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Krayiss II - Team Pwncona

2013-02-15T19:17:45Z

Kratus:

{{Planet
|image=[[File:Krayiss II.png|200px]]
|name=Krayiss Two
|system=[[Krayiss System - Team Pwncona| Krayiss System]]
|region=*[[starwars:Outer Rim|Outer Rim]] Territories
*Stygian Caldera
|sector=*Esstran Sector
*Sith Worlds
|moons= Hakagram, Nakgru
|grid coordinates= R-5
|climate= Arid
|gravity= 1.0G
|terrain=Mountainous, Barren
|native species= None
|immigrated species= None
|population= 31 ( Sith One Occupation )
|landmarks=*Ancient Sith Empire Library-Temple
|*Cave of Jev Sunrider
|High Value Targets=*Tor Siva
|*One Sith Base Camp
|*One Sith Star Port
|trade routes= Nache Bhelfia Hyperlane
|Major Imports: None
|Major Exports: None
|affiliation=[[starwars:Ancient Sith Empire|Ancient Sith Empire]]
}}

==Geography==

Common misconception is that the surface of Krayiss II is a desert wasteland, when in actuality it is both arid and mountainous. The mountains form an effect called a rain shadow, where incoming air is pulled upwards by strong winds toward the top of mountains, where it condenses and precipitates, meaning that cold and moisture stay on one side of the mountain and only very warm and dry air passes over the mountain. This creates a shadow or stretch of only warm and dry land over the other side of the mountain with far too little rain to support the growth of most plants or animals.

In the case of Krayiss II, this rain shadow effect is lessened further by the lack of moisture present. What little exists is constantly pulled up into the atmosphere, sustaining it but leaving the ground incredibly dry. The hard packed dirt grows only tough shrubs and thick grass and even that is scarce. As such, agriculture is non-existent, and supplies need to be brought in from off-world, or the nearby sister planet Krayiss III.

Underneath the planet’s crust lies a mine of resources, consisting of large water aquifers and substantial mineral deposits. The Ancient Sith Empire had found the mineral reserves, but concentrated more on the building of the Temple-Library and maintaining other, more plentiful mineral reserves on other planets within their occupation. Only two mining attempts were made by the Empire, both of which perished due to sandstorms on the planet’s surface which damaged their equipment beyond repair. Future attempts at mining the deposits by other sources also succumbed to the wild storms.

==Moons==

==History==

===Ancient Sith Empire===

==Landmarks==

===Temple Library & Obelisk===

Krayiss II’s Sith Temple is designed in much the same style as those upon the other Sith homeworlds. The temple is a large structure, designed with steep, angled walls and numerous pyramidal towers as well as a single large ornate doorway. It is made of mostly obsidian, giving it a dark lustre as well as a powerful Dark Side presence.

Most of the temple is dominated by the massive library, rivalling even that of Korriban. Rows upon rows of tomes were stored and hoarded upon the shelves by the Ancient Sith, records of the Empire and of lost arts of the Dark Side. At its completion, the Library of Krayiss II was one of the marvels of the Ancient Sith Empire, and drew almost every Lord of the era to its halls at one point or another.

At the top of the temple is an ornate obelisk which served in the past as an apex. The obelisk also houses a secret entrance, designed as a fallback lest the main doorway become compromised and the safety of the secrets within be nullified. Many years after the Ancient Sith Empire fell, the Temple was covered by the sands of the planet, leaving the Obelisk as the only entrance. It is still fiercely and loyally guarded by the spirits of the dead, the most well known of which being a deceased Jedi Master named Jev Sunrider.

===Cave of Jev Sunrider===
[[image:Jevsuncave-pwncona.jpg|250px]]
== High Value Targets ==

==One Sith Occupation and Structures==

===One Sith Base Camp===
[[image:Onesithbase-pwncona.jpg|thumb|right|250px|One Sith Base: MilBar F-221]]

The origins of the One Sith base camp can be traced to a hasty defense established out of necessity during the initial occupation. Blistering sand storms and harsh temperatures forced the One Sith Expedition to seek refuge to facilitate survival. Initial construction utilized the rocky mountainous terrain for both concealment and cover. In addition, they were able to capitalize on the inherent advantage elevation afforded them to bolster security. The Sith explorers were careful to avoid natural lines of drift that would potentially lead planetary transients to their location.

At the outset, living conditions were austere at best and comprised of rudimentary living conditions and security. Dimensions of this base were not recorded as it was dictated by terrain and subsequently nearly impossible to measure. A basic security perimeter was strategically established within the adjacent rocky outcrops. Four perimeter outposts were created, spread out as equidistant as the terrain would allow, to optimized line of sight in all cardinal directions. Living conditions consisted of co-inhabited tents located under naturally occurring rock formations within the perimeter.

Fortifications and quality of life have increased exponentially as a result of the establishment of a small star port located in close proximity. This port offers inhabitants of the planet routine resupply. The four security outpost have been equipped with automated blast-turrets, giving those on watch a significant upgrade to their lethality and respective fields of fire. Additionally, stone walls were erected around the position to augment survivability. Similarly, fifteen foot rock walls were built around the perimeter of the base camp.

Perhaps the most notable change to overall quality of life came in the form of a [[starwars:MilBar F-221|MilBar F-221]] . The comfort, privacy, and protection provided the necessary solace to the One Sith Explorers after an exhausting day of exploration. In addition, one room within is reserved as a tactical operation center which increases the Sith Lord’s ability to execute mission command authority over his expeditionary team. Unique to this establishment is a [[starwars:Listening Post|Listening Post]] located in the center of the camp and equipped with highly specialized listening and communication devices. This structure serves as both an early warning device and a hub to intercept strategic communications. A series of fortified bunkers and tunnels connect the One Sith Base to the Star Port. This serves as not only a conduit between the two locations but more importantly a covert passageway in the event one should be overrun.

Necessary improvements are ongoing as exploration efforts throughout the planet increase. A related surge in personnel and equipment will undoubtedly force the One Sith Base Camp’s footprint to expand in the coming days.

===One Sith Star Port===
[[image:Onesithspaceport-pwncona.jpg|thumb|right|300px|One Sith Star Port]]

At first glance the Star Port looks rather unassuming; a large circular landing pad that was constructed over a crater that had been left in the planet's surface. The once abandoned Port maintains a theme of smooth and rounded edges in its architecture. It was designed to blend with the surrounding terrain, but to stand out enough so that ships could find it without much trouble-- if they knew where they were looking.

The hangar entrance sits at ground level, and is housed under a disk-like roof very similar to the landing platform around it. The hangar was designed to handle nothing larger than Freighter class, as there was little Capital-class ships that bothered with the ancient world. While this is the only visible entrance for ships, there is a secured heavy-duty blastdoor next to it that allows entrance in the event of the hangar being locked down. The true depth of the Space Port, though, lies in what was buried beneath the surface. The platform inside is actually a giant elevator powered by repulsor lifts. Underneath the surface hangar is a much larger facility that can store additional ships.

The Space Port itself consists of an entrance lobby that gives way to a lounge. Outdated holo-transmitters line the walls, with newer consoles erected next to them. Circular booths with tables in the center showed use by the recent occupiers, but a large portion of them remain untouched. A series of shops that used to make up the market place has multiple store fronts closed boarded up. Branching out from the lounge,there was also a suite of formal conference rooms, an abandoned armory stripped of anything of value, and a small barracks complete with mess hall that has been restored for use. There is also an engineering room for the security droids that had patrolled the once bustling port. The docks for the security droids lays untouched in the time since this place has been abandoned. Though some of the hulking droids can be found stationed here once more, it is still uncertain if they are operational as they have lain dormant for so long.

While the space port itself is impressive enough, the final part that is unseen, even unknown to most, is the elaborate network of tunnels that shoot off from the building itself. These tunnels were used more as an escape route away from the Space Port as well as a quick entrance inside. These were used mainly for maintenance most of the time, hence why not many people have the knowledge of these tunnels.

== First to Wake, Last to Die ==

In 36ABY, members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood were deployed to investigate One Sith’s actions, and tasked with scouting the ancient planet. Clan Arcona was first to touch down, lead by Proconsul [[Marick Arconae]]. Team 'Pwncona' was broken into two teams. Marick headed up Team "Duh", consisting of veterans [[Legorii Kryotek Entar]], [[Kratus Vahillus]], [[Cethgus Entar]],[[xK'tana]], and the recently-knighted [[xIncendus]].

Quaestor [[Socorra Erinos]] along with her Aedile [[Valhavoc]] made up Team "Winning". With them was Dark Jedi Master [[xTroutrooper]], Gatewarden [[xTsainetomo Keibatsu]], and recently-knighted [[Montresor]] and [[xFet'ai'narun]]. The team rounded off with veteran [[Etah d'Tana]].

[[Category:Dark Crusade Krayiss 2]]

Krayiss II - Team Pwncona

2013-02-15T19:14:33Z

Kratus:

{{Planet
|image=[[File:Krayiss II.png|200px]]
|name=Krayiss Two
|system=[[Krayiss System - Team Pwncona| Krayiss System]]
|region=*[[starwars:Outer Rim|Outer Rim]] Territories
*Stygian Caldera
|sector=*Esstran Sector
*Sith Worlds
|moons= Hakagram, Nakgru
|grid coordinates= R-5
|climate= Arid
|gravity= 1.0G
|terrain=Mountainous, Barren
|native species= None
|immigrated species= None
|population= 31 ( Sith One Occupation )
|landmarks=*Ancient Sith Empire Library-Temple
|*Cave of Jev Sunrider
|High Value Targets=*Tor Siva
|*One Sith Base Camp
|*One Sith Star Port
|trade routes= Nache Bhelfia Hyperlane
|Major Imports: None
|Major Exports: None
|affiliation=[[starwars:Ancient Sith Empire|Ancient Sith Empire]]
}}

==Geography==

Common misconception is that the surface of Krayiss II is a desert wasteland, when in actuality it is both arid and mountainous. The mountains form an effect called a rain shadow, where incoming air is pulled upwards by strong winds toward the top of mountains, where it condenses and precipitates, meaning that cold and moisture stay on one side of the mountain and only very warm and dry air passes over the mountain. This creates a shadow or stretch of only warm and dry land over the other side of the mountain with far too little rain to support the growth of most plants or animals.

In the case of Krayiss II, this rain shadow effect is lessened further by the lack of moisture present. What little exists is constantly pulled up into the atmosphere, sustaining it but leaving the ground incredibly dry. The hard packed dirt grows only tough shrubs and thick grass and even that is scarce. As such, agriculture is non-existent, and supplies need to be brought in from off-world, or the nearby sister planet Krayiss III.

Underneath the planet’s crust lies a mine of resources, consisting of large water aquifers and substantial mineral deposits. The Ancient Sith Empire had found the mineral reserves, but concentrated more on the building of the Temple-Library and maintaining other, more plentiful mineral reserves on other planets within their occupation. Only two mining attempts were made by the Empire, both of which perished due to sandstorms on the planet’s surface which damaged their equipment beyond repair. Future attempts at mining the deposits by other sources also succumbed to the wild storms.

==Moons==

==History==

===Ancient Sith Empire===

==Landmarks==

===Temple Library & Obelisk===

===Cave of Jev Sunrider===
[[image:Jevsuncave-pwncona.jpg|250px]]
== High Value Targets ==

==One Sith Occupation and Structures==

===One Sith Base Camp===
[[image:Onesithbase-pwncona.jpg|thumb|right|250px|One Sith Base: MilBar F-221]]

The origins of the One Sith base camp can be traced to a hasty defense established out of necessity during the initial occupation. Blistering sand storms and harsh temperatures forced the One Sith Expedition to seek refuge to facilitate survival. Initial construction utilized the rocky mountainous terrain for both concealment and cover. In addition, they were able to capitalize on the inherent advantage elevation afforded them to bolster security. The Sith explorers were careful to avoid natural lines of drift that would potentially lead planetary transients to their location.

At the outset, living conditions were austere at best and comprised of rudimentary living conditions and security. Dimensions of this base were not recorded as it was dictated by terrain and subsequently nearly impossible to measure. A basic security perimeter was strategically established within the adjacent rocky outcrops. Four perimeter outposts were created, spread out as equidistant as the terrain would allow, to optimized line of sight in all cardinal directions. Living conditions consisted of co-inhabited tents located under naturally occurring rock formations within the perimeter.

Fortifications and quality of life have increased exponentially as a result of the establishment of a small star port located in close proximity. This port offers inhabitants of the planet routine resupply. The four security outpost have been equipped with automated blast-turrets, giving those on watch a significant upgrade to their lethality and respective fields of fire. Additionally, stone walls were erected around the position to augment survivability. Similarly, fifteen foot rock walls were built around the perimeter of the base camp.

Perhaps the most notable change to overall quality of life came in the form of a [[starwars:MilBar F-221|MilBar F-221]] . The comfort, privacy, and protection provided the necessary solace to the One Sith Explorers after an exhausting day of exploration. In addition, one room within is reserved as a tactical operation center which increases the Sith Lord’s ability to execute mission command authority over his expeditionary team. Unique to this establishment is a [[starwars:Listening Post|Listening Post]] located in the center of the camp and equipped with highly specialized listening and communication devices. This structure serves as both an early warning device and a hub to intercept strategic communications. A series of fortified bunkers and tunnels connect the One Sith Base to the Star Port. This serves as not only a conduit between the two locations but more importantly a covert passageway in the event one should be overrun.

Necessary improvements are ongoing as exploration efforts throughout the planet increase. A related surge in personnel and equipment will undoubtedly force the One Sith Base Camp’s footprint to expand in the coming days.

===One Sith Star Port===
[[image:Onesithspaceport-pwncona.jpg|thumb|right|300px|One Sith Star Port]]

At first glance the Star Port looks rather unassuming; a large circular landing pad that was constructed over a crater that had been left in the planet's surface. The once abandoned Port maintains a theme of smooth and rounded edges in its architecture. It was designed to blend with the surrounding terrain, but to stand out enough so that ships could find it without much trouble-- if they knew where they were looking.

The hangar entrance sits at ground level, and is housed under a disk-like roof very similar to the landing platform around it. The hangar was designed to handle nothing larger than Freighter class, as there was little Capital-class ships that bothered with the ancient world. While this is the only visible entrance for ships, there is a secured heavy-duty blastdoor next to it that allows entrance in the event of the hangar being locked down. The true depth of the Space Port, though, lies in what was buried beneath the surface. The platform inside is actually a giant elevator powered by repulsor lifts. Underneath the surface hangar is a much larger facility that can store additional ships.

The Space Port itself consists of an entrance lobby that gives way to a lounge. Outdated holo-transmitters line the walls, with newer consoles erected next to them. Circular booths with tables in the center showed use by the recent occupiers, but a large portion of them remain untouched. A series of shops that used to make up the market place has multiple store fronts closed boarded up. Branching out from the lounge,there was also a suite of formal conference rooms, an abandoned armory stripped of anything of value, and a small barracks complete with mess hall that has been restored for use. There is also an engineering room for the security droids that had patrolled the once bustling port. The docks for the security droids lays untouched in the time since this place has been abandoned. Though some of the hulking droids can be found stationed here once more, it is still uncertain if they are operational as they have lain dormant for so long.

While the space port itself is impressive enough, the final part that is unseen, even unknown to most, is the elaborate network of tunnels that shoot off from the building itself. These tunnels were used more as an escape route away from the Space Port as well as a quick entrance inside. These were used mainly for maintenance most of the time, hence why not many people have the knowledge of these tunnels.

== First to Wake, Last to Die ==

In 36ABY, members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood were deployed to investigate One Sith’s actions, and tasked with scouting the ancient planet. Clan Arcona was first to touch down, lead by Proconsul [[Marick Arconae]]. Team 'Pwncona' was broken into two teams. Marick headed up Team "Duh", consisting of veterans [[Legorii Kryotek Entar]], [[Kratus Vahillus]], [[Cethgus Entar]],[[xK'tana]], and the recently-knighted [[xIncendus]].

Quaestor [[Socorra Erinos]] along with her Aedile [[Valhavoc]] made up Team "Winning". With them was Dark Jedi Master [[xTroutrooper]], Gatewarden [[xTsainetomo Keibatsu]], and recently-knighted [[Montresor]] and [[xFet'ai'narun]]. The team rounded off with veteran [[Etah d'Tana]].

[[Category:Dark Crusade Krayiss 2]]

Krayiss II - Team Pwncona

2013-02-15T00:48:47Z

Kratus:

== Geography ==

== Moons ==

== History ==

===Temple Library & Obelisk===

== High Value Targets ==

==One Sith Occupation and Structures==

===One Sith Base Camp===

===One Sith Star Port===

== First to Wake, Last to Die ==

In 36ABY, members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood were deployed to investigate One Sith’s actions, and tasked with scouting the ancient planet. Clan Arcona was first to touch down, lead by Proconsul [[Marick Arconae]]. Team 'Pwncona' was broken into two teams. Marick headed up Alpha Team, consisting of veterans [[xLegorii Kryotek Entar]], [[Kratus Vahillus]], [[Cethgus Entar]], [[xJaek Kaeth]], [[xK'tana]], and the recently-knighted [[xIncendus]].

Quaestor [[Socorra Erinos]] along with her Aedile Valhavoc made up Bravo Team. With them was Dark Jedi Master [[xTroutrooper]], Gatewarden [[xTsainetomo Keibatsu]], and recently-knighted [[Montresor]] and [[xFet'ai'narun]]. The team rounded off with veteran [[xEtah d'Tana]].

[[Category:Dark Crusade Krayiss 2]]

DJBWiki:Featured article

2012-08-01T04:05:55Z

Kratus: /* Roxas Buurenaar */

The '''featured articles''' of the wiki are articles that represent the best [[DJBWiki]] has to offer. This is ''not'' a way to showcase the articles of your favorite characters, spaceships, or the like.

* [[Featured article/History|History]]
* [[DJBWiki:Featured article/Queue|Queue]]
So just what makes a featured article? Well, we've prepared a list just in case someone should ask that, and it is as follows.
<hr>
<big>''An article must…''</big>

# …be well written and detailed
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# …have a succinct proper lead that can be used for the front page [[Template:Featured article|featured box]]
# …have a reasonable amount of red links; use common sense
# …have a complete, detailed biography if it's a character article
# …not have been previously featured
For more information on what makes a featured article, see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_is_a_featured_article Wikipedia:What is a featured article].
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Every month the next article in the queue will be highlighted on the [[Main Page]] as featured, marked with a Featured icon and removed from the list of nominations. The beginning of the article then appears on the Main Page via the <code>{{[[Template:Featured article|Featured article]]}}</code> template. Nominees that are inactive for a month will be eliminated from the nominations list.

== Featured article nominations ==
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=== [[Sashar Arconae|Sashar Erinos Arconae]] ===
[[File:Sashar-headshot.jpeg|thumb|left|150px]] '''Nominated by:''' [[Wuntila|Wuntila Zratian Entar]]

*'''Strong Support'''- This article is one of the best written character articles in the DBWiki community and offers an indepth and rich history of the character, organization of the character's DB career, and rich images to compliment it. [[User: Talos|Talos Erinos]]

*'''Strong Support'''- I've always thought this is what character articles should strive to be. - [[User:Solus Gar|Solus Gar]] 20:00, 13 October 2011 (UTC)

*'''Weak Objection'''- Far too few images throughout the history portion of the wiki. Adding about six would make it more appealing. Still, very well written. - [[User:Archangel|Archangel]] 03:31, 14 October 2011 (UTC)

*'''Weak Objection'''- Like Archangel says, but the use of the == is a bit excessive, you could just bold the text instead, which will help out with overall look and feel. [[User:Fremoc|Fremoc]], [[Fist of the Brotherhood]] 14:20, 4 November 2011 (UTC)

*'''Weak Objection'''- I agree with the past few comments that a few more images would make this perfect. Just too much text without anything to break it up --[[User:Halcyon|Halcyon]] 18:33, 6 December 2011 (UTC)

*'''Comment'''- I've left this article in the queue for a while because it's close to featured article status, but no improvements have been made in that time (and we just haven't had a wide selection here...). Is anyone interested in finding a few images to push it to featured article? --[[User:BenevolentWhiner|Benevolent Whiner]] <small>([[User talk:BenevolentWhiner|talk]] - [[dossier:2706|dossier]])</small> 19:57, 16 December 2011 (UTC)
{{Clear}}

=== [[Roxas Buurenaar]] ===
[[File:Roxas_nohelmet_redeyes.jpg|thumb|left|150px]] '''Nominated by: Tra'an Reith''' --[[User:Tra'an Reith|Tra'an Reith]] 21:41, 31 July 2012 (MDT)

* '''Support''' - This article has come miles from its original incarnation, and is testament that helping with unit wiki articles pays off --[[User:Mirado|Mirado]] 21:49, 31 July 2012 (MDT)
* '''Strong Support''' - This article is well-written and frequently updated as the character's fiction evolves. It also has a solid number of images in relation to the amount of text and is well-formatted. This is what a character wiki page should look like. --[[User:Locke|Locke]] 21:55, 31 July 2012 (MDT)
*'''Support''' - This article shows skilled writing prowess and the ability to form a cohesive backstory and developing storyline for a character. --[[User:Kratus|Kratus]] 23:03, 31 July 2012 (CST)

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Shogunate of Tao Feng

2012-05-05T21:43:25Z

Kratus: /* Dominion */

{{Eras|old|rise|reb|new|njo|djb}}
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|name=Shogunate of Tao Feng
|founding=[[50 BBY to 26 BBY#30_BBY|30 BBY]]
|headofstate=Shogun [[Hitoshi Feng]]
|headofgov=Shogun [[Hitoshi Feng]]
|judicial=Council of Elders
|capital=[[Eldar]]
|language=Galactic Basic
|currency=Credits
|religious= Pantheon of Gods
|holiday= Independence Day
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|reorganized=
|era=*[[Rise of the Empire Era]]
*[[Rebellion Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
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The Shogunate of Tao Feng was established upon the ending of the Scion Wars by Tao Feng, when he marched into [[Shihon]] and declared himself Shogun. Since then, the title of Shogun has been claimed by the descendants of Tao Feng himself, with the current being [[Hitoshi Feng]].

==History==

===Founding and Tao Feng’s Reign===

Towards the end of the Scion Wars, Tao Feng began to amass a large force by uniting several of the warring scions beneath his own banner through a clever mixture of force and subtlety. To end the Wars, Feng marched his entire force into the mostly untouched city of [[Shihon]] and towards the Palace of Kyuden. He then entered the Scarlet Throneroom personally, sat down upon the Scarlet Throne and dictated the edict that would establish the Shogunate that would bear his name. Thus began the reign of Tao Feng, First Shogun of [[Eldar]].

Tao Feng’s first few years were spent pulling the other scions who hadn’t joined him into the Shogunate, through various means. With some, Feng sent in his armies to obliterate the scion, then claimed his territory as his own, establishing a new Daimyo who was loyal to the Shogunate. With others, Feng used diplomatic solutions, promising protection, aid, or wealth, to gain cooperation. Through both means, Tao Feng secured his Shogunate by the fifth year of his reign and then began to focus on reconstruction.

There were many refugees left over from the Scion Wars whose homes were utterly obliterated by the conflict. Tao Feng created small ‘temporary’ settlements for them in the uncompleted Viridian Quarter of [[Shihon]], promising that they would eventually get more permanent settlements. Before his death, he would issue an edict declaring that his successor would carry out that very promise.

Tao Feng gained the absolute trust of the people, when he supported the new economy of the Shogunate with his own wealth. So strongly did he believe in the cause he was creating, that he spent almost 15 billion credits upon its fledgling economy. This action, aided by the many policies Feng put into place, built a strong and stable economy for the new nation.

The rest of Tao Feng’s rule was a golden age of peace for the Shogunate. There were no rebellions, no droughts, no plagues, absolutely no tragedies of any kind. The people began to think Feng was a god and that he would live forever.

Sadly, Feng’s health began to gradually decline by 1 ABY. He had a heart attack in 2 ABY, followed by another in 4 ABY. His body was greatly weakened by these occurrences, and he was fully bedridden by early 5 ABY. He would die the same year, leaving his subjects in the care of his heir and firstborn son, Theros Feng.

===Theros Feng’s Reign and Sekai Rebellion===

Upon Tao Feng’s death in 5 ABY, his son and heir Theros Feng ascended to the Throne, with much popularity from the people. The Shogunate was highly prosperous, with a growing economy, rising military and smoothly beginning industrial sector. Thus, Theros was expected to maintain and grow these assets in the Shogunate’s favor, but alas, he proved unable to maintain the blooming country passed down to him.

His problems began with his own attitude. Theros was arrogant, with a belief that the Feng Dynasty was invincible and infallible and therefore, no matter what he did he should be praised. His first act was to force the people living in the temporary community within the Viridian Quarter of [[Shihon]] to work in newly built factories with little to no pay. He also imposed this dictate upon every province, ordering the Daimyos to make the poor work in factories to increase the Shogunate’s wealth.

His second order was to raise the tax rate by 25%. Since the Scion Wars, the tax rate had already been rather high to pay for the reconstruction and growth of the Shogunate, though Tao Feng had left strict instructions to lower the tax rate once ten years had passed.

Five years into Theros’ rule, his wife became pregnant with their first and only child. Concurrent with this, the Daimyo of Sekai, a powerful and enigmatic ruler named Akio Hiraito, rose up against Theros rule and began to unite the provinces under his banner, claiming that the Shogunate had lost its authority. Because of his declaration, an immediate session of the Council of Elders was called, the first ever in the history of the Shogunate, to deal with the problem.

However, the Council took a great deal of time to assemble and deliberate, enough for Hiraito to gather his forces and march towards Shihon. He never made, for halfway into his march, the Council made its decision a full two years after the Council was convened. Theros was removed as Shogun and sent into exile across the far northern border of the Shogunate. Hiratio attempted to make himself Shogun, but was rejected by the Council, not fully wishing to dispose of the Feng line, in favor of Theros’ son, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]].

===Regency===

As Theros’ son was merely a babe, the Council voted that a regent should be placed in the office of Shogun until the Hitoshi would come of age. The regent, a self-righteous but wholly incompetent man named Minister Sheng, ruled with the aid of the Council for eighteen years. During Minister Sheng’s reign, the Shogunate experienced a period a small growth, though it did little to strengthen the Shogunate’s economy.

On the whole, Minister Sheng’s regency received very little favor or criticism. It simply seems to have just been accepted on the whole by the Shogunate.

===[[Hitoshi Feng]]’s Ascension and Reign===

When [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] reached the age of eighteen, Minister Sheng stepped down as regent and [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] ascended to the Shogun position. Though young, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] embodied the traits of his grandfather, albeit in a slightly less active manner. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] did not enter the Shogun office without great criticism however, especially from the Sekai province.

[[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] endeavored to make right what his father had made wrong by lowering the tax rate by almost 10%. He also reformed the army, creating a doctrine that each province would send a legion of its own troops to be retrained and placed within the Shogunate army, to prevent further rebellion and complications. Both of these actions received much favor with the populace and boosted [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s approval.

His next action, however, would lose him a lot of standing. Believing himself to not possess the funds necessary to rebuild the Viridian Quarter, he instead built a dividing wall upon which sentries were placed. This led to a violent outcry within the Quarter and almost to a rebellion, were it not for the timely arrival of three Dark Jedi to visit the Shogun.

[[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]], [[Celevon Edraven]], and [[Kratus Vahillus]] were brought before Shogun [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] in the year 35 ABY, during the seventh year of his reign. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] welcomed the Dark Jedi and was delighted by them, when [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] showed him basic tasks done with the aid of the mysterious ‘Force’. He united with the [[SCEPTER]] organization by giving it free use of the Sapphire Quarter of [[Shihon]] City.

==Dominion==

The Shogunate of Tao Feng is made up of eight provinces; Shihon, Lokhou, Novitate, Nih, Taiyo, Tsuki, Sekai and Minui. Each province is governed by a Daimyo, with the exception of Shihon which is directly governed by the Shogun, who dictates and enforces the will of the Shogun. Each Daimyo is required to supply his own personal army, though the Army of the Shogunate itself is stationed in the Shihon province.

==Branches of Government==

There are only two branches of government in the Shogunate, as the Shogun is Supreme Ruler except in a case of extreme circumstance whereupon a Council of Elders is called to convene. Theros Feng is the only Shogun to have ever had a Council of Elders called during his reign as Shogun.

===Executive===

The executive power of the Shogunate lies in the Shogun himself. This position is the most powerful, being able to control all other aspects of the Government except in times of extreme political unrest or if the Shogun is deemed unable to continue to uphold in his duties.

The office of Shogun has been held by the Feng family line since the office was established by Tao Feng in 30 BBY. Although this is the common practice, should a clan prove strong enough it can overthrow the Feng dynasty and claim the Shogun title for itself through Champion challenging. To declare a champion challenge, the rival clan must appear before the Council of Elders and call out the reigning Shogun. From there, both families will select a Champion to fight for them in a battle to the death. The victor of the battle is thereby declared Shogun, and his clan then takes the Throne from then on.

The only Feng dynasty Shogun to be challenged was Theros Feng, who defended his right to be Shogun through honorable combat against Demos Thai. Shortly afterward, Feng was brought to trial by the Council of Elders, and removed from the position of Shogun.

===Legislative & Judicial===

The legislative and judicial powers of the Shogunate rest in the Council of Elders predominantly, except in cases of trial where the Shogun will sit as judge. The Council is made up of two elders from each province, both male and female members are allowed. The total Council body is 16 elders, as there are eight provinces within the Shogunate.

The Elder Council is mostly a formality, in actuality it is only ever used when a Shogun is unable to perform his/her duties while upon the Throne. There is only one case in the history of the Shogunate where the Elder Council has actually convened, and it was to discuss and exile Theros Feng, who proved unfit to continue as Shogun.

The concept of the Elder Council was one created by the Scarlet Empire, which Tao Feng kept upon taking the Throne as Shogun.

==Military==

The Shogunate’s military force is in two parts: the main Shogunate Army located in Shihon province and the individual armies of each Daimyo, which can be merged into the main force should situation arise.

Within both parts of the army there is the same basic rank structure. The structure is broken down into five ranks, two for officers and three for enlisted. The Shogun serves as commander-in-chief of the army and is therefore the highest rank the the field, followed by the High General, then by the highest officer rank. The structure is as follows:

*Private
*Sergeant
*Tyro
*Captain
*Commander

A platoon structure is four privates to one sergeant, with eight sergeants to one Tyro, with the Tyro being commander of the platoon.

A company structure is four Tyros to a Captain, with a Captain being commander of a company.

A brigade structure is four Captains to a Commander, with a Commander being the highest officer of a brigade.

The current Shogunate Army consists of fifteen brigades, while each Daimyo holds another four brigades per province.

==Religion==

The Shogunate worships a Pantheon of eight gods, one for each province. A temple is erected in the capital of each province, with the one to the chief god located in Shihon’s Diamond Quarter.

The Shogunate’s gods are listed as follows:

*Haru - The Sun God, chief of the Pantheon whose temple is housed in Shihon
*Isao - The God of Honor, whose temple is located in Sekai
*Aimi - The Goddess of Beauty, whose temple is located in Minui
*Katsu - The God of Victory, whose temple is located in Taiyo
*Izumi - The Goddess of Waters, whose temple is located in Tsuki
*Masami - The Goddess of Earth, whose temple is located in Lokhou
*Kin - The God of Wealth and Fortune, whose temple is located in Nih
*Masaaki - The God of the Afterlife, whose temple is located in Novitate

Every year, citizens are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to each temple, in order to show their belief in the religion. During the process of the pilgrimage, citizens are also encouraged to go to the Palace of Kyuden, in order to show their loyalty to the Shogun.

==Shoguns Emeritus==

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|-
|class="head" colspan="3" | '''Shogunate of Tao Feng'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="33%" | '''Shogun'''
|class="sub-head" width="33%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
|width="33%" | Tao Feng
|width="33%" | 30 BBY - 5 ABY
|-
|class="alt" width="33%" | Theros Feng
|class="alt" width="33%" | 5 ABY - 12 ABY
|-
|width="33%" | Minister Sheng (Acting Regent)
|width="33%" | 12 ABY - 28 ABY
|-
|class="alt" width="33%" | Hitoshi Feng
|class="alt" width="33%" | 28 ABY - Present
|-
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|}</center>

[[Category:Arcona]]

Hitoshi Feng

2012-05-05T21:28:56Z

Kratus:

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Hitoshi Feng is the powerful and charismatic ruler of the [[Shogunate of Tao Feng]], the ruling power on the planet [[Eldar]]. The son of the unpopular Shogun Theros Feng, Hitoshi came into power with low expectations from the people. He would prove a strong leader, gaining the aid of the powerful and secretive [[SCEPTER]] organization and meeting with the [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres|Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]]. Hitoshi is utterly loyal to the Shogunate, but tends to ally himself with the desires of [[SCEPTER]], normally against the wishes of his advisors.

==Biography==

===Birth and Early Years===

[[File:Eldar_kelantar122.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Eldar; birthplace of Hitoshi and site of the Shogunate]]

The seventh year of Theros Feng’s rule was accentuated by the birth of Theros’ first son, whom he named Hitoshi. The Shogunate celebrated the birth of the heir to the Scarlet Throne amidst turmoil from threatened rebellions by the unhappy people, who were utterly dissatisfied by Theros’ rule.

Two years after the baby's birth, Theros was deposed by the Council of Elders and replaced by a regent until such a time as Hitoshi would be old enough to serve as Shogun. Theros was not allowed to continue to live within the Palace of Kyuden, although Hitoshi was kept. It was through this separation that Hitoshi was kept oblivious to his father’s identity whilst he was raised to take his place on the Scarlet Throne.

Most of Hitoshi’s youth was spent inside the Scarlet Quarter and specifically within the Palace itself. He was trained by the finest educators from within the Shogunate, giving him a vast repertoire of skills and abilities in such fields as foreign interaction, economics, social structures, religion, military training, and other necessary fields. When Hitoshi was not studying, he could be found training with members of the Hiiro Legion, honing himself to become a strong and agile warrior.

===Shogun===

At the age of 18, Hitoshi assumed the title of Shogun and was placed upon the Scarlet Throne. His rise proved unpopular with the general populace, who believed he would be no different than his tyrannical father. Hitoshi took the criticisms in stride, seeming to be unaffected by all the threats and sharp comments he received on an almost daily basis for the first two years of his reign.

Hitoshi primarily focused on the Shogunate’s economy, which had fallen to severe levels under his father’s reign. Hitoshi implemented several new policies, including opening new trade with other systems, in order to balance the system. While he made great strides, he never fully achieved his goal until he came in contact with the group called [[SCEPTER]].

Hitoshi’s reign is highlighted by the trip he received on the seventh year of his reign by [[Obelisk Prelate]] and [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] along with his escorts from the [[Battleteam]] [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. The [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Entar]] thoroughly impressed the Shogun by showing him simple feats accomplished with the aid of a mystical power called the ‘Force’. Hitoshi believed [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] to be a descendant of the Scarlet Empress Keadena, who had been rumored to have enough Force power to rival that of a Dark Jedi Master. As such, Hitoshi invited [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] back several more times to exhibit his power towards many of the Shogun’s guests, who were all subsequently delighted and amazed by the Dark Jedi’s talents.

The Shogun then made a move that would change the way the Shogunate operated, and would utterly save its economy. Hitoshi allied himself with the group [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] affiliated himself to, the [[SCEPTER]] organization. Feng also commissioned the impressive Shiro Castle to be built in honor of [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius’]] respect for the Throne and his remarkable abilities. When Hitoshi learned that many within [[SCEPTER]] had the same ability, he turned over power of the entire Sapphire Quarter of Shihon to the organization, in return for aid and protection. This action saved the Shogunate and lifted Hitoshi’s favor in the eyes of his people.

==Psychological Profile==

Hitoshi is a very calculating individual whose thoughtful expression and quickness of speech tend to give him the appearance of one who has much wisdom and has been gifted with a high education. He tends to be slow-moving, yet deliberate, constantly wishing to completely finish one task or pursuit before beginning another. While this is admirable, it sometimes causes people to think that he is dull-witted.

When the Shogun walks, he carries himself in such a way that he looks larger than he actually is. This appearance is encouraged in a Shogun, as a means of intimidation. By making himself appear large, Hitoshi is the embodiment of his power, demonstrating the utter omnipotence of the Shogunate.

[[Category:Arcona]] [[Category:Arcona NPCs]]

Eldar

2012-05-02T13:09:15Z

Kratus:

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|image=[[File:Eldar_kelantar122.jpg|250px]]
|name=Eldar
|region=[[starwars:Unknown_Regions|Unknown Regions]]
|system=[[Dajorra System]]
|suns=1: [[Dajorra]]
|moons=2
|distance=365 million km (2.5 AU's)
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|climate=Temperate (-5¡ to 25¡C)
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|terrain=Plains and Forest
|interest= [[Shihon]]
|species=Human (Sardinians) / Humanoid (Keadeans)
|population=1.2 million
|imports=None
|exports=None
|affiliation=[[Arcona|Clan Arcona]]
}}

== History ==
Eldar, like [[Selen]], is technically not [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]] territory, though the current power in control is allied with Arconan interests for the natural resources of the planet, in exchange for the Clan’s protection. While Eldar is mostly covered by forests and dry plains, its crust contains numerous ores that the Clan fleet utilizes for repair and construction.

Eldar is currently the home of [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], which operates out of a Forward Observation Base known as ''[[Kurs'kranak]]''. The House maintains a solid relationship with the dominant Shogunate of Tao Feng, which expands their influence throughout the planet.

===The Scarlet Empire===

Many years before Arconan occupation, Eldar was controlled by the Scarlet Empire, led by the now deceased Keadean Empress Keadena, whom the species itself was named after. The capital city of the Empire, [[Shihon]], had been established at the Empire’s founding in 150 BBY by the Emperor Nikla Shih, though little record of anything other than Keadena’s reign exists otherwise. Keadena renovated and added to [[Shihon]], building it up during her time as Empress.

Keadena’s reign also saw times of rebellion, with the advent of the large, but wholly unsuccessful Tho rebellion. Led by the powerful Scion Dio Tho, the rebellion gathered almost a quarter of the Empire’s strength, before assaulting the city of Shihon directly. The city was laid under seige for 180 days, but its walls proved superior to the armies under Tho’s control. After running through their supplies, Tho’s armies attempted to retreat, only to be attacked by Keadena’s forces when their backs were turned. Tho himself was beheaded after the battle, and Keadena restored order.

She also undertook the rebuilding of the Empire’s military, then dividing it upon the individual Scions, believing that the greatest armies could be built by the vassals themselves. What she did not foresee from this choice, however, was the resulting wars that would commence after her death in 50 BBY.

===The Scion Wars===
(temporary explanation: due to change after competition)
Keadena died in 50 BBY leaving no clear heir to the throne of the Empire, sparking the Scion Wars, in which the scions of the Empire rose up to claim the throne for their own. When the war ended, the Empire was utterly destroyed with only a few of the cities remaining intact. One Scion, Tao Feng, emerged victorious over his fellow scions, but it was anti-climactic.

Although the Scion Wars destroyed the Scarlet Empire, the victorious Scion reformed the remaining cities into a Shogunate, the Shogunate of Tao Feng, in 30 BBY with himself declared as Shogun while keeping the capital located in Shihon. The Shogunate only controls the continent of Tairiku, but many of the Daimyos of the various provinces are extremely powerful, having built up their specific realms.

===The [[Shogunate of Tao Feng]]===
Tao Feng ruled his Shogunate for thirty-five years, during which Tairiku saw great peace. Tao ruled through a tactical mixture of control and compliance that was the admiration of his allies and the envy of his enemies. Tao built the Shogunate back into a leading power, though he never achieved his goal of a complete recreation of the Scarlet Empire under his control, as he died in 5 ABY, leaving the throne to his son and heir, Theros Feng.

If Tao was a savior to the people, Theros was a butcher. Considered a tyrant by all historians of the Shogunate, Theros attempted to build the office of the Shogun to godlike proportions, at the cost of his own title and the economy. Several large rebellions rose up against Theros and threatened to dissolve the Shogunate entirely, until the Council of Elders intervened. Theros was exiled and a regent took his place until such a time as his son, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]], could assume the mantle of Shogun. Theros reign was a brief seven years.

===Interaction with the Dark Brotherhood===
Although [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]] had a presence on Eldar before [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s reign, the Shogunate was unaware of their presence, until the Shogun was granted a visit by [[Obelisk Prelate]] [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] who appeared flanked by two members of [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] was delighted by the Force-users, whom he believed to be descendant from Empress Keadena. The Shogunate then officially recognized the [[SCEPTER]] organization, giving it control over the Sapphire Quarter of the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]].

===Rise of the Sardinian States===
After the collapse of the Scarlet Empire, the human servants of the Keadeans, who dubbed themselves Sardinians, began to form small city-states on the other continent of Eldar, Aifreann. United under their powerful church, the Sardinians are definitely the weaker of the two powers, with only a small handful of cities which lack the luster and finesse of those within the Shogunate. The capital of the Sardinians is located in the city of Sufre, the center of the church’s power.

In 25 ABY, the Kasha of the Sardinians decided to pay a visit to the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]], and attempt a meeting with the Shogun, [[Hitoshi Feng]]. Disgusted by the barbaric Kasha, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] closed the city to him and promptly sent him back to Aifreann. The Kasha, furious with his reception, vowed to one day destroy Shihon, though this threat has yet to come to fruition.
==Geography==

Eldar has two major continents which cover both halves of its surface where there isn’t ocean. These two continents hold a vast majority of minerals and substances that attracted the eyes of [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]]. They are named Tairiku and Aifreann.

==Tairiku==

Tairiku is predominantly forest and jungle, while the center is taken up by the large and foreboding Sabaku desert. Most of the land is fertile and deep within are large deposits of metal, oil and other natural fuels and materials.

Tairiku is controlled by the Shogunate of Tao Feng, or the Keadeans. Their capital city, [[Shihon]], is built upon the oasis at the center of the Sabaku desert, which the Keadeans refer to as the pinnacle of their engineering power. What powers [[Shihon]] and keeps it going is water pumped from a large aquifer directly below the desert.

==Aifreann==

Aifreann is predominantly mountainous, though a large basin dominates the upper half of the continent, while forest controls the lower. The area is spanned by many rivers, though most of the soil is hard with large amounts of clay.

The basin area is controlled by the Sardinians, who have established various city-states in the region under their religious capital of Sufre. The forest region is rumored to contain the hidden Forward Operating Base of ''[[Kurs'kranak]]'', [[House Galeres]]’ home base.

==Species==

There are two major [[starwars:Humanoid|Humanoid]] races on the [[starwars:planet|planet]]. The first is a human race that calls itself Sardinians, after their most ancient ancestors by the same name, while the second is a group of Humanoid aliens that call themselves Keadeans, after their greatest ruler, the Scarlet Empress Keadena.

===Sardinians (Humans)===

The Sardinians claim to be the leaders of a vast, now defunct, empire in the central [[starwars:Basin|Basin]] region of Eldar, though in actuality they were merely the servants of the Scarlet Empire which dominated Eldar until 50 BBY, when the Scion Wars devestated it beyond repair. Most of the surviving Sardinians are now found in semi-independant city-states led by a potentate of some title. They are a hard working people, most are peasants working farms or other labor.

The typical Sardinian is a dark-skinned human who wears a rough, woven tunic and matching pants. Men typically work as farmers or soldiers, though some are being used in a new form of industrial production. Women are generally keepers of the house and are used primarily for the purpose of population, as well as culturing the children of the areas.

The Sardinian’s one and only unified faction is their church, which teaches and maintains the worship of the Sardinian god. The church enforces the teachings as effectively as possible, using force if necessary. The head of the Sardinian church, known as the Kasha, rules from a central location which is heavily guarded and fortified, and acts as a primary leader for all of the Sardinian states.

===Keadeans (Humanoids)===

The Keadeans, the second sentient species on Eldar, takes their name from the dead Scarlet Empress Keadena. They are a more organized species than the Sardinians in that most of their cities have splended architecture as well as a solid system of government. Ruled by the [[Shogunate of Tao Feng]], the Keadeans believe themselves to be the inheritors of Eldar, destined to control the planet by their pantheon of gods.

Unlike the Sardinians, the Keadean’s church is divided into temples within each city, with each one representing a different god. Citizens are encouraged to undertake yearly pilgrimages to all the temples, to show their utter devotion to the gods, and finally to the palace of the Shogun himself, to demonstrate their loyalty to the nation.

The Keadeans also have the planet’s only functioning army, which is located in their capital city, [[Shihon]]. Their rank structure is fairly simple, with only three enlisted ranks and two officer ranks. The Keadean military’s great pride is in its footsoldiers, who are trained extensively to be a highly deadly force.

[[Category:Arcona Dominion]] [[Category:Planets]]

Eldar

2012-05-01T00:57:45Z

Kratus: /* Keadeans (Humanoids) */

{{Planet
|image=[[File:Eldar_kelantar122.jpg|250px]]
|name=Eldar
|region=[[starwars:Unknown_Regions|Unknown Regions]]
|system=[[Dajorra System]]
|suns=1: [[Dajorra]]
|moons=2
|distance=365 million km (2.5 AU's)
|lengthyear=315 Local Days
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|diameter=24,000 km
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|population=1.2 million
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}}

== History ==
Eldar, like [[Selen]], is technically not [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]] territory, though the current power in control is allied with Arconan interests for the natural resources of the planet, in exchange for the Clan’s protection. While Eldar is mostly covered by forests and dry plains, its crust contains numerous ores that the Clan fleet utilizes for repair and construction.

Eldar is currently the home of [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], which operates out of a Forward Observation Base known as ''[[Kurs'kranak]]''. The House maintains a solid relationship with the dominant Shogunate of Tao Feng, which expands their influence throughout the planet.

===The Scarlet Empire===

Many years before Arconan occupation, Eldar was controlled by the Scarlet Empire, led by the now deceased Keadean Empress Keadena, whom the species itself was named after. The capital city of the Empire, [[Shihon]], had been established at the Empire’s founding in 150 BBY by the Emperor Nikla Shih, though little record of anything other than Keadena’s reign exists otherwise. Keadena renovated and added to [[Shihon]], building it up during her time as Empress.

Keadena’s reign also saw times of rebellion, with the advent of the large, but wholly unsuccessful Tho rebellion. Led by the powerful Scion Dio Tho, the rebellion gathered almost a quarter of the Empire’s strength, before assaulting the city of Shihon directly. The city was laid under seige for 180 days, but its walls proved superior to the armies under Tho’s control. After running through their supplies, Tho’s armies attempted to retreat, only to be attacked by Keadena’s forces when their backs were turned. Tho himself was beheaded after the battle, and Keadena restored order.

She also undertook the rebuilding of the Empire’s military, then dividing it upon the individual Scions, believing that the greatest armies could be built by the vassals themselves. What she did not foresee from this choice, however, was the resulting wars that would commence after her death in 50 BBY.

===The Scion Wars===
(temporary explanation: due to change after competition)
Keadena died in 50 BBY leaving no clear heir to the throne of the Empire, sparking the Scion Wars, in which the scions of the Empire rose up to claim the throne for their own. When the war ended, the Empire was utterly destroyed with only a few of the cities remaining intact. One Scion, Tao Feng, emerged victorious over his fellow scions, but it was anti-climactic.

Although the Scion Wars destroyed the Scarlet Empire, the victorious Scion reformed the remaining cities into a Shogunate, the Shogunate of Tao Feng, in 30 BBY with himself declared as Shogun while keeping the capital located in Shihon. The Shogunate only controls the continent of Tairiku, but many of the Daimyos of the various provinces are extremely powerful, having built up their specific realms.

===The [[Shogunate of Tao Feng]]===
Tao Feng ruled his Shogunate for thirty-five years, during which Tairiku saw great peace. Tao ruled through a tactical mixture of control and compliance that was the admiration of his allies and the envy of his enemies. Tao built the Shogunate back into a leading power, though he never achieved his goal of a complete recreation of the Scarlet Empire under his control, as he died in 5 ABY, leaving the throne to his son and heir, Theros Feng.

If Tao was a savior to the people, Theros was a butcher. Considered a tyrant by all historians of the Shogunate, Theros attempted to build the office of the Shogun to godlike proportions, at the cost of his own title and the economy. Several large rebellions rose up against Theros and threatened to dissolve the Shogunate entirely, until the Council of Elders intervened. Theros was exiled and a regent took his place until such a time as his son, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]], could assume the mantle of Shogun. Theros reign was a brief seven years.

===Interaction with the Dark Brotherhood===
Although [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]] had a presence on Eldar before [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s reign, the Shogunate was unaware of their presence, until the Shogun was granted a visit by [[Obelisk Prelate]] [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] who appeared flanked by two members of [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] was delighted by the Force-users, whom he believed to be descendant from Empress Keadena. The Shogunate then officially recognized the [[SCEPTER]] organization, giving it control over the Sapphire Quarter of the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]].

===Rise of the Sardinian States===
After the collapse of the Scarlet Empire, the human servants of the Keadeans, who dubbed themselves Sardinians, began to form small city-states on the other continent of Eldar, Aifreann. United under their powerful church, the Sardinians are definitely the weaker of the two powers, with only a small handful of cities which lack the luster and finesse of those within the Shogunate. The capital of the Sardinians is located in the city of Sufre, the center of the church’s power.

