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Tra'an Reith

2018-05-24T00:27:30Z

Tra'an Reith:

{{Character
|type = Sith
|firstname=Tra'an
|lastname=Reith
|[[Obelisk Armor]]
|[[Plagueis Emblem]]
|homeworld= Kalee
|birth= 4 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Kaleesh|Kaleesh]]
|gender= Male
|hair= N/A
|eyes= Green
|height= 2.5 Meters
|weight= 125kg
|cyber=
|allies= [[Plagueis|Clan Plagueis]]
|enemies=[[Scholae Palatinae|Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|saber= Copper
|form=*[[Soresu]]
*[[Djem So]]
|fightingstyle= [[Sliding Hands| Sliding Hands]]
|profession=Mercenary
*Pilot
|position= Questor Emeritus
|era=*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation= [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
|ship=
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

==Appearance==
Tra’an Reith stands approximately 2.5 meters in height. He weighs roughly 125kg with a solid build of dark red scales. He is lean, with little excess fat on him, having spent years upon the training grounds and battlefields belonging to the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. His white mask is distinctive in that it seems to have aged over time, from a bright pearly swirl of shimmering shellack, to a dull ivory color. It has a single red stripe that rises vertically over the right cheekbone and above the right eye hole. Form within the eye holes peer out two hostile yellow eyes that seem to view everyone and everything with contempt and distrust.

Almost always clothed in his Regent robes, themed with the color of the Sith Order, he rarely displays any hint of his non-human nature. Quick flashes of his hands and their scaly texture is the most that can be expected, and even then only if he is using them. They are always tucked away otherwise. He doesn't wear gloves because it is hard to find good custom gloves for his unique anatomy.

[[File:Cpnewlogo.jpg|thumb|left|House Plagueis]] While cloaked, he is an otherwise unremarkable figure that is easily forgotten. Once his robes come off, he is nothing short of the center of attention. His robes highlight his powerful physique, the plating of his scales lending a smoothness to the rugged form of muscular power this he has trained into. It is apparent that his strength is not to be denied, and that taking a blow from him is a dangerous proposition for all by the most resilient individuals.

As he has aged, his nature and nurture have taken hold, and changed his approach to combat. Gone is the defensive fighter of years past. With little to live for beyond his own ambitions, his anger and outright disgust for the majority of the universe is often on his lips, especially in combat. He has embraced the physical nature of combat and it is reflected in his shift away from the balance of Makashii and Soresu, to Djem So and Soresu. He seeks to turn every opportunity into a fight for domination and control.

His Sapphire Blade serves as a secondary extension of his will, useful in places in which he needs to engage in combat without revealing that he is a Sith. He has spent a long time practicing with it, to make it almost as proficient as his Lightsaber, that he might effortlessly switch to it in combat as necessary.

[[File:Reith Custom Lightsaber.png|thumb|left|Reith's custom lightsaber]] His usual weapon loadout is a [[starwars:Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol|Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol]], his custom Lightsaber, His Sapphire Blade, and a [[starwars:Thermal Detonator|Thermal Detonator]].

He's usually wearing Regency Robes trimmed for Sith.

Each sleeve of the outfit contains a small hidden catch for his lightsaber to hook onto, so that it may hide on the inside of his forearm without making a noticeable bulge.

== History ==

:P

== DJB Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June 2011 to June 2013

[[Category:Di Plagia]]
[[Category:Plagueis members]]

Tra'an Reith

2018-05-24T00:23:17Z

Tra'an Reith: /* History */

{{Character
|type = Sith
|firstname=Tra'an
|lastname=Reith
|[[Obelisk Armor]]
|[[Plagueis Emblem]]
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies=[[Jusadih Independence Coalition]]
|saber= Orange
|form=*[[Soresu]]
*[[Makashi]]
|fightingstyle=
|profession=*Smuggler
*Pilot
*Mechanic
|position=
|era=*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation= [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
|ship=
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

==Appearance==
Tra’an Reith stands approximately 2.5 meters in height. He weighs roughly 125kg with a solid build of dark red scales. He is lean, with little excess fat on him, having spent years upon the training grounds and battlefields belonging to the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. His white mask is distinctive in that it seems to have aged over time, from a bright pearly swirl of shimmering shellack, to a dull ivory color. It has a single red stripe that rises vertically over the right cheekbone and above the right eye hole. Form within the eye holes peer out two hostile yellow eyes that seem to view everyone and everything with contempt and distrust.

Almost always clothed in his Regent robes, themed with the color of the Sith Order, he rarely displays any hint of his non-human nature. Quick flashes of his hands and their scaly texture is the most that can be expected, and even then only if he is using them. They are always tucked away otherwise. He doesn't wear gloves because it is hard to find good custom gloves for his unique anatomy.

[[File:Cpnewlogo.jpg|thumb|left|House Plagueis]] While cloaked, he is an otherwise unremarkable figure that is easily forgotten. Once his robes come off, he is nothing short of the center of attention. His robes highlight his powerful physique, the plating of his scales lending a smoothness to the rugged form of muscular power this he has trained into. It is apparent that his strength is not to be denied, and that taking a blow from him is a dangerous proposition for all by the most resilient individuals.

As he has aged, his nature and nurture have taken hold, and changed his approach to combat. Gone is the defensive fighter of years past. With little to live for beyond his own ambitions, his anger and outright disgust for the majority of the universe is often on his lips, especially in combat. He has embraced the physical nature of combat and it is reflected in his shift away from the balance of Makashii and Soresu, to Djem So and Soresu. He seeks to turn every opportunity into a fight for domination and control.

His Sapphire Blade serves as a secondary extension of his will, useful in places in which he needs to engage in combat without revealing that he is a Sith. He has spent a long time practicing with it, to make it almost as proficient as his Lightsaber, that he might effortlessly switch to it in combat as necessary.

[[File:Reith Custom Lightsaber.png|thumb|left|Reith's custom lightsaber]] His usual weapon loadout is a [[starwars:Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol|Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol]], his custom Lightsaber, His Sapphire Blade, and a [[starwars:Thermal Detonator|Thermal Detonator]].

He's usually wearing Regency Robes trimmed for Sith.

Each sleeve of the outfit contains a small hidden catch for his lightsaber to hook onto, so that it may hide on the inside of his forearm without making a noticeable bulge.

== History ==

:P

== DJB Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June 2011 to June 2013

[[Category:Di Plagia]]
[[Category:Plagueis members]]

Tra'an Reith

2018-05-24T00:23:03Z

Tra'an Reith: /* History */

Tra'an Reith

2018-05-24T00:22:48Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Positions Held */

{{Character
|type = Sith
|firstname=Tra'an
|lastname=Reith
|[[Obelisk Armor]]
|[[Plagueis Emblem]]
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies=[[Jusadih Independence Coalition]]
|saber= Orange
|form=*[[Soresu]]
*[[Makashi]]
|fightingstyle=
|profession=*Smuggler
*Pilot
*Mechanic
|position=
|era=*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation= [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
|ship=
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

==Appearance==
Tra’an Reith stands approximately 2.5 meters in height. He weighs roughly 125kg with a solid build of dark red scales. He is lean, with little excess fat on him, having spent years upon the training grounds and battlefields belonging to the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. His white mask is distinctive in that it seems to have aged over time, from a bright pearly swirl of shimmering shellack, to a dull ivory color. It has a single red stripe that rises vertically over the right cheekbone and above the right eye hole. Form within the eye holes peer out two hostile yellow eyes that seem to view everyone and everything with contempt and distrust.

Almost always clothed in his Regent robes, themed with the color of the Sith Order, he rarely displays any hint of his non-human nature. Quick flashes of his hands and their scaly texture is the most that can be expected, and even then only if he is using them. They are always tucked away otherwise. He doesn't wear gloves because it is hard to find good custom gloves for his unique anatomy.

[[File:Cpnewlogo.jpg|thumb|left|House Plagueis]] While cloaked, he is an otherwise unremarkable figure that is easily forgotten. Once his robes come off, he is nothing short of the center of attention. His robes highlight his powerful physique, the plating of his scales lending a smoothness to the rugged form of muscular power this he has trained into. It is apparent that his strength is not to be denied, and that taking a blow from him is a dangerous proposition for all by the most resilient individuals.

As he has aged, his nature and nurture have taken hold, and changed his approach to combat. Gone is the defensive fighter of years past. With little to live for beyond his own ambitions, his anger and outright disgust for the majority of the universe is often on his lips, especially in combat. He has embraced the physical nature of combat and it is reflected in his shift away from the balance of Makashii and Soresu, to Djem So and Soresu. He seeks to turn every opportunity into a fight for domination and control.

His Sapphire Blade serves as a secondary extension of his will, useful in places in which he needs to engage in combat without revealing that he is a Sith. He has spent a long time practicing with it, to make it almost as proficient as his Lightsaber, that he might effortlessly switch to it in combat as necessary.

[[File:Reith Custom Lightsaber.png|thumb|left|Reith's custom lightsaber]] His usual weapon loadout is a [[starwars:Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol|Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol]], his custom Lightsaber, His Sapphire Blade, and a [[starwars:Thermal Detonator|Thermal Detonator]].

He's usually wearing Regency Robes trimmed for Sith.

Each sleeve of the outfit contains a small hidden catch for his lightsaber to hook onto, so that it may hide on the inside of his forearm without making a noticeable bulge.

== History ==

Coming Soon

== DJB Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June 2011 to June 2013

[[Category:Di Plagia]]
[[Category:Plagueis members]]

Tra'an Reith

2018-05-24T00:21:14Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Appearance */

{{Character
|type = Sith
|firstname=Tra'an
|lastname=Reith
|[[Obelisk Armor]]
|[[Plagueis Emblem]]
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies=[[Jusadih Independence Coalition]]
|saber= Orange
|form=*[[Soresu]]
*[[Makashi]]
|fightingstyle=
|profession=*Smuggler
*Pilot
*Mechanic
|position=
|era=*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation= [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
|ship=
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

==Appearance==
Tra’an Reith stands approximately 2.5 meters in height. He weighs roughly 125kg with a solid build of dark red scales. He is lean, with little excess fat on him, having spent years upon the training grounds and battlefields belonging to the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. His white mask is distinctive in that it seems to have aged over time, from a bright pearly swirl of shimmering shellack, to a dull ivory color. It has a single red stripe that rises vertically over the right cheekbone and above the right eye hole. Form within the eye holes peer out two hostile yellow eyes that seem to view everyone and everything with contempt and distrust.

Almost always clothed in his Regent robes, themed with the color of the Sith Order, he rarely displays any hint of his non-human nature. Quick flashes of his hands and their scaly texture is the most that can be expected, and even then only if he is using them. They are always tucked away otherwise. He doesn't wear gloves because it is hard to find good custom gloves for his unique anatomy.

[[File:Cpnewlogo.jpg|thumb|left|House Plagueis]] While cloaked, he is an otherwise unremarkable figure that is easily forgotten. Once his robes come off, he is nothing short of the center of attention. His robes highlight his powerful physique, the plating of his scales lending a smoothness to the rugged form of muscular power this he has trained into. It is apparent that his strength is not to be denied, and that taking a blow from him is a dangerous proposition for all by the most resilient individuals.

As he has aged, his nature and nurture have taken hold, and changed his approach to combat. Gone is the defensive fighter of years past. With little to live for beyond his own ambitions, his anger and outright disgust for the majority of the universe is often on his lips, especially in combat. He has embraced the physical nature of combat and it is reflected in his shift away from the balance of Makashii and Soresu, to Djem So and Soresu. He seeks to turn every opportunity into a fight for domination and control.

His Sapphire Blade serves as a secondary extension of his will, useful in places in which he needs to engage in combat without revealing that he is a Sith. He has spent a long time practicing with it, to make it almost as proficient as his Lightsaber, that he might effortlessly switch to it in combat as necessary.

[[File:Reith Custom Lightsaber.png|thumb|left|Reith's custom lightsaber]] His usual weapon loadout is a [[starwars:Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol|Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol]], his custom Lightsaber, His Sapphire Blade, and a [[starwars:Thermal Detonator|Thermal Detonator]].

He's usually wearing Regency Robes trimmed for Sith.

Each sleeve of the outfit contains a small hidden catch for his lightsaber to hook onto, so that it may hide on the inside of his forearm without making a noticeable bulge.

== History ==

Coming Soon

== DJB Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September 2008 to January 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January 2009 to July 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May 2007 to July 2009

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June 2011 to June 2013

[[Category:Di Plagia]]
[[Category:Plagueis members]]

Di Plagia

2015-06-17T20:41:52Z

Tra'an Reith:

[[File:DiPlagiaCrest.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Seal of the ''di Plagia'']]
Being granted the [[Clan]] name is the highest honor any Clan can bestow upon its members. It is reserved for those members who have demonstrated the utmost loyalty, dedication, and activity. These are the best of the best, the absolute pinnacle of [[Plagueis]] membership. They have demonstrated their dedication to the Clan over a period of time always counted in years, thus few members receive the honor in any given year. They may have served as a leader or as a regular member, but their activity levels have always been in the highest categories within the Clan. Adding ‘di Plagia’ to you name never comes easy, but it is an award much worth striving for.

== Granting Process ==
There is a very specific procedure that must be followed when it comes to the granting of the Clan name, it is hereby stated:

* The [[Consul]] and [[Proconsul]] will review the most excellent members of the Clan based on their personal experiences and on recommendations from Clan members and leaders. They will apply the strictest standards to the selection process – sometimes they may not find anyone worthy. If they believe they have found a member who is worthy of the award, they may proceed to the next step.

* After having a worthy member, the Consul, Proconsul, or a sitting member of the di Plagia bring the applicant before the assembled ‘di Plagia’. They present their case to the assembly and then the entire current ‘di Plagia’ hold a vote. A majority must vote in favor for that person to be inducted. If a majority does not vote in favor the member is not to be inducted, although they may be presented again at a later date. For the purpose of determining majority, abstentions count as a "Nay" vote.

* If the member is approved by the di Plagia assembly, a copy of the request to the assembly along with the vote of the assembly are passed on the [[Grand Master]] and his [[Deputy Grand Master|Deputy]], who give a final blessing. Then the member is guided through the di Plagia rituals, known only to those who have completed this incredibly difficult quest.

== Revoking a di Plagia ==
Revoking the title of di Plagia can only be done under serious circumstances. Examples of reasons for revocation include, but are not limited to, [[Chamber of Justice]] conviction, conduct unbecoming a Plagueian, etc. Then the di Plagia assembly can be gathered by the Consul to vote on a revocation. The revocation vote must pass with a super-majority of two-thirds for the name to be revoked from the member.

== Honored di Plagia ==

* [[Aabsdu Dupar]]
* [[dossier:7388|Dacien Victae]]
* [[Vivackus Kavon|Vivackus Kavon di Plagia]]
* [[Tra'an Reith]]
* [[Kz'set]]

== Rogue di Plagia ==
Occasionally, Plagueians granted the title of di Plagia will become [[Rogue|Rogue Dark Jedi]]. These members technically retain the title in their names, and are still considered di Plagia by the [[House]]. While not always trusted by all Plagueians, these members have done the House no wrong and are welcomed back into the fold whenever the opportunity arises.

* [[Valerian Orzon|Valerian di Plagia Orzon]]
* [[Ky Terrak|Ky Terrak di Plagia]]
* [[Yzarc Rellik Kaeth|Yzarc Rellik Kaeth di Plagia]]
* [[Jonaleth Isradia]]

== Former di Plagia ==
Throughout time, there have been those blessed with the honorable name of ''di Plagia'' that dropped the name. This is caused for various reasons, whether they are found guilty of a horrible crime, leave the clan, or just drop the name. Some of these members retain the title, though it is lost should they make another Clan or House their home. In the case of the "Lost Ones", one departed to the Rogues, two were initial members of [[Revan|House Revan]], and one went on to serve as [[Headmaster]] of the Brotherhood.

* [[Alaris Jinn]]
* [[Sarin|Darth Sarin]]
* [[Kal Vorrac]]

[[Category:Di Plagia]]
[[Category:Titles]]

Tra'an Reith

2014-05-30T22:55:36Z

Tra'an Reith:

{{On_Notice}}
{{Character
|type=Obelisk
|firstname=Tra'an
|lastname=Reith
|[[Obelisk Armor]]
|[[Plagueis Emblem]]
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies=[[Jusadih Independence Coalition]]
|saber= Orange
|form=*[[Soresu]]
*[[Makashi]]
|fightingstyle=
|profession=*Smuggler
*Pilot
*Mechanic
|position=
|era=*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation= [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
|ship=*Stellar Vibrations
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

==Appearance==

Tra’an Reith stands approximately six feet in height. He weighs roughly one hundred and eighty pounds with a solid build of muscle that while well defined, is not normally visible without him being in motion. He is lean, with little excess fat on him, worn off by days spent training in the jungles of his native home, or upon the training grounds and battlefields belonging to the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. He has short black hair cropped about a half an inch from the skull and has a part along the right side as it grows out. His hair, while short, is thick and full, leaving no bare spots or patches.

He is rather non-descript for the most part, having only a single scar from his hairline, vertically down through the base of his right cheekbone. It is evident even on his eyelid, as if a blade were taken to his face, and just narrowly missed gouging his eye. Green eyes stare out from their sockets, alive and alight with intelligence, wit, and keen focus. Missing nothing, they reflect and at times seem to be on fire in the right light.

[[File:Cpnewlogo.jpg|thumb|left|House Plagueis]]With thin lips, low cheekbones, and a square jaw, he could be called rugged, were he to ever let stubble grow out. He makes a point of shaving daily, except when on vacation. His nose is fairly prominent and well defined, without bulging or being obnoxiously out of place. His eyes are set at normal height in his head, when in humanoid form.

With a duelist’s physique, he stands ever at the ready, comfortable on the balls of his feet and never seeming to idle in one place too long. He walks with a smooth, rounded motion that seems to flow evenly on any surface, whether it be the dark tile of [[Kapsina]] or the sandy wastes of [[starwars:Tatooine|Tatooine]].

He has no other scars anywhere on his body, and is of a tanned complexion, bronze tones without being overdone into orange or golds. His skin is surprisingly unmarked for a humanoids, as most bear some form of acne or pock marking. With no protruding or unsightly blemishes, veins, or other markings, he is usually considered handsome for his species despite his lack of any truly distinguishing features.

His hands and feet are well calloused, from routine use of heavy equipment without gloves or shoes. He maintains these against the off chance at having to move through forested or other territory that prevents the use of such niceties. His nails are always at the perfect length, free from disease or other blemishes, except when he changes them to match as he shifts shape.

[[File:Reith Custom Lightsaber.png|thumb|left|Reith's custom lightsaber]] His usual weapon loadout is a [[starwars:Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol|Model MSD-32 disruptor pistol]], his custom Lightsaber, His Sapphire Blade, and a [[starwars:Thermal Detonator|Thermal Detonator]].

He's usually cloaked in the robes Plagueis won from beating Arcona in Horizons.

Each sleeve of the outfit contains a small hidden catch for his lightsaber to hook onto, so that it may hide on the inside of his forearm without making a noticeable bulge.

== History ==

Coming Soon

== DJB Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September 2008 to January 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January 2009 to July 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May 2007 to July 2009

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June 2011 to June 2013

[[Category:DJB Characters]]
[[Category:Plagueians]]

Brotherhood-class Star Battlecruiser

2014-01-26T02:48:47Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Offensive and Defensive Systems */

{{eras|djb|featured}}
{{Ship
|image=[[File:Brotherhoodclass.jpg|250px]]
|name=''Brotherhood''-class Star Battlecruiser
|manufacturer =Kuat Drive Yards
|line =Star Battlecruiser
|model =''Brotherhood''-class
|cost =~805,640,000
|length =4,000 meters
|hyperdrive=*Class One
* Backup: Class Ten
|navigation=Verpine Navigator SPS
|armament=*Heavy dual turbolasers (60)
:Firing Arc: 10 fore, 10 aft, 20 port, 20 starboard
* Turbolasers (160)
:Firing Arc: 30 fore, 20 aft, 50 port, 50 starboard
* Ion cannons (90)
:Firing Arc: 20 fore, 10 aft, 30 port, 30 starboard
*Point-defense laser cannons (40)
:Firing Arc: 10 fore, 10 aft, 10 port, 10 starboard
* Assault concussion missile tubes (100)
:Firing Arc: 20 fore, 40 port, 40 starboard
:Ammunition: 40 missiles per tube
* Tractor beam projectors (15)
:Firing Arc: 3 fore, 2 aft, 5 port, 5 starboard
|complement=*144 Starfighters
*40 shuttles & aux craft
|crew=*74,250 crew
* 400 gunners
|skeleton=3,500
|passengers=21,160 troops
*Prefabricated garrison base
|capacity=145,000 metric tons
|consumables=6 years
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
}}The '''''Brotherhood''-class Star Battlecruiser''' was the largest of the five classes of warships gained by the [[Dark Brotherhood]] through [[Tempest Bravo|Operation Tempest Bravo]] in [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#24 ABY|24 ABY]]. Based on the hull of the [[starwars:Clone Wars|Clone Wars]] era [[starwars:Praetor-class Star Battlecruiser|Praetor-class Star Battlecruiser]], the class was an excellent multi-role platform and could easily standing toe to toe with similar vessels fielded by the [[starwars:Galactic Alliance|Galactic Alliance]]. The single ''Brotherhood''-class vessel constructed, [[B/SBC Nightfall|''Nightfall'']], serves as command ship of the [[Navy of the Iron Throne]].

==Characteristics==
===Dimensions===
[[file:brotherhood_aft.jpg|thumb|left|''Brotherhood''-class aft.]]The 4,000 meter hull of the ''Brotherhood''-class had roughly the same proportions and hull layout as the ubiquitous [[starwars:Imperial-class Star Destroyer|''Imperial''-class destroyers]]. The most obvious difference is the larger superstructure atop the dorsal surface of the hull. This superstructure emerged from the main hull much farther forward of where it does on an ''Imperial''-class, and had larger terrace structures climbing towards the main bridge tower at the aft.

Like many larger battlecruisers and dreadnoughts, the ''Brotherhood''-class mounted an oversize reactor system deep within the hull. As a result, the protruding reactor bulge found in other destroyer type ships is absent. The reactor systems also fed the large main engines found along the aft. The engine array mirrored that found in designs such as the [[starwars:Executor-class Star Dreadnought|''Executor-class]] by omitting secondary engine systems of varied sizes and instead incorporating a large bank of similarly sized main engines. The five engines of the ''Brotherhood''-class are of slightly different size and provide differing levels of thrust output, but they are all based on the same basic engine system.

===Crew Requirements===
When the engineers of [[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]] worked to adapt the existing ''Praetor'' design to meet the Brotherhood’s needs, one of the first areas they attempted to address was the massive crew originally needed to operate the vessel. Like most [[starwars:capital ship|capital ships]] of the Clone Wars era, the ''Praetor'' had a far larger crew than comparable modern vessels. Using greater levels of automation and [[starwars:droid|droid]] support, this number was reduced to just under seventy-five thousand. The Brotherhood-class design also incorporated expanded crew support to accommodate its larger troop capacity.

===Offensive and Defensive Systems===
As seen with several other Kuati battlecruisers and dreadnoughts, the ''Brotherhood''-class does not carry what many would consider an overwhelming number of energy weapons. The ship instead mounts extensive [[starwars:missil|missile]] systems to complement a still heavy [[starwars:turbolaser|turbolaser]] and [[starwars:ion canon|ion canons]] armament. The energy weapons are used to bring down the shields of an opposing vessel, even if only for a limited duration, and then the missile systems are tasked to inflict catastrophic damage quickly with massed projectile fire. Many of the ship's flank weapons are placed along the edges running the length of the vessel, allowing most of them to engage targets forward as well.

One of the major reasons to favor the missile systems with their lower energy demands over expanding the ship's turbolaser or ion cannon weapons was to direct more power to the shield systems. The ''Praetor'' design upon which it is based already boasted an impressive shield capacity, and the design expands on this using newer technology and more raw power. In addition to shield systems second to none, the ''Brotherhood''-class also mounted equally heavy armor. The ship's structure used [[starwars:doonium|doonium]], as do most starship designs, but added heavy [[starwars:durasteel|durasteel]] plating that is half again the thickness used to armor ''Imperial''-class vessels. This armor, combined with the shield systems, meant the ''Brotherhood''-class could stand toe to toe with entire squadrons of destroyer class vessels and easily hold off even larger [[starwars:Star Dreadnought|Star Dreadnoughts]].

===Complement===
To supplement its own offensive systems the ''Brotherhood''-class carried a fighter complement of two full [[starwars:Fighter Wing|Imperial wings]] totalling 144 [[starwars:starfighter|starfighters]]. The flight decks were optimized to host larger, [[starwars:hyperdrive|hyperspace capable]] designs as opposed to less effective fighter craft such as the [[starwars:TIE/ln starfighter|TIE/ln]] or [[starwars:TIE/sa bomber|TIE/sa]]. These craft are also tasked with ensuring the safety of the vessel’s [[starwars:landing craft|landing craft]] and [[starwars:shuttle|shuttles]] during planetary assault and boarding operations.

In addition to starfighters and other auxiliary craft, the ''Brotherhood''-class was also capable of fielding a large ground force of 21,160 men, two full [[starwars:legion|legion]]s. The vessel also embarked full mechanized and armored support for the infantry complement, giving the ''Brotherhood''-class the ability to engage in full planetary assault operations without further support.

==History==
===Origin===
[[file:brotherhood_bridge.jpg|thumb|left|The bridge of a ''Brotherhood''-class Dreadnaught.]]The ''Praetor''-class design that would serve as the basis for the ''Brotherhood''-class Star Battlecruiser began as follow on to the [[starwars:Procurator-class Star Battlecruiser|''Procurator''-class Star Battlecruiser]]. The ''Procurator'' had originally served as part of the [[starwars:Kuat Sector|Kuat Sector's]] [[starwars:Kuati Sector Forces|sectorial fleet]], and would become part of the [[starwars:Republic Navy|Republic Navy]] when the Kuati force was nationalized by the [[starwars:Republic]] following the [[starwars:Battle of Rendili|Battle of Rendili]] in [[25 BBY to 1 BBY#20 ABY|20 BBY]]. The ''Procurator'', like other Kuat vessels of the time, was however ill suited to the vast expanse of territory the Clone Wars covered given her limited hyperspace range. The designers of Kuat Drive Yards were then tasked with developing a more capable platform. The ''Praetor'' would fall in size and capability somewhere between the ''Procurator'' and the larger [[starwars:Mandator-class Star Dreadnaught|''Mandator'']] line at a size of 4,000 meters.

The ''Praetors'' would go on to see service throughout the Clone Wars in limited numbers, taking place in several engagements. As the Republic Navy gave way to the [[starwars:Imperial Navy]], the ''Praetor'' made the transition and continued to serve. They would see duty hunting down Separatist hold outs and serving as sector defense craft. The class was eventually superseded by the [[starwars:Praetor Mark II-class battlecruiser|''Praetor Mark II'']] shortly after the [[starwars:Declaration of a New Order|Declaration of the New Order]]. Both of the designs fell out of favor with the [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Imperial]] leadership, however, as they lacked the versatility of smaller Star Destroyer designs while also failing to project the sort of terror that the larger Star Dreadnoughts were capable of. They would continue to serve throughout the Imperial period, mostly relegated to the defense of key regions in the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core]].

The battlecruiser design would languish in KDY's databases for decades as the company shifted production first to Star Destroyers for the Empire and then the [[starwars:New Republic|New Republic]]. This all changed in [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#25 ABY|25 ABY]] when agents acting on behalf of the Brotherhood entered into negotiations with KDY in order to secure build contracts for new capital starships. Chief among these ships would be a design of a larger vessel to serve as a new flagship. They had been looking at production of a vessel based on the [[starwars:Allegiance-class battlecruiser|''Allegiance''-class]] design, but the Praetor better suited their design needs as it could also be adapted to fulfill the requirements of transporting the [[Army of the Iron Throne|Army of the Iron Throne's]] expeditionary forces.

===Service===
Due to size and complexity, the ''Brotherhood''-class ''Nightfall'' was the first of the Tempest Bravo vessels to begin construction and nearly the last to be completed. The ''Nightfall'' was then transferred to [[starwars:Roche|Roche]] along with the rest of the operational vessels for a final fitting out. These upgrades focused mainly on defensive systems and included sensor upgrades and ion shielding. The ''Nightfall'' was then delivered to the Navy of the Iron Throne and commissioned into service as the fleet’s command ship.

[[Category:Starship classes]]

Ronovi Tavisaen

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|birth=[[10 ABY to 19 ABY#10 ABY|10 ABY]]
|death=[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY (27 years old)]]
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|gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]
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|weight=91.5 kilograms
|cyber=[[starwars:Prosthetic replacement|Electric patch over left eye]]
|saber=Cerulean
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* [[Vapaad]]
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* [[K'tara]]
* [[Stava]]
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|era=
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* [[New Jedi Order Era]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=
* [[Dupar]]
* [[Obelisk Order]]
* [[Plagueis]]
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|apprentices=
* [[Jaron Kai]]
* [[Syrna Valkiss]]
* [[Giovanni Palermo]]
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{{Quote|I endure only the worst to achieve only the best.|Ronovi Tavisaen}}

'''Ronovi Tavisaen''' was an [[starwars:Epicanthix|Epicanthix]] hailing from [[Yridia IX]], and an [[Obelisk Primarch]] in the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. Most recognized as the first female [[Headmaster]] of the [[Shadow Academy]], she also served as [[Consul]] of [[Tarentum]] and was an honored [[Tarentae]] and vassal of [[Arcona]]. A brutal, cunning, and menacing character, Ronovi was a force to be reckoned with and exhibited impressive strength due to her heritage and her skill. She was poisoned and killed by [[Tra'an Reith]] in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]] while serving as [[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]], her death shrouded in infamy.

== Pre-DJB History ==

=== Origins ===

{{Quote|I did not fall to the dark side. I was not seduced by the dark side. Falling indicates passivity. Seduction indicates a lack of control. I chose the dark side. I chose power.|[[Sarin|Darth Sarin]]}}
[[File:Ronovi.custom.graus.jpg‎|thumb|left|150px| A blindfolded Ronovi being trained in instinct by her father.]]

Ronovi's father, Zane Tavisaen, was a prominent [[starwars:Spacer|spacer]] and [[starwars:Pilot|pilot]] in the [[starwars:Outer Rim Territories|Outer Rim]] and had a strong affiliation with the [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Galactic Empire]]. After the [[starwars:Palpatine|emperor's]] death in [[0 BBY to 9 ABY#4 ABY|4 ABY]], Zane returned to [[starwars:Panatha|Panatha]] but was not afraid to show hostility toward the [[starwars:New Republic|New Republic]]. On his home planet, he met and fell in love with his future wife, whose affection settled his bitterness at least partially. The two married in Tree City before traveling to Yridia IX, where they temporarily resided in [[Eden City|Eden]], a burgeoning metropolis at the time. When his wife became pregnant, Zane moved with her to the outskirts of the city where she gave birth to a son, Yaske. She then gave birth to Ronovi in [[10 ABY to 19 ABY#10 ABY|10 ABY]] and had a second daughter, Sarit, four years later.

Ronovi was raised on strong family values and taught to cherish being with her parents and her siblings as much as possible. Unlike the other Epicanthix, who were notorious for conquering other planets in the [[starwars:Pacanth Reach|Pacanth Reach]], Zane wished for a quieter life. He seemed happy enough to be a mechanic, busily repairing [[starwars:Starship|starships]] and [[starwars:Freighter|freighters]] owned by Eden civilians. However, Ronovi desired to be a warrior like her ancestors, even though her brother began to follow in their father's footsteps while her sister delved into science and literature. It wasn't until she was ten years old that her father took an interest in teaching her martial arts, as he himself had practiced fighting techniques when he was young.

Zane instructed Ronovi to value her instincts in combat and maintain perfect control over her reflexes. He exposed her to a variety of fighting styles, teaching her how to use everything from a short staff to a dagger to her bare hands. While her mother disapproved of her daughter learning how to fight, Ronovi, the black sheep of the family, wasn't looking back. After the conclusion of the [[the Yridian Revolt|Yridian Revolt]] in [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#24 ABY|24 ABY]], Zane decided that the family should return to one of the major districts in Eden so he could extend his business in ship maintenance. It was there that he first allowed and even encouraged Ronovi to dabble in darker arts, and she reveled in the power they gave her. She concluded without hesitation that the [[starwars:Dark side|dark side]] was the true source of perfection, and that it was responsible for her increasing notoriety as she grew older.

=== Noticed in the Night ===

[[File:Ronovi.jedi.art.trick.commission.3.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#26 ABY|26 ABY]].]]

Ronovi's decision to become a brawler was mainly due to her city's reputation. Although her parents were strictly middle class and law-abiding citizens, her residence in [[Eden City#District III|District III]] of Eden City was surrounded by darker influences. The young woman was introduced to underground fighting rings in [[Eden City#District IV|District IV]], where spectators would audaciously bet on who would get slaughtered in death matches. She quickly earned a name as a suitable challenge for many skilled combatants, becoming infamous for her agility and aggressive moves. However, every altercation would result in one battle scar or another, and soon Ronovi found herself duking it out not only with angry rivals on the street but also in what was considered to be the most violent part of the city's entertainment industry.

Nonetheless, Ronovi was not particularly happy with her level of skill as a martial artist. Her father stopped training her by the time she turned sixteen, telling her that he had taught her everything he knew. Ronovi continued to associate herself with the underground ring for the next two years, and it was during one evening's round of matches that she garnered the attention of a Tarenti named [[Dralin Fortea]], who held the rank of [[Protector]] at the time. After several bouts with weaker adversaries, the Epicanthix was paired against one particularly infamous brawler and began to gain the upper hand just before she noticed that her opponent was drawing a dagger from his sleeve. It was then that Ronovi first demonstrated that she was a [[starwars:Force-sensitive|Force-sensitive]], displaying unnatural power as she threw her challenger halfway across the room before he could stab her.

The next morning, Dralin spoke privately with Zane, telling him that he was interested in bringing the eighteen-year-old girl to the Brotherhood. Ronovi quickly agreed to the offer after her father told her of the encounter, and she was shipped to the Shadow Academy to begin her initiation into the [[Obelisk Order]], leaving her meager belongings behind. She was then transported to the [[the Sword's Sheath|Sword's Sheath]] on the [[Itaana belt]], where she became Dralin's first true friend and a full-fledged member of [[House Gladius]] within Clan Tarentum.

== DJB: The Early Years ==

=== New Blood in the Brotherhood ===

[[File:Ronovitaclobanon.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi as a new member of [[House Gladius|Gladius]], circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#28 ABY|28 ABY]].]]

Ronovi was welcomed by her Quaestor, Telona Murrage, and fully inducted as a Gladian upon arriving at her [[house]]. She soon learned that she had been initiated into Tarentum at a time of conflict within the [[Yridia system]]. With the recent war against the [[starwars:Yuuzhan Vong|Yuuzhan Vong]] over, the [[Clan|clan's]] new troubles lay with Deutta the Hutt, a crime lord who held dealings with the remaining Vong in order to overthrow Tarentum's government. Therefore, Consul [[Anshar Kahn Tarentae]] arranged a strike team to intercept and eliminate Deutta on [[starwars:Karideph|Karideph]]. Ronovi became one member of said team, and it was during the mission that she encountered [[Doni Tzu]], who had been captured by the Vong.

After inadvertently saving Doni Tzu's life, Ronovi became his [[Master-Student Program|apprentice]] as soon as she recovered from her battle injuries. Doni Tzu was notorious for being ruthless to both his enemies and his peers, as well as for angering even the most prestigious members of the [[Dark Council]]. But with her [[Tarentum M/S Program#Master/Student Program|master's]] reputation in the back of her mind, Ronovi learned much from him when it came to diplomacy, wit, meditation, and basic [[starwars:The Force|Force]] powers. She would continue to learn from him until she was told of his unexpected departure from the Yridia system after a crisis within Gladius that left [[Apollo]], a veteran of the [[Emperor's Hammer]], as the house's new Quaestor.

Ronovi participated in a clan strike on [[starwars:Prakith|Prakith]] following her master's sudden exodus, helping to seize and plunder a facility containing various technologically advanced weapons and devices. Her work so impressed her [[House Summit|house summit]] that she was appointed the new [[Sergeant]] of [[Arcano Signum]], a [[battleteam|battle team]] led by Dralin before he stepped down as its [[Tetrarch]]. Ronovi also began studying military tactics and combat as part of her academics, and [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]], pleased with the Obelisk's strategic knowledge, made her a [[Tarentum Ranks#Lieutenant Colonel|Lieutenant Colonel]] of the [[Clan Tarentum I Corps|I Corps]] in the newly reformed [[Tarentum Military]].

=== Mayhem and Mantle ===

[[File:Ronovi custom.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Ronovi seen for the first time with her [[starwars:Cybernetics|eyepatch]], circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]].]]

After leaving Prakith, Ronovi began to conduct several small campaigns with her assigned troops. As she was still relatively new to fighting on battlefields, she did not take as much care to protect herself physically. Doni Tzu's absence did not help, as Ronovi's Force abilities were still raw and unhewn, making it difficult for her to concentrate while fighting. Ultimately, such carelessness brought about a dramatic injury during a siege against a planet still influenced by fragments of the Empire. Her unit, while surrounded by Imperial remnants, attempted to breach the lines of defense and caused a hurricane of blaster fire. One particularly aimed shot struck Ronovi in the face, and the result, though not fatal, was the loss of her left eye.

A [[starwars:Cybernetics|cybernetic eyepatch]] brought back most if not all of Ronovi's vision, a design she chose over a more organic look for the purpose of intimidation. It was even rumored that Ronovi refused anesthesia when she underwent surgery, submitting herself to outrageous pain for the sake of her quest for power. While her dreams of being a physically perfect warrior vanished, this did not offset her long-term goal of ultimate strength and technique. She was recognized for her work as both Lieutenant Colonel and Sergeant of Arcano Signum and offered the available position of [[Aedile]] in [[House Cestus]] by Anshar. Ronovi accepted the job and traveled to [[Koros]], where she settled into the Cestians' complex aboard the decommissioned [[VSD Corsair]]. She started working with [[Kazarelth Talismarr]], the house's Quaestor, and found him to be a suitable ally and confidant.

Kazarelth and Ronovi, as Quaestor and Aedile, were both significantly younger and less experienced than many other members of Tarentum by the time they became the leaders of Cestus. However, with their youth came fresh ideas and proposals to increase recruitment rates and strengthen the house as a whole. As she drew up strategies for present and future objectives, Ronovi reminded herself that Gladius would not forget her contributions, even though her former colleagues were now her rivals. This rivalry blossomed when both Gladius and Cestus were sent to [[Samur]] to find shards of an artifact known as the Crystal of Tears, which allegedly enhanced its wielder's Force powers. During the operation, Ronovi took on [[Jaron Kai]] as her first student after she survived a scuffle with the Yuuzhan Vong, which cost several lives and forced the two houses to work together to fend them off.

=== The Ninth Great Jedi War ===

{{Quote|She is the only link I have remaining to everything I once cared for. You will not take her from me!|[[Doni Tzu]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.custom.jedi.art.trick.2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi during [[Antei]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#30 ABY|30 ABY]].]]

Ronovi was one of the many Tarenti who participated in the war campaign known as [[Ninth Great Jedi War|Unification]]. Brotherhood forces moved to reclaim [[Antei]] only to discover that the Vong were dying and the Dark Jedi's new target was a sect of [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]] led by [[Omancor Crask]]. While on the ground, the newly promoted [[Dark Jedi Knight]] and [[Tarentum Ranks#Colonel|Colonel]] of the I Corps worked alongside her recently returned master, her apprentice, and members of both Gladius and Cestus in several operations to overtake droid forces as well as Jedi forces deployed to the north of [[Antei#Adas (Shadow Lands)|Adas]]. Ronovi also was a victim of a near-conversion to the [[starwars:Light side|light side]], being saved in the nick of time by Doni Tzu before the Jedi finished the job.

In the final days of the war, Ronovi aided Tarentum in seizing full control of [[Antei#Codei Prison|Codei Prison]] and was a witness to the conspiracies and subsequent death of Sun Vail, sister of the exiled Dark Jedi [[Bane (Ex-member)|Bane]]. However, the Epicanthix would remain mentally affected by her close encounter with the light side, and she swore to herself that she would eliminate her dependence on others for survival. By the time she returned to Yridia, Ronovi ended her apprenticeship with Doni Tzu, moving away from the role of student while still maintaining an alliance with her former master. Unfortunately, she no longer had an apprentice of her own to teach, as Jaron had disappeared during the reclamation.

Even though Tarentum suffered multiple casualties from the conflict, its leaders did not ignore Ronovi's major contributions to the war effort. She was given two field promotions, becoming an [[Equite]] as well as earning the rank of [[Tarentum Ranks#Brigadier General|Brigadier General]] while still positioned on Antei. Subsequently, she was granted control of the Corps' First Division and further established her place in Tarentum history. Anshar and Oberst also decided to award Ronovi the prestigious [[Sapphire Blade]] for her service to the clan and the Brotherhood, and they offered her the open position of Quaestor of Cestus following Kazarelth's resignation. Ronovi agreed to lead with [[Vai Azexel]] as her second-in-command, and she made it her primary goal to continue to strengthen the house as the clan's battle wounds began to heal.

=== Traumatic Evolution ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.muz.jpg‎|200px|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]].]]

Despite Ronovi's attempts to become more self-reliant, she did not expect her past ties to be broken so suddenly. For her first official mission as Quaestor, Ronovi was instructed to return to her homeworld to discuss war recovery efforts and new taxation. Several Cestians continued to observe Eden City after the tense meeting between Yridian and Tarentum officials until a [[starwars:PCL 27|PCL 27 freighter]] abruptly crashed into Yridia IX's surface. While Ronovi and her sister survived, the two's parents were both killed from the impact and subsequent destruction. Later that evening, the [[Equite 1|Templar]] killed Sarit by beheading so that the latter would not tell Yridian officials that the crash was in fact an assassination attempt, and Tarentum the target.

The [[Eden City#The Eden City Tragedy|Eden City Tragedy]] left Ronovi with a very disturbed mindset. Her father's untimely death affected her the most, and she wished to avenge the man who had assisted her in her journey to the dark side. Her sister's hasty murder, however, left plenty of time for regret, and Ronovi turned to the Force as well as combat for comfort. At the same time, she focused on reforming House Cestus structurally into the [[Hieros Lokhos ton Taras]], allowing it to operate like a sacred band. Seen as a vital asset to the clan, she was summoned to [[Castle Tarentum]] and selected as the new [[Proconsul]] after Anshar yielded the throne of [[Tarentum Prospectus#Prince of Yridia|Prince of Yridia]] to Oberst.

Ronovi led Tarentum forces to [[Yridia IV]] where they intercepted and killed Adamu, a powerful Dark Jedi responsible for several of the attacks that had plagued the Yridia system. As it turned out, four once trustworthy agents of the clan, known as the [[Keepers]], had been secretly working with Adamu and others to bring about massive amounts of death and decay to the fiefdom. Ronovi grew even more aggressive and vengeful as a result of such betrayal and the death of most of her family, but because of this, her connection to the dark side was stronger than ever before. If she had ever doubted her decision to become a Dark Jedi, such thoughts were gone, permanently.

== DJB: The Later Years ==

=== Prince of Yridia ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.jediarttrick.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi, [[Tarentum Prospectus#Prince of Yridia|PYRG]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]].]]

Ronovi saw and endured more than she ever bargained for during her tenure as Proconsul. Leading Tarentum in its efforts during the [[Spoils of War|Sixth Rite of Supremacy]], she fought valiantly alongside her fellow Tarenti for the dominion of the [[starwars:Killik|Killik]]-infested planet [[Salas V]]. However, the clan fell short of gaining the title of First Clan, although they were able to subdue and crush the opposition stemming from [[Scholae Palatinae]] and Plagueis. [[Revan|Independent House Revan]], responsible for crippling several of Tarentum's forces, became the First House of the Brotherhood, besting [[Taldryan]] for the prized planet.

The Tarenti returned to the Yridia system with their heads lowered in disappointment, and soon tensions began to rise within the houses. Ronovi paid little attention to the impending turmoil at first, instead deciding to deal with two criminal families that were frustrating the governor of Yridia IX. It was in Eden that the [[EQ2|Prelate]] found her brother Yaske, who had returned to the metropolis to avenge Sarit's death after disappearing from the [[Tarentum Order of Battle|Tarentum Navy]]. While Yaske had become a powerful warrior since his piloting days, Ronovi still outmatched him, digging her sapphire blade into his heart and relishing in his death. This event concluded the long overdue demise of Ronovi's entire family and made her the only surviving Tavisaen.

After literally and figuratively washing her brother's blood from her hands, Ronovi returned to Castle Tarentum only to learn that the houses had succumbed to inner conflict and direct disobedience to the clan summit. Examples of such disreputable behavior included a distrusting House Gladius's brutal attempts at self-sufficiency, as well as House Cestus' division into two warring factions when a priceless artifact was discovered deep below the VSD Corsair. Most of all, however, house loyalties were overshadowing the vows that the Tarenti had made to [[Lord Khyron]], the Sith King. Oberst and Ronovi knew that they had no other option but to close all three houses, replacing them with the newly established [[House Kaerner]] and [[House Reinthaler]]. When the dust of the clan's rebirth had cleared, Ronovi emerged as the newest Tarentae and Consul of Tarentum, becoming only the second woman in the clan's history to assume the throne.

=== From the Throne to the Academy ===

{{Quote|There are things that even the Dark Lords fear hidden in the Dark Vault. We are the guardians of those secrets.|[[Taigikori Aybara]]}}

[[File:Com-RonoviandCompany.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi alongside [[Scion Altera]] and [[Dralin Fortea]] circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]].]]

The future was not bright for Tarentum. Ronovi had much on her plate as Consul and as a newly promoted [[Tarentum Ranks#Major General|Major General]], making instrumental changes to the clan's structure and hierarchy. Demanding another reformation of the Tarentum Military, she shut down the I Corps and introduced the [[Yridian Surface Command]], headed by High General [[Sato Tarentae]] and Fleet Admiral [[Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]]. When infrastructural development on Yridia IV went awry and anti-Tarentum sentiments began to spread among various dissidents, Ronovi declared a new state of government for the dark clan known as the [[Tarentum Prospectus#Yridian Organization|Yridian Kratocracy]], in which the name of the Sith King was glorified by all. Alongside [[Sashar Arconae]], Consul of [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]], she helped institute the [[Estle-Eden Axis]], based on the Treaty of Kessel signed by Tarenti and Arconan officials several years before. And through it all, she consistently worked and communicated with her two apprentices, [[Syrna Valkiss]] and [[Giovanni Palermo]]. However, in her bold attempt to stabilize the young kratocracy, Ronovi could not prevent the impending decimation within the clan’s dominion.

In [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]], a cult known as the [[starwars:Church of Infinite Perception|Church of Infinite Perception]] invaded Yridian space after the obliteration of Tarentum's entire naval fleet save for the [[ISDII Magnus Kaerner|''Magnus Kaerner'']]. It was soon discovered that the Church was working with four surviving Yuuzhan Vong, as well as a former servant of the Keepers, [[Keepers#Lady Nilani|Lady Nilani]]. With Yridia IV seized, dozens of Tarenti and army troops were killed. Ronovi called on the Arconans to help the beleaguered clan and alerted [[Grand Master]] [[Muz Ashen]] of the threat, then confronted Lady Nilani in Castle Tarentum and killed her with the assistance of [[Tarentum Prospectus#Ethnarc|Ethnarc]] [[Stanson Rend]]. By the time the Dark Council's fleets arrived in Yridian space, Arcona and Tarentum had worked together to kill the Preceptor of the Church and destroy the cult’s control over Yridia IV. The costs of the attempted coup were dear, and Tarentum’s numbers suffered greatly due to the conflict. Shortly after the events in Yridia, the Grand Master declared the Brotherhood to be in disarray and downsized all six of the clans to houses, and Tarentum was forced to close Houses Kaerner and Reinthaler and reform its battle teams.

Ronovi was left physically and emotionally wounded by the radical changes in Tarentum's structure, especially after Lord Khyron indirectly initiated a rampant [[starwars:Rakghoul|Rakghoul]] plague in order to challenge her rule. She began to believe that she could not be the harbinger of victory for the Tarenti as once expected of her, realizing that she had overstayed her welcome as Prince of Yridia. The newly demoted Quaestor decided on a whim to travel to [[Lyspair]], home of the Shadow Academy, and devoted much of her time to more scholarly studies. [[Taigikori Aybara]], the Academy's Headmaster, took Ronovi under his wing and began to teach her the darker arts that the libraries and other facilities had to offer. As a result, the [[Obelisk Exarch|Exarch]] abdicated the throne of Yridia in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]] in order to focus primarily on her work as [[Praetor]]. This allowed Sith Bloodfyre to become Prince for a third time and officially ended Ronovi's five years in consecutive leadership positions.

=== Displacement ===

{{Quote|You started out as some petty fighter, became the ruler of the entire system you called home, and then...became some petty fighter. Good job, Ronovi.|[[Dralin Fortea]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.jediarttrick.war.jpg‎|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi the Arconan, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]].]]

Comfortable with her new position in the Shadow Academy, Ronovi went straight to work on various new courses and degrees while dividing her time between Lyspair and Yridia. The knowledge that she was imbibing enticed her more than she expected, especially when she had become so accustomed to combat and military operations. As she delved further into dark sciences and philosophy, she began to wonder if perhaps her true path for perfection lay in a different direction than she had first believed. Ronovi was later rewarded a [[Ruby Scepter]] for both her diligence in the Academy and her devotion to Tarentum as Quaestor and Tarentae.

As time went on, Ronovi grew more and more disillusioned by Tarentum proceedings. The Yridian Kratocracy had crumbled in exchange for fanatic religious sects, and the Tarentae had once again become withdrawn in their own politics. Ronovi truly believed that the house as a whole was top priority, and as the [[Independence Games#Independence Games IV|Independence Games]] began in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]], she noticed that the Tarenti were returning to a harmful state of isolation and ennui. Most of all, she was angered by the casting aside of various projects and objectives that she had undertaken as Quaestor in favor of the Tarentae's families and estates. Ronovi ultimately abandoned Castle Tarentum, returned to Eden City, and decided after weeks of contemplation that she would go somewhere else if her work was to be ignored and her presence not welcome. She sacrificed the Tarentae name in order to join the newly reclanned [[Arcona]], where many of her allies and friends now resided. Her history in Tarentum, spanning nearly seven years, would become nothing more than a distant memory.

Accompanied by Stanson Rend and Giovanni Palermo, Ronovi traveled to the [[Dajorra System|Dajorra system]]. She was welcomed by the Arconan summit in [[Estle City]] and invited to join the ranks of [[House Qel-Droma]] as a member of [[Shadow Gate]], a team that operated along [[Port Ol'val]]. However, Taigikori demanded Ronovi's presence more and more frequently on Lyspair, and each duty that she subsequently undertook seemed to foreshadow her future endeavors within the frosty corridors of the Shadow Academy.

=== Crusades and Carnage ===

[[File:Ronovi.taig.igloinor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi and [[Taigikori Aybara]], leaders of the Shadow Academy, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]].]]

Ronovi proved herself to be a worthy vassal of the Shadow Clan, becoming a stalwart Arconan vigilante on Ol'val and gaining favor with her summits. At the same time, the events surrounding Lyspair concerned her. [[Liu Van Dae]], an enigmatic Jedi hellbent on killing the [[Grand Master]], fought and mutilated Taigikori within the [[Dark Vault]], spawning a vicious alertness deep in the Epicanthix's mind and stomach. She continually warned the Headmaster of being lax on security when the presence of the light side house [[Odan-Urr]], along with the growing numbers of dead within the Brotherhood, struck an angry and carnal chord with all seven of the sovereign houses and clans.

She did not have to wait long for war. The [[Tenth Great Jedi War|Invasion of New Tython]] was imminent, and [[Muz Ashen]] ordered the Brotherhood to besiege the temples and fortifications of Odan-Urr. Ronovi fought within the legions of Qel-Droma, pleased with the idea that she could take vengeance on the Jedi who held fellowship with those who had attempted to convert her to the light side in years past. She proved to be not only one of the most valiant warriors of Arcona, but also of the entire Dark Jedi Brotherhood, winning twenty-five Jedi's lightsabers as bounty after she gleefully slaughtered them. Once again, Ronovi's power and presence garnered attention from her superiors, and Taigikori and Muz honored her with the title of Second Hero upon her return to Anteian space.

In the final days of her residence within the Dajorra dominion, Ronovi fought alongside the [[Entar]]s to end the [[War of the Three Families]]. Her decision to side with the clan summit was due to her abhorrence of inner conflict, and she was determined to put a stop to [[Teroch Erinos]], who had vowed revenge for the death of his father [[Sashar Arconae]]. Shortly after the chaos had subsided, Ronovi was unexpectedly called back to Antei and told to stay on Lyspair, as [[Kir Katarn]] had just resigned from his post as [[Justicar]]. She soon learned that Taigikori had been selected as Kir's successor, and that she, the first woman to ever be offered stewardship of the Shadow Academy, would be appointed Headmaster. In response to this news, Ronovi accepted the name of [[Dupar]] and for the first time, at only the rank of Primarch, entered the restricted areas of the Dark Vault where the malicious aura of its treasures, including yet to be studied [[starwars:Holocron|holocrons]], awaited her.

=== The Meltdown ===

{{Quote|Leave. Your capabilities as Headmaster have been compromised.|[[Muz Ashen]]}}
[[File:Ronovi.taclobanon.2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi during the events of Horizons, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

Following the positive recognition she had received during the war and her time in Arcona, Ronovi expected a long and prosperous reign as Headmaster. She took on her tasks with vigor, becoming involved in various inner modifications to the Shadow Academy in terms of its departments, practices, and archives. Her visits to the Dark Vault, however, grew more and more frequent, as she compulsively examined and re-examined holocrons for the sole purpose of extending her knowledge. She looked to various dark side artifacts to enhance her physical and mental capacities, and as a result, she became heavily influenced by lore and history that she could not fully fathom at her present rank. As a result, Ronovi became more and more difficult to work with, her attitude growing more sinister and her outbursts of violence gaining notice from the Dark Council.

The [[Horizons|Horizons Crisis]] was detrimental to the Academy, as the [[Horizon Plague|Horizon plague]] first seemed to emerge from the initiate ranks on Lyspair. An attempt to quarantine the facilities partially failed, and soon afterward Ronovi felt her connection to the Force slip away, one of the initial symptoms of the plague. The loss of a major source of strength, coupled with the dramatic changes to her mood and personality, nearly resulted in the Headmaster's destruction of the Shadow Academy and everyone in it for the sake of eradicating a potential pandemic. When news spread that the plague had in fact not originated from Lyspair and inoculations were hastily administered to the infected, Ronovi's brash decisions were viewed with harsh skepticism, and she intended to compensate for her lapse in judgment and power by hoarding holocrons and artifacts so she could further study them. Such paranoia and obsession later frustrated [[Benevolent Taldrya Whiner]], [[Wiki Tribune|Tribune of the Holocrons]], who demanded that the items be returned to him after what he viewed to be adequate analysis.

Refusing to release the holocrons in her possession to Benevolent, Ronovi continued her self-indulgent research. Benevolent, unbeknownst to her, reported her behavior to Muz, who traveled with him to Lyspair. Upon seeing Ronovi physically lash out at the Son of Taldryan in the Dark Vault, the Grand Master instructed Ronovi to depart from the Academy, thereby ending her short-lived dynasty as Headmaster. Wheeling an entire cabinet of [[starwars:Whyren's Reserve|Whyren's Reserve]] onto a prepared [[starwars:Starwind-class pleasure yacht|''Starwind''-class pleasure yacht]], the ousted Epicanthix orbited Antei in a drunken despair before the Force suddenly seemed to call to her. A heavily intoxicated Ronovi keyed in the coordinates that appeared in her mind, jumped into [[starwars:Hyperspace|hyperspace]], and re-appeared within the [[starwars:Stygian Caldera|Stygian Caldera]], where the dark side pulsed within the perilous nebulae.

== DJB: The Final Year ==

=== Ascendant ===
{{Quote|If you become my Wrath, you will be viewed as trustworthy. Perhaps our superiors will build the false assumption that you are apologetic for your past behavior.|[[Tra'an Reith]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.mistiqarts.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi the Plagueian carrying enemy sabers, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

Having fallen unconscious shortly after the leap to the Stygian Caldera, Ronovi allowed her yacht to spin out of control, unintentionally sending out a distress call. The IFF was almost immediately picked up by the [[NSD Ascendancy|NSD ''Ascendancy'']], the flagship of the [[Ascendant Fleet]] of House Plagueis, and several members of the house were summoned to retrieve the deposed Headmaster. While Ronovi lost everything on the yacht, her stash of whiskey included, she made a steady recovery in the medical bay and was offered refuge by Tra'an Reith, the [[Plagueis Prospectus#Dread Lord|Dread Lord]] of Plagueis, and [[Solus Gar]], his Aedile. Solus himself had served as Ronovi's Praetor before being stripped of the position after his superior's departure.

Ronovi had no desire to participate in any of the proceedings of Plagueis for some time, preferring to stay within her designated quarters and drink whatever alcohol was offered to her. She reluctantly returned to duty, however, when the Grand Master ordered all of the houses and clans to begin a conquest campaign known as the [[Dark Crusade]]. She first joined the newly established battle team [[Ajunta Pall]] and accepted the task of seizing [[Zoraan|Archibald Zoraan's]] flagship, the SSD ''Avenger II,'' which ultimately was sent off to be refitted and modified for Brotherhood purposes. Plagueis, however, was not willing to stand aside and let its sister units take the spoils so easily. The Ascendant House proved instrumental to the occupation of the [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith World]] [[Nfolgai]], where Ronovi and Solus battled the forces of the [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] and consequently murdered a Sith Lord by the name of Yobd Nan.

Harboring a potent bitterness and disdain for all those aligned with the Dark Council, Ronovi's only desire was to seek out revenge against those who had challenged her power within the Shadow Academy. Following the invasion of Nfolgai, she decided that Plagueis itself would be the weapon to utilize on her journey for vengeance, exploiting her previous relationship with Solus in order to force him into compliance with her machinations. Plagueis moved to conquer the planet [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]], but [[Xander Drax]], a former member of the Brotherhood and Yobd Nan's apprentice, captured and tortured Solus and Ronovi within [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Lord Naga Sadow's]] secret citadel on [[starwars:Khar Shian|Khar Shian]]. The two Dark Jedi later attempted to kill Drax, but the Sith Lord escaped after Solus chose to save Ronovi from being crushed under a crumbling wall of the citadel. Ronovi reported the event to Tra'an, who, infuriated that Solus had sacrificed his mission for the sake of preserving his relationship with his ally, discharged his second-in-command and without hesitation offered the open position to the Epicanthix. She accepted and was named the [[Plagueis Prospectus#Dread Lord's Wrath|Dread Lord's Wrath]].

=== The Road to Hell ===

{{Quote|We are paltry meat scraps compared to your forces. We know now that the only way to destroy your Brotherhood Is to eat away at it from the inside out. We need insiders like you.|[[Xander Drax]]}}

Ronovi's plan to seize full control of Plagueis ensued swiftly and effectively, following the disappearance of [[Eiko]] from [[starwars:Ch'hodos|Ch'hodos]] as planned by Tra'an in order to boost morale with the beleaguered and exhausted Plagueian ranks. Inebriating the mindsets of the Force-sensitive and non-Force sensitive troops with negative thoughts regarding the current leadership, she threatened to kill Tra'an if he did not immediately resign as Dread Lord and leave the Ascendancy to her. Tra'an, prepared to leave his Quaestorship anyway, conceded without a fight, while [[Alaris Jinn]], who had relied on Tra'an for power and influence in the house, departed from Plagueis and became a member of House Taldryan.

Successfully launching a mighty naval campaign toward [[starwars:Athiss|Athiss]], Ronovi encountered Xander Drax once again above the Sith World's surface. While Drax had been placed as Admiral of One Sith ships, Plagueis and Naga Sadow easily overcame the initial assault, with Plagueis retrieving the most spoils on the planet itself. While Ronovi received accolades for her work, her erratic moods, despite her power and return to the Dark Council, did not improve. She hastily removed [[Ka'Hava'Ve]] as her Aedile shortly after the Athiss campaign and replaced him with [[Arden Karn]], who had proven himself to be a formidable ally.

Upon traveling to [[starwars:Kalsunor|Kalsunor]] to prove herself against Arconan forces, Ronovi found herself awaking each morning from strange dreams in which Drax seemed to communicate with her. The messages she received during her sleep coaxed her to turn to the One Sith, as her work as Dread Lord had not brought her any closer to her goal of killing Muz Ashen and Benevolent Whiner Taldryan. Fearing that in the Brotherhood, she would become paralyzed and subservient to the Grand Master once again, Ronovi willingly began secretive talks with Drax to strengthen the One Sith. What she did not know was that Tra'an, with some tips from Arden, was listening to the transmissions, which he was now capable of hacking into.

=== Last Stand ===

{{Quote|Out of all the times I could have died - by lightsaber, by explosion, by martyrdom - this is the 'kind death' you offer me?|[[Ronovi Tavisaen]], her last words}}

Plagueis's campaign on Kalsunor was well-fought, but Arcona, being true to its reputation as a leviathan, snatched most of the spoils and gained the most praise from the Dark Council. Throughout the house's time on the planet, Ronovi had begun to formalize plans with Drax to attack Brotherhood units from the inside under the guise of rivalry. The first house to be confronted would be Taldryan, by Ronovi's request, because Alaris and Benevolent were members.

Catching on to her scheme, Alaris demanded that he be the one to kill Ronovi, since he blamed her for his downfall in Plagueis. Muz Ashen seemed willing to allow the Twi'lek to commit the deed, accusing the Quaestor of treason, and Tra'an, feeling sympathy for his broken friend, knew he would have to act faster. He asked Ronovi if she would join him for a drink at the bar on the Ascendancy, in order to celebrate her so far successful reign as Dread Lord.

Ronovi was of course suspicious, deciding to take her personal flask of whiskey with her in order to avoid fatal consequences. She met Tra'an at the bar and heard firsthand how much he and Muz knew of her plan to align with the One Sith. Warning her that Brotherhood forces would soon come to capture and execute her, Tra'an told her that he had planned a kinder death for his comrade. He pointed to Ronovi's flask, where the whiskey, in fact, had been poisoned by a Plagueian slave who had infiltrated her quarters under the pretense of cleaning it. Bemoaning her anticlimactic demise, Ronovi toppled from her stool, paralyzed by a tasteless toxin, and died from self-asphyxiation caused by her own tongue. To those witnessing the death, it appeared that the Epicanthix had simply succumbed to alcohol poisoning.

== Legacy ==

Ronovi was labeled a traitor by both Muz Ashen and Taigikori Aybara shortly after her death, but Tra'an insisted that her body be burned and her ashes stored as a warning to those who would dare walk the same path. He left Plagueis for some time, only to return to it later to finish the Crusade campaign. While no one would ever know that he was the one responsible for Ronovi's death, the environment of the Brotherhood would lead him to rethink his allegiance and set out for new opportunities deeper in the galaxy.

Some in the Brotherhood claimed that Ronovi was a victim of an oppressive system, her thirst for knowledge and power compromised by the Lion of Tarthos who did not wish to see others rival him. Others pointed out that the woman deserved her fate, her being emotionally unstable, prone to drinking, and half-crazed with glory holding responsibility for her seemingly inevitable disgrace.

Ronovi Tavisaen left behind no living relatives, and many who had once called her a friend distanced themselves from her reputation. It was clear that her death would be cloaked in a shade of notoriety. However, it is said that she left behind several secret lovers, and if the galaxy would ordain it, one could potentially have the courage to avenge her.

== Characteristics ==

[[File:Ronovi.custom.robes.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ronovi's battle armor and coat.]]
=== Physical Appearance ===

From a first look, Ronovi was looming and intimidating. As is typical of an Epicanthix, she stood over an impressive two [[starwars:Imperial standard meter|meters]] in height, with a long torso and strongly built legs so that she would tower over allies and opponents. Her weight gave her a more slender look, but in truth she was built very much like a brick, being tough, sturdy, and battered. She was very well-toned, with broad shoulders and a chest that seemed to belong more to a man than to a woman. Her right ear was slightly mangled, the lobe having been removed by a blaster bolt.

Despite her build being very appropriate to that of a soldier, Ronovi did maintain some feminine features. Her slender and slightly pointed nose, her high cheekbones, and her thin eyebrows complemented her darker, sharper looks. Her face held a refined, almost noble aura about it despite some small, white scars that lined her chin, lips, and forehead. She kept her naturally black hair long, usually tied back with a few strands falling across the nape of her neck and her collarbone.

Ronovi wore both civilian garb and military as well as ceremonial uniforms. However, her battle attire included standard military black boots and breeches, a bronze-hued breastplate and gauntlets, and a sleeveless black coat with silver accents, which replaces the standard Dark Jedi cloak or robe. Under the coat, she kept a small flask at her side that was normally filled with Whyren's Reserve, a rare and expensive brand of [[starwars:Corellian whiskey|Corellian whiskey]]. Her left eye was a cybernetic implant, an electric patch that worked as a vision replacement. Her organic eye, once a deep brown, became amber due to the dark side's physiological effects on her body. From a distance, Ronovi did appear to be carved from a block of cold marble, but once closer, one could see the intricate details of her appearance, allowing her the threatening persona of a warrior.

=== Lightsabers ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.saber.jpg‎|thumb|left|100px|Ronovi's single-handed lightsaber.]]

[[File:MalevolentObeliskLBlue.png|thumb|right|100px|Ronovi's double-bladed lightsaber.]]

Ronovi's primary weapon was her lightsaber. Her first personalized lightsaber was crafted by [[Shikyo Keibatsu]], [[Herald]] of the Brotherhood. Equipped with a bronze plasma blade, this single-handed saber boasted a long handle with a wooden texture and a brass-like tang guard carved around the emitter, easy to grip and beautifully constructed. It is safe to assume that Ronovi purposefully had the hilt resemble that of an ancient war sword, given that she had adapted to her identity as an Obelisk and a general. In order to better accommodate her developing saber skills, Ronovi later wielded a simplistically constructed [[double bladed lightsaber]] with cerulean blades and a bare-boned silver hilt. She hoped to have a saberstaff personally constructed for her before her death.

Ronovi's preferred lightsaber form was the brutal [[Juyo]], which she had begun to master and perfect. When using Juyo, she fully demonstrated her caliber as a brawler and warrior, unleashing a primal monster from within as she battered against her enemies with pure, unfiltered strength and power. Because of her aggressive and almost dance-like attacks, her [[starwars:Force Sense|Force senses]] were amplified, as well as her capability to more efficiently unleash powers such as [[starwars:Force Rage|Force Rage]] in order to channel her emotions into formidable weapons against her opponents.

