Crewman Alyra Kassim‑Tareh

Character Information

Gender		Female
Species		Colonial Human
Age		18

Physical Appearance

Hair Color		Black
Eye Color		Brown
Physical Description		Alyra Kassim-Tareh is a young woman of Middle Eastern descent, characterized by smooth, warm-toned skin and long, straight black hair that frames her oval face. Her softly arched brows and deep brown eyes, highlighted by round gold-rimmed glasses, give her an intelligent and thoughtful appearance. These glasses are not merely decorative—they are integrated with her communicator and personal access system, allowing her to pull up any readable files within clearance range, and project the image of the person she’s speaking with directly onto the inner lenses during a call. This subtle integration keeps her hands free while maintaining direct engagement during briefings or diplomatic exchanges. Full lips and refined features lend her a calm, composed beauty. Dressed in a fitted mauve-rose Starfleet top bearing the delta-shield insignia, she carries herself with quiet confidence and poise. A faint tattoo on her upper arm hints at individuality beneath her disciplined exterior, completing the image of a bright, introspective Federation cadet.

Family

Father		Rayan Tareh
Mother		Maris Kassim
Brother(s)		Tarin Kassim-Tareh
Sister(s)		Selah Kassim-Tareh

Personality & Traits

General Overview

As a young enlisted yeoman aboard the Project Archlight flagship, Alyra is diligent, organized, and quietly ambitious, striking a balance between professionalism and curiosity. Skilled at managing reports, communications, and the subtle logistics that keep the ship running smoothly, she approaches each task with precision and pride. Although aware of her junior status, she carries herself with respect and confidence, eager to learn from senior officers while maintaining a calm and dependable presence. Serving on the fleet’s flagship is both an honor and a challenge—one that drives her to exceed expectations and uphold the quiet efficiency that defines the best of Starfleet’s enlisted ranks.

Personal History		Born on a well‑established Federation colony near the core worlds, Alyra grew up in an environment that valued education, community, and the Federation’s ideal of unity through diversity. Her parents worked in local governance, often hosting visiting envoys and delegations from other worlds. It was in those early encounters that she developed her fascination with diplomacy. She admired how subtle gestures, tone, and timing could shape understanding between species—lessons that would stay with her long after she chose her own path. When she came of age, she enlisted in Starfleet rather than pursuing the whole Academy track, preferring to learn through experience rather than formal study. She specialized in administrative and diplomatic support, excelling in interpersonal coordination, cross‑cultural communication, and record‑keeping under pressure. Her instructors quickly noticed her poise and adaptability, traits that made her stand out among her peers. Following her first assignment aboard a diplomatic transport, she was handpicked for reassignment to the flagship of the Project Archlight fleet, where she would serve a dual role—as yeoman to senior command and as a junior corpsman within the ship’s diplomatic division. Balancing these two posts requires finesse: as a yeoman, she maintains personnel logs, coordinates interdepartmental briefings, and ensures that senior officers’ directives flow smoothly across the ship; as a diplomatic corpsman, she assists in preparing briefing dossiers, managing communications with visiting delegates, and supporting liaison officers during negotiations or cultural exchanges. Her work often places her at the periphery of critical discussions, where her discretion and attention to nuance are as vital as her technical skill. Although still young, she has already developed a reputation for professionalism beyond her years—remaining calm in tense situations, empathetic without losing objectivity, and capable of bridging gaps between perspectives. Off duty, she gravitates toward the ship’s cultural and recreational spaces, eager to learn languages, customs, and subtle behaviors from crewmates across the Federation. Her long‑term goal is to formally transfer into the Federation Diplomatic Corps, ideally as an aide or attaché, where she can continue honing her skills in interstellar relations while carrying forward the discipline and insight she’s gained from service aboard the Archlight flagship.
Service Record		2967 – Starfleet Basic Training, Mellstrop Sector Enlisted Facility - Completed standard enlisted orientation and specialized coursework in intercultural communication, record integrity, and administrative operations. - Commended for initiative in peer‑led conflict resolution exercises and joint‑culture simulations. 2968 – Assistant Clerk, U.S.S. Vantage - First posting aboard a Federation diplomatic transport. - Supported logistics during multiworld ambassadorial summits; recognized for attention to detail during an emergency delegation extraction. - Commendation: Meritorious Conduct in Non‑Combat Service. 2969 – Transferred to U.S.S. Archlight (Project Archlight Flagship) - Assigned to a dual‑role billet under Fleet Command and the onboard Diplomatic Corps detachment. Primary Duties: - Maintenance of command correspondence and senior staff briefing schedules. - Preparation of cultural and diplomatic briefing packets for visiting envoys and first‑contact missions. - Liaison coordination between the ship’s diplomatic officers and the command administration. Awarded: - Fleet Integration Ribbon for excellence in multi‑division coordination during the Vaelthar Accords Pre‑Summit.