Captain Terin is the very model of a gentleman and an officer, no matter how savage the fighting, no matter how pitiless the combat, the officer almost never lets his base nature take over. He will remain polite, and even in the worst of situations will always retain his sense of propriety, often unfailingly displaying an unflinching visage of calm even in the face of death. Rarely indulging in the the use of foul language especially in front of a lady, never drinking to the point of being unable to perform his duties. He is true to his word as a man of honor and will not refrain from disciplining those that would break these codes of honor. Due to his well-dressed, well-spoken and charming visage backed by something that represented an old tidewater accent most of the common military men look upon him with a sense of "who the hell does this guy think he is kidding?". But to those that know the Captain, they know he isn't the captain just because he has a pretty face, his nerves of steel and infallible expression are backed by a ruthless tactical mind and a cunning tongue that he uses with a breathtaking efficiency. He runs his ship tight and puts down any that would challenge him with an efficiency that is something scary to behold.

The life of James Terin III begins on a Coalition trading hub by the name of Vyrhurst IV. His father James Terin II was the owner of the Vyrhurst Shipyards and made his living constructing Coalition cruisers to fight against the UEE. Captain Terin was a quiet boy in his youth spending his time reading or playing a variety of musical instruments including the piano and the violin. Excelling in his studies at school and showing a keen mind for logic and tactics he was sent away to the Coalition Officers Academy to receive the best education he could and at a level that could challenge him intellectually. He wasn't a fan of the PT training but the tactics training, the simulations and the military history fascinated him. He gained the curious eye of the heads of the Academy was his impeccable record in the fleet simulations, running through some of the hardest trials they had and not only leading his fleet to victory but with limited casualties. Eventually he graduated with high honors and as a test for his skill Coalition High Command but him in charge of the Frigate know as the Long Solace.

At the time of his appointed command the Solace was in deep trouble with insubordination running through the ranks, most of the main systems in disrepair and the threat of a looming expectation coming that could easily have the ship condemned for the condition it was in. High Command had thrown a curveball at him and wanted to see what he could do with it. The Captain was discouraged at first seeing as he was apparently just being set up for failure before things could even start, but after sulking for a bit he found the resolve to get the job done. It wasn't easy at first at the young age of twenty he wasn't respected by his crewmates some double his age and have been fighting before he was born but he persisted. He talked to his crew, he got to know them and found out what was troubling them like the like of new cloth for the bunks, and the short supply of food and things like cigarettes. Pulling some strings he was able to get most of these supplies to his crew and with it the respect and calmed temperaments of his crew. Once he had their respect and allegiance, they got to work refitting the ship and getting her worthy for launch before the time of inspection came. Pleasantly surprised the inspectors found the ship in top condition and he was authorized on his first mission, a patrol along the border colonies. It was here he got his first real taste of combat and was able to successfully repel a UEE scouting party.

For the next ten years he continued in the same manner continuing to impress his superiors and get his job done. At the age of twenty eight he was given command of a small four ship detachment from the Coalition Fifth Fleet and was given orders to harass UEE trade routes. His small group of ships struck out like phantoms in the night destroyer transports and cargo haulers with a fury already gone before the UEE would send ships in to chase him down. Over time Captain Terin gained a reputation amongst the UEE for his efforts against them and the UEE upper brass decided it was time that they dealt with the Captain once and for all. Captain Terin through information gathered by Coalition Commandos learned of a trap that the UEE was crafting to finally spring upon him. It would appear that his communications officer was actually a UEE spy and was routing their coordinates to a UEE taskforce getting ready to take him down at his next jump point. Rather than waste this opportunity by ordering the spies capture the Captain decided that he would use it to his advantage. He spent an entire night studying star charts and locations before he found the planet he would meet them at. It's name was Zyos I, a large gas giant on the Coalition border that had orbit around an unstable star. To the particularities of this orbit and the star, Zyos I had particularly strong gravity fluxes. These fluxes would hamper his four ships of course but they were light frigates designed for hit and run missions, they had the comparatively low weight and engine power to still be able to maneuver in these fluxes. The UEE while having heavier fire power and more men their ships were bigger and had the maneuverability of a dying tortoise. If he had the upper hand in maneuverability he could win the battle but it would be a dangerous gamble as the MAS squadron's stationed with them would not be able to deploy in such strong gravity fields it would be all upon the ships themselves.

Unfettered, he ordered the jump and waited and soon they came to him with a righteous and terrible fury. The Captain used his ships longer range cannons to slam into the UEE ships as they approached. At first they didn't notice it but the Captain was retreating he was bring his ships closer to Zyos I where the gravity fluxs would take effect. The UEE didn't realize that a trap had been sprung on them until it was too late. Their heavy ships were trapped in the gravitational pull, slowing them to a crawl as Terin whipped his more maneuverable ships around and pummeled them with heavy fire. The fighting was chaotic and close but Terin somehow swung it in his favor and by the end of the engagement four the eight UEE ships that had been sent after him had perished with countless dead and Terin himself only had 100 wounded and 30 dead on his side. It was a decisive victory. For his honor and bravery in combat, he was awarded the Coalition Gold Cross one of the highest medals a man of the Coalition military could aspire for.

But soon the weight of the war and the deaths that he had caused finally got to him. He was plagued by nightmares of those he had killed and drank long and hard to try and forget. Upon conference with his father and his XO, he decided that for the sake of his own sanity and mental well being that he would have to resign from his post. He submitted his request for discharge at the age of thirty. The Coalition not wanting to lose a man of his skill offered him desk jobs, comfortable position controlling fleets from the capital. They give him the world and all he could do was refuse it all. He didn't want any part in the war anymore, he didn't want to be a war hero, he just wanted to be left alone. So for his faithful years of service his request was respectfully granted and was discharged with full military honors. He went back home where he packed his bags and left for parts unknown leaving most of his possession behind.

Terin would find his way eventually to a small refueling station in the FES zone known as Lsysus Station. It was here that he worked for the next year in solitude as a starship mechanic in obscurity. It was a good time of relaxation spending his time around ships that he loved and would repair with glee and the nightmares slowly subsided. He didn't make the best money and it was a farflung difference then what he could of had back in Coalition space but he didn't need to be a hero, he just wanted to live his life. But soon pirate raiders attacked Lsysus with the intent to capture its vital fuel resources. It was chaos as the raiders approached and demanded complete and utter surrounded. The complete destruction of Lysus Station would of been inevitable if not for the actions of Captain Terin. Terin was able to organize a defense and through the skin of their teeth were able to repulse the pirates and protect the station.

Seeing the utter chaos that ran rampant throughout the FES, Terin knew that he had to do something to at least provide a sense of security to the people that lived there. Terin would need men and would need a ship to fight the pirates and whatever else threatened the sovereignty of the people. It was here that the Steel Hunters Private Military Company would start to form. He took from all walks of life UEE, Coalition and FES natives calling in some favors he still had in Coalition space to get some basic equipment. They started out small real small with only a small cargo freighter to their name retrofitted with some laser cannons and one light MAS in the bay. But as their success grew due to a combination of the competent individuals Terin brought in under him and his own tactical skill they started to succeed. It has been nine years since then and the Steel Hunters PMC has only grown in size. Having a component crew and even a "repurposed" Coalition cruiser to their name. With renown came bigger missions and bigger jobs. It would seem no matter how much the Captain might try and get away from his calling it always found a way back.