Tazon Merik

Safety and Security Officer aboard the SS Scavenger DX-1017

Tazon Merik is the combined Safety and Security Officer aboard the SS Scavenger DX-1017. Known for his calm authority, practical judgment, and deep respect for both procedure and people, Tazon serves as the ship’s primary authority on crew safety, hazard mitigation, and internal security.

Though disciplined and methodical on duty, Tazon is widely regarded as one of the most grounded and approachable officers aboard the Scavenger.

Role Aboard the Scavenger

Tazon Merik holds a dual post combining safety oversight and security enforcement, a role well suited to the Scavenger’s hybrid nature as an independent salvage, exploration, and humanitarian vessel.

His responsibilities include:

shipboard safety protocols
emergency response coordination
environmental and EVA risk assessment
internal security and threat mitigation
crew readiness and evacuation planning

Unlike purely military security officers, Tazon emphasizes prevention, training, and calm de-escalation whenever possible.

Personality

Tazon is steady, observant, and rarely raises his voice. He believes that safety begins long before an emergency occurs and often says that “panic is just another hazard.”

Crew members often describe him as:

quietly reassuring
highly reliable
pragmatic rather than rigid
deeply respectful of civilian crew

While he enforces rules firmly, he is not known for needless discipline.

Life Beyond the Ship

When off duty on Prose, Tazon owns a small personal boat and regularly fishes in the North Taksa Ocean. Fishing is his primary form of meditation and decompression after long deployments.

He is especially fond of catching Starg, a resilient native Prosian fish known for its strength and unpredictable movement. Tazon often jokes that Starg are “better teachers than simulators.”

His time on the water is well known among the crew, and fresh Starg has occasionally found its way into the Scavenger’s galley.

Relationships

Works closely with Orina Kall to ensure food safety and storage compliance
Coordinates emergency drills with engineering and flight crews
Acts as an informal mentor to younger crew members during high-risk missions

Tazon maintains a professional but friendly rapport with most of the crew.

Cultural Notes

Tazon’s affinity for fishing reflects a common Prosian cultural value: balance between duty and stillness. Among Prosians, the ocean is often viewed as a place where one listens more than acts—an attitude that strongly influences his approach to security.

Appearances

SS Scavenger DX-1017 (multiple stories)