CMDR Unionhawk began his career as an independent pilot in 3300. The first several years of his career were spent collecting bounties for the Empire of Achenar. Born the son of Imperial Slaves, he decided to distance himself from the Empire after educating himself about the employment conditions that Imperial Slaves face. In 3304, he started performing station rescue work in response to the apparent Thargoid attacks. After acquiring a taste for helping those in need, he decided to join the Fuel Rats on 3304-11-02.