Civilian Nyla Thane
Name Nyla Thane
Position Deputy Director of Science, Exploration, and Archaeology
Rank Civilian
Character Information
| Gender | Female | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 43 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5'7" | |
| Weight | 130lbs | |
| Hair Color | Amber-brown | |
| Eye Color | Blue | |
| Physical Description | Nyla is a woman in her early forties, standing around 5'7" with a slender, athletic build shaped more by function than vanity. Her hair is a rich amber-brown—predominantly brown with subtle red undertones that catch the light, often worn loose or pulled back depending on the task at hand. Her eyes are clear, piercing blue, striking against her fair complexion and framed by naturally arched brows. High cheekbones and a defined jawline give her features a refined, sculpted quality. |
Family
| Father | Malric Thane | |
| Mother | Sera Thane |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Dr. Nyla Thane is a brilliant and enigmatic scientist known for her unshakable composure, sharp intellect, and relentless pursuit of understanding the ancient and unknown. Raised in the city of Caelara, far from the structure of the Federation, she carries a quiet independence and an instinct to keep others at a distance. Her memory is extraordinary, her grasp of languages uncanny, and her ability to draw connections across disciplines makes her a singular force in the study of ancient civilizations and lost technologies. Though she appears reserved and self-contained, her work is fueled by a deep and unspoken passion—an insatiable need to understand what came before and what has been forgotten. To most, she is a mystery: driven, distant, and entirely devoted to the past. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Nyla possesses an exceptional memory, able to recall with striking clarity nearly everything she has read, seen, or heard. Her facility with language is equally impressive—she picks up new spoken and written dialects with remarkable speed. Her extensive formal education allows her to navigate complex disciplines such as anthropology, physics, and metaphysics with ease, granting her a rare, holistic perspective when examining ancient cultures or unfamiliar technologies. She remains composed under pressure and approaches ancient civilizations not just with curiosity, but with deep respect and reverence. Nyla can be difficult to get to know on a personal level. She tends to keep others at arm’s length, shaped in part by her unconventional upbringing and an instinctive need for self-protection. Though she cares deeply, she rarely shows it, often coming across as distant or disinterested. Personal relationships don’t come easily to her, and she struggles with emotional vulnerability and intimacy. Driven by a relentless work ethic, she often overextends herself, throwing everything into her research to the point of exhaustion. |
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| Ambitions | Nyla is driven by her work, often to the exclusion of everything else. Her ambitions lie firmly in the realm of discovery, not in personal fulfillment. She is endlessly fascinated by ancient civilizations and their forgotten technologies—so much so that it often consumes her thoughts and dominates her conversations. For her, understanding what came before isn’t just a passion; it’s a purpose. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Even outside of her professional work, Nyla finds comfort in the pursuit of knowledge. She enjoys deciphering ancient texts purely for the intellectual challenge, often keeping fragments and linguistic puzzles nearby as a form of mental exercise. She collects star maps—particularly hand-drawn or artistically rendered charts—which she views as both scientific records and pieces of history. Traditional music from various cultures fills her workspace, serving as a quiet backdrop to her research. Though she shares little of her inner world, Nyla maintains detailed personal journals, some written in languages so obscure only she can understand them. One of her more unexpected habits is tea blending; she collects leaves and herbs from different worlds, crafting unique infusions that offer her a sense of grounding when everything else feels in flux. |
| Personal History | Nyla was born in Caelara, a city founded by survivors of a crashed civilian ship on a distant, uncharted world. Her parents, Malric Thane (a historian) and Sera Thane (a physicist), were both educators who raised her in an environment rich with books, artifacts, and endless questions. From an early age, Nyla immersed herself in learning—particularly in history and the sciences. Despite Caelara’s isolation, she grew curious about her species’ origin and the broader galaxy. At the age of 18, she made the difficult decision to leave her home and travel to Earth, hoping to connect with the wider human experience. Her journey was nearly cut short when her civilian transport suffered damage during an ion storm. A Starfleet vessel intercepted the distress call and safely escorted the passengers to Earth. Though briefly tempted to join Starfleet, Nyla opted instead for academia, fearing that her unique traits might draw too much attention. She pursued: B.A. in Cultural Anthropology – studying comparative belief systems and symbolic language M.Sc. in Subspace Physics – focusing on ancient technology and dimensional anomalies Ph.D. in Xenoarchaeology – specializing in the ruins of extinct and pre-warp civilizations Nyla eventually joined the Daystrom Institute, rising quickly in the Department of Ancient Civilizations. She led expeditions across remote planets, uncovering lost archives and investigating ruins that hinted at technologies beyond Federation comprehension—some tied to subspace fields, temporal distortions, and incomprehensible languages. |