Rico Fernandez serves as a supporting crew member aboard a spaceship bound for the forbidden planet Inferno II. He is part of the multinational team investigating a prior mission's mysterious disappearance. His character design embodies an American stereotype, prominently featuring an American flag patch on his spacesuit. His dialogue reinforces this portrayal with phrases like "Yes Sir!" and "Hi-Yo Silver." As the crew explores the planet's surface, they encounter a hostile entity that systematically eliminates them. Rico Fernandez is killed amidst the crew's exploration during the entity's attacks.