USS ZION

Ian Hunter Name: Ian Hunter

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Played by: Craig
Terran Age: 42 years
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180
Eye Color: blue
Hair: dark brown
Species: Human
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Place of Birth:
Family: Ian was born to Cynthia & Nathan L. Hunter. Ian was the oldest of 4 children, one brother and two sisters. He comes from a long line of career starfleet officers. His father, Nathan, a first officer, was KIA while serviing aboard the USS Exeter in 2367. His grandfather Commander Garfield T. Hunter, was KIA in the Tomed incident in 2311 along with his civilian grandmother. Ian's brother, Samuel, was killed during Cardassian xenocide of the colonies during the civil war along with his sister, Adriani. His surviving sister and his mother still live on Earth and have not been able to leave due to the federation / maquis tension.
Childhood (birth to Adult): Ian's mother did not enjoy space travel, instead she chose to live on earth and raise her family there. Ian didn't know his father very well, but was parentally influenced by his mother and his uncle, Thomas, "Stormy" Carter. Because his father was a starfleet officer, Ian was easily accepted for starfleet academic programs .
Early Education
Starfleet Career After graduation, in 2361 he began his career aboard the USS Renegade under the command of Tryla Scott. In 2364 he returned to the academy and completed command school. Directly out of command school, he was accepted as 1st officer aboard the USS Hood. He was serving that capacity in 2273 when Captain Rixx announced to his crew the Hood was joining the maquis. Ian elected to remain at his post even though it ment he may not be able to contact his family on Earth indefinately. He served in that capacity until Captain Rixx was killed during an away mission in 2378.
At that time Commander Ian Hunter became acting Captain of the USS Hood. Early in 2382 the Hood was heavily damaged defending a Federation incursion. Because the USS Hood's refit is scheduled to take more than a year, the seasoned and experienced Capt Hunter was offered the Captain's chair of the nearly completed sovereign class USS Zion.
Decorations
Interests Despite his intense military exposure, Ian has the heart of an intrepid explorer. A vary private person, he rarely lets people see his personal side. He enjoys music, history and spending time with his cat, Chester, on the holodeck. He also enjoys excursions and shore leaves in exotic places such as Risa. Ian is also and avid collector of weapons.
Personality Profile an Hunter has a charismatic leadership style. He would never order crew member to do something he wouldn't do himself. His personality also lends itself well to diplomatic engagements, a capacity he does not enjoy. He has a negative predispostion towards Romulans and Cardassians.
Special Notes: Ian works intensely with his core officers, spending as much time with them as he can. The result is a remarkable effiency. His crew learns and develops a remarkable sense of synchronicity in working as a team. Ian directs a lot of his energy and focus by excersizing in the gym. When preoccupied with a problem, he can either be found working out or in some remote area of the ship in silent contemplation. Up until the USS Hood joined the Maquis, Ian's loyality's to the federation was unwaivering. Its his hope that someday the power mongers of the federation will be over thrown and life will return to normal. Occassionally Ian is moody and openly expresses his opinions.
Skills: Ian is a seasoned and experienced ship's captain. He is resourceful and knowledgeable about all ship systems and abilities. He is in excellent physical condition. He can pilot many different types of crafts, and is skillful at many different types of weaponry and speaks Klingon fluently.