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Gyndine
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13 ABY (age 30)
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Corillia
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Human
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Male
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5'6"
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72kg
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Dark blond
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Blue
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Form 3
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Nobilus
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Jaden Cardie is a Force-sensitive Dark Jedi and skilled hacker affiliated with the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, known for his unique blend of technological expertise, covert operations, and dark side combat proficiency.
Biography
Early Life
Jaden Cardie was born on Corellia, a major Core World renowned for its starship manufacturing and heavy industry. His early years were disrupted when New Republic agents uncovered his father’s Imperial officer background. To avoid arrest and persecution following the Galactic Civil War, Jaden’s family fled Corellia when he was just two or three years old. They resettled on Gyndine, a toxic, industrial, and largely lawless planet located in the Outer Rim. The planet’s hazardous atmosphere, sprawling factories, and weak enforcement made it a dangerous place to grow up. However, the environment forged Jaden’s early independence, street smarts, and survival instincts.
Unlike many others in similar conditions, Jaden showed an exceptional ability to retain knowledge and a genuine passion for learning. With no formal education system on Gyndine, he became an autodidact, teaching himself a wide range of subjects—particularly in technology, electronics, and hacking. During this time, his Force sensitivity gradually manifested in subtle ways, such as precognitive glimpses and the ability to repair microscopic cracks and faults in machinery—skills that set him apart in the harsh industrial wasteland.
Gyndine on the map
Growing Up on Gyndine
Jaden’s upbringing on Gyndine was shaped by necessity and self-reliance. Without formal schooling, he learned by doing, taking up contract welding to earn a living. But his true passion was hacking and tinkering with technology—skills he honed not only for fun but to navigate the dangers of his environment. His latent Force abilities often surfaced unexpectedly, granting him an edge in repair work and heightened awareness of threats before they materialized. While these powers were mysterious and difficult to control, they helped Jaden survive in a place where trust was scarce and danger was constant.
Turning Point and Imprisonment
Driven by curiosity and a desire to leverage his skills, Jaden hacked into a local authority database and uncovered sensitive personal information about a powerful warlord controlling parts of Gyndine. Attempting to blackmail this figure backfired, resulting in his capture and imprisonment. While incarcerated, frustration and fear overwhelmed him, triggering his first uncontrolled use of the dark side: in a moment of rage, he snapped the neck of a guard who was taunting him. Shocked by his own violent capacity, Jaden seized the guard’s access pass and escaped. Nearing home, he was confronted by several pursuing guards. In desperation, he unleashed a psychic scream that incapacitated his attackers, drawing the attention of Nobilus, a Dark Jedi operative on a nearby mission.
Joining the Dark Jedi Brotherhood
Recognizing Jaden’s raw potential, Nobilus intervened and brought him to the Dark Jedi Brotherhood for training and mentorship. Under the Brotherhood’s guidance, Jaden refined his Force skills, focusing on stealth, combat adaptation, and technological manipulation. His combined talents as a hacker and Force user allowed him to excel in unconventional warfare, favoring traps, sabotage, and indirect combat methods over straightforward confrontation. While trained in close-quarters combat and versed in Form III (Soresu) lightsaber techniques, Jaden’s strength lies in leveraging technology and the dark side to control the battlefield and neutralize threats before they can react.
Since joining the Brotherhood, Jaden has not been particularly social but is a frequent presence in the Shadow Academy, where he has dedicated himself to furthering his knowledge. He has completed multiple academic degrees within the Brotherhood, specializing in Sith lore, galactic history, and communications—testament to his autodidactic nature and hunger for knowledge.
Personality and Skills
Jaden is a lateral thinker and a skilled improviser, often finding unconventional solutions in difficult situations. His confidence in his technical and Force abilities sometimes borders on arrogance, and he can become frustrated when plans fail. Preferring to avoid direct violence, he relies heavily on his gadgets, explosives, and Force powers such as psychic screams and telekinetic techniques to maintain control. Despite being well-trained, he remains vulnerable when deprived of technology or faced with enemies skilled in ranged combat or mind attacks.
Notable Abilities
- Force Sensitivity: Proficient in dark side powers, including psychic screams and telekinesis, which enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities.
- Technological Expertise: Expert slicer and mechanic, capable of hacking, repairing, and repurposing technology even under extreme conditions.
- Adaptive Combat Training: Skilled in Form III (Soresu) lightsaber style and trained to handle Force-sensitive opponents in melee.
- Stealth and Improvisation: Highly adept at covert operations and problem-solving in unpredictable environments.
Languages and Knowledge
Jaden speaks Basic, Binary, and Bocce, allowing him to navigate diverse social and technical environments. His extensive knowledge includes Imperial history, the Galactic Civil War, and post-Galactic Concordance conflicts, informing his motivations and affiliations.
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Affiliations and Positions Held
- Member of House Scholae Palpatine
- Member of Independent House Revan
- Member of House Odan-Urr
- Member of Clan Taldryan
Legacy
Jaden Cardie remains a rising operative within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. His unique combination of hacking prowess, dark side powers, and streetwise cunning allow him to operate effectively in the galaxy’s shadow wars. His turbulent past, marked by escape, imprisonment, and discovery, fuels his drive to forge his own path—one where the fusion of technology and the dark side gives him the upper hand in an unpredictable galaxy.