Lieutenant Pavel Khorev
Name Pavel Romanovich Khorev
Position Security
Rank Lieutenant
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 30 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 178 cm (5'10") | |
| Weight | 82 kg (180 lbs) | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Eye Color | Dark brown | |
| Physical Description | Khorev possesses the compact, kinetic build of a middleweight boxer or a gymnast; he does not loom, he coils. He moves with "fast-twitch" economy, never expending energy on a gesture that doesn't serve a purpose. At 30, his face is younger than his eyes; he keeps his hair sheared to a severe military standard and his face cleanly shaven, revealing a jawline that seems permanently set in tension. He wears his uniform with obsessive precision. There is no slack in the tunic, no scuffs on the boots. To look at him is to see a weapon that has been cleaned, oiled, and racked, waiting to be drawn. |
Family
| Spouse | None | |
| Children | None | |
| Father | Roman Vladimirovich Khorev (Deceased) | |
| Mother | Marina Andreevna Khoreva (Deceased) | |
| Brother(s) | None | |
| Sister(s) | None | |
| Other Family | None |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Lieutenant Khorev is classified as a "High-Reliability Asset" by Starfleet Tactical. He is not a diplomat; he is a precision instrument designed for high-threat environments. His psychological baseline is defined by hyper-vigilance and emotional compartmentalization. Where others panic, Khorev slows down. He processes threat assessments with the cold binary logic of a targeting computer. The "Watchmaker" Paradox: Despite his violent profession, Khorev’s primary coping mechanism is mechanical repair. He is an amateur horologist (watchmaker). In the chaos of the frontier, he finds solace in the microscopic order of gears and springs. If a watch is broken, there is a specific, logical reason, and he can fix it. This requires the same intense focus as bomb disposal. He is often found in the mess hall during off-hours, wearing a jeweler's loupe, silently adjusting a hairspring while the crew plays cards around him. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Tactical Acumen: Can analyze a room for exit vectors and threat density in under three seconds. Absolute Discretion: He speaks only when necessary. He does not gossip, speculate, or offer unsolicited opinions. Kinetic Competence: Expert in close-quarters battle (CQB) and zero-G boarding actions. Weaknesses: Abrasive Social Protocol: Khorev lacks "bedside manner." He views social niceties as inefficiencies. This creates friction with diplomatic officers. Trust Issues: Coming from a Neo-Slavic isolationist colony, he has an inherent distrust of smooth talkers and politicians. Rigidity: He struggles when orders are vague or when rules of engagement are fluid. He prefers black and white to grey. |
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| Ambitions | Immediate Goal: "The Zero-Breach Standard." Khorev is obsessed with the idea of a "perfect" security detail—one where the VIP is never even aware of the threat because it was neutralized three steps prior. He intends to turn his detail into the tightest unit in Epsilon Fleet. Long-Term Goal: S.A.T.T. Instructor. Khorev has no desire for a Captaincy; he knows he lacks the diplomatic patience. His ultimate ambition is to retire from field duty and teach at Starfleet Advanced Tactical Training. He wants to instruct the next generation of security officers on how to survive when the shields fail and the universal translator goes offline. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Horology (Mechanical Watchmaking): Khorev restores antique, pre-replicator mechanical timepieces. He finds the "honest friction" of gears soothing compared to the silence of isolinear chips. He currently travels with a portable workbench and a dismantled 21st-Century Vostok aviator watch. Zero-G Handball: A solitary, high-velocity sport played in a gravity-disabled holodeck. It requires explosive bursts of movement and 3D spatial awareness. Khorev plays against the computer on "hard," usually until exhaustion. It is his primary method for burning off combat adrenaline. Analog Projectile Ballistics: An abiding interest in chemical-propellant firearms (slugthrowers). He owns a collection of non-functional antique replicas. He respects them because, unlike phasers, "you can’t jam a rock." INTELLECTUAL INTERESTS Siege Architecture: He studies the blueprints of famous historical fortifications (Maginot, Deep Space 9, the Fortress of Solitude). He doesn't look at the aesthetics; he looks for the fatal flaw in the thermal exhaust port. Neo-Slavic Poetry: A holdover from his colony upbringing. He reads it only in the original Russian dialect. It is the one sentimental luxury he allows himself, usually when he thinks no one is watching. |
| Personal History | Early Life: Born on Theta Reticuli IV (Novaya Zarya), a Federation protectorate settled by Neo-Slavic isolationists. The colony is classified as a "Hardened Environment" due to atmospheric toxicity and proximity to disputed border space. Khorev did not grow up playing in parks; he grew up in enviro-suits and airlocks. The colony culture values stoicism, communal defense, and deep skepticism of outsiders. Pre-Starfleet: Khorev enlisted in the Colonial Militia at age 16. He specialized in environmental survival and guerrilla tactics, learning to fight in visibility-zero toxic storms. His unit was responsible for repelling localized pirate raids, giving him combat experience before he was legal to drink. Starfleet Academy (2413-2417): Accepted into Starfleet on his second attempt (rejected the first time due to failing the psychological "social integration" interview). Major: Tactical Operations / Security Protocols. Minor: Structural Engineering (Breaching & Fortification). Performance: Top 5% in marksmanship and hand-to-hand combat. Bottom 20% in Xenolinguistics and Diplomacy. |
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| Service Record | 2417-2420: U.S.S. Shran (Escort Class) Junior Security Officer. Served on the Andorian border. Developed a reputation for extreme endurance during "ice station" tours. Commended for repelling a Nausicaan boarding party during the Vekor Incident. 2420-2423: Starbase 369 (Hazard Team) Lieutenant (j.g.). Assigned to Threat Response Unit. Specialized in Hostile Environment Boarding. This period honed his ability to function in zero-G and vacuum conditions. 2423-2425: U.S.S. Valley Forge Lieutenant. The "Tavrik Deployment." Handpicked by Captain McKinney. During the initial descent to Tavrik III, he demonstrated his trademark calm, anchoring the younger detail members' anxiety simply by refusing to react to the atmospheric turbulence. 2425-Present: U.S.S. Valley Forge / Special Detail Lieutenant. Assigned as Head of Security Detail for Commodore Stephen MacCaffery (Ret.). His orders are simple: Keep the Commodore alive, and ensure the rules of engagement are obeyed. |