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| == Physical Appearance == | | == Physical Appearance == |
| [[Aidan Kincaid]] is a tall, slightly built, human male in his mid-thirties. He has gaunt, angular features with high cheekbones and a sharp, hooked nose. His eyes are a piercing brown under a hooded brow. His face is left rough and unshaven, and has noticeable scarring on his cheeks, likely from a bladed weapon. | | [[Aidan Kincaid]] is a tall, slightly built, human male in his mid-thirties. He has gaunt, angular features with high cheekbones and a sharp, hooked nose. His eyes are a piercing brown, hooded by a deep brow. His face is rough and unshaven, which speaks to his years growing up in the wilds. He has noticeable scarring on both cheeks, the result of fighting a feral beast unarmed. His wiry frame is more adept at feats of speed and dexterity rather than pure power, but he still exudes a sense of strength. He always moves with grace and cold precision. His voice is strong and commanding, somehow able to resonate with people, and contains a hint of an Imperial accent—a trait that potentially means he was born somewhere in the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core Worlds]]. |
| [[File:AidanKincaid.jpg|235px|thumb|left|Aidan Kincaid]] | | [[File:AidanKincaid.jpg|235px|thumb|left|Aidan Kincaid]] |
| Kincaid wears black, form-fitting body armor and ankle-length black leg wraps. Multiple belts criss-cross around his waist were he stows his two lightsabers. Over the armor, Kincaid dons long, flowing black robes with blue trim open in the front. He almost always wears his hood up, casting deep shadows across his face. | | Kincaid wears black, form-fitting body armor comprised of small, ceramic plates designed more for style than protection. His lower half is shrouded in an ankle-length black legwrap, held together by multiple belts, which crisscross around his waist were he stows his two lightsabers. Over the ensemble, Kincaid dons a long, flowing black robe, open in the front to reveal the armor beneath. He almost always wears his hood up, casting deep shadows across his face. The notable blue trim on the armor and robe is believed to be a personal preference and helps to break up the otherwise completely black attire. |
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| {{Quote|He's obviously dangerous, Jac. What the hell made you think bringing him here was a good idea?|Keirdagh Cantor, demanding explanations from Jac Cotelin}} | | {{Quote|He's obviously dangerous, Jac. What the hell made you think bringing him here was a good idea?|Keirdagh Cantor, demanding explanations from Jac Cotelin}} |
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| Kincaid is antisocial. Because of his lack of past and unique upbringing, he has trouble working within groups or teams and prefers to handle matters solo. Kincaid has his own methods and snipes at any attempt for someone to wield authority over him, except for his Master, Jac Cotelin. This has made him an outsider within his new home of Taldryan and he is distrusted by the leadership and Elders of the House. One will not find Kincaid "making friends" with the other members of the Brotherhood, and his personality assures none will ever try to approach him first. | | Kincaid is an outcast. Because of his lack of past and unique upbringing, he has trouble working with groups or teams and prefers to handle matters by himself. He has his own methods and tends to conflict with those wielding authority over him. The only exception to this is his master, Jac Cotelin. This has made Kincaid unwelcome within his new home of Taldryan and he is distrusted by the leadership and [[Elder]]s of the [[House]]. One will not find Kincaid "making friends" with the other members of the Brotherhood, and his personality assures none will ever try to approach him first. |
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| Kincaid has both ice and fire in his veins. His features are usually shrouded by an emotionless mask; cold eyes, cold voice, cold heart. There is seemingly nothing that can shake his confidence and he exudes an almost arrogant air when dealing with other people, whether they are supposed to be friend or foe. His body language—his walk, his gestures, his expressions—are all cool and calculated. | | Kincaid has both ice and fire in his veins. His features are usually shrouded by an emotionless mask—cold eyes, cold voice, cold heart. There is seemingly nothing that can shake him of his confidence, and he exudes an almost arrogant air when dealing with other people, whether they are supposed to be friend or foe. His body language—his walk, his gestures, his expressions—are all cool and calculated. |
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| But he sheds that mask in the heat of battle—in the midst of vicious brutality—to reveal an overwhelming passion... a malevolent joy in combat. He is unassailable faith in his own power and abilities and seemingly fears nothing and no one.
