Ethan Schuman is a Former General of the Merczateers. Shadow Keegan recruited him into the Alliance Navy II as one of the first Aircraft Specialists. Next he was sent under cover as a spy within the Alliance Navy which resulted in him being dishonorably discharged from the group when his status was revealed. He is also one of only three people that have earned the Imperator's Star, and is a scripter. Ethan Schuman is now the Legates (head) of Navis within the Ordo Imperialis