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{{disambiguation|the starship of the same name|IRW Valdore{{!}}IRW ''Valdore}}
 
[[Admiral]] '''Valdore''' was a high-ranking official in the [[Romulan military]] in the [[22nd century]].
 
[[Admiral]] '''Valdore''' was a high-ranking official in the [[Romulan military]] in the [[22nd century]].
   
==Career==
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== Career ==
Early in his career, Valdore served as a [[senator]] in the [[Romulan Senate]], where he once considered [[Vrax (Senator)|Senator Vrax]] a friend. Valdore made the mistake of challenging the precept of unlimited expansion. Upon asking the question, "Is conquest truly the best course for our people?", he was expelled from the Senate. From that point on, he vowed never to repeat his error and never to forget his birthright as a soldier of the Empire. ({{ENT|The Aenar}})
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Early in his career, Valdore served as a [[senator]] in the [[Romulan Senate]], where he once considered Senator {{dis|Vrax|Senator}} a friend. Valdore made the mistake of challenging the precept of [[unlimited expansion]]. Upon asking the question, "''Is conquest truly the best course for our people?''", he was expelled from the Senate. From that point on, he vowed never to repeat his error nor forget his birthright as a soldier of the [[Romulan Star Empire|Empire]]. ({{ENT|The Aenar}})
   
In November [[2154]], he oversaw a plan to use a [[Romulan drone-ship|drone ship]] - capable of disguising itself holographically - to destabilize relations between the [[Andorian]]s, the [[Tellarite]]s, and many other species in that region of space. The project was backed by Senator Vrax.
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In [[November]] of [[2154]], he oversaw a plan to use a [[Romulan drone-ship|drone-ship]] – capable of disguising itself holographically – to destabilize relations between the [[Andorian]]s, the [[Tellarite]]s, and many other species in a certain region of space. The project was backed by Senator Vrax.
   
The drone-ship was controlled from [[Romulus]] and piloted via [[telepresence]] by the [[Aenar]] [[Gareb]], who had been abducted for this purpose. When the drone-ship was boarded by [[Charles Tucker III|Commander Tucker]] and [[Malcolm Reed|Lieutenant Reed]] of the Earth ship [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']], Valdore attempted to blackmail them into complying with his orders by releasing radiation into the vessel. Tucker was injured by the radiation, but Reed sabotaged the drone-ship by setting a [[phase pistol]] on overload on its bridge. The resulting explosion significantly damaged the drone-ship. Subsequently, Tucker and Reed were rescued by ''Enterprise''. As the drone-ship plan began to unravel, Vrax threatened Valdore with his [[Reman]] bodyguards.
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The drone-ship was controlled from [[Romulus]] and piloted via [[telepresence]] by the [[Aenar]] [[Gareb]], who had been [[Kidnapping|abducted]] for this purpose. When the drone-ship was boarded by [[Commander]] [[Charles Tucker III|Tucker]] and [[Lieutenant]] [[Malcolm Reed|Reed]] of the {{EnterpriseNX}}, Valdore attempted to coerce them into complying by irradiating the vessel. Tucker was injured by the radiation, but Reed [[sabotage]]d the drone-ship by setting a [[phase-pistol]] on overload on its bridge. The resulting explosion significantly damaged the drone-ship. Subsequently, Tucker and Reed were rescued by ''Enterprise''. As the drone-ship plan began to unravel, Vrax threatened Valdore with his [[Reman]] bodyguards.
   
Later, Valdore ordered Gareb to control two drone-ships simultaneously. When Gareb was telepathically contacted by his sister [[Jhamel]], he disobeyed his Romulan captors and used one drone-ship to destroy the other. In response, Valdore shot Gareb in the neck with a [[disruptor|disruptor pistol]].
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Later, Valdore ordered Gareb to control two drone-ships simultaneously. When Gareb was telepathically contacted by his sister [[Jhamel]], he disobeyed his Romulan captors and used one drone-ship to destroy the other. In response, Valdore shot Gareb in the neck with a [[disruptor|disruptor pistol]].
   
Valdore's project was a complete failure because its result was exactly opposite of that which was intended. Under the leadership of [[Jonathan Archer|Captain Jonathan Archer]], the Tellarites, Andorians, [[Human]]s, and [[Vulcan]]s came together to locate and destroy the drone-ship. This temporary alliance sowed the seeds for the formation of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. ({{ENT|Babel One|United}})
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Valdore's project was a complete failure because its result was exactly opposite of that which was intended. Under the leadership of [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]], the Tellarites, Andorians, [[Human]]s, and [[Vulcan]]s came together to locate and destroy the drone-ship. This temporary alliance sowed the seeds for the formation of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. ({{ENT|Babel One|United}})
   
 
The [[24th century]] [[Warbird]] {{IRW|Valdore}} later bore the admiral's name. ({{film|10}})
==Appendices==
 
===Background===
 
Valdore was played by Trek veteran [[Brian Thompson]]. A [[deleted scene]] from {{e|The Aenar}}, available on the [[ENT Season 4 DVD]], established that both Valdore and Vrax were placed under arrest for their failure.
 
