Commander Konrad Harlan is a pilot who operates on the fringes of galactic society, living by his own code and avoiding the constraints of larger factions. Born on December 17, 3250, on Turner's World, he grew up in the industrial heart of the New Rossyth shipyards, where his parents worked. From a young age, Konrad dreamed of becoming a pilot, and after enrolling in the Pilot's Federation Academy in 3265, he graduated shortly after with his license. However, the reality of the galaxy's competitive economy forced him to work salvage operations within Alliance space, along with occasional odd jobs like cargo hauling and data courier work, to make ends meet.

In 3275, Konrad’s life changed dramatically when a violent explosion during a salvage operation caused catastrophic damage to his right eye, leaving him with a costly cybernetic replacement. Burdened by medical debt, he turned to smuggling in 3276, working with a network of contacts to move illicit goods. As he grew more involved in the underworld, Konrad became disillusioned with the major factions after the Salome Incident of 3304 and the revelations of corruption within the Empire and Federation. The exposure of these power structures’ manipulation led Konrad to reject the system entirely, choosing instead to carve out a life as a pirate.

By 3310, Konrad has fully embraced piracy, operating both independently and with small pirate crews. He prefers to keep a low profile, targeting convoys and weaker ships while avoiding unnecessary attention from the larger powers. The freedom of life outside the law has become his primary focus, and he thrives in the shadows, relying on his skills as a pilot and his knowledge of the underworld to survive. His time as a pirate has not been without danger, but Konrad values autonomy over wealth or recognition, determined to never again be a pawn in the galaxy's larger game.

Today, Konrad continues to work in the lawless corners of space, with no allegiance to any faction or syndicate. His past debts are long paid off, but he remains driven by the same principles: survival, freedom, and control over his own destiny. The galaxy may grow more chaotic by the day, but for Konrad, it is simply another opportunity to live life on his own terms.