Cecily's mother is the daughter of Meitza Ronah, the leader of the Crossbone Vanguard. Ten years ago Nadia eloped with Theo Fairchild and fled the Ronah family, eventually taking up residence at the Frontier IV space colony. Three years ago, Nadia once again disappeared in order to escape detection by the Ronah family, this time leaving her daughter in the care of her stepfather Theo.