Maria Alvarez

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Maria Alvarez


USS Arrow
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Maria Alvarez
Position Operations Officer
DOB 236805.11


Lieutenant (JG) Maria Alvarez is currently serving as a Operations Officer aboard the USS Arrow.

A highly original spitfire and self-defined woman, Maria comes to Starfleet with endless personal joy for being among the stars. Alternative ideas on virtually any situation paired with a sharp tongue and near reckless bravery frequently wind up getting her in trouble just about as often as they get her out of it. Her passionate and whimsical nature can be difficult for some, but she fiercely protects those she loves.

Appearance


  • Full Name: Maria Nerea Alvarez
  • Nickames:
    • Vera
    • 'Tango' by Regan Wilde (she calls him 'Cash')
  • Birthplace: Córdoba, Argentina, Earth
  • Species: Human
  • Height: 5' 10" (177.8 cm)
  • Weight: 140 lbs (63.5 kg)
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Skin: Caramel/Brown
  • Build: Athletic and lean
  • Carriage: Poised, graceful, balletic, sometimes sassy
  • Style of Dress: On duty, she carves out her individuality with prettily done but barely-regulation hair and tasteful attention to her makeup. Off duty, she tends to dress with a sort of classy avant-garde minimalism that's trendy and attractive. She cleans up very well for bigger events, always striving to dress for success.

Background


Maria was born the youngest of three children to a comparatively traditional family in Argentina. While comparatively isolated from a lot of technology and non-human culture, she was heavily immersed in a broad range of earth languages and customs early on, notably the cultures of several indigenous peoples from the region and the greater Americas. She demonstrated significant aptitude for music and especially dance from a young age. Her parents quickly pushed her into top schools from the area, eventually resigning to let her use a transporter to commute to Buenos Aires for lessons. The family moved to Paris when she was in her teens, nominally for opportunities for the whole family, but in no small part to offer even more opportunities to Maria's training at the Paris Ballet School.

She attended the prestigious Tisch School for the Arts in New York for a degree in music majoring in dance, where by all accounts she excelled with a combination of exceptionally hard work and natural intellect and ability. Her master's degree marked a significant shift away from her focus on human-based cultures, at least formally, with a specialism in xeno-musicology. Records indicate special proficiency picking up languages and instruments, at least conversationally. After graduation, she joined a dance group specializing in experimental combinations and synthesis of various styles. Despite strong reviews - one critic calling the group 'an explosive tour-de-force of physical dynamism' - the group disbanded after just over a year lacking popular reception and experiencing creative disagreements. After this, she spent several months living with her Sister and Brother in law in Córdoba, and traveling throughout the Americas.

No official records exist on why Maria joined Starfleet in a sudden change of career. Admissions advisors were skeptical about admitting her given this in addition to her psychological profile, but were ultimately swayed by a recommendation from her Brother in Law, who serves as a Lieutenant in Starfleet. Given her already extensive educational background, she was granted several credits accelerating her timetable for graduation. Her academy record is exceptionally average, remarkable only for a considerable number of derogatory remarks surrounding her behavior and conduct; though none seemingly serious enough to merit major discipline. Several instructor remarks cite high potential, but a stubborn unwillingness to completely apply herself. She largely avoided any cultural or artistic types of classes at the academy, and rejected offers to join extracurriculars that would have made sense with her musical past. She was known to associate with multiple groups of high-performing cadets, developing a handful of loyal friendships and equally many confrontational relationships.

Personality


Characterizations of Maria range a variety of often contradictory adjectives: confident, self-possessed, out-going, individualistic, private, warm, overbearing, humorous, irreverent, bold, unruly, flirtatious, moody, physical, chaotic, intelligent, unambitious, unmotivated, and many others. The way she presents herself to others frequently varies with mood and her estimation of the individual she's interacting with. She's extraordinarily loyal to her friends, building them up and pushing them, but also a cunning enemy, willing to use unconventional and effective approaches. Her application to the academy raised a lot of eyebrows during the psychoanalytic phase, with an unwillingness to discuss in detail her motivations for joining Starfleet almost stopping her acceptance.