In 25 ABY, the Kasha of the Sardinians decided to pay a visit to the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]], and attempt a meeting with the Shogun, [[Hitoshi Feng]]. Disgusted by the barbaric Kasha, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] closed the city to him and promptly sent him back to Aifreann. The Kasha, furious with his reception, vowed to one day destroy Shihon, though this threat has yet to come to fruition.
==Geography==

Eldar has two major continents which cover both halves of its surface where there isn’t ocean. These two continents hold a vast majority of minerals and substances that attracted the eyes of [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]]. They are named Tairiku and Aifreann.

==Tairiku==

Tairiku is predominantly forest and jungle, while the center is taken up by the large and foreboding Sabaku desert. Most of the land is fertile and deep within are large deposits of metal, oil and other natural fuels and materials.

Tairiku is controlled by the Shogunate of Tao Feng, or the Keadeans. Their capital city, [[Shihon]], is built upon the oasis at the center of the Sabaku desert, which the Keadeans refer to as the pinnacle of their engineering power. What powers [[Shihon]] and keeps it going is water pumped from a large aquifer directly below the desert.

==Aifreann==

Aifreann is predominantly mountainous, though a large basin dominates the upper half of the continent, while forest controls the lower. The area is spanned by many rivers, though most of the soil is hard with large amounts of clay.

The basin area is controlled by the Sardinians, who have established various city-states in the region under their religious capital of Sufre. The forest region is rumored to contain the hidden Forward Operating Base of ''[[Kurs'kranak]]'', [[House Galeres]]’ home base.

==Species==

There are two major [[starwars:Humanoid|Humanoid]] races on the [[starwars:planet|planet]]. The first is a human race that calls itself Sardinians, after their most ancient ancestors by the same name, while the second is a group of Humanoid aliens that call themselves Keadeans, after their greatest ruler, the Scarlet Empress Keadena.

===Sardinians (Humans)===

The Sardinians claim to be the leaders of a vast, now defunct, empire in the central [[starwars:Basin|Basin]] region of Eldar, though in actuality they were merely the servants of the Scarlet Empire which dominated Eldar until 50 BBY, when the Scion Wars devestated it beyond repair. Most of the surviving Sardinians are now found in semi-independant city-states led by a potentate of some title. They are a hard working people, most are peasants working farms or other labor.

The typical Sardinian is a dark-skinned human who wears a rough, woven tunic and matching pants. Men typically work as farmers or soldiers, though some are being used in a new form of industrial production. Women are generally keepers of the house and are used primarily for the purpose of population, as well as culturing the children of the areas.

The Sardinian’s one and only unified faction is their church, which teaches and maintains the worship of the Sardinian god. The church enforces the teachings as effectively as possible, using force if necessary. The head of the Sardinian church, known as the Kasha, rules from a central location which is heavily guarded and fortified, and acts as a primary leader for all of the Sardinian states.

===Keadeans (Humanoids)===

The Keadeans, the second sentient species on Eldar, takes their name from the dead Scarlet Empress Keadena. They are a more organized species than the Sardinians in that most of their cities have splended architecture as well as a solid system of government. Ruled by the [[Shogunate of Tao Feng]], the Keadeans believe themselves to be the inheritors of Eldar, destined to control the planet by their pantheon of gods.

Unlike the Sardinians, the Keadean’s church is divided into temples within each city, with each one representing a different god. Citizens are encouraged to undertake yearly pilgrimages to all the temples, to show their utter devotion to the gods, and finally to the palace of the Shogun himself, to demonstrate their loyalty to the nation.

The Keadeans also have the planet’s only functioning army, which is located in their capital city, [[Shihon]]. Their rank structure is fairly simple, with only three enlisted ranks and two officer ranks. The Keadean military’s great pride is in its footsoldiers, who are trained extensively to be a highly deadly force.

[[Category:Arcona Dominion]] [[Category:Planets]]

Eldar

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== History ==
Eldar, like [[Selen]], is technically not [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]] territory, though the current power in control is allied with Arconan interests for the natural resources of the planet, in exchange for the Clan’s protection. While Eldar is mostly covered by forests and dry plains, its crust contains numerous ores that the Clan fleet utilizes for repair and construction.

Eldar is currently the home of [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], which operates out of a Forward Observation Base known as ''[[Kurs'kranak]]''. The House maintains a solid relationship with the dominant Shogunate of Tao Feng, which expands their influence throughout the planet.

===The Scarlet Empire===

Many years before Arconan occupation, Eldar was controlled by the Scarlet Empire, led by the now deceased Keadean Empress Keadena, whom the species itself was named after. The capital city of the Empire, [[Shihon]], had been established at the Empire’s founding in 150 BBY by the Emperor Nikla Shih, though little record of anything other than Keadena’s reign exists otherwise. Keadena renovated and added to [[Shihon]], building it up during her time as Empress.

Keadena’s reign also saw times of rebellion, with the advent of the large, but wholly unsuccessful Tho rebellion. Led by the powerful Scion Dio Tho, the rebellion gathered almost a quarter of the Empire’s strength, before assaulting the city of Shihon directly. The city was laid under seige for 180 days, but its walls proved superior to the armies under Tho’s control. After running through their supplies, Tho’s armies attempted to retreat, only to be attacked by Keadena’s forces when their backs were turned. Tho himself was beheaded after the battle, and Keadena restored order.

She also undertook the rebuilding of the Empire’s military, then dividing it upon the individual Scions, believing that the greatest armies could be built by the vassals themselves. What she did not foresee from this choice, however, was the resulting wars that would commence after her death in 50 BBY.

===The Scion Wars===
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Keadena died in 50 BBY leaving no clear heir to the throne of the Empire, sparking the Scion Wars, in which the scions of the Empire rose up to claim the throne for their own. When the war ended, the Empire was utterly destroyed with only a few of the cities remaining intact. One Scion, Tao Feng, emerged victorious over his fellow scions, but it was anti-climactic.

Although the Scion Wars destroyed the Scarlet Empire, the victorious Scion reformed the remaining cities into a Shogunate, the Shogunate of Tao Feng, in 30 BBY with himself declared as Shogun while keeping the capital located in Shihon. The Shogunate only controls the continent of Tairiku, but many of the Daimyos of the various provinces are extremely powerful, having built up their specific realms.

===The [[Shogunate of Tao Feng]]===
Tao Feng ruled his Shogunate for thirty-five years, during which Tairiku saw great peace. Tao ruled through a tactical mixture of control and compliance that was the admiration of his allies and the envy of his enemies. Tao built the Shogunate back into a leading power, though he never achieved his goal of a complete recreation of the Scarlet Empire under his control, as he died in 5 ABY, leaving the throne to his son and heir, Theros Feng.

If Tao was a savior to the people, Theros was a butcher. Considered a tyrant by all historians of the Shogunate, Theros attempted to build the office of the Shogun to godlike proportions, at the cost of his own title and the economy. Several large rebellions rose up against Theros and threatened to dissolve the Shogunate entirely, until the Council of Elders intervened. Theros was exiled and a regent took his place until such a time as his son, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]], could assume the mantle of Shogun. Theros reign was a brief seven years.

===Interaction with the Dark Brotherhood===
Although [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]] had a presence on Eldar before [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s reign, the Shogunate was unaware of their presence, until the Shogun was granted a visit by [[Obelisk Prelate]] [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] who appeared flanked by two members of [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] was delighted by the Force-users, whom he believed to be descendant from Empress Keadena. The Shogunate then officially recognized the [[SCEPTER]] organization, giving it control over the Sapphire Quarter of the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]].

===Rise of the Sardinian States===
After the collapse of the Scarlet Empire, the human servants of the Keadeans, who dubbed themselves Sardinians, began to form small city-states on the other continent of Eldar, Aifreann. United under their powerful church, the Sardinians are definitely the weaker of the two powers, with only a small handful of cities which lack the luster and finesse of those within the Shogunate. The capital of the Sardinians is located in the city of Sufre, the center of the church’s power.

In 25 ABY, the Kasha of the Sardinians decided to pay a visit to the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]], and attempt a meeting with the Shogun, [[Hitoshi Feng]]. Disgusted by the barbaric Kasha, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] closed the city to him and promptly sent him back to Aifreann. The Kasha, furious with his reception, vowed to one day destroy Shihon, though this threat has yet to come to fruition.
==Geography==

Eldar has two major continents which cover both halves of its surface where there isn’t ocean. These two continents hold a vast majority of minerals and substances that attracted the eyes of [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]]. They are named Tairiku and Aifreann.

==Tairiku==

Tairiku is predominantly forest and jungle, while the center is taken up by the large and foreboding Sabaku desert. Most of the land is fertile and deep within are large deposits of metal, oil and other natural fuels and materials.

Tairiku is controlled by the Shogunate of Tao Feng, or the Keadeans. Their capital city, [[Shihon]], is built upon the oasis at the center of the Sabaku desert, which the Keadeans refer to as the pinnacle of their engineering power. What powers [[Shihon]] and keeps it going is water pumped from a large aquifer directly below the desert.

==Aifreann==

Aifreann is predominantly mountainous, though a large basin dominates the upper half of the continent, while forest controls the lower. The area is spanned by many rivers, though most of the soil is hard with large amounts of clay.

The basin area is controlled by the Sardinians, who have established various city-states in the region under their religious capital of Sufre. The forest region is rumored to contain the hidden Forward Operating Base of ''[[Kurs'kranak]]'', [[House Galeres]]’ home base.

==Species==

There are two major [[starwars:Humanoid|Humanoid]] races on the [[starwars:planet|planet]]. The first is a human race that calls itself Sardinians, after their most ancient ancestors by the same name, while the second is a group of Humanoid aliens that call themselves Keadeans, after their greatest ruler, the Scarlet Empress Keadena.

===Sardinians (Humans)===

The Sardinians claim to be the leaders of a vast, now defunct, empire in the central [[starwars:Basin|Basin]] region of Eldar, though in actuality they were merely the servants of the Scarlet Empire which dominated Eldar until 50 BBY, when the Scion Wars devestated it beyond repair. Most of the surviving Sardinians are now found in semi-independant city-states led by a potentate of some title. They are a hard working people, most are peasants working farms or other labor.

The typical Sardinian is a dark-skinned human who wears a rough, woven tunic and matching pants. Men typically work as farmers or soldiers, though some are being used in a new form of industrial production. Women are generally keepers of the house and are used primarily for the purpose of population, as well as culturing the children of the areas.

The Sardinian’s one and only unified faction is their church, which teaches and maintains the worship of the Sardinian god. The church enforces the teachings as effectively as possible, using force if necessary. The head of the Sardinian church, known as the Kasha, rules from a central location which is heavily guarded and fortified, and acts as a primary leader for all of the Sardinian states.

===Keadeans (Humanoids)===

The Keadeans, the second sentient species on Eldar, takes their name from the dead Scarlet Empress Keadena. They are a more organized species than the Sardinians in that most of their cities have splended architecture as well as a solid system of government. Ruled by the Shogunate of Tao Feng, the Keadeans believe themselves to be the inheritors of Eldar, destined to control the planet by their pantheon of gods.

Unlike the Sardinians, the Keadean’s church is divided into temples within each city, with each one representing a different god. Citizens are encouraged to undertake yearly pilgrimages to all the temples, to show their utter devotion to the gods, and finally to the palace of the Shogun himself, to demonstrate their loyalty to the nation.

The Keadeans also have the planet’s only functioning army, which is located in their capital city, [[Shihon]]. Their rank structure is fairly simple, with only three enlisted ranks and two officer ranks. The Keadean military’s great pride is in its footsoldiers, who are trained extensively to be a highly deadly force.

[[Category:Arcona Dominion]] [[Category:Planets]]

Shogunate of Tao Feng

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The Shogunate of Tao Feng was established upon the ending of the Scion Wars by Tao Feng, when he marched into [[Shihon]] and declared himself Shogun. Since then, the title of Shogun has been claimed by the descendants of Tao Feng himself, with the current being [[Hitoshi Feng]].

==History==

===Founding and Tao Feng’s Reign===

Towards the end of the Scion Wars, Tao Feng began to amass a large force by uniting several of the warring scions beneath his own banner through a clever mixture of force and subtlety. To end the Wars, Feng marched his entire force into the mostly untouched city of [[Shihon]] and towards the Palace of Kyuden. He then entered the Scarlet Throneroom personally, sat down upon the Scarlet Throne and dictated the edict that would establish the Shogunate that would bear his name. Thus began the reign of Tao Feng, First Shogun of [[Eldar]].

Tao Feng’s first few years were spent pulling the other scions who hadn’t joined him into the Shogunate, through various means. With some, Feng sent in his armies to obliterate the scion, then claimed his territory as his own, establishing a new Daimyo who was loyal to the Shogunate. With others, Feng used diplomatic solutions, promising protection, aid, or wealth, to gain cooperation. Through both means, Tao Feng secured his Shogunate by the fifth year of his reign and then began to focus on reconstruction.

There were many refugees left over from the Scion Wars whose homes were utterly obliterated by the conflict. Tao Feng created small ‘temporary’ settlements for them in the uncompleted Viridian Quarter of [[Shihon]], promising that they would eventually get more permanent settlements. Before his death, he would issue an edict declaring that his successor would carry out that very promise.

Tao Feng gained the absolute trust of the people, when he supported the new economy of the Shogunate with his own wealth. So strongly did he believe in the cause he was creating, that he spent almost 15 billion credits upon its fledgling economy. This action, aided by the many policies Feng put into place, built a strong and stable economy for the new nation.

The rest of Tao Feng’s rule was a golden age of peace for the Shogunate. There were no rebellions, no droughts, no plagues, absolutely no tragedies of any kind. The people began to think Feng was a god and that he would live forever.

Sadly, Feng’s health began to gradually decline by 1 ABY. He had a heart attack in 2 ABY, followed by another in 4 ABY. His body was greatly weakened by these occurrences, and he was fully bedridden by early 5 ABY. He would die the same year, leaving his subjects in the care of his heir and firstborn son, Theros Feng.

===Theros Feng’s Reign and Sekai Rebellion===

Upon Tao Feng’s death in 5 ABY, his son and heir Theros Feng ascended to the Throne, with much popularity from the people. The Shogunate was highly prosperous, with a growing economy, rising military and smoothly beginning industrial sector. Thus, Theros was expected to maintain and grow these assets in the Shogunate’s favor, but alas, he proved unable to maintain the blooming country passed down to him.

His problems began with his own attitude. Theros was arrogant, with a belief that the Feng Dynasty was invincible and infallible and therefore, no matter what he did he should be praised. His first act was to force the people living in the temporary community within the Viridian Quarter of [[Shihon]] to work in newly built factories with little to no pay. He also imposed this dictate upon every province, ordering the Daimyos to make the poor work in factories to increase the Shogunate’s wealth.

His second order was to raise the tax rate by 25%. Since the Scion Wars, the tax rate had already been rather high to pay for the reconstruction and growth of the Shogunate, though Tao Feng had left strict instructions to lower the tax rate once ten years had passed.

Five years into Theros’ rule, his wife became pregnant with their first and only child. Concurrent with this, the Daimyo of Sekai, a powerful and enigmatic ruler named Akio Hiraito, rose up against Theros rule and began to unite the provinces under his banner, claiming that the Shogunate had lost its authority. Because of his declaration, an immediate session of the Council of Elders was called, the first ever in the history of the Shogunate, to deal with the problem.

However, the Council took a great deal of time to assemble and deliberate, enough for Hiraito to gather his forces and march towards Shihon. He never made, for halfway into his march, the Council made its decision a full two years after the Council was convened. Theros was removed as Shogun and sent into exile across the far northern border of the Shogunate. Hiratio attempted to make himself Shogun, but was rejected by the Council, not fully wishing to dispose of the Feng line, in favor of Theros’ son, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]].

===Regency===

As Theros’ son was merely a babe, the Council voted that a regent should be placed in the office of Shogun until the Hitoshi would come of age. The regent, a self-righteous but wholly incompetent man named Minister Sheng, ruled with the aid of the Council for eighteen years. During Minister Sheng’s reign, the Shogunate experienced a period a small growth, though it did little to strengthen the Shogunate’s economy.

On the whole, Minister Sheng’s regency received very little favor or criticism. It simply seems to have just been accepted on the whole by the Shogunate.

===[[Hitoshi Feng]]’s Ascension and Reign===

When [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] reached the age of eighteen, Minister Sheng stepped down as regent and [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] ascended to the Shogun position. Though young, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] embodied the traits of his grandfather, albeit in a slightly less active manner. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] did not enter the Shogun office without great criticism however, especially from the Sekai province.

[[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] endeavored to make right what his father had made wrong by lowering the tax rate by almost 10%. He also reformed the army, creating a doctrine that each province would send a legion of its own troops to be retrained and placed within the Shogunate army, to prevent further rebellion and complications. Both of these actions received much favor with the populace and boosted [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s approval.

His next action, however, would lose him a lot of standing. Believing himself to not possess the funds necessary to rebuild the Viridian Quarter, he instead built a dividing wall upon which sentries were placed. This led to a violent outcry within the Quarter and almost to a rebellion, were it not for the timely arrival of three Dark Jedi to visit the Shogun.

[[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]], [[Celevon Edraven]], and [[Kratus Vahillus]] were brought before Shogun [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] in the year 35 ABY, during the seventh year of his reign. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] welcomed the Dark Jedi and was delighted by them, when [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] showed him basic tasks done with the aid of the mysterious ‘Force’. He united with the [[SCEPTER]] organization by giving it free use of the Sapphire Quarter of [[Shihon]] City.

==Dominion==

The Shogunate of Tao Feng is made up of eight provinces; Shihon, Lokhou, Novitate, Nih, Taiyo, Tsuki, Sekai and Minui. Each province is governed by a Daimyo, who dictates and enforces the will of the Shogun. Each Daimyo is required to supply his own personal army, though the Army of the Shogunate itself is stationed in the Shihon province.

==Branches of Government==

There are only two branches of government in the Shogunate, as the Shogun is Supreme Ruler except in a case of extreme circumstance whereupon a Council of Elders is called to convene. Theros Feng is the only Shogun to have ever had a Council of Elders called during his reign as Shogun.

===Executive===

The executive power of the Shogunate lies in the Shogun himself. This position is the most powerful, being able to control all other aspects of the Government except in times of extreme political unrest or if the Shogun is deemed unable to continue to uphold in his duties.

The office of Shogun has been held by the Feng family line since the office was established by Tao Feng in 30 BBY. Although this is the common practice, should a clan prove strong enough it can overthrow the Feng dynasty and claim the Shogun title for itself through Champion challenging. To declare a champion challenge, the rival clan must appear before the Council of Elders and call out the reigning Shogun. From there, both families will select a Champion to fight for them in a battle to the death. The victor of the battle is thereby declared Shogun, and his clan then takes the Throne from then on.

The only Feng dynasty Shogun to be challenged was Theros Feng, who defended his right to be Shogun through honorable combat against Demos Thai. Shortly afterward, Feng was brought to trial by the Council of Elders, and removed from the position of Shogun.

===Legislative & Judicial===

The legislative and judicial powers of the Shogunate rest in the Council of Elders predominantly, except in cases of trial where the Shogun will sit as judge. The Council is made up of two elders from each province, both male and female members are allowed. The total Council body is 16 elders, as there are eight provinces within the Shogunate.

The Elder Council is mostly a formality, in actuality it is only ever used when a Shogun is unable to perform his/her duties while upon the Throne. There is only one case in the history of the Shogunate where the Elder Council has actually convened, and it was to discuss and exile Theros Feng, who proved unfit to continue as Shogun.

The concept of the Elder Council was one created by the Scarlet Empire, which Tao Feng kept upon taking the Throne as Shogun.

==Military==

The Shogunate’s military force is in two parts: the main Shogunate Army located in Shihon province and the individual armies of each Daimyo, which can be merged into the main force should situation arise.

Within both parts of the army there is the same basic rank structure. The structure is broken down into five ranks, two for officers and three for enlisted. The Shogun serves as commander-in-chief of the army and is therefore the highest rank the the field, followed by the High General, then by the highest officer rank. The structure is as follows:

*Private
*Sergeant
*Tyro
*Captain
*Commander

A platoon structure is four privates to one sergeant, with eight sergeants to one Tyro, with the Tyro being commander of the platoon.

A company structure is four Tyros to a Captain, with a Captain being commander of a company.

A brigade structure is four Captains to a Commander, with a Commander being the highest officer of a brigade.

The current Shogunate Army consists of fifteen brigades, while each Daimyo holds another four brigades per province.

==Religion==

The Shogunate worships a Pantheon of eight gods, one for each province. A temple is erected in the capital of each province, with the one to the chief god located in Shihon’s Diamond Quarter.

The Shogunate’s gods are listed as follows:

*Haru - The Sun God, chief of the Pantheon whose temple is housed in Shihon
*Isao - The God of Honor, whose temple is located in Sekai
*Aimi - The Goddess of Beauty, whose temple is located in Minui
*Katsu - The God of Victory, whose temple is located in Taiyo
*Izumi - The Goddess of Waters, whose temple is located in Tsuki
*Masami - The Goddess of Earth, whose temple is located in Lokhou
*Kin - The God of Wealth and Fortune, whose temple is located in Nih
*Masaaki - The God of the Afterlife, whose temple is located in Novitate

Every year, citizens are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to each temple, in order to show their belief in the religion. During the process of the pilgrimage, citizens are also encouraged to go to the Palace of Kyuden, in order to show their loyalty to the Shogun.

==Shoguns Emeritus==

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The Shogunate of Tao Feng was established upon the ending of the Scion Wars by Tao Feng, when he marched into [[Shihon]] and declared himself Shogun. Since then, the title of Shogun has been claimed by the descendants of Tao Feng himself, with the current being [[Hitoshi Feng]].

==History==

===Founding and Tao Feng’s Reign===

Towards the end of the Scion Wars, Tao Feng began to amass a large force by uniting several of the warring scions beneath his own banner through a clever mixture of force and subtlety. To end the Wars, Feng marched his entire force into the mostly untouched city of [[Shihon]] and towards the Palace of Kyuden. He then entered the Scarlet Throneroom personally, sat down upon the Scarlet Throne and dictated the edict that would establish the Shogunate that would bear his name. Thus began the reign of Tao Feng, First Shogun of [[Eldar]].

Tao Feng’s first few years were spent pulling the other scions who hadn’t joined him into the Shogunate, through various means. With some, Feng sent in his armies to obliterate the scion, then claimed his territory as his own, establishing a new Daimyo who was loyal to the Shogunate. With others, Feng used diplomatic solutions, promising protection, aid, or wealth, to gain cooperation. Through both means, Tao Feng secured his Shogunate by the fifth year of his reign and then began to focus on reconstruction.

There were many refugees left over from the Scion Wars whose homes were utterly obliterated by the conflict. Tao Feng created small ‘temporary’ settlements for them in the uncompleted Viridian Quarter of [[Shihon]], promising that they would eventually get more permanent settlements. Before his death, he would issue an edict declaring that his successor would carry out that very promise.

Tao Feng gained the absolute trust of the people, when he supported the new economy of the Shogunate with his own wealth. So strongly did he believe in the cause he was creating, that he spent almost 15 billion credits upon its fledgling economy. This action, aided by the many policies Feng put into place, built a strong and stable economy for the new nation.

The rest of Tao Feng’s rule was a golden age of peace for the Shogunate. There were no rebellions, no droughts, no plagues, absolutely no tragedies of any kind. The people began to think Feng was a god and that he would live forever.

Sadly, Feng’s health began to gradually decline by 1 ABY. He had a heart attack in 2 ABY, followed by another in 4 ABY. His body was greatly weakened by these occurrences, and he was fully bedridden by early 5 ABY. He would die the same year, leaving his subjects in the care of his heir and firstborn son, Theros Feng.

===Theros Feng’s Reign and Sekai Rebellion===

Upon Tao Feng’s death in 5 ABY, his son and heir Theros Feng ascended to the Throne, with much popularity from the people. The Shogunate was highly prosperous, with a growing economy, rising military and smoothly beginning industrial sector. Thus, Theros was expected to maintain and grow these assets in the Shogunate’s favor, but alas, he proved unable to maintain the blooming country passed down to him.

His problems began with his own attitude. Theros was arrogant, with a belief that the Feng Dynasty was invincible and infallible and therefore, no matter what he did he should be praised. His first act was to force the people living in the temporary community within the Viridian Quarter of [[Shihon]] to work in newly built factories with little to no pay. He also imposed this dictate upon every province, ordering the Daimyos to make the poor work in factories to increase the Shogunate’s wealth.

His second order was to raise the tax rate by 25%. Since the Scion Wars, the tax rate had already been rather high to pay for the reconstruction and growth of the Shogunate, though Tao Feng had left strict instructions to lower the tax rate once ten years had passed.

Five years into Theros’ rule, his wife became pregnant with their first and only child. Concurrent with this, the Daimyo of Sekai, a powerful and enigmatic ruler named Akio Hiraito, rose up against Theros rule and began to unite the provinces under his banner, claiming that the Shogunate had lost its authority. Because of his declaration, an immediate session of the Council of Elders was called, the first ever in the history of the Shogunate, to deal with the problem.

However, the Council took a great deal of time to assemble and deliberate, enough for Hiraito to gather his forces and march towards Shihon. He never made, for halfway into his march, the Council made its decision a full two years after the Council was convened. Theros was removed as Shogun and sent into exile across the far northern border of the Shogunate. Hiratio attempted to make himself Shogun, but was rejected by the Council, not fully wishing to dispose of the Feng line, in favor of Theros’ son, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]].

===Regency===

As Theros’ son was merely a babe, the Council voted that a regent should be placed in the office of Shogun until the Hitoshi would come of age. The regent, a self-righteous but wholly incompetent man named Minister Sheng, ruled with the aid of the Council for eighteen years. During Minister Sheng’s reign, the Shogunate experienced a period a small growth, though it did little to strengthen the Shogunate’s economy.

On the whole, Minister Sheng’s regency received very little favor or criticism. It simply seems to have just been accepted on the whole by the Shogunate.

===[[Hitoshi Feng]]’s Ascension and Reign===

When [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] reached the age of eighteen, Minister Sheng stepped down as regent and [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] ascended to the Shogun position. Though young, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] embodied the traits of his grandfather, albeit in a slightly less active manner. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] did not enter the Shogun office without great criticism however, especially from the Sekai province.

[[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] endeavored to make right what his father had made wrong by lowering the tax rate by almost 10%. He also reformed the army, creating a doctrine that each province would send a legion of its own troops to be retrained and placed within the Shogunate army, to prevent further rebellion and complications. Both of these actions received much favor with the populace and boosted [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s approval.

His next action, however, would lose him a lot of standing. Believing himself to not possess the funds necessary to rebuild the Viridian Quarter, he instead built a dividing wall upon which sentries were placed. This led to a violent outcry within the Quarter and almost to a rebellion, were it not for the timely arrival of three Dark Jedi to visit the Shogun.

[[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]], [[Celevon Edraven]], and [[Kratus Vahillus]] were brought before Shogun [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] in the year 35 ABY, during the seventh year of his reign. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] welcomed the Dark Jedi and was delighted by them, when [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] showed him basic tasks done with the aid of the mysterious ‘Force’. He united with the [[SCEPTER]] organization by giving it free use of the Sapphire Quarter of [[Shihon]] City.

==Dominion==

The Shogunate of Tao Feng is made up of eight provinces; Shihon, Lokhou, Novitate, Nih, Taiyo, Tsuki, Sekai and Minui. Each province is governed by a Daimyo, who dictates and enforces the will of the Shogun. Each Daimyo is required to supply his own personal army, though the Army of the Shogunate itself is stationed in the Shihon province.

==Branches of Government==

There are only two branches of government in the Shogunate, as the Shogun is Supreme Ruler except in a case of extreme circumstance whereupon a Council of Elders is called to convene. Theros Feng is the only Shogun to have ever had a Council of Elders called during his reign as Shogun.

===Executive===

The executive power of the Shogunate lies in the Shogun himself. This position is the most powerful, being able to control all other aspects of the Government except in times of extreme political unrest or if the Shogun is deemed unable to continue to uphold in his duties.

The office of Shogun has been held by the Feng family line since the office was established by Tao Feng in 30 BBY. Although this is the common practice, should a clan prove strong enough it can overthrow the Feng dynasty and claim the Shogun title for itself through Champion challenging. To declare a champion challenge, the rival clan must appear before the Council of Elders and call out the reigning Shogun. From there, both families will select a Champion to fight for them in a battle to the death. The victor of the battle is thereby declared Shogun, and his clan then takes the Throne from then on.

The only Feng dynasty Shogun to be challenged was Theros Feng, who defended his right to be Shogun through honorable combat against Demos Thai. Shortly afterward, Feng was brought to trial by the Council of Elders, and removed from the position of Shogun.

===Legislative & Judicial===

The legislative and judicial powers of the Shogunate rest in the Council of Elders predominantly, except in cases of trial where the Shogun will sit as judge. The Council is made up of two elders from each province, both male and female members are allowed. The total Council body is 16 elders, as there are eight provinces within the Shogunate.

The Elder Council is mostly a formality, in actuality it is only ever used when a Shogun is unable to perform his/her duties while upon the Throne. There is only one case in the history of the Shogunate where the Elder Council has actually convened, and it was to discuss and exile Theros Feng, who proved unfit to continue as Shogun.

The concept of the Elder Council was one created by the Scarlet Empire, which Tao Feng kept upon taking the Throne as Shogun.

==Military==

The Shogunate’s military force is in two parts: the main Shogunate Army located in Shihon province and the individual armies of each Daimyo, which can be merged into the main force should situation arise.

Within both parts of the army there is the same basic rank structure. The structure is broken down into five ranks, two for officers and three for enlisted. The Shogun serves as commander-in-chief of the army and is therefore the highest rank the the field, followed by the High General, then by the highest officer rank. The structure is as follows:

*Private
*Sergeant
*Tyro
*Captain
*Commander

A platoon structure is four privates to one sergeant, with eight sergeants to one Tyro, with the Tyro being commander of the platoon.

A company structure is four Tyros to a Captain, with a Captain being commander of a company.

A brigade structure is four Captains to a Commander, with a Commander being the highest officer of a brigade.

The current Shogunate Army consists of fifteen brigades, while each Daimyo holds another four brigades per province.

==Religion==

The Shogunate worships a Pantheon of eight gods, one for each province. A temple is erected in the capital of each province, with the one to the chief god located in Shihon’s Diamond Quarter.

The Shogunate’s gods are listed as follows:

*Haru - The Sun God, chief of the Pantheon whose temple is housed in Shihon
*Isao - The God of Honor, whose temple is located in Sekai
*Aimi - The Goddess of Beauty, whose temple is located in Minui
*Katsu - The God of Victory, whose temple is located in Taiyo
*Izumi - The Goddess of Waters, whose temple is located in Tsuki
*Masami - The Goddess of Earth, whose temple is located in Lokhou
*Kin - The God of Wealth and Fortune, whose temple is located in Nih
*Masaaki - The God of the Afterlife, whose temple is located in Novitate

Every year, citizens are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to each temple, in order to show their belief in the religion. During the process of the pilgrimage, citizens are also encouraged to go to the Palace of Kyuden, in order to show their loyalty to the Shogun.

==Shoguns Emeritus==

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|class="sub-head" width="33%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
|width="33%" | Tao Feng
|width="33%" | 30 BBY - 5 ABY
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|class="alt" width="33%" | Theros Feng
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|-
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|width="33%" | 12 ABY - 28 ABY
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Hitoshi Feng

2012-05-01T00:50:37Z

Kratus:

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Hitoshi Feng is the powerful and charismatic ruler of the [[Shogunate of Tao Feng]], the ruling power on the planet [[Eldar]]. The son of the unpopular Shogun Theros Feng, Hitoshi came into power with low expectations from the people. He would prove a strong leader, gaining the aid of the powerful and secretive [[SCEPTER]] organization and meeting with the [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres|Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]]. Hitoshi is utterly loyal to the Shogunate, but tends to ally himself with the desires of [[SCEPTER]], normally against the wishes of his advisors.

==Biography==

===Birth and Early Years===

[[File:Eldar_kelantar122.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Eldar; birthplace of Hitoshi and site of the Shogunate]]

The seventh year of Theros Feng’s rule was accentuated by the birth of Theros’ first son, whom he named Hitoshi. The Shogunate celebrated the birth of the heir to the Scarlet Throne amidst turmoil from threatened rebellions by the unhappy people, who were utterly dissatisfied by Theros’ rule.

Two years after the baby's birth, Theros was deposed by the Council of Elders and replaced by a regent until such a time as Hitoshi would be old enough to serve as Shogun. Theros was not allowed to continue to live within the Palace of Kyuden, although Hitoshi was kept. It was through this separation that Hitoshi was kept oblivious to his father’s identity whilst he was raised to take his place on the Scarlet Throne.

Most of Hitoshi’s youth was spent inside the Scarlet Quarter and specifically within the Palace itself. He was trained by the finest educators from within the Shogunate, giving him a vast repertoire of skills and abilities in such fields as foreign interaction, economics, social structures, religion, military training, and other necessary fields. When Hitoshi was not studying, he could be found training with members of the Hiiro Legion, honing himself to become a strong and agile warrior.

===Shogun===

At the age of 18, Hitoshi assumed the title of Shogun and was placed upon the Scarlet Throne. His rise proved unpopular with the general populace, who believed he would be no different than his tyrannical father. Hitoshi took the criticisms in stride, seeming to be unaffected by all the threats and sharp comments he received on an almost daily basis for the first two years of his reign.

Hitoshi primarily focused on the Shogunate’s economy, which had fallen to severe levels under his father’s reign. Hitoshi implemented several new policies, including opening new trade with other systems, in order to balance the system. While he made great strides, he never fully achieved his goal until he came in contact with the group called [[SCEPTER]].

Hitoshi’s reign is highlighted by the trip he received on the seventh year of his reign by [[Obelisk Prelate]] and [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] along with his escorts from the [[Battleteam]] [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. The [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Entar]] thoroughly impressed the Shogun by showing him simple feats accomplished with the aid of a mystical power called the ‘Force’. Hitoshi believed [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] to be a descendant of the Scarlet Empress Keadena, who had been rumored to have enough Force power to rival that of a Dark Jedi Master. As such, Hitoshi invited [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] back several more times to exhibit his power towards many of the Shogun’s guests, who were all subsequently delighted and amazed by the Dark Jedi’s talents.

The Shogun then made a move that would change the way the Shogunate operated, and would utterly save its economy. Hitoshi allied himself with the group [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] affiliated himself to, the [[SCEPTER]] organization. Feng also commissioned the impressive Shiro Castle to be built in honor of [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius’]] respect for the Throne and his remarkable abilities. When Hitoshi learned that many within [[SCEPTER]] had the same ability, he turned over power of the entire Sapphire Quarter of Shihon to the organization, in return for aid and protection. This action saved the Shogunate and lifted Hitoshi’s favor in the eyes of his people.

==Psychological Profile==

Hitoshi is a very calculating individual whose thoughtful expression and quickness of speech tend to give him the appearance of one who has much wisdom and has been gifted with a high education. He tends to be slow-moving, yet deliberate, constantly wishing to completely finish one task or pursuit before beginning another. While this is admirable, it sometimes causes people to think that he is dull-witted.

When the Shogun walks, he carries himself in such a way that he looks larger than he actually is. This appearance is encouraged in a Shogun, as a means of intimidation. By making himself appear large, Hitoshi is the embodiment of his power, demonstrating the utter omnipotence of the Shogunate.

[[Category:Arcona]] [[Category:Arcona NPCs]]

Eldar

2012-04-30T20:08:21Z

Kratus: /* The Scion Wars */

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|name=Eldar
|region=[[starwars:Unknown_Regions|Unknown Regions]]
|system=[[Dajorra System]]
|suns=1: [[Dajorra]]
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|climate=Temperate (-5¡ to 25¡C)
|gravity=Standard (1.2 standard)
|terrain=Plains and Forest
|species=Human (Sardinians) / Humanoid (Keadeans)
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== History ==
Eldar, like [[Selen]], is technically not [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]] territory, though the current power in control is allied with Arconan interests for the natural resources of the planet, in exchange for the Clan’s protection. While Eldar is mostly covered by forests and dry plains, its crust contains numerous ores that the Clan fleet utilizes for repair and construction.

Eldar is currently the home of [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], which operates out of a Forward Observation Base known as [[Kurs’kranak]]. The House maintains a solid relationship with the dominant Shogunate of Tao Feng, which expands their influence throughout the planet.

===The Scarlet Empire===

Many years before Arconan occupation, Eldar was controlled by the Scarlet Empire, led by the now deceased Keadean Empress Keadena, whom the species itself was named after. The capital city of the Empire, [[Shihon]], had been established at the Empire’s founding in 150 BBY by the Emperor Nikla Shih, though little record of anything other than Keadena’s reign exists otherwise. Keadena renovated and added to [[Shihon]], building it up during her time as Empress.

Keadena’s reign also saw times of rebellion, with the advent of the large, but wholly unsuccessful Tho rebellion. Led by the powerful Scion Dio Tho, the rebellion gathered almost a quarter of the Empire’s strength, before assaulting the city of Shihon directly. The city was laid under seige for 180 days, but its walls proved superior to the armies under Tho’s control. After running through their supplies, Tho’s armies attempted to retreat, only to be attacked by Keadena’s forces when their backs were turned. Tho himself was beheaded after the battle, and Keadena restored order.

She also undertook the rebuilding of the Empire’s military, then dividing it upon the individual Scions, believing that the greatest armies could be built by the vassals themselves. What she did not foresee from this choice, however, was the resulting wars that would commence after her death in 50 BBY.

===The Scion Wars===
(temporary explanation: due to change after competition)
Keadena died in 50 BBY leaving no clear heir to the throne of the Empire, sparking the Scion Wars, in which the scions of the Empire rose up to claim the throne for their own. When the war ended, the Empire was utterly destroyed with only a few of the cities remaining intact. One Scion, Tao Feng, emerged victorious over his fellow scions, but it was anti-climactic.

Although the Scion Wars destroyed the Scarlet Empire, the victorious Scion reformed the remaining cities into a Shogunate, the Shogunate of Tao Feng, in 30 BBY with himself declared as Shogun while keeping the capital located in Shihon. The Shogunate only controls the continent of Tairiku, but many of the Daimyos of the various provinces are extremely powerful, having built up their specific realms.

===The Shogunate of Tao Feng===
Tao Feng ruled his Shogunate for thirty-five years, during which Tairiku saw great peace. Tao ruled through a tactical mixture of control and compliance that was the admiration of his allies and the envy of his enemies. Tao built the Shogunate back into a leading power, though he never achieved his goal of a complete recreation of the Scarlet Empire under his control, as he died in 5 ABY, leaving the throne to his son and heir, Theros Feng.

If Tao was a savior to the people, Theros was a butcher. Considered a tyrant by all historians of the Shogunate, Theros attempted to build the office of the Shogun to godlike proportions, at the cost of his own title and the economy. Several large rebellions rose up against Theros and threatened to dissolve the Shogunate entirely, until the Council of Elders intervened. Theros was exiled and a regent took his place until such a time as his son, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]], could assume the mantle of Shogun. Theros reign was a brief seven years.

===Interaction with the Dark Brotherhood===
Although [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]] had a presence on Eldar before [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s reign, the Shogunate was unaware of their presence, until the Shogun was granted a visit by [[Obelisk Prelate]] [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] who appeared flanked by two members of [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] was delighted by the Force-users, whom he believed to be descendant from Empress Keadena. The Shogunate then officially recognized the [[SCEPTER]] organization, giving it control over the Sapphire Quarter of the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]].

===Rise of the Sardinian States===
After the collapse of the Scarlet Empire, the human servants of the Keadeans, who dubbed themselves Sardinians, began to form small city-states on the other continent of Eldar, Aifreann. United under their powerful church, the Sardinians are definitely the weaker of the two powers, with only a small handful of cities which lack the luster and finesse of those within the Shogunate. The capital of the Sardinians is located in the city of Sufre, the center of the church’s power.

In 25 ABY, the Kasha of the Sardinians decided to pay a visit to the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]], and attempt a meeting with the Shogun, [[Hitoshi Feng]]. Disgusted by the barbaric Kasha, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] closed the city to him and promptly sent him back to Aifreann. The Kasha, furious with his reception, vowed to one day destroy Shihon, though this threat has yet to come to fruition.
==Geography==

Eldar has two major continents which cover both halves of its surface where there isn’t ocean. These two continents hold a vast majority of minerals and substances that attracted the eyes of [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]]. They are named Tairiku and Aifreann.

==Tairiku==

Tairiku is predominantly forest and jungle, while the center is taken up by the large and foreboding Sabaku desert. Most of the land is fertile and deep within are large deposits of metal, oil and other natural fuels and materials.

Tairiku is controlled by the Shogunate of Tao Feng, or the Keadeans. Their capital city, [[Shihon]], is built upon the oasis at the center of the Sabaku desert, which the Keadeans refer to as the pinnacle of their engineering power. What powers [[Shihon]] and keeps it going is water pumped from a large aquifer directly below the desert.

==Aifreann==

Aifreann is predominantly mountainous, though a large basin dominates the upper half of the continent, while forest controls the lower. The area is spanned by many rivers, though most of the soil is hard with large amounts of clay.

The basin area is controlled by the Sardinians, who have established various city-states in the region under their religious capital of Sufre. The forest region is rumored to contain the hidden Forward Operating Base of [[Kurs’kranak]], [[House Galeres]]’ home base.

==Species==

There are two major [[starwars:Humanoid|Humanoid]] races on the [[starwars:planet|planet]]. The first is a human race that calls itself Sardinians, after their most ancient ancestors by the same name, while the second is a group of Humanoid aliens that call themselves Keadeans, after their greatest ruler, the Scarlet Empress Keadena.

===Sardinians (Humans)===

The Sardinians claim to be the leaders of a vast, now defunct, empire in the central [[starwars:Basin|Basin]] region of Eldar, though in actuality they were merely the servants of the Scarlet Empire which dominated Eldar until 50 BBY, when the Scion Wars devestated it beyond repair. Most of the surviving Sardinians are now found in semi-independant city-states led by a potentate of some title. They are a hard working people, most are peasants working farms or other labor.

The typical Sardinian is a dark-skinned human who wears a rough, woven tunic and matching pants. Men typically work as farmers or soldiers, though some are being used in a new form of industrial production. Women are generally keepers of the house and are used primarily for the purpose of population, as well as culturing the children of the areas.

The Sardinian’s one and only unified faction is their church, which teaches and maintains the worship of the Sardinian god. The church enforces the teachings as effectively as possible, using force if necessary. The head of the Sardinian church, known as the Kasha, rules from a central location which is heavily guarded and fortified, and acts as a primary leader for all of the Sardinian states.

===Keadeans (Humanoids)===

The Keadeans, the second sentient species on Eldar, takes their name from the dead Scarlet Empress Keadena. They are a more organized species than the Sardinians in that most of their cities have splended architecture as well as a solid system of government. Ruled by the Shogunate of Tao Feng, the Keadeans believe themselves to be the inheritors of Eldar, destined to control the planet by their pantheon of gods.

Unlike the Sardinians, the Keadean’s church is divided into temples within each city, with each one representing a different god. Citizens are encouraged to undertake yearly pilgrimages to all the temples, to show their utter devotion to the gods, and finally to the palace of the Shogun himself, to demonstrate their loyalty to the nation.

The Keadeans also have the planet’s only functioning army, which is located in their capital city, [[Shihon]]. Their rank structure is fairly simple, with only three enlisted ranks and two officer ranks. The Keadean military’s great pride is in its footsoldiers, who are trained extensively to be a highly deadly force.

[[Category:Arcona Dominion]] [[Category:Planets]]

Hitoshi Feng

2012-04-30T19:48:35Z

Kratus:

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Hitoshi Feng is the powerful and charismatic ruler of the Shogunate of Tao Feng, the ruling power on the planet [[Eldar]]. The son of the unpopular Shogun Theros Feng, Hitoshi came into power with low expectations from the people. He would prove a strong leader, gaining the aid of the powerful and secretive [[SCEPTER]] organization and meeting with the [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres|Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]]. Hitoshi is utterly loyal to the Shogunate, but tends to ally himself with the desires of [[SCEPTER]], normally against the wishes of his advisors.

==Biography==

===Birth and Early Years===

[[File:Eldar_kelantar122.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Eldar; birthplace of Hitoshi and site of the Shogunate]]

The seventh year of Theros Feng’s rule was accentuated by the birth of Theros’ first son, whom he named Hitoshi. The Shogunate celebrated the birth of the heir to the Scarlet Throne amidst turmoil from threatened rebellions by the unhappy people, who were utterly dissatisfied by Theros’ rule.

Two years after the baby's birth, Theros was deposed by the Council of Elders and replaced by a regent until such a time as Hitoshi would be old enough to serve as Shogun. Theros was not allowed to continue to live within the Palace of Kyuden, although Hitoshi was kept. It was through this separation that Hitoshi was kept oblivious to his father’s identity whilst he was raised to take his place on the Scarlet Throne.

Most of Hitoshi’s youth was spent inside the Scarlet Quarter and specifically within the Palace itself. He was trained by the finest educators from within the Shogunate, giving him a vast repertoire of skills and abilities in such fields as foreign interaction, economics, social structures, religion, military training, and other necessary fields. When Hitoshi was not studying, he could be found training with members of the Hiiro Legion, honing himself to become a strong and agile warrior.

===Shogun===

At the age of 18, Hitoshi assumed the title of Shogun and was placed upon the Scarlet Throne. His rise proved unpopular with the general populace, who believed he would be no different than his tyrannical father. Hitoshi took the criticisms in stride, seeming to be unaffected by all the threats and sharp comments he received on an almost daily basis for the first two years of his reign.

Hitoshi primarily focused on the Shogunate’s economy, which had fallen to severe levels under his father’s reign. Hitoshi implemented several new policies, including opening new trade with other systems, in order to balance the system. While he made great strides, he never fully achieved his goal until he came in contact with the group called [[SCEPTER]].

Hitoshi’s reign is highlighted by the trip he received on the seventh year of his reign by [[Obelisk Prelate]] and [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] along with his escorts from the [[Battleteam]] [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. The [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Entar]] thoroughly impressed the Shogun by showing him simple feats accomplished with the aid of a mystical power called the ‘Force’. Hitoshi believed [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] to be a descendant of the Scarlet Empress Keadena, who had been rumored to have enough Force power to rival that of a Dark Jedi Master. As such, Hitoshi invited [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] back several more times to exhibit his power towards many of the Shogun’s guests, who were all subsequently delighted and amazed by the Dark Jedi’s talents.

The Shogun then made a move that would change the way the Shogunate operated, and would utterly save its economy. Hitoshi allied himself with the group [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] affiliated himself to, the [[SCEPTER]] organization. Feng also commissioned the impressive Shiro Castle to be built in honor of [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius’]] respect for the Throne and his remarkable abilities. When Hitoshi learned that many within [[SCEPTER]] had the same ability, he turned over power of the entire Sapphire Quarter of Shihon to the organization, in return for aid and protection. This action saved the Shogunate and lifted Hitoshi’s favor in the eyes of his people.

==Psychological Profile==

Hitoshi is a very calculating individual whose thoughtful expression and quickness of speech tend to give him the appearance of one who has much wisdom and has been gifted with a high education. He tends to be slow-moving, yet deliberate, constantly wishing to completely finish one task or pursuit before beginning another. While this is admirable, it sometimes causes people to think that he is dull-witted.

When the Shogun walks, he carries himself in such a way that he looks larger than he actually is. This appearance is encouraged in a Shogun, as a means of intimidation. By making himself appear large, Hitoshi is the embodiment of his power, demonstrating the utter omnipotence of the Shogunate.

[[Category:Arcona]] [[Category:Arcona NPCs]]

Hitoshi Feng

2012-04-30T19:47:37Z

Kratus:

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Hitoshi Feng is the powerful and charismatic ruler of the Shogunate of Tao Feng, the ruling power on the planet [[Eldar]]. The son of the unpopular Shogun Theros Feng, Hitoshi came into power with low expectations from the people. He would prove a strong leader, gaining the aid of the powerful and secretive [[SCEPTER]] organization and meeting with the [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres|Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]]. Hitoshi is utterly loyal to the Shogunate, but tends to ally himself with the desires of [[SCEPTER]], normally against the wishes of his advisors.

==Biography==

===Birth and Early Years===

[[File:Eldar_kelantar122.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Eldar; birthplace of Hitoshi and site of the Shogunate]]

The seventh year of Theros Feng’s rule was accentuated by the birth of Theros’ first son, whom he named Hitoshi. The Shogunate celebrated the birth of the heir to the Scarlet Throne amidst turmoil from threatened rebellions by the unhappy people, who were utterly dissatisfied by Theros’ rule.

Two years after the baby's birth, Theros was deposed by the Council of Elders and replaced by a regent until such a time as Hitoshi would be old enough to serve as Shogun. Theros was not allowed to continue to live within the Palace of Kyuden, although Hitoshi was kept. It was through this separation that Hitoshi was kept oblivious to his father’s identity whilst he was raised to take his place on the Scarlet Throne.

