Lieutenant Commander Solauk

Character Information

Gender		Male
Species		Vulcan
Age		99

Physical Appearance

Height		185cm
Weight		85kg
Hair Color		Black
Eye Color		Dark Brown
Physical Description		Dr. Solauk has an impeccable posture even for a Vulcan. He carries his lean frame lightly and gracefully. His hair is a deep shade of black but instead of the typical length afforded most Vulcans (hanging over the forehead), Sylorik sweeps his neatly-trimmed, medium-length hair back. The style make his ears more prominent. Solauk's eyes are a rich dark brown almost like roasted coffee beans. He has the typical angular eyebrows that frame eyes slightly larger that most Vulcans--a trait that could be mocked. His skin is many shades darker than most Vulcans but still carries greenish undertones. His hands are soft, veinous and meticulously groomed--necessary for any surgeon. When he walks, he carries himself with calmness and slight authority (again, typical for any Vulcan).

Family

Spouse		None
Children		None
Father		Dr. Sovar (retired)
Mother		Dr. T'Raya
Brother(s)		Syvar (older, aged 121) - Neurologist on Vulcan. Sudorik (older, aged 107) - Veterinary parasitologist on Vulcan.
Sister(s)		T'Myr (older, aged 114) - Senior Geneticist at a research institute on Vulcan. T'Geir (older, aged 110) - Federation diplomat currently on assignment.
Other Family		Lieutenant Commander Velik (cousin)... Pharmacological Engineer - Advanced Therapeutics Division, Starfleet Medical.

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Solauk is a typically meticulous and methodical Vulcan. More so, as an experienced surgeon and pathologist, he has a practical and very detail-oriented mindset. This means he values accuracy and efficiency above all (surprise surprise, Logistician - ISTJ). So taking his Vulcan heritage and career in medicine into account, he is a consummate pro at everything he does. He is focused but reserved and emotionally detached in the eyes of his peers. His approach to his work is calm and analytical. He prefers the facts over any speculation or conjecture--almost to a fault. Beneath this exterior lies an individual deeply burdened by immense personal turmoil. This trauma has left him physically and emotionally scarred which is at odds with his "Vulcan disposition". Solauk is quietly principled and values competence and discipline in others. While this may seem (again) typically Vulcan, he does have genuine compassion for his patients and those he closely works with. He would never show open empathy but his attention to care is what gets this across. You can expect him to be curt and professional and he never reveals his inner struggles to others. Never.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Strengths: + Clinical precision + Calmness under pressure + Expertise in sciences/medicine + Extremely logical + Determined + Self-reliant + Self-disciplined Weaknesses: - Massive internal struggles that threaten to surface - Rarely social - Rigid - Inflexible - Emotionally isolated - Carries deep-seated guilt - Occasionally mired in self-loathing
Ambitions		His personal ambition is to find inner peace. His professional ambition has always been to be of service to others.
Hobbies & Interests		- Linguistics - Meditation - Philosophy

Personal History		Solauk was born on Vulcan, the fifth of five children to Sovar and T'Raya. He comes from a predominantly "medical" family. As the youngest, he was expected to attend the Vulcan Science Academy and move toward a career in medicine or the sciences. He did exactly that by graduating in the top 10% of his class and serving his surgical residency at a top hospital where his mother and older brother held positions. His attention to detail and ability to adapt to many of the automated medical systems made him a star surgeon very quickly. Over the years, he advanced to become chief of surgery at the hospital. Throughout his youth, he was arranged to be married to a Vulcan female but they cancelled the arrangement after Solauk felt the union would affect both of their careers. This left a sadness for both of his parents. Ten years previously, Solauk would move from general surgery to become a pathologist after a traumatic incident in the operating theater would leave him with severe and chronic post traumatic stress beyond anything most Vulcans could endure. Dr. Solauk was part of a medical team that was assembled to respond to a catastrophic disaster at a remote Vulcan colony. This was a geological event causing violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions destroying not only the colony, but the planet itself. As one of the first responders, the team worked tirelessly to save as many lives as possible. The scale of devastation was beyond anything Solauk had encountered, pushing him to his emotional limits. Amid the chaos, a critically-injured Vulcan elder--a respected scholar and keeper of the colony's historical records--initiated a mind-meld with Solauk. This transferred the memories and emotions of countless colonists who had perished. The mind-meld was prolonged and intense. The influx of trauma, fear and despair shattered Solauk's logical barriers, and this left him with heavy psychological damage. His Vulcan training and discipline were unable to suppress the trauma. Upon returning to Vulcan, he took a leave of absence to attempt to control the memories. He was only partially successful. After a period of months in meditation and seclusion with monks, he managed to control the thoughts and emotions--he could put a lid on the internal trauma. However, as with any lid that doesn't close properly, some of that trauma continues to leak slowly and intermittently--in the form of uncontrollable trembling, sweating, unsteadiness, loss of balance, blurred vision and muscle contraction. He kept this entirely to himself, never letting anyone know of this inner turmoil. As a surgeon, Solauk knew his career was effectively over. He transitioned to pathology where his ministrations could not affect living people. Still, he suffered from frequent episodes of shaking. He attempted to find a treatment for the PTSD but was unsuccessful. He eventually left Vulcan for a career in Starfleet. While the move wasn't entirely lateral, he did have to attend eighteen months at Starfleet Academy. Most of Solauk's family did not approve of his decision to leave. It was while living on Earth where he would come across an injectable drug (not approved nor thoroughly tested) which he would use to stop the PTSD attacks. He continues to use this drug whenever he feels an attack coming on.
Service Record		2291: Born on Vulcan. 2308-2317: Attended primary and secondary school on Vulcan, focusing on sciences and logic. 2317-2323: Enrolled in Vulcan Science Academy, pursuing studies in science and logic. Graduated with honours, earning a degree in General Scientific Studies: biology, chemistry, and theory. 2323-2329: Attended the Vulcan Medical Academy, graduating at the top of his class. 2329-2335: Began surgical residency at the prestigious Hi'Radzhal Regional Medical Center on Vulcan. Gained extensive experience in trauma medicine and emergency surgery. 2335-2352: Published several notable research papers while continuing in trauma medicine/emergency surgery. 2352-2375: Accepted role as Chief of Surgery at Hi'Radzhal Regional Medical Center on Vulcan. Also standby member of the VRRS (Vulcan Remote Rescue Service). 2383: Resigned as Chief of Surgery, subsequently accepting a position as Chief Pathologist. 2383-2387: Served as Chief Pathologist at Hi'Radzhal Regional Medical Center on Vulcan. 2387: Resigned from civilian service on Vulcan. 2387-2390: Attended Starfleet Academy through the accelerated training program due to prior training and expertise. 2390-present: Assigned to USS Equitas as Chief Medical Officer.