Leona Cruz

Assigned to Theirr Galae Temaeshim Drihaen, Leona currently serves as a Warbird CO within the unit.

# Dates of Rank

* 2375: Commissions as an Officer in the Romulan Imperial Navy. Rank: Lieutenant
* 2387: Promoted to Centurion
* 2407: Promoted to Sub-Commander

# Biography

Born to a Human Father and a Romulan mother, Leona had a somewhat difficult childhood growing up. With her father on assignment constantly to Andoria, she grew up in the hostile company of Andorians, who mistook her Romulan heritage for Vulcan. Sworn to secrecy about her true bloodline, she accepted the thinly veiled, but cutting insults and hardships.

To any ordinary person, they would have come out battered and haunted by such harsh treatment, but like the hardy snow of Andoria, Leona used these obstacles as nothing more than a challenge to overcome, another mountain to scale. Using her mother's pride in their Romulan heritage, she pushed herself to over-achieve her peers, to demonstrate her capability and her intelligence. Such resolve in the face of difficulty won her the respect of many, even after she left Andoria.

During the Dominion War, her father was recalled to active service and posted within the fleet, bringing his family with him. During an engagement with Jem Hadar forces, their ship was badly damaged. In the resultant evacuation, Leona lost her father, who stayed behind to ensure the escape pods launched. Her mother, choose to return home to Romulus. Upon arriving, it was determined that Leona was old enough to begin service in the Romulan Star Empire, and enjoyed a rather bleak career as an aspiring officer. Caused by her evident Human heritage, Leona faced many challenges in her climb through the ranks, but yet again, she saw this as no more than a series of challenges.

Her biggest challenge, was the fallout from the destruction of Romulus. Ironically, it was the same day that marked her promotion to the rank of Centurion. Grieving for the loss of her mother, she very nearly lost herself and her career in the subsequent pain that surrounded her and her crew.

But yet again, she saw this as another challenge. Continuing on, despite having been made an orphan, Leona persisted, embracing both of her parent's heritage. Eventually, she found her place within the ranks of the Romulan Republic, and had finally found something she could latch onto. Putting her full effort into realizing this dream, she has made herself a dedicated and loyal officer, always willing to take on the next dangerous mission for the sake of the Republic.

## Service Record

* **Stardate** 50835.91: Joins Romulan Star Empire as a Lieutenant.
* **Stardate** 64690.7: Promoted to Centurion. Hobus System destruction. Romulus obliterated as a result.
* **Stardate** 85589.33: Promoted to Sub-Commander
* **Stardate** 95227.58: Assigned to Theirr Galae Temaeshim Drihaen

* Stardate 97433-AAR: Planetary survey of Asher, OB-58, Post-Scourge Conflict
* Stardate 98140.01-AAR: House of J'rel Engagement and Defection of the I.K.S. Batllij'ethl
* Stardate: 98151.99-AAR: Emergency Assistance to Commercial Freighter
* Stardate: 98155.12-AAR: Rescue U.S.S. Fearless from Klingon Mo'Kai Ambush

# Personal Life

Leona keeps mostly to herself, choosing carefully who she opens up to. While she does not exhibit the same fiery passion true of all Romulans, she displays a certain steely devotion to the mission and to the Republic, opting not to form personal relationships.