Irik T. Roval was born in the Anti-Matter Universe of Qward where he became a member of the militant Thunderers of Qward. He quickly rose to the position of Commander within the Qwardians Thunderers and he often supported the actions of the ruling Weaponers of Qward. The partnership between the Weaponers and the Thunderers had lasted for hundreds of years with the warrior, Thunderers of Qward supporting their brethren in the assaults against the positive matter universe, well as the Green Lantern Corps.