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{{Separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Richard Hatch Novelizations}} | {{Separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Richard Hatch Novelizations}} | ||
'''Kender''' is a juvenile delinquent recruited into the [[Colonial Warrior (TOS-RH)|Colonial Warrior]] ranks during {{TOS-RH|The Fleet|the Fleet}}{{'|s}} journey through hyperspace. A member of a youth gang alongside {{TOS-RH|Hass}}, Kender becomes one of the first successful recruits in an experimental program to train troubled young people as pilots.<ref name="DST120">{{cite book/RH|7|120-121}}</ref> | '''Kender''' is a juvenile delinquent recruited into the [[Colonial Warrior (TOS-RH)|Colonial Warrior]] ranks during {{TOS-RH|The Fleet|the Fleet}}{{'|s}} journey through hyperspace. A member of a youth gang alongside {{TOS-RH|Hass}}, Kender becomes one of the first successful recruits in an experimental program to train troubled young people as pilots.<ref name="DST120">{{cite book/RH|6-7|120-121}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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===Recruitment=== | ===Recruitment=== | ||
Kender is part of a youth gang operating within the Fleet, using gang terminology such as calling girls "swins." When the Colonial military faces severe pilot shortages due to personnel losses from the lottery mission, {{TOS-RH|Bojay}}, {{TOS-RH|Troy}}, {{TOS-RH|Dalton}}, {{TOS-RH|Rhaya}}, and {{TOS-RH|Trays}} develop an unconventional recruitment strategy targeting troubled youth.<ref name="DST82">{{cite book/RH|7|82-83}}</ref> | Kender is part of a youth gang operating within the Fleet, using gang terminology such as calling girls "swins." When the Colonial military faces severe pilot shortages due to personnel losses from the lottery mission, {{TOS-RH|Bojay}}, {{TOS-RH|Troy}}, {{TOS-RH|Dalton}}, {{TOS-RH|Rhaya}}, and {{TOS-RH|Trays}} develop an unconventional recruitment strategy targeting troubled youth.<ref name="DST82">{{cite book/RH|6-7|82-83}}</ref> | ||
The recruitment approach becomes a friendly competition between Dalton and Rhaya, who take opposing philosophical approaches. Dalton advocates patience and understanding given the difficult backgrounds of gang members who lack parental guidance, while Rhaya argues for firm discipline. When {{TOS-RH|Trays}} suggests testing both methods, Dalton takes {{TOS-RH|Hass}} as her trainee while Rhaya takes Kender. The competition involves physical confrontation, with both young warriors using force to gain the recruits' respect.<ref name="DST83">{{cite book/RH|7|83-84}}</ref> | The recruitment approach becomes a friendly competition between Dalton and Rhaya, who take opposing philosophical approaches. Dalton advocates patience and understanding given the difficult backgrounds of gang members who lack parental guidance, while Rhaya argues for firm discipline. When {{TOS-RH|Trays}} suggests testing both methods, Dalton takes {{TOS-RH|Hass}} as her trainee while Rhaya takes Kender. The competition involves physical confrontation, with both young warriors using force to gain the recruits' respect.<ref name="DST83">{{cite book/RH|6-7|83-84}}</ref> | ||
Kender responds positively to Rhaya's training methods, suffering significant physical discipline that leaves his face covered in welts and bruises. Despite the harsh treatment, Kender expresses satisfaction with the outcome, noting that Rhaya at least let him keep all his teeth. When asked about his motivation for wanting to become a Warrior, Kender states that Rhaya impressed him with her attractive appearance and forceful approach. When asked about recruiting other gang members, Kender notes that some gang members are female and suggests male warriors might be needed to recruit them using similar methods.<ref name="DST120" /> | Kender responds positively to Rhaya's training methods, suffering significant physical discipline that leaves his face covered in welts and bruises. Despite the harsh treatment, Kender expresses satisfaction with the outcome, noting that Rhaya at least let him keep all his teeth. When asked about his motivation for wanting to become a Warrior, Kender states that Rhaya impressed him with her attractive appearance and forceful approach. When asked about recruiting other gang members, Kender notes that some gang members are female and suggests male warriors might be needed to recruit them using similar methods.<ref name="DST120" /> | ||
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===Training Program=== | ===Training Program=== | ||
