Quaal Tavier Catharius

Colonel Quaal Tavier Catharius was a Bitthævrian and the leader of the m'Yalfor'ac Order around 2 ABY.

The 31st leader of the Order, Catharius's past before reaching the post is unknown.

He was known as a charismatic leader who protected the continent of l'Quart'a and the planet of Guiteica against any external attempt of conquest. As the commander of the only sizeable army of the planet (his Order includes almost the 80% of the Guiteica Militia), he was absolutely respected.

He was also respected as a fighter, with many scars in his dark skin, and as a proud speaker, noticeable because of his anti-Republic speeches. He considered the Rebel Alliance a natural enemy for his people, as they were attempting to restore the Republic that attacked him.

He has opposed Rebel forces and facilities in Guiteica using guerrilla operations with a great skill. Although the obsolete gear of his army made him too small of a threat for the Rebel Alliance, Rebel officer Andrephan Stormcaller wrote a report on him specifying the threat he supposed to Rebel operatives in the Kadok Regions. Stormcaller also mentioned that Catharius, even with his anti-Republic feelings, used Republic gear. Rebel lieutenant Ayla Shar also wrote a report on Catharius.

Even accepting the Empire as a better government, he felt no sympathy towards it: Catharius ordered the destruction of any Imperial patrols entering Bitthævrian space, which led to some strained relationships with Moff Rhain Towith, who did not want to begin an expensive campaign against Catharius. Catharius also offered some reservation to pro-Imperial mining companies trying to work on Guiteica: Catharius's Order was known to ask the "invaders" to leave the planet, and if this did not work, they began more aggressive negotiations.

Catharius allowed two non-Bitthævrians to join the Order as a part of his four-member leading committee: Khil tactician Tarlo Ganar, a former comrade of his; and an unidentified Adnerem mercenary.

It is possible that Catharius had had a romantic relationship with a Zuol Minchov Dwæer.

Catharius had a small number of personal bodyguards, most of them Guardians from the m'Yalfor'ac Order. One of these was Aul Tarrus Vishav.

Catharius was defied by many would-be usurpers during his time, but always managed to keep his throne. One of his worst enemies was Major Jael Ganton Farvash, who made an attempt against Catharius's life but only managed to injure him. Defeating Farvash earned Catharius a place in history books.

But Farvash asked for a challenge by personal combat instead of being executed. Even being injured, Catharius was tradition-bonded to accept. Alongside with Aul Tarrus Vishav as his personal Defender, Catharius went to an arena to fight Farvash with two only witnesses: A supposedly impartial Succession Judge and Farvash's Defender. The role of Defender was used to verify the honor of the fighters and of the battle. Both Farvash and Catharius fought with their dematoils, injuring each other. Farvash, however, had three more dematoil-wielding Guardians hidden in the arena, and the Succession Judge favored him. The three Guardians attacked Catharius and probably would have killed him had Vishav not defeated them bare-handed. Catharius then killed Farvash while Vishav killed the Judge.