Note: The greatest of space legends begins with the birth of a small, dark-haired boy in a most unlikely place.

For generations, the men of the House of Reed tilled the soil of the green shire of England. It was all they knew. They were content and took joy in it until a son was born who chafed at the pastoral life and sought adventure upon the high seas.

For generations following, the men of the House of Reed sailed on or beneath the sea in defense of the green shire of England until a son was born who yearned for adventure among the stars. It was his destiny to defend the blue world. He knew this in his heart.