Tyler Crichton

Captain Tyler Crichton (born 30th September, 2221) was a member of the Terra Firma Fleet, as well as part of the legendary Dragon Flight, the crew of the nine ships which survived the massacre of Gambit-5.

Family
Tyler belonged to a distinguished family within the Fleet – his great, great grandfather was the famous Steven Crichton, the pilot who succesfully piloted the first test hyperspace capable shuttle to Pluto, proving the theory of interstellar travel possible. His family originated from Australia, and his grandparents moved to New Canberra colony on Borden-7, where the family has lived ever since. The only son of Henry and Beatrice Crichton, his father was a civilian pilot with Nova-corp liners, and his mother was a primary school teacher.

At the Academy
Enrolled in the Academy on the 1st January 2239, aged 17. Excelled during basic training, graduating in the top ten of his class. He was given high merit on his piloting skills and recommended for further training, and also noted for his unarmed combat skills and technical ability. Tyler was accepted into flight school. Would have graduated top of his class, but diciplinary action was taken during his fifth month of training when he performed the Gorgon-tailed flare out manoeuver – flawlessly. He graduated within a year.

Fleet Career
Tyler's first assignment after leaving the Academy was as a patrol pilot on board the Terra Firma Outpost ”Rally Point” orbiting Beluchi-3. Received much praise for his involvement with apprehending a group of pirates that had attempted to attack a civilian freighter passing through the system. A fellow pilot lost power in their fighter and were left floating in the crossfire between the station and the pirate ships. Tyler flew into the centre and retrieved the fighter with a tow cable, drawing the fire of the pirate ships away from the station long enough for the station to disable their ships. Recommended for promotion, however it was noted in his official record that he does have a tendency to interprete orders in his own, unique style. Advanced to escort duty for high ranking officials.

Trivia

 * Nicknamed "Roo" in the Academy.