Preston J. Cole

Preston Jeremiah Cole was the former director of the United Nations Space Command. He was stripped of his rank after it was discovered that his fiancee was an influential insurrectionist figure in the outer rim colonies. He is currently the representative of Zefanya.

Early Life
Preston lived a life of luxury. He was born to a wealthy family on Zefanya. At an early age, his military brilliance was noted by his family who sent him off to the Commonwealth Naval Academy on Reach. He graduated with full honours and enlisted in the UNSC Navy shortly after he left the academy.

Time in the UNSC Navy
After serving the UNSC Navy diligently for two decades, he was promoted to the rank of fleet admiral at the behest of Lord Terrence Hood. When the Insurrectionist Wars erupted, he showcased his tactical brilliance when he defeated an Insurrectionist fleet of twenty ships with only two heavy cruisers at the Battle of Librae.

He was then promoted to the rank of Director and assumed control over the entirety of the UNSC in 2500. However, his time as director was shortlived as a rumour began to circulate that Preston's former wife, Clara Oswald, was actually the leader of a powerful insurrectionist group. He was stripped of his rank and he was forced to retire from the military.

Time in Politics
Due to his popularity among the inner and outer rim worlds, he was able to find himself a position in Commonwealth politics. While many in congress viewed him with suspicion, he was able to prove himself innocent through his unwavering loyalty to the people and to the principles of the Commonwealth.