Otto Kipler

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Otto Kipler
Biographical Information
Race	Hapan (Formerly Cerean)
Homeworld	Hapes
Mother	Adele Kipler †
Father	Ki-Arim Kipler
Spouse	n/a
Siblings	n/a
Children	n/a
Born	Yr-16, Day 211
Imperial Service
Branch	Imperial Navy
Positions	Current Officer - Imperial Navy Director of ICR
Prior Service	Ministry of Industry: Hub Manager - Imperial Mining Corporation
Awards

Otto Kipler is a Hapan male currently serving in the Galactic Empire. He has served in both the Imperial Navy and the Ministry of Industry. Originally of Cerean descent, Otto transitioned to the Hapan race after an unfortunate bout with the Derra Virus. Otto remains unmarried with no children, and is highly devoted to his work. He also currently serves as the Director of the Imperial Centre of Recruitment.

Early Years

Otto before being afflicted by the Derra Virus

Otto Kipler was born on the planet of Cerea to a wealthy and upstanding family. His father Ki-Arim Kipler served on the Council of Elders and Otto received anything and everything that he ever wanted. Otto lived in Tecave City growing up, and was trained in all of the classical and modern practices. As customary to his race, learning was no issue to him, as his enlarged cranial region and brain made his intelligence well above average compared to humans. Later in his life, Otto did not find the life set before him to be the one in which he wanted to follow. He found no pleasure in serving in local government as his father did; he sought adventure. He found that adventure in joining the Falleen Navy. He had no military experience or training, but he found the prospect of piloting space vessels and going into battle something riveting and worth pursuing. Upon joining as a lowly Petty Officer, Otto worked hard in all aspects of his work. Over time, he grew in his responsibilities and after five years of service to the Falleen Federation, he was promoted to Rear Admiral and given command of an entire Naval Fleet. He, eventually, was also knighted within the federation, making him quite the up and coming officer.

Serving the Trade Federation

It was only at that time did he begin to find discontent within his current condition and posting. His dream of adventure and becoming a Naval officer had come true, but the faction in which he had served no longer felt like home to him. He began to disagree with decisions of the high command, and felt that he could no longer be a part of his former command. After much thinking and anguish, Otto left the Falleen Federation and took a hiatus from the military. After almost a year, Kipler has been brought to a new and exciting place in his career - the Trade Federation.

Upon joining, he was assigned to the 2nd (Orus) Fleet of the Trade Federation Navy, under the command of Rear Admiral Han Ethan. He served diligently through the enlisted ranks and was soon promoted up to the Officer rank of Senior Flight Sergeant. It was then that he was offered the positions of Fleet Second-in-Command (XO) and Commander of the Kloper system. He accepted these roles and was slotted into the Fleet Chain of Command. Since then, Otto has assisted in the leadership of the Fleet, and has watched the Orus Fleet develop into a formidable fighting force. After another few months of tireless work, Otto was elevated to the rank of Commander. About 2 months after being elevated to Commander, Han Ethan, the sitting CO of the 2nd Fleet, chose to transfer to the Ministry of the Interior, leaving the position open. Otto was chosen, by Minister Siraloth Xivah, to replace him; he was promoted to Rear Admiral as well. A few months after achieving the position of Orus Fleet CO, Otto was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral, along with being give a seat on the Directorate. This was a high honor for Otto, as it was a personal goal of his since joining the Federation. Shortly after his promotion to Vice Admiral, Otto found himself, again, the target of another promotion; this time to Deputy Minister of Defense. Otto was shocked and amazed that he had been chosen, after only being a member of the Trade Federation for a year, to serve as the next Deputy Minister of Defense, taking the place of Alan Arcane, who had been recently promoted to Minister of Defense.

Life after the Derra Virus

Otto was struck, suddenly with the dangerous and deadly Derra virus. He fell deathly ill for short time but was able to, with the help of local medical professionals, recover fully. Unfortunately, due to the symptoms of this illness, Otto emerged a Hapan man; no longer the Cerean that all of his peers knew. It was a difficult transition for him, but he has learned to adjust and live with is differences now.

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Imperial Service

After an extensive career in the Trade Federation, Otto knew that it was time for a change. He had heard stories of the Galactic Empire, a mighty and powerful government. He found himself longing to make a difference; he knew what he had to do. There was no choice but to resign his position as a member of the Trade Federation Cabinet and join the Empire. After handing in his letter, Otto packed up his things and boarded his personal YT-2400, the OKS Intrepid, and made his way for the Imperial Academy. He was greeted by Academy staff and assigned to a class. Otto, much older than most of the other recruits, found himself nervous; he hadn't felt that way in years. He was assigned to Training Officer Tine Delerium. Training was difficult, but rewarding. Otto found himself soaking in all he could in preparation for his first assignment. He finished his Academy studies with an overall score of 89%, which is was very proud of. Some of his friends did not finish their training, and were forced to return to their normal and boring lives. Upon completion of the Academy, Otto chose assignment in the Imperial Navy.

