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'''Ashura Isradia Sadow''' was a [[Sith Warlord]] and [[Son of Sadow]].
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|order= Sith
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|name=Ashura Isradia Sadow
|name= Ashura Isradia
|homeworld=[[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]
|lastname=  Sadow
|birth=0 ABY
|homeworld=[[starwars:Tython|Tython]]
|species=[[starwars:Human|Human]]
|birth=2 BBY
|death=
|species=[[starwars:Human|Human]] with 1/8th [[starwars:Echani|Echani]] ancestry.
|gender=[[starwars:Male|Male]]
|gender=[[starwars:Male|Male]]
|hair=Black (formerly brown)
|hair= White
|eyes=Sapphire blue (formerly blue)
|eyes= Black with red tint
|height=1.8 meters
|height= 1.9 meters
|weight=190 lbs.
|weight= 220 lbs.
|cyber=N/A
|cyber=
|allies=* [[Isradia]]
|mother= Cassiopeia Megos (deceased)
* Selene d'Tana (MIA)
|father=  
* [[Odin Vaaj]]
*Alexandros Megos (father; deceased)
|saber=Single Bladed Lightsaber, Light Blue Blade
*[[Jonaleth Isradia]] (adopted father; status unknown)
|form=* [[Makashi]]
|children=
* [[Dun Moch]]
*[[Alector Lutah]] (unconfirmed son)
* [[Trakata]]
*[[Aleho Ruoxf]] (adopted daughter)
|fightingstyle=* [[Dulon]]
|spouse=
* [[Kartranin]]
|allies= Various Sons and Daughters of Sadow
* [[Tu'rek]]
|enemies=
* [[Hapan]]
*[[starwars:Jedi Order|Jedi Order]]
* [[Shock Boxing]]
*[[Darth Vexatus]]
* [[Jeswandi]]
*The [[Collective]]
|profession=Exarch of House Isradia
|saber=Custom red lightsaber
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|form=
* [[Son of Sadow]]
*[[Vaapad]] (Primary Form)
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
*[[Shien]] (Secondary Form)
|affiliation=* [[Imperial House Isradia]]
|weapons= [[Sapphire Blade]]
* [[Naga Sadow|House Naga Sadow]]
|fightingstyle= [[Echani]]
* [[Sons of Sadow]]
|profession=  
|masters=[[Dark Side Adept]] [[Jonaleth Isradia]]
*Inquisitor (Inquisitorius)
|apprentices=[[Kalei Basai]]
*Student (Aurora Collegium of Sciences)
|dossier=[[dossier:4782|4782]]
|position= Son of Sadow
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*[[Exodus era]]  
*[[New Order era]]
|affiliation=[[Clan Naga Sadow]], [[Sons & Daughters of Sadow]]
|ship=Black Horizon (Imperial Gozanti-class Cruiser)
|masters=Jonaleth Isradia (unconfirmed)
|apprentices=
*[[Kalei Basai]] (official)
*Aleho Ruoxf (fictional)
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==  Biography  ==
'''Ashura Isradia Sadow''' was a [[Sith]] [[Warlord]] and [[Son of Sadow]]. He was also known as the '''Puppet Master of Sadow''' due to his sadistic nature of crushing the minds of his foes with the use of manipulation and [[starwars:Mind trick/Legends|malicious mind control]], then turning them into willing puppets to be used and discarded at will.
[[File:The_Secret_Apprentice_by_Daennika-fairuse.jpg|thumb|259px|left|Ashura Isradia]]
{{Quote|One does not need to be Jedi to learn the ways of the Force. I suspect it cares little for our codes and philosophies.|Kreia}}
 
Ashura was born on [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]] before the fall of the [[starwars:Empire|Empire]]. His father was an Imperial Dark Side Adept serving the Emperor, while his mother was an exiled Dathomir Witch a long way from home. This [[starwars:Dark_Jedi|Dark Jedi]] was trained in the use of [[starwars:The_Force|the Force]] from an early age, first by his father and then by his mother. 
 
