Martinez was embraced by Petrodon to act as his spy and enforcer. When Petrodon learned of the growing Sabbat presence in Mexico, he sendt Martinez to investigate the affair. Martinez, however, was captured and put under severe torture to gain informations about Petrodons activities. Angry at his sire and his abuse of him, Martinez began to involve himself in Sabbat politics, supporting Melinda Galbraiths rise to power. He acted as her spy as he had served his sire, eliminating and bribing her enemies into submission.