Most of Hitoshi’s youth was spent inside the Scarlet Quarter and specifically within the Palace itself. He was trained by the finest educators from within the Shogunate, giving him a vast repertoire of skills and abilities in such fields as foreign interaction, economics, social structures, religion, military training, and other necessary fields. When Hitoshi was not studying, he could be found training with members of the Hiiro Legion, honing himself to become a strong and agile warrior.

===Shogun===

At the age of 18, Hitoshi assumed the title of Shogun and was placed upon the Scarlet Throne. His rise proved unpopular with the general populace, who believed he would be no different than his tyrannical father. Hitoshi took the criticisms in stride, seeming to be unaffected by all the threats and sharp comments he received on an almost daily basis for the first two years of his reign.

Hitoshi primarily focused on the Shogunate’s economy, which had fallen to severe levels under his father’s reign. Hitoshi implemented several new policies, including opening new trade with other systems, in order to balance the system. While he made great strides, he never fully achieved his goal until he came in contact with the group called [[SCEPTER]].

Hitoshi’s reign is highlighted by the trip he received on the seventh year of his reign by [[Obelisk Prelate]] and [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] along with his escorts from the [[Battleteam]] [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. The [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Entar]] thoroughly impressed the Shogun by showing him simple feats accomplished with the aid of a mystical power called the ‘Force’. Hitoshi believed [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] to be a descendant of the Scarlet Empress Keadena, who had been rumored to have enough Force power to rival that of a Dark Jedi Master. As such, Hitoshi invited [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] back several more times to exhibit his power towards many of the Shogun’s guests, who were all subsequently delighted and amazed by the Dark Jedi’s talents.

The Shogun then made a move that would change the way the Shogunate operated, and would utterly save its economy. Hitoshi allied himself with the group [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] affiliated himself to, the [[SCEPTER]] organization. Feng also commissioned the impressive Shiro Castle to be built in honor of [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius’]] respect for the Throne and his remarkable abilities. When Hitoshi learned that many within [[SCEPTER]] had the same ability, he turned over power of the entire Sapphire Quarter of Shihon to the organization, in return for aid and protection. This action saved the Shogunate and lifted Hitoshi’s favor in the eyes of his people.

==Psychological Profile==

Hitoshi is a very calculating individual whose thoughtful expression and quickness of speech tend to give him the appearance of one who has much wisdom and has been gifted with a high education. He tends to be slow-moving, yet deliberate, constantly wishing to completely finish one task or pursuit before beginning another. While this is admirable, it sometimes causes people to think that he is dull-witted.

When the Shogun walks, he carries himself in such a way that he looks larger than he actually is. This appearance is encouraged in a Shogun, as a means of intimidation. By making himself appear large, Hitoshi is the embodiment of his power, demonstrating the utter omnipotence of the Shogunate.

[[Category:Arcona]] [[Category:Arcona NPCs]]

Hitoshi Feng

2012-04-30T19:40:11Z

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Hitoshi Feng is the powerful and charismatic ruler of the Shogunate of Tao Feng, the ruling power on the planet [[Eldar]]. The son of the unpopular Shogun Theros Feng, Hitoshi came into power with low expectations from the people. He would prove a strong leader, gaining the aid of the powerful and secretive [[SCEPTER]] organization and meeting with the [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres|Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]]. Hitoshi is utterly loyal to the Shogunate, but tends to ally himself with the desires of [[SCEPTER]], normally against the wishes of his advisors.

==Biography==

===Birth and Early Years===

The seventh year of Theros Feng’s rule was accentuated by the birth of Theros’ first son, whom he named Hitoshi. The Shogunate celebrated the birth of the heir to the Scarlet Throne amidst turmoil from threatened rebellions by the unhappy people, who were utterly dissatisfied by Theros’ rule.

Two years after the baby's birth, Theros was deposed by the Council of Elders and replaced by a regent until such a time as Hitoshi would be old enough to serve as Shogun. Theros was not allowed to continue to live within the Palace of Kyuden, although Hitoshi was kept. It was through this separation that Hitoshi was kept oblivious to his father’s identity whilst he was raised to take his place on the Scarlet Throne.

Most of Hitoshi’s youth was spent inside the Scarlet Quarter and specifically within the Palace itself. He was trained by the finest educators from within the Shogunate, giving him a vast repertoire of skills and abilities in such fields as foreign interaction, economics, social structures, religion, military training, and other necessary fields. When Hitoshi was not studying, he could be found training with members of the Hiiro Legion, honing himself to become a strong and agile warrior.

===Shogun===

At the age of 18, Hitoshi assumed the title of Shogun and was placed upon the Scarlet Throne. His rise proved unpopular with the general populace, who believed he would be no different than his tyrannical father. Hitoshi took the criticisms in stride, seeming to be unaffected by all the threats and sharp comments he received on an almost daily basis for the first two years of his reign.

Hitoshi primarily focused on the Shogunate’s economy, which had fallen to severe levels under his father’s reign. Hitoshi implemented several new policies, including opening new trade with other systems, in order to balance the system. While he made great strides, he never fully achieved his goal until he came in contact with the group called [[SCEPTER]].

Hitoshi’s reign is highlighted by the trip he received on the seventh year of his reign by [[Obelisk Prelate]] and [[Quaestor]] of [[House Galeres]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] along with his escorts from the [[Battleteam]] [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. The [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Entar]] thoroughly impressed the Shogun by showing him simple feats accomplished with the aid of a mystical power called the ‘Force’. Hitoshi believed [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] to be a descendant of the Scarlet Empress Keadena, who had been rumored to have enough Force power to rival that of a Dark Jedi Master. As such, Hitoshi invited [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] back several more times to exhibit his power towards many of the Shogun’s guests, who were all subsequently delighted and amazed by the Dark Jedi’s talents.

The Shogun then made a move that would change the way the Shogunate operated, and would utterly save its economy. Hitoshi allied himself with the group [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] affiliated himself to, the [[SCEPTER]] organization. Feng also commissioned the impressive Shiro Castle to be built in honor of [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius’]] respect for the Throne and his remarkable abilities. When Hitoshi learned that many within [[SCEPTER]] had the same ability, he turned over power of the entire Sapphire Quarter of Shihon to the organization, in return for aid and protection. This action saved the Shogunate and lifted Hitoshi’s favor in the eyes of his people.

==Psychological Profile==

Hitoshi is a very calculating individual whose thoughtful expression and quickness of speech tend to give him the appearance of one who has much wisdom and has been gifted with a high education. He tends to be slow-moving, yet deliberate, constantly wishing to completely finish one task or pursuit before beginning another. While this is admirable, it sometimes causes people to think that he is dull-witted.

When the Shogun walks, he carries himself in such a way that he looks larger than he actually is. This appearance is encouraged in a Shogun, as a means of intimidation. By making himself appear large, Hitoshi is the embodiment of his power, demonstrating the utter omnipotence of the Shogunate.

[[Category:Arcona]] [[Category:Arcona NPCs]]

Shihon

2012-04-30T19:39:39Z

Kratus: /* Encountering the Brotherhood */

{{Eras|old|rise|reb|new|njo|djb}}
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*Shiro Castle
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*Supresa Spaceport
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*[[Rise of the Empire Era]]
*[[Rebellion Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=*[[House Galeres]]
*[[Clan Arcona]]
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==History==

Shihon was founded in 150 BBY by the Scarlet Emperor Nikla Shih, for whom the city is named after. Located in what was the Ryuiki River Basin on the Eldarean continent of Tairiku, Shihon was a marvel of engineering for the period. Its architecture was the pinnacle of the style of the era and the city was full of industrial feats such as aqueducts and electricity.

===Keadena’s Reign===

Shihon’s greatest period was under the reign of the Empress Keadena, who saw the city expand by more than twice its size. Unfortunately, this expansion came with a price, as the Ryuiki River ran dry and the Basin transformed into the Sabaku desert. The Empress, determined to keep her hold on Shihon, consulted her advisors to find another source of water. They did so, discovering the vast aquifer below the desert itself. Thus, Shihon was saved and continued to be the capital of the now vast Scarlet Empire.

Keadena’s next great accomplishment in Shihon was the building of the Palace of Kyuden as a central structure for the Imperial government. Before, the government had been housed in a small castle, that had grown outdated and was far too simple of the Empress’ luxurious tastes. Keadena supervised the Palace’s construction herself and when it was completed, she pronounced herself merely ‘satisfied’.

===The Scion Wars===

When Keadena died, Shihon saw the uprising of the Scion wars, though her walls were little touched. Most of the fighting occurred in the outer provinces, as the Scions fought for dominance and control of the Empire. The victor, Tao Feng, marched his armies into Shihon unopposed and declared himself ruler of what was left of the Empire by sitting down upon the Scarlet Throne, which had been empty since the death of Empress Keadena. Feng then commenced reforming the Empire into his own Shogunate.

===Encountering the Brotherhood===

In 35 ABY, then [[House Galeres|Galerean]] [[Quaestor]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]], journeyed to Shihon to meet with the Shogun of the time, [[Hitoshi Feng]], along with escorts from [[Battleteam]] [[Spectre Cell]] in the form of Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. The Shogun was delighted by the Dark Jedi, whose command of the Force impressed the man. [[Hitoshi Feng|Feng]] believed [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] to be a descendant of Keadena herself, who was rumored to have had such a command of the Force to rival Dark Jedi Masters. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] ordered the building of Shiro Castle as a gift to [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]].

==Districts==

Due to Shihon’s immense size, the city has been divided into four districts or quarters. Each quarter is much like a city in and of itself, with autonomous controlling agencies all linked to the Shogun. Each quarter also has its own amalgam of species, with the Scarlet quarter being pure Keadean, with the exception of important guests.

===Scarlet Quarter===

The Scarlet Quarter is the pinnacle of Shihon, described by many as the jewel of creation. The Quarter is mostly made up of noble’s manors and palaces, with the tall and immaculate Palace of Kyuden standing prominently at the center. The Scarlet quarter makes up the center of Shihon, with the other quarters forming a circle around it.

This sector of the city is extremely strict about immigration and does not allow any other species to dwell within it besides Keadean. The only few exceptions are those with important business with the Shogun or those deemed worthy by the Shogun, of which there are very few.

The Scarlet Quarter is protected by an elite cadre of guards called the Hiiro Legion. The Legion’s armor is painted a deep, ruby red, giving it the appearance of decadence which goes along with the feel from the entire district.

===Sapphire Quarter===

The Sapphire Quarter is the second most extravagant quarter in Shihon. Although similar in size to the Diamond and Viridian Quarters, the architecture and designs of the Sapphire Quarter cause it to stand out from the other, more common designs in the other quarters.

In the center of the Sapphire Quarter is the massive Shiro Castle, a building commissioned by Shogun [[Hitoshi Feng]] specifically for [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]], although [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] has converted it into a secondary base for [[House Galeres|Galeres]]. The castle is protected by four walls made out of bricks of sapphire blue cubic zirconium on top of of stone, giving the Castle the appearance of being made out of solid sapphire.

The rest of the Quarter is dominated by rich manors and extravagant housing for the more wealthy citizens of all species living in Shihon. On one side as well is the Kachiro Spaceport, a privately owned spaceport controlled by the [[SCEPTER]] corporation which only admits citizens of the sector and vessels of importance to the Shogun and [[SCEPTER]].

The Sapphire Quarter is guarded by members of [[SCEPTER]], as granted by the [[Hitoshi Feng|Shogun]] to [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] upon building the Shiro Castle.

===Diamond Quarter===

The Diamond Quarter is the first of the common quarters of Shihon. While still immaculate in itself, it is less attractive than both the Scarlet and Sapphire quarters in the fact that its styles and designs are of a more common and primitive nature when compared to the two wealthier districts.

The Diamond Quarter is often referred to as the ‘Quarter of the Middle-Class’ as many of its occupants are laborers. It is also a tourist district, as many tourists stay in the hotels dominating the Quarter as well as flying to and from the massive Supesu Spaceport, the central hub of space travel in Shihon.

This Quarter is also the cities main economic source, as the Financial and Agricultural Buildings are located within the district. While these buildings do reside in the Diamond Quarter, however, the ministers of Finance and Agriculture still reside in the Scarlet Quarter, though they commute to and from the headquarters.

The Diamond Quarter shares its guard force with the Viridian Quarter. Dubbed Shihon Internal Security (SIS) they keep the population well in line with the Shogun’s demands.

===Viridian Quarter===

The Viridian Quarter is really two different quarters put together, as one half is a massive entertainment district while the other is mostly slum. The entertainment sector is dominated by a multitude of cantinas, amusement parks, museums, art galleries, and other assorted entertainment venues.

To keep the slums dwellers out of the entertainment sector, the SIS built a massive durasteel/duracrete wall dividing the Viridian Quarter in half. This wall is patrolled regularly by SIS troopers and more than once they have had to put down an insurrection concocted by the desperate people within.

The slums themselves are little more than clusters of shanty houses surrounding massive factories that mar the beauty of Shihon. The residents are mostly refugees who were left homeless during the Scion Wars, and provided with ‘temporary’ housing by Tao Feng upon his ascension to Shogun. However, instead of providing new homes for the citizens when he assumed the Shogunate, Theros Feng decided to capitalize on the plight by forcing the citizens to work in his new factories, boosting the industrial capacity of the Shogunate...but alienating the people.

==Economy==

Shihon’s economy is vastly dependant upon the rest of the Shogunate territories. Most of the commodities are made and transported into the city from the surrounding provinces, or are imported via the Supesu Spaceport. Though this heavy reliance would cripple Shihon were it to be separated from the rest of the Shogunate, it can still rely on key internal functions for its survival.

The city’s main water supply is the immense underground aquifer below the desert. The aquifer, upon most recent measurement, was said to contain approx 500,000 years worth of water.

For food, Shogun [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] has began work on constructing a farming district outside of the main city walls. The district will essentially be a large greenhouse, capable of housing fifty farms. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] has commissioned soil from the external provinces to be brought into the greenhouse and laid down over the sand, to create a bed for the farming.

Shihon also has several factories in the Viridian Quarter that produce a number of essential processed and mechanical goods for the city and several of the provinces. Theros Feng, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s predecessor, had made it his primary goal as Shogun to Industrialize the Shogunate, in order to better compete in a changing Galactic economy.

Aid from [[SCEPTER]] also boosts the cities capacities, though most of that aid goes directly to the Shogun himself and the Scarlet and Sapphire Quarters, rather than the city at large.

==Government==

Shihon’s government has changed since its founding from an Imperial Capital to a Shogunate hold. Shihon itself is governed directly by the Shogun, who retains power by sitting upon the Scarlet Throne in the Palace of Kyuden.

Aside from the Shogun, Shihon is also governed by an Elder Council, though they can be overruled should the sitting Shogun disagree with their policies.

==Points of Interest==

The main points of interest in Shihon are the Supesu Spaceport, the Kachiro Spaceport, the Shiro Castle, and the Palace of Kyuden.

===Palace of Kyuden===

The Palace’s history, while shorter than that of the city as a whole, is also most intriguing. Built by the famed Scarlet Empress Keadena, the Palace is the highlight of Shihon, and indeed of the Shogunate, as it was of the Empire. Designed by the master architect Fan Shu, it is five-levels high with a rooftop garden.

The main highlight of the Palace, excluding the garden, is the throne room. Sitting upon a raised platform is the famed Scarlet Throne. The Throne was carved in the year 45 BBY for the Empress Keadena from one large ruby that was found in the royal silver mine. Keadena then had a cushion made of crushed red velvet placed upon the throne. When Tao Feng took over Shihon, it is rumored that he declared himself Shogun by promptly sitting upon the Scarlet Throne and dictating the edict that would create the Shogunate of Tao Feng.

The Palace’s rooftop gardens are among the marvels of Eldar, with one specimen of every type of flower on the planet exhibited. It is taken care of by a specialized team of florists who have been trained in the proper care and upkeep of each individual plant. In fact, the gardens are so cherished by the Shogun, that a personal guard of fifteen Hiiro Legion soldiers guards it.

===Shiro Castle===

The Shiro Castle was built as a gift for [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] upon his reception by the current Shogun, [[Hitoshi Feng]]. It was constructed by the prize architect Su Gan, though secret additions were made by a private contractor hired by the [[SCEPTER]] organization.

The Castle’s outer walls are constructed out of a layered mixture of sapphire blue cubic zirconium over stone, giving the castle the appearance of being made out of solid sapphire. The main castle building itself is four levels tall, while it covers a distance of more than 6,000 square feet.

The only other feature of note is the massive throne room in the same style as the one in the Palace of Kyuden. However, the throne was constructed out of four large sapphires, instead of the single ruby of the Scarlet Throne. The sapphires were cut into smaller gems, then encrusted in a silver/steel mixture. Blue velvet cushions line the seat, making a comfortable, yet ornate piece.

===Kachiro Spaceport===

The Kachiro Spaceport is privately owned and operated by the [[SCEPTER]] organization. Although it is a privately controlled spaceport, it still serves as the primary spaceport of the Sapphire and Scarlet quarters of the city.

The Spaceport is divided into three main sections: A public dock, a private dock, and a [[SCEPTER]] military grade dock. The second and third sections are only entered via a turbolift which is passcode sealed. The third section has a series of blast doors which can only be opened by [[SCEPTER]] operatives, not even the Shogun may enter it.

The public dock is generally used by the wealthy citizens of the Sapphire and Scarlet quarters, who pay monthly fees to [[SCEPTER]] for the use of the more private and comfortable facility. This dock is lined with exquisite restaurants and lounges, for the convenience of the travelers.

The private dock is used mainly for visitors of high importance to the Shogun and/or [[SCEPTER]]. It is the smallest of the three docks, with room only for four shuttles at maximum, but is the most comfortable of the three. State-of-the-art refueling systems and complementary provision centers are inside this dock, providing the important guests with all the comforts they will need for the journey home, as well as a pleasant experience with the landing.

The military dock is reserved for use by the military forces of [[SCEPTER]] and is off-limits to any non-sanctioned personnel. The dock has been fortified and upgraded with the latest security features, allowing for no breach in protocol.

===Supresa Spaceport===

The Supresa Spaceport is the premiere public spaceport on Eldar, with many restaurants, lounges, bars, even two full-size theme parks within. It has the capacity to hold 1,000 private ships, as well as 150 public transports. The Spaceport dominates the Diamond Quarter and serves as the center of import and exportation for the city.

[[Category:Arcona Locations]]

Shihon

2012-04-30T19:38:52Z

Kratus: Created page with "{{Eras|old|rise|reb|new|njo|djb}} {{City |image= |name= Shihon |constructed= 150 BBY |destroyed= |builder= Keadeans |planet= Eldar |continent= Tairiku |location= Dajorra S..."

{{Eras|old|rise|reb|new|njo|djb}}
{{City
|image=
|name= Shihon
|constructed= 150 BBY
|destroyed=
|builder= Keadeans
|planet= [[Eldar]]
|continent= Tairiku
|location= Dajorra System
|climate= Temperate (-10¡ to 40C) with variance by season
|interest= *Palace of Kyuden
*Shiro Castle
*Kachiro Spaceport
*Supresa Spaceport
|population= 50,000 and growing
|era= *[[Old Republic Era]]
*[[Rise of the Empire Era]]
*[[Rebellion Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=*[[House Galeres]]
*[[Clan Arcona]]
}}

==History==

Shihon was founded in 150 BBY by the Scarlet Emperor Nikla Shih, for whom the city is named after. Located in what was the Ryuiki River Basin on the Eldarean continent of Tairiku, Shihon was a marvel of engineering for the period. Its architecture was the pinnacle of the style of the era and the city was full of industrial feats such as aqueducts and electricity.

===Keadena’s Reign===

Shihon’s greatest period was under the reign of the Empress Keadena, who saw the city expand by more than twice its size. Unfortunately, this expansion came with a price, as the Ryuiki River ran dry and the Basin transformed into the Sabaku desert. The Empress, determined to keep her hold on Shihon, consulted her advisors to find another source of water. They did so, discovering the vast aquifer below the desert itself. Thus, Shihon was saved and continued to be the capital of the now vast Scarlet Empire.

Keadena’s next great accomplishment in Shihon was the building of the Palace of Kyuden as a central structure for the Imperial government. Before, the government had been housed in a small castle, that had grown outdated and was far too simple of the Empress’ luxurious tastes. Keadena supervised the Palace’s construction herself and when it was completed, she pronounced herself merely ‘satisfied’.

===The Scion Wars===

When Keadena died, Shihon saw the uprising of the Scion wars, though her walls were little touched. Most of the fighting occurred in the outer provinces, as the Scions fought for dominance and control of the Empire. The victor, Tao Feng, marched his armies into Shihon unopposed and declared himself ruler of what was left of the Empire by sitting down upon the Scarlet Throne, which had been empty since the death of Empress Keadena. Feng then commenced reforming the Empire into his own Shogunate.

===Encountering the Brotherhood===

In 35 ABY, then [[House Galeres|Galerean]] [[Quaestor]], [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]], journeyed to Shihon to meet with the Shogun of the time, [[Hitoshi Feng]], along with escorts from [[Battleteam]] [[Spectre Cell]] in the form of Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. The Shogun was delighted by the Dark Jedi, whose command of the Force impressed the man. [[Hitoshi Feng|Feng]] believed [[Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar|Sanguinius]] to be a descendant of Keadena herself, who was rumored to have had such a command of the Force to rival Dark Jedi Masters. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] ordered the building of Shiro Castle as a gift to [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]].

==Districts==

Due to Shihon’s immense size, the city has been divided into four districts or quarters. Each quarter is much like a city in and of itself, with autonomous controlling agencies all linked to the Shogun. Each quarter also has its own amalgam of species, with the Scarlet quarter being pure Keadean, with the exception of important guests.

===Scarlet Quarter===

The Scarlet Quarter is the pinnacle of Shihon, described by many as the jewel of creation. The Quarter is mostly made up of noble’s manors and palaces, with the tall and immaculate Palace of Kyuden standing prominently at the center. The Scarlet quarter makes up the center of Shihon, with the other quarters forming a circle around it.

This sector of the city is extremely strict about immigration and does not allow any other species to dwell within it besides Keadean. The only few exceptions are those with important business with the Shogun or those deemed worthy by the Shogun, of which there are very few.

The Scarlet Quarter is protected by an elite cadre of guards called the Hiiro Legion. The Legion’s armor is painted a deep, ruby red, giving it the appearance of decadence which goes along with the feel from the entire district.

===Sapphire Quarter===

The Sapphire Quarter is the second most extravagant quarter in Shihon. Although similar in size to the Diamond and Viridian Quarters, the architecture and designs of the Sapphire Quarter cause it to stand out from the other, more common designs in the other quarters.

In the center of the Sapphire Quarter is the massive Shiro Castle, a building commissioned by Shogun [[Hitoshi Feng]] specifically for [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]], although [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] has converted it into a secondary base for [[House Galeres|Galeres]]. The castle is protected by four walls made out of bricks of sapphire blue cubic zirconium on top of of stone, giving the Castle the appearance of being made out of solid sapphire.

The rest of the Quarter is dominated by rich manors and extravagant housing for the more wealthy citizens of all species living in Shihon. On one side as well is the Kachiro Spaceport, a privately owned spaceport controlled by the [[SCEPTER]] corporation which only admits citizens of the sector and vessels of importance to the Shogun and [[SCEPTER]].

The Sapphire Quarter is guarded by members of [[SCEPTER]], as granted by the [[Hitoshi Feng|Shogun]] to [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius]] upon building the Shiro Castle.

===Diamond Quarter===

The Diamond Quarter is the first of the common quarters of Shihon. While still immaculate in itself, it is less attractive than both the Scarlet and Sapphire quarters in the fact that its styles and designs are of a more common and primitive nature when compared to the two wealthier districts.

The Diamond Quarter is often referred to as the ‘Quarter of the Middle-Class’ as many of its occupants are laborers. It is also a tourist district, as many tourists stay in the hotels dominating the Quarter as well as flying to and from the massive Supesu Spaceport, the central hub of space travel in Shihon.

This Quarter is also the cities main economic source, as the Financial and Agricultural Buildings are located within the district. While these buildings do reside in the Diamond Quarter, however, the ministers of Finance and Agriculture still reside in the Scarlet Quarter, though they commute to and from the headquarters.

The Diamond Quarter shares its guard force with the Viridian Quarter. Dubbed Shihon Internal Security (SIS) they keep the population well in line with the Shogun’s demands.

===Viridian Quarter===

The Viridian Quarter is really two different quarters put together, as one half is a massive entertainment district while the other is mostly slum. The entertainment sector is dominated by a multitude of cantinas, amusement parks, museums, art galleries, and other assorted entertainment venues.

To keep the slums dwellers out of the entertainment sector, the SIS built a massive durasteel/duracrete wall dividing the Viridian Quarter in half. This wall is patrolled regularly by SIS troopers and more than once they have had to put down an insurrection concocted by the desperate people within.

The slums themselves are little more than clusters of shanty houses surrounding massive factories that mar the beauty of Shihon. The residents are mostly refugees who were left homeless during the Scion Wars, and provided with ‘temporary’ housing by Tao Feng upon his ascension to Shogun. However, instead of providing new homes for the citizens when he assumed the Shogunate, Theros Feng decided to capitalize on the plight by forcing the citizens to work in his new factories, boosting the industrial capacity of the Shogunate...but alienating the people.

==Economy==

Shihon’s economy is vastly dependant upon the rest of the Shogunate territories. Most of the commodities are made and transported into the city from the surrounding provinces, or are imported via the Supesu Spaceport. Though this heavy reliance would cripple Shihon were it to be separated from the rest of the Shogunate, it can still rely on key internal functions for its survival.

The city’s main water supply is the immense underground aquifer below the desert. The aquifer, upon most recent measurement, was said to contain approx 500,000 years worth of water.

For food, Shogun [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] has began work on constructing a farming district outside of the main city walls. The district will essentially be a large greenhouse, capable of housing fifty farms. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] has commissioned soil from the external provinces to be brought into the greenhouse and laid down over the sand, to create a bed for the farming.

Shihon also has several factories in the Viridian Quarter that produce a number of essential processed and mechanical goods for the city and several of the provinces. Theros Feng, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s predecessor, had made it his primary goal as Shogun to Industrialize the Shogunate, in order to better compete in a changing Galactic economy.

Aid from [[SCEPTER]] also boosts the cities capacities, though most of that aid goes directly to the Shogun himself and the Scarlet and Sapphire Quarters, rather than the city at large.

==Government==

Shihon’s government has changed since its founding from an Imperial Capital to a Shogunate hold. Shihon itself is governed directly by the Shogun, who retains power by sitting upon the Scarlet Throne in the Palace of Kyuden.

Aside from the Shogun, Shihon is also governed by an Elder Council, though they can be overruled should the sitting Shogun disagree with their policies.

==Points of Interest==

The main points of interest in Shihon are the Supesu Spaceport, the Kachiro Spaceport, the Shiro Castle, and the Palace of Kyuden.

===Palace of Kyuden===

The Palace’s history, while shorter than that of the city as a whole, is also most intriguing. Built by the famed Scarlet Empress Keadena, the Palace is the highlight of Shihon, and indeed of the Shogunate, as it was of the Empire. Designed by the master architect Fan Shu, it is five-levels high with a rooftop garden.

The main highlight of the Palace, excluding the garden, is the throne room. Sitting upon a raised platform is the famed Scarlet Throne. The Throne was carved in the year 45 BBY for the Empress Keadena from one large ruby that was found in the royal silver mine. Keadena then had a cushion made of crushed red velvet placed upon the throne. When Tao Feng took over Shihon, it is rumored that he declared himself Shogun by promptly sitting upon the Scarlet Throne and dictating the edict that would create the Shogunate of Tao Feng.

The Palace’s rooftop gardens are among the marvels of Eldar, with one specimen of every type of flower on the planet exhibited. It is taken care of by a specialized team of florists who have been trained in the proper care and upkeep of each individual plant. In fact, the gardens are so cherished by the Shogun, that a personal guard of fifteen Hiiro Legion soldiers guards it.

===Shiro Castle===

The Shiro Castle was built as a gift for [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] upon his reception by the current Shogun, [[Hitoshi Feng]]. It was constructed by the prize architect Su Gan, though secret additions were made by a private contractor hired by the [[SCEPTER]] organization.

The Castle’s outer walls are constructed out of a layered mixture of sapphire blue cubic zirconium over stone, giving the castle the appearance of being made out of solid sapphire. The main castle building itself is four levels tall, while it covers a distance of more than 6,000 square feet.

The only other feature of note is the massive throne room in the same style as the one in the Palace of Kyuden. However, the throne was constructed out of four large sapphires, instead of the single ruby of the Scarlet Throne. The sapphires were cut into smaller gems, then encrusted in a silver/steel mixture. Blue velvet cushions line the seat, making a comfortable, yet ornate piece.

===Kachiro Spaceport===

The Kachiro Spaceport is privately owned and operated by the [[SCEPTER]] organization. Although it is a privately controlled spaceport, it still serves as the primary spaceport of the Sapphire and Scarlet quarters of the city.

The Spaceport is divided into three main sections: A public dock, a private dock, and a [[SCEPTER]] military grade dock. The second and third sections are only entered via a turbolift which is passcode sealed. The third section has a series of blast doors which can only be opened by [[SCEPTER]] operatives, not even the Shogun may enter it.

The public dock is generally used by the wealthy citizens of the Sapphire and Scarlet quarters, who pay monthly fees to [[SCEPTER]] for the use of the more private and comfortable facility. This dock is lined with exquisite restaurants and lounges, for the convenience of the travelers.

The private dock is used mainly for visitors of high importance to the Shogun and/or [[SCEPTER]]. It is the smallest of the three docks, with room only for four shuttles at maximum, but is the most comfortable of the three. State-of-the-art refueling systems and complementary provision centers are inside this dock, providing the important guests with all the comforts they will need for the journey home, as well as a pleasant experience with the landing.

The military dock is reserved for use by the military forces of [[SCEPTER]] and is off-limits to any non-sanctioned personnel. The dock has been fortified and upgraded with the latest security features, allowing for no breach in protocol.

===Supresa Spaceport===

The Supresa Spaceport is the premiere public spaceport on Eldar, with many restaurants, lounges, bars, even two full-size theme parks within. It has the capacity to hold 1,000 private ships, as well as 150 public transports. The Spaceport dominates the Diamond Quarter and serves as the center of import and exportation for the city.

[[Category:Arcona Locations]]

Eldar

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|image=[[File:Eldar_kelantar122.jpg|250px]]
|name=Eldar
|region=[[starwars:Unknown_Regions|Unknown Regions]]
|system=[[Dajorra System]]
|suns=1: [[Dajorra]]
|moons=2
|distance=365 million km (2.5 AU's)
|lengthyear=315 Local Days
|class=Terrestrial
|diameter=24,000 km
|atmosphere=Type I (Breathable)
|climate=Temperate (-5¡ to 25¡C)
|gravity=Standard (1.2 standard)
|terrain=Plains and Forest
|species=Human (Sardinians) / Humanoid (Keadeans)
|population=1.2 million
|imports=None
|exports=None
|affiliation=[[Arcona|Clan Arcona]]
}}

== History ==
Eldar, like [[Selen]], is technically not [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]] territory, though the current power in control is allied with Arconan interests for the natural resources of the planet, in exchange for the Clan’s protection. While Eldar is mostly covered by forests and dry plains, its crust contains numerous ores that the Clan fleet utilizes for repair and construction.

Eldar is currently the home of [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], which operates out of a Forward Observation Base known as [[Kurs’kranak]]. The House maintains a solid relationship with the dominant Shogunate of Tao Feng, which expands their influence throughout the planet.

===The Scarlet Empire===

Many years before Arconan occupation, Eldar was controlled by the Scarlet Empire, led by the now deceased Keadean Empress Keadena, whom the species itself was named after. The capital city of the Empire, [[Shihon]], had been established at the Empire’s founding in 150 BBY by the Emperor Nikla Shih, though little record of anything other than Keadena’s reign exists otherwise. Keadena renovated and added to [[Shihon]], building it up during her time as Empress.

Keadena’s reign also saw times of rebellion, with the advent of the large, but wholly unsuccessful Tho rebellion. Led by the powerful Scion Dio Tho, the rebellion gathered almost a quarter of the Empire’s strength, before assaulting the city of Shihon directly. The city was laid under seige for 180 days, but its walls proved superior to the armies under Tho’s control. After running through their supplies, Tho’s armies attempted to retreat, only to be attacked by Keadena’s forces when their backs were turned. Tho himself was beheaded after the battle, and Keadena restored order.

She also undertook the rebuilding of the Empire’s military, then dividing it upon the individual Scions, believing that the greatest armies could be built by the vassals themselves. What she did not foresee from this choice, however, was the resulting wars that would commence after her death in 50 BBY.

===The Scion Wars===
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Keadena died in 50 BBY leaving no clear heir to the throne of the Empire, sparking the Scion Wars, in which the scions of the Empire rose up to claim the throne for their own. When the war ended, the Empire was utterly destroyed with only a few of the cities remaining intact. One Scion, Tao Feng, emerged victorious over his fellow scions, but it was anti-climactic.

Although the Scion Wars destroyed the Scarlet Empire, the victorious Scion reformed the remaining cities into a Shogunate, the Shogunate of Tao Feng, with himself declared as Shogun while keeping the capital located in Shihon. The Shogunate only controls the continent of Tairiku, but many of the Daimyos of the various provinces are extremely powerful, having built up their specific realms.

===The Shogunate of Tao Feng===
Tao Feng ruled his Shogunate for thirty-five years, during which Tairiku saw great peace. Tao ruled through a tactical mixture of control and compliance that was the admiration of his allies and the envy of his enemies. Tao built the Shogunate back into a leading power, though he never achieved his goal of a complete recreation of the Scarlet Empire under his control, as he died in 5 ABY, leaving the throne to his son and heir, Theros Feng.

If Tao was a savior to the people, Theros was a butcher. Considered a tyrant by all historians of the Shogunate, Theros attempted to build the office of the Shogun to godlike proportions, at the cost of his own title and the economy. Several large rebellions rose up against Theros and threatened to dissolve the Shogunate entirely, until the Council of Elders intervened. Theros was exiled and a regent took his place until such a time as his son, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]], could assume the mantle of Shogun. Theros reign was a brief seven years.

===Interaction with the Dark Brotherhood===
Although [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]] had a presence on Eldar before [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]]’s reign, the Shogunate was unaware of their presence, until the Shogun was granted a visit by [[Obelisk Prelate]] [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]] who appeared flanked by two members of [[Spectre Cell]], Leader [[Celevon Edraven]] and [[Kratus Vahillus]]. [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] was delighted by the Force-users, whom he believed to be descendant from Empress Keadena. The Shogunate then officially recognized the [[SCEPTER]] organization, giving it control over the Sapphire Quarter of the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]].

===Rise of the Sardinian States===
After the collapse of the Scarlet Empire, the human servants of the Keadeans, who dubbed themselves Sardinians, began to form small city-states on the other continent of Eldar, Aifreann. United under their powerful church, the Sardinians are definitely the weaker of the two powers, with only a small handful of cities which lack the luster and finesse of those within the Shogunate. The capital of the Sardinians is located in the city of Sufre, the center of the church’s power.

In 25 ABY, the Kasha of the Sardinians decided to pay a visit to the [[Shihon|city of Shihon]], and attempt a meeting with the Shogun, [[Hitoshi Feng]]. Disgusted by the barbaric Kasha, [[Hitoshi Feng|Hitoshi]] closed the city to him and promptly sent him back to Aifreann. The Kasha, furious with his reception, vowed to one day destroy Shihon, though this threat has yet to come to fruition.
==Geography==

Eldar has two major continents which cover both halves of its surface where there isn’t ocean. These two continents hold a vast majority of minerals and substances that attracted the eyes of [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]]. They are named Tairiku and Aifreann.

==Tairiku==

Tairiku is predominantly forest and jungle, while the center is taken up by the large and foreboding Sabaku desert. Most of the land is fertile and deep within are large deposits of metal, oil and other natural fuels and materials.

Tairiku is controlled by the Shogunate of Tao Feng, or the Keadeans. Their capital city, [[Shihon]], is built upon the oasis at the center of the Sabaku desert, which the Keadeans refer to as the pinnacle of their engineering power. What powers [[Shihon]] and keeps it going is water pumped from a large aquifer directly below the desert.

==Aifreann==

Aifreann is predominantly mountainous, though a large basin dominates the upper half of the continent, while forest controls the lower. The area is spanned by many rivers, though most of the soil is hard with large amounts of clay.

The basin area is controlled by the Sardinians, who have established various city-states in the region under their religious capital of Sufre. The forest region is rumored to contain the hidden Forward Operating Base of [[Kurs’kranak]], [[House Galeres]]’ home base.

==Species==

There are two major [[starwars:Humanoid|Humanoid]] races on the [[starwars:planet|planet]]. The first is a human race that calls itself Sardinians, after their most ancient ancestors by the same name, while the second is a group of Humanoid aliens that call themselves Keadeans, after their greatest ruler, the Scarlet Empress Keadena.

===Sardinians (Humans)===

The Sardinians claim to be the leaders of a vast, now defunct, empire in the central [[starwars:Basin|Basin]] region of Eldar, though in actuality they were merely the servants of the Scarlet Empire which dominated Eldar until 50 BBY, when the Scion Wars devestated it beyond repair. Most of the surviving Sardinians are now found in semi-independant city-states led by a potentate of some title. They are a hard working people, most are peasants working farms or other labor.

The typical Sardinian is a dark-skinned human who wears a rough, woven tunic and matching pants. Men typically work as farmers or soldiers, though some are being used in a new form of industrial production. Women are generally keepers of the house and are used primarily for the purpose of population, as well as culturing the children of the areas.

The Sardinian’s one and only unified faction is their church, which teaches and maintains the worship of the Sardinian god. The church enforces the teachings as effectively as possible, using force if necessary. The head of the Sardinian church, known as the Kasha, rules from a central location which is heavily guarded and fortified, and acts as a primary leader for all of the Sardinian states.

===Keadeans (Humanoids)===

The Keadeans, the second sentient species on Eldar, takes their name from the dead Scarlet Empress Keadena. They are a more organized species than the Sardinians in that most of their cities have splended architecture as well as a solid system of government. Ruled by the Shogunate of Tao Feng, the Keadeans believe themselves to be the inheritors of Eldar, destined to control the planet by their pantheon of gods.

Unlike the Sardinians, the Keadean’s church is divided into temples within each city, with each one representing a different god. Citizens are encouraged to undertake yearly pilgrimages to all the temples, to show their utter devotion to the gods, and finally to the palace of the Shogun himself, to demonstrate their loyalty to the nation.

The Keadeans also have the planet’s only functioning army, which is located in their capital city, [[Shihon]]. Their rank structure is fairly simple, with only three enlisted ranks and two officer ranks. The Keadean military’s great pride is in its footsoldiers, who are trained extensively to be a highly deadly force.

[[Category:Arcona Dominion]] [[Category:Planets]]

Kratus Vahillus

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|birth= 2 ABY
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|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
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|weight= 165 lbs
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*Vocal Cords
*Right pectoral, arm, hand
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|form= *Form II, [[Makashi]]
*Form III, [[Soresu]]
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|profession= *Pirate Warlord
*Dark Jedi
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*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
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{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and has a government bounty in four other systems. He was formerly married to [[Xathia Tugrina]] though their marriage dissolved due to mitigating circumstances. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth, leaving the young Vahillus in the care of the orphanage keeper.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chips
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived; they made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1700 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage.

===Path of a Warlord===

[[File:Acclamator_FT.jpg|thumb|270px|left|One of Vahillus' Acclamators before the Corellia Raid]]

Vahillus continued to raid the trade routes for several more years, developing a reputation in four of the minor systems which he frequented. Once he had acquired enough credits, the young Coruscanti decided to invest in two of the antiquated Acclamator-class assault ships.
After several more years, Vahillus grew tired of raiding the small and inconsequential systems that he was then pirating, and decided to try something far more advanced and daring. Uniting all of his forces, he pushed into the Corellian system, deciding to penetrate a far larger, and far wealthier, system.
After less than a year in system, Vahillus concocted a very daring, and foolish, plan to invade the Corellian Finance System. Vahillus himself, trapped by dreams of grandeur and wealth, believed himself invincible and his plan fool-proof.
Dividing his crew in half, one attempted a straight forward raid, intending to distract the security to allow Vahillus and a specialized team to infiltrate the Treasury building. The plan worked, though not as fully as Vahillus had hoped, but he and the team did manage to take and hold the building with minimal casualties.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Through the stiff fighting, Vahillus and his men held the building for three days before they were forced out. Vahillus and twenty of his men escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the right half of his upper body, leaving him in a comatose and semi-alive state. The raid, though failed, did manage to yield Vahillus a shocking fifteen million credits, although most would be spent re-acquiring what the raid had cost, and repairing Vahillus himself.

Vahillus’ crew managed to flee to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where they contacted a cybernetics surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the criminal underworld. He applied the cybernetics, and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists, a symbol of Vahillus’ lost right eye.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus’ fleet disabled the ship's engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chip on board.

He personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The security footage the Corellian Security Force recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood, savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident. They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased ten more ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size dramatically. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord, Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair, alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope.

The pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

[[File:Alyssa.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Kratus' Adopted Daughter, Alyssa Vahillus]]

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus temporarily turned over command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam [[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents, something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to the Duelist’s Form.

After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

===Great Jedi War X===

Vahillus, along with the rest of [[Revenance Virtuom]] participated in the conflict which would be dubbed, Great Jedi War X or Unification. Vahillus would spend most of the time prior to fighting standing at the side of then Aedile of House Galeres, [[Talos Erinos]] as one of the man’s trusted associates. Vahillus journeyed to the surface of New Tython in the company of the Erinos and aided him in dispatching a few Jedi before being forced back with his team by leader Cethgus.

Vahillus would join the offensive on Menat Ombo with Revenance Virtuom. He was present when the city ‘fell’ to Brotherhood forces.

===Breaking Marriage===

Before the war, Vahillus had learned, along with his friend and Xathia’s half-brother Celevon, that Xathia was pregnant with twins. He and Xathia had then conferenced about what would happen during the war, when it was decided that she should participate but remain aboard one of Arcona’s vessels. Kratus then left her to meet with Talos Erinos to begin war preparations.

Vahillus had fought in the war believing that when it was over, he would return to the newly born twins and his wife. What he received when he returned was his wife mysteriously absent and news arrived that the couple’s twins had died in childbirth. Vahillus, distraught, attempted to find his wife, only to discover that Xathia was purposefully avoiding him, over the delay in him returning home from the war.

Vahillus finally moved to confront his wife, only to be confronted by his step-daughter Alyssa instead. Alyssa, passionate about her mother’s mental state, instantly attacked Vahillus, determined to make him pay for what he had done to Xathia. Kratus, in self-defense, drew his lightsaber, though he had intended to intimidate only.

When Xathia appeared, Vahillus knew that it was over. Their lightsabers clashed together, and Xathia told Kratus to leave, and never return. Vahillus, though angered at what had happened, did so, but remained bitter and dispassionate towards romance and relationships for ever afterward.

===Departure and Return to Galeres===

For a brief time after the split, Vahillus transferred from House Galeres to House Qel-Droma, though remaining in Clan Arcona. Bitter, despondent, and utterly disillusioned, Vahillus did not aid the house he had come into. Instead, he would leave for long periods of time, attempting to lose the bitter memory of the divorce.

About a year passed before Vahillus would attempt reconnecting with the Brotherhood in more form than just a check-in. He decided to return to his former home of House Galeres, when word reached him that Xathia had departed from it. Once re-established, Vahillus began to devote himself to his Brotherhood activities, burying any memories of his marriage behind in his desire to prove himself, and acquire power.

== Psychological Profile ==

[[File:Vahillus Family.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Left to right:[[Celevon Edraven]], [[Xathia]], and Kratus]]

In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus changed. He became cold and displayed varying degrees of aggression towards anyone, even crewmembers. This trait only deepened with his divorce, as he refused to trust anyone save those who displayed loyalty towards him, in varying forms. He remains loyal to his leaders, if only because they are leaders, though most find him to be a willing and cheerful member, if only because they keep him busy.

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Arconans]]

SCEPTER

2012-04-30T00:17:30Z

Kratus:

{{Eras|djb}}
{{Company
| image =
| name = Security, Capture, Elimination, Protection, Training, Evaluation and Reconnaissance (S.C.E.P.T.E.R.)
| founder = Talos Erinos
| ledby = *C.E.O [[Balthier mied Demen d'Tana]]
*C.O.O TBA
| parent =
| subsid = Ministry of State Security
| personnel = 200

*Operators: 85

*Administrative Staff: 115
| locations = [[Eldar]]
| role = Private Military Company
| products =
| founding = 35 ABY
| dissolved =
| era = [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era|Brotherhood Era]]
| affiliation = *[[House Galeres]]
*[[Clan Arcona]]
}}

'''Starscream Tactical Solutions''' is a privately owned, funded, and operated Special Forces unit that has recently come on the black market of the Dajorra System. Offering top-notch operators with elite training and state-of-the-art equipment for any situation, STS specializes in what others would consider "impossible" or "high-risk" jobs. Due to their high success rate, professional courtesy, rigid discipline, and minimal fatality rate, Starscream is fast becoming the top choice for individuals or businesses that outsource to military contractors. But while STS is a very real company, with a very real source of income, it is nevertheless a front for the Dark Jedi [[House]] of [[House|Galeres]], founded by Quaestor Celahir and Aedile Talos Erinos in mid-35 ABY.

== History ==
=== Founding ===
Starscream Tactical Solutions, or STS, was originally founded from monetary assets given to Arcona's [[Oblivion Brigade]] and when the Black Operations Team was closed down (or so they say), former Vice-Captain Talos Erinos was quick to snap up the considerable amount of credits that were left over in the BOT's private bank account. The exact amount that Talos obtained is unknown but suffice to say it was enough to both fund an expedition with [[Marick Del'Abbot]] and [[Dralin Fortea]] which resulted in the discovery of [[Port Ol'val]] as well as the founding of Starscream some months later.

STS began as an extension of Event Horizon Investigations (EHI), working in the special tasks field, and so the first few months of the PMC's existence were confined to the Port Ol'val shadowport, where Talos and a small team of investigators-turned-commandos established STS' client base by taking jobs in Protection, Assassination, and Hostage Taking. Business was always steady and provided Talos and his team a good source of income but with the larger [[House|Mal Company]] to compete with, it never soared.

Until Mal Company made the mistake of irking the Besadii Splinter, a group of influential Hutts, and the crime-lords turned to the up-and-coming Starscream Tactical Solutions.

=== Rapid Rise ===
The contract that made Starscream one of the, if not the, most popular Private Military Company's in the Dajorra System was the one they accepted from the Besadii Splinter; valued at some 250,000 galactic credits, the contract had Talos Erinos and four of his most trusted commandos infiltrate Mal Company's compound and capture the daughter of a Mal executive while also assassinating another executive. What exactly went down in the compound can only be guessed at, but from the sounds that were reported coming from the compound, it earned Talos and his team the name 'Scream Team', and success can only be assumed as the commandos extracted from the compound with their hostage and the head of their target.

The Hutts, pleased with the results, paid the agreed upon 250,000 plus another 50,000 as a bonus. Now an extremely wealthy man, Talos Erinos paid off each of his commandos and then declared that effective immediately, Starscream Tactical Solutions was splitting from its parent company and striking out on its own; as this was concurrent with the cloned Dark Jedi being selected as the [[Aedile]] of [[House Galeres]], it was no surprise that Starscream Tactical relocated to the Galerian capital [[Eldar]] and soon became the front organization for Arcona's Warrior House.

It is in this current capacity that Starscream Tactical Solutions currently operates, providing a cover for the Dark Jedi to the galaxy at large (as the native Eldarians know of the Galerians Force-Sensitivity), while also remaining a top competitor in the Dajorra System's black market and accruing a steady source of income for not only Galeres, but also [[Clan Arcona]] as a whole.

== Inside the Company ==
=== Organization ===
The chain-of-command is broken down into four sections, three of which correspond with the heirarchy of House Galeres:
==== Executive Division ====
As the leader of the House, the Quaestor serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Starscream while his deputy, the Aedile, holds the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO); currently, these positions are held by the Erinos brothers Celahir and Talos, respectively. The position of the Rollmaster, occupied by Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae, corresponds with the position of CFO, or Chief Financial Officer, and finally two of the di Tenebrous Arconae act as Board Members, with the seats currently being held by Sashar Erinos, di Tenebrous Arconae and Malidir Trepidus Erinos, di Tenebrous Arconae. Both are commandos of the elite Soulfire Strike Team and Generals in the Arcona Army Corps.

==== Operations Division ====
This section holds the 85 operators (formally called Starscream Commandos) that make up the company's field units...the 'Scream Teams'. 34 of these operators are Foxtrot-Alphas, or Force-Adepts, and occupy some sort of command position over the remaining 51 operators. Normally, this command position is that of a Scream Team leader or an assistant leader, as the sizes of Scream Teams are never set in stone, but rather grow or shrink depending on the current contract's particular needs. While it is unknown to the regular operators, the superiority of the Force-Adepts is determined by their military rank which in turn corresponds with a mysterious Dark Jedi concept called "Prestige".

