Gerah Tem

## Overview

"The Vicious", born Gerah Tem, is a Kendis bandit lord known for his ruthless and merciless approach to life in Dead space. With his aggressive nature and penchant for extreme violence, he has become a highly feared figure within the Dead, commanding a large force and orchestrating numerous raids in Mission space. He is a highly-wanted criminal.

## Early Life

Born in Dead space, Gerah Tem was raised in a harsh and unforgiving environment, where his innate aggression and tenacity allowed him to survive and ultimately thrive. As a young Kendis, he quickly developed a reputation for his unyielding and fierce disposition—exceeding the norm among his kind—which garnered him both respect and fear among his peers.

## Rise to Power

Gerah Tem's rise to power within the Dead began when he formed the Vicious Victors, a band of primarily Kendis and Feneran individuals who pledged their loyalty to him. Through a combination of his natural leadership skills, cunning strategies, and brutal methods, he quickly gained influence within the Dead, and his group of followers grew to include nearly three hundred individuals.

As the Vicious Victors gained notoriety, Gerah Tem became known simply as "The Vicious," a moniker that would strike terror into the hearts of his enemies and allies alike. With his newfound power, he established a permanent fortress on a large asteroid deep in Dead space called the Crater, which would serve as the base of operations for his organization.

## A Disturbing Act of Ruthlessness

One particularly chilling incident that demonstrated the Vicious' unique brand of ruthlessness and cunning involved a rival bandit leader who sought to undermine his authority. When The Vicious discovered that this rival had been secretly orchestrating raids against his organization, he devised a cruel and elaborate plan for revenge. He had his spies infiltrate the rival's organization, posing as defectors seeking asylum in exchange for insider information. Once they gained the trust of the rival leader and his inner circle, they began to spread rumors of a massive shipment of precious metals passing through a remote region of Dead space. The rival leader, eager for the spoils, hastily gathered his forces and set out to intercept the shipment. What they didn't know was that the Vicious had arranged for the entire area to be seeded with a rare and deadly species of carnivorous, rapidly-breeding creatures. As the rival bandits arrived, these creatures were released, swarming over the unsuspecting group in a frenzy of hunger and carnage. While the rival leader and his forces were being torn apart by the ravenous horde, the Vicious watched from a distance, savoring their screams of terror and agony. The few survivors who managed to escape were allowed to return to their base, where they spread the tale of the Vicious' horrifying vengeance.

## Raids in Mission Space

The Vicious is responsible for orchestrating numerous raids in Mission space, earning him a place on the list of most wanted criminals in the galactic scene. His strategy typically involves targeting vulnerable settlements and exploiting their resources, while also capturing individuals for ransom or forced labor. These raids have made him an infamous figure and earned him a great deal of wealth and power.

Despite the ruthless nature of his actions, The Vicious has managed to maintain control over his organization by keeping his aggression in check just enough to effectively lead his forces. Those who serve under him understand that failure or betrayal is not tolerated and will be met with swift and brutal punishment.