Growing up as a Federation citizen, I always had my eye on the stars. Visions of exploration and battles to defend the citizens going through my head. My first experiences were flying fighter escorts for evacuees until I got my own Sidewinder. Although Allied with the Federation, I am not allied or work for any power. There is a small faction, Red Squadron that I support through my own Squadron, Stargate Command. I stand against the pirates and those attacking stations and pilots without provocation. When I do see that I am outgunned, I distract them as long as possible until I have to resupply and repair my shields. Better to give other pilots a chance to escape if I can not destroy the pirates/griefers that plague the galaxy.