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Description Jessica Rodriguez

Human Female, Born 2225
Hair Color: Black
Eye color: Violet
Place of Birth: Puerto Rico. Planet Earth
Occupation: Starfleet officer - Academy class of 2242

Field of expertise: Astrophysics, Navigation, Tactical Operations, Starship Operations (Command division)
Major qualifications: Starship Navigation, Starship Weapons, Command Qualified
Starfleet rank: Captain
Current Assignment: USS Lexington NCC-1709 - Commanding Officer


Jessica Rodriguez, Daughter of Ernesto and Lisa is a rare individual indeed. She is remarkably intelligent and self-motivated. Unfortunately her being “special” set her apart from her peers, while she was growing up. Until she was fifteen, her only companion was Neil, the family’s dog.
Her Academy recruiting officer called her a “shoe-in” for Command School. At age 17 she graduated from the Starfleet Academy first in class - and still holds the Academy’s record for the youngest cadet to do so.
Her first assignment aboard the USS Hood was a profound experience for the young lady who was ostracized for her remarkable intellect and drive her whole life. Here was a place where her gifts were welcomed - but she still remained socially cut off from her fellow officers and the crew. As a Lieutenant, she was transferred to the USS Enterprise under Captain Christopher Pike. Her service record aboard the Enterprise shows that her social isolation continued, although less so due to a close friendship with the First Officer.
After Rodriguez’s transfer off the Enterprise, she spent several years as a tactical instructor at Starfleet Academy. Her tenure there ended after a heated argument with a Cadet over the infamous “Kobayoshi Maru” scenario - after which she requested to be relieved of her post as an instructor and joined the crew of the USS Lexington - first as Weapons Officer and Navigator and later assuming the duties of First Officer to Commodore Robert Wesley.
A few years after, during an away mission, her party was ambushed by Orion Pirates. The ambushers were defeated, but one of her away team was injured severely in saving Commander Rodriguez’s own life - Lieutenant Jonathan Riley. The same cadet whom she argued with over the Kobayoshi Maru.
After the ill-fated war games against the USS Enterprise, Commodore Wesley stepped down as the Lexington’s commanding officer, relieved by his former First Officer: Captain Jessica Rodriguez.
The USS Lexington under the command of Captain Rodriguez is now assigned to a five-year exploration mission towards the Beta Quadrant.

Personality: Serious, assertive.

Hobbies: Music - plays guitar, archaic weapon use - jo stick

Artist's Note: I'm not really satisfied with her skin tone here. She looks a little too green in this one. Probably change it a litle next time.
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Comments: 28

Adalack [2018-09-07 18:59:25 +0000 UTC]

I really do enjoy Star Trek, out of all the modern mythologies, it's simply one of the best, and I mean the classic era.

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Commandox20 [2012-11-18 09:15:28 +0000 UTC]

She was Seven when she graduated from the Academy? Really?

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hmsnike In reply to Commandox20 [2012-11-18 20:42:23 +0000 UTC]

What?

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Commandox20 In reply to hmsnike [2012-11-18 21:41:12 +0000 UTC]

Born 2235, graduated 2242.

That would make her seven.

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hmsnike In reply to Commandox20 [2012-11-19 01:21:42 +0000 UTC]

Fixed.

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Zumbotron [2012-09-08 19:26:36 +0000 UTC]

Hreat addition to the "Star Trek" universe

Which one? you pick

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hmsnike In reply to Zumbotron [2012-09-09 00:33:49 +0000 UTC]

Actually, I have more of this coming.

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Zumbotron In reply to hmsnike [2012-09-09 08:59:54 +0000 UTC]

Splendid, can't wait to see it

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davemetlesits [2009-11-23 18:13:24 +0000 UTC]

The Internet fan comic Tamerlane comes to mind...

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hmsnike In reply to davemetlesits [2009-11-23 20:14:30 +0000 UTC]

Never heard of it.

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davemetlesits In reply to hmsnike [2009-11-23 23:42:17 +0000 UTC]

[link]

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hmsnike In reply to davemetlesits [2009-11-26 04:08:45 +0000 UTC]

... I love it. I never heard of it before, but I love it.

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Wolfman-053 [2009-10-02 20:12:53 +0000 UTC]

Why don't you do a TMP-era version of the captain?

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hmsnike In reply to Wolfman-053 [2009-10-03 08:39:01 +0000 UTC]

It's coming.... Trust me.

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Zumbotron In reply to hmsnike [2012-09-09 09:01:55 +0000 UTC]

I think you should do "Wrath of Khan" type uniforms

Like the red jacket they wear in the movies

Just a suggestion

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Wolfman-053 In reply to hmsnike [2009-10-03 15:00:03 +0000 UTC]

I'll be waiting...

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SpaceTigger [2009-06-10 11:08:31 +0000 UTC]

I'm luving this..A TOS female Captain..

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hmsnike In reply to SpaceTigger [2009-06-13 05:44:17 +0000 UTC]

That was part of the plan from the beginning.

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Snazz84 [2009-05-21 10:48:43 +0000 UTC]

Cool. I love your interpretation of Kirk's old green wrap-around and the ship's insignia.

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Groovygoddess [2009-05-19 23:00:46 +0000 UTC]

wow! Very nice!!!
I love the art & the story!

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hmsnike In reply to Groovygoddess [2009-05-19 23:34:23 +0000 UTC]

Thankie!

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Groovygoddess In reply to hmsnike [2009-05-20 01:35:28 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I love that you have a female Captain!

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hmsnike In reply to Groovygoddess [2009-05-20 01:49:15 +0000 UTC]

Janeway was okay, but you gotta love the classic uniforms. You have to.

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Groovygoddess In reply to hmsnike [2009-05-20 02:20:37 +0000 UTC]

It took a bit for me to 'like' her. LOL & I never did see all the eps...was kind of busy in the Army. LOL

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hmsnike In reply to Groovygoddess [2009-05-20 02:56:12 +0000 UTC]

Hooah.

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Groovygoddess In reply to hmsnike [2009-05-20 03:43:47 +0000 UTC]

LOL You're soo cute & funny, I like that in my friends!

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hmsnike In reply to Groovygoddess [2009-05-20 03:52:08 +0000 UTC]

Guilty on "funny".

On the charge of "cute" I'm in no position to judge... Well, see for yourself: [link]

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Groovygoddess In reply to hmsnike [2009-05-20 04:03:24 +0000 UTC]

Yes you are on both counts! & Cool you're a September Birthday too!


& if I don't reply anymore tonight... now you know.

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