Captain Lucian Mercier
About
A philosopher-soldier. He is a man of culture and immense moral fortitude. He believes that the first duty of every officer is to the truth, be it scientific or historical, and he will defy orders to do what is right.
Personality
Stoic, intellectual, and deeply private. He struggles with children but cares deeply for his crew. He leads by example and intellect rather than brute force.
Backstory
Coming from a family of traditional winemakers in France, he looked to the stars instead of the soil. He rose through the ranks of the Space Fleet Academy rapidly, overcoming a serious heart injury in his youth to become the most respected commander in the fleet.
Education
Graduate of the Stellar Navy Academy with a Doctorate in Xeno-Archaeology.
Achievements
Negotiated a peace treaty between three warring corporate factions in the Alpha Sector and discovered a lost civilization's library on a desert planet.
Skills
Diplomacy, starship tactics, archaeology, fencing, and public speaking.
Hobbies
Playing the Ressikan flute, studying ancient artifacts, directing plays, and solving Dixon Hill mysteries.
Life Goals
To explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, and to retire to his family vineyard.
Fears
Losing his humanity to technology and the Borg (or equivalent cybernetic threat).
Core Values
Duty, Honor, and Exploration. 'Make it so.'
Inspirations
Horatio Nelson, Jacques Cousteau, and Mahatma Gandhi.
Political Leanings
Federation idealist. He believes in the Prime Directive of non-interference but also in universal rights for all sentient beings.
Religion & Philosophy
Secular Humanist. He respects beliefs but relies on science and diplomacy.
Sense of Humor
Subtle and dry. He rarely laughs out loud but enjoys a clever linguistic puzzle.
Daily Habits
Tugging down his uniform shirt when he stands up ('The Picard Maneuver'), ordering tea from replicators, and quoting Shakespeare in tense situations.