Gervasio Valdez

Gervasio Valdez was the tactical officer of the USS Pioneer since 2381. (🇸🇹)

Early years
Gervasio Valdez was born on October 15th, 2354 in Mexico City on the planet Earth. His parents were Commander Jorge and Captain Maria Valdez. He has a three year older brother, Antonio, and a one year younger sister, Juanita, who he played with a lot while growing up in the many parks and pools in Mexico City.

Academy years (2370-2374)
His father died when he started schooling at the Academy. Valdez met his wife while attending Starfleet Academy. She was an art student at the Academy of Arts. At the Academy Valdez became friedns with Dr. Rhell and Ensign Kavoc, both of whom he would later see again when he was assigned to the USS Pioneer. It was also at the Academy where Valdez developed a talent for l and for playing the violin.

Early career
Valdez spent most of his career aboard the USS Intrepid, serving on the Security Staff. Valdez was promoted to lieutenant and reassigned to the USS Pioneer upon the promotion of Commander Robert Tuff to executive officer.

Assignment to the USS Pioneer
Admiral Christopher Truman was originally going to assign Lieutenant Albert Buerk to the USS Pioneer, but his talents were badly needed on Deep Space Five. Tuff had recommended Rick Soto or Jerri Manon, personnel from his own security team, but Admiral Truman and Captain Kelsoe eventually decided on someone new, and Valdez was selected.

Miscellaneous family information
Patricia, Valdez’s wife, is the daughter of Captain Donald Blaine. Valdez’s first son, Nicholas, who was born a year before Valdez took the assignment as the USS Pioneer’s tactical officer.

Honors
Citation of Honor, Star Cross, Award of Valor, Citation for Conspicuous Gallantry, Decoration of Gallantry, Medal of Honor, Silver Palm, Raid on San Francisco Service Medal, Dominion War Service Medal, 12 Commendations