Physique:

Sloan is an unassuming human male of average height (5'7") and weighs roughly 170 pounds. He is slim without being skinny and of average attractiveness. He has shortly cropped black hair with hazel eyes. Those that see him note his perpetual scowl and although it's never directed at any particular person ... one cannot help but sense the man's disdain for life at times. He also has a scarred face from numerous fights and scrapes coming through the Academy as well as his numerous ship assignments. While not the best of hand to hand fighters ... Nathan can hold his own in a fist-fight ... and it's never stopped him from jumping right in at the slightest provocation.

Background:

Nathan Sloan is a third-generation Starfleet officer. His mother, a Starfleet medical doctor, died in 2365 of Clarke's disease. His father and grandfather were both exceptional officers with outstanding records in the line of duty. His grandfather was a long-serving engineer aboard numerous ships and freighters. His father served aboard the USS Majestic during the Dominion war in which he lost his life during 2374's "Operation Return" when the ship was damaged by a polaron beam and then destroyed by a torpedo hitting it's starboard nacelle.

Having been in Starfleet already since 2370 this very event is what galvanized Nathan to quickly change his course of studies, from medicine, only a few short months from graduation, to that of tactical studies. He was intent on getting 'back' at the Dominion for the death of his father. Unlike his father and grandfather, however, his attitude in the Academy was less than stellar during this time as he was dealing with a vengeful mind and wanted nothing more than to be out fighting ... not studying books or fighting simulations. Nathan accrued quite a few reprimands for aggressive behavior and insubordination ... but nothing that would cause him to be summarily kicked out of the Academy. Some of this being attributed to his absolute mastery of Starfleet Tactical systems. He was one of the best his instructors had ever seen. With as much raw talent as anyone could possibly possess. So they tolerated his brusque manner. His skills in tactical systems was due to his unwavering diligence to studying Starfleet's weapon systems on each and every ship and vessel ... at the expense of other studies. His sole intent for this single-minded obsession was to be able to destroy whatever Dominion ship he came across ... no matter which Federation vessel he was assigned to. Due to having changed his studies, however, and not doing very well in a few other class he missed the Dominion war by a very short time. He graduated in 2376 with his first couple of assignments being on small freighters or ships on the fringe of the Alpha Quadrant as medical personnel. His insubordination and frustration led to numerous transfers until ... eventually ... he landed on the USS Dreadnought as tactical officer.

Nathan has no immediate family and is not married. He has no children. His grandfather passed away some years ago ... as did his mother of Clarke's disease. With his father's death he is now the only Sloan left alive from his family. To this day he is still dealing with these losses. It's made him a bit dour and pessimistic.

Personality:

Takes his job seriously above all else. Sometimes hard to get along with if you aren't talking tactical systems or some form of warfare. Still harbors a severe grudge with the Dominion over the death of his father leaving him alone in the universe. Has a hard time establishing new relationships for these reasons. Listens only to the Captain and his superiors ... and even then sometimes there's a little friction. Temperamental sometimes to the point of insubordination .. although he is doing better to control this urge now that he's on the Dreadnought. One of the most powerful warships in the Starfleet arsenal. He's finally made it where he wants to be. In control of an awesome array of firepower. It somehow makes him feel ... complete. He's trying his best not to screw things up this time.

SKILLS LIST:
Excellent(+4):
Tactical Systems

Advanced(+3):
Piloting
Espionage
Ships Tactics

Improved(+2):
Starship Sensors
Energy Weapons
Unarmed Combat
Armed Combat
Medical Treatments
Command
Planetary Tactics

Trained(+1):
Communications Systems
Security Procedures
Engineering
Utility Systems
Computers
Gaming
Space Sciences