Nij Terah made history long before she became one of the most important figures on Kebula. Identified for Archon preparation at just six years old after demonstrating an extraordinary aptitude for engineering and problem-solving, Nij entered the rigorous educational and physical development programs designed to cultivate future leaders and possible members of The Constellation. Throughout her youth, she consistently exceeded expectations. At age twelve, she set a record in the Adolescent Trials by completing the longest distance ever recorded by a student competitor. Three years later, at age fifteen, she achieved the fourth-highest academic score in Kebulan history—an accomplishment made even more remarkable by the fact that the only scores above hers belonged to students three years older.