Akrad Izumi was the childhood friend, lover, and eventually the husband of Cui Yun, later known by the call sign Suicide. The two grew up together on Tian and developed a relationship that became foundational to Cui Yun’s early adult life. Although Akrad and Yun never served in the Compact Navy at the same time, their bond endured through years of conflict and change.
Akrad’s pet name for her—”Little Wing”—became her original call sign during her early military career. After retiring the name, she later passed it on to her protégé JT Austin, who eventually handed it down to his daughter. The name has since come to symbolize a lineage of mentorship and close emotional connection, rather than simply a pilot designation.
Akrad died during the Polygamy Wars on the same day Yun lost their daughter to a miscarriage. His ashes were returned to Cui Yun in a bullet locket—a symbol of her enduring love and the first of two such tokens she would carry. Though his time with her ended early in her journey, his influence shaped both her personal history and the traditions she passed on to those she mentored.
Appearances: Suicide Run