Captain Marks

Captain Marks was a decorated Line Officer in The Original Empire's Imperial Navy. Marks was respected at least as much for his diplomatic and social skills, as for his strategic and tactical combat skills. In fact, it was widely believed that Marks himself was only slightly better than average as a military strategist... but also that he had a "knack" for attracting and surrounding himself with the best military minds that the Navy had to offer. Marks frequently requested that Lieutenant Commander Sil be assigned to his command. Marks also recruited Lieutenant Kir, and instantly recognized the synergy that existed between Kir and Sil. Marks encouraged that relationship, which worked out well for Marks, Kir, and Sil.

Marks is half-Calliatian, and spent many years living on Calliate. Nothing is known of Mark's non-Calliatian parent, and he keeps that secret closely guarded. It is widely suspected that Sil knows the species and identity of Marks' non-Calliatian parent, but Sil will not speak about it.

Immediately after the Coup involving The Empire, Marks "appropriated" the light assault Corvette -- "Mariposa" -- and disappeared. It is believed that Sil is currently serving aboard Mariposa as Senior Combat Pilot. There have also been rumors that Marks may have recently acquired the Hades-Class Heavy Assault Cruiser "Charon." If that is true, then Marks very likely has established a stable personal "Fiefdom" somewhere in the Eutori sector of the galaxy. If Marks does indeed have possession of both Mariposa and Charon, and does have Sil under his command, then Marks' forces are unassailable for at least the next 5 years.