Lloyd Tanielu makes his first appearance in chapter 4, "Supernova," as his deceased son James's body finally arrives for burial.
Lloyd is a retired space marshal who fought side by side with Calvin Davis's father, Space Marshal #47201E-5 Andre Davis, during his years in service. Once Lloyd decided to leave the space force in 2985, he started his own family restaurant where both his sons worked as chefs.
The restaurant represents the life Lloyd built away from war — a business, a family, a sense of peace. But war found its way back to him through his sons: Odell died in service in 3004, and James died in 3007. Lloyd outlived both of his children.
Outliving His Sons: Lloyd fought in the wars so his sons wouldn't have to — yet both Odell and James followed him into service, and both died there. His grief carries the weight of a life spent trying to protect the people he loved most.