Arthur Russell

As William abdicated, many pillars of the company and members of the younger generation also rose to prominence, becoming active in the company and in the public eye.

Among them was Mikhail Victor, one of the Victor brothers. As the supreme commander responsible for the defense of Mars, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general by William in 2040.

His jurisdiction was no longer limited to Mars alone. Instead, it expanded to the defense of the entire Solar System, and he led the ground forces to join Andre's Containment Fleet.

In other words, he became Andre's deputy.

Michel Victor, meanwhile, was promoted to major general and placed in charge of all the Expeditionary Force's Helljumpers. He likewise became Mike's deputy.

After Ivan took over the company publicly, he immediately promoted his close friend and trusted aide, Ground Commander Johnny Rico, from lieutenant colonel to colonel.

Johnny Rico then led the Hard Boiled Marine Corps under his command to join the Great Expedition with the First Fleet, learning more experience and insight from Mike.

Senior officers such as Hudson, Hicks, and Prus also began assisting Ivan in controlling Umbrella's forces, allowing Ivan to command with much greater ease.

From 2027 to 2042, over those fifteen years, Minos Island, under the leadership of Hunk, Kent, and Achilles, also supplied Umbrella with more than thirty thousand Astartes.

Twelve thousand Astartes were incorporated into Robert's Limit Legion, expanding its numbers to twenty thousand and increasing the efficiency of the Great Expedition.

One thousand eight hundred were incorporated into the Custodes, expanding the Custodes Legion to three thousand men.

Three thousand four hundred were incorporated into the Dark Raven Legion, expanding its numbers to five thousand.

The Custodes and the Dark Raven Legion remained stationed aboard Umbrella's most powerful warship, the Star Killer-class