==== Administrative Division ====
Housing the 115 non-Operational employess of Starscream Tactical Solutions, the Administrative Division caters to everything that's not related to shooting people for a living. Whether it's contract monitoring, public relations, base security, all the way down to the kitchen and janitorial staff, the Administrative Division does it. While it's a rare punishment, a Operational employee who botches a mission or breaks STS' code-of-conduct may find themselves temporarily - or permanently - reassigned to Administrative...unless they're killed.

==== Special Tasks Division ====
The area of STS that houses the two [[Battleteams]] of House Galeres -- [[Soulfire Strike Team]] and [[Revenance Virtuom]]. Taking to the field as elite Scream Teams, the Battleteams are the only units entirely comprised of Force-Adepts and fully under the control of their Battleteam Leader, with Quaestor and Aedile oversight.

=== Services Offered ===
Starscream Tactical Solutions offers a wide variety of purchasable services and it is because of that wide range that STS has gained such popularity in a short amount of time. A full list of services are listed below:

*Assault
*Demolition
*Hostage Taking
*Hostage Rescue
*Drug Interdiction
*Assassination
*VIP Protection
*Event Security

The one area that STS does not, and will never, cater to is drug running. In a very forward and blunt statement from Talos, COO: "We might save lives and we'll definitely take lives. But we will do it with speed, precision, and professionalism...some would call it honor. So my company will not partake in any part of the drug trade and thereby actively help Dajorran citizens slowly kill themselves."

Whatever fuels Talos Erinos' personal vendetta against drugs is unknown to the Dajorra System at large, but there is a practical reason for abstaining from drugs as well; by not being a part of the trade, and even actively crippling it, has allowed Starscream to play both sides of the fence, namely outsourcing to galactic law enforcement agencies which generally pay very well for drug interdiction operations.

=== Locations ===
The PMC's main base is "T.R.O.Y", located in the Central Basin Region of Eldar. This large and fully operational military-esque base offers housing to all of Starscream's divisions, including Special Tasks, and also boasts extensive offices for administrative work, fully-stocked armories, a renowned culinary staff, and a state-of-the-art hangar along with self-automated firing ranges, battle circles, and spar rooms for honing a wide variety of combative skills.

The only other base owned by STS is a small field office in the "Pride of Corellia" district of Port Ol'val and while this office only houses a skeleton crew of Starscream personnel, it is often staffed by the best that the Administrative Division has to offer, since Ol'val remains the leader of business for the PMC.

== Trivia ==
*Starscream Tactical was thought up and written out in an afternoon by Talos Erinos, after being struck with inspiration while walking his dogs.
*Despite common belief, Talos was unaware that "Starscream" was a Transformer Decepticon while naming this company; he remembered weeks later, concurrent with Grandmaster Muz posting an image of said Decepticon (cartoon form) on this page's discussion page.

[[Category: Arcona]]
[[Category: Front Organization]]

Talk:SCEPTER

2012-04-30T00:12:20Z

Kratus: moved Talk:Starscream Tactical Solutions to Talk:SCEPTER: Name change

== "Starscream" ==
[[image:starscream.jpg|thumb|250px|left]] really? ~~[[image:muz.png]] 16th August, 2011

* In all honesty, I truly forgot it was a Transformer Decepticon until Celahir reminded me (I never saw the third Transformers). And I was going to change the name, but we have this really nickname for small teams called "Scream Teams".... [[User:Talos|Talos]] 03:17, 17 August 2011 (UTC)

Starscream Tactical Solutions

2012-04-30T00:12:20Z

Kratus: moved Starscream Tactical Solutions to SCEPTER: Name change

#REDIRECT [[SCEPTER]]

SCEPTER

2012-04-30T00:12:20Z

Kratus: moved Starscream Tactical Solutions to SCEPTER: Name change

{{Eras|djb}}
{{Company
| image =
| name = Starscream Tactical Solutions
S.T.S
| founder = Talos Erinos
| ledby = *C.E.O [[Celahir Erinos]]
*C.O.O [[Talos Erinos]]
| parent =
| subsid = Ministry of State Security
| personnel = 200

*Operators: 85

*Administrative Staff: 115
| locations = [[Eldar]]
| role = Private Military Company
| products =
| founding = 35 ABY
| dissolved =
| era = [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era|Brotherhood Era]]
| affiliation = *[[House Galeres]]
*[[Clan Arcona]]
}}

'''Starscream Tactical Solutions''' is a privately owned, funded, and operated Special Forces unit that has recently come on the black market of the Dajorra System. Offering top-notch operators with elite training and state-of-the-art equipment for any situation, STS specializes in what others would consider "impossible" or "high-risk" jobs. Due to their high success rate, professional courtesy, rigid discipline, and minimal fatality rate, Starscream is fast becoming the top choice for individuals or businesses that outsource to military contractors. But while STS is a very real company, with a very real source of income, it is nevertheless a front for the Dark Jedi [[House]] of [[House|Galeres]], founded by Quaestor Celahir and Aedile Talos Erinos in mid-35 ABY.

== History ==
=== Founding ===
Starscream Tactical Solutions, or STS, was originally founded from monetary assets given to Arcona's [[Oblivion Brigade]] and when the Black Operations Team was closed down (or so they say), former Vice-Captain Talos Erinos was quick to snap up the considerable amount of credits that were left over in the BOT's private bank account. The exact amount that Talos obtained is unknown but suffice to say it was enough to both fund an expedition with [[Marick Del'Abbot]] and [[Dralin Fortea]] which resulted in the discovery of [[Port Ol'val]] as well as the founding of Starscream some months later.

STS began as an extension of Event Horizon Investigations (EHI), working in the special tasks field, and so the first few months of the PMC's existence were confined to the Port Ol'val shadowport, where Talos and a small team of investigators-turned-commandos established STS' client base by taking jobs in Protection, Assassination, and Hostage Taking. Business was always steady and provided Talos and his team a good source of income but with the larger [[House|Mal Company]] to compete with, it never soared.

Until Mal Company made the mistake of irking the Besadii Splinter, a group of influential Hutts, and the crime-lords turned to the up-and-coming Starscream Tactical Solutions.

=== Rapid Rise ===
The contract that made Starscream one of the, if not the, most popular Private Military Company's in the Dajorra System was the one they accepted from the Besadii Splinter; valued at some 250,000 galactic credits, the contract had Talos Erinos and four of his most trusted commandos infiltrate Mal Company's compound and capture the daughter of a Mal executive while also assassinating another executive. What exactly went down in the compound can only be guessed at, but from the sounds that were reported coming from the compound, it earned Talos and his team the name 'Scream Team', and success can only be assumed as the commandos extracted from the compound with their hostage and the head of their target.

The Hutts, pleased with the results, paid the agreed upon 250,000 plus another 50,000 as a bonus. Now an extremely wealthy man, Talos Erinos paid off each of his commandos and then declared that effective immediately, Starscream Tactical Solutions was splitting from its parent company and striking out on its own; as this was concurrent with the cloned Dark Jedi being selected as the [[Aedile]] of [[House Galeres]], it was no surprise that Starscream Tactical relocated to the Galerian capital [[Eldar]] and soon became the front organization for Arcona's Warrior House.

It is in this current capacity that Starscream Tactical Solutions currently operates, providing a cover for the Dark Jedi to the galaxy at large (as the native Eldarians know of the Galerians Force-Sensitivity), while also remaining a top competitor in the Dajorra System's black market and accruing a steady source of income for not only Galeres, but also [[Clan Arcona]] as a whole.

== Inside the Company ==
=== Organization ===
The chain-of-command is broken down into four sections, three of which correspond with the heirarchy of House Galeres:
==== Executive Division ====
As the leader of the House, the Quaestor serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Starscream while his deputy, the Aedile, holds the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO); currently, these positions are held by the Erinos brothers Celahir and Talos, respectively. The position of the Rollmaster, occupied by Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae, corresponds with the position of CFO, or Chief Financial Officer, and finally two of the di Tenebrous Arconae act as Board Members, with the seats currently being held by Sashar Erinos, di Tenebrous Arconae and Malidir Trepidus Erinos, di Tenebrous Arconae. Both are commandos of the elite Soulfire Strike Team and Generals in the Arcona Army Corps.

==== Operations Division ====
This section holds the 85 operators (formally called Starscream Commandos) that make up the company's field units...the 'Scream Teams'. 34 of these operators are Foxtrot-Alphas, or Force-Adepts, and occupy some sort of command position over the remaining 51 operators. Normally, this command position is that of a Scream Team leader or an assistant leader, as the sizes of Scream Teams are never set in stone, but rather grow or shrink depending on the current contract's particular needs. While it is unknown to the regular operators, the superiority of the Force-Adepts is determined by their military rank which in turn corresponds with a mysterious Dark Jedi concept called "Prestige".

==== Administrative Division ====
Housing the 115 non-Operational employess of Starscream Tactical Solutions, the Administrative Division caters to everything that's not related to shooting people for a living. Whether it's contract monitoring, public relations, base security, all the way down to the kitchen and janitorial staff, the Administrative Division does it. While it's a rare punishment, a Operational employee who botches a mission or breaks STS' code-of-conduct may find themselves temporarily - or permanently - reassigned to Administrative...unless they're killed.

==== Special Tasks Division ====
The area of STS that houses the two [[Battleteams]] of House Galeres -- [[Soulfire Strike Team]] and [[Revenance Virtuom]]. Taking to the field as elite Scream Teams, the Battleteams are the only units entirely comprised of Force-Adepts and fully under the control of their Battleteam Leader, with Quaestor and Aedile oversight.

=== Services Offered ===
Starscream Tactical Solutions offers a wide variety of purchasable services and it is because of that wide range that STS has gained such popularity in a short amount of time. A full list of services are listed below:

*Assault
*Demolition
*Hostage Taking
*Hostage Rescue
*Drug Interdiction
*Assassination
*VIP Protection
*Event Security

The one area that STS does not, and will never, cater to is drug running. In a very forward and blunt statement from Talos, COO: "We might save lives and we'll definitely take lives. But we will do it with speed, precision, and professionalism...some would call it honor. So my company will not partake in any part of the drug trade and thereby actively help Dajorran citizens slowly kill themselves."

Whatever fuels Talos Erinos' personal vendetta against drugs is unknown to the Dajorra System at large, but there is a practical reason for abstaining from drugs as well; by not being a part of the trade, and even actively crippling it, has allowed Starscream to play both sides of the fence, namely outsourcing to galactic law enforcement agencies which generally pay very well for drug interdiction operations.

=== Locations ===
The PMC's main base is "T.R.O.Y", located in the Central Basin Region of Eldar. This large and fully operational military-esque base offers housing to all of Starscream's divisions, including Special Tasks, and also boasts extensive offices for administrative work, fully-stocked armories, a renowned culinary staff, and a state-of-the-art hangar along with self-automated firing ranges, battle circles, and spar rooms for honing a wide variety of combative skills.

The only other base owned by STS is a small field office in the "Pride of Corellia" district of Port Ol'val and while this office only houses a skeleton crew of Starscream personnel, it is often staffed by the best that the Administrative Division has to offer, since Ol'val remains the leader of business for the PMC.

== Trivia ==
*Starscream Tactical was thought up and written out in an afternoon by Talos Erinos, after being struck with inspiration while walking his dogs.
*Despite common belief, Talos was unaware that "Starscream" was a Transformer Decepticon while naming this company; he remembered weeks later, concurrent with Grandmaster Muz posting an image of said Decepticon (cartoon form) on this page's discussion page.

[[Category: Arcona]]
[[Category: Front Organization]]

User:Kratus

2012-04-25T21:06:47Z

Kratus:

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|residence=San Antonio,TX
|gender=Male
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Austin, commonly known as Kratus, is a member of the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. He is currently an [[Obelisk Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]]. He joined on August the 14th of 2007. For more information, refer to his [[dossier:9117|dossier]] or the [[Kratus Vahillus|Wiki Character Article]].

==Biography==

Kurs'kranak

2012-04-25T21:03:23Z

Kratus: /* Soldier Housing (formerly Miner Housing) */

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|image=
|name= ''Kurs'kranak''
|laiddown=
|constructed= [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]]
|destroyed=
|location= [[Eldar]]
|builder= *[[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]]
*[[Wuntila Entar Arconae|Wuntila Zratian Entar]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
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|height=
|width=
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation= *[[House Galeres]]
*[[Clan Arcona]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]
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Kurs’kranak is the home of [[House Galeres|House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]] and is located upon the planet [[Eldar]] within the [[Dajorra System]]. Although a portion of the base is above ground, the majority of Kurs’kranak lies within [[Eldar|Eldar’s]] surface, in the labyrinth of rooms spread around in the subterrain. Designed for privacy and defense, Kurs’kranak provides a safe haven for those Dark Jedi who claim [[House Galeres]] as their home.

== A Brief History ==
Upon his appointment to Quaestor of Galeres, [[Sanguinius Tsucyra]] commissioned a new military base for House Galeres. For years, Galeres had been moving from base to base within the [[Dajorra]] system under the myriad of successive Quaestors.

Coming from House Qel Droma, Sanguinius felt that Galeres needed change...it needed to return to its roots, to [[Eldar]]. Seeking permission from Sashar Erinos Arconae, the newly frocked Templar moved the House to a temporary Forward Operations Base situated within a large forest which the local inhabitants avoided due to superstition, something the Anaxsi took immediate advantage of. After consulting with his Consul and Aedile, Sanguinius baptized the base “Kurs'kranak”, in honour of Soulfire Strike Team and the Mandalorian influence that defined House Galeres (in Mando’a, ''Kurs'kranak'' literally means “Forest Fort”).

While Sanguinius was the Quaestor who broke the ground of the new base, the FOB wasn't actually completed during his tenure; rather, it was Cethgus Kuga and Wuntila (both to later become Entars) that made up the Summit when ''Kurs'kranak'' was finished. However, before the Galerians could make full use of their new base, the Edict of Dismantling came down and as House Galeres faded into memory, so to did the Forward Operations Base.

Nearly two years passed before House Galeres would be reopened under Consul Zandro Savric Entar and Proconsul Wuntila Zratian Entar and they quickly appointed Celahir and Talos Erinos to fill the vacant positions of Quaestor and Aedile, respectively. The two Mandalorian brothers worked dutifully, albeit slowly, to reenergize the Warrior House and after many long nights of debate, it was decided that House Galeres would finish what former Quaestor Sanguinius started...they would inhabit ''Kurs'kranak''. The FOB was renovated and brought on-line and before long, the Galerian Summit struck a deal with the newly-formed [[Arcona Army Corps]] that in exchange for additional protection, the AAC would use the K'K as the headquarters of the Army Special Operations Command (ARSOC).

So with few exceptions, House Galeres sticks to the 2-layer underground portion of ''Kurs'kranak'' while ARSOC personnel go about their daily business above ground. This symbiotic agreement allows not only for added protection but also a solid cover, amplified even more by the FOB's remote location and the fact that House Galeres also runs a Private Military Company from the base.

==Grand Arena==
[[image:Galeressecondbase.jpg|thumb|Kurs’kranak Layout]]
This massive room embodies all that is [[House Galeres|Galeres]], and is where all awards, promotions, celebrations and important meetings are held. A plush carpet with gray and black thread covers the cold floor and the high ceiling is imprinted with the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] logo, providing a watchful eye over all the doings below it. The smoky grey pillars around the edges of the room are labeled with the embossed names of previous leaders or extremely valuable members of House [[House Galeres|Galeres]]. The Arena's focus, however, is a black and gold marble throne which is carved to resemble a dragon, two heads form the hand-rests with four clawed feet and wings stretching up to form the back. The ornate throne is hardly ever used, as it was placed for direct use by the Consul upon his visits to Kurs’kranak.

==Security and Base Functions==
As with any facility of its nature, Kurs’kranak has up to date security functions as well as many central operations. Running like clockwork, these functions keep the base moving forward, to better serve its Dark Jedi masters. The House would not be able to operate on the scale that it does without these very critical sectors.

===Command Center===
The nerve center for the entire base. The staff makes sure everything on base is running smoothly and efficiently. Terminals fill the Command Center controlling defense, the Generator and other such systems. From here the [[Quaestor]] can control any system if needed, though he also has an override located within his quarters should extreme circumstance arise. A button is located within the Center that can lock-down the entire base in case of intruders or an attack. On any official map within Kurs’kranak itself, it is labelled as the garbage incinerator while the real garbage incinerator is labelled as the Command Center.

===Hangar Bay and Machine Shop===
The hangar bay houses all of [[House Galeres|Galeres’]] vessels which are stored for the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] military or respected guests. Restricted access codes make it possible to trace ships planning to land within this large room preventing fatal strikes into the base. A large force field is used to protect the contents of the Hangar and several oversized turbolasers are mounted on each corner with thermal and infrared cameras used for targeting.

There is a small area that extends from the hangar that holds all equipment required by the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] base. Any broken, out of order, or malfunctioning equipment is taken to this room to be fixed.

Presses, lathes and drills line the walls, alongside the hi-tech equipment constantly modified or replaced to keep up with the evolving technology. The personnel are competent to fix all but the most complex of problems, for which the engineers will be called. The Machine Shop also holds enough equipment to manage small scale replacements.

===Communications===
The Communications System Area contains a com-scan unit large enough to continually monitor all the base's incoming system data, processing it and alerting communications personnel to perceived dangers or threats to the base. It also has several Eradicators which resemble a large communications dish: Eradicators lock onto the communications of a Jedi working from a remote location and scramble the incoming transmission's header data. This way, the origination point of the message is unreadable to any being who tries to slice the transmission in order to pinpoint a Jedi's location. Each member of [[House Galeres|Galeres]] also has within their possession a Jedi beacon receiver and Clockwatcher. The beacon receiver allows them to communicate signals and broadcasts from the base, the Clockwatcher gives not only time but also provides information on ambient temperature, gravity, atmospheric conditions, and the surrounding environment. HoloNet is wired throughout the base and the communications room contains a Hologram Projection Pod connected to it. The Projection Pod allows the user to send a full-body, holographic communication to another being using the transmission and reception of HoloNet signals, enabling virtually real-time communications across the galaxy.

===Security Office and Holding Cells===
Manned by a two man, around the clock, security force; it is equipped by 57C's (devices that can record images in 3-D and have audio pick-ups and motion detectors) that cover the entire base, excepting the [[Quaestor|Quaestor's]] quarters.

There is also a large room containing four large holding cells as well as two single occupant holding cells. Two guards are present at all times to ensure that no breakouts are attempted, and to react in the rare occurance that one happens. A button near the guard's station locks down the room in case of emergency. Along the wall are hung instruments for "persuading" the prisoner to release information or simply to be punished for their incarceration. In one corner is the Geonosian Containment Field, a specialized device created by the Geonosians that is capable of disrupting the prisoner's connection to the force and is mostly reserved for [[House Galeres|Galeres’]] Force Sensitive enemies.

===Generator===
The Colony Class 23669 is a heavy-duty power generator, usually costing nearly 25 million credits. The unit owned by [[House Galeres|Galeres]] was "apprehended" by a Galerean squad who discovered it in the hands of "spies" and put to use in the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] compound. It is the heart of Kurs’kranak, powering the bulk of the base’s sensitive equipment, although a separate generator is used for critical systems in case of shutdown on the main unit. In times of extreme crisis, the [[Quaestor|Quaestor]] has an override code that shall shut down the generator and prevent the backup from starting.

==Living Areas==
These areas a made up of mainly spaces dominated by the Dark Jedi of the house. Furnished comfortably, they provide a place for the members of Galeres to feel welcome and comfortable whilst they concentrate on ways to better themselves and the House. All manner of comforts are offered, leaving nothing wanting except what members choose to bring for themselves.

===Quaestor's Quarters===
The [[House Galeres|Galeres]] [[Quaestor]] has his room dominated with black and gold, creating a dark and deadly atmosphere within the space. The carpet covering the entire floor area has a circular crest outlined in gold, carrying the dragon emblem proudly. The large bed is covered in pure black, the pillows emblazoned with the same golden dragon. In a private office a desk of ebony wood stands majestically, a comfortable imported-leather chair pushed under it. Classified files are all arranged in order within a secure repository, with nothing out of place. The imposing desk and chair intensify the impression of absolute authority when required by the room’s occupant. It is through the office that one reaches the [[Quaestor|Quaestor's]] quarters using a code only known by him or her.

===Aedile’s Quarters===
This space reflects the personality of the current [[Aedile]]: passionate, full of life and emotion. The comfortable bed is covered in scarlet and black satin, black drapes hang down to provide even more privacy when needed. Candles burn throughout the room, giving it a soft glow while also leaving deep shadows about the perimeter. Unique swords gathered in her travels are mounted upon the walls as well as a few select paintings of intrinsic value. Incense burns on top of a set of ornate drawers filling the room with a pungent yet sweet scent that adds to the deceptively calming atmosphere of the room. A clean and organized office is the only way one can enter the [[Aedile|Aedile's]] quarters using a code known only to the [[Quaestor]] or [[Aedile]]. It reveals little of the [[Aedile]], instead focusing on presenting the proper image of an authority figure.

===BTL Quarters===
These rooms are outfitted in the emerald green and black creating a dignified atmosphere befitting of the positions. A comfortable bed stands in one corner, a large rug covering part of the cold floor before it. A simple yet elegant desk is squarely placed so that the occupant has a full view of the room, preventing any unannounced visitors from gaining access. The sole differences between the two quarters are the crest of the respective Battle Teams ingrained on to the door of the quarters, gold decoration in the Soulfire chamber versus Silver in the Spectre Cell and the various personal items in the room.

===General Living Quarters===
The living quarters are divided into individual rooms whose size and furnishing depends on the member’s rank. Elders, being the most powerful members of the House, are given larger, luxurious rooms furnished with ornate, elegant pieces. Equites are provided medium sized rooms with decorative, yet sturdy furnishings. The Journeymen of the House are provided small but functional rooms with basic, yet durable furnishings. The sector is split into three sections based on rank, with a cross hallway cutting through each. Upon the door of every room is a name plaque, as rooms are assigned for permanency, except in the case of Journeymen. Each room contains a bed, storage for personal effects, as well as a desk/study area. A weapons storage cabinet is installed next to every other door for easy access in case of an emergency, though members can store their weapons as they wish.

===Dining Hall===
The hall holds four long tables, capable of seating fifty people at each table. The serving tables stand to the side, droids ready to lend a helping hand whenever it is required. The room also holds one ornate table for exclusive use by the [[Quaestor]] and [[Aedile]], along with their chosen companions which are generally members of the House recognized for their benefit. The [[House Galeres|Galeres]] and Arcona emblems are alongside that of the Brotherhoods'. Meals are served three times a day, at set times, but these are not set in stone, since the nature of the occupants of the base require meals to be available at odd times.

===Kitchen/Supply===
A large kitchen with a ten-person staff provides meals for the entire base. The [[Quaestor]] has his own personal chef on call all hours of the day, while the rest of the base is served by a team of well-qualified chefs gathered from all across the Galaxy. The kitchen storage includes all necessary foodstuffs including high quality items as well as a very large alcohol supply.

==Training and Research Rooms==

===Sparring Mats===
Located in a large, circular room with the same dimensions as the Meditation area directly opposite, this room is generally the most used, since [[House Galeres|Galeres]] is predominantly an Obelisk centered House. The floor area is divided to provide four training areas; two designated for weapons and made with sturdy, firm materials designed to withstand all manner of arsenal, and two for hand to hand combat made with lighter material to allow for faster movement. Weapon racks and an assortment of battle droids are conveniently placed around the area to ensure a wide variety of training and practice for the House.

===Research/Development===
Engineers, biochemists, geneticists, micro-biologists and other researchers all use this facility to ensure that [[House Galeres|Galeres]] stays ahead of the technological developments. Time is spent to ensure that the house and, in the end, Arcona has the best weapons, medical facilities and defensive systems in the galaxy. All researchers are tagged with tracking devices to follow their movements. This is simply to ensure that [[House Galeres|Galeres]] information stay within the base. No researcher is allowed into the facility without a thorough background, qualification and security check. Due to the nature of the work done here, "Top-Secret" clearance is required. The House Leaders, including the Battleteam Leaders, have this level of access, though it can be revoked at any time.

===Meditation Mats===
Another large, circular room mirroring the Sparring area. Candles ring the room providing soft, flickering light as well as a calming atmosphere to enhance the meditative state of the members. Mixed throughout are incense burners with the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] symbol on them, a black dragon outlined in gold, designed to permeate the air with a subtle aroma to further add to the aura of the chamber. The symbol is also painted on the floor underneath black square mats, 4x4 feet that are spread out evenly throughout the room.

===Archive Check-In===
A sparse room occupied by a desk attendant which is primarily used to check in visitors to the archives; a mandatory process due to the sensitive nature of the materials themselves. A camera monitors the room at all times keeping a visual record of visitor, which can be easily matched to each visitor’s file in the base databanks.

===Archives===
A Large room that contains hard copies as well as electronic copies of all records, security feeds, research, maps and more. It includes four small rooms for private usage as well as fifteen public consoles. It is staffed by two attendants, one in the room at all times. A button that locks down the room and freezes the electronic information is provided as a safeguard along with a console made expressly for the [[Quaestor|Quaestor’s]] use, should need arise.

===Armory/Weapon Development===
All manner of rifles, pistols, blasters, daggers, swords, training sabers, mines, grenades and a vast assortment of other instruments of death are stored here for use by the members of the House. Enough ammunition is stored to keep the base armed in case of emergency, while also granting surplus for the clan in times of war. The equipment allows for weapons specialists to provide a constant flow of ammunition, if required, as well as the ability to produce replacement weapons on a small scale, in times of hostilities. Droids man the check-out points, programmed to only accept orders processed by either the Head of Security, BTL, AED, QUA, PCON or CON.

==Medical and Storage Facilities==
===Med Lab & Bacta Tanks===
The rectangular room of approximately 100 ft wide and 50 ft in length houses all the medical equipment needed for genome, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and bio weapons research as well as providing medical assistance to the House members. A division in the room is used to keep samples, specimens and unsafe chemicals away from the general working area, high-level security preventing unauthorized access. The Lab is usually inhabited by two [[House Galeres|Galeres]] researchers and an assistant for each.

In a side room are several 16 ft high, 7 ft wide, bacta tanks. The tanks are filled with translucent red fluid that encourages the growth of bacteria that promotes regeneration and rapid healing in injured tissue. Wounds will heal quickly with minimal to no scarring.

===Storage===
This secure room contains supplies enough for 5 years including food stuffs, cleaning supplies, water, alcohol and replacement parts for the varied devices within the compound. First aid kits are held for missions as well as spare clothes for new initiates and robes for promotions. While it is protected by a passcode, the code itself is issued to all occupants of the base.

==Galeres Military Barracks==

[[image:GaleresMiningFacility.jpg|thumb|Converted Military Barracks Layout]]

As Galeres has always been the seedier element of Clan Arcona, within Kurs’kranak was a unique mining operation for Garconian Spice, a highly illegal and rare narcotic. Now, Galeres uses the structure to house its soldiers, instead of the now extinguished spice.

The Barracks, while considered a part of Kurs’kranak, is generally used seperately from normal house functions, due to the militaristic nature of the space.

The barracks are managed by a Brigade Commander, but is more directly run by the [[Aedile]] of Galeres, with approval from the Quaestor.

===Officer’s Quarters (formerly VIP rooms)===
A group of 8 rooms richly furnished and comfortable with some of the finest furnishings credits can get, including a service droid per room, designed to serve the errand/cleaning/translator desires of the military officer. These rooms house the highest echelons of the Galerian military, giving them complete access to the barracks.

===Silos===
A set of large silos used to house the Garconian Spice until it was needed for transport. Now these super-thick permacrete and durasteel structures house most of the military’s heavy weapons and rare technology, and are sealed with an access code only given division commanders, the Aedile, and the Quaestor.

===Soldier Housing (formerly Miner Housing)===
A set of twelve spartan rooms housing thirty soldiers per room. They are lined with bunks which have two footlockers at the foot of the beds. The last two rooms contain showers and facilities for waste disposal.

===Operations Center (formerly Mining Office)===
The main office from which the barracks are ran and orders for the group are received. It is manned by a crew of four high-ranking officers, along with several droids for intelligence uses. The room is highly classified, with its personnel having been triple-screened for access.

===Cantina===
This darkened chamber serves as the main entertainment section for the facility. Managed by one bartender and several servo-droids, along with a compliment of exotic Twi-lek dancing girls, it provides services both day and night, though its peak hours are usually late in the evening. On a raised platform is a spotless section reserved for the House Summit and any guests they may invite.

===Mess Hall===
The mess hall is a small, tightly compacted area filled with tables on one half and a small kitchen on the other. The odor of durasteel armor and polish lingers in the room. At the front is a conveyor belt, from which food is provided to the soldiers. This belt also serves as a return line for the dishes. Bright lights accent the cleanliness of the room.

===Armory (formerly Dealing Office)===
Where the trades and sales of the refined Garconian Spice used to be arranged. The room was stripped and the walls lined with permacrete with durasteel inner supports. A blast door has been fitted on the outside and sealed with a code given to division commanders. This room contains the bulk of the military’s arsenal, minus the heavy and special weapons which are housed in the silos.

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Kurs'kranak

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Kurs’kranak is the home of [[House Galeres|House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]] and is located upon the planet [[Eldar]] within the [[Dajorra System]]. Although a portion of the base is above ground, the majority of Kurs’kranak lies within [[Eldar|Eldar’s]] surface, in the labyrinth of rooms spread around in the subterrain. Designed for privacy and defense, Kurs’kranak provides a safe haven for those Dark Jedi who claim [[House Galeres]] as their home.

== A Brief History ==
Upon his appointment to Quaestor of Galeres, [[Sanguinius Tsucyra]] commissioned a new military base for House Galeres. For years, Galeres had been moving from base to base within the [[Dajorra]] system under the myriad of successive Quaestors.

Coming from House Qel Droma, Sanguinius felt that Galeres needed change...it needed to return to its roots, to [[Eldar]]. Seeking permission from Sashar Erinos Arconae, the newly frocked Templar moved the House to a temporary Forward Operations Base situated within a large forest which the local inhabitants avoided due to superstition, something the Anaxsi took immediate advantage of. After consulting with his Consul and Aedile, Sanguinius baptized the base “Kurs'kranak”, in honour of Soulfire Strike Team and the Mandalorian influence that defined House Galeres (in Mando’a, ''Kurs'kranak'' literally means “Forest Fort”).

While Sanguinius was the Quaestor who broke the ground of the new base, the FOB wasn't actually completed during his tenure; rather, it was Cethgus Kuga and Wuntila (both to later become Entars) that made up the Summit when ''Kurs'kranak'' was finished. However, before the Galerians could make full use of their new base, the Edict of Dismantling came down and as House Galeres faded into memory, so to did the Forward Operations Base.

Nearly two years passed before House Galeres would be reopened under Consul Zandro Savric Entar and Proconsul Wuntila Zratian Entar and they quickly appointed Celahir and Talos Erinos to fill the vacant positions of Quaestor and Aedile, respectively. The two Mandalorian brothers worked dutifully, albeit slowly, to reenergize the Warrior House and after many long nights of debate, it was decided that House Galeres would finish what former Quaestor Sanguinius started...they would inhabit ''Kurs'kranak''. The FOB was renovated and brought on-line and before long, the Galerian Summit struck a deal with the newly-formed [[Arcona Army Corps]] that in exchange for additional protection, the AAC would use the K'K as the headquarters of the Army Special Operations Command (ARSOC).

So with few exceptions, House Galeres sticks to the 2-layer underground portion of ''Kurs'kranak'' while ARSOC personnel go about their daily business above ground. This symbiotic agreement allows not only for added protection but also a solid cover, amplified even more by the FOB's remote location and the fact that House Galeres also runs a Private Military Company from the base.

==Grand Arena==
[[image:Galeressecondbase.jpg|thumb|Kurs’kranak Layout]]
This massive room embodies all that is [[House Galeres|Galeres]], and is where all awards, promotions, celebrations and important meetings are held. A plush carpet with gray and black thread covers the cold floor and the high ceiling is imprinted with the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] logo, providing a watchful eye over all the doings below it. The smoky grey pillars around the edges of the room are labeled with the embossed names of previous leaders or extremely valuable members of House [[House Galeres|Galeres]]. The Arena's focus, however, is a black and gold marble throne which is carved to resemble a dragon, two heads form the hand-rests with four clawed feet and wings stretching up to form the back. The ornate throne is hardly ever used, as it was placed for direct use by the Consul upon his visits to Kurs’kranak.

==Security and Base Functions==
As with any facility of its nature, Kurs’kranak has up to date security functions as well as many central operations. Running like clockwork, these functions keep the base moving forward, to better serve its Dark Jedi masters. The House would not be able to operate on the scale that it does without these very critical sectors.

===Command Center===
The nerve center for the entire base. The staff makes sure everything on base is running smoothly and efficiently. Terminals fill the Command Center controlling defense, the Generator and other such systems. From here the [[Quaestor]] can control any system if needed, though he also has an override located within his quarters should extreme circumstance arise. A button is located within the Center that can lock-down the entire base in case of intruders or an attack. On any official map within Kurs’kranak itself, it is labelled as the garbage incinerator while the real garbage incinerator is labelled as the Command Center.

===Hangar Bay and Machine Shop===
The hangar bay houses all of [[House Galeres|Galeres’]] vessels which are stored for the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] military or respected guests. Restricted access codes make it possible to trace ships planning to land within this large room preventing fatal strikes into the base. A large force field is used to protect the contents of the Hangar and several oversized turbolasers are mounted on each corner with thermal and infrared cameras used for targeting.

There is a small area that extends from the hangar that holds all equipment required by the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] base. Any broken, out of order, or malfunctioning equipment is taken to this room to be fixed.

Presses, lathes and drills line the walls, alongside the hi-tech equipment constantly modified or replaced to keep up with the evolving technology. The personnel are competent to fix all but the most complex of problems, for which the engineers will be called. The Machine Shop also holds enough equipment to manage small scale replacements.

===Communications===
The Communications System Area contains a com-scan unit large enough to continually monitor all the base's incoming system data, processing it and alerting communications personnel to perceived dangers or threats to the base. It also has several Eradicators which resemble a large communications dish: Eradicators lock onto the communications of a Jedi working from a remote location and scramble the incoming transmission's header data. This way, the origination point of the message is unreadable to any being who tries to slice the transmission in order to pinpoint a Jedi's location. Each member of [[House Galeres|Galeres]] also has within their possession a Jedi beacon receiver and Clockwatcher. The beacon receiver allows them to communicate signals and broadcasts from the base, the Clockwatcher gives not only time but also provides information on ambient temperature, gravity, atmospheric conditions, and the surrounding environment. HoloNet is wired throughout the base and the communications room contains a Hologram Projection Pod connected to it. The Projection Pod allows the user to send a full-body, holographic communication to another being using the transmission and reception of HoloNet signals, enabling virtually real-time communications across the galaxy.

===Security Office and Holding Cells===
Manned by a two man, around the clock, security force; it is equipped by 57C's (devices that can record images in 3-D and have audio pick-ups and motion detectors) that cover the entire base, excepting the [[Quaestor|Quaestor's]] quarters.

There is also a large room containing four large holding cells as well as two single occupant holding cells. Two guards are present at all times to ensure that no breakouts are attempted, and to react in the rare occurance that one happens. A button near the guard's station locks down the room in case of emergency. Along the wall are hung instruments for "persuading" the prisoner to release information or simply to be punished for their incarceration. In one corner is the Geonosian Containment Field, a specialized device created by the Geonosians that is capable of disrupting the prisoner's connection to the force and is mostly reserved for [[House Galeres|Galeres’]] Force Sensitive enemies.

===Generator===
The Colony Class 23669 is a heavy-duty power generator, usually costing nearly 25 million credits. The unit owned by [[House Galeres|Galeres]] was "apprehended" by a Galerean squad who discovered it in the hands of "spies" and put to use in the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] compound. It is the heart of Kurs’kranak, powering the bulk of the base’s sensitive equipment, although a separate generator is used for critical systems in case of shutdown on the main unit. In times of extreme crisis, the [[Quaestor|Quaestor]] has an override code that shall shut down the generator and prevent the backup from starting.

==Living Areas==
These areas a made up of mainly spaces dominated by the Dark Jedi of the house. Furnished comfortably, they provide a place for the members of Galeres to feel welcome and comfortable whilst they concentrate on ways to better themselves and the House. All manner of comforts are offered, leaving nothing wanting except what members choose to bring for themselves.

===Quaestor's Quarters===
The [[House Galeres|Galeres]] [[Quaestor]] has his room dominated with black and gold, creating a dark and deadly atmosphere within the space. The carpet covering the entire floor area has a circular crest outlined in gold, carrying the dragon emblem proudly. The large bed is covered in pure black, the pillows emblazoned with the same golden dragon. In a private office a desk of ebony wood stands majestically, a comfortable imported-leather chair pushed under it. Classified files are all arranged in order within a secure repository, with nothing out of place. The imposing desk and chair intensify the impression of absolute authority when required by the room’s occupant. It is through the office that one reaches the [[Quaestor|Quaestor's]] quarters using a code only known by him or her.

===Aedile’s Quarters===
This space reflects the personality of the current [[Aedile]]: passionate, full of life and emotion. The comfortable bed is covered in scarlet and black satin, black drapes hang down to provide even more privacy when needed. Candles burn throughout the room, giving it a soft glow while also leaving deep shadows about the perimeter. Unique swords gathered in her travels are mounted upon the walls as well as a few select paintings of intrinsic value. Incense burns on top of a set of ornate drawers filling the room with a pungent yet sweet scent that adds to the deceptively calming atmosphere of the room. A clean and organized office is the only way one can enter the [[Aedile|Aedile's]] quarters using a code known only to the [[Quaestor]] or [[Aedile]]. It reveals little of the [[Aedile]], instead focusing on presenting the proper image of an authority figure.

===BTL Quarters===
These rooms are outfitted in the emerald green and black creating a dignified atmosphere befitting of the positions. A comfortable bed stands in one corner, a large rug covering part of the cold floor before it. A simple yet elegant desk is squarely placed so that the occupant has a full view of the room, preventing any unannounced visitors from gaining access. The sole differences between the two quarters are the crest of the respective Battle Teams ingrained on to the door of the quarters, gold decoration in the Soulfire chamber versus Silver in the Spectre Cell and the various personal items in the room.

===General Living Quarters===
The living quarters are divided into individual rooms whose size and furnishing depends on the member’s rank. Elders, being the most powerful members of the House, are given larger, luxurious rooms furnished with ornate, elegant pieces. Equites are provided medium sized rooms with decorative, yet sturdy furnishings. The Journeymen of the House are provided small but functional rooms with basic, yet durable furnishings. The sector is split into three sections based on rank, with a cross hallway cutting through each. Upon the door of every room is a name plaque, as rooms are assigned for permanency, except in the case of Journeymen. Each room contains a bed, storage for personal effects, as well as a desk/study area. A weapons storage cabinet is installed next to every other door for easy access in case of an emergency, though members can store their weapons as they wish.

===Dining Hall===
The hall holds four long tables, capable of seating fifty people at each table. The serving tables stand to the side, droids ready to lend a helping hand whenever it is required. The room also holds one ornate table for exclusive use by the [[Quaestor]] and [[Aedile]], along with their chosen companions which are generally members of the House recognized for their benefit. The [[House Galeres|Galeres]] and Arcona emblems are alongside that of the Brotherhoods'. Meals are served three times a day, at set times, but these are not set in stone, since the nature of the occupants of the base require meals to be available at odd times.

===Kitchen/Supply===
A large kitchen with a ten-person staff provides meals for the entire base. The [[Quaestor]] has his own personal chef on call all hours of the day, while the rest of the base is served by a team of well-qualified chefs gathered from all across the Galaxy. The kitchen storage includes all necessary foodstuffs including high quality items as well as a very large alcohol supply.

==Training and Research Rooms==

===Sparring Mats===
Located in a large, circular room with the same dimensions as the Meditation area directly opposite, this room is generally the most used, since [[House Galeres|Galeres]] is predominantly an Obelisk centered House. The floor area is divided to provide four training areas; two designated for weapons and made with sturdy, firm materials designed to withstand all manner of arsenal, and two for hand to hand combat made with lighter material to allow for faster movement. Weapon racks and an assortment of battle droids are conveniently placed around the area to ensure a wide variety of training and practice for the House.

===Research/Development===
Engineers, biochemists, geneticists, micro-biologists and other researchers all use this facility to ensure that [[House Galeres|Galeres]] stays ahead of the technological developments. Time is spent to ensure that the house and, in the end, Arcona has the best weapons, medical facilities and defensive systems in the galaxy. All researchers are tagged with tracking devices to follow their movements. This is simply to ensure that [[House Galeres|Galeres]] information stay within the base. No researcher is allowed into the facility without a thorough background, qualification and security check. Due to the nature of the work done here, "Top-Secret" clearance is required. The House Leaders, including the Battleteam Leaders, have this level of access, though it can be revoked at any time.

===Meditation Mats===
Another large, circular room mirroring the Sparring area. Candles ring the room providing soft, flickering light as well as a calming atmosphere to enhance the meditative state of the members. Mixed throughout are incense burners with the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] symbol on them, a black dragon outlined in gold, designed to permeate the air with a subtle aroma to further add to the aura of the chamber. The symbol is also painted on the floor underneath black square mats, 4x4 feet that are spread out evenly throughout the room.

===Archive Check-In===
A sparse room occupied by a desk attendant which is primarily used to check in visitors to the archives; a mandatory process due to the sensitive nature of the materials themselves. A camera monitors the room at all times keeping a visual record of visitor, which can be easily matched to each visitor’s file in the base databanks.

===Archives===
A Large room that contains hard copies as well as electronic copies of all records, security feeds, research, maps and more. It includes four small rooms for private usage as well as fifteen public consoles. It is staffed by two attendants, one in the room at all times. A button that locks down the room and freezes the electronic information is provided as a safeguard along with a console made expressly for the [[Quaestor|Quaestor’s]] use, should need arise.

===Armory/Weapon Development===
All manner of rifles, pistols, blasters, daggers, swords, training sabers, mines, grenades and a vast assortment of other instruments of death are stored here for use by the members of the House. Enough ammunition is stored to keep the base armed in case of emergency, while also granting surplus for the clan in times of war. The equipment allows for weapons specialists to provide a constant flow of ammunition, if required, as well as the ability to produce replacement weapons on a small scale, in times of hostilities. Droids man the check-out points, programmed to only accept orders processed by either the Head of Security, BTL, AED, QUA, PCON or CON.

==Medical and Storage Facilities==
===Med Lab & Bacta Tanks===
The rectangular room of approximately 100 ft wide and 50 ft in length houses all the medical equipment needed for genome, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and bio weapons research as well as providing medical assistance to the House members. A division in the room is used to keep samples, specimens and unsafe chemicals away from the general working area, high-level security preventing unauthorized access. The Lab is usually inhabited by two [[House Galeres|Galeres]] researchers and an assistant for each.

In a side room are several 16 ft high, 7 ft wide, bacta tanks. The tanks are filled with translucent red fluid that encourages the growth of bacteria that promotes regeneration and rapid healing in injured tissue. Wounds will heal quickly with minimal to no scarring.

===Storage===
This secure room contains supplies enough for 5 years including food stuffs, cleaning supplies, water, alcohol and replacement parts for the varied devices within the compound. First aid kits are held for missions as well as spare clothes for new initiates and robes for promotions. While it is protected by a passcode, the code itself is issued to all occupants of the base.

==Galeres Military Barracks==

[[image:GaleresMiningFacility.jpg|thumb|Converted Military Barracks Layout]]

As Galeres has always been the seedier element of Clan Arcona, within Kurs’kranak was a unique mining operation for Garconian Spice, a highly illegal and rare narcotic. Now, Galeres uses the structure to house its soldiers, instead of the now extinguished spice.

The Barracks, while considered a part of Kurs’kranak, is generally used seperately from normal house functions, due to the militaristic nature of the space.

The barracks are managed by a Brigade Commander, but is more directly run by the [[Aedile]] of Galeres, with approval from the Quaestor.

===Officer’s Quarters (formerly VIP rooms)===
A group of 8 rooms richly furnished and comfortable with some of the finest furnishings credits can get, including a service droid per room, designed to serve the errand/cleaning/translator desires of the military officer. These rooms house the highest echelons of the Galerian military, giving them complete access to the barracks.

===Silos===
A set of large silos used to house the Garconian Spice until it was needed for transport. Now these super-thick permacrete and durasteel structures house most of the military’s heavy weapons and rare technology, and are sealed with an access code only given division commanders, the Aedile, and the Quaestor.

===Soldier Housing (formerly Miner Housing)===
A set of twenty spartan rooms housing fifty soldiers per room. They are lined with bunks which have two footlockers at the foot of the beds. The last two rooms contain showers and facilities for waste disposal.

===Operations Center (formerly Mining Office)===
The main office from which the barracks are ran and orders for the group are received. It is manned by a crew of four high-ranking officers, along with several droids for intelligence uses. The room is highly classified, with its personnel having been triple-screened for access.

===Cantina===
This darkened chamber serves as the main entertainment section for the facility. Managed by one bartender and several servo-droids, along with a compliment of exotic Twi-lek dancing girls, it provides services both day and night, though its peak hours are usually late in the evening. On a raised platform is a spotless section reserved for the House Summit and any guests they may invite.

===Mess Hall===
The mess hall is a small, tightly compacted area filled with tables on one half and a small kitchen on the other. The odor of durasteel armor and polish lingers in the room. At the front is a conveyor belt, from which food is provided to the soldiers. This belt also serves as a return line for the dishes. Bright lights accent the cleanliness of the room.

===Armory (formerly Dealing Office)===
Where the trades and sales of the refined Garconian Spice used to be arranged. The room was stripped and the walls lined with permacrete with durasteel inner supports. A blast door has been fitted on the outside and sealed with a code given to division commanders. This room contains the bulk of the military’s arsenal, minus the heavy and special weapons which are housed in the silos.

[[Category: Arcona]]

Kurs'kranak

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Kurs’kranak is the home of [[House Galeres|House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona|Arcona]] and is located upon the planet [[Eldar]] within the [[Dajorra System]]. Although a portion of the base is above ground, the majority of Kurs’kranak lies within [[Eldar|Eldar’s]] surface, in the labyrinth of rooms spread around in the subterrain. Designed for privacy and defense, Kurs’kranak provides a safe haven for those Dark Jedi who claim [[House Galeres]] as their home.

== A Brief History ==
Upon his appointment to Quaestor of Galeres, [[Sanguinius Tsucyra]] commissioned a new military base for House Galeres. For years, Galeres had been moving from base to base within the [[Dajorra]] system under the myriad of successive Quaestors.

Coming from House Qel Droma, Sanguinius felt that Galeres needed change...it needed to return to its roots, to [[Eldar]]. Seeking permission from Sashar Erinos Arconae, the newly frocked Templar moved the House to a temporary Forward Operations Base situated within a large forest which the local inhabitants avoided due to superstition, something the Anaxsi took immediate advantage of. After consulting with his Consul and Aedile, Sanguinius baptized the base “Kurs'kranak”, in honour of Soulfire Strike Team and the Mandalorian influence that defined House Galeres (in Mando’a, ''Kurs'kranak'' literally means “Forest Fort”).

While Sanguinius was the Quaestor who broke the ground of the new base, the FOB wasn't actually completed during his tenure; rather, it was Cethgus Kuga and Wuntila (both to later become Entars) that made up the Summit when ''Kurs'kranak'' was finished. However, before the Galerians could make full use of their new base, the Edict of Dismantling came down and as House Galeres faded into memory, so to did the Forward Operations Base.

Nearly two years passed before House Galeres would be reopened under Consul Zandro Savric Entar and Proconsul Wuntila Zratian Entar and they quickly appointed Celahir and Talos Erinos to fill the vacant positions of Quaestor and Aedile, respectively. The two Mandalorian brothers worked dutifully, albeit slowly, to reenergize the Warrior House and after many long nights of debate, it was decided that House Galeres would finish what former Quaestor Sanguinius started...they would inhabit ''Kurs'kranak''. The FOB was renovated and brought on-line and before long, the Galerian Summit struck a deal with the newly-formed [[Arcona Army Corps]] that in exchange for additional protection, the AAC would use the K'K as the headquarters of the Army Special Operations Command (ARSOC).

So with few exceptions, House Galeres sticks to the 5-layer underground portion of ''Kurs'kranak'' while ARSOC personnel go about their daily business above ground. This symbiotic agreement allows not only for added protection but also a solid cover, amplified even more by the FOB's remote location and the fact that House Galeres also runs a Private Military Company from the base.

==Grand Arena==
[[image:Galeressecondbase.jpg|thumb|Kurs’kranak Layout]]
This massive room embodies all that is [[House Galeres|Galeres]], and is where all awards, promotions, celebrations and important meetings are held. A plush carpet with gray and black thread covers the cold floor and the high ceiling is imprinted with the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] logo, providing a watchful eye over all the doings below it. The smoky grey pillars around the edges of the room are labeled with the embossed names of previous leaders or extremely valuable members of House [[House Galeres|Galeres]]. The Arena's focus, however, is a black and gold marble throne which is carved to resemble a dragon, two heads form the hand-rests with four clawed feet and wings stretching up to form the back. The ornate throne is hardly ever used, as it was placed for direct use by the Consul upon his visits to Kurs’kranak.

