Khan Troy Boques occupies the unevniable position of a man attempting to fill the shoes of someone he idolized. Perviously, he served as Star Colonel of Beta Galaxy's Cerise Guards, under the command of saKhan Daryl Keller. Boques, along with the majority of Beta Galaxy, revered Keller for his bravery and willingness to risk his own life in battle for his troops. Though such attitudes are a standard trait among Blood Spirits, Keller had gone above and beyond that standard on numerous occasions.

When saKhan Keller was killed by the Ninth Armored Cavalry Squadron of the Star Adders on Priori during the failed Trial of Absorption against Clan Burrock, the already besieged Beta Galaxy began to disintegrate. Overcoming his own shock at his saKhan's death, Troy Boques quickly organized a fighting retreat. The Spirits were forced to fall back to their DropShips, load and lift-off under the murderous fire of Star Adder forces. Through sheer force of will, Troy Boques saved the 112th Scarlet Battle Cluster from certain destruction. For his quick and selfless thinking, the warriors of the 112th nominated him for the Blooding. In addition to bestowing the award, Khan Karianna names him to replace Keller in recognition of the leader ship skills he had shown under fire.