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Okay, here is my entry. I decided to go with a an Intelligence report. I would have written more, but with the 2000 word limit I had to get creative. The last part is added, in part because of this contest. After the winner has been announced I'll expand on it.
Starfleet Intelligence File 964-B1/24F Summary Captain Afekasii-The Early YearsSubject: Julian Afakasii
Affiliation: Starfleet, Federation of Planets
Species: Human/Bajoran
Age: 32 at the time of this summary
Note: Circumstances surrounding his birth and subsequent adoption may place the official age off by a year or two. Medical records indicate him to be in his early thirties, the actual date of birth having been chosen for the birth certificate during the adoption proceedings.
Homeworld/System: Riviera(
Ochs V), fifth planet within the Ochs star system. Coordinates:
2.22N 1.79ECurrent Assignment: Captain of the U.S.S. Dutchie, stationed at Deep Space Nine (
Perimeter Security) at the behest of Stonewall
See file: Stonewall Proper), after the recent takeover attempt by a rogue Dominion fleet
See file: 4208.
Status: Clean
In the earth year 2378, Starfleet Science officers Kenioth S'rom and Shuvra M'ress were enroute to the Regulus III Science Academy, when they reported finding what looked like a human child in the cargo area of U.S.S Polari, hidden among the import goods the freighter was delivering to Regulus III. After notifying the ships security, a full investigation was launched, which revealed little to no clues as to how the child got there. A full sweep of the ship, analysis of the crew and passenger register, and a review of the ship's holo recordings showed everyone to be accounted for. Subsequent testing also revealed that none of the crew or passengers were related to the child. Since these events happened before Captain Afekasii showed up on our radar, it has been difficult to investigate the validity of the reports beside the archived evidence. We have been unable to find any recording featuring an adult and baby together either entering the ship, or leaving it. With the possibility of transport technology, the recordings would prove useless. First hand accounts haven't helped either, with most individuals present back then either dead or not in Federation space. The few we have managed to question all gave contradictory accounts, which we've had no choice but to also deem a cold lead in the investigation.
Upon arrival at the Academy, Doctor M'ress contacted Starfleet, in order to ascertain the next step of action. It was decided that she was to keep the child until the parents could be found. But even our agents never managed to turn up anything of use. This, of course, is something we are loathe to admit.
In any case, sources verify that Doctor M'ress began her tenure at the Academy under duress, though taking care of a human child soon proved to go more smoothly as the weeks wore on. Indeed, it was after 6 months that the doctor filed a petition with the local government for her adoption of the child, citing her plans to take the boy back to Riviera once finalizing the termination of her tenure at the Academy. With the parents of the child nowhere to be found, and Doctor M'ress' upstanding reputation in Starfleet, the proceedings found a quick success. To note, jurisdiction proved to be a quagmire of legalities between Earth and Riviera, which was governed by laws of its own, of Regulus V, as well as the Federation. With the child having been found on neither world.
Note: The boy's Bajoran heritage was not known at the time, simply because no one had been bothered to check. It was only during the onset of puberty that the ridges between his eyes began to appear, though they are not as defined as they would be in a full blooded Bajoran. See file: The Sisko Connection We would also like to note here that during the case hearing, the child was named Julian Afekasii, a name not usual to Caitian society, though it is more common in interspecies families to bear the names of both cultures involved. Its Earth roots are unmistakeable, with Afekasii bearing a remarkable resemblance to the word afakasi, a term used by the peoples of the now submerged island of Samoa of Earth, its meaning translating to 'half caste'. But as to Doctor M'ress' motivation for this particular name? Our field operatives have never been able to find out the mystery behind this, as Doctor M'ress never gave a public reason as to how the name came about. Not even to those in her immediate circles. If anything akin to directions for this left behind child existed, we don't know. We are therefore unable to dig deeper into the mystery without alarming her or Captain Afekasii himself.Though the Captain was never under direct surveillance during his childhood, we have managed to backtrack information through our usual channels on Riviera quite quickly. Sources close to the M'ress clan verify that Doctor M'ress doted on the boy upon her arrival home, seemingly oblivious to the awkwardness it was causing among the higher Clans of Riviera, of which Clan M'ress enjoyed a particular standing. The Clan had consistently brought forth the finest Starfleet officers since the famous Shiboline M'ress of the U.S.S Enterprise.
See file: (REDACTED). To have one of the newest generation come back home to raise an alien child ruffled quite a bit of, for lack of a better term, feathers; though Julian soon rose to be the darling of the clan. Friends of the family related stories to our investigating operatives of how the boy charmed his way to the hardest of Caitian hearts, especially at the clan meetings his mother began attending regularly.
He is often described as having been a somewhat precocious toddler, attentively watching his mother hold court, and quickly learning Caitian, though his school records do indicate some minor difficulty. This, however, was attributed to the Caitian language itself being harder on the alien tongue, as it consisted of sounds and purring not akin to the human throat. Through Caitian technique, his speech impediment soon disappeared before he entered the Caitian equivalent of Grade II.
