Character Bio/RP
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Valen Tranquil applied for a Pilots Federation license in 3307 and passed, wanting to see the stars, but not before a tumultuous time had gripped his life...

ORIGIN/CHILDHOOD:
Born in 3281 on space station known as Titan City, orbiting Saturn's moon, Titan, in Sol.
His father worked as a member of Titan City security, trained in dealing with hostile situations. Valen learned a few combat tricks/tactics from his father over time. Whereas Valen's mother worked as a nurse, also a decent pilot, this allowed her to deliver medical supplies across the Saturnian moons as well as Titan city.
He remembers her eyes very vividly, always holding the glimmer of stars whenever she stared out the windows. "A traveller's dream", she'd called it. That stuck with Valen with years to come. She mentioned her grandfather, Valen's great-grandfather, that he was an explorer of sorts...travelling local space before the frame-shift drive. He came from New Caledonia, Tionisla, before settling down in the Sol system on Earth, in the United Kingdom.

Valen's childhood comprised of school, games, writing and social gatherings with his close-knit band of friends as well as wonder, mostly wonder. Like his mother, he had his eyes on the stars. An interest in ships, space travel and exploration grew; he would spend hours researching the subjects and even occasionally conversed with pilots, and listened to where they've been or where they were going.

TEENAGE/LATER-YEARS:
Amidst his later years, he started to grow tired of the station, and at times, helped both his father and mother with their jobs. Valen would help keep a look=out and reported anything useful for his father and the security team. With his mum, he would assist in delivering medical supplies either on station or to one of the moons. Those moments with his mum he looked forward to, and got a feeling of how free it was to "moon-walk".
On breaks he would marvel at Saturn alongside his mother. Both of them enjoyed the view. One time on their delivering ventures Valen had tripped badly in which caused his suit to tear. Fortunately his mum fixed that with well-placed bandage. On that day he'd learned that space may indeed be beautiful, but it was also deadly and terrifying.

ADULT-YEARS/MOURNING AND LOSS:
In early 3307 Li Qing Jao station, orbiting Earth, was bombed by terrorists. Valen's mother was sent out to offer aid, unfortunately, when she'd arrived and began treatment, due to the station's hazardous and unstable environment- she was caught in an explosive blast that killed her. Her remains were secured and brought back to Titan City in where Valen, his father and family, mourned. She was cremated and her ashes were released amongst Saturn's rings.

'Their you go, mum...now you can see the stars..'

After the event his father grew bitter, reserved, and vengeful. Valen harboured similar feelings, they became the motivation to enlist into the Federal Marine Corps. Of course his father at first seemed afraid and greatly opposed this decision. However, with a lengthy conversation and a dash of confidence his father supported him.
Though his father repeated; "If it gets to much, or to dangerous, you come back- you'll always have a home here".

For most of that year, he applied to the Pilot's Federation to get a license, and passed with flying colours (those deliveries with his mum and tips from the pilots he listened to paid off). Valen received the moniker "Cmdr" and claimed ownership of his first ship; a Sidewinder MK1. With it he departed for and trained in the Eta Cassiopeiae star system and received basic training from the Federal Army and became a Marine.

FROM MARINE TO EXPLORER:
During 3308 he fought a fistful of battles against the NMLA, the terrorist group that had bombed Li Qing Jao station and the inciters of his mother's death.
At the end of the year he relinquished his service, left the army and towards the beginning of 3309, had set out to explore the galaxy. It was at this time he became a close friend to Mathias Reacher (BORGGY, my old CMDR on xbox), whilst on vacation to New Africa. An explorer, the man had traversed many parts of the galaxy. Sadly, due to his old age, he passed away soon after this new friendship. This loss, like his mother's, birthed a new motivation. However, this passion had always been inside him; it was only now it started to unfold and for Valen to realise its full potential.

REVITALISED AMBITIONS/"NOW":
On 6th December 3309, he became an Elite Explorer, recognised by the Pilot's Federation. Valen's prized ship: the Solace (Keelback), was the ship that achieved him this title.

In early 3310 he joined the Order of Dripnificence squadron where he can fully extend his independent services. Being mostly independent anyway, from his background he has ties to the Federation. So if it came to picking a side for side's sake, it would be the Federation.

On 7th November 3310, Valen became an Elite combat operator, recognised by the Pilot's Federation. After countless battles against the Thargoid menace (mixed with a little against our own), he was awarded the honorary title.

In early December of 3310, Valen assisted in the evacuation of Sol from imminent invasion.


As of the second Thargoid War (circa 3308), Valen had joined the battle, lending aid wherever he can.
Memorable Battles:
-Yemaki (3308)
-Muchihiks (3308/3309)
-Chinas (3309)
-Kagutsuchi (3310)
-Obamumbo (3310)
-Ngolite (3310)
-Shinrarta Dezhra (3310)
-Sol (Battle Of Sol: 3310)
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From early 3309, after a little hiatus, Valen went back out there and explored the Elysium Shore and Sanguineous Rim regions. Aside from the Thargoid War (which he has partook in); he has revitalised his service to the Federal Navy in the form of mercenary work, offering freelance and ground work. As a base of operations as well as a portable home, is his fleet carrier, designated, "We'll Bang Ok?"
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*Note from author: this is a new character of mine, now that I have the game on PC and no longer on Xbox. Used to be BORGGY, now CMDR TRANQUIL. My prized ship: Traveller's Dream (My old Asp X ship). Versed in the exploration playstyle.

Long-time player since 2016 (3302) O7 Cmdrs.