Stephanie Eckland was a Human female who served in Earthforce during the Earth Alliance Civil War, commanding the Omega-class destroyer EAS Furies with the rank of Captain, During the Battle of Proxima III, Captain Eckland chose not to participate in the battle, the Furies being declared non-combatant as a result. After the battle, Captain Eckland elected to remain at Proxima III to defend the planet against potential retaliation from EA President Morgan Clark.