Valerian Orzon

Valerian di Plagia Orzon was a leading politician who has become a successful member of Clan Plagueis and the Dark Brotherhood.

Character History

Early Life

Valerian Orzon was born twelve years before the Battle of Yavin to parents Archus and Saria on Coruscant, capital of the Galactic Empire. The Orzon family was of prominence in Imperial society, as both of Valerian’s parents held upper echelon positions. Prior to the ascension of Emperor Palpatine, the Orzon family was well known throughout Coruscant. Generations of Orzons had held government positions for the Galactic Republic and most had served in the Office of the Supreme Chancellor.

Since Valerian Orzon could remember his father, Archus, served as the special assistant to Sate Prestage, Grand Vizier to Emperor Palpatine. After a conflict in the Naboo system, resulting in the removal of the current Moff, Archus Orzon was awarded the prominent position of Moff of the Naboo System. Moff Archus Orzon was exceptionally capable with imposing the New Order in the Emperor’s home system. Moff Archus Orzon administered the Naboo system for six prosperous years until he was assassinated by those still loyal to the late Naboo crown, just months before the Battle of Yavin. At the age of twelve, Valerian Orzon watched as his father was honored for his service to the New Order by Grand Vizier Sate Prestage.

Shortly after Archus Orzon became Moff of the Naboo System, Valerian’s mother, Saria, was elevated into the command structure of Imperial Intelligence. Saria Orzon has served for many years in the Republic’s Intelligence force and was recruited by Imperial Intelligence Director Armand Isard. Saria Orzon’s new command position was two-fold. She would serve as special assistant to Ysanne Isard and oversee the operations of a covert, special operations division within Intelligence.

Valerian grew up without a constantly present father and a mother who was overly devoted to her work. His sister, Ariana, who was three years older, and him were raised by various nannies and droids and rarely ever saw their parents. Although living in a life of prestige and opulence, Valerian had a childhood focused on education and learning with little family interaction.

As a member of the Imperial elite, Valerian Orzon attended the best schools for politics and foreign relations, although he always had a love for history. A quick study, Valerian was first in his graduating class with a degree in political science and foreign relations from The Imperial School of Politics. Within weeks of graduation, Valerian was given an administrative position in the Imperial Palace.

However, by this time, the Emperor had been destroyed and Ysanne Isard had claimed control of the Empire. With full knowledge of the Madame Director’s plan, Saria and Ariana (who now worked with her mother) warned her son and prepared for his and his aide’s transport off of Coruscant just prior to the rebel invasion. As Valerian Orzon was leaving Coruscant, his sister contacted him informing of the death of their mother by rebel bombardment. This was the last contact he had with his sister and to this day does not know if she is dead or alive.

Career and Success

After leaving Coruscant, Valerian Orzon wandered the galaxy for several months searching for an opportune location to participate in government and utilize his education. He soon discovered the Imperial stronghold of Berchest. The planet was a prime location for an Imperial educated politician to excel in an Imperial focused society. The young politician quickly moved into the government structure and in two years he was next in line for a position in the Grand Council, the Berchestian executive government body. Within several months, Valerian Orzon became the newest member of the Grand Council.

As Councilor, Valerian consolidated a power base and formed alliances between the other like-minded and powerful members of the Grand Council. Councilor Orzon quickly became the most powerful member of the Council and served as Chairman of the Grand Council for several years. Valerian Orzon had just reached his prime age and he was already a man of great success and status.

Prior to obtaining the Councilor position, Valerian purchased a large estate in the elite area of Calius saj Leeloo with some his family’s historical wealth. With his upper-echelon government position and family wealth, Councilor Orzon was able to live with affluence and became a prime focus point of Berchestian culture.

A New Path

Several months after Councilor Orzon resigned as Chairman, he still held the greatest power and influence in Council. Although his power and influence would remain, his physical presence would not. One dark night, a cloaked figure gave him a mysterious message about Dark Jedi. All that was in the message was “For greater power, seek us out” and specific coordinates were given with a week timeframe to arrive. After assuring he could remain as Councilor with his loyal aide filling his post in his absence, Valerian Orzon decided to search for greater power.

Valerian Orzon arrived at his destination and discovered various fighters waiting for him. Believing it a trap, he sprung into action but was hailed by the lead fighter and was greeted. He was given coordinates to Antei, a system he had never heard of, home of what they called the Dark Brotherhood.

Although focusing his energy and effort in the Dark Side, Valerian Orzon remains connected with Berchest and most important his loyal aide. Valerian keeps in contact with the aide and often dictates direction and policy through his trusted servant. He attempts to return at least twice a year or more to visit his aide, assure his influence remains, and remove any who threaten the stability of Berchest and his power.

Accomplishments

• Sixth Prodigy of Plagueis
• Sixth Quaestor of House Exar Kun
• Fourth Clan Plagueis Envoy
• Renovation of the Clan Plagueis Envoy System and Master-Student Program
• Creation of the Master’s Guide and Tasks & Trials Guide
• Creation of the Clan Plagueis Feudal System