Editing Vic Montero (section)

== Casperia Prime ==
In 2439, he and his wingman, Sheridan “Bulldog” Smythe were flying some diplomats over the war torn Casperia Prime on their way to an armistice talk with the anti-federation terrorists.  Despite his warning and those of the Security forces on the planet, the head of the delegation demanded they fly past a terrorist’s stronghold, which was supposed to have been disarmed.  

[[File:Montero-CasperiaPrime.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Rebels on Casperia Prime]]

Unfortunately, that was not the case, and Bulldog’s ship took the brunt of the damage.  As his wingman struggled to keep his ship flying, Vic turned around and strafed the area where the terrorists had their heavy weapons.  After destroying the weapons site, he returned to provide additional cover for Bulldog’s damaged shuttle.  They made it about 10 km from the site of the attack when Sheridan started to lose altitude and reported an engine overload.  As the shuttle crashed, Vic made an emergency landing near the shuttle.  

Although it was in flames, he ran forward with a rescue pack.  The door was open and several of the delegates made it out.  Vic entered the shuttle, and made it to where Sheridan was.  He was able to pull his friend out of the ship, while suffering burns to his right side and wounds across his back. 

Sheridan died in Vic’s before a rescue team was onsite. 
Vic, himself, spent 3 months in the infirmary, recovering from his wounds.  Behind closed doors, there was a debate as to Vic’s fate.  The Diplomat corps was furious over his actions, even though he and their own security had warned them of the proposed path.  Star Fleet, not wanting to get into too much of a turf war, issued a reprimand and demoted Vic from Lieutenant to Lieutenant, junior grade.  

When Vic emerged and was cleared by medical, he requested a posting far away from where any diplomat might bother him.  He holds the whole corps responsible for Sheridan’s death and has had a few alterations with diplomats at several bars and gatherings.  There is a big red flag in his file to NOT invite him to any diplomatic reception.  He continues to see councilors to try to move on from this event.