Commanding Officer  -  Orbital Defense Outpost 46-A



 
 
 

Name: K. Barada 
Rank: Colonel 
Position:Commanding Officer, Orbital Defense Station  Dark Range 
Department:Marines 
Race: Caitian 
Height: 6' - 6" 
Weight: 225 lbs 
Eyes: Amber 
Fur: Tan and Mahogany 
DOB: April 5, 2344 



 
 
 
 
 

Family: Parents: 
Father: Klatuu Barada
Mother: Nikto Rr'hsss (DECEASED)

Siblings:
Berenge, R'rraskar, Kitanna, J'rr'mm, Kerrmii, M'Nrl, Klatuu, Cl'sss, Naru, Rrr'wlll

Spouse:
Alexandra (DECEASED)

Dependents:
Son, Klatuu III (DECEASED)
Daughter, Jerise (DECEASED)

Background: K. Barada was born on Cait in 2344. His father an administrator and mother a teacher, he traveled much during his early years. At the age of 17 he entered and won the Amber Competition, gaining early admission into Starfleet Academy. At the Academy, he quickly showed resourcefulness and leadership ability. Notably, he led the academy sunjamming team to 3 consecutive Federation championships. Barada graduated the academy in the 97th Percentile and was a junior cadet commander.

Barada’s first taste of battle came in the "Battle of Wolf 359." His brave attempts to save injured and dying crewmen won him a commendation from his superiors.

In 2368, Barada disobeyed orders and beamed aboard the crippled USS Cairo to repair her computer systems. He was able to keep the ship from falling into a black hole. Though reprimanded by his commanding officer, Captain Edward Jellico, of the Cairo, asked him to become his science officer. Barada accepted. It was during his service aboard the Cairo that Barada met his future wife, Alexandra.

After 4 years of exemplary service, Captain Jellico recommended Barada for a slot in Advanced Tactical School. He was wed to Alexandra before leaving. Graduating 1st in his class with specialties in marine command and control operations, he requested a ground duty assignment. He was assigned to the space marines branch of the Special Forces Command: taking command of the 81st Tactical Group.

In 2372, Alexandra gave birth to twins, a boy named Klatuu III, and a girl named Jerise. Barada was assigned to the Staff of Admiral Necheyev. And quickly put his tactical training to use. Part of his duties included leading raids on several Maquis outposts. Other missions are still classified. 

In 2373 the Dominion War broke out and Barada was again, needed in the field. He was assigned to the USS Thunderchild as strategic operations officer. He served with distinction during the "Battle of Sector 001", against the Borg and "Operation Return." Notably, he took command of the Thunderchild during a battle against a Dominion task force, when the captain and first officer were incapacitated. He was able to lead a boarding party and capture the Jem’Hadar cruiser. 

After returning from this mission, he learned that the attack had been a decoy. And that the real target had been Starbase 303, home port of the Thunderchild. The base was destroyed and most hands aboard killed, including Barada’s wife and children.

Barada requested transfer to a frontline unit. But was denied. Instead, he was reassigned to SFSFCOM. Again, taking command of the 81st.

In late 2374 , Starfleet Intelligence discovered information that the Dominion was building an artificial wormhole in the Bajor Sector. Barada was assigned to lead the squad to destroy it.  Barada was awarded the Star Cross for his actions.

Relinquised command of the 81st MAG after promotion to colonel, and assignment as commander of special forces.  However, retains overall authority over the unit as special forces chief. 

Helped put down plot by Starfleet traitors in the Delta Quadrant.

Currently assigned command of the Rapid Response Team Wing stationed at Starbase Mithras.  His mobile headquarters is the Steanrunner Class USS Wanderer. 

Personality:  Formal.
Interests: Music, Fashion, Astronautics, History of the Golden Triangle, Martial Arts, Theatre, Sunjamming, Holonovels.
Dislikes: Don't ask. 
Education: 2362 - 2366 Starfleet Academy (Graduated 97th Percentile)

2370 Starfleet Command School

2372 Starfleet Advanced Tactical Training (RR)
        Space Marine Officers' Candidate School

Service History: 2366 - Ensign, USS Melbourne, assistant Science Officer and relief flight control officer.

2367 - USS Jamestown, Diagnostic Engineer. Completed bridge officers training and promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.

2368 - Repaired navigational computers, averting destruction of the USS Cairo. Offered and accepted transfer to Cairo as Science Officer

2370 - Promoted to Chief of Operations with rank of full lieutenant. Published paper on use of phased energy weapons within subspace matrices.

2371 - Recommended for and accepted to Advanced Tactical training. Graduated 1st in his class. Promoted to Lieutenant Commander and assigned to Starfleet Special Forces Command.

2372 - Assigned as adjutant to Admiral Nechyev within Starfleet Special Forces.

2373 - Requested transfer as was assigned as Strategic Operations Officer aboard the USS Thunderchild.

2374 - Once again assigned to Starfleet Special Forces Command as an advisor to the Cathedral Unit. Worked on artificial wormhole technology.

2375 - Assigned to USS Hunter.  Transferred to Delta Quadrant.
Promoted to Lt. Colonel. 

Assigned to DQ Marine Cmd. as adjutant to Gen. Masterson.

2376 - Promoted to Colonel.  Assigned to Delta Quadrant as Commander of Special Forces.

2384 - Assigned to Orbital Defense Outpost 46-A as commanding officer.

Awards:
Marine Corps Medal of Honor w/ cluster
Marine Corps Legion of Merit
Christopher Pike Medal of Valor w/ cluster
Starfleet Wound Decoration (Combat) w/ clusters [3]
Star Cross
Iridium Starburst
Silver Palm
Citation for Conspicuous Gallantry
Grankite Order of Tactics, Class of Excellence
Karagite Order of Heroism
Andorian Battlestar w/ clusters [9]
Joint Services Commendation
Battle of Wolf 359 Commemoration Medal
Dominion War Commemoration Medal
Battle of Sector 001 Commemoration Medal
Prantares Ribbon of Commendation, First Class
Prantares Ribbon of Commendation, Second Class
Commendations for Valor
Commendations for Bravery
Commendations for Resourcefulness
CO Commendations