Kyla was captured after a five year manhunt that spanned 13 star systems. Guilty of masterminding one of the largest minor rebellions in history (Green’s World), she has been forced to fight in the Tournament for her life.
Boris fought for the Earth Defense Force, but fled the field during a particularly bloody skirmish on Io. Apprehended soon after, he has been given sentence for the ultimate punishment: death at the hands of Xan Kriegor.
Unlike many of the other Blood Reavers, Mariana served the NEG faithfully for four years. That four years ended in her discharge with little compensation. She feels that the government and Liandri owe her for her services.
Luthor spent twenty years as a covert black ops specialist. He was arrested by the NEG Security Force during a government sanctioned internal raid. He feels betrayed and now fights against the government that created him.