When not enforcing Juyo, however, Ronovi could lapse into the habit of utliziing [[Vapaad]], which she learned while wielding a single-handed lightsaber. Rather than expelling her emotions outward in one big tornado of movement, Vapaad allowed her to concentrate more adequately on the mindset and potential fury of her opponent, becoming more mentally stable and withdrawn as she fought. This also proved beneficial if she wished to trick or belittle her enemies, luring them into a false sense of security with Vapaad before displaying her true caliber as a Juyo adept.

=== Combat ===

[[File:Com-Ronovi4-1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ronovi armed with her lightsaber, sapphire blade, and ruby scepter.]]

{{Quote|If I had to choose between fighting a Rancor, or Ronovi...I'd take the Rancor.|[[Marick Arconae]]}}

Besides her lightsaber, Ronovi utilized various other weapons throughout her fighting career. She was a frequent wielder of [[starwars:Heavy blaster pistol|heavy blaster pistols]], normally carrying at least one on her person during battles. While she preferred using blasters in the style of the [[starwars:SSK-7 heavy blaster pistol|SSK-7]] model, she sometimes resorted to using [[starwars:Holdout blaster|hold-out blasters]] due to their size and sleekness. Although she was not a sniper, Ronovi occasionally was equipped with a [[starwars:Blaster rifle|blaster rifle]], and she specifically handled a [[starwars:Disruptor rifle|disruptor rifle]] during various assignments.

Having dabbled in swordsmanship in the years before and during her time in the Brotherhood, Ronovi also deployed swords, daggers, and knives in combat. She occasionally toted her sapphire blade, relying on it as a back-up in case she was disarmed of her primary weapon. On select missions, Ronovi carried a [[starwars:Vibroshiv|vibroshiv]] as well as [[starwars:Vibroknuckler|vibroknucklers]], which allowed her close and almost intimate contact with her opponent before slitting his or her throat. Vibroknucklers also gave her an excuse to go straight into [[Hand to Hand Combat Guide|hand to hand combat]], since she could use the [[starwars:Vibroblade|vibroblades]] for defense and bring the enemy to a bloody death. When Ronovi wished to enact a slower demise, she chose her ruby scepter as a blunt weapon.

Ronovi practiced several hand to hand disciplines, but she had an particular inclination toward using [[K'tara]] and [[Stava]]. Her preference for offensive and agile moves may have left her open to attack, but in exchange she was able to deliver strong and precise blows against her foes. She would sometimes train with a quarterstaff in exercises, but ultimately what Ronovi loved to fight with most was her bare fists. Her past as an underground fighter emphasized her passion for unadulterated brawling, making her somewhat of an adrenaline junkie.

=== The Force ===

Due to her emphasis in physical power, Ronovi could be considered a minimalist of the Force in terms of actual Force attacks. This was once due to her Force powers being feebler than those of her allies, and she did not feel confident using them. Although she later mastered several powerful Force abilities, she got used to counting on her physical senses and instincts rather than on her Force control. This was also because Ronovi's [[starwars:Force reflex|Force reflex]] was still particularly lackluster at the time of death, and it took her far more effort to utilize certain elements of the Force compared to many others equal to her in rank. However, Ronovi was very efficient at using Force senses, which included [[Sense#Psychometry|psychometry]], and could detect and observe various occurrences within a large square area. As a direct result of this, she was occasionally overwhelmed by the information that she subsequently received. Also, due to her deep immersion in dark side lore, Ronovi became far more resistant to Force attacks, capable of shrugging off or deflecting Force assaults directed by all but the most powerful Equites and Elders in the Brotherhood.

Because she was an Epicanthix, Ronovi possessed an interesting and rare genetic immunity to Force-assisted mental tricks and influences. As such, it was near impossible for even the masters of the Force to accurately read her mind or attempt to control her. This served as a tremendous aid to her during times in which she was incarcerated or questioned, as her captors could never clearly comprehend her true intentions. Of course, sometimes she was far too vocal, especially when inebriated, and in those cases, mind tricks were not even necessary.

Ronovi was not a follower of any specific Force doctrines or teachings, despite the fact that she had grown familiar with several Force philosophies. This was because she simply thought of the Force as a tool rather than a mystical entity. She maintained a down-to-earth, no-nonsense perspective of the dark side, practicing its arts with the idea that it assists her toward a greater end goal. To her, the Force was a manual, not a spiritual guide or almighty deity. What was most crucial was the individual power garnered from the Force and the end result of its teachings and its history. While many would compare such a mindset to Obelisk ideologies, Ronovi claimed that it was merely common sense.

=== Personality ===

{{Quote|If she wants you to be her student, you'll know. You'd do better to apprentice yourself to a hurricane - less temperamental, less dangerous, and simpler. And drier.|[[Eiko]]}}

[[File:Ronovianddralincustomjediarttrick.jpg‎|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi and Dralin enjoying drinks at [[The Mirage]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]].]]

Ronovi's personality rapidly evolved throughout the years. She was a hot-headed, power-hungry child and adolescent, a true fighter at heart and more brawn than brain. As she progressed through the ranks, however, she assumed more of a military mind, both crafty and calculating as a Master Centurion and a general. The Shadow Academy later allowed her to sharpen her senses and her understanding of the galaxy, as she was capable of studying the archives and artifacts of the Dark Vault before she even became an Elder. Because of this, she became so steeped in arcane dark side knowledge that, without realizing, she cultivated the sort of ruthlessness that could lead her to break a man's neck for the slightest offense. As a result, she could be called a dark scholarly warrior: Powerful, malevolent, and remarkably intelligent.

[[File:Ronovi.anthony.8.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi the drunk, circa [[Horizons]], [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

However, Ronovi's continually growing prowess and intimidating demeanor did not mean that her old habits faded away. She was still a blunt, sharp-tongued, and cynical character. Despite her strategic abilities, she could become quite spastic on and off the battlefield. Her rambunctiousness, unhindered honesty, and affinity for drinking contributed to her occasionally belligerent behavior. It was commonly known that Ronovi enjoyed inflicting pain, treating it like a form of entertainment and emphasizing her more sadistic nature. Fortunately, she was able to keep some of her brutal mannerisms under control, instead handling situations with sarcasm, wit, and a casual air. Basically, Ronovi could easily punch a man in the jaw and then tell a joke about it later, and rumor has it that she also had an abusive history with other women.

Ronovi had few friends, seldom trusting others outside her small circle of allies. Besides knowing [[starwars:Galactic Basic Standard|Basic]] as well as [[starwars:Epicant|Epicant]], her fluency in [[starwars:Bocce|Bocce]] allowed her to communicate with a large variety of species in the galaxy on a militant as well as economic level. She was almost compulsive regarding her equipment and combative techniques, and she could not tolerate romantic feelings of any kind. Ronovi was recognized by some as a strong mentor, but many others considered her far too dangerous, obsessive, and temperamental to be relied on.

{{Positions}}

{{Succession box
| title = [[Sergeant]] of [[Arcano Signum]]
| years = [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]]
| before = [[Dralin Fortea]]
| after = [[Balia Donos]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Aedile]] of [[Cestus|House Cestus]]
| years = [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]]
| before = [[Ji K'awiil]]
| after= [[Vai Azexel]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Cestus|House Cestus]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]]
| before = [[Kazarelth Talismarr]]
| after = [[Ji K'awiil]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Proconsul]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]]
| before = [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]]
| after = [[Ji K'awiil]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Consul]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]]
| before = [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]]
| after = [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]]
| before = [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
| after = [[Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Praetor]] to the [[Headmaster]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]
| before = [[Solus Gar]]
| after = [[Solus Gar]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Headmaster]] of the [[Shadow Academy]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]]
| before = [[Taigikori Aybara]]
| after = [[Solari]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Aedile]] of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| before = [[Solus Gar]]
| after = [[Ka'Hava'Ve]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| before = [[Tra'an Reith]]
| after = [[Montresor]]
}}
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== Apprentices ==

=== Jaron Kai ===

'''[[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#30 ABY|30 ABY]]'''

'''Jaron Kai''' was Ronovi's first apprentice, beginning her training under the then Dark Jedi Knight after House Cestus and House Gladius's joint mission on Samur. As she was ranked Protector at the time, Jaron had already proven to Ronovi that she was a capable fighter as well as a reliable member of Cestus. The two were also on friendly rather than merely cordial terms, and their master and student relationship was sided with a shared wit and perspective. Unfortunately, Jaron disappeared from Tarentum's set up base during the Reclamation of Antei and has not been seen since. She last held the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]].

=== Syrna Valkiss ===

'''[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]'''

'''Syrna Valkiss''' was Ronovi's second apprentice, beginning her training under the then Obelisk Prelate shortly after she earned the rank of [[Novice]]. Unlike Jaron Kai, Syrna harbored a much more reserved attitude toward her given tasks and assignments within Tarentum. As Ronovi was once on good terms with Syrna's brother, [[Severon Vercingetorix]], she was aware of the woman's turbulent past and hoped to use it in order to submit her fully to the power of the dark side. Only then could Syrna's full potential and skill be unlocked and utilized. When Ronovi left Yridian space in order to join Arcona's ranks, Syrna decided to stay behind and was later killed during the Siege of Eden. She last held the rank of [[Guardian]].

=== Giovanni Palermo ===

'''[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]'''

'''Giovanni Palermo''' was Ronovi's third apprentice, having held the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]] for quite some time before becoming the then Obelisk Prelate's student. After becoming disenchanted with his former master, he was encouraged to seek assistance from [[Archean Erinos Tarentae]] only to discover that the situation would not improve his already stagnant progress. Ronovi, feeling that the long-term Tarenti needed a strong and persistent mentor, placed Giovanni under a strict training regimen, hoping to push him over the last remaining hurdles on his long path to knighthood. It took two more years, but Giovanni was at last elevated to Dark Jedi Knight while serving in Arcona alongside his master, becoming the first of Ronovi's apprentices to obtain the prized rank. He has since served in the courts of Estle City as a lawyer.

== Trivia ==

* Ronovi was based on a previously written [[starwars:Sith|Sith]] character named Darth Desov, which was used by her creator for less formal roleplaying sessions.
* Ronovi had a large variety of nicknames, including but not limited to: "Ron," "Ronnie," "Rovi," "Ro Ro," "Ravioli," "Ron-Ron," "Runofi," "Ronovermi," and "Ronobi."
* Ronovi emerged as Champion of the Independence Games in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]], taking first place in five events.
* Ronovi was recognized as the Second Hero of the Tenth Great Jedi War, upstaged only by Benevolent Taldrya Whiner.

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Ronovi Tavisaen

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{{Quote|I endure only the worst to achieve only the best.|Ronovi Tavisaen}}

'''Ronovi Tavisaen''' was an [[starwars:Epicanthix|Epicanthix]] hailing from [[Yridia IX]], an [[Obelisk Primarch]] in the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. Most recognized as the first female [[Headmaster]] of the [[Shadow Academy]], she also served as [[Consul]] of [[Tarentum]] and was an honored [[Tarentae]] and vassal of [[Arcona]]. A brutal, cunning, and menacing character, Ronovi was a force to be reckoned with and exhibited impressive strength due to her heritage and her skill. She was poisoned and killed by [[Tra'an Reith]] in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]] while serving as [[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]], her death shrouded in infamy.

== Pre-DJB History ==

=== Origins ===

{{Quote|I did not fall to the dark side. I was not seduced by the dark side. Falling indicates passivity. Seduction indicates a lack of control. I chose the dark side. I chose power.|[[Sarin|Darth Sarin]]}}
[[File:Ronovi.custom.graus.jpg‎|thumb|left|150px| A blindfolded Ronovi being trained in instinct by her father.]]

Ronovi's father, Zane Tavisaen, was a prominent [[starwars:Spacer|spacer]] and [[starwars:Pilot|pilot]] in the [[starwars:Outer Rim Territories|Outer Rim]] and had a strong affiliation with the [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Galactic Empire]]. After the [[starwars:Palpatine|emperor's]] death in [[0 BBY to 9 ABY#4 ABY|4 ABY]], Zane returned to [[starwars:Panatha|Panatha]] but was not afraid to show hostility toward the [[starwars:New Republic|New Republic]]. On his home planet, he met and fell in love with his future wife, whose affection settled his bitterness at least partially. The two married in Tree City before traveling to Yridia IX, where they temporarily resided in [[Eden City|Eden]], a burgeoning metropolis at the time. When his wife became pregnant, Zane moved with her to the outskirts of the city where she gave birth to a son, Yaske. She then gave birth to Ronovi in [[10 ABY to 19 ABY#10 ABY|10 ABY]] and had a second daughter, Sarit, four years later.

Ronovi was raised on strong family values and taught to cherish being with her parents and her siblings as much as possible. Unlike the other Epicanthix, who were notorious for conquering other planets in the [[starwars:Pacanth Reach|Pacanth Reach]], Zane wished for a quieter life. He seemed happy enough to be a mechanic, busily repairing [[starwars:Starship|starships]] and [[starwars:Freighter|freighters]] owned by Eden civilians. However, Ronovi desired to be a warrior like her ancestors, even though her brother began to follow in their father's footsteps while her sister delved into science and literature. It wasn't until she was ten years old that her father took an interest in teaching her martial arts, as he himself had practiced fighting techniques when he was young.

Zane instructed Ronovi to value her instincts in combat and maintain perfect control over her reflexes. He exposed her to a variety of fighting styles, teaching her how to use everything from a short staff to a dagger to her bare hands. While her mother disapproved of her daughter learning how to fight, Ronovi, the black sheep of the family, wasn't looking back. After the conclusion of the [[the Yridian Revolt|Yridian Revolt]] in [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#24 ABY|24 ABY]], Zane decided that the family should return to one of the major districts in Eden so he could extend his business in ship maintenance. It was there that he first allowed and even encouraged Ronovi to dabble in darker arts, and she reveled in the power they gave her. She concluded without hesitation that the [[starwars:Dark side|dark side]] was the true source of perfection, and that it was responsible for her increasing notoriety as she grew older.

=== Noticed in the Night ===

[[File:Ronovi.jedi.art.trick.commission.3.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#26 ABY|26 ABY]].]]

Ronovi's decision to become a brawler was mainly due to her city's reputation. Although her parents were strictly middle class and law-abiding citizens, her residence in [[Eden City#District III|District III]] of Eden City was surrounded by darker influences. The young woman was introduced to underground fighting rings in [[Eden City#District IV|District IV]], where spectators would audaciously bet on who would get slaughtered in death matches. She quickly earned a name as a suitable challenge for many skilled combatants, becoming infamous for her agility and aggressive moves. However, every altercation would result in one battle scar or another, and soon Ronovi found herself duking it out not only with angry rivals on the street but also in what was considered to be the most violent part of the city's entertainment industry.

Nonetheless, Ronovi was not particularly happy with her level of skill as a martial artist. Her father stopped training her by the time she turned sixteen, telling her that he had taught her everything he knew. Ronovi continued to associate herself with the underground ring for the next two years, and it was during one evening's round of matches that she garnered the attention of a Tarenti named [[Dralin Fortea]], who held the rank of [[Protector]] at the time. After several bouts with weaker adversaries, the Epicanthix was paired against one particularly infamous brawler and began to gain the upper hand just before she noticed that her opponent was drawing a dagger from his sleeve. It was then that Ronovi first demonstrated that she was a [[starwars:Force-sensitive|Force-sensitive]], displaying unnatural power as she threw her challenger halfway across the room before he could stab her.

The next morning, Dralin spoke privately with Zane, telling him that he was interested in bringing the eighteen-year-old girl to the Brotherhood. Ronovi quickly agreed to the offer after her father told her of the encounter, and she was shipped to the Shadow Academy to begin her initiation into the [[Obelisk Order]], leaving her meager belongings behind. She was then transported to the [[the Sword's Sheath|Sword's Sheath]] on the [[Itaana belt]], where she became Dralin's first true friend and a full-fledged member of [[House Gladius]] within Clan Tarentum.

== DJB: The Early Years ==

=== New Blood in the Brotherhood ===

[[File:Ronovitaclobanon.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi as a new member of [[House Gladius|Gladius]], circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#28 ABY|28 ABY]].]]

Ronovi was welcomed by her Quaestor, Telona Murrage, and fully inducted as a Gladian upon arriving at her [[house]]. She soon learned that she had been initiated into Tarentum at a time of conflict within the [[Yridia system]]. With the recent war against the [[starwars:Yuuzhan Vong|Yuuzhan Vong]] over, the [[Clan|clan's]] new troubles lay with Deutta the Hutt, a crime lord who held dealings with the remaining Vong in order to overthrow Tarentum's government. Therefore, Consul [[Anshar Kahn Tarentae]] arranged a strike team to intercept and eliminate Deutta on [[starwars:Karideph|Karideph]]. Ronovi became one member of said team, and it was during the mission that she encountered [[Doni Tzu]], who had been captured by the Vong.

After inadvertently saving Doni Tzu's life, Ronovi became his [[Master-Student Program|apprentice]] as soon as she recovered from her battle injuries. Doni Tzu was notorious for being ruthless to both his enemies and his peers, as well as for angering even the most prestigious members of the [[Dark Council]]. But with her [[Tarentum M/S Program#Master/Student Program|master's]] reputation in the back of her mind, Ronovi learned much from him when it came to diplomacy, wit, meditation, and basic [[starwars:The Force|Force]] powers. She would continue to learn from him until she was told of his unexpected departure from the Yridia system after a crisis within Gladius that left [[Apollo]], a veteran of the [[Emperor's Hammer]], as the house's new Quaestor.

Ronovi participated in a clan strike on [[starwars:Prakith|Prakith]] following her master's sudden exodus, helping to seize and plunder a facility containing various technologically advanced weapons and devices. Her work so impressed her [[House Summit|house summit]] that she was appointed the new [[Sergeant]] of [[Arcano Signum]], a [[battleteam|battle team]] led by Dralin before he stepped down as its [[Tetrarch]]. Ronovi also began studying military tactics and combat as part of her academics, and [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]], pleased with the Obelisk's strategic knowledge, made her a [[Tarentum Ranks#Lieutenant Colonel|Lieutenant Colonel]] of the [[Clan Tarentum I Corps|I Corps]] in the newly reformed [[Tarentum Military]].

=== Mayhem and Mantle ===

[[File:Ronovi custom.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Ronovi seen for the first time with her [[starwars:Cybernetics|eyepatch]], circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]].]]

After leaving Prakith, Ronovi began to conduct several small campaigns with her assigned troops. As she was still relatively new to fighting on battlefields, she did not take as much care to protect herself physically. Doni Tzu's absence did not help, as Ronovi's Force abilities were still raw and unhewn, making it difficult for her to concentrate while fighting. Ultimately, such carelessness brought about a dramatic injury during a siege against a planet still influenced by fragments of the Empire. Her unit, while surrounded by Imperial remnants, attempted to breach the lines of defense and caused a hurricane of blaster fire. One particularly aimed shot struck Ronovi in the face, and the result, though not fatal, was the loss of her left eye.

A [[starwars:Cybernetics|cybernetic eyepatch]] brought back most if not all of Ronovi's vision, a design she chose over a more organic look for the purpose of intimidation. It was even rumored that Ronovi refused anesthesia when she underwent surgery, submitting herself to outrageous pain for the sake of her quest for power. While her dreams of being a physically perfect warrior vanished, this did not offset her long-term goal of ultimate strength and technique. She was recognized for her work as both Lieutenant Colonel and Sergeant of Arcano Signum and offered the available position of [[Aedile]] in [[House Cestus]] by Anshar. Ronovi accepted the job and traveled to [[Koros]], where she settled into the Cestians' complex aboard the decommissioned [[VSD Corsair]]. She started working with [[Kazarelth Talismarr]], the house's Quaestor, and found him to be a suitable ally and confidant.

Kazarelth and Ronovi, as Quaestor and Aedile, were both significantly younger and less experienced than many other members of Tarentum by the time they became the leaders of Cestus. However, with their youth came fresh ideas and proposals to increase recruitment rates and strengthen the house as a whole. As she drew up strategies for present and future objectives, Ronovi reminded herself that Gladius would not forget her contributions, even though her former colleagues were now her rivals. This rivalry blossomed when both Gladius and Cestus were sent to [[Samur]] to find shards of an artifact known as the Crystal of Tears, which allegedly enhanced its wielder's Force powers. During the operation, Ronovi took on [[Jaron Kai]] as her first student after she survived a scuffle with the Yuuzhan Vong, which cost several lives and forced the two houses to work together to fend them off.

=== The Ninth Great Jedi War ===

{{Quote|She is the only link I have remaining to everything I once cared for. You will not take her from me!|[[Doni Tzu]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.custom.jedi.art.trick.2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi during [[Antei]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#30 ABY|30 ABY]].]]

Ronovi was one of the many Tarenti who participated in the war campaign known as [[Ninth Great Jedi War|Unification]]. Brotherhood forces moved to reclaim [[Antei]] only to discover that the Vong were dying and the Dark Jedi's new target was a sect of [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]] led by [[Omancor Crask]]. While on the ground, the newly promoted [[Dark Jedi Knight]] and [[Tarentum Ranks#Colonel|Colonel]] of the I Corps worked alongside her recently returned master, her apprentice, and members of both Gladius and Cestus in several operations to overtake droid forces as well as Jedi forces deployed to the north of [[Antei#Adas (Shadow Lands)|Adas]]. Ronovi also was a victim of a near-conversion to the [[starwars:Light side|light side]], being saved in the nick of time by Doni Tzu before the Jedi finished the job.

In the final days of the war, Ronovi aided Tarentum in seizing full control of [[Antei#Codei Prison|Codei Prison]] and was a witness to the conspiracies and subsequent death of Sun Vail, sister of the exiled Dark Jedi [[Bane (Ex-member)|Bane]]. However, the Epicanthix would remain mentally affected by her close encounter with the light side, and she swore to herself that she would eliminate her dependence on others for survival. By the time she returned to Yridia, Ronovi ended her apprenticeship with Doni Tzu, moving away from the role of student while still maintaining an alliance with her former master. Unfortunately, she no longer had an apprentice of her own to teach, as Jaron had disappeared during the reclamation.

Even though Tarentum suffered multiple casualties from the conflict, its leaders did not ignore Ronovi's major contributions to the war effort. She was given two field promotions, becoming an [[Equite]] as well as earning the rank of [[Tarentum Ranks#Brigadier General|Brigadier General]] while still positioned on Antei. Subsequently, she was granted control of the Corps' First Division and further established her place in Tarentum history. Anshar and Oberst also decided to award Ronovi the prestigious [[Sapphire Blade]] for her service to the clan and the Brotherhood, and they offered her the open position of Quaestor of Cestus following Kazarelth's resignation. Ronovi agreed to lead with [[Vai Azexel]] as her second-in-command, and she made it her primary goal to continue to strengthen the house as the clan's battle wounds began to heal.

=== Traumatic Evolution ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.muz.jpg‎|200px|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]].]]

Despite Ronovi's attempts to become more self-reliant, she did not expect her past ties to be broken so suddenly. For her first official mission as Quaestor, Ronovi was instructed to return to her homeworld to discuss war recovery efforts and new taxation. Several Cestians continued to observe Eden City after the tense meeting between Yridian and Tarentum officials until a [[starwars:PCL 27|PCL 27 freighter]] abruptly crashed into Yridia IX's surface. While Ronovi and her sister survived, the two's parents were both killed from the impact and subsequent destruction. Later that evening, the [[Equite 1|Templar]] killed Sarit by beheading so that the latter would not tell Yridian officials that the crash was in fact an assassination attempt, and Tarentum the target.

The [[Eden City#The Eden City Tragedy|Eden City Tragedy]] left Ronovi with a very disturbed mindset. Her father's untimely death affected her the most, and she wished to avenge the man who had assisted her in her journey to the dark side. Her sister's hasty murder, however, left plenty of time for regret, and Ronovi turned to the Force as well as combat for comfort. At the same time, she focused on reforming House Cestus structurally into the [[Hieros Lokhos ton Taras]], allowing it to operate like a sacred band. Seen as a vital asset to the clan, she was summoned to [[Castle Tarentum]] and selected as the new [[Proconsul]] after Anshar yielded the throne of [[Tarentum Prospectus#Prince of Yridia|Prince of Yridia]] to Oberst.

Ronovi led Tarentum forces to [[Yridia IV]] where they intercepted and killed Adamu, a powerful Dark Jedi responsible for several of the attacks that had plagued the Yridia system. As it turned out, four once trustworthy agents of the clan, known as the [[Keepers]], had been secretly working with Adamu and others to bring about massive amounts of death and decay to the fiefdom. Ronovi grew even more aggressive and vengeful as a result of such betrayal and the death of most of her family, but because of this, her connection to the dark side was stronger than ever before. If she had ever doubted her decision to become a Dark Jedi, such thoughts were gone, permanently.

== DJB: The Later Years ==

=== Prince of Yridia ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.jediarttrick.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi, [[Tarentum Prospectus#Prince of Yridia|PYRG]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]].]]

Ronovi saw and endured more than she ever bargained for during her tenure as Proconsul. Leading Tarentum in its efforts during the [[Spoils of War|Sixth Rite of Supremacy]], she fought valiantly alongside her fellow Tarenti for the dominion of the [[starwars:Killik|Killik]]-infested planet [[Salas V]]. However, the clan fell short of gaining the title of First Clan, although they were able to subdue and crush the opposition stemming from [[Scholae Palatinae]] and Plagueis. [[Revan|Independent House Revan]], responsible for crippling several of Tarentum's forces, became the First House of the Brotherhood, besting [[Taldryan]] for the prized planet.

The Tarenti returned to the Yridia system with their heads lowered in disappointment, and soon tensions began to rise within the houses. Ronovi paid little attention to the impending turmoil at first, instead deciding to deal with two criminal families that were frustrating the governor of Yridia IX. It was in Eden that the [[EQ2|Prelate]] found her brother Yaske, who had returned to the metropolis to avenge Sarit's death after disappearing from the [[Tarentum Order of Battle|Tarentum Navy]]. While Yaske had become a powerful warrior since his piloting days, Ronovi still outmatched him, digging her sapphire blade into his heart and relishing in his death. This event concluded the long overdue demise of Ronovi's entire family and made her the only surviving Tavisaen.

After literally and figuratively washing her brother's blood from her hands, Ronovi returned to Castle Tarentum only to learn that the houses had succumbed to inner conflict and direct disobedience to the clan summit. Examples of such disreputable behavior included a distrusting House Gladius's brutal attempts at self-sufficiency, as well as House Cestus' division into two warring factions when a priceless artifact was discovered deep below the VSD Corsair. Most of all, however, house loyalties were overshadowing the vows that the Tarenti had made to [[Lord Khyron]], the Sith King. Oberst and Ronovi knew that they had no other option but to close all three houses, replacing them with the newly established [[House Kaerner]] and [[House Reinthaler]]. When the dust of the clan's rebirth had cleared, Ronovi emerged as the newest Tarentae and Consul of Tarentum, becoming only the second woman in the clan's history to assume the throne.

=== From the Throne to the Academy ===

{{Quote|There are things that even the Dark Lords fear hidden in the Dark Vault. We are the guardians of those secrets.|[[Taigikori Aybara]]}}

[[File:Com-RonoviandCompany.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi alongside [[Scion Altera]] and [[Dralin Fortea]] circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]].]]

The future was not bright for Tarentum. Ronovi had much on her plate as Consul and as a newly promoted [[Tarentum Ranks#Major General|Major General]], making instrumental changes to the clan's structure and hierarchy. Demanding another reformation of the Tarentum Military, she shut down the I Corps and introduced the [[Yridian Surface Command]], headed by High General [[Sato Tarentae]] and Fleet Admiral [[Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]]. When infrastructural development on Yridia IV went awry and anti-Tarentum sentiments began to spread among various dissidents, Ronovi declared a new state of government for the dark clan known as the [[Tarentum Prospectus#Yridian Organization|Yridian Kratocracy]], in which the name of the Sith King was glorified by all. Alongside [[Sashar Arconae]], Consul of [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]], she helped institute the [[Estle-Eden Axis]], based on the Treaty of Kessel signed by Tarenti and Arconan officials several years before. And through it all, she consistently worked and communicated with her two apprentices, [[Syrna Valkiss]] and [[Giovanni Palermo]]. However, in her bold attempt to stabilize the young kratocracy, Ronovi could not prevent the impending decimation within the clan’s dominion.

In [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]], a cult known as the [[starwars:Church of Infinite Perception|Church of Infinite Perception]] invaded Yridian space after the obliteration of Tarentum's entire naval fleet save for the [[ISDII Magnus Kaerner|''Magnus Kaerner'']]. It was soon discovered that the Church was working with four surviving Yuuzhan Vong, as well as a former servant of the Keepers, [[Keepers#Lady Nilani|Lady Nilani]]. With Yridia IV seized, dozens of Tarenti and army troops were killed. Ronovi called on the Arconans to help the beleaguered clan and alerted [[Grand Master]] [[Muz Ashen]] of the threat, then confronted Lady Nilani in Castle Tarentum and killed her with the assistance of [[Tarentum Prospectus#Ethnarc|Ethnarc]] [[Stanson Rend]]. By the time the Dark Council's fleets arrived in Yridian space, Arcona and Tarentum had worked together to kill the Preceptor of the Church and destroy the cult’s control over Yridia IV. The costs of the attempted coup were dear, and Tarentum’s numbers suffered greatly due to the conflict. Shortly after the events in Yridia, the Grand Master declared the Brotherhood to be in disarray and downsized all six of the clans to houses, and Tarentum was forced to close Houses Kaerner and Reinthaler and reform its battle teams.

Ronovi was left physically and emotionally wounded by the radical changes in Tarentum's structure, especially after Lord Khyron indirectly initiated a rampant [[starwars:Rakghoul|Rakghoul]] plague in order to challenge her rule. She began to believe that she could not be the harbinger of victory for the Tarenti as once expected of her, realizing that she had overstayed her welcome as Prince of Yridia. The newly demoted Quaestor decided on a whim to travel to [[Lyspair]], home of the Shadow Academy, and devoted much of her time to more scholarly studies. [[Taigikori Aybara]], the Academy's Headmaster, took Ronovi under his wing and began to teach her the darker arts that the libraries and other facilities had to offer. As a result, the [[Obelisk Exarch|Exarch]] abdicated the throne of Yridia in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]] in order to focus primarily on her work as [[Praetor]]. This allowed Sith Bloodfyre to become Prince for a third time and officially ended Ronovi's five years in consecutive leadership positions.

=== Displacement ===

{{Quote|You started out as some petty fighter, became the ruler of the entire system you called home, and then...became some petty fighter. Good job, Ronovi.|[[Dralin Fortea]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.jediarttrick.war.jpg‎|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi the Arconan, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]].]]

Comfortable with her new position in the Shadow Academy, Ronovi went straight to work on various new courses and degrees while dividing her time between Lyspair and Yridia. The knowledge that she was imbibing enticed her more than she expected, especially when she had become so accustomed to combat and military operations. As she delved further into dark sciences and philosophy, she began to wonder if perhaps her true path for perfection lay in a different direction than she had first believed. Ronovi was later rewarded a [[Ruby Scepter]] for both her diligence in the Academy and her devotion to Tarentum as Quaestor and Tarentae.

As time went on, Ronovi grew more and more disillusioned by Tarentum proceedings. The Yridian Kratocracy had crumbled in exchange for fanatic religious sects, and the Tarentae had once again become withdrawn in their own politics. Ronovi truly believed that the house as a whole was top priority, and as the [[Independence Games#Independence Games IV|Independence Games]] began in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]], she noticed that the Tarenti were returning to a harmful state of isolation and ennui. Most of all, she was angered by the casting aside of various projects and objectives that she had undertaken as Quaestor in favor of the Tarentae's families and estates. Ronovi ultimately abandoned Castle Tarentum, returned to Eden City, and decided after weeks of contemplation that she would go somewhere else if her work was to be ignored and her presence not welcome. She sacrificed the Tarentae name in order to join the newly reclanned [[Arcona]], where many of her allies and friends now resided. Her history in Tarentum, spanning nearly seven years, would become nothing more than a distant memory.

Accompanied by Stanson Rend and Giovanni Palermo, Ronovi traveled to the [[Dajorra System|Dajorra system]]. She was welcomed by the Arconan summit in [[Estle City]] and invited to join the ranks of [[House Qel-Droma]] as a member of [[Shadow Gate]], a team that operated along [[Port Ol'val]]. However, Taigikori demanded Ronovi's presence more and more frequently on Lyspair, and each duty that she subsequently undertook seemed to foreshadow her future endeavors within the frosty corridors of the Shadow Academy.

=== Crusades and Carnage ===

[[File:Ronovi.taig.igloinor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi and [[Taigikori Aybara]], leaders of the Shadow Academy, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]].]]

Ronovi proved herself to be a worthy vassal of the Shadow Clan, becoming a stalwart Arconan vigilante on Ol'val and gaining favor with her summits. At the same time, the events surrounding Lyspair concerned her. [[Liu Van Dae]], an enigmatic Jedi hellbent on killing the [[Grand Master]], fought and mutilated Taigikori within the [[Dark Vault]], spawning a vicious alertness deep in the Epicanthix's mind and stomach. She continually warned the Headmaster of being lax on security when the presence of the light side house [[Odan-Urr]], along with the growing numbers of dead within the Brotherhood, struck an angry and carnal chord with all seven of the sovereign houses and clans.

She did not have to wait long for war. The [[Tenth Great Jedi War|Invasion of New Tython]] was imminent, and [[Muz Ashen]] ordered the Brotherhood to besiege the temples and fortifications of Odan-Urr. Ronovi fought within the legions of Qel-Droma, pleased with the idea that she could take vengeance on the Jedi who held fellowship with those who had attempted to convert her to the light side in years past. She proved to be not only one of the most valiant warriors of Arcona, but also of the entire Dark Jedi Brotherhood, winning twenty-five Jedi's lightsabers as bounty after she gleefully slaughtered them. Once again, Ronovi's power and presence garnered attention from her superiors, and Taigikori and Muz honored her with the title of Second Hero upon her return to Anteian space.

In the final days of her residence within the Dajorra dominion, Ronovi fought alongside the [[Entar]]s to end the [[War of the Three Families]]. Her decision to side with the clan summit was due to her abhorrence of inner conflict, and she was determined to put a stop to [[Teroch Erinos]], who had vowed revenge for the death of his father [[Sashar Arconae]]. Shortly after the chaos had subsided, Ronovi was unexpectedly called back to Antei and told to stay on Lyspair, as [[Kir Katarn]] had just resigned from his post as [[Justicar]]. She soon learned that Taigikori had been selected as Kir's successor, and that she, the first woman to ever be offered stewardship of the Shadow Academy, would be appointed Headmaster. In response to this news, Ronovi accepted the name of [[Dupar]] and for the first time, at only the rank of Primarch, entered the restricted areas of the Dark Vault where the malicious aura of its treasures, including yet to be studied [[starwars:Holocron|holocrons]], awaited her.

=== The Meltdown ===

{{Quote|Leave. Your capabilities as Headmaster have been compromised.|[[Muz Ashen]]}}
[[File:Ronovi.taclobanon.2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi during the events of Horizons, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

Following the positive recognition she had received during the war and her time in Arcona, Ronovi expected a long and prosperous reign as Headmaster. She took on her tasks with vigor, becoming involved in various inner modifications to the Shadow Academy in terms of its departments, practices, and archives. Her visits to the Dark Vault, however, grew more and more frequent, as she compulsively examined and re-examined holocrons for the sole purpose of extending her knowledge. She looked to various dark side artifacts to enhance her physical and mental capacities, and as a result, she became heavily influenced by lore and history that she could not fully fathom at her present rank. As a result, Ronovi became more and more difficult to work with, her attitude growing more sinister and her outbursts of violence gaining notice from the Dark Council.

The [[Horizons|Horizons Crisis]] was detrimental to the Academy, as the [[Horizon Plague|Horizon plague]] first seemed to emerge from the initiate ranks on Lyspair. An attempt to quarantine the facilities partially failed, and soon afterward Ronovi felt her connection to the Force slip away, one of the initial symptoms of the plague. The loss of a major source of strength, coupled with the dramatic changes to her mood and personality, nearly resulted in the Headmaster's destruction of the Shadow Academy and everyone in it for the sake of eradicating a potential pandemic. When news spread that the plague had in fact not originated from Lyspair and inoculations were hastily administered to the infected, Ronovi's brash decisions were viewed with harsh skepticism, and she intended to compensate for her lapse in judgment and power by hoarding holocrons and artifacts so she could further study them. Such paranoia and obsession later frustrated [[Benevolent Taldrya Whiner]], [[Wiki Tribune|Tribune of the Holocrons]], who demanded that the items be returned to him after what he viewed to be adequate analysis.

Refusing to release the holocrons in her possession to Benevolent, Ronovi continued her self-indulgent research. Benevolent, unbeknownst to her, reported her behavior to Muz, who traveled with him to Lyspair. Upon seeing Ronovi physically lash out at the Son of Taldryan in the Dark Vault, the Grand Master instructed Ronovi to depart from the Academy, thereby ending her short-lived dynasty as Headmaster. Wheeling an entire cabinet of [[starwars:Whyren's Reserve|Whyren's Reserve]] onto a prepared [[starwars:Starwind-class pleasure yacht|''Starwind''-class pleasure yacht]], the ousted Epicanthix orbited Antei in a drunken despair before the Force suddenly seemed to call to her. A heavily intoxicated Ronovi keyed in the coordinates that appeared in her mind, jumped into [[starwars:Hyperspace|hyperspace]], and re-appeared within the [[starwars:Stygian Caldera|Stygian Caldera]], where the dark side pulsed within the perilous nebulae.

== DJB: The Final Year ==

=== Ascendant ===
{{Quote|If you become my Wrath, you will be viewed as trustworthy. Perhaps our superiors will build the false assumption that you are apologetic for your past behavior.|[[Tra'an Reith]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.mistiqarts.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi the Plagueian carrying enemy sabers, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

Having fallen unconscious shortly after the leap to the Stygian Caldera, Ronovi allowed her yacht to spin out of control, unintentionally sending out a distress call. The IFF was almost immediately picked up by the [[NSD Ascendancy|NSD ''Ascendancy'']], the flagship of the [[Ascendant Fleet]] of House Plagueis, and several members of the house were summoned to retrieve the deposed Headmaster. While Ronovi lost everything on the yacht, her stash of whiskey included, she made a steady recovery in the medical bay and was offered refuge by Tra'an Reith, the [[Plagueis Prospectus#Dread Lord|Dread Lord]] of Plagueis, and [[Solus Gar]], his Aedile. Solus himself had served as Ronovi's Praetor before being stripped of the position after his superior's departure.

Ronovi had no desire to participate in any of the proceedings of Plagueis for some time, preferring to stay within her designated quarters and drink whatever alcohol was offered to her. She reluctantly returned to duty, however, when the Grand Master ordered all of the houses and clans to begin a conquest campaign known as the [[Dark Crusade]]. She first joined the newly established battle team [[Ajunta Pall]] and accepted the task of seizing [[Zoraan|Archibald Zoraan's]] flagship, the SSD ''Avenger II,'' which ultimately was sent off to be refitted and modified for Brotherhood purposes. Plagueis, however, was not willing to stand aside and let its sister units take the spoils so easily. The Ascendant House proved instrumental to the occupation of the [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith World]] [[Nfolgai]], where Ronovi and Solus battled the forces of the [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] and consequently murdered a Sith Lord by the name of Yobd Nan.

Harboring a potent bitterness and disdain for all those aligned with the Dark Council, Ronovi's only desire was to seek out revenge against those who had challenged her power within the Shadow Academy. Following the invasion of Nfolgai, she decided that Plagueis itself would be the weapon to utilize on her journey for vengeance, exploiting her previous relationship with Solus in order to force him into compliance with her machinations. Plagueis moved to conquer the planet [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]], but [[Xander Drax]], a former member of the Brotherhood and Yobd Nan's apprentice, captured and tortured Solus and Ronovi within [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Lord Naga Sadow's]] secret citadel on [[starwars:Khar Shian|Khar Shian]]. The two Dark Jedi later attempted to kill Drax, but the Sith Lord escaped after Solus chose to save Ronovi from being crushed under a crumbling wall of the citadel. Ronovi reported the event to Tra'an, who, infuriated that Solus had sacrificed his mission for the sake of preserving his relationship with his ally, discharged his second-in-command and without hesitation offered the open position to the Epicanthix. She accepted and was named the [[Plagueis Prospectus#Dread Lord's Wrath|Dread Lord's Wrath]].

=== The Road to Hell ===

{{Quote|We are paltry meat scraps compared to your forces. We know now that the only way to destroy your Brotherhood Is to eat away at it from the inside out. We need insiders like you.|[[Xander Drax]]}}

Ronovi's plan to seize full control of Plagueis ensued swiftly and effectively, following the disappearance of [[Eiko]] from [[starwars:Ch'hodos|Ch'hodos]] as planned by Tra'an in order to boost morale with the beleaguered and exhausted Plagueian ranks. Inebriating the mindsets of the Force-sensitive and non-Force sensitive troops with negative thoughts regarding the current leadership, she threatened to kill Tra'an if he did not immediately resign as Dread Lord and leave the Ascendancy to her. Tra'an, prepared to leave his Quaestorship anyway, conceded without a fight, while [[Alaris Jinn]], who had relied on Tra'an for power and influence in the house, departed from Plagueis and became a member of House Taldryan.

Successfully launching a mighty naval campaign toward [[starwars:Athiss|Athiss]], Ronovi encountered Xander Drax once again above the Sith World's surface. While Drax had been placed as Admiral of One Sith ships, Plagueis and Naga Sadow easily overcame the initial assault, with Plagueis retrieving the most spoils on the planet itself. While Ronovi received accolades for her work, her erratic moods, despite her power and return to the Dark Council, did not improve. She hastily removed [[Ka'Hava'Ve]] as her Aedile shortly after the Athiss campaign and replaced him with [[Arden Karn]], who had proven himself to be a formidable ally.

Upon traveling to [[starwars:Kalsunor|Kalsunor]] to prove herself against Arconan forces, Ronovi found herself awaking each morning from strange dreams in which Drax seemed to communicate with her. The messages she received during her sleep coaxed her to turn to the One Sith, as her work as Dread Lord had not brought her any closer to her goal of killing Muz Ashen and Benevolent Whiner Taldryan. Fearing that in the Brotherhood, she would become paralyzed and subservient to the Grand Master once again, Ronovi willingly began secretive talks with Drax to strengthen the One Sith. What she did not know was that Tra'an, with some tips from Arden, was listening to the transmissions, which he was now capable of hacking into.

=== Last Stand ===

{{Quote|Out of all the times I could have died - by lightsaber, by explosion, by martyrdom - this is the 'kind death' you offer me?|[[Ronovi Tavisaen]], her last words}}

Plagueis's campaign on Kalsunor was well-fought, but Arcona, being true to its reputation as a leviathan, snatched most of the spoils and gained the most praise from the Dark Council. Throughout the house's time on the planet, Ronovi had begun to formalize plans with Drax to attack Brotherhood units from the inside under the guise of rivalry. The first house to be confronted would be Taldryan, by Ronovi's request, because Alaris and Benevolent were members.

Catching on to her scheme, Alaris demanded that he be the one to kill Ronovi, since he blamed her for his downfall in Plagueis. Muz Ashen seemed willing to allow the Twi'lek to commit the deed, accusing the Quaestor of treason, and Tra'an, feeling sympathy for his broken friend, knew he would have to act faster. He asked Ronovi if she would join him for a drink at the bar on the Ascendancy, in order to celebrate her so far successful reign as Dread Lord.

Ronovi was of course suspicious, deciding to take her personal flask of whiskey with her in order to avoid fatal consequences. She met Tra'an at the bar and heard firsthand how much he and Muz knew of her plan to align with the One Sith. Warning her that Brotherhood forces would soon come to capture and execute her, Tra'an told her that he had planned a kinder death for his comrade. He pointed to Ronovi's flask, where the whiskey, in fact, had been poisoned by a Plagueian slave who had infiltrated her quarters under the pretense of cleaning it. Bemoaning her anticlimactic demise, Ronovi toppled from her stool, paralyzed by a tasteless toxin, and died from self-asphyxiation caused by her own tongue. To those witnessing the death, it appeared that the Epicanthix had simply succumbed to alcohol poisoning.

== Legacy ==

Ronovi was labeled a traitor by both Muz Ashen and Taigikori Aybara shortly after her death, but Tra'an insisted that her body be burned and her ashes stored as a warning to those who would dare walk the same path. He left Plagueis for some time, only to return to it later to finish the Crusade campaign. While no one would ever know that he was the one responsible for Ronovi's death, the environment of the Brotherhood would lead him to rethink his allegiance and set out for new opportunities deeper in the galaxy.

Some in the Brotherhood claimed that Ronovi was a victim of an oppressive system, her thirst for knowledge and power compromised by the Lion of Tarthos who did not wish to see others rival him. Others pointed out that the woman deserved her fate, her being emotionally unstable, prone to drinking, and half-crazed with glory holding responsibility for her seemingly inevitable disgrace.

Ronovi Tavisaen left behind no living relatives, and many who had once called her a friend distanced themselves from her reputation. It was clear that her death would be cloaked in a shade of notoriety. However, it is said that she left behind several secret lovers, and if the galaxy would ordain it, one could potentially have the courage to avenge her.

== Characteristics ==

[[File:Ronovi.custom.robes.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ronovi's battle armor and coat.]]
=== Physical Appearance ===

From a first look, Ronovi was looming and intimidating. As is typical of an Epicanthix, she stood over an impressive two [[starwars:Imperial standard meter|meters]] in height, with a long torso and strongly built legs so that she would tower over allies and opponents. Her weight gave her a more slender look, but in truth she was built very much like a brick, being tough, sturdy, and battered. She was very well-toned, with broad shoulders and a chest that seemed to belong more to a man than to a woman. Her right ear was slightly mangled, the lobe having been removed by a blaster bolt.

Despite her build being very appropriate to that of a soldier, Ronovi did maintain some feminine features. Her slender and slightly pointed nose, her high cheekbones, and her thin eyebrows complemented her darker, sharper looks. Her face held a refined, almost noble aura about it despite some small, white scars that lined her chin, lips, and forehead. She kept her naturally black hair long, usually tied back with a few strands falling across the nape of her neck and her collarbone.

Ronovi wore both civilian garb and military as well as ceremonial uniforms. However, her battle attire included standard military black boots and breeches, a bronze-hued breastplate and gauntlets, and a sleeveless black coat with silver accents, which replaces the standard Dark Jedi cloak or robe. Under the coat, she kept a small flask at her side that was normally filled with Whyren's Reserve, a rare and expensive brand of [[starwars:Corellian whiskey|Corellian whiskey]]. Her left eye was a cybernetic implant, an electric patch that worked as a vision replacement. Her organic eye, once a deep brown, became amber due to the dark side's physiological effects on her body. From a distance, Ronovi did appear to be carved from a block of cold marble, but once closer, one could see the intricate details of her appearance, allowing her the threatening persona of a warrior.

=== Lightsabers ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.saber.jpg‎|thumb|left|100px|Ronovi's single-handed lightsaber.]]

[[File:MalevolentObeliskLBlue.png|thumb|right|100px|Ronovi's double-bladed lightsaber.]]

Ronovi's primary weapon was her lightsaber. Her first personalized lightsaber was crafted by [[Shikyo Keibatsu]], [[Herald]] of the Brotherhood. Equipped with a bronze plasma blade, this single-handed saber boasted a long handle with a wooden texture and a brass-like tang guard carved around the emitter, easy to grip and beautifully constructed. It is safe to assume that Ronovi purposefully had the hilt resemble that of an ancient war sword, given that she had adapted to her identity as an Obelisk and a general. In order to better accommodate her developing saber skills, Ronovi later wielded a simplistically constructed [[double bladed lightsaber]] with cerulean blades and a bare-boned silver hilt. She hoped to have a saberstaff personally constructed for her before her death.

Ronovi's preferred lightsaber form was the brutal [[Juyo]], which she had begun to master and perfect. When using Juyo, she fully demonstrated her caliber as a brawler and warrior, unleashing a primal monster from within as she battered against her enemies with pure, unfiltered strength and power. Because of her aggressive and almost dance-like attacks, her [[starwars:Force Sense|Force senses]] were amplified, as well as her capability to more efficiently unleash powers such as [[starwars:Force Rage|Force Rage]] in order to channel her emotions into formidable weapons against her opponents.

When not enforcing Juyo, however, Ronovi could lapse into the habit of utliziing [[Vapaad]], which she learned while wielding a single-handed lightsaber. Rather than expelling her emotions outward in one big tornado of movement, Vapaad allowed her to concentrate more adequately on the mindset and potential fury of her opponent, becoming more mentally stable and withdrawn as she fought. This also proved beneficial if she wished to trick or belittle her enemies, luring them into a false sense of security with Vapaad before displaying her true caliber as a Juyo adept.

=== Combat ===

[[File:Com-Ronovi4-1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ronovi armed with her lightsaber, sapphire blade, and ruby scepter.]]

{{Quote|If I had to choose between fighting a Rancor, or Ronovi...I'd take the Rancor.|[[Marick Arconae]]}}

Besides her lightsaber, Ronovi utilized various other weapons throughout her fighting career. She was a frequent wielder of [[starwars:Heavy blaster pistol|heavy blaster pistols]], normally carrying at least one on her person during battles. While she preferred using blasters in the style of the [[starwars:SSK-7 heavy blaster pistol|SSK-7]] model, she sometimes resorted to using [[starwars:Holdout blaster|hold-out blasters]] due to their size and sleekness. Although she was not a sniper, Ronovi occasionally was equipped with a [[starwars:Blaster rifle|blaster rifle]], and she specifically handled a [[starwars:Disruptor rifle|disruptor rifle]] during various assignments.

Having dabbled in swordsmanship in the years before and during her time in the Brotherhood, Ronovi also deployed swords, daggers, and knives in combat. She occasionally toted her sapphire blade, relying on it as a back-up in case she was disarmed of her primary weapon. On select missions, Ronovi carried a [[starwars:Vibroshiv|vibroshiv]] as well as [[starwars:Vibroknuckler|vibroknucklers]], which allowed her close and almost intimate contact with her opponent before slitting his or her throat. Vibroknucklers also gave her an excuse to go straight into [[Hand to Hand Combat Guide|hand to hand combat]], since she could use the [[starwars:Vibroblade|vibroblades]] for defense and bring the enemy to a bloody death. When Ronovi wished to enact a slower demise, she chose her ruby scepter as a blunt weapon.

Ronovi practiced several hand to hand disciplines, but she had an particular inclination toward using [[K'tara]] and [[Stava]]. Her preference for offensive and agile moves may have left her open to attack, but in exchange she was able to deliver strong and precise blows against her foes. She would sometimes train with a quarterstaff in exercises, but ultimately what Ronovi loved to fight with most was her bare fists. Her past as an underground fighter emphasized her passion for unadulterated brawling, making her somewhat of an adrenaline junkie.

=== The Force ===

Due to her emphasis in physical power, Ronovi could be considered a minimalist of the Force in terms of actual Force attacks. This was once due to her Force powers being feebler than those of her allies, and she did not feel confident using them. Although she later mastered several powerful Force abilities, she got used to counting on her physical senses and instincts rather than on her Force control. This was also because Ronovi's [[starwars:Force reflex|Force reflex]] was still particularly lackluster at the time of death, and it took her far more effort to utilize certain elements of the Force compared to many others equal to her in rank. However, Ronovi was very efficient at using Force senses, which included [[Sense#Psychometry|psychometry]], and could detect and observe various occurrences within a large square area. As a direct result of this, she was occasionally overwhelmed by the information that she subsequently received. Also, due to her deep immersion in dark side lore, Ronovi became far more resistant to Force attacks, capable of shrugging off or deflecting Force assaults directed by all but the most powerful Equites and Elders in the Brotherhood.

Because she was an Epicanthix, Ronovi possessed an interesting and rare genetic immunity to Force-assisted mental tricks and influences. As such, it was near impossible for even the masters of the Force to accurately read her mind or attempt to control her. This served as a tremendous aid to her during times in which she was incarcerated or questioned, as her captors could never clearly comprehend her true intentions. Of course, sometimes she was far too vocal, especially when inebriated, and in those cases, mind tricks were not even necessary.

Ronovi was not a follower of any specific Force doctrines or teachings, despite the fact that she had grown familiar with several Force philosophies. This was because she simply thought of the Force as a tool rather than a mystical entity. She maintained a down-to-earth, no-nonsense perspective of the dark side, practicing its arts with the idea that it assists her toward a greater end goal. To her, the Force was a manual, not a spiritual guide or almighty deity. What was most crucial was the individual power garnered from the Force and the end result of its teachings and its history. While many would compare such a mindset to Obelisk ideologies, Ronovi claimed that it was merely common sense.

=== Personality ===

{{Quote|If she wants you to be her student, you'll know. You'd do better to apprentice yourself to a hurricane - less temperamental, less dangerous, and simpler. And drier.|[[Eiko]]}}

[[File:Ronovianddralincustomjediarttrick.jpg‎|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi and Dralin enjoying drinks at [[The Mirage]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]].]]

Ronovi's personality rapidly evolved throughout the years. She was a hot-headed, power-hungry child and adolescent, a true fighter at heart and more brawn than brain. As she progressed through the ranks, however, she assumed more of a military mind, both crafty and calculating as a Master Centurion and a general. The Shadow Academy later allowed her to sharpen her senses and her understanding of the galaxy, as she was capable of studying the archives and artifacts of the Dark Vault before she even became an Elder. Because of this, she became so steeped in arcane dark side knowledge that, without realizing, she cultivated the sort of ruthlessness that could lead her to break a man's neck for the slightest offense. As a result, she could be called a dark scholarly warrior: Powerful, malevolent, and remarkably intelligent.

[[File:Ronovi.anthony.8.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi the drunk, circa [[Horizons]], [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

However, Ronovi's continually growing prowess and intimidating demeanor did not mean that her old habits faded away. She was still a blunt, sharp-tongued, and cynical character. Despite her strategic abilities, she could become quite spastic on and off the battlefield. Her rambunctiousness, unhindered honesty, and affinity for drinking contributed to her occasionally belligerent behavior. It was commonly known that Ronovi enjoyed inflicting pain, treating it like a form of entertainment and emphasizing her more sadistic nature. Fortunately, she was able to keep some of her brutal mannerisms under control, instead handling situations with sarcasm, wit, and a casual air. Basically, Ronovi could easily punch a man in the jaw and then tell a joke about it later, and rumor has it that she also had an abusive history with other women.

Ronovi had few friends, seldom trusting others outside her small circle of allies. Besides knowing [[starwars:Galactic Basic Standard|Basic]] as well as [[starwars:Epicant|Epicant]], her fluency in [[starwars:Bocce|Bocce]] allowed her to communicate with a large variety of species in the galaxy on a militant as well as economic level. She was almost compulsive regarding her equipment and combative techniques, and she could not tolerate romantic feelings of any kind. Ronovi was recognized by some as a strong mentor, but many others considered her far too dangerous, obsessive, and temperamental to be relied on.

{{Positions}}

{{Succession box
| title = [[Sergeant]] of [[Arcano Signum]]
| years = [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]]
| before = [[Dralin Fortea]]
| after = [[Balia Donos]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Aedile]] of [[Cestus|House Cestus]]
| years = [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]]
| before = [[Ji K'awiil]]
| after= [[Vai Azexel]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Cestus|House Cestus]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]]
| before = [[Kazarelth Talismarr]]
| after = [[Ji K'awiil]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Proconsul]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]]
| before = [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]]
| after = [[Ji K'awiil]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Consul]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]]
| before = [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]]
| after = [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]]
| before = [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
| after = [[Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Praetor]] to the [[Headmaster]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]
| before = [[Solus Gar]]
| after = [[Solus Gar]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Headmaster]] of the [[Shadow Academy]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]]
| before = [[Taigikori Aybara]]
| after = [[Solari]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Aedile]] of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| before = [[Solus Gar]]
| after = [[Ka'Hava'Ve]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| before = [[Tra'an Reith]]
| after = [[Montresor]]
}}
{{End box}}

== Apprentices ==

=== Jaron Kai ===

'''[[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#30 ABY|30 ABY]]'''

'''Jaron Kai''' was Ronovi's first apprentice, beginning her training under the then Dark Jedi Knight after House Cestus and House Gladius's joint mission on Samur. As she was ranked Protector at the time, Jaron had already proven to Ronovi that she was a capable fighter as well as a reliable member of Cestus. The two were also on friendly rather than merely cordial terms, and their master and student relationship was sided with a shared wit and perspective. Unfortunately, Jaron disappeared from Tarentum's set up base during the Reclamation of Antei and has not been seen since. She last held the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]].

=== Syrna Valkiss ===

'''[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]'''

'''Syrna Valkiss''' was Ronovi's second apprentice, beginning her training under the then Obelisk Prelate shortly after she earned the rank of [[Novice]]. Unlike Jaron Kai, Syrna harbored a much more reserved attitude toward her given tasks and assignments within Tarentum. As Ronovi was once on good terms with Syrna's brother, [[Severon Vercingetorix]], she was aware of the woman's turbulent past and hoped to use it in order to submit her fully to the power of the dark side. Only then could Syrna's full potential and skill be unlocked and utilized. When Ronovi left Yridian space in order to join Arcona's ranks, Syrna decided to stay behind and was later killed during the Siege of Eden. She last held the rank of [[Guardian]].

=== Giovanni Palermo ===

'''[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]'''

'''Giovanni Palermo''' was Ronovi's third apprentice, having held the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]] for quite some time before becoming the then Obelisk Prelate's student. After becoming disenchanted with his former master, he was encouraged to seek assistance from [[Archean Erinos Tarentae]] only to discover that the situation would not improve his already stagnant progress. Ronovi, feeling that the long-term Tarenti needed a strong and persistent mentor, placed Giovanni under a strict training regimen, hoping to push him over the last remaining hurdles on his long path to knighthood. It took two more years, but Giovanni was at last elevated to Dark Jedi Knight while serving in Arcona alongside his master, becoming the first of Ronovi's apprentices to obtain the prized rank. He has since served in the courts of Estle City as a lawyer.

== Trivia ==

* Ronovi was based on a previously written [[starwars:Sith|Sith]] character named Darth Desov, which was used by her creator for less formal roleplaying sessions.
* Ronovi had a large variety of nicknames, including but not limited to: "Ron," "Ronnie," "Rovi," "Ro Ro," "Ravioli," "Ron-Ron," "Runofi," "Ronovermi," and "Ronobi."
* Ronovi emerged as Champion of the Independence Games in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]], taking first place in five events.
* Ronovi was recognized as the Second Hero of the Tenth Great Jedi War, upstaged only by Benevolent Taldrya Whiner.

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|image=[[File:Ronovi.mistiqarts.headshot.jpg|250px]]
|firstname=Ronovi
|lastname=Tavisaen
|homeworld=[[Yridia IX]]
|birth=[[10 ABY to 19 ABY#10 ABY|10 ABY]]
|death=[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY (27 years old)]]
|species=[[starwars:Epicanthix|Epicanthix]]
|gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]
|hair=Black
|eyes=Amber
|height=2.007 [[starwars:Imperial standard meter|meters]]
|weight=91.5 kilograms
|cyber=[[starwars:Prosthetic replacement|Electric patch over left eye]]
|saber=Cerulean
|form=
* [[Juyo]]
* [[Vapaad]]
|fightingstyle=
* [[K'tara]]
* [[Stava]]
|profession=[[starwars:Dark Jedi|Dark Jedi]]
|position=[[Quaestor]]
|era=
* [[New Republic Era]]
* [[New Jedi Order Era]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=
* [[Dupar]]
* [[Obelisk Order]]
* [[Plagueis]]
|masters=[[Doni Tzu]]
|apprentices=
* [[Jaron Kai]]
* [[Syrna Valkiss]]
* [[Giovanni Palermo]]
|dossier=[[dossier:9676|9676]]
}}

{{Quote|I endure only the worst to achieve only the best.|Ronovi Tavisaen}}

'''Ronovi Tavisaen''' was an [[starwars:Epicanthix|Epicanthix]] hailing from [[Yridia IX]], an [[Obelisk Primarch]] in the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. Most recognized as the first female [[Headmaster]] of the [[Shadow Academy]], she also served as [[Consul]] of [[Tarentum]] and was an honored [[Tarentae]] and vassal of [[Arcona]]. A brutal, cunning, and menacing character, Ronovi was a force to be reckoned with and exhibited impressive strength due to her heritage and her skill. She was poisoned and killed by [[Tra'an Reith]] in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]] while serving as [[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]], her death shrouded in infamy.

== Pre-DJB History ==

=== Origins ===

{{Quote|I did not fall to the dark side. I was not seduced by the dark side. Falling indicates passivity. Seduction indicates a lack of control. I chose the dark side. I chose power.|[[Sarin|Darth Sarin]]}}
[[File:Ronovi.custom.graus.jpg‎|thumb|left|150px| A blindfolded Ronovi being trained in instinct by her father.]]

Ronovi's father, Zane Tavisaen, was a prominent [[starwars:Spacer|spacer]] and [[starwars:Pilot|pilot]] in the [[starwars:Outer Rim Territories|Outer Rim]] and had a strong affiliation with the [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Galactic Empire]]. After the [[starwars:Palpatine|emperor's]] death in [[0 BBY to 9 ABY#4 ABY|4 ABY]], Zane returned to [[starwars:Panatha|Panatha]] but was not afraid to show hostility toward the [[starwars:New Republic|New Republic]]. On his home planet, he met and fell in love with his future wife, whose affection settled his bitterness at least partially. The two married in Tree City before traveling to Yridia IX, where they temporarily resided in [[Eden City|Eden]], a burgeoning metropolis at the time. When his wife became pregnant, Zane moved with her to the outskirts of the city where she gave birth to a son, Yaske. She then gave birth to Ronovi in [[10 ABY to 19 ABY#10 ABY|10 ABY]] and had a second daughter, Sarit, four years later.

Ronovi was raised on strong family values and taught to cherish being with her parents and her siblings as much as possible. Unlike the other Epicanthix, who were notorious for conquering other planets in the [[starwars:Pacanth Reach|Pacanth Reach]], Zane wished for a quieter life. He seemed happy enough to be a mechanic, busily repairing [[starwars:Starship|starships]] and [[starwars:Freighter|freighters]] owned by Eden civilians. However, Ronovi desired to be a warrior like her ancestors, even though her brother began to follow in their father's footsteps while her sister delved into science and literature. It wasn't until she was ten years old that her father took an interest in teaching her martial arts, as he himself had practiced fighting techniques when he was young.

Zane instructed Ronovi to value her instincts in combat and maintain perfect control over her reflexes. He exposed her to a variety of fighting styles, teaching her how to use everything from a short staff to a dagger to her bare hands. While her mother disapproved of her daughter learning how to fight, Ronovi, the black sheep of the family, wasn't looking back. After the conclusion of the [[the Yridian Revolt|Yridian Revolt]] in [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#24 ABY|24 ABY]], Zane decided that the family should return to one of the major districts in Eden so he could extend his business in ship maintenance. It was there that he first allowed and even encouraged Ronovi to dabble in darker arts, and she reveled in the power they gave her. She concluded without hesitation that the [[starwars:Dark side|dark side]] was the true source of perfection, and that it was responsible for her increasing notoriety as she grew older.

=== Noticed in the Night ===

[[File:Ronovi.jedi.art.trick.commission.3.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#26 ABY|26 ABY]].]]

Ronovi's decision to become a brawler was mainly due to her city's reputation. Although her parents were strictly middle class and law-abiding citizens, her residence in [[Eden City#District III|District III]] of Eden City was surrounded by darker influences. The young woman was introduced to underground fighting rings in [[Eden City#District IV|District IV]], where spectators would audaciously bet on who would get slaughtered in death matches. She quickly earned a name as a suitable challenge for many skilled combatants, becoming infamous for her agility and aggressive moves. However, every altercation would result in one battle scar or another, and soon Ronovi found herself duking it out not only with angry rivals on the street but also in what was considered to be the most violent part of the city's entertainment industry.

Nonetheless, Ronovi was not particularly happy with her level of skill as a martial artist. Her father stopped training her by the time she turned sixteen, telling her that he had taught her everything he knew. Ronovi continued to associate herself with the underground ring for the next two years, and it was during one evening's round of matches that she garnered the attention of a Tarenti named [[Dralin Fortea]], who held the rank of [[Protector]] at the time. After several bouts with weaker adversaries, the Epicanthix was paired against one particularly infamous brawler and began to gain the upper hand just before she noticed that her opponent was drawing a dagger from his sleeve. It was then that Ronovi first demonstrated that she was a [[starwars:Force-sensitive|Force-sensitive]], displaying unnatural power as she threw her challenger halfway across the room before he could stab her.

The next morning, Dralin spoke privately with Zane, telling him that he was interested in bringing the eighteen-year-old girl to the Brotherhood. Ronovi quickly agreed to the offer after her father told her of the encounter, and she was shipped to the Shadow Academy to begin her initiation into the [[Obelisk Order]], leaving her meager belongings behind. She was then transported to the [[the Sword's Sheath|Sword's Sheath]] on the [[Itaana belt]], where she became Dralin's first true friend and a full-fledged member of [[House Gladius]] within Clan Tarentum.

== DJB: The Early Years ==

=== New Blood in the Brotherhood ===

[[File:Ronovitaclobanon.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi as a new member of [[House Gladius|Gladius]], circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#28 ABY|28 ABY]].]]

Ronovi was welcomed by her Quaestor, Telona Murrage, and fully inducted as a Gladian upon arriving at her [[house]]. She soon learned that she had been initiated into Tarentum at a time of conflict within the [[Yridia system]]. With the recent war against the [[starwars:Yuuzhan Vong|Yuuzhan Vong]] over, the [[Clan|clan's]] new troubles lay with Deutta the Hutt, a crime lord who held dealings with the remaining Vong in order to overthrow Tarentum's government. Therefore, Consul [[Anshar Kahn Tarentae]] arranged a strike team to intercept and eliminate Deutta on [[starwars:Karideph|Karideph]]. Ronovi became one member of said team, and it was during the mission that she encountered [[Doni Tzu]], who had been captured by the Vong.

After inadvertently saving Doni Tzu's life, Ronovi became his [[Master-Student Program|apprentice]] as soon as she recovered from her battle injuries. Doni Tzu was notorious for being ruthless to both his enemies and his peers, as well as for angering even the most prestigious members of the [[Dark Council]]. But with her [[Tarentum M/S Program#Master/Student Program|master's]] reputation in the back of her mind, Ronovi learned much from him when it came to diplomacy, wit, meditation, and basic [[starwars:The Force|Force]] powers. She would continue to learn from him until she was told of his unexpected departure from the Yridia system after a crisis within Gladius that left [[Apollo]], a veteran of the [[Emperor's Hammer]], as the house's new Quaestor.

