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=== Enlistment and Shaikû Trials ===

At 22 [[Lethurîan Calendar|Lethurîan years]] (36 [[Tîran Calendar|Tîran-years]]), Merik enlisted in the [[First Valorîin Royal Marines]], inspired by his family's military legacy. The recruiter that inspired his enlistment spoke of the call to defend [[Ûvlâ]] and those he loved from the [[Malisik Horde]]. He spoke of the glory to his name and the place he would take in the [[It'slâmwâ|Lethurîan Heaven]]. His enlistment distressed [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra]] greatly. He had proclaimed his love for her. The shock of him leaving so soon after his confession of love disturbed her greatly. She explained to Merik that if he were to die at war she would not have the will to carry on. She pleaded for him to stay and reconsider, but to no avail.

At 22 [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan years]] (36 [[Tîran Calendar|Tîran-years]]), Merik enlisted in the [[First Valorîin Royal Marines]], inspired by his family's military legacy. The recruiter that inspired his enlistment spoke of the call to defend [[Ûvlâ]] and those he loved from the [[Malisik Horde]]. He spoke of the glory to his name and the place he would take in the [[It'slâmwâ|Lethurîan Heaven]]. His enlistment distressed [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra]] greatly. He had proclaimed his love for her. The shock of him leaving so soon after his confession of love disturbed her greatly. She explained to Merik that if he were to die at war she would not have the will to carry on. She pleaded for him to stay and reconsider, but to no avail.

Upon the moment of departure, [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra]] gave Merik a kiss so passionate that he almost considered not leaving. This is significant as touching, kissing, or even holding hands with a courter is against moral code in [[Valorîin]] culture.

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* [[Yoren Sokova|Yoren]] was ionized by a [[Plasma Weaponry|Plasma]] Explosion.

* [[Vorek Onoron|Vorek]] and [[Kîra Jel'lek|Kîra]] died in each others arms after being shot through the heart by a volley of gunfire.

* '''Delkar's Rampancy:''' [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] was a quarter [[Tîran]], three quarters [[Valorîin]]. This somehow weakened his resistance to [[The Curse (Valorîin)|the Curse]]. He had recently confessed his love for [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] and was to be discharged within a [[Lethurîan Calendar|Lethurîan Week]]. However, a tragic turn of events occurred and Delkar became [[Rampancy|Rampant]]. [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]], [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]], and '''Merik''' were the only surviving members of '''Merik's''' original squadron. When [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] became [[Rampancy|Rampant]] he turned into a Vampiric, Zombie-like creature. '''Merik''' was forced to run him through with [[Malis Íkodus]]. '''Merik''' lived [[Lethurîan Calendar|years]] believing he had been forced to slay his subordinate and friend. He left [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] to grieve while returning to the [[Shaikû Headquarters]]. She never returned, she was marked ''Missing-in-action.'' '''Merik''', however, was quite certain she committed [[Ritual Suicide (Valorîin)|''Ritual Suicide'']].

* '''Delkar's Rampancy:''' [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] was a quarter [[Tîran]], three quarters [[Valorîin]]. This somehow weakened his resistance to [[The Curse (Valorîin)|the Curse]]. He had recently confessed his love for [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] and was to be discharged within a [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Week]]. However, a tragic turn of events occurred and Delkar became [[Rampancy|Rampant]]. [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]], [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]], and '''Merik''' were the only surviving members of '''Merik's''' original squadron. When [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] became [[Rampancy|Rampant]] he turned into a Vampiric, Zombie-like creature. '''Merik''' was forced to run him through with [[Malis Íkodus]]. '''Merik''' lived [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|years]] believing he had been forced to slay his subordinate and friend. He left [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] to grieve while returning to the [[Shaikû Headquarters]]. She never returned, she was marked ''Missing-in-action.'' '''Merik''', however, was quite certain she committed [[Ritual Suicide (Valorîin)|''Ritual Suicide'']].

=== [[Slaughtering of Kâtok|Slaughtering of]] [[Kâtok]] ===

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=== Post-Military Wanderings ===

Merik did not immediately return to his homeworld. Instead for seven [[Lethurîan Calendar|Lethurîan years]], Merik roamed many planets across [[Yedistren]], lending his skills to the vulnerable and forsaken. His acts of service included:

Merik did not immediately return to his homeworld. Instead for seven [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan years]], Merik roamed many planets across [[Yedistren]], lending his skills to the vulnerable and forsaken. His acts of service included:

* '''Rebuilding Efforts:''' Restored homes and infrastructure devastated by war.

* '''Healing and Protection:''' Treated wounded civilians and defended settlements against raiders, wild beasts, and Malisik remnants.

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== Notable Battles ==

* '''[[First Battle of Notalkor]]:''' This was '''Merik's''' first major engagement. He was deployed with his squadron to [[Notalkor]] a Temperate grassland world with three massive [[Mega Farm|Mega Farms]], all run by [[Teslek Mega-Farms Corporation]]. The engagement lasted half [[Lethurîan Calendar|Lethurîan Month]] or fifty days, with the [[First Battle of Notalkor]] lasting five days. Merik and his squadron were recalled after fifteen days when the [[Valorîin Royal Elite Corp]] and [[Valorîin Royal Marine Corp]] were able to properly deploy. [[Tarek Zurlek|Tarek]] perished within the last few hours of the battle.

* '''[[First Battle of Notalkor]]:''' This was '''Merik's''' first major engagement. He was deployed with his squadron to [[Notalkor]] a Temperate grassland world with three massive [[Mega Farm|Mega Farms]], all run by [[Teslek Mega-Farms Corporation]]. The engagement lasted half [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan Month]] or fifty days, with the [[First Battle of Notalkor]] lasting five days. Merik and his squadron were recalled after fifteen days when the [[Valorîin Royal Elite Corp]] and [[Valorîin Royal Marine Corp]] were able to properly deploy. [[Tarek Zurlek|Tarek]] perished within the last few hours of the battle.

* '''[[Battle of Kaatok]]:''' In this decisive confrontation, '''Merik's''' strategic brilliance turned the tide against overwhelming Malisik forces. Yet the victory came at an unimaginable cost—all but five warriors, leaving him the only warrior left standing. Surrounded by the bodies of his comrades and countless foes, Merik's spirit was nearly broken.

* '''[[Fortress Siege of Alinkar]]''': At a snow-covered fortress, Merik and 700 Valorîin warriors faced a Malisik ambush. '''Merik''' was knocked unconscious during the skirmish, when his [[Valorîin Command Armor|Command Armor]] was struck by a [[Fusion Weapon|Fusion]] Rocket. It melted to his chest leaving him with his iconic chest scar. [[Vorek Onoron|Vorek]] and [[Kîra Jel'lek|Kîra]] perished due to ''fatal'' injuries. [[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]] and [[Elîta Terlek Pavarii|Elîta]] saved '''Merik''', but were unable to heal [[Vorek Onoron|Vorek]] and [[Kîra Jel'lek|Kîra]] due to [[Wounded Heart (Lethurîa)|Wounded Hearts]].