Dirk “Stingray” Wright served aboard the TCS Concordia in 2664. Although a great pilot, he had a reputation for “speaking his mind”, and was often disciplined for this habit by the Concordia's CAG, Jeannette "Angel" Devereaux.

Although the Concordia was destroyed in 2669, Stingray went on to survive throughout the Kilrathi War and into the war with the Nephilim. He was featured as one of the “Best Of The Best” in an article by Tyra Hunter in the January 2701 issue of Star Soldier magazine.

Stingray has more brass on his chest than any other pilot flying today: he is a retired Confederate General who was mentored by Christopher Blair himself. Wright commanded entire fleets against the Nephilim, winning praise for his improvised tactics at Third Warsaw. He has returned to flying fighters following his military retirement, claiming that no one is too old to keep fighting — a belief which the kill markings on the nose of his Rapier lend much support to. Stingray is a cautious pilot, unafraid to wait for minutes at a time until a good opportunity for a strike presents itself.