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* Species:  Homo sapiens sapiens (Terran Human);
* Species:  Homo sapiens sapiens (Terran Human);
* Gender/Sex: Male/XY;
* Gender/Sex: Male/XY;
* Age:  84 Terran Standard Years  
* Age:  81 Terran Standard Years  
* DOB:  17 June 2354;  
* DOB:  17 June 2354;  
* POB: Alexandria, Virginia, Terra;
* POB: Alexandria, Virginia, Terra;
* Parents:  VADM Charles Veld, UFPSF, Deceased; Ariel vander Meer, Deceased
* Parents:  VADM Charles Veld, UFPSF, Deceased; Ariel vander Meer, Deceased
* Siblings:  COL Kenneth Veld, UFPSFMC, Deceased
* Siblings:  COL Kenneth Veld, UFPSFMC, Deceased
* Spouse:  CDR Melinda Carstairs, UFPSF (Retired), 68 TSY
* Spouse:  CDR Melinda Carstairs, UFPSF (Retired), 78 TSY
* Children:  CAPT Caylebreth Veld, UFPSF, 44 TSY
* Children:  CAPT Caylebreth Veld, UFPSF, 53 TSY


===Physical Description===
===Physical Description===
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* 64-67:  Retired from active service.
* 64-67:  Retired from active service.
* 68-78:    Active duty in Star Fleet.
* 68-78:    Active duty in Star Fleet.
* 78-84:    Placed on half-pay/inactive status.
* 78-81:    Placed on half-pay/inactive status.
Present:    Active duty in Star Fleet.
Present:    Active duty in Star Fleet.


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Upon his return, he stayed retired for a short while, until a crisis at Star Fleet Command arose and, after Thomas Christian's ensuing resignation, Conrad Veld returned to the job of Commander-in-Chief, Star Fleet.
Upon his return, he stayed retired for a short while, until a crisis at Star Fleet Command arose and, after Thomas Christian's ensuing resignation, Conrad Veld returned to the job of Commander-in-Chief, Star Fleet.


Having finished Christian's term, Veld has now taken over command of GOLD Fleet from his good friend John Brooks, who recently took over a re-opened BLUE Fleet.
Having finished Christian's term, Veld took over command of GOLD Fleet from his good friend John Brooks (who recently took over a re-opened BLUE Fleet) before being placed on half-pay 3 years ago, effectively retiring.
 
However, with the passing of another long-time flag officer, Veld once again came out of retirement to assume the Chief of Star Fleet Operations slot.


===Family Profile===
===Family Profile===


The Veld family, while one cannot say is one of Star Fleet's oldest, has emerged as one of Star Fleet's most prominent. Conrad's father, Charles, retired a Vice Admiral; his daughter, Caylebreth, is currently the Commanding Officer of the USS CIRCE. Conrad's wife, Melinda, also served in Star Fleet until their marriage; retiring eliminated the question of a personal conflict coming into play while the then-CAPT Conrad Veld was CO of USS ODYSSEY.
The Veld family, while one cannot say is one of Star Fleet's oldest, has emerged as one of Star Fleet's most prominent. Conrad's father, Charles, retired a Vice Admiral; his daughter, Caylebreth, is a Rear Admiral currently commanding the task group out at Starbase ''Serenity.''. Conrad's wife, Melinda, also served in Star Fleet until their marriage; retiring eliminated the question of a personal conflict coming into play while the then-CAPT Conrad Veld was CO of USS ODYSSEY.


While Conrad has no other children aside from Cayle, he does have a few nieces and nephews who currently serve in Star Fleet: CDR Samuel ("Sam") Carstairs (who, ironically, replaced Cayle for a short time after her abduction as XO of DS13 and now commands USS LEVIATHAN) and his brother, Richard Jr., son of Melinda Veld's brother Richard; and Callista ("Cal") Veld, daughter of COL Kenneth Veld (deceased) of the Star Fleet Marine Corps.
While Conrad has no other children aside from Cayle, he does have a few nieces and nephews who currently serve in Star Fleet: CDR Samuel ("Sam") Carstairs (who, ironically, replaced Cayle for a short time after her abduction as XO of DS13 and now commands USS LEVIATHAN) and his brother, Richard Jr., son of Melinda Veld's brother Richard; and Callista ("Cal") Veld, daughter of COL Kenneth Veld (deceased) of the Star Fleet Marine Corps.
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Conrad enjoys the friendship of ADM John R. Brooks, former CINCSF and current CINCGOLD. The Brooks and Veld families have enjoyed a closeness since the days when the elder Veld was a midshipman in the Academy. In fact, it was Brooks who, as CINCSF, gave Conrad his first flag appointment as Commander, Public Affairs.
Conrad enjoys the friendship of ADM John R. Brooks, former CINCSF and current CINCGOLD. The Brooks and Veld families have enjoyed a closeness since the days when the elder Veld was a midshipman in the Academy. In fact, it was Brooks who, as CINCSF, gave Conrad his first flag appointment as Commander, Public Affairs.


