Admiral

**Admiral** is the highest known flag officer rank within the Union Fleet of the Planetary Union. Admiral ranked directly above captain. Admirals typically worked in administration, especially in Planetary Union Central on Earth, although some fleet admirals commanded *Leviathan*-class heavy cruisers. **Vice Admiral** was a rank within the Admiralty.

The responsibilities and powers of an admiral were broad and probably divided into portfolios. For example, Admiral Perry seems to have been in charge of diplomatic affairs: He oversaw first contact with Regor 2 and diplomatic talks with the Nazh; managed the signing of the Lak'vai Pact of Tarazed 3; and attended the Planetary Union Council during the crisis over the The Sanctuary, a refuge for Moclan females.

The collective body of admirals was known as the **Admiralty**, based at Union Central. The Captains of Union vessels are bound to respect and obey the desires of their commanding Admirals. Admirals from each member species of the Union were voting members of the Planetary Union Council. The Chairman of the Council wore a highly unusual variant insignia of black and gold, implying perhaps a higher status than other admirals.

Admirals wear purple uniforms. Their insignia was a circle of golden stars as opposed to the silver insignia of all other ranks. The Council Chairman of the Planetary Union Council wears a highly unusual variant insignia of black and gold.

## Admirals

* Chairman: Head of the Planetary Union Council.
* Tom Halsey: Based at Union Central; also commanded the USS *Spruance* during the Battle of Earth.
* Tucker: Based at Union Central.
* Ozawa: Based at Union Central; also commands the Leviathan-class heavy cruiser USS Olympia (LCV-529).
* Perry: Based at Union Central, killed by Teleya in 2422 after betraying the Union
* Paul Christie: Lost to the Arachnids in 2422.
* Howland: Based at Union Central.

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## Production

### Emblem

Admiral's shoulder bars.Admiral emblem sketch.Admiral logo concept.
### Uniform

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## Appearances

* *Episode 1x01: Old Wounds*
* *Episode 1x02: Command Performance*
* *Episode 1x03: About a Girl* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 1x06: Krill*
* *Episode 1x07: Majority Rule*
* *Episode 1x08: Into the Fold* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 1x09: Cupid's Dagger*
* *Episode 1x11: New Dimensions*
* *Episode 1x12: Mad Idolatry*
* *Episode 1.5x03: The Word of Avis, Pt. 1* (flashback)
* *Episode 2x02: Primal Urges*
* *Episode 2x04: Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 2x05: All the World is Birthday Cake*
* *Episode 2x08: Identity, Pt. 1*
* *Episode 2x09: Identity, Pt. 2*
* *Episode 2x10: Blood of Patriots*
* *Episode 2x12: Sanctuary*
* *Episode 2x13: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 3x02: Shadow Realms*
* *Episode 3x05: A Tale of Two Topas*
* *Episode 3x06: Twice in a Lifetime*
* *Episode 3x07: From Unknown Graves*
* *Episode 3x08: Midnight Blue*
* *Episode 3x09: Domino*
* *Episode 3x10: Future Unknown*

## References

1. ↑ Episode 2.5x03: Heroes, Pt. 1
2. ↑ Episode 2x10: Blood of Patriots
3. ↑ Episode 2x12: Sanctuary
4. ↑ Episode 2x12: Sanctuary
5. ↑ *Episode 1x01: Old Wounds*
6. ↑ *Episode 2x09: Identity, Pt. 2*
7. ↑ *Episode 1x02: Command Performance*
8. ↑ *Episode 1x12: Mad Idolatry*
9. ↑ *Episode 1x06: Krill*
10. ↑ *Episode 2x05: All the World is Birthday Cake*
11. ↑ *Episode 3x09: Domino*
12. ↑ *Episode 3x02: Shadow Realms*
13. ↑ *Episode 3x05: A Tale of Two Topas*