 Ricardo "Ricky" Fuentes was initially ship's boy of "Hibernia" when Seafort first took command, and was made a Cadet as part of the drive to remedy the ship's chronic lack of officers.Upon "Hibernia's" return to Earth he went to the Naval Academy and did exceptionally well, coming first in navigation class, and being assigned to the fastship "Victoria" as a reward.Fuentes served on "Victoria" throughout the events surrounding the Battle of Hope Nation and the ship's return to Earth following the battle.