Russell Bartholowmew is the weapons officer of the VSDII Covenant. Russell used to be the Executive Officer up to 34 ABY, but due to old age he had to make way for a younger and more efficient officer. His expertise of the ships capabilities and its firepower as its former executive officer has given Russell an edge in combat situations which the current Executive Officer Ginla Xinsel has come to appreciate.
Early History
Russell Bartholomew was born on Naboo in 19 BBY during the start of the reign of the Galactic Empire. Born shortly after the Clone wars and during the beginning of the Great Jedi Purge, Bartholowmew grew up in a typical imperialistic family. Raised in the strict code of the Imperial ways, Russell grew up to serve and embody the Galactic Empire and in 1 BBY he joined the Galactic Empire. As a fledgling recruit he was given arduous tasks, however this did not stop him from loving his job and the young human quickly made headway within the ranks of the Galactic Empire up until their second major defeat in 0 ABY.
Clan Naga Sadow
Upon hearing of the destruction of the second death star, and their Emporer dead as well, Russel was out on a reconnaissance mission on the outer fringes of Galactic Empire territory.