Alexandra de Groot

Rear Admiral Alexandra de Groot was a Starfleet officer and former commanding officer of the USS Minnesota (NCC-19923) and USS Minnesota (NCC-64332). Her nickname was Sandy.

Born in 2327, de Groot was raised near Pretoria in the former nation-state of South Africa in the African Confederation on Earth.

De Groot was commanding officer of the Minnesota when Scott Fack signed aboard as counselor in 2369.

Towards the year's finish, the Minnesota was attacked and nearly destroyed by Breen pirates. Despite great damage to the ship, de Groot ordered a saucer separation, allowing the crew to escape as the stardrive section exploded. (: "Scream")

In 2370, de Groot accepted command of the new Minnesota, albeit with a slightly different command crew. (: "Dirge")

By year's end, Starfleet Command promoted de Groot to the rank of Rear Admiral. The USS Prospect (NCC-60056) mission to the Gamma Quadrant to make first contact with the Founders in early 2371 was one of her first orders.