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| ''This article is about the real life person behind the DJB character [[Kyra Starfire]].'' | | ''This article is about the real life person behind the DJB character [[Kyra Starfire]].'' |
| ==Brief History== | | ==Brief History== |
| I was born in Philadelphia, PA but lived and attended High School in the Philadelphia suburbs. Following High School I enlisted in the United States Army and dicharged in 2001. While serving I met my husband who was also in the Army at the time.
| | Kyra was born in Philadelphia, PA but grew up and attended High School in King of Prussia, PA a Philadelphia suburb known for a large shopping complex. Following High School in 1998 she enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 2001. While serving Kyra met her husband who was also in the Army at the time and is currently in the National Guard. |
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| ===College and Beyond=== | | ===College and Beyond=== |
| I attended West Chester University where I received a BA in Anthropology and went on to do Archaeology fieldwork. From 2006-2007 I was living and studying in North-east England at Newcastle University and earned a MA in Archaeology, focusing on cultural resource management and Prehistoric Britain. Following Grad school I did work as an Archaeologist in the States specializing in Prehistoric and Environmental Archaeology of North America.
| | Kyra attended [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Chester_University_of_Pennsylvania/ West Chester University of Pennsylvania] where she received a BA in Anthropology and went on to do Archaeology fieldwork, including an excavation of Valley Forge National Park. From 2006-2007 she was living and studying in North-east England at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newcastle_University/ Newcastle University] and earned a MA in Archaeological Practice. Following Grad school Kyra did work as an Archaeologist in the States. Her specialty is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_resource_management/ Cultural Resource Management], Prehistoric, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_archaeology/ Environmental Archaeology] of North America and Great Britain. |
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| Currently I reside in the Philadelphia Suburb of Malvern with my husband of 10 years. | | Currently Kyra resides in the Philadelphia Suburb of Malvern with her husband of 10 years. |
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| ===Star Wars and the DJB=== | | ===Star Wars and the DJB=== |
| I was hooked on star Wars at the age of five when my dad showed my brother and I episode 4. Since the first time watching Darth Vader on screen and after seeing the three originals dozens of times I knew I was a Star Wars fan for life. I joined the Dark Brotherhood in 2006 when I was looking for an online Star Wars club dedicated to the Dark side and Dark Jedi, it also happened following my first play through of Knights of the Old Republic. I was fascinated by the Sith from the game and the Prequel movies. I also wanted to be apart of a club that was more than just a SW club but had multiple activities. Writing fiction, being part of a clan, the ACC, and the Shadow Academy appealed to me and still keeps me here. Though I left to concentrate on grad school I came back and enjoy the club even more, and since coming back I have been reading Star wars books and playing more Star Wars games.
| | Kyra was hooked on star Wars at the age of five when her dad showed her and her younger brother episode 4. Since the first time watching Darth Vader on screen and after seeing the three originals dozens of times Kyra was a Star Wars fan for life. She joined the Dark Brotherhood in 2006 when she was looking for an online Star Wars club dedicated to the Dark side and Dark Jedi, it also happened following her first play through of Knights of the Old Republic. She was fascinated by the Sith from the game and the Prequel movies. Kyra also wanted to be apart of a club that was more than just a SW club but had multiple activities. Writing fiction, being part of a clan, the ACC, and the Shadow Academy appealed to her and still keeps her here today. Though Kyra left to concentrate on grad school she came back and enjoys the club even more, and since coming back she has been reading Star wars books and playing more Star Wars games. |
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| Besides Star Wars I am an avid fan of the Dune saga and have read all six of Frank Herbert's Dune novels and the last two books in the story by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Andersen, now I am into the House prequel books. Elements of Dune have been introduced into the character and DB fiction of [[Kyra Starfire]]. | | Besides Star Wars Kyra is an avid fan of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_%28novel%29/ Dune] novels and have read all six of Frank Herbert's Dune novels and the last two books in the story by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Andersen, now she is into the House prequel books. Elements of Dune have been introduced into her DB character and fiction. |
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| ===Miscellaneous=== | | ===Miscellaneous=== |
| Besides Star Wars, I am a Scuba Diver, amateur astronomer with my own telescope, and enjoy learning about Ancient History. I am also a gamer playing various games on my PC and PS3, my husband also games and likes SW but he is not as crazy about it as I am. | | Besides Star Wars, Kyra is a Scuba Diver, amateur astronomer, spends time in museums and attending lectures, and enjoys learning about Ancient History. Kyra is also a gamer playing various games on her PC and PS3, her husband also games and likes SW but he is not as crazy about it as she is. |
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Revision as of 21:00, 4 November 2009
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This article is about the real life person behind the DJB character Kyra Starfire.
Brief History
Kyra was born in Philadelphia, PA but grew up and attended High School in King of Prussia, PA a Philadelphia suburb known for a large shopping complex. Following High School in 1998 she enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 2001. While serving Kyra met her husband who was also in the Army at the time and is currently in the National Guard.
College and Beyond
Kyra attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania where she received a BA in Anthropology and went on to do Archaeology fieldwork, including an excavation of Valley Forge National Park. From 2006-2007 she was living and studying in North-east England at Newcastle University and earned a MA in Archaeological Practice. Following Grad school Kyra did work as an Archaeologist in the States. Her specialty is Cultural Resource Management, Prehistoric, and Environmental Archaeology of North America and Great Britain.
Currently Kyra resides in the Philadelphia Suburb of Malvern with her husband of 10 years.
Star Wars and the DJB
Kyra was hooked on star Wars at the age of five when her dad showed her and her younger brother episode 4. Since the first time watching Darth Vader on screen and after seeing the three originals dozens of times Kyra was a Star Wars fan for life. She joined the Dark Brotherhood in 2006 when she was looking for an online Star Wars club dedicated to the Dark side and Dark Jedi, it also happened following her first play through of Knights of the Old Republic. She was fascinated by the Sith from the game and the Prequel movies. Kyra also wanted to be apart of a club that was more than just a SW club but had multiple activities. Writing fiction, being part of a clan, the ACC, and the Shadow Academy appealed to her and still keeps her here today. Though Kyra left to concentrate on grad school she came back and enjoys the club even more, and since coming back she has been reading Star wars books and playing more Star Wars games.
Besides Star Wars Kyra is an avid fan of the Dune novels and have read all six of Frank Herbert's Dune novels and the last two books in the story by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Andersen, now she is into the House prequel books. Elements of Dune have been introduced into her DB character and fiction.
Miscellaneous
Besides Star Wars, Kyra is a Scuba Diver, amateur astronomer, spends time in museums and attending lectures, and enjoys learning about Ancient History. Kyra is also a gamer playing various games on her PC and PS3, her husband also games and likes SW but he is not as crazy about it as she is.