Imperial Navy

After leaving the Imperial Academy, Otto was immediately assigned to the 11th Group of the 5th Imperial Fleet. He was proud to serve and looking forward to contributing to the stability of the galaxy.

5th Imperial Fleet

Upon finishing his work in the Imperial Academy and advanced Naval training, Otto was assigned to the 11th Group of the 5th Imperial Fleet, led by Vice Admiral Mayas Lennorian. He was excited to join the mighty Imperial Navy, and was a bit intimidated by the sheer size and splendor of the organization he was entering. His Group CO, Captain Fenris Soontir helped Kipler adjust quickly, and gave him the confidence to succeed in the 5th Fleet. Otto's first mission, a large-scale reconnaisance for hidden systems, was met with success. Vice Admiral Lennorian recognized his hard work with a 'Mentioned in Dispatches' medal. Otto was extremely proud of his first medal, and wore it with pride. Unfortunately, a few months after entering service in the mighty 5th Fleet, Otto learned news of the grave illness of his Father. He requested an extended furlough and immediately went to be by his side. This would be the end of his time with the 5th.

3rd Imperial Fleet

Under Construction

1st Imperial Fleet

Upon his return to the Imperial Navy from the Ministry of Industry and the Imperial Mining Corporation, Otto was assigned to the 1st Imperial Fleet under Admiral Tec Vaan. It was there that he was happy to continue where he had left off. He was met with a warm welcome by his fellow pilots and his commanding officers, including his Group Commanding Officer, Rear Admiral Kef Drenall. Shortly after his return, Otto was engaged in a number of practical training exercises, aimed at improving his prowess as a Capital Ship Commander. He worked tirelessly to improve himself as an officer, and was quickly promoted to Lieutenant Commander upon his return. He was proud to serve a strong fleet, and was ultimately rewarded by being named 'Officer of the Month' for the month of November by his GCO.

Military Service Record

Ranks Held

Grade	Insignia	Rank	Time Promoted	Promoted By
[O-1]		Ensign	May 2015	Vice Admiral Mayas Lennorian
[O-2]		Lieutenant Junior Grade	July 2015	Vice Admiral Mayas Lennorian
[O-3]		Lieutenant	January 2016	Rear Admiral Jacen Varos
[O-4]		Lieutenant Commander	October 2016	Admiral Tec Vaan

Imperial Military Service Awards

Abbrevation	Ribbon	Name	Date Awarded	Awarded By
[IABG]		Imperial Academy Basic Graduate	Year 16 Day 166	Vice Admiral Mayas Lennorian
[MID]		Mentioned in Dispatches	Year 16 Day 198	Vice Admiral Mayas Lennorian
[MIDx2]		Mentioned in Dispatches	Year 16 Day 235	Vice Admiral Mayas Lennorian
[MIDx3]		Mentioned in Dispatches	Year 18 Day 15	Rear Admiral Kef Drenall

Ministry of Industry Service Record

Ranks Held

Grade	Insignia	Rank	Time Promoted	Promoted By
[O-3]		Senior Workman	March 2016	General Manager Aurren Takla
[O-4]		Engineer	March 2014	General Manager Aurren Takla

Ministry of Industry Service Awards

Abbrevation	Ribbon	Name	Date Awarded	Awarded By
[LOC]		Letter of Commendation	Year 17 Day 164	General Manager Aurren Takla
[MOS]		Medal of Support	Year 17 Day 227	Director Seele
[LOCx2]		Letter of Commendation	Year 15 Day 180	Secretary Daelis Stanov

Ministry of Industry Positions

Positions
Preceeded By: N/A	Hub Manager - Imperial Mining Corporation Year 17 Day 117 - Year 17 Day 300	Succeeded By: N/A

COMPNOR Positions

Positions
Preceeded By: N/A	Imperial Center for Recrtuitment - Recruitment Officer Year 17 Day 114 - Year 17 Day 208	Succeeded By: N/A
Preceeded By: Aves Selanno	Imperial Center for Recruitment - Deputy Director Year 17 Day 208 - Year 18 Day 21	Succeeded By: N/A
Preceeded By: Aves Selanno	Imperial Center for Recruitment - Director Year 18 Day 21 - Present	Succeeded By: Incumbent