Who is Vash?
Vash was a Human archaeologist and former member of the Federation Archaeology Council in the 24th century considered by many to be a profiteer. Vash’s primary goal was not to gain knowledge about ancient cultures, but to sell their artifacts for a profit. (TNG: “Captain’s Holiday”) Her shady ethics, and consistent sale of priceless artifacts, twice got her dismissed from the Federation Archaeological Council. She was not welcome on several worlds. Vash was banned from the Royal Museum on Epsilon Hydra VII, persona non grata on Betazed and had a “dead or alive” warrant issued for her on Myrmidon. Though Professor Woo offered her reinstatement to the Council in 2369, Vash made it clear that between knowledge and profit, she would choose profit every time. (TNG: “Qpid”; DS9: “Q-Less”) For five years in the middle of her career, until approximately 2366, Vash worked as an assistant to Dr. Samuel Estragon while he devoted his life to searching for the legendary Tox Uthat. After his death i
