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* '''Date of Birth''': 2367 (stardate 236712.12) | * '''Date of Birth''': 2367 (stardate 236712.12) | ||
* '''Place of Birth''': New Cork, Federation colony Toral IV | * '''Place of Birth''': New Cork, Federation colony Toral IV | ||
* '''Age''': | * '''Age''': {{age|2367|12|12}} | ||
* '''Gender''': Female | * '''Gender''': Female | ||
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and always stood on her side. At the age of 12, she was already trained in using a phaser, as her father needed every hand to protect the farm | and always stood on her side. At the age of 12, she was already trained in using a phaser, as her father needed every hand to protect the farm | ||
against some of the wild animals on the colony world. | against some of the wild animals on the colony world. | ||
When she was | When she was 16, she made up her mind on her future and told her parents that she wanted to join Starfleet. Her father was strictly against the idea, | ||
because he thought of the future of the farm and his family on the rather new colony. But her father’s refusal did not discourage her – quite the | because he thought of the future of the farm and his family on the rather new colony. But her father’s refusal did not discourage her – quite the | ||
contrary was true. In the end and with the support of her brother and mother, her father allowed her to apply – although he still hoped she would | contrary was true. In the end and with the support of her brother and mother, her father allowed her to apply – although he still hoped she would | ||
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===[[Academy Library|Starfleet Academy]]=== | ===[[Academy Library|Starfleet Academy]]=== | ||
So | So shortly before turning 18, Vanessa enrolled at Starfleet Academy in San Francisco and moved to her parents’ original home world, the Earth. She did not have | ||
much trouble finding new friends there and enjoyed the time they spent socialising. Her academic performance was average, which was mainly due to the | much trouble finding new friends there and enjoyed the time they spent socialising. Her academic performance was average, which was mainly due to the | ||
fact that she often spent her free time with her friends instead of learning for her courses. Nevertheless, she was able to pass the courses, even the | fact that she often spent her free time with her friends instead of learning for her courses. Nevertheless, she was able to pass the courses, even the | ||