==Security and Base Functions==
As with any facility of its nature, Kurs’kranak has up to date security functions as well as many central operations. Running like clockwork, these functions keep the base moving forward, to better serve its Dark Jedi masters. The House would not be able to operate on the scale that it does without these very critical sectors.

===Command Center===
The nerve center for the entire base. The staff makes sure everything on base is running smoothly and efficiently. Terminals fill the Command Center controlling defense, the Generator and other such systems. From here the [[Quaestor]] can control any system if needed, though he also has an override located within his quarters should extreme circumstance arise. A button is located within the Center that can lock-down the entire base in case of intruders or an attack. On any official map within Kurs’kranak itself, it is labelled as the garbage incinerator while the real garbage incinerator is labelled as the Command Center.

===Hangar Bay and Machine Shop===
The hangar bay houses all of [[House Galeres|Galeres’]] vessels which are stored for the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] military or respected guests. Restricted access codes make it possible to trace ships planning to land within this large room preventing fatal strikes into the base. A large force field is used to protect the contents of the Hangar and several oversized turbolasers are mounted on each corner with thermal and infrared cameras used for targeting.

There is a small area that extends from the hangar that holds all equipment required by the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] base. Any broken, out of order, or malfunctioning equipment is taken to this room to be fixed.

Presses, lathes and drills line the walls, alongside the hi-tech equipment constantly modified or replaced to keep up with the evolving technology. The personnel are competent to fix all but the most complex of problems, for which the engineers will be called. The Machine Shop also holds enough equipment to manage small scale replacements.

===Communications===
The Communications System Area contains a com-scan unit large enough to continually monitor all the base's incoming system data, processing it and alerting communications personnel to perceived dangers or threats to the base. It also has several Eradicators which resemble a large communications dish: Eradicators lock onto the communications of a Jedi working from a remote location and scramble the incoming transmission's header data. This way, the origination point of the message is unreadable to any being who tries to slice the transmission in order to pinpoint a Jedi's location. Each member of [[House Galeres|Galeres]] also has within their possession a Jedi beacon receiver and Clockwatcher. The beacon receiver allows them to communicate signals and broadcasts from the base, the Clockwatcher gives not only time but also provides information on ambient temperature, gravity, atmospheric conditions, and the surrounding environment. HoloNet is wired throughout the base and the communications room contains a Hologram Projection Pod connected to it. The Projection Pod allows the user to send a full-body, holographic communication to another being using the transmission and reception of HoloNet signals, enabling virtually real-time communications across the galaxy.

===Security Office and Holding Cells===
Manned by a two man, around the clock, security force; it is equipped by 57C's (devices that can record images in 3-D and have audio pick-ups and motion detectors) that cover the entire base, excepting the [[Quaestor|Quaestor's]] quarters.

There is also a large room containing four large holding cells as well as two single occupant holding cells. Two guards are present at all times to ensure that no breakouts are attempted, and to react in the rare occurance that one happens. A button near the guard's station locks down the room in case of emergency. Along the wall are hung instruments for "persuading" the prisoner to release information or simply to be punished for their incarceration. In one corner is the Geonosian Containment Field, a specialized device created by the Geonosians that is capable of disrupting the prisoner's connection to the force and is mostly reserved for [[House Galeres|Galeres’]] Force Sensitive enemies.

===Generator===
The Colony Class 23669 is a heavy-duty power generator, usually costing nearly 25 million credits. The unit owned by [[House Galeres|Galeres]] was "apprehended" by a Galerean squad who discovered it in the hands of "spies" and put to use in the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] compound. It is the heart of Kurs’kranak, powering the bulk of the base’s sensitive equipment, although a separate generator is used for critical systems in case of shutdown on the main unit. In times of extreme crisis, the [[Quaestor|Quaestor]] has an override code that shall shut down the generator and prevent the backup from starting.

==Living Areas==
These areas a made up of mainly spaces dominated by the Dark Jedi of the house. Furnished comfortably, they provide a place for the members of Galeres to feel welcome and comfortable whilst they concentrate on ways to better themselves and the House. All manner of comforts are offered, leaving nothing wanting except what members choose to bring for themselves.

===Quaestor's Quarters===
The [[House Galeres|Galeres]] [[Quaestor]] has his room dominated with black and gold, creating a dark and deadly atmosphere within the space. The carpet covering the entire floor area has a circular crest outlined in gold, carrying the dragon emblem proudly. The large bed is covered in pure black, the pillows emblazoned with the same golden dragon. In a private office a desk of ebony wood stands majestically, a comfortable imported-leather chair pushed under it. Classified files are all arranged in order within a secure repository, with nothing out of place. The imposing desk and chair intensify the impression of absolute authority when required by the room’s occupant. It is through the office that one reaches the [[Quaestor|Quaestor's]] quarters using a code only known by him or her.

===Aedile’s Quarters===
This space reflects the personality of the current [[Aedile]]: passionate, full of life and emotion. The comfortable bed is covered in scarlet and black satin, black drapes hang down to provide even more privacy when needed. Candles burn throughout the room, giving it a soft glow while also leaving deep shadows about the perimeter. Unique swords gathered in her travels are mounted upon the walls as well as a few select paintings of intrinsic value. Incense burns on top of a set of ornate drawers filling the room with a pungent yet sweet scent that adds to the deceptively calming atmosphere of the room. A clean and organized office is the only way one can enter the [[Aedile|Aedile's]] quarters using a code known only to the [[Quaestor]] or [[Aedile]]. It reveals little of the [[Aedile]], instead focusing on presenting the proper image of an authority figure.

===BTL Quarters===
These rooms are outfitted in the emerald green and black creating a dignified atmosphere befitting of the positions. A comfortable bed stands in one corner, a large rug covering part of the cold floor before it. A simple yet elegant desk is squarely placed so that the occupant has a full view of the room, preventing any unannounced visitors from gaining access. The sole differences between the two quarters are the crest of the respective Battle Teams ingrained on to the door of the quarters, gold decoration in the Soulfire chamber versus Silver in the Spectre Cell and the various personal items in the room.

===General Living Quarters===
The living quarters are divided into individual rooms whose size and furnishing depends on the member’s rank. Elders, being the most powerful members of the House, are given larger, luxurious rooms furnished with ornate, elegant pieces. Equites are provided medium sized rooms with decorative, yet sturdy furnishings. The Journeymen of the House are provided small but functional rooms with basic, yet durable furnishings. The sector is split into three sections based on rank, with a cross hallway cutting through each. Upon the door of every room is a name plaque, as rooms are assigned for permanency, except in the case of Journeymen. Each room contains a bed, storage for personal effects, as well as a desk/study area. A weapons storage cabinet is installed next to every other door for easy access in case of an emergency, though members can store their weapons as they wish.

===Dining Hall===
The hall holds four long tables, capable of seating fifty people at each table. The serving tables stand to the side, droids ready to lend a helping hand whenever it is required. The room also holds one ornate table for exclusive use by the [[Quaestor]] and [[Aedile]], along with their chosen companions which are generally members of the House recognized for their benefit. The [[House Galeres|Galeres]] and Arcona emblems are alongside that of the Brotherhoods'. Meals are served three times a day, at set times, but these are not set in stone, since the nature of the occupants of the base require meals to be available at odd times.

===Kitchen/Supply===
A large kitchen with a ten-person staff provides meals for the entire base. The [[Quaestor]] has his own personal chef on call all hours of the day, while the rest of the base is served by a team of well-qualified chefs gathered from all across the Galaxy. The kitchen storage includes all necessary foodstuffs including high quality items as well as a very large alcohol supply.

==Training and Research Rooms==

===Sparring Mats===
Located in a large, circular room with the same dimensions as the Meditation area directly opposite, this room is generally the most used, since [[House Galeres|Galeres]] is predominantly an Obelisk centered House. The floor area is divided to provide four training areas; two designated for weapons and made with sturdy, firm materials designed to withstand all manner of arsenal, and two for hand to hand combat made with lighter material to allow for faster movement. Weapon racks and an assortment of battle droids are conveniently placed around the area to ensure a wide variety of training and practice for the House.

===Research/Development===
Engineers, biochemists, geneticists, micro-biologists and other researchers all use this facility to ensure that [[House Galeres|Galeres]] stays ahead of the technological developments. Time is spent to ensure that the house and, in the end, Arcona has the best weapons, medical facilities and defensive systems in the galaxy. All researchers are tagged with tracking devices to follow their movements. This is simply to ensure that [[House Galeres|Galeres]] information stay within the base. No researcher is allowed into the facility without a thorough background, qualification and security check. Due to the nature of the work done here, "Top-Secret" clearance is required. The House Leaders, including the Battleteam Leaders, have this level of access, though it can be revoked at any time.

===Meditation Mats===
Another large, circular room mirroring the Sparring area. Candles ring the room providing soft, flickering light as well as a calming atmosphere to enhance the meditative state of the members. Mixed throughout are incense burners with the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] symbol on them, a black dragon outlined in gold, designed to permeate the air with a subtle aroma to further add to the aura of the chamber. The symbol is also painted on the floor underneath black square mats, 4x4 feet that are spread out evenly throughout the room.

===Archive Check-In===
A sparse room occupied by a desk attendant which is primarily used to check in visitors to the archives; a mandatory process due to the sensitive nature of the materials themselves. A camera monitors the room at all times keeping a visual record of visitor, which can be easily matched to each visitor’s file in the base databanks.

===Archives===
A Large room that contains hard copies as well as electronic copies of all records, security feeds, research, maps and more. It includes four small rooms for private usage as well as fifteen public consoles. It is staffed by two attendants, one in the room at all times. A button that locks down the room and freezes the electronic information is provided as a safeguard along with a console made expressly for the [[Quaestor|Quaestor’s]] use, should need arise.

===Armory/Weapon Development===
All manner of rifles, pistols, blasters, daggers, swords, training sabers, mines, grenades and a vast assortment of other instruments of death are stored here for use by the members of the House. Enough ammunition is stored to keep the base armed in case of emergency, while also granting surplus for the clan in times of war. The equipment allows for weapons specialists to provide a constant flow of ammunition, if required, as well as the ability to produce replacement weapons on a small scale, in times of hostilities. Droids man the check-out points, programmed to only accept orders processed by either the Head of Security, BTL, AED, QUA, PCON or CON.

==Medical and Storage Facilities==
===Med Lab & Bacta Tanks===
The rectangular room of approximately 100 ft wide and 50 ft in length houses all the medical equipment needed for genome, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and bio weapons research as well as providing medical assistance to the House members. A division in the room is used to keep samples, specimens and unsafe chemicals away from the general working area, high-level security preventing unauthorized access. The Lab is usually inhabited by two [[House Galeres|Galeres]] researchers and an assistant for each.

In a side room are several 16 ft high, 7 ft wide, bacta tanks. The tanks are filled with translucent red fluid that encourages the growth of bacteria that promotes regeneration and rapid healing in injured tissue. Wounds will heal quickly with minimal to no scarring.

===Storage===
This secure room contains supplies enough for 5 years including food stuffs, cleaning supplies, water, alcohol and replacement parts for the varied devices within the compound. First aid kits are held for missions as well as spare clothes for new initiates and robes for promotions. While it is protected by a passcode, the code itself is issued to all occupants of the base.

==Galeres Military Barracks==

[[image:GaleresMiningFacility.jpg|thumb|Converted Military Barracks Layout]]

As Galeres has always been the seedier element of Clan Arcona, within Kurs’kranak was a unique mining operation for Garconian Spice, a highly illegal and rare narcotic. Now, Galeres uses the structure to house its soldiers, instead of the now extinguished spice.

The Barracks, while considered a part of Kurs’kranak, is generally used seperately from normal house functions, due to the militaristic nature of the space.

The barracks are managed by a Brigade Commander, but is more directly run by the [[Aedile]] of Galeres, with approval from the Quaestor.

===Officer’s Quarters (formerly VIP rooms)===
A group of 8 rooms richly furnished and comfortable with some of the finest furnishings credits can get, including a service droid per room, designed to serve the errand/cleaning/translator desires of the military officer. These rooms house the highest echelons of the Galerian military, giving them complete access to the barracks.

===Silos===
A set of large silos used to house the Garconian Spice until it was needed for transport. Now these super-thick permacrete and durasteel structures house most of the military’s heavy weapons and rare technology, and are sealed with an access code only given division commanders, the Aedile, and the Quaestor.

===Soldier Housing (formerly Miner Housing)===
A set of twenty spartan rooms housing fifty soldiers per room. They are lined with bunks which have two footlockers at the foot of the beds. The last two rooms contain showers and facilities for waste disposal.

===Operations Center (formerly Mining Office)===
The main office from which the barracks are ran and orders for the group are received. It is manned by a crew of four high-ranking officers, along with several droids for intelligence uses. The room is highly classified, with its personnel having been triple-screened for access.

===Cantina===
This darkened chamber serves as the main entertainment section for the facility. Managed by one bartender and several servo-droids, along with a compliment of exotic Twi-lek dancing girls, it provides services both day and night, though its peak hours are usually late in the evening. On a raised platform is a spotless section reserved for the House Summit and any guests they may invite.

===Mess Hall===
The mess hall is a small, tightly compacted area filled with tables on one half and a small kitchen on the other. The odor of durasteel armor and polish lingers in the room. At the front is a conveyor belt, from which food is provided to the soldiers. This belt also serves as a return line for the dishes. Bright lights accent the cleanliness of the room.

===Armory (formerly Dealing Office)===
Where the trades and sales of the refined Garconian Spice used to be arranged. The room was stripped and the walls lined with permacrete with durasteel inner supports. A blast door has been fitted on the outside and sealed with a code given to division commanders. This room contains the bulk of the military’s arsenal, minus the heavy and special weapons which are housed in the silos.

[[Category: Arcona]]

House Galeres

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{{Organization infobox
|image=[[File:Galeres.jpg|250px]]
|name=House Galeres
|founder=Nighthawk
|leader=* Quaestor: [[Celahir Erinos]]
* Aedile: [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]]
* Rollmaster: N/A
|headquarters= FOB ''[[Kurs'kranak]]''
|formed=
|affiliation=* [[Clan Arcona]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
}}
{{Quote|Drive Out The Light, So That Darkness May Be Impervious|Motto of House Galeres}}

'''House Galeres''' is one of the two multi-Order [[House|Houses]] that make up [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]]. As a breed apart from the rest of the Clan, and indeed the rest of the Brotherhood, brethren of Galeres spend their time not on arcane matters of the Force or the finer aspects of the Dark Side, but on the "physical" side of what it means to be a Dark Jedi. Boasting the renowned [[Soulfire Strike Team]] commando unit and moving through the galaxy at large as [[Starscream Tactical Solutions]], a Private Military Company, the Galerians are the veritable "heavy hitters" of Clan Arcona as masters of blade and blaster, always at the fore of any engagement.

== Orders in Galeres ==
=== Sith ===
There was a time when the Sith in House Galeres would rather lose a limb than be separated from the cockpit of their snubfighters. That time has passed, and while they are still formidable pilots, the Sith of today have created a more profound and important role for themselves as strategists, tacticians, and ship commanders. While their skill with arms, particularly the lightsaber, is considerable, members of the Order much prefer to lean over a holo-grid and plan out the destruction of an enemy installation rather than lead a force and destroy it themselves. However, not all Sith are tacticians and some have reverted back to the roots of the first Sith-Imperial Empire, finding satisfaction in the armored suits of the Sith Warriors of old.

=== Obelisk ===
Obelisk’s play as crucial a role in the very structure of Galeres as both of the other orders. Whether serving within one of the elite Galerian Battleteams, or choosing to stay as a standard member, their tactical prowess and skill with a blade is second only to the most famous blademasters of Dark Side lore. Particularly, the Galerian Obelisks pride themselves on their strenuous physical training regimen, which is designed not only to improve fitness, but enhance hand-eye coordination, hand-to-hand combat, as well as magnify their skills with both melee and ranged weapons of various styles. While most serve as the military might of Galeres, some Obelisks have enhanced their minds enough to participate in House and Clan politics, proving that they are more than just the muscle-bound brutes that stereotype portrays them as.

=== Krath ===
A mixture of study and practical application defines the Krath of House Galeres, many of which serve as spies and assassins. No matter the specialization, their methods are held to the highest standard and it is not uncommon for them to be seen pioneering new techniques and tactics for the House, both in theory and in the field. Particularly, Galerian Krath are masters of disguise and manipulation, while also often representing their House in more “delicate” matters, such as political dealings with other Brotherhood units. Finally, it deserves to be mentioned that many of the more experienced Krath can be found taking part in Clan Arcona’s Master/Student Program, individually tutoring Journeymen in the early stages of their Dark Path.

== History ==
Galeres was originally the Obelisk House of Arcona, and has always served as the Warrior House of the Clan. Consuls have foolishly closed the House in times of low activity, resulting in a drastic plumment of morale but in actuality, House Galeres has long been the sustaining heart of Arcona, producing many a skilled warrior and successul leader.

In the days before the Exodus, Galeres was housed on Coronada with the rest of the Clan, and were almost strictly Obelisk in nature. After the Exodus and the discovery of the Dajorra system, a base was quickly established on Sukhur, the harshest of the worlds. But on a planet of sifting glass seas and blistering heat, the dangers of the base soon outweighed the practicality of it. So they found the lush planet of Eldar. However, spies from the Clan's now-closed third House, Oriens Obscurum, relayed information back to the HOO Summit and when House Galeres left Sukhur to colonize Eldar, they found the Dark Jedi of Oriens Obscurum waiting for them. In Dark Jedi Tradition, then-Consul Halcyon Rokir Arconae declared a House Feud, placing Eldar as the prize for the winner.

After fierce fighting, Galeres proved stronger, taking the planet as their new home base. The first Galerian base was disguised as a mining operation and it quickly hit pay day with the discovery of Garconian spice, found by Voranyen and Gavin d'Tana. After some experimenting on Gavin's behalf, it was found that the spice was extremely potent on Humans and near Human species. Further testing showed it had effects of euphoria and bliss on the Hutt species. With the Dajorra's system location near Hutt Space, it became a simple effort of learning to mine and refine the abundant spice. As of now, the creation of the raw spice is unknown, and it is not yet been determined if it is natural or a product of some form of animal like the glitterstim mines on Kessel.

===9th Great Jedi War===
A great threat formed for Galeres in the form of a false Jedi Master Omancor Crask; uniting all of the Clans under the banner of the Brotherhood to fight this threat. Known to this date as the Ninth Great Jedi War, this war was brutal and members were lost as allies were gained, though one sure thing came out of this conflict, and that was the dominance that was gained by the assistance of Galeres for the Shadow Clan. Proving there dominance in this the future looked promising for the Clan and House.

===10th Great Jedi War===
Once more a new threat rose from the ashes of time, coming forth was Michael Halcyon and House Odan-Urr. Galeres once more marched to war, this time assisting in the conflict by arriving at New Tython and assisting the fleet, upon doing so, the House was deployed planet side. Aiding in capturing key structures as well as engaging the Mandalorian forces on the battlefield. Through out the conflict brutal fights where held, but the end result was to show that the Shadow Clan still dominated the Brotherhood with the help of Galeres.

=== Modern Day ===
As the Galactic community has evolved and adapted in the face of new threats, like the Yuuzhan Vong, so to has House Galeres in light of a new age for the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. Under the reigns of Summits such as Sanguinius Tscurya Entar and Juda Kodiak Erinos, and presently Celahir Erinos and Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar, the Warrior House has begun to change its identity from that of being a "backroom/underworld organization", giving that title to its sister Qel-Droma, to more of a "combative" organization, going back to its roots. While House Galeres obviously cannot reveal their Force-Sensitivity to the galaxy at large, the House embraces its warrior origins through close integration with the Arcona Army Corps, particularly the Special Operations Command, and the running of Starscream Tactical Solutions, a PMC founded in 35 ABY that serves as the main cover for Galerians.

== Economy ==
''For more information, see [[Starscream Tactical Solutions]]''
Once upon a time, House Galeres thrived on the mining, refining, and selling of "Garconian Spice" but with the destruction of the Faspere Base due to the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, that age is no more. Now, House Galeres marshals her forces in a much more "front-line" role by...

== Notable Positions ==
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<table width="550" align="center" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="fancy fancy-green">
<tr><td colspan="3" class="head"> '''Quaestors and Aediles'''
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="sub-head" width="33%"> '''Quaestor'''
</td>
<td class="sub-head" width="33%"> '''Aedile'''
</td>
<td class="sub-head" width="33%"> '''Service Dates'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Gavron
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Voranyen d'Tana-Arconae|Voranyen d'Tana]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Blazer
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> ShadowXX
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> ShadowXX
</td>
<td width="33%"> Kelric
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Toujas
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Wraith
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Toujas
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Koskian 'Psyko' d'Tana|Koskian d'Tana]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Koskian dTana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Magus Lionheart
</td>
<td width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Enahropes Entar
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td width="33%"> Morth
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Morth
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Morth
</td>
<td width="33%"> Jacen Aylen
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Jacen Aylen
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Ryell
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Jacen Aylen
</td>
<td width="33%"> Sontrax Longsword
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Enahropes Entar
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Sontrax Longsword
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Mage
</td>
<td width="33%"> Sontrax Longsword
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Mage
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> JeDI. ReDNecK
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Raistlin Majerus Sadow|Raistlin Majere]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> Dagger
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Shadow Warrior
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Dagger
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Dagger
</td>
<td width="33%"> Kelric
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> N/A
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Mage
</td>
<td width="33%"> N/A
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Syn Kaek]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Locust
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Voranyen d'Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> Mage
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Koskian d`Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Locust
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Arcturus Gadeskin Xyler|Arcturus Xyler]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> Locust
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Magus Lionheart
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Syn Kaek
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Magus Lionheart
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Tarax Eosphoros Kor|Tarax Kor]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Quejo Drakai Xyler|Quejo Drakai]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Kuddam Wrath
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Quejo Drakai
</td>
<td width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Quejo Drakai
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Archean Erinos Tarentae|Archean Erinos]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Quejo Drakai
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Sashar Arconae|Sashar Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Quejo Drakai
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Devani Maharet
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Koskian d`Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> Devani Maharet
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Selene d`Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Lucius d`Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Malidir Trepidus Erinos|Malidir Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Timeros|Timeros Entar]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Sashar Erinos
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Etah d'Tana]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Sashar Kodiak Erinos
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Zandro Savric Erinos|Zandro Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Zandro Erinos
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> N/A
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Zandro Erinos
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Rho Ozrei d'Tana|Rho d'Tana]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Rho d'Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> N/A
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Rho d'Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Vorion]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Rho d'Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Talos d'Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Malidir Erinos
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Tirano Yamayura]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 29 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Xander Drax]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Tirano Yamayura
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> 29 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Xathia]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Orv Dessrx]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 30 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Timeros Entar
</td>
<td width="33%"> Etah d'Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> 31 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Etah d'Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[dossier:9096|Zakath]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 31 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Zakath
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Juda Kodiak Erinos|Juda Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 31 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Sanguinius Tsucyra]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> Juda Erinos
</td>
<td width="33%"> 32 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Sanguinius Tsucyra
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Cethgus Kuga]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 32 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Cethgus Kuga
</td>
<td width="33%"> Sanguinius Tsucyra
</td>
<td width="33%"> 33 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Cethgus Kuga
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Wuntila]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 33 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Celahir|Celahir Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Talos Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 35 ABY - 35 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Celahir|Celahir Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucrya Entar]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 35 ABY - Present
</td>
</tr>
<tr><td colspan="3" class="foot">

</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

=== Rollmasters of Galeres ===
* Rho d'Tana (Knight Envoy)
* Malidir Erinos (Clan Rollmaster)
* Coursca
* Etah d'Tana
* Timeros Entar (Clan Rollmaster)
* Xathia Tugrina

== Galeres Troika ==
=== The First Blade ===
==== Symbol of Office: Garrida Shard ====

=== The Prodigy ===
==== Symbol of Office: Armored Mantle ====

=== The Adjunct of Galeres ===
==== Symbol of Office: Signet Ring ====

== Meritous Service Awards==
House Galeres has always prided itself on its individuality, its unwillingness to follow but rather its nature to lead. It was the first Obelisk House of the Brotherhood, and as such was something of a trend-setter in the times before the Exodus. In an effort to continue the House's individuality, the Summit implemented their own merit award system for their members when they felt that some action warranted something a bit more personal than the standardized and austere reward system of the Brotherhood.

=== House Award: Pauldrons of Command ===

=== Soulfire Strike Team Awards ===
==== Kama of Proficiency ====
A protective garment worn around the back of the waist to protect the wearer’s legs from shrapnel – it is more ceremonial in nature than anything else, and was historically worn by the Thyrsus Sun Guard some Clone Commanders of the Grand Army of the Republic. This dark grey garment is worn around the back of the waist to protect the wearer’s upper legs and knees from shrapnel, debry, and other battlefield hazards.

==== Jaig Eyes ====
Originally a Mandalorian award for bravery, the Jaig Eyes are a pair of styilized jai’galaar eyes that are painted onto the helmet of a Mandalorian warriors’ armor. Soulfire mirrored this tradition and currently award the Jaig Eyes out to those commandos who have displayed particular acts of bravery and shows of skill and loyalty. While the standard color of the Jaig Eyes is red or blue, it is ultimtaely up to each commando who recieves the award.

=== Revenance Virtuom Award ===
==== Mask of Violence ====
A helmet that is normally awarded to those brave enough and worthy of such a decoration. This helmet, unlike most, covers the user’s head completely, encasing them into a mask of pure horror. The face it beholds is that of a mutilated unnatural figure, one that causes fear into most sentient beings. Being given the honour of this mask proves you are truly one of Revenance Virtuom’s best warriors. It has been awarded to one member so far:
*Cethgus Entar

=== Former Meritous Service Awards ===
==== Flight Wings (Blue Mist Squadron) ====
A piece of alumnabronze/duranium wings crafted in the shape of avian wings, the Blue Mist Flight Wings were awarded to only the best pilots in the formerly Elite Battleteam. Prior to the reabsorption of Blue Mist into the [[Arcona Starfighter Corps]], the Wings had been pinned to four such pilots:
*Jafits Skruum (revoked due to defection)
*LCDR Tirano Yamayura
*Dathka Zhar-Khon
*CPT Talos Erinos

==== Canderous Hammer (Black Hammer Brigade) ====
Essentially a bludgeoning weapon fitted with a small gravity generator, the Canderous Hammer was awarded to members of the Black Hammer Brigade who had excelled in combat and proven their worth as an indispensable asset of Arcona's Heavy Assault Team. Before the Brigade was decommissioned, the Canderous Hammer had been awarded to the following troopers:
*MAJ Juda Kodiak Erinos
*CPT Talos Erinos
*Jafits Skruum (revoked due to defection)

=== Logo Symbology ===
[[File:Galeres.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Galeres Logo]]

* It's a "G" for Galeres
* The curves and points, which bring violence to mind. Smooth arcs give a more peaceful feeling that doesn't really work for such an aggressive force. The curves used evoke blades, fire, danger in a glance.
* Space: At the time, Galeres was heavy in Sith, and the impression of space combat was needed somewhat...this is where the 'black hole' feel comes in on the right side.
* Identity marking. A house logo has to be able to fit within the medallions of a warbanner, as well as look good on a webpage, and at any resolution....therefore, going with a more simple and elegant design is favorable to going overly complex, where the subtleties would be lost, and the logo not immediately identifiable...which would negate the purpose.

''Logo created by [[Muz|Muz Ashen]]''
== Trivia ==

== External Links ==
* [http://galeres.50webs.com/ House Website]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showforum=27 Message Board]

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House Galeres

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Kratus: /* Base of Operations "Kurs'kranak" */

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|image=[[File:Galeres.jpg|250px]]
|name=House Galeres
|founder=Nighthawk
|leader=* Quaestor: [[Celahir Erinos]]
* Aedile: [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar]]
* Rollmaster: N/A
|headquarters= FOB ''Kurs'kranak''
|formed=
|affiliation=* [[Clan Arcona]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
}}
{{Quote|Drive Out The Light, So That Darkness May Be Impervious|Motto of House Galeres}}

'''House Galeres''' is one of the two multi-Order [[House|Houses]] that make up [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]]. As a breed apart from the rest of the Clan, and indeed the rest of the Brotherhood, brethren of Galeres spend their time not on arcane matters of the Force or the finer aspects of the Dark Side, but on the "physical" side of what it means to be a Dark Jedi. Boasting the renowned [[Soulfire Strike Team]] commando unit and moving through the galaxy at large as [[Starscream Tactical Solutions]], a Private Military Company, the Galerians are the veritable "heavy hitters" of Clan Arcona as masters of blade and blaster, always at the fore of any engagement.

== Orders in Galeres ==
=== Sith ===
There was a time when the Sith in House Galeres would rather lose a limb than be separated from the cockpit of their snubfighters. That time has passed, and while they are still formidable pilots, the Sith of today have created a more profound and important role for themselves as strategists, tacticians, and ship commanders. While their skill with arms, particularly the lightsaber, is considerable, members of the Order much prefer to lean over a holo-grid and plan out the destruction of an enemy installation rather than lead a force and destroy it themselves. However, not all Sith are tacticians and some have reverted back to the roots of the first Sith-Imperial Empire, finding satisfaction in the armored suits of the Sith Warriors of old.

=== Obelisk ===
Obelisk’s play as crucial a role in the very structure of Galeres as both of the other orders. Whether serving within one of the elite Galerian Battleteams, or choosing to stay as a standard member, their tactical prowess and skill with a blade is second only to the most famous blademasters of Dark Side lore. Particularly, the Galerian Obelisks pride themselves on their strenuous physical training regimen, which is designed not only to improve fitness, but enhance hand-eye coordination, hand-to-hand combat, as well as magnify their skills with both melee and ranged weapons of various styles. While most serve as the military might of Galeres, some Obelisks have enhanced their minds enough to participate in House and Clan politics, proving that they are more than just the muscle-bound brutes that stereotype portrays them as.

=== Krath ===
A mixture of study and practical application defines the Krath of House Galeres, many of which serve as spies and assassins. No matter the specialization, their methods are held to the highest standard and it is not uncommon for them to be seen pioneering new techniques and tactics for the House, both in theory and in the field. Particularly, Galerian Krath are masters of disguise and manipulation, while also often representing their House in more “delicate” matters, such as political dealings with other Brotherhood units. Finally, it deserves to be mentioned that many of the more experienced Krath can be found taking part in Clan Arcona’s Master/Student Program, individually tutoring Journeymen in the early stages of their Dark Path.

== History ==
Galeres was originally the Obelisk House of Arcona, and has always served as the Warrior House of the Clan. Consuls have foolishly closed the House in times of low activity, resulting in a drastic plumment of morale but in actuality, House Galeres has long been the sustaining heart of Arcona, producing many a skilled warrior and successul leader.

In the days before the Exodus, Galeres was housed on Coronada with the rest of the Clan, and were almost strictly Obelisk in nature. After the Exodus and the discovery of the Dajorra system, a base was quickly established on Sukhur, the harshest of the worlds. But on a planet of sifting glass seas and blistering heat, the dangers of the base soon outweighed the practicality of it. So they found the lush planet of Eldar. However, spies from the Clan's now-closed third House, Oriens Obscurum, relayed information back to the HOO Summit and when House Galeres left Sukhur to colonize Eldar, they found the Dark Jedi of Oriens Obscurum waiting for them. In Dark Jedi Tradition, then-Consul Halcyon Rokir Arconae declared a House Feud, placing Eldar as the prize for the winner.

After fierce fighting, Galeres proved stronger, taking the planet as their new home base. The first Galerian base was disguised as a mining operation and it quickly hit pay day with the discovery of Garconian spice, found by Voranyen and Gavin d'Tana. After some experimenting on Gavin's behalf, it was found that the spice was extremely potent on Humans and near Human species. Further testing showed it had effects of euphoria and bliss on the Hutt species. With the Dajorra's system location near Hutt Space, it became a simple effort of learning to mine and refine the abundant spice. As of now, the creation of the raw spice is unknown, and it is not yet been determined if it is natural or a product of some form of animal like the glitterstim mines on Kessel.

===9th Great Jedi War===
A great threat formed for Galeres in the form of a false Jedi Master Omancor Crask; uniting all of the Clans under the banner of the Brotherhood to fight this threat. Known to this date as the Ninth Great Jedi War, this war was brutal and members were lost as allies were gained, though one sure thing came out of this conflict, and that was the dominance that was gained by the assistance of Galeres for the Shadow Clan. Proving there dominance in this the future looked promising for the Clan and House.

===10th Great Jedi War===
Once more a new threat rose from the ashes of time, coming forth was Michael Halcyon and House Odan-Urr. Galeres once more marched to war, this time assisting in the conflict by arriving at New Tython and assisting the fleet, upon doing so, the House was deployed planet side. Aiding in capturing key structures as well as engaging the Mandalorian forces on the battlefield. Through out the conflict brutal fights where held, but the end result was to show that the Shadow Clan still dominated the Brotherhood with the help of Galeres.

=== Modern Day ===
As the Galactic community has evolved and adapted in the face of new threats, like the Yuuzhan Vong, so to has House Galeres in light of a new age for the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. Under the reigns of Summits such as Sanguinius Tscurya Entar and Juda Kodiak Erinos, and presently Celahir Erinos and Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar, the Warrior House has begun to change its identity from that of being a "backroom/underworld organization", giving that title to its sister Qel-Droma, to more of a "combative" organization, going back to its roots. While House Galeres obviously cannot reveal their Force-Sensitivity to the galaxy at large, the House embraces its warrior origins through close integration with the Arcona Army Corps, particularly the Special Operations Command, and the running of Starscream Tactical Solutions, a PMC founded in 35 ABY that serves as the main cover for Galerians.

== Economy ==
''For more information, see [[Starscream Tactical Solutions]]''
Once upon a time, House Galeres thrived on the mining, refining, and selling of "Garconian Spice" but with the destruction of the Faspere Base due to the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, that age is no more. Now, House Galeres marshals her forces in a much more "front-line" role by...

== Notable Positions ==
<center>
<table width="550" align="center" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="fancy fancy-green">
<tr><td colspan="3" class="head"> '''Quaestors and Aediles'''
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="sub-head" width="33%"> '''Quaestor'''
</td>
<td class="sub-head" width="33%"> '''Aedile'''
</td>
<td class="sub-head" width="33%"> '''Service Dates'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Gavron
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Voranyen d'Tana-Arconae|Voranyen d'Tana]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Blazer
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> ShadowXX
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> ShadowXX
</td>
<td width="33%"> Kelric
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Toujas
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Wraith
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Toujas
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Koskian 'Psyko' d'Tana|Koskian d'Tana]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Koskian dTana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Magus Lionheart
</td>
<td width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Enahropes Entar
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td width="33%"> Morth
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Morth
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Morth
</td>
<td width="33%"> Jacen Aylen
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Jacen Aylen
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Ryell
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Jacen Aylen
</td>
<td width="33%"> Sontrax Longsword
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Enahropes Entar
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Sontrax Longsword
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Mage
</td>
<td width="33%"> Sontrax Longsword
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Mage
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> JeDI. ReDNecK
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Raistlin Majerus Sadow|Raistlin Majere]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> Dagger
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Shadow Warrior
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Dagger
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Dagger
</td>
<td width="33%"> Kelric
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> N/A
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Mage
</td>
<td width="33%"> N/A
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Syn Kaek]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Locust
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Voranyen d'Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> Mage
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Koskian d`Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Locust
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Arcturus Gadeskin Xyler|Arcturus Xyler]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> Locust
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Magus Lionheart
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Syn Kaek
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Magus Lionheart
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Tarax Eosphoros Kor|Tarax Kor]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Quejo Drakai Xyler|Quejo Drakai]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Kuddam Wrath
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Quejo Drakai
</td>
<td width="33%"> Gavin Dahl
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Quejo Drakai
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Archean Erinos Tarentae|Archean Erinos]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Quejo Drakai
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Sashar Arconae|Sashar Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Quejo Drakai
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Devani Maharet
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Koskian d`Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> Devani Maharet
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Selene d`Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Lucius d`Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Malidir Trepidus Erinos|Malidir Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Timeros|Timeros Entar]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Sashar Erinos
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Etah d'Tana]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Sashar Kodiak Erinos
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Zandro Savric Erinos|Zandro Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Zandro Erinos
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> N/A
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Zandro Erinos
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Rho Ozrei d'Tana|Rho d'Tana]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Rho d'Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> N/A
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Rho d'Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Vorion]]
</td>
<td width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Rho d'Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Talos d'Tana
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Malidir Erinos
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Tirano Yamayura]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 29 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> [[Xander Drax]]
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> Tirano Yamayura
</td>
<td class="alt" width="33%"> 29 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Xathia]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Orv Dessrx]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 30 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Timeros Entar
</td>
<td width="33%"> Etah d'Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> 31 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Etah d'Tana
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[dossier:9096|Zakath]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 31 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Zakath
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Juda Kodiak Erinos|Juda Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 31 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Sanguinius Tsucyra]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> Juda Erinos
</td>
<td width="33%"> 32 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Sanguinius Tsucyra
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Cethgus Kuga]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 32 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Cethgus Kuga
</td>
<td width="33%"> Sanguinius Tsucyra
</td>
<td width="33%"> 33 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> Cethgus Kuga
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Wuntila]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 33 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Celahir|Celahir Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Talos Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 35 ABY - 35 ABY
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33%"> [[Celahir|Celahir Erinos]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius Tsucrya Entar]]
</td>
<td width="33%"> 35 ABY - Present
</td>
</tr>
<tr><td colspan="3" class="foot">

</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

=== Rollmasters of Galeres ===
* Rho d'Tana (Knight Envoy)
* Malidir Erinos (Clan Rollmaster)
* Coursca
* Etah d'Tana
* Timeros Entar (Clan Rollmaster)
* Xathia Tugrina

== Galeres Troika ==
=== The First Blade ===
==== Symbol of Office: Garrida Shard ====

=== The Prodigy ===
==== Symbol of Office: Armored Mantle ====

=== The Adjunct of Galeres ===
==== Symbol of Office: Signet Ring ====

== Meritous Service Awards==
House Galeres has always prided itself on its individuality, its unwillingness to follow but rather its nature to lead. It was the first Obelisk House of the Brotherhood, and as such was something of a trend-setter in the times before the Exodus. In an effort to continue the House's individuality, the Summit implemented their own merit award system for their members when they felt that some action warranted something a bit more personal than the standardized and austere reward system of the Brotherhood.

=== House Award: Pauldrons of Command ===

=== Soulfire Strike Team Awards ===
==== Kama of Proficiency ====
A protective garment worn around the back of the waist to protect the wearer’s legs from shrapnel – it is more ceremonial in nature than anything else, and was historically worn by the Thyrsus Sun Guard some Clone Commanders of the Grand Army of the Republic. This dark grey garment is worn around the back of the waist to protect the wearer’s upper legs and knees from shrapnel, debry, and other battlefield hazards.

==== Jaig Eyes ====
Originally a Mandalorian award for bravery, the Jaig Eyes are a pair of styilized jai’galaar eyes that are painted onto the helmet of a Mandalorian warriors’ armor. Soulfire mirrored this tradition and currently award the Jaig Eyes out to those commandos who have displayed particular acts of bravery and shows of skill and loyalty. While the standard color of the Jaig Eyes is red or blue, it is ultimtaely up to each commando who recieves the award.

=== Revenance Virtuom Award ===
==== Mask of Violence ====
A helmet that is normally awarded to those brave enough and worthy of such a decoration. This helmet, unlike most, covers the user’s head completely, encasing them into a mask of pure horror. The face it beholds is that of a mutilated unnatural figure, one that causes fear into most sentient beings. Being given the honour of this mask proves you are truly one of Revenance Virtuom’s best warriors. It has been awarded to one member so far:
*Cethgus Entar

=== Former Meritous Service Awards ===
==== Flight Wings (Blue Mist Squadron) ====
A piece of alumnabronze/duranium wings crafted in the shape of avian wings, the Blue Mist Flight Wings were awarded to only the best pilots in the formerly Elite Battleteam. Prior to the reabsorption of Blue Mist into the [[Arcona Starfighter Corps]], the Wings had been pinned to four such pilots:
*Jafits Skruum (revoked due to defection)
*LCDR Tirano Yamayura
*Dathka Zhar-Khon
*CPT Talos Erinos

==== Canderous Hammer (Black Hammer Brigade) ====
Essentially a bludgeoning weapon fitted with a small gravity generator, the Canderous Hammer was awarded to members of the Black Hammer Brigade who had excelled in combat and proven their worth as an indispensable asset of Arcona's Heavy Assault Team. Before the Brigade was decommissioned, the Canderous Hammer had been awarded to the following troopers:
*MAJ Juda Kodiak Erinos
*CPT Talos Erinos
*Jafits Skruum (revoked due to defection)

=== Logo Symbology ===
[[File:Galeres.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Galeres Logo]]

* It's a "G" for Galeres
* The curves and points, which bring violence to mind. Smooth arcs give a more peaceful feeling that doesn't really work for such an aggressive force. The curves used evoke blades, fire, danger in a glance.
* Space: At the time, Galeres was heavy in Sith, and the impression of space combat was needed somewhat...this is where the 'black hole' feel comes in on the right side.
* Identity marking. A house logo has to be able to fit within the medallions of a warbanner, as well as look good on a webpage, and at any resolution....therefore, going with a more simple and elegant design is favorable to going overly complex, where the subtleties would be lost, and the logo not immediately identifiable...which would negate the purpose.

''Logo created by [[Muz|Muz Ashen]]''
== Trivia ==

== External Links ==
* [http://galeres.50webs.com/ House Website]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showforum=27 Message Board]

{{Arcona}}

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House Galeres:Base

2012-04-25T18:23:21Z

Kratus: moved House Galeres:Base to Kurs'kranak: Formal Name agreed upon

#REDIRECT [[Kurs'kranak]]

Kurs'kranak

2012-04-25T18:23:21Z

Kratus: moved House Galeres:Base to Kurs'kranak: Formal Name agreed upon

==Floor Plan==
{|
|-
| [[image:GaleresMiningFacility.jpg|thumb|Galeres Base Layout]]
| [[image:Galeressecondbase.jpg|thumb|Galeres Base Layout]]
|}

==Sections==
===Grand Arena===
This massive room embodies all that is [[House Galeres|Galeres]], it is where all awards, promotions, celebrations and important meetings are held. A plush carpet with gray and black thread cover the cold floor and the high ceiling is imprinted with the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] logo, providing a watching eye over all the doings below it. The smoky grey pillars around the edges of the room are labeled with the embossed names of previous leaders or extremely valuable members of House [[House Galeres|Galeres]]. The Arena's focus, however, is a black and gold marble throne. It is carved to resemble a dragon, two heads form the handrests with four clawed feet and wings stretching up to form the back.

===Quaester's Quarters===
The [[House Galeres|Galeres]] [[Quaestor]] has his room dominated with black and gold, the aura of the room dark and deadly. The carpet covering the entire floor area has a circular crest outlined in gold, carrying the dragon emblem proudly. The large bed is covered in pure black, the pillows emblazoned with the same golden dragon. In a private office a desk of ebony wood stands majestically, a comfortable chair pushed under it. Important papers are all arranged in order, nothing out of its place. The imposing desk and chair provide the added impression of absolute authority when required. It is through the office that one reaches the [[Quaestor|Quaestor's]] quarters using a code only known by him or her.

===Sparring Mats===
Large, circular room with the same dimensions as the Meditation area directly opposite. The floor area is divided to provide four training areas, two designated for weapons, two for hand to hand combat. Weapon racks and an assortment of battle droids are conveniently placed around the area to ensure a wide variety of training.

===Hangar===
A place where ships are stored for the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] military or respected guests. Restricted access codes make it possible to trace ships planning to land within this large room. A large force field is used to protect the contents of the Hangar and large turbolasers are mounted on each corner with cameras used for targeting.

===Machine Shop===
The small area that extends from the hangar holds all equipment required by the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] base. Any broken, out of order, malfunctions equipment is taken to this room to be fixed.

Presses, lathes, drills line the walls, alongside the hi-tech equipment constantly modified or replaced to keep up with the evolving technology. The personnel are competent to fix all but the most complex of problems, for which the engineers will be called. The Machine Shop also holds enough equipment to manage small scale replacements.

===Communications===
Contains a com-scan unit large enough to continually monitor all the base's incoming system data, processing it and alerting communications personnel to perceived dangers or threats to the base. It also has several Eradicators which resemble a large communications dish, Eradicators locks onto the communications of a Jedi working from a remote location and scramble the incoming transmission's header data. This way, the origination point of the message is unreadable to any being who tries to slice the transmission in order to pinpoint a Jedi's location. Each member of [[House Galeres|Galeres]] also has within their possession a Jedi beacon receiver and Clockwatcher. The beacon receiver allows them to communicate signals and broadcasts from the base, the Clockwatcher gives not only time but also provides information on ambient temperature, gravity, atmospheric conditions, and the surrounding environment. HoloNet is wired throughout the base and the communications room contains a Hologram Projection Pod connected to it. The Projection Pod allows the user to send a full-body, holographic communication to another being using the transmission and reception of HoloNet signals, enabling virtually real-time communications across the galaxy.

===Command Center===
The nerve center for the entire base. The staff makes sure everything on base is running smoothly and efficiently. Terminals fill the Command Center controlling defense, the Generator and other such systems. From here the [[Quaestor]] can control any system if needed. A button is located within the Center that can lock-down the entire base in case of intruders or an attack.

===Research/Development===
Engineers, biochemists, geneticists, micro-biologists and other researchers all use this facility to ensure that [[House Galeres|Galeres]] stays ahead of the technological developments. Time is spent to ensure that the house and, in the end, Arcona has the best weapons, medical facilities and defensive systems in the galaxy. All researchers are tagged with tracking devices to follow their movements. This is simply to ensure that [[House Galeres|Galeres]] information stay within the base. No researcher is allowed into the facility without a thorough background, qualification and security check. Due to the nature of the work done here, "Top-Secret" clearance is required.

===Meditation Mats===
Large, circular room. Candles ring the room providing soft, flickering light. Mixed throughout are incense burners with the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] symbol on it, a black dragon outlined in gold. The symbol is also painted on the floor underneath black square mats, 4x4 feet that are spread out evenly throughout the room.

===AED Quarters===
Reflect the personality of the current [[Aedile]]: passionate, full of life and emotion. The comfortable bed is covered in scarlet and black satin, black drapes hang down to provide even more privacy when needed. Candles burn throughout the room, giving it a soft glow yet leaving parts of it in shadow. Unique swords gathered in her travels hang on the walls as well as a few select paintings. Incense burns on top of a set of ornate drawers filling the room with a pungent yet sweet scent. A clean and organized office is the only way one can enter the [[Aedile|Aedile's]] quarters using only a code known the [[Quaestor]] or [[Aedile]]. It reveals little of the [[Aedile]], instead focusing on presenting the proper image of an authority figure.

===Living Quarters===
The spartan living quarters are divided into twelve 256 square feet rooms. A hallway splits the two sections and a single side corridor divides and provides access to the rooms to the left and right. Each room contains two bunk beds and four lockers for storing personal effects. A weapons storage cabinet is installed next to each door for easy access in case of an emergency.

===BTL Quarters===
These rooms are outfitted in the emerald green, black and gold. A comfortable bed stands in one corner, a large rug covering part of the cold floor. The desk squarely placed so that the occupant had a full view of the room, not allowing any unannounced visitors. The sole difference between the two quarters, the crest of the respective Battle Teams engrained onto the door of the quarters and the various personal items in the room.

===Archive Check-In===
A sparse room with a desk attendant, visitors are required to check-in before they can access the Archives room. A camera monitors the room at all times keeping a visual record of visitors as well.

===Archives===
Large room that contains hard copies as well as electronic copies of all records, security feeds, research, maps and more. It includes four small rooms for private usage as well as fifteen public consoles. It is staffed by two attendants, one in the room at all times. A button that locks down the room and freezes the electronic information is provided as a safeguard.

===Med Lab===
The rectangular room of approximately 100 ft wide and 50 ft in length house all the medical equipment needed for genome, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and bio weapons research. The division in the room is used to keep samples, specimens and unsafe chemicals, high-level security preventing unauthorized access. The Lab is usually inhabited by two [[House Galeres|Galeres]] researchers and an assistant for each.

===Storage===
Contains supplies enough for 5 years including food stuffs, cleaning supplies, water, alcohol and replacement parts for the varied devices within the compound. First aid kits are held for missions as well as spare clothes for new initiates and robes for promotions.

===Holding Cells===
Room containing four large holding cells as well as two single occupant holding cells. Two guards are present at all times to ensure the security in case of the very unlikely chance a prisoner escapes. A button near the guard's station locks down the room in case of emergency. Along the wall are hung instruments for "persuading" the prisoner to release information or simply to be punished for their incarceration. In one corner is the Geonosian Containment Field, a specialized device created by the Geonosians that is capable of disrupting the prisoner's connection to the force.