As a young man he studied among the [[starwars:Matukai|Matukai]] and [[starwars:Jensaarai|Jensaarail]]: it was during this time Ashura learned about ''ballistakinesis'' and sought to one day master this unique Force ability. He would actually become well known for his pursuit of it during his time in the [[Dark Brotherhood|Liberated Brotherhood]]. His reasons for joining the Brotherhood was to learn more about [[Sith]] philosophy, abilities, and practices which he had initially learned during his time with the Jensaarai. Here he became apprenticed to the [[Krath]] [[Dark Side Adept]] [[Jonaleth Isradia]]. The two transcended the normal bond between a master and his apprentice in something far deeper, and this led to Ashura joining the [[Imperial House Isradia]]. 


During his time with the Brotherhood, Ashura had drifted through many different clans. However it would be the [[Disciple of Sadow|Disciples of Sadow]] where he truly flourished. Here he served with distinction in various roles: [[Dlarit Corporation Ranks and Titles#Deputy_Governor_General|military governor]], [[Dlarit Security Force Ranks#Marshal_Commander|soldier]], diplomat, tactician and [[Dlarit Corporation Ranks and Titles#Commissar|commissar]]. After having served his [[Clan|clan]] with loyalty and dedication, Ashura was eventually [[Clan Title|elevated beyond Disciple]] by the [[Overlord (Naga Sadow)|Heir of Sadow]] at the end of the [[Ninth Great Jedi War]].   
== Character History ==
{{Quote|You underestimate the Power of the Dark Side.|Darth Vader}}
=== Early Life (2 BBY to 13 ABY) ===


At one point Ashura had believed to have been killed by his former [[Aleho Ruoxf|Sith apprentice]] who had been under the control of [[Curwen Sunei]]. His body was found by [[Macron Sadow]], [[Jade Sadow]] and [[Aisha Qifaxa]], and burned in an ancient Sith burial rite and sealed off for transport to Sepros for burial. But was the Sith truly dead or was a larger deception at work? It seemed Ashura was indeed alive, and the man who had died in his place was an operative of a secret orginisation made to look and think like the Sith, but had failed to infiltrate [[Naga Sadow]]
Ashura Megos and his twin sister, [[Atalanta Megos|Atalanta]], were born to Alexandros and Cassiopeia. The twins were [[starwars:Force-sensitive/Legends|Force-sensitive]], but their parents were not; fearing the Empire might want the twins for their potential, they kept moving around. The Megos family never stayed in one place for too long, and it remained like this for years until one fateful day. Their transport vessel malfunctioned and had to make an emergency landing on Tython. It seemed that a [[Jonaleth Isradia|Dark Side Adept]] had caused the failure; he had sensed the twins’ Force signatures and laid a trap. The Megos family escaped into the Tython wilderness. At the same time, the other passengers died; they were tracked down and killed too. Only the twins were kept alive; however, while Atalanta fled, Ashura was left behind and fell into his parents’ murderer's hands. The Dark Side Adept took the boy and raised him on Tython; Ashura’s upbringing forced him to forget about his parents and sister. As far as he knew, Tython was his home. His childhood consisted of twisted games and harsh lessons training him in the Force core abilities. Ashura also learned how to read and write, to survive and hunt in the wilderness, and basic medical techniques to dress his wounds. A pattern emerged: the boy would spend time training in the necessary Force abilities, being taught basic lore regarding the Dark Side of the Force, then leave on his own for months on end as survival training. It was during his teenage years that his time on Tython was coming to an end. He learned about the organisation his master was attached to and was deemed ready for his indoctrination.


=== Brotherhood Indoctrination (13 ABY to 17 ABY) ===


As an initiate, Ashura spent the majority of his time at the [[Shadow Academy]], an institution that takes Force-sensitive individuals as potential members and physically and mentally twists them into [[starwars:Dark Jedi/Legends|Dark Jedi]], then with proper training and testing watches as the most ruthless of them sacrifice the weaker ones to further progress down the path of the Dark Side. Ashura thrived in this environment, and it seemed his upbringing had prepared him for life at the academy. In his second year, he learned the basics of lightsaber combat and more advanced Force techniques that heavily focused on the use of the Dark Side of the Force. He became fascinated with [[starwars:Republic_Military/Legends|Old Republic military]] history. The tactics they used, the battles, the victories and the defeats they suffered were all very educational to him. Ashura knew the only way to succeed in the academy was to grow stronger, even if that meant killing to get ahead. It was only natural to form a temporary partnership with other initiates, which often helped against other such groups looking to get ahead. Ashura became quite talented in manipulating other students, and if that didn’t work, then he would use deception, intimidation and interrogation to achieve his goals. By the end of his time as an initiate, Ashura had become a cold and ruthless individual who saw those weaker than him as mere puppets to be used and discarded at will.