| | However, in the heat of battle—in the midst of vicious brutality—Kincaid sheds his mask, revealing an overwhelming passion... a malevolent joy in the midst combat. His life was spent training in harsh, deadly conditions, of which he always survived, giving him an unassailable faith in his own power and abilities. Kincaid fears nothing and no one. |
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| {{Quote|You are... unusually gifted for a new member of the Brotherhood. I have convinced them to elevate you to a rank deserving of your talents.|Jac Cotelin, informing Kincaid of his elevated status to Elder}} | | {{Quote|You are... unusually gifted for a new member of the Brotherhood. I have convinced them to elevate you to a rank deserving of your talents.|Jac Cotelin, informing Kincaid of his elevated status to Elder}} |
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| Kincaid's apprenticeship under Jac Cotelin has spanned over two decades and focused on brutal, life-or-death training. Kincaid's natural aptitude in physical combat is heavily augmented by his raw strength in the Force. Kincaid excels at augmenting himself with Amplification, pushing far beyond the limits of the human body to achieve incredible feats of prowess in battle. His only weapons are his dual, untwinned lightsabers and he tends to make use of the Ataru form for solo engagements, only drawing upon his secondary blade and the Jar'Kai variant when handling multiple opponents. | | Kincaid's apprenticeship under Jac Cotelin has spanned over two decades and focused on a brutal, hands-on approach to training with no regards to personal safety. Kincaid's natural aptitude for physical combat is heavily augmented by his raw strength in the Force. He excels at augmenting himself with Amplification, pushing far beyond the limits of the human body to achieve incredible feats of prowess in battle. |
| [[File:Acrobatickincaid.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Kincaid employing Amplfication and the Ataru Form]] | | [[File:Acrobatickincaid.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Kincaid employing Amplification and the Ataru Form]] |
| === Lightsaber Prowess === | | === Lightsaber Prowess === |
| {{Quote|This is pointless. Not one of you can stand against me.|Aidan Kincaid, "training" against Taldryan journeyman}} | | {{Quote|This is pointless. Not one of you can stand against me.|Aidan Kincaid, "training" against Taldryan journeyman}} |
| | Kincaid is a highly skilled warrior, being able to utilize two lightsabers against both single targets and large groups. He bolsters his natural abilities with the powers of Amplification and Precognition. It is part of his style to always be moving in combat. His actions are kinetic and acrobatic, with a focus on fighting with overwhelming offense, relying on instinct and the Force for defense. |
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| | Kincaid is a practitioner of the [[Ataru]] [[starwars:Lightsaber combat#Individual Fighting Forms|Form]] of lightsaber combat. He began his training in this style by battling one-on-one with his master, then eventually against a pair of modified MagnaGuard droids every single day. His master believed that his power would only grow by training in realistic, life-or-death situations, which is why Kincaid honed his skills to mastery by fighting the savage beasts that made their home in the ruins on [[starwars:Dantooine|Dantooine]]. |
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| | However, while Kincaid prefers the Ataru Form for single combat, he found it was severely limited when handling multiple opponents. He decided to make use of the secondary lightsaber he crafted to learn the fundamentals of [[Jar'Kai Niman]], an uncommon form that utilized two lightsabers simultaneously. Following his master's suggestion, Kincaid practiced this Form in the dangerous [[starwars:Shadowlands|Shadowlands]] of the [[starwars:Wookiee|Wookiee]] homeworld of [[starwars:Kashyyyk|Kashyyyk]], taking on large groups of beasts on the jungle floor. He advanced his training by decimating populations of [[starwars:Kinrath|Kinrath]] and [[starwars:Katarn|Katarn]]s. Kincaid's crowning achievement during his training was slaying a massive [[starwars:Terentatek|Terentatek]]—a great Dark Side predator—in the depths of the Shadowlands. |
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| === Force Powers === | | === Force Powers === |
| {{Quote|Where is he from? And how the hell did he attain this level of power?|Rian Aslar, demanding answers about the new Taldryan recruit}} | | {{Quote|Where is he from? And how the hell did he attain this level of power?|Rian Aslar, demanding answers about the new Taldryan recruit}} |
| [[File:Kincaidmeditating.jpg|left|thumb|170px|Kincaid in meditation]] | | [[File:Kincaidmeditating.jpg|left|thumb|170px|Kincaid in meditation]] |
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| | Kincaid is exceptionally powerful in [[starwars:The Force|the Force]], having been granted the rank of [[Dark Jedi Master]] shortly after his induction into the Brotherhood. Even when he first woke, and having no memories of training his powers, Kincaid found he was able to instinctively draw upon the Force. He was able to unleash an explosive form of [[starwars:Telekinesis|telekinesis]] to escape his holding cell and defeat a handful of young, [[starwars:Force-sensitive|Force-sensitive]] assailants. Years of experience only enhanced this raw power, allowing Kincaid to wield powerful telekinetic attacks in close range. |