Ronovi participated in a clan strike on [[starwars:Prakith|Prakith]] following her master's sudden exodus, helping to seize and plunder a facility containing various technologically advanced weapons and devices. Her work so impressed her [[House Summit|house summit]] that she was appointed the new [[Sergeant]] of [[Arcano Signum]], a [[battleteam|battle team]] led by Dralin before he stepped down as its [[Tetrarch]]. Ronovi also began studying military tactics and combat as part of her academics, and [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]], pleased with the Obelisk's strategic knowledge, made her a [[Tarentum Ranks#Lieutenant Colonel|Lieutenant Colonel]] of the [[Clan Tarentum I Corps|I Corps]] in the newly reformed [[Tarentum Military]].

=== Mayhem and Mantle ===

[[File:Ronovi custom.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Ronovi seen for the first time with her [[starwars:Cybernetics|eyepatch]], circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]].]]

After leaving Prakith, Ronovi began to conduct several small campaigns with her assigned troops. As she was still relatively new to fighting on battlefields, she did not take as much care to protect herself physically. Doni Tzu's absence did not help, as Ronovi's Force abilities were still raw and unhewn, making it difficult for her to concentrate while fighting. Ultimately, such carelessness brought about a dramatic injury during a siege against a planet still influenced by fragments of the Empire. Her unit, while surrounded by Imperial remnants, attempted to breach the lines of defense and caused a hurricane of blaster fire. One particularly aimed shot struck Ronovi in the face, and the result, though not fatal, was the loss of her left eye.

A [[starwars:Cybernetics|cybernetic eyepatch]] brought back most if not all of Ronovi's vision, a design she chose over a more organic look for the purpose of intimidation. It was even rumored that Ronovi refused anesthesia when she underwent surgery, submitting herself to outrageous pain for the sake of her quest for power. While her dreams of being a physically perfect warrior vanished, this did not offset her long-term goal of ultimate strength and technique. She was recognized for her work as both Lieutenant Colonel and Sergeant of Arcano Signum and offered the available position of [[Aedile]] in [[House Cestus]] by Anshar. Ronovi accepted the job and traveled to [[Koros]], where she settled into the Cestians' complex aboard the decommissioned [[VSD Corsair]]. She started working with [[Kazarelth Talismarr]], the house's Quaestor, and found him to be a suitable ally and confidant.

Kazarelth and Ronovi, as Quaestor and Aedile, were both significantly younger and less experienced than many other members of Tarentum by the time they became the leaders of Cestus. However, with their youth came fresh ideas and proposals to increase recruitment rates and strengthen the house as a whole. As she drew up strategies for present and future objectives, Ronovi reminded herself that Gladius would not forget her contributions, even though her former colleagues were now her rivals. This rivalry blossomed when both Gladius and Cestus were sent to [[Samur]] to find shards of an artifact known as the Crystal of Tears, which allegedly enhanced its wielder's Force powers. During the operation, Ronovi took on [[Jaron Kai]] as her first student after she survived a scuffle with the Yuuzhan Vong, which cost several lives and forced the two houses to work together to fend them off.

=== The Ninth Great Jedi War ===

{{Quote|She is the only link I have remaining to everything I once cared for. You will not take her from me!|[[Doni Tzu]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.custom.jedi.art.trick.2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi during [[Antei]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#30 ABY|30 ABY]].]]

Ronovi was one of the many Tarenti who participated in the war campaign known as [[Ninth Great Jedi War|Unification]]. Brotherhood forces moved to reclaim [[Antei]] only to discover that the Vong were dying and the Dark Jedi's new target was a sect of [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]] led by [[Omancor Crask]]. While on the ground, the newly promoted [[Dark Jedi Knight]] and [[Tarentum Ranks#Colonel|Colonel]] of the I Corps worked alongside her recently returned master, her apprentice, and members of both Gladius and Cestus in several operations to overtake droid forces as well as Jedi forces deployed to the north of [[Antei#Adas (Shadow Lands)|Adas]]. Ronovi also was a victim of a near-conversion to the [[starwars:Light side|light side]], being saved in the nick of time by Doni Tzu before the Jedi finished the job.

In the final days of the war, Ronovi aided Tarentum in seizing full control of [[Antei#Codei Prison|Codei Prison]] and was a witness to the conspiracies and subsequent death of Sun Vail, sister of the exiled Dark Jedi [[Bane (Ex-member)|Bane]]. However, the Epicanthix would remain mentally affected by her close encounter with the light side, and she swore to herself that she would eliminate her dependence on others for survival. By the time she returned to Yridia, Ronovi ended her apprenticeship with Doni Tzu, moving away from the role of student while still maintaining an alliance with her former master. Unfortunately, she no longer had an apprentice of her own to teach, as Jaron had disappeared during the reclamation.

Even though Tarentum suffered multiple casualties from the conflict, its leaders did not ignore Ronovi's major contributions to the war effort. She was given two field promotions, becoming an [[Equite]] as well as earning the rank of [[Tarentum Ranks#Brigadier General|Brigadier General]] while still positioned on Antei. Subsequently, she was granted control of the Corps' First Division and further established her place in Tarentum history. Anshar and Oberst also decided to award Ronovi the prestigious [[Sapphire Blade]] for her service to the clan and the Brotherhood, and they offered her the open position of Quaestor of Cestus following Kazarelth's resignation. Ronovi agreed to lead with [[Vai Azexel]] as her second-in-command, and she made it her primary goal to continue to strengthen the house as the clan's battle wounds began to heal.

=== Traumatic Evolution ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.muz.jpg‎|200px|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]].]]

Despite Ronovi's attempts to become more self-reliant, she did not expect her past ties to be broken so suddenly. For her first official mission as Quaestor, Ronovi was instructed to return to her homeworld to discuss war recovery efforts and new taxation. Several Cestians continued to observe Eden City after the tense meeting between Yridian and Tarentum officials until a [[starwars:PCL 27|PCL 27 freighter]] abruptly crashed into Yridia IX's surface. While Ronovi and her sister survived, the two's parents were both killed from the impact and subsequent destruction. Later that evening, the [[Equite 1|Templar]] killed Sarit by beheading so that the latter would not tell Yridian officials that the crash was in fact an assassination attempt, and Tarentum the target.

The [[Eden City#The Eden City Tragedy|Eden City Tragedy]] left Ronovi with a very disturbed mindset. Her father's untimely death affected her the most, and she wished to avenge the man who had assisted her in her journey to the dark side. Her sister's hasty murder, however, left plenty of time for regret, and Ronovi turned to the Force as well as combat for comfort. At the same time, she focused on reforming House Cestus structurally into the [[Hieros Lokhos ton Taras]], allowing it to operate like a sacred band. Seen as a vital asset to the clan, she was summoned to [[Castle Tarentum]] and selected as the new [[Proconsul]] after Anshar yielded the throne of [[Tarentum Prospectus#Prince of Yridia|Prince of Yridia]] to Oberst.

Ronovi led Tarentum forces to [[Yridia IV]] where they intercepted and killed Adamu, a powerful Dark Jedi responsible for several of the attacks that had plagued the Yridia system. As it turned out, four once trustworthy agents of the clan, known as the [[Keepers]], had been secretly working with Adamu and others to bring about massive amounts of death and decay to the fiefdom. Ronovi grew even more aggressive and vengeful as a result of such betrayal and the death of most of her family, but because of this, her connection to the dark side was stronger than ever before. If she had ever doubted her decision to become a Dark Jedi, such thoughts were gone, permanently.

== DJB: The Later Years ==

=== Prince of Yridia ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.jediarttrick.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi, [[Tarentum Prospectus#Prince of Yridia|PYRG]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]].]]

Ronovi saw and endured more than she ever bargained for during her tenure as Proconsul. Leading Tarentum in its efforts during the [[Spoils of War|Sixth Rite of Supremacy]], she fought valiantly alongside her fellow Tarenti for the dominion of the [[starwars:Killik|Killik]]-infested planet [[Salas V]]. However, the clan fell short of gaining the title of First Clan, although they were able to subdue and crush the opposition stemming from [[Scholae Palatinae]] and Plagueis. [[Revan|Independent House Revan]], responsible for crippling several of Tarentum's forces, became the First House of the Brotherhood, besting [[Taldryan]] for the prized planet.

The Tarenti returned to the Yridia system with their heads lowered in disappointment, and soon tensions began to rise within the houses. Ronovi paid little attention to the impending turmoil at first, instead deciding to deal with two criminal families that were frustrating the governor of Yridia IX. It was in Eden that the [[EQ2|Prelate]] found her brother Yaske, who had returned to the metropolis to avenge Sarit's death after disappearing from the [[Tarentum Order of Battle|Tarentum Navy]]. While Yaske had become a powerful warrior since his piloting days, Ronovi still outmatched him, digging her sapphire blade into his heart and relishing in his death. This event concluded the long overdue demise of Ronovi's entire family and made her the only surviving Tavisaen.

After literally and figuratively washing her brother's blood from her hands, Ronovi returned to Castle Tarentum only to learn that the houses had succumbed to inner conflict and direct disobedience to the clan summit. Examples of such disreputable behavior included a distrusting House Gladius's brutal attempts at self-sufficiency, as well as House Cestus' division into two warring factions when a priceless artifact was discovered deep below the VSD Corsair. Most of all, however, house loyalties were overshadowing the vows that the Tarenti had made to [[Lord Khyron]], the Sith King. Oberst and Ronovi knew that they had no other option but to close all three houses, replacing them with the newly established [[House Kaerner]] and [[House Reinthaler]]. When the dust of the clan's rebirth had cleared, Ronovi emerged as the newest Tarentae and Consul of Tarentum, becoming only the second woman in the clan's history to assume the throne.

=== From the Throne to the Academy ===

{{Quote|There are things that even the Dark Lords fear hidden in the Dark Vault. We are the guardians of those secrets.|[[Taigikori Aybara]]}}

[[File:Com-RonoviandCompany.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi alongside [[Scion Altera]] and [[Dralin Fortea]] circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]].]]

The future was not bright for Tarentum. Ronovi had much on her plate as Consul and as a newly promoted [[Tarentum Ranks#Major General|Major General]], making instrumental changes to the clan's structure and hierarchy. Demanding another reformation of the Tarentum Military, she shut down the I Corps and introduced the [[Yridian Surface Command]], headed by High General [[Sato Tarentae]] and Fleet Admiral [[Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]]. When infrastructural development on Yridia IV went awry and anti-Tarentum sentiments began to spread among various dissidents, Ronovi declared a new state of government for the dark clan known as the [[Tarentum Prospectus#Yridian Organization|Yridian Kratocracy]], in which the name of the Sith King was glorified by all. Alongside [[Sashar Arconae]], Consul of [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]], she helped institute the [[Estle-Eden Axis]], based on the Treaty of Kessel signed by Tarenti and Arconan officials several years before. And through it all, she consistently worked and communicated with her two apprentices, [[Syrna Valkiss]] and [[Giovanni Palermo]]. However, in her bold attempt to stabilize the young kratocracy, Ronovi could not prevent the impending decimation within the clan’s dominion.

In [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]], a cult known as the [[starwars:Church of Infinite Perception|Church of Infinite Perception]] invaded Yridian space after the obliteration of Tarentum's entire naval fleet save for the [[ISDII Magnus Kaerner|''Magnus Kaerner'']]. It was soon discovered that the Church was working with four surviving Yuuzhan Vong, as well as a former servant of the Keepers, [[Keepers#Lady Nilani|Lady Nilani]]. With Yridia IV seized, dozens of Tarenti and army troops were killed. Ronovi called on the Arconans to help the beleaguered clan and alerted [[Grand Master]] [[Muz Ashen]] of the threat, then confronted Lady Nilani in Castle Tarentum and killed her with the assistance of [[Tarentum Prospectus#Ethnarc|Ethnarc]] [[Stanson Rend]]. By the time the Dark Council's fleets arrived in Yridian space, Arcona and Tarentum had worked together to kill the Preceptor of the Church and destroy the cult’s control over Yridia IV. The costs of the attempted coup were dear, and Tarentum’s numbers suffered greatly due to the conflict. Shortly after the events in Yridia, the Grand Master declared the Brotherhood to be in disarray and downsized all six of the clans to houses, and Tarentum was forced to close Houses Kaerner and Reinthaler and reform its battle teams.

Ronovi was left physically and emotionally wounded by the radical changes in Tarentum's structure, especially after Lord Khyron indirectly initiated a rampant [[starwars:Rakghoul|Rakghoul]] plague in order to challenge her rule. She began to believe that she could not be the harbinger of victory for the Tarenti as once expected of her, realizing that she had overstayed her welcome as Prince of Yridia. The newly demoted Quaestor decided on a whim to travel to [[Lyspair]], home of the Shadow Academy, and devoted much of her time to more scholarly studies. [[Taigikori Aybara]], the Academy's Headmaster, took Ronovi under his wing and began to teach her the darker arts that the libraries and other facilities had to offer. As a result, the [[Obelisk Exarch|Exarch]] abdicated the throne of Yridia in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]] in order to focus primarily on her work as [[Praetor]]. This allowed Sith Bloodfyre to become Prince for a third time and officially ended Ronovi's five years in consecutive leadership positions.

=== Displacement ===

{{Quote|You started out as some petty fighter, became the ruler of the entire system you called home, and then...became some petty fighter. Good job, Ronovi.|[[Dralin Fortea]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.jediarttrick.war.jpg‎|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi the Arconan, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]].]]

Comfortable with her new position in the Shadow Academy, Ronovi went straight to work on various new courses and degrees while dividing her time between Lyspair and Yridia. The knowledge that she was imbibing enticed her more than she expected, especially when she had become so accustomed to combat and military operations. As she delved further into dark sciences and philosophy, she began to wonder if perhaps her true path for perfection lay in a different direction than she had first believed. Ronovi was later rewarded a [[Ruby Scepter]] for both her diligence in the Academy and her devotion to Tarentum as Quaestor and Tarentae.

As time went on, Ronovi grew more and more disillusioned by Tarentum proceedings. The Yridian Kratocracy had crumbled in exchange for fanatic religious sects, and the Tarentae had once again become withdrawn in their own politics. Ronovi truly believed that the house as a whole was top priority, and as the [[Independence Games#Independence Games IV|Independence Games]] began in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]], she noticed that the Tarenti were returning to a harmful state of isolation and ennui. Most of all, she was angered by the casting aside of various projects and objectives that she had undertaken as Quaestor in favor of the Tarentae's families and estates. Ronovi ultimately abandoned Castle Tarentum, returned to Eden City, and decided after weeks of contemplation that she would go somewhere else if her work was to be ignored and her presence not welcome. She sacrificed the Tarentae name in order to join the newly reclanned [[Arcona]], where many of her allies and friends now resided. Her history in Tarentum, spanning nearly seven years, would become nothing more than a distant memory.

Accompanied by Stanson Rend and Giovanni Palermo, Ronovi traveled to the [[Dajorra System|Dajorra system]]. She was welcomed by the Arconan summit in [[Estle City]] and invited to join the ranks of [[House Qel-Droma]] as a member of [[Shadow Gate]], a team that operated along [[Port Ol'val]]. However, Taigikori demanded Ronovi's presence more and more frequently on Lyspair, and each duty that she subsequently undertook seemed to foreshadow her future endeavors within the frosty corridors of the Shadow Academy.

=== Crusades and Carnage ===

[[File:Ronovi.taig.igloinor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi and [[Taigikori Aybara]], leaders of the Shadow Academy, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]].]]

Ronovi proved herself to be a worthy vassal of the Shadow Clan, becoming a stalwart Arconan vigilante on Ol'val and gaining favor with her summits. At the same time, the events surrounding Lyspair concerned her. [[Liu Van Dae]], an enigmatic Jedi hellbent on killing the [[Grand Master]], fought and mutilated Taigikori within the [[Dark Vault]], spawning a vicious alertness deep in the Epicanthix's mind and stomach. She continually warned the Headmaster of being lax on security when the presence of the light side house [[Odan-Urr]], along with the growing numbers of dead within the Brotherhood, struck an angry and carnal chord with all seven of the sovereign houses and clans.

She did not have to wait long for war. The [[Tenth Great Jedi War|Invasion of New Tython]] was imminent, and [[Muz Ashen]] ordered the Brotherhood to besiege the temples and fortifications of Odan-Urr. Ronovi fought within the legions of Qel-Droma, pleased with the idea that she could take vengeance on the Jedi who held fellowship with those who had attempted to convert her to the light side in years past. She proved to be not only one of the most valiant warriors of Arcona, but also of the entire Dark Jedi Brotherhood, winning twenty-five Jedi's lightsabers as bounty after she gleefully slaughtered them. Once again, Ronovi's power and presence garnered attention from her superiors, and Taigikori and Muz honored her with the title of Second Hero upon her return to Anteian space.

In the final days of her residence within the Dajorra dominion, Ronovi fought alongside the [[Entar]]s to end the [[War of the Three Families]]. Her decision to side with the clan summit was due to her abhorrence of inner conflict, and she was determined to put a stop to [[Teroch Erinos]], who had vowed revenge for the death of his father [[Sashar Arconae]]. Shortly after the chaos had subsided, Ronovi was unexpectedly called back to Antei and told to stay on Lyspair, as [[Kir Katarn]] had just resigned from his post as [[Justicar]]. She soon learned that Taigikori had been selected as Kir's successor, and that she, the first woman to ever be offered stewardship of the Shadow Academy, would be appointed Headmaster. In response to this news, Ronovi accepted the name of [[Dupar]] and for the first time, at only the rank of Primarch, entered the restricted areas of the Dark Vault where the malicious aura of its treasures, including yet to be studied [[starwars:Holocron|holocrons]], awaited her.

=== The Meltdown ===

{{Quote|Leave. Your capabilities as Headmaster have been compromised.|[[Muz Ashen]]}}
[[File:Ronovi.taclobanon.2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi during the events of Horizons, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

Following the positive recognition she had received during the war and her time in Arcona, Ronovi expected a long and prosperous reign as Headmaster. She took on her tasks with vigor, becoming involved in various inner modifications to the Shadow Academy in terms of its departments, practices, and archives. Her visits to the Dark Vault, however, grew more and more frequent, as she compulsively examined and re-examined holocrons for the sole purpose of extending her knowledge. She looked to various dark side artifacts to enhance her physical and mental capacities, and as a result, she became heavily influenced by lore and history that she could not fully fathom at her present rank. As a result, Ronovi became more and more difficult to work with, her attitude growing more sinister and her outbursts of violence gaining notice from the Dark Council.

The [[Horizons|Horizons Crisis]] was detrimental to the Academy, as the [[Horizon Plague|Horizon plague]] first seemed to emerge from the initiate ranks on Lyspair. An attempt to quarantine the facilities partially failed, and soon afterward Ronovi felt her connection to the Force slip away, one of the initial symptoms of the plague. The loss of a major source of strength, coupled with the dramatic changes to her mood and personality, nearly resulted in the Headmaster's destruction of the Shadow Academy and everyone in it for the sake of eradicating a potential pandemic. When news spread that the plague had in fact not originated from Lyspair and inoculations were hastily administered to the infected, Ronovi's brash decisions were viewed with harsh skepticism, and she intended to compensate for her lapse in judgment and power by hoarding holocrons and artifacts so she could further study them. Such paranoia and obsession later frustrated [[Benevolent Taldrya Whiner]], [[Wiki Tribune|Tribune of the Holocrons]], who demanded that the items be returned to him after what he viewed to be adequate analysis.

Refusing to release the holocrons in her possession to Benevolent, Ronovi continued her self-indulgent research. Benevolent, unbeknownst to her, reported her behavior to Muz, who traveled with him to Lyspair. Upon seeing Ronovi physically lash out at the Son of Taldryan in the Dark Vault, the Grand Master instructed Ronovi to depart from the Academy, thereby ending her short-lived dynasty as Headmaster. Wheeling an entire cabinet of [[starwars:Whyren's Reserve|Whyren's Reserve]] onto a prepared [[starwars:Starwind-class pleasure yacht|''Starwind''-class pleasure yacht]], the ousted Epicanthix orbited Antei in a drunken despair before the Force suddenly seemed to call to her. A heavily intoxicated Ronovi keyed in the coordinates that appeared in her mind, jumped into [[starwars:Hyperspace|hyperspace]], and re-appeared within the [[starwars:Stygian Caldera|Stygian Caldera]], where the dark side pulsed within the perilous nebulae.

== DJB: The Final Year ==

=== Ascendant ===
{{Quote|If you become my Wrath, you will be viewed as trustworthy. Perhaps our superiors will build the false assumption that you are apologetic for your past behavior.|[[Tra'an Reith]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.mistiqarts.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi the Plagueian carrying enemy sabers, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

Having fallen unconscious shortly after the leap to the Stygian Caldera, Ronovi allowed her yacht to spin out of control, unintentionally sending out a distress call. The IFF was almost immediately picked up by the [[NSD Ascendancy|NSD ''Ascendancy'']], the flagship of the [[Ascendant Fleet]] of House Plagueis, and several members of the house were summoned to retrieve the deposed Headmaster. While Ronovi lost everything on the yacht, her stash of whiskey included, she made a steady recovery in the medical bay and was offered refuge by Tra'an Reith, the [[Plagueis Prospectus#Dread Lord|Dread Lord]] of Plagueis, and [[Solus Gar]], his Aedile. Solus himself had served as Ronovi's Praetor before being stripped of the position after his superior's departure.

Ronovi had no desire to participate in any of the proceedings of Plagueis for some time, preferring to stay within her designated quarters and drink whatever alcohol was offered to her. She reluctantly returned to duty, however, when the Grand Master ordered all of the houses and clans to begin a conquest campaign known as the [[Dark Crusade]]. She first joined the newly established battle team [[Ajunta Pall]] and accepted the task of seizing [[Zoraan|Archibald Zoraan's]] flagship, the SSD ''Avenger II,'' which ultimately was sent off to be refitted and modified for Brotherhood purposes. Plagueis, however, was not willing to stand aside and let its sister units take the spoils so easily. The Ascendant House proved instrumental to the occupation of the [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith World]] [[Nfolgai]], where Ronovi and Solus battled the forces of the [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] and consequently murdered a Sith Lord by the name of Yobd Nan.

Harboring a potent bitterness and disdain for all those aligned with the Dark Council, Ronovi's only desire was to seek out revenge against those who had challenged her power within the Shadow Academy. Following the invasion of Nfolgai, she decided that Plagueis itself would be the weapon to utilize on her journey for vengeance, exploiting her previous relationship with Solus in order to force him into compliance with her machinations. Plagueis moved to conquer the planet [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]], but [[Xander Drax]], a former member of the Brotherhood and Yobd Nan's apprentice, captured and tortured Solus and Ronovi within [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Lord Naga Sadow's]] secret citadel on [[starwars:Khar Shian|Khar Shian]]. The two Dark Jedi later attempted to kill Drax, but the Sith Lord escaped after Solus chose to save Ronovi from being crushed under a crumbling wall of the citadel. Ronovi reported the event to Tra'an, who, infuriated that Solus had sacrificed his mission for the sake of preserving his relationship with his ally, discharged his second-in-command and without hesitation offered the open position to the Epicanthix. She accepted and was named the [[Plagueis Prospectus#Dread Lord's Wrath|Dread Lord's Wrath]].

=== The Road to Hell ===

{{Quote| We are paltry meat scraps compared to your forces. We know now that the only way to destroy your Brotherhood Is to eat away at it from the inside out. We need insiders like you.}[[Xander Drax]]}}

Ronovi's plan to seize full control of Plagueis ensued swiftly and effectively, following the disappearance of [[Eiko]] from [[starwars:Ch'hodos|Ch'hodos]] as planned by Tra'an in order to boost morale with the beleaguered and exhausted Plagueian ranks. Inebriating the mindsets of the Force-sensitive and non-Force sensitive troops with negative thoughts regarding the current leadership, she threatened to kill Tra'an if he did not immediately resign as Dread Lord and leave the Ascendancy to her. Tra'an, prepared to leave his Quaestorship anyway, conceded without a fight, while [[Alaris Jinn]], who had relied on Tra'an for power and influence in the house, departed from Plagueis and became a member of House Taldryan.

Successfully launching a mighty naval campaign toward [[starwars:Athiss|Athiss]], Ronovi encountered Xander Drax once again above the Sith World's surface. While Drax had been placed as Admiral of One Sith ships, Plagueis and Naga Sadow easily overcame the initial assault, with Plagueis retrieving the most spoils on the planet itself. While Ronovi received accolades for her work, her erratic moods, despite her power and return to the Dark Council, did not improve. She hastily removed [[Ka'Hava'Ve]] as her Aedile shortly after the Athiss campaign and replaced him with [[Arden Karn]], who had proven himself to be a formidable ally.

Upon traveling to [[starwars:Kalsunor|Kalsunor]] to prove herself against Arconan forces, Ronovi found herself awaking each morning from strange dreams in which Drax seemed to communicate with her. The messages she received during her sleep coaxed her to turn to the One Sith, as her work as Dread Lord had not brought her any closer to her goal of killing Muz Ashen and Benevolent Whiner Taldryan. Fearing that in the Brotherhood, she would become paralyzed and subservient to the Grand Master once again, Ronovi willingly began secretive talks with Drax to strengthen the One Sith. What she did not know was that Tra'an, with some tips from Arden, was listening to the transmissions, which he was now capable of hacking into.

=== Last Stand ===

{{Quote|Out of all the times I could have died - by lightsaber, by explosion, by martyrdom - this is the 'kind death' you offer me?|[[Ronovi Tavisaen]], her last words}}

Plagueis's campaign on Kalsunor was well-fought, but Arcona, being true to its reputation as a leviathan, snatched most of the spoils and gained the most praise from the Dark Council. Throughout the house's time on the planet, Ronovi had begun to formalize plans with Drax to attack Brotherhood units from the inside under the guise of rivalry. The first house to be confronted would be Taldryan, by Ronovi's request, because Alaris and Benevolent were members.

Catching on to her scheme, Alaris demanded that he be the one to kill Ronovi, since he blamed her for his downfall in Plagueis. Muz Ashen seemed willing to allow the Twi'lek to commit the deed, accusing the Quaestor of treason, and Tra'an, feeling sympathy for his broken friend, knew he would have to act faster. He asked Ronovi if she would join him for a drink at the bar on the Ascendancy, in order to celebrate her so far successful reign as Dread Lord.

Ronovi was of course suspicious, deciding to take her personal flask of whiskey with her in order to avoid fatal consequences. She met Tra'an at the bar and heard firsthand how much he and Muz knew of her plan to align with the One Sith. Warning her that Brotherhood forces would soon come to capture and execute her, Tra'an told her that he had planned a kinder death for his comrade. He pointed to Ronovi's flask, where the whiskey, in fact, had been poisoned by a Plagueian slave who had infiltrated her quarters under the pretense of cleaning it. Bemoaning her anticlimactic demise, Ronovi toppled from her stool, paralyzed by a tasteless toxin, and died from self-asphyxiation caused by her own tongue. To those witnessing the death, it appeared that the Epicanthix had simply succumbed to alcohol poisoning.

== Legacy ==

Ronovi was labeled a traitor by both Muz Ashen and Taigikori Aybara shortly after her death, but Tra'an insisted that her body be burned and her ashes stored as a warning to those who would dare walk the same path. He left Plagueis for some time, only to return to it later to finish the Crusade campaign. While no one would ever know that he was the one responsible for Ronovi's death, the environment of the Brotherhood would lead him to rethink his allegiance and set out for new opportunities deeper in the galaxy.

Some in the Brotherhood claimed that Ronovi was a victim of an oppressive system, her thirst for knowledge and power compromised by the Lion of Tarthos who did not wish to see others rival him. Others pointed out that the woman deserved her fate, her being emotionally unstable, prone to drinking, and half-crazed with glory holding responsibility for her seemingly inevitable disgrace.

Ronovi Tavisaen left behind no living relatives, and many who had once called her a friend distanced themselves from her reputation. It was clear that her death would be cloaked in a shade of notoriety. However, it is said that she left behind several secret lovers, and if the galaxy would ordain it, one could potentially have the courage to avenge her.

== Characteristics ==

[[File:Ronovi.custom.robes.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ronovi's battle armor and coat.]]
=== Physical Appearance ===

From a first look, Ronovi was looming and intimidating. As is typical of an Epicanthix, she stood over an impressive two [[starwars:Imperial standard meter|meters]] in height, with a long torso and strongly built legs so that she would tower over allies and opponents. Her weight gave her a more slender look, but in truth she was built very much like a brick, being tough, sturdy, and battered. She was very well-toned, with broad shoulders and a chest that seemed to belong more to a man than to a woman. Her right ear was slightly mangled, the lobe having been removed by a blaster bolt.

Despite her build being very appropriate to that of a soldier, Ronovi did maintain some feminine features. Her slender and slightly pointed nose, her high cheekbones, and her thin eyebrows complemented her darker, sharper looks. Her face held a refined, almost noble aura about it despite some small, white scars that lined her chin, lips, and forehead. She kept her naturally black hair long, usually tied back with a few strands falling across the nape of her neck and her collarbone.

Ronovi wore both civilian garb and military as well as ceremonial uniforms. However, her battle attire included standard military black boots and breeches, a bronze-hued breastplate and gauntlets, and a sleeveless black coat with silver accents, which replaces the standard Dark Jedi cloak or robe. Under the coat, she kept a small flask at her side that was normally filled with Whyren's Reserve, a rare and expensive brand of [[starwars:Corellian whiskey|Corellian whiskey]]. Her left eye was a cybernetic implant, an electric patch that worked as a vision replacement. Her organic eye, once a deep brown, became amber due to the dark side's physiological effects on her body. From a distance, Ronovi did appear to be carved from a block of cold marble, but once closer, one could see the intricate details of her appearance, allowing her the threatening persona of a warrior.

=== Lightsabers ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.saber.jpg‎|thumb|left|100px|Ronovi's single-handed lightsaber.]]

[[File:MalevolentObeliskLBlue.png|thumb|right|100px|Ronovi's double-bladed lightsaber.]]

Ronovi's primary weapon was her lightsaber. Her first personalized lightsaber was crafted by [[Shikyo Keibatsu]], [[Herald]] of the Brotherhood. Equipped with a bronze plasma blade, this single-handed saber boasted a long handle with a wooden texture and a brass-like tang guard carved around the emitter, easy to grip and beautifully constructed. It is safe to assume that Ronovi purposefully had the hilt resemble that of an ancient war sword, given that she had adapted to her identity as an Obelisk and a general. In order to better accommodate her developing saber skills, Ronovi later wielded a simplistically constructed [[double bladed lightsaber]] with cerulean blades and a bare-boned silver hilt. She hoped to have a saberstaff personally constructed for her before her death.

Ronovi's preferred lightsaber form was the brutal [[Juyo]], which she had begun to master and perfect. When using Juyo, she fully demonstrated her caliber as a brawler and warrior, unleashing a primal monster from within as she battered against her enemies with pure, unfiltered strength and power. Because of her aggressive and almost dance-like attacks, her [[starwars:Force Sense|Force senses]] were amplified, as well as her capability to more efficiently unleash powers such as [[starwars:Force Rage|Force Rage]] in order to channel her emotions into formidable weapons against her opponents.

When not enforcing Juyo, however, Ronovi could lapse into the habit of utliziing [[Vapaad]], which she learned while wielding a single-handed lightsaber. Rather than expelling her emotions outward in one big tornado of movement, Vapaad allowed her to concentrate more adequately on the mindset and potential fury of her opponent, becoming more mentally stable and withdrawn as she fought. This also proved beneficial if she wished to trick or belittle her enemies, luring them into a false sense of security with Vapaad before displaying her true caliber as a Juyo adept.

=== Combat ===

[[File:Com-Ronovi4-1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ronovi armed with her lightsaber, sapphire blade, and ruby scepter.]]

{{Quote|If I had to choose between fighting a Rancor, or Ronovi...I'd take the Rancor.|[[Marick Arconae]]}}

Besides her lightsaber, Ronovi utilized various other weapons throughout her fighting career. She was a frequent wielder of [[starwars:Heavy blaster pistol|heavy blaster pistols]], normally carrying at least one on her person during battles. While she preferred using blasters in the style of the [[starwars:SSK-7 heavy blaster pistol|SSK-7]] model, she sometimes resorted to using [[starwars:Holdout blaster|hold-out blasters]] due to their size and sleekness. Although she was not a sniper, Ronovi occasionally was equipped with a [[starwars:Blaster rifle|blaster rifle]], and she specifically handled a [[starwars:Disruptor rifle|disruptor rifle]] during various assignments.

Having dabbled in swordsmanship in the years before and during her time in the Brotherhood, Ronovi also deployed swords, daggers, and knives in combat. She occasionally toted her sapphire blade, relying on it as a back-up in case she was disarmed of her primary weapon. On select missions, Ronovi carried a [[starwars:Vibroshiv|vibroshiv]] as well as [[starwars:Vibroknuckler|vibroknucklers]], which allowed her close and almost intimate contact with her opponent before slitting his or her throat. Vibroknucklers also gave her an excuse to go straight into [[Hand to Hand Combat Guide|hand to hand combat]], since she could use the [[starwars:Vibroblade|vibroblades]] for defense and bring the enemy to a bloody death. When Ronovi wished to enact a slower demise, she chose her ruby scepter as a blunt weapon.

Ronovi practiced several hand to hand disciplines, but she had an particular inclination toward using [[K'tara]] and [[Stava]]. Her preference for offensive and agile moves may have left her open to attack, but in exchange she was able to deliver strong and precise blows against her foes. She would sometimes train with a quarterstaff in exercises, but ultimately what Ronovi loved to fight with most was her bare fists. Her past as an underground fighter emphasized her passion for unadulterated brawling, making her somewhat of an adrenaline junkie.

=== The Force ===

Due to her emphasis in physical power, Ronovi could be considered a minimalist of the Force in terms of actual Force attacks. This was once due to her Force powers being feebler than those of her allies, and she did not feel confident using them. Although she later mastered several powerful Force abilities, she got used to counting on her physical senses and instincts rather than on her Force control. This was also because Ronovi's [[starwars:Force reflex|Force reflex]] was still particularly lackluster at the time of death, and it took her far more effort to utilize certain elements of the Force compared to many others equal to her in rank. However, Ronovi was very efficient at using Force senses, which included [[Sense#Psychometry|psychometry]], and could detect and observe various occurrences within a large square area. As a direct result of this, she was occasionally overwhelmed by the information that she subsequently received. Also, due to her deep immersion in dark side lore, Ronovi became far more resistant to Force attacks, capable of shrugging off or deflecting Force assaults directed by all but the most powerful Equites and Elders in the Brotherhood.

Because she was an Epicanthix, Ronovi possessed an interesting and rare genetic immunity to Force-assisted mental tricks and influences. As such, it was near impossible for even the masters of the Force to accurately read her mind or attempt to control her. This served as a tremendous aid to her during times in which she was incarcerated or questioned, as her captors could never clearly comprehend her true intentions. Of course, sometimes she was far too vocal, especially when inebriated, and in those cases, mind tricks were not even necessary.

Ronovi was not a follower of any specific Force doctrines or teachings, despite the fact that she had grown familiar with several Force philosophies. This was because she simply thought of the Force as a tool rather than a mystical entity. She maintained a down-to-earth, no-nonsense perspective of the dark side, practicing its arts with the idea that it assists her toward a greater end goal. To her, the Force was a manual, not a spiritual guide or almighty deity. What was most crucial was the individual power garnered from the Force and the end result of its teachings and its history. While many would compare such a mindset to Obelisk ideologies, Ronovi claimed that it was merely common sense.

=== Personality ===

{{Quote|If she wants you to be her student, you'll know. You'd do better to apprentice yourself to a hurricane - less temperamental, less dangerous, and simpler. And drier.|[[Eiko]]}}

[[File:Ronovianddralincustomjediarttrick.jpg‎|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi and Dralin enjoying drinks at [[The Mirage]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]].]]

Ronovi's personality rapidly evolved throughout the years. She was a hot-headed, power-hungry child and adolescent, a true fighter at heart and more brawn than brain. As she progressed through the ranks, however, she assumed more of a military mind, both crafty and calculating as a Master Centurion and a general. The Shadow Academy later allowed her to sharpen her senses and her understanding of the galaxy, as she was capable of studying the archives and artifacts of the Dark Vault before she even became an Elder. Because of this, she became so steeped in arcane dark side knowledge that, without realizing, she cultivated the sort of ruthlessness that could lead her to break a man's neck for the slightest offense. As a result, she could be called a dark scholarly warrior: Powerful, malevolent, and remarkably intelligent.

[[File:Ronovi.anthony.8.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi the drunk, circa [[Horizons]], [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

However, Ronovi's continually growing prowess and intimidating demeanor did not mean that her old habits faded away. She was still a blunt, sharp-tongued, and cynical character. Despite her strategic abilities, she could become quite spastic on and off the battlefield. Her rambunctiousness, unhindered honesty, and affinity for drinking contributed to her occasionally belligerent behavior. It was commonly known that Ronovi enjoyed inflicting pain, treating it like a form of entertainment and emphasizing her more sadistic nature. Fortunately, she was able to keep some of her brutal mannerisms under control, instead handling situations with sarcasm, wit, and a casual air. Basically, Ronovi could easily punch a man in the jaw and then tell a joke about it later, and rumor has it that she also had an abusive history with other women.

Ronovi had few friends, seldom trusting others outside her small circle of allies. Besides knowing [[starwars:Galactic Basic Standard|Basic]] as well as [[starwars:Epicant|Epicant]], her fluency in [[starwars:Bocce|Bocce]] allowed her to communicate with a large variety of species in the galaxy on a militant as well as economic level. She was almost compulsive regarding her equipment and combative techniques, and she could not tolerate romantic feelings of any kind. Ronovi was recognized by some as a strong mentor, but many others considered her far too dangerous, obsessive, and temperamental to be relied on.

{{Positions}}

{{Succession box
| title = [[Sergeant]] of [[Arcano Signum]]
| years = [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]]
| before = [[Dralin Fortea]]
| after = [[Balia Donos]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Aedile]] of [[Cestus|House Cestus]]
| years = [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]]
| before = [[Ji K'awiil]]
| after= [[Vai Azexel]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Cestus|House Cestus]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]]
| before = [[Kazarelth Talismarr]]
| after = [[Ji K'awiil]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Proconsul]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]]
| before = [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]]
| after = [[Ji K'awiil]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Consul]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]]
| before = [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]]
| after = [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]]
| before = [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
| after = [[Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Praetor]] to the [[Headmaster]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]
| before = [[Solus Gar]]
| after = [[Solus Gar]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Headmaster]] of the [[Shadow Academy]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]]
| before = [[Taigikori Aybara]]
| after = [[Solari]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Aedile]] of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| before = [[Solus Gar]]
| after = [[Ka'Hava'Ve]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| before = [[Tra'an Reith]]
| after = [[Montresor]]
}}
{{End box}}

== Apprentices ==

=== Jaron Kai ===

'''[[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#30 ABY|30 ABY]]'''

'''Jaron Kai''' was Ronovi's first apprentice, beginning her training under the then Dark Jedi Knight after House Cestus and House Gladius's joint mission on Samur. As she was ranked Protector at the time, Jaron had already proven to Ronovi that she was a capable fighter as well as a reliable member of Cestus. The two were also on friendly rather than merely cordial terms, and their master and student relationship was sided with a shared wit and perspective. Unfortunately, Jaron disappeared from Tarentum's set up base during the Reclamation of Antei and has not been seen since. She last held the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]].

=== Syrna Valkiss ===

'''[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]'''

'''Syrna Valkiss''' was Ronovi's second apprentice, beginning her training under the then Obelisk Prelate shortly after she earned the rank of [[Novice]]. Unlike Jaron Kai, Syrna harbored a much more reserved attitude toward her given tasks and assignments within Tarentum. As Ronovi was once on good terms with Syrna's brother, [[Severon Vercingetorix]], she was aware of the woman's turbulent past and hoped to use it in order to submit her fully to the power of the dark side. Only then could Syrna's full potential and skill be unlocked and utilized. When Ronovi left Yridian space in order to join Arcona's ranks, Syrna decided to stay behind and was later killed during the Siege of Eden. She last held the rank of [[Guardian]].

=== Giovanni Palermo ===

'''[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]'''

'''Giovanni Palermo''' was Ronovi's third apprentice, having held the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]] for quite some time before becoming the then Obelisk Prelate's student. After becoming disenchanted with his former master, he was encouraged to seek assistance from [[Archean Erinos Tarentae]] only to discover that the situation would not improve his already stagnant progress. Ronovi, feeling that the long-term Tarenti needed a strong and persistent mentor, placed Giovanni under a strict training regimen, hoping to push him over the last remaining hurdles on his long path to knighthood. It took two more years, but Giovanni was at last elevated to Dark Jedi Knight while serving in Arcona alongside his master, becoming the first of Ronovi's apprentices to obtain the prized rank. He has since served in the courts of Estle City as a lawyer.

== Trivia ==

* Ronovi was based on a previously written [[starwars:Sith|Sith]] character named Darth Desov, which was used by her creator for less formal roleplaying sessions.
* Ronovi had a large variety of nicknames, including but not limited to: "Ron," "Ronnie," "Rovi," "Ro Ro," "Ravioli," "Ron-Ron," "Runofi," "Ronovermi," and "Ronobi."
* Ronovi emerged as Champion of the Independence Games in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]], taking first place in five events.
* Ronovi was recognized as the Second Hero of the Tenth Great Jedi War, upstaged only by Benevolent Taldrya Whiner.

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Ronovi Tavisaen

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Tra'an Reith: Made with the permission of Ronovi

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|image=[[File:Ronovi.mistiqarts.headshot.jpg|250px]]
|firstname=Ronovi
|lastname=Tavisaen
|homeworld=[[Yridia IX]]
|birth=[[10 ABY to 19 ABY#10 ABY|10 ABY]]
|death=[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY (27 years old)]]
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|gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]
|hair=Black
|eyes=Amber
|height=2.007 [[starwars:Imperial standard meter|meters]]
|weight=91.5 kilograms
|cyber=[[starwars:Prosthetic replacement|Electric patch over left eye]]
|saber=Cerulean
|form=
* [[Juyo]]
* [[Vapaad]]
|fightingstyle=
* [[K'tara]]
* [[Stava]]
|profession=[[starwars:Dark Jedi|Dark Jedi]]
|position=[[Quaestor]]
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* [[New Republic Era]]
* [[New Jedi Order Era]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=
* [[Dupar]]
* [[Obelisk Order]]
* [[Plagueis]]
|masters=[[Doni Tzu]]
|apprentices=
* [[Jaron Kai]]
* [[Syrna Valkiss]]
* [[Giovanni Palermo]]
|dossier=[[dossier:9676|9676]]
}}

{{Quote|I endure only the worst to achieve only the best.|Ronovi Tavisaen}}

'''Ronovi Tavisaen''' was an [[starwars:Epicanthix|Epicanthix]] hailing from [[Yridia IX]], an [[Obelisk Primarch]] in the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. Most recognized as the first female [[Headmaster]] of the [[Shadow Academy]], she also served as [[Consul]] of [[Tarentum]] and was an honored [[Tarentae]] and vassal of [[Arcona]]. A brutal, cunning, and menacing character, Ronovi was a force to be reckoned with and exhibited impressive strength due to her heritage and her skill. She was poisoned and killed by [[Tra'an Reith]] in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]] while serving as [[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]], her death shrouded in infamy.

== Pre-DJB History ==

=== Origins ===

{{Quote|I did not fall to the dark side. I was not seduced by the dark side. Falling indicates passivity. Seduction indicates a lack of control. I chose the dark side. I chose power.|[[Sarin|Darth Sarin]]}}
[[File:Ronovi.custom.graus.jpg‎|thumb|left|150px| A blindfolded Ronovi being trained in instinct by her father.]]

Ronovi's father, Zane Tavisaen, was a prominent [[starwars:Spacer|spacer]] and [[starwars:Pilot|pilot]] in the [[starwars:Outer Rim Territories|Outer Rim]] and had a strong affiliation with the [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Galactic Empire]]. After the [[starwars:Palpatine|emperor's]] death in [[0 BBY to 9 ABY#4 ABY|4 ABY]], Zane returned to [[starwars:Panatha|Panatha]] but was not afraid to show hostility toward the [[starwars:New Republic|New Republic]]. On his home planet, he met and fell in love with his future wife, whose affection settled his bitterness at least partially. The two married in Tree City before traveling to Yridia IX, where they temporarily resided in [[Eden City|Eden]], a burgeoning metropolis at the time. When his wife became pregnant, Zane moved with her to the outskirts of the city where she gave birth to a son, Yaske. She then gave birth to Ronovi in [[10 ABY to 19 ABY#10 ABY|10 ABY]] and had a second daughter, Sarit, four years later.

Ronovi was raised on strong family values and taught to cherish being with her parents and her siblings as much as possible. Unlike the other Epicanthix, who were notorious for conquering other planets in the [[starwars:Pacanth Reach|Pacanth Reach]], Zane wished for a quieter life. He seemed happy enough to be a mechanic, busily repairing [[starwars:Starship|starships]] and [[starwars:Freighter|freighters]] owned by Eden civilians. However, Ronovi desired to be a warrior like her ancestors, even though her brother began to follow in their father's footsteps while her sister delved into science and literature. It wasn't until she was ten years old that her father took an interest in teaching her martial arts, as he himself had practiced fighting techniques when he was young.

Zane instructed Ronovi to value her instincts in combat and maintain perfect control over her reflexes. He exposed her to a variety of fighting styles, teaching her how to use everything from a short staff to a dagger to her bare hands. While her mother disapproved of her daughter learning how to fight, Ronovi, the black sheep of the family, wasn't looking back. After the conclusion of the [[the Yridian Revolt|Yridian Revolt]] in [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#24 ABY|24 ABY]], Zane decided that the family should return to one of the major districts in Eden so he could extend his business in ship maintenance. It was there that he first allowed and even encouraged Ronovi to dabble in darker arts, and she reveled in the power they gave her. She concluded without hesitation that the [[starwars:Dark side|dark side]] was the true source of perfection, and that it was responsible for her increasing notoriety as she grew older.

=== Noticed in the Night ===

[[File:Ronovi.jedi.art.trick.commission.3.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#26 ABY|26 ABY]].]]

Ronovi's decision to become a brawler was mainly due to her city's reputation. Although her parents were strictly middle class and law-abiding citizens, her residence in [[Eden City#District III|District III]] of Eden City was surrounded by darker influences. The young woman was introduced to underground fighting rings in [[Eden City#District IV|District IV]], where spectators would audaciously bet on who would get slaughtered in death matches. She quickly earned a name as a suitable challenge for many skilled combatants, becoming infamous for her agility and aggressive moves. However, every altercation would result in one battle scar or another, and soon Ronovi found herself duking it out not only with angry rivals on the street but also in what was considered to be the most violent part of the city's entertainment industry.

Nonetheless, Ronovi was not particularly happy with her level of skill as a martial artist. Her father stopped training her by the time she turned sixteen, telling her that he had taught her everything he knew. Ronovi continued to associate herself with the underground ring for the next two years, and it was during one evening's round of matches that she garnered the attention of a Tarenti named [[Dralin Fortea]], who held the rank of [[Protector]] at the time. After several bouts with weaker adversaries, the Epicanthix was paired against one particularly infamous brawler and began to gain the upper hand just before she noticed that her opponent was drawing a dagger from his sleeve. It was then that Ronovi first demonstrated that she was a [[starwars:Force-sensitive|Force-sensitive]], displaying unnatural power as she threw her challenger halfway across the room before he could stab her.

The next morning, Dralin spoke privately with Zane, telling him that he was interested in bringing the eighteen-year-old girl to the Brotherhood. Ronovi quickly agreed to the offer after her father told her of the encounter, and she was shipped to the Shadow Academy to begin her initiation into the [[Obelisk Order]], leaving her meager belongings behind. She was then transported to the [[the Sword's Sheath|Sword's Sheath]] on the [[Itaana belt]], where she became Dralin's first true friend and a full-fledged member of [[House Gladius]] within Clan Tarentum.

== DJB: The Early Years ==

=== New Blood in the Brotherhood ===

[[File:Ronovitaclobanon.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi as a new member of [[House Gladius|Gladius]], circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#28 ABY|28 ABY]].]]

Ronovi was welcomed by her Quaestor, Telona Murrage, and fully inducted as a Gladian upon arriving at her [[house]]. She soon learned that she had been initiated into Tarentum at a time of conflict within the [[Yridia system]]. With the recent war against the [[starwars:Yuuzhan Vong|Yuuzhan Vong]] over, the [[Clan|clan's]] new troubles lay with Deutta the Hutt, a crime lord who held dealings with the remaining Vong in order to overthrow Tarentum's government. Therefore, Consul [[Anshar Kahn Tarentae]] arranged a strike team to intercept and eliminate Deutta on [[starwars:Karideph|Karideph]]. Ronovi became one member of said team, and it was during the mission that she encountered [[Doni Tzu]], who had been captured by the Vong.

After inadvertently saving Doni Tzu's life, Ronovi became his [[Master-Student Program|apprentice]] as soon as she recovered from her battle injuries. Doni Tzu was notorious for being ruthless to both his enemies and his peers, as well as for angering even the most prestigious members of the [[Dark Council]]. But with her [[Tarentum M/S Program#Master/Student Program|master's]] reputation in the back of her mind, Ronovi learned much from him when it came to diplomacy, wit, meditation, and basic [[starwars:The Force|Force]] powers. She would continue to learn from him until she was told of his unexpected departure from the Yridia system after a crisis within Gladius that left [[Apollo]], a veteran of the [[Emperor's Hammer]], as the house's new Quaestor.

Ronovi participated in a clan strike on [[starwars:Prakith|Prakith]] following her master's sudden exodus, helping to seize and plunder a facility containing various technologically advanced weapons and devices. Her work so impressed her [[House Summit|house summit]] that she was appointed the new [[Sergeant]] of [[Arcano Signum]], a [[battleteam|battle team]] led by Dralin before he stepped down as its [[Tetrarch]]. Ronovi also began studying military tactics and combat as part of her academics, and [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]], pleased with the Obelisk's strategic knowledge, made her a [[Tarentum Ranks#Lieutenant Colonel|Lieutenant Colonel]] of the [[Clan Tarentum I Corps|I Corps]] in the newly reformed [[Tarentum Military]].

=== Mayhem and Mantle ===

[[File:Ronovi custom.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Ronovi seen for the first time with her [[starwars:Cybernetics|eyepatch]], circa [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]].]]

After leaving Prakith, Ronovi began to conduct several small campaigns with her assigned troops. As she was still relatively new to fighting on battlefields, she did not take as much care to protect herself physically. Doni Tzu's absence did not help, as Ronovi's Force abilities were still raw and unhewn, making it difficult for her to concentrate while fighting. Ultimately, such carelessness brought about a dramatic injury during a siege against a planet still influenced by fragments of the Empire. Her unit, while surrounded by Imperial remnants, attempted to breach the lines of defense and caused a hurricane of blaster fire. One particularly aimed shot struck Ronovi in the face, and the result, though not fatal, was the loss of her left eye.

A [[starwars:Cybernetics|cybernetic eyepatch]] brought back most if not all of Ronovi's vision, a design she chose over a more organic look for the purpose of intimidation. It was even rumored that Ronovi refused anesthesia when she underwent surgery, submitting herself to outrageous pain for the sake of her quest for power. While her dreams of being a physically perfect warrior vanished, this did not offset her long-term goal of ultimate strength and technique. She was recognized for her work as both Lieutenant Colonel and Sergeant of Arcano Signum and offered the available position of [[Aedile]] in [[House Cestus]] by Anshar. Ronovi accepted the job and traveled to [[Koros]], where she settled into the Cestians' complex aboard the decommissioned [[VSD Corsair]]. She started working with [[Kazarelth Talismarr]], the house's Quaestor, and found him to be a suitable ally and confidant.

Kazarelth and Ronovi, as Quaestor and Aedile, were both significantly younger and less experienced than many other members of Tarentum by the time they became the leaders of Cestus. However, with their youth came fresh ideas and proposals to increase recruitment rates and strengthen the house as a whole. As she drew up strategies for present and future objectives, Ronovi reminded herself that Gladius would not forget her contributions, even though her former colleagues were now her rivals. This rivalry blossomed when both Gladius and Cestus were sent to [[Samur]] to find shards of an artifact known as the Crystal of Tears, which allegedly enhanced its wielder's Force powers. During the operation, Ronovi took on [[Jaron Kai]] as her first student after she survived a scuffle with the Yuuzhan Vong, which cost several lives and forced the two houses to work together to fend them off.

=== The Ninth Great Jedi War ===

{{Quote|She is the only link I have remaining to everything I once cared for. You will not take her from me!|[[Doni Tzu]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.custom.jedi.art.trick.2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi during [[Antei]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#30 ABY|30 ABY]].]]

Ronovi was one of the many Tarenti who participated in the war campaign known as [[Ninth Great Jedi War|Unification]]. Brotherhood forces moved to reclaim [[Antei]] only to discover that the Vong were dying and the Dark Jedi's new target was a sect of [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]] led by [[Omancor Crask]]. While on the ground, the newly promoted [[Dark Jedi Knight]] and [[Tarentum Ranks#Colonel|Colonel]] of the I Corps worked alongside her recently returned master, her apprentice, and members of both Gladius and Cestus in several operations to overtake droid forces as well as Jedi forces deployed to the north of [[Antei#Adas (Shadow Lands)|Adas]]. Ronovi also was a victim of a near-conversion to the [[starwars:Light side|light side]], being saved in the nick of time by Doni Tzu before the Jedi finished the job.

In the final days of the war, Ronovi aided Tarentum in seizing full control of [[Antei#Codei Prison|Codei Prison]] and was a witness to the conspiracies and subsequent death of Sun Vail, sister of the exiled Dark Jedi [[Bane (Ex-member)|Bane]]. However, the Epicanthix would remain mentally affected by her close encounter with the light side, and she swore to herself that she would eliminate her dependence on others for survival. By the time she returned to Yridia, Ronovi ended her apprenticeship with Doni Tzu, moving away from the role of student while still maintaining an alliance with her former master. Unfortunately, she no longer had an apprentice of her own to teach, as Jaron had disappeared during the reclamation.

Even though Tarentum suffered multiple casualties from the conflict, its leaders did not ignore Ronovi's major contributions to the war effort. She was given two field promotions, becoming an [[Equite]] as well as earning the rank of [[Tarentum Ranks#Brigadier General|Brigadier General]] while still positioned on Antei. Subsequently, she was granted control of the Corps' First Division and further established her place in Tarentum history. Anshar and Oberst also decided to award Ronovi the prestigious [[Sapphire Blade]] for her service to the clan and the Brotherhood, and they offered her the open position of Quaestor of Cestus following Kazarelth's resignation. Ronovi agreed to lead with [[Vai Azexel]] as her second-in-command, and she made it her primary goal to continue to strengthen the house as the clan's battle wounds began to heal.

=== Traumatic Evolution ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.muz.jpg‎|200px|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]].]]

Despite Ronovi's attempts to become more self-reliant, she did not expect her past ties to be broken so suddenly. For her first official mission as Quaestor, Ronovi was instructed to return to her homeworld to discuss war recovery efforts and new taxation. Several Cestians continued to observe Eden City after the tense meeting between Yridian and Tarentum officials until a [[starwars:PCL 27|PCL 27 freighter]] abruptly crashed into Yridia IX's surface. While Ronovi and her sister survived, the two's parents were both killed from the impact and subsequent destruction. Later that evening, the [[Equite 1|Templar]] killed Sarit by beheading so that the latter would not tell Yridian officials that the crash was in fact an assassination attempt, and Tarentum the target.

The [[Eden City#The Eden City Tragedy|Eden City Tragedy]] left Ronovi with a very disturbed mindset. Her father's untimely death affected her the most, and she wished to avenge the man who had assisted her in her journey to the dark side. Her sister's hasty murder, however, left plenty of time for regret, and Ronovi turned to the Force as well as combat for comfort. At the same time, she focused on reforming House Cestus structurally into the [[Hieros Lokhos ton Taras]], allowing it to operate like a sacred band. Seen as a vital asset to the clan, she was summoned to [[Castle Tarentum]] and selected as the new [[Proconsul]] after Anshar yielded the throne of [[Tarentum Prospectus#Prince of Yridia|Prince of Yridia]] to Oberst.

Ronovi led Tarentum forces to [[Yridia IV]] where they intercepted and killed Adamu, a powerful Dark Jedi responsible for several of the attacks that had plagued the Yridia system. As it turned out, four once trustworthy agents of the clan, known as the [[Keepers]], had been secretly working with Adamu and others to bring about massive amounts of death and decay to the fiefdom. Ronovi grew even more aggressive and vengeful as a result of such betrayal and the death of most of her family, but because of this, her connection to the dark side was stronger than ever before. If she had ever doubted her decision to become a Dark Jedi, such thoughts were gone, permanently.

== DJB: The Later Years ==

=== Prince of Yridia ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.jediarttrick.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi, [[Tarentum Prospectus#Prince of Yridia|PYRG]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]].]]

Ronovi saw and endured more than she ever bargained for during her tenure as Proconsul. Leading Tarentum in its efforts during the [[Spoils of War|Sixth Rite of Supremacy]], she fought valiantly alongside her fellow Tarenti for the dominion of the [[starwars:Killik|Killik]]-infested planet [[Salas V]]. However, the clan fell short of gaining the title of First Clan, although they were able to subdue and crush the opposition stemming from [[Scholae Palatinae]] and Plagueis. [[Revan|Independent House Revan]], responsible for crippling several of Tarentum's forces, became the First House of the Brotherhood, besting [[Taldryan]] for the prized planet.

The Tarenti returned to the Yridia system with their heads lowered in disappointment, and soon tensions began to rise within the houses. Ronovi paid little attention to the impending turmoil at first, instead deciding to deal with two criminal families that were frustrating the governor of Yridia IX. It was in Eden that the [[EQ2|Prelate]] found her brother Yaske, who had returned to the metropolis to avenge Sarit's death after disappearing from the [[Tarentum Order of Battle|Tarentum Navy]]. While Yaske had become a powerful warrior since his piloting days, Ronovi still outmatched him, digging her sapphire blade into his heart and relishing in his death. This event concluded the long overdue demise of Ronovi's entire family and made her the only surviving Tavisaen.

After literally and figuratively washing her brother's blood from her hands, Ronovi returned to Castle Tarentum only to learn that the houses had succumbed to inner conflict and direct disobedience to the clan summit. Examples of such disreputable behavior included a distrusting House Gladius's brutal attempts at self-sufficiency, as well as House Cestus' division into two warring factions when a priceless artifact was discovered deep below the VSD Corsair. Most of all, however, house loyalties were overshadowing the vows that the Tarenti had made to [[Lord Khyron]], the Sith King. Oberst and Ronovi knew that they had no other option but to close all three houses, replacing them with the newly established [[House Kaerner]] and [[House Reinthaler]]. When the dust of the clan's rebirth had cleared, Ronovi emerged as the newest Tarentae and Consul of Tarentum, becoming only the second woman in the clan's history to assume the throne.

=== From the Throne to the Academy ===

{{Quote|There are things that even the Dark Lords fear hidden in the Dark Vault. We are the guardians of those secrets.|[[Taigikori Aybara]]}}

[[File:Com-RonoviandCompany.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi alongside [[Scion Altera]] and [[Dralin Fortea]] circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]].]]

The future was not bright for Tarentum. Ronovi had much on her plate as Consul and as a newly promoted [[Tarentum Ranks#Major General|Major General]], making instrumental changes to the clan's structure and hierarchy. Demanding another reformation of the Tarentum Military, she shut down the I Corps and introduced the [[Yridian Surface Command]], headed by High General [[Sato Tarentae]] and Fleet Admiral [[Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]]. When infrastructural development on Yridia IV went awry and anti-Tarentum sentiments began to spread among various dissidents, Ronovi declared a new state of government for the dark clan known as the [[Tarentum Prospectus#Yridian Organization|Yridian Kratocracy]], in which the name of the Sith King was glorified by all. Alongside [[Sashar Arconae]], Consul of [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]], she helped institute the [[Estle-Eden Axis]], based on the Treaty of Kessel signed by Tarenti and Arconan officials several years before. And through it all, she consistently worked and communicated with her two apprentices, [[Syrna Valkiss]] and [[Giovanni Palermo]]. However, in her bold attempt to stabilize the young kratocracy, Ronovi could not prevent the impending decimation within the clan’s dominion.

In [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]], a cult known as the [[starwars:Church of Infinite Perception|Church of Infinite Perception]] invaded Yridian space after the obliteration of Tarentum's entire naval fleet save for the [[ISDII Magnus Kaerner|''Magnus Kaerner'']]. It was soon discovered that the Church was working with four surviving Yuuzhan Vong, as well as a former servant of the Keepers, [[Keepers#Lady Nilani|Lady Nilani]]. With Yridia IV seized, dozens of Tarenti and army troops were killed. Ronovi called on the Arconans to help the beleaguered clan and alerted [[Grand Master]] [[Muz Ashen]] of the threat, then confronted Lady Nilani in Castle Tarentum and killed her with the assistance of [[Tarentum Prospectus#Ethnarc|Ethnarc]] [[Stanson Rend]]. By the time the Dark Council's fleets arrived in Yridian space, Arcona and Tarentum had worked together to kill the Preceptor of the Church and destroy the cult’s control over Yridia IV. The costs of the attempted coup were dear, and Tarentum’s numbers suffered greatly due to the conflict. Shortly after the events in Yridia, the Grand Master declared the Brotherhood to be in disarray and downsized all six of the clans to houses, and Tarentum was forced to close Houses Kaerner and Reinthaler and reform its battle teams.

Ronovi was left physically and emotionally wounded by the radical changes in Tarentum's structure, especially after Lord Khyron indirectly initiated a rampant [[starwars:Rakghoul|Rakghoul]] plague in order to challenge her rule. She began to believe that she could not be the harbinger of victory for the Tarenti as once expected of her, realizing that she had overstayed her welcome as Prince of Yridia. The newly demoted Quaestor decided on a whim to travel to [[Lyspair]], home of the Shadow Academy, and devoted much of her time to more scholarly studies. [[Taigikori Aybara]], the Academy's Headmaster, took Ronovi under his wing and began to teach her the darker arts that the libraries and other facilities had to offer. As a result, the [[Obelisk Exarch|Exarch]] abdicated the throne of Yridia in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]] in order to focus primarily on her work as [[Praetor]]. This allowed Sith Bloodfyre to become Prince for a third time and officially ended Ronovi's five years in consecutive leadership positions.

=== Displacement ===

{{Quote|You started out as some petty fighter, became the ruler of the entire system you called home, and then...became some petty fighter. Good job, Ronovi.|[[Dralin Fortea]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.jediarttrick.war.jpg‎|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi the Arconan, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]].]]

Comfortable with her new position in the Shadow Academy, Ronovi went straight to work on various new courses and degrees while dividing her time between Lyspair and Yridia. The knowledge that she was imbibing enticed her more than she expected, especially when she had become so accustomed to combat and military operations. As she delved further into dark sciences and philosophy, she began to wonder if perhaps her true path for perfection lay in a different direction than she had first believed. Ronovi was later rewarded a [[Ruby Scepter]] for both her diligence in the Academy and her devotion to Tarentum as Quaestor and Tarentae.

As time went on, Ronovi grew more and more disillusioned by Tarentum proceedings. The Yridian Kratocracy had crumbled in exchange for fanatic religious sects, and the Tarentae had once again become withdrawn in their own politics. Ronovi truly believed that the house as a whole was top priority, and as the [[Independence Games#Independence Games IV|Independence Games]] began in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]], she noticed that the Tarenti were returning to a harmful state of isolation and ennui. Most of all, she was angered by the casting aside of various projects and objectives that she had undertaken as Quaestor in favor of the Tarentae's families and estates. Ronovi ultimately abandoned Castle Tarentum, returned to Eden City, and decided after weeks of contemplation that she would go somewhere else if her work was to be ignored and her presence not welcome. She sacrificed the Tarentae name in order to join the newly reclanned [[Arcona]], where many of her allies and friends now resided. Her history in Tarentum, spanning nearly seven years, would become nothing more than a distant memory.

Accompanied by Stanson Rend and Giovanni Palermo, Ronovi traveled to the [[Dajorra System|Dajorra system]]. She was welcomed by the Arconan summit in [[Estle City]] and invited to join the ranks of [[House Qel-Droma]] as a member of [[Shadow Gate]], a team that operated along [[Port Ol'val]]. However, Taigikori demanded Ronovi's presence more and more frequently on Lyspair, and each duty that she subsequently undertook seemed to foreshadow her future endeavors within the frosty corridors of the Shadow Academy.

=== Crusades and Carnage ===

[[File:Ronovi.taig.igloinor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi and [[Taigikori Aybara]], leaders of the Shadow Academy, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]].]]

Ronovi proved herself to be a worthy vassal of the Shadow Clan, becoming a stalwart Arconan vigilante on Ol'val and gaining favor with her summits. At the same time, the events surrounding Lyspair concerned her. [[Liu Van Dae]], an enigmatic Jedi hellbent on killing the [[Grand Master]], fought and mutilated Taigikori within the [[Dark Vault]], spawning a vicious alertness deep in the Epicanthix's mind and stomach. She continually warned the Headmaster of being lax on security when the presence of the light side house [[Odan-Urr]], along with the growing numbers of dead within the Brotherhood, struck an angry and carnal chord with all seven of the sovereign houses and clans.

She did not have to wait long for war. The [[Tenth Great Jedi War|Invasion of New Tython]] was imminent, and [[Muz Ashen]] ordered the Brotherhood to besiege the temples and fortifications of Odan-Urr. Ronovi fought within the legions of Qel-Droma, pleased with the idea that she could take vengeance on the Jedi who held fellowship with those who had attempted to convert her to the light side in years past. She proved to be not only one of the most valiant warriors of Arcona, but also of the entire Dark Jedi Brotherhood, winning twenty-five Jedi's lightsabers as bounty after she gleefully slaughtered them. Once again, Ronovi's power and presence garnered attention from her superiors, and Taigikori and Muz honored her with the title of Second Hero upon her return to Anteian space.

