Azazael showed great promise as a scientist, however, his love of Large Battleships forced him to a different path. After graduating the top of his class, he enlisted into the Republic University Naval Academy and began his career as a pilot. His exceptional memory and superior intellect soon put him at the top of his class. Because of his intelligence, he was able to quickly master the basics of interstellar flight. Before long, he had manuevered his way through all of the major flight certifications. After graduating flight academy, he took what little money he had left and began to make his way on his own, as a mercenary, fighting off enemies of the Minmatar Republic.