In recent years, the Velds have also forged a close bond with the Sharpe family, another of Star Fleet's more prominent families. This bond, however, does not date back 40+ years as the Veld/Brooks friendship does; this one began when Cayle was assigned to DS13 as XO and befriended a young Marine CO fresh out of the Academy, then-2LT Molly sharpe. Shortly thtereafter,  
In recent years, the Velds have also forged a close bond with the Sharpe family, another of Star Fleet's more prominent families. This bond, however, does not date back 40+ years as the Veld/Brooks friendship does; this one began when Cayle was assigned to DS13 as XO and befriended a young Marine CO fresh out of the Academy, then-2LT Molly Sharpe. Shortly thereafter, Conrad chose Molly's father, then-COL Richard Sharpe, as his Deputy Commander of Public Affairs. Since that time, the families have grown almost as close as blood relatives.  
Conrad chose Molly's father, then-COL Richard Sharpe, as his Deputy Commander of Public Affairs. Since that time, the families have grown almost as close as blood relatives.  


===Personality Summary===
===Personality Summary===
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* Star Date (24)230430: Tour of Duty as CSFO ends.
* Star Date (24)230430: Tour of Duty as CSFO ends.
* Star Date (24)270701: Appointed as Commander-in-Chief, Gold Fleet.
* Star Date (24)270701: Appointed as Commander-in-Chief, Gold Fleet.
* Star Date (24)271001: Tour as CINCSF ends; Appointed as Commander of Starfleet Reserves.
* Star Date (24)320701: Placed on half-pay- effectively retires from Starfleet.
* Star Date (24)350431: Returns to full-pay status; appointed Chief of Starfleet Operations.


(Note:  Ships recorded at classification at the time officer was assigned, not their current re-classification.)
(Note:  Ships recorded at classification at the time officer was assigned, not their current re-classification.)
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* Star Fleet Cross- Star Date (23)960617
* Star Fleet Cross- Star Date (23)960617
* Latinum Star (w/ 2 clusters)- Star Dates (23)991204, 040429, 090131
* Latinum Star (3 AWARDS)- Star Dates (23)991204, 040429, 090131
* Star Fleet Medal- Star Date (23)780227
* Star Fleet Medal- Star Date (23)780227
* Distinguished Service Medal (w/ 3 clusters)- Star Dates (23)820514, 120907, 160430, 190430
* Distinguished Service Medal (5 AWARDS)- Star Dates (23)820514, 120907, 160430, 190430, 250430, 271031
* Silver Star (w/ cluster)- Star Dates (23)891117, 080813
* Silver Star (2 AWARDS))- Star Dates (23)891117, 080813
* Legion of Merit (w/ 2 clusters)- Star Dates 110819, 140216, 170430
* Legion of Merit (5 AWARDS)- Star Dates 110819, 140216, 170430, 230430, 301031
* Cross of Alexander- Star Date (23)921122
* Cross of Alexander- Star Date (23)921122
* Bronze Star (w/ 2 clusters)- Star Date (23)820317, (23)861014, 011203
* Bronze Star (3 AWARDS)- Star Date (23)820317, (23)861014, 011203
* Meritorious Service Medal- Star Date 150401
* Meritorious Service Medal- Star Date 150401
* Wounded Lion (w/2 clusters)
* Wounded Lion (2 AWARDS)
* Combat Action Ribbon (w/3 clusters)
* Combat Action Ribbon (3 AWARDS)
* Star Fleet Unit Citation- Star Date 020101
* Star Fleet Unit Citation- Star Date 020101
* GOLD Fleet Service Ribbon
* GOLD Fleet Service Ribbon
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