Vic Montero

Physical Description

Victor (call me Vic) is of above-average height, but thin for his size. He keeps his hair short, and he started to develop a widow's peak. His smile, when he smiles, is infectious. He exudes a sense of bravado and invulnerability.

Family and Background

Vic was born to research scientists and faculty at the Orion Institute of Cosmology. His father, originally from Brazil, raised Victor to be fluent both in English and Portuguese. While the young Montero was a disappointment in the areas of theoretical physics and cosmology, he did show a knack for three-dimensional spatial relationships and had extremely fast reaction speeds. By the time he was a teenager, he had discovered the love of flying, first in gliders, then powered craft on Orion 1.

Education

Fluent in Portuguese and English.

Sheridan "Bulldog" Smythe

Montero entered Star Fleet Academy when he was 19. His proficiency and scores found him tracked into the Academy’s flight training wing where he worked his way into the Nova Flight, becoming the leader in his 4th year. He was inseparable from his friend Sheridan "Bulldog" Smythe. The two of them pushed each other and ended one and two on the flight leader board.

Star Fleet Career

Major events in Montero's career

Star Date	Posting	Rank	Notes
2434.06.01	Star Fleet Academy	Ensign	Graduation from Academy
2437	USS Nimitz	Lieutenant (JG)	Promotion
2439.08.14	Casperia Prime	Lieutenant	Seconded to Diplomatic Corp
2439.11.21	Caspera Prime	Lieutenant (JG)	Demoted/Endangering Diplomats
2442.12.31	USS Spectre	Lieutenant	Promoted
2443.09.11	Mars Base	Ensign (SG)	Demoted/Disobeying orders
2445.09.01	Example	Ensign (SG)	Posted to USS Illumina

Casperia Prime

In 2439, he and his wingman, Sheridan “Bulldog” Smythe were flying some diplomats over the war torn Casperia Prime on their way to an armistice talk with the anti-federation terrorists. Despite his warning and those of the Security forces on the planet, the head of the delegation demanded they fly past a terrorist’s stronghold, which was supposed to have been disarmed.

Unfortunately, that was not the case, and Bulldog’s ship took the brunt of the damage. As his wingman struggled to keep his ship flying, Vic turned around and strafed the area where the terrorists had their heavy weapons. After destroying the weapons site, he returned to provide additional cover for Bulldog’s damaged shuttle. They made it about 10 km from the site of the attack when Sheridan started to lose altitude and reported an engine overload. As the shuttle crashed, Vic made an emergency landing near the shuttle.

Although it was in flames, he ran forward with a rescue pack. The door was open and several of the delegates made it out. Vic entered the shuttle, and made it to where Sheridan was. He was able to pull his friend out of the ship, while suffering burns to his right side and wounds across his back.

Sheridan died in Vic’s before a rescue team was onsite. Vic, himself, spent 3 months in the infirmary, recovering from his wounds. Behind closed doors, there was a debate as to Vic’s fate. The Diplomat corps was furious over his actions, even though he and their own security had warned them of the proposed path. Star Fleet, not wanting to get into too much of a turf war, issued a reprimand and demoted Vic from Lieutenant to Lieutenant, junior grade.

When Vic emerged and was cleared by medical, he requested a posting far away from where any diplomat might bother him. He holds the whole corps responsible for Sheridan’s death and has had a few alterations with diplomats at several bars and gatherings. There is a big red flag in his file to NOT invite him to any diplomatic reception. He continues to see councilors to try to move on from this event.

Battle of 2043.09.11

Vic had returned as a guest lecturer at the Academy on tactics when the attack on Earth started. Disobeying orders, he organized and led the academy flight squadrons in defense of Earth. This was one of the few bright spots in the great tragedy. The Academy squads lost over 60% of the pilot trainees, including one squadron that took out three of the heavy cruisers by crashing their fighters into the ship's engines, causing them to explode. Vic, himself, accounted for more than a dozen of the escort fighters and one light cruiser, when he crashed his ship into it, beaming out at the last moment.

When all was said and done, millions were dead, and Vic was again in the hot seat for his role in defending the Earth. Particular with calling on the pilot-trainees to provide a defense of the planet and disobeying a series of commands

Medical History

Vic has burns on his right leg and arm from his rescue of 'Bulldog' from the burning shuttle. He also has cuts across his back from a training accident. He's chosen not to have them repaired to normal to serve as a reminder.

Quirks

Does not drink alcohol. His preferred drink is Peach Ginger Glow Water made with Bolian tonic water.

Missions

The Root of Decay
Decompression