Turner ordered the assassination of Patrick Dean, fearing that the man might go public with information about the ATAF project, Operation Sudarberg and the true fate of the Mitikas Empire.

In May 2617, he announced his forced retirement to Elliott Parks, stating that the Confederation government wanted him out; they feared he was too old and presented too much of a liability, should he start to make errors of judgement.

Two of his final important acts of Admiral of Fleet was to order Parks to send the White Knights and the ATAFs to Arlos Starport, as a real life test run; as well as promoting the team upon their successful return to Spirit. At the same time he told Simon Dodds that he had done a good job that day, making good on his word to do so once he felt the pilot had proved his value.