Alexis Cabrera

## Background Info

Lieutenant, junior grade, Alexis "Lexi" Cabrera MA, is a half-Human half-Betazoid woman and Starfleet officer. She currently serves as the Captain's Yeoman aboard the USS *Musashi*.

## Bibliography

Alexis Cabrera was born to a human father, Lieutenant Commander Pedro Cabrera, and a Betazoid mother, Lieutenant Jiano Cabrera (neé Mea) aboard the USS *Sayward*, a Starfleet ship,  in the year 2387.

### Early childhood

Cabrera's early childhood wasn’t the most stable, her parents were given various assignments across the Federation and when her parents would be given assignments of different vessels she’d be with one or the other. While this instability caused her difficulties in her social life, often feeling isolated and separated from many of her peers, Cabrera strived in her academics. Her teachers often credited Cabrera on her incredible intellect and ability to see things that they couldn't even see, much less her peers.

While one could think that Cabrera's mind was the result of genetic engineering, they would be incorrect. In actuality, she has a rare neurological condition which impacts the processing center of her brain. As a result, Cabrera is able to absorb vast amounts information and process that information at incredible speeds.

In 2395, when she was 8 years old, Cabrera's parents, Pedro and Victoria, sent her to live with her grandparents who lived in Miami, Florida, as her parents feared that the heightened tensions with the Romulans could prove to be a safety risk. While Cabrera didn't want to leave her parents to live with her grandmother, as she had only met her once or twice, Cabrera decided that her parents were right about safety being an issue and desired to have more stability.

### Life on Earth

#### Elementary school

It did take a couple of months for Cabrera to find her groove. She initially struggled to make friends as she feared that she'd have to leave them again. However, after two months at Miami Central Elementary School, she met Adam Poluk, a fellow student. They bonded over their shared interest for exploration and sciences.

Due to her neurological condition, Cabrera was in the highest percentile of her class and passed with flying colors.

When she was not in school, Cabrera would often visit the Betazoid Cultural Center on Earth in Santiago, Chile as her grandparents house had a transporter. She learned a great deal about her Betazoid heritage from a Betazoid woman named Lunoh Keadut who worked there and took on the young girl as a
protégé, as well as her mother when she got the chance to talk with her.

#### Adolescence

Cabrera began to attend Sagan High School in 2400.

As Cabrera grew and entered puberty she had an enormous glow-up. With her glow-up, Cabrera found new confidence in social settings and became outgoing and every energetic. She began to hangout with friends and even go on dates, something which her father didn't like when he heard it over subspace.

Cabrera became intrigued with cosmetology, dance, fashion, and "old" Terran music, specifically 21st century hip-hop and rap.

Cabrera's Betazoid heritage began to immerge in puberty as her empathic abilities began to develop and she began to embrace her sexuality much more, as is generally true of Betazoid women as they go through adolescence. She started by wearing crop tops at 15 years old and then transitioned to more revealing clothes compared to Earth standard.

### Starfleet Academy

Cabrera decided that she wanted to attend Starfleet Academy, much like her parents and her maternal grandfather who died before she was born. She decide to pursue a bachelors of anthropology in addition to the standard officer training required by the academy, and began her studies in September 2404.

Cabrera was often bored in her first year classes as she felt that they were not challenging enough for her, a fact she brought up to several of her instructors. Unlike the young girl who went wherever her parents went, this now matured woman was quickly making a name for herself on campus and in the halls of Starfleet Headquarters.

During Cabrera's time at the academy she attempted not to wear her cadet uniform as frequently as possible. She found it to be too restrictive to actually relax in.

While many other institutions only test on academics, Starfleet Academy tested their cadets on resilience, strength of will, discipline, and determination. While Cabrera had no issues in the studies aspect of the academy she found the other aspects of the academy somewhat difficult. That isn't to say she was, in fact, the vast majority of people who knew Cabrera felt that she had it all figured out somehow.

During her second semester of the academy, she found the need to join various extra-curricular groups. She found her self attached to surfing, volleyball, debate, and Model Federation Council. By her third year she had become the vice-captain of the Academy's women's volleyball team, and a senior member of the debate and Model Federation Council clubs. While she did attempt to stick with the surfing club, Cabrera felt that it was a better sport to do solo or with another person.

Cabrera's time in debate and Model Federation Council exposed her to her love for diplomacy, cooperation, and compromise.

Cabrera graduated from Starfleet Academy with a Bachelor's of Science (BSc) in Anthropology with minors in Diplomacy and Sociology, something she added during her third year. She graduated summa cum laude being in the top 2% of her graduating class.

### Post-graduate studies

Rather than being assigned to active duty aboard a starship or starbase, like the vast majority of Academy graduates, Cabrera requested to study at the Starfleet Diplomatic Annex on Babel. Due to her grades and the essay she submitted to the annex, she was accepted as a masters student and began studying intergalactic diplomacy in 2408.

