Revs Insrya

2019-03-06T03:45:02Z

Revs:

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{{Character
|type= Grey_Jedi
|firstname= Cawthren
|lastname= Widowson
|homeworld= [[Selen]]
|birth= {{19 ABY}}
|species= [[starwars:Human|Human]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Brown
|eyes= Blue
|height= 1.77 meters
|weight= 68 kg
|allies=
|saber= light blue
|form= [[Shien]]
|fightingstyle= * [[Mandalorian_Core|Mandalorian_Core]]
|era=* [[starwars:New Republic Era|New Republic Era]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=* [[none]]
* [[House_Galeres]]
* [[Clan_Arcona]]
|masters=* [[none]]
|dossier= [[dossier:13957|13957]]
}}

{{Quote|It is the duty of those who command the Force, to keep those who cannot safe.|Cawthren Widowson}}

'''Cawthren_Widowson''' is a Grey Jedi in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood and a member of [[House_Galeres]]. Born on [[Selen]] into a family of Jedi, Cawthren was raised being taught to respect both the light and dark side of the Force.

== History ==
Cawthren is the only child of two Jedi who cast aside their teachings to start a family. During their search for a place to call home, his parents were tracked down by a group of mercenaries, who were looking to claim a bounty on Force users. To allow his pregnant wife a chance to escape, Cawthrens father sacrificed himself.

Finding acceptance amongst the Clan_Arcona. His mother settled on Selen where she gave birth to Cawthren. Showing signs of being Force sensitive at a young age, he was taken into the shadow academy to learn the ways of the Force. Through teachings in the academy and his mothers teachings of the Jedi ways, Cawthren came to follow the path of the Grey Jedi. Preffering to see balance in his power over light or dark.

Shortly after achieving the rank of Knight, Cawthren witnessed the destruction of his home Selen. This inspired him to take a role in the Arconan Armed Forces, where he established himself as a skilled Force user and skilled leader. He now serves as a Captain in the Arconan Armed Forces proudly serving his clan.

== Appearance ==
Cawthren is 1.77 meters tall and weighs about 68 kg. He has a muscular body that has been developed through years of rigorous daily training. His has a few scars covering his arms from various battles, and three long scars that resemble claws over his chest. He keeps the sides and back of his head shaved, with the brown hair on top of his head medium length and slicked back. His has bright blue eyes.

== Personality ==
Cawthren is very polite, and respectful preferring to treat everyone as his equals. He places high importance on constantly improving himself, this can be seen through his rigours training and studying to progress his career.
Cawthren rarely drinks, which makes him a light weight at social gatherings, and he believes in following Arconan law to the letter. He is extremely protective of those he considers his friends, and any who are placed under his command. He will willingly risk his own life to protect others who he feels cannot protect themselves.

== Gear ==
=== Attire ===
When out in public on his time off Cawthren can be found wearing his Casual Attire which is a set of classy, casual wear for a night out on the prowl. Cawthren Widowson wears a two button, black vest over a button down, long sleeve purple shirt with a gray tie. A pair of black slacks and belt, as well as comfortable yet fashionable black shoes completes his look for a night out.

When on duty he will always be in his Officers Uniform with his lightsaber attached to his belt on his left hip.

In combat, wears an older version of Jedi Combat robes.

== Ranged Weaponry ===
Cawthrens Eirriss Ryloth Defense Tech Glie-44 is chrome plated and more of a decorative weapon that he uses as a show item then seeing actual use.

=== Lightsaber ===
Cawthrens lightsaber is plain and unadorned with a cross guard at the top of the hilt. It is made of a material that resembles stainless steel, and produces a light blue blade when activated.

= Combat ==
In combat Cawthren primarily uses the Shien form of lightsaber combat, with the Force to amplify is natural abilities. As a last resort he will use his blaster and or hand to hand combat.
===

Revs Insrya

2019-03-04T05:14:46Z

Revs:

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{{Character
|type=Grey_Jedi
|image=
|firstname=Cawthren
|lastname=Widowson
|homeworld=[[Selen]]
|birth=19 ABY
|species=[[starwars:Human|Human]]
|gender=Male
|hair=Brown
|eyes=Blue
|height=1.77 meters
|weight=68 kg
|allies=
|saber=light blue
|form=[[Shien]]
|fightingstyle=* [[Mandalorian_Core|Mandalorian_Core]]
|profession=* [[starwars:
|era=* [[starwars:New Republic Era|New Republic Era]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=* [[none]]
* [[House_Galeres]]
* [[Clan_Arcona]]
|masters=* [[none]]
|dossier=[[dossier:13957|13957]]
}}

{{Quote|It is the duty of those who command the Force, to keep those who cannot safe.|Cawthren Widowson}}

'''Cawthren_Widowson''' is a Grey Jedi in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood and a member of [[House_Galeres]]. Born on [[Selen]] into a family of Jedi, Cawthren was raised being taught to respect both the light and dark side of the Force.

== History ==
Cawthren is the only child of two Jedi who cast aside their teachings to start a family. During their search for a place to call home, his parents were tracked down by a group of mercenaries, who were looking to claim a bounty on Force users. To allow his pregnant wife a chance to escape, Cawthrens father sacrificed himself.

Finding acceptance amongst the Clan_Arcona. His mother settled on Selen where she gave birth to Cawthren. Showing signs of being Force sensitive at a young age, he was taken into the shadow academy to learn the ways of the Force. Through teachings in the academy and his mothers teachings of the Jedi ways, Cawthren came to follow the path of the Grey Jedi. Preffering to see balance in his power over light or dark.

Shortly after achieving the rank of Knight, Cawthren witnessed the destruction of his home Selen. This inspired him to take a role in the Arconan Armed Forces, where he established himself as a skilled Force user and skilled leader. He now serves as a Captain in the Arconan Armed Forces proudly serving his clan.

== Appearance ==
Cawthren is 1.77 meters tall and weighs about 68 kg. He has a muscular body that has been developed through years of rigorous daily training. His has a few scars covering his arms from various battles, and three long scars that resemble claws over his chest. He keeps the sides and back of his head shaved, with the brown hair on top of his head medium length and slicked back. His has bright blue eyes.

== Personality ==
Cawthren is very polite, and respectful preferring to treat everyone as his equals. He places high importance on constantly improving himself, this can be seen through his rigours training and studying to progress his career.
Cawthren rarely drinks, which makes him a light weight at social gatherings, and he believes in following Arconan law to the letter. He is extremely protective of those he considers his friends, and any who are placed under his command. He will willingly risk his own life to protect others who he feels cannot protect themselves.

== Gear ==
=== Attire ===
When out in public on his time off Cawthren can be found wearing his Casual Attire which is a set of classy, casual wear for a night out on the prowl. Cawthren Widowson wears a two button, black vest over a button down, long sleeve purple shirt with a gray tie. A pair of black slacks and belt, as well as comfortable yet fashionable black shoes completes his look for a night out.

When on duty he will always be in his Officers Uniform with his lightsaber attached to his belt on his left hip.

In combat, wears an older version of Jedi Combat robes.

== Ranged Weaponry ===
Cawthrens Eirriss Ryloth Defense Tech Glie-44 is chrome plated and more of a decorative weapon that he uses as a show item then seeing actual use.

