Born on Andoria but raised on Earth from a young age, he grew up balancing the intensity of his heritage with the diversity of Federation culture. Struggling to fit in, he found discipline and purpose in martial training and tactical study, which naturally led him to Starfleet. Choosing Security allowed him to channel passion into vigilance and protection. He rarely speaks of his past, but his Andorian roots remain clear in his discipline, pride, and fierce loyalty to those under his watch.
USS TYPHON • DATABASE
Lieutenant Junior Grade
(LTJG)
Hamish Westbury
aka Aress 'Hamish' Vahl
Current Assignment
Security
Primary Position
Tactical Officer
SFI Membership Record
STARFLEET (SFI) Member
Yes
Member Status
Active
SCC Number
88608
Member Since
26 Sep 2025
Awards
Service Tribbons 2
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Boldly Go Ribbon
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Awarded:
26 Nov 2025
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Uniform Tribbon
Awarded to members who acquire and wear an official STARFLEET uniform, reflecting their pride in representation and their commitment to embodying the ideals of the fleet.
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Awarded:
16 Jan 2026
Rank History
| Date Promoted | Rank |
|---|---|
| 27 Apr, 2026 | Lieutenant Junior Grade |
| 22 Oct, 2025 | Ensign |
Character Bio
Character Name
Aress 'Hamish' Vahl
Species
Andorian
Gender
Chan
Age
21
Height
5 ft 9 in
Weight
60kg
Hair Color
White
Eye Color
Brown
Blood Type
Hemocyanin
Physical Description
Personality
Traits
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Despises dishonesty, but will deceive if necessary
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Refuses to fight without just cause
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Fiercely emotional and passionate
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Prone to flashes of violence
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Places family (chosen or birth) above all else
Hobbies/Interests
reciting epic Andorian ballads, carving from ice/crystal, Historical studies, martial arts, tactical simulations, strategy games, ice climbing
Personality
Pragmatic and disciplined, he despises dishonesty and will not fight without cause, though he understands when deception serves a greater purpose. Passionate beneath a controlled exterior, he is driven, vigilant, and occasionally uncompromising. Violence, to him, is not a weakness of temper but a precise tool, employed only when necessary.
His emotional intensity makes him both formidable in his duties and difficult to approach on a personal level. He does not seek closeness, yet his sense of loyalty binds him to the crew; he protects them not out of friendship, but out of duty and honor. To him, Starfleet is both a calling and a proving ground — a place where discipline, courage, and responsibility forge lasting bonds, whether spoken or unspoken.
Relationships
Betrothed Shen: Vrytas Tennet
History
Personal History
Service Record
Personnel Notes:
Formal Name - Aressyhr Ch'vahlthess
Medically cleared for full duty. Record reflects a stable inflammatory enteric condition consistent with Crohn’s-type pathology. No impact on performance or assignment eligibility.
Uniforms Owned
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