Colonel Jan Templar was an experienced soldier of the ISA, who helped defend Vekta against the invading Helghast forces during the Second Extrasolar War. He enjoyed a strong son-father relationship with General Bradley Vaughton, until Vaughton was killed by the treacherous General Stuart Adams during the space defense platform crisis. Adams had been behind a plot to take control of the SD weapons platforms that were designed to protect Vekta from invasion. After uncovering the conspiracy and averting the catastrophe, Templar, a Captain at the time, was regarded by many Vektans as a hero and the ultimate ISA soldier.