Genevieve Chin began her naval career around the year 1865 PD. Holding the rank of Rear Admiral, she served as the commander of the initial attack during the First Battle of Hancock, the opening battle of the First Havenite-Manticoran War. She was forced to surrender the remnants of her command to Rear Admiral Danislav. (HH3) After Thomas Theisman's coup, she was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given a fleet command. (HHA4.5: F)