Lieutenant Commander Emilio Navarro
Name Emilio Navarro
Position Chief Security Officer
Second Position Chief Security Officer
Rank Lieutenant Commander
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 40 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6’2 | |
| Weight | 197lbs | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Physical Description | Emilio Navarro has a weathered, restrained presence that doesn’t demand attention but can quietly control a room. His build is solid and functional, shaped by years of training, injury, and hard service rather than appearance. His face is angular and worn, with faint lines that speak to exhaustion and experience. His expression is usually neutral and unreadable. His eyes are dark, steady, and intensely focused, holding eye contact just long enough to unsettle without provocation. He moves with deliberate economy, wasting no motion, relaxed but always alert. |
Family
| Spouse | None | |
| Children | None | |
| Father | Titus Navarro | |
| Mother | Alexandria Navarro | |
| Brother(s) | None | |
| Sister(s) | None | |
| Other Family | None that are close. |
Personality & Traits
| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: 1. Observational Work: Emilio’s curiosity driven childhood and early fascination with figures like Sherlock Holmes translated directly into professional strengths. He notices small behavioral, environmental, and procedural details others often overlook. This makes him particularly effective in areas of protective services, threat assessment, pattern recognition and investigative work. He rarely reacts impulsively. He watches first, then acts. 2. Integrity and Credibility: Emilio is honest, even when honesty is inconvenient. He does not posture, exaggerate, or politicize his work. 3. Emotional Control Under Pressure: His father’s death, his mother’s decline, and his own near fatal injury forced Emilio to develop emotional discipline early. In high risk or crisis situations he remains calm, he does not freeze or panic and he prioritizes the mission. Weaknesses 1. Poor Work/Life Balance: Emilio’s greatest weakness is his inability or unwillingness to disengage from work. He pours himself into duty to the exclusion of personal relationships, rest and recovery, and long-term emotional processing. 2. Emotional Guardedness: As an only child who lost both parents relatively young, Emilio learned to rely on himself. While functional, this results in difficulty forming close personal bonds and reluctance to ask for help. 3. Discomfort with Recognition and Leadership Spotlight: Emilio does not seek attention and actively dislikes being celebrated. While admirable, this can be limiting. |
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| Ambitions | Emilio has few career ambitions beyond doing his job well. Personally, he dreams of one day owning a farm or cattle ranch in Texas back on Earth where he can hunt and live simply. He is interested in having children but has never made it a priority. He lives day by day focused on service rather than long term plans. | |
| Hobbies & Interests | Emilio Navarro is serious, observant, and deeply committed to his work. He listens more than he speaks and values credibility above all else. Honest to a fault, he communicates directly while still respecting the chain of command. His dedication often leads to exhaustion, and his work/life balance is minimal. Outside of duty, Emilio finds quiet fulfillment in painting and reading. |
| Personal History | Emilio Navarro was raised in a household where public service was not merely a career, but a calling. Born in 2362 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Earth, Emilio grew up surrounded by Starfleet uniforms. Conversations around the kitchen table were always about diplomatic briefings, ethics, and sacrifice. Service to the Federation was the family legacy and one Emilio was expected to uphold. For him, the conversations weren’t bad. They were interesting and it only pushed him further to want to serve. His father, Titus Navarro, served in Starfleet Security and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Titus was a respected officer known for his integrity and steady leadership. His mother, Alexandria Navarro, was a senior officer in Starfleet Medical Research & Development, specializing in advanced trauma response. She later retired from active service. As an only child, Emilio grew up bearing the full weight of his parents’ expectations and values. Without siblings, much of his early development was shaped by adult conversations, personal introspection, and solitary pursuits. Factors that contributed to his reserved demeanor, independence, and strong internal sense of responsibility. From an early age, Emilio displayed an intense curiosity about the world around him. He questioned assumptions, challenged explanations, and demonstrated a sharp, analytical mind. His parents encouraged this trait rather than suppressing it. His mother, in particular, left him with advice that would guide him throughout his life: “Explore your curiosities. Ask the necessary questions. Don’t take answers at face value. Be independent-minded. Evaluate, experiment, and draw conclusions based on evidence and facts.” Emilio embraced this philosophy wholeheartedly. Throughout elementary school, he conducted small experiments, testing theories, breaking them down, and rebuilding them in ways that made sense to him. His methods were unconventional but effective, driven by persistence rather than