambitions | Resolution with Commander Aventnova Inner Peace (Though She’d Never Admit It) |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Stellar Cartography Fencing & Holodeck Combat Simulations Classical Terran Literature Music – Old Earth Piano (Private Practice) |
| Personal History | Born in New Berlin, Luna Colony, Selene Varrin was raised in a family long associated with Starfleet service and Federation leadership. Her father, Darius Varrin, a Teacher, and her mother, Dr. Elara Varrin, was a respected xenobiologist. The Varrin household valued intellect, order, and achievement above all else. Selene’s upbringing was comfortable but rigid, a life shaped by expectation rather than affection. From an early age, she learned that composure and performance were the only currencies that truly mattered. Though her academic record at secondary school was respectable rather than exceptional, Selene’s aptitude for logic, psychology, and situational analysis earned her a recommendation to Starfleet Academy, which she entered at age 18. There, she found both structure and purpose in a system that rewarded precision and discipline. Despite her modest start, Selene quickly distinguished herself, graduating third in her class at age 22 with a focus in Counseling and Behavioral Sciences, earning her commission as an Ensign. During her time at the Academy she encountered Aventnova and their professional collaboration evolved into a personal relationship, or so she thought, which ended abruptly when Aventnova declined her advances. Her early postings placed her aboard smaller Federation vessels, where she served in Counselor and Crew Development roles. Selene’s ability to dissect emotional patterns, paired with her unflappable demeanor, earned her steady promotions, though she was often described as “distant” by peers and subordinates. Her transition from emotional support officer to strategic analyst came naturally; her insights into human and alien behavior translated seamlessly into tactical prediction. Over the next decade, Selene rose through the ranks with measured precision, achieving Lieutenant Commander by the age of 31. Her assignments became increasingly specialized in her field and Selene accepted assignment to the U.S.S. Dreadnought soon after, officially to strengthen the ship’s Counsellor division — though some suspect personal motives beneath the transfer. |
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| Service Record | (Age 18): Entered Starfleet Academy, specializing in Counseling and Behavioral Sciences. (Age 22): Graduated 3rd in her class, commissioned as Ensign. (Ages 22–25): Assigned as Junior Counselor aboard various Federation vessels; focused on crew development, morale, and psychological support. (Age 23): Promoted to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) following outstanding performance in crew management during first contact missions. (Ages 25–29): Served in Counselor and Liaison roles, including temporary postings at regional stations and long-range survey vessels. (Age 27): Promoted to Lieutenant; recognized for excellence in integrating psychological analysis into strategic planning. (Ages 29–33): Assigned to the U.S.S. Ark Royal meeting Lieutenant Commander Anastasia Aventnova again; responsibilities included crew welfare and behavioral analysis. (Age 31): Promoted to Lieutenant Commander; commended for contributions to shipboard strategy and crew cohesion during extended deep-space missions. (Age 33–34+): Assigned to U.S.S. Dreadnought as Ships Counsellor, under Commodore Lucian Marhsall. Awards / Commendations: Starfleet Achievement Medal – Excellence in integrating psychological insight into tactical mission planning. Commendation for Outstanding Leadership – Recognized for exceptional crisis management aboard the Resolute. Service Ribbon for Ten Years of Dedicated Starfleet Service |