Markus was born into a prestigious aristocratic family of Counts and Countess that ruled the over the planet Serenno. The Nalju family has always been a staunch supporter of the Imperial doctrine and firm believers of an absolute order. After many years of study of politics under his father and tutors, Markus went on to the university of Serenno for several years to finish his political exams and to start his degrees in the medical arts. Shortly after graduating, Markus went on to join the Imperial Remnant, Medical Corps as a ranked doctor aboard the Star Destoryer "Avenger".
After spending three years on the "Avenger" Markus was recalled back to the Imperial Medical Corps training facility to start as a junior professor. During his stay at the training facility Markus felt the unwavering call to return home and so he did. It was upon his return home that his connection to the force because ever so slightly present. Markus had become aware of his new found talents and wished to understand more about this mysterious connection.