brilliance. Alongside science, Emilio developed a deep love for literature. He began writing short stories inspired by his daily experiences, gradually progressing into more complex narratives and character studies. One figure left a particularly strong impression on him: Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes reliance on observation, logic, and patience heavily influenced Emilio’s later decision to pursue a career in security and law enforcement. In 2376, Emilio enrolled at Pretoria High School, where he discovered competitive wrestling. Under the guidance of Yuko Oslo, a close family friend and renowned Olympic-level trainer, Emilio trained rigorously for several years. Wrestling became both a discipline and an outlet. During his high school career, Emilio earned three bronze medals and one silver medal at regional competitions. Academically, he was an above average student. He was reliable, consistent, but never driven by accolades or honors. He completed his work, performed well on exams, and met expectations without ever seeking to exceed them. Upon graduating in 2380, Emilio was offered a position on Earth’s planetary Olympic wrestling team. He declined, choosing instead to pursue higher education off-world. Only months before departing for college, Emilio’s father, Titus, was killed in the line of duty. Titus while trying to capture escaped fugitives on Earth. Titus was separated by his security team and ran into the very fugitives he was searching for. Outmanned, they killed him before he can request help. Of course, there’s more to the story but this event would permanently shape Emilio’s worldview. Rather than leaving Earth, Emilio made a decisive choice. He enrolled in Starfleet Academy. Emilio entered Starfleet Academy a few months later enrolling in the four-year Bridge Officer Training Program with a focus on Security following in the footsteps of his father. His approach mirrored his earlier academic life: disciplined, competent, but never driven by competition or prestige. He met requirements, followed orders, and avoided unnecessary risks. In 2383, Emilio’s mother passed away a year before his graduation. He completed the program despite the loss and graduated in 2384, commissioned as an Ensign. His first assignment placed him at the underground Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on Mars, serving on rotating security detail protecting classified shipbuilding facilities. The post was largely uneventful, marked only by minor civilian intrusions and no significant security breaches. In 2388, Emilio was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade and transferred to the Federation Diplomatic Security Services, tasked with protecting high level diplomats and government staff. There, he served in protective services, providing continuous security for diplomatic personnel, facilities, and sensitive information. In 2392, during a routine protection assignment involving the Vulcan Ambassador on Earth, Emilio sustained a severe leg injury caused by an explosive device. Emergency surgery saved his life, but he required nearly two years of rehabilitation. He was fully cleared and returned to active duty in 2394 receiving a commendation for valor and service and promotion to full Lieutenant. Emilio accepted the recognition respectfully but did not care much of the public attention and ceremony. Upon returning to service, Emilio returned to the protective services and was assigned as lead protective officer for members of the Federation Council. In 2396 he accepted a transfer to Starfleet Academy, serving as Assistant Chief of Security of Starfleet Academy North Sector overseeing the Medical and Science campus. There he handled security investigations, trespassers, and on occasion students fighting in dorms. Deep down Emilio did not find the work satisfying. He was strongly into investigations, arresting criminals, and trying to find those responsible for killing his father. In 2402, the current Chief of Security of Starfleet Academy retired and the process of replacing him was underway. Normally that role was given to a Captain however in the meantime while the replacement process was underway, Emilio was promoted to Lieutenant Commander and placed as Acting Chief of Security. After a few months in the role Emilio was informed of a new opening on the frontier at the intersection of the Alpha, Gamma, and Delta quadrants as the Chief of Security at the newly built Starbase Mojave. Seeking a change out of the inner system, he formally applied for the position of Chief of Security at Starbase Mohave. |
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| Service Record | 2384 • Graduated Starfleet Academy – Bridge Officer Training Program (Security Path) • Rank: Ensign 2384-2388 • Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars • Position: Security Officer • Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade 2388-2392 • Federation Diplomatic Security Division, Earth • Position: Security Officer, Protective Services • Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade 2392–2394 • Medical Leave due to injury 2394-2396 • Department of Security & Safety, Federation Council, Earth • Position: Security Officer, Protective Services • Rank: Lieutenant 2396–2402 • Starfleet Academy – North Campus, Earth • Position: Assistant Chief of Security • Rank: Lieutenant Present • Starfleet Academy, Earth • Position: Acting Chief of Security • Rank: Lieutenant Commander Has applied for Chief of Security, Starbase Mohave. |