Editing William Noyce

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'''William "Bill" Noyce''' (born circa [[1954 CE|1954]]-[[1955 CE|55 CE]]) is the Admiral responsible for overseeing ''[[seaQuest DSV 4600]]''<nowiki/>'s refit following the creation of the [[United Earth/Oceans Organization]] (UEO), later becoming the UEO's second Secretary General in [[2019 CE]].

Serving his life in the Navy for nearly three decades, his career included stints in the United States Navy and, subsequently, [[Nor-Pac]]. His relationship with Captain [[Nathan Bridger]] dates back to [[1983 CE]] and is a family friend, having known [[Carol Bridger]] and their son, [[Robert Bridger]]. It is implied that Noyce kept tabs on Nathan Bridger following Robert's death and Nathan's subsequent retirement from the service during ''seaQuest DSV 4600''<nowiki/>'s initial construction circa [[2012 CE]]. Noyce goes to great lengths to secure Bridger's buy-in to assume command of ''seaQuest'', resorting to some underhanded tactics (such as "stealing" [[Darwin]] and bringing the dolphin to ''seaQuest'') and ordering [[Jonathan Ford]] to appear as "everything a commander shouldn't" {{Ep|To Be or Not to Be}}.

Noyce has children {{Ep|To Be or Not to Be}} and is married to Janet {{Ep|Treasure of the Mind}}, with an affinity for [[Cuba Smokers|hockey]] {{Ep|The Devil's Window}} and the music of The Who {{Ep|The Last Lap of Luxury}}.

== Youth (1969 CE) ==
In his youth, Noyce skipped school during the 9th grade so that he could attend [[Woodstock]]. Making his way there, he hitchhiked and met [[Andrea Dre]], who drove him to Woodstock. They would establish a friendship through the decades, as they would both become involved with the UEO {{Ep|The Last Lap of Luxury}}.

== Service as UEO Admiral (2017―2019 CE) ==
Noyce often seen communicating via vidlink from his office or other locales in [[Pearl Harbor]]. He holds a high-ranking position within the UEO (United Earth/Oceans Organization). The UEO was established to manage the New Peace following the collapse of the U.N. and the subsequent division of the world into economic confederations. Noyce serves as the Chief of Naval Operations Command and is also the Secretary General of the UEO, which suggests he is one of the leaders of this new world.

Noyce has a long-standing friendship with Captain [[Nathan Bridger]], with whom he served in the Navy. Noyce brings up the idea of the ''seaQuest'', a research vessel designed by Bridger, as a way to lure his old friend. Noyce seems to be behind Bridger's reassignment to the ''seaQuest'', owing to the fact that Bridger has rapport with the greater scientific community but is able to engage in military operations when necessary. He is also aware of Bridger's emotional struggles, especially the loss of his wife and son.

Noyce is presented as a complex character with conflicting loyalties, often pushing his own agenda. He is a career naval officer who uses his military mindset to achieve his goals, despite his UEO position. He is personally motivated and strongly believes in a powerful naval fleet. He is willing to use naval power for his own purposes, regardless of the consequences. He also seems to genuinely respect Bridger and his skills, particularly his talent for deep-sea exploration, even though he may not see eye-to-eye with Bridger.

Before the UEO, Noyce served in the Navy and was the youngest Executive Officer to graduate from the academy. He and Bridger were close, and Bridger notes that Noyce designed some tubes on the bridge, calling it “[[Bridger’s Folly]]”. Noyce seems to have been the one who brought Commander Jonathan Ford to ''seaQuest'' under the UEO. He also recruits [[Manilow Crocker]] as ''seaQuest''<nowiki/>'s security chief, even though Crocker was about to retire {{Ep|To Be or Not to Be}}.

Noyce has a working relationship with Secretary General [[Andrea Dre]], his superior within the UEO. It appears they have a long-standing familiarity with each other's backgrounds. However, their relationship becomes strained and they clash. They eventually come into direct conflict when Dre attempts to impose martial law, and she is eventually arrested for treason after Noyce and the ''seaQuest'' crew expose her {{Ep|The Last Lap of Luxury}}.

== Service as Secretary General (2019―2021 CE) ==
Following his appointment as UEO's second Secretary General, he oversees UEO trials for a new one-person submersible craft {{Ep|The Stinger}} and comes to conflict with Bridger over a submarine filled with kids fleeing death squads from the [[Amazonian Confederation]] {{Ep|The Good Death}}. He is present during the [[World Power]] crisis, operating from the UEO's emergency center {{Ep|Higher Power}}.

Sometime later, he is succeeded by [[Arthur McGath]], but remains attached to the UEO as an advisor {{Ep|The Sincerest Form of Flattery}}. Many of his previous interactions with ''[[seaQuest DSV 4600-II]]'' are assumed by his successor, General [[Francis Thomas]] {{Ep|Daggers|The Fear that Follows|When We Dead Awaken}}.

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