[NormHart]

A woman who;

Withstands torture to eventually lead an escape of military and political prisoners

Shoots, in a duel, the man who caused the death of her lover.

Faces an opponent with samurai swords, survives the experience and goes out to do battle with a superior naval force the same day.

Moves up through a naval ranking system to become a Admiral while overcoming both social and personal issues on multiple worlds.

would, in my opinion, be considered strong.