In the final days of her residence within the Dajorra dominion, Ronovi fought alongside the [[Entar]]s to end the [[War of the Three Families]]. Her decision to side with the clan summit was due to her abhorrence of inner conflict, and she was determined to put a stop to [[Teroch Erinos]], who had vowed revenge for the death of his father [[Sashar Arconae]]. Shortly after the chaos had subsided, Ronovi was unexpectedly called back to Antei and told to stay on Lyspair, as [[Kir Katarn]] had just resigned from his post as [[Justicar]]. She soon learned that Taigikori had been selected as Kir's successor, and that she, the first woman to ever be offered stewardship of the Shadow Academy, would be appointed Headmaster. In response to this news, Ronovi accepted the name of [[Dupar]] and for the first time, at only the rank of Primarch, entered the restricted areas of the Dark Vault where the malicious aura of its treasures, including yet to be studied [[starwars:Holocron|holocrons]], awaited her.

=== The Meltdown ===

{{Quote|Leave. Your capabilities as Headmaster have been compromised.|[[Muz Ashen]]}}
[[File:Ronovi.taclobanon.2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi during the events of Horizons, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

Following the positive recognition she had received during the war and her time in Arcona, Ronovi expected a long and prosperous reign as Headmaster. She took on her tasks with vigor, becoming involved in various inner modifications to the Shadow Academy in terms of its departments, practices, and archives. Her visits to the Dark Vault, however, grew more and more frequent, as she compulsively examined and re-examined holocrons for the sole purpose of extending her knowledge. She looked to various dark side artifacts to enhance her physical and mental capacities, and as a result, she became heavily influenced by lore and history that she could not fully fathom at her present rank. As a result, Ronovi became more and more difficult to work with, her attitude growing more sinister and her outbursts of violence gaining notice from the Dark Council.

The [[Horizons|Horizons Crisis]] was detrimental to the Academy, as the [[Horizon Plague|Horizon plague]] first seemed to emerge from the initiate ranks on Lyspair. An attempt to quarantine the facilities partially failed, and soon afterward Ronovi felt her connection to the Force slip away, one of the initial symptoms of the plague. The loss of a major source of strength, coupled with the dramatic changes to her mood and personality, nearly resulted in the Headmaster's destruction of the Shadow Academy and everyone in it for the sake of eradicating a potential pandemic. When news spread that the plague had in fact not originated from Lyspair and inoculations were hastily administered to the infected, Ronovi's brash decisions were viewed with harsh skepticism, and she intended to compensate for her lapse in judgment and power by hoarding holocrons and artifacts so she could further study them. Such paranoia and obsession later frustrated [[Benevolent Taldrya Whiner]], [[Wiki Tribune|Tribune of the Holocrons]], who demanded that the items be returned to him after what he viewed to be adequate analysis.

Refusing to release the holocrons in her possession to Benevolent, Ronovi continued her self-indulgent research. Benevolent, unbeknownst to her, reported her behavior to Muz, who traveled with him to Lyspair. Upon seeing Ronovi physically lash out at the Son of Taldryan in the Dark Vault, the Grand Master instructed Ronovi to depart from the Academy, thereby ending her short-lived dynasty as Headmaster. Wheeling an entire cabinet of [[starwars:Whyren's Reserve|Whyren's Reserve]] onto a prepared [[starwars:Starwind-class pleasure yacht|''Starwind''-class pleasure yacht]], the ousted Epicanthix orbited Antei in a drunken despair before the Force suddenly seemed to call to her. A heavily intoxicated Ronovi keyed in the coordinates that appeared in her mind, jumped into [[starwars:Hyperspace|hyperspace]], and re-appeared within the [[starwars:Stygian Caldera|Stygian Caldera]], where the dark side pulsed within the perilous nebulae.

== DJB: The Final Year ==

=== Ascendant ===
{{Quote|If you become my Wrath, you will be viewed as trustworthy. Perhaps our superiors will build the false assumption that you are apologetic for your past behavior.|[[Tra'an Reith]]}}

[[File:Ronovi.mistiqarts.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi the Plagueian carrying enemy sabers, circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

Having fallen unconscious shortly after the leap to the Stygian Caldera, Ronovi allowed her yacht to spin out of control, unintentionally sending out a distress call. The IFF was almost immediately picked up by the [[NSD Ascendancy|NSD ''Ascendancy'']], the flagship of the [[Ascendant Fleet]] of House Plagueis, and several members of the house were summoned to retrieve the deposed Headmaster. While Ronovi lost everything on the yacht, her stash of whiskey included, she made a steady recovery in the medical bay and was offered refuge by Tra'an Reith, the [[Plagueis Prospectus#Dread Lord|Dread Lord]] of Plagueis, and [[Solus Gar]], his Aedile. Solus himself had served as Ronovi's Praetor before being stripped of the position after his superior's departure.

Ronovi had no desire to participate in any of the proceedings of Plagueis for some time, preferring to stay within her designated quarters and drink whatever alcohol was offered to her. She reluctantly returned to duty, however, when the Grand Master ordered all of the houses and clans to begin a conquest campaign known as the [[Dark Crusade]]. She first joined the newly established battle team [[Ajunta Pall]] and accepted the task of seizing [[Zoraan|Archibald Zoraan's]] flagship, the SSD ''Avenger II,'' which ultimately was sent off to be refitted and modified for Brotherhood purposes. Plagueis, however, was not willing to stand aside and let its sister units take the spoils so easily. The Ascendant House proved instrumental to the occupation of the [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith World]] [[Nfolgai]], where Ronovi and Solus battled the forces of the [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] and consequently murdered a Sith Lord by the name of Yobd Nan.

Harboring a potent bitterness and disdain for all those aligned with the Dark Council, Ronovi's only desire was to seek out revenge against those who had challenged her power within the Shadow Academy. Following the invasion of Nfolgai, she decided that Plagueis itself would be the weapon to utilize on her journey for vengeance, exploiting her previous relationship with Solus in order to force him into compliance with her machinations. Plagueis moved to conquer the planet [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]], but [[Xander Drax]], a former member of the Brotherhood and Yobd Nan's apprentice, captured and tortured Solus and Ronovi within [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Lord Naga Sadow's]] secret citadel on [[starwars:Khar Shian|Khar Shian]]. The two Dark Jedi later attempted to kill Drax, but the Sith Lord escaped after Solus chose to save Ronovi from being crushed under a crumbling wall of the citadel. Ronovi reported the event to Tra'an, who, infuriated that Solus had sacrificed his mission for the sake of preserving his relationship with his ally, discharged his second-in-command and without hesitation offered the open position to the Epicanthix. She accepted and was named the [[Plagueis Prospectus#Dread Lord's Wrath|Dread Lord's Wrath]].

=== The Road to Hell ===

{{Quote| We are paltry meat scraps compared to your forces. We know now that the only way to destroy your Brotherhood Is to eat away at it from the inside out. We need insiders like you.}[[Xander Drax]]}}

Ronovi's plan to seize full control of Plagueis ensued swiftly and effectively, following the disappearance of [[Eiko]] from [[starwars:Ch'hodos|Ch'hodos]] as planned by Tra'an in order to boost morale with the beleaguered and exhausted Plagueian ranks. Inebriating the mindsets of the Force-sensitive and non-Force sensitive troops with negative thoughts regarding the current leadership, she threatened to kill Tra'an if he did not immediately resign as Dread Lord and leave the Ascendancy to her. Tra'an, prepared to leave his Quaestorship anyway, conceded without a fight, while [[Alaris Jinn]], who had relied on Tra'an for power and influence in the house, departed from Plagueis and became a member of House Taldryan.

Successfully launching a mighty naval campaign toward [[starwars:Athiss|Athiss]], Ronovi encountered Xander Drax once again above the Sith World's surface. While Drax had been placed as Admiral of One Sith ships, Plagueis and Naga Sadow easily overcame the initial assault, with Plagueis retrieving the most spoils on the planet itself. While Ronovi received accolades for her work, her erratic moods, despite her power and return to the Dark Council, did not improve. She hastily removed [[Ka'Hava'Ve]] as her Aedile shortly after the Athiss campaign and replaced him with [[Arden Karn]], who had proven himself to be a formidable ally.

Upon traveling to [[starwars:Kalsunor|Kalsunor]] to prove herself against Arconan forces, Ronovi found herself awaking each morning from strange dreams in which Drax seemed to communicate with her. The messages she received during her sleep coaxed her to turn to the One Sith, as her work as Dread Lord had not brought her any closer to her goal of killing Muz Ashen and Benevolent Whiner Taldryan. Fearing that in the Brotherhood, she would become paralyzed and subservient to the Grand Master once again, Ronovi willingly become secretive talks with Drax to strengthen the One Sith. What she did not know was that Tra'an, with some tips from Arden, was listening to the transmissions, which he was now capable of hacking into.

=== Last Stand ===

{{Quote|Out of all the times I could have died - by lightsaber, by explosion, by martyrdom - this is the 'kind death' you offer me?|[[Ronovi Tavisaen]], her last words}}

Plagueis's campaign on Kalsunor was well-fought, but Arcona, being true to its reputation as a leviathan, snatched most of the spoils and gained the most praise from the Dark Council. Throughout the house's time on the planet, Ronovi had begun to formalize plans with Drax to attack Brotherhood units from the inside under the guise of rivalry. The first house to be confronted would be Taldryan, by Ronovi's request, because Alaris and Benevolent were members.

Catching on to her scheme, Alaris demanded that he be the one to kill Ronovi, since he blamed her for his downfall in Plagueis. Muz Ashen seemed willing to allow the Twi'lek to commit the deed, accusing the Quaestor of treason, and Tra'an, feeling sympathy for his broken friend, knew he would have to act faster. He asked Ronovi if she would join him for a drink at the bar on the Ascendancy, in order to celebrate her so far successful reign as Dread Lord.

Ronovi was of course suspicious, deciding to take her personal flask of whiskey with her in order to avoid fatal consequences. She met Tra'an at the bar and heard firsthand how much he and Muz knew of her plan to align with the One Sith. Warning her that Brotherhood forces would soon come to capture and execute her, Tra'an told her that he had planned a kinder death for his comrade. He pointed to Ronovi's flask, where the whiskey, in fact, had been poisoned by a Plagueian slave who had infiltrated her quarters under the pretense of cleaning it. Bemoaning her anticlimactic demise, Ronovi toppled from her stool, paralyzed by a tasteless toxin, and died from self-asphyxiation caused by her own tongue. To those witnessing the death, it appeared that the Epicanthix had simply succumbed to alcohol poisoning.

== Legacy ==

Ronovi was labeled a traitor by both Muz Ashen and Taigikori Aybara shortly after her death, but Tra'an insisted that her body be burned and her ashes stored as a warning to those who would dare walk the same path. He left Plagueis for some time, only to return to it later to finish the Crusade campaign. While no one would ever know that he was the one responsible for Ronovi's death, the environment of the Brotherhood would lead him to rethink his allegiance and set out for new opportunities deeper in the galaxy.

Some in the Brotherhood claimed that Ronovi was a victim of an oppressive system, her thirst for knowledge and power compromised by the Lion of Tarthos who did not wish to see others rival him. Others pointed out that the woman deserved her fate, her being emotionally unstable, prone to drinking, and half-crazed with glory holding responsibility for her seemingly inevitable disgrace.

Ronovi Tavisaen left behind no living relatives, and many who had once called her a friend distanced themselves from her reputation. It was clear that her death would be cloaked in a shade of notoriety. However, it is said that she left behind several secret lovers, and if the galaxy would ordain it, one could potentially have the courage to avenge her.

== Characteristics ==

[[File:Ronovi.custom.robes.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ronovi's battle armor and coat.]]
=== Physical Appearance ===

From a first look, Ronovi was looming and intimidating. As is typical of an Epicanthix, she stood over an impressive two [[starwars:Imperial standard meter|meters]] in height, with a long torso and strongly built legs so that she would tower over allies and opponents. Her weight gave her a more slender look, but in truth she was built very much like a brick, being tough, sturdy, and battered. She was very well-toned, with broad shoulders and a chest that seemed to belong more to a man than to a woman. Her right ear was slightly mangled, the lobe having been removed by a blaster bolt.

Despite her build being very appropriate to that of a soldier, Ronovi did maintain some feminine features. Her slender and slightly pointed nose, her high cheekbones, and her thin eyebrows complemented her darker, sharper looks. Her face held a refined, almost noble aura about it despite some small, white scars that lined her chin, lips, and forehead. She kept her naturally black hair long, usually tied back with a few strands falling across the nape of her neck and her collarbone.

Ronovi wore both civilian garb and military as well as ceremonial uniforms. However, her battle attire included standard military black boots and breeches, a bronze-hued breastplate and gauntlets, and a sleeveless black coat with silver accents, which replaces the standard Dark Jedi cloak or robe. Under the coat, she kept a small flask at her side that was normally filled with Whyren's Reserve, a rare and expensive brand of [[starwars:Corellian whiskey|Corellian whiskey]]. Her left eye was a cybernetic implant, an electric patch that worked as a vision replacement. Her organic eye, once a deep brown, became amber due to the dark side's physiological effects on her body. From a distance, Ronovi did appear to be carved from a block of cold marble, but once closer, one could see the intricate details of her appearance, allowing her the threatening persona of a warrior.

=== Lightsabers ===

[[File:Ronovi.custom.saber.jpg‎|thumb|left|100px|Ronovi's single-handed lightsaber.]]

[[File:MalevolentObeliskLBlue.png|thumb|right|100px|Ronovi's double-bladed lightsaber.]]

Ronovi's primary weapon was her lightsaber. Her first personalized lightsaber was crafted by [[Shikyo Keibatsu]], [[Herald]] of the Brotherhood. Equipped with a bronze plasma blade, this single-handed saber boasted a long handle with a wooden texture and a brass-like tang guard carved around the emitter, easy to grip and beautifully constructed. It is safe to assume that Ronovi purposefully had the hilt resemble that of an ancient war sword, given that she had adapted to her identity as an Obelisk and a general. In order to better accommodate her developing saber skills, Ronovi later wielded a simplistically constructed [[double bladed lightsaber]] with cerulean blades and a bare-boned silver hilt. She hoped to have a saberstaff personally constructed for her before her death.

Ronovi's preferred lightsaber form was the brutal [[Juyo]], which she had begun to master and perfect. When using Juyo, she fully demonstrated her caliber as a brawler and warrior, unleashing a primal monster from within as she battered against her enemies with pure, unfiltered strength and power. Because of her aggressive and almost dance-like attacks, her [[starwars:Force Sense|Force senses]] were amplified, as well as her capability to more efficiently unleash powers such as [[starwars:Force Rage|Force Rage]] in order to channel her emotions into formidable weapons against her opponents.

When not enforcing Juyo, however, Ronovi could lapse into the habit of utliziing [[Vapaad]], which she learned while wielding a single-handed lightsaber. Rather than expelling her emotions outward in one big tornado of movement, Vapaad allowed her to concentrate more adequately on the mindset and potential fury of her opponent, becoming more mentally stable and withdrawn as she fought. This also proved beneficial if she wished to trick or belittle her enemies, luring them into a false sense of security with Vapaad before displaying her true caliber as a Juyo adept.

=== Combat ===

[[File:Com-Ronovi4-1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ronovi armed with her lightsaber, sapphire blade, and ruby scepter.]]

{{Quote|If I had to choose between fighting a Rancor, or Ronovi...I'd take the Rancor.|[[Marick Arconae]]}}

Besides her lightsaber, Ronovi utilized various other weapons throughout her fighting career. She was a frequent wielder of [[starwars:Heavy blaster pistol|heavy blaster pistols]], normally carrying at least one on her person during battles. While she preferred using blasters in the style of the [[starwars:SSK-7 heavy blaster pistol|SSK-7]] model, she sometimes resorted to using [[starwars:Holdout blaster|hold-out blasters]] due to their size and sleekness. Although she was not a sniper, Ronovi occasionally was equipped with a [[starwars:Blaster rifle|blaster rifle]], and she specifically handled a [[starwars:Disruptor rifle|disruptor rifle]] during various assignments.

Having dabbled in swordsmanship in the years before and during her time in the Brotherhood, Ronovi also deployed swords, daggers, and knives in combat. She occasionally toted her sapphire blade, relying on it as a back-up in case she was disarmed of her primary weapon. On select missions, Ronovi carried a [[starwars:Vibroshiv|vibroshiv]] as well as [[starwars:Vibroknuckler|vibroknucklers]], which allowed her close and almost intimate contact with her opponent before slitting his or her throat. Vibroknucklers also gave her an excuse to go straight into [[Hand to Hand Combat Guide|hand to hand combat]], since she could use the [[starwars:Vibroblade|vibroblades]] for defense and bring the enemy to a bloody death. When Ronovi wished to enact a slower demise, she chose her ruby scepter as a blunt weapon.

Ronovi practiced several hand to hand disciplines, but she had an particular inclination toward using [[K'tara]] and [[Stava]]. Her preference for offensive and agile moves may have left her open to attack, but in exchange she was able to deliver strong and precise blows against her foes. She would sometimes train with a quarterstaff in exercises, but ultimately what Ronovi loved to fight with most was her bare fists. Her past as an underground fighter emphasized her passion for unadulterated brawling, making her somewhat of an adrenaline junkie.

=== The Force ===

Due to her emphasis in physical power, Ronovi could be considered a minimalist of the Force in terms of actual Force attacks. This was once due to her Force powers being feebler than those of her allies, and she did not feel confident using them. Although she later mastered several powerful Force abilities, she got used to counting on her physical senses and instincts rather than on her Force control. This was also because Ronovi's [[starwars:Force reflex|Force reflex]] was still particularly lackluster at the time of death, and it took her far more effort to utilize certain elements of the Force compared to many others equal to her in rank. However, Ronovi was very efficient at using Force senses, which included [[Sense#Psychometry|psychometry]], and could detect and observe various occurrences within a large square area. As a direct result of this, she was occasionally overwhelmed by the information that she subsequently received. Also, due to her deep immersion in dark side lore, Ronovi became far more resistant to Force attacks, capable of shrugging off or deflecting Force assaults directed by all but the most powerful Equites and Elders in the Brotherhood.

Because she was an Epicanthix, Ronovi possessed an interesting and rare genetic immunity to Force-assisted mental tricks and influences. As such, it was near impossible for even the masters of the Force to accurately read her mind or attempt to control her. This served as a tremendous aid to her during times in which she was incarcerated or questioned, as her captors could never clearly comprehend her true intentions. Of course, sometimes she was far too vocal, especially when inebriated, and in those cases, mind tricks were not even necessary.

Ronovi was not a follower of any specific Force doctrines or teachings, despite the fact that she had grown familiar with several Force philosophies. This was because she simply thought of the Force as a tool rather than a mystical entity. She maintained a down-to-earth, no-nonsense perspective of the dark side, practicing its arts with the idea that it assists her toward a greater end goal. To her, the Force was a manual, not a spiritual guide or almighty deity. What was most crucial was the individual power garnered from the Force and the end result of its teachings and its history. While many would compare such a mindset to Obelisk ideologies, Ronovi claimed that it was merely common sense.

=== Personality ===

{{Quote|If she wants you to be her student, you'll know. You'd do better to apprentice yourself to a hurricane - less temperamental, less dangerous, and simpler. And drier.|[[Eiko]]}}

[[File:Ronovianddralincustomjediarttrick.jpg‎|thumb|right|200px|Ronovi and Dralin enjoying drinks at [[The Mirage]], circa [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]].]]

Ronovi's personality rapidly evolved throughout the years. She was a hot-headed, power-hungry child and adolescent, a true fighter at heart and more brawn than brain. As she progressed through the ranks, however, she assumed more of a military mind, both crafty and calculating as a Master Centurion and a general. The Shadow Academy later allowed her to sharpen her senses and her understanding of the galaxy, as she was capable of studying the archives and artifacts of the Dark Vault before she even became an Elder. Because of this, she became so steeped in arcane dark side knowledge that, without realizing, she cultivated the sort of ruthlessness that could lead her to break a man's neck for the slightest offense. As a result, she could be called a dark scholarly warrior: Powerful, malevolent, and remarkably intelligent.

[[File:Ronovi.anthony.8.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ronovi the drunk, circa [[Horizons]], [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]].]]

However, Ronovi's continually growing prowess and intimidating demeanor did not mean that her old habits faded away. She was still a blunt, sharp-tongued, and cynical character. Despite her strategic abilities, she could become quite spastic on and off the battlefield. Her rambunctiousness, unhindered honesty, and affinity for drinking contributed to her occasionally belligerent behavior. It was commonly known that Ronovi enjoyed inflicting pain, treating it like a form of entertainment and emphasizing her more sadistic nature. Fortunately, she was able to keep some of her brutal mannerisms under control, instead handling situations with sarcasm, wit, and a casual air. Basically, Ronovi could easily punch a man in the jaw and then tell a joke about it later, and rumor has it that she also had an abusive history with other women.

Ronovi had few friends, seldom trusting others outside her small circle of allies. Besides knowing [[starwars:Galactic Basic Standard|Basic]] as well as [[starwars:Epicant|Epicant]], her fluency in [[starwars:Bocce|Bocce]] allowed her to communicate with a large variety of species in the galaxy on a militant as well as economic level. She was almost compulsive regarding her equipment and combative techniques, and she could not tolerate romantic feelings of any kind. Ronovi was recognized by some as a strong mentor, but many others considered her far too dangerous, obsessive, and temperamental to be relied on.

{{Positions}}

{{Succession box
| title = [[Sergeant]] of [[Arcano Signum]]
| years = [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]]
| before = [[Dralin Fortea]]
| after = [[Balia Donos]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Aedile]] of [[Cestus|House Cestus]]
| years = [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]]
| before = [[Ji K'awiil]]
| after= [[Vai Azexel]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Cestus|House Cestus]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#31 ABY|31 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]]
| before = [[Kazarelth Talismarr]]
| after = [[Ji K'awiil]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Proconsul]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]]
| before = [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]]
| after = [[Ji K'awiil]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Consul]] of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]]
| before = [[Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae]]
| after = [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#34 ABY|34 ABY]]
| before = [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]]
| after = [[Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Praetor]] to the [[Headmaster]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]
| before = [[Solus Gar]]
| after = [[Solus Gar]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Headmaster]] of the [[Shadow Academy]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]]
| before = [[Taigikori Aybara]]
| after = [[Solari]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Aedile]] of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| before = [[Solus Gar]]
| after = [[Ka'Hava'Ve]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Quaestor]] of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| years = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| before = [[Tra'an Reith]]
| after = [[Montresor]]
}}
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== Apprentices ==

=== Jaron Kai ===

'''[[20 ABY to 29 ABY#29 ABY|29 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#30 ABY|30 ABY]]'''

'''Jaron Kai''' was Ronovi's first apprentice, beginning her training under the then Dark Jedi Knight after House Cestus and House Gladius's joint mission on Samur. As she was ranked Protector at the time, Jaron had already proven to Ronovi that she was a capable fighter as well as a reliable member of Cestus. The two were also on friendly rather than merely cordial terms, and their master and student relationship was sided with a shared wit and perspective. Unfortunately, Jaron disappeared from Tarentum's set up base during the Reclamation of Antei and has not been seen since. She last held the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]].

=== Syrna Valkiss ===

'''[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#32 ABY|32 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]'''

'''Syrna Valkiss''' was Ronovi's second apprentice, beginning her training under the then Obelisk Prelate shortly after she earned the rank of [[Novice]]. Unlike Jaron Kai, Syrna harbored a much more reserved attitude toward her given tasks and assignments within Tarentum. As Ronovi was once on good terms with Syrna's brother, [[Severon Vercingetorix]], she was aware of the woman's turbulent past and hoped to use it in order to submit her fully to the power of the dark side. Only then could Syrna's full potential and skill be unlocked and utilized. When Ronovi left Yridian space in order to join Arcona's ranks, Syrna decided to stay behind and was later killed during the Siege of Eden. She last held the rank of [[Guardian]].

=== Giovanni Palermo ===

'''[[30 ABY to 39 ABY#33 ABY|33 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]]'''

'''Giovanni Palermo''' was Ronovi's third apprentice, having held the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]] for quite some time before becoming the then Obelisk Prelate's student. After becoming disenchanted with his former master, he was encouraged to seek assistance from [[Archean Erinos Tarentae]] only to discover that the situation would not improve his already stagnant progress. Ronovi, feeling that the long-term Tarenti needed a strong and persistent mentor, placed Giovanni under a strict training regimen, hoping to push him over the last remaining hurdles on his long path to knighthood. It took two more years, but Giovanni was at last elevated to Dark Jedi Knight while serving in Arcona alongside his master, becoming the first of Ronovi's apprentices to obtain the prized rank. He has since served in the courts of Estle City as a lawyer.

== Trivia ==

* Ronovi was based on a previously written [[starwars:Sith|Sith]] character named Darth Desov, which was used by her creator for less formal roleplaying sessions.
* Ronovi had a large variety of nicknames, including but not limited to: "Ron," "Ronnie," "Rovi," "Ro Ro," "Ravioli," "Ron-Ron," "Runofi," "Ronovermi," and "Ronobi."
* Ronovi emerged as Champion of the Independence Games in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]], taking first place in five events.
* Ronovi was recognized as the Second Hero of the Tenth Great Jedi War, upstaged only by Benevolent Taldrya Whiner.

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Terminus

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Tra'an Reith: /* Command Staff */

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The '''''Terminus''''' is one of two Bothan assault cruisers within the [[Ascendant Fleet]], and serves as the flagship of [[Battleteam]] [[Ajunta Pall]]. Leading the frigates of Plagueis in raids across the stars, it forms the lead of one of two primary strike forces within Plagueis.

==Characteristics==
Built to fill the role of the aging ''Victory''-class Star Destroyer, the Bothan assault cruiser was an intimidating design. Armed with twenty four heavy dual turbolaser cannons, ten ion cannons, twenty turbolaser cannons, twenty proton torpedo launchers with sixteen missile magazines, and four tractor beam projectors, it was a capable and versatile offensive ship.

The two hangars on the ship were capable of carrying four squadrons of fighters. Dorsal and ventral hangars were located amidships and were fitted with launch apertures for flexible deployment and recovery. They also contained rear meditation cabins, equipped with transparisteel arches for the viewing of space. Their sublight engines could match a ''Victory''-class destroyer while their Class 1 hyperdrive allowed for rapid hyperspace transport.

Defensively it was better-equipped than the Destroyer it was meant to replace, with its armor being 150 percent heavier than the other craft. That said, it was primarily an offensive vessel, with most of its power siphoned toward the weaponry systems. This left it vulnerable to heavy attack.

== History ==
The ship was constructed in 26 ABY by Bothawui Shipyards and immediately commissioned as the BAC ''Renaissance''. It was sent to serve alongside the ''[[Starwars:Ralroost|Ralroost]]''. After the [[Starwars:Battle of Ithor|Battle of Ithor]], she was dispatched [[Starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] and served as a part of Fleet Group Two during the [[Starwars:First Battle of Coruscant (Yuuzhan Vong War)|First Battle of Coruscant]]. The ship escaped with superficial damage, but was still relegated to rear defense for the rest of the war. Even during the [[Starwars:Second Battle of Coruscant (Yuuzhan Vong War)|Second Battle of Coruscant]], the ship saw little combat.

Following the war, the ''Renaissance'' remained at Coruscant and served in the defense of the planet, though she was mostly relegated to patrol and occasional escort duty. She was fully repaired and in 35 ABY was dispatched as part of a cautionary defense fleet to [[Starwars:Ord Pardron|Ord Pardron]], in case the Geonosians took to the defense of the Killiks during the [[Starwars:Swarm War|Swarm War]].

==Role==
The ''Terminus'' serves as the flagship of Ajunta Pall. Its firepower is considerable, but it is also quite versatile; this is bolstered by the added weaponry and equipment.

===Command Staff===
*Commanding Officer: Zikri Liska'ia
*Executive Officer: TBA

== Complement ==
===Attached Craft===
Currently attached to the ''Harrower'' are 4 squadrons of fighters:

*Claymore Squadron ([[T-65AC4 X-wing - Plagueis|T-65AC4 X-wings]]) - Superiority
*Glaive Squadron ([[B-51 B-wing - Plagueis|B-wing Bombers]]) - Heavy Assault
*Spear Squadron ([[HLAF-500 starfighter - Plagueis|HLAF-500s]]) - Superiority
*Pike Squadron ([[HLAF-500 starfighter - Plagueis|HLAF-500s]]) - Superiority/Recon

The ''Terminus'' also carries a squadron of various transport craft for passenger transportation and troop deployment:

*1 [[Lambda-class T-4a shuttle - Plagueis|''Lambda''-class shuttle]]
*1 [[Nu-class attack shuttle - Plagueis|''Nu''-class shuttle]]
*1 [[Armored Interface Craft-4 - Plagueis|Armored Interface Craft-4 dropship]]
*2 [[Low Altitude Assault Transport/carrier - Plagueis|Low Altitude Assault Transport/carrier]]

===Ground Forces===
During normal operations, the only troops carried on board the ''Terminus'' are a double strength unit of battle droids. These droids allow for the ship to carry double the standard complement of troops since they can be stored unlike troops. The battle droids carried by the ''Terminus'' are also linked via a command signal directly into the central computer, giving them highly optimized performance while they are on board.

* 3 [[B2 super battle droid - Plagueis|B2 super battle droid]] companies - 495 units

When the ''Terminus'' is engaged in planetary assault or raid operations, it can be overloaded to transport the ground forces of Ajunta Pall. The additional capacity is gained through the conversion of much of the ships cargo bays to house troops and equipment. This also requires the debarkation of the standard unit of battle droids. Combinations of the total armed force of the Battleteam and the standard battle droid complement can also be transported.

*3 Infantry companies - 495 men
*1 Scout company - 165 men
*2 Heavy infantry platoons - 82 men
*2 Engineer squads - 20 men
*2 Medic squads - 20 men
*3 Sniper teams- 6 men
*3 [[SD-10 battle droid - Plagueis|SD-10 battle droid]] platoons - 12 units
*2 [[All Terrain Tactical Enforcer - Plagueis|All Terrain Tatical Enforcers]]
*12 [[All Terrain Experimental Transport - Plagueis|All Terrain Experimental Transports]]
*12 [[74-Z speeder bike - Plagueis|74-Z Speeder Bikes]]

This gives a total force of 788 men, 12 battle droids, and 26 vehicles.

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Terminus

2013-07-11T05:45:58Z

Tra'an Reith:

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The '''''Terminus''''' is one of two Bothan assault cruisers within the [[Ascendant Fleet]], and serves as the flagship of [[Battleteam]] [[Ajunta Pall]]. Leading the frigates of Plagueis in raids across the stars, it forms the lead of one of two primary strike forces within Plagueis.

==Characteristics==
Built to fill the role of the aging ''Victory''-class Star Destroyer, the Bothan assault cruiser was an intimidating design. Armed with twenty four heavy dual turbolaser cannons, ten ion cannons, twenty turbolaser cannons, twenty proton torpedo launchers with sixteen missile magazines, and four tractor beam projectors, it was a capable and versatile offensive ship.

The two hangars on the ship were capable of carrying four squadrons of fighters. Dorsal and ventral hangars were located amidships and were fitted with launch apertures for flexible deployment and recovery. They also contained rear meditation cabins, equipped with transparisteel arches for the viewing of space. Their sublight engines could match a ''Victory''-class destroyer while their Class 1 hyperdrive allowed for rapid hyperspace transport.

Defensively it was better-equipped than the Destroyer it was meant to replace, with its armor being 150 percent heavier than the other craft. That said, it was primarily an offensive vessel, with most of its power siphoned toward the weaponry systems. This left it vulnerable to heavy attack.

== History ==
The ship was constructed in 26 ABY by Bothawui Shipyards and immediately commissioned as the BAC ''Renaissance''. It was sent to serve alongside the ''[[Starwars:Ralroost|Ralroost]]''. After the [[Starwars:Battle of Ithor|Battle of Ithor]], she was dispatched [[Starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] and served as a part of Fleet Group Two during the [[Starwars:First Battle of Coruscant (Yuuzhan Vong War)|First Battle of Coruscant]]. The ship escaped with superficial damage, but was still relegated to rear defense for the rest of the war. Even during the [[Starwars:Second Battle of Coruscant (Yuuzhan Vong War)|Second Battle of Coruscant]], the ship saw little combat.

Following the war, the ''Renaissance'' remained at Coruscant and served in the defense of the planet, though she was mostly relegated to patrol and occasional escort duty. She was fully repaired and in 35 ABY was dispatched as part of a cautionary defense fleet to [[Starwars:Ord Pardron|Ord Pardron]], in case the Geonosians took to the defense of the Killiks during the [[Starwars:Swarm War|Swarm War]].

==Role==
The ''Terminus'' serves as the flagship of Ajunta Pall. Its firepower is considerable, but it is also quite versatile; this is bolstered by the added weaponry and equipment.

===Command Staff===
*Commanding Officer: TBA
*Executive Officer: TBA

== Complement ==
===Attached Craft===
Currently attached to the ''Harrower'' are 4 squadrons of fighters:

*Claymore Squadron ([[T-65AC4 X-wing - Plagueis|T-65AC4 X-wings]]) - Superiority
*Glaive Squadron ([[B-51 B-wing - Plagueis|B-wing Bombers]]) - Heavy Assault
*Spear Squadron ([[HLAF-500 starfighter - Plagueis|HLAF-500s]]) - Superiority
*Pike Squadron ([[HLAF-500 starfighter - Plagueis|HLAF-500s]]) - Superiority/Recon

The ''Terminus'' also carries a squadron of various transport craft for passenger transportation and troop deployment:

*1 [[Lambda-class T-4a shuttle - Plagueis|''Lambda''-class shuttle]]
*1 [[Nu-class attack shuttle - Plagueis|''Nu''-class shuttle]]
*1 [[Armored Interface Craft-4 - Plagueis|Armored Interface Craft-4 dropship]]
*2 [[Low Altitude Assault Transport/carrier - Plagueis|Low Altitude Assault Transport/carrier]]

===Ground Forces===
During normal operations, the only troops carried on board the ''Terminus'' are a double strength unit of battle droids. These droids allow for the ship to carry double the standard complement of troops since they can be stored unlike troops. The battle droids carried by the ''Terminus'' are also linked via a command signal directly into the central computer, giving them highly optimized performance while they are on board.

* 3 [[B2 super battle droid - Plagueis|B2 super battle droid]] companies - 495 units

When the ''Terminus'' is engaged in planetary assault or raid operations, it can be overloaded to transport the ground forces of Ajunta Pall. The additional capacity is gained through the conversion of much of the ships cargo bays to house troops and equipment. This also requires the debarkation of the standard unit of battle droids. Combinations of the total armed force of the Battleteam and the standard battle droid complement can also be transported.

*3 Infantry companies - 495 men
*1 Scout company - 165 men
*2 Heavy infantry platoons - 82 men
*2 Engineer squads - 20 men
*2 Medic squads - 20 men
*3 Sniper teams- 6 men
*3 [[SD-10 battle droid - Plagueis|SD-10 battle droid]] platoons - 12 units
*2 [[All Terrain Tactical Enforcer - Plagueis|All Terrain Tatical Enforcers]]
*12 [[All Terrain Experimental Transport - Plagueis|All Terrain Experimental Transports]]
*12 [[74-Z speeder bike - Plagueis|74-Z Speeder Bikes]]

This gives a total force of 788 men, 12 battle droids, and 26 vehicles.

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[[Category:Plagueis OOB]][[Category:Plagueis Starships]]

Tra'an Reith

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Tra'an Reith: /* DJB Facts */

{{On_Notice}}

{{Character
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|name= Tra'an Reith
|[[Obelisk Armor]]
|[[Plagueis Emblem]]
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies=[[Jusadih Independence Coalition]]
|saber= Orange
|form=*[[Soresu]]
*[[Makashi]]
|fightingstyle=
|profession=*Smuggler
*Pilot
*Mechanic
|position=*[[Quaestor]]
*Supreme Commander
|era=*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation= [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
|ship=*Stellar Vibrations
*[[NSD Ascendancy]]
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

==Appearance==

Tra’an Reith stands approximately six feet in height. He weighs roughly one hundred and eighty pounds with a solid build of muscle that while well defined, is not normally visible without him being in motion. He is lean, with little excess fat on him, worn off by days spent training in the jungles of his native home, or upon the training grounds and battlefields belonging to the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. He has short black hair cropped about a half an inch from the skull and has a part along the right side as it grows out. His hair, while short, is thick and full, leaving no bare spots or patches.

He is rather non-descript for the most part, having only a single scar from his hairline, vertically down through the base of his right cheekbone. It is evident even on his eyelid, as if a blade were taken to his face, and just narrowly missed gouging his eye. Green eyes stare out from their sockets, alive and alight with intelligence, wit, and keen focus. Missing nothing, they reflect and at times seem to be on fire in the right light.

[[File:Cpnewlogo.jpg|thumb|left|House Plagueis]]With thin lips, low cheekbones, and a square jaw, he could be called rugged, were he to ever let stubble grow out. He makes a point of shaving daily, except when on vacation. His nose is fairly prominent and well defined, without bulging or being obnoxiously out of place. His eyes are set at normal height in his head, when in humanoid form.

With a duelist’s physique, he stands ever at the ready, comfortable on the balls of his feet and never seeming to idle in one place too long. He walks with a smooth, rounded motion that seems to flow evenly on any surface, whether it be the dark tile of [[Kapsina]] or the sandy wastes of [[starwars:Tatooine|Tatooine]].

He has no other scars anywhere on his body, and is of a tanned complexion, bronze tones without being overdone into orange or golds. His skin is surprisingly unmarked for a humanoids, as most bear some form of acne or pock marking. With no protruding or unsightly blemishes, veins, or other markings, he is usually considered handsome for his species despite his lack of any truly distinguishing features.

His hands and feet are well calloused, from routine use of heavy equipment without gloves or shoes. He maintains these against the off chance at having to move through forested or other territory that prevents the use of such niceties. His nails are always at the perfect length, free from disease or other blemishes, except when he changes them to match as he shifts shape.

[[File:Reith Custom Lightsaber.png|thumb|left|Reith's custom lightsaber]] His usual weapon loadout is two [[starwars:DH-17 blaster pistol|DH-17 Blaster Pistols]], his custom Lightsaber, and an [[starwars:E-11 blaster rifle|E-11 Blaster Rifle]].

[[File:Ferran Robes.jpg|thumb|right|Ferran Uniform]]
Usually, he is seen dressed in the uniform of the original [[Obelisk]], General [[Ferran]]. The distinctive outfit serves to set him apart, especially since the silver symbol of the Order has been replaced with the symbol of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]].

The symbol’s inner supports hide [[starwars:Duranium|duranium]] rods underneath, and a spring loaded action that allows them to snap down and form a short-hafted double bladed axe. Useful both as a tool and a hidden weapon, the symbol thus serves multiple purposes in both the figurative and the metaphorical.

The blue sash is a custom design that can be replaced with a blue hide whose fur resembles the waves and pattern of silk but contains mounts for a holster of the same material on both sides. Each holster contains a side compartment with a spare clip.

Each sleeve of the outfit contains a small hidden catch for his lightsaber to hook onto, so that it may hide on the inside of his forearm without making a noticeable bulge.

== History ==

Coming Soon

== DJB Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September 2008 to January 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January 2009 to July 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May 2007 to July 2009

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June 2011 to June 2013

[[Category:DJB Characters]]
[[Category:Plagueians]]

Dark Crusade - Plagueis

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Tra'an Reith: /* Contributors */

{{Battle
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| conc
| next =
| image = [[File:Shadowdroidmod.png|250px]]
| name = Dark Crusade: House Plagueis
| conflict = [[Dark Crusade]]
| objective =
| date = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| location =*
*[[Dark Crusade - Prologue|Avenger II]]
*[[Nfolgai]]
*[[starwars:Khar_Delba|Khar Delba]]
| participants = *[[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
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| side1 = *[[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| side2 = *[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]]
*[[Clan|Clans]] and [[House|Houses]]
| side3 = *[[Starwars:One_Sith|One Sith]]
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| side5 =
| side6 =
| commanders1 = *[[Tra'an Reith]]
*[[Ronovi Tavisaen]]
*[[Solus Gar]]
*[[Arden Karn]]
*[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
| commanders2 = *[[Muz Ashen]]
*[[Raken]]
*[[Dark Council]]
| commanders3 =
*[[starwars:Darth Krayt|Darth Krayt]]
*[[starwars:Darth Wyyrlok (I)|Darth Wyyrlok]]
*Yobd Nan
*[[Xander Drax]]
| commanders4 =
| commanders5 =
| commanders6 =
| forces1 =
*[[Ajunta Pall]]
*[[Karness Muur]]
| forces2 =
*[[starwars:Dark Jedi|Dark Jedi]]
*[[Sith]]
*[[Krath]]
*[[Obelisk]]
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*[[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] Acolytes
*Behemoths
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*N/A
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*Yobd Nan
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== Prologue - Assault on the Avenger II ==
{{Main|[[Dark Crusade - Prologue|Assault on the Avenger II]]}}

[[file:AVENGER2PLA.jpg|thumb|left|SSD Avenger II]]
Though still recovering from their near annihilation at the Battle of Jusadih, the forces of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]] joined with those of the other clans and houses in their combined assault on the SSD Avenger II. As they still wished to remain dead to the rest of the Brotherhood, Plagueian units appeared as agents of the Iron Throne, their true allegiances hidden. Two main teams participated in the assault: one led by [[Quaestor]] [[Tra'an Reith]] and [[Aedile]] [[Solus Gar]], the other headed up by [[Arden Karn]]. Both teams managed to make successful landings, but were ultimately stymied in their advances by overwhelming enemy opposition. A team made up primarily of forces from [[Naga Sadow]] broke through first and ended up taking the fight to the ship's bridge. The Plagueians were left to fend off wave after wave of enemy reinforcements, keeping the way clear for the Sadowans.

Though some in Plagueis viewed their valiant fight a small victory, in the eyes of Tra'an, it was an abject failure. It was a lost opportunity to prove their worth to the Brotherhood. The fact that they had been shown up by Sadowans was also not lost on the Plagueians. Tra'an vowed that it would be the last time Naga Sadow would humiliate Plagueism, and he would avenge their past transgressions. It would not be long before his chance came.

The attack from [[Archibald Zoraan]] leading into the [[Horizons]] Crisis sent the Brotherhood reeling, and when the Iron Throne called for retribution and issued a campaign order to seize the [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]], Tra'an saw it as a chance to bring Plagueis back into the fold. Its military might now rebuilt after their raid on [[starwars:Ord Pardron|Ord Pardron]], the Ascendant House set out for [[Nfolgai]]. The Sadowans were there as well, much to Tra'an's delight. In a brazen show of force, the Dread Lord drove his ships straight at the Sadowan fleet and revealed Plagueis to the Brotherhood at large as a force to be reckoned with.

== Phase One ==
=== Chapter One: Nfolgai ===
==== Plagueis's Return ====
{{Dialogue|Locke Sonje|Well, I see reports of your demise were somewhat exaggerated.|Tra'an Reith|That would be correct. And we've come back to finish what we started.| The leaders of [[Clan Naga Sadow]] and [[House Plagueis]] rekindling their rivalry}}
[[file:TraanNfolgai.jpg|thumb|left|Tra'an overlooking Nfolgai aboard the ''Ascendancy''.]]

Nfolgai would prove to be the first step upon the path of vengeance for [[House Plagueis]], as it mounted a determined effort to not simply take Nfolgai, but to sabotage and undermine Sadow's attempts to do so at the same time. Not simply satisfied with winning, Tra'an Reith had made it plain that nothing but the utter destruction of the Sadowans that had cost him the lives of the crew of the VSD Ballista would serve.

As if to prove his point, the Dread Lord of House Plagueis ordered several units of [[Ravager|Ravagers]] to make planetfall, under the watchful eyes of their droid escorts. They did so, disgorging the hordes of Plagueian warriors to make their bloody way to the Temple of Sorzus Syn. It was here that the brutal methodology of training proved to be most effective as the Ravagers laid into the forces of the other units with brutality and bloodletting the likes of which they'd never seen. As the initial shock wore off, it proved to be too late for any of those forces to hold their positions, forcing a retreat.

As the Ravagers took up a loose formation around the highly valuable landmark, the Plagueian Subjugates moved through them, treating wounds, repairing weapons, and serving to keep the Ravagers generally at ease as the Dread Lord made his way within the temple with his chosen team, missing only his Aedile and the Ex-Headmaster who'd been chosen to battle the "Sith Lord" Yobd Non. As they scoured the interior of the temple, rooting out remnants of the One Sith and any remaining natives, Tra'an was left to await the outcome of the battle with the self-styled Lord of the Sith.

==== Yobd Nan ====
{{Quote|You didn't think we would come to face someone like you and be unprepared?|Ronovi Tavisaen to Yobd Nan}}
[[file:Yobdnan_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|165 px|right|Yobd Nan]]
[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/nfolgaihvt.html Yobd Nan] was a [[starwars: Duros|Duros]] Sith who was in direct command of all One Sith forces on [[Nfolgai]]. Darth Krayt had asked him specifically to lead the pillage of Sorzus Syn's Mausoleum. Initially, the Dark Council had assumed that the military presence on Nfolgai were spacers or mercenaries. They were pleased to discover otherwise, as it gave them the perfect opportunity to begin their war against the One Sith. Nan was immediately considered a High Value Target by the Dark Council, and his assassination was of paramount importance. Although the [[Grand Master]] had ordered [[Scholae Palatinae]], [[Tarentum]], and [[Clan Naga Sadow]] to the attack, it was House Plagueis who achieved the most impressive results and Nan's death.

A handful of subtle attempts into Nan's stronghold proved to be futile and eventually it was decided that an all out frontal assault was the only way to penetrate the structure and kill the Sith Lord within. Without informing the other units involved in the invasion, [[Solus Gar]] and [[Ronovi Tavisaen]] led a strike force including 100 [[SD-10 battle droid - Plagueis|SD-10 Battle Droids]] and 5 Scourges of [[Ravagers]], along with another new acquisition, intended as a surprise.

[[File:Plagueis_shadowdroid.jpg|thumb|165px|left|Yobd Nan’s new Shadow Droid Body]]

Initially, Nan felt that he was holding out quite well - that is, until the leader of his Nightsister bodyguards, Teila, informed him that Plagueis was employing [[X-1 Viper - Plagueis|X-1 Vipers]]. Before Yobd Nan could react, one of the walls next to him exploded, crushing the skull of one of his three bodyguards and knocking Nan and his two remaining bodyguards to the ground. When Nan returned to his feet, he was amazed to discover that he couldn't sense his attackers, despite the fact that he could clearly hear humanoids and the mechanical whirs of droids.

He attempted several Force based attacks on the Ronovi, Solus, and the two SD-10 Battle Droids, but nothing worked; lightning fizzled out, speed was nullified. Not even the Nightsister magics that he had learned to wield were of any success.

The droids made quick work of the two remaining Nightsisters, as their weapons were meant for droid combat and easily melted through flesh. Ronovi mocked Nan repeatedly, musing that they wouldn't attack a Sith Lord without preparation. She then had one of the SD-10 open its chest plates to reveal a [[starwars:Ysalamiri|Ysalamiri]], a creature that could dull the Force senses of any Dark Jedi nearby.

Disarmed and frightened, Yobd Nan tried a desperate attack on the SD-10s, but it quickly picked him up. Ronovi informed him that they had made a few modifications to the SD-10s, including hands. Solus then ordered the droid to tear off Nan's arms and legs, which the droid promptly did.

Not allowing the Duros to die, the two Plagueians cauterized the wounds and reported to Tra'an, who had special plans for Nan. Reith decided not to put a powerful Force Sensitive mind to waste, instead placing it within the squadron leader of Plagueis's new [[Shadow Droid - Plagueis|Shadow Droids]].

=== Chapter Two: Khar Delba ===
==== Vengeance on Sadow ====
{{Quote|Vengeance comes in many forms, Reith. The best vengeance is when you take things from people that give them hope and pride.|Ronovi Tavisean to Tra'an Reith}}

It was decided almost from the time in which the target selection was available, that Khar Delba would be the perfect choice. Fresh from the victory on Nfolgai, and now sporting a squadron of [[starwars:Shadow Droid|Shadow Droid]], led by none other than Yobd Nan's brainwashed head, it was too perfect to have the opportunity to steal away a crown jewel of the legacy of Naga Sadow, from the Clan bearing his name.

As if to prove their point, Plagueis set out to reclaim not only the Temple of Naga Sadow, but also the other crown jewel, the Mandalorian Armory. So confident of victory, the Dread Lord ordered the unit split in two, with specialists heading the helm of each section to ensure success. The Dread Lord himself led the foray on the Armory, even as his Aedile and the ever present Ronovi Tavisean were entrusted to seize the true fortress ensconced upon the moon orbiting Khar Delba.

==== Xander Drax ====
[[File:Khar.jpg|thumb|165px|right|Khar Delba]]
The success of the Nfolgai campaign left many within the Ascendant House in high spirits. The accomplishments of both Solus Gar and his allies were subsequently recognized, and the Aedile was given a special task once Plagueis set its sights on Khar Delba. Knowing that the planet would be a prized target for Naga Sadow, Tra'an Reith looked over the coordinates of the planet and found that a strike team would preferably be aiming for Khar Delba's moon, [[starwars:Khar Shian|Khar Shian]], where Lord [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Naga Sadow's]] true fortress was built. Others within Plagueis would go down to Khar Delba's icy surface, in order to seek out any potential treasures from both Naga Sadow's decoy fortress and its surroundings.
[[File:Xander drax.jpg‎|thumb|150 px|left|Xander Drax]]
Solus led his strike team - consisting of members Ronovi Tavisaen, [[Alaris Jinn]], Arden Karn, and [[Teylas Ramar]] - into the aerial zone before his shuttle began to malfunction, seemingly being tampered by an outside source. The group crash-landed on Khar Delba, forced to fend for themselves against Sith-altered Behemoths and the icy elements of the planet. The culprit of their collision and the subsequent Behemoth attack turned out to be [[Xander Drax]], a formidable Dark Jedi who had abandoned the ranks of the Brotherhood and become aligned with the One Sith. Having been the esteemed apprentice of Yobd Nan, he sought vengeance against Solus for his master's murder and intended to have the team brought up to Khar Shian where his headquarters were situated.

The team was captured by Drax's men upon exiting a cavern which they had taken shelter in. Incarcerated in Naga Sadow's fortress on Khar Shian, both Solus and Ronovi were tortured by Drax, Ronovi having aided Solus in accomplishing the death of Yobd Nan. While Ronovi was taken back to her cell on the pretense of being killed, Solus was left at the mercy of the Sith Lord, who was later rebuked by Darth Wyyrlok for losing his focus on maintaining Khar Delba's fortifications against the Brotherhood's military forces. Drax prepared to leave Khar Shian and lead the defense on Khar Delba before he was stopped by Solus and Ronovi, both having escaped from the fortress. Upon learning of Yobd Nan's final fate - his brain being placed in the head Shadow Droid of Plagueis's shadow droid squadron - Drax went into a rage and attempted to crush Ronovi under a wall of the citadel, escaping in his shuttle when Solus chose to save his ally rather than kill his enemy.
[[File:Icecavern_khardelba.jpg|thumb|165px|right|The ice caverns of Khar Shian.]]

As Xander Drax remained at large, Ronovi used Solus's failure as an opportunity to take further ownership of Plagueis. She angrily addressed the situation to Tra'an, who immediately revoked Aedileship from Solus and offered it to Ronovi. While Khar Shian had been seized by Plagueis and the fortress ransacked, inner plotting had begun within the legions of Plagueis. Apart from the failure to capture or kill Xander Drax, members Arden Karn and Teylas Ramar did succeed in the murder of the One Sith affiliate Fuuka Ashasti, Drax's apprentice. Plagueis's occupation of Naga Sadow's true temple would serve as another slap to the integrity and pride of the clan who had taken on the Sith Lord's name.

==== The Mandalorian Armory ====
A bastion of ancient weaponry and armor, the Armory proved to be a resource of an invaluable nature to the House. The weapons alone served to arm Plagueis forces with not only weapons of power, but also knowledge that had been lost to the ages. The lost research of Demagol, a [[starwars:Zeltron|Zeltron]] determined to merge the training and nature of the Mandoa with the powers and sensitivity of Force Users dedicated to unlocking the secrets of the Force, only served to enhance the power of the Dark Jedi who paid homage to the Dark Lord of Wisdom.

The wealth of weaponry, starfighters, and armor from the intact War Forge within the Armory served only to showcase the distinct nature of House Plagueis, as they produced new armor from the depths of the ancient world. What used to be the distinctive coloring of blue Neo-Crusader Mandalorians became Black Plagueian Ravagers with the distinctive crest upon their chest, upon black armor.

[[File:Mandalorian_armory.jpg‎|thumb|200px|left|The Mandalorian Neo-Crusader Armory]]

The wealth of weaponry was varied - mostly [[starwars:WESTAR-34 blaster pistol|WESTAR-34]], [[starwars:WESTAR-35 blaster pistol|WESTAR-35]], [[starwars:Mandalorian Ripper|Mandalorian Rippers]], and [[starwars:Mandalorian disintegrator|Disintegrators]], there were a few rare specimens among the cache, including a few prototype personal shields and even fewer beskad. The last of these, the beskad, were seized by the Iron Throne immediately upon discovery, being made of true Mandalorian Iron. Much like the rare material [[starwars:Cortosis|Cortosis]], any item consisting of Mandalorian Iron was considered prohibited from use and forbidden to any not authorized by the [[Master At Arms]] or the Grand Master himself.

A layered design, the layout of the Armory was laid out in a concentric design, with defensive outposts along the exterior, barracks, laboratories, and the War Forge deep within. Designed to withstand siege for years, they served as outposts for the conquering Mandoa during the reign of Mandalore the Ultimate.

Each Armory could produce weaponry, ships, armor, and resupply entire Clans. Designed to withstand sieges for decades, these facilities could not only resupply an entire Clan, they could hold, train, arm, and release them upon unsuspecting foes, eradicating the besiegers before taking to the stars to claim more territory in the name of the Mandalore.

=== Chapter Three: Ch'hodos ===
An unfinished campaign at present documentation, Plagueis now travels to the planet [[starwars:Ch'hodos|Ch'hodos]], former headquarters of the Sith Lord [[starwars:Shar Dakhan|Shar Dakhan]]. It will ultimately rival Naga Sadow, [[Taldryan]], and [[Tarentum]] for the spoils. Thus far, Karn has taken up the task of dealing with Captain Lin, an affiliate of the One Sith. [[Arturis Schulen]], along with several others, plan to bring back the head of Erithin Vax. [[Celevon Edraven]] went in alone and eliminated an entire camp, including a Force Trained Lieutenant by the name of Almerta Inarov, who was the Assassin's intended target.

== Logistics ==
[[File:BAC Terminus.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Terminus'']]Plagueis, upon its return to the attention of the Brotherhood, was a purely nomadic naval fleet with no homeworld or galactic system. Headed by its flagship, the [[NSD Ascendancy]], the [[Ascendant Fleet]] served as the quarters, arena, and war preparation zone for the Plagueians. Battle teams [[Karness Muur]] and [[Ajunta Pall]] were situated on the [[BAC Harrower]] and the [[BAC Terminus]], respectively, serving as the two primary strike forces of the fleet. The Predominant in particular was commanded by the Dread Lord's Wrath, or Aedile, while the head of Karness Muur served under him or her.

Primarily treating the Nfolgai campaign as an infiltration and reconnaissance mission, Plagueis truly showed its military capability upon initiating an orbital bombardment on Khar Delba before descending on its targets. Its troops consisted of several slaves, a trait that many of its sister units did not share. In fact, many of the captured One Sith affiliates were tortured and then indoctrinated as [[Wraiths]], whilst lesser acolytes were made into [[Subjugates]]. This subsequently stripped the enemies of their individuality, furthering Plagueis's resolve and immortalizing them as a menacing presence in the galaxy.

Plagueis took many trophies and spoils from both Nfolgai and Khar Delba, including the secrets of Sorzus Syn from her temple. Its accomplishments on the latter planet would further drive a wedge between them and Naga Sadow, who was determined to seek vengeance on the Ascendant House after both units' sights were set on Ch'hodos.

== Behind the Scenes ==
Plagueis, as a unit, stood out in both Chapters I and II of Phase I of the Crusade, taking the top slot for both Nfolgai and Khar Delba. Participation was phenomenally high, with a 1.90 participation ratio in the first chapter and a 2.05 participation ratio in the second chapter.

Placements include gold in the Khar Delba run-on event, several Novae from trivia and fiction events, and a whopping top five slot steal by five Plagueians for the Nfolgai target fiction event (the first place entry becoming canon). Accolades for these accomplishments go to several members, and the summit is determined to see the success replicated and the streak continued.

== Contributors ==
*[[Celevon Edraven]] - [[dossier:12004|12004]]
*[[Kuro Kogarasu]] - [[dossier:7759|7759]]
*[[Ronovi Tavisaen]] - [[dossier:9676|9676]]
*[[Seabr'imsto'nedansr]] - [[dossier:8649|8649]]
*[[Arturis Schulen]] - [[dossier:6643|6643]]
*[[Arden Karn]] - [[dossier:13299|13299]]
*[[Silent]] - [[dossier:3151|3151]]
*[[Solus Gar]] - [[dossier:6430|6430]]
*[[Zuser Whuloc]] - [[dossier:11347‎|11347‎]]
*[[Alaris Jinn]] - [[dossier:9426|9426]]
*[[Furios Morega]] - [[dossier:11513|11513]]
*[[Kant Lavar]] - [[dossier:8505|8505]]
*[[Tra'an Reith]] - [[dossier:9059|9059]]

== References ==
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/nfolgai.html Nfolgai Intel and Assignments]
** [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/reports.php?report=14574 Nfolgai Mission Reports/Placements]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/khar.html Khar Delba Intel and Assignments]
** [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/reports.php?report=14607 Khar Delba Mission Reports/Placements]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/chhodos.html Ch'hodos Intel and Assignments]

[[Category: Dark Crusade]]

Dark Crusade - Plagueis

2013-06-01T00:28:37Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Vengeance on Sadow */

{{Battle
| prev = [[Horizons|Horizon Crisis]]
| conc
| next =
| image = [[File:Shadowdroidmod.png|250px]]
| name = Dark Crusade: House Plagueis
| conflict = [[Dark Crusade]]
| objective =
| date = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| location =*
*[[Dark Crusade - Prologue|Avenger II]]
*[[Nfolgai]]
*[[starwars:Khar_Delba|Khar Delba]]
| participants = *[[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| outcome =
| side1 = *[[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| side2 = *[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]]
*[[Clan|Clans]] and [[House|Houses]]
| side3 = *[[Starwars:One_Sith|One Sith]]
| side4 =
| side5 =
| side6 =
| commanders1 = *[[Tra'an Reith]]
*[[Ronovi Tavisaen]]
*[[Solus Gar]]
*[[Arden Karn]]
*[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
| commanders2 = *[[Muz Ashen]]
*[[Raken]]
*[[Dark Council]]
| commanders3 =
*[[starwars:Darth Krayt|Darth Krayt]]
*[[starwars:Darth Wyyrlok (I)|Darth Wyyrlok]]
*Yobd Nan
*[[Xander Drax]]
| commanders4 =
| commanders5 =
| commanders6 =
| forces1 =
*[[Ajunta Pall]]
*[[Karness Muur]]
| forces2 =
*[[starwars:Dark Jedi|Dark Jedi]]
*[[Sith]]
*[[Krath]]
*[[Obelisk]]
| forces3 =
*[[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] Acolytes
*Behemoths
| forces4 =
| forces5 =
| forces6 =
| casual1 =
*N/A
| casual2 =
*N/A
| casual3 =
*Yobd Nan
| casual4 =
| casual5 =
| casual6 =
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== Prologue - Assault on the Avenger II ==
{{Main|[[Dark Crusade - Prologue|Assault on the Avenger II]]}}

[[file:AVENGER2PLA.jpg|thumb|left|SSD Avenger II]]
Though still recovering from their near annihilation at the Battle of Jusadih, the forces of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]] joined with those of the other clans and houses in their combined assault on the SSD Avenger II. As they still wished to remain dead to the rest of the Brotherhood, Plagueian units appeared as agents of the Iron Throne, their true allegiances hidden. Two main teams participated in the assault: one led by [[Quaestor]] [[Tra'an Reith]] and [[Aedile]] [[Solus Gar]], the other headed up by [[Arden Karn]]. Both teams managed to make successful landings, but were ultimately stymied in their advances by overwhelming enemy opposition. A team made up primarily of forces from [[Naga Sadow]] broke through first and ended up taking the fight to the ship's bridge. The Plagueians were left to fend off wave after wave of enemy reinforcements, keeping the way clear for the Sadowans.

Though some in Plagueis viewed their valiant fight a small victory, in the eyes of Tra'an, it was an abject failure. It was a lost opportunity to prove their worth to the Brotherhood. The fact that they had been shown up by Sadowans was also not lost on the Plagueians. Tra'an vowed that it would be the last time Naga Sadow would humiliate Plagueism, and he would avenge their past transgressions. It would not be long before his chance came.

The attack from [[Archibald Zoraan]] leading into the [[Horizons]] Crisis sent the Brotherhood reeling, and when the Iron Throne called for retribution and issued a campaign order to seize the [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]], Tra'an saw it as a chance to bring Plagueis back into the fold. Its military might now rebuilt after their raid on [[starwars:Ord Pardron|Ord Pardron]], the Ascendant House set out for [[Nfolgai]]. The Sadowans were there as well, much to Tra'an's delight. In a brazen show of force, the Dread Lord drove his ships straight at the Sadowan fleet and revealed Plagueis to the Brotherhood at large as a force to be reckoned with.

== Phase One ==
=== Chapter One: Nfolgai ===
==== Plagueis's Return ====
{{Dialogue|Locke Sonje|Well, I see reports of your demise were somewhat exaggerated.|Tra'an Reith|That would be correct. And we've come back to finish what we started.| The leaders of [[Clan Naga Sadow]] and [[House Plagueis]] rekindling their rivalry}}
[[file:TraanNfolgai.jpg|thumb|left|Tra'an overlooking Nfolgai aboard the ''Ascendancy''.]]

Nfolgai would prove to be the first step upon the path of vengeance for [[House Plagueis]], as it mounted a determined effort to not simply take Nfolgai, but to sabotage and undermine Sadow's attempts to do so at the same time. Not simply satisfied with winning, Tra'an Reith had made it plain that nothing but the utter destruction of the Sadowans that had cost him the lives of the crew of the VSD Ballista would serve.

As if to prove his point, the Dread Lord of House Plagueis ordered several units of [[Ravager|Ravagers]] to make planetfall, under the watchful eyes of their droid escorts. They did so, disgorging the hordes of Plagueian warriors to make their bloody way to the Temple of Sorzus Syn. It was here that the brutal methodology of training proved to be most effective as the Ravagers laid into the forces of the other units with brutality and bloodletting the likes of which they'd never seen. As the initial shock wore off, it proved to be too late for any of those forces to hold their positions, forcing a retreat.

As the Ravagers took up a loose formation around the highly valuable landmark, the Plagueian Subjugates moved through them, treating wounds, repairing weapons, and serving to keep the Ravagers generally at ease as the Dread Lord made his way within the temple with his chosen team, missing only his Aedile and the Ex-Headmaster who'd been chosen to battle the "Sith Lord" Yobd Non. As they scoured the interior of the temple, rooting out remnants of the One Sith and any remaining natives, Tra'an was left to await the outcome of the battle with the self-styled Lord of the Sith.

==== Yobd Nan ====
{{Quote|You didn't think we would come to face someone like you and be unprepared?|Ronovi Tavisaen to Yobd Nan}}
[[file:Yobdnan_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|165 px|right|Yobd Nan]]
[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/nfolgaihvt.html Yobd Nan] was a [[starwars: Duros|Duros]] Sith who was in direct command of all One Sith forces on [[Nfolgai]]. Darth Krayt had asked him specifically to lead the pillage of Sorzus Syn's Mausoleum. Initially, the Dark Council had assumed that the military presence on Nfolgai were spacers or mercenaries. They were pleased to discover otherwise, as it gave them the perfect opportunity to begin their war against the One Sith. Nan was immediately considered a High Value Target by the Dark Council, and his assassination was of paramount importance. Although the [[Grand Master]] had ordered [[Scholae Palatinae]], [[Tarentum]], and [[Clan Naga Sadow]] to the attack, it was House Plagueis who achieved the most impressive results and Nan's death.

A handful of subtle attempts into Nan's stronghold proved to be futile and eventually it was decided that an all out frontal assault was the only way to penetrate the structure and kill the Sith Lord within. Without informing the other units involved in the invasion, [[Solus Gar]] and [[Ronovi Tavisaen]] led a strike force including 100 [[SD-10 battle droid - Plagueis|SD-10 Battle Droids]] and 5 Scourges of [[Ravagers]], along with another new acquisition, intended as a surprise.

[[File:Plagueis_shadowdroid.jpg|thumb|165px|left|Yobd Nan’s new Shadow Droid Body]]

Initially, Nan felt that he was holding out quite well - that is, until the leader of his Nightsister bodyguards, Teila, informed him that Plagueis was employing [[X-1 Viper - Plagueis|X-1 Vipers]]. Before Yobd Nan could react, one of the walls next to him exploded, crushing the skull of one of his three bodyguards and knocking Nan and his two remaining bodyguards to the ground. When Nan returned to his feet, he was amazed to discover that he couldn't sense his attackers, despite the fact that he could clearly hear humanoids and the mechanical whirs of droids.

He attempted several Force based attacks on the Ronovi, Solus, and the two SD-10 Battle Droids, but nothing worked; lightning fizzled out, speed was nullified. Not even the Nightsister magics that he had learned to wield were of any success.

The droids made quick work of the two remaining Nightsisters, as their weapons were meant for droid combat and easily melted through flesh. Ronovi mocked Nan repeatedly, musing that they wouldn't attack a Sith Lord without preparation. She then had one of the SD-10 open its chest plates to reveal a [[starwars:Ysalamiri|Ysalamiri]], a creature that could dull the Force senses of any Dark Jedi nearby.

Disarmed and frightened, Yobd Nan tried a desperate attack on the SD-10s, but it quickly picked him up. Ronovi informed him that they had made a few modifications to the SD-10s, including hands. Solus then ordered the droid to tear off Nan's arms and legs, which the droid promptly did.

Not allowing the Duros to die, the two Plagueians cauterized the wounds and reported to Tra'an, who had special plans for Nan. Reith decided not to put a powerful Force Sensitive mind to waste, instead placing it within the squadron leader of Plagueis's new [[Shadow Droid - Plagueis|Shadow Droids]].

=== Chapter Two: Khar Delba ===
==== Vengeance on Sadow ====
{{Quote|Vengeance comes in many forms, Reith. The best vengeance is when you take things from people that give them hope and pride.|Ronovi Tavisean to Tra'an Reith}}

It was decided almost from the time in which the target selection was available, that Khar Delba would be the perfect choice. Fresh from the victory on Nfolgai, and now sporting a squadron of [[starwars:Shadow Droid|Shadow Droid]], led by none other than Yobd Nan's brainwashed head, it was too perfect to have the opportunity to steal away a crown jewel of the legacy of Naga Sadow, from the Clan bearing his name.

