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| caption-top = Captain Erika Hernandez in [[2154]]
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| caption-top = Erika Hernandez
 
| gender = Female
 
| gender = Female
 
| species = [[Human]]
 
| species = [[Human]]
 
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
 
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
 
| rank = [[Captain]]
 
| rank = [[Captain]]
| occupation = [[Commanding officer|CO]], {{ColumbiaNX}}
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| occupation = [[Starfleet]] [[officer]]
| status = Alive (2154)
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| datestatus = 2154
 
| actor = [[Ada Maris]]
 
| actor = [[Ada Maris]]
 
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'''Erika Hernandez''' was a [[Human]] female [[Starfleet]] [[officer]] in the mid-[[22nd century]] who had been selected to [[Commanding officer|command]] the second [[NX class]] [[starship]], {{ColumbiaNX}}.
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'''Erika Hernandez''' was a [[Starfleet]] officer in the [[22nd century]], and [[captain]] of the {{ColumbiaNX}}.
   
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==Early career==
During her early career, Hernandez was romantically involved with her fellow officer, [[Jonathan Archer]]. They were forced to break off their relationship when he became her superior officer. ({{ENT|Home}})
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Before her promotion to the [[rank]] of captain, Hernandez was romantically involved with fellow Starfleet officer [[Jonathan Archer]]. However, when Archer was promoted, becoming Hernandez's superior officer, he broke off their relationship. ({{ENT|Home}})
   
Her last assignment prior to ''Columbia'' was aboard the ''[[Republic]]'', under the command of Captain [[Jennings]]. When she left, she took his [[chef|cook]] with her as a parting gift from her captain. ({{ENT|Affliction}})
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Hernandez's last assignment prior to taking command of ''Columbia'' was on the ''[[Republic]]'', under Captain [[Jennings]]. When she left the ship, Jennings told her that she could have anything that she wanted. Hernandez ultimately chose to take his [[chef]]. ({{ENT|Affliction}})
   
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==The ''Columbia''==
In [[2153]], Hernandez was promoted to [[captain]], taking command of ''Columbia''. When the {{EnterpriseNX}} returned to [[Earth]] in [[February]] [[2154]], she sought Archer's advice on the makeup of her [[senior staff]].
 
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Upon her promotion in 2154, Hernandez was assigned as one of the officers to audit Archer's debriefing subsequent to the {{EnterpriseNX}}'s return from the [[Delphic Expanse]]. After Archer was ordered to take some time off by [[Admiral]] [[Maxwell Forrest|Forrest]], Hernandez joined Archer as he went [[rock climbing]]. Although Archer was initially reluctant to accept Hernandez's company, as he viewed her as an uncomfortable reminder of the personal sacrifices he had made during his mission to save [[Earth]] from the [[Xindi]], Hernandez was successful in assisting Archer in reconnecting with his [[Humanity]], and briefly rekindled their intimate relationship. ({{ENT|Home}})
   
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Although ''Columbia'' was initially scheduled to launch in [[June]] of [[2155]], [[warp core|engine]] difficulties prevented the ship's departure from [[spacedock]] until [[November]] of that year. During that time, Hernandez twice unsuccessfully attempted to recruit [[Commander]] [[Charles Tucker III|Charles Tucker]], [[chief engineer]] of ''Enterprise'', to her crew. Ultimately Tucker chose to accept the transfer for personal reasons, and was able to accomplish modifications allowing ''Columbia'' to launch. Shortly afterwards, Hernandez was contacted by Captain Archer, who was requesting Tucker's assistance in repairing ''Enterprise''{{'}}s [[warp drive]], which had been sabotaged by [[Klingon]]s. After the successful repairs to ''Enterprise''{{'}}s engines, Hernandez and her crew joined ''Enterprise'' in a dangerous mission into Klingon space to rescue their [[chief medical officer]], [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]], and in resolving a crisis involving a [[virus]] spreading throughout the [[Klingon Empire]]. After the resolution of the crisis, Hernandez granted Archer's request to keep Tucker aboard ''Enterprise'' to assist with repairs. Eventually, Tucker asked Hernandez for a permanent transfer back to ''Enterprise'', a request which Hernandez grandet. ({{ENT|The Expanse|United|The Aenar|Affliction|Divergence|Bound}})
When Archer was ordered to take a vacation due to stress from the [[Xindi incident|Xindi mission]], he went [[rock climbing]]. Hernandez unexpectedly showed up, ready to offer him companionship and solace. She helped him to open up and express his hurt and anger over the travails and ordeals he and his crew suffered during the past year. The two ended up rekindling their romantic relationship and became intimate. ({{ENT|Home}})
 
 
Unfortunately, the launch of ''Columbia'' was delayed from [[June]] to [[November]] because of [[warp engine|engine]] trouble. Hernandez tried twice to convince ''Enterprise''{{'}}s [[chief engineer]] [[Charles Tucker III|Tucker]] to transfer to her ship; Tucker ultimately accepted for personal reasons. With Tucker's knowledge and experience, ''Columbia'' launched in late November. Tucker would return to ''Enterprise'' after asking Hernandez for a transfer back to his old ship. ({{ENT|The Aenar|Affliction|Bound}})
 
 
Soon after the launch of ''Columbia'', Hernandez and her [[crew]] came to ''Enterprise''{{'}}s aid after the latter ship's [[warp matrix]] was compromised by a [[Klingon]] [[subroutine]]. Hernandez matched ''Enterprise''{{'}}s speed, merging the [[warp field]]s of both ships to allow Tucker to transfer over to ''Enterprise'', using a tether to pull himself from one ship to the other. Once he was safely on the ship, Tucker performed a [[cold start]] of the engines, which reset all subroutines.
 