   
 
== Appendices ==
The [[24th century]] [[Warbird]] {{IRW|Valdore}} would later bear the Admiral's name.
 
 
=== Background information ===
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Valdore was played by veteran ''[[Star Trek]]'' performer [[Brian Thompson]]. He "loved" the character's costume and make-up but did not find the wig for Valdore's hair easy to wear. (''[[Star Trek Magazine issue 123]]'', p. 95)
   
 
A [[deleted scene]] from {{e|The Aenar}}, available on the [[ENT Season 4 DVD]], establishes that both Valdore and Vrax were placed under arrest for their failure.
===Apocrypha===
 
In the [[Pocket ENT]] novel ''[[The Good That Men Do]]'' Valdore was released from prison when the Romulans became concerned over the creation of the [[Coalition of Planets]] and decide that Valdore's strategic abilities are needed to disrupt the ceremony. The implication was that he was in charge of the Romulan military during the [[Earth-Romulan War]].
 
''[[The Romulan War]]'' When the war began Valdore found his attempts to destroy the Coalition of planets hampered by the interferance of the senile romulan Preator.
 
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In the [[Pocket ENT]] novel ''[[The Good That Men Do]]'', Valdore was released from prison when the Romulans became concerned over the creation of the [[Coalition of Planets]] and decide that Valdore's strategic abilities were needed to disrupt the ceremony. The implication was that he was in charge of the Romulan military during the [[Earth-Romulan War]]. In [[2160]], after the defeat of the Romulans at the [[Battle of Cheron]] and shortly thereafter during the negotiations that eventually established of the [[Neutral Zone]], Valdore planned on using the defined border and buffer zone to rebuild the Romulan military to the point that they could successfully attack Earth and its allies. Valdore was assassinated by First Consul T'Leikha because of the Romulan losses sustained in the war and for any "future embarrassment" for the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. She was in turn swiftly executed by Valdore's aide. ([[Pocket ENT]] novel ''[[To Brave the Storm]]'')
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For the starship of the same name, please see IRW Valdore.

Admiral Valdore was a high-ranking official in the Romulan military in the 22nd century.

Career

Early in his career, Valdore served as a senator in the Romulan Senate, where he once considered Senator Vrax a friend. Valdore made the mistake of challenging the precept of unlimited expansion. Upon asking the question, "Is conquest truly the best course for our people?", he was expelled from the Senate. From that point on, he vowed never to repeat his error nor forget his birthright as a soldier of the Empire. (ENT: "The Aenar")

In November of 2154, he oversaw a plan to use a drone-ship – capable of disguising itself holographically – to destabilize relations between the Andorians, the Tellarites, and many other species in a certain region of space. The project was backed by Senator Vrax.

The drone-ship was controlled from Romulus and piloted via telepresence by the Aenar Gareb, who had been abducted for this purpose. When the drone-ship was boarded by Commander Tucker and Lieutenant Reed of the Enterprise NX-01, Valdore attempted to coerce them into complying by irradiating the vessel. Tucker was injured by the radiation, but Reed sabotaged the drone-ship by setting a phase-pistol on overload on its bridge. The resulting explosion significantly damaged the drone-ship. Subsequently, Tucker and Reed were rescued by Enterprise. As the drone-ship plan began to unravel, Vrax threatened Valdore with his Reman bodyguards.

Later, Valdore ordered Gareb to control two drone-ships simultaneously. When Gareb was telepathically contacted by his sister Jhamel, he disobeyed his Romulan captors and used one drone-ship to destroy the other. In response, Valdore shot Gareb in the neck with a disruptor pistol.

Valdore's project was a complete failure because its result was exactly opposite of that which was intended. Under the leadership of Captain Jonathan Archer, the Tellarites, Andorians, Humans, and Vulcans came together to locate and destroy the drone-ship. This temporary alliance sowed the seeds for the formation of the United Federation of Planets. (ENT: "Babel One", "United")

The 24th century Warbird IRW Valdore later bore the admiral's name. (Star Trek Nemesis)

Appendices

Background information

Valdore was played by veteran Star Trek performer Brian Thompson. He "loved" the character's costume and make-up but did not find the wig for Valdore's hair easy to wear. (Star Trek Magazine issue 123, p. 95)

A deleted scene from "The Aenar", available on the ENT Season 4 DVD, establishes that both Valdore and Vrax were placed under arrest for their failure.

Apocrypha

In the Pocket ENT novel The Good That Men Do, Valdore was released from prison when the Romulans became concerned over the creation of the Coalition of Planets and decide that Valdore's strategic abilities were needed to disrupt the ceremony. The implication was that he was in charge of the Romulan military during the Earth-Romulan War. In 2160, after the defeat of the Romulans at the Battle of Cheron and shortly thereafter during the negotiations that eventually established of the Neutral Zone, Valdore planned on using the defined border and buffer zone to rebuild the Romulan military to the point that they could successfully attack Earth and its allies. Valdore was assassinated by First Consul T'Leikha because of the Romulan losses sustained in the war and for any "future embarrassment" for the Romulan Star Empire. She was in turn swiftly executed by Valdore's aide. (Pocket ENT novel To Brave the Storm)

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