== Personality  ==
=== Sith Beginnings (17 ABY to 21 ABY) ===
{{Quote|If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal.|Kreia}}


Like all those who follow the quasi-religious belief system known as the '''One Path'''; Ashura seek to eliminate himself of all weaknesses and to bring mind, body and spirit into one. Surprising this is something he had been doing for years, but the teachings of his Master are what enabled him to bring it all together.
Upon graduating from the Shadow Academy, Ashura joined his [[Clan Plagueis|master's clan]] as an [[Apprentice]]. Here, he experienced life as a clan member and once more found himself under his master’s tutelage. It was here Ashura chose to follow the path of the [[Sith]], as the thirst for power was all-consuming, and the knowledge he could learn from the [[Dark Side Adept]] seemed limitless. So he prostrated and subjected himself to his master’s twisted training, sinking deeper into the [[starwars:Code of the Sith/Legends|Sith doctrine]] to survive. Years passed by, and Ashura grew in talent and power, passing one odious trial after another before meeting the requirements that saw his promotion to [[Dark Jedi Knight]]. Upon achieving his knighthood, Ashura found himself adopted into his master’s family as a type of reward; he even legally changed his name from Ashura Megos to Ashura Isradia. However, the newly christened knight did not want to remain in the same clan as his master; he desired to spread his wings and achieve his goals. He spent two years bouncing from one group to another, trying to find the right clan that would help him achieve his goals. Ashura’s thirst for power was so great it even got him into trouble; he crossed the wrong people and had to face the [[Chamber of Justice]]. Luckily, he got off with a warning, but it made the Sith more cautious from that point onwards. It was a year after his cross with the [[Justicar]] he met [[Ashia|Ashia Keibatsu]], who managed to sway him into joining her [[Clan Naga Sadow|clan]].


To this end Ashura follows the tenets of the One Path:
=== Disciple of Sadow (21 ABY to 34 ABY) ===


Upon joining Clan Naga Sadow, Ashura took up one of the vacant Envoy positions. It may not have been a seemingly important position of power, but it did allow the Sith to observe how the clan operated. The politics of the Sadow were split into two groups; the [[Disciples of Sadow]] and the [[Sons & Daughters of Sadow]], who were loyal to the Heir of Naga Sadow, [[Astronicus Aurelius Sadow]]. Ashura continued his role as Envoy until eventually becoming [[Aedile]] and later [[Quaestor]] of Marka Ragnos. Naga Sadow appeared to be the perfect place to build up his power, and the Sith ensured he would find like-minded individuals within the clan: allies, comrades, but never any friends. Friends were a weakness. During this point, he started to fine-tune the process of making his “puppets,” weak-minded fools who broke to his torture, interrogation and intimidation methods. He became fascinated with “reprogramming” these broken husks into obedient and expendable pawns using malicious, mind-altering Force techniques. During this time, he earned the nickname of “Puppet Master,” which would later change to “Puppet Master of Sadow.” Ashura’s greatest achievement was during his tenure as [[Proconsul]]. While he only held the position for a couple of years, his work and accomplishments were recognised by being granted the Son of Sadow title, and he was eventually promoted for it. When his time on the clan summit ended, Ashura turned to more personal interests; this included the taking of students. He finally agreed to take on an unaffiliated Dark Jedi from the Shadow Academy; who he got was [[Aleho Ruoxf]], a spunky young Tortuga. Despite his best efforts, he became attached to the girl and she to him. The Collective would later exploit this connection to his apprentice by luring him into a trap and replacing him with an imposter. While under the Collective’s care, he was experimented with and tested to help find methods to fight against Force users. When not strapped down, he would be facing off against Collective forces in a gladiatorial-style arena for them to hone their skills. He was eventually rescued a few years later by members of the [[Keibatsu]] family, who were assigned to investigate rumours about a shadow organisation.


