Vic Fontaine -
Appears human Male Holographic
Lounge Singer, Deep Space
Nine, Bajoran Sector
Ask Vic Fontaine to describe
himself and he'll tell you he's "... a light bulb, pallie."
Originally created for Dr
Julian Bashir by his friend Felix, Vic, the hologram of a 1960's Las Vegas
lounge singer, has quickly attained the position of Station Agony Uncle
since his "arrival" just over a year ago. Vic's charm as "The hologram
who knows he's a hologram" has earned him a special place in DS9 history,
as well as in the hearts of the crew, so much so that the crew, in the
midst of the Dominion War, joined together to get rid of villain Frankie
Eyes when he took over the casino.
His many accomplishments include
bringing Kira Nerys to love-struck Odo, helping Nog to recuperate after
losing his leg, consoling Julian and Quark when they lost Jadzia to Worf,
and later Worf when he lost Jadzia to mortality. His music has comforted
each and every crew member at one time or another; even Quark has been
spotted a few times in the lounge, despite his protests of the threat Vic's
poses to his profits.
Vic's has now become a permanent
feature on the station after Nog persuaded his uncle Quark to keep the
holosuite running continuously.