Name: Melissa Stefanson Rank: Lieutenant (jg) Stationed: U.S.S. DeRuyter, NCC-74587 Born: Februari 15 2354, Melbourne, Oceania, Earth Family: Peter Stefanson (father), Fiona Stefanson-Myers (mother), John Stefanson (brother) Background: Born in Melbourne but raised in Sydney, Stefanson had a quite happy childhood. She was an excellent student at every school she attended. When she still was a little girl she always babysitted her little brother who is 4 years younger. When she was 12 she allready knew she wanted to be a nurse. She is a very idealistic person and is a pacifist. Her first assignment was on starbase 124. Because of an argument with her superiors she asked for a transfer and was assigned to the U.S.S. Marillion. Starship duty suited her quite well causing her to instantly accept when she was offered a position aboard the U.S.S. DeRuyter. After the first 5 year mission of the U.S.S. Deruyter is finished, she's planning to go to the Medical Academy to get her doctors degree. She's a very likable young woman who always seems to be in a good mood. She is very popular, especially among the male crew members. Hobbies: horseback riding, dancing.