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| name Spock | gender Male | canon Star Trek The Kelvin Timeline |
| age 29 | species half-Vulcan | timepoint Into Darkness |
Appearance
height 6'1"
build Slender
hair Black
eyes Brown
Stoic, efficient, discipline evident in every gesture, Spock will adhere to his Vulcan upbringing in nearly every interaction. His voice will usually be cool, calm and cordial, never straying too far from that baseline (unless excessive sarcasm is required). More often than not, he will be found in either his Commander uniform of all black, or the Starfleet cobalt blue and will carry himself as if he is 'on duty'. It will be a long while before he relaxes enough to speak more openly and personally with other individuals.build Slender
hair Black
eyes Brown
Personality
Coldly logical, formal and respectful, Spock may often come across as stoic and robotic. This is both by nature of what he is, and his own personal choice. Half-human and half-Vulcan, Commander Spock is forever a "child of two worlds", a situation that is as equally positive as it is negative. A human mind coupled with the deep well of Vulcan emotions gives him the opportunity to think quickly in very creative ways. Certainly 'cleverly devious' ways, such as when he beamed Khan's torpedoes to his ship then detonated them, making the ancient warrior think Spock had destroyed the last of his people. The obvious downside is that, unlike a 'pure' Vulcan, Spock is ill equipped to properly deal with devastating trauma even if, on the outside, he appears unaffected.
To quote his father, Sarek: "Emotions run deep within our race. In many ways more deeply than in humans. Logic offers a serenity humans seldom experience. The control of feelings so that they do not control you." The Vulcans have good reasons for this strict upbringing, given their violent history. Spock was raised in accordance with these teachings & customs, and adheres to them whenever possible.
Despite appearances, he is not an unfeeling creature, no matter how much he insists otherwise. Prior to a fateful appearance before the Council, Spock said to his mother: "Should I choose to complete the Vulcan discipline of Kolinahr and purge all emotion, I trust you will not feel it reflects judgment on you." Even when trying to figure out his place in the world back then, Spock wanted very badly to assure both of his parents he considered their feelings in the matter, and intended no disrespect. Amanda's response had been that, no matter what Spock chose for his life going forward, she would be a "proud mother". His father stated similar sentiments in his Vulcan way, that Spock was "fully capable of choosing his own destiny". Both accepted him and supported his decisions. This was a key factor in Spock making the first spontaneous decision of his life when he chose Starfleet over the Science Academy, forgoing the emotion-purging ritual completely. The other, more deciding factor had been the Council's racist insults to his heritage, calling his half-human side a "disadvantage". (Do not insult a Vulcan's mother, ok. Just don't.)
Scientific marvels are the one area where his avid curiosity shines through, as much as he will permit that is, oft with his preferred phrase, "Fascinating." He follows an ethical moral code of 'do no harm'. No discovery is more important than another's life. Likewise, when that lifeform attempts to overrun the ship and destroy the engine room (ahem, tribbles) there is still great care taken to ensure the creatures aren't killed, only incapacitated.
Through his relationship with Nyota Uhura, Spock shows more of his human side, or tries to. He still has difficulty with the fact that, sometimes, logic is not always the best answer to a potential situation. This he learns when he attempts to assign Uhura to a different ship than the Enterprise, to avoid appearance of favoritism given their romantic involvement (and an obvious secondary motive of keeping her out of harm's way) until she points out, correctly, her qualifications go above and beyond his lesser choice. Better still, at the core of their relationship, Uhura gives Spock the chance to be human, something he was made to feel ashamed over (even constantly bullied on the daily for). With her he has a chance to be emotional and go against his Vulcan upbringing, not having to hide what he feels...
...even if he still tries to keep everything bottled in, of course. (Bad coping mechanisms, anyone?) Following the destruction of Vulcan and the loss of his mother, for example, he is too shell-shocked to properly cope with the loss. Even with the freedom of choice to do otherwise, he continues to grieve as a Vulcan, and to the question of "What do you need?" his response is "I need everyone to continue performing admirably." whilst clinging to her as a lifeline.
Amanda's death, more than the destruction of Vulcan, plagued Spock's nightmares for a year after the event. This prompted him to take more self-sacrificing risks during missions, suffering a martyr complex as he dealt with survivors' guilt in the most destructive ways possible. He did not acknowledge these decisions as emotional, instead masking them under it's the only 'logical choice'. When Spock is willing to die in a volcano in order to save a planet, for instance, he quips about the "needs of the many", believing (and wanting) Captain Kirk will abide by the Prime Directive and leave Spock to his fate. He is surprised when Kirk does the exact opposite and rescues him.
Later, when confronted by Uhura over his decision to seek harm or death without considering her feelings, Spock says: "Your suggestion that I do not care about dying is incorrect. A sentient being's optimal chance at maximizing their utility is a long and prosperous life. ... It is true that I chose not to feel anything upon realizing that my own life was ending. As Admiral Pike was dying I joined with his consciousness, and experienced what he felt at the moment of his passing. Anger. Confusion, Loneliness. Fear. I had experienced those feelings before, multiplied exponentially on the day my planet was destroyed. Such a feeling is something I choose never to experience again. Nyota, you mistake my choice not to feel as a reflection of my not caring. Well, I assure you, the truth is precisely the opposite."
