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'''Rondon''' is a member of [[Starfleet]] in the [[24th century]], and in [[2364]] was based at [[Relva VII]]. He was a [[Zaldan]], and as such was used as part of the [[Starfleet Academy]] entrance exam. An encounter was arranged between the candidate and Rondon, in which he would insult the candidate for some perceived wrongdoing, such as bumping into him. The successful candidate would notice that he was a Zaldan, and insult him back, as the Zaldan culture demands. The test would determine how the candidate handled different cultures. ([[TNG]]:"[[Coming of Age]]")
 
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|species = [[Zaldan]]
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|actor = [[Daniel Riordan]]
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'''Rondon''' was a [[24th century]] [[Zaldan]] [[Starfleet]] [[operations division]] [[crewman]] who was based at [[Relva VII]] during the [[2360s]].
   
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In [[2364]], Rondon participated in a test of [[Wesley Crusher]], who was taking the [[Starfleet Academy entrance exam]]. In a [[corridor]], Wesley collided with Rondon, who became belligerent, calling Wesley a [[Bulgallian sludge rat]] and a [[Mellanoid slime worm]]. Wesley, recognizing Rondon's Zaldan heritage, immediately began insulting him back, realizing that Zaldan culture demanded it. Rondon responded positively, referring to Wesley as a "friend." [[TAC officer]] [[Chang (TAC Officer)|Chang]] later revealed to Wesley that the confrontation had been staged, as a way to gauge Wesley's appreciation for cultural sensitivity in resolving conflicts. ({{TNG|Coming of Age}})
   
''Rondon was played by [[Daniel Riordan]].''
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Revision as of 23:26, 4 July 2015

Rondon was a 24th century Zaldan Starfleet operations division crewman who was based at Relva VII during the 2360s.

In 2364, Rondon participated in a test of Wesley Crusher, who was taking the Starfleet Academy entrance exam. In a corridor, Wesley collided with Rondon, who became belligerent, calling Wesley a Bulgallian sludge rat and a Mellanoid slime worm. Wesley, recognizing Rondon's Zaldan heritage, immediately began insulting him back, realizing that Zaldan culture demanded it. Rondon responded positively, referring to Wesley as a "friend." TAC officer Chang later revealed to Wesley that the confrontation had been staged, as a way to gauge Wesley's appreciation for cultural sensitivity in resolving conflicts. (TNG: "Coming of Age")

Rondon was played by Daniel Riordan.

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