Magnus Temple
Name Magnus William Temple
Position Chief Diplomatic Officer
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human / Betazoid | |
| Age | 38 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6’2 | |
| Weight | 92 | |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown | |
| Eye Color | deep ocean blue | |
| Physical Description | Magnus has dark, medium length hair usually left unkempt and floppy; a wide but gentle smile, deep blue eyes and a constant five o'clock shadow around his long face. Magnus appears more at home in an art gallery than his more serious Diplomat profession. He usually comes across very relaxed and laid back in his body language. Magnus is reasonably tall without being intimidating, usually due to his nonchalant posture, and fit without being overly muscled - due to his preference for long distance running. Now in his late-30's, Magnus is distinguish with a defined sense of casual European style. |
Family
| Father | Commander (Fmr) Spencer Temple | |
| Mother | Brigitte Temple | |
| Brother(s) | Captain Nycolas Temple | |
| Sister(s) | Emilie Temple (In Law) | |
| Other Family | Katrine Temple (Niece) Will Temple (Nephew) Admiral William Temple (Grandfather, Deceased) Dr Kathryn Temple (Grandmother, deceased) |
Personality & Traits
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: An intelligent, considered mind. He approaches most discussions as a game of chess - which he dislikes losing. He considers himself well-educated and well-travelled. A relaxed and calm approach, which helps him to keep his cool and disarm opposition. He can smile while others shout, and break the ice with confidence. A strong family bond keeps him grounded and inspired. His big, eclectic family is a continuing source of pride and encouragement. A latent Betazoid empathetic ability. Though untrained, it can help him to sense a person's emotions. |
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| Ambitions | To become Minister of the Exterior To be the President of the Federation |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Running on the beach, loud music, painted arts, and home cooked food. He enjoys wearing civilian clothes as often as possible and prefers a relaxed but stylish wardrobe. |
| Personal History | Born in Copenhagen, Earth in 2355, Magnus is the youngest child of Spencer and Brigitte Temple, and brother to Nycolas Temple. His father, then a Lieutenant in Starfleet, took an extended leave of absence to raise the young family in Denmark. Here they enjoyed a relaxed, fun-filled life in the artisan, historical city, and so that their mother, a career politician, could continue to work as a European and United Earth leader. When they were old enough, Magnus and Nyx would visit their grandparents on Betazed, which Magnus enjoyed thoroughly. He loved travelling in Starfleet vessels and especially seeing his warm, loud, energetic grandmother. She instilled upon the young boy a fun, compassionate outlook on life, as well as their part-Betazoid heritage and basic training for empathic ability. She passed when Magnus was 12 and he vowed to always live up to her image. Magnus’ mother Brigitte was a politician on Earth and was elected States Minister of Denmark in 2364, then chaired the European Council to United Earth’s government for a term in 2370. Brigitte Temple was known as a progressive leader, speaking often of the need for the UFP to undertake more humanitarian missions. Magnus was a keen observer during this time, proud and encouraged by his mother’s ideals. The young Magnus was often in the halls of Parliament in Denmark and later the Palais de la Concorde in Paris. He was often asking far too many questions and making a clear impression of the diplomat and politician he would become. While his parents worked, Magnus and Nyx often visited his grandfather, listening to old war stories of fighting the Borg and the Gorn. At 18, Magnus followed his father and grandfather’s footsteps into Starfleet Academy, though followed his mother’s passion for humanitarianism and geo-politics. He majored in Diplomacy and minored in Alien Languages. He joined the cadet’s representative council and was elected Council Chair in his third year. He was known as an organiser and passionate campaigner, someone willing to set compromises and find consensus. In his final year, he was invited to address the United Federation of Planets Diplomatic Corp Annual Delegation in San Francisco, Earth. He graduated with honours in 2377. Due to his impressive networking and hard work, he was selected as a Junior Envoy within Starfleet Headquarters, shadowing several chief diplomats, notably the Bajoran Ambassador to the Federation Council for six months. Following this, he took several different postings throughout Federation territory, gaining experience and skills as a focused and professional Diplomat. He rose through the ranks of Envoy to Aide and then Diplomatic Officer during this time. He served as Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer to the Marine Base on Camp Kovar, and finally Chief Diplomatic Officer on the USS Vanguard. After many years working abroad, Magnus missed his family and home. In 2385, Magnus took a break from Starfleet to work as a consultant to the then-States Minister of Denmark, coming home to Copenhagen and Earth government. In 2387, he joined the UFP’s Aid Council and liaised with the Federation Executive Cabinet, which gained him a position as Liaison to the Department of Exterior. Though he was touted as a potential European leader, Magnus wanted to reach higher and in 2389, he moved to the Federation Diplomat Corp in the Alpha Quadrant Affairs division. Here he has undertaken a hands-on approach to diplomacy and consultation. He is known for a personal negotiation style and a warm approach, preferring to deal with matters directly and one on one. Though he has not publicly expressed an interest in the External Affairs Ministry, it is widely believed that he is aiming to reach the highest diplomatic office in the Federation. Privately, Magnus has been working hard to cultivate the right connections to one-day work in the Palais de la Concorde. |
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| Service Record | 2373 Cadet Freshman Grade Cadet Starfleet Academy 2377 Crewman Envoy Starfleet Headquarters 2379 Ensign Aide/Junior Diplomat/Diplomatic Officer Various 2381 Lieutenant Junior Grade Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer Kovar Station 2383 Lieutenant Chief Diplomatic Officer USS Vanguard 2385 Alpha Quadrant Affairs / Federation Ambassador Deep Space 12 2393 Starbase 109 - Federation Ambassador |