Xander comes from a mysterious background, a past he would like to forget and never be reminded of. Working as a freelancer for many years he avoided trouble as much as he could, the memories it brought back were devestating for him.

However things change upon joining the Yamagat syndicate for a while. Involved in several military skirmishes and being podded several times Xander retired with his venture to make a living shooting rock instead of capsuleers. That was until he was approached by Sophia Akachi, CEO of Hard Rock MERCS Academy.

From there it was mining for a company to make profit, even being made squad leader of a mining fleet... True it only contained three ships but the 'three' donuts made it worth it although he originally thought they said FREE.