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| | His early training was focused on enhancing his physical prowess. By channeling the raw potential of the Force through his body, Kincaid was able to amplify his melee abilities immensely. When his master recognized his proficiency, Kincaid began a strict training regiment to improve the strength and duration of his amplification, until he was able to endure entire duels in a near-superhuman state. However, pushing the human body to such a degree was both reckless and dangerous. Side effects began with crippling exhaustion and muscle spasms, but quickly evolved into seizures, and ultimately mental blackouts. Having learned the limits of his body, and under orders from his master, Kincaid rarely pushes himself so far beyond his endurance. |
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| '''Precognition''' | | Aside from the development of combat-oriented powers, Kincaid also has a great talent for the gift of [[starwars:Force Sense|Force Sense]]. His master believed that Kincaid's emotional blank slate made it easier for him to form empathic bonds with other beings and even objects. He fine-tuned this power in his role as his master's attack dog—hunting targets throughout the Galaxy. However, due to Kincaid's formative years spent in isolation as a Dark Jedi's apprentice, he only ever makes use of these bonds to gain an advantage over others—both in social and combat situations. |
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| Kincaid instinctively seeks out battle, paying little heed to danger or orders. Most of his ability is focused on his deadly offense. However, having spent so many years engaged in mortal combat, Kincaid has developed his ability to predict an opponent's moves. This has enhanced his adeptness with Precognition, which he relies on for defense. He trusts in his instincts and in guidance from the Force to protect his back, rather than wasting time to defend it himself. | | This affinity for Force Sense also enabled Kincaid to master the art of [[starwars:Precognition|Precognition]], allowing him to instinctively predict and anticipate impending danger. Kincaid honed this ability through dozens of life or death encounters, learning to trust in guidance from the Force to protect him in battle. |
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| | Kincaid's strength in [[starwars:Force Sense|Force Sense]] made him a merciless hunter of [[starwars:Force-sensitives|Force-sensitives]]. When his master wished to eliminate a Jedi or Dark Jedi, he would often send Kincaid to track down and assassinate them. In the field, Kincaid picked up a lot of experience investigating the whereabouts of people. By being able to get into the heads of his prey, by understanding how they think, Kincaid is that much better at hunting targets down. The psychometric aspect to his Force Sense also allows him to pick up valuable information from the fragments of "memories" he can pull from inanimate objects. |
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| | Some would call Kincaid a sociopath and, for the most part, they would be right. He has an uncanny ability for manipulation, able to delve deeply into the minds of others and expose their greatest weaknesses and fears. He applies this skill liberally when his missions require covert means of infiltration. In battle, he uses this skill to enrage, humiliate, or terrorize his opponents, creating cracks in their defenses that he is quick to take advantage of. |
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| | Due to his relationship with his master, Jac Cotelin, the two have formed a powerful [[starwars:Force Bond|Force Bond]], enabling them to sense each other across vast distances. The two are even able to communicate with each other beyond normal telepathic range, as if the Force directly links them together. Their bond also gave Cotelin the ability to keep a close eye on Kincaid during training, when the Grand Master was busy elsewhere. When in close proximity, Kincaid and his master are able to form a [[starwars:Force meld|Force Meld]], allowing them to draw strength from each other and coordinate their movements in the heat of battle. |
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| | [[File:Kincaiddualsabers.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Kincaid's dual lightsabers]] |
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| {{Quote|Master these weapons, Aidan. They will become your life.|Jac Cotelin, handing Kincaid his twin lightsaber hilts}} | | {{Quote|Master these weapons, Aidan. They will become your life.|Jac Cotelin, handing Kincaid his twin lightsaber hilts}} |
| [[File:Kincaiddualsabers.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Kincaid's dual lightsabers]]
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| === Lightsabers === | | When his training under Jac Cotelin began, Kincaid was given two, identical lightsaber hilts. His master tasked him with completing the weapons by acquiring the crystals from the ruins of the Jedi Enclave on Dantooine. Accompanied by his two MagnaGuards, Kincaid delved deep into the ruins. He uncovered the crystals in the shattered remains of ancient lightsabers, still in pristine condition despite their age. This pair of lightsabers would be the only weapons he would wield during his secret apprenticeship, and he continues to make use of them today. |
| I dunno... Hilts provided by le Jac, color crystals obtained by Kincaid.
