Cmdr. Alexandra Laren

Alexandra Maria Laren was a 24th century Human woman. Laren was best known for service in High-Guard, as a captain in command of the Ambrose from the year 2379. Laren had previously served as first officer aboard the USS Victory-D and the USS Victory-E between the years 2364 and 2379. She is portrayed by Alexis Lopez throughout the entire series. She appeared in Sundance and Red Squad.

Background
Alexandra Laren was born in Rome, Italy, but her family move to America for a better life. She is the only child of Angelina Moretti and Franklin Laren.

High Guard Officer
Alexanda Laren bypassed regular school and attended High Guard Academy. She graduated at the top of her class. She was posted on the SS China at 15 years old. After a stint on board the China, Laren was assigned to the SS Pax. In the debut of Star Trek: Resurrection, 21-year-old Alexandra Laren was assigned to the SS Victory as the first officer. She is the first young High Guard officer to be assigned the offer. In Skin of Evil, Laren lead an search party to rescue her friend, John McCloud when he is held captive by an alien being. McCloud is rescued, but Lt. Sharise Bryant was killed in action during McCloud's rescue attempt. Lt. Bryant's death caused pain in Laren for many years to come. In season 2, Laren assumes command of the Victory while Captain Crush is on another assignment for a year. She meets two new female officers assigned to the Victory, Cmdr. Lauren Johanson and Lt. Cmdr. Kaycee Horton. Horton is much younger than Laren when she first started as a the first officer. Laren and Horton met originally when they, along with Captain Crusher were trapped on board when the Victory was on course to Binar in season 1. In season 3, she returns to her first officer position, when Capt. Crusher returns to the Victory. She once fell for an assassin.

Similarites to William Riker

 * Both were the first officers of starships
 * Both were close to their captains.
 * Both were the sensible ones.
 * Both commanded staarship during battles.