Mother - Ingrid Mallory, head chef and owner of the Empire Club restaurant in Melbourne

2351-2355
Starfleet Academy: Graduated near the bottom of his class. The only two areas where he excelled were in Athletics and Weapons Systems, specializing in non-Federation systems. He also minored in Intelligence.

2356-2374- Mostly classified work for Starfleet Intelligence. Recently busted in rank back to Ensign and returned to the regular fleet as a security officer. The reason for his reduction in rank is listed as "Classified."

2374 - Assigned to USS WRAITH as Chief Security Officer

David Mallory comes from a long and distinguished line of adventurers that dates back at least as far as WWII. Most of the Mallorys have arms and legs that are abnormally long for their height. This combined with the fact that most are excellent climbers usually gives them the nickname "Spider." This member of the Mallory clan received most of the family traits. The long limbs, and an unusually large appetite. Spider can eat massive amounts of food, and his rangy frame never seems to put on weight. His continual running and swimming also helps with that.

Spider was pushed to Starfleet by his family; to this day believes that some family member pulled strings to get him in. He did well in athletics, weapons technology, and in tribute to some of his ancestors, studied intelligence. He managed to graduate, but was low in his class. But he managed to get a slot as a weapons analyst in Intelligence, studying weapons of non-Federation races. But he also grew bored quickly, and managed to get a shot at the Field Operative School. Finally he felt he had found his calling. When he graduated, Starfleet Intelligence decided that his knowledge of weapons systems, combined with the languages he had learned made him a perfect operative to deal with weapons smugglers and dealers.

He worked the weapons markets for many years, once even earning recognition from Intelligence Command, something they rarely bother to do. He had achieved the rank of Commander before his last assignment. The following data is classified: His last assignment from Intelligence was trying to learn who was selling weapons to pirate groups. He had managed to join a group of pirates. But one of the pirates was an attractive woman. He got close enough that she broke his cover. Spider believes that she figured it out when he got drunk with her one night. He barely escaped, suffering a head wound. Upon his return to Headquarters for debriefing, he got into an argument with an admiral. When the admiral accused him of incompetence, Spider lost his temper and broke the admiral's nose, then the took on the admiral's security escort. After a protracted fight, they took him down. Spider waived the court-martial as a formality, admitting what he had done. He was looking at a dishonorable discharge. But Cesare Machiavelli knew of his work, and thought it a waste of talent. He asked Spider if he would be willing to take a security position on one of the ships in the Delta Quadrant. He would have to accept a reduction in rank. Spider grudgingly agreed.

Classified

Spider is usually a fun-loving, upbeat sort of guy. He loves to tell jokes and funny stories, play practical jokes, play games like volleyball and the like. He does not drink much, which is unusual for an Australian. When he does, he sometimes gets a little morose. Also, he likes to take risks, and is a sucker for a pretty face. Particularly blondes. He is aware of this, and admits it, but can't help himself. He denies there is any relationship between his penchant for blondes and the fact that his mother was blonde. He has a scar above his right eyebrow he refuses to have surgically repaired. When asked, he says it reminds him of a mistake he made, and doesn't want to make again. He does not seem to mind being the oldest ensign in Starfleet.

Counsellor's Note: Spider may seem a discipline problem, because he makes frequent wise-cracks. He also flirts a lot with women, no matter their rank.

**** Special SFI Addendum, Stardate 59807.27 ****
Due to the nature of the assignment, and the skills that the subject posesses, I have found it necessary to give him a field promotion of Lieutenant jg for the duration of the mission. Should he perform up to the new heights required of him, the rank will be permanent.
Fleet Captain Cesare Machiavelli, SFI

**** Captain's Addendum, Stardate 59907.20 ****
Once again, 'Spider' Mallory managed to receive a demotion. His volatile nature makes him a hazard in any position. His rank is busted down to Ensign, but due to his incredible skill at his work, he still remains Chief of Security.
Captain Patrick O'Donald, CO USS Wraith