What lies beyond: John Derius Guerra

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John Derius Guerra
Age: 36
Origin: Libertonian/Bretonian (Bretonian mother)
Father: Eric John (Alive)
Mother: Lidya Guerra John (Alive)
Siblings: Martin John (Deceased), Freya Guerra (20, Alive)
Status: Alive, somehow
Personality: Neutral, though years of hardship have made him prone to anger. Deep inside, he longs for peace.
Abilities & Knowledge: Mastery of multiple martial arts, weapons handling, and combat tactics. Extensive R&D expertise, particularly in cybernetics and advanced technology.
Goals: Finding peace, both within himself and across Sirius, in the hope that he will no longer need to run or fight.

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Early Life & Training
Born in a small village on Planet Erie a year before the Nomad War, John Derius Guerra—known to most simply as "Darius"—grew up in a quiet, disciplined household. His father, Eric John, a hardened soldier who had survived the horrors of war, saw to it that Darius was prepared for whatever dangers life might throw at him. From the age of ten, he was trained relentlessly in martial arts, weapons handling, and survival tactics. By the time he was seventeen, his father had even taught him how to kill—a harsh lesson, but one he deemed necessary for his son’s survival in an unpredictable galaxy.

Despite his upbringing, Darius was an intelligent and driven young man. He excelled in academics, particularly in physics and engineering, and upon graduating, he earned his pilot's license. With the dream of carving out his own path, he ventured beyond Erie, seeking adventure among the stars.

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Lost in the Omicrons & The Order’s Influence
Initially, Darius sought honest work, finding employment with the Gas Miners Guild (GMG) in the Sigma systems. However, fate had other plans. During an ill-fated journey, he strayed too far into the Omicron systems, where his ship suffered heavy damage from hostile encounters. Drifting in the void, he was found by a shadowy figure—an Order Spec Ops agent known only as "Joker."

Joker offered him a choice: aid The Order or die in the cold darkness of space. With his ship barely holding together, Darius had no real option but to accept. He was taken to The Alexandria, a Geb-class carrier, where he served for two years. In that time, he learned the true nature of the Nomads, the conflicts raging in the unseen corners of Sirius, and the dangerous power struggles that threatened humanity. However, his time with The Order was cut short when The Alexandria was ambushed by multiple Marduks. The overwhelming attack left no room for heroics. Joker, seeing no way out, ordered Darius to retreat and return to Liberty—his past life now a distant memory.

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The Navy Years & The Silent Claw
Returning to Liberty, Darius struggled to reintegrate, but in time, he found purpose in joining the Liberty Navy. He started in the Secondary Fleet, proving himself through countless battles. His skill and discipline caught the attention of the elite 5th Fleet, who extended an invitation into their ranks.

Darius thrived in the Navy, rising to the rank of Commodore. His flagship, the LNS-Silent.Claw, a Liberty Assault Battle Cruiser, became a feared presence on the battlefield. He commanded respect, led numerous successful operations, and forged alliances. However, despite his loyalty, a part of him always felt like an outsider—haunted by his past and the things he had done in The Order.

When whispers of Joker’s return reached his ears, Darius was torn. The Order had been his past, but Liberty was his present. He chose to stay, believing he could aid Joker from within Liberty’s borders. But fate would not allow him to remain neutral for long.

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Betrayal & The Fall from Grace
Everything changed when a side operation outside official Navy oversight went horribly wrong. Ambushed, outnumbered, and left for dead, Darius barely survived. His broken body was recovered by the Ingenuus Research Group (IRG), who rebuilt him under the alias "Seth Wither." Cybernetic augmentations saved his life, but at a cost—his memories were fractured, his identity uncertain. For a time, he was nothing but a ghost, wandering without purpose.

When his memories finally returned, so did his sense of duty. He attempted to return to Liberty, but instead of a hero’s welcome, he found himself thrown into an interrogation room. The Navy deemed him a liability, a possible traitor, and eventually, he was sentenced to life in Fairbanks Supermax Prison, deep within the classified Alaska system.

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The Blackguard & Life as a Fugitive
Imprisoned, forgotten, and written off by the government he once served, Darius spent years behind bars. His salvation came from an unlikely source—The Blackguard, a rogue organization with ties to the underworld. With their help, he orchestrated a daring escape, becoming Liberty's most wanted fugitive. Yet, the Navy never released news of his breakout, not wanting to admit their failure.

Now hunted, Darius had no choice but to disappear. He sought refuge in The Core, climbing its ranks until he became Guildmaster. But leadership within The Core was a double-edged sword, and internal betrayals once again forced him to flee.

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The Search for Peace
After years of running, fighting, and struggling for survival, Darius now roams Sirius aboard the FMV-Bastion. No longer aligned with any faction, he devotes himself to helping those in need—using his advanced cybernetic knowledge to provide augmentations and medical assistance to the desperate.

But his ultimate goal is far more personal. He longs for peace—not just across Sirius, but within himself. The weight of his past, the ghosts of those he has lost, and the endless cycle of war and betrayal have taken their toll. He no longer wishes to fight, yet he knows that peace does not come easily.

Until the day he can finally stop running, until he can lay down his weapons without fear, he will continue to navigate the shadows, hoping that one day, he will find a place where he truly belongs.