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Petty Officer 2nd Class Sofia Cipriani
Name Sofia Cipriani
Position Captain's Yeoman
Rank Petty Officer 2nd Class
Character Information
| Gender | Female | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 20 |
Starfleet Indentification
| Starfleet Serial Number | SC-0520-650263 | |
| Data Access Level | Level 2 | |
| Security Access | Level 3 | |
| Duty Shift | Alpha |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5' 2" | |
| Weight | 105 lbs | |
| Hair Color | Brown, Dyed Blonde | |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown | |
| Physical Description | Small and sleak, almost missable in a room full of people if you don't know she is there. Has brown hair but usually dyes it blonde. Has a quirky smile that is infectious to others. |
Family
| Father | Gianni Cipriani(Deceased, aged 43 in 2397) Carpenter A warm, skilled craftsman who built a quiet life rooted in hard work and community. His passing in 2397 left a lasting mark on the family, especially Sofia. |
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| Mother | Rebeka Cipriani, 44 (née Moretti) Author/Chef/Restaurant Owner A brilliant woman of many talents. Her books on interplanetary politics gained academic recognition, and her restaurant Cipriani’s remains a local treasure. She is practical, nurturing, and deeply proud of her children. |
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| Brother(s) | Elijah Cipriani (aged 25) The eldest of the siblings, Elijah works as a woodworker and craftsman in the family’s home village. Grounded and dependable, he remains a pillar of support for Sofia. Klaus Cipriani (aged 23) A passionate and talented chef running the kitchen at Cipriani’s. Charismatic and energetic, he provides comic relief and warmth in the family dynamic. |
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| Sister(s) | Elana Cipriani (aged 21) A teacher known for her quick wit and organisational skills. Elana is a guiding voice in Sofia’s life—sharp, loving, and occasionally overprotective. |
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| Other Family | Maternal Grandparents – Moretti Family Nonno – Giovanni Moretti (aged 68) A retired civil engineer who helped design infrastructure in rural Italy. He enjoys gardening and telling long stories to his grandchildren. Nonna – Teresa Moretti (aged 66) A former linguist and university lecturer. Still lively and mentally sharp, she is very close to Rebeka and dotes on all her grandchildren. Paternal Grandparents – Cipriani Family Nonno – Antonio Cipriani (aged 71) A stern but affectionate former vineyard owner. Though now retired, he still grows grapes and insists on making his own wine. Nonna – Lucia Cipriani (aged 69) A devout and nurturing grandmother, once a seamstress. Known for her home remedies, folk wisdom, and unbeatable risotto. Maternal Aunts & Uncles (Moretti Side) Aunt – Francesca Romano (née Moretti, aged 44) Lives in Milan, works as a museum curator. She's cultured and cosmopolitan, and her family visits the Ciprianis every winter. Uncle – Paolo Moretti (aged 42) A freighter mechanic based out of Earth’s orbital dockyards. The most relaxed of the siblings, often tells wild tales from his travels. Cousin – Luca Romano (aged 19) Currently enrolled in university studying archaeology. Close in age to Sofia and often seen as her partner-in-crime during holidays. Cousin – Chiara Moretti (aged 16) Quiet and artistic, she sketches scenes from her surroundings and wants to study visual design. Paternal Aunts & Uncles (Cipriani Side) Uncle – Marco Cipriani (aged 48) The eldest of Gianni’s siblings, a winemaker who manages the old family vineyard. Gruff exterior but a soft heart for his nieces and nephews. Aunt – Angela Cipriani (aged 45) A retired opera singer who now teaches music in Florence. Known for her dramatic flair and constant serenading. Cousin – Matteo Cipriani (aged 22) Works with his father in the vineyard, loves sports and plays centre-back on the regional football team. Cousin – Bianca Cipriani (aged 20) Recently accepted into Starfleet Academy to study exolinguistics, the pride of the Cipriani clan. Cousin – Lorenzo Cipriani (aged 14) A budding musician, learning violin and piano under Angela’s guidance. |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Sofia is warm-hearted, detail-focused, and quietly earnest in both her duties and relationships. At just twenty years old, she still carries a hint of wide-eyed optimism, tempered by the weight of responsibility, personal loss, and a close-knit upbringing steeped in family values. She is exceptionally organised, loyal to a fault, and finds comfort in structure—traits that make her well-suited to the role of yeoman to senior command staff. Though naturally reserved in formal settings, particularly around senior officers, Sofia is emotionally perceptive and highly attuned to the dynamics around her. She has a habit of over-correcting herself when nervous, especially when trying to make a good impression, but beneath her occasional awkwardness lies a sharp sense of observation and quiet self-awareness. Her youth sometimes leads others to underestimate her, yet those who work alongside her quickly learn she sees far more than she says. Sofia’s instinct is to care—for people, for details, for the smooth running of things. She is compassionate, sometimes to her own detriment, and tends to place others’ needs ahead of her own. Her Italian upbringing instilled in her a strong moral compass, a deep reverence for family and faith, and a belief in the importance of genuine human connection. While she has limited experience with complex interpersonal or romantic situations, she feels things deeply and is learning to navigate those emotions with grace—and the occasional misstep. Though not outwardly ambitious, Sofia takes pride in quiet excellence. She doesn’t seek recognition, but quietly hopes to grow into someone her crewmates rely on—not only for efficient scheduling or communications, but as a steady presence with an empathetic ear. She is quietly brave, and when she speaks from the heart, even in uncertainty, her words often carry more weight than she realises. