Mass Effect Transcendence/Our People
This page details the people working for Penumbra Securities in various capacities, whether supporting the operation remotely or serving aboard the MSV Scalpel.
Contents
Roles of the Principals
Chief Engineer - Kane
Chief Medical Officer - Raik Yghorl
Groundside Detail Commander - Russell Ortiz
Chief Negotiator - Kirroe Tuditan
Intelligence Chief - Samantha Lyn
The Crew of the MSV Scalpel
Penumbra's flagship, the MSV Scalpel is only able to operate because of the skill and professionalism of its crew. Those people are as follows:
Executive Officer - Romnus Kaeso - formerly a Captain in the turian military, Romnus is a fit, active veteran in his late 50s. After serving his time in the Hierarchy, he moved to a para-military vessel, getting a taste for life outside the stifling rules and regulations of his past. Close to Kirroe Tuditan's mother (a ranking member of the Hierarchy), he came aboard the Scalpel as a favour to her.
Chief Helmsman - Jennifer "Jinx" Park - a former Systems Alliance Flight Lieutenant, Park has an impressive service record. She was involved in several major engagements of recent years, including the Skyllian Blitz, the Theshaca Raids, the operation on Torfan and the Battle of the Citadel. Grounded after the latter engagement when her ship, the SSV Blenheim, was decommissioned and facing an unknown wait for a new posting, Park chose to take Penumbra's offer of employment and keep flying.
Chief Navigator - Natalia Roschenko - a former Lieutenant Commander in the Russian Confederation Navy, Natalia resigned her commission after the second time she was passed over for promotion to command of her own vessel. She spent a couple of years writing published articles on naval warfare and served a five year term aboard a Corsair vessel. A consummate professional while on-duty, she has already garnered a reputation for being able to drink just about anyone under the table off-duty.
Requisitions Officer - [name] - [sleazy volus dude]
Tactical Operations/Pilot - Yarek Patros - [drell pilot, Ora's husband][Pilot of Raptor 2]
Tactical Operations/Pilot - Ora Patros - [drell pilot, Yarek's wife][Pilot of Raptor 1]
Sensor Operations/Pilot - Cassander Nisou - [drell pilot, Ora's brother/Yarek's brother-in-law][Pilot of Umbra 1]
Sensor Operations/Command Deck Technician - Rachak Junius - Junius' father had served under Romnus Kaeso and was killed in battle when Rachak was still a boy. Over time his father's former CO became something of a mentor and surrogate father figure, helping him shape his career in the Hierarchy. When his own mandatory term of service was over, it seemed the most natural thing to follow his mentor into Penumbra's employ. A deck officer with skills in sensor operations and particularly minesweeping, he has settled in well to the largely human crew of the Scalpel.
Command Deck Technician - [turian name] -
Command Deck Technician - [name] -
Engineer - Andrea Wombose - an experienced engineer, Andrea has served aboard many civilian vessels over a colourful career spanning more than two decades. A disruptive influence in any crew and harbouring serious issues with authority, Andrea only manages to get new berths because she's really that good with a spanner and omni-tool. It is largely because of Kane's hands-off management style and regular periods of absence from the ship that the two of them are able to get along amicably.
Engineer - Theo Wise - the youngest member of the crew, Theo grew up aboard ships and has a natural aptitude for machinery that belies his years.
Engineer/Medical Orderly - Devin Zheng - A Systems Alliance veteran and engineer, Zheng was also part of the Theschaca Raids, though served aboard a different vessel to Park. He also trained as a medical orderly and assists Yghorl in medbay. A genial and easy-going man, he puts his seemingly endless patience to good use working with Wombose on a daily basis.
Mess Chief - [name] -
Pilot - Georgios Nisou - [drell pilot, cousin of Ora and Cassander]
Pilot - Demetreia Iannou - [drell pilot, cousin of Yarek]
The Crew of the MSV Prism
Due to recent successfully executed contracts, as of 2184, Penumbra Securities was able to expand its fleet to include a support vessel. The crew of the Prism is as follows:
Executive Officer - Lucia Ferrini - a former Systems Alliance Staff Lieutenant serving aboard the SSV Madrid, Ferrini was disciplined for punching out her CO after the Battle of the Citadel. A hot-tempered woman, she resigned her commission in disgust immediately after her court martial hearing, which put a reprimand on her service record. Ferrini initially served as the Chief Navigator aboard the Scalpel, before being promoted to XO of the Prism.
