Commander Diya

Commander Diya was a human male who served in the Vorpal Legions during the Darkening Mind War. Diya was killed in action, however he managed to issue a warning to the Vorpal Legions that an attack on Xebec’s Library was imminent.
Not much is known about Commander Diya, although we know that he was stationed on an outpost in close proximity to Xebec’s library. This outpost came under heavy bombardment, causing their signal tower to be damaged. Diya bonded with Dyke, a younger soldier, as they sat waiting to get the tower back online, all whilst knowing that the Darkening Mind’s forces were rapidly approaching. 
When the forces of the Darkening Mind came, they made short work of wiping out Diya’s squad. Dyke tried to fight them off single handedly, however this costed him his life, to Diya’s sadness. 
After Jinnan, their technician, was also killed, Diya took many gunshots as he got the tower back online, sending the signal. After this, however, he collapsed, and was executed by a Darkening Mind Enforcer.
== Physical appearance ==
Diya wore damaged Red armour, with gold highlights and a decorated helmet to distinguish his rank. Underneath the helmet, he had dark skin and a stubble, alongside a small scar on his Cupid’s bow. 
== Personality ==
Diya cared deeply about his men, opting to put on a brave face against the onslaught and the certainty of his death. Loyal and courageous to the end, Diya fought on and took multiple blast wounds before succumbing to his wounds.
== Appearances ==
=== Age of Legions ===
==== Season Eight: War of the Darkening Mind ====
2x19 - Lists of the Dead
== Trivia ==
* Diya was a favourite character of James Howell, despite only having one single appearance. 
* Having a ‘one-and-done’ protagonist was considered for a while for an episode, however it was difficult to find the correct time to use this. However, in adding to the menace and fear factor of the Darkening Mind ahead of the Season Eight finale, this character was created to fill this role.