Editing Valek (section)

== History and Education ==
'''Family and Background:''' Valek was born in [[ShiKahr]], a major city on [[Vulcan]], located on the edge of the howling wind scoured desert known as [[Vulcan's Forge]], and ten days travel on foot from the [[L-langon Mountains]]. His family was involved in accounting and business analysis.

'''Education:''' Standard Vulcan education, [[Vulcan Science Academy]], [[Starfleet Academy]]

'''Pre-Starfleet History:''' Valek ran the family business for a few years after his parents died, until his younger siblings could take over. Then he turned his attention back to his career and eventually joined Starfleet. 

'''Starfleet History:''' Served aboard the [[USS Cochrane]], an exploratory research vessel involved in cartography and star-mapping. He later served aboard the [[USS Velasquez]], a high security destroyer, until his disillusionment with [[Doenitz]] became too great. He considers his position within the Academy a way to help route those cadets of talent and intelligence to [[Robert LoDona|LoDona]]’s Fleet. 

'''Medical History:''' Allergic to Earth’s white “Irish” potatoes, but otherwise healthy.