Cadet First Class Rusty Oaks
Name Rusty Oaks
Position Officer Candidate
Rank Cadet First Class
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | ½ Tiburonian | |
| Age | 22 | |
| Place of Birth | Tiburon |
Starfleet Info
Physical Appearance
| Height | 1.85 m | |
| Build | Slender and Athletic | |
| Hair Color | Auburn | |
| Eye Color | Blue-green | |
| Physical Description | Due to his genetics, Rusty has inherited the prevalent Tiburonian intricately shaped cartilage of the ears and a sophisticated auditory system as well as syndactyly, slight webbing of his fingers and toes. He does otherwise, however, present mostly Human with softer androgenous features that are delicate is some areas and sharper, more masculine is others. He has pale peachy skin with rosacea cheeks adorned with freckles and blemishes. He has auburn hair that he often keeps styled short. On the right side of his face, there’s a beauty mark near the edge of his eyebrow. With small dimples around his mouth, and a strong philtrum above his upper lip. His eyes are a blue-green. He’s an accomplished goalkeeper in water polo and has a tendency to excel in aquatic sports and activities with a Starfleet Academy record breaking for freediving. |
Family
| Father | Dr. Wallace Oaks | |
| Mother | Simera |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Spontaneous and youthful, Cadet Russell Oaks is an intellectual and enthusiastic young man striving to prove himself a capable Starfleet officer in the making. He is confident in the person he is becoming though naturally humbled by the opportunity to complete his studies aboard an actively serving Federation starship. He’s been labeled bold and daring by instructors at Starfleet Academy, noting that Oaks has underlying leadership qualities and traits that have begun to surface yet his calm, cool, laid-back disposition acts to provide an even keeled containment of any sense of assertiveness. He defers to the guidance of others and supports their efforts of stepping forward meanwhile Russell Oaks places himself as part of the team. An out of the box thinker, Russell Oaks utilizes his analytical minds and adaptability to examine problems and find solutions swiftly with the quick on his toes approach. The facts, data, and specifics matter to him. It has been documented in his academic performance at Starfleet Academy that Cadet Oaks though a ‘promising and talented,’ he had been critiqued as being a ‘chronic procrastinator’ which several instructor flagged at being ‘potentially detrimental and problematic’ and is an area that he known he needs to work on. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Technologically Savy Problem Solver Grounded and Committed Weakness: Stern Skepticism Blunt Coldly Analytical Laissez-faire Attitude |
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| Ambitions | Uncertain if he wants to continue of the command track of Starfleet or apply to attend Starfleet Legal/Justice Academy JAG Corps (Student Program) | |
| Hobbies & Interests | Drinking Socializing Snorkeling |
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| Likes / Dislikes | Likes Raspberry Hibiscus Tea Sharab Ward Pastries Dislikes Liquorice Star Anise Apathetic people |
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| Languages Spoken | Federation Standard |
Character History / Other
| Education | Starfleet Academy Major: Astronavigation Minor(s): Intergalactic Relations & Federation Law |
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| Personal History | Cadet Rusty Oaks is a fourth-year student at Starfleet Academy currently serving aboard the USS Wolff as an officer-in-training, where he has earned time on the bridge as a relief helmsman. Born to a Human and a Tiburonian couple, Rusty grew up balancing two cultures, a dual heritage that fostered adaptability and a deep respect for Federation diversity. With auburn hair and blue-green eyes, he carries himself with an easy, laid-back confidence that steadies him at the helm. Instructors have labeled him bold and daring, noting emerging leadership qualities beneath his calm exterior, though he consciously chooses to function as part of a team rather than seeking the spotlight. An intellectual and enthusiastic young officer in the making, Rusty thrives on data, precision, and the split-second calculations of flight control. An out-of-the-box thinker, he combines analytical rigor with quick adaptability, often finding creative solutions under pressure. While widely regarded as promising and talented, his Academy record reflects a recurring struggle with procrastination which is an issue flagged as potentially problematic in high-stakes environments. Aware of this flaw, Rusty actively works to refine his discipline, determined to transform his natural ability into the reliability and excellence expected of a future Starfleet officer. |