Aidyn Wolfwood

Character History

Born of an Arkanian General and a Sith Mistress; Aidyn Wolfwood's life has been anything but easy. All throughout his life, he has been torn between doing his duty; and putting others before himself. Aidyn was born in 26 BBY, and raised on Arkania, the Arkanian Homeworld; which a vast majority of the people there were scientists. His father, La'Koole Zyzen was a famous Arkanian General, who served under the central heirarchy in the southern reaches of Arkania in the city of Zachar, which controlled almost all of the southern reaches of Arkania. His mother, Kai'nei Synestria-Zyzen, is believed to have died shortly after his birth, due to internal complications. La'Koole began Aidyn's training at the early age of 3, teaching him the Arkanian ways, the history of Arkania, as well as the galaxy before the Republic, and during the time of the Republic.

The Imperial Invasion (18BBY)

Three months after Aidyn turns 16, an Imperial Fleet under the command of Admiral Michel Harper attacks the Arkanian Homeworld, and after a fierce fire-fight, the capital city in the Southern Region falls to Admiral Harper, and the Zyzen family is almost all but finished. After the capital was taken, Aidyn was rescued just mere minutes before being found by the Imperials, by a small resistance group that had previously been against his father's rule. After the attack was over; Aidyn's father, never returned from the war-torn capital, and was believed to be dead.

Nicholeb Gheils, the leader of the Arkanian Resistance, viewed Aidyn as an asset, where as the other resistance leaders viewed him as nothing more than a miniature version of his father. Six years would pass, and numerous battles would continue to happen between the Resistance and the Empire. During one attack, however, one of Nicholeb's spy's managed to return with information that would allow Zachar to be infiltrated from the south; allowing them a direct shot to the Capital Building, where Admiral Harper has been confirmed to be residing.

Aidyn joins with Nicholeb to plan an assault on the capital, to try and finally end the war with the Empire, and retake what remained of their homeland. Infiltrating through the southern gate with a small group of soldiers, they quietly work their way up the towering capital, and march on the Presidential Offices, where they find not only Admiral Harper, but also standing in their way was none other than Aidyn's father, General La'Koole Zyzen.

It was reveiled that La'Koole had planned the entire war from the very beginning, even allowing the Empire easier access into the city when it was first invaded; in exchange for a position in the Empire. He had also made a deal with one of Nicholeb's soldiers, to get Aidyn into the resistance to keep track of their movements. Aidyn had then learned, that because of his mother, he had a connection to the force; as well as to the Synestria Sith Line. Before Aidyn could react however, Nicholeb forced Aidyn and the others to flee, while he stayed to give them some time. In both anger and sadness, Aidyn obeys Nicholeb's order, and as his last order, makes Aidyn the new leader of the Arkanian Resistance. As they fleed the tower, gunshots could be heard, which confirmed their worst fears; Nicholeb Gheils, was gone.

Events had changed dramatically, as well as the entire course of the war. Now, it was more than just freeing his homeland...now, it had become revenge. This was the beginning, of The Southern Arkanian Revolution.

The Southern Arkanian Revolution (12 BBY)

Aidyn's acceptance as the leader of the Arkanian Resistance was not very much liked; however the officers chose to accept it since it was Nicholeb's last wish. The first several months after Nicholeb's death, La'Koole's forces vastly outnumbered Aidyn's, however word had quickly reached, that La'Koole had not only killed Nicholeb during the escape, but he also murdered Admiral Harper; who apparently was a puppet of La'Koole's, and other factions who were against his rule, joined up with Aidyn. Over the next several months, Aidyn trained profuciously in preparation for what he knew he would have to do.

Aidyn knew eventually, the fate of his entire homeworld, would come down to a battle between him, and his father La'Koole. Three and a half years passed since the beginning of the Southern Arkanian Revolution, both sides suffering heavy casualties. Several lucky victories placed the Resistance within battle-distance of Zachar, and in the middle of the winter-season, Aidyn planned a final assault. On the Arinel Plains outside the city, Aidyn gathered the entire Resistance together, about roughly 20,000 people, and began his march towards the city. La'Koole had anticipated this; however, and awaiting them was a mixture of Imperial Stormtroopers; and Arkanian Soldiers, about 27,000 in total.

