Andrea Riffin

Captain Andrea Riffin was a Starfleet officer in the late 24th century.

Starfleet Career
In late 2374, an attack on the USS Nimitz resulted in the lost of most of the senior staff. Andrea subsequently took charge of the ship. Andrea took courage under pressure, something not overlooked by Captain Richie Kennedy of the USS Baldwin. Captain Kennedy subsequently requested that Starfleet give Andrea the Nimitz. Starfleet accepted the recommendation and promoted Andrea to the rank of Commander on Stardate 51746. The crew of the Nimitz was very accepting of the ship's new leader, something Alicia did not assume would be immediate. One of her strongest supporters was Katy Cassoday, who felt she would be a good executive officer. Partly because of that comment, Alicia gave Katy the first officer's position.

Alicia's first tour as a commanding officer was as part of a four-ship patrol alongside the Baldwin. During a skirmish with 20 Jem'Hadar fighters, Alicia devised a plan with help from USS Ottawa captain Jenna Carson where the Ottawa approached the Jem'Hadar swarm with the Nimitz trailing. Ottawa then separated, with its three pieces spreading out while Nimitz proceeded straight ahead. The maneuver was successful in eliminating the remaining Jem'Hadar targets. (USS Baldwin: "Captain's View")

Andrea was promoted to the rank of Captain on Stardate 52069. (USS Baldwin: "Storm Front")

In 2377, Andrea was forced to abandon Nimitz when a computer virus commandeered the ship. Nimitz was subsequently found near Aloran IV. Andrea participated in an operation to retake Nimitz, manning Ottawa ' s tactical station. (USS Baldwin: "Backdoor")

Hobbies
Alicia loves to swim in her spare time. When Richie informed her that she would be in command of Nimitz, she was swimming in an open pool simulation on Baldwin ' s holodeck. (USS Baldwin: "Captain's View")

Service jacket

 * [[Image:2366 - CDT4 (Command).PNG]] - Starfleet Academy (2366-2370)
 * [[Image:2373 - LT (Operations).PNG]] - Engineer, USS Nimitz (2374) (USS Baldwin: "Captain's View")
 * [[Image:2373 - CDR (Command).PNG]] - Commanding officer - USS Nimitz (2374-2375) (USS Baldwin: "Captain's View")
 * [[Image:2373 - CAPT (Command).PNG]] - Commanding officer - USS Nimitz (2375-) Promoted in USS Baldwin: "Storm Front"

Decorations

 * [[Image:Grankite_Order_of_Tactics.PNG]] - Grankite Order of Tactics, for quickly devising a maneuver involving Ottawa and Nimitz in the heat of battle. (USS Baldwin: "Captain's View")
 * [[Image:Battle of Betazed Medal.PNG]] - Battle of Betazed Medal, for taking part in the operation to retake Betazed ("Determined Warrior")
 * [[Image:Battle of Cardassia Medal.PNG]] - Battle of Cardassia Medal ("Resolution")
 * [[Image:Dominion War Victory Medal.PNG]] - Dominion War Victory Medal ("Good Will")
 * [[Image:Command Officer Certification.PNG]] - Command Officer Certification.
 * [[Image:Bridge Officer Certification.PNG]] - Bridge Officer Certification.
 * [[Image:Career Service Citation.PNG]] - Career Service Citation, for 8 years service.