Intergalactic Summit

I served the State in Her Navy until the age of 35. I considered it more of a stepping-stone than a career, with the intent of an academic career later in life. While my studies focused on Military Theory, I considered myself a student of literature. While my best-known published works are treatises on the evolution of military tactics and technology, I also studied Amarrian literature quite deeply. The language, and the Empire's oft-obfuscated history, fascinated me then as it does now.

I received my discharge at the age of 35, when the CN Gaisho was destroyed and I lost my eye and arm. This one event, not even a footnote in Caldari history, changed my life. My father was and still is a career soldier, even now slogging through endless "hot wars" on remote worlds with his boots in the mud. When I announced that I was going to pursue a career as a teacher of literature, he unceremoniously disowned me.

I spent the next thirteen years as a student in the Federation, funding my studies largely through residual income from re-printings of the textbooks I had contributed to in earlier years. Five years ago my mother died after a long battle with cancer. The news brought me home, and I lost interest in my literary studies. I was unsure of what to do with my life, and a dear friend - a Gallente capsuleer by the name of Deuce Halcyon - suggested that I be tested for compatibility. Ironically enough, my new life has been mostly as a combat pilot, which has gone a long way toward mending my relationship with my family. But I still read as much prose as I can get my hands on.

My parents made me do it.

Once I was confirmed Capsule compatible my father pushed me to enroll. His hope was that I would enlist to work for the Caldari Navy as he did, but on a higher level. He was a big believer in "The Way' and always pushed me to prove myself.

Thankfully other Capsuleers showed me the error in that line of thinking. While the Navy was the height of his potential, limiting myself to it was an insult to mine.

I went straight into the Imperial Academy when I was old enough. I studied Electronic Warfare and Information Security at the academy - but as soon as my enlistment was ended I discharged and started working toward my capsuleer implants. I wanted to study the sleepers, like my father does.

Available sponsors and the desire for the challenge.

It's better than being a GunJack.

My holder thought it would be a good way to make some kred. too bad for her she could no longer control me.

Such mundanity and frankness about said mundanity is refreshing. I'm seeing way too many 'great causes' in these parts.

I was offered an opportunity. Only a fool would not act on it.

Because my sister did and anything she can do I can do better.