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| | The hilts are simple and elegant in design, constructed from a sharp, grey durasteel base with onyx threaded throughout the metal to form the grip. There is no discernible source of activation on the hilts. Instead, the lightsabers can only be activated by manipulation with the Force. The main blade is a brilliant, amber hue, while the secondary blade is a deep sapphire. A small, wickedly sharp blade protrudes from the base of the emitter and four smaller blades circle around the bottom. |
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| [[File:AssassinSaber.jpg|thumb|110px|left|The Assassin Lightaber]] | | [[File:AssassinSaber.jpg|thumb|110px|left|The Assassin Lightaber]] |
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| | As part of his induction into the Dark Brotherhood, Kincaid was given the Assassin Lightsaber by his master, Jac Cotelin. This sparked no small amount of animosity with the other members of the House. The weapon had once been a prized possession of the late Shadow Taldrya. No members of Taldryan were able to understand why Cotelin was in possession of the weapon, or why he would give it to the suspicious new recruit. |
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| | The bracer of the Assassin Lightsaber is constructed with the extremely versatile [[starwars:Durasteel|Durasteel]], which could resist the blistering heat of the blade, ensuring minimal risk to the wielder from accidental burning during combat. The inherent strength of the alloy also gives it a measure of protection against physical attacks. However, because it was created as a reward, the weapon is plated in rare [[starwars:Electrum|Electrum]], giving it a gold and silver veneer and marking it as an especially ornate and beautiful tool for killing. |
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| The bracer of the Assassin Lightsaber was constructed with the extremely versatile [[starwars:Durasteel|Durasteel]], which could resist the blistering heat of the blade, ensuring minimal risk to the wielder from accidental burning during combat. The inherent strength of the alloy also gave it a measure of protection against physical attacks. However, because it was created as a reward, the weapon was plated in rare [[starwars:Electrum|Electrum]], giving it a gold and silver veneer and marking it as an especially ornate and beautiful tool for killing.
| | == Behind the Scenes == |
| | [[Aidan Kincaid]] is the new personality and physical form of [[Shadow Taldrya]] after he was captured and turned by the [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] during the events of the [[Dark Crusade]]. Rather than killing Shadow and starting a new character, and explaining the sudden emergence of a new [[Dark Jedi Master]], the character was given a blank slate ala [[starwars:Revan|Revan]] in [[starwars:Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]. |
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| | This character has the same rank and general strengths of the old, but his personality is completely different. His past, which is actually created from false memories, has been re-written. Any previous relationships with Brotherhood members or units are all starting fresh from the year 37 ABY, when he "joins" the Brotherhood after the [[Dark Crusade]] as [[Jac Cotelin]]'s secret apprentice. |
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| == Trivia ==
| | The new persona was named by members of the [[Old Folks' Home]]. The surname of "Kincaid" is based on the name of a character in the Dresden Files. |
| * Character was created in the wake of events in the personal story of [[Shadow Taldrya]] during the [[Dark Crusade]].
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- "I serve myself and my master. This Brotherhood of yours is nothing to me."
- ―Aidan Kincaid
Aidan Kincaid is a Human male Dark Jedi who woke up in a mysterious facility with no memories. By chance or fate, he was discovered by Jac Cotelin who accepted him as an apprentice—a hidden disciple kept far from the Dark Brotherhood. For years, Kincaid trained in seclusion with either his master or a pair of heavily modified IG-100 MagnaGuards, living in the harshest environments. Eventually, he was sent on missions at his master's behest. The nature of his secret apprenticeship allowed Kincaid to serve behind the scenes and complete objectives his master was unable or unwilling to dirty his hands with.