* Be one in Mind, Body and Spirit.
=== Hiatus (34 ABY to 37 ABY) ===
* Always seek new experience, adversity and knowledge, for in those things we grow.
* Hone your weaknesses and strengths, that the whole may be greater than the parts.
* Know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses and all that you are, and do not be blinded by pride, fear or ignorance.
* We are merely a sum of our experiences.  All that makes us, defines us.
The man no longer seek to limit himself to one teaching; to become a slave to it. His true weakness had always been that of his mind, weakness he sought to eliminate through the teachings of the [[Sith]] and the understanding of leadership. It was through the teachings of Darth Bane did Ashura adapted these tools of his Order to his own purpose when seeking to rule among the Dark Brotherhood; patience, cunning and secrecy were tools that helped him to strengthen his mind. Tools his passed onto his students.


Ashura immediately took Aleho to learn from the [[starwars:Matukai|Matukai]] and [[starwars:Jensaarail|Jensaarail]] to learn from them and help fine-tune her Force abilities and broaden her mind. After a year of this, he began her real training, subjecting her to painful and lethal methods, making Aleho draw out her rage and use the Dark Side of the Force as a weapon and tool for her advancements. He focused her martial prowess, lightsaber skills and advanced Force techniques. Ashura sent regular reports to the Shadow Academy regarding Aleho’s progress. While on the hiatus from Clan Naga Sadow, he missed the Collective’s invasion and takeover of the Orian system. It was during this period many things happened to the Brotherhood; it was the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. Ashura joined the newly established [[Inquisitorius]] as an Apprentice Inquisitor. His reprogrammed drones, also known as puppets, were to be used as undercover operators for the AIN. When he deemed Aleho ready for her knighthood trials, he lured his apprentice into a trap; he had arranged for a group of Jedi Knights to discover her. He watched from afar as Aleho fought off the Jedi, using all her skills she had been taught, and eventually slaughtered all of them. Much like his master had done for him, the moment Aleho’s knighthood went through, he adopted her, although she decided not to change her name legally. Some months later, he received word that Clan Naga Sadow was planning to take back the Orian system.


===  TBA (37 ABY to Present) ===


==  Styles of Address  ==
TBA
'''SWL Ashura Isradia Sadow (Sith)/Naga Sadow'''
'''SB / GC / SC-SoH / AC-ToSL / DC-SiP / GN-BL / Cr-1R-4A-14S-14E-9T-5Q / CF-PF / DSS / SoF / LS-BL / SoL-TC / S:-2R-7Al-5C-6Rm-12P-10U / LoR'''


==  Character Profile ==
{{Quote|The Force is strong in this one...."|Darth Vader}}
===  Personality  ===
Sadistic, cold and cruel would be a brief description of Ashura’s personality. The man was a sociopath that liked to see his victims suffer, either through torture, interrogation or murder. He enjoys twisting people into pawns to and using them for his plans. It made matters worse that he also had a high intelligence quotient; this made Ashura calculated and meticulous when it came to planning and details.


* [[Dlarit Security Force Ranks#Marshal_Commander|Marshal Commander]] Ashura Isradia of the [[Dlarit Special Operations Group]]
=== Physical Description ===
* ''His Highness'' Duke Ashura Isradia, Exarch of House Isradia
Ashura was an adult human with white hair and black eyes which become red when he taps into the Dark Side. Before going into any battle, he liked to apply Sith war paint to his face. The meaning of this was to intimidate and disconcert his opponents mentally. Lingering scars cover his body caused by his harsh training and from previous battles. Many of these were minor lightsaber wounds across his abdominal, vertebral and scapular during combat. The other scars on his arms and body were results of shrapnel during battle zones.
* Ashura Isradia, Warlord of the Sith ''or'' Sith Warlord Ashura Isradia; Knight First Class and Son of Sadow.


==  Historic Battles  ==
==  Historic Battles  ==
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===  Goals  ===
===  Goals  ===
'''[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]'''
'''[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]'''


* To have earned the rank of [[Dark Side Adept]].
* To have earned the rank of [[Dark Side Adept]].
* To have made a difference to the [[Dark Brotherhood]] as a whole.
* To have earned the title of [[Sith Lord]].
'''[[Disciple of Sadow|Disciples of Sadow]]'''
* To have made a difference to the [[Dark Brotherhood]] as a whole.  


'''[[Clan Naga Sadow]]'''


* To lead by example and continuously add to [[Naga Sadow|Naga Sadow's]] fictional development.
* To help expand the clan’s fictional background and lead others by example.


