When Mayweather assumed command of the Horizon, he was a year younger than his son Paul Mayweather was in 2153. Prior to assuming command, he was an engineer. Because of his inexperience and not knowing how to run the bridge, the Horizon fell behind schedule. Facing the loss of his ECA license, he wanted to quit. His wife Rianna would not let him quit. He eventually went on to have a long successful career as the captain of the Horizon. (ENT: "Horizon") This character was only mentioned in dialogue. The Pocket ENT novel Rosetta gives his name as Paul Mayweather, Sr.