=== Lightsaber ===
Cawthrens lightsaber is plain and unadorned with a cross guard at the top of the hilt. It is made of a material that resembles stainless steel, and produces a light blue blade when activated.

= Combat ==
In combat Cawthren primarily uses the Shien form of lightsaber combat, with the Force to amplify is natural abilities. As a last resort he will use his blaster and or hand to hand combat.
===

2018-11-21T17:26:10Z

Revs:

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{{Character
|type=Sith
|image=[[File:RevsfaceIMG_20141227_185742.JPG|250px]]
|firstname=Cawthren
|lastname=Widowson
|homeworld=[[Selen]]
|birth=17 ABY
|species=[[starwars:Human|Human]]
|gender=Male
|hair=Brown
|eyes=Blind
|height=1.77 meters
|weight=68 kg
|allies=[[Celevon Edraven]]
|saber=Green
|form=[[Makashi]]
|fightingstyle=* [[Broken_Gate|Broken Gate]]
* [[K%27tara|K’tara]]
|profession=* [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]]
* Black Operative
|position=[[Shadow_Gate|XO of Shadow Gate]]
|era=* [[starwars:New Republic Era|New Republic Era]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=* [[Shadow_Gate|Battleteam Shadow Gate]]
* [[House Qel-Droma]]
* [[Clan Arcona]]
|masters=* [[Celevon Edraven]]
|dossier=[[dossier:13957|13957]]
}}

{{Quote|If someone tries to kill you; kill them first.|Revs}}

'''Revs''' is a Sith Assassin within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood and the current Executive Officer of [[Shadow_Gate|Battleteam Shadow Gate]]. He was born on [[Selen]] seventeen years after the [[starwars:Batte of Yavin|Battle of Yavin]] as the oldest son in a small [[starwars:Miraluka|Miraluka]] family. Revs is a notorious swoopbike gang member, and is wanted by the local [[starwars:Hutt|Hutt]] crime lord on Selen.

== History ==

== Appearance ==
Revs is 5 foot 7 inches tall, weighing about 68kg. He has an athletic build with a lot of muscle tone. Due to his smaller stature he prefers to use his speed and dexterity to his advantage over brute strength. Revs has long brown hair down to about the middle of his back. He keeps a long black cloth tied around his head to cover his empty eye sockets. He as a slim face, face with a prominent jawline. His nose is slightly crooked from being broken in the past.

== Personality ==
Revs can be a laid back, fun-seeking individual who loves a good time. But when it comes time for a job to be done, or his studies in the Force he can get very serious and even go a little overboard to make sure things are done right the first time. Revs can be a sucker for the ladies' and never passes up a chance to flirt. This trait that has led him into trouble on numerous occasions.

Growing up blind caused Revs to be an easy target for bullies, which taught him to always be aware of his surroundings, even if he could only detect them by sound and scent. Later, while living in a swoop gang, Revs learned the value of a well-placed ambush making surprise be his favorite element of attack. After training under Edraven, Revs found he had a love for lightsaber duels and is willing to engage in a fair dual quickly. If outnumbered or outclassed, he will resort back to underhanded tactics.

Revs is slow to make friends thanks to his upbringing, but when finds someone worthy of his loyalty and/or friendship, he would go to the ends of the Galaxy for them. Though not without a plan

== Gear ==
=== Attire ===
Most days Revs can be found wearing long black robes trimmed in red. Other times he can be found wearing simple jeans and a shirt.

=== Ranged Weaponry ===
Though trained in the use of multiple fire arms, ranging from small blasters to sniper rifles. Revs prefers to carry a 434 Death Hammer blaster pistol that he has customized by filing off the front sight to allow for quicker drawing, and the fact he prefers to use the Force to augment his aim. [[File:RevsBlasterpistola.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Revs' blaster]] He has also modified the trigger on the 434 to have a lighter pull for faster shooting. Revs has a strange emotional attachment to his Deathhammer as it was given to his as a gift by his old flame Angela. Engraved upon the barrel are the words "always shoot straight"

=== Melee Weaponry ===
[[File:Revsknife_20141228_234806.JPG|100px|thumb|right|Revs' boot knife]]
Revs wears a knife concealed within his boot for a worst case scenario. Revs has never liked the idea of fighting with a small knife, preferring to only use one when his target is in aware. Through many lectures, and what his master called aggressive teaching methods. Revs finally broke down and started carrying a knife on him at all times.

=== Lightsaber ===
Revs has yet to create his own Lightsaber, preferring to carry the viridian bladed one given to him by his former Master.

== Combat ==
=== Hand-To-Hand Combat===
* Primary: [[Broken_Gate|Broken Gate]]
* Secondary: [[K%27tara|K’tara]]

=== Lightsaber Combat ===
Upon being Knighted, Revs observed many forms of Lightsaber combat to try and see which best suited himself. He found that the sublet form of Makashi was what he enjoyed the best.

=== Force Techniques ===

Revs

2018-11-21T17:23:58Z

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Revs

2018-11-21T17:23:15Z

Revs: /* History */

Revs

2018-11-21T17:21:24Z

Revs:

{{Eras|new|njo|djb}}
{{Character
|type=Sith
|image=[[File:RevsfaceIMG_20141227_185742.JPG|250px]]
|firstname=Revs
|homeworld=[[Selen]]
|birth=17 ABY
|species=[[starwars:Miraluka|Miraluka]]
|gender=Male
|hair=Brown
|eyes=Blind
|height=1.77 meters
|weight=68 kg
|allies=[[Celevon Edraven]]
|saber=Green
|form=[[Makashi]]
|fightingstyle=* [[Broken_Gate|Broken Gate]]
* [[K%27tara|K’tara]]
|profession=* [[starwars:Assassin|Assassin]]
* Black Operative
|position=[[Shadow_Gate|XO of Shadow Gate]]
|era=* [[starwars:New Republic Era|New Republic Era]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=* [[Shadow_Gate|Battleteam Shadow Gate]]
* [[House Qel-Droma]]
* [[Clan Arcona]]
|masters=* [[Celevon Edraven]]
|dossier=[[dossier:13957|13957]]
}}

{{Quote|If someone tries to kill you; kill them first.|Revs}}

'''Revs''' is a Sith Assassin within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood and the current Executive Officer of [[Shadow_Gate|Battleteam Shadow Gate]]. He was born on [[Selen]] seventeen years after the [[starwars:Batte of Yavin|Battle of Yavin]] as the oldest son in a small [[starwars:Miraluka|Miraluka]] family. Revs is a notorious swoopbike gang member, and is wanted by the local [[starwars:Hutt|Hutt]] crime lord on Selen.

== History ==
=== Early Years ===
[[File:Selen_kelantar14.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Revs' home planet]]
Revs was born Raven Yager, the oldest child in a small Miraluka family that worked as servants in [[House]] [[Qel-Droma]]. His father and mother worked for House Qel-Droma using their Sight to help find potential [[starwars:Force-sensitive|Force users]]. Growing up as a servant in Qel-Droma, Revs learned to take pride in the House. His father would tell him stories of the great [[starwars:Dark Jedi|Dark Jedi]] and the powers they could control. He would also be told of stories of one of his ancestors, Karadin Stargazer, who was said to be a great Sith during the Jedi Civil War. Revs loved to listen to his father tell stories of his ancestors, and though none in the family had been strong enough to use [[starwars:the Force|the Force]] since. He vowed that he would be amongst the great [[Sith]] in the legends he had been so fascinated with while growing up.

