Dicey was a domestic cat owned by Chris Billingsley. He was a Maine Coon Billingsley allegedly "found" near the Chiefs' Club on Manticore. His account was that he took pity on the cat and adopted him. He was imperious and expected a share in the fine foods available wherever Billingsley, an Admiral's steward, went. Also he was exceptionally charming, having ensorceled Admiral Gold Peak into giving him effective permission to remain on board, despite RMN prohibitions against pets on board naval vessels. According to Admiral Gold Peak, Dicey was one of the largest domestic cats she had ever seen, even outmassing Honor Harrington's treecat, Nimitz. He is described as being 116 cm (45 in) long ()