Ed Mercer

From early into his career, Ed was involved in some of the Planetary Union's most important political and military missions: infiltrating and capturing the Yakar, leading the Orville in the Battle of Earth, representing Earth at the Planetary Union Council's vote on the Sanctuary and ultimately overseeing the resolution of the Kaylon conflict that would see the Kaylon becoming provisional members of the planetary Union

Ed Mercer was born to Bert and Jeannie Mercer in Boxford, Massachusetts on Earth sometime in the late 24th century. As a child, he dreamt of commanding his own starship.

Ed enrolled in the academy Union Point, where he became "drinking buddies" with Gordon Malloy.Gordon and Ed sat next to each other in every class they shared, such as astroarchaeology under Professor Lamarche. One of Ed's flight instructors was Marcos, the eventual captain of the USS Roosevelt during the Battle of Earth. He got a 'B+' in Temporal Theory, later stating no student received an 'A' in the course. "It's time travel, no one really gets it." Ed excelled academically and graduated top of his class, and he enlisted in the Planetary Union's Fleet.In 2400, Ed served as an Ensign on the USS Bohr along with Gordon and Ycil.

Ed began dating Kelly Grayson, an officer several years his junior, in 2414. Ed and Kelly married later that same year and rented an apartment in New York City

Ed worked tirelessly to advance in rank and commuted to Epsilon Eridani every day, much to Kelly's dismay, who felt ignored.

Ed and Kelly's marriage strained. Kelly later said that she tried on "numerous occasions" to talk to her husband, but Ed simply shut her out. Ed claimed she never showed appreciation for working for their future.

Around September 2418, Ed came home to find Kelly in bed with Retepsian archaeologist Darulio. Dumbstruck and at a loss for words, Ed left, refusing to listen to Kelly as she begged for a chance to explain. The couple divorced, and Ed moved out of the apartment to live with Gordon.

Ed grew depressed following the affair. His work ethic collapsed, and he began self-medicating with alcohol. He showed up late to work, his work became "sloppy," and was reported six times for working hungover.Admiralty was going to consider Ed for command until his recent unprofessionalism alarmed them. In 2419, Kelly secretly recommended Ed to Admiral Tom Halsey for command.

Halsey promoted Ed to captain of a mid-level exploratory vessel as his "one last chance." As the Orville's helmsman had departed with her previous captain, Ed quickly hired Gordon.

age 40
sexuality likely bi curious he's unsure
single

he's a good captain and prides himself on trying to do what's best for the crew, he's Curious by nature and always eager to learn new things about alien cultures,he can be a little silly at times but dose his best to remain serious, he is sweet and had a good moral compass.

the classics weather it be music, movies or literature. he likes a good drink from time to time but he definitely knows his limits now,