Petty Officer 3rd  Shani Raymaker

Name:  Shani Raymaker

Position:  Astrophysics Department, Xeno Language department

Rank:  Petty Officer 3rd

Character Information

Gender:  Female

Species:  human bioengineer 

Age:   26 Earth Years

Date of Birth:  Aug 19  2375

Place of Birth:  Zenthara IV

Language(s):  Earth (English - German) - Basic Vulcan, understand some Klingon

Starfleet ID

Serial Number:  333-6026MA

Rank Class:   Petty Officer 3rd

Security Clearance:  Level 2

Duty Watch:    Delta Shift & Fill in Duties all Shifts

Personal History

Shani Raymaker was born Stardate 54868.6 (19 Aug 2375) in the colony of New Dawn on
Zenthara IV, a terraformed world in the Beta Quadrant celebrated for its shimmering
bioluminescent forests and azure oceans.
Her parents, Priya Raymaker and D’Zanda Raymaker, brought together a legacy of resilience
and ingenuity—Priya, a human bioengineer of Euro-Indian origin, was key to the planet’s
flourishing ecosystems, while D’Zanda, an Orion exo-architect, had a gift for harmonizing
the colony’s advanced infrastructure with its untamed beauty.
From childhood, Shani exhibited boundless curiosity, exploring the intricate relationships
between people, plants, and planets. She absorbed the stories of her parents' hard work and
sacrifice, but as she grew older, her fascination with the wider universe became undeniable.
D’Zanda Raymaker's decision to adopt his wife Priya's family name stemmed from his
complex ties to his Orion ancestry. As a member of a once-powerful Orion faction, D’Zanda
was marked by his heritage, which carried both prestige and peril. His ancestors harbored
deep resentment toward those who broke away to embrace interspecies collaboration,
viewing them as betrayers of Orion traditions.
To protect himself and his new family, D’Zanda made the poignant decision to adopt Priya's
surname, Raymaker, as his own. This act symbolized his complete break from his past and
commitment to forging a new identity on Zenthara IV. It allowed him to obscure his Orion
lineage, safeguarding his family from those who might seek to punish him for his defiance.
Yet, the name Raymaker came to signify more than just protection—it became a beacon of
resilience and renewal, representing the legacy of two worlds united in love and hope.
For Shani, her father's choice was a reminder of the sacrifices made to pave the way for their
shared future, inspiring her own efforts to build bridges and embrace the diversity of life
among the stars.
While she admired the rich cultural fabric of her colony, the stars beckoned to her as a realm
of endless learning and discovery.

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