Because of his small size as a child, and his physical blindness, Revs was always a target for the older children. After enrolling in a school to learn the art of [[Broken Gate]], Revs soon learned to hold his own which lead to others ambushing him with larger numbers. Always being on guard has caused Revs’ Force Sight to develop to where can see in a full spectrum around him through the Force, and he seemed to develop a sixth sense at spotting traps laid out for him.. He also learned early on to use his environment in calculating strategies against his opponents. Revs found out that the best way to deal with a possible threat is to hit it hard and fast while remaining undetected then run away. It did not take long for him to start setting up his own ambushes.

As he grew older Revs found he had a love for swoop bikes. By the age of twelve, he no longer found interest in his father’s stories of his ancestors. He could usually be found down at the local swoop track with his younger brother Michal, harassing the racers. By the age of fourteen, he had started hanging around with a small swoop gang called the Colony despite his parents wishes for him to stop and join the Shadow Academy. By the age of sixteen. he had rebuilt an old Z-Zypher model swoop, and even gained enough respect from The Colony to be accepted in as a prospect for the gang. With this acceptance, he stopped going by his birth name Raven, and started going by Revs.

=== Taking over ===

Over the next several months the infighting in the gang had grown out of control, which causing a split in the gang’s leadership. Seeing an opportunity to take control, Revs formed a plan to gather support for himself. Once he had done so, Revs systematically eliminated all of the rivals and possible ones who could stand in his way before declaring the gang his. Upon taking control, the young Miraluka changed many rules to make the gang stronger. He brought his little brother in and started to strike out harder at other gangs. As The Colony grew in strength and number, the attention of the local crime lord Jarcoma the Hutt fell upon them. The Hutt summoned Revs to an audience and offered that the Colony work for the crime lord. Having no choice but to take the Hutt’s offer, The Colony became a group of hired thugs doing whatever the crime lord demanded of them.

=== The End of the Colony ===

For the next year and a half Revs lead the gang in eliminating the hurts rivals, and running his Spice trade. During a Spice run, Revs was betrayed by Angela, who lead the rival gang The Immortals into the drop location then knocked him unconscious. Upon awakening, Revs found two of his fellow members dead and Jarcoma's Spice stolen. After telling the Hutt that his drugs had been stolen, Revs was given ten days to come up with thirty thousand credits to repay what he lost. In a desperate attempt to recover the Spice, Revs launched an all-out attack against the Immortals. The attack went awry, resulting in a complete massacre of The Colony. Revs barely managed to escape the chaos, dragging a wounded Michal with him back to the safety of his parent’s home within House Qel-Droma.

Revs spent days beside his younger brother’s bed trying to cope with the pain he had caused his family. After three days of fighting for his life, Michal became one with the Force. Distraught and afraid of the wrath of the Hutt, Revs turned to his father's council. Blaming Revs for Michal’s death, his father would not permit Revs to live in his home, but again advised he join the Shadow Academy. Taking his father’s advice. Revs took the entrance exam and was accepted to study the ways of the Force.

=== Path of a Journeyman ===

Upon joining the [[Shadow Academy]] at age twenty, Revs quickly rose through the ranks to that of [[Protector]]. The Miraluka then gained membership into House Qel-Droma as a way to covertly keep an eye on his family and make sure he could be nearby in case of danger. He drew the attention of [[Celevon Edraven]], who took the young Sith on as his apprentice and started training him as a Shadesworn Assassin. Under Edraven’s tutelage, Revs quickly rose to the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]], and was well on his way to becoming a true [[Shadesworn]] and [[Dark Jedi Knight]]. Revs worked in the shadows as a hidden blade, killing many of the Galaxies low lifes while working for the Antie Contract Bureau. Arconas top Shadicar soon saw the potential that the young Assassin had and awarded him his lightsaber, granting him the status of [[Dark Jedi Knight]] and a [[Shadesworn]]. This new elevation in power did would come to save the new Knight's life as the next Great Jedi War would soon engulf the Brotherhood.

== Appearance ==
Revs is 5 foot 7 inches tall, weighing about 68kg. He has an athletic build with a lot of muscle tone. Due to his smaller stature he prefers to use his speed and dexterity to his advantage over brute strength. Revs has long brown hair down to about the middle of his back. He keeps a long black cloth tied around his head to cover his empty eye sockets. He as a slim face, face with a prominent jawline. His nose is slightly crooked from being broken in the past.

== Personality ==
Revs can be a laid back, fun-seeking individual who loves a good time. But when it comes time for a job to be done, or his studies in the Force he can get very serious and even go a little overboard to make sure things are done right the first time. Revs can be a sucker for the ladies' and never passes up a chance to flirt. This trait that has led him into trouble on numerous occasions.

Growing up blind caused Revs to be an easy target for bullies, which taught him to always be aware of his surroundings, even if he could only detect them by sound and scent. Later, while living in a swoop gang, Revs learned the value of a well-placed ambush making surprise be his favorite element of attack. After training under Edraven, Revs found he had a love for lightsaber duels and is willing to engage in a fair dual quickly. If outnumbered or outclassed, he will resort back to underhanded tactics.

Revs is slow to make friends thanks to his upbringing, but when finds someone worthy of his loyalty and/or friendship, he would go to the ends of the Galaxy for them. Though not without a plan

== Gear ==
=== Attire ===
Most days Revs can be found wearing long black robes trimmed in red. Other times he can be found wearing simple jeans and a shirt.

=== Ranged Weaponry ===
Though trained in the use of multiple fire arms, ranging from small blasters to sniper rifles. Revs prefers to carry a 434 Death Hammer blaster pistol that he has customized by filing off the front sight to allow for quicker drawing, and the fact he prefers to use the Force to augment his aim. [[File:RevsBlasterpistola.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Revs' blaster]] He has also modified the trigger on the 434 to have a lighter pull for faster shooting. Revs has a strange emotional attachment to his Deathhammer as it was given to his as a gift by his old flame Angela. Engraved upon the barrel are the words "always shoot straight"

=== Melee Weaponry ===
[[File:Revsknife_20141228_234806.JPG|100px|thumb|right|Revs' boot knife]]
Revs wears a knife concealed within his boot for a worst case scenario. Revs has never liked the idea of fighting with a small knife, preferring to only use one when his target is in aware. Through many lectures, and what his master called aggressive teaching methods. Revs finally broke down and started carrying a knife on him at all times.

=== Lightsaber ===
Revs has yet to create his own Lightsaber, preferring to carry the viridian bladed one given to him by his former Master.

== Combat ==
=== Hand-To-Hand Combat===
* Primary: [[Broken_Gate|Broken Gate]]
* Secondary: [[K%27tara|K’tara]]

=== Lightsaber Combat ===
Upon being Knighted, Revs observed many forms of Lightsaber combat to try and see which best suited himself. He found that the sublet form of Makashi was what he enjoyed the best.

