Story/Biography: Fernando was born to a ship mechanic’s family on Ruiz in Omicron Beta. His father worked on base as a mechanic for the Maltese’s fighter fleet. and his mother was a waitress in the bar on the station. Throughout the years on Ruiz, Fernando would take trips with his father to Malta frequently, and as he got older he learned how to both fly and work on the Sabre, the flagship fighter of the Outcast fleet.
In a particularly brutal attack by the Corsairs, Fernando had seen many wounded or killed pilots that were brought in by patrols. Enraged by the carnage he had seen, he worked tirelessly with his father on ship repairs, but was feeling increasingly frustrated at his own lack of combat ability. Due to his father's connections working on the Maltese ships, as well as his own work ethic, he managed to outfit a Sabre himself with Outcast weaponry he salvaged from the fallen. He was only 21 at the time, but had no major responsibilities, except for the work he did with his father, and his ever-growing infatuation with Cardamine, the Orange Dream. By this time, he was regularly making trips to Malta himself, and getting more and more adept at piloting his craft. The time in space fueled his ambition to avenge his fallen comrades, and he quickly learned how to survive, and even thrive in the chaotic environment of the Border Worlds.
Why do you want to join us?: Fernando: Hyperspace Starfleet is the pinnacle of the Maltese Navy. It would be a dream for me to rise up to support my brothers and sisters on the front lines. From a simple ship mechanic to a deadly pilot, my ambitions are high and are only matched by my work-ethic and love for the Orange Dream.
What does Cardamine mean to you?: At first, it was just a way for me to cope with the monotony of working on ships on a floating rock in space. I realize now it is the lifeblood, the Alpha and the Omega, the reason for my existence. I want nothing more than to show the world the power of the Orange Dream.
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Fighters/Bombers or Capital Vessels?: Fighters/Bombers
