Alan W. Pierce

Alan William Pierce (born 12/05/2598) is a Terran official and Federal Navy intelligence officer, serving as the current Federal Minister of National Security. He played prominent role throughout the Great War. He was promoted to the rank of Admiral and later became the head of the Office of Naval Intelligence during the Komuggal War. 
Born in 2598 in Bridgehead to a wealthy family of Frijkstadt corporate executives, the young Alan seemed destined to become an engineer. Upon hearing of the start of warring between foreign powers, he dropped out to enlist in the Federal Navy. He was assigned to ONI, where he quickly distinguished himself. Following two years on the field aboard the FNS Jakarta, he returned to New Sidon to attend officer classes at the Bridgehead Military Academy, following the advice of his superiors aboard the Jakarta. He returned to active duty in 2635 aboard the FNS Ghost of Jupiter. He would serve on this ship throughout the Great War until its destruction at the Battle of Termavir in 2646. 
In 2649 he was promoted to the rank of Admiral, the highest rank for a naval intelligence officer. In 2657 he was appointed as the Director of ONI, a post he occupied for over forty years. In 2698, upon the surrender of the Komuggal Republic, he retired from military duties. He became the Terran ambassador to the Surben Republic only a year later, and occupied this position until 2714. In 2715, he was briefly made the chairman of the Federal Board of Security and Intelligence, only to be invited to join the chancellery by Chancellor Ashikaga following his party's victory in parliamentary elections. Following Ashikaga's re-election, Pierce was able to maintain his cabinet position for a second term.