===Deep Cover Alias===
Alias Name: Malikie Shiner

Description:
Malikie is of average height with a athletic build. The long silver hair that runs down to his waist is usually smeared or matted with grease. Malikie is a dim witted mechanic, or so it seems. Usually dressed in greasy cloths and old boots, when leaving the Shop he can usually be found in dive bars dressed in old cloths and jean jacket. He openly carries a Blaster pistol on his right hip, though no one has ever seen him actually draw it as he prefers to use his fit only when he has too.

Occupation and Skills: He can usually be found in his shop Malikie's Ship repairs and upgrades in Port Ol'val's Docks. Using this front Revs AKA Malikie has taken the time to bug the surrounding Ducts and Las Tunnel with listening devices and cameras little goes in or out of the Port with out his knowing. Though appearing to be an easy target, all who seem to try and cheat the Miraluka end up on the ground.

=== Force Techniques ===

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{{Organization
|image=[[File:ShadowGateLogo.png|250px]]
|name=Shadow Gate
|founder=* [[Marick Del'Abbot]]
* [[Talos Erinos]]
|leader=*Gatewarden: {{ShadGateBTL}}
*Gate Steward: {{ShadGateBTS}}
|headquarters=Port Ol'val
|founded=[[31 ABY]]
|dissolved=*33 ABY
*36 ABY
|restored=*35 ABY
*38 ABY
|affiliation=* [[House Qel-Droma]]
* [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]]
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
}}

{{quote|The Shadow Knows|Shadow Gate Motto}}
'''Shadow Gate''' is a Battleteam within [[House Qel-Droma]] of [[Clan Arcona]]. It comprises the elite agents operating to secure the interests of the Shadow Clan, through espionage, intelligence gathering, subversion, political machinations, and assassinations.

== Battleteam History ==

=== First Run ===
Originally founded in early 31 ABY, Shadow Gate was an oddity as it broke the stereotype of other Battleteams; while Shadow Gate members were all combat-trained and capable Dark Jedi, their methods of operation revolved not in the realm of commando tactics and overt assault, nor was it a covert operations unit. Instead, they dealt in the world of passive intelligence gathering and special ventures, which included striking deals with the seedier elements of the galaxy and securing items of interest through bartering, haggling, and occasionally, thievery.

Shadow Gate's first leader was the then-Guardian [[Driftan Housan]], an up-and-coming Arconan prodigy who, from the very earliest stages of his training, displayed the levelheadedness and intellect to lead this unorthodox unit.

==== Decommissioning ====
Shadow Gate was shut down at the same time that Arcona lost its clan status, but the members of the team at that time archived all of the information in their databases, counting on a future date when it would be needed again.

=== Revival ===
Once the Shadow Clan was reformed, then there was once again a need for the Battleteam and the gatekeepers were recalled to active duty. The first of the new Gate Keepers was [[Talos Erinos]], but duties in other parts of the Brotherhood quickly claimed him. [[Solus Gar]] was the next to hold the mantle, but soon he too was needed elsewhere. [[Sanguinus]] was the next to lead the team, followed by [[Socorra]], [[Zakath]] and [[Deimos d'Tana]]. The Battleteam was then once again shut down, until [[38 ABY]], where it was determined that [[Arete]] no longer fulfilled the needs of Clan Arcona, and in its place, Shadow Gate was once again brought back to life through the help of [[Rrogon Skar]]. With its new leader the battle team was commissioned to form a unit of mercenaries, and grow this company large enough to take over Port Ol'Val.

== Inside the Gates (Methods of Operation) ==

=== Deep-Cover Aliases (DCA) ===

First and foremost, each Shadow Gatekeeper, including the Gatewarden, has the opportunity to create one or more in-depth, cover identities for use while active on Port Ol’val. Known as a Deep-Cover Alias, or DCA, these faux identities are created for the dual purposes of making intelligence gathering easier while also protecting the Gatekeeper’s true identity, thereby protecting House Qel-Droma and Clan Arcona as a whole.

Given the importance of the DCA to the work of the battle team, every possible effort is put into the creation of a new cover. Each possible aspect of the personality that is to be assumed is filled in, such as birthdate, home planet, family status, social background. Even the minute data of what brand their first speeder was, or where they worked their first job is covered. The idea is to make the identity airtight--able to hold up against the most dedicated scrutiny and attempts to reveal it to be a fake. In fact, the last step in the process before any DCA can be considered complete is that all of the other members of Shadow Gate use all of their skills to attempt to crack the facade of the cover. Only when they all fail is the seal of approval given for field use. A testament to the success and skill of the team in the creation of these covers came about 2 years ago when one of the cover identities received a summons for jury duty!

Commonly, the Gatekeepers use their Deep-Cover Aliases to infiltrate one of [[Port Ol'val|Port Ol’val’s]] pre-established and already known organizations, as House Qel-Droma does not sponsor a front company or have a “public” face on Ol’val; indeed, the only people who actually know of Shadow Gate’s presence in the Port are the [[di Tenebrous Arconae|Arconae]] and the [[Clan Summit]] along with the House Summit. Due to the free reign that the team is given to operate, day to day details of specific operations are kept classified, and not reported higher up the chain.

As such, each Deep-Cover Alias is kept in the utmost secrecy by the House and there are no hardcopy records of the DCAs and their creators/users anywhere in the [[Dajorra System]], from the High Summit to the [[Dajorra Intelligence Agency]], as the compromising of even one DCA could throw Qel-Droma's position on Port Ol’val into chaos. Because of this ever looming risk, only the Gatewarden and the benefactor known as “Blindman” are privy to the knowledge of exactly who is who.

Not every member of Shadow Gate resorts to a single DCA, however. For example, known Arconan [[Ronovi Tavisaen]] resorted to multiple impromptu identities for each separate mission she undertook while on Ol'val. In fact most of the operatives have a bevy of different personas in their repertoire that they can use as covers at any given moment, although it is true that each agent tends to pick a favorite that is their most fleshed out and back-stopped cover.

====Past DCA examples====
Some examples of known DCAs are:
*Jocjo Blueen--Managing Director of Olex Corporation is the known DCA of Gatewarden [[Andrelious J. Inahj]]
*Tyros Rhal--Conman, gambler, jack of all criminal trades is the DCA of Gatekeeper [[Scelestus]]

====Front businesses====
[[File:Gilded_Credit.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Gilded Credit]]
[[File:ETR3.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Upsilon 3]]
In addition to setting up their DCAs, all gatekeepers have the task of finding and establishing various Front Companies around the port. This practice gives the agents safe places to rest, relax, and lay low when necessary and it also allows for the expansion of the team’s area of influence. The location of a Front company should be in a such a place that people coming and going at any hour of the day won’t arouse suspicion. Ideally it would be a location with multiple entrance and exit points. It should also be nondescript, and unlikely to attract attention from either the authorities or criminal elements.

====Current front companies====

===Orion's Shadow===
The re-creation of Shadow Gate came with orders to form a Mercenary Group to take over Port Ol'val. This saw the creation of Orion's Shadow, the catch though was that they receive no help from House Qel-Droma. The Gatewardens took to the challenge immediately, forming the Company with nothing more than what few blasters they could afford out of their own pockets. Over time, through careful planning, Orion's Shadow grew into a large ground force, and even a small fleet of ships consisting of mainly fighters, with a few corvette class ships. Orion's Shadow leader can usually be found in Ruby's Perch taking contracts. Their fleet operates out of Malikies Repairs.

