Riley Shepard

Riley Shepard was a cadet at High Guard Academy in the 2370s. His High Guard Service number was C95304699427. He was a member of the elite Red Squad. In 2372, he was in his third year and had a specialty in tactical operations.

In that year, he helped to disable the global power distribution center in Lisbon, allowing Admiral Livingston to launch a coup attempt. It was after he talked to Shepard that Alison Earhart was able to expose Leyton's coup attempt. After Livingston found out the cadet had spoken to Earhart, and that he wanted to speak to him again, Shepard and the other members of Red Squad were sent on a training exercise. (ST: Ressurection: Red Squad).

Shepard has a major crush on Lt. Lillian Crusher when she was assigned to the Valiant as the newest Chief Medical Officer. He nicknames her "Lily".

In 2373, Red Squad were assigned to crew the SS Valiant, on a training mission to travel around the Commonwealth Federation. Following the outbreak of the Dominion of Evil War, the Valiant found itself trapped behind enemy lines. When the commanding officers were killed, Cadet Tim Walters assumed command, and kept the ship behind enemy lines. Shepard's position on the Valiant was helmsman.

Lt. Shepard's father and mother are Commonwealth Federation's scientists. Both assigned to Luna 15 Spacebase.

Similarites to Justin Mcleod

 * Both were the Boy Wonders of their era.
 * Both had dated sassy girls.
 * Both dated sweet girls.
 * Both are aquianted with Lillian Crusher.

Similaries to Paris

 * Both were Helm officers and medical practicioners.
 * Both had a crush on their fellow shipmates.
 * Both dated rebellious girls.
 * Both lost their Lieutenant ranks, but regain them back.

Trivia

 * Riley Shepard is the second non-medical officer to have delivered a baby not located either an sickbay or the infirmary. The first was Connie Porter of the SS Victory.
 * Riley is one of four High-Guard officers in Star Trek Ressurection history to be stabbed. The other three being Cmdr. Horton, Major Lyn and Cmdr. Hamilton.
 * He holds very strong similarities to Star Trek character Paris and somewhat bears similarities to Resurrection character Justin Mcleod.