Rebellious Choices - Starli (Patreon)

Astra didn't always have such a hostile relationship with pirates and criminals. After all, she once was one.

After running away from home on Boran-3 many years ago, Astra found herself in the employ of powerful Yakana Boss Forlugi, who saw the young, inexperienced human girl as an excellent pawn to sculpt into something of use. Astra became a smuggler for Forlugi, running illegal goods through United Coalition controlled sectors. Astra found herself quite capable and even talented at remaining undetected through these otherwise heavily patrolled sectors, soon becoming Forlugi's most prized runner.

Enthralled by the power and wealth Forlugi possessed, and special favouritism he gave her, Astra became madly in love with Forlugi. Mom and Dad had always warned her about criminals, but Forlugi was different, he treated her right after all? Their relationship soon became close, Astra performing missions and other...''duties'' for her boss turned lover, and in return Forlugi let Astra enjoy the finer life that crime could bring.

However, on one fateful day, during what was meant to be a getaway for Forlugi and Astra, UC and Ratrizar forces stormed their hangout on Quilithax II. During the chaos, Astra saw a different side of Forlugi, watching as he gunned down innocent civilians who got in his way as they made their escape, seeing such disregard towards life to save his own hide, Astra had a moment of clarity, no longer able to stand by such a cruel individual who she believed to be different. Not long after, Astra stole Forlugi's finest ship while he slept, removed its tracker and vanished into the night.