Daithan Ruhalter was a male Starfleet officer in the early 24th century. As of 2333, he held the rank of captain, and was the commanding officer of the USS Stargazer. Captain Ruhalter enjoyed fencing, and sparred with similarly inclined crewmembers, including his second officer Lt. Commander Jean-Luc Picard. Ruhalter was a man who trusted his instincts, and felt that Picard would be a better first officer than Stephen Leach. Ruhalter intended to have Leach reassigned at the earliest opportunity, and to promote Picard to the role of first officer at that point.