Adam Tryke

Adam Tryke was a male human Starfleet officer during the 24th Century. He served on at least two ships. After a controversial event in the Delta Quadrant during a mission of secret purpose, he was court-marshaled and sentanced to thirty years in the New Zealand Penal Colony. He was released under order by Jean-Luc Picard and was stationed on the Invincible as Tactical Officer.

Early Years
Nothing is currently known about his childhood.

His pre-Academy life is also unknown. But, the work he performed before Starfleet was one where Picard was known almost explicitly by his Borg designation, Locutus.

Academy and Early Career
He went to the Academy, and was classmates with Joshua Stubbs, who quickly became his school rival. During graduation they fought, in which he tried to make it so that Stubbs would never have children. He ended up serving as a Captain and was assigned to explore the Delta Quadrant. But; exactly what the mission was is unclear, for the exploration was merely a cover-up. The true nature of it was 'top secret'. But, in an unexplained occurrence; he ended up fighting the crew and was promptly court-marshaled. (However, the records had been altered by Merlek, so everything that happened might have been untrue.)

Instead of resigning his commission; he ended up being sentenced thirty years in maximum security in the New Zealand Penal Colony.

Invincible
Jean-Luc Picard; while trying to find someone fit to command the Invincible, came across the Tryke and desired to make him captain of the ship. But, Admiral William Ross opposed this, telling him what had happened to him in the Delta Quadrant. Picard, not so easily dissuaded, went to the penal colony to observe the man first hand. When he showed no signs of the fighting spirit needed for the new starship, Picard had a Nausicaan attack Tryke. Tryke fended off the attack brilliantly, but was stunned by the guards.

Satisfied that the boy was a fighter when provoked, Picard offered him a position on the Invincible. As tactical officer instead of captain. The decision came from the discernible resentment inside of Tryke. These feelings would surface with great force when he made contact with the Captain Stubbs, First Officer Trust, Science Officer Merlek and Doctor Sarah King. All these people he had a history with and they all became targets for his pent up frustration.

Personality
As an officer, he was efficient and effective. He got along with the crews he worked with, and even if he personally despised someone, he would try to keep it from interfering with the task at hand. He personally held grudges for years after the events. On most occasions though, he was one to readily hold his hand out in friendship.

Appearances

 * Star Trek: Invincible
 * By the Hands of the Prophets; Chapter 8