E. A. Virini

Prince Imperial Emthoro Armand Virini (born 8356 A.I. / 9356 A.D.), youngest grandson of Empress Galatea Maxima is the current favorite to be designated Heir Apparent to the Imperial High Seat. He is a 14-year veteran of the Sovereign Navy, was responsible for the Imperium's successful response against the Galatani Pirates in the Battle of Gamma Proxima, and currently holds the rank of group captain. He is reported to be in line to be soon promoted to commodore.

Quiet and reflective, but also intense and driven, Prince Emthoro is an ambitious and popular young royal. He collects antique clocks, is a voracious reader and is said to be skilled at drawing, preferring charcoal.

Prince Emthoro is married to the beautiful Countess Orosea Fabrini, nee Flavia, who is one year his junior. They have three children - son Galen, daughter Aromaya and son Huil.

A decorated combat veteran, Prince Emthoro holds the Imperial Star (First Class) and the Order of Merit.