Little known factoid - Ancient seers predicted the coming of what they could only describe in confused, hushed whispers as "The Great Tev Badass." It was prophecy that he would have balls so intensely strong as to be impenetrable. Hence, these seers quickly attributed the name "Steel" to the alloy of the same name we know today.
In the very late 24th century, amused Vishnans pointed out this bit of cosmic oddity to Nagari-sensitive GTVA personnel, and a full temporal investigation was launched. However, before proof could be acquired and the alloy appropriately renamed to "Steele," Admiral Steele intervened, kicked everyone's ass with only a rubber band, half-eaten salami provolone sandwich and his tactical genius, and then went into a long speech about how this is FREESPACE, not STAR TREK.
After extensive analysis as to why Federation recruits were so depressed, it was determined that with Admiral Calder's balls puréed and Byrne's balls still nowhere to be found, Fed recruits lacked effective role models. The establishment of the Fed Navy's "Balls of Steele" fan club shortly thereafter resulted in a 70% reduction in depression across the fleet.
Admiral Steele is so badass, his voice actor developed six ulcers worrying over whether his acting performance would be "badassed enough to do Steele justice."
Admiral Steele is so incredibly awesome, he has me, a die-hard pro-Federation fan of Blue Planet, singing his praises as an AWESOME character whom I absolutely LOVE to hate *AND* hate to love! More Steele! And when (I hope) the dev team kills him off, I'm hoping for serious BLAZE OF GLORY stuff! An ending befitting him: Noble and strong to his last, yet lovably insane and murderous! Just like the Tevvy Bears! <3
