Marcas Rhodes

**Marcas Rhodes** was a male Argentuman philanthropist and entrepreneur who served as the Sentinel of the planet Auricson during the Noir Era, up until the waning years of the Cassiopeian Civil Wars. As part of a grand conspiracy to strengthen the galactic power of Auricson Space, Rhodes' combined efforts with CEO Achroite Tourmaline of Tourmaline Industries and Ambassador Emeril Jahd of the Galactic Embassy eventually led to the rise in power of Palus Dier, who eventually became Paramount of the Cassiopeian Republic by the time of the Cassiopeian Civil Wars.

Upon his death during the last years of the civil wars, Celeste Marquise succeeded Rhodes as Sentinel Auricson.

## Biography

### A Life of Success

Marcas Rhodes' life as a businessman was defined by his many successes. His prestige made him much wealth and gave him much influence over several different industries on Auricson, the golden planet where he was born and raised. At some point in his career, Rhodes was chosen by a divine Angel known as the Herald to become the Sentinel of his homeworld.

By the time he retired, Rhodes still held considerable influence over Auricson. Many respected him for ascending to the highest echelons of Auricsonian society, despite being an Argentuman who were typically relegated to a lowly white-collar working class. In his retirement, Rhodes went on to establish the Rhodes Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to charity.

## Personality and Traits

Marcas Rhodes was a tall Argentuman man with skin, hair, and eyes of silver. He kept his hair swept back, wore formal yet fashionable clothing akin to a model, and wore a distinctive silver owl pendant. He spoke with a weary yet eloquent cadence.

As a well-known socialite and philanthropist in elite Auricsonian circles, Marcas Rhodes was largely recognized as a charitable man who lived to please others, be it by throwing large celebrations or through extravagant public displays of generosity. Some saw him as vain for creating such a strong philanthropic and benevolent public persona, although Rhodes himself viewed his role in society as a necessary presence in order to keep morale strong amongst the people of Auricson Space. In comparison to most other corporate kingpins in Auricson Space, Rhodes was generally better skilled at expressing an air of sincerity. The smile he wore to the rest of the world appeared rather genuine, much moreso than the likes of people like Palus Dier. He was skilled at creating an environment of cordiality and warmth, as most in his presence were often at ease due to his friendly demeanor.

## Skills and Abilities

As Sentinel Auricson, Marcas was gifted with the divine ability to influence the thoughts and actions of others for his own benefit. He often employed this power subtly as gentle, charismatic statements, which came in handy for all of the politicking he was involved in.

## Trivia

* The name Rhodes comes from rhodium, one of the most valuable and rarest minerals on Earth. The name Marcas comes from marcasite, a pale-white mineral (sometimes called "white iron pyrite") associated with rhodium by type locality.
* While the idea and general background and role for Rhodes as a character were developed by Naps' friend, Rhodes was further fleshed out and named by Naps himself.