Captain Corek is the leader of the Silverblade X-wing squadron, stationed at DVL-181. A graduate of the Imperial Academy and veteran of many battles, Captain Corek somehow never lost his enthusiasm for fighter combat. He carries the same brash confidence of many younger pilots, but manages to blend it with his considerable experience. Corek instills a great level of energy into his squadron and into the base, as well. His attitude stands out even more in the abysmal conditions of the Quagmire. Colonel Lom Melams is the Quagmire's current commanding officer. He is also the ranking Rebel officer in the region and an accomplished strategist. He often develops missions for sector resources and even has several Special Operations teams working just for him. Such SpecOps missions are typically very secret and risky, but often vital to the success of area Alliance forces. Melams is a dedicated Rebel soldier and he expects success. He has a fiery temper and his intolerance of incompetence is well-known by his underlings; Melams becomes very angry and unhappy when his people fail him.