However, the Dark Crusade put an end to his anonymity. Cotelin inducted Kincaid into the Brotherhood to help fill the void left in the wake of so many senseless deaths. Due to his combat prowess and strength in the Force, Cotelin was able to pull some strings to elevate Kincaid to the rank of Dark Jedi Master. Now, Kincaid serves as a member of the House, Taldryan, where he remains an outsider due to his antisocial personality and the unusual situation surrounding his transfer.
Biography
Beyond the Gates (18 - 21 ABY)
Awakening
Mysterious Facility
Training
- "Yes, my master."
- ―Aidan Kincaid, bending to the will of Jac Cotelin
Phantom Power
Ruins of the Jedi Enclave
Living in the Shadows (22 - 29 ABY)
Beyond the Rim
Here Be Monsters
- "You will find new challenges await you here, in the of very hear of the Shadowlands."
- ―Jac Cotelin to Aidan Kincaid
File:Shadowlands.jpgShadowlands of Kashyyyk
Vengeance
- "Did you truly think you were safe here?"
"You butchered my men. You've killed me. Why?"
"Because my master wishes to know what you know."
- ―Aidan Kincaid to Commander Jackson
Shot At the Night (30 - 36 ABY)
File:Kincaidduel.jpgKincaid dueling a Jedi Knight
Blood of the Sith
Legacy of Darkness
- "The darkness grows stronger in my visions. Master, what is to come?"
- ―Aidan Kincaid to Jac Cotelin
Kincaid ambushed by the One Sith
The Best Deceptions (37 ABY - Present)
Walking Disaster
- "I do not belong in this place."
- ―Aidan Kincaid, on being inducted into the Brotherhood
File:Darktempledk.jpgThe Dark Temple on Dromund Kaas
Physical Appearance
Aidan Kincaid is a tall, slightly built, human male in his mid-thirties. He has gaunt, angular features with high cheekbones and a sharp, hooked nose. His eyes are a piercing brown, hooded by a deep brow. His face is rough and unshaven, which speaks to his years growing up in the wilds. He has noticeable scarring on both cheeks, the result of fighting a feral beast unarmed. His wiry frame is more adept at feats of speed and dexterity rather than pure power, but he still exudes a sense of strength. He always moves with grace and cold precision. His voice is strong and commanding, somehow able to resonate with people, and contains a hint of an Imperial accent—a trait that potentially means he was born somewhere in the Core Worlds.
Aidan Kincaid
Kincaid wears black, form-fitting body armor comprised of small, ceramic plates designed more for style than protection. His lower half is shrouded in an ankle-length black legwrap, held together by multiple belts, which crisscross around his waist were he stows his two lightsabers. Over the ensemble, Kincaid dons a long, flowing black robe, open in the front to reveal the armor beneath. He almost always wears his hood up, casting deep shadows across his face. The notable blue trim on the armor and robe is believed to be a personal preference and helps to break up the otherwise completely black attire.
Personality and Traits
- "He's obviously dangerous, Jac. What the hell made you think bringing him here was a good idea?"
- ―Keirdagh Cantor, demanding explanations from Jac Cotelin
Kincaid is an outcast. Because of his lack of past and unique upbringing, he has trouble working with groups or teams and prefers to handle matters by himself. He has his own methods and tends to conflict with those wielding authority over him. The only exception to this is his master, Jac Cotelin. This has made Kincaid unwelcome within his new home of Taldryan and he is distrusted by the leadership and Elders of the House. One will not find Kincaid "making friends" with the other members of the Brotherhood, and his personality assures none will ever try to approach him first.
Kincaid has both ice and fire in his veins. His features are usually shrouded by an emotionless mask—cold eyes, cold voice, cold heart. There is seemingly nothing that can shake him of his confidence, and he exudes an almost arrogant air when dealing with other people, whether they are supposed to be friend or foe. His body language—his walk, his gestures, his expressions—are all cool and calculated.
However, in the heat of battle—in the midst of vicious brutality—Kincaid sheds his mask, revealing an overwhelming passion... a malevolent joy in the midst combat. His life was spent training in harsh, deadly conditions, of which he always survived, giving him an unassailable faith in his own power and abilities. Kincaid fears nothing and no one.
Powers and Abilities
- "You are... unusually gifted for a new member of the Brotherhood. I have convinced them to elevate you to a rank deserving of your talents."