Following initial recruitment, Kender and Hass face the reality of warrior training requirements. {{TOS-RH|Bojay}} and {{TOS-RH|Troy}} explain that becoming pilots requires extensive academic work including astrogation mathematics, strategic thinking, understanding plasma streams and force fields, and mastering space suit operations. When {{TOS-RH|Troy}} lectures about the demands of training, Kender is the first to vocally express reluctance, wailing "I give up" before Hass joins him in capitulation. However, both recruits ultimately commit to the program.<ref name="DST121">{{cite book/RH|7|121-122}}</ref> | Following initial recruitment, Kender and Hass face the reality of warrior training requirements. {{TOS-RH|Bojay}} and {{TOS-RH|Troy}} explain that becoming pilots requires extensive academic work including astrogation mathematics, strategic thinking, understanding plasma streams and force fields, and mastering space suit operations. When {{TOS-RH|Troy}} lectures about the demands of training, Kender is the first to vocally express reluctance, wailing "I give up" before Hass joins him in capitulation. However, both recruits ultimately commit to the program.<ref name="DST121">{{cite book/RH|6-7|121-122}}</ref> | ||
Kender shows interest in flight simulators and receives assurance from Bojay that simulator training will precede actual [[Viper (TOS-RH)|Viper]] flight time, with the possibility of participating in real missions. The training group prepares to take the recruits to simulators when the ship experiences a significant shudder, similar to exiting hyperspace but more intense.<ref name="DST122">{{cite book/RH|7|122}}</ref> | Kender shows interest in flight simulators and receives assurance from Bojay that simulator training will precede actual [[Viper (TOS-RH)|Viper]] flight time, with the possibility of participating in real missions. The training group prepares to take the recruits to simulators when the ship experiences a significant shudder, similar to exiting hyperspace but more intense.<ref name="DST122">{{cite book/RH|6-7|122}}</ref> | ||
===Landing Bay Fire=== | ===Landing Bay Fire=== | ||
During a catastrophic fire in a landing bay caused by rocket fuel ignition, Kender demonstrates unexpected courage. While other cadets flee the scene, Kender attempts to save Hass, who has been overcome by smoke and flame. Kender remains in the dangerous area trying to help his fellow gang member despite the spreading fire and closing emergency doors.<ref name="DST133">{{cite book/RH|7|133-134}}</ref> | During a catastrophic fire in a landing bay caused by rocket fuel ignition, Kender demonstrates unexpected courage. While other cadets flee the scene, Kender attempts to save Hass, who has been overcome by smoke and flame. Kender remains in the dangerous area trying to help his fellow gang member despite the spreading fire and closing emergency doors.<ref name="DST133">{{cite book/RH|6-7|133-134}}</ref> | ||
{{TOS-RH|Bojay}} enters the inferno to rescue both cadets, managing to get Hass through the closing doors first. When Bojay returns for Kender, he finds the young recruit still attempting to save himself despite severe smoke inhalation. Bojay pushes Kender toward the exit, but a rocket fuel explosion creates a fireball that strikes Bojay from behind. Kender proves game to give anything a try and does his best to move forward despite stumbling and having difficulty breathing. The blast's shockwave propels Bojay through the narrowing door opening, allowing him to push Kender to safety just before the emergency doors seal shut. The incident leaves Bojay with severe burns and broken bones, though he takes satisfaction in saving both young recruits.<ref name="DST134">{{cite book/RH|7|134-135}}</ref> | {{TOS-RH|Bojay}} enters the inferno to rescue both cadets, managing to get Hass through the closing doors first. When Bojay returns for Kender, he finds the young recruit still attempting to save himself despite severe smoke inhalation. Bojay pushes Kender toward the exit, but a rocket fuel explosion creates a fireball that strikes Bojay from behind. Kender proves game to give anything a try and does his best to move forward despite stumbling and having difficulty breathing. The blast's shockwave propels Bojay through the narrowing door opening, allowing him to push Kender to safety just before the emergency doors seal shut. The incident leaves Bojay with severe burns and broken bones, though he takes satisfaction in saving both young recruits.<ref name="DST134">{{cite book/RH|6-7|134-135}}</ref> | ||
Kender's willingness to risk his life for Hass demonstrates the loyalty bonds formed within the gang structure and validates the recruitment program's potential. {{TOS-RH|Troy}} later points out to {{TOS-RH|Rhaya}} that both Kender and Hass distinguished themselves by not acting as cowards during the crisis, unlike other cadets who fled without looking back. Rhaya concedes that while she remains angry at other recruits who showed cowardice, Kender and Hass were merely "stupid" rather than cowardly—a distinction she considers far more acceptable.<ref name="DST147">{{cite book/RH|7|147-148}}</ref> | Kender's willingness to risk his life for Hass demonstrates the loyalty bonds formed within the gang structure and validates the recruitment program's potential. {{TOS-RH|Troy}} later points out to {{TOS-RH|Rhaya}} that both Kender and Hass distinguished themselves by not acting as cowards during the crisis, unlike other cadets who fled without looking back. Rhaya concedes that while she remains angry at other recruits who showed cowardice, Kender and Hass were merely "stupid" rather than cowardly—a distinction she considers far more acceptable.<ref name="DST147">{{cite book/RH|6-7|147-148}}</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||