Robert DeSoto

Robert DeSoto was a male human in Starfleet in the 24th century. He was the son of Starfleet Captain Mirabelle Brodeur and civilian physician Dr. Hiram DeSoto. He attended Starfleet Academy, where he was a member of the Academy Go team, and team captain his junior and senior years. His team won two out of four Federation championships, an accomplishment he continued to take great pride in throughout his career. (novel: The Brave and the Bold)

By 2361, he had reached the rank of Captain, and was commanding officer of the USS Hood. (TNG episodes: "Encounter at Farpoint," "Tin Man")

As of 2371, DeSoto was married, and he and his wife made their home on the Rigel colonies. (novel: The Brave and the Bold)

By 2375, he was considered one of the most celebrated captains in Starfleet. (DS9 episode: "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River")

In 2380, Captain DeSoto escorted representatives of the Trinni/ek to a second attempted meeting with President Nanietta Bacco. (novel: Articles of the Federation)