Kurt Rivera

Starfleet Intelligence Federation Prosecutor

> *"I am the fastest slinger in the Alpha Quadrant"*
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- Kurt Rivera

Commander Kurt Rivera is the First Officer of the USS Colombia. He is originally from the planet Earth and is of Hispanic descent. Commander Rivera is a highly decorated officer who has served in many different roles within Starfleet. He is an expert pilot and has been involved in several major combat operations. Commander Rivera is a dedicated and loyal officer who has a deep respect for the chain of command. He is a strong leader and is always willing to put the needs of his crew first.

## Character Backstory

#### U.S.S. Enterprise [Cadet - Crewman]

Kurt Rivera served as a Crewman on the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Jean Luc Picard. He was responsible for providing security and assistance to the ship and its crew. He was a skilled marksman and was often called upon to help protect the ship from hostile forces. Kurt was a loyal and reliable member of the Enterprise crew and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was highly valued by his shipmates and was considered to be a good friend of Jean Luc Picard and Lieutenant Commander Data.

#### U.S.S. V**ictorious** [Crewman - Lt. Commander]

Crewman Kurt Rivera was transferred to the USS Victorious under the command of Captain Bmo. He served as a security officer and was responsible for the safety and security of the ship and its crew. He was highly decorated for his service and was commended for his bravery and dedication to duty.

*Captain Jacques Acosta | Captain/Rear Admiral Operative Alaska*

Later on during his time on the Victorious he made his way to Ensign which then he took a long shore leave then returned which he then submitted an application for Chief of Security, which is a Senior Staff Position aboard the USS Victorious.

*Lieutenant Promotion*;

Ensign Kurt Rivera is hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Captain Jacques Acosta of Starfleet hereby endorses Ensign Kurt Rivera's exemplary service record. Ensign Rivera has served with distinction on the USS Victorious, and his promotion is richly deserved. Captain Acosta and the crew of the Victorious wish Lieutenant Rivera all the best in his future endeavors.

*Lieutenant Commander Promotion*;

Due to unseen circumstances, Starfleet needed a replacement for a Lieutenant Commander that resigned his commission from Starfleet. Therefore they chose Kurt Rivera for the rank as he was a great candidate at the time.

#### U.S.S. Colombia [Lt Commander. - Commander]

As a Lieutenant Commander, Kurt Rivera was excited to be transferring to the USS Columbia, captained by the legendary Tony Stark. He had heard stories of Captain Stark's heroism and was eager to serve under him. Rivera was not disappointed. Captain Stark was everything he had hoped for and more. He was a brilliant strategist and an inspiring leader. Rivera quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of Captain Stark's most trusted advisers. The two men served together for many years, and their bond only grew stronger. They fought side-by-side in many battles and always had each other's backs.

*Commander Promotion*;

Kurt Rivera was over the moon when he was promoted to Lieutenant Commander and made First Officer of the USS Columbia captained by the legendary Tony Stark. He knew it was a big responsibility but he was up for the challenge. Captain Stark was a demanding but fair leader and Kurt quickly learned the ropes. He was soon leading the crew on missions and helping to keep the ship running smoothly. The USS Columbia was one of the most advanced ships in the fleet and Kurt was proud to be part of its crew. He knew they were making a difference in the fight against the enemy and he was determined to do his part. Under Captain Stark's guidance, the USS Columbia became one of the most successful ships in the fleet. Kurt was proud to have played a role in its success and he knew that the future was bright for the crew of the Columbia.

## Incidents and Encounters

**(Semi-Canon) “Corruption within Starfleet’s ranks.”**

Commander Kurt Rivera was a dedicated Starfleet officer. He had served for many years and had seen the good and the bad in the organization. He had always been a vocal critic of corruption within Starfleet, and he had finally had enough. He was thinking about going public with his allegations, and he started to gather evidence to support his claims. However, before he could go public, he was killed. His death was made to look like an accident, but Kurt knew better. He had been murdered by the very people he was trying to expose. As he died, Kurt saw a bright light and he heard a voice. The voice belonged to Q, who told Kurt that his work was not yet done. Kurt was shocked to find himself alive again. He was given a second chance to complete his mission, he now has a new mission assigned by Q.

**(Parallel Universe) “Secret Wormhole”**

The USS Columbia was on a routine mission near the Romulan Neutral Zone when they received a distress call from a Romulan Warbird. The Warbird was badly damaged and was on the verge of being pulled into a nearby black hole. Commander Kurt Rivera ordered his crew to help the Romulans. They were able to tow the Warbird to safety and then repair their engines. The Romulan captain was very grateful and offered to share information with the Commander about the black hole. The Commander was able to learn that the black hole was actually a stable wormhole that led to another part of the galaxy. The Romulans had been using it to explore new worlds. The Commander was interested in this and asked the Romulan captain if he could use the wormhole to explore some new worlds himself. The Romulan captain agreed and gave the Commander the coordinates to the wormhole. The Commander thanked him and then took the Columbia through the wormhole. They emerged in an unknown part of the galaxy and found themselves surrounded by strange looking stars. The crew was excited to be the first humans to explore this new region of space. However, they soon realized that they were not alone. They were being watched by a large fleet of Romulan warbirds. The Commander ordered his crew to prepare for battle, but he was hoping that they would be able to talk their way out of this. Unfortunately, the Romulans were not interested in talking. They attacked the Columbia with all their might. The Columbia was outnumbered and outgunned, but the crew fought bravely. In the end, the Columbia was heavily damaged and most of the crew was killed. Commander Kurt Rivera was the only one left alive. He was captured by the Romulans and taken to their home world to be interrogated. The Romulans wanted to know how he had found their secret wormhole. The Commander refused to talk, even under torture. He knew that if he told them, they would only use it to conquer more worlds. The Commander was eventually executed by the Romulans. But his brave actions allowed the USS Columbia to escape. The crew was able to warn the Federation about the Romulans and their secret wormhole. This led to a major war between the Federation and the Romulans. But in the end, the Federation was victorious and the wormhole was destroyed.

**(Legends) “Don’t disturb Rivera’s meetings.”**

Commander Kurt Rivera was in the middle of leading a crucial meeting with his senior staff when the alarm sounded, signifying that the ship was under attack. Without hesitation, he ordered his staff to evacuate the room and then made his way to the nearest phaser station. Upon arrival, he found himself in the midst of a fierce firefight with a group of pirates who had managed to board the USS Columbia. Taking cover behind a nearby console, he began returning fire and was soon joined by a few of his security team. After a few minutes of intense exchange of fire, the pirates were eventually repelled and Commander Rivera was able to resume his meeting with his staff.

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To be continued...

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