===  Notable Positions of Leadership  ===
===  Notable Positions of Leadership  ===


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===  Notable Awards  ===
===  Notable Awards  ===
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* [[Sapphire Blade]]
* [[Sapphire Blade]]
* [[Grand Cross of the Dark Side]]
* [[Grand Cross of the Dark Side]]
* [[Seal of Loyalty]] x 2
* [[Steel Cross]] x 4
* [[Seals|Seal of Remembrance]] x 6
* [[Dark Maven]] of Service
* [[Dark Maven]] of Service
* [[Dark Maven]] of Leadership
* [[Dark Maven]] of Leadership


===  Notable Works  ===
===  Recent Notable Works  ===
* Creator of the [[Disciples of Ragnos]]
* To be added
* Creator of the [[House Marka Ragnos Prospectus]]
* Creator of the [http://web.me.com/banditx1979/PCON_Project/Clan_Naga_Sadow_Vision_Statement.html CNS Vision Statement] website
* Creator of the pre-visualization of the ''CNS Vision Statement'' video; also helped collaborate the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lE_bGrinHc finished version]
* Creator of the [http://s223.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/banditx1979/?action=view&amp;current=CNSGJWTrailer.flv Clan Naga Sadow - Ninth Great Jedi War] trailer


==  Trivia  ==
==  Trivia  ==
* The name "Ashura" belongs to an older version of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Ketchum Ash Ketchum] from [http://members.iinet.net.au/~aceywacey/pokemon.htm Pokemon MASTER], a dark Pokémon fanfiction by Ace Sanchez, which is a damn good read. This is where the name was first picked up the name for this character.
* The name "Ashura" belongs to an older version of Ash Ketchum from Pokemon MASTER, a dark Pokémon fanfiction by Ace Sanchez, which is a damn good read. This is where the name was first picked up the name for this character.
* Ashura Isradia would be played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mads_Mikkelsen Mads Mikkelsen] if he appeared in a Star Wars movie.
 
[[File:Ashura_AB.gif|thumb|180px|right|"Ashura" in [[starwars:Aurebesh|Aurebesh]]
[[File:Ashura AB.gif|thumb|180px|right|"Ashura” in [[starwars:Aurebesh|Aurebesh]]]]
]]


[[Category:Sith]] [[Category:Sons of Sadow]] [[Category:DJB Characters]]
[[Category:Sons & Daughters of Sadow]]
[[Category:Naga Sadow members]]
[[Category:Characters]]

Latest revision as of 15:44, 29 July 2024

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Ashura Isradia Sadow
Biographical Information
Homeworld:

Tython

Date of Birth:

2 BBY

Physical Description
Species:

Human with 1/8th Echani ancestry.

Gender:

Male

Height:

1.9 meters

Weight:

220 lbs.

Hair:

White

Eyes:

Black with red tint

Personal Information
Mother:

Cassiopeia Megos (deceased)

Father:
  • Alexandros Megos (father; deceased)
  • Jonaleth Isradia (adopted father; status unknown)
Known Children:
Allies:

Various Sons and Daughters of Sadow

Enemies:
Lightsaber Color(s):

Custom red lightsaber

Lightsaber Form(s):
Weapon(s):

Sapphire Blade

Fighting Style(s):

Echani

Chronology & Political Information
Profession:
  • Inquisitor (Inquisitorius)
  • Student (Aurora Collegium of Sciences)
Position:

Son of Sadow

Era(s):
Affiliation:

Clan Naga Sadow, Sons & Daughters of Sadow

Personal Ship:

Black Horizon (Imperial Gozanti-class Cruiser)

Known masters:

Jonaleth Isradia (unconfirmed)

Known apprentices:
Dossier:

4782

[ Source ]


Ashura Isradia Sadow was a Sith Warlord and Son of Sadow. He was also known as the Puppet Master of Sadow due to his sadistic nature of crushing the minds of his foes with the use of manipulation and malicious mind control, then turning them into willing puppets to be used and discarded at will.

