Phon de Meyer
Name Phon de Meyer
Position Civilian
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 28 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6’1 | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Eye Color | dark brown | |
| Physical Description | Phon is tall man of East Asian descent with a slim but athletic build. He has thick, wavy black hair that falls loosely around his face, reaching down past his ears. His facial features include deep hazel eyes, a defined jawline, and a light dusting of facial stubble. |
Family
Personality & Traits
| Ambitions | To be the top political reporter in Paris To host his own show about Palais de La Concorde events. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Reading, fencing, running, art, history, politics. |
| Personal History | Born in 2372 in the bustling, culturally rich metropolis of Saigon on Earth, Phon de Meyer was raised by a two parents who were both Earth historians and biographers. Phon spent his youth listening to debates about the post-Dominion War reconstruction and the changing landscape of Alpha Quadrant geopolitics. While his peers aspired to join Starfleet to explore distant anomalies, Phon found his true calling right at home, and he took interests in political science, communications, history, and debate club during high school. He excelled at English, and his teachers remarked on his always imaginative works, commended for his ability to turn a phrase and create a strong narrative. Driven by curiosity and youthful confidence, Phon knew that he wanted to pursue studies in political communication at the University of Paris. He moved to Europe straight after high school, with little contacts or support around him. He just wanted to do this on his own, so he left home without ever intended to go back. Once accepted into the University, Phon quickly made a name for himself as a student journalist, writing scathing reviews of the school administration, reporting on social gatherings, and not afraid to print what he saw as “the truth” about others. Some admired his bravery, others disagreed with his tactics. He was effective, however, at creating interest and getting people talking. Instead of following the traditional, slower route of institutional journalism, Phon sought out the raw, unfiltered truth behind policy-making. He began intern work at the Federation News Service, the European Times, and the Daily Tribune. The latter publication was deemed a “lower” form of journalism by his peers due to its sensational headlines, aggressive reporting style, and populist approach to Federation political news. But Phon found them exciting. They were less measured and neutral than the FNS, and not “outdated” like the European Times. He found the Tribune to be active, hungry, and unafraid to report an opinion. It was perfect for him. In return, editors at the Tribune thought Phon was an agitator and provocateur, something that fit them perfectly too. Out of university, Phon gained a junior field reporter position for the Tribune, leapfrogging over some other candidates because he had impressed the right people. Immediately, he gained a reputation for a fearless interrogation style and ability to distill complex, dry legislative text into gripping, high-stakes narratives, which made him a household name for Tribune readers. He became known as a reporter who wasn't afraid to ruffle the feathers of high-ranking diplomats, always keeping his finger on the pulse of the everyday Federation citizen. He found there were many stories and inner workings in the Palais de la Concorde; and many people were all too willing to tell him the inside story. Now, at just 28 years old, Phon serves as the Daily Tribune’s senior political reporter permanently assigned to the Palais. |