Background: Thomas Hagen was born on Byret, a planet in the Trojan Reach sector within the Third Imperium. Orphaned at a young age, he was taken in by a prominent family involved in both legitimate business and the underworld. This duality of influences shaped him into a shrewd negotiator and a loyal advisor. His education at the prestigious Stellar University of Lexicon in the Core subsector, renowned for producing the finest legal minds in the Imperium, honed his skills and intellect.