John Mitchell Mason

"'We must fight for the future we want and remember those who will never see it's dawn' - Johnathan Mason - 2410" Johnathan Mitchell Mason was a Human male serving in Starfleet in the twenty-fifth century. Hailing from a successful lineage of Starfleet officers dating back to Earth-Romulan war. A seasoned combat and war time officer having served in Starfleet for forty-seven years, well known for his effective and brutal reputation for results. He is noted for being a Dominion, Klingon and Iconian war veteran.

Early Life
Born in England, Chester, Mason never knew his Mother who perished during childbirth. Mason grew up in Alaska with his father Mark Mason until the latter was re-called into service, later perishing in a conflict with Romulans during an Intelligence Operation. Mason entered into Starfleet officers like his parents. During his time in the Starfleet Academy Mason found it hard to bond with fellow cadets preferring to stay to himself either studying or training. Only making one friend Ralsek, a Vulcan male. Mason was granted transfer to Enterprise [NCC-1701-D] in twenty-three-sixty-four after being spotted for his talent by Captain Jean-Luc Picard after he won the Kobayashi Maru by breaking the programme by reaching the limits of the technical programme due to his combat tactics.

Enterprise-D
Mason finished his training becoming a security officer under Lieutenant Natasha Yar befriending her. Mason during his stay was able to connect with the Lieutenant and fellow security and tactical officers. Befriending Commander Riker and Lieutenant Commander Data. Mason became depressed after the death of Natasha Yar but continued to serve aboard the vessel until destruction of the Enterprise in twenty-three-seventy-one. Promoted to Lieutenant for his action saving civilians during the destruction, he was also noted for his respect and friendship for Captain Jellico.

Dominion War
While waiting for the successor ship to be built, Mason was transferred to Deep Space Nine during due to the outbreak of war. Assigned to U.S.S Tython [NCC-1031] operating from Deep Space Nine during his stay Mason befriended the trill Jadzia Dax as well a love for Klingon cuisine. Mason was aboard the Tython when the ship was outnumbered, he was the only survivor after his escape pod was struck by debris. Surviving on a primeval planet for months he was found by a Klingon ship who returned him to Deep Space Nine. Returning to the Enterprise [NCC-1310-E] after the mental toll, Mason was aboard the Enterprise during the battle for sector zero-zero-one, earning him a promotion to Lieutenant Commander. Mason returned to the war earning numerous medals and commendations but opted to cut ties with friends after Ezri Dax became involved with Dr. Julian Bashir. Leaving the war promoted to Commander he opted to return to the Enterprise until twenty-three-eighty.

Tholian Border
Now a Commander, Mason took command of the U.S.S Tython [NCC-1031-A] during rising tensions with the Tholian and Gorn along their respected borders. During his time he became known for being a superior combat officer as well as being a brutal and cold leader while in reality being close to his crew considering them family-in-arms. Mason once again took numerous medals and commendations. Earning a full promotion to Captain after taking command of the assigned fleet and talking down a Tholian-Gorn border skirmish, befriending the Gorn people.

Blue Marsh Campaign
Taking command of the Sovereign class U.S.S Xiahou Dun [NCC-8991] in twenty-three-ninety Mason took part in the Blue Marsh Campaign against numerous minor factions and the Tholian Embassy for the Blue Marsh Nebula. A strategically important nebula which was located in a dip in Federation space. Despite the heavy loss on Starfleet's behalf, Mason became highly decorated for his performance in results as well as saving fellow crewmen. However the heavy loss and demand on officers during the ten year long campaign left him with serve PTSD. Mason lost several romantic interests during the campaign taking a mental toll on him once more.

2400's
Spending the next five years conducting exploration into the former Romulan space, Mason was transferred to the state of the art Vanguard Star Cruiser. U.S.S Valhalla [NCC-1310-E] a descendent ship of what his grandfather William Johnathan Mason captained. Mason was assigned to the Klingon front for two years until re-assigned to Romulan space to investigate Tal Shair operations. During time in Romulan space he learned of the truth of his father's death in a failed Intelligence Operation by Admiral Chakotay, letting go of his xenophobia. In twenty-four-o-nine. Mason encountered a multi-dimensional anomaly what caused an alternate female counterpart to become stranded in the universe with him. Taking Jennifer Mary Mason as his sister after finally forced to talk about his PTSD. Mason returned with the Valhalla to the Klingon front until the ship was due to refit at Deep Space Nine away from the war after Starfleet Command learned of his PTSD. Earning respect from most officers for his commitment to Starfleet. Being Passed for the opportunity for Enterprise which later went to Captain Shon, Mason took command of an Odyssey class successor after Valhalla was destroyed by a Breen Dreadnought during the re- taking of Deep Space Nine in twenty-four-o-nine.

2410-Post
Taking a promotion to Vice Admiral to lead campaigns against the Breen, Mason lost his wife and unborn child after the Breen accidentally destroyed the transport freighter. Mason was immediately re-assigned to New Romulus aid, he resigned his command from Valhalla several months into the new year of twenty-four-ten after becoming romantically involved with Romulan female Juno. Mason took another promotion to Fleet Admiral after transferring back to Earth Space Dock after being offered a position by Admiral Quinn. Taking the role of a M.A.C.O High Threat Operator Mason works at Earth Space Dock dealing with Omega level situations from his new flagship. U.S.S Odin [NCC-3130-F] leading one of the many campaigns against the Iconians having numerous success against the Iconians. Having a daughter with Juno, Kahesa Natasha Mason. Mason since twenty-four-eleven however has become a Starfleet Representative to the galactic factions due to his prestigious career.

As of the twenty-four-eleven Mason was among the higher decorated officers serving in Starfleet, holding numerous medals and commendations.
 * Service Medallion (5, 10, 20, 30 & 40 Year)
 * Christopher Pike Medal of Honour [Holding three medals]
 * Grankite Order of Tactics
 * Karagite Medal of Heroism
 * Legion of Honour
 * Prentares Ribbon of Commendation
 * Star Cross
 * Starfleet Extended Tour Ribbon
 * Starfleet Medal of Honour
 * Starfleet Medal of Commendation
 * Starfleet Medal of Valour
 * Starfleet Medal of Gallantry STO2410JMT-0.png