Attempting to numb one's emotions to the point they seek an outlet in the most harmful method possible is, of course, a clear sign of PTSD, of which Spock is still suffering greatly. The well of grief and regret he feels over the loss of Vulcan and now being among an "endangered species" haunts him. This torrent of emotions were compounded exponentially when his closet friend, Captain Kirk, sacrificed himself to save the Enterprise and despite attempts to stop himself from becoming emotional, Spock failed. He touches his hand to Kirk's through the safety glass, and cried. It is what led Spock to go after Khan with such vengeful, near bloodthirsty, intentions. It was only Uhura's declaration that Kirk could be saved using Khan's blood that finally brought Spock back to the realm of icy intellectual reality, enough to cease his relentless attack.
Barring extremely extenuating circumstances, Spock chooses to be a pacifist, with a dislike of inflicting harm upon another living creature. (Khan, of course, is the outlier here.) It is not cowardice that prompts him to always set his phasers to stun, or avoid physical confrontations whenever possible. It is his respect of all life forms and the preservation of that life, even under great threat to himself or those he cares about. While he could very easily engage in a brawl with most any opponent, given his heightened strength and knowledge of various Vulcan martial arts, he considers the practice uncivilized and without dignity, opting for a more disciplined approach. He prefers to deflect or dodge, use an opponent's brute force against them, disarming them with cold calculations, striking in ways that would end the fight quickly, such as an efficient neck pinch, when the opportunity arises.
To quote his father, Sarek: "Emotions run deep within our race. In many ways more deeply than in humans. Logic offers a serenity humans seldom experience. The control of feelings so that they do not control you." The Vulcans have good reasons for this strict upbringing, given their violent history. Spock was raised in accordance with these teachings & customs, and adheres to them whenever possible.
Despite appearances, he is not an unfeeling creature, no matter how much he insists otherwise. Prior to a fateful appearance before the Council, Spock said to his mother: "Should I choose to complete the Vulcan discipline of Kolinahr and purge all emotion, I trust you will not feel it reflects judgment on you." Even when trying to figure out his place in the world back then, Spock wanted very badly to assure both of his parents he considered their feelings in the matter, and intended no disrespect. Amanda's response had been that, no matter what Spock chose for his life going forward, she would be a "proud mother". His father stated similar sentiments in his Vulcan way, that Spock was "fully capable of choosing his own destiny". Both accepted him and supported his decisions. This was a key factor in Spock making the first spontaneous decision of his life when he chose Starfleet over the Science Academy, forgoing the emotion-purging ritual completely. The other, more deciding factor had been the Council's racist insults to his heritage, calling his half-human side a "disadvantage". (Do not insult a Vulcan's mother, ok. Just don't.)
Scientific marvels are the one area where his avid curiosity shines through, as much as he will permit that is, oft with his preferred phrase, "Fascinating." He follows an ethical moral code of 'do no harm'. No discovery is more important than another's life. Likewise, when that lifeform attempts to overrun the ship and destroy the engine room (ahem, tribbles) there is still great care taken to ensure the creatures aren't killed, only incapacitated.
Through his relationship with Nyota Uhura, Spock shows more of his human side, or tries to. He still has difficulty with the fact that, sometimes, logic is not always the best answer to a potential situation. This he learns when he attempts to assign Uhura to a different ship than the Enterprise, to avoid appearance of favoritism given their romantic involvement (and an obvious secondary motive of keeping her out of harm's way) until she points out, correctly, her qualifications go above and beyond his lesser choice. Better still, at the core of their relationship, Uhura gives Spock the chance to be human, something he was made to feel ashamed over (even constantly bullied on the daily for). With her he has a chance to be emotional and go against his Vulcan upbringing, not having to hide what he feels...
...even if he still tries to keep everything bottled in, of course. (Bad coping mechanisms, anyone?) Following the destruction of Vulcan and the loss of his mother, for example, he is too shell-shocked to properly cope with the loss. Even with the freedom of choice to do otherwise, he continues to grieve as a Vulcan, and to the question of "What do you need?" his response is "I need everyone to continue performing admirably." whilst clinging to her as a lifeline.
Amanda's death, more than the destruction of Vulcan, plagued Spock's nightmares for a year after the event. This prompted him to take more self-sacrificing risks during missions, suffering a martyr complex as he dealt with survivors' guilt in the most destructive ways possible. He did not acknowledge these decisions as emotional, instead masking them under it's the only 'logical choice'. When Spock is willing to die in a volcano in order to save a planet, for instance, he quips about the "needs of the many", believing (and wanting) Captain Kirk will abide by the Prime Directive and leave Spock to his fate. He is surprised when Kirk does the exact opposite and rescues him.
