Name Thanaris Thamian Meridian

Weight:87Kg

Height: 1.956 m (6'5")

Previous posting:22 SAS regiment (D squadron, mobility troop)

Age: 28 years

Current Rank: Lieutenant

Generalised History: Almost nothing is known (and even then there is nothing certain) of the lieutenant's life story before 23rd January 1997 when he was found floating in the freezing cold waters of the Northern Atlantic just off the Isle of Boreray suffering from an absolute amnesia regarding his orgins, age, name and identity, and from hypothermia. He was helicoptered out to a hospital on the Island of Skye. However, he rapidly recovered from the hypothermia, and due to the fact that he still had the power of speech, the capability of walking, and the ability to read and write, he was released from hospital. To this day, he still suffers from the amnesia regarding his past.

From various medical examinations, it was decided that he was 20 years old, and although there were a number of 20 year olds that were reported missing at about that time, not one picture was sent in of a group of three 20 year olds that all roughly matched the lieutenant's description and medical condition. Consequently, his true identity is still unknown. He decided to take up the name of Thanaris Thamian Meridian, and having no formal qualifications, decided to try for officer training due to all three possibilities having enough qualifications to be accepted into the officer training of the British army. The Regular Commisions Board decided that he was definately officer material, even if they didn't know what qualifications he actually possessed.

He passed basic training with flying colours, and his trainer during his commissioning course commented that, 'Trainee Thamian Meridian has a decided aptitude as a soldier, but I have no inkling of any form of capability as an officer except as an inspiration.'

When given the option of which specialism to take, Thanaris opted for infantry, since his basic training convinced him that the role of infantry came to him naturally, as if he had already learnt it once before. This threw into doubt the idea that he really had been one of the three missing persons, since none of them had had any connection what so ever with the military. However, most complaints and queries from his trainers had a habit of suddenly stopping. The reason for this is as yet unknown, since none of the trainers had recieved any injuries beyond expected close-combat training injuries.

After completing his training, the newly commissioned lieutenant applied to join the parachute regiment, and was deemed acceptable for the regiment. He served in Kosovo and Afganistan with distinction, gaining a promotion to the rank of Captain in the process
, at which point he had served for the requisite three years to request a transfer to the 22 SAS. The request was approved and he was put forth for the SAS selection process.

In the physical fitness and navigation phase of the selection process, he showed a respectable level of stamina and physical fitness even if he didn't show an incredible amount of speed in the process.

During the Initial Continuation Training Thamian Meridian showed an interesting close-combat technique, involving dual-wielded combat knives held in a reverse grip. This technique was quite unlike any the instructors had seen before, but once again, questions were quickly silenced. His long range marksmanship was good, but not excellent, however, his medium-short range combat skills were excellent. His aptitude for demolitions was good, but this was said to be more to do with an enthusiasm for the skill, than any actual ability. His parachute training was acceptable, and he consequently recieved the SAS wings upon completion of the training.

During jungle training, he developed a habit of wearing a combat knife in a shoulder sheath so that the hilt of the weapon was just over his left breast despite regulations. Other than this the Jungle training cannot be said to be notable.

At the end of combat survival training, during the Escape and Evasion section, the captain almost managed to evade the hunter force completely. However, it was not to be, and a force of Gurkhas eventually tracked him down, captured him and instigated interrogation. Despite the fact that he would technically fail if he responded with anything other than his name, rank, number, date of birth (which was projected anyway), and 'I'm sorry, but I can't answer that question', the captain was so irked by the white noise exposure and repetitiveness of the questioning that he decided to add a sixth answer when he told the interrogating officer to 'go f**k' himself.

Technically, the Captain had failed selection, but since he had not actually given away tactical information, and had actually attempted to defy the enemy, it was decided that he be demoted to lieutenant, but be accepted anyway and posted to the mobility troop of D squadron. However, since he had never served with the territorial SAS regiments, the chances of promotion over the following years were nil.

After three years service with the SAS, the lieutenant applied for a second tour of duty, and under went the selection process once again. He passed the selection once again, and has retained the posting with mobility troops. Since the captain of the mobility troop felt sorry for him, the lieutenant was put forward for the SGC posting in the hope that he would be able to earn a promotion in the field.

On his first off-world mission, the Lieutenant entered into combat with a number of Jaffa on the planet MA2-491, against the orders of his superior officer. As a direct consequence of the CO's response to his actions, he is believed to have gone AWOL. Some sources report that he may be considering running off to join the Goa'uld as a bounty hunter, but this is as yet unconfirmed. Colonel Reefgirl has authorised a shoot-on-sight and shoot-to-kill policy for both SGC and all allied forces. Whether this will have any effect or not is debatable, however, some analysts have pointed to this being the major cause of the Lieutenant's claim of running off to the Goa'uld.

Further entries will be made as new data becomes availible...

Supplementary notes: Certain sections of the full report are protected by the National Secrets Act for 25 years after the date that the lieutenant was found adrift in the ocean. Consequently, only a selection of British nationals are allowed to view the classified sections of the report without specialist authorisation.
The lieutenant has a certain problem with showing the appropriate respect to any authorities that have not done anything to earn his respect. However, most elite soldiers are liable to be held in high esteem in his eyes, so this should not be a problem in his current posting.
It is thought that the lieutenant has a slight complex about pyschologists and neurologists, due to their failure to give him his memory back.

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