===Generator===
The Colony Class 23669 is a heavy-duty power generator, usually costing nearly 25 million credits. It was "apprehended" by a Galerien squad who discovered it in the hands of "spies" and put to use in the [[House Galeres|Galeres]] compound.

===Security===
Manned by a two man, around the clock, security force. It is equipped by 57C's (devices that can record images in 3-D and have audio pick-ups and motion detectors) that cover the entire base excepting the [[Quaestor|Quaestor's]] quarters.

===Armory/Weapon Development===
All manner of rifles, pistols, blasters, daggers, swords, training sabers, mines, grenades and a vast assortment of other instruments of death are stored here. Enough ammunition is stored to keep the base armed in case of emergency. The equipment allows for weapons specialists to provide a constant flow of ammunition, if required, as well as the ability to produce replacement weapons on a small scale, in times of hostilities. Droids man the check-out points, programmed to only accept orders processed by either the Head of Security, BTL, AED, QUA, PCON or CON.

===Bacta Tanks===
16 ft high, 7 ft wide, bacta tanks equally spaced in large room. The tanks are filled with translucent red fluid that encourages the growth of bacteria that promotes regeneration and rapid healing in injured tissue. Wounds will heal quickly with minimal to no scarring.

===Dining Hall===
The hall holds two long tables, each capable of seating 35 people. The serving tables stand to the side, droids ready to lend a helping hand whenever it is required. The room also holds one ornate table for exclusive use by the [[Quaestor]] and [[Aedile]], along with their chosen companions. The [[House Galeres|Galeres]] and Arcona emblems are alongside that of the Brotherhoods'. Meals are served three times a day, at set times, but these are not set in stone, since the nature of the occupants of the base require meals to be available at odd times.

===Kitchen/Supply===
Large kitchen with a ten-person staff that provides meals for the entire base. [[Quaestor]] has his own personal chef on call all hours of the day. Storage includes all necessary foodstuffs as well as a very large alcohol supply.

===VIP Rooms===
A group of 8 rooms richly furnished and comfortable including a droid per room, designed to serve the errand/cleaning/translator desires of the important occupant.

===Silos===
Contain the mined and refined Garconian Spice, a highly illegal and rare narcotic spice, packaged and ready for transport around the galaxy.

===Miner Housing===
10 rooms crammed with over 480 Garconian Spice miners, cots from floor to ceiling. The last two rooms within the housing contain the showers and facilities for waste.

===Mining Office===
A large office that runs the mining operation. Several droids serve the upper-echelon mining personnel. An overseer reports to the [[Aedile]] weekly and takes of care of any but the most major of decisions.

===Cantina===
Dark interior, slightly rank with sweat, smoke and alcohol. One bartender and several servo-droids and some twi-leks for entertainment. Open throughout the day and night though it is busiest during the night hours. There is a reserved table for the House Summit and any they might invite.

===Mess Hall===
Barely large enough for the occupants it serves. Tables are jammed close together, the smell of bland food and dirty sweat filling the room. At the front of the room is a conveyor belt from which the miners receive and return their food. A small kitchen takes up half the room which is why it is so congested. Bright lights accent the grubbiness of everything within.

===Dealing Office===
Where the trades and sales of the refined Garconian Spice are arranged. This is usually taken care of by the agents in the mining office unless the buyer is important, then the [[Aedile]] proceeds with the negotiations.

[[Category: Arcona]]

Arcona-Week4

2011-10-23T03:52:34Z

Kratus: /* The Gatekeepers */

{{GJW X|unit=[[Arcona]]}}
{{:Arcona-Week4/Holocron
|image=[[file:arconaholocron.jpg|250px]]
|name= Holocron of Dark Ascension
|hidep=
|model= [[Starwars:Sith Holocron|Sith Holocron]]
|type= [[Starwars:Sith Artifact|Sith Artifact]]
|culture=
|creators= *[[Kane Vader]]
*[[Jedgar Octavius Paladin]]
|created= [[11_ABY_to_19_ABY#11_ABY|11 ABY]]
|destroyed=
|discovered=
|owners= [[Star Chamber]]
|keepers= All [[Grand_Master#Former_Grand_Masters|Former Grand Masters]]
|locations= Undisclosed Location ([[Star Chamber]])
|hidet=
|shape= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetragonal_crystal_system Tetragonal Crystal Pyramid]
|size=
|color= Red
|material= *[[Starwars:Durasteel|Durasteel]] Housing
*Internal intricate latticework shaped from a solid [[Starwars:Force_crystal|Force Crystal]]
*Black internally mounted [[Starwars:Capstone|Capstone]]
|length= 4.2cm
|width= 4.2cm
|height= 6.7cm
|weight= 3.5kg
|protection= Imbued with the [[starwars:Dark Side|Dark Side]] Force of the former [[Grand Master|Grand Masters]] of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]
|inscription= In Knowledge, There Is Power
|markings=Three of the four faces bear the symbol for one of the Orders, with the final face bearing the symbol for the Dark Brotherhood itself
|hideu=
|contents= *Force Philosophy (rumored)
*Repository of Sith lore (rumored)
*Schematics for something shocking (rumored)
*The secret of Essence Transfer (rumored)
|heritage= Legacy of the [[Grand_Master#Former_Grand_Masters|Former Grand Masters]]
|era= [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=[[Star Chamber]]
}}

The Holocron of Dark Ascension is an artifact reserved for the use of the [[Star Chamber]]. Intended to preserve the wealth of knowledge acquired by the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] over the years, it is only accessible by the reigning [[Grand Master]] and his predecessors. Once thought a myth, the Holocron is now known to be an item of very real power. Its creation was a long, but necessary, process that sought to enable the development and continuation of the Dark Brotherhood’s legitimacy as the ruling authority over the First [[House|Houses]] and [[Clan|Clans]]. It serves to store the wisdom of former Grand Masters, particularly their knowledge of the Force and historiographical view of the Dark Brotherhood.

== Properties ==
{{Quote|Locked within its recesses, accessible only to a Dark Lord of the Sith, are the forgotten histories and lore...|Odan-Urr to Nomi Sunrider|Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War}}

[[File:Arc_holocron5.jpg|thumb|left|100px|A [[Starwars:Gatekeeper|Gatekeeper]]]]

The Holocron of Dark Ascension takes the form of the standard [[Starwars:Sith Holocron|sith holocron]]. It is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetragonal_crystal_system tetragonal crystal pyramid] with an internal construction based on a microscopic latticework of organic crystal, finely arranged by an individual with an extraordinary affinity to the Force, into delicate patterns designed for memory retention. The forms of construction differ quite substantially from holocron to holocron, however, in this particular instance, the Holocron itself is created to a specific blueprint adhered to by each of its archivists and [[Starwars:Gatekeeper|Gatekeepers]].

The intricacy of holocron creation is not something to be overlooked. Jedgar Paladin’s devotion to the development of the holocron is the largest of the legacy of Grand Masters. As the initiator of Kane Vader’s desire, Paladin mused for years over the basic creation of holocrons and developed all of the various techniques of creation into a nearly infinitely large memory space for his successors to add their own teachings before their abdication or death. Once a [[Grand Master]] retires, they are expected to pass the holocron of Dark Ascension on to their replacement, who is, in turn, expected by the Star Chamber to add their own teachings.

The knowledge of holocron revision is not a concept passed down. Rather, it is up to the Grand Master to understand the inner workings of the holocron before they can add to it. This is designed as a preemptive test of the Grand Master’s ability before they are allowed to pass their teachings to their successor.

== History ==

[[File:Arc_holocron.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Crona]] - Fourth [[Grand Master]] of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] studying the Holocron of Dark Ascension ]]

{{Quote|It has long been thought by the Sith that power is for the individual. That belief has been the failure of that order since its beginning. Look upon our combined works; look upon this Brotherhood as it stands now. Power lies within a collective body that moves with one purpose, one devotion.| [[Kane Vader]], Holocron Gatekeeper}}

===Pre-Exodus History===
In days of its founding ([[11_ABY_to_19_ABY#11_ABY|11 ABY]]), the tumultuous atmosphere of the Brotherhood and the ever-present threat of fragmentation served to inspire the creation of a safeguard. It was in this time that the Holocron of Dark Ascension became not only a loose myth, but a fact. Imagined by the first Grand Master, Kane Vader, as a tool for preservation, its creation was left to his successor [[Jedgar Paladin]].

Though he was known to possess unparalleled knowledge of all aspects of the Dark Side, Kane Vader was also afflicted with a deep sense of paranoia, later developing into serious insanity. Not long after founding the Brotherhood, Kane Vader became increasingly reclusive, living out the rest of his years as a hermit, only the angry screams of his deranged mind to keep him company. Because of this, his original plans for the Holocron of Dark Ascension never came to fruition, and the burden was placed on his successor to actually create the artifact and commit to it his Dark Side teachings.

In Kane’s absence, Jedgar O. Paladin, his apprentice and the Deputy Grand Master, replaced him as leader of the Brotherhood. He took it upon himself to make the Holocron of Dark Ascension a reality, reasoning that the philosophies that founded the Brotherhood would be relevant to its propagation.

Paladin imbued the magical device with the demeanor, thoughts, feelings, beliefs and philosophies of Kane Vader. The Grand Master spent many months recording his master’s beliefs into the device before he considered it finished.

With his master’s legacy ensured, Paladin began looking to his own and to the future of the nascent Star Chamber. With this in mind, he had the Holocron restructured, expanding its memory capabilities exponentially, sectioning the memory into many separate storage units and creating a firewall that would protect the information contained with the Holocron. Rather than simply storing distinct recordings, it was intended to evaluate and integrate the thoughts, philosophies and personages of future Grand Masters.

Before his Deputy Grand Master succeeded him, Paladin created his own entry within the Holocron. His teachings locked into the hallowed device, ensuring his future and the future of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, Paladin explained the device to his successor Kreeayt Havok. Havok followed Paladin’s steps and also imbued the device with his teachings.

Crona, the fourth Grand Master, also imbued the device with his essence. For Crona’s alleged treachery, Jac Cotelin attempted to remove the information and, much to his chagrin, found it impossible. The Sovereign Gatekeeper would not allow information to be deleted, as there were lessons to be learned from even the worst Grand Masters. Some would even argue that these lessons were the most important of all.

Because of the short pause between his two reigns, Khyron choose not to make a second entry when he resumed his reign as Grand Master. It was under Grand Master Thedek that the Dark Jedi Brotherhood became modernized in many ways, and he spent quite a bit of his time adding more generalized information to the Holocron.

Archibald Zoraan, formerly Consul of the Clan Tarentum, began his reign as a solid, though not innovative, Grand Master. As he accessed the secrets of the Holocron, he became obsessed with them. The first Grand Master to pass the tests of “the Other,” Zoraan in many ways became Crona’s student. His thoughts were twisted by his predecessor, leading him to an attempted secession from the Emperor’s Hammer.

Grand Master Faethor, later known as Chi-Long, was a strange and esoteric personality who, after assisting the Dark Jedi Brotherhood in severing its ties to Eos, would later leave the Brotherhood entirely. However, while serving as Grand Master of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, he added his wisdom and a token of his power the the Holocron.

The last Grand Master to hold the Holocron before the Exodus was Firefox. He studied its wisdom and added his musings to the archive. During the chaos of the withdraw, the Holocron of Dark Ascension was left behind on Eos. Whether this was by massive oversight or some sort of last ditch effort on the part of the Emperor’s Hammer Intelligence Division is a matter of debate. Regardless, the Holocron would not be held by a real Grand Master for many years.

===Post Exodus History===

During the Exodus, the Holocron was hidden away by agents loyal to the Emperor’s Hammer. The Hammer’s remaining Dark Jedi formed their own Dark Brotherhood, appointing Rapier as its Grand Master, though he was little more than a puppet for Astatine. On attempting to access the Holocron, Rapier found that the Gatekeeper was not willing to let him through.

The Hammer spent considerable resources on trying to get around this block but found it impossible. No matter what Rapier and Astatine tried, Kane would not let them past. This issue caused further divisions in the already much weakened ‘mirror’ Dark Brotherhood, and many Imperials continued to leave, seeking out Antei and the ‘free’ Brotherhood.

Rapier was eventually removed by Astatine and replaced by another pretender. Astatine’s agents, largely independent of the increasingly distant Ronin, continually failed to access the Holocron. Eventually, Aristan Dantes, going by the name of Khamier Sarin, was asked, although he was not the pretender Grand Master. He too failed, but the projection of Kane Vader was not as harsh as it had been to Rapier and his ilk.

Soon after this happened, Dantes, Executive Officer of the fleet since Ronin had passed on overall command to Astatine, was expelled from the Emperor’s Hammer fleet and its terrorities. Seeking out the Brotherhood, the former Sector Admiral located Antei, guided there as many were before him.

=== Recovery of the Holocron ===

Several years later, Dantes was appointed Deputy Grand Master under Jac Cotelin. Shortly after this appointment, Cotelin’s new deputy informed he of the Holocron. As Cotelin had previously ruled as Grand Master, he quickly realised that the Holocron being spoken of was the Holocron of Dark Ascension, thought lost forever. Jac was pleased to hear that it was safe, and even allowed himself a chuckle when he heard of the Hammer’s failures to open it. However, he realised that the longer it remained with the Hammer, the chances of them opening it grew,.especially if one of the unaccounted for Grand Masters later returned to the Hammer.

[[File:Arc_holocron6.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Holocron of Dark Ascension. Held by [[Jac Cotelin]] during his knowledge transfer.]]

Cotelin therefore assembled a group to re-take the Holocron, which had been hidden deep in the recesses of the Dark Hall on Eos. Electing to go himself, he was able to contact Paladin, who quickly agreed to help him. Enlisting Dantes as well, the three Dark Jedi contacted each clan, requesting they each send a master. Five clans complied, [[Arcona]] sending [[Mejas Doto]], [[Naga Sadow]] sending [[Shan Long]], [[Scholae Palatinae]] sending [[Kaiann Yetaru Entar|Kaiann]], [[Taldryan]] sending [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]] and [[Tarentum]] choosing [[Sith Bloodfyre]]. The debacle concerning the remaining units, [[Clan Satal Keto]] and [[Clan Exar Kun]] precluded these clans from sending anyone.

Such a force would be overwhelming to many, but the Hammer fought bravely, many of their Dark Jedi, even those supposedly Dark Jedi Masters, fell easily. The lack of a properly appointed Grand Master had weakened their Brotherhood’s remnants greatly. It was noted that the TIE Corps, formerly an elite unit, had also declined in quality, as the Exodus, though it was now many years ago, had damaged their numbers severely - many of the best pilots had defected.

Landing on Eos, the team instantly recognised their old Dark Hall. Despite the general disarray of the loyalist Dark Jedi, the Dark Hall itself had been kept well maintained. Even here, little resistance was met, many of the Imperials not even realising that the team weren’t with their Brotherhood.

In no time at all, Cotelin, using old passwords only known to him, was able to access the room that the Holocron had been hidden in. On seeing it, Cotelin smirked. It had been many years since he had last clapped eyes on it.

By now, the Hammer had realised what was happening, and had sent the Star Destroyers Challenge and Relentless, both still fine ships with full wings of TIE Corps pilots on board. Even a team of elders would struggle to get past such opposition.

Declaring Eos under blockade, the Star Destroyers launched two squadrons each. The TIE Corps, though depleted, was still largely elite. Forty eight elite pilots were determined to prove themselves a problem for Cotelin and his men. Summoning elements of the Brotherhood fleet was not an option, as it would have taken far too long for the fleet to arrive. Instead, Cotelin and his coterie used their combined might to compact space itself in the midst of their enemies. With the power of the Dark Side, they were able to compress the particles in the center of the fleet to such a degree that it formed a micro-singularlity, making quick work of the threat and securing the Dark Jedi Brotherhood’s hold over the Holocron.

===The Gatekeepers===
{{Quote|We are the guardians of knowledge, wisdom, and power. Every one of us holds a piece of the puzzle, yet only together can the full picture be revealed.|[[Jedgar Octavius Paladin|Jedgar Paladin]], Holocron Gatekeeper}}

Sovereign Gatekeeper (Grand Master [[Kane Vader]]): Kane Vader appears as the first in the succession of Gatekeepers modeled after their respective Grand Masters. It is through him that all of those who wish to explore the secrets of the Holocron must first prove their worth. Kane does not easily divulge the Holocron’s secrets to anyone who activates it - those deemed unworthy will merely see the Grand Master in wrath, and will be rebuked.

Kane Vader appears in a holo-projected form of his appearance in life. His towering figure is captured by Paladin clad in his usual high-collared and bejeweled robes, with a long and flowing cape streaming behind him. The Gatekeeper speaks with great definition, his tone precise and condescending, yet wise beyond measure.
The majority of the information the Sovereign Gatekeeper relates, is Kane Vader’s political philosophies and what he views as the founding principles of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.

Grand Master [[Jedgar Octavius Paladin|Jedgar Paladin]]: Grand Master Paladin appears just after Kane Vader, and his appearance is in stark contrast to that of the previous Gatekeeper. Paladin is less imposing, his average stature and wizened features giving off an air of relative calm - though the though the intense, fiery expression in his eyes suggests otherwise. Just as during his tenure as Grand Master, his hair and beard are kept in regal style, his robes remaining elegantly simple. He also carries his ebony staff, the traditional symbol of the Grand Master position from his time.
Paladin’s Gatekeeper speaks at length about the second Grand Master’s vision for the Dark Jedi Brotherhood’s future and the pitfalls it might encounter. This information was reportedly very useful to Grand Master Firefox during the lead-up to the exile.

Grand Master [[Kreeayt Havok]]: Grand Master Havok emerges as the third Gatekeeper in succession. Unlike the first two, Havok is not a tall man, and his appearance is simple. What does attract attention is the impressive suit of armor covering his entire body. Users of the Holocron tends to find that speaking with Grand Master Havok is somewhat more intimidating than interacting with his predecessors - partly because of his stern demeanor, partly because the protective helmet of his armor prevents anyone else from determining his thoughts.
Grand Master Havok is the first Grand Master’s whose teachings revolve around force techniques, rather than political philosophy. It was Havok’s Gatekeeper that began training Grand Master’s in techniques not accessible to other Elders.

Grand Master [[Crona]]: Crona, known commonly as the ‘Other’, appears in an unconventional form. He appears as a dark shadow, with the appearance of a man cloaked and hooded. Kane Vader warns of this Gatekeeper from the beginning, and urges the user to caution themselves upon facing him.

Crona instead of passing knowledge onto future Grand Master’s in an attempt to strengthen the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, will instead attempt to pervert them from Kane Vader’s teachings. It was in this matter that later Grand Master Zoraan was convinced to attempt secession.

The bulk of “The Other’s” entry involves pretending to hold secrets of great powers that other Grand Masters have never had access to. Every lie he tells and that you believe, brings you deeper and deeper into Crona’s madness, every step toward this elusive source of power brings you farther away from the teachings of Kane Vader.

Grand Master [[Jac Cotelin]]: Following the shadowy appearance of the ‘Other’ is the tall and extremely imposing figure of Grand Master Cotelin. Cotelin’s tall and well-muscled figure exudes confidence and seems to inspire the user. His voice also inspires confidence, being laced with wisdom and charisma.

Cotelin’s Gatekeeper contrasts from all the others in that his face is almost permanently in a smile, unless he is riled. Cotelin expresses himself less in words, and more in facial expressions. He appears wearing his form-fitting suit with the vest lined in gold, befitting his Grand Master rank. Cotelin’s message varies in the middle, as his second reign took place after the Exodus, in a more modern era for the Brotherhood. Upon the Holocron’s retrieval, during his second reign as Grand Master, Cotelin chose to add an addendum to his first entry.
Jac’s continues teaching Grand Master level force powers but also lectures on leadership technique's. One of the things Jac touches on quite a bit is managing subordinates and when they should and should’t be given further chances. Something he had quite a bit of trouble with, especially during his second tenure as Grand Master.

Grand Master [[Justinian Khyron]]: The Sith King appears in a regal manner, clad in his flowing dark robes that contrast with his bright blond hair. Power seems to flow from his very being, as his piercing blue eyes stare upon the user. His voice is calm, yet filled with the power that he wields.
Khyron bears the longest appearance time of most of the Gatekeepers apart from Grand Master Cotelin. It is from both Cotelin and Khyron that the user gains the most knowledge on the Brotherhood, as both Grand Masters served two periods which saw extreme prosperity for the Brotherhood.
For the most part Grand Master Khyron teaches martial arts, lightsaber and force techniques. Many which, such as force storms, are now a central reason behind the Grand Master’s mystique. He also lectures about leadership, and his hand in the failure of his Apprentice.

Grand Master [[Justin Stryker]]: Grand Master Stryker’s Gatekeeper’s appearance is far weaker than those of his enigmatic predecessors. His height, while impressive in its own right, appears diminutive compared to the powerful presences of Cotelin and Khyron. He is clad in a simple black robe, and his hair is arranged in a common style, making it easy to mistake him for a regular Jedi. Stryker’s Gatekeeper has the shortest appearance of the Gatekeepers and passes on little relevant knowledge, as his reign showed no great triumphs or failures.

Grand Master [[Thedek]]: Grand Master Thedek’s appearance represents the common Dark Jedi of the Brotherhood. He is clad in simple dark robes trimmed with the red of the Sith order. His voice, while not quite as domineering as Kane, Cotelin, or Khyron’s, commands respect and attention.
The majority of Thedek’s appearance has to do with lectures on modernization and adopting new techniques and new media, which are the things his reign was best known for. Grand Master Muz Ashen consulted Thedek’s Gatekeeper in 27 ABY, before the Dark Jedi Brotherhood’s fleet modernization after being ravaged by the Yuuzhan Vong that same year.

Grand Master [[Archibald Zoraan]]: Grand Master Zoraan’s gatekeeper largely reflects the Grand Master’s appearance towards the end of his reign. He is clad in Dark Armor, and his green eyes are filled with malice and foreboding. Though he appears tall and regal, if slightly hunched, his demeanor reveals his true character and the extent of the madness he went through at the close of his time as Grand Master. His voice, strong and clear, is filled with disdain and contempt for the organization he headed.
Much of Zoraan’s entry involves passing on Grand Master level techniques that are taught better in the entries of prior Grand Master’s, and droning on in esoteric languages. Like the man himself, Zoraan’s Gatekeeper is much better at looking like a great and powerful Grand Master, then actually being a great and powerful Grand Master. Interestingly enough, his Gatekeeper seems aware of the Exile and lauds the actions of the Seven, though he seems to think the Brotherhood has since become weak.

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{{:Arcona-Week4/Holocron
|image=[[file:arconaholocron.jpg|250px]]
|name= Holocron of Dark Ascension
|hidep=
|model= [[Starwars:Sith Holocron|Sith Holocron]]
|type= [[Starwars:Sith Artifact|Sith Artifact]]
|culture=
|creators= *[[Kane Vader]]
*[[Jedgar Octavius Paladin]]
|created= [[11_ABY_to_19_ABY#11_ABY|11 ABY]]
|destroyed=
|discovered=
|owners= [[Star Chamber]]
|keepers= All [[Grand_Master#Former_Grand_Masters|Former Grand Masters]]
|locations= Undisclosed Location ([[Star Chamber]])
|hidet=
|shape= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetragonal_crystal_system Tetragonal Crystal Pyramid]
|size=
|color= Red
|material= *[[Starwars:Durasteel|Durasteel]] Housing
*Internal intricate latticework shaped from a solid [[Starwars:Force_crystal|Force Crystal]]
*Black internally mounted [[Starwars:Capstone|Capstone]]
|length= 4.2cm
|width= 4.2cm
|height= 6.7cm
|weight= 3.5kg
|protection= Imbued with the [[starwars:Dark Side|Dark Side]] Force of the former [[Grand Master|Grand Masters]] of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]
|inscription= In Knowledge, There Is Power
|markings=Three of the four faces bear the symbol for one of the Orders, with the final face bearing the symbol for the Dark Brotherhood itself
|hideu=
|contents= *Force Philosophy (rumored)
*Repository of Sith lore (rumored)
*Schematics for something shocking (rumored)
*The secret of Essence Transfer (rumored)
|heritage= Legacy of the [[Grand_Master#Former_Grand_Masters|Former Grand Masters]]
|era= [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=[[Star Chamber]]
}}

The Holocron of Dark Ascension is an artifact reserved for the use of the [[Star Chamber]]. Intended to preserve the wealth of knowledge acquired by the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] over the years, it is only accessible by the reigning [[Grand Master]] and his predecessors. Once thought a myth, the Holocron is now known to be an item of very real power. Its creation was a long, but necessary, process that sought to enable the development and continuation of the Dark Brotherhood’s legitimacy as the ruling authority over the First [[House|Houses]] and [[Clan|Clans]]. It serves to store the wisdom of former Grand Masters, particularly their knowledge of the Force and historiographical view of the Dark Brotherhood.

== Properties ==
{{Quote|Locked within its recesses, accessible only to a Dark Lord of the Sith, are the forgotten histories and lore...|Odan-Urr to Nomi Sunrider|Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War}}

[[File:Arc_holocron5.jpg|thumb|left|100px|A [[Starwars:Gatekeeper|Gatekeeper]]]]

The Holocron of Dark Ascension takes the form of the standard [[Starwars:Sith Holocron|sith holocron]]. It is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetragonal_crystal_system tetragonal crystal pyramid] with an internal construction based on a microscopic latticework of organic crystal, finely arranged by an individual with an extraordinary affinity to the Force, into delicate patterns designed for memory retention. The forms of construction differ quite substantially from holocron to holocron, however, in this particular instance, the Holocron itself is created to a specific blueprint adhered to by each of its archivists and [[Starwars:Gatekeeper|Gatekeepers]].

The intricacy of holocron creation is not something to be overlooked. Jedgar Paladin’s devotion to the development of the holocron is the largest of the legacy of Grand Masters. As the initiator of Kane Vader’s desire, Paladin mused for years over the basic creation of holocrons and developed all of the various techniques of creation into a nearly infinitely large memory space for his successors to add their own teachings before their abdication or death. Once a [[Grand Master]] retires, they are expected to pass the holocron of Dark Ascension on to their replacement, who is, in turn, expected by the Star Chamber to add their own teachings.

The knowledge of holocron revision is not a concept passed down. Rather, it is up to the Grand Master to understand the inner workings of the holocron before they can add to it. This is designed as a preemptive test of the Grand Master’s ability before they are allowed to pass their teachings to their successor.

== History ==

[[File:Arc_holocron.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Crona]] - Fourth [[Grand Master]] of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] studying the Holocron of Dark Ascension ]]

{{Quote|It has long been thought by the Sith that power is for the individual. That belief has been the failure of that order since its beginning. Look upon our combined works; look upon this Brotherhood as it stands now. Power lies within a collective body that moves with one purpose, one devotion.| [[Kane Vader]], Holocron Gatekeeper}}

===Post Exodus History===

During the Exodus, the Holocron was hidden away by agents loyal to the Emperor’s Hammer. The Hammer’s remaining Dark Jedi formed their own Dark Brotherhood, appointing Rapier as its Grand Master, though he was little more than a puppet for Astatine. On attempting to access the Holocron, Rapier found that the Gatekeeper was not willing to let him through.

The Hammer spent considerable resources on trying to get around this block but found it impossible. No matter what Rapier and Astatine tried, Kane would not let them past. This issue caused further divisions in the already much weakened ‘mirror’ Dark Brotherhood, and many Imperials continued to leave, seeking out Antei and the ‘free’ Brotherhood.

Rapier was eventually removed by Astatine and replaced by another pretender. Astatine’s agents, largely independent of the increasingly distant Ronin, continually failed to access the Holocron. Eventually, Aristan Dantes, going by the name of Khamier Sarin, was asked, although he was not the pretender Grand Master. He too failed, but the projection of Kane Vader was not as harsh as it had been to Rapier and his ilk.

Soon after this happened, Dantes, Executive Officer of the fleet since Ronin had passed on overall command to Astatine, was expelled from the Emperor’s Hammer fleet and its terrorities. Seeking out the Brotherhood, the former Sector Admiral located Antei, guided there as many were before him.

=== Recovery of the Holocron ===

Several years later, Dantes was appointed Deputy Grand Master under Jac Cotelin. Shortly after this appointment, Cotelin’s new deputy informed he of the Holocron. As Cotelin had previously ruled as Grand Master, he quickly realised that the Holocron being spoken of was the Holocron of Dark Ascension, thought lost forever. Jac was pleased to hear that it was safe, and even allowed himself a chuckle when he heard of the Hammer’s failures to open it. However, he realised that the longer it remained with the Hammer, the chances of them opening it grew,.especially if one of the unaccounted for Grand Masters later returned to the Hammer.

[[File:Arc_holocron6.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Holocron of Dark Ascension. Held by [[Jac Cotelin]] during his knowledge transfer.]]

Cotelin therefore assembled a group to re-take the Holocron, which had been hidden deep in the recesses of the Dark Hall on Eos. Electing to go himself, he was able to contact Paladin, who quickly agreed to help him. Enlisting Dantes as well, the three Dark Jedi contacted each clan, requesting they each send a master. Five clans complied, [[Arcona]] sending [[Mejas Doto]], [[Naga Sadow]] sending [[Shan Long]], [[Scholae Palatinae]] sending [[Kaiann Yetaru Entar|Kaiann]], [[Taldryan]] sending [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]] and [[Tarentum]] choosing [[Sith Bloodfyre]]. The debacle concerning the remaining units, [[Clan Satal Keto]] and [[Clan Exar Kun]] precluded these clans from sending anyone.

Such a force would be overwhelming to many, but the Hammer fought bravely, many of their Dark Jedi, even those supposedly Dark Jedi Masters, fell easily. The lack of a properly appointed Grand Master had weakened their Brotherhood’s remnants greatly. It was noted that the TIE Corps, formerly an elite unit, had also declined in quality, as the Exodus, though it was now many years ago, had damaged their numbers severely - many of the best pilots had defected.

Landing on Eos, the team instantly recognised their old Dark Hall. Despite the general disarray of the loyalist Dark Jedi, the Dark Hall itself had been kept well maintained. Even here, little resistance was met, many of the Imperials not even realising that the team weren’t with their Brotherhood.

In no time at all, Cotelin, using old passwords only known to him, was able to access the room that the Holocron had been hidden in. On seeing it, Cotelin smirked. It had been many years since he had last clapped eyes on it.

By now, the Hammer had realised what was happening, and had sent the Star Destroyers Challenge and Relentless, both still fine ships with full wings of TIE Corps pilots on board. Even a team of elders would struggle to get past such opposition.

Declaring Eos under blockade, the Star Destroyers launched two squadrons each. The TIE Corps, though depleted, was still largely elite. Forty eight elite pilots would prove a problem for Cotelin and his men. Summoning elements of the Brotherhood fleet was not an option, as it would have taken far too long for the fleet to arrive.

===The Gatekeepers===
{{Quote|We are the guardians of knowledge, wisdom, and power. Every one of us holds a piece of the puzzle, yet only together can the full picture be revealed.|[[Jedgar Octavius Paladin|Jedgar Paladin]], Holocron Gatekeeper}}

Sovereign Gatekeeper (Grand Master [[Kane Vader]]): Kane Vader appears as the first in the succession of Gatekeepers modeled after their respective Grand Masters. It is through him that all of those who wish to explore the secrets of the Holocron must first prove their worth. Kane does not easily divulge the Holocron’s secrets to anyone who activates it - those deemed unworthy will merely see the Grand Master in wrath, and will be rebuked.

Kane Vader appears in a holo-projected form of his appearance in life. His towering figure is captured by Paladin clad in his usual high-collared and bejeweled robes, with a long and flowing cape streaming behind him. The Gatekeeper speaks with great definition, his tone precise and condescending, yet wise beyond measure.
The majority of the information the Sovereign Gatekeeper relates, is Kane Vader’s political philosophies and what he views as the founding principles of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.

Grand Master [[Jedgar Octavius Paladin|Jedgar Paladin]]: Grand Master Paladin appears just after Kane Vader, and his appearance is in stark contrast to that of the previous Gatekeeper. Paladin is less imposing, his average stature and wizened features giving off an air of relative calm - though the though the intense, fiery expression in his eyes suggests otherwise. Just as during his tenure as Grand Master, his hair and beard are kept in regal style, his robes remaining elegantly simple. He also carries his ebony staff, the traditional symbol of the Grand Master position from his time.
Paladin’s Gatekeeper speaks at length about the second Grand Master’s vision for the Dark Jedi Brotherhood’s future and the pitfalls it might encounter. This information was reportedly very useful to Grand Master Firefox during the lead-up to the exile.

Grand Master [[Kreeayt Havok]]: Grand Master Havok emerges as the third Gatekeeper in succession. Unlike the first two, Havok is not a tall man, and his appearance is simple. What does attract attention is the impressive suit of armor covering his entire body. Users of the Holocron tends to find that speaking with Grand Master Havok is somewhat more intimidating than interacting with his predecessors - partly because of his stern demeanor, partly because the protective helmet of his armor prevents anyone else from determining his thoughts.
Grand Master Havok is the first Grand Master’s whose teachings revolve around force techniques, rather than political philosophy. It was Havok’s Gatekeeper that began training Grand Master’s in techniques not accessible to other Elders.

Grand Master [[Crona]]: Crona, known commonly as the ‘Other’, appears in an unconventional form. He appears as a dark shadow, with the appearance of a man cloaked and hooded. Kane Vader warns of this Gatekeeper from the beginning, and urges the user to caution themselves upon facing him.

Crona instead of passing knowledge onto future Grand Master’s in an attempt to strengthen the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, will instead attempt to pervert them from Kane Vader’s teachings. It was in this matter that later Grand Master Zoraan was convinced to attempt secession.

The bulk of “The Other’s” entry involves pretending to hold secrets of great powers that other Grand Masters have never had access to. Every lie he tells and that you believe, brings you deeper and deeper into Crona’s madness, every step toward this elusive source of power brings you farther away from the teachings of Kane Vader.

Grand Master [[Jac Cotelin]]: Following the shadowy appearance of the ‘Other’ is the tall and extremely imposing figure of Grand Master Cotelin. Cotelin’s tall and well-muscled figure exudes confidence and seems to inspire the user. His voice also inspires confidence, being laced with wisdom and charisma.

Cotelin’s Gatekeeper contrasts from all the others in that his face is almost permanently in a smile, unless he is riled. Cotelin expresses himself less in words, and more in facial expressions. He appears wearing his form-fitting suit with the vest lined in gold, befitting his Grand Master rank. Cotelin’s message varies in the middle, as his second reign took place after the Exodus, in a more modern era for the Brotherhood. Upon the Holocron’s retrieval, during his second reign as Grand Master, Cotelin chose to add an addendum to his first entry.
Jac’s continues teaching Grand Master level force powers but also lectures on leadership technique's. One of the things Jac touches on quite a bit is managing subordinates and when they should and should’t be given further chances. Something he had quite a bit of trouble with, especially during his second tenure as Grand Master.

Grand Master [[Justinian Khyron]]: The Sith King appears in a regal manner, clad in his flowing dark robes that contrast with his bright blond hair. Power seems to flow from his very being, as his piercing blue eyes stare upon the user. His voice is calm, yet filled with the power that he wields.
Khyron bears the longest appearance time of most of the Gatekeepers apart from Grand Master Cotelin. It is from both Cotelin and Khyron that the user gains the most knowledge on the Brotherhood, as both Grand Masters served two periods which saw extreme prosperity for the Brotherhood.
For the most part Grand Master Khyron teaches martial arts, lightsaber and force techniques. Many which, such as force storms, are now a central reason behind the Grand Master’s mystique. He also lectures about leadership, and his hand in the failure of his Apprentice.

Grand Master [[Justin Stryker]]: Grand Master Stryker’s Gatekeeper’s appearance is far weaker than those of his enigmatic predecessors. His height, while impressive in its own right, appears diminutive compared to the powerful presences of Cotelin and Khyron. He is clad in a simple black robe, and his hair is arranged in a common style, making it easy to mistake him for a regular Jedi. Stryker’s Gatekeeper has the shortest appearance of the Gatekeepers and passes on little relevant knowledge, as his reign showed no great triumphs or failures.

Grand Master [[Thedek]]: Grand Master Thedek’s appearance represents the common Dark Jedi of the Brotherhood. He is clad in simple dark robes trimmed with the red of the Sith order. His voice, while not quite as domineering as Kane, Cotelin, or Khyron’s, commands respect and attention.
The majority of Thedek’s appearance has to do with lectures on modernization and adopting new techniques and new media, which are the things his reign was best known for. Grand Master Muz Ashen consulted Thedek’s Gatekeeper in 27 ABY, before the Dark Jedi Brotherhood’s fleet modernization after being ravaged by the Yuuzhan Vong that same year.

Grand Master [[Archibald Zoraan]]: Grand Master Zoraan’s gatekeeper largely reflects the Grand Master’s appearance towards the end of his reign. He is clad in Dark Armor, and his green eyes are filled with malice and foreboding. Though he appears tall and regal, if slightly hunched, his demeanor reveals his true character and the extent of the madness he went through at the close of his time as Grand Master. His voice, strong and clear, is filled with disdain and contempt for the organization he headed.
Much of Zoraan’s entry involves passing on Grand Master level techniques that are taught better in the entries of prior Grand Master’s, and droning on in esoteric languages. Like the man himself, Zoraan’s Gatekeeper is much better at looking like a great and powerful Grand Master, then actually being a great and powerful Grand Master. Interestingly enough, his Gatekeeper seems aware of the Exile and lauds the actions of the Seven, though he seems to think the Brotherhood has since become weak.

Grand Master [[Chi Long]]: Grand Master Chi Long, also known as Faethor, appears after Zoraan. Immediately a contrast is shown between Long and Zoraan, as Long appears far more contained and stands straight, his head raised slightly. Dressed in his immaculate robes, Grand Master Long presents a majestic figure, and his voice matches with its carefully enunciated words and light tone.
Though a member of the Seven and far less dangerous than the Gatekeepers of “the Other” and Zoraan, the Gatekeeper of Chi Long speaks at length of Trevarus Caerick’s heretical belief in the the Wanderer. Many believe that through Chi Long’s lectures, later Grand Masters have become influenced by the sect to some degree.

Grand Master [[Firefox]]: Firefox’s appearance is not one of note for the well-known Grand Master who led the Brotherhood during the Exodus. He appears simply, dressed in scarlet-trimmed robes. His eyes are calculating, as if he is probing the user for secrets himself, instead of the user attempting to collect information from him. He speaks softly, his voice barely carrying to the user’s ears, yet his words are laced with power.
Grand Master Firefox adds Grand Master techniques and refines others, but spends the bulk of his entry relating the specific circumstances behind the Exile and warnings of possible recurrences in the future.

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2011-10-09T01:34:42Z

Kratus: /* Notable Persons */

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*'''''Current Incarnation''''': [[24_BBY_to_1_BBY#22_BBY|22 BBY]] - Present
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* [[Michael Halcyon]],
* [[Starwars:Clan Ordo|Clan Ordo]],
*[[Odan-Urr|House Odan-Urr]].
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*[[Arcona-Week2#Al'verde Khyrik Ordo|Al'verde Khyrik Ordo]]
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One of the Free Companies of [[starwars:Mandalore_(planet)|Mandalore]], Ge'tal Gaan are among the premiere [[starwars:mercenary|mercenary]] organisations in the galaxy. Their success stems from their state of the art technology, willingness to take on nearly any job and their charismatic leader, [[Arcona-Week2#Alor'verde Mav Ordo|Mav Ordo]]. The Ge'tal Gaan deviate from the standard concept of a mercenary group with their fundamental loyalty to the Mandalorian [[Starwars:Clan Ordo|Ordo]] and their reverence for [[Starwars:Canderous Ordo|Canderous Ordo]] (Mandalore the Preserver/''Te Taylir Mand'alor''). Although Ordo loyalists, Ge’tal Gaan are not necessarily restricted to that clan; it is fair to assume that most Ge’tal Gaan are indeed of the Ordo Clan, however, they do accept others from different corners of the galaxy.

==History==

===Establishment===

Formed in [[To 251 BBY|553 BBY]], the Ge'tal Gaan were a small group of disenfranchised Mandalorians who, disgusted with the lack of direction their species displayed, formed their own specialised cadre to revive the former glory of Manda'yaim, but without the draconian measures the [[Starwars:Death Watch|Death Watch]] would later display. Jax Brulor, a young Mandalorian from Clan Ordo, rallied a small contingent to oppose the authoritarian and politically oriented mandate in early [[To 251 BBY|557 BBY]]. They soon gained notoriety and developed from an insurgent group, using guerrilla tactics to oppose the oppressive government, into a long-standing, highly-respected unit utilised specifically for their avant-garde approach to warfare.

Jax Brulor gained infamy during his tenure as '''Alor''' of the Ge'tal Gaan, for his outwardly opposing views and his innate disposition to undermine any form of authoritarian rule. His political philosophy, although rooted in military conquest, contradicted the rather splintered and disorganised approach to politics most Mandalorians took at the time, and as a result went widely unnoticed in [[starwars:Keldabe|Keldabe]]. Disgusted with the antipathy his people displayed, he began to roam the galaxy, looking to recruit promising mercenaries together to form a powerful military order capable of challenging the Republic.

Jax Brulor soon travelled off-world, attempting to form connections with the other Mandalorian Clans, and succeeded in acquiring a sizable force, capable of spreading their cause to the surrounding systems. Soon, the Ge’tal Gaan had established a foothold in the [[Starwars:Mandalore sector|Mandalore]], [[Starwars:Ojoster sector|Ojoster]], [[Starwars:Demetras sector|Demetras]], [[Starwars:Belsmuth sector|Belsmuth]] and [[Starwars:Meerian sector|Meerian]] sectors, developing strong political bonds with those who adhered to their beliefs. This was, however, met by resistance. Initially, the Mandalorian Clans who opposed the Ge’tal Gaan had issued warnings as to their hostility. Later, however, the opposing force soon grew tired of the Ge’tal Gaan’s preaching and attacked their operating bases in all five sectors. Yet, these attacks caused minimal issues for the Ge’tal Gaan; their military prowess and foundation within the systems were too strong to eradicate with a single blow. This led to the involvement of the Jedi in [[To 251 BBY|301 BBY]].

A Jedi task force, at the command of the [[Starwars:Jedi Council|Jedi Council]], was sent to eradicate the increasing threat of the Ge’tal Gaan. Due to the increasing dominance of the Ge’tal Gaan’s anarchic political views, they were marked as a threat to the [[Starwars:Galactic Republic|Galactic Republic]]. The intervention of the Jedi became integral to the toppling of the Ge’tal Gaan chain of command when, in a land battle on the planet of [[Starwars:Xartun|Xartun]], Jax Brulor was killed. The highly militaristic nature of the Ge’tal Gaan fragmented with the death of Brulor and the superior military might of their forces soon filtered back into the Mandalorian culture.

===Resurgence===

The Ge’tal Gaan were all but dead to the universe in the centuries that followed, their political and military might shrouded by the veil of the past. However, during the [[Starwars:Mandalore_(planet)#Clone_Wars|Clone Wars]], as a result of the switch to the [[Starwars:Confederacy_of_Independent_Systems|Confederacy]] by Mandalore, the resurgence of the Ge’tal Gaan began, partly through the influence of [[Starwars:Spar|Mandalore the Resurrector]] and partly through the leadership of Talin Ordo. Talin was a gifted soldier from Clan Ordo, and his inspiring ability as a battle tactician and military leader shot him to the fore of the Ge’tal Gaan during the small attacks on the invading forces. The group soon began to expand once more, but with a greater emphasis on independence, as opposed to the politically-motivated operation of the past. With their new-found vigour, the Ge’tal Gaan once again became a name to remember - though not for the reasons their ancestors gained infamy.

[[File:MandoUnit.JPG|thumb|right|260px|Typical Ge'tal Gaan Soldiers]]

They used the noted military prowess of the early Ge’tal Gaan and slowly sculpted the group into an impeccably organised mercenary unit, boasting many of the attributes - such as size, strength, equipment and history - that were in short supply throughout the galaxy. They became synonymous with the [[Starwars:Crime_lord#Hutt_crime_lords|Hutt Crime Lords]] and, more specifically, [[Starwars:Borvo|Borvo the Hutt]]. Even so, the Ge’tal Gaan had a solid belief in military warfare and continued to strive for jobs that were focused more on operation than subterfuge. With this outlook, contracts soon began to flourish with their [[Starwars:hutt|Hutt]] affiliates as a result of the [[Starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. The war enabled easy smuggling and, as the [[Starwars:Imperial remnant|Imperial Remnant]] focused their efforts on quelling the [[Starwars:rebellion|Rebellion]], the Ge’tal Gaan set to work on creating elaborate smuggling lanes and outposts, mainly through brute strength and annexation, which earned them the nickname: ''Hodaryc Gaan'' (Deceiving Hand in Basic), through much of the Mandalorian Sector. The profits they acquire during the Hutt contracts went towards further recruitment and the purchasing of up-to-date weaponry and [[starwars:Mandalorian_Shock_Trooper_Armor|armour]].

During the [[starwars:Yuuzhan_Vong_War|Yuuzhan Vong War]] of [[20_ABY_to_29_ABY#25_ABY|25 ABY]], the Ge’tal Gaan were commissioned by the [[Starwars:New Republic|New Republic]] as a special operations unit, tasked with the defence of [[Starwars:Core Worlds|the Core Worlds]]. They took on the role and proved instrumental in repelling the invaders during the [[Starwars:Second_Battle_of_Coruscant_(Yuuzhan_Vong_War)|Second Battle of Coruscant]]. Adaptable and versatile, they soon evolved to combat the Yuuzhan Vong threat; above all else, this was a testament to their Mandalorian heritage. Although the war effort was a success, their leader, Talin Ordo was killed on Coruscant - rumour has it, by Mav Ordo herself. This led his daughter and second-in-command, Mav Ordo, to take the reins of the unit. Soon after, the Ge’tal Gaan fought for their home world of Mandalore, eradicating the previous belief that they were outcasts from the culture and redeeming their lost honour. They were thrust into the spotlight, along with Clan Ordo, and played a significant role in the effort to rebuild Mandalore. By defeating the Yuuzhan Vong, they became one of the main covertly outsourced [[Starwars:Mercenary#Mandalorian_mercenaries|private military contractors]] loyal to the New Republic.

Clan Ordo soon moved to take the position of the defenders of Mandalore, whilst the Ge’taal Gaan revelled in their position of prosperity, growth and reverence as the New Republic’s arm of retribution. Occupying this position until [[30_ABY_to_39_ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]], the Ge’tal Gaan remained loyal to their cause until their multi-faceted agenda attracted the attention of Michael Halcyon. The Jedi had allied with [[Odan-Urr Prospectus|House Odan-Urr]] and soon contracted the Ge’tal Gaan to defend [[New Tython]] from the [[Dark Brotherhood|Dark Brotherhood’s]] [[Tenth Great Jedi War|Invasion]].

==Induction==

{{quote|You all join on the understanding that the only time you leave the ''Ge'tal Gaan'' is in a body bag. If you attempt to desert, I'll kill you myself. Is that clear?|[[Arcona-Week2#Alor'verde Mav Ordo|Mav Ordo]]}}

Ge’tal Gaan have high standards of excellence for every member and conduct rigorous testing before contemplating the acceptance of a potential recruit. They operate on the policy of not what they can give a member of their Company, but what the member can contribute to the Company, be it a skill in high explosives, being able to provide decent sniper overwatch during a blizzard or even just a knack for making a good [[Starwars:Tiingilar|tiingilar]]. Whatever their talent, the prospective member is expected to have worked that out on their own before petitioning to join the Ge’tal Gaan.

Another potential way of gaining membership is to be sponsored by an existing member, however this method is rare. Many of the rank and file of the Ge’tal Gaan wouldn’t want to attach their name to an outsider for fear of looking shoddy or unworthy by association.

Once their application has been approved, inductees are then branded on the left shoulder with a five-fingered hand (regardless of species) and are considered members for life. The only way you leave is in a body bag.

==Structure==
===Size===
Ge'tal Gaan is among the largest active mercenary units in the outer rim. Census data taken following the successful repeal of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion force suggests that one in every 1000 Mandalorians is a member of the band. Despite this, at roughly six thousand strong, they remain small by traditional army corps standards. Accordingly, their strategy and armament have been carefully selected to suit small-unit tactics and play to the mobility and audacity that is key to their success.

===Command===
While a strong command structure is necessary for long-term military success, Ge'tal Gaan encourages a fluidity in the structure of its units. The exact number of units remains relatively consistent, but the number of individuals in a given unit can vary significantly.

==Ground Forces==
Ground forces - including infantry, mechanized, and artillery - number roughly 4,000 soldiers. These are broken up into four Batallions, each let by an Al'verde who receives orders directly from the mercenary band's Alor'verde (overarching leader).

Eschewing the widely-accepted practice of Fire Teams, the smallest organization unit among the Ge'tal Gaan is the Squad. Consisting of 7-15 soldiers - Verde more often than not - squads are led by an Alor'uus or Ruus'alor.

Each group of four Squads forms a Platoon under the command of an Ver'alor. Ver'alor serve as mid-level line officers and are given a great deal of autonomy in interpreting their orders.

