Geoffrey Tolwyn

Admiral Sir Geoffrey Tolwyn, Bt. is a fictional military officer in the universe of Wing Commander. Frequently he is a direct or nearly direct superior of the viewpoint character, Christopher Blair (and somewhat adversarial as well).

Rise to Flag Rank

From 2639 to 2654, Tolwyn rose, rocket-like, to prominence in the Confederation Navy, rising from Lt. J.G. to Commodore in the 15 years. His driven nature was as much a hindrance as a blessing, however, and he developed as many enemies in the Admiralty as friends; some of whom blocked his ascension to Rear Admiral for a number of years. Finally his chance to prove himself as a force commander came on the Tiger's Claw's cadet cruise of 2653-4, where he commanded the carrier and its battlegroup (and its load of student-pilots) through a number of harrowing engagements with the Kilrathi. After the completion of this task, Tolwyn was promoted to Rear Admiral and command of 14th Fleet.

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