===Ruby’s Perch===
Place where you can drink, eat bar food and gamble to your heart’s content. It also serves as one of the entrances to the secret series of tunnels known only to current and former members of Shadow Gate (as well as the Quaestor & Aedile), which lead to safe houses and different locations throughout Port Ol’val.

===Malikie’s Ship Repairs & Upgrades===
A small shelf in the docs with a addition hanger carved into the wall behind it. Set up as a front by Revs this small landing pad also acts a a shop for pirates and smugglers to bring their ships to be repaired. Having bugged the ducts and Kas Tunnel with sensors and microphones, Revs is able to gain information on any ship or persons coming into or leaving the Port. The secret tunnels leading to it also act as a way for Shadow Gate to smuggle supply's into the Port completely undetected.

=====previous Front Comapnies=====
*The Gilded Credit, a casino.
*Upsilon 3, a grounded naval vessel.

===Training===

Though it was once broken down into two separate phases, Shadow Gate’s training has been changed into one fast pace course. This new course is designed to teach weapons training, undercover training, hand to hand combat, stealth, demolitions, and slicing. All of this training is done within a two month period at a high rate of learning, meant to weed out those who cannot learn and adapt to new situations fast. One of the most important aspects of this training is teaching members to not rely on the Force.

====Weapons Training====
Though each Warden differs in the weapons they choose to carry, all Gate Keepers are trained to be efficient with multiple weapons, ranging from concealed blades and blasters, to the top of the line sniper rifles. This allows the reactivated Shadow Gate to adapt to a wide variety of situations.

====Close Quarters Combat====
All members of Shadow Gate are given basic instructions in the form of their choosing. Though the option to master their chosen form or just have a basic understanding is up to them.

===Slicing===
Members are taught taught to slice into most computers and security systems. Though not expected to master this talent, all Gatewardens must have a basic understanding on hacking to be able to gain information on their targets.

===Demolitions===
All members receive some training in demolitions. Though they may not be able to rig a bomb to make a building fall a certain way, they at least must know how to blow a door off its hinges or clear a room.===Training===

===ShadowGate History===
Although we now see the Battle Team brought back to serve House Qel-Droma, not all aspects of the team were reinstated. Here we can see things that have been removed from the current Gatewardens.

=== Adaptive Reconnaissance Intelligence Agents (ARIA) ===
Adaptive Reconnaissance Intelligence Agent is the “occupational code” associated with Shadow Gate’s more “combative” side, for as well-versed as each Gatekeeper is in spying, each is also a trained tactical operator, supposedly working out of the Adaptive Reconnaissance Intelligence Division of the Dajorra Intelligence Agency.

This is a widespread misconception, as neither the DIA, nor any of the Arconan Military Corps., have a division known as the ARIA. However, neither side has gone to any great lengths to stop the circulation of the misconception, as it has served both Shadow Gate and the DIA well; for Shadow Gate, it provides the Battleteam with another organization to hide behind, while it allows the DIA to bask in the glory and praise of Shadow Gate’s accomplishments, as all “ARIA” operations, both successes and failures, are attributed to the DIA.

As for the exact role of the Adaptive Reconnaissance Intelligence Agents, it varies very little from the role that the Deep-Cover Aliases play, except for one major difference. Whereas “covert” and “clandestine” are the watchwords with the Deep-Cover Aliases, “aggressive ” is a more fitting description of the ARIAs; they are tasked with the covert, but aggressive, gathering of intelligence as there are always situations, especially on Port Ol’val, where intelligence cannot be gathered through “clandestine” means, no matter how proficient the spy is. The only way to that intelligence is through bloodshed.

[[File:Balaclava.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Balaclavas]]
Thus, ARIA operations are handled very professionally and tactically and despite the agents being the same people as their DCAs, there is no resemblance between the two divisions of Shadow Gate. During ARIA operations, Gatekeepers wear a hood and balaclava as part of their Fortea Operations Armor to conceal their faces and outward communication is kept at a minimum (though agents are free to speak via the encrypted throat-mics they wear).

However, as total silence is impossible during any sort of operation, Shadow Gate has taken a few precautions. Callsigns are used in the place of names and are randomly assigned before each mission, and no agent uses the same one more than once adding to the layers of secrecy that keep them safe. For communication, simple sign language commands have been drilled into each Gatekeeper’s head.

Additionally, it is almost always the duty of Shadow Gate to act on the intelligence gathered by both of the Battleteam’s divisions.. Acting on intelligence includes actions such as ambushing arms deals and drug shipments, destroying or sabotaging property, and assassinating key targets, both political and criminal.

Therefore, acting on intelligence usually requires Gatekeepers to use their ARIA training but there is always the occasional need for Gatekeepers to step back into their DCAs and go even deeper undercover.

===Past training Regiment===
==== Training Regimen Alpha ====
'''Subjects Covered:'''

*Cover Identities

*Society Integration

*Interrogation Defense

*Criminal behavior/mannerisms

The training for Deep Cover operations, codenamed Training Regimen Alpha, is a “passive-intensive” training program designed to teach Shadow Gate personnel how to be effective in deep-cover scenarios and create natural, believable cover identities. In addition to that, instruction in how to withstand interrogation, how to blend in with society and how to analyze the various types of criminal behaviors and mannerisms is also provided.

Regimen Alpha is taught by employees of the [[Dajorra Intelligence Agency]], from both the Bureau of Analysis and the Bureau of Operations, and lasts roughly 8 weeks. Weeks 1-4 have recruits creating, fine-tuning, and learning to use their Deep-Cover Aliases, while Week 5 is dedicated solely to society integration. Weeks 6 and 7 are often referred to as "Torture Week", due to the fact that it is during these 14 days that potential Gatekeepers are taught how to resist interrogation...first hand. Finally, Week 8 instructs the near-graduates on the various types of criminal behaviors and mannerisms that they may encounter while operating in [[Port Ol'val]].

Despite "Torture Week", the Regimen itself is classified as “passive-intensive” due to the fact that no “hot” instruction, such as live-fire exercises, takes place. This is not to say, however, that the Regimen is an easy course; indeed, Regimen Alpha taxes its students just as hard mentally and emotionally as Regimen Bravo does physically.

==== Training Regimen Bravo ====
'''Subjects Covered:'''
*Slicing
*Bypassing security measures
*Demolitions
*General Physical Conditioning
This part of the training is much more physically challenging and is geared toward honing the body to become the weapon it will need to be to allow the gatekeeper to survive in the field. Weeks of intense physical training, involving sleep deprivation and reduced caloric intake are interspersed with training in slicing, lockpicking, demolitions, and a variety of other skills that could be called upon out on the job. The regimen changes frequently with recruits running 6 miles one day, wearing a heavy pack, to picking complex locks underwater the next day. The extreme conditions and constant guessing about what tomorrow holds is intentional and designed to teach the trainees to perform under pressure and maintain their mental toughness, even as they build the physical strength needed to complete their variety of missions. Weapons training is also a critical part of this step, ensuring that each agent that graduates the course is a crack shot and a master with the blade. The 8 weeks are undoubtedly brutal and a number of candidates have either quit or had to be removed for medical reasons, but the success of the members of Shadow Gate is a glowing testament to the efficacy of the training program and the quality of recruits that are able to make it through.

