Melody's parents were civilian consultants working for Starfleet, both of them scientists. They took her off-planet several times when their jobs called them to other parts of the Federation; it was enough of a taste that Melody decided to join the Fleet when she came of age.

Education

Starfleet Crewman School
Crewman Security and Tactical Training
Classes in advanced holographic concepts and strategy for the new interactive holographic combat systems.

Pre-Starfleet History

Melody spent most of her time in various tom-boy'ish pursuits. It rapidly became apparent that she would rarely follow 'the book', and was very forthcoming with her personal thoughts. It also became apparent that she was very physical in nature, preferring a sport or out-door activity to sitting indoors. She spent most of her teenage years working to reign in her impulsive and impatient nature.

It was these traits that, when she turned 18, pushed her to join Starfleet as a crewman, rather then taking the four years to go through the Academy. She had no particular desire for the paperwork that an officer had to fill out, more desiring to exorcize her nature and wanderlust in a position that suited her.

Starfleet History

Melody spent most of her fourteen years in Starfleet in various forward-bases and starships on the fringe. She has been involved in a lot of ocmbat, both on the Cardassian border and against the Dominion in small actions. She has also been in combat against the Borg during one incursion on 2403.

It became apparent that she had the makings of a fine Security Non-com, and through her fourteen years she has risen fairly quickly through the ranks, picking up experience in command and tactics from various other Chief's and Officers that she has served under.

In 2404, she was chosen as one of several Petty Officers, along with several commissioned officers, to go to Earth and become fully comfortable with a new piece of technology that had come out of Utopia Planitia, an interactive holographic combat system meant for real-time interaction in new starship Tactical systems. She spent nearly a year on Earth, learning the Engineering systems and strategy involved in this new technology... and then was immediately transferred to the USS Boudicca, a ship that was being outfitted with this new system.

Medical History

Melody has a myriad of scars and other problems from years in active combat. Otherwise, no problems

Skills

Small and large arms skills, Master Phaser, basic strategy and tactics at the squad-level.