Lieutenant JG Eira Cortez
Name Eira Grace Cortez
Position Chief Operations Officer
Rank Lieutenant JG
Character Information
Gender | Female | |
Species | Human and 1/4 Betazoid | |
Age | 31 |
Physical Appearance
Height | 5'7 | |
Weight | 64kg | |
Hair Color | White blonde | |
Eye Color | Blue/black | |
Physical Description | Long straight white blonde hair Her left eye is bright blue, right eye is black Lightly tanned skin Scars around the middle of her torso A scar that runs from her right temple to jaw that is close to her hairline Four lines are tattooed on the cuff of each ear |
Family
Father | Unknown | |
Mother | Unknown | |
Brother(s) | Lieutenant Aidan James Cortez - (30) - USS Defiance - KIA Lieutenant Logan Daniel Cortez - (32) - USS Defiance |
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Other Family | Uncle: Elliott Cortez Aunt: Kestra Conley-Cortez |
Personality & Traits
General Overview | Eira is quiet and dedicated individual who enjoys focussing on her work. She repressed her telepathic abilities from a young age because of the mental toll it took on her mind, and combined with everything she has experienced so far in life, it would cause a proper meltdown for her but has succeeded in developing her empathic abilities to counter it. Still devastated over the witnessing of her brother's death, Eira has nightmares that feature him and keep her awake throughout the night, though she tries to not let it affect her work. |
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Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Fast and flexible Has a 98% bullseye ability with weapons and a bow Quick to learn anything computer related Empathetic Neutral: Telepathic ability Quiet yet extremely observant Weaknesses: Emotions can get the best of her sometimes When she’s asleep is when the nightmares start |
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Ambitions | Personal: To find her original birth family and make a connection with them Professional: Run her own department on a ship |
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Hobbies & Interests | Archery - Eira was regional champion ages 14 through to 17, continues as her favourite hobby Computer programming - Enjoys designing her own intel programs that can be used in multiple areas Horse riding - she has a natural connection with them Secret skill - lounge singing (only a handful of people know about this) |
Personal History | Born March 15th, 2367 in Algo, Sweden to unknown parents and two older twin brothers, Aiden and Oliver. Eira had a fairly normal childhood growing up under the care of her aunt and uncle Kestra and Elliot who had adopted her and her brothers from an extremely young age. Their parents were never brought up in conversation and it was a sore point for Kestra (her mothers' sister) every time it was so Eira learnt early on not to ask. Schooling was done at a private college where she excelled at sports and was one of the more popular, straight-A students. Her studies and sports were more important to her adoptive parents than anything else because they wanted to succeed in life. Her brothers on the other hand, they just cruised through life with no pressure. At the age of 14, Eira got into archery and was a regional champion multiple times by the age of 17. Oliver managed to annoy her constantly and she got so annoyed with him that she shot a bolt through his leg and he ended up in hospital with multiple stitches and she received a scalding and a half for it. Her brothers joined Starfleet a year before she finished school and Eira made it a point that she wanted to join as well so she tailored her final years around subjects that would help her get into Intelligence. These subjects included Computer Sciences and Forensics. It was when she turned 18 that she first applied for Starfleet. |
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Service Record | Age 23 Assignment: USS Reagan - cadet cruise Rank: Ensign Position: Encryption Specialist Age 24.5 Transfer application submitted for USS Protea Psychological evaluation performed: Pass Rank: Ensign Position: Infiltration Specialist Mission classified, restricted access to authorized personnel only, top secret clearance required Age 25 Pulled from the classified mission. Psychological evaluation performed: Counselling performed but still a pass Recommended action: Two months stress and injury leave Tour of Duty medal and other commendations and awards received Age 26 Rank: Promotion to Lieutenant (JG) Position: Infiltration Specialist level 3 Mission classified, restricted access to authorized personnel only, top secret clearance required Information was gained that her brothers were involved in illegal activities and Aidan was KIA - an internal investigation was performed Left on a hostile planet with a small team for close to 6 months. Multiple deaths were witnessed by Cortez and she almost became a casualty herself Age 27 Pulled again from classified mission as the undercover status was compromised and safety was threatened Psychological evaluation: intensive counselling required on a weekly basis, six months minimum Medical recommendation: rehabilitation to adjust to being in society and to recover emotionally, 8 months minimum Both psychological and medical evaluations to be done in 12 months time Age 28 Transfer application submitted for USS Hawaii Position and role reassignment and training submitted for Diplomatic Officer Rank: Lieutenant (JG) Psychological evaluation: Pass Age 30 Transfer application submitted for USS Arcadia Position: Diplomatic Officer Rank: Lieutenant (JG) Age 31 Ship reassignment to USS Gladiator from USS Arcadia Position: Chief Operations Officer Rank: Lieutenant (JG) |