While Cabrera completed the vast majority of by 2410, she had yet to publish the results of her work. When the Iconian War began, Starfleet required more officers who were either in reserves or studying, like Cabrera, to return to active duty.

### Iconian War

Cabrera was assigned to the USS *Rabin* as a junior officer under the command of Captain Erika Benteen. Cabrera was first in combat in the Battle of New Romulus, when the USS *Rabin* was deployed to counter the Iconian invasion of the planet. Unfortunately, the *Rabin* was attacked by the Iconians and the relatively small *Akira*-class vessel was no match for the Iconian firepower. The Iconian Herald's crippled the Rabin and an plasma conduit began to rupture on the bridge. Cabrera, without a moments hesitation, tackled Captain Benteen to the ground protecting her from the plasma fire and exposed her back to the flame. While she certainly saved the life of her commanding officer, Cabrera's back was severely burned and would've experienced permanent nerve damage if Khitomer Alliance reinforcements did not arrive before they did.

Once Khitomer Alliance reinforcements arrived, it allowed Cabrera to be transported away from the front lines. She was ferried to Starbase 39-Sierra before was sent to a hospital on Trill for treatment. Cabrera was awarded the purple heart and the Starfleet Citation of Conspicuous Gallantry. However, while receiving treatment on Trill, Cabrera learned of the complete loss of the USS *Rabin*. The news of the loss reminded Cabrera of her own childhood, and that often times the connections she makes with people tend not to last. Cabrera was diagnosed with clinical depression and her medical leave was extended to help her overcome and manage her depression. During her recovery she formed a strong connection with Dr. Julian Bashir, the former Starfleet officer.

Following Cabrera's medical leave, she was assigned to the USS *Rhea* as a junior officer in September of 2410. Cabrera was quite hesitant to return to active duty as she was terrified of the prospect of losing these people too. However, Bashir encouraged her to accept as a test of their therapy sessions.

Luckily, the Rhea was not destroyed by the Iconians, even though it'd been caught in battle on several occasions. Cabrera's last involvement in the Iconian War came during the Battle of Earth in which the *Rhea* was on the ships in the fleet. It survived with only minor injuries, however, Cabrera was quite shaken up by the war and went requested a leave of absence.

Her parents survived the Iconian War, though her father required prosthetic replacements of both his legs.

### Leave of absence

Cabrera resumed and finalized her master's degree, obtaining a Master's of Art in Intergalactic Diplomacy.

Captain Alejandro Rodriguez requested Cabrera to serve as his Yeoman aboard his new command the USS *Vanguard*, which she accepted.

## Interests

Adventures, alcohol (wine, vodka), anthropology, archaeology, card games, comedy shows, connecting with people, cosmetology, dance, debate, diplomacy, exploration, fashion, gymnastics, holo-novels (adventure, mystery, romance), jogging, journaling/making log entries, music (21st century hip-hop & rap), partying, playing the piano, showers (sonic and water), surfing, swimming, volleyball, working out, yoga

## Physical profile

Cabrera was slightly shorter than the average human in the 24th century and was similar in height to women in the 21st century at 5'3" (160 cm). She had a slim and athletic physique weighing around 122 pounds (55.3 kg). Her body measurements were 35-25-36 with a bra size of 32C. She aimed to workout at least four times a week to maintain her physique.

Cabrera had a tanned complexion reflecting her hispanic heritage, as well as an oval face, large almond-shaped eyes, and a smile that could light up a room. Her hair was a deep brown and naturally slightly curvy (2A) which fell below her shoulders naturally. She preferred using a setting spray rather than having her hair in a bun or ponytail as the tension caused her headaches occasionally.

When Cabrera is not on duty, she prefers to wear casual or revealing clothing. Her mother, along with Lunoh Keadut had given Cabrera no shame regarding nudity or anything related to it, including sexuality.

She has several tattoos which she can cover up when on-duty with a dermal tool, she also has slight discoloration on her back due to the plasma burns in 2410.

## Psychological profile

### Personality

Alexis Cabrera is described as having a very outgoing and energetic personality. She is something of an optimist and tries to find the good in everything, no matter how insignificant. She is quite competitive.

Alexis Cabrera is afraid of losing people she cares about.

## Relationships

* Mia Davis — Friend

## Education

* 2395 - 2400: Miami Central Elementary School.
* 2400 - 2404: Sagan High School. Graduated 3rd in her class.
* 2404 - 2408: Starfleet Academy. San Francisco campus. BSc Anthropology with minors in Diplomacy and Sociology. Graduated summa cum laude.
* 2408 - 2410: Starfleet Diplomatic Annex. Babel campus. MA Intergalactic Diplomacy. Graduated 4th in her class.

## Service record

### Decorations

* 2408: Starfleet Academy Summa Cum Laude
* 2410: Purple Heart, Starfleet Citation of Conspicuous Gallantry