=== Standard Loadout ===

==== Weapons ====
While the operatives of Shadow Gate can and do use a variety of weapon types to accomplish their missions, there are a couple of items that tend to show up frequently in the personal inventories of the members of the team. Silence and subterfuge are obviously the traits of choice and their weapons reflect this.

=====Czerka Arms SH-9 Silenced Slugthrower=====
This primitive pistol has long been a mainstay for those who want to be neither seen nor heard when they need to kill. The weapon can easily be concealed and the ten round magazine that can fire a number of different types of rounds make it versatile enough to get the job done. The screw in suppressor makes it almost impossible to detect the report of the shot.

=====Cred-knife=====
The original creator of this item has been lost to the ravages of time, but the idea has been used for decades. A basic, innocent looking cred stick has been hollowed out to conceal a knife blade. The stick is separated into two halves with one forming the handle and the other the 'sheath'. It is well balanced for throwing and razor sharp. A couple of years back a way was discovered to coat it with a sensor baffle allowing it to bypass most weapon scanners. It is often the only weapon that may be left to a Gatekeeper, but it is enough.

==== Armor ====
[[File:Spectre_armor.blade.JPG|thumb|75px|left|Spectre Armor]]

Gatekeeper Spectre Armor:

Based on the Oblivion Spectre Armor, the Gatekeeper Spectre Armor has been updated from [[Marick Arconae|Marick Arconae's]] original design. When designing the Armor that would be worn by all of his agents, Marick factored in the various situational needs of the types of missions his operatives would be undertaking. As such, he wanted something that was lightweight yet helped give agents an extra edge in their field. It is an extremely lightweight full body suit designed for light combat. It was not intended to be worn by itself on any conventional battlefield, and will not hold up against more than a few blaster bolts or bladed weaponry.

The suit consists of two different layers. The first is an all-black body suit made of an elastic, flexible material that is lined with nano-processing servos as well as tiny little needles that just barely puncture the epidermis. Once linked with the wearer's body, the suit can monitor every vital statistic of the organic body (such as temperature, hydration levels, and heart rate). Not only does it monitor these stats, but it also factors in data from its sensors to analyze and then counteract the environment around the user and adjusts accordingly.

Also along the suit are scattered packets of different types of chemicals. Depending on the situation, the suit would automatically inject the body with the appropriate chemical. On a typical operation, this could mean injecting the body with a chemical that could cool the body off when in a hot environment. This would allow an agent to stand in an interrogation room with the heat turned all the way up and not so much as breaking a sweat.

It can also release a chemical to give agents an unnerving sense of calm in what could normally be perceived as a highly stressful situation. The chemicals have all been diluted and balanced out so that the body will naturally flush out the chemicals. The suit is NOT a substitute for the training Shadow Gate Agents go through, and the more experienced the agent is the more efficient the suit is. Each suite is custom tailored to the agent. One agent's suit would not work with another body, as it is specific to the user’s specifications. There is also room for modification on the second layer.

The second layer, by default on Marick's prototype, is a matte-black armor-weave padding that covers the legs, forearms, and chest. There is room in the design for personal modifications, such as adding plates or other forms of heavier materials. Doing so would affect the suit’s mobility, though.

The final piece of the Spectre Armor is the wrist-comm that attaches to the wrist. The suit can be monitored from this panel, which also has a multi-tool function that involves an LED/UV light, slicing tool, tazer, fiber optic cable w/ camera, and an optional eye-piece set for field missions that brings up the same information on the wrist-comm to a HUD.

==Roster==
The current roster of Shadow Gate is as follows, listed in hierarchical order:
*The Gatewarden: [[Rrogon Skar]]
*The Gate Steward: [[Revs]]
*Gatekeepers
** [[Invictus]]
** [[Kookimarissia Mimosa-Inahj]]
** [[Nicolai "Rod" Rodell]]

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Shadow Gate

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{{Organization
|image=[[File:ShadowGateLogo.png|250px]]
|name=Shadow Gate
|founder=* [[Marick Del'Abbot]]
* [[Talos Erinos]]
|leader=*Gatewarden: {{ShadGateBTL}}
*Gate Steward: {{ShadGateBTS}}
|headquarters=Port Ol'val
|founded=[[31 ABY]]
|dissolved=*33 ABY
*36 ABY
|restored=*35 ABY
*38 ABY
|affiliation=* [[House Qel-Droma]]
* [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]]
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
}}

{{quote|The Shadow Knows|Shadow Gate Motto}}
'''Shadow Gate''' is a Battleteam within [[House Qel-Droma]] of [[Clan Arcona]]. It comprises the elite agents operating to secure the interests of the Shadow Clan, through espionage, intelligence gathering, subversion, political machinations, and assassinations.

== Battleteam History ==

=== First Run ===
Originally founded in early 31 ABY, Shadow Gate was an oddity as it broke the stereotype of other Battleteams; while Shadow Gate members were all combat-trained and capable Dark Jedi, their methods of operation revolved not in the realm of commando tactics and overt assault, nor was it a covert operations unit. Instead, they dealt in the world of passive intelligence gathering and special ventures, which included striking deals with the seedier elements of the galaxy and securing items of interest through bartering, haggling, and occasionally, thievery.

Shadow Gate's first leader was the then-Guardian [[Driftan Housan]], an up-and-coming Arconan prodigy who, from the very earliest stages of his training, displayed the levelheadedness and intellect to lead this unorthodox unit.

==== Decommissioning ====
Shadow Gate was shut down at the same time that Arcona lost its clan status, but the members of the team at that time archived all of the information in their databases, counting on a future date when it would be needed again.

=== Revival ===
Once the Shadow Clan was reformed, then there was once again a need for the Battleteam and the gatekeepers were recalled to active duty. The first of the new Gate Keepers was [[Talos Erinos]], but duties in other parts of the Brotherhood quickly claimed him. [[Solus Gar]] was the next to hold the mantle, but soon he too was needed elsewhere. [[Sanguinus]] was the next to lead the team, followed by [[Socorra]], [[Zakath]] and [[Deimos d'Tana]]. The Battleteam was then once again shut down, until [[38 ABY]], where it was determined that [[Arete]] no longer fulfilled the needs of Clan Arcona, and in its place, Shadow Gate was once again brought back to life through the help of [[Rrogon Skar]]. With its new leader the battle team was commissioned to form a unit of mercenaries, and grow this company large enough to take over Port Ol'Val.

== Inside the Gates (Methods of Operation) ==

=== Deep-Cover Aliases (DCA) ===

First and foremost, each Shadow Gatekeeper, including the Gatewarden, has the opportunity to create one or more in-depth, cover identities for use while active on Port Ol’val. Known as a Deep-Cover Alias, or DCA, these faux identities are created for the dual purposes of making intelligence gathering easier while also protecting the Gatekeeper’s true identity, thereby protecting House Qel-Droma and Clan Arcona as a whole.