Five Platoons combine to make a Company lead by an Alor'ad. The four Companies are given significantly broader sets of orders than Platoons and can accomplish goals that most enemy forces find surprising given their small numbers. A Company might be tasks with successfully pacifying a metropolitan area or neutralizing an enemy military base. Their mobility and blitzkrieg tactics give them the ability to succeed where a larger, more organized effort might fail.

==Aerial Forces==
Unlike Ge'tal Gaan's ground-based war machine, the mercenary band's aerial forces are strictly regimented. The primary unit is, as with the Rusur, the Squadron. Unlike the Squad, though, a fighter Squadron is subdivided into three units led by an Alor. The Alor reports to the Squadron's Alor'ad, and each group of five Alor'ad fall under the authority of the Wing Commander - typically an Al'verde.

At present, Ge'tal Gaan consists of four Wings that report directly to the Al'verde.

===Units===
====Goor’verd Akaata====
====Mar'eyce Akaata====
====Orar Akaata====
====Bes'bavar Akaata====

===Fleet===
====Support Fleet====
====Ori'ramikad Squadrons====
=====Solus Squadron=====
=====T’ad Squadron=====
=====Ehn Squadron=====
=====Cuir Squadron=====
=====Rayshe'a Squadron=====

==Tactics==
==Equipment==
===Armour===
[[File:ordo-member-arc.jpg|thumb|left|A unit member's armor.]]
==Notable Persons==

===Alor'verde Mav Ordo===
[[File:MavOrdo.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Mav Ordo]]

{{quote|In my dreams I hear the crash of guns and the mournful cries of a battlefield, but Ge’tal Gaan will always stand strong and we shall fight ‘til the end of days.|Mav Ordo}}

*'''Role''': Commander of Ge’tal Gaan
*'''Species''': Human
*'''Gender''': Female
*'''Height''': 1.76 meters
*'''Weight''': 162 lbs.
*'''Hair color''': Black
*'''Eye color''': Brown
*'''Born''': 4 ABY
*'''Distinguishing Features''': A Black Cord with a silver and orange piping is looped around her right shoulder, Mav is also known to wear a traditional shock trooper armor that has golden plating and a bloody hand-print stained on her left shoulder pad.

====Biography====

As the daughter to Great Talin Ordo, Mav is known be a strict woman and a wise leader, who rarely disregards any of her members for their loyalty and service to Ge’tal Gaan. She also looks upon the memory of her father for guidance and solitude for the future path of the company of [[Starwars:Clan Ordo|Ordo]]

Mav was born in the Ordo bloodline as the daughter of Talin Ordo, the renowned and historic leader of Ge’tal Gaan. Although her father had longed for a son, she still looked up to him as her idol. Her childhood wasn’t that of a normal girl, due to the constraints of a Mandalorian life, but it was the constant dismissal and lack of acknowledgement from her father which made her strive for his approval all the more. Growing up, maturity and responsibility were quickly forced on her, and by the age of twelve she had requested to study combat tactics and the art of weaponry.

By the time she had entered her teenage years, Mav had become a skilled combatant and was inducted into the rigorous training program of Ge’tal Gaan. She trained alongside other potential recruits, among them Khyrik Ordo, and ensured her skills and accomplishments would well exceed her father’s expectations, and draw his attention. By the time the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy, Mav had grown into a veteran of some renown. She had fought in many grueling battles, and played a vital part in the conflicts Ge’tal Gaan had against the Vong. It wasn’t until this time when her father truly recognized his daughter’s potential, and for her courageous achievements and leadership, Mav was promoted to the second-in-command of the company.

By the time of [[Starwars:Second_Battle_of_Coruscant_(Yuuzhan_Vong_War)|Second Battle of Coruscant]] Mav controlled many of the forces of Ge’tal Gaan and led them into the storm alongside her father. However, when the news of Talin Ordo’s falling in the intense incursion reached her ears. Mav fled to be by her father’s side in his last moments. In his dying breaths he whispered to her: “I wanted a son.” Enraged and betrayed, Mav sank her knife into her father’s throat, and assumed command of the Ge’tal Gaan forces. This caused uproar within the company as many believed a female leader was immoral for them. But no serious challengers appeared, and as Mav led Ge’tal Gaan through many victories during the last days of the [[starwars:Yuuzhan_Vong_War|Yuuzhan Vong War]], many of the Mandalorians began to respect their new leader.

Mav Ordo risked everything when she and her men fought for Mandalore. The death toll was vast, but Ge’tal Gaan stood their ground until the end. They had restored a massive amount of Clan Ordo’s honour, and played a big part in the salvation of their home world. Mav gained a newfound respect from her men, and ensured the company played played its part in loyal service to the [[Starwars:New Republic|New Republic]].

Come 35 ABY and by now in her early thirties, Mav had led many successful attacks on the Imperial Remnant for the Republic. She promoted her old acquaintance Khyrik Ordo the rank of “Al’verde” for his achievements, and shortly afterwards made him her second-in-command. In that same year, Mav Ordo was approached by [[Michael Halcyon]], who offered to give Ge’tal Gaan more power than they could ever hope to get in the service of the New Republic. His one condition: that they come to his aide in the near future. Swayed his persuasive words and promises of power, Mav accepted his offer and swore that she would bring the full might of Ge’tal Gan to his side. Deep down, though, amid the prospects of power and battles, Mav worried about the strange challenges her men would face.

===Al'verde Khyrik Ordo===
[[File:KhyrikOrdo.jpg|thumb|left|Khyrik Ordo]]

{{quote|Keep your weapons ready; the fight’s only over when the last man falls.|Khyrik Ordo}}

*'''Role''': ''Al'verde'' (Commander)
*'''Species''': Human
*'''Gender''': Male
*'''Height''': 1.82 meters
*'''Weight''': 200 lbs
*'''Hair Color''': Black
*'''Eye Color''': Gray
*'''Born''': 2 ABY
*'''Distinguishing Features''': A red cord with silver piping is looped around his right shoulder. Khyrik also wears black and red trimmed shock trooper armor with a bloody handprint on his right pectoral, and a tally count upon his left shoulder plate. He proudly shows the symbol of Clan Ordo across his torso.

====Biography====

Khyrik Ordo began life aboard the Mandalorian-owned [[starwars:Venator-class Star Destroyer|Venator Star Destroyer]] ''Bes'uliik'', as the second son of a human-Mandalorian couple within [[starwars:Clan Ordo|Clan Ordo]]. From an early age, he responded well to the harsh rigors of Mandalorian life, pushing himself through every challenge that was brought before him by his trainers. Whether it was flying a ship or combat tactics, he excelled throughout. As he grew older, he mainly focused on achieving perfection in wielding a blade and using heavy repeating rifles.

At the age of 16, Khyrik began to take assignments from the leaders of the Clan, involving tracking and killing the Clan’s enemies, while also hunting rare and exotic beasts for personal glory. The young Mandalorian gained great prestige and honor within the Clan when he hunted down a fully-grown [[starwars:Bull Rancor|Bull Rancor]] on [[starwars:Felucia|Felucia]], and brought the beast’s tusks as evidence.

Khyrik joined the Ge’tal Gaan at the age of 22, after being recommended to the group by Talin Ordo himself, who had grown impressed with his ability to tackle extreme assignments with relative ease and had a need for more qualified recruits with the onset of the [[starwars:Yuuzhan_Vong_War|Yuuzhan Vong War]]. He was instantly inducted into the strenuous training regimen, whereupon he proved his devotion by not only passing the tasks, but going above and beyond them. He would often attempt to help the other recruits, among them future Alor’verde Mav Ordo, to pass the tests in order to gain admittance as well.

Khyrik was promoted to squad leader after the [[starwars:Second_Battle_of_Coruscant_(Yuuzhan_Vong_War)|Second Battle of Coruscant]] when Mav Ordo ascended to the leadership of the Ge'tal Gaan after the death of Talin Ordo. He was one of the youngest members to do so in the group’s history, and took his new role with profound importance, leading his squad ably and with minimal casualties throughout the rest of the [[starwars:Yuuzhan_Vong_War|Yuuzhan Vong War]]. Unlike most of his fellow members, Khyrik supported Mav’s ascension to Alor'verde, in belief that she would truly be able to restore the full glory of the Ge’tal Gaan.

At the beginning of the year 35 ABY, while in his mid-thirties, Khyrik undertook a challenging mission that would earn him the title of Al’verde, or Commander, within the Ge’tal Gaan. He, along with several other potential candidates, were tasked with leading a two full regiments of Mandalorians into battle against Imperial Remnant forces on [[starwars:Muunilinst|Muunilinst]]. Not only did the Ge’tal Gaan win the battle, but Khyrik proved his worth by having no casualties within his regiments. He was brought before Mav Ordo and given the rank immediately upon his return.

Khyrik would go on to win two more spectacular victories as ''Al’verde'' before the invasion of [[New Tython]], as the Ge'tal Gaan began to work as an arm of the [[starwars:New Republic|New Republic]]. One such victory was an attack against the Imperial Remnant, as the Ge'tal Gaan fought for the New Republic and defeated a large Remnant force on [[starwars:Fondor|Fondor]]. The New Republic regained total control of the planet quickly afterwards and the Ge’tal Gaan, as well as Khyrik, earned praise and admiration. Shortly after this particular victory, Mav Ordo would honor Khyrik by making him second-in-command of the Ge’tal Gaan.

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2011-10-09T01:21:01Z

Kratus: /* Al'verde Khyrik Ordo */

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*[[Arcona-Week2#Al'verde Khyrik Ordo|Al'verde Khyrik Ordo]]
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One of the Free Companies of [[starwars:Mandalore_(planet)|Mandalore]], Ge'tal Gaan are among the premiere [[starwars:mercenary|mercenary]] organisations in the galaxy. Their success stems from their state of the art technology, willingness to take on nearly any job and their charismatic leader, [[Arcona-Week2#Alor'verde Mav Ordo|Mav Ordo]]. The Ge'tal Gaan deviate from the standard concept of a mercenary group with their fundamental loyalty to the Mandalorian [[Starwars:Clan Ordo|Ordo]] and their reverence for [[Starwars:Canderous Ordo|Canderous Ordo]] (Mandalore the Preserver/''Te Taylir Mand'alor''). Although Ordo loyalists, Ge’tal Gaan are not necessarily restricted to that clan; it is fair to assume that most Ge’tal Gaan are indeed of the Ordo Clan, however, they do accept others from different corners of the galaxy.

==History==

===Establishment===

Formed in [[To 251 BBY|553 BBY]], the Ge'tal Gaan were a small group of disenfranchised Mandalorians who, disgusted with the lack of direction their species displayed, formed their own specialised cadre to revive the former glory of Manda'yaim, but without the draconian measures the [[Starwars:Death Watch|Death Watch]] would later display. Jax Brulor, a young Mandalorian from Clan Ordo, rallied a small contingent to oppose the authoritarian and politically oriented mandate in early [[To 251 BBY|557 BBY]]. They soon gained notoriety and developed from an insurgent group, using guerrilla tactics to oppose the oppressive government, into a long-standing, highly-respected unit utilised specifically for their avant-garde approach to warfare.

Jax Brulor gained infamy during his tenure as '''Alor''' of the Ge'tal Gaan, for his outwardly opposing views and his innate disposition to undermine any form of authoritarian rule. His political philosophy, although rooted in military conquest, contradicted the rather splintered and disorganised approach to politics most Mandalorians took at the time, and as a result went widely unnoticed in [[starwars:Keldabe|Keldabe]]. Disgusted with the antipathy his people displayed, he began to roam the galaxy, looking to recruit promising mercenaries together to form a powerful military order capable of challenging the Republic.

Jax Brulor soon travelled off-world, attempting to form connections with the other Mandalorian Clans, and succeeded in acquiring a sizable force, capable of spreading their cause to the surrounding systems. Soon, the Ge’tal Gaan had established a foothold in the [[Starwars:Mandalore sector|Mandalore]], [[Starwars:Ojoster sector|Ojoster]], [[Starwars:Demetras sector|Demetras]], [[Starwars:Belsmuth sector|Belsmuth]] and [[Starwars:Meerian sector|Meerian]] sectors, developing strong political bonds with those who adhered to their beliefs. This was, however, met by resistance. Initially, the Mandalorian Clans who opposed the Ge’tal Gaan had issued warnings as to their hostility. Later, however, the opposing force soon grew tired of the Ge’tal Gaan’s preaching and attacked their operating bases in all five sectors. Yet, these attacks caused minimal issues for the Ge’tal Gaan; their military prowess and foundation within the systems were too strong to eradicate with a single blow. This led to the involvement of the Jedi in [[To 251 BBY|301 BBY]].

A Jedi task force, at the command of the [[Starwars:Jedi Council|Jedi Council]], was sent to eradicate the increasing threat of the Ge’tal Gaan. Due to the increasing dominance of the Ge’tal Gaan’s anarchic political views, they were marked as a threat to the [[Starwars:Galactic Republic|Galactic Republic]]. The intervention of the Jedi became integral to the toppling of the Ge’tal Gaan chain of command when, in a land battle on the planet of [[Starwars:Xartun|Xartun]], Jax Brulor was killed. The highly militaristic nature of the Ge’tal Gaan fragmented with the death of Brulor and the superior military might of their forces soon filtered back into the Mandalorian culture.

===Resurgence===

The Ge’tal Gaan were all but dead to the universe in the centuries that followed, their political and military might shrouded by the veil of the past. However, during the [[Starwars:Mandalore_(planet)#Clone_Wars|Clone Wars]], as a result of the switch to the [[Starwars:Confederacy_of_Independent_Systems|Confederacy]] by Mandalore, the resurgence of the Ge’tal Gaan began, partly through the influence of [[Starwars:Spar|Mandalore the Resurrector]] and partly through the leadership of Talin Ordo. Talin was a gifted soldier from Clan Ordo, and his inspiring ability as a battle tactician and military leader shot him to the fore of the Ge’tal Gaan during the small attacks on the invading forces. The group soon began to expand once more, but with a greater emphasis on independence, as opposed to the politically-motivated operation of the past. With their new-found vigour, the Ge’tal Gaan once again became a name to remember - though not for the reasons their ancestors gained infamy.

[[File:MandoUnit.JPG|thumb|right|260px|Typical Ge'tal Gaan Soldiers]]

They used the noted military prowess of the early Ge’tal Gaan and slowly sculpted the group into an impeccably organised mercenary unit, boasting many of the attributes - such as size, strength, equipment and history - that were in short supply throughout the galaxy. They became synonymous with the [[Starwars:Crime_lord#Hutt_crime_lords|Hutt Crime Lords]] and, more specifically, [[Starwars:Borvo|Borvo the Hutt]]. Even so, the Ge’tal Gaan had a solid belief in military warfare and continued to strive for jobs that were focused more on operation than subterfuge. With this outlook, contracts soon began to flourish with their [[Starwars:hutt|Hutt]] affiliates as a result of the [[Starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. The war enabled easy smuggling and, as the [[Starwars:Imperial remnant|Imperial Remnant]] focused their efforts on quelling the [[Starwars:rebellion|Rebellion]], the Ge’tal Gaan set to work on creating elaborate smuggling lanes and outposts, mainly through brute strength and annexation, which earned them the nickname: ''Hodaryc Gaan'' (Deceiving Hand in Basic), through much of the Mandalorian Sector. The profits they acquire during the Hutt contracts went towards further recruitment and the purchasing of up-to-date weaponry and [[starwars:Mandalorian_Shock_Trooper_Armor|armour]].

During the [[starwars:Yuuzhan_Vong_War|Yuuzhan Vong War]] of [[20_ABY_to_29_ABY#25_ABY|25 ABY]], the Ge’tal Gaan were commissioned by the [[Starwars:New Republic|New Republic]] as a special operations unit, tasked with the defence of [[Starwars:Core Worlds|the Core Worlds]]. They took on the role and proved instrumental in repelling the invaders during the [[Starwars:Second_Battle_of_Coruscant_(Yuuzhan_Vong_War)|Second Battle of Coruscant]]. Adaptable and versatile, they soon evolved to combat the Yuuzhan Vong threat; above all else, this was a testament to their Mandalorian heritage. Although the war effort was a success, their leader, Talin Ordo was killed on Coruscant - rumour has it, by Mav Ordo herself. This led his daughter and second-in-command, Mav Ordo, to take the reins of the unit. Soon after, the Ge’tal Gaan fought for their home world of Mandalore, eradicating the previous belief that they were outcasts from the culture and redeeming their lost honour. They were thrust into the spotlight, along with Clan Ordo, and played a significant role in the effort to rebuild Mandalore. By defeating the Yuuzhan Vong, they became one of the main covertly outsourced [[Starwars:Mercenary#Mandalorian_mercenaries|private military contractors]] loyal to the New Republic.

Clan Ordo soon moved to take the position of the defenders of Mandalore, whilst the Ge’taal Gaan revelled in their position of prosperity, growth and reverence as the New Republic’s arm of retribution. Occupying this position until [[30_ABY_to_39_ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]], the Ge’tal Gaan remained loyal to their cause until their multi-faceted agenda attracted the attention of Michael Halcyon. The Jedi had allied with [[Odan-Urr Prospectus|House Odan-Urr]] and soon contracted the Ge’tal Gaan to defend [[New Tython]] from the [[Dark Brotherhood|Dark Brotherhood’s]] [[Tenth Great Jedi War|Invasion]].

==Induction==

{{quote|You all join on the understanding that the only time you leave the ''Ge'tal Gaan'' is in a body bag. If you attempt to desert, I'll kill you myself. Is that clear?|[[Arcona-Week2#Alor'verde Mav Ordo|Mav Ordo]]}}

Ge’tal Gaan have high standards of excellence for every member and conduct rigorous testing before contemplating the acceptance of a potential recruit. They operate on the policy of not what they can give a member of their Company, but what the member can contribute to the Company, be it a skill in high explosives, being able to provide decent sniper overwatch during a blizzard or even just a knack for making a good [[Starwars:Tiingilar|tiingilar]]. Whatever their talent, the prospective member is expected to have worked that out on their own before petitioning to join the Ge’tal Gaan.

Another potential way of gaining membership is to be sponsored by an existing member, however this method is rare. Many of the rank and file of the Ge’tal Gaan wouldn’t want to attach their name to an outsider for fear of looking shoddy or unworthy by association.

Once their application has been approved, inductees are then branded on the left shoulder with a five-fingered hand (regardless of species) and are considered members for life. The only way you leave is in a body bag.

==Structure==
===Size===
Ge'tal Gaan is among the largest active mercenary units in the outer rim. Census data taken following the successful repeal of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion force suggests that one in every 1000 Mandalorians is a member of the band. Despite this, at roughly six thousand strong, they remain small by traditional army corps standards. Accordingly, their strategy and armament have been carefully selected to suit small-unit tactics and play to the mobility and audacity that is key to their success.

===Command===
While a strong command structure is necessary for long-term military success, Ge'tal Gaan encourages a fluidity in the structure of its units. The exact number of units remains relatively consistent, but the number of individuals in a given unit can vary significantly.

==Ground Forces==
Ground forces - including infantry, mechanized, and artillery - number roughly 4,000 soldiers. These are broken up into two Batallions, each let by an Al'verde who receives orders directly from the mercenary band's Alor'verde (overarching leader).

Eschewing the widely-accepted practice of Fire Teams, the smallest organization unit among the Ge'tal Gaan is the Squad. Consisting of 7-15 soldiers - Verde more often than not - squads are led by an Alor'uus or Ruus'alor.

Each group of four Squads forms a Platoon under the command of an Ver'alor. Ver'alor serve as mid-level line officers and are given a great deal of autonomy in interpreting their orders.

Five Platoons combine to make a Company lead by an Alor'ad. Companies are given significantly broader sets of orders than Platoons and can accomplish goals that most enemy forces find surprising given their small numbers. A Company might be tasks with successfully pacifying a metropolitan area or neutralizing an enemy military base. Their mobility and blitzkrieg tactics give them the ability to succeed where a larger, more organized effort might fail.

==Aerial Forces==
Unlike Ge'tal Gaan's ground-based war machine, the mercenary band's aerial forces are strictly regimented. The primary unit is, as with the Rusur, the Squadron. Unlike the Squad, though, a fighter Squadron is subdivided into three units led by an Alor. The Alor reports to the Squadron's Alor'ad, and each group of five Alor'ad fall under the authority of the Wing Commander - typically an Al'verde.

At present, Ge'tal Gaan consists of four Wings that report directly to the Al'verde.

===Units===
====Goor’verd Akaata====
====Mar'eyce Akaata====
====Orar Akaata====
====Bes'bavar Akaata====

===Fleet===
====Support Fleet====
====Ori'ramikad Squadrons====
=====Solus Squadron=====
=====T’ad Squadron=====
=====Ehn Squadron=====
=====Cuir Squadron=====
=====Rayshe'a Squadron=====

==Tactics==
==Equipment==
===Armour===
[[File:ordo-member-arc.jpg|thumb|left|A unit member's armor.]]
==Notable Persons==

===Alor'verde Mav Ordo===
[[File:MavOrdo.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Mav Ordo]]

{{quote|In my dreams I hear the crash of guns and the mournful cries of a battlefield, but Ge’tal Gaan will always stand strong and we shall fight ‘til the end of days.|Mav Ordo}}

*'''Role''': Commander of Ge’tal Gaan
*'''Species''': Human
*'''Gender''': Female
*'''Height''': 1.76 meters
*'''Weight''': 162 lbs.
*'''Hair color''': Black
*'''Eye color''': Brown
*'''Born''': 4 ABY
*'''Distinguishing Features''': A Black Cord with a silver and orange piping is looped around her right shoulder, Mav is also known to wear a traditional shock trooper armor that has golden plating and a bloody hand-print stained on her left shoulder pad.

====Biography====

As the daughter to Great Talin Ordo, Mav is known be a strict woman and a wise leader, who rarely disregards any of her members for their loyalty and service to Ge’tal Gaan. She also looks upon the memory of her father for guidance and solitude for the future path of the company of [[Starwars:Clan Ordo|Ordo]]

Mav was born in the Ordo bloodline as the daughter of Talin Ordo, the renowned and historic leader of Ge’tal Gaan. Although her father had longed for a son, she still looked up to him as her idol. Her childhood wasn’t that of a normal girl, due to the constraints of a Mandalorian life, but it was the constant dismissal and lack of acknowledgement from her father which made her strive for his approval all the more. Growing up, maturity and responsibility were quickly forced on her, and by the age of twelve she had requested to study combat tactics and the art of weaponry.

By the time she had entered her teenage years, Mav had become a skilled combatant and was inducted into the rigorous training program of Ge’tal Gaan. She trained alongside other potential recruits, among them Khyrik Ordo, and ensured her skills and accomplishments would well exceed her father’s expectations, and draw his attention. By the time the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy, Mav had grown into a veteran of some renown. She had fought in many grueling battles, and played a vital part in the conflicts Ge’tal Gaan had against the Vong. It wasn’t until this time when her father truly recognized his daughter’s potential, and for her courageous achievements and leadership, Mav was promoted to the second-in-command of the company.

By the time of [[Starwars:Second_Battle_of_Coruscant_(Yuuzhan_Vong_War)|Second Battle of Coruscant]] Mav controlled many of the forces of Ge’tal Gaan and led them into the storm alongside her father. However, when the news of Talin Ordo’s falling in the intense incursion reached her ears. Mav fled to be by her father’s side in his last moments. In his dying breaths he whispered to her: “I wanted a son.” Enraged and betrayed, Mav sank her knife into her father’s throat, and assumed command of the Ge’tal Gaan forces. This caused uproar within the company as many believed a female leader was immoral for them. But no serious challengers appeared, and as Mav led Ge’tal Gaan through many victories during the last days of the [[starwars:Yuuzhan_Vong_War|Yuuzhan Vong War]], many of the Mandalorians began to respect their new leader.

Mav Ordo risked everything when she and her men fought for Mandalore. The death toll was vast, but Ge’tal Gaan stood their ground until the end. They had restored a massive amount of Clan Ordo’s honour, and played a big part in the salvation of their home world. Mav gained a newfound respect from her men, and ensured the company played played its part in loyal service to the [[Starwars:New Republic|New Republic]].

Come 35 ABY and by now in her early thirties, Mav had led many successful attacks on the Imperial Remnant for the Republic. She promoted her old acquaintance Khyrik Ordo the rank of “Al’verde” for his achievements, and shortly afterwards made him her second-in-command. In that same year, Mav Ordo was approached by [[Michael Halcyon]], who offered to give Ge’tal Gaan more power than they could ever hope to get in the service of the New Republic. His one condition: that they come to his aide in the near future. Swayed his persuasive words and promises of power, Mav accepted his offer and swore that she would bring the full might of Ge’tal Gan to his side. Deep down, though, amid the prospects of power and battles, Mav worried about the strange challenges her men would face.

===Al'verde Khyrik Ordo===
[[File:KhyrikOrdo.jpg|thumb|left|Khyrik Ordo]]

{{quote|Keep your weapons ready; the fight’s only over when the last man falls.|Khyrik Ordo}}

*''Role'': ''Al’verde'' (Commander)
*''Species'': Human
*''Gender'': Male
*''Height'': 1.82 meters
*''Weight'': 200 lbs
*''Hair Color'': Black
*''Eye Color'': Gray
*''Born'': 2 ABY
*''Distinguishing Features'': A red cord with silver piping is looped around his right shoulder. Khyrik also wears black and red trimmed shock trooper armor with a bloody handprint on his right pectoral, and a tally count upon his left shoulder plate. He proudly shows the symbol of Clan Ordo across his torso.

====Biography====

Khyrik Ordo began life aboard the Mandalorian-owned [[starwars:Venator-class Star Destroyer|Venator Star Destroyer]] ''Bes'uliik'', as the second son of a human-Mandalorian couple within [[starwars:Clan Ordo|Clan Ordo]]. From an early age, he responded well to the harsh rigors of Mandalorian life, pushing himself through every challenge that was brought before him by his trainers. Whether it was flying a ship or combat tactics, he excelled throughout. As he grew older, he mainly focused on achieving perfection in wielding a blade and using heavy repeating rifles.

At the age of 16, Khyrik began to take assignments from the leaders of the Clan, involving tracking and killing the Clan’s enemies, while also hunting rare and exotic beasts for personal glory. The young Mandalorian gained great prestige and honor within the Clan when he hunted down a fully-grown [[starwars:Bull Rancor|Bull Rancor]] on [[starwars:Felucia|Felucia]], and brought the beast’s tusks as evidence.

Khyrik joined the Ge’tal Gaan at the age of 22, after being recommended to the group by Talin Ordo himself, who had grown impressed with his ability to tackle extreme assignments with relative ease and had a need for more qualified recruits with the onset of the [[starwars:Yuuzhan_Vong_War|Yuuzhan Vong War]]. He was instantly inducted into the strenuous training regimen, whereupon he proved his devotion by not only passing the tasks, but going above and beyond them. He would often attempt to help the other recruits, among them future Alor’verde Mav Ordo, to pass the tests in order to gain admittance as well.

Khyrik was promoted to squad leader after the [[starwars:Second_Battle_Of_Coruscant_(Yuuzhan_Vong_War)|Second Battle of Coruscant]] when Mav Ordo ascended to the leadership of the Ge’tal Gaan after the death of Talin Ordo. He was one of the youngest members to do so in the group’s history, and took his new role with profound importance, leading his squad ably and with minimal casualties throughout the rest of the [[starwars:Yuuzhan_Vong_War|Yuuzhan Vong War]]. Unlike most of his fellow members, Khyrik supported Mav’s ascension to Alor’verde, in belief that she would truly be able to restore the full glory of the Ge’tal Gaan.

At the beginning of the year 35 ABY, while in his mid-thirties, Khyrik undertook a challenging mission that would earn him the title of Al’verde, or Commander, within the Ge’tal Gaan. He, along with several other potential candidates, were tasked with leading a two full regiments of Mandalorians into battle against Imperial Remnant forces on [[starwars:Muunilinst|Muunilinst]]. Not only did the Ge’tal Gaan win the battle, but Khyrik proved his worth by having no casualties within his regiments. He was brought before Mav Ordo and given the rank immediately upon his return.

Khyrik would go on to win two more spectacular victories as ''Al’verde'' before the invasion of [[New Tython]], as the Ge’tal Gaan began to work as an arm of the [[starwars:New Republic|New Republic]]. One such victory was an attack against the Imperial Remnant, as the Ge’tal Gaan fought for the New Republic and defeated a large Remnant force on [[starwars:Fondor|Fondor]]. The New Republic regained total control of the planet quickly afterwards and the Ge’tal Gaan, as well as Khyrik, earned praise and admiration. Shortly after this particular victory, Mav Ordo would honor Khyrik by making him second-in-command of the Ge’tal Gaan.

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Austin, commonly known as Severon Bolshev, is a member of the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. He is currently [[Rollmaster]] of [[House Gladius]]. He joined on August the 14th of 2007. For more information, refer to his [[dossier:9117|dossier]] or the [[Kratus Vahillus|Wiki Character Article]].

==Biography==
===Joining===
Austin was browsing the web when he stumbled upon the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. He became interested and joined under the name of Severon Bolshev. His brother, Branson, also joined under the name of Sacron.

===Problems===
After joining, Austin was accused of cloning when the justicar thought that his brother's profile and his were thought to be made by the same person. He was kicked off the site for three months while he pleaded to the current Grandmaster Darth [[Sarin]]. He was found innocent and allowed back on the site.

==Origin of his Name==
The name Severon just popped into Austin's head when he was joining the brotherhood. At first he used a shortened version of Bolshevik for his last name (Bolshev). However, he changed it to the name of a Celtic hero, Vercingetorix.

==Other things==
===To do list===
*work on [[House Gladius]]
*work on [[Severon Vercingetorix]]

===Other links===
*[[HK-78]]
*[[House Gladius]]

Severon Vercingetorix

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|birth=10 BBY
|death=35 ABY (age 45)
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* [[New Jedi Order Era]]
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{{Quote|Break the chains and feel the Force. Use to fight, to gain power and victory.|Severon Vercingetorix}}

'''Severon Finius Nicholas Vercingetorix''', known as Severon Bolshev in younger life, was a Jedi Consular in the service of the light side House [[Odan-Urr]]. He was born on Alderaan ten years before it was destroyed by Darth Vader, and proceeded to learn the mysteries of the Force. He joined the Brotherhood first in [[House Gladius]] where he made his biggest impression by serving as Rollmaster and subsequently as Aedile. He then found redemption and joined House Odan-Urr, becoming a Jedi Consular. He would die in the service of the House at the hands of the Arconan [[Cethgus Entar]], while performing a covert operation.

== Severon's Early Years ==

=== Birth of a Dark Jedi ===
{{Quote|My past is not of consequence. Noble birth does not always mean nobility. Life tears apart even the wealthiest of beings; turning them into some of the most feared things in the galaxy.|Severon Vercingetorix}}

Severon was born with the name Severon Finius Nicholas Bolshev, to the Lady Vessina Bolshev of Alderaan. He was second in a line of three children, two boys and one baby girl. His father, Nicholas Kylus Finius Bolshev, served as a member of Princess Leia's guard and was killed in her service when the Empire boarded the Tantive IV. His older brother, Semptos Kylus Terentius Bolshev, went on to be a leading member in the Rebellion before being executed by the Empire for crimes against the state. His twin sister, Syrna Cassandra Bolshev, was separated from the family at birth and left in the care of a foster family.

=== A Childhood on Alderaan ===
{{Quote|You are a fool, a cheap good-for-nothing who presumes that he's liked. "<br>"Severon!|Severon's response to a guest and Lady Bolshev's reaction at a dinner party}}

Severon's childhood was a prelude of things to come for him. While he was given the best schooling money could buy, he tended to shirk his studies and concentrate more on history and the tales of the Jedi Order. He was often given to daydreams during his classes, which led his tutors to believe that he was ignorant, and mentally incapable of his studies.

Life was not much better for Severon at home. His mother, the Lady Bolshev, was constantly having guests over and required her children to exhibit all manners of their noble lifestyle. While trying to comply with her orders, Severon was consistantly pitched into a battle of words with the guests, and tried to assert his dominance over them. After only a few of such occasions, Lady Bolshev locked him within his room while guests were over.

Severon's attitude continued to sour the more he grew. In family portraits, he was easily recognizable due to his gaunt face, and long dark hair in comparison to his stouter, and blonde, mother and brother. He never smiled; his face practically molded into a permanent scowl. He was given to outbursts against his mother and especially against his brother.

After only nine years of life, Lady Bolshev grew tired of trying to raise Severon, and put him aboard a transport bound for Nar Shaddaa. Her plan was to allow Severon to be raised by her brother, a viscous man living on Nar Shaddaa who had been divorced twice. The ship had only just jumped into hyperspace when the Death Star arrived in the Alderaan system, and obliterated Severon's past, forever.

=== Kidnapped ===
{{Quote|Perfect place to get lost in.|Atton Rand on Nar Shaddaa; KOTOR}}

The transport liner was never destined to reach Nar Shaddaa. While in route, a pirate vessel crippled the ship's engines, bringing it out of hyperspace. While the pirates went through the transport, Severon began to make his way back toward the escape pods. Unfortunately, the pirates had been quick to locate the bay, and Severon was captured instantly. The young Alderaanian proved fortunate, however, as the pirates had been without a cabin boy for quite some time, and he proved a suitable replacement.

After being accepted aboard, Severon was informed that the ship was called the ''Gorgon'', and was little more than a floating hulk of a Belarius Class Medium Cruiser. The ship was its namesake in every way; the hallways were covered in filth and in several of the passageways long-dried gore splattered the walls, showing the ship's bloody history of repeated mutinies.

The current captain of the ''Gorgon'' was a dapper, lower-class Nabooian citizen named Dractis Casari, who wished to make it rich by pirating vessels. Casari was a cruel man, and he constantly ordered Severon beaten over trivial things. Though rather unsuccessful, Casari did manage to create several rivalries with fellow pirate captains, making him a marked man.

Severon served aboard the ''Gorgon'' until he reached the age of fourteen. After the Battle of Yavin, the Empire began to patrol for pirates more frequently. The ''Gorgon'', in route to Corellia, was intercepted by a patrolling Acclamator Class Cruiser. The ''Gorgon'', having recently escaped a harsh battle leaving its shields drained and half of the weaponry damaged, surrendered immediately when the Imperials requested. As a last ditch effort, once Imperial boarding parties were aboard, the captain and several other crew, including Severon, jettisoned from the ship in escape pods. Half were blasted away by the Acclamator, but a few lone pods, including the one with Captain Casari and Severon's, made it to the planet's surface. The ''Gorgon'' had a worse fate; she was scuttled after being searched for valuables and contraband.

=== Corellia: A New Beginning ===
{{Quote|You'll never amount to anything boy! "<br>"I'll show you, I'll be ten times what you are in the future.|Aged Bounty Hunter speaking to a young Severon}}

Severon managed to avoid the Imperial eyes after crashing on Corellia, and began to carve a life for himself. While aboard the ''Gorgon'', Severon had managed to gain considerable experience with a great many weapons, and began to hire himself out as a hitman. Surprisingly, even with harsh enforcements by CorSec, Severon managed to make a decent living.

As he gained more and more popularity, clients began to expand their horizons, often asking Severon to perform operations on other planets. In the beginning, Severon declined these clients, refusing to buy a ship. However, as jobs on Corellia itself became harder and harder to find, Severon gave in and purchased a YT-1250 freighter named the "Renegade".

The "Renegade" allowed Severon the freedom to move between planets, earning him far more difficult contracts and far better pay. Before long, Severon had a sizable fortune to his name, and his fame spread throughout the Corellia system, attracting more and more clients eager to explore his skills.

== Rise of the Dark Jedi ==

=== Gaining a Companion ===
[[File:Hk-47_1_head.jpg|thumb|100px|right|HK-78]]

Severon continued to take more and more jobs of an increasingly daring nature, and realized he would need assistance. He chose not to hire a human or alien counterpart, worried that anyone he hired would turn on him. So, he hunted for a droid, his search taking him to many junk shops and droid repair stations.

At one particular shop, a gleam of purple metal caught Severon's eye, and he uncovered a relic from the past. The HK-78 model assassin droid was rather beaten and didn't sparkle, but that mattered not to Severon. The price was right, and gained him a reliable, if aged, companion.

The HK unit proved a suitable companion to the wayward Severon, it's witty humor and deadly accuracy with a blaster further enhanced Severon's reputation and gained him more and more prestige.

=== The Call ===
Severon was first approached about the Brotherhood in the Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine. He and his partner, [[HK-78]], had just returned from a successful hunt and were celebrating when Severon was approached by a stranger dressed in all black. The man never mentioned his name but told Severon that he had much potential in the Force. Severon, not quick to accept anything, regarded the man as a fool, until the man impressed him with small feats accomplished with the Force's aid.

Severon did not accept invitation there though. He continued to hunt for three years after the incident before he was approached again where he finally accepted. Next thing he knew, he was on a shuttle to the Karana Campus of the Shadow Academy, in training to become a fledgling [[Obelisk]].

== Life in the Brotherhood ==

=== The Early Years ===
There was not much to Severon's training at the Shadow Academy. He passed his Test of Lore with flying colors, was promoted to [[Apprentice]], and found himself on yet another shuttle, this one to [[Caliburnus]] of Clan [[Scholae Palatinae]].

Here, the new apprentice worked on his studies and was promoted to [[Novice]] for his efforts. Yet, Severon seemed disillusioned with his House's leadership and, after only a week of being a Novice, he left the Brotherhood and went rogue.

=== Rejoining the Brotherhood ===
After about a year, Severon returned to the Brotherhood and was put into [[House Gladius]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]. The [[Quaestor]] of the House at the time, was [[Telona Murrage]]. Despite the Novice's unruly past, she welcomed him into Gladius with open arms. His studies improved in Gladius and in about a year, he was a [[Protector]] and coming into his own.

However, he went rogue again soon after that, feeling that he needed to leave for a while.

=== The Ninth Jedi War ===

[[File:Antei.jpg|thumb|120px|left|Antei, Site of the Ninth GJW]]

Severon rejoined Gladius on the eave of the 9th [[Great Jedi War]]. Severon immediately prepared for battle with the rest of the Gladians, and joined his house aboard the B/R Cocytus for the journey through [[The Shroud]].

The flight was long and, for the most part, uneventful. Severon received his first taste of combat on the surface of the planet [[Antei]]. He was assigned to guard the Anti-Aircraft Batteries. While there, he did not see much action but did help defeat an older model Tank Droid.

The next assignment for the Protector was to help in the assault. He joined fellow many other Tarentae for the assignment and was wounded in the leg by shrapnel during the incident. This caused a limp that Severon still has today.

For his efforts in the war, Severon received a [[Bronze Nova]].

Severon received his first saber, a green armory saber, just before the GJW. He carried this and used it in the GJW.

=== The Master ===
After the Jedi War, Severon prepared to return back to the Sword's Sheath with his fellow Gladians. However, as he stood in his tent packing, he was approached by a Cestian named [[Vai Azexel]]. Severon had met the [[Dark Jedi Knight]] during the war, but had not said much to him.

Vai had been approached by Severon's house leadership and had been asked to become Severon's master. When he was asked, Severon readily accepted the mentorship of the Cestian and the training began immediately.

== The Rollmaster Years ==

[[File:Severonhead.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Dark Jedi Knight]] Severon Vercingetorix]]

After the Jedi War, Severon began to work more closely with his [[House Summit]], helping to reform the House after the GJW.

Closely after being promoted to Jedi Hunter, Severon was approached by the new Quaestor, Scion Altera, with a proposition that he become [[Rollmaster]] of Gladius. Severon accepted readily and took hold of his first leadership position in the Brotherhood.

During his tenure as Rollmaster, Severon was promoted to the illustrious rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]]. It was then that he built his first lightsaber, with a blade as red as a laigrek's eye.

=== The Sister He Never Knew ===
After becoming a [[Dark Jedi Knight]], Severon took to traveling around the Yridia System. His mood was constantly changing, from satisfied to incredibly annoyed with everything. Then, while roaming the surface of [[Yridia IX]], Severon stumbled onto a person he never even dreamed existed.

Severon entered into a pub and was knocked back by the Force potential eminating from one of the patrons. She sat at the bar, a hood over her head. Curious, Severon approached the bar and ordered a drink. He then inspected the girl. Dark hair adorned her head, and her eyes were deep and piercing.

After receiving the drink, Severon initiated a conversation with the girl, and learned her name to be Syrna Valkiss, of his line of Bolshev. Taken aback, Severon went on to learn that she was born on his exact birthday, in the exact place he was, to exactly the same mother. However, his father had not wanted a girl, and the Bolshev's gave baby Syrna over to an orphanage, while Severon went on to be his brother Sempto's shadow.

Though Severon did not learn much of her immediate past, he took a liking to his long lost sister, and invited her to join the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]], where he believed her raw talent could be cultivated.

== The Aedile Years ==

=== Appointment to Aedile ===
Severon was a very diligent Rollmaster, sending many reports and painstakingly improving the performance of Gladius. He helped members to know what they needed to do in order to rise in rank.

The former Aedile of Gladius, Archpriest Apollo, had decided to retire, and the current Quaestor, Scion Altera, was left with the task of appointing a new Aedile. Seeing the Severon had, if only for a few months, done remarkably in his position, Scion appointed him to the position of Aedile, bringing a member of Tridens, [[Raiju|Raiju Kang]], to replace him as Rollmaster.

=== RoS; Spoils of War ===
The appointment was just in time for the Grandmaster's call for vendetta which led to the brutal Rite of Supremacy; the Spoils of War. As Aedile, it was Severon's appointed duty to assist Scion in getting the House into fighting shape.

This was accomplished, though with quite a bit of work. Gladius was still suffering from the Ninth Great Jedi War and badly needed refit and repair still. Severon and Scion worked together and brought the House back up to command status though not in time to save Tarentum from getting fifth place.

== New Changes ==

=== The Abolishment of House Gladius ===
An order from the Consul came to Scion and Severon declaring that Gladius was to be abolished and [[The Sword's Sheath|the Sword's Sheath]] was to be used for other purposes. Two new Houses were to be formed, House Reinthaler and House Kaerner.

Severon and Scion were to be separated. Severon was called by the new Quaestor of Reinthaler, [[Saitou Tarentae]] to become the Commander of the new battleteam [[Black Phoenix]]. Scion went to Kaerner to become it's Quaestor.

=== Black Phoenix & More Changes ===

[[File:Phoenix_Ring.jpg|thumb|150px|left|A Phoenix Ring]]

When he joined Reinthaler, Severon was appointed leader of one of the new House's two battleteams. Severon dubbed his new team Black Phoenix, for it seemed to fit with the Clan's rebirth since the Phoenix itself is reborn from ashes. Severon took on the duties of Sith Commander diligently, and took Sato Tarentae as his right hand man.

While serving as Commander of Black Phoenix, Severon created a series of rings. Dubbed Phoenix rings, they were made of onyx and would alert Severon to an injured member of his team, so that he might respond quickly. The rings were designed to prevent excessive casualties of the team.

Severon did not serve as Commander for very long. Reinthaler's Aedile, [[Arturis Schulen|Raimi Mistwalker]] stepped down due to constraints on his very life. Severon was appointed as Reinthaler's second Aedile and served faithfully under Saitou Tarentae. During his tenure, Severon began to experience the change that would wreck the clan. Mercenary's came to Reinthaler's hidden base, only to be easily captured by Severon with the help of the two battleteams, Zurhidon and Black Phoenix.

This moment began the spiral which would knock Severon from his position as Aedile and place him in the new Battleteam created from the ashes of Black Phoenix by Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae entitled the Rite of Sin. With the Clans reforming into Houses, Severon stands by Tarentum still and by its Quaestor, the former Consul [[Ronovi Tavisaen Tarentae]].

=== Redemption ===
As Tarentum faced one of its most bloody trajedies, Severon began to change in himself. All of the death of the forces of Tarentum, were getting to him. His main concern, was that none of the Dark Jedi of the House seemed to give them much recognition, they just continued on as if the deaths never happened.

During the heat of the battle, Severon's old friend and accomplice [[Octavian Moorhand]] was shot and killed. Severon himself was wounded in the battle, but was able to recover. During the recovery, however, Severon moved away from the Dark Side of the Force. He was then recruited by Ji into House Odan-Urr.

===Service to the Light===

Severon didn't spend long as a converted Jedi before his untimely death at the hands of [[Cethgus Entar]]. He served Odan-Urr faithfully for many months, helping to train and build its apprentices and padawans into being able to resist the pull of the Dark Side, and fight its minions. He was forever pursued by agents of his old Clan and House, Tarentum, until the end of his days.

== DJB Facts ==

=== Statistics ===
'''Masters'''
* [[Vai Azexel]]; Krath Priest; Mentor to Knighthood

'''Students'''
* ACO Achiryte; MIA

{{Positions}}
{{Succession box
|title=[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Gladius]]
|years=31 ABY - 32 ABY
|before=[[Dralin Fortea]]
|after=[[Raiju Kang]]
}}
{{Succession box
|title=[[Aedile]] of [[House Gladius]]
|years=32 ABY
|before=[[Apollo]]
|after=House Dissolved
}}
{{Succession box
|title=Sith Commander of [[Black Phoenix]]
|years=32 ABY
|before=N/A
|after=[[Sith Bloodfyre]]
}}
{{Succession box
|title=[[Aedile]] of [[House Reinthaler]]
|years=32 ABY - 33 ABY
|before=[[Arturis Schulen|Raimi Mistwalker]]
|after=[[Jagen Phoenix]]
}}
{{End box}}

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Deceased Characters]]

Kratus Vahillus

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Kratus:

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|image=[[File:Kratus_Vahillus.jpg|250px]]
|firstname= Kratus Tigellus
|lastname= Vahillus
|homeworld= Coruscant
|birth= 2 ABY
|death=
|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Ice Blue, Artificial Red
|height= 1.758 metres
|weight= 165 lbs
|cyber= 22% of Body
*Right half of head
*Vocal Cords
*Right forearm and hand
*Lungs
|allies= *[[Xathia]]
*[[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]
*[[Celevon Edraven]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
*[[Acheron d'Tana]]
|enemies=
|saber= Blue blade, red trimmed hilt
|form= *Form II, [[Makashi]]
*Form III, [[Soresu]]
|fightingstyle=
|profession= *Pirate Warlord
*Dark Jedi
|position=
|era= *[[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
|affiliation= *[[Clan Arcona]]
*[[House Galeres]]
|ship=
|masters=
|apprentices=
|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
}}

{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and his government bounty is enough to purchase two Star Destroyers. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], and is married to
[[Xathia]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chits
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived. They made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1300 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, in spite of the fact that he had
two Acclamator IIs within his fleet.

===Path of a Warlord===

[[File:Acclamator_FT.jpg|thumb|270px|left|One of Vahillus' Acclamators before the Corellia Raid]]

Vahillus then committed the most daring move of his career to date, and the most fatal. His
plan, to raid the Corellian Treasury. Together with his fleet, Vahillus proceeded to engage
the Corellian security forces then took a dropship to the surface of the planet. His small army
managed to overpower the Corellian agents sent against them and penetrated the Treasury
building. From there, things began to break down.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Vahillus and his men held the
building for three days before they were forced out of the building. Vahillus and fifty men
escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the
right half of his face, mangling his right eye.

Vahillus fled to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where he contacted a cybernetics
surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet
with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the galaxy. He applied the cybernetics,
and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed
maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major
trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims
had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus fleet disabled the ship's
engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving
from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chit on board. He
personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The
security footage the New Republic recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood,
savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the
right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared
above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident.
They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased fifty more
ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size to rival some of the largest pirate
fleets recorded. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding
ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time
in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon
reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was
enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good
height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord,
Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came
to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair,
alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager
for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that
would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her
demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope. The
pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled
to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

[[File:Alyssa.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Kratus' Adopted Daughter, Alyssa Vahillus]]

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped
for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work
clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing
the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus turned over
command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a
member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an
instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam
[[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed
to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents,
something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help
but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and
youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several
weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted
a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to
the Duelist’s Form. After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the
two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited
his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents
simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training
areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

== Psychological Profile ==

[[File:Vahillus Family.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Left to right:[[Celevon Edraven]], [[Xathia]], and Kratus]]

In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks
to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point
across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus
changed. He now goes into spurts of madness, even going so far as to butcher crewmen, to
satisfy his bloodlust. Although still tactical, Vahillus tends to lose control of himself during raids,
setting off on bloodbaths. His temper is short and he is given to sporadic yelling matches with
subordinates. Though still handsome, his visage is marred by the cybernetic eye which tends
to unnerve those he comes in contact with when coupled with his insane behavior. Thus far,
his wife [[Xathia]] is the only one that can immediately calm him with a touch and a soothing
whisper.

