Character

Sandoval

resilient tenacious loyal

Sandoval was a Starfleet officer and trusted comrade of William Riker and Worf. She fought fiercely for her life until her final moments, embodying resilience amid fatal odds. Riker invokes her example to honor those who reject death's easy pull. She shared key ties with Tasha Yar, Marla Aster, and Fang-lee, anchoring her in the Enterprise crew's shared history of sacrifice and survival.

3 appearances

Starfleet

Sandoval's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S5E16 · Ethics

Riker forces Worf to confront his legacy

N/A (off-screen, invoked as a memory)

Sandoval is referenced by Riker as an example of a fallen comrade who fought for life until her death. Her memory is wielded to contrast with Worf's passive acceptance of …

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S5E16 · Ethics

Riker dismantles Worf’s ritual suicide

N/A (Sandoval is not physically present, but her invocation carries a tone of reverence and moral urgency.)

Sandoval is invoked by Riker as an example of a crewmember who fought for life despite fatal injuries. Her mention is part of a litany of fallen comrades—Fang-lee, Marla Aster, …

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S5E16 · Ethics

Riker dismantles Worf’s ritual suicide

Indirectly tied to the emotional weight of the scene (absent but emotionally present)

Sandoval is invoked by Riker as an example of a fallen comrade who fought for life until the end, serving as a moral counterpoint to Worf's ritual suicide. Her memory …

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Affiliation

Starfleet

Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations