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Vivackus is a Human Dark Jedi of House Satal Keto of Plagueis. He is in the Obelisk Order and his current rank is Guardian. Vivackus is working with his master, Jagan, to reach the rank Dark Jedi Knight.
Early Life 3 ABY
Vivackus was born on Couruscant in 3 ABY to one of the lesser noble families. He had a very good relationship with both of his parents and was especially close to his younger sister. As a child, Vivackus led a life of privilege and luxury, but unlike most of the upper class, he was not blind to those less fortunate. Vivackus always dreamed of becoming a Jedi so that he could make the universe a better place. He was overjoyed when a Jedi discovered him to be Force Sensitive and he was taken to the Jedi Praxeum on Yavin IV.
Jedi Training 13 ABY
Vivackus’ time training at the Jedi Praxeum was the happiest of his, even better than his easy lifestyle as a child. He was living his dream and his studies showed it. Vivackus worked tirelessly to hone his abilities. He excelled in every challenge, taking weeks to accomplish what took some apprentices years. Such a great dedication was quickly noticed by Luke Skywalker, who became afraid Vivackus would feel the call of the Dark Side. Sensing only pure intentions, Luke assigned Vivackus to a master to finish his training.
Disillusionment 20 ABY
Vivackus became the Padawan to a Jedi named Val Dorrin. Before this point, Vivackus had been shielded from most of the darker parts of the galaxy. Now, however, on missions with his master, Vivackus saw injustices being condoned all over the galaxy. He saw slavery on Tatooine, corrupt business practices of Czerka Corperation, and most disturbingly, the Hutt’s criminal organization on Nar Shaddaa. This confused the young Jedi, as he had always thought that such things were what the Jedi should be stopping. Vivackus asked his master about this, but was told that the Jedi could not correct every wrong and trying to stop these things would be futile in the end.
Doubts had begun to creep into Vivackus’s mind about the noble cause of the Jedi. Surely, what better thing for the Jedi to do than stop these horrors? He simply refused to believe that Jedi, with the power of the Force, were incapable of righting these wrongs. Nevertheless, his power in the Force continued to grow, and Vivackus tried to push these thoughts from his mind, believing that he would be able to understand in due time.
Nar Shaddaa 23 ABY
In 23 ABY, Luke Skywalker decided that Vivackus was ready to become a full-fledged Jedi Knight. Right before he was to undergo his final trials, a diplomatic conflict had arisen between Coruscant and the Hutt Empire on Nar Shaddaa. Vivackus pleaded with Luke to allow him to undertake this one final mission before his trials. He believed this would be one chance for him to genuinely improve the universe. Luke sensed danger in this task, but finally acquiesced, because of a lack of other available Jedi.
While the master and apprentice were en route to Nar Shaddaa, they received word that the diplomatic relations had deteriorated and if the situation was not resolved soon, and redoubled their efforts to get to Nar Shaddaa quickly.
Upon arrival, they made a shocking discovery. One of the Hutts had taken drastic measures and had taken captive several of the Couruscant noble families, including Vivackus’ own family. His master realized that emotional involvement would almost certainly lead Vivackus to the Dark Side. The two had a heated argument. Vivackus’ master insisted that he return to Yavin and that the situation was far too precarious for a rescue mission, but there was no way Vivackus was going to leave his entire family captive of the Hutts. Suddenly, all the injustices around Vivackus became personal.
Rage swelled up in Vivackus that the Jedi would refuse to rescue his family. He drew his lightsaber and after a quick duel struck down his master. He then set out to track down the Hutt and save his family. Upon finding them, he was attacked by a Dark Jedi who was working for the Hutt. This opponent was much more powerful than his master, and Vivackus soon became tired. During a brief respite in the fighting, the Dark Jedi slew Vivackus’ father in one stroke of his lightsaber. It was then that Vivackus drew upon the Dark Side of the Force to easily defeat the Dark Jedi, the Hutt, as well as many of his mercenaries. Vivackus then stole a small ship to try to escape back to Couruscant.
Exile 23-26 ABY
He arrived at Couruscant, but Hutt mercenaries ambushed him on arrival, killing his mother and sister, while Vivackus barely escaped with his life. It was then that he began his self-imposed exile. He knew that the Jedi would not allow him back, but he had lost all desire to be a Jedi. He knew that he could not have defeated the Dark Jedi without drawing upon the Dark Side. He also knew that the Jedi would not use this power.
He wondered the galaxy for several years. He did not know it at the time, but he was searching for understanding of the power of the force that the Jedi could not provide. He traveled to the Koornacht Cluster and studied with the Fallanassi. He learned from the Aing-Tii in the Kathol Rift. After the death of his family, he discarded his lightsaber. It had become not a symbol of strength and goodness, but of inactivity and denial.
Dark Brotherhood 27 ABY
While smuggling aboard a cargo freight, Vivackus made an acquaintance with a young man who was traveling to the Shadow Academy. Vivackus decided to join the Dark Brotherhood to learn more of the power the Jedi refused to accept.
He is currently in the Obelisk Order, in the House Satal Keto of Plagueis and at the Rank of Guardian. He is working with his master, Jagan, to become a Dark Jedi Knight and the right wield a lightsaber again.