2nd Lieutenant Elijah Hunter
Name Elijah Bradley Hunter
Position Gryphon Fighter Pilot
Rank 2nd Lieutenant
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 24 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6' | |
| Weight | 200lbs | |
| Hair Color | Brown | |
| Eye Color | Green | |
| Physical Description | Elijah is of average height with an athletic build from his Academy training. He has short brown hair, sharp green eyes, and a friendly, approachable demeanor. His uniform is always neatly pressed, reflecting his disciplined, professional attitude. |
Family
| Spouse | Single | |
| Children | None | |
| Father | Alexander Hunter | |
| Mother | Stephanie Hunter (nee Carter) | |
| Brother(s) | Barthomew Hunter - 30 | |
| Sister(s) | Susanna Hunter - 21 |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Elijah is confident and driven, trusting his instincts in the cockpit and staying calm under pressure. He thrives on fast-paced situations and excels at split-second decision-making. Optimistic and curious, he approaches new missions and crewmates with enthusiasm. Fiercely loyal to his squadron, Elijah values teamwork above personal recognition. His eagerness to prove himself can sometimes make him impulsive, but that same boldness fuels his growth as a Starfleet fighter pilot. | |
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Elijah’s strengths lie in his exceptional reflexes and natural instincts, allowing him to excel in fast-paced dogfights and evasive maneuvers while remaining calm under pressure. He is a team-focused pilot who follows squadron coordination closely and adapts quickly by learning from feedback after each mission. However, his recent graduation from the Academy means he lacks extensive real-world combat experience. His eagerness to prove himself can make him impulsive or overconfident in the cockpit, and he tends to take losses personally, which can affect him after difficult engagements. | |
| Ambitions | Elijah wants to become one of Starfleet’s elite fighter pilots, earning a reputation for skill, reliability, and courage in the most dangerous missions. In the near term, he is focused on proving himself to his squadron and gaining real combat experience to match his Academy training. Looking ahead, Elijah hopes to one day lead a fighter squadron of his own, combining tactical expertise with teamwork to protect Starfleet vessels and civilians while contributing to the exploration and defense of the Federation. | |
| Hobbies & Interests | Elijah has a hobbyist’s interest in small-craft engineering, tinkering with fighter components and studying propulsion systems to better understand his ship. When off the flight deck, Elijah unwinds by running or zero-gravity training to stay physically sharp, and he occasionally relaxes with holodeck programs that recreate historic Earth aircraft and early spaceflight missions. |
Character Background
| Personal History | Elijah Hunter grew up fascinated by speed and flight, both in the skies over Earth and in the stars. The son of an aerospace engineer and a starship mechanic, he spent his youth building model spacecraft, practicing flight simulators, and mastering aerial maneuvers. His reflexes and spatial awareness were exceptional from an early age, naturally guiding him toward Starfleet’s tactical flight program. Graduating at the top of his class from Starfleet Academy, Elijah is eager to prove himself in actual combat and tactical scenarios. While he is still inexperienced in real space engagements, his exceptional skill in simulation exercises and dogfighting maneuvers makes him a promising asset to any starship’s tactical and fighter squadron. |
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| Service Record | Starfleet Academy: Admitted with a focus on Flight Control and Tactical Operations Specialization: Starfighter Combat and Tactical Piloting Academy Performance: Ranked near the top of his piloting class Commendations: Precision Flying (Advanced Flight Training) Exceptional Situational Awareness (Tactical Simulations) Squadron Coordination and Leadership Potential Commissioned Rank: Ensign, Starfleet |
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| Languages | English, Spanish |