Vice Admiral Charles Ross

Character Information

Gender		Male
Homeworld		New Berlin Colony, Luna
Species		Human
Date Of Birth(DOB)		2359
Age		43 (as of 2402)
Nick Name		“The Sentinel” — earned for his vigilance and ability to anticipate threats before they materialize.

Physical Appearance

Height		6’2
Weight		203 lbs
Hair Color		Dark brown, streaked with gray
Eye Color		Hazel
Physical Description		Ross has a commanding presence, broad-shouldered with a purposeful gait that immediately signals authority. His face shows the wear of decades in high-stakes security operations, with a faint scar above his right eyebrow from a boarding action during early Starfleet service.

Family

Spouse		Helena Ross – Federation diplomat
Children		One – Adrian Ross (age 16), attending Starfleet preparatory academy on Luna
Father		Colonel Marcus Ross – Retired Earth Security Forces officer
Mother		Ellen Ross – Former Luna Colony medical administrator
Sister(s)		One – Livia Ross – Federation intelligence analyst
Other Family		Extended family residing on Luna and Earth, maintains regular contact

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Ross is highly analytical, disciplined, and extremely methodical. While approachable to subordinates who perform reliably, he has little patience for carelessness or unnecessary risk. Despite a reputation for strictness, he values loyalty and will personally ensure the safety and welfare of his team whenever possible.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Strengths Expert in strategic security operations and counterintelligence Exceptional crisis management and tactical coordination High emotional resilience, maintaining calm under extreme pressure Mentorship of junior security officers Weaknesses Overly controlling in some operational scenarios Reluctant to delegate sensitive investigations Can appear cold or distant to subordinates not accustomed to his intensity Occasionally fixates on details, delaying broader decision-making
Ambitions		Ross’s career focus is ensuring Starfleet remains the most secure and prepared force in the galaxy. He seeks to refine interdepartmental protocols and crisis-response strategies, aiming to leave Starfleet Security stronger than ever. Personally, he hopes to create a legacy of mentorship for a new generation of security officers capable of independent command.
Hobbies & Interests		Tactical simulations and threat modeling in holodeck scenarios Martial arts and hand-to-hand combat training Studying historical Federation intelligence and security operations Fencing and strategic board games for mental acuity

Personal History		Born on Luna’s New Berlin Colony, Ross was raised in a disciplined environment with a strong sense of duty. Inspired by his father’s military service and his mother’s organizational skills, he pursued a career in Starfleet focused on security and intelligence. After graduating from Starfleet Academy in 2381, he served aboard multiple ships and starbases, specializing in counter-piracy, border security, and interstellar investigations. Promoted steadily, Ross became a trusted figure in Starfleet Security, eventually overseeing high-profile investigations and task forces. In 2402, he was appointed Director of Starfleet Security, a position from which he coordinates all security operations, intelligence gathering, and crisis response across the Federation.
Service Record		2377–2381: Starfleet Academy – Security & Tactical Cadet 2381–2386: Security Officer – USS Yamaguchi – Ensign → Lieutenant JG 2386–2391: Chief of Security – Starbase 21 – Lieutenant → Lieutenant Commander 2391–2397: Deputy Director – Starfleet Criminal Investigations Division – Commander 2397–2402: Director – Starfleet Counterintelligence Command – Captain → Commodore 2402–Present: Director of Starfleet Security – Vice Admiral

Out Of Character Info

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