- ―Jac Cotelin, informing Kincaid of his elevated status to Elder
Kincaid's apprenticeship under Jac Cotelin has spanned over two decades and focused on a brutal, hands-on approach to training with no regards to personal safety. Kincaid's natural aptitude for physical combat is heavily augmented by his raw strength in the Force. He excels at augmenting himself with Amplification, pushing far beyond the limits of the human body to achieve incredible feats of prowess in battle.
Kincaid employing Amplification and the Ataru Form
Lightsaber Prowess
- "This is pointless. Not one of you can stand against me."
- ―Aidan Kincaid, "training" against Taldryan journeyman
Kincaid is a highly skilled warrior, being able to utilize two lightsabers against both single targets and large groups. He bolsters his natural abilities with the powers of Amplification and Precognition. It is part of his style to always be moving in combat. His actions are kinetic and acrobatic, with a focus on fighting with overwhelming offense, relying on instinct and the Force for defense.
Kincaid is a practitioner of the Ataru Form of lightsaber combat. He began his training in this style by battling one-on-one with his master, then eventually against a pair of modified MagnaGuard droids every single day. His master believed that his power would only grow by training in realistic, life-or-death situations, which is why Kincaid honed his skills to mastery by fighting the savage beasts that made their home in the ruins on Dantooine.
However, while Kincaid prefers the Ataru Form for single combat, he found it was severely limited when handling multiple opponents. He decided to make use of the secondary lightsaber he crafted to learn the fundamentals of Jar'Kai Niman, an uncommon form that utilized two lightsabers simultaneously. Following his master's suggestion, Kincaid practiced this Form in the dangerous Shadowlands of the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk, taking on large groups of beasts on the jungle floor. He advanced his training by decimating populations of Kinrath and Katarns. Kincaid's crowning achievement during his training was slaying a massive Terentatek—a great Dark Side predator—in the depths of the Shadowlands.
Force Powers
- "Where is he from? And how the hell did he attain this level of power?"
- ―Rian Aslar, demanding answers about the new Taldryan recruit
Kincaid in meditation
Kincaid is exceptionally powerful in the Force, having been granted the rank of Dark Jedi Master shortly after his induction into the Brotherhood. Even when he first woke, and having no memories of training his powers, Kincaid found he was able to instinctively draw upon the Force. He was able to unleash an explosive form of telekinesis to escape his holding cell and defeat a handful of young, Force-sensitive assailants. Years of experience only enhanced this raw power, allowing Kincaid to wield powerful telekinetic attacks in close range.
His early training was focused on enhancing his physical prowess. By channeling the raw potential of the Force through his body, Kincaid was able to amplify his melee abilities immensely. When his master recognized his proficiency, Kincaid began a strict training regiment to improve the strength and duration of his amplification, until he was able to endure entire duels in a near-superhuman state. However, pushing the human body to such a degree was both reckless and dangerous. Side effects began with crippling exhaustion and muscle spasms, but quickly evolved into seizures, and ultimately mental blackouts. Having learned the limits of his body, and under orders from his master, Kincaid rarely pushes himself so far beyond his endurance.
Aside from the development of combat-oriented powers, Kincaid also has a great talent for the gift of Force Sense. His master believed that Kincaid's emotional blank slate made it easier for him to form empathic bonds with other beings and even objects. He fine-tuned this power in his role as his master's attack dog—hunting targets throughout the Galaxy. However, due to Kincaid's formative years spent in isolation as a Dark Jedi's apprentice, he only ever makes use of these bonds to gain an advantage over others—both in social and combat situations.
This affinity for Force Sense also enabled Kincaid to master the art of Precognition, allowing him to instinctively predict and anticipate impending danger. Kincaid honed this ability through dozens of life or death encounters, learning to trust in guidance from the Force to protect him in battle.
Other Talents
Kincaid's strength in Force Sense made him a merciless hunter of Force-sensitives. When his master wished to eliminate a Jedi or Dark Jedi, he would often send Kincaid to track down and assassinate them. In the field, Kincaid picked up a lot of experience investigating the whereabouts of people. By being able to get into the heads of his prey, by understanding how they think, Kincaid is that much better at hunting targets down. The psychometric aspect to his Force Sense also allows him to pick up valuable information from the fragments of "memories" he can pull from inanimate objects.