As if to prove their point, Plagueis set out to reclaim not only the Temple of Naga Sadow, but also the other crown jewel, the Mandalorian Armory. So confident of victory, the Dread Lord ordered the unit split in two, with specialists heading the helm of each section to ensure success. The Dread Lord himself led the foray on the Armory, even as his Aedile and the ever present Ronovi Tavisean were entrusted to seize the true fortress ensconced upon the moon orbiting Khar Delba.

==== Xander Drax ====
[[File:Khar.jpg|thumb|165px|right|Khar Delba]]
The success of the Nfolgai campaign left many within the Ascendant House in high spirits. The accomplishments of both Solus Gar and his allies were subsequently recognized, and the Aedile was given a special task once Plagueis set its sights on Khar Delba. Knowing that the planet would be a prized target for Naga Sadow, Tra'an Reith looked over the coordinates of the planet and found that a strike team would preferably be aiming for Khar Delba's moon, [[starwars:Khar Shian|Khar Shian]], where Lord [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Naga Sadow's]] true fortress was built. Others within Plagueis would go down to Khar Delba's icy surface, in order to seek out any potential treasures from both Naga Sadow's decoy fortress and its surroundings.
[[File:Xander drax.jpg‎|thumb|150 px|left|Xander Drax]]
Solus led his strike team - consisting of members Ronovi Tavisaen, [[Alaris Jinn]], Arden Karn, and [[Teylas Ramar]] - into the aerial zone before his shuttle began to malfunction, seemingly being tampered by an outside source. The group crash-landed on Khar Delba, forced to fend for themselves against Sith-altered Behemoths and the icy elements of the planet. The culprit of their collision and the subsequent Behemoth attack turned out to be [[Xander Drax]], a formidable Dark Jedi who had abandoned the ranks of the Brotherhood and become aligned with the One Sith. Having been the esteemed apprentice of Yobd Nan, he sought vengeance against Solus for his master's murder and intended to have the team brought up to Khar Shian where his headquarters were situated.

The team was captured by Drax's men upon exiting a cavern which they had taken shelter in. Incarcerated in Naga Sadow's fortress on Khar Shian, both Solus and Ronovi were tortured by Drax, Ronovi having aided Solus in accomplishing the death of Yobd Nan. While Ronovi was taken back to her cell on the pretense of being killed, Solus was left at the mercy of the Sith Lord, who was later rebuked by Darth Wyyrlok for losing his focus on maintaining Khar Delba's fortifications against the Brotherhood's military forces. Drax prepared to leave Khar Shian and lead the defense on Khar Delba before he was stopped by Solus and Ronovi, both having escaped from the fortress. Upon learning of Yobd Nan's final fate - his brain being placed in the head Shadow Droid of Plagueis's shadow droid squadron - Drax went into a rage and attempted to crush Ronovi under a wall of the citadel, escaping in his shuttle when Solus chose to save his ally rather than kill his enemy.
[[File:Icecavern_khardelba.jpg|thumb|165px|right|The ice caverns of Khar Shian.]]

As Xander Drax remained at large, Ronovi used Solus's failure as an opportunity to take further ownership of Plagueis. She angrily addressed the situation to Tra'an, who immediately revoked Aedileship from Solus and offered it to Ronovi. While Khar Shian had been seized by Plagueis and the fortress ransacked, inner plotting had begun within the legions of Plagueis. Apart from the failure to capture or kill Xander Drax, members Arden Karn and Teylas Ramar did succeed in the murder of the One Sith affiliate Fuuka Ashasti, Drax's apprentice. Plagueis's occupation of Naga Sadow's true temple would serve as another slap to the integrity and pride of the clan who had taken on the Sith Lord's name.

==== The Mandalorian Armory ====
A bastion of ancient weaponry and armor, the Armory proved to be a resource of an invaluable nature to the House. The weapons alone served to arm Plagueis forces with not only weapons of power, but also knowledge that had been lost to the ages. The lost research of Demagol, a [[starwars:Zeltron|Zeltron]] determined to merge the training and nature of the Mandoa with the powers and sensitivity of Force Users dedicated to unlocking the secrets of the Force, only served to enhance the power of the Dark Jedi who paid homage to the Dark Lord of Wisdom.

The wealth of weaponry, starfighters, and armor from the intact War Forge within the Armory served only to showcase the distinct nature of House Plagueis, as they produced new armor from the depths of the ancient world. What used to be the distinctive coloring of blue Neo-Crusader Mandalorians became Black Plagueian Ravagers with the distinctive crest upon their chest, upon black armor.

[[File:Mandalorian_armory.jpg‎|thumb|200px|left|The Mandalorian Neo-Crusader Armory]]

The wealth of weaponry was varied - mostly [[starwars:WESTAR-34 blaster pistol|WESTAR-34]], [[starwars:WESTAR-35 blaster pistol|WESTAR-35]], [[starwars:Mandalorian Ripper|Mandalorian Rippers]], and [[starwars:Mandalorian disintegrator|Disintegrators]], there were a few rare specimens among the cache, including a few prototype personal shields and even fewer beskad. The last of these, the beskad, were seized by the Iron Throne immediately upon discovery, being made of true Mandalorian Iron. Much like the rare material [[starwars:Cortosis|Cortosis]], any item consisting of Mandalorian Iron was considered prohibited from use and forbidden to any not authorized by the [[Master At Arms]] or the Grand Master himself.

A layered design, the layout of the Armory was laid out in a concentric design, with defensive outposts along the exterior, barracks, laboratories, and the War Forge deep within. Designed to withstand siege for years, they served as outposts for the conquering Mandoa during the reign of Mandalore the Ultimate.

Each Armory could produce weaponry, ships, armor, and resupply entire Clans. Designed to withstand sieges for decades, these facilities could not only resupply an entire Clan, they could hold, train, arm, and release them upon unsuspecting foes, eradicating the besiegers before taking to the stars to claim more territory in the name of the Mandalore.

=== Chapter Three: Ch'hodos ===
An unfinished campaign at present documentation, Plagueis now travels to the planet [[starwars:Ch'hodos|Ch'hodos]], former headquarters of the Sith Lord [[starwars:Shar Dakhan|Shar Dakhan]]. It will ultimately rival Naga Sadow, [[Taldryan]], and [[Tarentum]] for the spoils. Thus far, Karn has taken up the task of dealing with Captain Lin, an affiliate of the One Sith. [[Arturis Schulen]], along with several others, plan to bring back the head of Erithin Vax. [[Celevon Edraven]] went in alone and eliminated an entire camp, including a Force Trained Lieutenant by the name of Almerta Inarov, who was the Assassin's intended target.

== Logistics ==
[[File:BAC Terminus.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Terminus'']]Plagueis, upon its return to the attention of the Brotherhood, was a purely nomadic naval fleet with no homeworld or galactic system. Headed by its flagship, the [[NSD Ascendancy]], the [[Ascendant Fleet]] served as the quarters, arena, and war preparation zone for the Plagueians. Battle teams [[Karness Muur]] and [[Ajunta Pall]] were situated on the [[BAC Harrower]] and the [[BAC Terminus]], respectively, serving as the two primary strike forces of the fleet. The Predominant in particular was commanded by the Dread Lord's Wrath, or Aedile, while the head of Karness Muur served under him or her.

Primarily treating the Nfolgai campaign as an infiltration and reconnaissance mission, Plagueis truly showed its military capability upon initiating an orbital bombardment on Khar Delba before descending on its targets. Its troops consisted of several slaves, a trait that many of its sister units did not share. In fact, many of the captured One Sith affiliates were tortured and then indoctrinated as [[Wraiths]], whilst lesser acolytes were made into [[Subjugates]]. This subsequently stripped the enemies of their individuality, furthering Plagueis's resolve and immortalizing them as a menacing presence in the galaxy.

Plagueis took many trophies and spoils from both Nfolgai and Khar Delba, including the secrets of Sorzus Syn from her temple. Its accomplishments on the latter planet would further drive a wedge between them and Naga Sadow, who was determined to seek vengeance on the Ascendant House after both units' sights were set on Ch'hodos.

== Behind the Scenes ==
Plagueis, as a unit, stood out in both Chapters I and II of Phase I of the Crusade, taking the top slot for both Nfolgai and Khar Delba. Participation was phenomenally high, with a 1.90 participation ratio in the first chapter and a 2.05 participation ratio in the second chapter.

Placements include gold in the Khar Delba run-on event, several Novae from trivia and fiction events, and a whopping top five slot steal by five Plagueians for the Nfolgai target fiction event (the first place entry becoming canon). Accolades for these accomplishments go to several members, and the summit is determined to see the success replicated and the streak continued.

== Contributors ==
*[[Celevon Edraven]] - [[dossier:12004|12004]]
*[[Kuro Kogarasu]] - [[dossier:7759|7759]]
*[[Ronovi Tavisaen]] - [[dossier:9676|9676]]
*[[Seabr'imsto'nedansr]] - [[dossier:8649|8649]]
*[[Arturis Schulen]] - [[dossier:6643|6643]]
*[[Arden Karn]] - [[dossier:13299|13299]]
*[[Silent]] - [[dossier:3151|3151]]
*[[Solus Gar]] - [[dossier:6430|6430]]
*[[Zuser Whuloc]] - [[dossier:11347‎|11347‎]]
*[[Alaris Jinn]] - [[dossier:9426|9426]]
*[[Furios Morega]] - [[dossier:11513|11513]]
*[[Kant Lavar]] - [[dossier:8505|8505]]

== References ==
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/nfolgai.html Nfolgai Intel and Assignments]
** [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/reports.php?report=14574 Nfolgai Mission Reports/Placements]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/khar.html Khar Delba Intel and Assignments]
** [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/reports.php?report=14607 Khar Delba Mission Reports/Placements]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/chhodos.html Ch'hodos Intel and Assignments]

[[Category: Dark Crusade]]

Dark Crusade - Plagueis

2013-06-01T00:28:22Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Vengeance on Sadow */

{{Battle
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| conc
| next =
| image = [[File:Shadowdroidmod.png|250px]]
| name = Dark Crusade: House Plagueis
| conflict = [[Dark Crusade]]
| objective =
| date = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]] - [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#37 ABY|37 ABY]]
| location =*
*[[Dark Crusade - Prologue|Avenger II]]
*[[Nfolgai]]
*[[starwars:Khar_Delba|Khar Delba]]
| participants = *[[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| outcome =
| side1 = *[[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| side2 = *[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]]
*[[Clan|Clans]] and [[House|Houses]]
| side3 = *[[Starwars:One_Sith|One Sith]]
| side4 =
| side5 =
| side6 =
| commanders1 = *[[Tra'an Reith]]
*[[Ronovi Tavisaen]]
*[[Solus Gar]]
*[[Arden Karn]]
*[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
| commanders2 = *[[Muz Ashen]]
*[[Raken]]
*[[Dark Council]]
| commanders3 =
*[[starwars:Darth Krayt|Darth Krayt]]
*[[starwars:Darth Wyyrlok (I)|Darth Wyyrlok]]
*Yobd Nan
*[[Xander Drax]]
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| commanders5 =
| commanders6 =
| forces1 =
*[[Ajunta Pall]]
*[[Karness Muur]]
| forces2 =
*[[starwars:Dark Jedi|Dark Jedi]]
*[[Sith]]
*[[Krath]]
*[[Obelisk]]
| forces3 =
*[[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] Acolytes
*Behemoths
| forces4 =
| forces5 =
| forces6 =
| casual1 =
*N/A
| casual2 =
*N/A
| casual3 =
*Yobd Nan
| casual4 =
| casual5 =
| casual6 =
}}

== Prologue - Assault on the Avenger II ==
{{Main|[[Dark Crusade - Prologue|Assault on the Avenger II]]}}

[[file:AVENGER2PLA.jpg|thumb|left|SSD Avenger II]]
Though still recovering from their near annihilation at the Battle of Jusadih, the forces of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]] joined with those of the other clans and houses in their combined assault on the SSD Avenger II. As they still wished to remain dead to the rest of the Brotherhood, Plagueian units appeared as agents of the Iron Throne, their true allegiances hidden. Two main teams participated in the assault: one led by [[Quaestor]] [[Tra'an Reith]] and [[Aedile]] [[Solus Gar]], the other headed up by [[Arden Karn]]. Both teams managed to make successful landings, but were ultimately stymied in their advances by overwhelming enemy opposition. A team made up primarily of forces from [[Naga Sadow]] broke through first and ended up taking the fight to the ship's bridge. The Plagueians were left to fend off wave after wave of enemy reinforcements, keeping the way clear for the Sadowans.

Though some in Plagueis viewed their valiant fight a small victory, in the eyes of Tra'an, it was an abject failure. It was a lost opportunity to prove their worth to the Brotherhood. The fact that they had been shown up by Sadowans was also not lost on the Plagueians. Tra'an vowed that it would be the last time Naga Sadow would humiliate Plagueism, and he would avenge their past transgressions. It would not be long before his chance came.

The attack from [[Archibald Zoraan]] leading into the [[Horizons]] Crisis sent the Brotherhood reeling, and when the Iron Throne called for retribution and issued a campaign order to seize the [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]], Tra'an saw it as a chance to bring Plagueis back into the fold. Its military might now rebuilt after their raid on [[starwars:Ord Pardron|Ord Pardron]], the Ascendant House set out for [[Nfolgai]]. The Sadowans were there as well, much to Tra'an's delight. In a brazen show of force, the Dread Lord drove his ships straight at the Sadowan fleet and revealed Plagueis to the Brotherhood at large as a force to be reckoned with.

== Phase One ==
=== Chapter One: Nfolgai ===
==== Plagueis's Return ====
{{Dialogue|Locke Sonje|Well, I see reports of your demise were somewhat exaggerated.|Tra'an Reith|That would be correct. And we've come back to finish what we started.| The leaders of [[Clan Naga Sadow]] and [[House Plagueis]] rekindling their rivalry}}
[[file:TraanNfolgai.jpg|thumb|left|Tra'an overlooking Nfolgai aboard the ''Ascendancy''.]]

Nfolgai would prove to be the first step upon the path of vengeance for [[House Plagueis]], as it mounted a determined effort to not simply take Nfolgai, but to sabotage and undermine Sadow's attempts to do so at the same time. Not simply satisfied with winning, Tra'an Reith had made it plain that nothing but the utter destruction of the Sadowans that had cost him the lives of the crew of the VSD Ballista would serve.

As if to prove his point, the Dread Lord of House Plagueis ordered several units of [[Ravager|Ravagers]] to make planetfall, under the watchful eyes of their droid escorts. They did so, disgorging the hordes of Plagueian warriors to make their bloody way to the Temple of Sorzus Syn. It was here that the brutal methodology of training proved to be most effective as the Ravagers laid into the forces of the other units with brutality and bloodletting the likes of which they'd never seen. As the initial shock wore off, it proved to be too late for any of those forces to hold their positions, forcing a retreat.

As the Ravagers took up a loose formation around the highly valuable landmark, the Plagueian Subjugates moved through them, treating wounds, repairing weapons, and serving to keep the Ravagers generally at ease as the Dread Lord made his way within the temple with his chosen team, missing only his Aedile and the Ex-Headmaster who'd been chosen to battle the "Sith Lord" Yobd Non. As they scoured the interior of the temple, rooting out remnants of the One Sith and any remaining natives, Tra'an was left to await the outcome of the battle with the self-styled Lord of the Sith.

==== Yobd Nan ====
{{Quote|You didn't think we would come to face someone like you and be unprepared?|Ronovi Tavisaen to Yobd Nan}}
[[file:Yobdnan_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|165 px|right|Yobd Nan]]
[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/nfolgaihvt.html Yobd Nan] was a [[starwars: Duros|Duros]] Sith who was in direct command of all One Sith forces on [[Nfolgai]]. Darth Krayt had asked him specifically to lead the pillage of Sorzus Syn's Mausoleum. Initially, the Dark Council had assumed that the military presence on Nfolgai were spacers or mercenaries. They were pleased to discover otherwise, as it gave them the perfect opportunity to begin their war against the One Sith. Nan was immediately considered a High Value Target by the Dark Council, and his assassination was of paramount importance. Although the [[Grand Master]] had ordered [[Scholae Palatinae]], [[Tarentum]], and [[Clan Naga Sadow]] to the attack, it was House Plagueis who achieved the most impressive results and Nan's death.

A handful of subtle attempts into Nan's stronghold proved to be futile and eventually it was decided that an all out frontal assault was the only way to penetrate the structure and kill the Sith Lord within. Without informing the other units involved in the invasion, [[Solus Gar]] and [[Ronovi Tavisaen]] led a strike force including 100 [[SD-10 battle droid - Plagueis|SD-10 Battle Droids]] and 5 Scourges of [[Ravagers]], along with another new acquisition, intended as a surprise.

[[File:Plagueis_shadowdroid.jpg|thumb|165px|left|Yobd Nan’s new Shadow Droid Body]]

Initially, Nan felt that he was holding out quite well - that is, until the leader of his Nightsister bodyguards, Teila, informed him that Plagueis was employing [[X-1 Viper - Plagueis|X-1 Vipers]]. Before Yobd Nan could react, one of the walls next to him exploded, crushing the skull of one of his three bodyguards and knocking Nan and his two remaining bodyguards to the ground. When Nan returned to his feet, he was amazed to discover that he couldn't sense his attackers, despite the fact that he could clearly hear humanoids and the mechanical whirs of droids.

He attempted several Force based attacks on the Ronovi, Solus, and the two SD-10 Battle Droids, but nothing worked; lightning fizzled out, speed was nullified. Not even the Nightsister magics that he had learned to wield were of any success.

The droids made quick work of the two remaining Nightsisters, as their weapons were meant for droid combat and easily melted through flesh. Ronovi mocked Nan repeatedly, musing that they wouldn't attack a Sith Lord without preparation. She then had one of the SD-10 open its chest plates to reveal a [[starwars:Ysalamiri|Ysalamiri]], a creature that could dull the Force senses of any Dark Jedi nearby.

Disarmed and frightened, Yobd Nan tried a desperate attack on the SD-10s, but it quickly picked him up. Ronovi informed him that they had made a few modifications to the SD-10s, including hands. Solus then ordered the droid to tear off Nan's arms and legs, which the droid promptly did.

Not allowing the Duros to die, the two Plagueians cauterized the wounds and reported to Tra'an, who had special plans for Nan. Reith decided not to put a powerful Force Sensitive mind to waste, instead placing it within the squadron leader of Plagueis's new [[Shadow Droid - Plagueis|Shadow Droids]].

=== Chapter Two: Khar Delba ===
==== Vengeance on Sadow ====
{{Quote|Vengeance comes in many forms, Reith. The best vengeance is when you take things from people that give them hope and pride.|Ronovi Tavisean to Tra'an Reith}}

It was decided almost from the time in which the target selection was available, that Khar Delba would be the perfect choice. Fresh from the victory on Nfolgai, and now sporting a squadron of [[starwars:Shadow Droid|Shadow Droid]], led by none other than Yobd Nan's brainwashed head, it was too perfect to have the opportunity to steal away a crown jewel of the legacy of Naga Sadow, from the Clan bearing his name.

As if to prove their point, Plagueis set out to reclaim not only the Temple of Naga Sadow, but also the other crown jewel, the Mandalorian Armory. So confident of victory, the Dread Lord ordered the unit split in two, with specialists heading the helm of each section to ensure success. The Dread Lord himself led the foray on the Armory, even as his Aedile and the ever present Ronovi Tavisean were entrusted to seize the true fortress ensconced upon the moon orbiting Khar Delba.

==== Xander Drax ====
[[File:Khar.jpg|thumb|165px|right|Khar Delba]]
The success of the Nfolgai campaign left many within the Ascendant House in high spirits. The accomplishments of both Solus Gar and his allies were subsequently recognized, and the Aedile was given a special task once Plagueis set its sights on Khar Delba. Knowing that the planet would be a prized target for Naga Sadow, Tra'an Reith looked over the coordinates of the planet and found that a strike team would preferably be aiming for Khar Delba's moon, [[starwars:Khar Shian|Khar Shian]], where Lord [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Naga Sadow's]] true fortress was built. Others within Plagueis would go down to Khar Delba's icy surface, in order to seek out any potential treasures from both Naga Sadow's decoy fortress and its surroundings.
[[File:Xander drax.jpg‎|thumb|150 px|left|Xander Drax]]
Solus led his strike team - consisting of members Ronovi Tavisaen, [[Alaris Jinn]], Arden Karn, and [[Teylas Ramar]] - into the aerial zone before his shuttle began to malfunction, seemingly being tampered by an outside source. The group crash-landed on Khar Delba, forced to fend for themselves against Sith-altered Behemoths and the icy elements of the planet. The culprit of their collision and the subsequent Behemoth attack turned out to be [[Xander Drax]], a formidable Dark Jedi who had abandoned the ranks of the Brotherhood and become aligned with the One Sith. Having been the esteemed apprentice of Yobd Nan, he sought vengeance against Solus for his master's murder and intended to have the team brought up to Khar Shian where his headquarters were situated.

The team was captured by Drax's men upon exiting a cavern which they had taken shelter in. Incarcerated in Naga Sadow's fortress on Khar Shian, both Solus and Ronovi were tortured by Drax, Ronovi having aided Solus in accomplishing the death of Yobd Nan. While Ronovi was taken back to her cell on the pretense of being killed, Solus was left at the mercy of the Sith Lord, who was later rebuked by Darth Wyyrlok for losing his focus on maintaining Khar Delba's fortifications against the Brotherhood's military forces. Drax prepared to leave Khar Shian and lead the defense on Khar Delba before he was stopped by Solus and Ronovi, both having escaped from the fortress. Upon learning of Yobd Nan's final fate - his brain being placed in the head Shadow Droid of Plagueis's shadow droid squadron - Drax went into a rage and attempted to crush Ronovi under a wall of the citadel, escaping in his shuttle when Solus chose to save his ally rather than kill his enemy.
[[File:Icecavern_khardelba.jpg|thumb|165px|right|The ice caverns of Khar Shian.]]

As Xander Drax remained at large, Ronovi used Solus's failure as an opportunity to take further ownership of Plagueis. She angrily addressed the situation to Tra'an, who immediately revoked Aedileship from Solus and offered it to Ronovi. While Khar Shian had been seized by Plagueis and the fortress ransacked, inner plotting had begun within the legions of Plagueis. Apart from the failure to capture or kill Xander Drax, members Arden Karn and Teylas Ramar did succeed in the murder of the One Sith affiliate Fuuka Ashasti, Drax's apprentice. Plagueis's occupation of Naga Sadow's true temple would serve as another slap to the integrity and pride of the clan who had taken on the Sith Lord's name.

==== The Mandalorian Armory ====
A bastion of ancient weaponry and armor, the Armory proved to be a resource of an invaluable nature to the House. The weapons alone served to arm Plagueis forces with not only weapons of power, but also knowledge that had been lost to the ages. The lost research of Demagol, a [[starwars:Zeltron|Zeltron]] determined to merge the training and nature of the Mandoa with the powers and sensitivity of Force Users dedicated to unlocking the secrets of the Force, only served to enhance the power of the Dark Jedi who paid homage to the Dark Lord of Wisdom.

The wealth of weaponry, starfighters, and armor from the intact War Forge within the Armory served only to showcase the distinct nature of House Plagueis, as they produced new armor from the depths of the ancient world. What used to be the distinctive coloring of blue Neo-Crusader Mandalorians became Black Plagueian Ravagers with the distinctive crest upon their chest, upon black armor.

[[File:Mandalorian_armory.jpg‎|thumb|200px|left|The Mandalorian Neo-Crusader Armory]]

The wealth of weaponry was varied - mostly [[starwars:WESTAR-34 blaster pistol|WESTAR-34]], [[starwars:WESTAR-35 blaster pistol|WESTAR-35]], [[starwars:Mandalorian Ripper|Mandalorian Rippers]], and [[starwars:Mandalorian disintegrator|Disintegrators]], there were a few rare specimens among the cache, including a few prototype personal shields and even fewer beskad. The last of these, the beskad, were seized by the Iron Throne immediately upon discovery, being made of true Mandalorian Iron. Much like the rare material [[starwars:Cortosis|Cortosis]], any item consisting of Mandalorian Iron was considered prohibited from use and forbidden to any not authorized by the [[Master At Arms]] or the Grand Master himself.

A layered design, the layout of the Armory was laid out in a concentric design, with defensive outposts along the exterior, barracks, laboratories, and the War Forge deep within. Designed to withstand siege for years, they served as outposts for the conquering Mandoa during the reign of Mandalore the Ultimate.

Each Armory could produce weaponry, ships, armor, and resupply entire Clans. Designed to withstand sieges for decades, these facilities could not only resupply an entire Clan, they could hold, train, arm, and release them upon unsuspecting foes, eradicating the besiegers before taking to the stars to claim more territory in the name of the Mandalore.

=== Chapter Three: Ch'hodos ===
An unfinished campaign at present documentation, Plagueis now travels to the planet [[starwars:Ch'hodos|Ch'hodos]], former headquarters of the Sith Lord [[starwars:Shar Dakhan|Shar Dakhan]]. It will ultimately rival Naga Sadow, [[Taldryan]], and [[Tarentum]] for the spoils. Thus far, Karn has taken up the task of dealing with Captain Lin, an affiliate of the One Sith. [[Arturis Schulen]], along with several others, plan to bring back the head of Erithin Vax. [[Celevon Edraven]] went in alone and eliminated an entire camp, including a Force Trained Lieutenant by the name of Almerta Inarov, who was the Assassin's intended target.

== Logistics ==
[[File:BAC Terminus.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Terminus'']]Plagueis, upon its return to the attention of the Brotherhood, was a purely nomadic naval fleet with no homeworld or galactic system. Headed by its flagship, the [[NSD Ascendancy]], the [[Ascendant Fleet]] served as the quarters, arena, and war preparation zone for the Plagueians. Battle teams [[Karness Muur]] and [[Ajunta Pall]] were situated on the [[BAC Harrower]] and the [[BAC Terminus]], respectively, serving as the two primary strike forces of the fleet. The Predominant in particular was commanded by the Dread Lord's Wrath, or Aedile, while the head of Karness Muur served under him or her.

Primarily treating the Nfolgai campaign as an infiltration and reconnaissance mission, Plagueis truly showed its military capability upon initiating an orbital bombardment on Khar Delba before descending on its targets. Its troops consisted of several slaves, a trait that many of its sister units did not share. In fact, many of the captured One Sith affiliates were tortured and then indoctrinated as [[Wraiths]], whilst lesser acolytes were made into [[Subjugates]]. This subsequently stripped the enemies of their individuality, furthering Plagueis's resolve and immortalizing them as a menacing presence in the galaxy.

Plagueis took many trophies and spoils from both Nfolgai and Khar Delba, including the secrets of Sorzus Syn from her temple. Its accomplishments on the latter planet would further drive a wedge between them and Naga Sadow, who was determined to seek vengeance on the Ascendant House after both units' sights were set on Ch'hodos.

== Behind the Scenes ==
Plagueis, as a unit, stood out in both Chapters I and II of Phase I of the Crusade, taking the top slot for both Nfolgai and Khar Delba. Participation was phenomenally high, with a 1.90 participation ratio in the first chapter and a 2.05 participation ratio in the second chapter.

Placements include gold in the Khar Delba run-on event, several Novae from trivia and fiction events, and a whopping top five slot steal by five Plagueians for the Nfolgai target fiction event (the first place entry becoming canon). Accolades for these accomplishments go to several members, and the summit is determined to see the success replicated and the streak continued.

== Contributors ==
*[[Celevon Edraven]] - [[dossier:12004|12004]]
*[[Kuro Kogarasu]] - [[dossier:7759|7759]]
*[[Ronovi Tavisaen]] - [[dossier:9676|9676]]
*[[Seabr'imsto'nedansr]] - [[dossier:8649|8649]]
*[[Arturis Schulen]] - [[dossier:6643|6643]]
*[[Arden Karn]] - [[dossier:13299|13299]]
*[[Silent]] - [[dossier:3151|3151]]
*[[Solus Gar]] - [[dossier:6430|6430]]
*[[Zuser Whuloc]] - [[dossier:11347‎|11347‎]]
*[[Alaris Jinn]] - [[dossier:9426|9426]]
*[[Furios Morega]] - [[dossier:11513|11513]]
*[[Kant Lavar]] - [[dossier:8505|8505]]

== References ==
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/nfolgai.html Nfolgai Intel and Assignments]
** [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/reports.php?report=14574 Nfolgai Mission Reports/Placements]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/khar.html Khar Delba Intel and Assignments]
** [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/reports.php?report=14607 Khar Delba Mission Reports/Placements]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/chhodos.html Ch'hodos Intel and Assignments]

[[Category: Dark Crusade]]

Dark Crusade - Plagueis

2013-06-01T00:27:51Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Chapter Two: Khar Delba */

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*[[Dark Crusade - Prologue|Avenger II]]
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*[[starwars:Khar_Delba|Khar Delba]]
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*[[Arden Karn]]
*[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
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*[[Raken]]
*[[Dark Council]]
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*[[starwars:Darth Wyyrlok (I)|Darth Wyyrlok]]
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== Prologue - Assault on the Avenger II ==
{{Main|[[Dark Crusade - Prologue|Assault on the Avenger II]]}}

[[file:AVENGER2PLA.jpg|thumb|left|SSD Avenger II]]
Though still recovering from their near annihilation at the Battle of Jusadih, the forces of [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]] joined with those of the other clans and houses in their combined assault on the SSD Avenger II. As they still wished to remain dead to the rest of the Brotherhood, Plagueian units appeared as agents of the Iron Throne, their true allegiances hidden. Two main teams participated in the assault: one led by [[Quaestor]] [[Tra'an Reith]] and [[Aedile]] [[Solus Gar]], the other headed up by [[Arden Karn]]. Both teams managed to make successful landings, but were ultimately stymied in their advances by overwhelming enemy opposition. A team made up primarily of forces from [[Naga Sadow]] broke through first and ended up taking the fight to the ship's bridge. The Plagueians were left to fend off wave after wave of enemy reinforcements, keeping the way clear for the Sadowans.

Though some in Plagueis viewed their valiant fight a small victory, in the eyes of Tra'an, it was an abject failure. It was a lost opportunity to prove their worth to the Brotherhood. The fact that they had been shown up by Sadowans was also not lost on the Plagueians. Tra'an vowed that it would be the last time Naga Sadow would humiliate Plagueism, and he would avenge their past transgressions. It would not be long before his chance came.

The attack from [[Archibald Zoraan]] leading into the [[Horizons]] Crisis sent the Brotherhood reeling, and when the Iron Throne called for retribution and issued a campaign order to seize the [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]], Tra'an saw it as a chance to bring Plagueis back into the fold. Its military might now rebuilt after their raid on [[starwars:Ord Pardron|Ord Pardron]], the Ascendant House set out for [[Nfolgai]]. The Sadowans were there as well, much to Tra'an's delight. In a brazen show of force, the Dread Lord drove his ships straight at the Sadowan fleet and revealed Plagueis to the Brotherhood at large as a force to be reckoned with.

== Phase One ==
=== Chapter One: Nfolgai ===
==== Plagueis's Return ====
{{Dialogue|Locke Sonje|Well, I see reports of your demise were somewhat exaggerated.|Tra'an Reith|That would be correct. And we've come back to finish what we started.| The leaders of [[Clan Naga Sadow]] and [[House Plagueis]] rekindling their rivalry}}
[[file:TraanNfolgai.jpg|thumb|left|Tra'an overlooking Nfolgai aboard the ''Ascendancy''.]]

Nfolgai would prove to be the first step upon the path of vengeance for [[House Plagueis]], as it mounted a determined effort to not simply take Nfolgai, but to sabotage and undermine Sadow's attempts to do so at the same time. Not simply satisfied with winning, Tra'an Reith had made it plain that nothing but the utter destruction of the Sadowans that had cost him the lives of the crew of the VSD Ballista would serve.

As if to prove his point, the Dread Lord of House Plagueis ordered several units of [[Ravager|Ravagers]] to make planetfall, under the watchful eyes of their droid escorts. They did so, disgorging the hordes of Plagueian warriors to make their bloody way to the Temple of Sorzus Syn. It was here that the brutal methodology of training proved to be most effective as the Ravagers laid into the forces of the other units with brutality and bloodletting the likes of which they'd never seen. As the initial shock wore off, it proved to be too late for any of those forces to hold their positions, forcing a retreat.

As the Ravagers took up a loose formation around the highly valuable landmark, the Plagueian Subjugates moved through them, treating wounds, repairing weapons, and serving to keep the Ravagers generally at ease as the Dread Lord made his way within the temple with his chosen team, missing only his Aedile and the Ex-Headmaster who'd been chosen to battle the "Sith Lord" Yobd Non. As they scoured the interior of the temple, rooting out remnants of the One Sith and any remaining natives, Tra'an was left to await the outcome of the battle with the self-styled Lord of the Sith.

==== Yobd Nan ====
{{Quote|You didn't think we would come to face someone like you and be unprepared?|Ronovi Tavisaen to Yobd Nan}}
[[file:Yobdnan_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|165 px|right|Yobd Nan]]
[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/nfolgaihvt.html Yobd Nan] was a [[starwars: Duros|Duros]] Sith who was in direct command of all One Sith forces on [[Nfolgai]]. Darth Krayt had asked him specifically to lead the pillage of Sorzus Syn's Mausoleum. Initially, the Dark Council had assumed that the military presence on Nfolgai were spacers or mercenaries. They were pleased to discover otherwise, as it gave them the perfect opportunity to begin their war against the One Sith. Nan was immediately considered a High Value Target by the Dark Council, and his assassination was of paramount importance. Although the [[Grand Master]] had ordered [[Scholae Palatinae]], [[Tarentum]], and [[Clan Naga Sadow]] to the attack, it was House Plagueis who achieved the most impressive results and Nan's death.

A handful of subtle attempts into Nan's stronghold proved to be futile and eventually it was decided that an all out frontal assault was the only way to penetrate the structure and kill the Sith Lord within. Without informing the other units involved in the invasion, [[Solus Gar]] and [[Ronovi Tavisaen]] led a strike force including 100 [[SD-10 battle droid - Plagueis|SD-10 Battle Droids]] and 5 Scourges of [[Ravagers]], along with another new acquisition, intended as a surprise.

[[File:Plagueis_shadowdroid.jpg|thumb|165px|left|Yobd Nan’s new Shadow Droid Body]]

Initially, Nan felt that he was holding out quite well - that is, until the leader of his Nightsister bodyguards, Teila, informed him that Plagueis was employing [[X-1 Viper - Plagueis|X-1 Vipers]]. Before Yobd Nan could react, one of the walls next to him exploded, crushing the skull of one of his three bodyguards and knocking Nan and his two remaining bodyguards to the ground. When Nan returned to his feet, he was amazed to discover that he couldn't sense his attackers, despite the fact that he could clearly hear humanoids and the mechanical whirs of droids.

He attempted several Force based attacks on the Ronovi, Solus, and the two SD-10 Battle Droids, but nothing worked; lightning fizzled out, speed was nullified. Not even the Nightsister magics that he had learned to wield were of any success.

The droids made quick work of the two remaining Nightsisters, as their weapons were meant for droid combat and easily melted through flesh. Ronovi mocked Nan repeatedly, musing that they wouldn't attack a Sith Lord without preparation. She then had one of the SD-10 open its chest plates to reveal a [[starwars:Ysalamiri|Ysalamiri]], a creature that could dull the Force senses of any Dark Jedi nearby.

Disarmed and frightened, Yobd Nan tried a desperate attack on the SD-10s, but it quickly picked him up. Ronovi informed him that they had made a few modifications to the SD-10s, including hands. Solus then ordered the droid to tear off Nan's arms and legs, which the droid promptly did.

Not allowing the Duros to die, the two Plagueians cauterized the wounds and reported to Tra'an, who had special plans for Nan. Reith decided not to put a powerful Force Sensitive mind to waste, instead placing it within the squadron leader of Plagueis's new [[Shadow Droid - Plagueis|Shadow Droids]].

=== Chapter Two: Khar Delba ===
=== Vengeance on Sadow ===
{{Quote|Vengeance comes in many forms, Reith. The best vengeance is when you take things from people that give them hope and pride.|Ronovi Tavisean to Tra'an Reith}}

It was decided almost from the time in which the target selection was available, that Khar Delba would be the perfect choice. Fresh from the victory on Nfolgai, and now sporting a squadron of [[starwars:Shadow Droid|Shadow Droid]], led by none other than Yobd Nan's brainwashed head, it was too perfect to have the opportunity to steal away a crown jewel of the legacy of Naga Sadow, from the Clan bearing his name.

As if to prove their point, Plagueis set out to reclaim not only the Temple of Naga Sadow, but also the other crown jewel, the Mandalorian Armory. So confident of victory, the Dread Lord ordered the unit split in two, with specialists heading the helm of each section to ensure success. The Dread Lord himself led the foray on the Armory, even as his Aedile and the ever present Ronovi Tavisean were entrusted to seize the true fortress ensconced upon the moon orbiting Khar Delba.

==== Xander Drax ====
[[File:Khar.jpg|thumb|165px|right|Khar Delba]]
The success of the Nfolgai campaign left many within the Ascendant House in high spirits. The accomplishments of both Solus Gar and his allies were subsequently recognized, and the Aedile was given a special task once Plagueis set its sights on Khar Delba. Knowing that the planet would be a prized target for Naga Sadow, Tra'an Reith looked over the coordinates of the planet and found that a strike team would preferably be aiming for Khar Delba's moon, [[starwars:Khar Shian|Khar Shian]], where Lord [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Naga Sadow's]] true fortress was built. Others within Plagueis would go down to Khar Delba's icy surface, in order to seek out any potential treasures from both Naga Sadow's decoy fortress and its surroundings.
[[File:Xander drax.jpg‎|thumb|150 px|left|Xander Drax]]
Solus led his strike team - consisting of members Ronovi Tavisaen, [[Alaris Jinn]], Arden Karn, and [[Teylas Ramar]] - into the aerial zone before his shuttle began to malfunction, seemingly being tampered by an outside source. The group crash-landed on Khar Delba, forced to fend for themselves against Sith-altered Behemoths and the icy elements of the planet. The culprit of their collision and the subsequent Behemoth attack turned out to be [[Xander Drax]], a formidable Dark Jedi who had abandoned the ranks of the Brotherhood and become aligned with the One Sith. Having been the esteemed apprentice of Yobd Nan, he sought vengeance against Solus for his master's murder and intended to have the team brought up to Khar Shian where his headquarters were situated.

The team was captured by Drax's men upon exiting a cavern which they had taken shelter in. Incarcerated in Naga Sadow's fortress on Khar Shian, both Solus and Ronovi were tortured by Drax, Ronovi having aided Solus in accomplishing the death of Yobd Nan. While Ronovi was taken back to her cell on the pretense of being killed, Solus was left at the mercy of the Sith Lord, who was later rebuked by Darth Wyyrlok for losing his focus on maintaining Khar Delba's fortifications against the Brotherhood's military forces. Drax prepared to leave Khar Shian and lead the defense on Khar Delba before he was stopped by Solus and Ronovi, both having escaped from the fortress. Upon learning of Yobd Nan's final fate - his brain being placed in the head Shadow Droid of Plagueis's shadow droid squadron - Drax went into a rage and attempted to crush Ronovi under a wall of the citadel, escaping in his shuttle when Solus chose to save his ally rather than kill his enemy.
[[File:Icecavern_khardelba.jpg|thumb|165px|right|The ice caverns of Khar Shian.]]

As Xander Drax remained at large, Ronovi used Solus's failure as an opportunity to take further ownership of Plagueis. She angrily addressed the situation to Tra'an, who immediately revoked Aedileship from Solus and offered it to Ronovi. While Khar Shian had been seized by Plagueis and the fortress ransacked, inner plotting had begun within the legions of Plagueis. Apart from the failure to capture or kill Xander Drax, members Arden Karn and Teylas Ramar did succeed in the murder of the One Sith affiliate Fuuka Ashasti, Drax's apprentice. Plagueis's occupation of Naga Sadow's true temple would serve as another slap to the integrity and pride of the clan who had taken on the Sith Lord's name.

==== The Mandalorian Armory ====
A bastion of ancient weaponry and armor, the Armory proved to be a resource of an invaluable nature to the House. The weapons alone served to arm Plagueis forces with not only weapons of power, but also knowledge that had been lost to the ages. The lost research of Demagol, a [[starwars:Zeltron|Zeltron]] determined to merge the training and nature of the Mandoa with the powers and sensitivity of Force Users dedicated to unlocking the secrets of the Force, only served to enhance the power of the Dark Jedi who paid homage to the Dark Lord of Wisdom.

The wealth of weaponry, starfighters, and armor from the intact War Forge within the Armory served only to showcase the distinct nature of House Plagueis, as they produced new armor from the depths of the ancient world. What used to be the distinctive coloring of blue Neo-Crusader Mandalorians became Black Plagueian Ravagers with the distinctive crest upon their chest, upon black armor.

[[File:Mandalorian_armory.jpg‎|thumb|200px|left|The Mandalorian Neo-Crusader Armory]]

The wealth of weaponry was varied - mostly [[starwars:WESTAR-34 blaster pistol|WESTAR-34]], [[starwars:WESTAR-35 blaster pistol|WESTAR-35]], [[starwars:Mandalorian Ripper|Mandalorian Rippers]], and [[starwars:Mandalorian disintegrator|Disintegrators]], there were a few rare specimens among the cache, including a few prototype personal shields and even fewer beskad. The last of these, the beskad, were seized by the Iron Throne immediately upon discovery, being made of true Mandalorian Iron. Much like the rare material [[starwars:Cortosis|Cortosis]], any item consisting of Mandalorian Iron was considered prohibited from use and forbidden to any not authorized by the [[Master At Arms]] or the Grand Master himself.

A layered design, the layout of the Armory was laid out in a concentric design, with defensive outposts along the exterior, barracks, laboratories, and the War Forge deep within. Designed to withstand siege for years, they served as outposts for the conquering Mandoa during the reign of Mandalore the Ultimate.

Each Armory could produce weaponry, ships, armor, and resupply entire Clans. Designed to withstand sieges for decades, these facilities could not only resupply an entire Clan, they could hold, train, arm, and release them upon unsuspecting foes, eradicating the besiegers before taking to the stars to claim more territory in the name of the Mandalore.

=== Chapter Three: Ch'hodos ===
An unfinished campaign at present documentation, Plagueis now travels to the planet [[starwars:Ch'hodos|Ch'hodos]], former headquarters of the Sith Lord [[starwars:Shar Dakhan|Shar Dakhan]]. It will ultimately rival Naga Sadow, [[Taldryan]], and [[Tarentum]] for the spoils. Thus far, Karn has taken up the task of dealing with Captain Lin, an affiliate of the One Sith. [[Arturis Schulen]], along with several others, plan to bring back the head of Erithin Vax. [[Celevon Edraven]] went in alone and eliminated an entire camp, including a Force Trained Lieutenant by the name of Almerta Inarov, who was the Assassin's intended target.

== Logistics ==
[[File:BAC Terminus.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Terminus'']]Plagueis, upon its return to the attention of the Brotherhood, was a purely nomadic naval fleet with no homeworld or galactic system. Headed by its flagship, the [[NSD Ascendancy]], the [[Ascendant Fleet]] served as the quarters, arena, and war preparation zone for the Plagueians. Battle teams [[Karness Muur]] and [[Ajunta Pall]] were situated on the [[BAC Harrower]] and the [[BAC Terminus]], respectively, serving as the two primary strike forces of the fleet. The Predominant in particular was commanded by the Dread Lord's Wrath, or Aedile, while the head of Karness Muur served under him or her.

Primarily treating the Nfolgai campaign as an infiltration and reconnaissance mission, Plagueis truly showed its military capability upon initiating an orbital bombardment on Khar Delba before descending on its targets. Its troops consisted of several slaves, a trait that many of its sister units did not share. In fact, many of the captured One Sith affiliates were tortured and then indoctrinated as [[Wraiths]], whilst lesser acolytes were made into [[Subjugates]]. This subsequently stripped the enemies of their individuality, furthering Plagueis's resolve and immortalizing them as a menacing presence in the galaxy.

Plagueis took many trophies and spoils from both Nfolgai and Khar Delba, including the secrets of Sorzus Syn from her temple. Its accomplishments on the latter planet would further drive a wedge between them and Naga Sadow, who was determined to seek vengeance on the Ascendant House after both units' sights were set on Ch'hodos.

== Behind the Scenes ==
Plagueis, as a unit, stood out in both Chapters I and II of Phase I of the Crusade, taking the top slot for both Nfolgai and Khar Delba. Participation was phenomenally high, with a 1.90 participation ratio in the first chapter and a 2.05 participation ratio in the second chapter.

Placements include gold in the Khar Delba run-on event, several Novae from trivia and fiction events, and a whopping top five slot steal by five Plagueians for the Nfolgai target fiction event (the first place entry becoming canon). Accolades for these accomplishments go to several members, and the summit is determined to see the success replicated and the streak continued.

== Contributors ==
*[[Celevon Edraven]] - [[dossier:12004|12004]]
*[[Kuro Kogarasu]] - [[dossier:7759|7759]]
*[[Ronovi Tavisaen]] - [[dossier:9676|9676]]
*[[Seabr'imsto'nedansr]] - [[dossier:8649|8649]]
*[[Arturis Schulen]] - [[dossier:6643|6643]]
*[[Arden Karn]] - [[dossier:13299|13299]]
*[[Silent]] - [[dossier:3151|3151]]
*[[Solus Gar]] - [[dossier:6430|6430]]
*[[Zuser Whuloc]] - [[dossier:11347‎|11347‎]]
*[[Alaris Jinn]] - [[dossier:9426|9426]]
*[[Furios Morega]] - [[dossier:11513|11513]]
*[[Kant Lavar]] - [[dossier:8505|8505]]

== References ==
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/nfolgai.html Nfolgai Intel and Assignments]
** [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/reports.php?report=14574 Nfolgai Mission Reports/Placements]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/khar.html Khar Delba Intel and Assignments]
** [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/reports.php?report=14607 Khar Delba Mission Reports/Placements]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/crusade/chhodos.html Ch'hodos Intel and Assignments]

[[Category: Dark Crusade]]

Nfolgai - Plagueis Alpha

2013-02-15T04:29:59Z

Tra'an Reith:

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'''Nfolgai''' is an arid [[starwars:planet|world]] and the only habitable planet in the [[starwars:Nfolgai system|Nfolgai system]]. Occupied at various points throughout history by the [[starwars:Sith Empire|Sith Empire]], Nfolgai served as a mausoleum world for the followers of [[starwars:Sorzus Syn|Sorzus Syn]]. Abandoned by the [[starwars:Sith|Sith]] as their Empire fell into chaos, the slave populations were left to fend for themselves. The world was rediscovered in [[30_ABY_to_39_ABY#35_ABY|35 ABY]] by the [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]], and eventually became site of one of the first clashes between their order and the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]].

==Description==
[[file:Nfolgaisystem_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|left|150 px|Woyunoks seen from Nfolgai's orbit.]] The Nfolgai system is located at the edge of [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Space]], right on the edge of the [[starwars:Stygian Caldera|Stygian Caldera]]. It is situated along the [[starwars:Descri Wris|Descri Wris]], a remote [[starwars:hyperlane|hyperlane]] branch connecting to the [[starwars:Nacha Bhelfia|Nacha Bhelfia]] loop via [[starwars:Athiss|Athiss]] and [[starwars:Ziost|Ziost]]. The remote location of the world lead to it never being heavily populated by the Sith Empire at any point, and it remained mostly hidden and tucked away from the rest of [[starwars:the galaxy|the galaxy]] for thousands of years after the Empire's demise.

The [[starwars:star|stellar primary]] of the system was named Woyunoks, or "little one", in the ancient [[starwars:Sith language|Sith language]] given its small size. A K-type main sequence star, Woyunoks was smaller and cooler than most stars with habitable planets within the territory of the old Sith Empire. Nfolgai is the third planet from the star, located at the extreme edge of the star's life zone. The inner two planets, Mysia and Triax, lack any atmosphere and are essentially barren rocks. The outermost planet, Gryin, is a large [[starwars:gas giant|gas giant]] with twelve terrestrial moons. The [[starwars:orbit|orbit]] between Nfolgai and Gyrin is dominated by a dense [[starwars:asteroid belt|asteroid belt]]. This belt is thought to be the remains of a proto-planet whose formation was prevented by Gyrin's gravitational field.

===Geography===
With copious mountain ranges and desolate wastelands, Nfolgai’s northern hemisphere provides little sustenance to support large populations of settlers. The northern mountain ranges stretch for thousands of [[starwars:kilometer|kilometers]], leaving terrain that offers little in the way of habitable valleys or farmable land.

[[file:Nfolgainorth_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|left|150 px|Nfolgai's arid northern region.]] The equatorial mountain ranges are older than those of the north and are consequently far less imposing. This area remains very hilly and arid. The soil, much more metallic than in the north, begins to deepen in color when compared to the sandy dust.

The south is marked with smaller, gentler mountains, and its valleys are made up entirely of jungles and still comparatively arid swampland. The largest of such valleys span for several hundred kilometers. This southern region boasts the only real farmable land over the planet's surface, but the growing season is short due to the harsh climate.

The north and south polar caps contain nearly all of the water on the planet, frozen in large glaciers. The mountains are smaller near the pole and are completely frozen over.

===Climate===
Between the barren wastes in the north and the dense jungles in the south, the weather in between is unpredictable at best and downright destructive and impassable at worst. The [[starwars:Dark Side|Dark Side]] influence can be felt in how the weather is corrupted, with random bouts of acid rain, black lightning, and other manifestations of unusual and altered states. The tall mountains of the north provide for a vast difference in air pressures and create winds that can become violent and swirl through their valleys. Frequent storms of stinging rains and deadly sand twisters rage back and forth, caused by the upheaval in the atmosphere.

There is very little water on the planet that isn’t frozen at the poles. Most of the free water is in the southern jungles and marshes, though even there it is somewhat sparse. Due to the lack of water, the flora on Nfolgai adapted to make use of the high metallic-mineral content in the soil in order to maintain their structure in the absence of water. This adaptation has left the plants themselves with very high metal content, making [[starwars:lifeform scanner|scanners]] and [[starwars:sensor|sensors]] virtually useless in the southern jungles. The more barren climate of the north offers very little in the way of flora. The plants native to this region bury their roots deep into the crust of the planet, absorbing what little water is available as well as the minerals required to sustain life.

==History==
===Pre-Republic===
[[file:Rakatanships_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|150 px|Rakatan ships used by the Sith.]] Nfolgai was first settled by outsiders following the [[starwars:Rakata|Rakatan]] [[starwars:Invasion of Korriban|invasion]] of [[starwars:Korriban|Korriban]] and the death of the Sith [[starwars:King|King]], or [[starwars:Sith'ari|Sith'ari]], [[starwars:Adas|Adas]] around [[starwars:27,700 BBY|27,700 BBY]]. Using the remains of captured [[starwars:Rakatan ship|Rakatan ships]], as well as a newfound knowledge of the Dark Side of the [[starwars:The Force|Force]], the newly formed [[starwars:Sith Empire (Pre-Republic)|Empire]] conquered and occupied many of the worlds surrounding Korriban. This included Nfolgai and the new capital of Ziost.

Nfolgai was not settled heavily by the Empire at this point, as the stability of the central leadership was short lived. With Adas dead, there was little of the unifying authority that had allowed the Sith to fend off the Rakata. The original Empire collapsed into warring factions, eventually regressing technologically back to a state much like that which had preceded the reign of Adas. This collapse led to Nfolgai being cut off from the rest of Sith society and its small population being forced to fend for themselves.

===Sith Rule===
The Sith Empire began again on Korriban circa [[starwars:6,900 BBY|6,900 BBY]] with the arrival of the [[starwars:Exiles|Exiles]], fallen [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]] who had fought against the [[starwars:Jedi Order|Jedi Order]] at the end of the [[starwars:Hundred-Year Darkness|Hundred-Year Darkness]] and been banished from known space. The [[starwars:Dark Jedi|Dark Jedi]] arrived on a planet that was torn apart by millennia of civil war. In short order, the Jedi brought the Sith to heel. The armies of the new Empire spread out from Korriban, reconquering the worlds inhabited by the Sith twenty thousand years earlier. During the intervening years, the population of Nfolgai had increased significantly, ruled by a cabal of [[starwars:Kissai|Kissai]] priests. The planet's inhabitants were routed quickly by armies of [[starwars:Massassi|Massassi]] warriors, who were ruthless in their conquest. The newly conquered world was then settled anew by a wave of Sith and their [[starwars:slave|slaves]], including the [[starwars:Mrlssi|Mrlssi]], [[starwars:Draethos|Draethos]], and [[starwars:Human|Humans]].

After the newly anointed [[starwars:Sith Lord|Sith Lords]] had settled on Ziost, they once again made the world the Sith capital. Sorzus Syn then began a survey of the worlds of the Empire. It was on Nfolgai that Syn encountered a Mrlssi slave, propelling her down an avenue of discovery that would track the raids of the Sith in the galaxy at large back through the millennia. Syn would eventually decide to settle on Nfolgai and use the slaves on the world to erect her [[starwars:Sith Temple|temple]]. The Sith would eventually come to revere Syn, who is thought to be the original author of the [[starwars:Sith Code|Sith Code]]. The Sith came to see Nfolgai as a sacred burial world much like Korriban. Other Sith would be entombed there, often those who most closely followed Syn's path and teachings. Several other temples and tombs would be built on the planet, but none would reach the grandeur of the temple of Sorzus Syn.
[[Category:Dark Crusade Nfolgai]]

[[file:Repubattack_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|left|150 px|Republic forces attack Nfolgai.]]The Sith Empire would rule Nfolgai continually until the [[starwars:Great Hyperspace War|Great Hyperspace War]] in [[starwars:5,000 BBY|5,000 BBY]]. With the final setback at the [[starwars:Battle of Primus Goluud|Battle of Primus Goluud]], the Sith invasion of [[starwars:Republic|Republic]] space was reversed. In a last act of defiance, [[starwars:Gav Daragon|Gav Daragon]] had provided the [[starwars:hyperspace|hyperspace]] coordinates of the Sith Empire's territories to the Republic. [[starwars:Supreme Chancellor|Supreme Chancellor]] [[starwars:Pultimo|Pultimo]] ordered an invasion of Sith space, which led to hundreds of ships being dispatched through the Stygian Veil. Situated on the edge of Sith territory, Nfolgai was one of the first worlds to come under attack by [[starwars:Republic Military|Republic forces]]. Without the Sith’s naval forces able to engage in defense of the world, Nfolgai quickly fell.

After the end of the war and the supposed final destruction of the Sith Empire, the Jedi Order undertook a campaign to try to destroy the legacy of the Sith and prevent any others from falling under the sway of their Dark Side teachings. They destroyed countless numbers of Nfolgai's [[starwars:Sith artifact|artifacts]], temples, and tombs, and yet the Temple of Sorzus Syn was overlooked. It was buried deep in the planet's forests with the secret of its existence guarded to the death by those Sith that knew of it. The Republic never found out that it was on the planet and, with their work presumably done, the Jedi left Nfolgai.

===Crash of the Render===
[[file:Renderspace_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|150 px|The ''Render'' entering the Nfolgai System.]]The next time Nfolgai was visited by the galaxy at large was in [[starwars:3,956 BBY|3,956 BBY]] immediately after the [[starwars:Battle of Rakata Prime|Battle of Rakata Prime]]. As the Republic defeated the forces of another [[starwars:Sith Empire (Jedi Civil War)|Sith Empire]], that of [[starwars:Revan|Revan]] and [[starwars:Darth Malak|Malak]], [[starwars:Darth Voren|Darth Voren]] fled the field of battle aboard his [[starwars:Interdictor-class cruiser|Interdictor-class cruiser]] ''Render'' as the [[starwars:Star Forge|Star Forge]] was destroyed. Voren had always been one to look out for himself above all others. This included him having helped the [[starwars:Jedi strike team (Capture of Darth Revan)|Jedi strike team]] [[starwars:Capture of Darth Revan|capture]] Darth Revan in order to advance his own position within the Sith hierarchy. Instead of fighting the Republic fleet to the bitter end in order to try to achieve victory, Voren set course for the worlds of the Sith Empire so he could rebuild his forces and continue the fight against the Republic.

Voren's skills, however, were not up to the task of navigating the Stygian Caldera that surrounded Sith space. The ''Render'' was severely damaged as it made its last hyperspace jump through the Caldera, the gravimetric shear overloading its [[starwars:hyperdrive|hyperdrive]]. The overload spread to several other systems and left the ship nearly disabled. Upon reversion to [[starwars:realspace|realspace]] near Nfolgai, the ''Render'' was unable to maintain a stable orbit. The crew was able to guide the ship to a controlled crash in the southern polar region with the help of Voren's power in the Force.

While the ship itself was left largely intact, the [[starwars:inertial compensator|inertial compensators]] were no longer functioning at the time of the crash, and the force of impact killed nearly everyone on board, including Voren himself. The remaining survivors died of exposure when the last of the [[starwars:power generator|power generators]] failed several days later.

===Battle of Nfolgai===
[[file:Battlenfolgai_PLA_alpha.jpg|thumb|left|150 px|The Repubic garrison during the battle.]] In the years following the [[starwars:Jedi Civil War|Jedi Civil War]] and the rebuilding of the Jedi Order, the Republic sent forces to guard the abandoned Sith worlds that they still had knowledge of. A fleet was sent to Korriban, while smaller garrison forces were dispatched to other worlds that included Nfolgai. These guard forces would remain until the emergence of the resurgent [[starwars:Sith Empire (Post–Great Hyperspace War)|Sith Empire]] in [[starwars:3,681 BBY|3,681 BBY]] with the start of the [[starwars:Great Galactic War|Great Galactic War]]. With the Sith attacking worlds in the [[starwars:Aparo sector|Aparo sector]], as well as having ambushed the Republic fleet in the [[starwars:Tingel Arm|Tingel Arm]], the Republic assigned forces to meet this new threat. While Korriban still retained a respectable defense force, Nfolgai was stripped almost entirely.

This was, however, just as the [[starwars:Sith Emperor|Sith Emperor]] had predicted. Launching a [[starwars:Battle of Korriban (Great Galactic War)|surprise assault]], Sith forces reconquered Korriban easily. Just hours later, Sith forces descended upon Nfolgai in the form of thirty-six [[starwars:Fury-class Imperial interceptor|Fury interceptors]]. These ships destroyed eight of the twelve [[starwars:Talon fighter|Talon fighters]] based on Nfolgai while they were still on the ground. The remaining four [[starwars:starfighter|starfighters]] were on a system patrol and were unable to return to base in time to engage the attacking Sith ships. Much of the Republic garrison's emplacements were left intact, as the main target of the raid had been the starfighters assigned to Nfolgai.

DJBWiki:Featured article

2012-11-01T05:14:38Z

Tra'an Reith:

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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<hr>
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'''Showing support or objecting:'''

<pre>* '''Strong Support''' - A comment/reasoning behind why you are showing strong support --~~~~
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=== [[Eiko]] ===
[[File:Eikoavi_mask.png|thumb|left|150px]] '''Nominated by:''' [[User:Ronovi Tavisaen|Ronovi Tavisaen]], 23:13, 14 October 2012 (PST)

'''Strong Support''' - Eiko's page is a detailed, focused document that provides a deep and carefully crafted look into the character he's worked so hard to build, making it a valuable resource for anyone writing his character and seeking understanding. --[[User:Tra'an Reith|Tra'an Reith]] 23:14, 31 October 2012 (MDT)

{{Clear}}

=== [[Orian Incursion]] ===
[[File:Sepros assault.jpg|thumb|left|150px]] '''Nominated by:''' [[User:Tra'an Reith|Tra'an Reith]] 23:12, 31 October 2012 (MDT)

{{Clear}}

[[Category:DJB Help]]

DJBWiki:Featured article

2012-11-01T05:12:58Z

Tra'an Reith:

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]]
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<hr>
<big>''An article must…''</big>

# …be well written and detailed
# …be unbiased, non-point of view
# …not be the object of any ongoing edit wars
# …not be tagged with any sort of improvement tags (i.e. more sources, expand, etc)
# …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].
<hr>
<big>''How to nominate:''</big>

# First, nominate an article you find is worthy of featured status, putting it at the bottom of the list below; see criteria above.
# Others will object to the nomination if they disagree that the article is good enough; they will then supply reasons for doing so, and ways to improve the article (errors, style, organization, images, notability, sources).
# Supporters adjust the article until the objectors (with reasonable objections) are satisfied.
# The article is placed on the featured article list and added to the front page queue.
# Also, if, at least a week after the article's nomination, that article has 5 supports and no objections, it will be added the queue, and will be officially known as a "featured article".

<big>''How to vote:''</big>

# Before doing anything, be sure to read the article completely, keeping a sharp eye out for mistakes.
# Afterwards, compare the article to the criteria listed above, and then either '''support''' or '''object''' the article's nomination.
## If you object, please supply concrete reasons for doing so, and how it can be improved.
# As stated above, any objections will be looked upon by the nominator, supporters, and anyone willing to improve the article, and action will be taken to please the objectors.
# Once all objectors' complaints have been solved (or the article has 5 supports and no objections after at least a week), the article will be added to the queue and be officially known as a "featured article".
Also remember to add <code>{{[[Template:Nominated|Nominated]]}}</code> at the top of the article you are nominating.

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== Featured article nominations ==
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'''Showing support or objecting:'''

<pre>* '''Strong Support''' - A comment/reasoning behind why you are showing strong support --~~~~
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{{clear}}
</pre>
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=== [[Eiko]] ===
[[File:Eikoavi_mask.png|thumb|left|150px]] '''Nominated by:''' [[User:Ronovi Tavisaen|Ronovi Tavisaen]], 23:13, 14 October 2012 (PST)

{{Clear}}

=== [[Orian Incursion]] ===
[[File:Sepros assault.jpg|thumb|left|150px]] '''Nominated by:''' [[User:Tra'an Reith|Tra'an Reith]] 23:12, 31 October 2012 (MDT)

{{Clear}}

[[Category:DJB Help]]

Horizon - The Cure

2012-10-20T03:16:32Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Characteristics */

{{Eras|pre|old|rise|njo|djb}}
{{Disease
|image=[[File:Infected_sith.jpg|250px]]
|name=Horizons Plague
|createdby=Lysu Thren
|dateengineered=Circa 20,000 BBY
|numberinfected=
|numberkilled=
|susceptiblespecies=All sentient Force users
|transmissiontype=Unknown, likely contact
|incubationperiod=
|symptoms=Initial symptoms
*Enhanced Force ability
*Flu-like symptoms
Advanced symptoms
*Loss of Force ability
*Strong Force resistance
*Enhanced physical ability
*Decreased mental acuity
*High pain tolerance
|treatments=Unknown
|era=*[[Pre-Republic Era]]
*[[Old Republic Era]]
*[[Rise of the Empire Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]}}
The '''Horizons plague''' was a disease created by Lysu Thren, a [[starwars:Je'daii|Je'daii]] follower of the [[starwars:Dark side of the Force|Bogan]]. One of the few Bogan disciples to survive the [[starwars:Force Wars|Force Wars]] on [[starwars:Tython|Tython]], Thren was sentenced to exile on the moon [[starwars:Bogan (moon)|Bogan]] to ponder the [[starwars:Light side of the Force|Ashla]]. Escaping from Tython and eventually the [[starwars:Tython system|system]], Thren eventually settled on [[starwars:Drongar|Drongar]]. There he would work to create a plague that would destroy [[starwars:Force-sensitive|Force users]] completely.

The plague itself was an extremely virulent example of Bogan magics, predating even the most ancient [[Sith Alchemy]] by thousands of years. Specifically targeting wielders of the [[starwars:The Force|Force]], the plague initially greatly increased Force ability before stripping it from its victims and leaving them to die. Thren was never able to deploy his weapon against the [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]], dying before he saw the chance to use it. Throughout the millennia, it would remain unknown to the rest of the galaxy at large save for a chance encounter by explorers from the [[starwars:Sith Empire|Sith Empire]]. It would eventually be re-discovered by [[Zoraan|Archibald Zoraan]] and used by the former [[Grand Master]] against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]].

==Characteristics==
[[File:botaplant.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Diagram of the bota plant.]]The Horizons plague was a bio-weapon created to destroy the ability to access the Force, driving its victims to insanity and murderous rampages after their connections burned out. It would eventually end in horrific death, caused by an accelerated and enhanced metabolism that was a side effect of the enhanced Force access. It was designed by taking the natural amplification effect of the [[starwars:bota|bota]] plant, native to the planet Drongar, and warping it to provide excessive amounts of access to the Force. As such, the channels to the Force were opened so wide that it burned out the ability to use the Force at all after a short time of amplified power.

The primary spread of Lysu Thren's Horizons plague was incidental contact between infected Force users. It appeared to have no effect upon or interaction with the non-connected. As such, non-Force-sensitives were not vectors for the spread of the plague, making the source a fairly traceable event in a limited community. The timeline and development of the Horizons affliction were fairly standard, with very little in the way of deviation of time frame, making the first infection a critical indicator of the contagion's source.

The first indicators of infection usually developed within a week of contact, lasting for as long as two weeks before transitioning into Stage Two. The first critical indicator, especially among those new to using the Force, was Force ability far beyond that of what is normal - the use of Force Lightning by [[Journeymen]] was one such example. Another one would be an exceptional absorption of energy, such as that being emitted by an active lightsaber, ie: placing a hand near the hilt of the blade and absorbing a significant portion of it for more than a second or two. This was a tactic that not many Dark Jedi, save ones of [[Elder]] rank, should have been capable of.

The initial symptoms of the infection were usually most noticeable in the initiate stage of training, or during training leading to the level of [[Dark Jedi Knight]]. Those were the only times in which constant, regular use of Force ability was on display to be noticed and commented on by others. As such, an infection of the [[Equite]]s and Elders would be far more likely to go unnoticed both by the infected and those around them. Furthermore, those that had passed beyond the Journeymen level had a connection to the Force that was wider than that possessed by an initiate or Journeyman.