The battle that ensued; was one that is long remembered by everyone on Arkania even to the current day, though many historians claim it never happened. The battle continued on for over 10 hours after it began, blood splattered everywhere as well as limbs and corpses. By the end of the night, the Arinel Plains looked like the remains of a slaughterhouse. Not a single soldier from either the Resistance, or La'Koole's forces was left standing, no one except a severely wounded, and barely concious Aidyn. Somehow, not knowing how, Aidyn had survived the battle, though after seeing the ruin around him, he felt deep inside that he shouldn't have been allowed to live. Aidyn felt disgraced for what had happened; especially since he knew he was the reason they were all dead.

As he crossed the Arinel Plains, he saw the bodies of close friends, both friend and foe, whom had fallen during the battle, remembering fond memories they had, the families that they would never return to, the ones who had given their lives to help him. As much as his body wanted to give out and collapse into the snow; he knew, because they had gave everything they had, even their lives, to fight against La'Koole, that he could not let their deaths rest in vain.

"Why did it have to come to this..? Why so much bloodshed; why?" he asked himself as he entered Zachar. Several soldiers advanced on him, however stopped several feet before, standing there in silence as they saw the condition he was in. La'Koole sent orders for them to kill Aidyn, however as he moved through the central part of the city, not a single guard made a single intimidating glance at him. Aidyn knew they were doing it purely out of respect for him, managing to stand his ground against his father; who betrayed them all. Reaching the Capital Tower, Aidyn is stopped by several of La'Koole's guards who are quickly taken down by several of the Zachar Soldiers that Aidyn had passed. Thanking them, Aidyn advanced into the Tower, and made his way to the Presidential Chambers, where La'Koole awaited him.

La'Koole and Aidyn discuss what happened, and why he turned on the Arkanians like he did; even betraying his own son as well. He agrees to answer his questions; only if he can defeat him in combat. Not really looking forward to it, Aidyn agrees, knowing it is the only way. Already severely injured; Aidyn was at a disadvantage, however during the battle, he was able to slightly see his father's movements, just mere seconds before he made them, probably the only thing that saved his life. After several minutes of fighting; Aidyn saw an opening, and with a quick suttle move, took down his father.

La'Koole, in his last breaths, told him the truth about everything. His true intent; was to test Aidyn, to see if he could unlock the abilities that he gained through his mother, Kai'nei. Because of her; Aidyn was the first in the Zyzen bloodline to aquire midichlorians; the connectors to the force. Because of his force-sensitivity, he was able to forsee his attacks, due to his emotional and spiritual connection he had at the time. He also told him, that his mother was not dead, however was kidnapped by his brother, Vivoil Zyzen after she had given birth to Aidyn. La'Koole in his last breath, asks Aidyn to save her, as he knows she is still alive, somewhere.

Aidyn sits there, regretting what he has done...but also knowing it was the right thing to do. With the Southern Arkanian Revolution finally at an end, peace returned to Southern Arkania. In 7 BBY, two years after the end of the war, Aidyn leaves Arkania without saying a word, abandoning his position, and leaving in search of his mother.

Betrayal (15ABY)

Aidyn served as the Rebel Squadrons Commando Division Commander for a tenature of 7 years, quickly rising the New Republic ranks; achieving the rank of Colonel in 9 ABY after successfully countering an infiltration takeover attempt inside the Knight Spire, the headquarters of the Commando Division on Salsasia IVb. Despite the love and fame he had within the Commando Division; certain people were displeased that Aidyn was still in power. His skills as a Jedi Knight; and a Fleet Commander, would prove to hinder them in the near future. They knew something had to be done.

In 13 ABY, a distress signal was recieved from Bethlamore, the planet where Aidyn trained as a Jedi. What was strange about it though, is the message was sent by Aidyn's former padawan, Nirai Kanai.

Unsure what was going on, he took a leave of absence from the Commando Division and returned to Bethlamore. It had been 4 years since he had been back, after his ascention into Knighthood. Aidyn traced the distress signal to the Tomb of Sha'do Issai, southeast of the Black Pit in the Evil Forest. Feeling something was wrong, Aidyn made sure to land his ship far out of sight and hidden, grabbing strictly his beacon locator and his lightsaber, running towards the Tomb. Arriving at the tomb, there was no one to be found, no signs of a battle or anything else like that.

Moving on cautiously, he gradually made his way up to the tomb. Before he could enter however, he turns around for a split second, ducking as a lightsaber goes flying over his head, going blade first into a stone pillar. Glancing up, Aidyn saw Nirai standing in the clearing where he had come from. Nirai was not alone however; 5 other Jedi came out from hiding, standing behind Nirai, igniting their lightsabers one by one. It was a trap, and Aidyn had fallen right into it. Along with Nirai, was his brother, Vivoil Zyzen, or known to the New Republic as Drake Malone.

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