R'Meera

Template:TWOK Character R’Meera is the chief science officer and ship's counselor on the USS Hathaway. She has the unique distinction of being the only Caitian/human hybrid known to exist. The two species were considered to be genetically incompatible and while a coupling was not considered impossible, it was considered highly improbable as the gene therapy and medical supervison required were quite intensive.

Her slitted yellow eyes, contrasting brown fur with white stripes and head hair, nose and upper lip show her Caitian heritage, but she lacks the tail of the race and has decidedly human feet. R'Meera's hands are very human in appearance but she has both exterior human fingernails and Caitian retractable claws inside her fingertips. What isn't easily seen externally is her acute sense of smell and hearing. While not as sharp as a pure Caitian's, they exceed the normal human standard; further, her dexterity is also above normal human standards.

Early life and career

R'Meera's birth is a bit of a mystery. Born in 2250, a Caitian/Terran coupling was thought highly improbable if not impossible. This being the case, it is very curious as to why she was left anonymously for adoption with Federation authorities with only her decidedly Caitian name of "R'Meera" pinned on her blanket. She grew up in an orphanage where her guardians made sure to keep the prying eyes of curious doctors and scientists away who wanted to do research on her, to gain insight into the method used for such an unlikely coupling. While intelligent and charismatic, R'Meera was never adopted and was primarily raised by the headmaster of the orphanage.

Growing up in the orphanage left its mark on R'Meera. True to her Caitian namesake (the prefix "R" stands for strong willed and stubborn) she had several incidents of disciplinary problems. Entering her teenage years she became rather moody and depressed which ultimately led her to get counseling. Later in her life this counseling led her in the direction of psychology, among other sciences. When she was sixteen years of age she applied for and was granted emancipation. After that she dedicated her studies to the sciences taking a special interest in psychology and psychiatry but also many others. Eventually she entered Starfleet, graduating from the Academy in 2272. She spent most of her career in the Federation core, however serving on ships and starbases mainly in the Terran and Vulcan star systems. During this time she caught wind of the new concept of counselors on starships, in which she took a keen interest and was at the forefront of the development team. Eventually the program was given the green light for a pilot program, which R'Meera was chosen to spearhead on a deep space exploration vessel. In 2285 she was assigned to the newly commissioned USS Hathaway which would be the test bed for the project.

The pre-Hathaway missions

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The Hathaway missions

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Family and personal life

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Relationships

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Memorable quotes

"So millions will suffer just because Genesis is politically inconvenient."

— R'Meera to Captain Pierce ("Genesis")

Chronology

• 2250: R’Meera is born on Earth and given up for adoption.
• 2267: R’Meera, having never been adopted, applies for emancipation at age 16. The request is granted.
• 2272: R’Meera graduates Starfleet Academy.
• 2285: Lieutenant R’Meera is assigned as chief science officer/ship's counselor of the USS Hathaway.

Background information

• R’Meera was played by fan actress Natalie Bostelman in all of the character's appearances on Star Trek: USS Hathaway.

External link

• Cait and the Caitians @ USS Pegasus