[[File:plaguevictim.jpg|thumb|150px|left|A plague victim.]]Later, the physical manifestations of the Horizons plague became far more noticeable and very dangerous. At this time, the body's metabolism began its march toward death by boosting the physical abilities of the infected. Often it began by converting more of their physical mass into muscle and making it easier to tone that muscle while also increasing their stamina. This was most noticeable among those who were previously less capable, especially when seen during combat. The mental effect of the plague at this particular stage was a reduction in self control, making the infected quicker to anger, less capable of making cognitive decisions, and far less likely to act in a coordinated manner. Another symptom that would manifest was an increased tolerance to pain. The most important change at this stage was to a subject's Force ability. A subject at this point would lose their ability to touch the Force, but he or she would also exhibit a greatly increased resistance to the Force abilities of others. Powers that had a direct, physical manifestation were more effective than direct Force abilities, and the weaker talents of Journeymen and Equites had a far reduced impact over those of an Elder.

Even further into the infection was a further increase of the physical capability of the infected. The physical acceleration of growth and change in the body began to take a toll on the mental state of the host. The metabolic change in the body reduced the mental capacity of the brain, due to altered body chemistry. The abilities to reason and react in a coordinated fashion became severely impaired as the body produced an immense overage of hormones and other chemicals that promoted aggression and physical performance, at the expense of chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine.

The last stage of the infection would ultimately lead to death. The ability to reason and think would have entirely left the infected. They could not behave in a manner consistent with critical thinking or even the most basic levels of reasoning, leaving them easy prey to seasoned normals or Elders. The physical manifestation had nearly completely converted the body to a quivering mass of muscle and bone. With a near constant flood of adrenaline and nerve-stimulants, the infected assumed an almost twitch-like movement and reactions. Those who were more intelligent and less physically active than others at the beginning could have retained some glimmer of intelligence, but it was highly unlikely that any ability to use said intellect would remain. The near constant dump of unbalanced chemicals into the bloodstream would make coherent, rational, reasoned thought all but impossible in the quest for physical perfection.

If not cured within a week of the onset of Stage Four, the plague's drive to metabolic ruin consumed the host. The physical transition ate away at the bones, making them brittle and prone to snapping under the nervous convulsions that had stolen the last bit of coordination remaining to the infected. This complete physical collapse was irreversible when the brain finally became infected, the plague crossing the membranes and feasting upon the soft tissue itself. The nutrients in bacta only accelerated the process if the infection was not stopped in time as the disease fed upon them in addition to the host.

==History==
===Exile of Lysu Thren===
[[File:Tython Bogan Ashla.jpg|thumb|150px|Tython and the moons Bogan and Ashla.]]The roots of the Horizons plague started on Tython in [[starwars:25,783 BBY|25,783 BBY]]. The followers of the Bogan and Ashla had fought a destructive war for ten years, leaving those who followed the Ashla victorious. The Jed'aii of Tython would eventually form the [[starwars:Jedi Order|Jedi Order]], but first they had to decide what to do with their remaining foes. One of these foes was Lysu Thren, a powerful Force user with darkness in his heart. Instead of putting their captured enemies to deat,h it was decided that they would be handled as those who fell to the darkness had always been handled: They were to be exiled to the moon Bogan. On the dark moon, they would be free to meditate on the Ashla as they once again sought balance.

One of these exiles, Lysu Thren, made the decision that he would instead try to leave the Tython system as opposed to enduring what would likely be a permanent exile on Bogan. Making arrangements with a few of his remaining sympathetic allies, Thren had himself smuggled from Tython to [[starwars:Furies Gate|Furies Gate]], the outermost world in the system. The only ships leaving the Tython system at the time were [[starwars:sleeper ship|sleeper ships]] launched from [[starwars:Fury Station|Fury Station]], designed with the intention of returning to the galaxy beyond. The [[starwars:Tythan|Tythans]], however, did not possess [[starwars:hyperdrive|hyperdrive]] technology, and no word from the ships launched over the centuries had ever returned. Even when facing the possibility of never reaching any destination, Thren decided he would rather risk everything then remain in exile. He and his allies took control of one of the sleeper ships, and he launched himself into the void.

===Diseases of Drongar===
[[File:drongar.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Drongar.]]Thren's ship traveled a course from the [[starwars:Deep Core|Deep Core]] to the [[starwars:Outer Rim|Outer Rim]] for the next five thousand years at sublight speeds. Eventually, by chance it entered the [[starwars:Drongar system|Drongar system]] and the automatic systems determined that a planet within the system was habitable. The vessel awakened its sole occupant and Thren set about making planetfall. The ship, barely functional, made a rough landing on the planet and the damage it sustained left it incapable of lifting again. That suited Thren - even though he was trapped on the planet, it was an exile of his own choosing.

Drogan also provided a unique biosphere in which to work. The native spores could prove deadly, a fate that Thren avoided only with the help of the Force. The world also was home to the bota plant, which could be used as a medicine as well as possessing qualities that could enhance an individual's connection to the Force. Thren discovered this property during his second year on Drongar following an illness he treated with bota. The Force-enhancing ability of the bota plant would, over time, give Thren Force capabilities that outstripped even the most powerful Jed'aii of Tython. He immersed himself further into the Dark Side than any before the [[starwars:Dark Lord of the Sith|Dark Lords of the Sith]]. He forged a blade that rivaled the best ever crafted in years past by [[starwars:Tem Madog|Tem Madog]] in the Great Temple of the Forge, [[starwars:Vur Tepe|Vur Tepe]]. His greatest achievements, however, came in the field of what would later be known as Sith Alchemy.

The one thing that drove Thren's every action was a desire for vengeance on the Jed'aii of Tython. He sought to create something, a weapon, that would sap the Force from them and destroy their minds. He wanted to rip the destiny of the Force from them, as he saw they had ripped it from him and his comrades during the Force Wars. The bota plant was the tool he would use for his revenge.

[[File:lysuthren.jpg|thumb|150px|Lysu Thren developing his plague.]]Thren would use the Dark Side to twist the bota plant to suit his needs. His dark magics made alterations to the plant that would carry with it other, more sinister effects. The altered bota plants would open up the user to the Force, but that Force energy would come in too great an amount. The infected would see powers greatly beyond what they were capable of before, and those with less ability would seem to advance the most as their bodies were opened up to a torrent of Force energy. The abundance of the Force would, combined with the tendrils of the altered bota itself, burn the out the afflicted person's Force potential. He would call his plague "Horizon," following the thought that it was the place where even the Force would end.

He would create other abominations, the worst of which was one based on the deadly spores native to Drongar that would wipe all life from an entire biosphere in a matter of hours. However, Thren would never leave Drongar or put them to use. His dark powers were still not enough to take him from the world on which he stood and out into the stars. He would meditate for hours at a time, throwing his consciousness out into space to try to bring others he knew must have been there to him. He knew that in the five thousand years that had passed, the galaxy had developed and grown beyond individual star systems. Drongar, however, would not be discovered for millennia more. Stranded and alone with his hatred, Lysu Thren eventually died.

===Found by the Sith===
[[File:sitharrival.jpg|thumb|150px|left|The Sith scoutship arrives on Drongar.]]Drongar and the plagues of Lysu Thren would remain unknown to the rest of the Galaxy for nearly 15,000 years until they were discovered by the Sith Empire of [[starwars:Tulak Hord|Tulak Hord]]. In the two thousand years since the [[starwars:Sith (species)|Sith]] had been conquered by [[starwars:Ajunta Pall|Ajunta Pall]] and his fellow [[starwars:Exiles|Exiles]], their empire had survived through conquest and expansion. Tulak Hord took his power even further, conquering over 100 worlds for the [[starwars:Sith|Sith]] during his reign. His forces even pushed out beyond the traditional confines of the Sith Empire and the [[starwars:Stygian Caldera|Stygian Caldera]] searching for new conquests. One such expedition made its way to Drongar, beckoned by the dark call of Lysu Thren that still lingered there after his death.

Twelve young Sith landed on the planet and ventured to the remains of Thren's dwelling. They felt the dark energy there, but they knew that it was very different from that they were familiar with. Not knowing what they faced, the confident Sith were exposed to the Force plague, which containment had long ago failed. Eleven of them would die horribly, the Force burned out of them and their bodies ravaged. Their leader transmitted a call for help along with all data the team had collected. Tulak Hord himself led a warship crewed with only his most trusted warriors to Drongar. There he ordered that the ship, along with any remaining survivors, be thrown into the heart of the system primary [[starwars:Drongar Prime|Drongar Prime]]. He then ordered that all references to Drongar be removed from the databanks, trusting only himself and the Dark Lords that would come after with the true secrets of Drongar. The planet was then declared off limits to any further Sith expeditions and quietly buried. It would remain that way for another five thousand years.

===Rediscovery===
[[File:dazilomswi.jpg|thumb|150px|Wreck of the ''Dazilomswi''.]]Drongar was the host to bloody battles between the [[starwars:Confederacy of Independent Systems|Confederacy of Independent Systems]] and the [[starwars:Republic|Republic]] during the [[starwars:Clone Wars|Clone Wars]]. By then the dark stain of Lysu Thren had receded, and neither Jedi nor Sith uncovered what evil Drongar held. The bota plants would mutate during the conflict, leaving the two combatants with little interest in the world. Both would eventually withdraw.

The Republic warship ''Dazilomswi'' was brought down during the Separatist bombardment of the planet, with few of her crew surviving. Those who remained found themselves nearly atop Lysu Thren's lair, and while they awaited rescue, they retrieved Thren's belongings and equipment and brought it on board. They themselves would eventually be killed by [[starwars:battle droid|battle droids]] loyal to the Confederacy who would leave the ship, its dead, and the evils in her hold untouched.

Archibald Zoraan, a mad former Grand Master of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, would eventually piece together the knowledge of Thren's plague from long forgotten Sith records and through divination of the Force itself. Seeing the plague as the perfect tool for his plans, Zoraan dispatched his agents to bring back what he desired. He told them that he needed Thren's sword, unwilling to let them know about the plague they would be exposed to and carry back with them. Zoraan then turned the plague loose on the Brotherhood that had betrayed him, seeking to burn the Force from them as Thren had wanted to burn the Force from Tython and the Jed'aii 20,000 years before. Introducing the plague into populations that would soon have their Force-sensitives pressed into Brotherhood service, Zoraan carefully placed his agents within the Brotherhood's ranks to ensure that the plague would infect all of his enemies.

===The Lyspair Dilemma===
[[File:SA_exterior.jpg|thumb|150px|left|The Shadow Academy, where the first infections started.]]In [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36 ABY|36 ABY]], the Dark Jedi Brotherhood was as unprepared for a biological assault as it had ever been. As it tended to happen in such situations, then, it was in that year that the Horizons plague was first detected in the halls of the organization.

The first stop for all prospective Journeymen was [[Lyspair]], the home of the [[Shadow Academy]]. Although there still remains debate as to the true origin of the infection in the Brotherhood, most sources point to the epidemic originating in the Academy. The first individual to display symptoms, a young man known as Enaias, had come to the Academy from Shera IV. Almost immediately upon arriving, he had demonstrated a connection to the Force that surpassed his peers, and he rapidly became one of the most powerful Journeymen on Lyspair.

Before long, others at the Academy began demonstrating skill beyond their experience. Within days, the precocious young men and women were shipped from the Headmaster’s halls to their new homes within the Brotherhood’s [[House]]s. Enaias, the first victim of the plague, arrived in House [[Plagueis]] to the delight of [[Quaestor]] [[Tra'an Reith]]. Within days, however, the situation soured.

Enaias, along with others in his graduating class across the Brotherhood, began experiencing more advanced symptoms of the infection. Mostly flu-like, the symptoms were not taken seriously. Other early victims were Garan and Jareese Na’Sel, Merlika, Vishaza, Cale, and M’bele Nsuso – all from the same Academy class.

House [[Scholae Palatinae]] was one of the first to detect a problem, when a Zabrak Guardian fresh from the Academy was slain by an Equite. Almost simultaneously, House [[Tarentum]] decided to detain and interrogate their recent import, growing suspicious of the Shadow Academy. Within days, most of the individuals within the Academy were infected.

===The Plague Spreads===
On [[Kapsina]], Enaias was the first to lose his connection to the Force. Weakened and humiliated, he turned on the Plagueian leaders, charging them with greed and envy. The Journeyman angrily accused his leaders of stealing the Force from him, foreshadowing the crisis that threatened to consume not just Plagueis but also the entire Brotherhood.

[[File:judecca_chaos.jpg|thumb|150px|Chaos erupts in Ohmen City.]]In Ohmen City, riots broke out. On [[Morroth]], nearly all the Plagueian Force users attempted to stifle the uproar. Journeymen lost their connections to the Force by the dozen, and even first-level Equites found themselves afflicted. None of the Houses of the Brotherhood escaped the plague, and brothers turned on brothers as they sought to explain the disappearance of the Force. [[starwars:Dark Jedi|Dark Jedi]], robbed of their powers, were massacred by armored troops sent to quell their uprisings. The Grand Master, [[Muz Ashen]], ordered the entire Shadow Academy to be locked down. Headmaster [[Ronovi Tavisaen]] directed her Praetor, [[Solus Gar]], to implement a quarantine to attempt to stem the spread of the disease.

All was for naught, as the plague swept through the Brotherhood star systems, dividing Houses between those infected and those that could still access the Force. Crazed [[Arcona|Arconan]] Journeymen even made their way to [[Judecca]] to begin a murdering spree. [[Consul]]s and Quaestors were forced to slaughter their own Force-blind initiates, and all order and hierarchy broke down.

===The Enemy Strikes===
[[File:horizon_fleet.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Enemy ships attacking Karufr.]] As the Brotherhood was swept up in civil war and sickness, the horizon betrayed them again. [[Taldryan]] was the first to detect an in-bound enemy fleet and was caught completely flat-footed. A fleet led by an [[starwars:Allegiance-class battlecruiser|Allegiance-class battlecruiser]], and flanked by a pair of [[starwars:Imperial-class Star Destroyer|Imperial Star Destroyers]], entered the [[Kr'Tal System]] and orbitally bombarded the capital of [[Karufr]].

Elsewhere, enemy fleets invaded the [[Orian System]], [[Dajorra System]], [[Cocytus System]], [[Jusadih System]], and [[Yridia System]]. Most of the Houses tried to fight despite being woefully out-gunned. Others tried to flee, desperate to escape the destruction wrought by the invading fleets. The infection was already spreading to the higher-level Equites, many of whom were the leaders of the besieged Houses. Confusion and disorder consumed the Brotherhood, as most of the House command structures broke down in the face of the biological and naval threats.

While the Equites had only just begun to feel the effects of Force disconnection, the Journeymen’s mental health had further deteriorated, though their physical power still increased. Within the Academy, it was a survival zone. The quarantine and attempt to lock down the interiors of the building had partially failed, leaving the infected to ransack the armory and prepare for battle. Ronovi Tavisaen, in attempts to fight off what some more cynical members would jokingly deem “the herd,” was beginning to come up with a strategy to end the conflict once and for all, with assistance from her Praetor and a few Dark Jedi who had not completely lost their minds.

On Kapsina, panic had spread, resulting in a complete breakdown within the Plagueian facilities. Members were sequestered in the [[Temple of Plagueis]] on Morroth, with Journeymen showing symptoms being locked away in the medical wing. Equites were separated from the lower ranks, locked in the barracks or in the temple proper, preparing for worse to come. Plagueis, out of all of the houses, would face some of the more dire consequences of the plague in the oncoming hours.

===Zoraan Returns===
[[File:Macron_Sadow_Horizons.jpg|thumb|150px|Macron Sadow fighting during the conflict.]]The [[Dark Council]] had busied itself with a search for a cure, [[Macron Goura Sadow]] being the key alchemist in their employ. A possible inoculation was being discussed, but outside [[Antei]], the situation was growing even more anarchic.

The last of the Equites had fallen prey to the virus, leaving the lower ranks to begin growing delusional or worse from the more severe advanced stages of the sickness. Within the Shadow Academy, one known Elder was still capable of wielding the Force: [[Anshar Kahn Tarentae]], former Headmaster and steward of Lyspair, who had plans that greatly differed from that of Ronovi Tavisaen’s. As the Headmaster’s staff and assistants convened within the computer core room, the power having been shut down prior to their assembly, Tavisaen announced her intent to eliminate the alleged source of infection by overloading the main generator and subsequently destroying the Academy. Of course, none, infected or no, would be left behind.

Kahn, on the other hand, wished to find the source of the infection and seek to cure it. The two Dark Jedi’s arguments crescendoed into a near physical confrontation, while others worked to reboot the entire computer system. As Tavisaen was ready to set her plan in motion, no matter whether or not Kahn objected to it, the screens suddenly lit up with the images and information of the conflicts above [[Antares]] and Antei, a link maintained through the Academy’s flagship [[VSDII Paladin|''Paladin'']] in orbit. Tavisaen and others realized that the Academy was not the true source of the infection at all, and that as such, all they could do was wait and hope not to die or succumb.

The Horizons plague, however, was not the last act of terrorism wreaked upon the Brotherhood. On Kapsina, another of Thren's bio-weapons was unleashed, swallowing the planet in decay and causing it to slowly die. [[Braecen Kaeth]] of Plagueis directed the house’s fleet through its run and gun tactics in order to preserve Plagueis's military assets in the face of the invading fleet, which continued to attack Jusadih space. The same bio-plague would also affect [[Yridia II]], leaving it decimated. The lack of coordination that resulted from so many of the House's Jedi being brought down by the plague was one of the largest contributing factors to the inadequate defense of both Kapsina and Yridia II.

With the Brotherhood reeling from the latest attacks, Zoraan at last made his appearance on the field. Taking his flagship, the ''Avenger II'', to Antei, Zoraan gathered his allies to his side and landed on the Brotherhood's throneworld. Moving through the infected members of the Brotherhood, he entered the Vault below the Dark Hall and retrieved his armor. Fully corporeal again, the insane Sith readied himself for his endgame, the plague's final blow to the Brotherhood.

==Contributors==
* [[Solus Gar]]
* [[Ronovi Tavisaen]]
* [[Tra'an Reith]]
* [[Socorra Erinos]]
* [[Legorii Kryotek Entar]]

[[Category:Horizon]]

Horizon - The Cure

2012-10-19T17:31:09Z

Tra'an Reith:

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{{Disease
|image=[[File:Infected_sith.jpg|250px]]
|name=Horizons Plague
|createdby=Lysu Thren
|dateengineered=Circa 20,000 BBY
|numberinfected=
|numberkilled=
|susceptiblespecies=All sentient Force users
|transmissiontype=Unknown, likely contact
|incubationperiod=
|symptoms=Initial symptoms
*Enhanced Force ability
*Flu-like symptoms
Advanced symptoms
*Loss of Force ability
*Strong Force resistance
*Enhanced physical ability
*Decreased mental acuity
*High pain tolerance
|treatments=Unknown
|era=*[[starwars:Before the Republic era|Pre-Republic Era]]
*[[Old Republic Era]]
*[[Rise of the Empire Era]]
*[[New Republic Era]]
*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]}}

The '''Horizons plague''' was a disease created by Lysu Thren, a [[starwars:Je'daii|Je'daii]] follower of the [[starwars:Dark side of the Force|Bogan]]. One of the few Bogan disciples to survive the [[starwars:Force Wars|Force Wars]] on [[starwars:Tython|Tython]], Thren was sentenced to exile on the moon [[starwars:Bogan (moon)|Bogan]] to ponder the [[starwars:Light side of the Force|Ashla]]. Escaping from Tython and eventually the [[starwars:Tython system|system]], Thren eventually settled on [[starwars:Drongar|Drongar]]. There he would work to create a plague that would destroy [[starwars:Force-sensitive|Force users]] completely.

The plague itself was an extremely virulent example of Bogan magics, predating even the most ancient [[Sith Alchemy]] by thousands of years. Specifically targeting wielders of the [[starwars:The Force|Force]], the plague initially greatly increased Force ability before stripping it from its victims and leaving them to die. Thren was never able to deploy his weapon against the [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]], dying before he saw the chance to use it. Throughout the millennia it would remain unknown to the rest of the galaxy at large save for a chance encounter by explorers from the [[starwars:Sith Empire|Sith Empire]]. It would eventually be discovered once again by [[Zoraan|Archibald Zoraan]] and used by the former [[Grand Master]] against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]].

[[Category:Horizon]]

==Characteristics==
The Horizons plague was a bio-weapon created to destroy the ability to access the Force, driving its victims to insanity and murderous rampages after their connections burned out. It would eventually end in horrific death, caused by an accelerated and enhanced metabolism that was a side effect of the enhanced Force access. It was designed by taking the natural amplification effect of the [[starwars:bota|bota]] plant, native to the planet Drongar, and warping it to provide excessive amounts of access to the Force. As such, the channels to the Force were opened so wide that it burned out the ability to use the Force at all after a short time of amplified power.

The primary spread of Lysu Thren's Horizons plague was incidental contact between infected Force users. It appeared to have no effect upon or interaction with the non-connected. As such, non-Force-sensitives were not vectors for the spread of the plague, making the source a fairly traceable event in a limited community. The timeline and development of the Horizons affliction were fairly standard, with very little in the way of deviation of time frame, making the first infection a critical indicator of the contagion's source.

The first indicators of infection usually developed within a week of contact, lasting for as long as two weeks before transitioning into Stage Two. The first critical indicator, especially among those new to using the Force, was Force ability far beyond that of what is normal - the use of Force Lightning by [[Journeymen]] was one such example. Another one would be an exceptional absorption of energy, such as that being emitted by an active lightsaber, ie: placing a hand near the hilt of the blade and absorbing a significant portion of it for more than a second or two. This was a tactic that not many Dark Jedi, save ones of [[Elder]] rank, should have been capable of.

The initial symptoms of the infection was usually most noticeable in the initiate stage of training, or during training leading to the level of [[Dark Jedi Knight]]. Those were the only times in which constant, regular use of Force ability was on display to be noticed and commented on by others. As such, an infection of the [[Equite]]s and Elders would be far more likely to go unnoticed both by the infected and those around them. Furthermore, those that had passed beyond the Journeymen level had a connection to the Force that was wider than that possessed by an initiate or Journeyman.

Later, the physical manifestations of the Horizons plague became far more noticeable and very dangerous. At this time, the body's metabolism began its march toward death by boosting the physical abilities of the infected. Often it began by converting more of their physical mass into muscle and making it easier to tone that muscle while also increasing their stamina. This was most noticeable among those who were previously less capable, especially when seen during combat. The mental effect of the plague at this particular stage was a reduction in self control, making the infected quicker to anger, less capable of making cognitive decisions, and far less likely to act in a coordinated manner. Another symptom that would manifest was an increased tolerance to pain. The most important change at this stage was to a subject's Force ability. A subject at this point would lose their ability to touch the Force, but he or she would also exhibit a greatly increased resistance to the Force abilities of others. Powers that had a direct, physical manifestation were more effective than direct Force abilities, and the weaker talents of Journeymen and Equites had a far reduced impact over those of an Elder.

Even further into the infection was a further increase of the physical capability of the infected. The physical acceleration of growth and change in the body began to take a toll on the mental state of the host. The metabolic change in the body reduced the mental capacity of the brain, due to altered body chemistry. The abilities to reason and react in a coordinated fashion became severely impaired as the body produced an immense overage of hormones and other chemicals that promoted aggression and physical performance, at the expense of chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine.

The last stage of the infection would ultimately lead to death. The ability to reason and think would have entirely left the infected. They could not behave in a manner consistent with critical thinking or even the most basic levels of reasoning, leaving them easy prey to seasoned normals or Elders. The physical manifestation had nearly completely converted the body to a quivering mass of muscle and bone. With a near constant flood of adrenaline and nerve-stimulants, the infected assumed an almost twitch-like movement and reactions. Those who were more intelligent and less physically active than others at the beginning could have retained some glimmer of intelligence, but it was highly unlikely that any ability to use said intellect would remain. The near constant dump of unbalanced chemicals into the bloodstream would make coherent, rational, reasoned thought all but impossible in the quest for physical perfection.

If not cured within a week of the onset of Stage Four, the plague's drive to metabolic ruin consumed the host. The physical transition ate away at the bones, making them brittle and prone to snapping under the nervous convulsions that had stolen the last bit of coordination remaining to the infected. This complete physical collapse was irreversible when the brain finally became infected, the plague crossing the membranes and feasting upon the soft tissue itself. The nutrients in bacta only accelerated the process if the infection was not stopped in time as the disease fed upon them in addition to the host.

Orian Incursion

2012-09-22T03:23:59Z

Tra'an Reith:

{{Battle
| prev = [[Children of Revolution]]
| conc = Trials of Loyalty
| next = [[Horizons]]
| image = [[file:sepros_assault.jpg|300px]]
| name = Orian Incursion
| conflict = Summer Invasion
| objective = [[Plagueis (House)|House Plagueis]] and [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]] invaded the [[Orian System]] in an attempt to seize it from [[Naga Sadow|Clan Naga Sadow]].
| date = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36ABY|36 ABY]]
| location = [[Orian System]]
| participants = [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]], [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]], [[Naga Sadow|Clan Naga Sadow]]
| outcome = The invasion of Orian was repelled.
| side1 = [[Plagueis (House)|House Plagueis]]
| side2 = [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]]
| side3 = [[Naga Sadow|Clan Naga Sadow]]
| side4 =
| side5 =
| side6 =
| commanders1 = *[[Tra'an Reith|Supreme Commander Reith]]
*[[Kal di Plagia Vorrac|Grand General Vorrac]]
*[[Starrett|Directorate General Starrett]]
*[[Kuro Kogarasu|Commander Kogarasu]]
| commanders2 = *[[Xen'Mordin Vismorsus|Emperor Vismorsus]]
*[[Brent "Archangel" Ligur Victae|Archangel]]
*[[Akatsuki|Akatsuki Tamalar]]
| commanders3 = *[[Locke Sonjie]]
*[[Teu Pepoi]]
*[[Atra Ventus]]
*[[Kalia Phoenyx]]
| commanders4 =
| commanders5 =
| commanders6 =
| forces1 = *[[Ascendant Legion]]
*[[Jusadih Naval Command|Ascendant Fleet]]
| forces2 = *[[Scholae Palatinae Military]]
| forces3 = *[[Dlarit Security Force]]
*[[Dlarit Special Operations Group|D-SOG]]
| forces4 =
| forces5 =
| forces6 =
| casual1 =
*[[VSDII Ballista|VSDII ''Ballista'']]
*Captain Terrance Young
*Captain Severus Upham
*Many starfighters
*Ground forces
| casual2 =
*Many starfighters
*Ground forces
| casual3 =
*Many starfighters
*Ground forces
| casual4 =
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}}

The '''Orian Incursion''', also known as the '''Summer Invasion''', was a conflict between [[Clan]] [[Naga Sadow]] and the allied [[House|Houses]] [[Scholae Palatinae]] and [[Plagueis]] in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36ABY|36 ABY]]. The two houses sought to bring their combined forces to bear against Naga Sadow's holdings with the goal of showing the [[Dark Council]] that the two houses could stand with the Clans of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]].

Scholae Palatinae and Plagueis devised an invasion plan to simultaneously attack both [[Sepros]] and [[Aeotheran]]. The landings on Aeotheran were secondary to the primary attack on Sepros, with the latter meant to seize the [[Temple of Sorrow]]. Initially the assault proceeded well, but the conflict degenerated into a three way battle following the betrayal of Plagueis by the forces of Scholae Palatinae. Neither of the two houses were able to secure their objectives while also fighting one another, and the formerly allied houses were driven out of the [[Orian system]] by a renewed attacks by Naga Sadowan forces.

==Prelude==
{{quote|When only one Clan exists, all will strive for its removal. Then we may ascend together, Twin Clans, with respect and power together.|Xen'Mordin Vismorsus}}
[[file:traan-planning.jpg|thumb|left|[[Tra'an Reith]] planning the [[Sepros]] invasion.]]The roots of the Orian Incursion go back to the reclanning of [[Arcona]] and Naga Sadow in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35ABY|35 ABY]]. Both Scholae Palatinae and Plagueis were jealous of the status conferred on the new Clans, and each independently sought some advantage over the clans to turn to their advantage. This desire eventually drew the two Houses into a fragile alliance. Feeling that pooling their resources gave them both together the ability to take down a Clan, the leadership of both houses then sought to select the right target.

Arcona had grown in strength and power since their clanning, having run rampant over the fields of [[New Tython]] during the Brotherhood's [[Tenth Great Jedi War|invasion]]. Naga Sadow, however, seemed to have grown weaker. Their leadership was inexperienced and untried in real conflict. They even had trouble controlling the elder members of their own Clan, with this friction spilling over into [[Children of Revolution|open conflict]] in the months before the invasion. It was decided that Naga Sadow would be the easiest to fall, and that once the two houses had proven that the Clans were not invincible the other houses of the Brotherhood would rise up against Arcona.

In Plagueis, [[Quaestor]] [[Tra'an Reith]] had been been experiencing premonitions through the Force in the months following the invasion of New Tython. Feeling that doom was just over the horizon for his House, Tra'an decided that it would be best to meet it head on. Even with premonitions suggesting catastrophe, the plans to attack Naga Sadow would go forward.

Meanwhile, the leadership of Scholae Palatinae was playing their own game. [[Xen'Mordin Vismorsus]] saw Plagueis as a resource to be used, not an ally to be valued. His plan was to exploit the other House's thirst for power, but then once victory seemed in hand to turn upon them. The Imperial House would destroy or capture what remained of the Ascendant forces, and then turn upon the [[Jusadih System|Plagueis Dominion]] when they finished with Naga Sadow.

==The Battle==
===The Space Assault===
{{quote|Better than you have tried and failed to destroy the might of Sadow! We will obliterate you and your Palatinaen lackeys!|Macron Sadow}}
[[file:pla-hsp_fleet.jpg|thumb|left|The combined fleets of the houses.]] The combined house fleets initially staged on the outskirts of the Lorta System. This location was chosen as it was far enough away from Sadowan space to limit the likelihood of detection while still allowing for a single jump into Orian space. The Imperial vessel [[GSP Tenacious|''Tenacious'']] made an initial forray into the Orian system to scout the disposition of [[Dlarit Security Force|Dlarit forces]]. Its presence was detected by a patrol group of ships lead by the [[VSD Covenant|''Covenant'']], however the Sadowan leadership was still conflicted as to the Scholae vessel's intentions. While [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron Sadow]] rightly felt it was a prelude to invasion and favored immediate attack, [[Consul]] [[Locke Sonjie]] still thought that there might be a reasonable explanation and favored caution. The hand of Sadow's leadership would soon be forced as the attack commenced.

Ships of the two houses jumped into the Orian system above the plain of the ecliptic in near-Sepros space. Able to take advantage of the [[Dlarit Navy|Dlarit]] ships being scattered across the system still in the process of answering their Consul's call to readiness, the attacking fleet faced an outnumbered force of Sadowans defenders at Sepros. Unable to protect the entire planet from the attackers, the Sadow ships were unable to prevent the ships of the combined houses from making their landings under protection of the two Plagueis flagged [[starwars:Victory II-class Star Destroyer|''Victory''-class]] destroyers. Starfighters rising from the surface of Sepros made attacks of opportunity on the landing craft as they rose to join the fleet engagement in orbit, trusting their anti-air defenses to punish the invaders.

The [[starwars:Majestic-class heavy cruiser|''Majestic''-class]] cruisers of Scholae Palatinae used their long range gunnery to great effect on the larger Sadowan battleships. The screening vessels of the respective fleets made closing to optimal gunnery ranges difficult, but the ''Majestics'' remained at range inflicting damage to both the [[RSD Final Way|''Final Way]] and [[ISDII Harbinger|''Harbinger'']] in turn. Some of the fiercest fighting was seen between the picket screens of Naga Sadow and Scholae Palatinae. Gunships of Scholae clashed with maneuverable [[starwars:Marauder-class Corvette|''Marauder'']] corvettes of Naga Sadow in close range duels as fighters danced in and out of their respective gunnery ranges.

===Invasion of Sepros===
{{quote|I return to bring down Clan Naga Sadow arrogant as they are.|Alaris Jinn di Plagia}}
[[file:hsp-maat.jpg|thumb|left|[[Scholae Palatinae|Imperial]] [[starwars:MAAT|MAAT's]] approaching landing zones on [[Sepros]].]] Plagueis and Scholae Palatinae began the invasion with the same goals, too attack and seize the Temple of Sorrow. As the [[starwars:MAAT|MAAT]] landing craft approached their landing zones they were met with unwavering flak attacks, but that was nothing compared to what engaged them as the [[starwars:drop pod|drop pods]] landed. [[Kal di Plagia Vorrac]] was the first to meet the forces of Naga Sadow on the ground. The Sadowan defenses were made up of of infantry, [[starwars:AT-ST|AT-ST]] walkers, as well as emplacement turrets.

Several hours following the invasion's initial assault limbs from trees and bodies alike littered the ground, bushes trees stood burning. [[Telum Vas Umbra]] and his master Kal set up Plagueis's command post, but the attackers could little afford to slack in their assault. Before each House could make any significant progress towards their final objectives, they had to destroy the [[Dlarit Alert Base|firebases]] nearest them. The firebase's anti-air turrets continued to wreak havoc amongst the follow up waves of allied landing craft.

The main assault on the firebase nearest the Plagueis drop area was left to [[Primus Pilus]]. With their commander [[Kuro Kogarasu]] on the [[NSD Ascendancy|''Ascendancy'']] alongside Tra'an, Primus was lead into battle by Flight Leader [[Furios Morega]]. Furious split his team in two, [[Nariah]] and himself were to attack the base while [[Octavia Morgan Kuga|Octavia]], [[Varoth]] and [[Zuser Whuloc|Zuser]] were to stay behind at the command post to help protect it.

Telum and Kal accompanied Furios and Nariah to the firebase after a hike through booby trapped jungle, taking constant fire from the trees. Hidden enemy sharpshooters were the least of their worries, as they found the forward firebase guarded by an [[starwars:AT-AT|AT-AT]] walker. Even supported by heavy artillery guns and allied [[starwars:Trandoshan|Trandoshan]] slavers, the attack force was having difficulty eliminating the Sadowan position. That all changed when a strike by [[starwars:Scimitar assault bomber|Scimitar assault bombers]] pounded the area and support troops from the [[Ascendant_Legion#19th_Independent_Company_.28Air_Assault.29_-_.E2.80.9CThe_Forlorn_Hope.22|19th Independent Company]] joined the attack. The forces of Plagueis were eventually able to overcome the enemy firebase.

The forces of Scholae Palatinae faced stiff resistance taking their firebase as well, but it lacked the same sort of armored support that Plagueis faced. This allowed the Imperial ground forces to take their firebase unassisted by air support.

With the destruction of the two firebases, the approach to the Temple was laid open. The loss of the anti-air positions also allowed for the attacking forces to make better use of air support and to bring in even more reinforcements. It would be a running fight all the way to the Temple facing the best of Naga Sadow, including their Jedi that increasingly joined the fray.

===Landings on Aeotheran===
{{Dialogue|Slicer|Smash and grab job, huh?|Plagueian Commander|Slightly more complicated than that.|Anonymous Slicer and Commander during Kel Rasha briefing.}}
[[file:perdition-orbit.jpg|thumb|The [[FFC Perdition|''Perdition'']] in orbit of [[Aeotheran]].]]Unlike the attack on Sepros, the combined house forces faced far less opposition over Aeotheran. With the bulk of the Sadowan ships called upon to defend Sepros and the capital, Aeotheran was left with a small defense force that was easily swept aside by the invasion force centered around the [[Firefox-class Carrier|''Firefox''-class]] [[FFC Perdition|''Perdition'']]. The object of the invading forces was the coastal city of [[Kel Rasha]]. Due to the city's recent construction and the defender's inexperience, the defense procedures were slow to be activated which allowed the combined house forces to make landings directly within the city prior to the shield systems being activated. This fortuitous occurrence meant that they took control of the city nearly instantly as opposed to having to assault it from the surrounding terrain. Mere hours after making planetfall the combined forces had secured the city and began to fortify it against possible Sadowan counterattack.

The attack on Kel Rasha was always to be secondary to the attempted seizure of the Shadow Palace on Sepros, but still Plagueis had important objectives in Kel Rasha that even its ally knew nothing about. In addition to being a oppulent destination for the rich of the Orian system, Kel Rasha had also become a new center of financial power. Plagueis had seen how the Sadowans had used their control of the [[Dlarit Corporation]] and the financial resources that it provided to great effect. Tra'an Reith decided that it was time for some of those resources to find their way into the coffers of House Plagueis. Plagueis paid special attention to the skyscrapers that housed newly occupied banking offices, and the access to financial information they could provide. Making use of their best code slicers, Plagueis gained access to the financial networks of the Dlarit Corporation and used their direct access to execute transfers of a significant amount of credits from the corporation to shell accounts set up prior to the invasion.

As the forces of Naga Sadow on Aeotheran prepared to attempt to retake the city, the combined house armies began to execute raids into the surrounding countryside. Their goal was to destroy supply depots and ammo dumps that were being set up by the Sadowans to support their eventual attack. The counter assualt would eventually come, with Dlait security forces pushing towards the central district and Dlarit Plaza.

===Betrayal===
{{quote|Once free of danger, engage the so-called Ascendant ships. Rip them from the skies.|Brent Ligur Victae}}
[[file:Explosion_at_Kel_Rasha.jpg|thumb|left|One of the tower detonations in Kel Rasha.]]After putting up a spirited defense of Sepros, the Sadowan fleet eventually disengaged and left orbit to regroup. Without orbital support, the Dlarit forces on the ground were ravaged by starfighter attack and precision bombardment by the enemy capital ships. As the battle seemed to be turning, Xen'Mordin executed the second phase of his plan. Taking a lesson from Palpatine before him, he knew that it was best to strike an unknowing enemy while he still thought you an ally. As Sadowan resistance waned the Quaestor commanded his forces to commence attacks on their allies in House Plagueis with Order 66, taking the order's codename from [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Order 66|similar command]] to [[starwars:Grand Army of the Republic|clone forces]] at the end of the [[starwars:Clone Wars|Clone Wars]].

The forces of Plagueis were already pulling back as their allies turned on them. Tra'an had been experiencing premonitions of betrayal and the destruction of Plagueis for several months leading up to the attack on Naga Sadow, and before Scholae Palatinae could land a decisive blow he felt their betrayal coming. The Shi'do ordered his own forces to fall back to their captured firebase and prepare to leave the planet. The sense of dread in the Force that had permeated the consciousness of the Plagueian leader had pushed him to issue orders to his own men on Sepros and Aeotheran, orders that instructed them to follow behind their advance forces and lay traps and mines as they went. Now the enemy, both Palatinae and Sadowan, that pursued the retreat on Sepros found themselves taking heavy losses at the hands of explosives, anti-speeder traps, and anti-walker traps.

In Kel Rasha, the attack order came just as the Dlarit counter attack was launched. Plagueis forces were already retreating, leaving the army of Scholae Palatinae to face the advancing enemy alone. On their way out, the forces of Plagueis detonated several large explosive devices in the various banking towers throughout Kel Rasha in order to cover their electronic tracks. These large explosions took out areas several blocks in diameter, the Plagueians not wanting to leave even the smallest possible physical evidence of their network intrusions.

The conflict between the two former allies in orbit of Sepros was furious and bloody. After recieving the command to attack the [[Jusadih Naval Command|Acendant Navy]], the ships of Scholae Palatinae shifted their positions to move out of formation with their new targets. Moving higher up the gravitational incline, and as such moving towards more maneuverable and commanding positions, the Imperial forces opened fire. Initial volleys fired by the [[ISDII Warspite|''Warspite'']] ravaged the shields of [[ISDII The Baron|''The Baron'']], while the [[NSD Excidium II|''Excidium II'']] traded blows with the ''Ascendancy''.

===Final Actions===
{{quote|I've a few words for Tra'an Reith; I'd prefer to deliver them personally.|Locke Sonjie}}
[[file:Balista_crashes_at_Kel_Rasha.jpg|thumb|The [[VSDII Ballista|''Ballista'']] plunging towards Sepros.]] With the tide of battle turning, Tra'an contacted [[Dacien Victae]] aboard the [[VSDII Instigator|''Instigator'']] with new orders. The ''Victory''-class destroyer would drive through the line of Naga Sadowan picket ships and rendezvous with the [[INT Atrum Pars II|''Atrum Pars II'']] to hold open an exit vector for the Ascendant forces. At the same time her sister, the [[VSDII Ballista|''Ballista'']] would drop towards the planet to cover the recovery of the remaining Ascendant Legion forces on the ground. The Plagueis fleet began an ordered retreat under fire, leaving the system at best speed.

As one of their enemies began to disengage, the forces of Naga Sadow began to focus more of their energy upon their more aggressive opponent. The Sadowan pair of ''Victory'' destroyers began to directly engage the Imperial gunships. The [[VSDII Orian Legacy|''Orian Legacy'']] began to tractor the smaller vessels and disable them with ion cannon volleys while the ''Covenant'' battered them with repeated [[starwars:concussion missile|concussion missile]] volleys. Fresh pilots at the controls of the Naga Sadowan fighters began to exploit mistakes by their battle weary Imperial counterparts. It was turning from the quick strike victory that Xen'Mordin had envisioned, but was instead becoming a closely contested slugging match.

As his forces retreated, Tra'an descended to the planet's surface intent on confronting Naga Sadow's leader personally. Locke, perhaps at the urging of the Force, also sought to confront his enemy's commander face to face. The two met on the field near the Plagueis evac point, engaging in a [[starwars:lightsaber|lightsaber]] duel while members of Primus Pilus and Locke's guardsmen looked on.

While most of the Plagueis forces had been recovered from the planet below, there still remained significant numbers of troops on the surface of Sepros when the ''Ballista'' was finally disabled by fire from both Sadow and Scholae's capital ships. Her bridge was gone, a smoking ruin atop the command tower. Primary power had failed, and the ship had quickly gone from a weapon of war to a floating mausoleum that housed only the dead. Aboard the ''Atrum Pars II'' as an advisor, [[Solus Gar]] knew something had to be done to keep the still valuable asset out of enemy hands. Gar ordered the crew to set course for the planet, and when Captain Severus Upham refused, citing Gar's lack of command authority, the Sith struck him down with his lightsaber and assumed direct command.

Ignoring Victae's command to hold position, the [[starwars:Immobilizer 418 cruiser|Interdictor]] dove towards the planet. As it neared the ''Ballista'' the ''Atrum Pars II'' targeted the larger destroyer with a [[starwars:tractor beam|tractor beam]] and slowed its velocity below orbital speeds, causing her to begin a plunge towards the planet's surface. Knowing that aside from a lucky few, no more of the remaining Plagueis forces would be able to reach orbit, the ''Ballista'' had been carefully deorbited so that it would impact directly on Plagueis's landing zones. Those men that could not reach orbit and retreat would not survive to be taken prisoner. The ''Atrum Pars II'' moved away, skimming the upper reaches of the atmosphere of Sepros, looking to escape the from the dueling fleets above it. The speed it had gained from the dive deeper into the gravity well helped, but that alone was not enough. Cyvaria Ronin, the ship's XO and an experienced Inderdictor officer, ordered the vessel's gravity well projectors powered up and reversed. This served to repel the ship from any large mass in the area, in this case Sepros itself, and shoot it towards open space. As the ''Atrum Pars II'' headed towards an exit vector, Gar broadcast a warning to his Quaetor on the planet below.

Tra'an and Locke were still locked in combat when the message arrived, and both leaders could make out the burning destroyer streaking across the sky towards their position. While both realized that staying to finish off their opponent meant certain death, Tra'an was unwilling to leave as his judgement was clouded by the anger he felt from Scholae's betrayal. Finally, as Primus Pilus approached aboard the [[Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft - Plagueis|''Chaser'']], Kal seized an opportunity to knock his Quaestor unconscious and hauled him aboard the hovering [[starwars:Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft|Firespray]]. As the ship rocketed towards the sky, Locke and his allies made their escape aboard one of Naga Sadow's [[starwars:landspeeder|landspeeders]]. Both the ship and speeder cleared the area just as the ''Ballista'' impacted the surface, the combined kinetic energy release and reactor detonation serving to reduce the [[starwars:Star Destroyer|Star Destroyer]] to small pieces of wreckage and the surrounding terrain to a blasted crater.

The forces of Scholae Palatinae that had been closing in on the position held by Plagueis had not heard the warning, however. The crash of the ''Ballista'' killed all of the Imperial forces in the area, leaving Scholae's position on the ground severely weakened. Xen'Mordin realized that the battle for Sepros was now untenable, knowing that even if his weakened force was able to take the planet he would never be able to hold it. With victory snatched out of his hands, Xen'Mordin ordered a full retreat from the system and the Orian Incursion was over.

==Aftermath==
Following the conclusion of the conflict, there was no side that could be seen as the clear victor. Naga Sadow had weathered the storm and driven their enemies from Orian, yet they had taken severe losses in doing so. In addition, the crash of the ''Ballista'' on Sepros had caused significant damage to the area around the Temple itself that left the land barren and scarred. The discovery of the Plagueian theft from the Dlarit Corporation had an impact on operating capital for the corporation, enough to cause a downturn in the Orian economy.

Plagueis on the other hand had taken even higher losses on the ground and in space then either of their enemies. The loss of the ''Ballista'' was a heavy blow to the Ascendant Navy as was the loss of her command crew. They had succeeded in other respects, however, in that they withstood the combined attack of Scholae Palatinae and Naga Sadow. Additionally the windfall from their Kel Rashan heist would serve to cushion the blow taken by their armed forces.

House Scholae Palatinae was driven off by the Dlarit forces and their ground forces were decimated by the traps and obstacles left by the retreating Plagueis forces. Their space forces emerged as the least damaged of the three combatants, leaving them in what probably was the best place militarily. In addition, even without destroying Naga Sadow or Plagueis, Scholae had proven that they had the ability to stand on their own and not rely on their allies.

Another result of the incursion was the sundering of the bond between Scholae Palatinae and Plagueis. This left both houses standing alone and isolated, but this burden fell far more heavily on Plagueis. Having lost much of their military might, including a ship of the line, Plagueis was left at a far greater disadvantage than their former Imperial allies.

==Results==
===Unit Placements===
*'''First Place''' - Clan Naga Sadow, 125 points
*'''Second Place''' - House Scholae Palatinae, 88 points
*'''Third Place''' - House Plagueis, 52 points
===Individual Overall Placements===
*'''First Place''' - [[Darth Vexatus]], 32 points
*'''Second Place''' - [[Thran Occasus]], 23 points
*'''Third Place''' - [[Solus Gar]], 21.5 points
 
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|td colspan="5" class="head" | ''' Week One Results '''
|-
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="20%" | '''Fiction'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="20%" | '''Poetry'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="20%" | '''Graphics'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="20%" | '''TOR Gaming'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="20%" | '''Other Gaming'''
|-
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Kal di Plagia Vorrac
#Darth Vexatus
#[[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Darth Vexatus
#[[Masika Oshairana]]
#[[Brent "Archangel" Ligur Victae|Archangel]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#[[Xia Long]]
#Solus Gar
#[[Nariah|Nariah Jadon]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#[[Godarrow]]
#[[Necronomicon]]
#[[Kalia Phoenyx]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#[[Atra Ventus]]
|}
{|class="fancy" width="98%"
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|td colspan="5" class="head" | ''' Week Two Results '''
|-
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="25%" | '''Fiction'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="25%" | '''Poetry'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="25%" | '''Graphics'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="25%" | '''Other Gaming'''
|-
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Thran Occasus
#Darth Vexatus
#[[Xan Phraz-Etar]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Thran Occasus
#[[Akatsuki|Akatsuki Tamalar]]
#[[Eetherbiail]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Solus Gar
#[[Tyren Atema]]
#[[Roxas Buurenaar]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Kelvis Xavier / Eetherbiail
#Atra Ventus / Teu Pepoi
|}
{|class="fancy" width="98%"
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|td colspan="7" class="head" | ''' Week Three Results '''
|-
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Fiction'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Poetry'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Graphics'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''TOR Gaming'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Run On'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''ACC''' (3-way tie)
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Wiki'''
|-
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Darth Vexatus
#[[Evant Taelyan]]
#[[Xantros]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Darth Vexatus
#Thran Occasus
#[[Robert Sadow]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Kuro Kogarasu
#Solus Gar
#[[Masika Oshairana]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Necronomicon
#Kalia Phoenyx
#Atra Ventus / Godarrow
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Naga Sadow
#Scholae Palatinae
#Plagueis
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
*[[Koryn Thraagus]]
*Thran Occasus
*Macron Goura Sadow
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Plagueis
#Naga Sadow
#Scholae Palatinae
|}

==Behind the Scenes==
The initial Summer Invasion was to have been a feud between Plagueis, Scholae Palatinae, and Arcona that entered the planning stages in the Spring of 2012. However, eventual delays and scheduling conflicts with Arcona lead to plans for that fued being shelved. It was suggested that Naga Sadow could substitute in for Arcona with eyes towards running a different feud event with Arcona at some point following the next [[Vendetta]]. The three house feud eventually went forward in August of 2012 with the new participants. While the Summer Invasion nickname was the official name of the event, the Sadowan summit took to calling it the War of the Sith Lords as it involved all of the units within the Brotherhood taking their names or inspiration from specific Sith Lords ([[starwars:Darth Plagueis|Plagueis]], Palpatine, and [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Naga Sadow]]).

The plot went through several developments, including Sadowans murdered and the [[Shadow Academy]] fomenting conflict between the houses and clans, before settling on an invasion of Naga Sadow's dominion by the allied forces of the two houses involved. The eventual betrayal between the allied houses and the move into a three way feud mid-way through the competition was, however, an idea that was retained from the earliest feud plot proposals. The competition also was the first true feud to see HSP and PLA utilize their alliance against another House or Clan.

[[Category:Events]] [[Category:Naga Sadow Conflicts]] [[Category:Plagueis Conflicts]] [[Category:Scholae Palatinae Conflicts]]

Orian Incursion

2012-09-22T03:21:56Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Aftermath */

{{Battle
| prev = [[Children of Revolution]]
| conc = Trials of Loyalty
| next = [[Horizons]]
| image = [[file:sepros_assault.jpg|300px]]
| name = Orian Incursion
| conflict = Summer Invasion
| objective = [[Plagueis (House)|House Plagueis]] and [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]] invaded the [[Orian System]] in an attempt to seize it from [[Naga Sadow|Clan Naga Sadow]].
| date = [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36ABY|36 ABY]]
| location = [[Orian System]]
| participants = [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]], [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]], [[Naga Sadow|Clan Naga Sadow]]
| outcome = The invasion of Orian was repelled.
| side1 = [[Plagueis (House)|House Plagueis]]
| side2 = [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]]
| side3 = [[Naga Sadow|Clan Naga Sadow]]
| side4 =
| side5 =
| side6 =
| commanders1 = *[[Tra'an Reith|Supreme Commander Reith]]
*[[Kal di Plagia Vorrac|Grand General Vorrac]]
*[[Starrett|Directorate General Starrett]]
*[[Kuro Kogarasu|Commander Kogarasu]]
| commanders2 = *[[Xen'Mordin Vismorsus|Emperor Vismorsus]]
*[[Brent "Archangel" Ligur Victae|Archangel]]
*[[Akatsuki|Akatsuki Tamalar]]
| commanders3 = *[[Locke Sonjie]]
*[[Teu Pepoi]]
*[[Atra Ventus]]
*[[Kalia Phoenyx]]
| commanders4 =
| commanders5 =
| commanders6 =
| forces1 = *[[Ascendant Legion]]
*[[Jusadih Naval Command|Ascendant Fleet]]
| forces2 = *[[Scholae Palatinae Military]]
| forces3 = *[[Dlarit Security Force]]
*[[Dlarit Special Operations Group|D-SOG]]
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The '''Orian Incursion''', also known as the '''Summer Invasion''', was a conflict between [[Clan]] [[Naga Sadow]] and the allied [[House|Houses]] [[Scholae Palatinae]] and [[Plagueis]] in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#36ABY|36 ABY]]. The two houses sought to bring their combined forces to bear against Naga Sadow's holdings with the goal of showing the [[Dark Council]] that the two houses could stand with the Clans of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]].

Scholae Palatinae and Plaguies devised an invasion plan to simultaneously attack both [[Sepros]] and [[Aeotheran]]. The landings on Aeotheran were secondary to the primary attack on Sepros, with the latter meant to seize the [[Temple of Sorrow]]. Initially the assault proceeded well, but the conflict degenerated into a three way battle following the betrayal of Plaguies by the forces of Scholae Palatinae. Neither of the two houses were able to secure their objectives while also fighting one another, and the formerly allied houses were driven out of the [[Orian system]] by a renewed attacks by Naga Sadowan forces.

==Prelude==
{{quote|When only one Clan exists, all will strive for its removal. Then we may ascend together, Twin Clans, with respect and power together.|Xen'Mordin Vismorsus}}
[[file:traan-planning.jpg|thumb|left|[[Tra'an Reith]] planning the [[Sepros]] invasion.]]The roots of the Orian Incursion go back to the reclanning of [[Arcona]] and Naga Sadow in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35ABY|35 ABY]]. Both Scholae Palatinae and Plaguies were jealous of the status conferred on the new Clans, and each independently sought some advantage over the clans to turn to their advantage. This desire eventually drew the two Houses into a fragile alliance. Feeling that pooling their resources gave them both together the ability to take down a Clan, the leadership of both houses then sought to select the right target.

Arcona had grown in strength and power since their clanning, having run rampant over the fields of [[New Tython]] during the Brotherhood's [[Tenth Great Jedi War|invasion]]. Naga Sadow, however, seemed to have grown weaker. Their leadership was inexperienced and untried in real conflict. They even had trouble controlling the elder members of their own Clan, with this friction spilling over into [[Children of Revolution|open conflict]] in the months before the invasion. It was decided that Naga Sadow would be the easiest to fall, and that once the two houses had proven that the Clans were not invincible the other houses of the Brotherhood would rise up against Arcona.

In Plagueis, [[Quaestor]] [[Tra'an Reith]] had been been experiencing premonitions through the Force in the months following the invasion of New Tython. Feeling that doom was just over the horizon for his House, Tra'an decided that it would be best to meet it head on. Even with premonitions suggesting catastrophe, the plans to attack Naga Sadow would go forward.

Meanwhile, the leadership of Scholae Palatinae was playing their own game. [[Xen'Mordin Vismorsus]] saw Plagueis as a resource to be used, not an ally to be valued. His plan was to exploit the other House's thirst for power, but then once victory seemed in hand to turn upon them. The Imperial House would destroy or capture what remained of the Ascendant forces, and then turn upon the [[Jusadih System|Plagueis Dominion]] when they finished with Naga Sadow.

==The Battle==
===The Space Assault===
{{quote|Better than you have tried and failed to destroy the might of Sadow! We will obliterate you and your Palatinaen lackeys!|Macron Sadow}}
[[file:pla-hsp_fleet.jpg|thumb|left|The combined fleets of the houses.]] The combined house fleets initially staged on the outskirts of the Lorta System. This location was chosen as it was far enough away from Sadowan space to limit the likelihood of detection while still allowing for a single jump into Orian space. The Imperial vessel [[GSP Tenacious|''Tenacious'']] made an initial forray into the Orian system to scout the disposition of [[Dlarit Security Force|Dlarit forces]]. Its presence was detected by a patrol group of ships lead by the [[VSD Covenant|''Covenant'']], however the Sadowan leadership was still conflicted as to the Scholae vessel's intentions. While [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron Sadow]] rightly felt it was a prelude to invasion and favored immediate attack, [[Consul]] [[Locke Sonjie]] still thought that there might be a reasonable explanation and favored caution. The hand of Sadow's leadership would soon be forced as the attack commenced.

Ships of the two houses jumped into the Orian system above the plain of the ecliptic in near-Sepros space. Able to take advantage of the [[Dlarit Navy|Dlarit]] ships being scattered across the system still in the process of answering their Consul's call to readiness, the attacking fleet faced an outnumbered force of Sadowans defenders at Sepros. Unable to protect the entire planet from the attackers, the Sadow ships were unable to prevent the ships of the combined houses from making their landings under protection of the two Plagueis flagged [[starwars:Victory II-class Star Destroyer|''Victory''-class]] destroyers. Starfighters rising from the surface of Sepros made attacks of opportunity on the landing craft as they rose to join the fleet engagement in orbit, trusting their anti-air defenses to punish the invaders.

The [[starwars:Majestic-class heavy cruiser|''Majestic''-class]] cruisers of Scholae Palatinae used their long range gunnery to great effect on the larger Sadowan battleships. The screening vessels of the respective fleets made closing to optimal gunnery ranges difficult, but the ''Majestics'' remained at range inflicting damage to both the [[RSD Final Way|''Final Way]] and [[ISDII Harbinger|''Harbinger'']] in turn. Some of the fiercest fighting was seen between the picket screens of Naga Sadow and Scholae Palatinae. Gunships of Scholae clashed with maneuverable [[starwars:Marauder-class Corvette|''Marauder'']] corvettes of Naga Sadow in close range duels as fighters danced in and out of their respective gunnery ranges.

===Invasion of Sepros===
{{quote|I return to bring down Clan Naga Sadow arrogant as they are.|Alaris Jinn di Plagia}}
[[file:hsp-maat.jpg|thumb|left|[[Scholae Palatinae|Imperial]] [[starwars:MAAT|MAAT's]] approaching landing zones on [[Sepros]].]] Plagueis and Scholae Palatinae began the invasion with the same goals, too attack and seize the Temple of Sorrow. As the [[starwars:MAAT|MAAT]] landing craft approached their landing zones they were met with unwavering flak attacks, but that was nothing compared to what engaged them as the [[starwars:drop pod|drop pods]] landed. [[Kal di Plagia Vorrac]] was the first to meet the forces of Naga Sadow on the ground. The Sadowan defenses were made up of of infantry, [[starwars:AT-ST|AT-ST]] walkers, as well as emplacement turrets.

Several hours following the invasion's initial assault limbs from trees and bodies alike littered the ground, bushes trees stood burning. [[Telum Vas Umbra]] and his master Kal set up Plagueis's command post, but the attackers could little afford to slack in their assault. Before each House could make any significant progress towards their final objectives, they had to destroy the [[Dlarit Alert Base|firebases]] nearest them. The firebase's anti-air turrets continued to wreak havoc amongst the follow up waves of allied landing craft.

The main assault on the firebase nearest the Plagueis drop area was left to [[Primus Pilus]]. With their commander [[Kuro Kogarasu]] on the [[NSD Ascendancy|''Ascendancy'']] alongside Tra'an, Primus was lead into battle by Flight Leader [[Furios Morega]]. Furious split his team in two, [[Nariah]] and himself were to attack the base while [[Octavia Morgan Kuga|Octavia]], [[Varoth]] and [[Zuser Whuloc|Zuser]] were to stay behind at the command post to help protect it.

Telum and Kal accompanied Furios and Nariah to the firebase after a hike through booby trapped jungle, taking constant fire from the trees. Hidden enemy sharpshooters were the least of their worries, as they found the forward firebase guarded by an [[starwars:AT-AT|AT-AT]] walker. Even supported by heavy artillery guns and allied [[starwars:Trandoshan|Trandoshan]] slavers, the attack force was having difficulty eliminating the Sadowan position. That all changed when a strike by [[starwars:Scimitar assault bomber|Scimitar assault bombers]] pounded the area and support troops from the [[Ascendant_Legion#19th_Independent_Company_.28Air_Assault.29_-_.E2.80.9CThe_Forlorn_Hope.22|19th Independent Company]] joined the attack. The forces of Plaguies were eventually able to overcome the enemy firebase.

The forces of Scholae Palatinae faced stiff resistance taking their firebase as well, but it lacked the same sort of armored support that Plagueis faced. This allowed the Imperial ground forces to take their firebase unassisted by air support.

With the destruction of the two firebases, the approach to the Temple was laid open. The loss of the anti-air positions also allowed for the attacking forces to make better use of air support and to bring in even more reinforcements. It would be a running fight all the way to the Temple facing the best of Naga Sadow, including their Jedi that increasingly joined the fray.

===Landings on Aeotheran===
{{Dialogue|Slicer|Smash and grab job, huh?|Plagueian Commander|Slightly more complicated than that.|Anonymous Slicer and Commander during Kel Rasha briefing.}}
[[file:perdition-orbit.jpg|thumb|The [[FFC Perdition|''Perdition'']] in orbit of [[Aeotheran]].]]Unlike the attack on Sepros, the combined house forces faced far less opposition over Aeotheran. With the bulk of the Sadowan ships called upon to defend Sepros and the capital, Aeotheran was left with a small defense force that was easily swept aside by the invasion force centered around the [[Firefox-class Carrier|''Firefox''-class]] [[FFC Perdition|''Perdition'']]. The object of the invading forces was the coastal city of [[Kel Rasha]]. Due to the city's recent construction and the defender's inexperience, the defense procedures were slow to be activated which allowed the combined house forces to make landings directly within the city prior to the shield systems being activated. This fortuitous occurrence meant that they took control of the city nearly instantly as opposed to having to assault it from the surrounding terrain. Mere hours after making planetfall the combined forces had secured the city and began to fortify it against possible Sadowan counterattack.

The attack on Kel Rasha was always to be secondary to the attempted seizure of the Shadow Palace on Sepros, but still Plagueis had important objectives in Kel Rasha that even its ally knew nothing about. In addition to being a oppulent destination for the rich of the Orian system, Kel Rasha had also become a new center of financial power. Plagueis had seen how the Sadowans had used their control of the [[Dlarit Corporation]] and the financial resources that it provided to great effect. Tra'an Reith decided that it was time for some of those resources to find their way into the coffers of House Plagueis. Plaguies paid special attention to the skyscrapers that housed newly occupied banking offices, and the access to financial information they could provide. Making use of their best code slicers, Plaguies gained access to the financial networks of the Dlarit Corporation and used their direct access to execute transfers of a significant amount of credits from the corporation to shell accounts set up prior to the invasion.

As the forces of Naga Sadow on Aeotheran prepared to attempt to retake the city, the combined house armies began to execute raids into the surrounding countryside. Their goal was to destroy supply depots and ammo dumps that were being set up by the Sadowans to support their eventual attack. The counter assualt would eventually come, with Dlait security forces pushing towards the central district and Dlarit Plaza.

===Betrayal===
{{quote|Once free of danger, engage the so-called Ascendant ships. Rip them from the skies.|Brent Ligur Victae}}
[[file:Explosion_at_Kel_Rasha.jpg|thumb|left|One of the tower detonations in Kel Rasha.]]After putting up a spirited defense of Sepros, the Sadowan fleet eventually disengaged and left orbit to regroup. Without orbital support, the Dlarit forces on the ground were ravaged by starfighter attack and precision bombardment by the enemy capital ships. As the battle seemed to be turning, Xen'Mordin executed the second phase of his plan. Taking a lesson from Palpatine before him, he knew that it was best to strike an unknowing enemy while he still thought you an ally. As Sadowan resistance waned the Quaestor commanded his forces to commence attacks on their allies in House Plagueis with Order 66, taking the order's codename from [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Order 66|similar command]] to [[starwars:Grand Army of the Republic|clone forces]] at the end of the [[starwars:Clone Wars|Clone Wars]].

The forces of Plagueis were already pulling back as their allies turned on them. Tra'an had been experiencing premonitions of betrayal and the destruction of Plaguies for several months leading up to the attack on Naga Sadow, and before Scholae Palatinae could land a decisive blow he felt their betrayal coming. The Shi'do ordered his own forces to fall back to their captured firebase and prepare to leave the planet. The sense of dread in the Force that had permeated the consciousness of the Plagueian leader had pushed him to issue orders to his own men on Sepros and Aeotheran, orders that instructed them to follow behind their advance forces and lay traps and mines as they went. Now the enemy, both Palatinae and Sadowan, that pursued the retreat on Sepros found themselves taking heavy losses at the hands of explosives, anti-speeder traps, and anti-walker traps.

In Kel Rasha, the attack order came just as the Dlarit counter attack was launched. Plagueis forces were already retreating, leaving the army of Scholae Palatinae to face the advancing enemy alone. On their way out, the forces of Plagueis detonated several large explosive devices in the various banking towers throughout Kel Rasha in order to cover their electronic tracks. These large explosions took out areas several blocks in diameter, the Plagueians not wanting to leave even the smallest possible physical evidence of their network intrusions.

The conflict between the two former allies in orbit of Sepros was furious and bloody. After recieving the command to attack the [[Jusadih Naval Command|Acendant Navy]], the ships of Scholae Palatinae shifted their positions to move out of formation with their new targets. Moving higher up the gravitational incline, and as such moving towards more maneuverable and commanding positions, the Imperial forces opened fire. Initial volleys fired by the [[ISDII Warspite|''Warspite'']] ravaged the shields of [[ISDII The Baron|''The Baron'']], while the [[NSD Excidium II|''Excidium II'']] traded blows with the ''Ascendancy''.

===Final Actions===
{{quote|I've a few words for Tra'an Reith; I'd prefer to deliver them personally.|Locke Sonjie}}
[[file:Balista_crashes_at_Kel_Rasha.jpg|thumb|The [[VSDII Ballista|''Ballista'']] plunging towards Sepros.]] With the tide of battle turning, Tra'an contacted [[Dacien Victae]] aboard the [[VSDII Instigator|''Instigator'']] with new orders. The ''Victory''-class destroyer would drive through the line of Naga Sadowan picket ships and rendezvous with the [[INT Atrum Pars II|''Atrum Pars II'']] to hold open an exit vector for the Ascendant forces. At the same time her sister, the [[VSDII Ballista|''Ballista'']] would drop towards the planet to cover the recovery of the remaining Ascendant Legion forces on the ground. The Plagueis fleet began an ordered retreat under fire, leaving the system at best speed.

As one of their enemies began to disengage, the forces of Naga Sadow began to focus more of their energy upon their more aggressive opponent. The Sadowan pair of ''Victory'' destroyers began to directly engage the Imperial gunships. The [[VSDII Orian Legacy|''Orian Legacy'']] began to tractor the smaller vessels and disable them with ion cannon volleys while the ''Covenant'' battered them with repeated [[starwars:concussion missile|concussion missile]] volleys. Fresh pilots at the controls of the Naga Sadowan fighters began to exploit mistakes by their battle weary Imperial counterparts. It was turning from the quick strike victory that Xen'Mordin had envisioned, but was instead becoming a closely contested slugging match.

As his forces retreated, Tra'an descended to the planet's surface intent on confronting Naga Sadow's leader personally. Locke, perhaps at the urging of the Force, also sought to confront his enemy's commander face to face. The two met on the field near the Plagueis evac point, engaging in a [[starwars:lightsaber|lightsaber]] duel while members of Primus Pilus and Locke's guardsmen looked on.

While most of the Plagueis forces had been recovered from the planet below, there still remained significant numbers of troops on the surface of Sepros when the ''Ballista'' was finally disabled by fire from both Sadow and Scholae's capital ships. Her bridge was gone, a smoking ruin atop the command tower. Primary power had failed, and the ship had quickly gone from a weapon of war to a floating mausoleum that housed only the dead. Aboard the ''Atrum Pars II'' as an advisor, [[Solus Gar]] knew something had to be done to keep the still valuable asset out of enemy hands. Gar ordered the crew to set course for the planet, and when Captain Severus Upham refused, citing Gar's lack of command authority, the Sith struck him down with his lightsaber and assumed direct command.

