Starfleet Council (The Council)
Interstellar Military Command and Strategic Advisory AuthorityDescription
A high-level advisory body within Starfleet Command that issues strategic guidance and policy recommendations to senior officers. In the current material the Council exerts advisory authority through Admirals (notably Admiral Haden), urging caution and influencing operational decisions regarding detainees and delicate political situations. The Council operates as a hierarchical policy source, shaping command responses and risk assessments.