Miriamel Arleen
Inactive
FACTION: First Order
RANK: Governor of Verkuyl
SPECIES: Human
AGE: 36
SEX: Female
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYES: Blue
HAIR: Blonde
SKIN: Fair
FORCE SENSITIVE: No
Miriamel was born to working-class parents on Naboo in the days of the Galactic Republic. Excelling academically, she finished school prematurely and managed to obtain a government stipend to attend the university on Alderaan, where she studied biochemistry.
The disastrous progression of the war and the concomitant drying-up of funds forced her to interrupt her studies before completing her dissertation, during which time she worked as a nurse. In the period of upheaval that followed, it was impossible to continue her doctoral research, and she managed to find work at a biomedical company of Verkuyl. Meanwhile, the First Order rose with the promise of precisely what Miriamel had missed: a strong, organised society able to provide order, stability and security to its members.
Unfavourable pay due to her lack of a doctorate made it an easy decision to find a more direct role in supporting the new regime by taking a position in the administration. This granted her access to much different circles than she had hitherto moved in, and it was after only a brief period of acquaintance that the young woman married a business lawyer almost a decade her senior. It did not take long for a daughter to be born, with a son to follow a few years later.
A ruthless intellect combined with an extraordinary degree of conscientiousness allowed Miriamel to advance rapidly in a political system that was unencumbered by the exigencies of the democratic process and could afford to judge by competence alone. More cynical minds would have pointed out that youth and good looks were probably not entirely immaterial.
Soon enough she knew to make herself indispensable in the governor's office. When eventually the former governor went on to a position elsewhere, the First Order did not have to look far for a suitable replacement.
STRENGTHSMental Faculties. Miriamel is highly intelligent, but what truly allows her to shine is her extraordinary conscientiousness and attention to detail, paired with an excellent memory.
WEAKNESSES
Not Combat-Trained: Miriamel knows how to handle a pistol and even has some experience as a hobbyist rifle shooter, but her physical strength is negligible and she has never been in a combat situation or received training for it. She is therefore both physically and psychologically ill-prepared for the occurrence of violence in her direct vicinity.
Lowly Origins: Miriamel has learnt to adopt the speech and manners of the galactic elite, but those who come from old families will be able to discern that she is not one of them. While she has little difficulty in dealing with those under her command, her behaviour towards superiors betrays an insecurity not found in those who grew up with an understanding that power was their natural prerogative, an eagerness to please constantly trying to hide itself.
Mild Addiction: The combined work of a bureaucrat, wife, and mother is taxing on a woman's mental resources. Under these circumstances, the biochemist finds it natural to resort to the use of nootropic substances and, occasionally, stimulants.
Mother: Miriamel absolutely dotes on her children. She would be devastated if anything should happen to them and prepared to take desperate measures to prevent any harm from befalling them.
Quirellus Arleen: Husband. The marriage has come under much strain since Miriamel's ascent to the position of governor, not only because of the time and attention constantly demanded by her job, but also because of the considerable inequality in power it has created between Miriamel and her husband.
Rosalyn Arleen: Daughter (10). She has just left Verkuyl to be educated at an elite boarding school in Avalonia on Dosuun.
Antares Arleen: Son (6). He is receiving elementary education on Verkuyl.
What Are The Civilian Applications? Deliberate-class Light Corvette
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