In the early months of the war, Devchenko’s position was focused more on planning and strategy, ordering subordinate generals to complete missions and lead assaults. He accepted the position with heart-felt earnest, and much media attention, on June 18, 2506. By 2498 he received his first commission of a an Alliance vessel, IAV Comanche, remaining under his command until 2507.Ī parliamentary favorite and military celebrity, Devchenko was the Alliance directorate’s first choice as General-in-Chief of Allied Forces on the eve of war. As mundane as it sounds, Devchenko proved himself a valuable officer, notably, commanding an assault squad sent in response to the 2495 hostage crisis on concerning Pope Gregory XVIII on Newhopeĭevchenko made ’Verse-wide headlines after the success of the mission. His early career included customs enforcement and anti-piracy investigations. Born Octoon Bernadette’s first moon, Nautilus, Geoffrey Devchenko attended the Osiris Military Academy, graduating (2nd in his class) in 2486.