Matt Horner

Lieutenant Matt Horner is a member of Raynor's Raiders and Jim Raynor's second in command, along with being the captain of the Hyperion.

A New Calling
"Young and idealistic", Horner joined the Sons of Korhal in order "to make a difference." However, with Arcturus Mengsk's genocidal actions on Tarsonis and his betrayal of Sarah Kerrigan, Raynor broke away from the Sons of Korhal, many of his men following him. Horner was no exception, looking up to Raynor as an inspiring figure.

Two months after the Fall of Tarsonis, Horner found himself over the planet of Char, following Raynor's command. Horner stayed behind on the Hyperion while the bulk of the Raiders descended to the surface. However, Horner was unable to wait for them to return, as zerg under a now Infested Kerrigan's direction had hijacked a number of shuttles in order to board the terran ships in orbit, the Hyperion included. Unable to prevent the shuttle from docking, Horner, as per Raynor's orders, was ordered to perform an emergency warp jump, despite the dangers such a reckless action entailed. However, Horner was able to make the jump with minimal damage to the ship.

After several months, Horner managed to return to Char, providing transport for the remaining Raiders.

The Present
Four years after the Brood War, Horner still serves as Raynor's XO. Horner acts as Raynor's "conscience" and tries to keep him focused while "firing up" the Raiders, though his interaction with Raynor has become far more formal than it was previously.