Rodney Brunet

"Miner" was a pilot on the TCS Lexington in 2673. While the Lexington was stationed in the Masa System, Captain William Eisen and Major Todd Marshall defected to the Union of Border Worlds, prompting Captain Hugh Paulsen to launch a pursuit team. Miner was a part of Colonel Christopher Blair's wing, and his wingmen included 1st Lieutenant Winston Chang and 2nd Lieutenant Troy Carter.

During the pursuit, Chang, Carter, and Blair defected to the Border Worlds out of loyalty to Captain Eisen. Remaining loyal to the Confederation, Miner attempted to defend himself against the defectors, but was overwhelmed and forced to eject when his Hellcat V was shot down.