The Ormands escaped for their lives from a system wracked by war and tyranny. Scattered and destitute, they forged a new life for themselves amongst the Gallente.

It is a custom with the Ormands that each new generation is cast out into the world to seek its fortune - or die trying. Individual merit and personal integrity are highly regarded. To ask for help is to disgrace oneself.

Cast out of the clan for an unspecified transgression and disinherited, he is now determined to remake his fortune amongst the stars and clear his name with the Ormand clan.