Given the importance of the DCA to the work of the battle team, every possible effort is put into the creation of a new cover. Each possible aspect of the personality that is to be assumed is filled in, such as birthdate, home planet, family status, social background. Even the minute data of what brand their first speeder was, or where they worked their first job is covered. The idea is to make the identity airtight--able to hold up against the most dedicated scrutiny and attempts to reveal it to be a fake. In fact, the last step in the process before any DCA can be considered complete is that all of the other members of Shadow Gate use all of their skills to attempt to crack the facade of the cover. Only when they all fail is the seal of approval given for field use. A testament to the success and skill of the team in the creation of these covers came about 2 years ago when one of the cover identities received a summons for jury duty!

Commonly, the Gatekeepers use their Deep-Cover Aliases to infiltrate one of [[Port Ol'val|Port Ol’val’s]] pre-established and already known organizations, as House Qel-Droma does not sponsor a front company or have a “public” face on Ol’val; indeed, the only people who actually know of Shadow Gate’s presence in the Port are the [[di Tenebrous Arconae|Arconae]] and the [[Clan Summit]] along with the House Summit. Due to the free reign that the team is given to operate, day to day details of specific operations are kept classified, and not reported higher up the chain.

As such, each Deep-Cover Alias is kept in the utmost secrecy by the House and there are no hardcopy records of the DCAs and their creators/users anywhere in the [[Dajorra System]], from the High Summit to the [[Dajorra Intelligence Agency]], as the compromising of even one DCA could throw Qel-Droma's position on Port Ol’val into chaos. Because of this ever looming risk, only the Gatewarden and the benefactor known as “Blindman” are privy to the knowledge of exactly who is who.

Not every member of Shadow Gate resorts to a single DCA, however. For example, known Arconan [[Ronovi Tavisaen]] resorted to multiple impromptu identities for each separate mission she undertook while on Ol'val. In fact most of the operatives have a bevy of different personas in their repertoire that they can use as covers at any given moment, although it is true that each agent tends to pick a favorite that is their most fleshed out and back-stopped cover.

====Past DCA examples====
Some examples of known DCAs are:
*Jocjo Blueen--Managing Director of Olex Corporation is the known DCA of Gatewarden [[Andrelious J. Inahj]]
*Tyros Rhal--Conman, gambler, jack of all criminal trades is the DCA of Gatekeeper [[Scelestus]]

====Front businesses====
[[File:Gilded_Credit.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Gilded Credit]]
[[File:ETR3.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Upsilon 3]]
In addition to setting up their DCAs, all gatekeepers have the task of finding and establishing various Front Companies around the port. This practice gives the agents safe places to rest, relax, and lay low when necessary and it also allows for the expansion of the team’s area of influence. The location of a Front company should be in a such a place that people coming and going at any hour of the day won’t arouse suspicion. Ideally it would be a location with multiple entrance and exit points. It should also be nondescript, and unlikely to attract attention from either the authorities or criminal elements.

====Current front companies====

===Orion's Shadow===
The re-creation of Shadow Gate came with orders to form a Mercenary Group to take over Port Ol'val. This saw the creation of Orion's Shadow, the catch though was that they receive no help from House Qel-Droma. The Gatewardens took to the challenge immediately, forming the Company with nothing more than what few blasters they could afford out of their own pockets. Over time, through careful planning, Orion's Shadow grew into a large ground force, and even a small fleet of ships consisting of mainly fighters, with a few corvette class ships. Orion's Shadow leader can usually be found in Ruby's Perch taking contracts. Their fleet operates out of Malikies Repairs.

===Ruby’s Perch===
Place where you can drink, eat bar food and gamble to your heart’s content. It also serves as one of the entrances to the secret series of tunnels known only to current and former members of Shadow Gate (as well as the Quaestor & Aedile), which lead to safe houses and different locations throughout Port Ol’val.

===Malikie’s Ship Repairs & Upgrades===
A small shelf in the docs with a addition hanger carved into the wall behind it. Set up as a front by Revs this small landing pad also acts a a shop for pirates and smugglers to bring their ships to be repaired. Having bugged the ducts and Kas Tunnel with sensors and microphones, Revs is able to gain information on any ship or persons coming into or leaving the Port. The secret tunnels leading to it also act as a way for Shadow Gate to smuggle supply's into the Port completely undetected.

=====previous Front Comapnies=====
*The Gilded Credit, a casino.
*Upsilon 3, a grounded naval vessel.

===Training===

Though it was once broken down into two separate phases, Shadow Gate’s training has been changed into one fast pace course. This new course is designed to teach weapons training, undercover training, hand to hand combat, stealth, demolitions, and slicing. All of this training is done within a two month period at a high rate of learning, meant to weed out those who cannot learn and adapt to new situations fast. One of the most important aspects of this training is teaching members to not rely on the Force.

====Weapons Training====
Though each Warden differs in the weapons they choose to carry, all Gate Keepers are trained to be efficient with multiple weapons, ranging from concealed blades and blasters, to the top of the line sniper rifles. This allows the reactivated Shadow Gate to adapt to a wide variety of situations.

===Close Quarters Combat===
All members of Shadow Gate are given basic instructions in the form of their choosing. Though the option to master their chosen form or just have a basic understanding is up to them.

===Slicing===
Members are taught taught to slice into most computers and security systems. Though not expected to master this talent, all Gatewardens must have a basic understanding on hacking to be able to gain information on their targets.

===Demolitions===
All members receive some training in demolitions. Though they may not be able to rig a bomb to make a building fall a certain way, they at least must know how to blow a door off its hinges or clear a room.===Training===

===ShadowGate History===
Although we now see the Battle Team brought back to serve House Qel-Droma, not all aspects of the team were reinstated. Here we can see things that have been removed from the current Gatewardens.

=== Adaptive Reconnaissance Intelligence Agents (ARIA) ===
Adaptive Reconnaissance Intelligence Agent is the “occupational code” associated with Shadow Gate’s more “combative” side, for as well-versed as each Gatekeeper is in spying, each is also a trained tactical operator, supposedly working out of the Adaptive Reconnaissance Intelligence Division of the Dajorra Intelligence Agency.

This is a widespread misconception, as neither the DIA, nor any of the Arconan Military Corps., have a division known as the ARIA. However, neither side has gone to any great lengths to stop the circulation of the misconception, as it has served both Shadow Gate and the DIA well; for Shadow Gate, it provides the Battleteam with another organization to hide behind, while it allows the DIA to bask in the glory and praise of Shadow Gate’s accomplishments, as all “ARIA” operations, both successes and failures, are attributed to the DIA.

As for the exact role of the Adaptive Reconnaissance Intelligence Agents, it varies very little from the role that the Deep-Cover Aliases play, except for one major difference. Whereas “covert” and “clandestine” are the watchwords with the Deep-Cover Aliases, “aggressive ” is a more fitting description of the ARIAs; they are tasked with the covert, but aggressive, gathering of intelligence as there are always situations, especially on Port Ol’val, where intelligence cannot be gathered through “clandestine” means, no matter how proficient the spy is. The only way to that intelligence is through bloodshed.

[[File:Balaclava.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Balaclavas]]
Thus, ARIA operations are handled very professionally and tactically and despite the agents being the same people as their DCAs, there is no resemblance between the two divisions of Shadow Gate. During ARIA operations, Gatekeepers wear a hood and balaclava as part of their Fortea Operations Armor to conceal their faces and outward communication is kept at a minimum (though agents are free to speak via the encrypted throat-mics they wear).

