A Main Character

"Anything I did in the past is irrelevant, we live here and now, and those corpses on the battlefield are proof of my succession." -Conry Noran.

Conry Noran is a Human Military Strategist and theorist serving in the Zarnog Sovereign Authority's Grande Army. Along with his prestigious rank, Noran serves as the Grande Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Man. Noran was born on the tomb world of Corves-9, after The Slazatan of Karmiin took the system form the Zarnog Sovereign Authority.

Early Life on Corves-9
Noran was born on a remote Zarnog planet known as Corves-9 on the far outskirts of their controlled space. The colonies near Corves-9 were populated by the poor and destitute, making it an ideal sector for piracy. Corves-9 was an especially easy target for the Slazatan of Karmiin, a pirate federation comprised of incredibly strong and dexterous reptilians. After numerous raids on Corves-9 for grain and weapons, the Karmiinian Hordes decided to solidify their control over the region via a full invasion. The citizens pleaded for help from the Zarnog Grand Empire but no support came.

Noran's parents (who's names are unknown) were killed during the invasion of Corves-9 by the neighboring Karmiinian Horde pirates, leaving him an orphan. Noran was found and raised by the Karmiinian Slazatan, Kalasandaahn Ahenobarberaris. Noran was trained in basic combat by Karmiinian Horde martial specialists and took liking to military strategy. Noran's theoretical tactics proved successful in minimalizing Karmiinian casualties during their raids on Zarnog space. Noran was shunned for his compassion, though and was evicted from the raiding bands for some years.

The Massacre at Corves-9
Conry Noran made his name after a battle on his homeworld. Noran, along with a band of rogue Karmiinians, entered the atmosphere and murdered any being they could find. No less than three billion innocent civilians were killed and eaten by the 100,000 Karmiinian mercenaries. Using only three Pirate Vessels Noran strangled control of the atmosphere, and then landed his troops. The grand battleplan he illustrated involved starving out major cities, killing anyone who tried to leave, and then taking the city from the malnourished civilians. The finale of the slaughter ended on the Capital city of Corves-9, Anterria, where Noran slit the Governor's throat, and, according to eye-witness reports, ripped out his heart and ate it.

News spread incredibly quickly of the massacre, which was seen as both revenge and terrorism concurrently. Though Corves-9 was long lost to the Zarnog Grand Empire, the event still deeply troubled the Zarnog Ground Forces and, under the leadership of Eternal General Kalmornix, dispatched a sizeable force to avenge the massacred citizens. The attack force barely broke the atmosphere before being ripped apart by a million Karmiinians, many of whom came to Noran after his feat of incredible strength and cunning.

Shortly afterwards, Kalasandaahn appeared at Noran's feet, asking for his forgiveness. The Karmiinian Hordes were humbled by Noran's accomplishments; the brutal murder, brilliant strategy and contempt for his enemies solidified Noran, in the Karmiinian eyes, as one of their own. Kalasandaahn offered Noran the position of Vice-Slazatan, a second-in-command position that was invented entirely for him. Noran accepted the offer and turned Corves-9 into a planetary fortress. The Karmiinians then renamed the planet to the tomb and offered Noran a new title; The Phoenix of The Tomb.

Escape from Piracy
Noran shortly realized the error of his ways and chose to escape Corves-9. Using a captured Zarnog Freighter and the assistance of a Karmiinian Aristocrat called Garrus, Noran escaped Karmiinian borders and sought refuge on Naz-Hur. Garrus and Noran were clear foreigners, entirely unaccustomed to the life that the Hurian Zarnogs indulged in. Garrus found work as an engineer for a Zarnog weapon development company and, with his newfound connections, granted Noran the opportunity to enlist in the Zarnog Ground Forces.

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