Lord Talokta, once a foot soldier himself, was rescued in battle many years ago by the very master, he now, and always would serve faithfully. A great friendship and bonding instantly sprung up between the two. Kalvich had seen superb natural qualities in this young, aspiring Trimadian and knew he was destined for greatness. They became like brothers.
When Talokta was serving by Kalvich’s side, any order Kalvich gave, Talokta made sure it was carried out without question. He worshipped his master and was the only individual in the massive Trimadian ranks who knew the truth behind Kalvich’s past, and certain personal details that made up the man-god. As much as Kalvich was a shrewd and insidious warlord, he kept his promises and was generous to his subjects. He rewarded his most loyal and talented with tremendous wealth. Talokta was no exception. He was the rule. Talokta’s skills and talents saw him rise to the lofty rank of Commander of the revered Sotoid fleet. His cunning and at times cruel strategies to defeat enemies in his path did not take long for his résumé to include the designation of Commander in Chief over all the Trimadian Fleets.
It was only natural that Kalvich promoted him to the title of Verone Supreme to his exclusive ten-member personal security force–the Verone Elite. Talokta’s technical expertise, razor sharp reactions, almost totally unemotional personality, and high intellect stood him out from all others.
Like Kalvich’s reputation before him, Talokta’s own reputation grew at subspace speed. Kalvich and Talokta became the most powerful leaders ever, and the Trimadian armies grew stronger to spread out and engulf the waiting galaxies.
As it was instilled upon all Trimadians to carry a deep sense of pride and honor, leaders like Talokta must never show weakness in front of anyone, their own race or foes.
The Trimadians placed their reputation above all.
With a brilliant commander to control his fleets, much of the Supreme Ruler’s time was spent on the Trimadian homebase on Heliostonus, always in touch, but preferring a more discretional position.
He was proud of Talokta and observed how his 2IC built up his reputation as the most prominent leader in the history of the Trimadian race. It got to the point that the simple mention of his name anywhere, brought fear to all.
Shortly after Talokta was stretching his limbs in his new role as Verone Supreme, Manutaai had moved into a position where he was striving for an opening in Kalvich’s Verone Elite. He happened to attract Talokta’s attention, and upon studying his profile, the leader was impressed with the young, ambitious soldier. But there was no opening as yet and Talokta told him once he got more experience under his belt, he would be duly considered. Manutaai decided not to let that dissuade him, especially with the fact he had attracted the personal attention of the great Lord Talokta. A few months later, everything changed when Talokta began searching for an appropriate candidate for “a most crucial mission.” Talokta knew whom he wanted, and approached Manutaai. Talokta warned him it was an arduous task. It did not matter, as predicted, Manutaai volunteered unquestionably.
Manutaai was well aware of the brilliant but traitorous scientist Sataal, and his rebel movement on Ahmadeus. Talokta had told him they needed someone to keep an eye on Sataal, get close to him, and report on his movements.
Manutaai knew once he had succeeded, it would ensure he would become Talokta’s right hand man, and be a step closer to his Verone Elite goal.