Chief Helmsman - Portius Caepio - A veteran frigate pilot who spent most of his mandatory military service for the Hierarchy in the cockpit, he was involved in a number of engagements and was mustered out shortly before the Eden Prime War. Caepio drifted for a couple of years after the end of his term, serving aboard armed merchantmen and bulk haulers, but never staying anywhere long. When he was offered a position with Penumbra, he leapt at the chance to do something more meaningful and has approached his duties with a cheerful zeal ever since.
Chief Navigator - Tyse "Felix" Herennius - a close friend of Romnus Kaeso, they went to the Hierarchy naval academy together and served as deck officers on the same cruiser in their first posting. Not as driven as Romnus to secure his own command, Felix was the XO aboard the flagship of an rapid response flotilla. He was forced to retire in order to save face when a business venture he was connected to went sour threatening the progress of a rising star in the Hierarchy's political organisation. Until Romnus' call to offer him a position aboard the Prism, he'd been enjoying his leisure time at home on Palaven with his grandchildren.
Tactical Operations/Pilot - [turian name] -
Tactical Operations/Pilot - [human name] -
Sensor Operations - [turian name]
Sensor Operations - [human name]
Command Deck Technician/Pilot - [human name]
Command Deck Technician - [turian name]
Command Deck Technician - [human name]
Senior Engineer - [turian name] - A grizzled and scarred veteran of more than thirty years aboard Hierarchy warships, [] had been languishing in "honourable retirement for a lifetime of sterling service" when a personal request came through from Romnus Kaeso.
Engineer - [turian name]
Engineer - [volus name]
Engineer/Lab Tech - [salarian name]
Chief Science Officer - UNFILLED
Mess Chief - UNFILLED
Ship's Doctor - UNFILLED
Medical Tech - Jillian Beckmann - A post-doctorate pharmacologist and pharmacist, Beckmann was looking for something more interesting to do out of university than taking up a job on some sleepy colony. Seeing an extranet advert for a medical techician aboard a privately registered support frigate, she figured she might see the stars as well as put her talents to use.
Medical Orderly - UNFILLED
Medical Orderly - [turian name]
Pilot - [volus name] - [celebrated ace pilot]
Pilot - Tertulla Praxis -
Primary Drone Pilot - [salarian name] - []
Secondary Drone Pilot - [human name] -
Operations Consulting Staff
On expanding, Penumbra has taken on a number of specialist consultants to take on smaller jobs.
Asset Protection and Security Consulting -
Paramilitary Trainer - Hannah Thompson - A Systems Alliance marine veteran, Thompson had been on the N1 course with Russell Ortiz.
Logistics Specialist -
Hostage Negotiator, Kidnapping and Rescue Specialist - Doron Camillus - Recruiting Camillus was something of a coup for Penumbra, for they had secured the services of one of C-Sec's most respected hostage negotiators and missing persons investigators. Frustrated in his job at the intransigence of his (politically-minded) superiors and too outspoken to be promoted any higher, the job offer from Penumbra created a chance at a fresh start with new challenges. He brings to his job over two decades of finding people and dealing with ransom demands and the enthusiasm of someone freed from years of stifling red tape.
Support Staff
Penumbra isn't just a vessel and crew, there are people operating behind the scenes to ensure the company functions smoothly.
Accountant/Auditor: Penumbra retains the services of Serrice Financial Advisory Services (Accounting and Audit Division). Penumbra's annual accounts are available upon request and our Citadel Unified Stock Exchange abbreviation is PENU-014.
Legal Counsel: Penumbra retains the services of Tyrol, Chase and Marok Associates, a salarian law firm registered on Sur'Kesh and with offices on the Citadel and all the major worlds in Council space. Associate Partner Lashan handles Penumbra's legal matters.
Intelligence Brokers: Penumbra retains the services of Scion 8, a salarian-founded intelligence network with a reputation for discretion and probity.
