Robert DeSoto was a human male Starfleet officer in the 24th century. He was known for his work as commanding officer of the Excelsior-class USS Hood and the Sovereign-class prototype USS Sovereign. As of 2385, DeSoto assumed the position of commanding officer of the Suzerain-class fleet carrier USS Shogun and concurrent Flag Officer-in-Command of Task Force Shogun, which was the unit of the Vanguard Fleet assigned to operate in the Gamma Quadrant.