Kompassion is important. You kant live without it. But in this galaxy? It’s an expensive luxury.
Misha Aleksandrovyich Kaskadov was born on Ord Mantell under the rule of the New Imperial Order. His parents were luckier than most in that they owned a respectable tooling business. Certainly not the wealthiest or most powerful, but they did have a cunning mind for business that helped them survive a number of tumultuous situations over the years as governments changed.
Naturally Misha was raised in the company, slowly being groomed to one day take over the family business. But the young Mantellian had a fierce ambition that set him apart and caused friction between him and his family. Where his parents were satisfied with the current state of the company, Misha wanted growth and security. Relations soured even further in the family when an unexpected change in governance cost them a very lucrative contract.
The household was in danger of losing everything they had built up over the decades, exactly what Misha was afraid of. But a blessing in disguise came when Hex Incorporated visited Ord Mantell in search of prospective industries to buy into. Naturally the Kaskadov family business ended up in the crosshairs and negotiations opened up to wrap up the unwinnable buyout. When Aleksei Kaskadov faltered and threatened to cost the family their only chance at saving themselves, Misha saw an opportunity. He went over his father’s head and managed to garner an audience with the Director, Braxton Holst, in hopes of playing a risky gamble to save his family.
The play was successful. Not only did Misha manage to swindle the Director into a heavily one-sided deal, he scored a position for his family that would secure them financially. Surprised and impressed by the young Misha’s skills, Braxton offered an opportunity in Hex Incorporated for the young man which he almost immediately accepted.
For the next decade, Misha was taken under Braxton’s wing until the Director finally passed away. After a brief internal battle with other elements of the company, the Mantellian managed to win over the competition and secure his promotion to take over the company. Finally, he was promoted to Director.
