Admiral Niles Dorman was the commander of the Apocalypse-class Command Ship Inflexible. He was known to be a ruthless and innovative commander.
In 17 ABY, he served as commander of the Poltergeist, the first Wraith-class Cruiser.
He lost his entire family, including his wife and son, when Fuller was destroyed in 18 ABY.
By 41 ABY, he was an Admiral and commanded the Second Squadron of the Second Sector Fleet, under First Admiral Julius Marcus Deronin.