“Wars are not won by talking.”
- - Thonaloc
Thonaloc is a male Corthrinus currently serving in the New Republic's navy. Born in 45 BNE, as a young man during the Intergalactic War, his ship came under attack by a Cognatus patrol. Just as his ship was close to destruction, a URC fleet dropped out of hyperspace and saved the Corthrinus from certain death. Thonaloc, an honourable man, pledged his life to the service of the Republic, despite the objections of many of his own people back in the Corthrinus Empire. When the Corthrinus joined the Empire, Thonaloc remained a part of a Republic remnant faction and managed to protect it from constant Imperial attacks.
When the New Republic was formed, Thonaloc was pleased to join it despite having reservations about the strength of the newly formed Starfleet, believing that it should be used against any and all threats to the Republic, often bringing him into conflict with the more pacifistic members of Republic Command. Despite this, Thonaloc's skill in battle earned him the command of the newly constructed Pheobus-class Star Destroyer, the CRS Valour, which Thonaloc commands with honour and distinction.
Biography
Early Life
Born on Rinus in 45 BNE, Thonaloc grew up in a difficult environment. Despite his best efforts, he never received any respect from his parents, who considered him a total failure. By the time he came of age, he decided to leave without saying goodbye to his family and joined the battlefleet of the Corthrinus Empire the next day. Stationed on board a Corthrinus battlecruiser, Thonaloc experienced much battle during the Intergalactic War against the relentless armies of the First Cognatus Empire. During one of these battles, Thonaloc's ship was destroyed by a Cognatus warship forcing him and the surviving members of the crew into the escape pods, which were soon rescued by a United Republic of Cyrannus fleet which had arrived to aid the Corthrinus. Bound by honour, Thonaloc pledged to join the Republic despite reservations from his own people on Rinus.
Great Cyrannus War and the Dark Times
As a member of the URC Navy, Thonaloc fought in many battles in the Great Cyrannus War, which ultimately cemented his respect for the democratic superpower, though the Corthrinus in him desired a more heavy handed approach to battling the Confederacy of Allied Systems. As a captain, Thonaloc took part in the cataclysmic Battle of Orbispira, the final battle of the war that saw the creation of the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus.
Claire, Corva and Xora see the New Republic's rescue team.
Unsure what to do, Thonaloc fled Imperial space with other pro-Republic captains, where they spent much of the Dark Times raiding Imperial shipments from a hidden secret base in the Antguverpern Sector of the Outer Rim.
Captain of the New Republic
When the New Cyrannian Republic was formed in 03 NE, Thonaloc once again felt a purpose in his life and joined almost immediately after the creation of the faction. Travelling to the unexplored Coru Secundus region of the galaxy, Thonaloc aided the Universal Trading Union in mapping and colonising the region on behalf of the New Republic. Soon afterwards, he was recalled to the new capital planet of Mou'Cyran, where he was put in command of the Pheobus-class Star Destroyer CRS Valour, one of the mightiest vessels in the Cyrannus Galaxy.
Apaltar calls an important meeting.
After gaining command of the Valour, Thonaloc travelled through the Saxhleel Wormhole to the Quadrant Galaxies, where he was stationed in the expansive Republic colonies there, particularly the region around the planet New Capricaerón. While there, he took part in the handing over of the ex-URC captain Xora who had been captured by slavers. Taking her to Mou'Cyran, Thonaloc hoped that Xora would be able to recover from her ordeal and join the ranks of the New Republic. While on Mou'Cyran, Thonaloc was called to a meeting by President Apaltar himself to discuss the current state of the ongoing New Cyrandia Wars. To his surprise and honour, Thonaloc was chosen by Apaltar to join his new Executive Committee to help the new Republic weather the storm to come.
Vaslah meets Cretacea, Thonaloc and Reynolds.