However, as total silence is impossible during any sort of operation, Shadow Gate has taken a few precautions. Callsigns are used in the place of names and are randomly assigned before each mission, and no agent uses the same one more than once adding to the layers of secrecy that keep them safe. For communication, simple sign language commands have been drilled into each Gatekeeper’s head.

Additionally, it is almost always the duty of Shadow Gate to act on the intelligence gathered by both of the Battleteam’s divisions.. Acting on intelligence includes actions such as ambushing arms deals and drug shipments, destroying or sabotaging property, and assassinating key targets, both political and criminal.

Therefore, acting on intelligence usually requires Gatekeepers to use their ARIA training but there is always the occasional need for Gatekeepers to step back into their DCAs and go even deeper undercover.

===Past training Regiment===
==== Training Regimen Alpha ====
'''Subjects Covered:'''

*Cover Identities

*Society Integration

*Interrogation Defense

*Criminal behavior/mannerisms

The training for Deep Cover operations, codenamed Training Regimen Alpha, is a “passive-intensive” training program designed to teach Shadow Gate personnel how to be effective in deep-cover scenarios and create natural, believable cover identities. In addition to that, instruction in how to withstand interrogation, how to blend in with society and how to analyze the various types of criminal behaviors and mannerisms is also provided.

Regimen Alpha is taught by employees of the [[Dajorra Intelligence Agency]], from both the Bureau of Analysis and the Bureau of Operations, and lasts roughly 8 weeks. Weeks 1-4 have recruits creating, fine-tuning, and learning to use their Deep-Cover Aliases, while Week 5 is dedicated solely to society integration. Weeks 6 and 7 are often referred to as "Torture Week", due to the fact that it is during these 14 days that potential Gatekeepers are taught how to resist interrogation...first hand. Finally, Week 8 instructs the near-graduates on the various types of criminal behaviors and mannerisms that they may encounter while operating in [[Port Ol'val]].

Despite "Torture Week", the Regimen itself is classified as “passive-intensive” due to the fact that no “hot” instruction, such as live-fire exercises, takes place. This is not to say, however, that the Regimen is an easy course; indeed, Regimen Alpha taxes its students just as hard mentally and emotionally as Regimen Bravo does physically.

==== Training Regimen Bravo ====
'''Subjects Covered:'''
*Slicing
*Bypassing security measures
*Demolitions
*General Physical Conditioning
This part of the training is much more physically challenging and is geared toward honing the body to become the weapon it will need to be to allow the gatekeeper to survive in the field. Weeks of intense physical training, involving sleep deprivation and reduced caloric intake are interspersed with training in slicing, lockpicking, demolitions, and a variety of other skills that could be called upon out on the job. The regimen changes frequently with recruits running 6 miles one day, wearing a heavy pack, to picking complex locks underwater the next day. The extreme conditions and constant guessing about what tomorrow holds is intentional and designed to teach the trainees to perform under pressure and maintain their mental toughness, even as they build the physical strength needed to complete their variety of missions. Weapons training is also a critical part of this step, ensuring that each agent that graduates the course is a crack shot and a master with the blade. The 8 weeks are undoubtedly brutal and a number of candidates have either quit or had to be removed for medical reasons, but the success of the members of Shadow Gate is a glowing testament to the efficacy of the training program and the quality of recruits that are able to make it through.

=== Standard Loadout ===

==== Weapons ====
While the operatives of Shadow Gate can and do use a variety of weapon types to accomplish their missions, there are a couple of items that tend to show up frequently in the personal inventories of the members of the team. Silence and subterfuge are obviously the traits of choice and their weapons reflect this.

=====Czerka Arms SH-9 Silenced Slugthrower=====
This primitive pistol has long been a mainstay for those who want to be neither seen nor heard when they need to kill. The weapon can easily be concealed and the ten round magazine that can fire a number of different types of rounds make it versatile enough to get the job done. The screw in suppressor makes it almost impossible to detect the report of the shot.

=====Cred-knife=====
The original creator of this item has been lost to the ravages of time, but the idea has been used for decades. A basic, innocent looking cred stick has been hollowed out to conceal a knife blade. The stick is separated into two halves with one forming the handle and the other the 'sheath'. It is well balanced for throwing and razor sharp. A couple of years back a way was discovered to coat it with a sensor baffle allowing it to bypass most weapon scanners. It is often the only weapon that may be left to a Gatekeeper, but it is enough.

==== Armor ====
[[File:Spectre_armor.blade.JPG|thumb|75px|left|Spectre Armor]]

Gatekeeper Spectre Armor:

Based on the Oblivion Spectre Armor, the Gatekeeper Spectre Armor has been updated from [[Marick Arconae|Marick Arconae's]] original design. When designing the Armor that would be worn by all of his agents, Marick factored in the various situational needs of the types of missions his operatives would be undertaking. As such, he wanted something that was lightweight yet helped give agents an extra edge in their field. It is an extremely lightweight full body suit designed for light combat. It was not intended to be worn by itself on any conventional battlefield, and will not hold up against more than a few blaster bolts or bladed weaponry.

The suit consists of two different layers. The first is an all-black body suit made of an elastic, flexible material that is lined with nano-processing servos as well as tiny little needles that just barely puncture the epidermis. Once linked with the wearer's body, the suit can monitor every vital statistic of the organic body (such as temperature, hydration levels, and heart rate). Not only does it monitor these stats, but it also factors in data from its sensors to analyze and then counteract the environment around the user and adjusts accordingly.

Also along the suit are scattered packets of different types of chemicals. Depending on the situation, the suit would automatically inject the body with the appropriate chemical. On a typical operation, this could mean injecting the body with a chemical that could cool the body off when in a hot environment. This would allow an agent to stand in an interrogation room with the heat turned all the way up and not so much as breaking a sweat.

It can also release a chemical to give agents an unnerving sense of calm in what could normally be perceived as a highly stressful situation. The chemicals have all been diluted and balanced out so that the body will naturally flush out the chemicals. The suit is NOT a substitute for the training Shadow Gate Agents go through, and the more experienced the agent is the more efficient the suit is. Each suite is custom tailored to the agent. One agent's suit would not work with another body, as it is specific to the user’s specifications. There is also room for modification on the second layer.

The second layer, by default on Marick's prototype, is a matte-black armor-weave padding that covers the legs, forearms, and chest. There is room in the design for personal modifications, such as adding plates or other forms of heavier materials. Doing so would affect the suit’s mobility, though.

The final piece of the Spectre Armor is the wrist-comm that attaches to the wrist. The suit can be monitored from this panel, which also has a multi-tool function that involves an LED/UV light, slicing tool, tazer, fiber optic cable w/ camera, and an optional eye-piece set for field missions that brings up the same information on the wrist-comm to a HUD.

==Roster==
The current roster of Shadow Gate is as follows, listed in hierarchical order:
*The Gatewarden: [[Rrogon Skar]]
*The Gate Steward: [[Revs]]
*Gatekeepers
** [[Invictus]]
** [[Kookimarissia Mimosa-Inahj]]
** [[Nicolai "Rod" Rodell]]

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