Ignoring Victae's command to hold position, the [[starwars:Immobilizer 418 cruiser|Interdictor]] dove towards the planet. As it neared the ''Ballista'' the ''Atrum Pars II'' targeted the larger destroyer with a [[starwars:tractor beam|tractor beam]] and slowed its velocity below orbital speeds, causing her to begin a plunge towards the planet's surface. Knowing that aside from a lucky few, no more of the remaining Plagueis forces would be able to reach orbit, the ''Ballista'' had been carefully deorbited so that it would impact directly on Plagueis's landing zones. Those men that could not reach orbit and retreat would not survive to be taken prisoner. The ''Atrum Pars II'' moved away, skimming the upper reaches of the atmosphere of Sepros, looking to escape the from the dueling fleets above it. The speed it had gained from the dive deeper into the gravity well helped, but that alone was not enough. Cyvaria Ronin, the ship's XO and an experienced Inderdictor officer, ordered the vessel's gravity well projectors powered up and reversed. This served to repel the ship from any large mass in the area, in this case Sepros itself, and shoot it towards open space. As the ''Atrum Pars II'' headed towards an exit vector, Gar broadcast a warning to his Quaetor on the planet below.

Tra'an and Locke were still locked in combat when the message arrived, and both leaders could make out the burning destroyer streaking across the sky towards their position. While both realized that staying to finish off their opponent meant certain death, Tra'an was unwilling to leave as his judgement was clouded by the anger he felt from Scholae's betrayal. Finally, as Primus Pilus approached aboard the [[Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft - Plagueis|''Chaser'']], Kal seized an opportunity to knock his Quaestor unconscious and hauled him aboard the hovering [[starwars:Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft|Firespray]]. As the ship rocketed towards the sky, Locke and his allies made their escape aboard one of Naga Sadow's [[starwars:landspeeder|landspeeders]]. Both the ship and speeder cleared the area just as the ''Ballista'' impacted the surface, the combined kinetic energy release and reactor detonation serving to reduce the [[starwars:Star Destroyer|Star Destroyer]] to small pieces of wreckage and the surrounding terrain to a blasted crater.

The forces of Scholae Palatinae that had been closing in on the position held by Plaguies had not heard the warning, however. The crash of the ''Ballista'' killed all of the Imperial forces in the area, leaving Scholae's position on the ground severely weakened. Xen'Mordin realized that the battle for Sepros was now untenable, knowing that even if his weakened force was able to take the planet he would never be able to hold it. With victory snatched out of his hands, Xen'Mordin ordered a full retreat from the system and the Orian Incursion was over.

==Aftermath==
Following the conclusion of the conflict, there was no side that could be seen as the clear victor. Naga Sadow had weathered the storm and driven their enemies from Orian, yet they had taken severe losses in doing so. In addition, the crash of the ''Ballista'' on Sepros had caused significant damage to the area around the Temple itself that left the land barren and scarred. The discovery of the Plagueian theft from the Dlarit Corporation had an impact on operating capital for the corporation, enough to cause a downturn in the Orian economy.

Plaguies on the other hand had taken even higher losses on the ground and in space then either of their enemies. The loss of the ''Ballista'' was a heavy blow to the Ascendant Navy as was the loss of her command crew. They had succeeded in other respects, however, in that they withstood the combined attack of Scholae Palatinae and Naga Sadow. Additionally the windfall from their Kel Rashan heist would serve to cushion the blow taken by their armed forces.

House Scholae Palatinae was driven off by the Dlarit forces and their ground forces were decimated by the traps and obstacles left by the retreating Plagueis forces. Their space forces emerged as the least damaged of the three combatants, leaving them in what probably was the best place militarily. In addition, even without destroying Naga Sadow or Plagueis, Scholae had proven that they had the ability to stand on their own and not rely on their allies.

Another result of the incursion was the sundering of the bond between Scholae Palatinae and Plagueis. This left both houses standing alone and isolated, but this burden fell far more heavily on Plaguies. Having lost much of their military might, including a ship of the line, Plagueis was left at a far greater disadvantage than their former Imperial allies.

==Results==
===Unit Placements===
*'''First Place''' - Clan Naga Sadow, 125 points
*'''Second Place''' - House Scholae Palatinae, 88 points
*'''Third Place''' - House Plaguies, 52 points
===Individual Overall Placements===
*'''First Place''' - [[Darth Vexatus]], 32 points
*'''Second Place''' - [[Thran Occasus]], 23 points
*'''Third Place''' - [[Solus Gar]], 21.5 points
 
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| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="20%" | '''Graphics'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="20%" | '''TOR Gaming'''
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#Kal di Plagia Vorrac
#Darth Vexatus
#[[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart]]
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#Darth Vexatus
#[[Masika Oshairana]]
#[[Brent "Archangel" Ligur Victae|Archangel]]
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#[[Xia Long]]
#Solus Gar
#[[Nariah|Nariah Jadon]]
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#[[Godarrow]]
#[[Necronomicon]]
#[[Kalia Phoenyx]]
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#[[Atra Ventus]]
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|td colspan="5" class="head" | ''' Week Two Results '''
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| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="25%" | '''Fiction'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="25%" | '''Poetry'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="25%" | '''Graphics'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="25%" | '''Other Gaming'''
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#Thran Occasus
#Darth Vexatus
#[[Xan Phraz-Etar]]
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#Thran Occasus
#[[Akatsuki|Akatsuki Tamalar]]
#[[Eetherbiail]]
| style="text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" |
#Solus Gar
#[[Tyren Atema]]
#[[Roxas Buurenaar]]
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#Kelvis Xavier / Eetherbiail
#Atra Ventus / Teu Pepoi
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|td colspan="7" class="head" | ''' Week Three Results '''
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| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Fiction'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Poetry'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Graphics'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''TOR Gaming'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Run On'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''ACC''' (3-way tie)
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Wiki'''
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#Darth Vexatus
#[[Evant Taelyan]]
#[[Xantros]]
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#Darth Vexatus
#Thran Occasus
#[[Robert Sadow]]
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#Kuro Kogarasu
#Solus Gar
#[[Masika Oshairana]]
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#Necronomicon
#Kalia Phoenyx
#Atra Ventus / Godarrow
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#Naga Sadow
#Scholae Palatinae
#Plaguies
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*[[Koryn Thraagus]]
*Thran Occasus
*Macron Goura Sadow
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#Plaguies
#Naga Sadow
#Scholae Palatinae
|}

==Behind the Scenes==
The initial Summer Invasion was to have been a feud between Plaguies, Scholae Palatinae, and Arcona that entered the planning stages in the Spring of 2012. However, eventual delays and scheduling conflicts with Arcona lead to plans for that fued being shelved. It was suggested that Naga Sadow could substitute in for Arcona with eyes towards running a different feud event with Arcona at some point following the next [[Vendetta]]. The three house feud eventually went forward in August of 2012 with the new participants. While the Summer Invasion nickname was the official name of the event, the Sadowan summit took to calling it the War of the Sith Lords as it involved all of the units within the Brotherhood taking their names or inspiration from specific Sith Lords ([[starwars:Darth Plagueis|Plagueis]], Palpatine, and [[starwars:Naga Sadow|Naga Sadow]]).

The plot went through several developments, including Sadowans murdered and the [[Shadow Academy]] fomenting conflict between the houses and clans, before settling on an invasion of Naga Sadow's dominion by the allied forces of the two houses involved. The eventual betrayal between the allied houses and the move into a three way feud mid-way through the competition was, however, an idea that was retained from the earliest feud plot proposals. The competition also was the first true feud to see HSP and PLA utilize their alliance against another House or Clan.

[[Category:Events]] [[Category:Naga Sadow Conflicts]] [[Category:Plagueis Conflicts]] [[Category:Scholae Palatinae Conflicts]]

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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]] ([[User talk:BenevolentWhiner|talk]] - [[dossier:2706|dossier]]) 19:57, 16 December 2011 (UTC)
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=== [[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)

[[Category:DJB Help]]

Hall of Immortals

2012-04-05T06:18:43Z

Tra'an Reith:

{{Quality}}
[[File:HallOfImmortals_Entrance.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Entrance to the Hall]]
{{Quote|The Brotherhood shall construct and maintain a Temple in the Lorimar Mesa of the Valley of the Lost, of the world of Antei. A Shrine to each Immortal must be erected within. All Brethren may make pilgrimage to each Shrine, where they may pay tribute and homage to the Immortals of the Brotherhood from this day until the Consummation of the Final Way.|[[Jac Cotelin]], Dark Lord of the Sith}}

== The Hall of Immortals ==
The Hall of Immortals is located on [[Antei]] and recognizes the few of the Brotherhood who have achieved immortality. The massive Temple was built with many empty alcoves, leading so far back into the cliff out of which it was carved, as to be lost to a deeper darkness that deters all but the strongest of Dark Lords. The entry way is a rock maw, almost seeming as if to devour those who would come to worship the Immortals. To those with insufficient ties to the Dark Side, the fear generated by the illusion of a living maw is enough to leave them scarred for life. The trek down from the top of the cliff is a thin, barely used trail that has been worn away by the wind and the sea, even as it is paved anew by the feet of the penitent. After multiple switchbacks, at which the slightest gust can knock the unwary over the edge to plummet to their doom, the jagged teeth confront the traveler. Should, somehow, a non-Force sensitive make it to the entrance, the method of ingress would baffle them. Impassably dense to vehicles, so smooth as to be unassailable to the climber, only when opened by an adherent of the Final Way with the Force, do these silent guardians give way.

The initial anti-chamber is steeped in a semi-sentient darkness that pools there as if to feed on the weak and unwary, swallowing all light and requiring guidance by the currents of the Force in order to escape.

Inside, there is a shrine dedicated to each Immortal; containing a statue, an altar, sacred writings of the Immortal, an ever-burning flame, and an area for meditation. The Dark Side permeates the structure so powerfully that even non-Force sensitives feel something different about the place. The Legend of the Immortals is inscribed on a plaque standing in front of the Hall itself.

=== Legend of the Immortals ===
There is no death. There is immortality.

Few living beings in the galaxy can comprehend the power of the Dark Side. Of those, only the most serious of minds, the most dedicated of hearts, and the strongest of characters will succeed in understanding even the most basic principles of the Consummation of the Final Way. Our legends and stories are many and long: epic tales of the dark warriors, scholars, and mystics who have fought for the Consummation. Their stories secure their own glory and tell of their victories in the achievement of the destruction of the Jedi Order.

Not even death will stay the desire of the most dedicated to see the Jedi of the galaxy extinguished.

The only way to achieve this is the Final Way.

The Final Way is the pursuit of a hundred lifetimes. The Final Way is immortality.

Tremble as you recognize the Immortals of the Brotherhood.

== The Immortals of the Brotherhood ==
[[File:HallOfImmortals_Hallway.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Statues of the Immortals]]

* [[Trevarus Caerick|Trevarus Irad Caerick]]
* [[Alanna]]
* [[Khyron|Justinian Arcanious Khyron]]
* [[Firefox]]
* [[Jac Cotelin|Jac Ae-Sequiera Cotelin Taldrya-Cantor]]
* [[Orv Dessrx d'Tana]]

[[Category:Titles]] [[Category:Hall of Immortals]]

File:Reith Custom Lightsaber.png

2012-03-28T04:27:08Z

Tra'an Reith: Tra'an Reith Custom Lightsaber

Tra'an Reith Custom Lightsaber

Tra'an Reith

2012-03-28T04:19:14Z

Tra'an Reith:

Tra'an Reith

2012-03-28T04:03:13Z

Tra'an Reith:

Tra'an Reith

2012-03-28T03:57:05Z

Tra'an Reith:

{{On_Notice}}

{{Character
|type=Obelisk
|
|name= Tra'an Reith
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Scholae Palatinae|House Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies=[[Jusadih Independence Coalition]]
|saber= Orange
|form=*[[Soresu]]
*[[Makashi]]
|fightingstyle= Dual Vibroblades
|profession=*Smuggler
*Pilot
*Mechanic
|position=*[[Quaestor]]
*Supreme Commander
|era=*[[New Jedi Order Era]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation= [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
|ship=*Stellar Vibrations
*[[NSD Ascendancy]]
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

== History ==

===In The Beginning===

As a child, Tra'an was always intrigued by the spaceport and the world beyond. The society in which he lived had never really embraced the out worlders, but they had tolerated the establishment of a very small spaceport by smugglers because it brought them plenty of revenue for trade, which they never used. As he matured, he began to spend most of his time at the spaceport, where he quickly became the favorite of the Head of the spaceport. He was soon found to have a gift for mechanical objects, having an innate understanding of how to make them work better, faster, and more.

=== A New Path ===

When he reached the age of 30, he began working directly on the ships the smugglers brought in, earning tons of money for the [[Elders]] because of how well he fixed the ships. The relations began to grow more and more friendly between the small group of smugglers and the Shi'ido as he became more proficient at keeping the ships running long beyond when they should have been in for a retrofit at a major space station. He became intimately acquainted with blasters, swords, vibro-shivs, and other technology of war.

He also began to learn how to pilot from the different sims that he ran after he finished his work. The many ships let him learn how to pilot them in the sims in place of payment, because money really had no meaning to the Shi'ido, and indulging him meant keeping him out of trouble. This lead to increased understanding of the ships around him. His favorite ships were always the Brayl class freighters, he had a special knack for keeping them running.

When he reached 40, his boss introduced him to the woman who would captivate him for the rest of his time on Lao-man. His eventual wife Sha'rala. She began to slowly draw him away from the spaceport, to where he was spending equal amounts of time with her or there. It was a pleasing sight for the Elders who had long feared him lost forever to the stars when he reached his majority.

===As an Adult===

On his 61st day of birth, they were very pleased to hear his declaration of intent for his marriage to Sha'rala. There was a joyous celebration in the village he belonged to, and he was given his choice of items with which to bestow upon her as gifts from the town treasure, since most of them were a direct result of his work. For his bride, he selected only the very best to complement her flawless silver skin. He selected four of the finest Durindfire Gems to be her wedding presents. One each for her ears, and the other two for rings on her hands.

She wore them proudly after they were married and glowed radiantly, almost as brilliantly as the gems she wore. They were happily married for more than a year before she was confirmed pregnant. Two weeks afterwards, she was out shopping while he was at the spaceport taking an exam from his boss to become his [[Apprentice]] to one day take over his job. A fight broke out when some Imperial goons tried to take her wedding gems from her. She was killed in the crossfire, as were they. When he heard about this as their comrades brought them back on lifters, he discreetly tampered with their hyperdrive. When they lifted off and turned their drive on, they exploded rather spectacularly.

His boss figured out what had happened when he was caught smiling every time it was mentioned. He buried her remains in a beautiful field above a waterfall that she had loved, keeping her wedding gems as a reminder of his love. When he was returning to the village, his Boss caught him and warned him that he would be exiled the next day if he returned. He smiled and thanked him, asking him to have the crew of the Star's Flare waiting for liftoff with the dawn.

He returned to find himself escorted back to his domicile until the morning. When his guards were sleeping, he snuck out the back with a small pack filled with her jewelry, his own research notes, and a few trinkets he had acquired over the years. Then, he snuck over to the "treasury" which was unguarded since none of his people cared for such things. He filled a small bag with a few more Durindfire gems, some Corusca gems, and single palm sized Adegan. he also took a bag full of credit chips to make getting around easier. He escaped to the Starport and took off with the crew of the Star's Flare with more than 10 million credits on his person.

===After Exile===

He spent more than a year hopping transports to make his way to Alderran, a planet notorious for peace and technology. It was considered the home of refugees and drifters of last resort who weren't violent. Every so often he felt the need to be violent, but excised that need by learning the art of the saber from a fellow traveling companion. His mentor stayed with him on Alderran, where his credits came in handy. He spent enough to keep them in moderate housing, with moderate food, never enough to draw attention, but always enough to stay above the dregs.

He spent much time on Alderran, excising his need for violence by learning and perfecting a mastery of [[Knifist]]. He and his companion spent ten years on Alderran, where he mastered both the art of wielding a saber and Knifist. After this, he and his mentor split ways, as he assumed the form of a Human for the first time. He used it to pass unnoticed in Empire territory. He had heard of race of specialists in a type of world-bending martial art, known as Klaran Chi. He headed deep within the core of the Empire to the Corporate Sector where he sought out the survivors.

After months of watching the survivors, he used his natural abilities to turn into one of them and attempted to fit into their collective. It worked, for about a day. Then he found out by making a mistake lingually that only an outsider would make. They demanded he reveal himself and shifted into his hominid form, and they marveled at his abilities. He explained about his curiosity to their true methods of combat and they consulted in secret, leaving him locked in a room in their compound.

They returned after a few days and agreed to teach it to him because if he could assume their form, he was as good as one of them. They bound him to an oath, using their abilities, that he would not teach the true form to anyone. If he attempted to do so, the very power they granted him, would kill him.

He spent five years with them, learning the secrets of their Klaran Chi, learning to focus his mind. In the end, his abilities were different than theres, it seemed as if what he had done was to awaken something within him, something that called him to roam the stars. They praised his progress, but told him they did not believe he could learn the true form of their power, but wished him good luck and granted him the right to return to seek them if he ever felt he needed to. He wished them good luck and sought smuggling work at the spaceport.

He spent six months working a crew on Nar Shadda before his opportunity came. He was asked to take a specially modified Brayyl class freighter to a delivery on the Outer Rim. He accepted, and killed the three smugglers who were accompanying him, because they had orders to kill him when the delivery was complete. He had overheard them discussing it one night when they thought him on the bridge.

He spaced their bodies and took the freighter and its contents and followed his instincts. He started jumping from system to system, passing the time by meditating and exploring the inner calling that spoke to him of something more.

== Joining The Brotherhood ==

Eventually, the sense he had awakened led him to a system with massive defenses and a fleet orbiting the world. He was hailed and asked about why he was there. He explained that something inside him had led him to that system, and he was asked to heave to for boarding. A victory class star destroyer tractored him into the landing bay and he was escorted to a private room.

He was then sent to the surface by Lambada class shuttle, to be introduced to the Head of the organization, one [[Braecen Kaeth]] Kunar. He was then told that he had massive Force potential, and was offered the right to join the [[Dark Brotherhood]], a grouping of Six [[Clans]] of Force users who pursued it to their own ends. He accepted, and was sent to the [[Shadow Academy]] on [[Lyspair]], to begin his training.

Upon entering the Academy, he was escorted to a room and it was sealed, with him alone inside. There, he was exposed to the history of the Brotherhood and given his Test of Lore and Brotherhood Basics exams back to back. He passed both with flying colors, and was promoted to novice accordingly. Then, he selected his order, the Obelisks, whose blue colors who wore proudly.

As they prepared for the beginning of the Rites of Supremacy, he was picked up by the [[Excidium]], the Star Destroyer of his clan, Scholae Palatinae. It had come to pickup all members of the clan before the Rites. He continued his studies and was promoted to [[Acolyte]] accordingly, before Lucien, the only Obelisk of suitable rank, approached him and offered to be his Master. He accepted gratefully, the guidance and additional training he was given. He was soon promoted to protector as part of his hard work.

Then the Seventh [[Great Jedi War]] ensued, and the chaos brought by the Yuzhaan Vong put his talents to the test. He voyaged through the bowels of the ship with his Master and his fellow apprentice. He also journeyed with [[Impetus]] and her husband, friends he had made during his stay on Lyspair. She had helped him with his understanding of the Brotherhood during the early days, and was considered one of his few trustworthy friends in this tricky place. They later met up with [[Cuchulain]], a powerful Dark Jedi whom he was truly inspired by.

In the end, they captured the only live specimen of Amphistaff not under possession of the Yuzhaan Vong and extinguished those whom had dared to invade their ship. Their quest returned them to the bridge of the ship.

== [[DJB]] Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September of 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September of 2008 to January of 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January of 2009 to July of 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September of 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May of 2007 to July of 2009

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June of 2011 to Present

[[Category: DJB Characters]]
[[Category: Plagueians]]

Tra'an Reith

2012-02-16T04:11:18Z

Tra'an Reith:

{{On_Notice}}

{{Character
|type=Obelisk
|image= [[File:TraanReith1.jpg]]
|name= Tra'an Reith
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies= N/A
|saber= N/A
|form= N/A
|fightingstyle= Duel Vibroblades
|profession= Smuggler, Pilot, Mechanic
|position= [[Protector]]
|era= New Republic: Yuzhan Vong
|affiliation= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|ship= Stellar Vibrations
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

== History ==

===In The Beginning===

As a child, Tra'an was always intrigued by the spaceport and the world beyond. The society in which he lived had never really embraced the out worlders, but they had tolerated the establishment of a very small spaceport by smugglers because it brought them plenty of revenue for trade, which they never used. As he matured, he began to spend most of his time at the spaceport, where he quickly became the favorite of the Head of the spaceport. He was soon found to have a gift for mechanical objects, having an innate understanding of how to make them work better, faster, and more.

=== A New Path ===

When he reached the age of 30, he began working directly on the ships the smugglers brought in, earning tons of money for the [[Elders]] because of how well he fixed the ships. The relations began to grow more and more friendly between the small group of smugglers and the Shi'ido as he became more proficient at keeping the ships running long beyond when they should have been in for a retrofit at a major space station. He became intimately acquainted with blasters, swords, vibro-shivs, and other technology of war.

He also began to learn how to pilot from the different sims that he ran after he finished his work. The many ships let him learn how to pilot them in the sims in place of payment, because money really had no meaning to the Shi'ido, and indulging him meant keeping him out of trouble. This lead to increased understanding of the ships around him. His favorite ships were always the Brayl class freighters, he had a special knack for keeping them running.

When he reached 40, his boss introduced him to the woman who would captivate him for the rest of his time on Lao-man. His eventual wife Sha'rala. She began to slowly draw him away from the spaceport, to where he was spending equal amounts of time with her or there. It was a pleasing sight for the Elders who had long feared him lost forever to the stars when he reached his majority.

===As an Adult===

On his 61st day of birth, they were very pleased to hear his declaration of intent for his marriage to Sha'rala. There was a joyous celebration in the village he belonged to, and he was given his choice of items with which to bestow upon her as gifts from the town treasure, since most of them were a direct result of his work. For his bride, he selected only the very best to complement her flawless silver skin. He selected four of the finest Durindfire Gems to be her wedding presents. One each for her ears, and the other two for rings on her hands.

She wore them proudly after they were married and glowed radiantly, almost as brilliantly as the gems she wore. They were happily married for more than a year before she was confirmed pregnant. Two weeks afterwards, she was out shopping while he was at the spaceport taking an exam from his boss to become his [[Apprentice]] to one day take over his job. A fight broke out when some Imperial goons tried to take her wedding gems from her. She was killed in the crossfire, as were they. When he heard about this as their comrades brought them back on lifters, he discreetly tampered with their hyperdrive. When they lifted off and turned their drive on, they exploded rather spectacularly.

His boss figured out what had happened when he was caught smiling every time it was mentioned. He buried her remains in a beautiful field above a waterfall that she had loved, keeping her wedding gems as a reminder of his love. When he was returning to the village, his Boss caught him and warned him that he would be exiled the next day if he returned. He smiled and thanked him, asking him to have the crew of the Star's Flare waiting for liftoff with the dawn.

He returned to find himself escorted back to his domicile until the morning. When his guards were sleeping, he snuck out the back with a small pack filled with her jewelry, his own research notes, and a few trinkets he had acquired over the years. Then, he snuck over to the "treasury" which was unguarded since none of his people cared for such things. He filled a small bag with a few more Durindfire gems, some Corusca gems, and single palm sized Adegan. he also took a bag full of credit chips to make getting around easier. He escaped to the Starport and took off with the crew of the Star's Flare with more than 10 million credits on his person.

===After Exile===

He spent more than a year hopping transports to make his way to Alderran, a planet notorious for peace and technology. It was considered the home of refugees and drifters of last resort who weren't violent. Every so often he felt the need to be violent, but excised that need by learning the art of the saber from a fellow traveling companion. His mentor stayed with him on Alderran, where his credits came in handy. He spent enough to keep them in moderate housing, with moderate food, never enough to draw attention, but always enough to stay above the dregs.

He spent much time on Alderran, excising his need for violence by learning and perfecting a mastery of [[Knifist]]. He and his companion spent ten years on Alderran, where he mastered both the art of wielding a saber and Knifist. After this, he and his mentor split ways, as he assumed the form of a Human for the first time. He used it to pass unnoticed in Empire territory. He had heard of race of specialists in a type of world-bending martial art, known as Klaran Chi. He headed deep within the core of the Empire to the Corporate Sector where he sought out the survivors.

After months of watching the survivors, he used his natural abilities to turn into one of them and attempted to fit into their collective. It worked, for about a day. Then he found out by making a mistake lingually that only an outsider would make. They demanded he reveal himself and shifted into his hominid form, and they marveled at his abilities. He explained about his curiosity to their true methods of combat and they consulted in secret, leaving him locked in a room in their compound.

They returned after a few days and agreed to teach it to him because if he could assume their form, he was as good as one of them. They bound him to an oath, using their abilities, that he would not teach the true form to anyone. If he attempted to do so, the very power they granted him, would kill him.

He spent five years with them, learning the secrets of their Klaran Chi, learning to focus his mind. In the end, his abilities were different than theres, it seemed as if what he had done was to awaken something within him, something that called him to roam the stars. They praised his progress, but told him they did not believe he could learn the true form of their power, but wished him good luck and granted him the right to return to seek them if he ever felt he needed to. He wished them good luck and sought smuggling work at the spaceport.

He spent six months working a crew on Nar Shadda before his opportunity came. He was asked to take a specially modified Brayyl class freighter to a delivery on the Outer Rim. He accepted, and killed the three smugglers who were accompanying him, because they had orders to kill him when the delivery was complete. He had overheard them discussing it one night when they thought him on the bridge.

He spaced their bodies and took the freighter and its contents and followed his instincts. He started jumping from system to system, passing the time by meditating and exploring the inner calling that spoke to him of something more.

== Joining The Brotherhood ==

Eventually, the sense he had awakened led him to a system with massive defenses and a fleet orbiting the world. He was hailed and asked about why he was there. He explained that something inside him had led him to that system, and he was asked to heave to for boarding. A victory class star destroyer tractored him into the landing bay and he was escorted to a private room.

He was then sent to the surface by Lambada class shuttle, to be introduced to the Head of the organization, one [[Braecen Kaeth]] Kunar. He was then told that he had massive Force potential, and was offered the right to join the [[Dark Brotherhood]], a grouping of Six [[Clans]] of Force users who pursued it to their own ends. He accepted, and was sent to the [[Shadow Academy]] on [[Lyspair]], to begin his training.

Upon entering the Academy, he was escorted to a room and it was sealed, with him alone inside. There, he was exposed to the history of the Brotherhood and given his Test of Lore and Brotherhood Basics exams back to back. He passed both with flying colors, and was promoted to novice accordingly. Then, he selected his order, the Obelisks, whose blue colors who wore proudly.

As they prepared for the beginning of the Rites of Supremacy, he was picked up by the [[Excidium]], the Star Destroyer of his clan, Scholae Palatinae. It had come to pickup all members of the clan before the Rites. He continued his studies and was promoted to [[Acolyte]] accordingly, before Lucien, the only Obelisk of suitable rank, approached him and offered to be his Master. He accepted gratefully, the guidance and additional training he was given. He was soon promoted to protector as part of his hard work.

Then the Seventh [[Great Jedi War]] ensued, and the chaos brought by the Yuzhaan Vong put his talents to the test. He voyaged through the bowels of the ship with his Master and his fellow apprentice. He also journeyed with [[Impetus]] and her husband, friends he had made during his stay on Lyspair. She had helped him with his understanding of the Brotherhood during the early days, and was considered one of his few trustworthy friends in this tricky place. They later met up with [[Cuchulain]], a powerful Dark Jedi whom he was truly inspired by.

In the end, they captured the only live specimen of Amphistaff not under possession of the Yuzhaan Vong and extinguished those whom had dared to invade their ship. Their quest returned them to the bridge of the ship.

== [[DJB]] Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September of 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September of 2008 to January of 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January of 2009 to July of 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September of 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May of 2007 to July of 2009

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June of 2011 to Present

[[Category: DJB Characters]]
[[Category: Plagueians]]

Tra'an Reith

2012-01-09T02:21:53Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Joining The Brotherhood */

{{Character
|type=Obelisk
|image= [[File:TraanReith1.jpg]]
|name= Tra'an Reith
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies= N/A
|saber= N/A
|form= N/A
|fightingstyle= Duel Vibroblades
|profession= Smuggler, Pilot, Mechanic
|position= [[Protector]]
|era= New Republic: Yuzhan Vong
|affiliation= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|ship= Stellar Vibrations
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

== History ==

===In The Beginning===

As a child, Tra'an was always intrigued by the spaceport and the world beyond. The society in which he lived had never really embraced the out worlders, but they had tolerated the establishment of a very small spaceport by smugglers because it brought them plenty of revenue for trade, which they never used. As he matured, he began to spend most of his time at the spaceport, where he quickly became the favorite of the Head of the spaceport. He was soon found to have a gift for mechanical objects, having an innate understanding of how to make them work better, faster, and more.

=== A New Path ===

When he reached the age of 30, he began working directly on the ships the smugglers brought in, earning tons of money for the [[Elders]] because of how well he fixed the ships. The relations began to grow more and more friendly between the small group of smugglers and the Shi'ido as he became more proficient at keeping the ships running long beyond when they should have been in for a retrofit at a major space station. He became intimately acquainted with blasters, swords, vibro-shivs, and other technology of war.

He also began to learn how to pilot from the different sims that he ran after he finished his work. The many ships let him learn how to pilot them in the sims in place of payment, because money really had no meaning to the Shi'ido, and indulging him meant keeping him out of trouble. This lead to increased understanding of the ships around him. His favorite ships were always the Brayl class freighters, he had a special knack for keeping them running.

When he reached 40, his boss introduced him to the woman who would captivate him for the rest of his time on Lao-man. His eventual wife Sha'rala. She began to slowly draw him away from the spaceport, to where he was spending equal amounts of time with her or there. It was a pleasing sight for the Elders who had long feared him lost forever to the stars when he reached his majority.

===As an Adult===

On his 61st day of birth, they were very pleased to hear his declaration of intent for his marriage to Sha'rala. There was a joyous celebration in the village he belonged to, and he was given his choice of items with which to bestow upon her as gifts from the town treasure, since most of them were a direct result of his work. For his bride, he selected only the very best to complement her flawless silver skin. He selected four of the finest Durindfire Gems to be her wedding presents. One each for her ears, and the other two for rings on her hands.

She wore them proudly after they were married and glowed radiantly, almost as brilliantly as the gems she wore. They were happily married for more than a year before she was confirmed pregnant. Two weeks afterwards, she was out shopping while he was at the spaceport taking an exam from his boss to become his [[Apprentice]] to one day take over his job. A fight broke out when some Imperial goons tried to take her wedding gems from her. She was killed in the crossfire, as were they. When he heard about this as their comrades brought them back on lifters, he discreetly tampered with their hyperdrive. When they lifted off and turned their drive on, they exploded rather spectacularly.

His boss figured out what had happened when he was caught smiling every time it was mentioned. He buried her remains in a beautiful field above a waterfall that she had loved, keeping her wedding gems as a reminder of his love. When he was returning to the village, his Boss caught him and warned him that he would be exiled the next day if he returned. He smiled and thanked him, asking him to have the crew of the Star's Flare waiting for liftoff with the dawn.

He returned to find himself escorted back to his domicile until the morning. When his guards were sleeping, he snuck out the back with a small pack filled with her jewelry, his own research notes, and a few trinkets he had acquired over the years. Then, he snuck over to the "treasury" which was unguarded since none of his people cared for such things. He filled a small bag with a few more Durindfire gems, some Corusca gems, and single palm sized Adegan. he also took a bag full of credit chips to make getting around easier. He escaped to the Starport and took off with the crew of the Star's Flare with more than 10 million credits on his person.

===After Exile===

He spent more than a year hopping transports to make his way to Alderran, a planet notorious for peace and technology. It was considered the home of refugees and drifters of last resort who weren't violent. Every so often he felt the need to be violent, but excised that need by learning the art of the saber from a fellow traveling companion. His mentor stayed with him on Alderran, where his credits came in handy. He spent enough to keep them in moderate housing, with moderate food, never enough to draw attention, but always enough to stay above the dregs.

He spent much time on Alderran, excising his need for violence by learning and perfecting a mastery of [[Knifist]]. He and his companion spent ten years on Alderran, where he mastered both the art of wielding a saber and Knifist. After this, he and his mentor split ways, as he assumed the form of a Human for the first time. He used it to pass unnoticed in Empire territory. He had heard of race of specialists in a type of world-bending martial art, known as Klaran Chi. He headed deep within the core of the Empire to the Corporate Sector where he sought out the survivors.

After months of watching the survivors, he used his natural abilities to turn into one of them and attempted to fit into their collective. It worked, for about a day. Then he found out by making a mistake lingually that only an outsider would make. They demanded he reveal himself and shifted into his hominid form, and they marveled at his abilities. He explained about his curiosity to their true methods of combat and they consulted in secret, leaving him locked in a room in their compound.

They returned after a few days and agreed to teach it to him because if he could assume their form, he was as good as one of them. They bound him to an oath, using their abilities, that he would not teach the true form to anyone. If he attempted to do so, the very power they granted him, would kill him.

He spent five years with them, learning the secrets of their Klaran Chi, learning to focus his mind. In the end, his abilities were different than theres, it seemed as if what he had done was to awaken something within him, something that called him to roam the stars. They praised his progress, but told him they did not believe he could learn the true form of their power, but wished him good luck and granted him the right to return to seek them if he ever felt he needed to. He wished them good luck and sought smuggling work at the spaceport.

He spent six months working a crew on Nar Shadda before his opportunity came. He was asked to take a specially modified Brayyl class freighter to a delivery on the Outer Rim. He accepted, and killed the three smugglers who were accompanying him, because they had orders to kill him when the delivery was complete. He had overheard them discussing it one night when they thought him on the bridge.

He spaced their bodies and took the freighter and its contents and followed his instincts. He started jumping from system to system, passing the time by meditating and exploring the inner calling that spoke to him of something more.

== Joining The Brotherhood ==

Eventually, the sense he had awakened led him to a system with massive defenses and a fleet orbiting the world. He was hailed and asked about why he was there. He explained that something inside him had led him to that system, and he was asked to heave to for boarding. A victory class star destroyer tractored him into the landing bay and he was escorted to a private room.

He was then sent to the surface by Lambada class shuttle, to be introduced to the Head of the organization, one [[Braecen Kaeth]] Kunar. He was then told that he had massive Force potential, and was offered the right to join the [[Dark Brotherhood]], a grouping of Six [[Clans]] of Force users who pursued it to their own ends. He accepted, and was sent to the [[Shadow Academy]] on [[Lyspair]], to begin his training.

Upon entering the Academy, he was escorted to a room and it was sealed, with him alone inside. There, he was exposed to the history of the Brotherhood and given his Test of Lore and Brotherhood Basics exams back to back. He passed both with flying colors, and was promoted to novice accordingly. Then, he selected his order, the Obelisks, whose blue colors who wore proudly.

As they prepared for the beginning of the Rites of Supremacy, he was picked up by the [[Excidium]], the Star Destroyer of his clan, Scholae Palatinae. It had come to pickup all members of the clan before the Rites. He continued his studies and was promoted to [[Acolyte]] accordingly, before Lucien, the only Obelisk of suitable rank, approached him and offered to be his Master. He accepted gratefully, the guidance and additional training he was given. He was soon promoted to protector as part of his hard work.

Then the Seventh [[Great Jedi War]] ensued, and the chaos brought by the Yuzhaan Vong put his talents to the test. He voyaged through the bowels of the ship with his Master and his fellow apprentice. He also journeyed with [[Impetus]] and her husband, friends he had made during his stay on Lyspair. She had helped him with his understanding of the Brotherhood during the early days, and was considered one of his few trustworthy friends in this tricky place. They later met up with [[Cuchulain]], a powerful Dark Jedi whom he was truly inspired by.

In the end, they captured the only live specimen of Amphistaff not under possession of the Yuzhaan Vong and extinguished those whom had dared to invade their ship. Their quest returned them to the bridge of the ship.

== [[DJB]] Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September of 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September of 2008 to January of 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January of 2009 to July of 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September of 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May of 2007 to July of 2009

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June of 2011 to Present

[[Category: DJB Characters]]
[[Category: Plagueians]]

Tra'an Reith

2012-01-09T01:46:39Z

Tra'an Reith: /* After Exile */

{{Character
|type=Obelisk
|image= [[File:TraanReith1.jpg]]
|name= Tra'an Reith
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies= N/A
|saber= N/A
|form= N/A
|fightingstyle= Duel Vibroblades
|profession= Smuggler, Pilot, Mechanic
|position= [[Protector]]
|era= New Republic: Yuzhan Vong
|affiliation= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|ship= Stellar Vibrations
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

== History ==

===In The Beginning===

As a child, Tra'an was always intrigued by the spaceport and the world beyond. The society in which he lived had never really embraced the out worlders, but they had tolerated the establishment of a very small spaceport by smugglers because it brought them plenty of revenue for trade, which they never used. As he matured, he began to spend most of his time at the spaceport, where he quickly became the favorite of the Head of the spaceport. He was soon found to have a gift for mechanical objects, having an innate understanding of how to make them work better, faster, and more.

=== A New Path ===

When he reached the age of 30, he began working directly on the ships the smugglers brought in, earning tons of money for the [[Elders]] because of how well he fixed the ships. The relations began to grow more and more friendly between the small group of smugglers and the Shi'ido as he became more proficient at keeping the ships running long beyond when they should have been in for a retrofit at a major space station. He became intimately acquainted with blasters, swords, vibro-shivs, and other technology of war.

He also began to learn how to pilot from the different sims that he ran after he finished his work. The many ships let him learn how to pilot them in the sims in place of payment, because money really had no meaning to the Shi'ido, and indulging him meant keeping him out of trouble. This lead to increased understanding of the ships around him. His favorite ships were always the Brayl class freighters, he had a special knack for keeping them running.

When he reached 40, his boss introduced him to the woman who would captivate him for the rest of his time on Lao-man. His eventual wife Sha'rala. She began to slowly draw him away from the spaceport, to where he was spending equal amounts of time with her or there. It was a pleasing sight for the Elders who had long feared him lost forever to the stars when he reached his majority.

===As an Adult===

On his 61st day of birth, they were very pleased to hear his declaration of intent for his marriage to Sha'rala. There was a joyous celebration in the village he belonged to, and he was given his choice of items with which to bestow upon her as gifts from the town treasure, since most of them were a direct result of his work. For his bride, he selected only the very best to complement her flawless silver skin. He selected four of the finest Durindfire Gems to be her wedding presents. One each for her ears, and the other two for rings on her hands.

She wore them proudly after they were married and glowed radiantly, almost as brilliantly as the gems she wore. They were happily married for more than a year before she was confirmed pregnant. Two weeks afterwards, she was out shopping while he was at the spaceport taking an exam from his boss to become his [[Apprentice]] to one day take over his job. A fight broke out when some Imperial goons tried to take her wedding gems from her. She was killed in the crossfire, as were they. When he heard about this as their comrades brought them back on lifters, he discreetly tampered with their hyperdrive. When they lifted off and turned their drive on, they exploded rather spectacularly.

His boss figured out what had happened when he was caught smiling every time it was mentioned. He buried her remains in a beautiful field above a waterfall that she had loved, keeping her wedding gems as a reminder of his love. When he was returning to the village, his Boss caught him and warned him that he would be exiled the next day if he returned. He smiled and thanked him, asking him to have the crew of the Star's Flare waiting for liftoff with the dawn.

He returned to find himself escorted back to his domicile until the morning. When his guards were sleeping, he snuck out the back with a small pack filled with her jewelry, his own research notes, and a few trinkets he had acquired over the years. Then, he snuck over to the "treasury" which was unguarded since none of his people cared for such things. He filled a small bag with a few more Durindfire gems, some Corusca gems, and single palm sized Adegan. he also took a bag full of credit chips to make getting around easier. He escaped to the Starport and took off with the crew of the Star's Flare with more than 10 million credits on his person.

===After Exile===

He spent more than a year hopping transports to make his way to Alderran, a planet notorious for peace and technology. It was considered the home of refugees and drifters of last resort who weren't violent. Every so often he felt the need to be violent, but excised that need by learning the art of the saber from a fellow traveling companion. His mentor stayed with him on Alderran, where his credits came in handy. He spent enough to keep them in moderate housing, with moderate food, never enough to draw attention, but always enough to stay above the dregs.

He spent much time on Alderran, excising his need for violence by learning and perfecting a mastery of [[Knifist]]. He and his companion spent ten years on Alderran, where he mastered both the art of wielding a saber and Knifist. After this, he and his mentor split ways, as he assumed the form of a Human for the first time. He used it to pass unnoticed in Empire territory. He had heard of race of specialists in a type of world-bending martial art, known as Klaran Chi. He headed deep within the core of the Empire to the Corporate Sector where he sought out the survivors.

After months of watching the survivors, he used his natural abilities to turn into one of them and attempted to fit into their collective. It worked, for about a day. Then he found out by making a mistake lingually that only an outsider would make. They demanded he reveal himself and shifted into his hominid form, and they marveled at his abilities. He explained about his curiosity to their true methods of combat and they consulted in secret, leaving him locked in a room in their compound.

They returned after a few days and agreed to teach it to him because if he could assume their form, he was as good as one of them. They bound him to an oath, using their abilities, that he would not teach the true form to anyone. If he attempted to do so, the very power they granted him, would kill him.

He spent five years with them, learning the secrets of their Klaran Chi, learning to focus his mind. In the end, his abilities were different than theres, it seemed as if what he had done was to awaken something within him, something that called him to roam the stars. They praised his progress, but told him they did not believe he could learn the true form of their power, but wished him good luck and granted him the right to return to seek them if he ever felt he needed to. He wished them good luck and sought smuggling work at the spaceport.

He spent six months working a crew on Nar Shadda before his opportunity came. He was asked to take a specially modified Brayyl class freighter to a delivery on the Outer Rim. He accepted, and killed the three smugglers who were accompanying him, because they had orders to kill him when the delivery was complete. He had overheard them discussing it one night when they thought him on the bridge.

He spaced their bodies and took the freighter and its contents and followed his instincts. He started jumping from system to system, passing the time by meditating and exploring the inner calling that spoke to him of something more.

== Joining The Brotherhood ==

Eventually, the sense he had awakened led him to a system with massive defenses and a fleet orbiting the world. He was hailed and asked about why he was there. He explained that something inside him had led him to that system, and he was asked to heave to for boarding. A victory class star destroyer tractored him into the landing bay and he was escorted to a private room.

He was then sent to the surface by Lambada class shuttle, to be introduced to the Head of the organization, one [[Braecen Kaeth]] Kunar. He was then told that he had massive Force potential, and was offered the right to join the [[Dark Brotherhood]], a grouping of Six [[Clans]] of Force users who pursued it to their own ends. He accepted, and was sent to the [[Shadow Academy]] on [[Lyspair]], to begin his training.

Upon entering the Academy, he was escorted to a room and it was sealed, with him alone inside. There, he was exposed to the history of the Brotherhood and given his Test of Lore and Brotherhood Basics exams back to back. He passed both with flying colors, and was promoted to novice accordingly. Then, he selected his order, the Obelisks, whose blue colors who wore proudly.

As they prepared for the beginning of the Rites of Supremacy, he was picked up by the [[Excidium]], the Star Destroyer of his clan, Scholae Palatinae. It had come to pickup all members of the clan before the Rites. He continued his studies and was promoted to [[Acolyte]] accordingly, before Lucien, the only Obelisk of suitable rank, approached him and offered to be his Master. He accepted gratefully, the guidance and additional training he was given. He was soon promoted to protector as part of his hard work.

Then the Seventh [[Great Jedi War]] ensued, and the chaos brought by the Yuzhaan Vong put his talents to the test. He voyaged through the bowels of the ship with his Master and his fellow apprentice. He also journeyed with [[Impetus]] and her husband, friends he had made during his stay on Lyspair. She had helped him with his understanding of the Brotherhood during the early days, and was considered one of his few trustworthy friends in this tricky place. They later met up with [[Cuchulain]], a powerful Dark Jedi whom he was truly inspired by.

In the end, they captured the only live specimen of Amphistaff not under possession of the Yuzhaan Vong and extinguished those whom had dared to invade their ship. Their quest returned them to the bridge of the ship, where he now sits in meditation as the last of the events from this six day horror, unfolded before him.

== [[DJB]] Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September of 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September of 2008 to January of 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January of 2009 to July of 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September of 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May of 2007 to July of 2009

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June of 2011 to Present

[[Category: DJB Characters]]
[[Category: Plagueians]]

Tra'an Reith

2012-01-09T01:44:46Z

Tra'an Reith:

{{Character
|type=Obelisk
|image= [[File:TraanReith1.jpg]]
|name= Tra'an Reith
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies= N/A
|saber= N/A
|form= N/A
|fightingstyle= Duel Vibroblades
|profession= Smuggler, Pilot, Mechanic
|position= [[Protector]]
|era= New Republic: Yuzhan Vong
|affiliation= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|ship= Stellar Vibrations
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

== History ==

===In The Beginning===

As a child, Tra'an was always intrigued by the spaceport and the world beyond. The society in which he lived had never really embraced the out worlders, but they had tolerated the establishment of a very small spaceport by smugglers because it brought them plenty of revenue for trade, which they never used. As he matured, he began to spend most of his time at the spaceport, where he quickly became the favorite of the Head of the spaceport. He was soon found to have a gift for mechanical objects, having an innate understanding of how to make them work better, faster, and more.

=== A New Path ===

When he reached the age of 30, he began working directly on the ships the smugglers brought in, earning tons of money for the [[Elders]] because of how well he fixed the ships. The relations began to grow more and more friendly between the small group of smugglers and the Shi'ido as he became more proficient at keeping the ships running long beyond when they should have been in for a retrofit at a major space station. He became intimately acquainted with blasters, swords, vibro-shivs, and other technology of war.

He also began to learn how to pilot from the different sims that he ran after he finished his work. The many ships let him learn how to pilot them in the sims in place of payment, because money really had no meaning to the Shi'ido, and indulging him meant keeping him out of trouble. This lead to increased understanding of the ships around him. His favorite ships were always the Brayl class freighters, he had a special knack for keeping them running.

When he reached 40, his boss introduced him to the woman who would captivate him for the rest of his time on Lao-man. His eventual wife Sha'rala. She began to slowly draw him away from the spaceport, to where he was spending equal amounts of time with her or there. It was a pleasing sight for the Elders who had long feared him lost forever to the stars when he reached his majority.

===As an Adult===

On his 61st day of birth, they were very pleased to hear his declaration of intent for his marriage to Sha'rala. There was a joyous celebration in the village he belonged to, and he was given his choice of items with which to bestow upon her as gifts from the town treasure, since most of them were a direct result of his work. For his bride, he selected only the very best to complement her flawless silver skin. He selected four of the finest Durindfire Gems to be her wedding presents. One each for her ears, and the other two for rings on her hands.

She wore them proudly after they were married and glowed radiantly, almost as brilliantly as the gems she wore. They were happily married for more than a year before she was confirmed pregnant. Two weeks afterwards, she was out shopping while he was at the spaceport taking an exam from his boss to become his [[Apprentice]] to one day take over his job. A fight broke out when some Imperial goons tried to take her wedding gems from her. She was killed in the crossfire, as were they. When he heard about this as their comrades brought them back on lifters, he discreetly tampered with their hyperdrive. When they lifted off and turned their drive on, they exploded rather spectacularly.

His boss figured out what had happened when he was caught smiling every time it was mentioned. He buried her remains in a beautiful field above a waterfall that she had loved, keeping her wedding gems as a reminder of his love. When he was returning to the village, his Boss caught him and warned him that he would be exiled the next day if he returned. He smiled and thanked him, asking him to have the crew of the Star's Flare waiting for liftoff with the dawn.

He returned to find himself escorted back to his domicile until the morning. When his guards were sleeping, he snuck out the back with a small pack filled with her jewelry, his own research notes, and a few trinkets he had acquired over the years. Then, he snuck over to the "treasury" which was unguarded since none of his people cared for such things. He filled a small bag with a few more Durindfire gems, some Corusca gems, and single palm sized Adegan. he also took a bag full of credit chips to make getting around easier. He escaped to the Starport and took off with the crew of the Star's Flare with more than 10 million credits on his person.

===After Exile===

He spent more than a year hopping transports to make his way to Alderran, a planet notorious for peace and technology. It was considered the home of refugees and drifters of last resort who weren't violent. Every so often he felt the need to be violent, but excised that need by learning the art of the saber from a fellow traveling companion. His mentor stayed with him on Alderran, where his credits came in handy. He spent enough to keep them in moderate housing, with moderate food, never enough to draw attention, but always enough to stay above the dregs.

He spent much time on Alderran, excising his need for violence by learning and perfecting a mastery of [[Knifist]]. He and his companion spent ten years on Alderran, where he mastered both the art of wielding a saber and Knifist. After this, he and his mentor split ways, as he assumed the form of a Human for the first time. He used it to pass unnoticed in Empire territory. He had heard of race of specialists in a type of world-bending martial art, known as Klaran Chi. He headed deep within the core of the Empire to the Corporate Sector where he sought out the survivors.

After months of watching the survivors, he used his natural abilities to turn into one of them and attempted to fit into their collective. It worked, for about a day. Then he found out by making a mistake lingually that only an outsider would make. They demanded he reveal himself and shifted into his hominid form, and they marveled at his abilities. He explained about his curiosity to their true methods of combat and they consulted in secret, leaving him locked in a room in their compound.

They returned after a few days and agreed to teach it to him because if he could assume their form, he was as good as one of them. They bound him to an oath, using their abilities, that he would not teach the true form to anyone. If he attempted to do so, the very power they granted him, would kill him.

He spent five years with them, learning the secrets of their Klaran Chi, learning to focus his mind. In the end, his abilities were different than theres, it seemed as if what he had done was to awaken something within him, something that called him to roam the stars. They praised his progress, but told him they did not believe he could learn the true form of their power, but wished him good luck and granted him the right to return to seek them if he ever felt he needed to. He wished them good luck and sought smuggling work at the spaceport.

He spent six months working a crew on Nar Shadda before his opportunity came. He was asked to take a specially modified Brayyl class freighter to a delivery on the Outer Rim. He accepted, and killed the three smugglers who were accompanying him, because they had orders to kill him when the delivery was complete. He had overheard them discussing it one night when they thought him on the bridge.

He spaced their bodies and took the freighter and its contents and followed his instincts. He started jumping from system to system, passing the time by mastering the Vibroblades he discovered in the hold. They were used in the same way as the Saber forms he had mastered years before. The five years he spent jumping from system to system, refueling at Outer Rim worlds when he needed to, returned him to his blades, one of which was very special in the material it was made of.He also spent the time taking apart some spare ones, learning how to put them back together, fix them, enhance them.

== Joining The Brotherhood ==

Eventually, the sense he had awakened led him to a system with massive defenses and a fleet orbiting the world. He was hailed and asked about why he was there. He explained that something inside him had led him to that system, and he was asked to heave to for boarding. A victory class star destroyer tractored him into the landing bay and he was escorted to a private room.

He was then sent to the surface by Lambada class shuttle, to be introduced to the Head of the organization, one [[Braecen Kaeth]] Kunar. He was then told that he had massive Force potential, and was offered the right to join the [[Dark Brotherhood]], a grouping of Six [[Clans]] of Force users who pursued it to their own ends. He accepted, and was sent to the [[Shadow Academy]] on [[Lyspair]], to begin his training.

Upon entering the Academy, he was escorted to a room and it was sealed, with him alone inside. There, he was exposed to the history of the Brotherhood and given his Test of Lore and Brotherhood Basics exams back to back. He passed both with flying colors, and was promoted to novice accordingly. Then, he selected his order, the Obelisks, whose blue colors who wore proudly.

As they prepared for the beginning of the Rites of Supremacy, he was picked up by the [[Excidium]], the Star Destroyer of his clan, Scholae Palatinae. It had come to pickup all members of the clan before the Rites. He continued his studies and was promoted to [[Acolyte]] accordingly, before Lucien, the only Obelisk of suitable rank, approached him and offered to be his Master. He accepted gratefully, the guidance and additional training he was given. He was soon promoted to protector as part of his hard work.

Then the Seventh [[Great Jedi War]] ensued, and the chaos brought by the Yuzhaan Vong put his talents to the test. He voyaged through the bowels of the ship with his Master and his fellow apprentice. He also journeyed with [[Impetus]] and her husband, friends he had made during his stay on Lyspair. She had helped him with his understanding of the Brotherhood during the early days, and was considered one of his few trustworthy friends in this tricky place. They later met up with [[Cuchulain]], a powerful Dark Jedi whom he was truly inspired by.

In the end, they captured the only live specimen of Amphistaff not under possession of the Yuzhaan Vong and extinguished those whom had dared to invade their ship. Their quest returned them to the bridge of the ship, where he now sits in meditation as the last of the events from this six day horror, unfolded before him.

== [[DJB]] Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September of 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September of 2008 to January of 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January of 2009 to July of 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September of 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May of 2007 to July of 2009

[[Rollmaster]] of [[House Plagueis]]: March 2011 to April 2011

[[Aedile]] of [[House Plagueis]]: April 2011 to June 2011

[[Quaestor]] of [[House Plagueis]]: June of 2011 to Present

[[Category: DJB Characters]]
[[Category: Plagueians]]

Tra'an Reith

2011-11-11T04:50:26Z

Tra'an Reith:

{{Character
|type=Obelisk
|image= [[File:TraanReith1.jpg]]
|name= Tra'an Reith
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies= N/A
|saber= N/A
|form= N/A
|fightingstyle= Duel Vibroblades
|profession= Smuggler, Pilot, Mechanic
|position= [[Protector]]
|era= New Republic: Yuzhan Vong
|affiliation= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|ship= Stellar Vibrations
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

== History ==

===In The Beginning===

As a child, Tra'an was always intrigued by the spaceport and the world beyond. The society in which he lived had never really embraced the out worlders, but they had tolerated the establishment of a very small spaceport by smugglers because it brought them plenty of revenue for trade, which they never used. As he matured, he began to spend most of his time at the spaceport, where he quickly became the favorite of the Head of the spaceport. He was soon found to have a gift for mechanical objects, having an innate understanding of how to make them work better, faster, and more.

=== A New Path ===

When he reached the age of 30, he began working directly on the ships the smugglers brought in, earning tons of money for the [[Elders]] because of how well he fixed the ships. The relations began to grow more and more friendly between the small group of smugglers and the Shi'ido as he became more proficient at keeping the ships running long beyond when they should have been in for a retrofit at a major space station. He became intimately acquainted with blasters, swords, vibro-shivs, and other technology of war.

He also began to learn how to pilot from the different sims that he ran after he finished his work. The many ships let him learn how to pilot them in the sims in place of payment, because money really had no meaning to the Shi'ido, and indulging him meant keeping him out of trouble. This lead to increased understanding of the ships around him. His favorite ships were always the Brayl class freighters, he had a special knack for keeping them running.

When he reached 40, his boss introduced him to the woman who would captivate him for the rest of his time on Lao-man. His eventual wife Sha'rala. She began to slowly draw him away from the spaceport, to where he was spending equal amounts of time with her or there. It was a pleasing sight for the Elders who had long feared him lost forever to the stars when he reached his majority.

===As an Adult===

On his 61st day of birth, they were very pleased to hear his declaration of intent for his marriage to Sha'rala. There was a joyous celebration in the village he belonged to, and he was given his choice of items with which to bestow upon her as gifts from the town treasure, since most of them were a direct result of his work. For his bride, he selected only the very best to complement her flawless silver skin. He selected four of the finest Durindfire Gems to be her wedding presents. One each for her ears, and the other two for rings on her hands.

She wore them proudly after they were married and glowed radiantly, almost as brilliantly as the gems she wore. They were happily married for more than a year before she was confirmed pregnant. Two weeks afterwards, she was out shopping while he was at the spaceport taking an exam from his boss to become his [[Apprentice]] to one day take over his job. A fight broke out when some Imperial goons tried to take her wedding gems from her. She was killed in the crossfire, as were they. When he heard about this as their comrades brought them back on lifters, he discreetly tampered with their hyperdrive. When they lifted off and turned their drive on, they exploded rather spectacularly.

His boss figured out what had happened when he was caught smiling every time it was mentioned. He buried her remains in a beautiful field above a waterfall that she had loved, keeping her wedding gems as a reminder of his love. When he was returning to the village, his Boss caught him and warned him that he would be exiled the next day if he returned. He smiled and thanked him, asking him to have the crew of the Star's Flare waiting for liftoff with the dawn.

He returned to find himself escorted back to his domicile until the morning. When his guards were sleeping, he snuck out the back with a small pack filled with her jewelry, his own research notes, and a few trinkets he had acquired over the years. Then, he snuck over to the "treasury" which was unguarded since none of his people cared for such things. He filled a small bag with a few more Durindfire gems, some Corusca gems, and single palm sized Adegan. he also took a bag full of credit chips to make getting around easier. He escaped to the Starport and took off with the crew of the Star's Flare with more than 10 million credits on his person.

===After Exile===

He spent more than a year hopping transports to make his way to Alderran, a planet notorious for peace and technology. It was considered the home of refugees and drifters of last resort who weren't violent. Every so often he felt the need to be violent, but excised that need by learning the art of the saber from a fellow traveling companion. His mentor stayed with him on Alderran, where his credits came in handy. He spent enough to keep them in moderate housing, with moderate food, never enough to draw attention, but always enough to stay above the dregs.

He spent much time on Alderran, excising his need for violence by learning and perfecting a mastery of [[Knifist]]. He and his companion spent ten years on Alderran, where he mastered both the art of wielding a saber and Knifist. After this, he and his mentor split ways, as he assumed the form of a Human for the first time. He used it to pass unnoticed in Empire territory. He had heard of race of specialists in a type of world-bending martial art, known as Klaran Chi. He headed deep within the core of the Empire to the Corporate Sector where he sought out the survivors.

After months of watching the survivors, he used his natural abilities to turn into one of them and attempted to fit into their collective. It worked, for about a day. Then he found out by making a mistake lingually that only an outsider would make. They demanded he reveal himself and shifted into his hominid form, and they marveled at his abilities. He explained about his curiosity to their true methods of combat and they consulted in secret, leaving him locked in a room in their compound.

They returned after a few days and agreed to teach it to him because if he could assume their form, he was as good as one of them. They bound him to an oath, using their abilities, that he would not teach the true form to anyone. If he attempted to do so, the very power they granted him, would kill him.

He spent five years with them, learning the secrets of their Klaran Chi, learning to focus his mind. In the end, his abilities were different than theres, it seemed as if what he had done was to awaken something within him, something that called him to roam the stars. They praised his progress, but told him they did not believe he could learn the true form of their power, but wished him good luck and granted him the right to return to seek them if he ever felt he needed to. He wished them good luck and sought smuggling work at the spaceport.

He spent six months working a crew on Nar Shadda before his opportunity came. He was asked to take a specially modified Brayyl class freighter to a delivery on the Outer Rim. He accepted, and killed the three smugglers who were accompanying him, because they had orders to kill him when the delivery was complete. He had overheard them discussing it one night when they thought him on the bridge.

He spaced their bodies and took the freighter and its contents and followed his instincts. He started jumping from system to system, passing the time by mastering the Vibroblades he discovered in the hold. They were used in the same way as the Saber forms he had mastered years before. The five years he spent jumping from system to system, refueling at Outer Rim worlds when he needed to, returned him to his blades, one of which was very special in the material it was made of.He also spent the time taking apart some spare ones, learning how to put them back together, fix them, enhance them.

== Joining The Brotherhood ==

Eventually, the sense he had awakened led him to a system with massive defenses and a fleet orbiting the world. He was hailed and asked about why he was there. He explained that something inside him had led him to that system, and he was asked to heave to for boarding. A victory class star destroyer tractored him into the landing bay and he was escorted to a private room.

He was then sent to the surface by Lambada class shuttle, to be introduced to the Head of the organization, one [[Braecen Kaeth]] Kunar. He was then told that he had massive Force potential, and was offered the right to join the [[Dark Brotherhood]], a grouping of Six [[Clans]] of Force users who pursued it to their own ends. He accepted, and was sent to the [[Shadow Academy]] on [[Lyspair]], to begin his training.

Upon entering the Academy, he was escorted to a room and it was sealed, with him alone inside. There, he was exposed to the history of the Brotherhood and given his Test of Lore and Brotherhood Basics exams back to back. He passed both with flying colors, and was promoted to novice accordingly. Then, he selected his order, the Obelisks, whose blue colors who wore proudly.

As they prepared for the beginning of the Rites of Supremacy, he was picked up by the [[Excidium]], the Star Destroyer of his clan, Scholae Palatinae. It had come to pickup all members of the clan before the Rites. He continued his studies and was promoted to [[Acolyte]] accordingly, before Lucien, the only Obelisk of suitable rank, approached him and offered to be his Master. He accepted gratefully, the guidance and additional training he was given. He was soon promoted to protector as part of his hard work.

Then the Seventh [[Great Jedi War]] ensued, and the chaos brought by the Yuzhaan Vong put his talents to the test. He voyaged through the bowels of the ship with his Master and his fellow apprentice. He also journeyed with [[Impetus]] and her husband, friends he had made during his stay on Lyspair. She had helped him with his understanding of the Brotherhood during the early days, and was considered one of his few trustworthy friends in this tricky place. They later met up with [[Cuchulain]], a powerful Dark Jedi whom he was truly inspired by.

In the end, they captured the only live specimen of Amphistaff not under possession of the Yuzhaan Vong and extinguished those whom had dared to invade their ship. Their quest returned them to the bridge of the ship, where he now sits in meditation as the last of the events from this six day horror, unfolded before him.

== [[DJB]] Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September of 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September of 2008 to January of 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January of 2009 to July of 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September of 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May of 2007 to July of 2009

[[Category: DJB Characters]]
[[Category: Plagueians]]

Tra'an Reith

2011-11-11T04:49:37Z

Tra'an Reith:

{{Character
|type=Obelisk
|image= [[File:TraanReith.jpg]]
|name= Tra'an Reith
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
|species= [[Starwars:Shi'ido|Shi'ido]]
|gender= Male
|hair= Black
|eyes= Green
|height= 6'
|weight= 180 lbs
|cyber=
|allies= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|enemies= N/A
|saber= N/A
|form= N/A
|fightingstyle= Duel Vibroblades
|profession= Smuggler, Pilot, Mechanic
|position= [[Protector]]
|era= New Republic: Yuzhan Vong
|affiliation= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|ship= Stellar Vibrations
|dossier= [[dossier:9059|9059]]
}}

== History ==

===In The Beginning===

As a child, Tra'an was always intrigued by the spaceport and the world beyond. The society in which he lived had never really embraced the out worlders, but they had tolerated the establishment of a very small spaceport by smugglers because it brought them plenty of revenue for trade, which they never used. As he matured, he began to spend most of his time at the spaceport, where he quickly became the favorite of the Head of the spaceport. He was soon found to have a gift for mechanical objects, having an innate understanding of how to make them work better, faster, and more.

=== A New Path ===

When he reached the age of 30, he began working directly on the ships the smugglers brought in, earning tons of money for the [[Elders]] because of how well he fixed the ships. The relations began to grow more and more friendly between the small group of smugglers and the Shi'ido as he became more proficient at keeping the ships running long beyond when they should have been in for a retrofit at a major space station. He became intimately acquainted with blasters, swords, vibro-shivs, and other technology of war.

He also began to learn how to pilot from the different sims that he ran after he finished his work. The many ships let him learn how to pilot them in the sims in place of payment, because money really had no meaning to the Shi'ido, and indulging him meant keeping him out of trouble. This lead to increased understanding of the ships around him. His favorite ships were always the Brayl class freighters, he had a special knack for keeping them running.

When he reached 40, his boss introduced him to the woman who would captivate him for the rest of his time on Lao-man. His eventual wife Sha'rala. She began to slowly draw him away from the spaceport, to where he was spending equal amounts of time with her or there. It was a pleasing sight for the Elders who had long feared him lost forever to the stars when he reached his majority.

===As an Adult===

On his 61st day of birth, they were very pleased to hear his declaration of intent for his marriage to Sha'rala. There was a joyous celebration in the village he belonged to, and he was given his choice of items with which to bestow upon her as gifts from the town treasure, since most of them were a direct result of his work. For his bride, he selected only the very best to complement her flawless silver skin. He selected four of the finest Durindfire Gems to be her wedding presents. One each for her ears, and the other two for rings on her hands.

She wore them proudly after they were married and glowed radiantly, almost as brilliantly as the gems she wore. They were happily married for more than a year before she was confirmed pregnant. Two weeks afterwards, she was out shopping while he was at the spaceport taking an exam from his boss to become his [[Apprentice]] to one day take over his job. A fight broke out when some Imperial goons tried to take her wedding gems from her. She was killed in the crossfire, as were they. When he heard about this as their comrades brought them back on lifters, he discreetly tampered with their hyperdrive. When they lifted off and turned their drive on, they exploded rather spectacularly.

His boss figured out what had happened when he was caught smiling every time it was mentioned. He buried her remains in a beautiful field above a waterfall that she had loved, keeping her wedding gems as a reminder of his love. When he was returning to the village, his Boss caught him and warned him that he would be exiled the next day if he returned. He smiled and thanked him, asking him to have the crew of the Star's Flare waiting for liftoff with the dawn.

He returned to find himself escorted back to his domicile until the morning. When his guards were sleeping, he snuck out the back with a small pack filled with her jewelry, his own research notes, and a few trinkets he had acquired over the years. Then, he snuck over to the "treasury" which was unguarded since none of his people cared for such things. He filled a small bag with a few more Durindfire gems, some Corusca gems, and single palm sized Adegan. he also took a bag full of credit chips to make getting around easier. He escaped to the Starport and took off with the crew of the Star's Flare with more than 10 million credits on his person.

===After Exile===

He spent more than a year hopping transports to make his way to Alderran, a planet notorious for peace and technology. It was considered the home of refugees and drifters of last resort who weren't violent. Every so often he felt the need to be violent, but excised that need by learning the art of the saber from a fellow traveling companion. His mentor stayed with him on Alderran, where his credits came in handy. He spent enough to keep them in moderate housing, with moderate food, never enough to draw attention, but always enough to stay above the dregs.

