H. T. Ward
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Template:Ratings Template:Human Character Infobox H.T. Ward was a Fleet Admiral of the United Nations Space Command Navy, and was the Commanding Officer of the Navigation Command.
Ward transmitted UNSC Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1, a directive for UNSC personnel to read General Order 098831A-1 (the "Cole Protocol"), to all UNSC personnel [1].