 
Hernandez then had ''Columbia'' join forces with ''Enterprise'' to protect the [[Qu'Vat colony]], where [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]] was attempting to cure the [[Klingon augment virus]]. She attacked the Klingon ship under the command of [[Admiral]] [[Krell (22nd century)|Krell]], who was attempting to destroy the colony to prevent the spread of the virus. Hernandez successfully assisted in holding off the Klingons until the situation could be resolved. ({{ENT|Divergence}})
 
   
 
{{bginfo|Erika Hernandez was played by [[Ada Maris]].|Hernandez makes appearances in several [[novels]], including ''[[Kobayashi Maru (ENT novel)|Kobayashi Maru]]'' and the ''[[Star Trek: Destiny]]'' trilogy.|In the ''Star Trek: Destiny'' trilogy, Captain Hernandez and her crew went to an uncharted system after narrowly escaping a Romulan attack in ''Kobayashi Maru''. There they met the reclusive, technologically-advanced Caeliar. Years passed until Hernandez was the only one left alive. But a Caeliar whom Hernandez and her crew first met named Inyx used his technology to infuse cellular "catoms" ([[nanite]]s) into her, making her near [[immortal]]. She was partially responsible for the creation of the [[Borg]] as three of her crew members were the first Borg, two the first surviving Borg, and were accidentally created with Caeliar technology.}}
 
{{bginfo|Erika Hernandez was played by [[Ada Maris]].|Hernandez makes appearances in several [[novels]], including ''[[Kobayashi Maru (ENT novel)|Kobayashi Maru]]'' and the ''[[Star Trek: Destiny]]'' trilogy.|In the ''Star Trek: Destiny'' trilogy, Captain Hernandez and her crew went to an uncharted system after narrowly escaping a Romulan attack in ''Kobayashi Maru''. There they met the reclusive, technologically-advanced Caeliar. Years passed until Hernandez was the only one left alive. But a Caeliar whom Hernandez and her crew first met named Inyx used his technology to infuse cellular "catoms" ([[nanite]]s) into her, making her near [[immortal]]. She was partially responsible for the creation of the [[Borg]] as three of her crew members were the first Borg, two the first surviving Borg, and were accidentally created with Caeliar technology.}}

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Erika Hernandez was a Starfleet officer in the 22nd century, and captain of the Columbia NX-02.

Early career

Before her promotion to the rank of captain, Hernandez was romantically involved with fellow Starfleet officer Jonathan Archer. However, when Archer was promoted, becoming Hernandez's superior officer, he broke off their relationship. (ENT: "Home")

Hernandez's last assignment prior to taking command of Columbia was on the Republic, under Captain Jennings. When she left the ship, Jennings told her that she could have anything that she wanted. Hernandez ultimately chose to take his chef. (ENT: "Affliction")

The Columbia

Upon her promotion in 2154, Hernandez was assigned as one of the officers to audit Archer's debriefing subsequent to the Enterprise NX-01's return from the Delphic Expanse. After Archer was ordered to take some time off by Admiral Forrest, Hernandez joined Archer as he went rock climbing. Although Archer was initially reluctant to accept Hernandez's company, as he viewed her as an uncomfortable reminder of the personal sacrifices he had made during his mission to save Earth from the Xindi, Hernandez was successful in assisting Archer in reconnecting with his Humanity, and briefly rekindled their intimate relationship. (ENT: "Home")

Although Columbia was initially scheduled to launch in June of 2155, engine difficulties prevented the ship's departure from spacedock until November of that year. During that time, Hernandez twice unsuccessfully attempted to recruit Commander Charles Tucker, chief engineer of Enterprise, to her crew. Ultimately Tucker chose to accept the transfer for personal reasons, and was able to accomplish modifications allowing Columbia to launch. Shortly afterwards, Hernandez was contacted by Captain Archer, who was requesting Tucker's assistance in repairing Enterprise's warp drive, which had been sabotaged by Klingons. After the successful repairs to Enterprise's engines, Hernandez and her crew joined Enterprise in a dangerous mission into Klingon space to rescue their chief medical officer, Doctor Phlox, and in resolving a crisis involving a virus spreading throughout the Klingon Empire. After the resolution of the crisis, Hernandez granted Archer's request to keep Tucker aboard Enterprise to assist with repairs. Eventually, Tucker asked Hernandez for a permanent transfer back to Enterprise, a request which Hernandez grandet. (ENT: "The Expanse", "United", "The Aenar", "Affliction", "Divergence", and more)

Erika Hernandez was played by Ada Maris.
Hernandez makes appearances in several novels, including Kobayashi Maru and the Star Trek: Destiny trilogy.
In the Star Trek: Destiny trilogy, Captain Hernandez and her crew went to an uncharted system after narrowly escaping a Romulan attack in Kobayashi Maru. There they met the reclusive, technologically-advanced Caeliar. Years passed until Hernandez was the only one left alive. But a Caeliar whom Hernandez and her crew first met named Inyx used his technology to infuse cellular "catoms" (nanites) into her, making her near immortal. She was partially responsible for the creation of the Borg as three of her crew members were the first Borg, two the first surviving Borg, and were accidentally created with Caeliar technology.

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