Khalik Mal
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In 2280 the Earth colony world of Haven was approached by a fleet of warships from the Tyrus Imperium. This race of aggressive humanoids expected the small colony to roll over before their might as many other worlds had before. They were sadly mistaken.
Haven was founded by former soldiers of various human governments who grew disillusioned with their former services and the never ending intercine warfare of their species. Intent on living peaceful lives on the rugged planet in the Korvis Sector of human space, they nonetheless knew the virtue of being prepared. From a young age children are taught survival and weapons skills and every citizen above the age of eighteen must serve four years active and six years reserve duty in the planetary defense force.
The Tyrusians laid siege to the planet for two years before they relented in their attempt to conquer Haven. A peace accord was signed, and being impressed by the fierceness and determination of the Havenites, part of the accord was an agreement for the Havenites to fight for the Imperium but not actually be under Imperium rule. A force of ten-thousand soldiers formed the Havenite Legion of the Tyrus Imperium. For almost two-hundred years the sons and daughters of Haven have fought for the Imperium with courage and dignity. Even one battalion of the Legion, 1st B/3rd Reg, serves as Imperial Guards on the capital world of Tyre.
Khalik Mal was born on Haven in the mid-25th century to two career Legionnaires. On his eighteenth birthday, as no surprise to anyone, he enlisted in the Legion. He quickly climbed up the ranks and became a lieutenant. The second proudest day of his life was when he was selected to serve in the Havenite detachment of the Imperial Guard.
The proudest day of his life was when his son, Khalish, was born. He had met his wife, Janella, on the plant Entis and fell madly in love with her. They were quickly married and soon they were blessed with a child. At first they accompanied him to Tyrus, but soon had to return to Entis to help Janella’s family.
Years of decadence and corruption ate at the Imperium, with new planets joining the rebellion every day. The Army and Navy was the fist of the Imperium and were used without mercy on anyone who defied the Emperor. Khalik followed orders but no sentient under his command ever, and never would, carry out any of the atrocities the Army was know for. He was a good soldier.
That would change. Entis had always been loyal, but they had no voice in the Imperial Senate. A grass-roots movement for reform turned into open rebellion. A fleet was quickly dispatched and random cities were destroyed. Including the one Janella and their son were in.
This changed Khalik. Loss turned to anger. Anger to hate, until one day he snapped and killed a senator. Luckily one of his own men stunned him before he was killed. While awaiting execution he was freed by rebellion forces. He joined the rebels and became one of their fiercest fighters. He died his hair purple and green so he could be noticed and the Imperium would know who it was. He had lost the will to live but he would make sure he hurt them as badly as they hurt him.
Khalik is shown wearing lightweight plastisteel armor and Tarrick Technologies T-7 targeting/communications headset unit. He is armed with Sarin Arms Mk-24 10mm assault pulse rifle with grenade launcher, a Sarin Arms M-7 blaster pistol, and various explosive devices.