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Lhandon Nilsen's Starfleet Academy years were marked by exceptional operational skills and turbulent personal growth. Excelling in practical operations courses, he struggled academically and often displayed confrontational behavior. His time included a toxic relationship, an intense rivalry with Blackwood, and membership in Echo Squad, a prestigious search-and-rescue program. A shuttle crash ended his Echo Squad career, reshaping his trajectory toward operations and communications. Friendships, fights, and a non-committal relationship with Nera Ay influenced his development. He graduated as an HCO officer in 2400, adapting his ambitions following these challenges.