| Personal History |
| Stardate 820110 |
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After working as a civilian engineer, he finally enters at the Academy. He feels that he finally found his place when he works with starship warp cores and learns about the starship engineering. |
| Stardate 850321 |
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Jennifer, Diegoīs girlfriend at the Academy dies the day of Diegoīs birthday in a shuttle accident. Diego and Jennifer were at the shuttle when a malfunction caused the shuttle to crash. Diego activated the emergency transporters but Jenniferīs didnīt work properly and she died |
| Stardate 870701 |
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Diegoīs feelings had finally focused in a young doctor, who helped Diego to recover after his accident on Livethe III. When Diego was about to propose her marriage he realized that she loved another crewmate.. and friend of Diego. He couldnīt accept this and this fact may have influenced him to leave Annapolis. |
| Stardate 871030 |
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Diego is preparing for the rescue mission of the Churchill when he is informed by his former captain, now retired that his most trusted friend and mentor, Commander Chris Benoit died a month ago. The effects of this shock are still to show up... |
| Stardate 890229 |
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One of Diegoīs most trusted friend leaves Tempest. OPS Durgo Lourelle, leaves Tempest to command her own starbase. Although only friends, after her departure Diego realized his true feelings towards her... |
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| Medical History |
| Stardate 870117 |
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During a diplomatic mission on planet Livethe III, Diego was hit in a cell by a hostile inhabitant of the planet, although Diego finally defeated him he suffered a concussion. This plus a heavy stress episode caused Diego to lost part of his memory and avoided him to work in engineering. After months of treatment and thanks to Drs Chaia Hansen, Lezaria Creighton and counselor Jenaria Dut he finally recovered his memory and mental health.
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| Stardate 890409 |
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During his first command mission as Tempestīs new XO in an alien planet, Diego was attacked by a protohumanoid in the back. His vertebras were broken and his spinal chord severed. He ended paralyzed from his torso down. |
| Stardate 890412 |
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A new analysis of Diegoīs back showed that there was no damage in the spinal chord. Although his vertebras were fractured, his spinal chord wasnīt severed. Further investigation revealed that science officer Charles Dontrell altered original results, and drugged Cmdr De La Vega with a powerful anaesthetic, to make it look like he was paralyzed. Office Dontrell is under starfleet custody now. |
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| Promotion History |
| Stardate 860602 |
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Shortly after being on the USS Frontier as Assistant Engineering Officer he got the promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade after a conflict in wich he had to act as CEO during a brief time due to the absence of LtCmdr Chris Benoit, CEO of Frontier |
| Stardate 861125 |
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After a conflict against the borg, in the mission that was sent to rescue Captain Phoenix, and being the new CEO of the USS Frontier, he was promoted to full Lieutenant for his actions during this battle. |
| Stardate 870429 |
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Due to his medical problem, Diego was forced to abandon Engineering. He took the position of Chief Science Officer aboard the Frontier. In that position he made several things that helped the crew in dangerous situations, so the captain Chapel honored him with the rank of Lieutenant Commander
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| Stardate 880112 |
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After being a few months aboard the Tempest, and due to his actions on the rescue of the USS Churchill he is promoted to the rank of Commander. |
| Stardate 890301 |
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After the death of the former XO Cmdr Frances Clairmont, Diego is chosen by the new Commanding officer Captain Charles Wells as Tempestīs new XO. |
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| Awards & Commendations |
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| Stardate 860729 |
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Starfleet Commendation For Engineering Excellence |
| Stardate 860917 |
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Six Month Starfleet Service Pin |
| Stardate 861202 |
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Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery For their actions in freeing the crew of the USS Frontier |
| Stardate 861210 |
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Starfleet Commendation For Creative Engineering |
| Stardate 870127 |
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Starfleet Commendation For Diplomatic Efforts |
| Stardate 870318 |
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One Year Starfleet Service Pin |
| Stardate 870520 |
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Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery For there actions in uncovering the Tal'Shir threat to our allies.
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| Stardate 870917 |
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Six Month Starfleet Service Pin |
| Stardate 880109 |
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Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, First Class |
| Stardate 880308 |
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Kragite Order of Heroism For actions and contributions during the Stand at Idran. |
| Stardate 880308 |
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Star Cross For actions and contributions during the Stand at Idran. |
| Stardate 880317 |
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One Year Starfleet Service Pin |
| Stardate 880917 |
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Six Month Starfleet Service Pin |
| Stardate 890317 |
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One Year Starfleet Service Pin |
| Stardate 890819 |
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Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, Second Class For excellence in leadership and coordination in the Mission to Dorvan V. |
| Stardate 891204 |
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Star Cross For his Engineering expertise and courage during the retrieval of the
Constitution class USS Tempest from the Drayton sector |
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| Transfer History |
| Stardate 870714 |
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After Starfleet ordered the entire crew of the USS Frontier to take care of Annapolis fleetyard, the feelings Diego had for warp engines along with some emotional problems lead him to accept a vacant on the USS Tempest as Chief Engineer |
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| Character Description |
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Diego de la Vega is a middle size man, he is well trained and heīs very dynamic. When he talks and moves, he has traces of the old manners and style of a spanish gentleman of the XVII century.
He has a deep voice and a dark, misterious look. Heīs also a friendly man, who can get well with people. On the other hand, he is a lonely guy... he will join you in a party if you invite him, but he wonīt talk about his past... and nobody knows when is his birthday... because he never said that to anybody, worse than that... he hasnīt celebrated his birthday since... |
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| Hobbies |
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Diego likes 'outdoor' activities, like sailing, fishing, and camping. He also loves the old spanish culture, this fact and his love for fencing, determined his nickname at the Academy: "Zorro". He is really good with the sword, he even won a few tournaments on earth, and he was considered among the best. He likes kickboxing, and he won a couple of minor tournaments too. He usually uses the holodeck to play old adventures of 'Zorro' and he wears the black cloak and mask Zorro used to wear... there are rumours that his grand,grand...grand father was the legendary Zorro himself! =) |
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| Languages |
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Spanish, Federation, Romulan |
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| Nicknames |
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"Zorro" |