As the heir to the Battle Kukku lineage, Speedy was always expected to become the next Battle Lord of the Armada like his forefathers, due to the leadership being established through nepotism. Speedy did not desire to have his entire lifestyle pre-established though, as it meant he would be answering to his father's overbearing will all his life, and looked for a means to avoid this. Speedy found some relief when the "Legendary Wind Master", Jet the Hawk, joined the Armada, as to him Jet's actions and demeanor represented freedom, inspiring a desire in Speedy to become like him. (SU: #30, #33, #34)