However, Thonaloc would remain in command of the CRS Valour and was tasked to join the CRS Republica on a desperate mission to save the Homincyradae people during a Cognatus invasion of their homeworld. To his surprise, the Allied Terran Republic also arrived beforehand to rescue the Homincyradae, though it was only through New Republic intervention that the day was won. However, in a deadly broadside with the Cognatus flagship Tenebrous under the command of Thaur Vicliquam, the Valour was severely damaged and was left adrift. However, by the time the battle was won, the ship was once again under control and due to be towed back to Coruaan for repairs.
Physical Appearance
Like most of his kind, Thonaloc has a fearsome and awe-inspiring appearance that commands the respect of his peers in the Republic Starfleet. To the surprise of many of who do not of his allegiance to the Republic, Thonaloc's appearance can also be very surprising with Claire Rambo and Corva being very surprised at the sight of a Corthrinus in a New Republic uniform when they encountered him during the voyages of the starship Falcon. Despite the shocked expressions of many that encounters him, Thonaloc does his best to ignore them, though also finds some pleasure in frightening those who don't show him respect by baring his ferocious teeth.
Personality and Traits
Like most of his kind, Thonaloc is an honourable individual with a strong code of ethics. For example; he believes that war should be conducted honourable and efficiently and seldom has any time for diplomacy being a strong believer in the dictum that actions speak louder than words, owing to his inherent dislike for politicians. Behind his gruff exterior however, Thonaloc is a kind-hearted man with a great sense of humour, a great affinity for Dvotties and a keen interest in classical Libertus music. However, he can be a fearsome sight when annoyed, a fact that his crew knows all too well, prompting them to work to the best of their abilities to avoid his wrath.
Ship
“Wow, I don't think I've seen a ship like that before.”
- Registry: PSD-120
- Class: Pheobus-class Star Destroyer
- Introduced: 03 NE
- Crew Compliment: 10,000
The CRS Valour is a Pheobus-class Star Destroyer under the command of Commodore Thonaloc serving in the Starfleet of the New Cyrannian Republic. Introduced in 03 NE at the Shipyards of Coruaan, the Valour was the 120th Pheobus-class put into service. Measuring 1,950 metres long, the Valour is one of the most powerful ships in the Cyrannus Galaxy, being able to go toe-to-toe with an Imperator-class Star Destroyer. Unlike the Venator-class, the Valour functions primarily as a command ship rather than a carrier, though it does carry a small wing of Viper Starfighters.
The ship saw battle during the crucial Amphryssos Campaign, where it was heavily damaged in a vicious broadside with the Cognatus flagship. After the battle, she was towed back to Coruaan for repairs, while the Commodore remained on Amphyrssos to oversee the formation of a new Homincyradae government.
Command Crew
Acquaintances
Friends
“Come to the Valour and we will share a mug of Capricaerónn wine!”
- Willelmus Cretacea: The commander of the finest vessel in the Republic fleet and a good friend.
- Val Suthra: Don't worry, one day we'll take the fight to the Empire.
- His Crew: The crew of the CRS Valour is my family. I will do anything to protect them.
Liked
“Not bad, not bad.”
- Apollo: Any son of the Admiral is a friend of mine. He could have chosen a better career path though.
- Xora: Poor lass, I can't imagine the horrors she faced.
Disliked
“If I wasn't honour-bound to the service of the Republic...”
- Apaltar: Politicians...
Hated
“Come any closer and I'll rip your arms off.”
- Vos Adamae: Damn Cognatus.
- Tyrómairon: Your rule will not be infinite. The Republic will see to it.
Quotes
“He's a good man, and proof that not all Corthrinus conform to the stereotypes.”
“Warriors have their uses in these dark times...”
- - Apaltar
“I don't know much about the Corthrinus, but I've always heard bad things about them. I'm glad he's not like what I've hard.”
- - Eviran
Gallery
Trivia
- Thonaloc is one of the few Corthrinus in service to the New Cyrannian Republic.
Appearances
- Right Behind You (First appearance)
- New Cyrandia Wars
