Name: Tamasso Gambini
Race: Human
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 200 lbs
Age: 40

Background: Tamasso Gambini was born on the Earth. He is of Italian descent. His accent is not very strong, but it is detectable. He has long, black hair, tied into a ponytail. His eyes are a light brown color, but they grow darker as his moods change. Tomasso was an only child to his mother and Father. His father was an Italian cuisine storeowner, and Tomasso learned the art quickly. Tomasso was reputed for being able to make the best tasting Lasagna in all of Mombercelli. His father was pleased that his son had picked up the art so quickly. However, his father was shocked when he learned that Tomasso wanted to go into Starfleet Academy. That was when Tomasso was 21 years of age. Tomasso and his Father did not speak for a long time. Tomasso is still close to his Mother, who still tries to get them to talk. Tomasso was married and found the life appealing. However, when the Borg attacked the fleet at Wolf 359, his wife was among those assimilated. After taking a leave of absence to ‘find himself’, he returns, and quickly rises to the rank of Captain.

Starfleet History: Tomasso’s Cadet cruise was on the USS Typhoon, a Nebula-class starship. It was uneventful, but he gained the respect of his superiors by working quickly and showing that he knew how to prioritize. He was promoted to Ensign. His second cruise, the USS Majestic, was on an Excelsior class starship. This cruise was a little more eventful, with him being promoted to Lt. , and a promotion to Assistant Chief Engineer. When a position came open on the USS Crazy Horse, he jumped at the chance to serve on Admiral Necheyev’s fleet flagship. After the battle at Wolf 359, in which he lost his wife, he took a 6-month leave of absence. Upon his return, he was promoted to Lt. for his actions during the invasion, and offered the CEO position of the Crazy Horse-A, a Galaxy class ship. He was then transferred to the USS Yamato, the sister ship of the Enterprise. Shortly before her destruction however, he was transferred the USS Akagi, another Nebula-class starship, but this time it was to the position of Chief Helm. It was quite a change and he adapted quickly. After a major disagreement with the CO causing the deaths of several crewman of the Akagi, he was transferred to the USS Portland, an Akira-class starship. During a raid by Orions, the Chief Engineer was killed and Tomasso was selected to fill the spot, and on a promotion recommendation from his Captain, was promoted to Lt. Cmdr. and Second Officer of the ship. The first officer of the USS Portland took a command of his own, a ship that was turned down by Commander Riker of the Enterprise, and Tomasso moved up to first officer. On a request by one of his instructors, who had taken command of the USS Valdemar, he was transferred their as the first officer. When the instructor decided to go back to teaching, Tomasso was selected to fill the Captain roll and has been there every since, until he was given command of the USS Odyssey.

Psychological Background: Tamasso Gambini had a clear psychological background and was a psychological sound man, until the death of his wife. While some feared that he would attempt to harm himself, his friends knew better. He took a 6 month leave of absence, during which time, he contacted no one, and they feared that he had indeed killed himself. After about five months, he went home to Italy and finally made peace with his father. He then returned to Starfleet. While it was rumored that he went to the DMZ, he has told no one, what he did. He wore his wedding band for about two years after the Borg attack, but has since removed it, a sign that he believes that he is ready to move on. He still thinks about her frequently, and has a holo-projection of her in his quarters. He has dated several times, but nothing serious has come of it.

Starfleet Academy: Major: Engineering Minor: Helm

Starfleet History: USS Typhoon-Engineering-Cadet Cruise:-Promoted to Ensign USS Majestic-Engineering-Promoted to Lt. USS Majestic-Assistant Chief Engineer-Lt. USS Crazy Horse-Assistant Chief Engineer-Lt. Extended Leave-Upon return-Promoted to Lt. USS Crazy Horse-A-Chief Engineer-Lt. USS Yamato-Chief Engineer-Lt. USS Akagi-Chief Helm-Lt. USS Portland-Chief Helm-Lt.-Promoted to Lt. Cmdr USS Portland-Chief Engineer-Lt. Cmdr. USS Portland-First Officer-Lt. Cmdr.-Promoted to Commander USS Valdemar-First Officer-Commander-Promoted to Captain USS Valdemar- Captain

Living Relatives: Maria Gambini-Mother Frankie Gambini-Father