Character History


"You underestimate the Power of the Dark Side."
―Darth Vader

Early Life (2 BBY to 13 ABY)

Ashura Megos and his twin sister, Atalanta, were born to Alexandros and Cassiopeia. The twins were Force-sensitive, but their parents were not; fearing the Empire might want the twins for their potential, they kept moving around. The Megos family never stayed in one place for too long, and it remained like this for years until one fateful day. Their transport vessel malfunctioned and had to make an emergency landing on Tython. It seemed that a Dark Side Adept had caused the failure; he had sensed the twins’ Force signatures and laid a trap. The Megos family escaped into the Tython wilderness. At the same time, the other passengers died; they were tracked down and killed too. Only the twins were kept alive; however, while Atalanta fled, Ashura was left behind and fell into his parents’ murderer's hands. The Dark Side Adept took the boy and raised him on Tython; Ashura’s upbringing forced him to forget about his parents and sister. As far as he knew, Tython was his home. His childhood consisted of twisted games and harsh lessons training him in the Force core abilities. Ashura also learned how to read and write, to survive and hunt in the wilderness, and basic medical techniques to dress his wounds. A pattern emerged: the boy would spend time training in the necessary Force abilities, being taught basic lore regarding the Dark Side of the Force, then leave on his own for months on end as survival training. It was during his teenage years that his time on Tython was coming to an end. He learned about the organisation his master was attached to and was deemed ready for his indoctrination.

Brotherhood Indoctrination (13 ABY to 17 ABY)

As an initiate, Ashura spent the majority of his time at the Shadow Academy, an institution that takes Force-sensitive individuals as potential members and physically and mentally twists them into Dark Jedi, then with proper training and testing watches as the most ruthless of them sacrifice the weaker ones to further progress down the path of the Dark Side. Ashura thrived in this environment, and it seemed his upbringing had prepared him for life at the academy. In his second year, he learned the basics of lightsaber combat and more advanced Force techniques that heavily focused on the use of the Dark Side of the Force. He became fascinated with Old Republic military history. The tactics they used, the battles, the victories and the defeats they suffered were all very educational to him. Ashura knew the only way to succeed in the academy was to grow stronger, even if that meant killing to get ahead. It was only natural to form a temporary partnership with other initiates, which often helped against other such groups looking to get ahead. Ashura became quite talented in manipulating other students, and if that didn’t work, then he would use deception, intimidation and interrogation to achieve his goals. By the end of his time as an initiate, Ashura had become a cold and ruthless individual who saw those weaker than him as mere puppets to be used and discarded at will.

Sith Beginnings (17 ABY to 21 ABY)

Upon graduating from the Shadow Academy, Ashura joined his master's clan as an Apprentice. Here, he experienced life as a clan member and once more found himself under his master’s tutelage. It was here Ashura chose to follow the path of the Sith, as the thirst for power was all-consuming, and the knowledge he could learn from the Dark Side Adept seemed limitless. So he prostrated and subjected himself to his master’s twisted training, sinking deeper into the Sith doctrine to survive. Years passed by, and Ashura grew in talent and power, passing one odious trial after another before meeting the requirements that saw his promotion to Dark Jedi Knight. Upon achieving his knighthood, Ashura found himself adopted into his master’s family as a type of reward; he even legally changed his name from Ashura Megos to Ashura Isradia. However, the newly christened knight did not want to remain in the same clan as his master; he desired to spread his wings and achieve his goals. He spent two years bouncing from one group to another, trying to find the right clan that would help him achieve his goals. Ashura’s thirst for power was so great it even got him into trouble; he crossed the wrong people and had to face the Chamber of Justice. Luckily, he got off with a warning, but it made the Sith more cautious from that point onwards. It was a year after his cross with the Justicar he met Ashia Keibatsu, who managed to sway him into joining her clan.

Disciple of Sadow (21 ABY to 34 ABY)

Upon joining Clan Naga Sadow, Ashura took up one of the vacant Envoy positions. It may not have been a seemingly important position of power, but it did allow the Sith to observe how the clan operated. The politics of the Sadow were split into two groups; the Disciples of Sadow and the Sons & Daughters of Sadow, who were loyal to the Heir of Naga Sadow, Astronicus Aurelius Sadow. Ashura continued his role as Envoy until eventually becoming Aedile and later Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. Naga Sadow appeared to be the perfect place to build up his power, and the Sith ensured he would find like-minded individuals within the clan: allies, comrades, but never any friends. Friends were a weakness. During this point, he started to fine-tune the process of making his “puppets,” weak-minded fools who broke to his torture, interrogation and intimidation methods. He became fascinated with “reprogramming” these broken husks into obedient and expendable pawns using malicious, mind-altering Force techniques. During this time, he earned the nickname of “Puppet Master,” which would later change to “Puppet Master of Sadow.” Ashura’s greatest achievement was during his tenure as Proconsul. While he only held the position for a couple of years, his work and accomplishments were recognised by being granted the Son of Sadow title, and he was eventually promoted for it. When his time on the clan summit ended, Ashura turned to more personal interests; this included the taking of students. He finally agreed to take on an unaffiliated Dark Jedi from the Shadow Academy; who he got was Aleho Ruoxf, a spunky young Tortuga. Despite his best efforts, he became attached to the girl and she to him. The Collective would later exploit this connection to his apprentice by luring him into a trap and replacing him with an imposter. While under the Collective’s care, he was experimented with and tested to help find methods to fight against Force users. When not strapped down, he would be facing off against Collective forces in a gladiatorial-style arena for them to hone their skills. He was eventually rescued a few years later by members of the Keibatsu family, who were assigned to investigate rumours about a shadow organisation.

