Jimmy 'Ordy' Ord, usually called just Ordy, is a Boatswain's Mate Seaman (BMSN) serving aboard the USS John Paul Jones usually as the Helmsman or Lee Helmsman.
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During the first confrontation with the aliens, Ordy panicked somewhat, informing Alex Hopper that he was now in command and asking for orders as he didn't know what to do. Ordy panicked worse at Hopper's orders to attack the alien vessels and then ram them and tried to make him see reason and go rescue surviviors from the Myoko which was sinking. He discovered that the aliens and lizards have the exact same eyes and their helmets are, basically, extreme sunglasses, which means that they can't handle the sunlight. This fact proves useful against the third alien ship. With Ordy at the helm, the ship traverses through shallow waters and a powerful current to draw the alien ship to the necessary location. At sunrise, LT Hopper and Capt. Nagata use the alien's light sensitivity against them by shooting out the bridge windows and blinding the aliens. When the USS John Paul Jones is attacked by shredder drones, Ordy is almost cut to pieces but is saved by GM2 Raikes at the last moment. When the crew commandeers the USS Missouri to continue the fight, Ordy helps an old sailor drive the ship and is at first nervous about it until the sailor yells at him to take his place. Afterwards, Ordy is awarded a medal by Admiral Shane for his actions.