[B]Name:[/B] Leryn Valos

[B]Age:[/B] 29

[B]Gender:[/B] Female

[B]Species:[/B] Turian (13)

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[B]Class:[/B] [url=http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_3_Multiplayer/Character_Customization/Vanguard#Cabal_Vanguard]Cabal Vanguard (3M) [/url] – The Turian Cabals are an elite biotic unit within the Turian Hierarchy. Cabals are among the few turians who have developed biotic powers and have thus been snatched up by the military and raised from a young age to serve as covert operatives. Cabal soldiers are often deployed in cells of about ten to fifteen operatives and perform in missions related to reconnaissance, infiltration, sabotage, and even the assassination of highly dangerous individuals that could not be taken down through traditional measures. In times of emergency, Cabals may serve as shock troopers and lead traditional turian foot soldiers into battle. In addition to their advanced biotic training, Cabal soldiers are highly skilled in small arms, explosives, infiltration tactics, and the piloting of various land and space vehicles. The role that Turian Cabals unit play within the Turian Hierarchy is similar to the Salarian Special Tasks Group (STG), and in combat, they are similar to Vanguards within the Systems Alliance.

Leryn Valos specializes in close-quarters combat.

[B]Background:[/B] “I was born and raised on Aephus, a turian world known for its massive shipyards and sometimes referred to as the 'Dry Dock of the Hierarchy.' My father was an engineer, responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the automated factory systems. My mother, however, was a soldier, born and raised in space, and enlisted at her first opportunity. They met when my mother was brought to Aephus after being wounded in combat during the Relay 314 Incident. She stayed on Aephus at a medical facility, receiving treatment for her injuries, and one night, she met my father at a local club. They began talking, dating, and eventually my father asked my mother to marry him. She said yes, and nine months after the wedding, she gave birth to her only child, me.

From a young age, I was fascinated with the military, military service, military vehicles, and everything else that my mother would talk about when she was home. I spent hours at a time reading about battles and wars fought by our military and about the various admirals, generals, and other influential leaders who helped shape the Turian Hierarchy into what it was. Then, when I became an adult, I enlisted in the military, and ultimately, discovered my biotic powers. Right in the middle of basic training, my biotic powers manifested, and that night, I was shipped off to become part of the Turian Cabals.

I rose through the ranks quickly, distinguishing myself among even the best and the brightest that the Turian Hierarchy had to offer. I was assigned to highly dangerous, top-secret infiltration and reconnaissance missions, and on more than one occasion, sent off to assassinate a high-priority target such as rogue agents, terrorist leaders, and mercenary warlords who wandered into Citadel Space from the Attican Traverse.

Five years ago, I was approached by one of my superior officers. He sat me down and asked me a wide range of questions, ranging from my political views to what I thought about other races, asari, salarians, humans, etc, though, I suspected that he already knew the answers to these questions. Nevertheless, I answered his questions to the best of my ability. I explained to him that I felt that the Turian Hierarchy had become corrupt and inefficient and that the military was one of the only institutions that had not yet withered and died, though. I also told him that I felt that the Primarch needed to assert himself in galactic affairs, rearm the military, and use it as an instrument for advancing our interests in both Citadel Space and beyond. Regarding other races, I expressed my distrust of most non-client races, stating that they are only out to advance their interests, just like we do, and if we don’t act to preserve our position of power, it will certainly erode in favor of the asari, or worse yet, the up-and-coming humans.

It was all true. Initially, I was enamored to become part of the military and to be part of something greater than any single turian: the advancement of our people as an interstellar species. However, I quickly learned that the Turian Hierarchy was inept, having long since become complacent, satisfied with being one of three members on the Citadel Council rather than leaders of these lesser races. I thought that it was our military strength that defined us and determined our position in the galaxy and that the Turian Hierarchy was letting all that power go to waste, just to satisfy the demands of some asari slime.

This answer satisfied my commanding officer, and after several more of these talks, he invited me to become part of an initiative to restore the Turian Hierarchy to its former glory. I learned that a number of key figures, ranging from powerful military figures to influential politicians to wealthy businesspeople, were all part of a conspiracy to overthrow the current government and establish a new order that would reverse our society’s stagnation and usher in a new golden age. In the final month of 2178, our faction would stage a coup, ousting the Primarch from power, and asserting ourselves as the new heads of the Turian Hierarchy.