Some would call Kincaid a sociopath and, for the most part, they would be right. He has an uncanny ability for manipulation, able to delve deeply into the minds of others and expose their greatest weaknesses and fears. He applies this skill liberally when his missions require covert means of infiltration. In battle, he uses this skill to enrage, humiliate, or terrorize his opponents, creating cracks in their defenses that he is quick to take advantage of.
Due to his relationship with his master, Jac Cotelin, the two have formed a powerful Force Bond, enabling them to sense each other across vast distances. The two are even able to communicate with each other beyond normal telepathic range, as if the Force directly links them together. Their bond also gave Cotelin the ability to keep a close eye on Kincaid during training, when the Grand Master was busy elsewhere. When in close proximity, Kincaid and his master are able to form a Force Meld, allowing them to draw strength from each other and coordinate their movements in the heat of battle.
Equipment
Kincaid's dual lightsabers
Weapons
- "Master these weapons, Aidan. They will become your life."
- ―Jac Cotelin, handing Kincaid his twin lightsaber hilts
Lightsabers
When his training under Jac Cotelin began, Kincaid was given two, identical lightsaber hilts. His master tasked him with completing the weapons by acquiring the crystals from the ruins of the Jedi Enclave on Dantooine. Accompanied by his two MagnaGuards, Kincaid delved deep into the ruins. He uncovered the crystals in the shattered remains of ancient lightsabers, still in pristine condition despite their age. This pair of lightsabers would be the only weapons he would wield during his secret apprenticeship, and he continues to make use of them today.
The hilts are simple and elegant in design, constructed from a sharp, grey durasteel base with onyx threaded throughout the metal to form the grip. There is no discernible source of activation on the hilts. Instead, the lightsabers can only be activated by manipulation with the Force. The main blade is a brilliant, amber hue, while the secondary blade is a deep sapphire. A small, wickedly sharp blade protrudes from the base of the emitter and four smaller blades circle around the bottom.
Assassin Lightsaber
The Assassin Lightaber
As part of his induction into the Dark Brotherhood, Kincaid was given the Assassin Lightsaber by his master, Jac Cotelin. This sparked no small amount of animosity with the other members of the House. The weapon had once been a prized possession of the late Shadow Taldrya. No members of Taldryan were able to understand why Cotelin was in possession of the weapon, or why he would give it to the suspicious new recruit.
The bracer of the Assassin Lightsaber is constructed with the extremely versatile Durasteel, which could resist the blistering heat of the blade, ensuring minimal risk to the wielder from accidental burning during combat. The inherent strength of the alloy also gives it a measure of protection against physical attacks. However, because it was created as a reward, the weapon is plated in rare Electrum, giving it a gold and silver veneer and marking it as an especially ornate and beautiful tool for killing.
When equipping the blade, Kincaid often hides the flashy gauntlet under the sleeve of his outer robe, which keeps the weapon hidden and prevents it from impeding the projection of the dagger-like blade. The hidden blade is activated by quickly flexing the wrist backwards at a precise 90° angle, which gives the wearer full control over when and how it is employed in battle.
Ships
Ghost
- Further information: VT-49 Decimator
Droids
IG-100 MagnaGuard
- Further information: IG-100 MagnaGuard
Protocol Droid
Behind the Scenes
Aidan Kincaid is the new personality and physical form of Shadow Taldrya after he was captured and turned by the One Sith during the events of the Dark Crusade. Rather than killing Shadow and starting a new character, and explaining the sudden emergence of a new Dark Jedi Master, the character was given a blank slate ala Revan in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
This character has the same rank and general strengths of the old, but his personality is completely different. His past, which is actually created from false memories, has been re-written. Any previous relationships with Brotherhood members or units are all starting fresh from the year 37 ABY, when he "joins" the Brotherhood after the Dark Crusade as Jac Cotelin's secret apprentice.
To anyone who may want to make mention of Shadow Taldrya in their fictions and whatnot, it is widely believed he was killed in action on Rhelg. The actual story of his transformation into Aidan Kincaid is only known (fictionally) to Jac Cotelin and the NPC, Maxyn Vonnisia.
The new persona was named by members of the Old Folks' Home. The surname of "Kincaid" is based on the name of a character in the Dresden Files.