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Arconans]]

Kratus Vahillus

2011-09-20T23:24:34Z

Kratus:

{{Construction}}
{{Noncanon}}
{{Eras|new|njo|djb}}
<br>
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|image=[[File:Kratus_Vahillus.jpg|250px]]
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|lastname= Vahillus
|homeworld= Coruscant
|birth= 2 ABY
|death=
|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Ice Blue, Artificial Red
|height= 1.758 metres
|weight= 165 lbs
|cyber= *Right half of head
*Vocal Cords
*Right forearm and hand
|allies= *[[Xathia]]
*[[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]
*[[Celevon Edraven]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
*[[Acheron d'Tana]]
|enemies=
|saber= Blue blade, red trimmed hilt
|form= *Form II, Makashi
*Form III, Soresu
|fightingstyle=
|profession= *Pirate Warlord
*Dark Jedi
|position=
|era= *[[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
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*[[House Galeres]]
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|masters=
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|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
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{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and his government bounty is enough to purchase two Star Destroyers. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], and is married to
[[Xathia]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chits
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived. They made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1300 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, in spite of the fact that he had
two Acclamator IIs within his fleet.

===Path of a Warlord===

[[File:Acclamator_FT.jpg|thumb|270px|left|One of Vahillus' Acclamators before the Corellia Raid]]

Vahillus then committed the most daring move of his career to date, and the most fatal. His
plan, to raid the Corellian Treasury. Together with his fleet, Vahillus proceeded to engage
the Corellian security forces then took a dropship to the surface of the planet. His small army
managed to overpower the Corellian agents sent against them and penetrated the Treasury
building. From there, things began to break down.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Vahillus and his men held the
building for three days before they were forced out of the building. Vahillus and fifty men
escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the
right half of his face, mangling his right eye.

Vahillus fled to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where he contacted a cybernetics
surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet
with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the galaxy. He applied the cybernetics,
and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed
maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major
trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims
had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus fleet disabled the ship's
engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving
from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chit on board. He
personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The
security footage the New Republic recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood,
savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the
right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared
above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident.
They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased fifty more
ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size to rival some of the largest pirate
fleets recorded. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding
ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time
in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon
reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was
enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good
height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord,
Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came
to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair,
alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager
for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that
would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her
demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope. The
pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled
to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

[[File:Alyssa.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Kratus' Adopted Daughter, Alyssa Vahillus]]

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped
for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work
clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing
the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus turned over
command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a
member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an
instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam
[[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed
to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents,
something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help
but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and
youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several
weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted
a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to
the Duelist’s Form. After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the
two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited
his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents
simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training
areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

== Psychological Profile ==

[[File:Vahillus Family.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Left to right:[[Celevon Edraven]], [[Xathia]], and Kratus]]

In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks
to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point
across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus
changed. He now goes into spurts of madness, even going so far as to butcher crewmen, to
satisfy his bloodlust. Although still tactical, Vahillus tends to lose control of himself during raids,
setting off on bloodbaths. His temper is short and he is given to sporadic yelling matches with
subordinates. Though still handsome, his visage is marred by the cybernetic eye which tends
to unnerve those he comes in contact with when coupled with his insane behavior. Thus far,
his wife [[Xathia]] is the only one that can immediately calm him with a touch and a soothing
whisper.

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Arconans]]

Kratus Vahillus

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{{Construction}}
{{Noncanon}}
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<br>
{{Character
|type = Obelisk
|image=[[File:Kratus_Vahillus.jpg|250px]]
|firstname= Kratus Tigellus
|lastname= Vahillus
|homeworld= Coruscant
|birth= 2 ABY
|death=
|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Ice Blue, Artificial Red
|height= 1.758 metres
|weight= 165 lbs
|cyber= *Right half of head
*Vocal Cords
*Right forearm and hand
|allies= *[[Xathia]]
*[[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]
*[[Celevon Edraven]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
*[[Acheron d'Tana]]
|enemies=
|saber= Blue blade, red trimmed hilt
|form= *Form II, Makashi
*Form III, Soresu
|fightingstyle=
|profession= *Pirate Warlord (former)
*Obelisk Templar (present)
|position=
|era= *[[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
|affiliation= *[[Clan Arcona]]
*[[House Galeres]]
|ship=
|masters=
|apprentices=
|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
}}

{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and his government bounty is enough to purchase two Star Destroyers. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], and is married to
[[Xathia]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chits
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived. They made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1300 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, in spite of the fact that he had
two Acclamator IIs within his fleet.

===Path of a Warlord===

[[File:Acclamator_FT.jpg|thumb|270px|left|One of Vahillus' Acclamators before the Corellia Raid]]

Vahillus then committed the most daring move of his career to date, and the most fatal. His
plan, to raid the Corellian Treasury. Together with his fleet, Vahillus proceeded to engage
the Corellian security forces then took a dropship to the surface of the planet. His small army
managed to overpower the Corellian agents sent against them and penetrated the Treasury
building. From there, things began to break down.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Vahillus and his men held the
building for three days before they were forced out of the building. Vahillus and fifty men
escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the
right half of his face, mangling his right eye.

Vahillus fled to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where he contacted a cybernetics
surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet
with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the galaxy. He applied the cybernetics,
and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed
maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major
trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims
had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus fleet disabled the ship's
engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving
from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chit on board. He
personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The
security footage the New Republic recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood,
savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the
right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared
above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident.
They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased fifty more
ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size to rival some of the largest pirate
fleets recorded. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding
ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time
in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon
reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was
enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good
height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord,
Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came
to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair,
alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager
for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that
would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her
demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope. The
pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled
to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

[[File:Alyssa.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Kratus' Adopted Daughter, Alyssa Vahillus]]

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped
for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work
clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing
the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus turned over
command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a
member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an
instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam
[[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed
to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents,
something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help
but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and
youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several
weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted
a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to
the Duelist’s Form. After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the
two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited
his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents
simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training
areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

== Psychological Profile ==

[[File:Vahillus Family.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Left to right:[[Celevon Edraven]], [[Xathia]], and Kratus]]

In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks
to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point
across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus
changed. He now goes into spurts of madness, even going so far as to butcher crewmen, to
satisfy his bloodlust. Although still tactical, Vahillus tends to lose control of himself during raids,
setting off on bloodbaths. His temper is short and he is given to sporadic yelling matches with
subordinates. Though still handsome, his visage is marred by the cybernetic eye which tends
to unnerve those he comes in contact with when coupled with his insane behavior. Thus far,
his wife [[Xathia]] is the only one that can immediately calm him with a touch and a soothing
whisper.

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Arconans]]

Kratus Vahillus

2011-09-20T23:22:56Z

Kratus:

{{Construction}}
{{Noncanon}}
{{Eras|new|njo|djb}}
<br>
{{Character
|type = Obelisk
|image=[[File:Kratus_Vahillus.jpg|250px]]
|firstname= Kratus Tigellus
|lastname= Vahillus
|homeworld= Coruscant
|birth= 2 ABY
|death=
|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Ice Blue, Artificial Red
|height= 1.758 metres
|weight= 165 lbs
|cyber= *Right half of head
*Vocal Cords
*Right forearm and hand
|allies= *[[Xathia]]
*[[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]
*[[Celevon Edraven]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
*[[Acheron d'Tana]]
|enemies=
|saber= Blue blade, red trimmed hilt
|form= *Form II, Makashi
*Form III, Soresu
|fightingstyle=
|profession= *Pirate Warlord (former)
*Sith Warrior (present)
|position=
|era= *[[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
|affiliation= *[[Clan Arcona]]
*[[House Galeres]]
|ship=
|masters=
|apprentices=
|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
}}

{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and his government bounty is enough to purchase two Star Destroyers. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], and is married to
[[Xathia]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chits
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived. They made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1300 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, in spite of the fact that he had
two Acclamator IIs within his fleet.

===Path of a Warlord===

[[File:Acclamator_FT.jpg|thumb|270px|left|One of Vahillus' Acclamators before the Corellia Raid]]

Vahillus then committed the most daring move of his career to date, and the most fatal. His
plan, to raid the Corellian Treasury. Together with his fleet, Vahillus proceeded to engage
the Corellian security forces then took a dropship to the surface of the planet. His small army
managed to overpower the Corellian agents sent against them and penetrated the Treasury
building. From there, things began to break down.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Vahillus and his men held the
building for three days before they were forced out of the building. Vahillus and fifty men
escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the
right half of his face, mangling his right eye.

Vahillus fled to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where he contacted a cybernetics
surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet
with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the galaxy. He applied the cybernetics,
and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed
maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major
trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims
had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus fleet disabled the ship's
engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving
from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chit on board. He
personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The
security footage the New Republic recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood,
savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the
right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared
above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident.
They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased fifty more
ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size to rival some of the largest pirate
fleets recorded. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding
ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time
in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon
reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was
enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good
height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord,
Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came
to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair,
alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager
for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that
would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her
demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope. The
pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled
to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

[[File:Alyssa.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Kratus' Adopted Daughter, Alyssa Vahillus]]

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped
for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work
clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing
the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus turned over
command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a
member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an
instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam
[[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed
to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents,
something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help
but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and
youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several
weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted
a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to
the Duelist’s Form. After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the
two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited
his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents
simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training
areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

== Psychological Profile ==

[[File:Vahillus Family.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Left to right:[[Celevon Edraven]], [[Xathia]], and Kratus]]

In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks
to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point
across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus
changed. He now goes into spurts of madness, even going so far as to butcher crewmen, to
satisfy his bloodlust. Although still tactical, Vahillus tends to lose control of himself during raids,
setting off on bloodbaths. His temper is short and he is given to sporadic yelling matches with
subordinates. Though still handsome, his visage is marred by the cybernetic eye which tends
to unnerve those he comes in contact with when coupled with his insane behavior. Thus far,
his wife [[Xathia]] is the only one that can immediately calm him with a touch and a soothing
whisper.

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Arconans]]

Kratus Vahillus

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|type = Obelisk
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|firstname= Kratus Tigellus
|lastname= Vahillus
|homeworld= Coruscant
|birth= 2 ABY
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|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Ice Blue, Artificial Red
|height= 1.758 metres
|weight= 165 lbs
|cyber= *Right half of head
*Vocal Cords
*Right forearm and hand
|allies= *[[Xathia]]
*[[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]
*[[Celevon Edraven]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
|enemies=
|saber= Blue blade, red trimmed hilt
|form= Form II, Makashi
|fightingstyle=
|profession= *Pirate Warlord (former)
*Sith Warrior (present)
|position=
|era= *[[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
|affiliation= *[[Clan Arcona]]
*[[House Galeres]]
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|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
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{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and his government bounty is enough to purchase two Star Destroyers. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], and is married to
[[Xathia]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chits
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived. They made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1300 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, in spite of the fact that he had
two Acclamator IIs within his fleet.

===Path of a Warlord===

[[File:Acclamator_FT.jpg|thumb|270px|left|One of Vahillus' Acclamators before the Corellia Raid]]

Vahillus then committed the most daring move of his career to date, and the most fatal. His
plan, to raid the Corellian Treasury. Together with his fleet, Vahillus proceeded to engage
the Corellian security forces then took a dropship to the surface of the planet. His small army
managed to overpower the Corellian agents sent against them and penetrated the Treasury
building. From there, things began to break down.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Vahillus and his men held the
building for three days before they were forced out of the building. Vahillus and fifty men
escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the
right half of his face, mangling his right eye.

Vahillus fled to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where he contacted a cybernetics
surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet
with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the galaxy. He applied the cybernetics,
and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed
maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major
trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims
had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus fleet disabled the ship's
engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving
from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chit on board. He
personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The
security footage the New Republic recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood,
savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the
right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared
above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident.
They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased fifty more
ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size to rival some of the largest pirate
fleets recorded. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding
ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time
in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon
reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was
enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good
height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord,
Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came
to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair,
alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager
for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that
would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her
demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope. The
pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled
to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

[[File:Alyssa.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Kratus' Adopted Daughter, Alyssa Vahillus]]

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped
for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work
clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing
the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus turned over
command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a
member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an
instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam
[[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed
to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents,
something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help
but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and
youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several
weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted
a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to
the Duelist’s Form. After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the
two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited
his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents
simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training
areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

== Psychological Profile ==

[[File:Vahillus Family.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Left to right:[[Celevon Edraven]], [[Xathia]], and Kratus]]

In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks
to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point
across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus
changed. He now goes into spurts of madness, even going so far as to butcher crewmen, to
satisfy his bloodlust. Although still tactical, Vahillus tends to lose control of himself during raids,
setting off on bloodbaths. His temper is short and he is given to sporadic yelling matches with
subordinates. Though still handsome, his visage is marred by the cybernetic eye which tends
to unnerve those he comes in contact with when coupled with his insane behavior. Thus far,
his wife [[Xathia]] is the only one that can immediately calm him with a touch and a soothing
whisper.

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Arconans]]

Severon Vercingetorix

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{{Character
|type=Consular
|image=[[File:Com-_Severon2.jpg|250px]]
|firstname=Severon Finius Nicholas
|lastname=Vercingetorix
|homeworld=[[starwars:Alderaan|Alderaan]]
|birth=10 BBY
|death=35 ABY (age 45)
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|hair=Dark Brown
|eyes=Brown
|height=5'9"
|weight=163 pounds
|allies=[[HK-78]]
|saber=Green
|form=[[Soresu]], [[Makashi]]
|profession=Jedi Consular
|era=* [[Rebellion Era]]
* [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
* [[New Republic Era]]
* [[New Jedi Order Era]]
|affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]
|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
}}

{{Quote|Break the chains and feel the Force. Use to fight, to gain power and victory.|Severon Vercingetorix}}

'''Severon Finius Nicholas Vercingetorix''', known as Severon Bolshev in younger life, was a Jedi Consular in the service of the light side House [[Odan-Urr]]. He was born on Alderaan ten years before it was destroyed by Darth Vader, and proceeded to learn the mysteries of the Force. He joined the Brotherhood first in [[House Gladius]] where he made his biggest impression by serving as Rollmaster and subsequently as Aedile. He then found redemption and joined House Odan-Urr, becoming a Jedi Consular. He would die in the service of the House at the hands of the Arconan [[Cethgus Entar]], while performing a covert operation.

== Severon's Early Years ==

=== Birth of a Dark Jedi ===
{{Quote|My past is not of consequence. Noble birth does not always mean nobility. Life tears apart even the wealthiest of beings; turning them into some of the most feared things in the galaxy.|Severon Vercingetorix}}

Severon was born with the name Severon Finius Nicholas Bolshev, to the Lady Vessina Bolshev of Alderaan. He was second in a line of three children, two boys and one baby girl. His father, Nicholas Kylus Finius Bolshev, served as a member of Princess Leia's guard and was killed in her service when the Empire boarded the Tantive IV. His older brother, Semptos Kylus Terentius Bolshev, went on to be a leading member in the Rebellion before being executed by the Empire for crimes against the state. His twin sister, Syrna Cassandra Bolshev, was separated from the family at birth and left in the care of a foster family.

=== A Childhood on Alderaan ===
{{Quote|You are a fool, a cheap good-for-nothing who presumes that he's liked. "<br>"Severon!|Severon's response to a guest and Lady Bolshev's reaction at a dinner party}}

Severon's childhood was a prelude of things to come for him. While he was given the best schooling money could buy, he tended to shirk his studies and concentrate more on history and the tales of the Jedi Order. He was often given to daydreams during his classes, which led his tutors to believe that he was ignorant, and mentally incapable of his studies.

Life was not much better for Severon at home. His mother, the Lady Bolshev, was constantly having guests over and required her children to exhibit all manners of their noble lifestyle. While trying to comply with her orders, Severon was consistantly pitched into a battle of words with the guests, and tried to assert his dominance over them. After only a few of such occasions, Lady Bolshev locked him within his room while guests were over.

Severon's attitude continued to sour the more he grew. In family portraits, he was easily recognizable due to his gaunt face, and long dark hair in comparison to his stouter, and blonde, mother and brother. He never smiled; his face practically molded into a permanent scowl. He was given to outbursts against his mother and especially against his brother.

After only nine years of life, Lady Bolshev grew tired of trying to raise Severon, and put him aboard a transport bound for Nar Shaddaa. Her plan was to allow Severon to be raised by her brother, a viscous man living on Nar Shaddaa who had been divorced twice. The ship had only just jumped into hyperspace when the Death Star arrived in the Alderaan system, and obliterated Severon's past, forever.

=== Kidnapped ===
{{Quote|Perfect place to get lost in.|Atton Rand on Nar Shaddaa; KOTOR}}

The transport liner was never destined to reach Nar Shaddaa. While in route, a pirate vessel crippled the ship's engines, bringing it out of hyperspace. While the pirates went through the transport, Severon began to make his way back toward the escape pods. Unfortunately, the pirates had been quick to locate the bay, and Severon was captured instantly. The young Alderaanian proved fortunate, however, as the pirates had been without a cabin boy for quite some time, and he proved a suitable replacement.

After being accepted aboard, Severon was informed that the ship was called the ''Gorgon'', and was little more than a floating hulk of a Belarius Class Medium Cruiser. The ship was its namesake in every way; the hallways were covered in filth and in several of the passageways long-dried gore splattered the walls, showing the ship's bloody history of repeated mutinies.

The current captain of the ''Gorgon'' was a dapper, lower-class Nabooian citizen named Dractis Casari, who wished to make it rich by pirating vessels. Casari was a cruel man, and he constantly ordered Severon beaten over trivial things. Though rather unsuccessful, Casari did manage to create several rivalries with fellow pirate captains, making him a marked man.

Severon served aboard the ''Gorgon'' until he reached the age of fourteen. After the Battle of Yavin, the Empire began to patrol for pirates more frequently. The ''Gorgon'', in route to Corellia, was intercepted by a patrolling Acclamator Class Cruiser. The ''Gorgon'', having recently escaped a harsh battle leaving its shields drained and half of the weaponry damaged, surrendered immediately when the Imperials requested. As a last ditch effort, once Imperial boarding parties were aboard, the captain and several other crew, including Severon, jettisoned from the ship in escape pods. Half were blasted away by the Acclamator, but a few lone pods, including the one with Captain Casari and Severon's, made it to the planet's surface. The ''Gorgon'' had a worse fate; she was scuttled after being searched for valuables and contraband.

=== Corellia: A New Beginning ===
{{Quote|You'll never amount to anything boy! "<br>"I'll show you, I'll be ten times what you are in the future.|Aged Bounty Hunter speaking to a young Severon}}

Severon managed to avoid the Imperial eyes after crashing on Corellia, and began to carve a life for himself. While aboard the ''Gorgon'', Severon had managed to gain considerable experience with a great many weapons, and began to hire himself out as a hitman. Surprisingly, even with harsh enforcements by CorSec, Severon managed to make a decent living.

As he gained more and more popularity, clients began to expand their horizons, often asking Severon to perform operations on other planets. In the beginning, Severon declined these clients, refusing to buy a ship. However, as jobs on Corellia itself became harder and harder to find, Severon gave in and purchased a YT-1250 freighter named the "Renegade".

The "Renegade" allowed Severon the freedom to move between planets, earning him far more difficult contracts and far better pay. Before long, Severon had a sizable fortune to his name, and his fame spread throughout the Corellia system, attracting more and more clients eager to explore his skills.

== Rise of the Dark Jedi ==

=== Gaining a Companion ===
[[File:Hk-47_1_head.jpg|thumb|100px|right|HK-78]]

Severon continued to take more and more jobs of an increasingly daring nature, and realized he would need assistance. He chose not to hire a human or alien counterpart, worried that anyone he hired would turn on him. So, he hunted for a droid, his search taking him to many junk shops and droid repair stations.

At one particular shop, a gleam of purple metal caught Severon's eye, and he uncovered a relic from the past. The HK-78 model assassin droid was rather beaten and didn't sparkle, but that mattered not to Severon. The price was right, and gained him a reliable, if aged, companion.

The HK unit proved a suitable companion to the wayward Severon, it's witty humor and deadly accuracy with a blaster further enhanced Severon's reputation and gained him more and more prestige.

=== The Call ===
Severon was first approached about the Brotherhood in the Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine. He and his partner, [[HK-78]], had just returned from a successful hunt and were celebrating when Severon was approached by a stranger dressed in all black. The man never mentioned his name but told Severon that he had much potential in the Force. Severon, not quick to accept anything, regarded the man as a fool, until the man impressed him with small feats accomplished with the Force's aid.

Severon did not accept invitation there though. He continued to hunt for three years after the incident before he was approached again where he finally accepted. Next thing he knew, he was on a shuttle to the Karana Campus of the Shadow Academy, in training to become a fledgling [[Obelisk]].

== Life in the Brotherhood ==

=== The Early Years ===
There was not much to Severon's training at the Shadow Academy. He passed his Test of Lore with flying colors, was promoted to [[Apprentice]], and found himself on yet another shuttle, this one to [[Caliburnus]] of Clan [[Scholae Palatinae]].

Here, the new apprentice worked on his studies and was promoted to [[Novice]] for his efforts. Yet, Severon seemed disillusioned with his House's leadership and, after only a week of being a Novice, he left the Brotherhood and went rogue.

=== Rejoining the Brotherhood ===
After about a year, Severon returned to the Brotherhood and was put into [[House Gladius]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]. The [[Quaestor]] of the House at the time, was [[Telona Murrage]]. Despite the Novice's unruly past, she welcomed him into Gladius with open arms. His studies improved in Gladius and in about a year, he was a [[Protector]] and coming into his own.

However, he went rogue again soon after that, feeling that he needed to leave for a while.

=== The Ninth Jedi War ===

[[File:Antei.jpg|thumb|120px|left|Antei, Site of the Ninth GJW]]

Severon rejoined Gladius on the eave of the 9th [[Great Jedi War]]. Severon immediately prepared for battle with the rest of the Gladians, and joined his house aboard the B/R Cocytus for the journey through [[The Shroud]].

The flight was long and, for the most part, uneventful. Severon received his first taste of combat on the surface of the planet [[Antei]]. He was assigned to guard the Anti-Aircraft Batteries. While there, he did not see much action but did help defeat an older model Tank Droid.

The next assignment for the Protector was to help in the assault. He joined fellow many other Tarentae for the assignment and was wounded in the leg by shrapnel during the incident. This caused a limp that Severon still has today.

For his efforts in the war, Severon received a [[Bronze Nova]].

Severon received his first saber, a green armory saber, just before the GJW. He carried this and used it in the GJW.

=== The Master ===
After the Jedi War, Severon prepared to return back to the Sword's Sheath with his fellow Gladians. However, as he stood in his tent packing, he was approached by a Cestian named [[Vai Azexel]]. Severon had met the [[Dark Jedi Knight]] during the war, but had not said much to him.

Vai had been approached by Severon's house leadership and had been asked to become Severon's master. When he was asked, Severon readily accepted the mentorship of the Cestian and the training began immediately.

== The Rollmaster Years ==

[[File:Severonhead.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Dark Jedi Knight]] Severon Vercingetorix]]

After the Jedi War, Severon began to work more closely with his [[House Summit]], helping to reform the House after the GJW.

Closely after being promoted to Jedi Hunter, Severon was approached by the new Quaestor, Scion Altera, with a proposition that he become [[Rollmaster]] of Gladius. Severon accepted readily and took hold of his first leadership position in the Brotherhood.

During his tenure as Rollmaster, Severon was promoted to the illustrious rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]]. It was then that he built his first lightsaber, with a blade as red as a laigrek's eye.

=== The Sister He Never Knew ===
After becoming a [[Dark Jedi Knight]], Severon took to traveling around the Yridia System. His mood was constantly changing, from satisfied to incredibly annoyed with everything. Then, while roaming the surface of [[Yridia IX]], Severon stumbled onto a person he never even dreamed existed.

Severon entered into a pub and was knocked back by the Force potential eminating from one of the patrons. She sat at the bar, a hood over her head. Curious, Severon approached the bar and ordered a drink. He then inspected the girl. Dark hair adorned her head, and her eyes were deep and piercing.

After receiving the drink, Severon initiated a conversation with the girl, and learned her name to be Syrna Valkiss, of his line of Bolshev. Taken aback, Severon went on to learn that she was born on his exact birthday, in the exact place he was, to exactly the same mother. However, his father had not wanted a girl, and the Bolshev's gave baby Syrna over to an orphanage, while Severon went on to be his brother Sempto's shadow.

Though Severon did not learn much of her immediate past, he took a liking to his long lost sister, and invited her to join the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]], where he believed her raw talent could be cultivated.

== The Aedile Years ==

=== Appointment to Aedile ===
Severon was a very diligent Rollmaster, sending many reports and painstakingly improving the performance of Gladius. He helped members to know what they needed to do in order to rise in rank.

The former Aedile of Gladius, Archpriest Apollo, had decided to retire, and the current Quaestor, Scion Altera, was left with the task of appointing a new Aedile. Seeing the Severon had, if only for a few months, done remarkably in his position, Scion appointed him to the position of Aedile, bringing a member of Tridens, [[Raiju|Raiju Kang]], to replace him as Rollmaster.

=== RoS; Spoils of War ===
The appointment was just in time for the Grandmaster's call for vendetta which led to the brutal Rite of Supremacy; the Spoils of War. As Aedile, it was Severon's appointed duty to assist Scion in getting the House into fighting shape.

This was accomplished, though with quite a bit of work. Gladius was still suffering from the Ninth Great Jedi War and badly needed refit and repair still. Severon and Scion worked together and brought the House back up to command status though not in time to save Tarentum from getting fifth place.

== New Changes ==

=== The Abolishment of House Gladius ===
An order from the Consul came to Scion and Severon declaring that Gladius was to be abolished and [[The Sword's Sheath|the Sword's Sheath]] was to be used for other purposes. Two new Houses were to be formed, House Reinthaler and House Kaerner.

Severon and Scion were to be separated. Severon was called by the new Quaestor of Reinthaler, [[Saitou Tarentae]] to become the Commander of the new battleteam [[Black Phoenix]]. Scion went to Kaerner to become it's Quaestor.

=== Black Phoenix & More Changes ===

[[File:Phoenix_Ring.jpg|thumb|150px|left|A Phoenix Ring]]

When he joined Reinthaler, Severon was appointed leader of one of the new House's two battleteams. Severon dubbed his new team Black Phoenix, for it seemed to fit with the Clan's rebirth since the Phoenix itself is reborn from ashes. Severon took on the duties of Sith Commander diligently, and took Sato Tarentae as his right hand man.

While serving as Commander of Black Phoenix, Severon created a series of rings. Dubbed Phoenix rings, they were made of onyx and would alert Severon to an injured member of his team, so that he might respond quickly. The rings were designed to prevent excessive casualties of the team.

Severon did not serve as Commander for very long. Reinthaler's Aedile, [[Arturis Schulen|Raimi Mistwalker]] stepped down due to constraints on his very life. Severon was appointed as Reinthaler's second Aedile and served faithfully under Saitou Tarentae. During his tenure, Severon began to experience the change that would wreck the clan. Mercenary's came to Reinthaler's hidden base, only to be easily captured by Severon with the help of the two battleteams, Zurhidon and Black Phoenix.

This moment began the spiral which would knock Severon from his position as Aedile and place him in the new Battleteam created from the ashes of Black Phoenix by Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae entitled the Rite of Sin. With the Clans reforming into Houses, Severon stands by Tarentum still and by its Quaestor, the former Consul [[Ronovi Tavisaen Tarentae]].

=== Redemption ===
As Tarentum faced one of its most bloody trajedies, Severon began to change in himself. All of the death of the forces of Tarentum, were getting to him. His main concern, was that none of the Dark Jedi of the House seemed to give them much recognition, they just continued on as if the deaths never happened.

During the heat of the battle, Severon's old friend and accomplice [[Octavian Moorhand]] was shot and killed. Severon himself was wounded in the battle, but was able to recover. During the recovery, however, Severon moved away from the Dark Side of the Force. He was then recruited by Ji into House Odan-Urr.

===Service to the Light===

Severon didn't spend long as a converted Jedi before his untimely death at the hands of [[Cethgus Entar]]. He served Odan-Urr faithfully for many months, helping to train and build its apprentices and padawans into being able to resist the pull of the Dark Side, and fight its minions. He was forever pursued by agents of his old Clan and House, Tarentum, until the end of his days.

== DJB Facts ==

=== Statistics ===
'''Masters'''
* [[Vai Azexel]]; Krath Priest; Mentor to Knighthood

'''Students'''
* ACO Achiryte; MIA

{{Positions}}
{{Succession box
|title=[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Gladius]]
|years=31 ABY - 32 ABY
|before=[[Dralin Fortea]]
|after=[[Raiju Kang]]
}}
{{Succession box
|title=[[Aedile]] of [[House Gladius]]
|years=32 ABY
|before=[[Apollo]]
|after=House Dissolved
}}
{{Succession box
|title=Sith Commander of [[Black Phoenix]]
|years=32 ABY
|before=N/A
|after=[[Sith Bloodfyre]]
}}
{{Succession box
|title=[[Aedile]] of [[House Reinthaler]]
|years=32 ABY - 33 ABY
|before=[[Arturis Schulen|Raimi Mistwalker]]
|after=[[Jagen Phoenix]]
}}
{{End box}}

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Deceased Characters]] [[Category:Disciples of Odan-Urr]]

Kratus Vahillus

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Kratus:

{{Construction}}
{{Noncanon}}
{{Eras|new|njo|djb}}
<br>
{{Character
|type = Obelisk
|image=[[File:Kratus_Vahillus.jpg|250px]]
|firstname= Kratus Tigellus
|lastname= Vahillus
|homeworld= Coruscant
|birth= 2 ABY
|death=
|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Ice Blue, Artificial Red
|height= 1.758 metres
|weight= 165 lbs
|cyber= *Right half of head
*Vocal Cords
*Right forearm and hand
|allies= *[[Xathia]]
*[[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]
*[[Celevon Edraven]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
|enemies=
|saber= Blue blade, red trimmed hilt
|form= Form II, Makashi
|fightingstyle=
|profession= *Pirate Warlord (former)
*Sith Warrior (present)
|position=
|era= *[[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
|affiliation= *[[Clan Arcona]]
*[[House Galeres]]
|ship=
|masters=
|apprentices=
|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
}}

{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and his government bounty is enough to purchase two Star Destroyers. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], and is married to
[[Xathia]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chits
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived. They made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1300 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, in spite of the fact that he had
two Acclamator IIs within his fleet.

===Path of a Warlord===

[[File:Acclamator_FT.jpg|thumb|270px|left|One of Vahillus' Acclamators before the Corellia Raid]]

Vahillus then committed the most daring move of his career to date, and the most fatal. His
plan, to raid the Corellian Treasury. Together with his fleet, Vahillus proceeded to engage
the Corellian security forces then took a dropship to the surface of the planet. His small army
managed to overpower the Corellian agents sent against them and penetrated the Treasury
building. From there, things began to break down.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Vahillus and his men held the
building for three days before they were forced out of the building. Vahillus and fifty men
escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the
right half of his face, mangling his right eye.

Vahillus fled to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where he contacted a cybernetics
surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet
with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the galaxy. He applied the cybernetics,
and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed
maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major
trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims
had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus fleet disabled the ship's
engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving
from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chit on board. He
personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The
security footage the New Republic recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood,
savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the
right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared
above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident.
They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased fifty more
ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size to rival some of the largest pirate
fleets recorded. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding
ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time
in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon
reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was
enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good
height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord,
Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came
to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair,
alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager
for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that
would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her
demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope. The
pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled
to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

[[File:Alyssa.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Kratus' Adopted Daughter, Alyssa Vahillus]]

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped
for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work
clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing
the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus turned over
command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a
member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an
instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam
[[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed
to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents,
something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help
but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and
youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several
weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted
a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to
the Duelist’s Form. After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the
two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited
his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents
simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training
areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

== Psychological Profile ==
In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks
to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point
across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus
changed. He now goes into spurts of madness, even going so far as to butcher crewmen, to
satisfy his bloodlust. Although still tactical, Vahillus tends to lose control of himself during raids,
setting off on bloodbaths. His temper is short and he is given to sporadic yelling matches with
subordinates. Though still handsome, his visage is marred by the cybernetic eye which tends
to unnerve those he comes in contact with when coupled with his insane behavior. Thus far,
his wife [[Xathia]] is the only one that can immediately calm him with a touch and a soothing
whisper.

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Arconans]]

Kratus Vahillus

2011-08-11T21:37:03Z

Kratus:

{{Construction}}
{{Noncanon}}
{{Eras|new|njo|djb}}
<br>
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|image=[[File:Kratus_Vahillus.jpg|270px]]
|firstname= Kratus Tigellus
|lastname= Vahillus
|homeworld= Coruscant
|birth= 2 ABY
|death=
|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Ice Blue, Artificial Red
|height= 1.758 metres
|weight= 165 lbs
|cyber= *Right half of head
*Vocal Cords
*Right hand
|allies= *[[Xathia]]
*[[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]
*[[Celevon Edraven]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
|enemies=
|saber= Blue blade, red trimmed hilt
|form= Form II, Makashi
|fightingstyle=
|profession= *Pirate Warlord (former)
*Sith Warrior (present)
|position=
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*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
|affiliation= *[[Clan Arcona]]
*[[House Galeres]]
|ship=
|masters=
|apprentices=
|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
}}

{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and his government bounty is enough to purchase two Star Destroyers. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], and is married to
[[Xathia]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chits
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived. They made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1300 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, in spite of the fact that he had
two Acclamator IIs within his fleet.

===Path of a Warlord===

[[File:Acclamator_FT.jpg|thumb|270px|left|One of Vahillus' Acclamators before the Corellia Raid]]

Vahillus then committed the most daring move of his career to date, and the most fatal. His
plan, to raid the Corellian Treasury. Together with his fleet, Vahillus proceeded to engage
the Corellian security forces then took a dropship to the surface of the planet. His small army
managed to overpower the Corellian agents sent against them and penetrated the Treasury
building. From there, things began to break down.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Vahillus and his men held the
building for three days before they were forced out of the building. Vahillus and fifty men
escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the
right half of his face, mangling his right eye.

Vahillus fled to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where he contacted a cybernetics
surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet
with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the galaxy. He applied the cybernetics,
and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed
maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major
trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims
had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus fleet disabled the ship's
engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving
from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chit on board. He
personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The
security footage the New Republic recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood,
savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the
right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared
above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident.
They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased fifty more
ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size to rival some of the largest pirate
fleets recorded. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding
ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time
in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon
reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was
enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good
height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord,
Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came
to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair,
alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager
for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that
would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her
demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope. The
pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled
to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

[[File:Alyssa.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Kratus' Adopted Daughter, Alyssa Vahillus]]

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped
for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work
clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing
the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus turned over
command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a
member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an
instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam
[[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed
to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents,
something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help
but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and
youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several
weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted
a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to
the Duelist’s Form. After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the
two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited
his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents
simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training
areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

== Psychological Profile ==
In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks
to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point
across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus
changed. He now goes into spurts of madness, even going so far as to butcher crewmen, to
satisfy his bloodlust. Although still tactical, Vahillus tends to lose control of himself during raids,
setting off on bloodbaths. His temper is short and he is given to sporadic yelling matches with
subordinates. Though still handsome, his visage is marred by the cybernetic eye which tends
to unnerve those he comes in contact with when coupled with his insane behavior. Thus far,
his wife [[Xathia]] is the only one that can immediately calm him with a touch and a soothing
whisper.

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{{Construction}}
{{Noncanon}}
{{Eras|new|njo|djb}}
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{{Character
|type = Obelisk
|image=[[File:Kratus_Vahillus.jpg|250px]]
|firstname= Kratus Tigellus
|lastname= Vahillus
|homeworld= Coruscant
|birth= 2 ABY
|death=
|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Ice Blue, Artificial Red
|height= 1.758 metres
|weight= 165 lbs
|cyber= *Right half of head
*Vocal Cords
*Right hand
|allies= *[[Xathia]]
*[[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]
*[[Celevon Edraven]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
|enemies=
|saber= Blue blade, red trimmed hilt
|form= Form II, Makashi
|fightingstyle=
|profession= *Pirate Warlord (former)
*Sith Warrior (present)
|position=
|era= *[[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
|affiliation= *[[Clan Arcona]]
*[[House Galeres]]
|ship=
|masters=
|apprentices=
|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
}}

{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and his government bounty is enough to purchase two Star Destroyers. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], and is married to
[[Xathia]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chits
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived. They made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1300 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, in spite of the fact that he had
two Acclamator IIs within his fleet.

===Path of a Warlord===
Vahillus then committed the most daring move of his career to date, and the most fatal. His
plan, to raid the Corellian Treasury. Together with his fleet, Vahillus proceeded to engage
the Corellian security forces then took a dropship to the surface of the planet. His small army
managed to overpower the Corellian agents sent against them and penetrated the Treasury
building. From there, things began to break down.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Vahillus and his men held the
building for three days before they were forced out of the building. Vahillus and fifty men
escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the
right half of his face, mangling his right eye.

Vahillus fled to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where he contacted a cybernetics
surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet
with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the galaxy. He applied the cybernetics,
and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed
maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major
trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims
had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus fleet disabled the ship's
engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving
from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chit on board. He
personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The
security footage the New Republic recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood,
savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the
right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared
above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident.
They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased fifty more
ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size to rival some of the largest pirate
fleets recorded. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding
ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time
in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon
reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was
enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good
height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord,
Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came
to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair,
alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager
for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that
would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her
demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope. The
pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled
to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped
for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work
clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing
the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus turned over
command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a
member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an
instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam
[[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed
to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents,
something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help
but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and
youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several
weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted
a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to
the Duelist’s Form. After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the
two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited
his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents
simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training
areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

== Psychological Profile ==
In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks
to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point
across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus
changed. He now goes into spurts of madness, even going so far as to butcher crewmen, to
satisfy his bloodlust. Although still tactical, Vahillus tends to lose control of himself during raids,
setting off on bloodbaths. His temper is short and he is given to sporadic yelling matches with
subordinates. Though still handsome, his visage is marred by the cybernetic eye which tends
to unnerve those he comes in contact with when coupled with his insane behavior. Thus far,
his wife [[Xathia]] is the only one that can immediately calm him with a touch and a soothing
whisper.

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Arconans]]

Kratus Vahillus

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Kratus:

{{Construction}}
{{Noncanon}}
{{Eras|new|njo|djb}}
<br>
{{Character
|type = Obelisk
|image=[[File:Kratus_Vahillus.jpg|250px]]
|firstname= Kratus Tigellus
|lastname= Vahillus
|homeworld= Coruscant
|birth= 2 ABY
|death=
|species= Human (Cyborg)
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Ice Blue, Artificial Red
|height= 1.758 metres
|weight= 165 lbs
|cyber= *Right half of head
*Vocal Cords
*Right hand
|allies= *[[Xathia]]
*[[Alyssa]]
*[[Celevon Edraven]]
*[[Cethgus Kuga]]
|enemies=
|saber= Blue blade, red trimmed hilt
|form= Form II, Makashi
|fightingstyle=
|profession= *Pirate Warlord (former)
*Sith Warrior (present)
|position=
|era= *[[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
|affiliation= *[[Clan Arcona]]
*[[House Galeres]]
|ship=
|masters=
|apprentices=
|dossier=[[dossier:9117|9117]]
}}

{{Quote|My face will be the last thing you see in this life, and the first you see in the furnace of the one after!|Kratus Vahillus}}

'''Kratus Tigellus Vahillus''' was a Pirate Captain who lead one of the largest Pirate Armadas to
date within the Corellia System. He is best known for his daring raid on the Corellian Finance System and his massacre of
all hands aboard the transport liner Phylex. Vahillus is fifth on the top ten most wanted criminals
in the Corellian Sector, and his government bounty is enough to purchase two Star Destroyers. He
is now a [[Obelisk]] [[Templar]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]], and is married to
[[Xathia]].

==Early Life==
===Birth and Rise of a Pirate===
Kratus Vahillus was born to a pauper family in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. He was not born in a proper hospital, instead he was born within the orphanage where he
would spend most of his young life. His mother, alone as his father had been killed by one of the
many gangs roaming the area, died in childbirth.

Vahillus proved to be clever and tactical even as a young child. He often stole credit chits
from the orphanage’s owner, leaving the place in debt, but keeping himself at the forefront of
happiness. Vahillus often terrorized the other children, using certain of the stronger and smarter
children as bodyguards and minions respectively. There were more of the former, rather than
the latter.

At the age of fifteen, Vahillus aimed for larger bounties of wealth, by attempting a particularly
daring theft from one of the leading [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] gangs, the Cavern
Wyverns. The Wyverns had long been rumored to have impressive wealth hidden in their
heavily defended base, enough to keep the team fully furnished for at least 50 years. Vahillus,
along with is orphanage criminals, concocted a plan. Two years before, Vahillus had discovered
a drain pipe while exploring the Lower City. This drain pipe happened to be connected to the
Wyvern’s base, via the sewer systems. Vahillus, being small in stature, was easily able to slip
into the base through the pipe along with some of his smaller minions. Once inside, Vahillus
raid was shortlived. They made it as far as the armory before being discovered and though they
managed to penetrate the armory and gather weapons, they were overpowered.

Vahillus was lucky; the Wyverns were impressed by him. He was made an honorary member
and aided the team in defeating their most hated rivals, the Broken Suns. Vahillus stayed with
the Wyverns for two years, before deciding to move on to bigger and more prosperous tasks.

Vahillus bought himself a ship, a YT-1300 series freighter called the Crimson Dagger. Together
with his minions, Vahillus began a pirating operation mostly focused on minor trade routes. For
five years, Vahillus and his crew raided ships and accumulated a massive amount of wealth.
With this wealth, Vahillus was able to purchase seven more ships with half crew for each,
though he made sure the captains were his loyal subordinates who followed him from the
orphanage. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, in spite of the fact that he had
two Acclamator IIs within his fleet.

===Path of a Warlord===
Vahillus then committed the most daring move of his career to date, and the most fatal. His
plan, to raid the Corellian Treasury. Together with his fleet, Vahillus proceeded to engage
the Corellian security forces then took a dropship to the surface of the planet. His small army
managed to overpower the Corellian agents sent against them and penetrated the Treasury
building. From there, things began to break down.

Vahillus, together with at least sixty men, occupied the Corellian treasury. The Corellian Security Force, with eighty officers plus fifty New Republic reinforcements, surrounded the building. Vahillus and his men held the
building for three days before they were forced out of the building. Vahillus and fifty men
escaped, though in the process Vahillus was caught in a grenade blast which destroyed the
right half of his face, mangling his right eye.

Vahillus fled to [[starwars: Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], where he contacted a cybernetics
surgeon. The doctor, Nicholas Vorrhous, worked with clients of all types and agreed to meet
with Vahillus, who’s name was now known throughout the galaxy. He applied the cybernetics,
and it is rumored that when he held a mirror in front of Vahillus repaired face, the man laughed
maniacally.

From that moment, Vahillus became one of the terrors of the galaxy, raiding ships along major
trade routes and butchering all of his victims, leaving their ships dead in space. All of his victims
had their right eyes cut out, and tied about their wrists.

The most famous of Vahillus’ massacres happened aboard the passenger liner Phylex.
Vahillus, aboard the Crimson Dagger, disabled the massive passenger ship in route to
[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] as it began to leave Corellian airspace. In the short space fight, Vahillus fleet disabled the ship's
engines along with destroying their comms tower. Vahillus then boarded the ship, and, moving
from room to room, began to slaughter each passenger and took every credit chit on board. He
personally cut the ship captain’s eye out while the man was still alive, laughing maniacally. The
security footage the New Republic recovered from the ship showed Vahillus, covered in blood,
savagely cutting down man and woman alike, then carving out their right eyes, tying them to the
right wrists of their owners. Corellia discovered the dead Phylex when it appeared
above the old Imperial shipyard of [[starwars:Kuat|Kuat]] about three weeks after the incident.
They immediately issued a massive bounty for the capture or killing of Vahillus and pirate
watches were increased dramatically within the sector.

After the massacre, Vahillus took his stolen gains and, through an agent, purchased fifty more
ships ranging from cruisers to fighters, increasing his fleet size to rival some of the largest pirate
fleets recorded. Vahillus kept the Crimson Dagger as his flagship, heavily modifying the freighter
until it matched the firepower of a medium frigate. Vahillus continued to roam the galaxy, raiding
ships and massacring hundreds to satisfy both his bloodlust and desire for increased riches.

===Marriage===

Even though he was a successful pirate warlord, Kratus also enjoyed having some down time
in one of the many cantinas on [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]]. The Smuggler's Moon
reminded him slightly of his past in the lower city of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]. As he was
enjoying his drink, he noticed the entrance of a very unusual patron. The woman was of good
height, and her body was one that rivaled even the famed dancers of the former Hutt crime lord,
Jabba.

Kratus, intrigued, introduced himself to the younger woman and offered her a drink. He came
to learn, after flaunting his wanted status, that she was a Dark Jedi named [[Xathia]]. The pair,
alike in their mental instabilities, formed an almost instant, but fragile, bond. Kratus, eager
for action and to enjoy more time with the woman, partnered with [[Xathia]] on a mission that
would rid her of her father. After helping the [[Krath]] [[Archpriest]] track down and eliminate her
demented father, the duo discovered how close they had become and decided to elope. The
pair were married in a quiet ceremony on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]], before they traveled
to [[starwars:Naboo|Naboo]] to have a relaxing honeymoon.

===Adopted Father===

Shortly before his marriage to [[Xathia]], Kratus was introduced to the Krath's daughter [[Alyssa Vahillus|Alyssa]]. To the surprise of both Kratus and Xathia, the girl took an immediate liking to the insane cyborg, even going to far as to inquire about his relationship with Xathia. Kratus immediately took fondly to the young girl, and a bond was formed.

After the marriage, Alyssa was quick to assume the Vahillus name, her love for her new step-father clearly apparent. Kratus and Alyssa are generally inseparable, except when 'Uncle [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]]' comes to visit.

Many believe that the silver stripe in Alyssa's hair comes from Kratus, who has a similar stripe of silver in his own black hair, a result of his failed raid on Corellia. Though they are not related, Kratus and Alyssa both remain very close to one another, close enough for Kratus to have been her biological father.

==Within the Dark Brotherhood==

===Embracing the Darkness Within===
Vahillus, while roaming the galaxy, came upon word of a shadowy organization existing
primarily in the Anteian system. On [[starwars:Nar Shaddaa|Nar Shaddaa]], as Vahillus stopped
for a customary drink, he ran into [[Clan Arcona]] member [[Xathia]], and the two began to work
clandestinely. Eventually, [[Xathia]] decided to invite Vahillus into the brotherhood, recognizing
the cyborg’s force potential at many points during their first adventure. Vahillus turned over
command of his fleet to his second-in-command, and readily joined the Brotherhood as a
member of [[Clan Arcona]].

Upon joining, Vahillus proved very easy to train, picking up a much of the Force learning in an
instant. He maneuvered his way through the Journeyman ranks with little difficulty, though he spent several weeks at each stage. When his promotion to Obelisk Templar arrived after a year and a half of training, Kratus accepted the position with gratitude.

===Revenance Virtuom===

Upon joining [[House Galeres]], Kratus was offered an initiation into the prestigious battleteam
[[Revenance Virtuom]], commanded by [[Cethgus Entar]]. Kratus and [[Cethgus]] seemed
to mesh well, as the ex-Pirate proved to be quite an effective weapon against opponents,
something the Zabrak came to respect.

=== An Unlikely Alliance ===

During Operation Ad Infinitum, Kratus began to show a restlessness that [[Xathia]] couldn’t help
but notice. The next day, [[Xathia]] introduced Kratus to [[Soulfire Strike Team]]’s sniper and
youngest member, [[Celevon Edraven]] as Kratus’ new sparring partner. For the first several
weeks, Kratus was subtly teaching the [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]] the basics of [[Makashi]]. Upon the younger man’s ascension to the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] confronted
a grinning Kratus about it after discovering that he already knew the first tier of maneuvers to
the Duelist’s Form. After this, the duo developed an odd friendship, despite the fact that the
two were members of [[House Galeres]]' rival [[Battleteam]]s. Over time, the cyborg invited
his wife to spar with them to teach the younger man how to duel against multiple opponents
simultaneously. [[Celevon Edraven|Celevon]] and Kratus can be found sparring against one another in the training
areas while [[Xathia]] is otherwise occupied with her duties.

== Psychological Profile ==
In his early life, Vahillus was a cold, calculating individual, using his eyes and handsome looks
to intimidate his inferiors into service. He spoke in a clipped tone as if trying to get his point
across quickly. He walked with an assured gait, and never second-guessed himself.

After the raid on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]] and subsequent cybernetic replacement, Vahillus
changed. He now goes into spurts of madness, even going so far as to butcher crewmen, to
satisfy his bloodlust. Although still tactical, Vahillus tends to lose control of himself during raids,
setting off on bloodbaths. His temper is short and he is given to sporadic yelling matches with
subordinates. Though still handsome, his visage is marred by the cybernetic eye which tends
to unnerve those he comes in contact with when coupled with his insane behavior. Thus far,
his wife [[Xathia]] is the only one that can immediately calm him with a touch and a soothing
whisper.

[[Category:DJB Characters]] [[Category:Arconans]]

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