Charlie Whatley was a high ranking male Human Starfleet admiral who had a post in San Francisco in the 2370s. He had a son called Kevin and was a friend of Benjamin Sisko. Admiral Whatley ordered the evacuation of Deep Space 9 in late 2372, after the Ferengi Alliance declared war on Bajor. (DS9 novel: The 34th Rule) After Omega Squad illegally travelled to Talos IV, Admiral Whatley was part of the panel that oversaw their court martial. (SA comic: "Judgment")