Rupert Catfud (Character)

Rupert Linus Catfud (born March 6, 81 EST), of Achuran Stargazer decent, is a capsuleer with the Caldari Navy.

Early Years

Rupert began life on a backwater planet in The Forge. His mother fought for the Caldari Navy during the wars against the Gallente Federation, and his father controlled a small industrial shipping line which was rumored to have supplied arms to both sides of the conflict. Rupert had no siblings. His early life was very stable, remaining in his birthplace until adulthood; this was an unusual situation for families during the wars.

In his late teens, Rupert joined his father's shipping company, where he learned first-hand the value of stealth. Even though no official reports exist linking his father directly to arms smuggling, extensive CONCORD records show unexplained, and frequently illegal, behavior in the Border Zone. Rupert had a small CONCORD record prior to joining the Caldari Navy.

Academy Training

In the Academy, Rupert proved himself to be a capable pilot. He trained in small to medium ship navigation and missile systems, which was common for many Achuran capsuleers. The skills he learned in his father's company were also useful, but the navigational limitations of Caldari vessels made escape or stealthy travel complicated without the use of cloaking systems.

Rupert graduated from the Academy on May 16, 110 EST.