Lieutenant Irynya
Name Irynya
Position Chief Flight Control Officer
Rank Lieutenant
Stats
- 137 Mission Posts
Last Post
Fri Jul 11th, 2025 @ 8:19pm
Character Information
| Gender | Female | |
| Species | Risian | |
| Birthplace | Delphi, Risa | |
| Age | 29 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5' 5" | |
| Weight | 120 | |
| Hair Color | Chocolate | |
| Eye Color | Hazel | |
| Physical Description | On first sight most people notice Irynya’ tan skin, long dark hair, and hazel eyes framed with dark lashes. Her ja’risia – a gold and cream colored disk with a stylized glyph in the center – is painted onto the skin just above her brows and centered over the line of her nose. A spray of freckles crosses the bridge of her nose and trails down her cheeks and across her shoulders. Though her hair comes to mid-back, stopping at waist-height, it is frequently gathered into a low ponytail which she often pulls over her shoulder so that it drapes down her front. Her figure is compact and muscular with an hourglass figure that she inherited from her mother. With a mesomorph body type she resembles a gymnast or dancer. Like most Risians, Irynya is comfortable in her own skin and when off duty prefers comfort. A fitted t-shirt and low-slung sweatpants are her go to for lounging or working on duty rosters from the comfort of her room. Whenever possible she prefers bare feet. Outside of relaxation her wardrobe varies drastically from dresses tailored to both show off and hide her figure in turns to flowing tunics and leggings. As a flight controller, Irynya’s on duty uniform is red, signifying her inclusion in the navigational and directional oversight of the ship. |
Family
| Spouse | N/A | |
| Children | N/A | |
| Father | Jovian (56) | |
| Mother | Piri (55) | |
| Brother(s) | None by blood, however, Irynya came to regard Timmoz as her brother, regularly utilizing the Orion familial term, Qash, to address him. | |
| Other Family | Paternal Grandparents 2 Uncles + Spouses 5 cousins Maternal Grandparents 1 Uncle 1 Aunt + Spouse 2 cousins Kora, Huben, Aethan - Unlike many species, Risian families have a very loose structure. There is a traceable blood lineage, but there is also a fluid set of partners that may or may not become part of the family structure at different times. Irynya views Kora, Huben, and Aethan as adopted aunts and uncles. These three were romantic and sexual partners with one or both of her parents throughout her life and have been involved in her upbringing at key times. |
Important Relationships
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Irynya is a classic extrovert complete with unmissable confidence and a deeply rooted assumption that anyone she meets has the potential to be a friend. By Risian standards she is fairly average, neither excessively beautiful nor unattractive. Outside of Risian society she has found that many regard her outward appearance as striking, something that she both enjoys and finds frustrating. She is a hospitable, generous, and emotionally available friend and cites these qualities as common Risian values instilled in her by her parents. She is very comfortable in her own skin–both literally and metaphorically–and is happy to be discussing most anything from the ins and outs of riding spatial currents to the underlying ethos of jamaharon. Irynya thrives on emotional and intellectual connection and enjoys engaging with other people’s favorite hobbies, topics, and pastimes. As a Risian she naturally "connects" people--a behavior ingrained in her as part of the cultural belief on Risa that "everything that is ours is yours". She is a follower of Risian spiritual practices–a system that combines existentialist authenticity with epicurean presence and pleasure. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths – + Sociable and emotionally intuitive + Confident and physically comfortable +| Encouraging and supportive to others + Adaptable and resilient in diverse environments + Technically skilled and determined pilot Weaknesses – - Often underestimated due to appearance and demeanor - Second-guesses herself in unfamiliar cultural contexts - Emotionally overinvested in others' wellbeing - Struggles with romantic ambiguity and emotional entanglement - Claustrophobic - Ticklish (especially around the ribs) |
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| Ambitions | As of 2400, Irynya has achieved several of her early career goals – in particular reaching the rank of Lieutenant and stepping into the position of Chief Flight Controller. With this she is at a crossroads, still attempting to identify the right next step in her Starfleet career. She is investigating several avenues–including command training, the bridge officer’s test, and diplomatic training–but has not settled on a definitive direction. Outside of her career Irynya aspires to someday have a family–something she worries will be incompatible with her time in Starfleet. So far her desire to fly has overcome any concerns she has on this front. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | * Traditional Risian dance (similar to hula) * Exploring philosophical and spiritual traditions * Singing whether in the shower or for her friends at karaoke * Tinkering with shuttlecraft systems and diagnostics * Swimming, collecting shells, and casual beach sports * Exploring her friends’ interests as a means of bonding |
