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Despite this, many families did come forward to claim their children and sometimes even Cardassians arrived to take their offspring away. But it would be another eleven years, when Essen was 15, before Sinda Lo came seeking for her daughter. | Despite this, many families did come forward to claim their children and sometimes even Cardassians arrived to take their offspring away. But it would be another eleven years, when Essen was 15, before Sinda Lo came seeking for her daughter. | ||
Essen [[Image:Sinda2.jpg|264px|right]]spent three years living on the outskirts of Tamulna city with her mother and half-brother Sinda Tor. It was a very unhappy period. Distrusted and shunned by most Bajorans, Essen was frequently in trouble with the law as fights and theft became common. | Essen [[Image:Sinda2.jpg|thumb|264px|right|Essen aged 17. Security camera footage]]spent three years living on the outskirts of Tamulna city with her mother and half-brother Sinda Tor. It was a very unhappy period. Distrusted and shunned by most Bajorans, Essen was frequently in trouble with the law as fights and theft became common. | ||
Tor, although not violent, disliked her immensely and did much to make her life miserable. Lo tried to be a mother, but fifteen years of guilt had already given rise to the alcohol addiction which would eventually have dire consequences. | Tor, although not violent, disliked her immensely and did much to make her life miserable. Lo tried to be a mother, but fifteen years of guilt had already given rise to the alcohol addiction which would eventually have dire consequences. | ||
As Essen turned 18 it was clear to her that she needed to leave, one way or another. With very few options available she turned to Starfleet, reasoning that their renowned tolerance for all races would at least see her safe from further persecution. | As Essen turned 18 it was clear to her that she needed to leave, one way or another. With very few options available she turned to Starfleet, reasoning that their renowned tolerance for all races would at least see her safe from further persecution. | ||
Thankful for the education the orphanage had been able to provide, she passed the entry exams and left for Starfleet Academy in 2383. | Thankful for the education the orphanage had been able to provide, she passed the entry exams and left for Starfleet Academy in 2383. | ||
==Post-Academy Timeline== | ==Post-Academy Timeline== | ||