The entity known only as "the Alien" is, in fact, a terrifyingly efficient Red Sun Legionnaire, a product of the Dominion's ruthless Iron Cradle program. Conscripted early or born into the military caste within the Don System, these individuals undergo rigorous conditioning. This process strips away all hesitation, amplifying their tactical acumen to an unnerving degree.
They are not mindless drones, but fervent believers in the Dominion’s vision for a restored Terran Empire. Trained extensively in zero-g combat, boarding actions, and brutal suppression tactics, Red Sun Legionnaires serve as the primary enforcers of Grand Inquisitor Valerius Thorne’s iron will. While they publicly despise Maltech, rumors persist that their enhanced reflexes and signature glowing eyes are the very result of genetic engineering—a hypocrisy their commanders justify as necessary evolution.
Operating in highly coordinated tactical cells, they communicate via encrypted subvocal links. This allows them to move with a synchronized lethality that can unnerve even the most battle-hardened veteran mercenaries. Their disciplined precision is a hallmark of Dominion control.
On 14 January 4160, this discipline was severely tested during "The Cacophony of the Call." Insurgents at Work Camp A2 triggered a sonic device, summoning a massive swarm of Maleks that overwhelmed Red Sun defenses and ignited a prison riot. The Legionnaires fought valiantly but were stretched thin by the unexpected onslaught.
The very next day, 15 January 4160, the Dominion faced another significant challenge during "The Escape from Plate Spaceport." Thorne Balesworth and his allies engaged in a desperate battle to escape the Meristine Spaceport. In their flight, they detonated a massive Osmium cache, crippling Red Sun operations in the system and causing substantial damage.
Despite these significant setbacks, the Alien, a dedicated Red Sun Legionnaire, continues its tireless service. It is currently engaged in its duties, either patrolling a newly conquered settlement or guarding a high-value Dominion checkpoint, ever vigilant in its loyalty to Grand Inquisitor Thorne.
