Editing Archibald Stakes (section)

==Starfleet History==

Both Archibald and Lydia entered Starfleet Academy at the same time, fast-tracked into Command class. They kept together all the time at the Academy but when they graduated (both with honours) they were assigned to different ships. Both became department heads after two years service, and rose through the ranks quickly. Lydia became Captain of the USS Watanabe (a light explorer) three years before Archibald became Captain of the USS Manchester (a heavy cruiser). Through their actions and determination, both were awarded many medals. Recently they both became COs of two re-designed Sovereign-class ships, expressly intended to take on and defeat Keltois. Lydia called hers The Star of Samarkand, and Archibald named his The Rose of Samarkand as a sign of their respect for one another. Not happy with the way Starfleet was behaving, Archibald defected to the 52nd Fleet with his ship and crew who chose to follow him. The Rose was turned over to the 52nd, mothballed, the crew dispersed and Archibald demoted to Commander.

Lydia retained the rank of Rear-Admiral, whilst Archibald was demoted to Commander by LoDona and appointed as FO of the [[USS Boudicca|Boudicca]], replacing [[Susan Rivers]] who had just been assigned as CO of the Champlain. After distinguishing himself in the battle for the MDP, during which he commanded the Boudicca whilst Admiral Sevant oversaw the fleet movements, Archibald was promoted to Captain again and given the Dennison to command. After an abortive mission badly mishandled by SFI, the Dennison was almost completely destroyed and Archibald and a portion of his crew reassigned to the [[USS Mithrandir]].