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Sofia’s greatest strengths lie in her natural ability to bring order to chaos. Her organisational skills are exceptional, often going above and beyond in ensuring that even the most minute details are accounted for in her duties. She communicates with clarity and confidence, a trait that serves her well in the fast-paced environment of a starship. Her gentle demeanour and approachable manner make her a calming presence on the USS Pioneer, and many crew members find her easy to confide in. However, Sofia’s youth and limited exposure to the broader universe have left her somewhat naïve about the complexities of interstellar life. She can be overly trusting at times, occasionally misjudging the intentions of others. Her enthusiasm sometimes gets ahead of her better judgement, leading her to speak without thinking, particularly when passionate about a subject. While these traits stem from a genuine desire to do good, they occasionally land her in awkward or compromising situations. |
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| Ambitions | To one day meet the man of her dreams and start a family. To continue to learn, to improve her knowledge. |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Raised in a village that valued simplicity and self-sufficiency, Sofia developed a deep appreciation for tangible, grounded experiences. She is an avid reader, with a strong preference for traditional paper books over digital formats, finding comfort in the feel and scent of printed pages. Reading provides her with both an escape and a window into the vastness of the galaxy she now serves. In her free time, she enjoys practising yoga, finding balance and focus in its calming discipline. Physical wellbeing is important to her, and she maintains a steady fitness routine, though always in moderation. Social by nature, she loves the company of others and enjoys lively conversations, even if forming new friendships doesn’t always come easily. Technology, though an essential part of her Starfleet role, is something she engages with out of necessity rather than affection, an echo of her humble upbringing where such tools were rarely used. |
| Personal History | Sofia Cipriani was born on 5 January 2378 in a quiet, picturesque village nestled just outside Turin, Italy. Her early years were defined by simplicity, community, and tradition. Raised in a household that prized self-sufficiency and manual craftsmanship, Sofia grew up surrounded by the steady rhythm of rural life. Her father, Gianni, was a skilled carpenter, known throughout the village for his craftsmanship and warm, dependable nature. Her mother, Rebeka, was a woman of many talents—an accomplished author, chef, and the proud owner of a local restaurant, Cipriani’s, which remains a cornerstone of the community to this day. Sofia was the youngest of four siblings, with two older brothers, Elijah and Klaus, and an older sister, Elana. The family household was one of laughter, hard work, and shared values. The children were taught to grow their own food, use local timber, and rely on their community rather than on technology. As a result, Sofia developed an instinctive respect for the natural world and a deep connection to her roots. The use of advanced technology was limited to times of absolute necessity, an upbringing that shaped her reserved relationship with modern conveniences. While her siblings leaned into the family’s culinary and craft traditions, Sofia charted her own path through the world of books. A self-proclaimed bookworm, she was rarely seen without a novel or historical text in hand. Encouraged by her mother’s literary accomplishments, Sofia developed a profound appreciation for the written word, especially printed works. She excelled academically, particularly in history and languages, graduating from secondary school at the age of 16 with top marks. It was during her teenage years that a chance encounter changed the trajectory of her life. While at school, she fell for a boy whose dreams reached beyond the confines of Earth. He spoke passionately of the stars, Starfleet, and the vastness of space. Although their relationship was short-lived, his dreams took root in her imagination. That initial spark of curiosity blossomed into a quiet determination to see more of the galaxy and to serve something greater than herself. Her decision to enlist in Starfleet came as a surprise to her family. Accustomed to a grounded, earthy way of life, they had never imagined Sofia in uniform. But with her strong work ethic, innate organisation, and deep-seated empathy, she adapted quickly. Her training instructors soon recognised her strengths in administration and personnel management. She flourished in the structured environment of Starfleet, finding purpose and pride in the smallest details of shipboard life. Following her training at Starfleet Administrative School, she was granted the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class and assigned to the USS Pioneer in 2395 as the Captain’s Yeoman. Her work was meticulous, her attitude respectful, and her commitment unwavering. Within a short time, she earned a promotion to Petty Officer 2nd Class. Though she’s only at the beginning of her Starfleet journey, Sofia has already proven herself to be a capable, compassionate member of the crew, one whose past may be rooted in tradition, but whose future lies among the stars. |
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| Service Record | Basic Training - 2393 -> 2394 Administrative School - 2394 Yeoman, USS Pioneer (CN rank) - 2395 |