Sofia Ramirez
Identity
Key | Value |
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Name | Sofia Ramirez Herrero |
Species | Human |
Gender | Female |
Year of birth | 2331 |
Place of birth | Earth |
Biography
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as the eldest of three children, Sofia Ramirez grew up in a loving family that instilled in her a deep sense of responsibility and an ardent love for the sciences. She demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for mathematics and physics, earning her a scholarship to Starfleet Academy at 18. AfterThis graduation,early shestage of her career was assigned as a Junior Tactical Officer to the U.S.S. Oppenheimer. Her tenure there was markedmarred by the catastrophicdisastrous Oppenheimer Rift incident, whicha costcatastrophic event that resulted in the livestragic loss of two crew members,members shatteredand irrevocably damaged her close friendship with Zelan MorroMorro, then Ensign and leftJunior Science Officer. The incident also cast a lastinglong impactshadow onover her career.professional Despiteadvancement, but Ramirez, driven by her sense of duty and resilience, managed to rise through the setback,ranks. RamirezShe steadilytransitioned climbed the ranks, eventually landing a post onto the U.S.S. Aurora,Aurora and later,subsequently onto the U.S.S. ResolutionResolution, where she served commendably as the Executive Officer. HerHowever, tenureher time on the Resolution, however,Resolution was marredbrutally byinterrupted awhen traumaticshe five-monthfell captivityinto byDominion captivity, enduring five months of harrowing experiences before her eventual rescue. By 2375, with the Dominion.Dominion InWar 2375,stretching almostStarfleet half a year after her rescuethin and with viable options for experienced Commanding Officers dwindling,scarce, Ramirez wasfound thrustherself intoselected theto leadership ofcommand the U.S.S. Tycho for the high-risk Project Echo. DispiteDespite concernsthe abouttrepidation surrounding her troubledpast historyassociation with the project’s lead scientist, Morro, and the mental scars from her recent traumaprisoner-of-war as prisoner of war,ordeal, Ramirez accepted the positiondaunting forchallenge. Motivated by the prospect of potentially turning the tide of the war and the opportunity to helpconfront bringher past demons, she accepted to command the war to an end.Tycho.
Psychological Profile
Sofia Ramirez, driven by an unyielding sense of duty and a desire to atone for her past mistakes, is motivated by her tenacious ambition to turn the tide of the Dominion War in favor of the United Federation of Planets. This determination is further fueled by her personal trauma from her captivity, rendering her struggle against the Dominion both a strategic responsibility and a personal vendetta. However, she is constantly grappling with her guilt over the Oppenheimer Rift, which manifests as self-doubt and a hesitance to trust her own judgement, threatening to undermine her leadership in the midst of the critical Project Echo.
Relationships
2375
Ramirez’s bond with Zelan Morro, once a source of strength, is a complex entanglement of mutual resentment and regret, their shared history a constant reminder of their fallibility. Her relationship with T’Lora Soral is initially strained due to Ramirez's mistrust of the clandestine nature of intelligence work—a distrust further magnified by her traumatic experience with the Dominion. However, Ramirez finds an unexpected ally in Keva B’Rala whose logical Vulcan side provides the balance and perspective Ramirez often needs in her moments of self-doubt, while B’Rala'Keva's Bajoran half empathizes with Ramirez'Ramirez’s emotional struggles, having lived through the Bajoran occupation. Their relationship evolves from a professional rapport to a deep friendship, offering Ramirez a much-needed source of support in her tumultuous journey.
Starfleet Career
Year | Event |
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2375 | Assigned as Commanding Officer to the U.S.S. Tycho without promotion |
2374 | Reported as Missing in Action |
2371 | Promoted to Commander |
2368 | Assigned as Executive Officer to the U.S.S. Resolution with promotion to Lieutenant Commander |
2364 | Promoted to Lieutenant Sr. |
2363 | Assigned as Assistant Chief Security / Tactical Officer to the U.S.S. Aurora without promotion |
2359 | Promoted to Lieutenant Jr. |
2354 | Assigned as Junior Tactical Officer to the U.S.S. Aurora without promotion following the Oppenheimer Rift incident |
2353 | Assigned as Junior Tactical Officer to the U.S.S. Oppenheimer with promotion to Ensign |
2349 | Admitted to Starfleet Academy |