Katrina grew up in a 'sanctuary district' on Turkara IV during the anarchy. She doesn't remember her parents, who were killed when she was very young, but she remembers an older girl, possibly her sister, who disappeared trying to save her from the street gangs. She was raised by a cadre who were unloving/uncaring but safe. Several of her 'friends' growing up joined Starfleet over the years. She finally decided she couldn't take it anymore and joined Starfleet 5 years ago. She spent the last 40 years angry and scared. Starfleet was a huge struggle for her, but she learned discipline and respect and a hierarchy system which she desperately needed.

Education

Starfleet Academy

Pre-Starfleet History

What did she do before Starfleet? In a word- Survive. Turkana IV is a brutally violent place. She learned how to fight, but she despises it. She tried to rescue children whenever she could. She knows a little about everything but everything about very little. She learned everything she could about everything around her, including engineering and medicine which helped in the Academy.

Starfleet History

Medical History

She is on a regular schedule with a Counselor due to her traumatic childhood. This was mandatory in the Academy, but was reassessed as voluntary upon graduation. She will continue with the ship's Counselor.

Skills

Katrina is a bright and inquisitive engineer. She is studios and hard working. Her area of expertise is physical chemistry; specifically the duterium fusion impulse drive reactors, including inertial dampers. She does well in small, confined spaces (non claustrophobic), so Jeffries tubes are no problem. She is confident and competent in field medicine but has no surgical experience. She works well under pressure but is known to have issues with massive combat situations.