Character Treatment: Gorath Malcor
In person, Gorath can be enthusiastic, appreciative, and genuinely excited about his ship, the Havoc. He regularly praises the team, thanks them for their work, and expresses excitement about the project’s progress. Yet once he leaves, that optimism can disappear entirely. A few hours later he may be sending angry messages, questioning every decision, criticizing the project, or threatening to pull support altogether. This constant swing between appreciation and frustration leaves much of Star Works exhausted.
The complicated reality is that Gorath has legitimate reasons to be upset. He has invested an enormous amount of credits into the Havoc, and years of delays, setbacks, and changing expectations have eroded his trust in the project. The problem is that Gorath has very little understanding of shipbuilding itself. He often struggles to evaluate technical decisions, articulate exactly what he wants, or distinguish between genuine issues and normal project challenges. This leaves him heavily dependent on the people around him for guidance.
Because of this, Gorath is particularly vulnerable to influence. Aldros often shapes his expectations, while Aeric frequently helps him navigate design decisions and determine what he actually wants from the project. As a result, Gorath has developed a stronger relationship with Aeric than most of Starworks, viewing him as one of the few people willing to listen to his concerns without immediately dismissing them.
At the same time, Gorath’s trust in Starworks remains fragile. Despite his frustrations, he refuses to abandon the project or move it elsewhere. Instead, he appointed MOPAR (an owner of a similar vessel and someone with significantly more technical knowledge) as his personal advisor. While Gorath sees this as a sensible decision, it has become a source of tension within Starworks, as the involvement of an outside advisor complicates an already strained relationship.
Outside of his messages and frustrations about the Havoc, Gorath is generally known as a generous and personable. He has a tendency to make grand gestures of generosity, whether that means sponsoring expensive events, or supporting Star Works in ways that go far beyond what would normally be expected of a client. In those moments, he can be remarkably warm, enthusiastic, and big-hearted.
One of Gorath’s more infamous habits is his tendency to appear at Star Works without warning. Rather than scheduling visits through the usual channels, he will often arrive unexpectedly and immediately seek updates on the Havoc. This frequently results in him interrupting Marek and the rest of Shellworks while they are trying to focus on other projects. While Gorath sees these visits as a reasonable attempt to stay informed, the people actually doing the work often view them as a major disruption.