Lieutenant Kesden Lokn
Name Kesden Lokn
Position First Officer
Second Position First Operations Officer
Rank Lieutenant
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Betazoid | |
| Age | 36 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6 ft 1¼ in or 186 cm | |
| Weight | 185 lbs or 84 kg | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Eye Color | Black | |
| Physical Description |  Kesden Lokn exudes an intense, penetrating gaze that reflects a lifetime of careful caution. His voice is deep and husky, calm and purposeful in delivery. Slim and disciplined, he stays in top physical shape through bodyweight and resistance band exercises, along with his expertise in Judo, emphasizing precision rather than sheer strength. A committed advocate of clean eating, his dedication to health shows in his sharp, athletic physique. Kesden almost always wears black, both on and off duty, radiating a quiet austerity that mirrors the disciplined control he exercises over his mind and skills. |
Family
| Brother(s) | Rennen Lokn |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Quiet but not withdrawn, Kesden often seeks solitude when possible—not out of shyness, but as a way to preserve his equilibrium. He dreads superficial small talk, thriving instead in deep, meaningful conversations that explore shared interests or complex ideas. Highly insightful and empathetic, Kesden notices subtleties others overlook and uses this awareness to think strategically and anticipate challenges. He is self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of independent decision-making. Social Weaknesses: His sensitivity can lead to anxiety in chaotic or crowded environments, making him appear aloof or difficult to approach, though this is rarely intentional. Earning his trust takes patience, but those who do discover a loyal and thoughtful ally. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | + Insightful & empathetic: perceives subtle details in people and situations + Self-motivated: pursues goals with discipline and focus + Strategic thinker: anticipates multiple outcomes and plans ahead. - Emotionally sensitive: prone to anxiety in socially or mentally stressful situations. - Aloof demeanor: can appear distant, though unintentionally |
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| Hobbies & Interests | * Writing and sketching for reflection and self-expression * Solving puzzles, both logical and mechanical * Playing a traditional Betazoid stringed instrument similar to an Earth guitar * Physical training: bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and Judo * Meditation to maintain mental clarity and balance |
| Personal History | Kesden Lokn is the firstborn son of Betazoid parents, born in Lake Cataria near the Cataran Mountains on Betazed. Unlike most Betazoids, Kesden was born with fully active telepathic abilities, making him extraordinarily powerful yet deeply troubled from birth. To protect his mental health, his parents had a psionic inhibitor implanted in the paracortex of his brain, suppressing most of his telepathy. Over time, Kesden became dependent on the device, which now maintains his stability. Removing the inhibitor triggers rapid neural overload and death if left disconnected too long. Kesden began his career in Starfleet as an operations cadet, excelling in technical systems, engineering, and field operations. His keen perception and strategic thinking led to recruitment by Starfleet Intelligence, where he supported covert missions as a systems specialist and cultural liaison. Disillusioned by bureaucracy and political compromise, Kesden eventually left Starfleet and joined the Maquis, applying his operations and engineering skills to frontier defense, maintaining aging ships, and supporting outposts in the border territories. During a brief return to Betazed to evacuate his family during the Dominion occupation, Kesden was captured and subjected to Cardassian psionic experimentation. During the trials, a latent telekinetic ability in his orbital cortex violently emerged, killing several laboratory personnel and Dominion security forces. Unlike his telepathy, the telekinesis is unaffected by the psionic inhibitor and remains latent, surfacing only under extreme duress. The ordeal left deep psychological scars and reinforced his mistrust of Cardassians. Sealed Incident Report Though the telekinetic outburst occurred outside Intelligence oversight, Starfleet Intelligence quietly intercepted reports and classified the event as a Level-7 Psionic Containment Breach, sealing all documentation under restricted clearance. Official records cite a Dominion weapons malfunction as the cause of the destruction. References to telekinetic potential were redacted from Kesden’s files; only a few high-ranking officers know the truth. After the Dominion War, surviving Maquis cells, including Kesden’s, returned to the DMZ to protect Federation colonies and assist with Cardassian recovery efforts. Kesden serves as an operations and engineering specialist, coordinating defenses, repairs, and reconstruction. While officially pardoned and cleared for duty, Kesden struggles with his role in aiding Cardassia—the same society responsible for his experimentation—maintaining a careful balance between duty and lingering resentment. Current Psychological Profile Kesden is considered mentally stable and highly disciplined, capable of independent decision-making. His psionic inhibitor maintains telepathic control, while latent telekinesis remains a potential risk under extreme stress. He functions effectively as both a solo operative and a team member. Meaningful engagement through technical work, creative problem-solving, and physical training are essential to his well-being. Starfleet/Intelligence maintains discreet observation and periodic psychological evaluations to ensure continued operational stability. |