1st Lieutenant Christopher Brunstal

Character Information

Gender		Male
Species		Human
Age		36
Sexual Orientation		Heterosexual

Physical Appearance

Height		6'2"
Weight		205 lbs
Hair Color		Brown
Eye Color		Blue
Physical Description		With a well maintained form Christopher is a marine at peak physical performance between a healthy balance of athletic stamina and strength. Given the demand for physical excellence Chris has to keep himself on tip-top form to carry out whatever his duties demand of him. His brown hair is kept neat and tidy and a smirk usually graces his features when he talks.

Family

Father		John Brunstal
Mother		Marie Brunstal
Brother(s)		Thomas, Peter
Sister(s)		Anna

Personality & Traits

General Overview		A confident man in the face of danger Chris has been noted to be brave to the point of recklessness relying on his training as well as a dash of luck often get him out of the stickiest of situations. This has weaved a false perception of invincibility. No one can deny his presence on the battlefield as he leads from the front but some might question his methods of leadership. A jovial and upbeat outlook seems to defy the nitty-gritty marine stereotype that surrounds the Corps. While Chris dislikes having to use lethal force he will not hesitate to put the lives of his marines first above all else.
Languages		English, Africaans
Strengths & Weaknesses		+Tactical acumen +Physically fit +/- Leads from the front when able - Often reckless - Can sometimes be too casual towards other officers
Ambitions		Chris' ambitions are simple; prove that the Marine Corps has a valued place even in the midst of an organisation of peaceful exploration. He feels that this is best served through the deeds of himself and other marines rather than simply climbing the ranks.
Hobbies & Interests		Braai (South African BBQ) Holodeck programs; motorbike riding, rock climbing, sky diving

Personal History		Raised in Cape Town, South Africa the young Christopher was given a sparkling education in which he excelled in the academic fields. Aside from his bright mind the young human was something of a troublemaker; enjoying running wild with other children pulling pranks and other innocent games. At the age of being to enlist in Starfleet he took the entrance exam and it was found that he was able to join Starfleet Science as his focus within the Academy. However Chris wanted to join Starfleet for the adventure and while there was chance for him to get a post on a ship of exploration there was also the danger of being lumped into a science post planet-side. Much to the dismay of his friends and family he decided to take the path of the Marine Officer as it promised danger and adventure at every turn. After four years at the Officer Candidate School, West Point in New York he was assigned to a battalion. While the Dominion War was over by a year when he was passed out of West Point the sheer damage and destruction was enough to keep all branches of Starfleet busy. As a marine officer he oversaw and protected rebuilding efforts from raiders and general lawlessness. After three years of assisting the rebuilding effort he was deployed to Bajor to help train up the standing Militia for those who hadn't yet left for Starfleet. After rotations of pirate scouring and protecting rebuilding efforts Christopher has ended up as the Marine Exectuive Officer of the USS Ragnarok
Service Record		2356 - Born 2372 - Attended Starfleet Marine Corps OCS West Point 2376 - Passed out of West Point; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 17th Regiment 2379 - Assigned to Bajor SFMC/Bajoran Militia joint training task force 2385 - Took part in Operation Wrecking Ball; smashed Orion slaving operations preying on reconstruction teams 2387 - Attempted to join SFMC Special Operations Group; failed selection 2390 - Assigned to Starbase 17 on temporary garrison 2392 - Assigned to USS Ragnarok, Marine XO