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Cole Paris was a Human male Starfleet officer who lived during the 24th century.
The son of Michael Thomas Paris and Victoria Santos, he was a member of the Paris family, born in 2310. His father was killed that year, but his death was not reported until the Tomed Incident in 2311, in which he supposedly died. (TLE novel: Serpents Among the Ruins)
Cole was also the younger brother of Owen Paris, and the uncle of Tom Paris.
Cole entered Starfleet like his father and brother. Shortly after graduation, as an ensign in 2333, he was assigned to the USS Stargazer as a relief helmsman. (STA novel: Progenitor)
He became involved in a pseudo-romantic situation with the Nizhrak'a officer Jiterica that year after he accidentally walked into her – literally; she had temporarily left her containment suit – while inside her quarters and felt an incredible feeling while inside her. He acknowledged from the beginning that such a relationship wouldn't be easy, but was interested in at least trying to make it work. Paris became jealous of the attention given to Jiterica by a powerful visitor, but after his departure they renewed their friendship. (STA novel: Maker)
