Tal is rather tall with a faraway gleam in his eyes. He is somewhat lighter in coloring than many of his compatriots.
Tal has but one goal: to redeem the shameful stain on his record through some glorious triumph over the Federation. He hopes to combine such a triumph with personal death so that his final act will be hailed as d'latta (The Great Death).
Winning the Doomsday Machine for the Star Empire would be the kind of success Tal needs for his own self-esteem. Failing this, he is certain to use the Kirk Defense with his own flagship, sacrificing himself (and his men) to deny the UFP the working technology of the Machine.
If anything, Tal is more dour, harsh, and suspicious than he was twelve years ago when he confronted the Enterprise. His position commands respect and obedience, but his own leadership lacks the flair that inspires
intense loyalty. He is also too moody and aloof to lead his men as they deserve.
Tal is cunning, and knows when to shield attack with soft words. In all his dealings, he is very careful to offer no unbreakable oaths of honor to the Federation, but cleverly disguises this refusal.
Masaharis is a Romulan strategy game, roughly analogous to a multiplayer diplomacy boardgame from Terra.