Arcann Valkorion

''"The Republic is withering away. Soon it will be obliterated by decadence and antiquated ideals. Don't you see? Our survival demands a new order, tempered by numerous alliances and strengthened by tolerance." ''

--Arcann to his daughter Solaris, revealing his future plans to overthrow the United Republic.

High General Arcann Valkorion is the father of Red Solaris. He is also the original founder of the Republic's Grand Army.

Arcann was a highly respected general of the Republic army, but believed that the Republic is too inefficient and that constant debate within the existing order has needlessly delayed any necessary cource of action against internal and external problems. For months, he and his officers began to draw plans for a future campaign to overthrow the Republic and establish a new order in its place. Arcann feared that his intentions would drive his regular troops to mutiny, so he personally oversaw a secret but massive project to create the first Grand Army, a massive military force consisting of clone soldiers.