Kyoko Jun-mai had lived a pretty normal life for a capsuleer, she aqcuired her certification in business and trade early on, and was chosen to become a capsuleer as a result.

That changed when she met Hya'salia Junko, a Minmatar Captain of Thukker origin during a pass by The Genesis reigon who had been ambushed by blood raider forces during a cargo haul.
in a desperate attempt at rescuing her and her crew, she used her frigate to fend off blood raiders until concord arrived. most of the crew was injured and a fair number were dead, and the Captain was pronounced missing when concord arrived... until they found a Conversion pod containing the remains of the dead Captain.

With the help of concord and her numerous contacts in the cluster, they were able to find Hya'salia immortal and fighting as a templar for the Amarr empire. attacking the ship that held the captain, they were able to bring the now immortal captain back and restore her original self, and were friends ever since..