History
| Personal History | Iry was born in the late spring of 2370 to Jovian and Piri of the family Keora. Born and raised in the city of Delphi, Irynya grew up ensconced in the day to day hubbub of the Grand Delphinium Resort where her parents ran a flora/fauna shuttle tour and an atmospheric diving service for tourists. From an early age she helped with the family business, co-piloting and then piloting the shuttle and later stepping into a hospitality role at the resort. When she wasn’t engaged in some sort of job she could, almost without fail, be found with her best friend, Marteli. Whether they were shopping, hanging out with the rest of their band of friends, gossiping about romantic interests, or seeking out a bowl of Delly Ice, the two were practically inseparable. If Iry wasn’t found with her core group of friends–Marteli, Elwe, Wrena, and Tal–she was usually swimming or hiking up to a remote spot on the cliffs overlooking Delphi’s bay where she could watch the sun rise or set. In her late teens Iry’s friend group expanded to take in romantic partners, including Rami who Iry began dating on her 18th birthday. By her 20s Irynya was fully invested in her family’s business. She had taken over the scheduling of tours from her mother and was sharing the shuttle maintenance and piloting duties with her father. Through this time Irynya’s relationship with Rami turned from companionable and flirty to serious and discussion of marriage entered the picture. At the same time it became clear to Irynya that she wanted to do more than fly a shuttle. Information about Starfleet came across her radar through guests at the resort and eventually she applied–without telling Rami or her parents–and was accepted at the age of 23. The decision to leave effectively ended her relationship with Rami and, for a very brief window, turned her friendship with Marteli from entirely platonic to sexual. Starfleet Academy felt both familiar and entirely foreign to Irynya. On one hand the regular ebb and flow of different species vacationing on Risa ensured that she’d encountered many different cultures from all over the alpha and beta quadrants at an early age. On the other hand, the bustle of the tourism business had a completely different, more relaxed, tenor. It took her some time to get comfortable in the formalities of Starfleet’s structure. Nonetheless, she threw herself into her studies and graduated high in her class at the age of 27, earning her the appreciation of some of her fellow pilots and the grudging respect of others. During the Academy she had no serious romantic attachments, at first eager to take time for herself after being with Rami for more than 5 years. Later she enjoyed dating a wide range of folks and can boast kissing someone at the Ten Forward bar in front of an admiral not once, but twice. After graduation she was posted to the Roth class, USS Lyonesse as a shuttle bay operator, eventually earning her the title “Queen of Shuttle Bay 3”. She later applied for and was assigned to the position of relief flight officer on the Ambassador class, USS Adelphi, where she was stationed until the ship was decommissioned after a severe attack by Vidiian’s in the Delta Quadrant. Once the Adelphi managed to limp home she, and many others from the ship’s former crew, were temporarily placed on leave, conveniently, at the Grand Delphinium on Risa. After several months of leave, she was pleased to learn that she would be stationed on the newly built Rhode Island class, USS Sojourner, first as Acting Flight Control Chief, and then as Assistant Chief, along with several of her fellow Adelphi crewmates. Like the Adelphi, the Sojourner, was slated for deployment to the Delta Quadrant. When Lieutenant Timmoz, her dear friend and mentor, was severely injured while the crew were aboard the station Hukatuse Tagumik in search of signs of the Kazon, Kaldri Irynya stepped in as Acting Chief once again and then was quickly promoted to Chief Flight Controller and granted the rank of Lieutenant when Timmoz had to be transferred off ship to recover from his wounds. |
Service Record
| Service Record | Cadet - Freshman - Starfleet Academy (2393-2394) Cadet - Sophomore - Starfleet Academy (2394-2395) Cadet - Junior - Starfleet Academy (2395-2396) Cadet - Senior - Starfleet Academy (2396-2397) Ensign - Shuttlebay Operations Technician - USS Lyonesse (2397-2398) Lieutenant Junior Grade - Relief Flight Controller - USS Adelphi (2398 - 2399) Lieutenant Junior Grade - Assistant Chief Flight Controller - USS Sojourner - (2399 - 2400) Lieutenant - Chief Flight Controller - USS Sojourner - (2400 - Present) |
Medical Profile
| Psychological Profile | Claustrophobia; Mild Post Traumatic Stress |