John Blackbull

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John Blackbull was a Starfleet officer in the 24th century. As of 2385, he held the rank of Vice admiral and was assigned as Deputy Commander of the Vanguard Fleet.

Childhood
Blackbull was born on 2312 on Earth to a Sioux Indian family in North America.

Starfleet Academy
Blackbull joined Starfleet Academy in 2328. He later graduated from the Academy in 2332 with honors.

Starfleet Career
After graduation, Blackbull was assigned to the Excelsior-class starship USS Endeavor with the rank of Ensign in the command division, joining his upperclassman, then Lieutenant Commander Maximus Hunter.

Deep Space 6
In 2335, Blackbull was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade and was asked by his friend, the newly minted Commander Hunter to join him in Station Deep Space 6.

USS Victorious
In 2339, Blackbull was transferred to the Ambassador class starship USS Victorious and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He remained with the Victorious over the years, rising to the position of First Officer with the rank of Commander in 2348, until its decommissioning in 2364

Utopia Planitia Shipyards
In 2380, Blackbull was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral and was invited to assist then Admiral Hunter in designing and building the Invincible class of starships. He remained in Utopia Planitia after Hunter left in 2382 at the latter's request to continue the work they had both started.

Vanguard Command
In 2385, Blackbull was asked to by Fleet Admiral Hunter to join him as Deputy Commander of the largest fleet in Starfleet, the Vanguard Fleet.