Hiatus (34 ABY to 37 ABY)

Ashura immediately took Aleho to learn from the Matukai and Jensaarail to learn from them and help fine-tune her Force abilities and broaden her mind. After a year of this, he began her real training, subjecting her to painful and lethal methods, making Aleho draw out her rage and use the Dark Side of the Force as a weapon and tool for her advancements. He focused her martial prowess, lightsaber skills and advanced Force techniques. Ashura sent regular reports to the Shadow Academy regarding Aleho’s progress. While on the hiatus from Clan Naga Sadow, he missed the Collective’s invasion and takeover of the Orian system. It was during this period many things happened to the Brotherhood; it was the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. Ashura joined the newly established Inquisitorius as an Apprentice Inquisitor. His reprogrammed drones, also known as puppets, were to be used as undercover operators for the AIN. When he deemed Aleho ready for her knighthood trials, he lured his apprentice into a trap; he had arranged for a group of Jedi Knights to discover her. He watched from afar as Aleho fought off the Jedi, using all her skills she had been taught, and eventually slaughtered all of them. Much like his master had done for him, the moment Aleho’s knighthood went through, he adopted her, although she decided not to change her name legally. Some months later, he received word that Clan Naga Sadow was planning to take back the Orian system.

TBA (37 ABY to Present)

TBA

Character Profile


"The Force is strong in this one....""
―Darth Vader

Personality

Sadistic, cold and cruel would be a brief description of Ashura’s personality. The man was a sociopath that liked to see his victims suffer, either through torture, interrogation or murder. He enjoys twisting people into pawns to and using them for his plans. It made matters worse that he also had a high intelligence quotient; this made Ashura calculated and meticulous when it came to planning and details.

Physical Description

Ashura was an adult human with white hair and black eyes which become red when he taps into the Dark Side. Before going into any battle, he liked to apply Sith war paint to his face. The meaning of this was to intimidate and disconcert his opponents mentally. Lingering scars cover his body caused by his harsh training and from previous battles. Many of these were minor lightsaber wounds across his abdominal, vertebral and scapular during combat. The other scars on his arms and body were results of shrapnel during battle zones.

Historic Battles

DJB Facts

Goals

Dark Jedi Brotherhood

Clan Naga Sadow

  • To help expand the clan’s fictional background and lead others by example.

Notable Positions of Leadership

Preceded by:

Alex d'Tana

Rollmaster of House Oriens Obscurum

20 ABY

Succeeded by:

Drodik Va'lence al'Tor

Preceded by:

Odin Vaaj

Aedile of House Oriens Obscurum

20 ABY - 21 ABY

Succeeded by:

Drodik Va'lence al'Tor

Preceded by:

Nekura Manji Keibatsu

Aedile of House Marka Ragnos

21 ABY - 22 ABY

Succeeded by:

Faeril Munlear

Preceded by:

Trevarus Caerick

Quaestor of House Marka Ragnos

22 ABY - 23 ABY

Succeeded by:

Derev Niroth

Preceded by:

Tron Sadow

Proconsul of Clan Naga Sadow

23 ABY - 25 ABY

Succeeded by:

Taigikori Aybara

Notable Awards

Recent Notable Works

  • To be added

Trivia

  • The name "Ashura" belongs to an older version of Ash Ketchum from Pokemon MASTER, a dark Pokémon fanfiction by Ace Sanchez, which is a damn good read. This is where the name was first picked up the name for this character.
"Ashura” in Aurebesh