She was placed in foster care at the relatively late age of 13, after being rescued from a roaming space dwelling mini colony following their alleged acts of piracy. She initially rebelled at the �incarceration� as she put it, demanding to be taken home. Shortly thereafter though, she began to settle, finding solace in the peace and cool of the local library, it was here that she first picked up a medical book, and though slightly sickened at the pictures at first, came to be fascinated at the workings of the human body, and the differences with other sentient species. Her foster parents, Kathryn and Edwin, a middle aged, childless couple of simple and modest, but comfortable and stable background, found Carena to possess an exceptionally sharp mind and keen intelligence beneath the hellcat exterior. With careful, gentle and patient handling, the 13 year old Carena slowly settled into a normal family life, and came to regard them as true parents, and slowly came to realise that her previous life had been one of servitude and lawlessness, amongst this background Carena found herself enjoying learning, and loving to learn new things, to the point that her foster parents had to prise books out of her hands to get her to take part in other activities. Following as yet unexplained circumstances, it has been revealed that this officer, formerly known as Carena Ptaquiloside, is in fact the daughter of Captain Dale Bracken, recently promoted and assigned CO of the USS Hades

Education

Following some tutelage, Carena completed compulsory basic education aged 16, and afterward attending a local college; completed Extended Supplemental Education in 18 months. The young Carena excelled in the Sciences; Xenobiology and Chemistry in particular.

Pre-Starfleet History

After high school graduation, she felt her calling toward medicine, and amongst intense competition, gained a scholarship to the Denobulan Institute of Medicine, one of only 2 human individuals that year to do so. She graduated With Proficient Honors, attaining top 1 percent of the year. She immediately enrolled on the StarFleet Induction Program, and passed on the first attempt.

Starfleet History

Enrolled immediately after graduating Medical School. Attained first percentile graduating class. Promoted to Ensign Senior grade following a year�s Surgical Residency at SFMHQ Assigned to USS Hades as Medical Officer. Name of Officer changed on stardate 2414.01.26 Refused Surgical Consultant position at SFMHQ, promoted to Lt(jg) and assigned to the USS Gannicus. Recalled to active duty and Assigned Lt(jg) and ACMO to the USS Paladin Promoted to Lt(sg) and CMO upon the crews transfer to the USS Hades.

Medical History

No medical issues known. Officer is of prime medical condition. Addendum. Counselling sessions advised following recent death of mother.

Skills

Supremely intelligent young lady, studies and works exceptionally hard. Gifted surgeon, highly able Diagnostician. Has no regular hobbies, enjoys general activities such as walking and swimming. Enjoys reading.