Joseph Zakhaev

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"Death is a disease. Its like any other. There is a cure, a cure... and I will find it."

―Joseph Skirata

... Iosif Grigorevich Markov (born Melona 7, 7 ABY), better known by the pseudonym Joseph Skirata, is a hitman, politician, and Jedi Hunter in House Marka Ragnos.

Biography

"You must never forget who you are or who you have become. There is power in such knowledge, and without it you are nothing."

―Unknown Philosopher

Early Life

"When we say "the state," the state is we, it is we, it is every man, woman, and child who falls today, it is the advanced guard of the people."

―Grand Inquisitor Silecio

Lord Hegemon Grigori Markov. Portrait painted in 1 ABY.

Joseph Skirata was born on an unknown planet nestled deep within the Outer Rim in 7 ABY. Moments after his birth, his mother, a wealthy aristocrat, died, effectively orphaning the newborn. Parentless, Joseph was adopted by his grandfather, the Supreme Commander, or Lord Hegemon, of the Grand Army of the State.

He recorded little of his lifetime prior to his adolescence but what information has been gleaned from his autobiography, In the Company of Shadows, points to a very difficult lifestyle. When he was seven he was taken from his caretakers and was enrolled in a rigorous educational system mandatory for all Miralukas. The aim of the system was to produce physically and mentally strong males to serve in the army. It encouraged conformity and the importance of the state over one's personal interest, but also generated the future elites of planet. Discipline was strict and the males were encouraged to fight amongst themselves to determine the strongest member of the group.

For five years he trained under this system until, in 19 ABY, he reached the age of twelve. Though normally it is considered too young for military service, because of the strong cultural emphasis on achieving superiority on all fronts, Joseph was officially conscripted in the Grand Army of the state.

The First Civil War

"Many persons believed, or pretended to believe, and confidently asserted, that religion could not coexist with the state. In the end, they were right."

―As stated in a speech by Lord Hegemon Deimos in 25 ABY

Brotherhood

"I swear by God this sacred oath: That I shall render unconditional obedience to Aristan Dantes, Grand Master of the Dark Brotherhood."

―Joseph Skirata

DJB Facts

Positions Held

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Outstanding Achievements

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More Quote

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"Our bodies are prisons for our souls. Our skin and blood, the iron bars of confinement. But, fear not. All flesh decays. Death turns all to ash. And thus, death frees every soul."

―As quoted by Grand Inquisitor Silecion from the Book of Marcion

"Our bodies are prisons for our souls. Our skin and blood, the iron bars of confinement. But, fear not. All flesh decays. Death turns all to ash. And thus, death frees every soul."

―As quoted by Grand Inquisitor Silecio from the Book of Marcion

Trivia

Temporary construction note: Though I will definitely to finish this project of mine, because of some OCD-type thingamabob, It may take a very long time, ranging from a week to even a year. Therefore don't expect this to be finished any time soon.