He spent much time on Alderran, excising his need for violence by learning and perfecting a mastery of [[Knifist]]. He and his companion spent ten years on Alderran, where he mastered both the art of wielding a saber and Knifist. After this, he and his mentor split ways, as he assumed the form of a Human for the first time. He used it to pass unnoticed in Empire territory. He had heard of race of specialists in a type of world-bending martial art, known as Klaran Chi. He headed deep within the core of the Empire to the Corporate Sector where he sought out the survivors.

After months of watching the survivors, he used his natural abilities to turn into one of them and attempted to fit into their collective. It worked, for about a day. Then he found out by making a mistake lingually that only an outsider would make. They demanded he reveal himself and shifted into his hominid form, and they marveled at his abilities. He explained about his curiosity to their true methods of combat and they consulted in secret, leaving him locked in a room in their compound.

They returned after a few days and agreed to teach it to him because if he could assume their form, he was as good as one of them. They bound him to an oath, using their abilities, that he would not teach the true form to anyone. If he attempted to do so, the very power they granted him, would kill him.

He spent five years with them, learning the secrets of their Klaran Chi, learning to focus his mind. In the end, his abilities were different than theres, it seemed as if what he had done was to awaken something within him, something that called him to roam the stars. They praised his progress, but told him they did not believe he could learn the true form of their power, but wished him good luck and granted him the right to return to seek them if he ever felt he needed to. He wished them good luck and sought smuggling work at the spaceport.

He spent six months working a crew on Nar Shadda before his opportunity came. He was asked to take a specially modified Brayyl class freighter to a delivery on the Outer Rim. He accepted, and killed the three smugglers who were accompanying him, because they had orders to kill him when the delivery was complete. He had overheard them discussing it one night when they thought him on the bridge.

He spaced their bodies and took the freighter and its contents and followed his instincts. He started jumping from system to system, passing the time by mastering the Vibroblades he discovered in the hold. They were used in the same way as the Saber forms he had mastered years before. The five years he spent jumping from system to system, refueling at Outer Rim worlds when he needed to, returned him to his blades, one of which was very special in the material it was made of.He also spent the time taking apart some spare ones, learning how to put them back together, fix them, enhance them.

== Joining The Brotherhood ==

Eventually, the sense he had awakened led him to a system with massive defenses and a fleet orbiting the world. He was hailed and asked about why he was there. He explained that something inside him had led him to that system, and he was asked to heave to for boarding. A victory class star destroyer tractored him into the landing bay and he was escorted to a private room.

He was then sent to the surface by Lambada class shuttle, to be introduced to the Head of the organization, one [[Braecen Kaeth]] Kunar. He was then told that he had massive Force potential, and was offered the right to join the [[Dark Brotherhood]], a grouping of Six [[Clans]] of Force users who pursued it to their own ends. He accepted, and was sent to the [[Shadow Academy]] on [[Lyspair]], to begin his training.

Upon entering the Academy, he was escorted to a room and it was sealed, with him alone inside. There, he was exposed to the history of the Brotherhood and given his Test of Lore and Brotherhood Basics exams back to back. He passed both with flying colors, and was promoted to novice accordingly. Then, he selected his order, the Obelisks, whose blue colors who wore proudly.

As they prepared for the beginning of the Rites of Supremacy, he was picked up by the [[Excidium]], the Star Destroyer of his clan, Scholae Palatinae. It had come to pickup all members of the clan before the Rites. He continued his studies and was promoted to [[Acolyte]] accordingly, before Lucien, the only Obelisk of suitable rank, approached him and offered to be his Master. He accepted gratefully, the guidance and additional training he was given. He was soon promoted to protector as part of his hard work.

Then the Seventh [[Great Jedi War]] ensued, and the chaos brought by the Yuzhaan Vong put his talents to the test. He voyaged through the bowels of the ship with his Master and his fellow apprentice. He also journeyed with [[Impetus]] and her husband, friends he had made during his stay on Lyspair. She had helped him with his understanding of the Brotherhood during the early days, and was considered one of his few trustworthy friends in this tricky place. They later met up with [[Cuchulain]], a powerful Dark Jedi whom he was truly inspired by.

In the end, they captured the only live specimen of Amphistaff not under possession of the Yuzhaan Vong and extinguished those whom had dared to invade their ship. Their quest returned them to the bridge of the ship, where he now sits in meditation as the last of the events from this six day horror, unfolded before him.

== [[DJB]] Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of [[House]] Acclivis Draco: May to September of 2008

[[Aedile]] of [[House Acclivis Draco]]: September of 2008 to January of 2009

[[Quaestor]] of House Acclivis Draco: January of 2009 to July of 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September of 2008 to July 2009

Regimental [[Commander]] of the [[Kraken Regiment]]: May of 2007 to July of 2009

[[Category: DJB Characters]]
[[Category: Plagueians]]

Plagueis-Week4

2011-10-21T05:35:05Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Trivia */

{{GJW X|unit=[[Plagueis]]}}

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|image= [[File:masterholocron.jpg]]
|name= Anteian Holocron
|hidep=
|model=
|type=
|culture=
|creator= [[Kane Vader]]
|created= 10 ABY
|owners= [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]
|keeper= 10 of the 13 [[Grand Master]]s of the Brotherhood
|hidet=
|shape= Dodecahedral
|size= About the same size as a fragmentation grenade
|color= A glowing, solid white
|length= 2 cm
|width= 2cm
|height= 2 cm
|weight= About 1 kilogram
|inscription= Minimal
|markings= Minimal
|hideu=
|contents= The knowledge of 10 [[Grand Master]]s
|heritage= [[Star Chamber]] [[Dark Brotherhood]]
|era=[[Dark Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation= [[Star Chamber]] [[Dark Brotherhood]]}}

== History ==

===Creation===

The Master's Holocron was originally created by Kane Vader in the year 10 ABY on the planet Korriban. It is unknown exactly how Kane created the Holocron as he never kept a record of it nor did he explain it on the Holocron itself. By this point however Kane already had the idea for the Brotherhood in his mind, and was not far away from starting it. Kane imparted a piece of his own consciousness into the Holocron, establishing that section of his mind as both the first gatekeeper and the one to hold his knowledge. Originally the Holocron was something more personal to Kane, and it held a different name then it does now. This is also the reason that the Holocron contains no insights from Kane into the Force as that was not Kane’s concern at the time he made the Holocron. Kane’s original intention was for the device to contain his knowledge, ideals, thoughts and intricacies regarding the Brotherhood and where he hoped it would head.

In the year 11 ABY Kane stepped down as Grand Master leaving the Brotherhood and the throne open for a successor. Jedgar Paladin stepped up to take the mantle of Grand Master; however he first had to pass one final test from Kane himself. Kane had not told anyone of the Holocron at this point but when he left he left behind a personal advisor to inform his successor of its existence. Jedgar was contacted by Kane’s advisor and told he would have to be granted the knowledge of the Holocron to ascend to the position of Grand Master. This was one of only three occasions where the Holocron was accessed by an incoming Grand Master without the aid of an older one. Jedgar successfully learned all Kane’s avatar had to teach him about the Brotherhood, but the new Grand Master knew that the Holocron had the potential to be something more and so with that, Jedgar imparted a section of his own consciousness into the Holocron to join Kane’s, renaming the Holocron to the Master’s Holocron.

===Growth===
Jedgar updated the Holocron frequently during his reign as Grand Master understanding the power that came with knowledge. He imparted his opinion of the Brotherhood at the time of his reign, continuing the work that Kane had already put into the Holocron as well as a plethora of information on the fragmentation of the Galactic Empire, a major event during his time as Grand Master. 12 ABY came, and with it the end of the reign of Paladin, having stepped down as Grand Master, Paladin had left the throne open for his apprentice Kreeayt Havok to take up his mantle. Paladin showed Havok the Holocron and explained to him to him how he had come across the Holocron and what it meant for the Brotherhood. Kreeayt did not understand the potential of the Holocron in the same way that Paladin did, but upon Jedgar’s request and with his aid Havok imbued a part of his consciousness into the device thus creating the third gatekeeper. While Havok did create a gatekeeper representative of himself, he did not imbue it with the same level of knowledge as Paladin or even Kane had. Havok understood that the device could be powerful, but preferred to rely more on physical strength than anything else. Arguably Havok’s largest contribution was not his own, but the apprentice he introduced to the Holocron which would almost lead to its destruction.

===The Other===

Havok showed his apprentice the Holocron before his appointment to Grand Master and from that point on The Other wanted the device more than anything. The Other became the Grand Master of the Brotherhood in 13 ABY, and with it a period of turmoil for the Brotherhood began. The Other did indeed add to the Holocron, placing a much larger portion of his mind into the device than anyone before him however not much is known about the Other, other than the knowledge of Jac Cotelin. It is known that the Other unearthed a large Obelisk temple and that near the end of his reign he was being driven insane by the Dark Side of the Force. It wasn’t long before the Other was driven mad, and with that he fled taking the Holocron and all the knowledge it contained with him, he intended to create a new and better Brotherhood.

While little is known of the details it is known that Jac Cotelin hunted the Other down and killed him ending his reign and recovering the Holocron, although Jac was unsure of its power when he recovered it. Jac returned and took up the mantle of Grand Master, but told no one of the Holocron he had found. Jac activated the Holocron and found himself face to face with the four previous Grand Masters, he was surprised not exactly sure what he was faced with as the Other had never mentioned such a holocron to anyone. The thing that threw Jac off the most however was the avatar representing the Other, an avatar which clearly showed insanity and attempted to fight Jac, forcing the Grand Master to close the Holocron and leave it until a time where he could destroy the Other’s presence. This was also the second time the Holocron was activated by a new Grand Master without the presence of an older one.

The Holocron remained relatively untouched, guarded by Jac’s personal troops until the following year. Jac stepped down as Grand Master but before he allowed Justinian Khyron to officially take his place, he had one final task for his apprentice. Jac introduced Khyron to the Holocron he had found upon his defeat of the Other, Khyron was surprised by this revelation and when Jac explained that they needed to remove the Other from the holocron Khyron agreed. Khyron was unsure what to expect from the section of the Other’s mind that inhabited the Holocron and when Jac opened the device the two immediately found themselves under a mental barrage from the avatar. The two Grand Masters fought back, removing the Other’s presence from the Holocron and effectively destroying it for good. The pair examined the Holocron then, learning from the presences of the four remaining Grand Masters. The two then combined there powers and imbued the Holocron with a section from each of their minds.

===Continued Growth===

Khyron’s reign was longer and more prosperous than any Grand Master before him, but with it came the First Brotherhood Civil War a harsh time for the Brotherhood but also a time for great learning. Khyron kept the Holocron with him often, although it was always hidden, and he added his thoughts on the Civil War the Brotherhood had endured as well as his own knowledge as Grand Master.

Alas there came a time where Khyron left, like Jac before him to continue expanding his knowledge of the galaxy. Before he left Khyron introduced his successor Justin Stryker to the Holocron, however Justin did not immediately take to the Holocron as his predecessors had leaving the device essentially untouched until the beginning of the Cordona Pirate Crisis. The beginning of the Crisis marked a change in Stryker, perhaps not large but noticeable enough and it wasn’t look before he took to the Holocron seeking its knowledge. Justin learned, and finally he understood the power that Khyron had explained to him, however the Grand Master craved more and he made the decision to leave the Brotherhood to gain this knowledge that he sought, before he left Stryker place his own essence into the Holocron thus securing the sixth gatekeeper as well as a multitude of information relating to the Cordona Pirate Crisis.

Khyron returned near the midway point of the Crisis, immediately returning to seat on the Dark Throne as Stryker was already gone. Khyron crushed the opposition and with the help of House Ektrosis the Crisis came to an end. Justinian picked a new apprentice, a powerful warrior by the name of Thedek, and it wasn’t long before he would become the new Grand Master. Khyron had planned to leave the Brotherhood for a second time, to continue traveling the galaxy in search of things he simply could not accomplish but before he left he took the time to pass on the Holocron to his apprentice, explaining how its existence came to be and what it now meant for the Brotherhood. With Khyron’s help Thedek learned the secrets of the Master’s Holocron, and was amazed that such a device could remain such a well kept secret. Khyron explained that it was the duty of all previous Grand Master’s to keep the Holocron a secret despite any ties to clans, for if any clans knew of it, it would be war to achieve the device and its power.

Justinian aided Thedek, helping the new Grand Master as he placed a part of himself in the Holocron, following in the footsteps of the many before him and the few that would follow. Thedek was powerful, and lead the Brotherhood through a prosperous time, often turning to the Holocron for aid, asking questions of the gatekeepers and implanting knowledge of his own. Thedek’s reign was not a long one however, and by 16 ABY he had essentially vanished leaving the Throne open for a successor

===Archibald Zoraan===

Archibald Zoraan orchestrated his rise to Grand Master as the Second Brotherhood Civil War began, loyalty to the Star Chamber had begun to fade and with no Grand Master to hold them, the Clan’s turned on each other, each seeking the power of being ruler of the Brotherhood.

Archibald was extremely cunning and with the aid of his Shadow Hand Pyrolius Torquemada he took control of the Brotherhood bringing an end to the Second Civil War and a start to his reign as Grand Master. During the Second Civil War a suit of Dark Armour had been found which Archibald seized for his own planning to bring himself even more power. It was around this time that an agent of Thedek’s arrived asking to speak to the current Grand Master. Archibald welcomed the agent into the Dark Hall, asking for any news of Thedek that he had. The agent said very little to the Grand Master, only giving him a video file of Thedek explaining something that would change Archibald’s view on the Brotherhood forever, The Holocron of Master’s. By this point the Dark Armour was beginning to drive Zoraan to insanity and as he examined the Holocron by himself it only made him crave power more and more. He poured over the Holocron at least one hundred times seeking every bit of knowledge he could discern from the seven gatekeepers that inhabited the device. It wasn’t long before the Grand Master attempted to impart his own knowledge into the Holocron and while he succeeded, his own gatekeeper was not as strong as the other seven and much of the madness that now controlled Archibald was passed onto the Holocron.

Archibald’s reign lasted only a year before the combined might of Clans Naga Sadow, and Taldryan rebelled against the Grand Master. The conflict was bloody and it wasn’t long before the Empire intervened lead by future Grand Master Chi-Long. Archibald refused to allow this and destroyed the Dark Hall with the immense power of a force storm. Both the Dark Hall and the Master’s Holocron were lost however the Holocron was not destroyed as Archibald had created measures to ensure its survival should such an event transpire.

===Lost and Found===
====The Reign Without the Holocron====

With the death of Archibald Zorran the Brotherhood was once again left leaderless and this time the Empire intervened placing several Imperial members on the Dark Council. Chi-Long stepped up, becoming the new Grand Master and attempted to lead the Brotherhood through one of the more difficult times of its existence. He struggled however as the Clans still held dissent over what had happened with Zorran, and it wasn’t long before Chi leaked the knowledge of the Skin of Fire attempting to unify the Clans to a single cause. It worked, to an extent as the Clans began to work together to find the Skin of Fire. During this time Jac Cotelin still held the knowledge of the Holocron, however he decided for whatever his reasons may be to not reveal this to Grand Master Chi-Long. The former Grand Master had agents searching the galaxy for any trace of the Holocron. The Hunt for Skin of Fire had been a success and the powerful artifact had been recovered, however it was too late as Chi-Long was ousted as Grand Master by the Imperial Remnant.

====The Recovery====
''''“It seems Archibald was more powerful than we originally imagined.”
“Where is it?”
“Korriban”
“Retrieve it.”''''
Jac Cotelin speaking with Grand Master Firefox about the Holocron of Master’s.

Chi-Long’s reign had been a rough one and his ousting had caused tension between the Brotherhood and the Imperial Remnant, Firefox was the next to step up and take the mantle of Grand Master and his reign would be possibly the most important in the Brotherhood’s history. It wasn’t long into Firefox’s reign as Grand Master when Jac Cotelin approached him, the former Grand Master had at long last discovered the location of the Holocron after two years of searching and he knew that it would be helpful to the Brotherhood in their time of need. Firefox was initially sceptical of the idea, wondering how the Holocron could have survived the devastation that had been unleashed by Zoraan and Jac explained that the deceased Grand Master had expected the assault and perhaps a day before his force storm had destroyed the Dark Hall he had translocated the device to Korriban, storing it inside the empty tomb of Naga Sadow. Firefox was surprised to learn Archibald had mastered the ability of translocation and it wasn’t very before the pair of Grand Master’s would travel to Korriban.

====Korriban====

Firefox and Jac traveled to the old Sith home world and made their way to the tomb of Naga Sadow, relishing in the Dark Side that pulsed throughout the planet. The pair entered the tomb, surprised to find it relatively unguarded. The searched the tomb, eventually coming across the room that contained both the Holocron and the ancient Rakatan Star Map.

Jac convinced Firefox to activate the Holocron right there in the tomb of the ancient Dark Lord, and with a little pressure Firefox agreed. They opened the Holocron and were immediately assaulted by the avatar of Archibald Zorran who attempted to crush the minds of both Grand Masters. Their combined might was enough to defeat Archibald and the pair removed his presence from the Holocron thus ensuring that no one would ever have to suffer his madness, finally the mad Dark Lord was gone. The pair spent a solid day in the tomb as Firefox examined the Holocron and with the help of Jac the Grand Master added his own powers to the Holocron, the number of gatekeepers now stood at eight, and they were eight of the most powerful beings to ever exist. Jac examined the Star Map while Firefox learned from the Holocron and it was the Star Map, along with the Obelisk ruins that had been uncovered that convinced Firefox to send his agents to the ancient home of the Star Chamber, Antei.

===The Exodus===
====Antei====
The recovery of the Holocron had been a great boost to Firefox personally and he knew now what direction the Brotherhood needed to take. The Grand Master went personally to oversee the construction of the new Dark Hall on Antei and left behind his Shadow Hand Mairin Astoris to watch over the Brotherhood. It was during his time on Antei that Firefox constructed a secondary holocron, an outer shell of sorts to hold the Master’s Holocron, it was during this time as well that Firefox renamed the device, now calling it the Anteian Holocron in honour of what would be the Brotherhood’s new home. This second holocron was specially designed and created by Firefox himself created with a red adgean crystal and the outer shell made completely of electrum. This holocron was intended as a guard for the Anteian Holocron and could only be opened by the unique force signature of one of the current eight gatekeepers and was only intended to be used when Firefox could not keep the Holocron on him personally.

====The Alliance of Seven & The Exodus====

While Firefox worked tirelessly on Antei, the Brotherhood found itself under assault by a Pirate Consortium. Led by Shadow Hand Mairin Astoris the Clans formed a truce with each other for the first time since Archibald had ruled the Brotherhood, and together they formed an alliance that would be known as the Alliance of Seven. Together the Clans were able to defeat the pirate Consortium but their power scared the Imperial Remnant and attempted to execute Mairin Astoris trying to destroy the alliance that held so fragilely between the Clans. The Shadow Hand escaped fleeing into exile, and the Remnant’s plan backfired doing nothing more than drive the Clans closer together. Firefox returned from Antei to find the Brotherhood together and yet apart with the loss of his Shadow hand, and his fury knew no bounds. The Exodus was a challenging time for both Firefox personally and the Brotherhood as a whole and throughout the entirety of the event there was never a time that he didn’t have the Anteian Holocron on his person.

The Grand Master feared that the Imperial Remnant would learn of the Holocron and attempt to take it from the Brotherhood via force. The Council of Seven convened and with it the Exodus began. As the Brotherhood removed itself from the Imperial Remnant the Council grew closer, leading the Brotherhood through a time of great peril and expanding their power. It was at this point that Firefox made the decision to share the Anteian Holocron with more than just Grand Masters, Corran Force, Trevarus Caerick, and Acxodim Pyralis were the first, second, and third respectively to ever be shown the Holocron outside of the circle of Grand Masters. Chi-Long was told of the Holocron and Firefox offered to show him the device and include him as one of the gatekeepers, but the former Grand Master declined. The Brotherhood was now a separate entity once again, and with that the group of Clans traveled to Antei to begin building anew.

===Expansion of the Brotherhood===

The year was now 21 ABY and the Dark Council had solidified its control over Antei, the Clans had spread out taking control of their own separate territories and the Brotherhood was in relative state of peace. Firefox kept the Holocron in a secret location now, protected by the outer shell he had created for it and by the Grand Master’s most trusted servants who while they had no idea what they were guarding, did their job well. The one thing Firefox had not been expecting was for Jac Cotelin to steal the Holocron. The Sixth Great Jedi War began quietly, more quietly than anyone had expected and it didn’t take long for Okemi to take control of Jac Cotelin, Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, and Trevarus Caerick. This exposed a slight flaw in how the knowledge of the Holocron was passed on, as two of the three Dark Jedi who were taken over had knowledge of the Holocron. The plague spread through the Brotherhood rapidly and it was a mere six months before the majority of the Brotherhood was infected.

It was near this time that Jac traveled to the Holocron’s secret location, having been told of it as a recognition of his Deputy Grand Master status, and slew all of Firefox’s personal guard stealing the Anteian Holocron without anyone realizing, his unique power as Grand Master giving him the ability to remove the device from its protective outer shell. Firefox didn’t find out right away only bothering to check when the Sith High Warrior returned and informed the Grand Master of the situation that had transpired. Firefox was shocked and rushed to check on the Holocron, finding it was missing he knew what he had to do. The Grand Master launched an assault on Antei, finding the hidden tomb of Okemi and slaying the piece of consciousness that was the Dark Lord. The Brotherhood returned to normal and Firefox ensured the return of the Holocron, moving it to a separate location and telling no one where it was until the time came when he would step down as Dark Lord.

===Jac’s Second Reign===

Another year passed before Firefox stepped down as Grand Master, he had grown weary and relinquished the Throne to his apprentice and former Grand Master himself, Jac Cotelin. Jac’s second reign was a time of relative ease and expansion for the Brotherhood, and despite several major incidents the Anteian Holocron remained relatively safe and untouched except for the few occasions where Jac would go to it himself. It is not known where he held the Holocron during his reign but it is known that Jac did not use soldiers to guard it, trusting no one the Grand Master used his own abilities in the Force to guard the Holocron and it remained safe, that is until the eruption of the Third Brotherhood Civil War. The Brotherhood had been on the brink of civil war for many months following a series of several incidents that had weakened the ties of the Clans, when suddenly out of nowhere a clone of Jac Cotelin emerged. This clone proclaimed himself to be the true Dark Lord of the Sith and it wasn’t long before the Brotherhood erupted into war, three Clans siding with each Dark Lord.

The clone knew everything that Jac knew, and he understood the power represented by the Anteian Holocron and as such he stole it. The clone slaughtered Jac’s guards and took the Holocron for his own believing it would give him the power to rule the Brotherhood. Upon activating the Holocron however the clone found that the gatekeepers within would not explain their secrets to him, knowing the clone for what it was the Holocron closed itself and would not reopen. After a long battle, Jac finally slew the clone unifying the Brotherhood once again and taking back the Holocron that had been stolen. Jac found that the Holocron would not reopen for him, something that greatly troubled him and for almost a year the Holocron remained closed.

===Sarin & The Vong===
====A New Grand Master====
''"I did not fall to the Dark Side. I was not seduced by the Dark Side. Falling indicates passivity. Seduction indicates a lack of control. I chose the the Dark Side. I chose power."
— Darth Sarin''

The year was now 26 ABY, Jac was preparing to step down as Grand Master allowing his apprentice Sarin to take his place and at the same time Firefox was preparing to step down as Justicar leaving the position open for Kir Katarn to take his place. Jac was still concerned at his inability to open the Holocron, especially with an incoming Grand Master and contacted Firefox for his aid in the matter. Jac, along with his apprentice Sarin, former Grand Master Firefox, and incoming Justicar Kir Katarn combined their powers and together they were able open the Holocron at last. The gatekeepers were cross, but with a little prodding from both Jac and Firefox they released their knowledge to both Sarin and Kir, thus making Kir the first and thus far only Dark Jedi below the rank of Dark Jedi Master to learn its knowledge although he would later be elevated to the rank of Dark Jedi Master and eventually Dark Prophet.

Despite the knowledge the Holocron contained Sarin was initially sceptical about imparting what was essentially a piece of himself into the device and it was only with Jac’s convincing that he did so, thus bringing the number of gatekeepers up to nine and fully ushering in Sarin’s rule as Grand Master.

====The Vong====
By this point the Yuuzhan Vong had begun their invasion of galactic space, already forcing the Jedi off of Yavin IV. Sarin knew that the Vong would be a great challenge, one the Brotherhood might not necessarily be prepared for and as such he put the Brotherhood through a test that would be known as the Rite of Supremacy: Second Darkness. Clan Taldryan became the champion of the Rite of Supremacy and a relative peaceful year for the Brotherhood began. 27 ABY ushered in a new Deputy Grand Master as well as the return of Kaine Mandaala as Herald. Sarin held the opinion that more people needed to learn of the Holocron so that its secrets could be carried on. Sarin showed the Holocron to his knew apprentice, Muz Ashen, as well as Prophet Kaine Mandaala and as such the two became the fifth and sixth non Grand Masters to learn the secrets of the Anteian Holocron.

It wasn’t long before the peace ended and the Vong invaded Brotherhood space, they crushed their way through the forces of the Brotherhood and it wasn’t long before the Brotherhood was pushed into a retreat. Sarin had left the Anteian Holocron in the Holocron Center of the Brotherhood and realized that it could not be left behind, so together with Muz they returned secretly to Antei long enough to break into the Center and steal the Holocron. Sarin knew that it would be of little use to the Vong, but it was such a powerful tool that he could not leave it behind.

===Return to Antei & Omancor Crask===

It was nearly three years until the Brotherhood returned to Antei and they weren’t entirely sure what to expect. What they found shocked them, the Vong had been decimated and the planet had been overtaken by a Jedi Master known as Omancor Crask along with his rouge sect of Jedi. The group was more powerful than the Brotherhood could have possibly anticipated and Sarin was shocked when Crask appeared to him, slipping past the Brotherhood’s defences to meet with the Grand Master personally. Crask asked Sarin to give him the Anteian Holocron, and Sarin questioned how the old Jedi Master could possibly know of its existence question the Jedi and even threatening him. Crask declined to explain to Sarin how he had learned of its existence only telling the Grand Master that he had a week to relinquish it before war began, and with that Crask returned to Antei as unnoticed as he had been arriving.

Sarin was slightly disturbed that Crask had found out about the Holocron, but he declined to give it to the Jedi Master, and with that the Ninth Great Jedi War had begun. The War was a bloody one, and despite the fact the Brotherhood won, Sarin’s body was ultimately destroyed in a final climactic duel with Crask. The Grand Master’s spirit lived, but was in no position to lead and so he relinquished the throne to his apprentice Muz Ashen, thus ushering a difficult time for the Brotherhood, but one that Muz would ultimately lead then through.

===Present Era===

Muz took the Anteian Holocron, but declined to return it to the Holocron Center of the Brotherhood. He returned it to the protective outer shell that Sarin had left behind during the fall of Antei and had it moved to a location that at the time only he knew, guarded by his personal troops as well as a series of Force traps set by Muz himself. Finally the Grand Master added his own essence to the Holocron, bringing the number of gatekeepers up to ten, where it currently sits. The next four years were perhaps the most remarkable for the Brotherhood, what with the founding of Independent House Revan, and the addition of the first light Jedi house to the Brotherhood, Odan-Urr, a Rite of Supremacy and an Order War as well as the dissolution of Clans. However during this time the Holocron remained relatively untouched, Muz added to it and based his rule off the knowledge he had gained from it but nothing serious had happened to it.

In 34 ABY Halcyon Taldrya became Deputy Grand Master and Muz’s apprentice and within time Muz allowed him to see the Holocron, thus making Halcyon the seventh and thus far final person to see the Holocron without becoming Grand Master. The Anteian Holocron remains in a location known now only to Muz and Halcyon, still guarded by Muz’s personal guard and is undoubtedly the most powerful Holocron possessed by the Brotherhood.

== Contents ==
== Properties ==
=== The Anteian Holocron ===
The Anteian Holocron was designed and created by Kane Vader in 10 ABY as an addition to help the Brotherhood grow although it has changed since then and now holds the knowledge of ten of the most powerful men to ever rule the Brotherhood. It has a dodecahedral shape, and is housed inside of a separate nameless four-sided pyramidal Holocron that acts as a guard of sorts and can only be opened by the unique force signature of one of the ten Grand Masters who act as the gatekeepers of the Anteian Holocron. The Anteian Holocron is small, slightly smaller than a grenade and is crafted from an extremely rare white adgean crystal which channels Force energy and allows the Holocron to be activated. The Holocron is also relatively light despite its power, light enough that a small child could lift it.

Unlike the majority of holocrons which only contain one gatekeeper the Anteian Holocron contains ten, with each one representing a different Grand Master who has passed on their knowledge to the Holocron. Upon activating the Holocron the Ten as they are known, appear to the user along with an artificial representation of what is now the Dark Hall designed and added to the Holocron by Lord Firefox himself. The user will approach each member of the Ten individually and the gatekeeper representing the Grand Master chosen will decide if the user is worthy to learn the knowledge kept within. To learn the combined knowledge of the Ten is a long and grueling process and would take the average Elder at least three days of nonstop learning to achieve it all, although a Grand Master would be able to complete it in about one day.

=== The Outer Shell ===
The outer shell is pyramidal in shape and was designed and created by Lord Firefox himself as a guard of sorts to protect the Anteian Holocron. Created using a combination of a red adgean crystal and the rare metal electrum the pyramid is large and extremely heavy, no mere man would ever be able to lift it and only an accomplished force user would ever be able to move it especially since the shell itself is the size of a small desk. The shell can only be opened by a unique force signature; this signature must be from one of the ten Grand Masters whom also have a gatekeeper inside of the Anteian Holocron. This precaution was designed by Firefox so that even if the outer shell was stolen it could not be opened without the help of a Grand Master. Assuming that the force signature is given the pyramidal holocron contains one gatekeeper represented as a simple Imperial soldier who then asks the user two questions pertaining to knowledge already contained inside the Anteian Holocron, thus ensuring that someone new cannot open it without the aid of someone who already knows its secrets.

== Trivia ==
 Image Courtesy of Furios. Idea and Description Courtesy of Arcadian Editor Tra'an Reith Second Editor Kal di Plagia Vorrac

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Tra'an Reith:

{{GJW X|unit=[[Plagueis]]}}
{{Ship (individual)
|image = [[File:soulofsolace.jpg]]
|name = ''Soul of Solace''
|creator = [[Darth Kain]]
|date created = 6900 BBY
|whatisit = chain necklace, songsteel with embedded adegan stone
|dimesions = '''Chain'''
* Length 24 centimeters
* Width 2.2 millimeters
'''Ring'''
*Length 5 centimeters
* Width 3 centimeters

|firstsight=[[starwars:78 BBY|78 BBY]]
|affiliation=[[starwars:Jedi Order|Jedi Order]]
}}

==History==

===Creation---

When the Jedi Order was still naive enough to believe that banishment would
be enough, they exiled many Dark Jedi from their midst after the end of the
Hundred Years of Darkness. One of those Lords of Darkness, Darth Kain, took
with him some songsteel from one of the asteroids that he had used to hide
among during the time when Jedi hunted him. He also took with him an adegan
shard from the focusing crystal of his Master, Trellick Lobos. After
discovering the ancient and hidden people of the Sith, he focused his time
and efforts to forge a focus for his hatred and anger that would help him
drive these people to war.

In time, he succeeded, creating a pendant that was all but indestructible,
encased in a material that was as resistant and nigh indestructible as
cortosis, and yet was light and shined like water in the moonlight. The
blackened adegan shard, damaged in the destruction of Trellick’s lightsaber
at Kain’s hands, sat encased at the heart of the pendant seemed to always
glow with power, and would resonate to those of great enough Force
sensitivity. When a Dark Master focused on the Portal of Passion, as it was
called, he or she could generate intense feelings of anger, hatred, and
loathing in those exposed to it, directing those feelings to a particular
purpose. It could be used to target people, places, or even things.

===Vanish and Eventual Resurface
This piece of ancient history vanished during the Great hyperspace war after
one of the disciples of Naga Sadow was consumed during the battle of
Coruscant. It surfaced again much, much later under the name Soul of Solace,
twisted to work for the Jedi during the Great Sith War. It was used to great
success against the Forces of Exar Kun, until he slew its user shortly
before his own death, at which time it vanished again. It has recently been
found in the vaults of the Jedi Library, in Menat Ombo, on New Tython.

==Powers==
An ancient adegan shard embedded in songsteel, this piece of history serves
one purpose, peace. When used by a Jedi Master, this shard of power
generates a soothing aura of peace that negates violent instinct and forces
those exposed into civil discourse and actions. The powerful Force energies
strip away the ability of the exposed to behave in any violent, angry, or
less than peaceful manner. It has been used to force the surrender of
countless planets that refused to lay down their arms, by disarming them of
the ability to resist.

===Darker Side===
Like all Jedi artifacts though, it has a darker side to it as well. It saps
the energy of the user, and prolonged use can cause comas and death. It is
to be used sparingly and carefully, for only those of truly empowered
strength in the Force will be able to resist its effects long enough to use
it to any purpose. This cost belies the true nature of the artifact, as it,
like many artifacts belonging to the Jedi, has an older, darker past.

However, as noted earlier, this took an intensive amount of energy, and
could kill the user if they weren’t careful to limit the use and duration of
it. Each successive use always further endangered the user as the Portal
took more energy to use each time a person attempted to wield it.

==Trivia==

Image courtesy of Furios
Page done by Arcadian
Description and History by Tra'an Reith

File:Soulofsolace.jpg

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Dark Tower

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{{Structure
|image=[[File:The_Dark_Tower_on_Kapsina.jpg|250px]]
|name=Dark Tower
|constructed=23 ABY
|location=[[Kapsina]]
|builder=[[Braecen Kunar]]
|height=*Central Tower: 100 meters
* Four Corner Towers: 50 meters
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|affiliation=[[Clan Plagueis]]
}}

The [[Dark Tower]] is the headquarters of [[Clan Plagueis]] in the [[Jusadih System]]. It consists of a main tower surrounded by four corner towers, each of which have their own purpose. Here the [[Clan Summit]] stays, making decisions for the clan. Clan meetings and ceremonies are also held here, as well as large scale training exercises and the clan's primary library.

== Structure ==
Home of the [[Feud Throne|Dark Throne]]; a massive complex rests on horizon of Ellesmeria, a central tower connected with archways to four smaller towers. This is the stronghold of Clan Plagueis, their official headquarters on Kapsina - it is here that the [[Consul]], [[Proconsul]], Envoys and others reside or meet in conference. The building appears archaic, built in black stone, a deep gray ore placed for accents, defining the graceful lines and breaks in the building.

=== First Level ===
The Central building, or Core, is made up of eight main levels. The first level is the entrance and display halls of the Clan Plagueis, one enters two onyx doors, each spanning ten feet in height, as they progress into the entrance hall. Here a comb of halls and passages are filled with works from the members of Clan Plagueis, scrolls of great wisdom, weapons forged by artisans, even past awards the Clan has received from their courageous exploits. In addition a single passage way commemorates the histories of [[Clan Exar Kun]], [[Clan Satal Keto]] and the forming of Clan Plagueis - here an outside observer can begin to understand the depths of the Clan; to begin to understand the members that hold her together.

=== Second Level ===
A massive stair case leads to the Audience Chamber of the Clan, the second floor is a spacious room dominated by several features. In the back another set of stairs exist to take one to the third floor, but in the front exists a platform used for ceremony, discussion and placeholder for the Dark Throne, a massive stout tract that has been perfectly crafted in 90 degree angles. The concept is to make the Consul, whom sits in the Dark Throne, dutifully uncomfortable - so that he remembers the tasks before him, not falling into lavish contempt. Attached on the right and left sides are conference rooms, these are used to hold general meetings, hear complaints and handle day to day business. In essence, they are the offices of the Consul and Proconsul.

=== Third Level ===
[[File:Dojo.jpg|thumb|150px|right|The Dojo is used for various training exercises]]
The third floor is a Dojo, dedicated to training hand to hand martial arts, instructional leadership and mentorship on lightsaber basics (known as [[Dulon]]), practical and advanced application of the Force - in combative circumstances, and any other means or desires set before the Trainer of the given day. This level is seemingly higher, double standard regulation at twenty feet high. This allows for more acrobatic maneuvers and proper training in several lightsaber forms. Here regular tournaments are held between Clan members to determine who is most skilled in the art of war. In each corner is the outside access to the arch ways that are connected to the four towers - these will be explained in greater detail. Along the back are a series of rooms used for private mentorship and instruction and the staircase that leads to the fourth floor.

=== Fourth Through Seventh Levels ===
The fourth through seventh levels are four different quadrants, each with their own purpose. The fourth floor is used for flight simulators and the training of pilots. The fifth floor is the mess hall, where those staying in the Dark Tower may grab a bite to eat, as well as where ceremonial dinners are held.

The sixth floor is barracks for the clan. Stacked in rows, they are not designed for comfort but for capacity, and can hold nearly the entire clan when needed. The seventh floor is considerably more lavish and is reserved for visiting Elders, [[Tribunes]], Staff or [[Dark Council]] members themselves.

=== Eighth Level ===
The eighth floor is home to the War Room and the Equipment lockers. In the center a tactical screen is situated upon a circle dais, so Clan and [[House]] Summits can view and add input in times of war. This is the nerve center of war time operations, it is only accessible to members whom hold sensitive positions - though they can bring others in, especially for access to the arms lockers. A stash of weapons, ammo and materials are stored here in the event of a standoff.

=== Remaining Levels ===
While there are eight main levels, scattered throughout the floors are smaller floors filled with weapons and supplies, and towards the top of the Tower is four hangar bays, each pointing a different direction, designed to allow quick and easy deployment of fighters when attacked. At the topmost peak of the Tower, a single room level resides, known as the Plagueis Vault, where all of Clan Plagueis’ artifacts are stored. Only the Consul and Proconsul have access to this room, however. Also scattered through the floors are defense floors, packed with control stations for the various turbo lasers and other guns placed to protect the Tower when attacked.

== Corner Towers ==
The towers are four, each with a specific purpose, housing a single element of Clan Plagueis: Clan Summit, Envoys, supplies, and armed troops/defenses.

The first tower, those there is no real order, is designated for the troops of Clan Plagueis. There are their necessary rooms and they are the only tower that has ground level access. It is sealed from the remainder of the complex, except for a one way door in the Dojo - where the Consul or Proconsul may enter the Officer's quarters when they desire. This tower is also the most fortified, equipped with top of the line weapons used to defend the Dark Tower while under attack. The tower was actually built slightly off center, so that its weapons could target anything in the area save for something right behind the main tower.

The second tower is for the Envoys of the Clan - in their frequent travels to train, recruit and meet the deadlines set before them by the Knight Commander they have only this tower to call home. The first level is non existent, the pillars stand, but air travels freely through the gaps creating a spot for meditation instead of work. The second story is designated for the archives and records of the Envoys, while the third holds a vast library necessary for them to understand the galaxy, the fourth floor is the living quarters of the House Envoys when there - the fifth level is held as the personal quarters of the Clan Envoy.

The third tower holds supplies used daily by Clan Plagueis. This includes food, training weapons, and anything else that the staff regularly uses to keep the Dark Jedi pleased. Few other than the tower staff enter here, as it provides nothing for them. The tower is large, capable of holding enough supplies to last the entire clan for nearly six months. As such, a supply ship comes only quarterly, four times a year.

The fourth tower is the personal quarters of the Consul and Proconsul, they share the third story as an entry way, but the bottom levels are for the Proconsul to do with as he pleases - the top floors are the Consul's. Some of these floors are private libraries, training rooms, meditation gardens, and others that few rarely see.

Just like with the central tower, each of the four corner towers also has various levels that house defenses used to protect the central tower when attacked. While the Defense Tower is the most heavily armed, the remaining three towers, even the Envoy Tower, are equipped with torrents and other weapons.

[[Category:Plagueis Locations]]

Clan Plagueis history

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Tra'an Reith:

{{Organization infobox
|image=[[File:Cpnewlogo.jpg|250px]]
|name=House Plagueis

''Adapt. Ascend. Avail.''
|founder=* [[Alaris Jinn]]
* [[Kal Vorrac]]
|members=* [[Aristan Dantes]]
* [[Chi-Long]]
* [[Jonaleth Isradia]]
* [[Corran Force]]
* BubbaX
* [[Aabsdu Dupar]]
|headquarters=[[Dark Tower]], [[Sigil 1|Kapsina]]
|formed=[[Clan Plagueis]]
|founded=[[30 ABY to 39 ABY|33 ABY]]
|affiliation=[[Dark Brotherhood]]
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
}}
In a massive restructure of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]], [[Muz Ashen]] held a vote of the Dark Council, and it was near unanimously decided to transform all [[Clan|Clans]] of the Brotherhood into [[House|Houses]]. So, in 33 ABY, House Plagueis was created out of the ashes of [[Clan Plagueis]], the youngest Clan in the Brotherhood.

== History ==

=== The Debacle at Salas V ===
Plagueis was a [[Clan]] largely unprepared for the [[Spoils of War|Battle of Salas V]]. Since the [[Ninth Great Jedi War|Unification]] and subsequent Insurrection of [[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]], unrest in the [[House Summit|Summits]] of [[House Exar Kun]] and [[House Satal Keto]] had plagued the [[Jusadih System]]. Thus, the Clan was largely unprepared for the eradication of the planet's native [[starwars:Killik|Killik]] hives and incurred heavy losses. When the other Clans on the planet turned on one another, Plagueis was forced into many hasty retreats and strategic withdrawals. Before the conflict had even ended, the sudden and vicious attack from the other Clans had crippled the Plagueian war effort and forced them off of the planet.

Recovering back to his home system of [[Jusadih System|Jusadih]], [[Consul]] Alaris turned to his [[Proconsul]] [[Vivackus Kavon|Vivackus Kavon di Plagia]] and long-time Quaestor of Satal Keto [[Kal Vorrac|Kal di Plagia Vorrac]] for advice and stratagem of how to survive. While Kavon and Jinn held down the political aspects of administering, it was Vorrac who worked with his own [[House]] and Exar Kun to maintain stability. Meanwhile, Vorrac exercised the influence he'd gained in advisory capacity on Alaris to position Jusadih's Stratocratic government and Military to better protect the weakened system. It was then that Vorrac extended his influence throughout the networks of that Military in secret, coercing and persuading many into becoming his agents.

=== Reform ===
Clan Plagueis and the Jusadih System, though better consolidated and stable, were still met with considerable fractures from the internal Houses of Exar Kun and Satal Keto. The efforts to instigate new training methods, spearheaded by Quaestor Vorrac, were met with opposition by the leadership of Exar Kun. Old policies and inefficient divisions of power left the House floundering, no longer growing weaker but unable to grow strong.

It was this condition, along with similar losses from [[Salas V]] amongst every Clan in the [[Dark Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], that led to the [[Iron Throne]] consolidating the great Clans into Houses. Exar Kun and Satal Keto were merged under one name, one identity, and one set of leaders as House Plagueis. It was under this new structure that Alaris Jinn di Plagia became the first Quaestor of Plagueis, Vivackus his first Aedile under the new structure. It was a system that would not last long.

=== New Management ===
Alaris' vision for Clan Plagueis had been a strong one, but the squabbling and indecision of the Clan had long since taken the wind from his sails. Seeing his Proconsul Vivackus, along with Vivackus' former Master Kal, moving to consolidate power only strengthened his decision. Before a coup, power grab, or assassination attempt could weaken Plagueis further, Alaris made the wise decision to step aside as Quaestor.

It was in this void that Vivackus struck out for power, moving to take the natural place of Ascension. It was then that he was encountered by Vorrac and his Military allies, many promised power or better position within Jusadih's ranks. Thus, when entering the Throne Room, a display of armed Dark Jedi and military assets aimed at the lone Kavon persuaded him to nod in assent as his Master took the throne. Thus began the reign of Supreme Commander Kal Vorrac, and the reorganization of the Military into the [[Jusadih Military Regime]].

It would not be long, though, before the Dark Jedi of Plagueis would be tested again.

=== Disorder ===

=== The Taking of Si'Tilk ===

== House Summit ==

=== Roll of Quaestors ===
# [[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]: 7/22/10 to 7/27/10
# [[Kal Vorrac|Kal di Plagia Vorrac]]: 7/27/10 to 4/16/2011
# [[Jaek Kaeth]]: 4/18/11 to Present

=== Roll of Aediles ===
# [[Vivackus Kavon|Vivackus Kavon di Plagia]]: 7/22/10 to 9/15/10
# [[Sarak Shai]]: 9/15/10 to 4/6/11
# [[Jaek Kaeth]]: 4/6/11 to 4/16/11
# [[Tra'an Reith]]: 4/16/11 to Present

== Additional Information ==
For more information see also the following articles:

* For information on the clan name, [[Di Plagia|di Plagia]]
* For information on: the [[Prodigy of Plagueis]]
* For information on: the [[Council of the Wise]]
* For information on: the [[Plagueis Powers|House Force Powers]]

[[Category:Clans & Houses]] [[Category:Plagueis]]

Talk:Seider

2009-11-06T15:49:32Z

Tra'an Reith:

Delayed construction added 22 October 2009 --[[User:Windos|Windos]] 21:14, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

Wulfgar is currently putting together the necessary pieces to get this updated. I have removed the Delayed construction tag, as he has asked for help from fellow Revanites.

Tra'an Reith

Seider

2009-11-06T15:48:10Z

Tra'an Reith:

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Aalos Fier is an ex-Imperial Marine Commando trained in the taking of ships and specialized ground installations. He became a knight under [[Aabsdu]], the [[Consul]] of [[Clan Plagueis]].

== Character History ==
Aalos Fier is probably in his late 30's to early 40's, though his appearence places him as younger. He enlisted at an early age, at 15, and joined the Empire. Soon he was trained as an Imperial Commando and served for several years in this regard. Finally he ended up with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] but was disenchanted with their leadership. Leaving he worked for a short time as a Mercenary and bounty hunter, which is how he came about getting his custom armor. He raided a collectors private stores and gained several unique items.

Most recently he fought as Battle Team leader in the Great Jedi War against the Yuuzhan Vong. He was quickly promoted to Jedi Hunter. He had several engagements and repelled boarders on at least two occassions with his BT. A short time after the GJW ended he was promoted to Dark Jedi Knight.

== Trivia ==
Aalos Fier studies everything there he can find about war, including ancient texts and more modern events.

Aalos Fier is suspected of only being half Zabrak.

[[Category: DJB Characters]][[Category: Clan Plagueis]]

Tra'an Reith

2009-10-23T19:37:45Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Positions Held */

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|name= Tra'an Reith
|homeworld= Lao-mon
|birth= 80 BBY
|death= N/a
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|gender= Male
|hair= Black
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|height= 6'
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|allies= [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
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|ship= Stellar Vibrations
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== History ==

===In The Beginning===

As a child, Tra'an was always intrigued by the spaceport and the world beyond. The society in which he lived had never really embraced the out worlders, but they had tolerated the establishment of a very small spaceport by smugglers because it brought them plenty of revenue for trade, which they never used. As he matured, he began to spend most of his time at the spaceport, where he quickly became the favorite of the Head of the spaceport. He was soon found to have a gift for mechanical objects, having an innate understanding of how to make them work better, faster, and more.

=== A New Path ===

When he reached the age of 30, he began working directly on the ships the smugglers brought in, earning tons of money for the Elders because of how well he fixed the ships. The relations began to grow more and more friendly between the small group of smugglers and the Shi'ido as he became more proficient at keeping the ships running long beyond when they should have been in for a retrofit at a major space station. He became intimately acquainted with blasters, swords, vibro-shivs, and other technology of war.

He also began to learn how to pilot from the different sims that he ran after he finished his work. The many ships let him learn how to pilot them in the sims in place of payment, because money really had no meaning to the Shi'ido, and indulging him meant keeping him out of trouble. This lead to increased understanding of the ships around him. His favorite ships were always the Brayl class freighters, he had a special knack for keeping them running.

When he reached 40, his boss introduced him to the woman who would captivate him for the rest of his time on Lao-man. His eventual wife Sha'rala. She began to slowly draw him away from the spaceport, to where he was spending equal amounts of time with her or there. It was a pleasing sight for the Elders who had long feared him lost forever to the stars when he reached his majority.

===As an Adult===

On his 61st day of birth, they were very pleased to hear his declaration of intent for his marriage to Sha'rala. There was a joyous celebration in the village he belonged to, and he was given his choice of items with which to bestow upon her as gifts from the town treasure, since most of them were a direct result of his work. For his bride, he selected only the very best to complement her flawless silver skin. He selected four of the finest Durindfire Gems to be her wedding presents. One each for her ears, and the other two for rings on her hands.

She wore them proudly after they were married and glowed radiantly, almost as brilliantly as the gems she wore. They were happily married for more than a year before she was confirmed pregnant. Two weeks afterwards, she was out shopping while he was at the spaceport taking an exam from his boss to become his apprentice to one day take over his job. A fight broke out when some Imperial goons tried to take her wedding gems from her. She was killed in the crossfire, as were they. When he heard about this as their comrades brought them back on lifters, he discreetly tampered with their hyperdrive. When they lifted off and turned their drive on, they exploded rather spectacularly.

His boss figured out what had happened when he was caught smiling every time it was mentioned. He buried her remains in a beautiful field above a waterfall that she had loved, keeping her wedding gems as a reminder of his love. When he was returning to the village, his Boss caught him and warned him that he would be exiled the next day if he returned. He smiled and thanked him, asking him to have the crew of the Star's Flare waiting for liftoff with the dawn.

He returned to find himself escorted back to his domicile until the morning. When his guards were sleeping, he snuck out the back with a small pack filled with her jewelry, his own research notes, and a few trinkets he had acquired over the years. Then, he snuck over to the "treasury" which was unguarded since none of his people cared for such things. He filled a small bag with a few more Durindfire gems, some Corusca gems, and single palm sized Adegan. he also took a bag full of credit chips to make getting around easier. He escaped to the Starport and took off with the crew of the Star's Flare with more than 10 million credits on his person.

===After Exile===

He spent more than a year hopping transports to make his way to Alderran, a planet notorious for peace and technology. It was considered the home of refugees and drifters of last resort who weren't violent. Every so often he felt the need to be violent, but excised that need by learning the art of the saber from a fellow traveling companion. His mentor stayed with him on Alderran, where his credits came in handy. He spent enough to keep them in moderate housing, with moderate food, never enough to draw attention, but always enough to stay above the dregs.

He spent much time on Alderran, excising his need for violence by learning and perfecting a mastery of Knifist. He and his companion spent ten years on Alderran, where he mastered both the art of wielding a saber and Knifist. After this, he and his mentor split ways, as he assumed the form of a human for the first time. He used it to pass unnoticed in Empire territory. He had heard of race of specialists in a type of world-bending martial art, known as Klaran Chi. He headed deep within the core of the Empire to the Corporate Sector where he sought out the survivors.

After months of watching the survivors, he used his natural abilities to turn into one of them and attempted to fit into their collective. It worked, for about a day. Then he found out by making a mistake lingually that only an outsider would make. They demanded he reveal himself and shifted into his hominid form, and they marveled at his abilities. He explained about his curiosity to their true methods of combat and they consulted in secret, leaving him locked in a room in their compound.

They returned after a few days and agreed to teach it to him because if he could assume their form, he was as good as one of them. They bound him to an oath, using their abilities, that he would not teach the true form to anyone. If he attempted to do so, the very power they granted him, would kill him.

He spent five years with them, learning the secrets of their Klaran Chi, learning to focus his mind. In the end, his abilities were different than theres, it seemed as if what he had done was to awaken something within him, something that called him to roam the stars. They praised his progress, but told him they did not believe he could learn the true form of their power, but wished him good luck and granted him the right to return to seek them if he ever felt he needed to. He wished them good luck and sought smuggling work at the spaceport.

He spent six months working a crew on Nar Shadda before his opportunity came. He was asked to take a specially modified Brayyl class freighter to a delivery on the Outer Rim. He accepted, and killed the three smugglers who were accompanying him, because they had orders to kill him when the delivery was complete. He had overheard them discussing it one night when they thought him on the bridge.

He spaced their bodies and took the freighter and its contents and followed his instincts. He started jumping from system to system, passing the time by mastering the Vibroblades he discovered in the hold. They were used in the same way as the Saber forms he had mastered years before. The five years he spent jumping from system to system, refueling at Outer Rim worlds when he needed to, returned him to his blades, one of which was very special in the material it was made of.He also spent the time taking apart some spare ones, learning how to put them back together, fix them, enhance them.

== Joining The Brotherhood ==

Eventually, the sense he had awakened led him to a system with massive defenses and a fleet orbiting the world. He was hailed and asked about why he was there. He explained that something inside him had led him to that system, and he was asked to heave to for boarding. A victory class star destroyer tractored him into the landing bay and he was escorted to a private room.

He was then sent to the surface by Lambada class shuttle, to be introduced to the Head of the organization, one Braecen Kaeth Kunar. He was then told that he had massive Force potential, and was offered the right to join the Dark Brotherhood, a grouping of Six Clans of Force users who pursued it to their own ends. He accepted, and was sent to the Shadow Academy on Lyspair, to begin his training.

Upon entering the Academy, he was escorted to a room and it was sealed, with him alone inside. There, he was exposed to the history of the Brotherhood and given his Test of Lore and Brotherhood Basics exams back to back. He passed both with flying colors, and was promoted to novice accordingly. Then, he selected his order, the Obelisks, whose blue colors who wore proudly.

As they prepared for the beginning of the Rites of Supremacy, he was picked up by the Excidium, the Star Destroyer of his clan, Scholae Palatinae. It had come to pickup all members of the clan before the Rites. He continued his studies and was promoted to Acolyte accordingly, before Lucien, the only Obelisk of suitable rank, approached him and offered to be his Master. He accepted gratefully, the guidance and additional training he was given. He was soon promoted to protector as part of his hard work.

Then the Seventh Great Jedi War ensued, and the chaos brought by the Yuzhaan Vong put his talents to the test. He voyaged through the bowels of the ship with his Master and his fellow apprentice. He also journeyed with Impetus and her husband, friends he had made during his stay on Lyspair. She had helped him with his understanding of the Brotherhood during the early days, and was considered one of his few trustworthy friends in this tricky place. They later met up with Cuchulain, a powerful Dark Jedi whom he was truly inspired by.

In the end, they captured the only live specimen of Amphistaff not under possession of the Yuzhaan Vong and extinguished those whom had dared to invade their ship. Their quest returned them to the bridge of the ship, where he now sits in meditation as the last of the events from this six day horror, unfolded before him.

== DJB Facts ==

=== Positions Held ===
Master [[Lucien]]'s Apprentice

Roll Master of House Acclivis Draco: May to September of 2008

Aedile of House Acclivis Draco: September of 2008 to January of 2009

Quaestor of House Acclivis Draco: January of 2009 to July of 2009

Dark Senator of Clan Scholae Palatinae: September of 2008 to July 2009

Regimental Commander of the Kraken Regiment: May of 2007 to July of 2009

[[Category: DJB Characters]]
[[Category:Independent House Revan]]

Ebon Cloak

2009-05-13T05:04:57Z

Tra'an Reith: /* Membership Roster */

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{{quote|The shroud of the dark side.|Battleteam Motto}}

'''Ebon Cloak''' is one of the older [[Battleteam]]s of [[House Acclivis Draco]] of [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]. Ebon Cloak now functions as the training phyle of House Acclivis Draco.

== History ==

=== Origins of the Ebon Cloak ===

Also called the Dark Cloak and the Cloak of Command, it was commissioned ca 998 BBY by [[Darth Millennial]]. Millennial was an apostate Sith who rejected [[Darth Bane’s Rule of Two]] and founded the [[Dark Force religion]] on [[Dromund Kaas]], a planet in the outer rim. The planet was a colony world of the original [[Sith Empire]]. Millennial gathered Sith alchemists and sorcerers, calling them [[Prophets of the Dark Side]]. The prophets became known for creating horrific Sithspawn such as Gorc, Pic, and mutated Noghri, as well as weapons steeped in the dark side of the Force.

The prophets altered Cerullian death spiders, both genetically and through the dark side, to create an incredibly strong spider silk that resonated with the Force. Using this silk they wove a cloak so dark that it seemed to draw the light, as if being sucked into a black hole. A commander wearing the cloak could much more easily access the Force and use it to control beings and creatures with unspoken thoughts, and receive unbidden visions of the future and of distant events.

Any being wearing the cloak would have untold power at his fingertips, if he or she knew how to control and use the Force. Darth Millennial used it well as long as he lived, and upon his death it passed from Prophet to Prophet, always hidden in secrecy upon the legendary world of Dromund Kaas for over 900 years.

Then the Prophets became aware of a human, incredibly strong in the Force, a practitioner of the dark side. Visions of the future showed the Council of Prophets that this Senator would one day conquer the galaxy and destroy the enemies of the dark side. At a secret ceremony, a conclave of Prophets bestowed their most treasured possession upon [[Palpatine]], [[Darth Sidious]], approximately 30 years before the Battle of Yavin.

Realizing that Sidious was becoming reckless and heedless of the tidings of the Force, the Prophets ordered the [[Emperor’s Mages]] to watch carefully. When Palpatine died aboard the second Death Star, one of the Mages was able to retrieve the Ebon Cloak from the body of the emperor and escape to [[Bosthirda]]. There it remained in the hands of [[Supreme Prophet Kadann]] until his death at the hands of his apprentice [[Azrakel]]. With the destruction and scattering of the Prophets by [[Lumiya]] and her apprentice [[Carnor Jax]], the cloak lay hidden away for a number of years.

[[Cuchulain Darkblade Palpatine]] heard rumors of the Ebon Cloak during his galaxy-wide travels, and after a long search found the hidden planet [[Bosthirda]], which even [[Darth Sidious]] could not do. There he found the cloak, its significance lost on the [[Dark Lady]] who destroyed the Dark Side religion. The cloak has been in the hands of the Palpatine family ever since, helping them control [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]] and rule the [[Cocytus System]].

When [[Tra'an Reith]] took over as Quaestor of Acclivis Draco, he decided to reopen Ebon Cloak. With [[Koryn Thraagus]] already in a leadership position, Tra'an turned to someone experienced in leading a Battle Team and who had proven himself to be loyal to HAD. That someone was [[Draco Maligo]].

During [[Great Jedi War IX]], the battleteam proved its mettle in the invasion of Antei. Three members especially warrant mention for their roles: Tetrarch [[Draco Maligo]] earned a battlefield promotion to [[Krath Priest]]; [[Korroth Karn]] earned his promotion to [[Jedi Hunter]]; and Karean fought exceptionally well on the field of battle. Due in no small part to the efforts of [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]] and battleteam [[Ebon Cloak]], Antei is again in [[Dark Brotherhood]] hands.

== Headquarters ==

The official headquarters of the Ebon Cloak are the offices in the Southern turret of the [[Dragons Citadel]]. The Tetrarch’s office is at the top of the turret, while below it there is a meeting room with a long table and computer terminal, a planning room with a large holoprojector and various other spaces that could be set up for any type of gathering or conference.

The main entrance to the headquarters, which spans the whole base of the turret, is where Dark Jedi aspiring to enter the Battleteam must start their journey to the Sedes Doctrina, where their enrolment will be completed. Starting from this room, the Dark Jedi will have to travel, on foot, out of the Dragons Citadel, across Eastern [[Li Gandor]], through [[Batnare]] and the [[Sea of the Rising]] and finally arrive at the Sedes in the [[Hollow Lands]]. Inside the Dripping Hall, the rituals of initiation into the Ebon Cloak will be completed and the Dark Jedi will become a full member of the Battleteam. Obviously, if the Dark Jedi fails to travel from the Dragons Citadel to the Sedes Doctrina on foot, they will not be permitted to enter the Battleteam, thus making this journey a test of the Dark Jedi’s dedication to joining the Ebon Cloak.

== Sedes Doctrina ==
The Sedes Doctrina is the heart of the Battleteam’s operations. It is on [[Antenora]], on the Southern edge of the continent of Batnare, where the Sea of the Rising gives way to the rocky expanse of Af Demizon. It has been excavated inside one of the cave complexes that riddle the Hollow Lands, not very distant from the city of Nas Modeh. The construction of the Sedes was authorized by [[House Acclivis Draco]] after the Ebon Cloak showed its potential during the [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ninth_Great_Jedi_War retaking of Antei] in 30 ABY. The House Summit intended this facility to be the training grounds for the journeymen of the House, where the future generations of Equites and Elders would be moulded into shape; hence its name (Sedes Doctrina can be roughly translated as temple of learning).

The Sedes is composed of four main sectors that surround the massive natural cavern known as the Dripping Hall. To the South of the Dripping Hall, the entrance consists of the security hub, the MediLab, the reception and the hangar. West of the Hall, the arena provides combat training and exercise facilities. North of the Hall is the archives, where Dark Jedi will go to conduct research, acquire knowledge, study battlefield tactics and attend lectures. Also to the north lies the alchemy labs and the sorcery circle and Krath altar. The residence quarters are East of the Hall, consisting of the dormitories and living spaces of the Battleteam.

The actual location of the Sedes is kept a secret from the local population, but the tribesmen of Soba Karemu and Naa Ugo call the area around the Sedes the “Canyon of Howling Souls”, and they believe so strongly that it is haunted that they will not travel anywhere near it. It is possible that this fear originates from the animal and human test subjects that are used by the Battleteam, whose cries of pain can sometimes be heard even from outside the Sedes cave complex. During the Krath ritual to sanctify the Sedes a dark side nexus was created encompassing the grotto, to enable journeymen to advance more quickly by easing their connection to the dark side of the Force.

=== Entrance ===
The main entrance can be accessed by a path that winds its way up from the canyon floor to the mouth of the cave, about one quarter of the way up the vertical face of the cliff. The actual entrance and tunnel beyond it are a natural formation, probably eroded into existence by an underground stream. The natural tunnel leads first to the reception, where a clerk can be found and where every visitor is made to deposit their weapons before continuing to the rest of the Sedes. The reception houses the records of the identity and business of everyone that entered and left the Sedes.

The reception connects to the security hub, the Dripping Hall, the MediLab and the hangar.

==== Hangar ====
The outside entrance to the hangar is hidden within a recess in the rock face of the canyon. Although this makes entering the hangar slightly more difficult, it ensures that it remains hidden from prying eyes.

The hangar can also be accessed by a turbolift platform that can carry people and small vehicles to the plains above the canyon and back. Although the main entrance is used in official occasions, the Battleteam members most often use this turbolift. The turbolift shaft is hidden from the outside by a stone outcropping.

The tunnel from the hangar leads directly to the reception, so that all visitors, expected or not, have to go through the security check-in.

==== MediLab ====
The MediLab is situated near to the entrance and hangar tunnels, so as to allow quick access in case of emergency. The MediLab contains four beds, two bacta-tanks and a diagnostics station. It also has a decently large medical cabinet and a passable operating theatre equipped for basic operations.

The MediLab is always kept well-stocked and up-to-date, since it is the only practicable Brotherhood healthcare centre outside of Li Gandor.

==== Security hub ====
Linking directly to the reception, the security hub houses the displays of all the cameras present in and around the Sedes, and it has the controls of all the sealable doors, the traps, the lights and the override switches. The hub is completely encased in duralloy and it can be magnetically sealed by two durasteel doors. A side room with life-support supplies, food and weapons will allow twelve people to survive in the hub for several weeks. The security hub is where the Battleteam would make a last stand in case of a siege to the Sedes.

=== Dripping Hall ===
Continuing past the reception, the natural tunnel of the entrance gradually widens into a massive chamber which forms the centre of the Sedes Doctrina. Only the floor of the cavern has been planed; the walls and roof form a natural dome that reaches almost sixty metres in height. The surface of the dome is entirely made up of beautiful stalactites, whose water droplets glitter in the Hall’s scant light. These droplets continue, as they have for countless millennia, to trickle down to the floor of the Hall creating a ceaseless concert of dripping water, thus giving the name to the cavern. It is said that, should all of the stalactites of the Hall stop dripping, a terrible catastrophe would descend upon the Sedes Doctrina and the Ebon Cloak.

At the centre of the Hall, a lone stalagmite rises from the floor and almost touches the giant stalactite that reaches down from the centre of the dome. These natural behemoths (each calculated to be at least 25 metres tall) have been left untouched when the Sedes was built because they hold an important meaning and lesson for the Ebon Cloak. The stalagmite and stalactite started off as the smallest protrusions in the rock of the cavern, but as each droplet slid down the stalactite and dropped to the stalagmite it left a speck of minerals on their tips, thus allowing the two structures, through millennia of ceaseless dripping, to grow to their current size. This expresses to the Ebonites how, no matter how small one is at the beginning, one can grow through patience and relentless perseverance to reach the highest levels of power.

The Dripping Hall is occasionally equipped to host banquets, large meetings or official ceremonies. It is here that new members complete the initiation rites and are draped in the Ebon Cloak.

Being in the centre of the Sedes, the Hall branches out to connect to all of the sections of the Sedes. To the South is the entrance; to the East the residence quarters; the Sith-Krath complex to the North and the Obelisk compound to the West.

== Roll of Tetrarches ==
#Adam Anderson
#[[Saitou]] - 12/4/2000 - 4/9/2001
#J'Lek Arcanos
#Tirna Q'jira
#Quowal
#Saitou: 5/3/2002 - 5/12/2002
#[[Karva Dronaal]]
#Lorad Desmos: 5/14/2003 - 6/11/2003
#Saitou: 9/16/2003 - 10/8/2003
#[[Vally Tamalar]]: 10/19/2003 - 10/26/2003
#Kschamehellan: 12/13/2003 - 12/19/2003
#Issard Jokaat: 3/26/2004 - ?
#Mordecai Orren Vathalan
#Exodius: 1/30/2005 - 5/5/2005
#[[Uzbad Zol Tamalar]]: 8/20/2005 - 11/14/2005
#[[Laurus]]: 11/14/2005 - 2/13/2006
#[[Cethgus]]: 3/9/2006 - 4/21/2006
#Uzbad Zol Tamalar: 4/23/2006 - 6/19/2006
#Radek: 6/19/2006 - 7/21/2006
#Kara Incendia Zor-El: 2/3/2008 - 8/30/2008
#Draco Maligo 2/9/08 - present

('''Note:''' This is an incomplete list. Please contribute to this list if you have any information pertaining to the topic.)

== Trivia ==

== Membership Roster ==
#JH Korroth Karn
#GRD Lailoken
#PRT Karean
#PRT Aro-wan
#PRT Rex Brannigan
#PRT Draco Sangria
#ACO Vascyus Rajax
#ACO Aemilia Rincs 

[[Category: Battle Team]][[Category: Clan Scholae Palatinae]]

Ebon Cloak

2009-05-13T05:04:31Z

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