Later, when confronted by Uhura over his decision to seek harm or death without considering her feelings, Spock says: "Your suggestion that I do not care about dying is incorrect. A sentient being's optimal chance at maximizing their utility is a long and prosperous life. ... It is true that I chose not to feel anything upon realizing that my own life was ending. As Admiral Pike was dying I joined with his consciousness, and experienced what he felt at the moment of his passing. Anger. Confusion, Loneliness. Fear. I had experienced those feelings before, multiplied exponentially on the day my planet was destroyed. Such a feeling is something I choose never to experience again. Nyota, you mistake my choice not to feel as a reflection of my not caring. Well, I assure you, the truth is precisely the opposite."
Attempting to numb one's emotions to the point they seek an outlet in the most harmful method possible is, of course, a clear sign of PTSD, of which Spock is still suffering greatly. The well of grief and regret he feels over the loss of Vulcan and now being among an "endangered species" haunts him. This torrent of emotions were compounded exponentially when his closet friend, Captain Kirk, sacrificed himself to save the Enterprise and despite attempts to stop himself from becoming emotional, Spock failed. He touches his hand to Kirk's through the safety glass, and cried. It is what led Spock to go after Khan with such vengeful, near bloodthirsty, intentions. It was only Uhura's declaration that Kirk could be saved using Khan's blood that finally brought Spock back to the realm of icy intellectual reality, enough to cease his relentless attack.
Barring extremely extenuating circumstances, Spock chooses to be a pacifist, with a dislike of inflicting harm upon another living creature. (Khan, of course, is the outlier here.) It is not cowardice that prompts him to always set his phasers to stun, or avoid physical confrontations whenever possible. It is his respect of all life forms and the preservation of that life, even under great threat to himself or those he cares about. While he could very easily engage in a brawl with most any opponent, given his heightened strength and knowledge of various Vulcan martial arts, he considers the practice uncivilized and without dignity, opting for a more disciplined approach. He prefers to deflect or dodge, use an opponent's brute force against them, disarming them with cold calculations, striking in ways that would end the fight quickly, such as an efficient neck pinch, when the opportunity arises.
Abilities / Powers
More than you could ever want to know about Vulcans. TL;DR: Three times stronger than the average human, faster reflexes, superior metabolism, and can go without sleep or food for extended periods if necessary. Spock is a natural touch-telepath and, oh yea, can instant-KO most organic individuals with a neck pinch.
That aside he is also proficient in the Vulcan lute, multi-tiered chess, and has, on multiple occasions, been assigned acting-Captain of the Enterprise.
That aside he is also proficient in the Vulcan lute, multi-tiered chess, and has, on multiple occasions, been assigned acting-Captain of the Enterprise.
Permissions
•THREAD-JACKING: Go ahead but if it runs too long, please move it elsewhere.
•FOURTH WALLING / CANON PUNCTURE: Yes to anything from TOS that Spock Prime has done. That's an alternate reality anyway, so, Spock is won't be bothered by it. No to fourth-walling the AoS/Kelvin Timeline. Fine with canon-mates telling him about future events.
•BACKTAGGING: Yes absolutely. This will always be a Thing. I can backtag for weeks or even months. After a point, be it brainfail or time, I might opt to handwave events.
•AVOIDED TOPICS: None I can think of. I'll update as needed.
•PREFERRED GENDER PRONOUN: She/her for me, he/him for Spock.
•CURRENT CANON POINT: Post-Into Darkness.
•MEDICAL INFORMATION: Vulcan physiology. T-negative blood type.
•CABIN INFORMATION: Internals & door.
•OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS: Matricide, planetary destruction, needless violence...
•MENTAL: Yes. Uninvited he might consider that rude.
•MIMICRY: Yes.
•VIOLENCE: Yes. Chances of winning against him are low.
•MAGIC: Yes.
•DEBATE: Yes. Prepare to be possibly frustrated.
•FOURTH WALLING / CANON PUNCTURE: Yes to anything from TOS that Spock Prime has done. That's an alternate reality anyway, so, Spock is won't be bothered by it. No to fourth-walling the AoS/Kelvin Timeline. Fine with canon-mates telling him about future events.
•BACKTAGGING: Yes absolutely. This will always be a Thing. I can backtag for weeks or even months. After a point, be it brainfail or time, I might opt to handwave events.
•AVOIDED TOPICS: None I can think of. I'll update as needed.
•PREFERRED GENDER PRONOUN: She/her for me, he/him for Spock.
•CURRENT CANON POINT: Post-Into Darkness.
•MEDICAL INFORMATION: Vulcan physiology. T-negative blood type.
•CABIN INFORMATION: Internals & door.
•OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS: Matricide, planetary destruction, needless violence...
•MENTAL: Yes. Uninvited he might consider that rude.
•MIMICRY: Yes.
•VIOLENCE: Yes. Chances of winning against him are low.
•MAGIC: Yes.
•DEBATE: Yes. Prepare to be possibly frustrated.