She's a remarkably quick learner when focused, but a terrible student given to frequent distraction and bouts of procrastination. Her background in dance demonstrates a particular combination of abilities: teamwork, creativity, intense organization, immaculate planning, and ability to still change direction and improvise with little notice. On the flip side, when unmotivated or disinterested she can be chaotic, scattered, and challenging to work with. Aside from a sloppy (if effective) approach to computers, she hasn't proven any special ability in engineering or sciences. Instead, she seems to have a liking for research, law, logistics, communications, and history.

Maria's self-assurance and sense of humor lead the show with most of her interactions. She has a distinct distaste for formality, preferring an irreverent and straightforward approach to her work, to the chagrin of senior officers everywhere. There's rarely very little doubt about what Maria is feeling, and she can be highly expressive. She forms opinions of others quickly, but seems to be always open to being surprised by people, for good or ill.

One of Maria's many smiles.

Likes:

  • Laughing, humor
  • Theatrics
  • Anything bizarre or complex or new
  • A vast array of music - Particularly avant-garde art and music; she loves being challenged by something aesthetically
  • Wordplay

Dislikes:

  • Children, especially babies.
  • Rank-climbers, and the duty-obsessed.
  • Being told how to be or act - anyone trying to "fix" her.
  • Jefferies Tubes.
  • Shuttles. Or, more specifically, their tendency to crash or explode with her still inside.

Fears:

  • Loss of mental faculty, loss of self
  • Becoming bland or unremarkable
  • Being afraid

Relationships


Family

Starfleet

Missions


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A Scouring of Stars

The Ultimatum

Miracle of Venthis

What Happens on Risa... (Shore Leave)

Freaky Friday

Endless Night

Important Sims


Service History


Starfleet Service Record
Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment
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Student 2386 - 2390 Tisch School for the Arts Bachelors of Music: Dance
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2390 - 2392 Masters of Music: Dance/Xenomusicology
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Cadet First Class 2394 - 2395 Starfleet Academy
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Cadet
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Cadet Second Class 2395
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Cadet Third Class 2396
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Cadet Fourth Class 2397
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Ensign SD 239710.27 - 239808.20 USS Arrow
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Operations Officer
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Lieutenant JG SD 239808.20 - 239810.23 USS Degault Ambassadorial Aide & Operations Manager
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Lieutenant JG SD 239810.23 - Present USS Arrow
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Operations Officer


Starfleet Medical Records
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Awards & Service Ribbons


For award descriptions, see: Awards and Service Ribbons
Awards and Service Ribbons
Award Name Date/Assignment Citation
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Scotty Cross 2021
USS Arrow
Given to an officer who shows extreme creativity while solving a plot dilemma or in character plot twist.
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Neelix Award 2021
USS Arrow
For extra, out-of-character simming devotion. This includes, but isn't limited to, helping fellow officers who are in need of simming aid, visibility on the forums, OOC list presence, upkeep of wiki pages, etc.
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Voyager Medallion 2021
USS Arrow
Named after the USS Voyager, this award is presented to those Operations officers who have shown great skill in keeping a starship in working order despite near-impossible circumstances. The officers receiving this award have advanced the field of Operations, making sure duty rosters, provisions, gear, and even recreation time are available... no matter what.
Service Ribbon Name Date/Assignment Citation
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Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 239710.25
Starfleet Academy
Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.
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Legion of Merit 239801.04
USS Arrow
For actions in the defense of the USS Arrow.
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Innovation Ribbon 239801.04
USS Arrow
For effecting dubious computer "repairs" under fire.
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Peacekeeper Service Ribbon 239801.04
USS Arrow
For participating in negotiations above Theta 122.
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Operation Safe Harbor Service Medal 239801.04
USS Arrow
For participating in the defeat of the pirate Eru Ghant and the Razor's Edge.
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Innovation Ribbon 239803.26
USS Arrow
For work aiding in the closing of an Iconian portal on Theta 122.
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Innovation Ribbon 2398006.02
USS Arrow
For work in resolving the Omega molecule crisis on Venthis.
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Captain's Commendation 2398006.02
USS Arrow
For work in resolving the Omega molecule crisis on Venthis.
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Scientific Discovery Ribbon 2398006.02
USS Arrow
For work in resolving the Omega molecule crisis on Venthis.
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Diplomacy Ribbon 2398008.20
USS Arrow
For working to forge a new bond with the Gentii.
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Extended Service Ribbon 2398008.20
USS Arrow
Awarded to an individual who participates in a mission that extends for more than one year without return to the home base.



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