At university, Marco majored in Starship Architecture. It looked like his career would be designing ships at one of the new yards being built on Aurora, but a summer job as a space hand on the Rarrock Walk changed his life.

Aboard the Walk Marco discovered he absolutely *loved* getting his hands dirty in the Engine Room. Sitting at a computer terminal designing a ship couldn't compete with actually being there.

After graduating, Marco was hired by the Piasia Line out of Aubaine. He quickly received a commission and settled into the life of an Engineering Officer. Marco was technically very good. He picked up the skills he needed and advanced in rank quickly as Piasia expanded operations throughout the Coalition.

Over the last 20 years, Marco has visited most of the Coalition worlds, and a few worlds outside as well. He has picked up a number skills that have served him well. Marco knows his isn't a great gambler, but he can hold his own; he isn't a great trader, but he has pulled off a number of lucrative deals; he's no soldier, but he has saved his life with gun, knife and bare hands more than once.