Teresa Torres

Teresa Torres in 2234

### Occupation

Commander of the Science Vessal NMS Archimedes (2234-2252)President of the U.N.E(2252-

## Physical description

### Gender

Female

**Teresa Torres** was the fourth President of the United Nations of Earth in the Galactic Age, elected in 2252, in which she defeated various other candidates for the vacant office after previous president Athena Montelupo died in office at the beginning of the year. Teresa succeeded a council-led interim government when she officially took office in 2253. She is the daughter of Solomon III Torres and the next in House Torres' modern generation of great leaders. Born during his first presidency, she has risen far with more than a little help from her family.

## Early Life

Solomon Torres always stood at the periphery of the Torres dynasty, a modern powerhouse larger and wealthier than ever before, where titles once held the weight of commanding armies. Simon IV, the eldest, inherited the crown, while his younger brothers ventured their own paths. Observing his many uncles managing corporate empires or idling away in cultural hubs, Solomon discerned lives that were neither ideal nor unacceptable. Seeking purpose and change, he carved his way into politics, ultimately achieving significance in his later years. By the time Solomon Torres assumed the role of governor of Terra Nova under the Bilal administration, he had only one child. Initially elected as a bachelor, Solomon's public relationships, notably one with a Ficquelmont princess, caused political upheaval, swiftly terminating the passionate affair. It was with a lesser-known figure, Rayna Avinson, an advisor to Jaoquin Martinez, that he fathered a daughter in 2203. Teresa's existence remained concealed for almost a decade until its eventual leak to the public, which, amidst larger cosmic concerns, dwindled in public interest, leaving her largely undisturbed.

Teresa Torres was raised jointly by her mother and father in a contemporary relationship. Though her parents maintained their connection, Solomon’s escalating drinking, particularly during his final term and after a humiliating electoral defeat followed by exile to Terra Nova, complicated their family dynamics. In her formative years, Teresa marveled at humanity's foray into space, captivated by the incredible images of new worlds and discoveries. The emergence of the Hothezians further fueled her fascination, leading her to manage a holonet community dedicated to them. Growing older, Teresa performed well in her exams, securing admission to the UNE College, though suspicions lingered about her familial influence in the process. The classes were intimate, admitting only the most exceptional candidates, shedding light on the burgeoning corruption within the UNE. She delved into Xenobiology and Xenopolitics, fields evolving annually with groundbreaking discoveries by figures like Athena Montelupo and Jaoquin Martinez. Graduating with a PHD thesis on "Hothezian Political Theory: Collectivist Ideology," Teresa's connections and subject matter facilitated interactions with Athena Montelupo, propelling her into the limelight alongside a world engulfed in change. (edited)

Despite Solomon's quasi-exiled status on Terra Nova, his influence in the UNE remained potent. Eager to see his daughter follow his path, he leveraged his connections to secure Teresa the role of Lead Researcher aboard the renowned vessel NMS Archimedes, orchestrated through Athena Montelupo. Initially believing her appointment stemmed from her merit, Teresa discovered, during a visit fueled by her father's drunken confession, that it was his doing. Despite her lifelong efforts to ascend independently from her family's shadow and influence, she faced the bitter reality that her achievements were never entirely her own.

## Notable Achievements

Published well recieved research paper "Hothezian Political Theory: Collectivist Ideology"

Given command of the NMS Archimedes at age 31(2234)

First Contact with the Union of Dwarven Socialists Republics on May 20th, 2266, discovered on the other side of a wormhole explored by UNE Scientists.