He was also known to have shown his affections publicly, something that isn't usual in Caitian character, but accepted due to the boys' status. As he grew older he became more in tune with Caitian ways, traits he adheres to to this day. His time on Earth would again change his character as the young man would begin to get in touch with the human part of his heritage, but we will delve into that in a seperate summary.
The next few years saw the arrival of two littermates, Ch'rowl and Shivan (affectionately nicknamed Boots). Shuvra M'ress had married Sh'aow T'kzin, the heir apparent of the Clan T'kzintar, an ancient clan rumored to have been a powerful force hundreds of years ago in the era of first contact with Vulcan. Some reports indicate they had been ancient even then. She bore him two children soon after the ceremony. Rumor circulating in the elite clans suggest that the next few years were regrettable ones.
Gossip tells of a change happening with Julian and Shivan during Shuvra's turbulent marriage, with her and Sh'aow's constant bickering about Julian's place within the clan. Caitian and Ferasan society are no stranger to adoption, though adopted children do not necessarily enjoy the standing Julian did in Clan M'ress. It was known that Sh'aow believed the child's status as a human hybrid was bringing him favor, thought it also is widely agreed upon that the man was
staunchly xenophobic. With Julian witnessing this first hand, it would then seem natural of the psychological changes happening to the boy, and in turn his close litter-mate. His carefree nature, it is said, was soon replaced with a solemn gloom. Though his schooling commenced without note, teachers and friends noticed a quieter, more withdrawn Julian than they had witnessed before.
Ch'Rowl on the other hand, seemed unaffected, with whispers among the clans alluding to the fact that he was favored more by his father than his mother. Sibling rivalry and contempt seemed prevalent with Ch'rowl and Julian. Sharing a closer relationship with her older littermate than with Ch'rowl, Shivan is believed to have taken the brunt of Sh'aw's emotional abuse, which permeated his relationship with Julian, and in turn, soured his relationship with his daughter. He could often be heard referring to her as 'traitorous'.
Shuvra's marriage to Sh'aow broke during the children's teen years, with the clan M'ress banning Sh'aow T'kzin from Riviera for reasons we haven't been able to uncover. Our operatives all come back with the same story: Clan M'ress and anyone associating with them is keeping a tightly sealed lid on the matter. As far as we can tell,
something happened to the boy and his sibling, though it would all be conjecture at this point. Court files however, show a lengthy custody battle over Ch'Rowl and Shivan that saw Clan M'ress keep Shivan while Clan T'kzintar took in Ch'rowl and subsequently disappeared off the grid. We have reason, and later evidence, to suggest that the Clan moved to First City on Qu'onos.
Note: Gathering intelligence at the time had proven generally difficult. Of course, these events concerning Caitians were not on top, if at all, on our priority list. At the time we were at war with the Klingon Empire, so information channels were sparse.After Julian and Shivan's successful Ritual Hunt, a long standing Caitian tradition, we know that Doctor M'ress made preparations to go back to teaching off-world. She accepted a position at Starfleet Academy, settling her affairs on Riviera and moving her family to San Francisco of Earth.
Sources report that Julian had trouble settling in. But we have to reevalute these sources, as there is contradictory information about Captain Afekasii's time at the Academy. Psych evaluations mandatory for anyone entering Starfleet all conclude that the young man was mischievous, unnaturally sharp in his observations, and fiercely loyal; though his mischief often would be the cause of several incidences that almost cost him his enrollment at the Academy. He was known to prefer solitude, while simultaneously he was making friends left and right. In fact, we have ample evidence that suggest Julian was what is called a popular outsider, taken to befriending outsiders like himself while being liked by the more popular students. He was active in sports, showing a physical prowess attributed to his Caitian upbringing. He quickly mastered various forms of hand to hand combat.
But he could also be seen studying intensely. Former students, some now working for our agency, relate that he was very well read, though he didn't flaunt it. His area of interest, unsurprisingly given his background, was
Bajor. Indeed, he made friends with a large contingent of Bajoran classmates, partaking in their religious activities, though in general he was thought to be atheist. Doctor M'ress is said to have been very encouraging in the young man's quest to find out about his roots, arranging for Julian and Shivan to visit Bajor on numerous occasions. We know that Julian met a man there, an El Aurian, and that this relationship began to intensify in subsequent years. Recent discoveries have unearthed a startling revelation pertaining to this man, bearing heavily on Julian's background. These findings can be reviewed and cross referenced.
see file: The Sisko ConnectionIt is here that we conclude this summary of his early life, though we are keeping it active as new information is constantly being processed. We have dedicated a number of agents to this investigation, but Captain Afekasii's station will prove challenging. His assignment to the Cardassian sector, after careful review, has been deemed vital, however. Over the years he has proven to be an asset to both Stonewall, and in turn, to Starfleet. For further study, we suggest reviewing the file 964-B8/52R
named The Sisko Connection,
of which a summary has been created.
