Akira would have been quite the spoiled brat, if his parents hadn't made it a point to work him. And work him. And WORK him. Piloting was a necessity as heir to a small private shipping firm, but Akira found little pleasure in the monotony of his father's work.

Home-schooling from an early age was followed by advanced coursework in business and industry. The young Gallente found himself more drawn to mechanics and engineering, however, and as he grew older, his education leaned more in those directions.

A rift grew between father and son as Akira delved deeper into production, mining, and then field logistics. The old man eventually said enough was enough, and threw his rebellious son out on his own.

Not one to easily accept charity, Akira set off on his own, applying his skills to make money in whatever fashion he could.