What became known as the 2178 Incident failed catastrophically. Apparently, there was an informant within our ranks, and the Primarch was aware of the coup we were planning. He allowed us to attempt it, and when we thought we had him in our clutches, he sprung his trap.

The galaxy did not know about the 2178 Incident. The various collaborators and conspirators that orchestrated the event all 'retired from public life' or mysteriously disappeared, most of which simply going missing and conveniently leaving their assets to the government. Many of the rank-and-file soldiers, and even some officers went 'missing' while on patrol in some of the more dangerous sectors of Citadel Space. Nevertheless, rumors sprang up across the Extranet about a 'Turian Conspiracy' asking whether or not the 'Primarch ordered the purging of key military officials and other prominent figures thought to be involved in anti-government activities'. No credible sources ever reported on these events, however, and the 2178 Incident remained known only to a select few within the Turian Hierarchy and on the Citadel.

I narrowly escaped Palaven with my life and fled to the Terminus Systems where I met up with a number of fellow conspirators, again, most of which either 'resigned' from their posts or 'retired' from public life, according to official stories, while others, myself included, were 'killed in the line of duty' but, unfortunately, our bodies never recovered. We spent the next year in seclusion from one another, keeping in contact through the most secure channels, but somehow, an agent of either the Turian Hierarchy or the Citadel Council, possibly a Spectre, found us and began cutting us down one-by-one.

I didn’t stick around to find out who was hunting me, instead deciding to cut contact with my former associates and take refuge somewhere else.

Our the next four years, I worked with various mercenary bands, travelling across the Terminus Systems and playing the part of just another gun-for-hire. 

That’s when I was contacted by Project Viper.

Amnesty?

Exoneration?

Redemption, even?

No, just an opportunity for me to return to Citadel Space and finish what I started."

[b]Abilities:[/b]

[hider=Click me!][b]Assassin (16):[/b] Leryn specializes in assassination, being able to strike down enemies before they even know she’s present.

[b]Biotic Cut (13):[/b] Leryn charges a weapon, such as her Incision Gauntlets, with biotic energy to enhance its cutting power, especially against barriers.

[b]Close-Quarters Combat (16):[/b] Leryn is an expert at close-quarters combat, being exceptionally skilled in with both her fists and various short-range weapons.

[b]Infiltration Specialist (15):[/b] Like most Cabal soldiers, Leryn is especially skilled at espionage and counter-intelligence, being both incredibly stealthy and capable of hacking terminals and other computer systems.

[b]Incision Gauntlets (13):[/b] Leryn uses a custom weapon called the Incision Gauntlets. These gauntlets have three claw-like omni-blades on them which are designed specifically for cutting through shields.

[b]People Expert (17):[/b] Leryn is a skilled diplomat in her own right and can smooth talk her way out of a lot of problems, or alternatively, coerce people into doing what she wants.

[b]Quick Learner (15):[/b] Leryn was considered a prodigy within the Turian Cabals, absorbing new information and putting it into practice quicker than most.

[b]Ruthless (13):[/b] Leryn does not pull punches and will not hesitate to put down somebody that she deems dangerous to her mission, though, she will usually control herself if she thinks that they still have some value.

[b]Turian Sympathizers (13):[/b] There were a number of turians, both home and abroad who were aware of and supported but never expressively became part of the ultraimperialist movement behind the 2187 Incident. These people may be willing to reach out to Leryn when she needs help.

[b]Zealous (13):[/b] Leryn is loyal to her cause and hopes that one day, she can finish what she started in 2178.[/hider]

[b]Flaws:[/b]

[hider=Click me!][b]Disgraced (3M):[/b] Leryn has been disgraced in the eyes of the Turian Hierarchy and is viewed with distrust among high-ranking officials.

[b]Hunted (17):[/b] Leryn is hunted by an unknown agent for her part in the 2178 Incident.

[b]Xenophobic (13):[/b] Leryn dislikes most non-turians with the notable exception of the volus, who she sees as loyal servants to the turian people.[/hider]