Robert Edward Lee Price entered Starfleet academy in 2359. Going by the name of "Lee" Price, it didn't take very long for his class mates to learn of his full name, and tag him with the nickname of "The General". The nickname has stuck to this day, though it is usually only used when Captain Price is not present, because he doesn't particularly like the reference. Captain Robert Edward Lee Price prefers to be addressed as "Captain Price" or just "Captain". In a pinch, "Lee" would work for members of his senior staff or close personal friends.

Lee Price graduated from Starfleet academy in 2362. He was ranked third in his graduating class and was rather disappointed because he was sure not graduating at the top of his class would eliminate him from consideration as a senior officer on board the newly commissioned USS Galaxy, the first Starship of her class. His worries were unfounded however. The distinguished Vulcan, Captain Shoak, choose Mr. Price out of five other possible candidates. His high marks in the Kobayashi Maru scenario as well as his out standing charisma and leadership qualities with his fellow Starfleet cadets made the Vulcan take notice. Captain Shoak requested that Lee Price be assigned to the USS Galaxy's maiden crew as Operations Manager.

Lee was happy with his first posting, and with the eagerness of a freshly graduated Ensign, learned all that he could under the tutelage of Captain Shoak. The Vulcan Captain was pleased with his choice in officers, as Lee Price turned out to be an exceptional Operations Manager. Lee quickly earned a promotion to full Lieutenant and Second officer. Lee Price served at Ops and Second Officer for five years, before the Executive officer of the USS Galaxy was offered his own command, and accepted it. With the new vacancy came another opportunity, when Captain Shoak offered the First officer assignment to Lee. The Vulcan Captain explained to Price that his performance in his duties as Second officer on board the USS Galaxy made him the logical choice. Lee accepted the compliment, and the promotion to full Commander and became the Executive officer on board the USS Galaxy.

Price served as First officer for another four years. Captain Shoak was gratified that his choice for First officer was working out so exceptionally. Twice the Vulcan had the opportunity to decorate the Commander for excellence above and beyond the line of duty.

On Stardate 48650.1 (2371), the USS Enterprise-D was lost on Veridian III. Once again, the USS Galaxy became the premier Galaxy class Starship. It was less than three months after the scuttling of the Enterprise that Captain Shoak was diagnosed with the disabling, Vulcan mental disease, Bendii Syndrome. Captain Shoak, being the forthright, distinguished Vulcan that he was, did the logical thing and retired from Starfleet command. On his final mission, returning the USS Galaxy to Utopia Planitia, Mars for a complete systems refit, Captain Shoak held a private Vulcan tea ceremony with Commander Lee Price. In the Vulcan tradition, Captain Shoak explained to Lee that as he leaves Starfleet, he does so knowing that his young protégé, Captain Lee Price, will take his place and serve with all of the logic and excellence that he has demonstrated throughout his career. Lee just nodded, and cried, as did the Vulcan father figure and legend, Captain Shoak.

Upon arrival at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, the crew of the USS Galaxy were all reassigned throughout Starfleet. The year long refitting of the Starship began under the direction of Dr. Leah Brahms, one of the original designers of the Galaxy. Captain Price remained at Utopia Planitia to assist in the refitting, and learn all of the new starship systems.

The refitting was completed in 2372. Over the next two and a half months, the USS Galaxy under went complete systems testing, and trial flights. While Dr. Brahms was working on the Starship, Captain Price was busy recruiting the USS Galaxy's crew for her second tour of duty. The first under his command. Comprised of newly promoted senior officers and a crew of freshly graduated Starfleet cadets, The USS Galaxy started her second tour of duty in the Alpha quadrant, assigned to exploration and defense of the United Federation of Planets.

The USS Galaxy prospered under the command of it's new Captain. Lee Price and the crew he had assembled successfully completing several assignments throughout the Alpha, Beta and Gamma quadrants. In 2373, Starfleet Command recognized Lee for his excellence in service and promoted him to the rank of Fleet Captain.

Late in 2374, Lee's long time mentor, former Captain and friend died. Succumbing to the Bendii Syndrome that had plagued him for several years, Captain Shoak died while Lee was on leave visiting on the planet Vulcan. On his death bed, the Vulcan made a puzzling claim that they have yet to meet for the very first time. Lee didn't understand what the Vulcan had meant and dismissed it as incoherent disorientation brought on by the final stages of the Vulcan mental disease. Lee remained for the funeral services for his friend before returning to the Galaxy, deeply saddened by his death.

In mid 2375, the Dominion war ended. Captain Price at that time developed a personal relationship with long time officer, Yeoman Jamie York. The two have been dating and even took a shore leave together on the pleasure planet Risa at the end of the war. Unfortunately, in December 2375, Miss York was murdered before Captain Price' eyes by the evil Butcher from the mirror universe in a coo to take over the USS Galaxy. Jamie's death left the Captain devastated, though he is now slowly working through the loss of his soul mate.

In late 2377, Captain Price was removed as Commanding Officer of the USS Galaxy and reassigned elsewhere in Starfleet. No details were given of the General's new assignment or the reason why he was replaced.

After completing a classified mission for Starfleet Command, Captain Price was offered a promotion to Admiral and an assignment at Starflleet Headquarters back on Earth. Price turned down the promotion, choosing to remain a Captain and was soon reinstated as commanding officer of the USS Galaxy.

Being originally from Sydney, Australia - Earth, Captain Price does have a very slight Ausy accent. This is most obviously noticed in his use of the expression "G-day", and referring to his crew as his "mates". His easy going personality and manner makes it easy for everyone to think of the Captain as "just one of the guys", even though he is their commanding officer.

Captain Price's favorite food is "anything barbecued" which he rarely gets on board a Starship except for special occasions.

In 2374, K'Ral was imprisoned by the Klingon High Council for treason against the Empire. Captain Price and K'Ral's younger brother, Dergaus of the house of Kras, took the Galaxy and a Bird of Prey into the Klingon Empire to prove the accusations false and uncover a plot by the High council to mutate the Klingon people with genetic experiments aimed at making them more like the Jem'Hadar. Lee and Dergaus were successful at stopping the High Council's plan, but K'Ral had already been executed in an unexplained altercation at Rura Penthe .

Practically everyone in Starfleet will know who "The General" is. No one should ever refer to Captain Price by that nickname when he is present. If anyone were to call him that, Captain Price would request that they not use that nickname. Everyone still uses it, but only when Price isn't in the room.