Nion

Summary
Nion is an alien male of an as yet unidentified species. He currently serves on the bridge of the USS Hunt as one of two operational Science Officers, holding the rank of Lieutenant. He shares science duties with Lieutenant M'Gila.

Appearance
Nion stands at just over 6ft tall and has an average build. His skin is blue with green hints, determined to develop as he ages, and sports a deep vertical bifurcated ridge on his face. His eyes are a similar shade of green with primary and secondary eyelids. He speaks with a medium-toned voice however is capable of making very shrill screeching noises. Subsequently he has been proven to have a significantly melodious singing voice.

Personality & Lifestyle
Nion has an introvert personality, and being the only known member of his species experiences a considerable amount of loneliness despite regularly socialising with his crew mates. He is highly intelligent, curious and articulate, displaying sometimes a cold logic akin to his Vulcan parents. He has a love for botany and is also a qualified lepidopterist, breeding butterflies in the hydroponics bay. When not practising his hobby, he dedicates his time searching Federation databases for any hint of his origins, something which causes him great pain and frustration at times, as well as sleepless nights.

He has made several concerted efforts over the years to pursue a way of life akin to one of his crewmates. After trying Human, Klingon, Vulcan and Andorian ways of thinking, Nion eventually settled on something between Human and Andorian, using Copper and Boleros as role models. He is subsequently a highly emotional being, however has trouble understanding his commanding officer's stoic and dry sense of humour.

Copper introduced Nion to classical and opera music, and upon learning that he had an excellent singing voice, began rehearsing on the holodeck in his spare time, eventually performing to a small audience consisting of the Hunt's crew.

Pre-Starfleet Life
Nion had a troubled childhood, studying in Vulcan schools alongside children whom often displayed the typical volatility of young Vulcanians. He joined Starfleet at the age of 18, finding he was more comfortable amongst humans, and served on the first USS Hunt for five years under Qatanmek, meeting James Copper in 2389, although the two did not interact much until the Battle of Pellia when Copper was forced to assume command. Upon the destruction of the original USS Hunt, Nion transferred to the new vessel of the same name.

2408
Following the maiden voyage, and mission, of the USS Hunt-A, Nion assumed his position on the bridge as Science Officer, albeit sharing duties with Rixom M'Gila.