Miles Preston

Miles Preston served as a Republic Naval Captain during the Clone Wars, serving aboard the Venator-class Star Destroyer, the Singularity. He served alongside the 222nd Clone Battalion, led by Jedi General Olis Meryn.

Early Life
Miles Preston grew up on the Mid-rim world of Perilax. He was the fifth son of the Duke of Hadar, Harus Preston. As such, he was given no training as a noble, and was expected to extinguish himself elsewhere. Preston showed aptitude at his formative academy, and excelled at the tactical game of Dejarik, ultimately defeating all his challengers in an inter-academy tournament. For his tactical prowess and his excellent marks in study, Preston was recommended for the Republic Judicial Academy, to which he heartily accepted his admittance offer.

Serving the Judicial Corps
Preston graduated the Judicial Academy in the year 44 BBY at the age of 19, specializing in Naval Tactics and Counter-Insurgency. He was given the rank of Lieutenant, and served with the Republic Security Force aboard the Judicial Vessel known as the Imperator. Preston served under Captain Giles Sandon, who proved to be a shrewd tactical leader who desired results over minimizing casualties.

Preston won prestige in the battle of Therym after his ship was boarded by insurgents. Captain Sandon was killed by the insurgents, but Preston managed to rally the bridge crew to take the ship back. Preston was commended by Jedi Master Olis Meryn, who had brought a task force to liberate the ship. For his bravery and show of cunning, Preston was awarded the rank of Captain.

Joining the Republic Navy
With the outbreak of the Clone Wars in the year 22 BBY, the Republic Navy began taking over military operations normally conducted by the Republic Judicial Corps. With this change in protocol, many officers of the Judicial Corps were offered the opportunity to transition their commission to the Navy. Preston took this opportunity to continue his service to the Republic, and was immediately installed as the captain of the Singularity, the flagship of Preston's old ally, Olis Meryn.

Personality and Traits
Preston is a reserved individual, often appearing to study those around them. Very little escapes his shrewd eye. Despite his perhaps cold demeanor, Preston shows compassion and understanding to the men and women under his command, and often goes beyond his mandate to support them. However, Preston has been known to exemplify the militaristic discipline to know when losses and sacrifices are necessary.