Larry Rongside

Larry Rongside was the second Chief Science Officer on board the JMC Blue Dwarf, replacing Mahok Yolandon on the Proxima Orbital Poultry Factory. His fate after that is, however, unknown. He would eventually be replaced as Chief Science Officer and presumably perished in the radiation leak.

History
Since early childhood in Iowa (U.S.A.) it was apparent that Larry's first love would always be science. By the age of 15 he would spend hour upon hour fascinated by his study of rocks sinking in water.

Larry never actually explored reasons why things happened, but his parents decided that science must come in many forms.

Larry was enrolled in the JMC Academy at the age of 18. By the age of 26, the Academy decided that it would be easier for them to place Larry on a ship then let him return to the academy for another year of wasting time. Larry shrugged and agreed to his fate.

Larry jumped from ship to ship for the next four years. His reported reason for reassignment, "Over qualified for available duty," was less and less believable when no captain could stand to keep Larry for more than one month's time.

Appearance
Larry was fairly tall at 6'2", and weighed 170 lbs. He had brown eyes, black hair, a sickly pale skin tone, and a face that looks like it hasn't had sleep in a year.

Personality
Larry is fascinated by anything that moves, although his seeming lack of ability to express positive or extreme emotions prevents this from showing. He is extremely laid back and moves about his life in an almost sloth-like manner.

He may become alert, attentive, and active when the setting is right, such as his life is in danger or he has had a good 32 ounces of caffeine-rich coffee.

Hobbies include studying the effects of vacuum on things (office supplies, small animals) placed in airlocks and using the lavatory. Former crewmates may refer to him as "the thing that wouldn't go away" or "freak," but Larry can be quite enjoyable when he is found in a state of sleep.