500 ABY: Discussion Thread

[Cassus Fett]

Ok to see what we have been discussing go to the General Discussion Thread.

Thanks Fett, though I can't take credit for the idea, it worked well at the WoT site for folks that were running the show when I joined the chaos there.

A few of goals jump out at me, though they need fleshing out.

Jedi, licking their wounds, scouting the unknown region, looking for friendly people in the new Galactic Republic. Contact with Mandolorians?

for the Mandolorians...taking control of the next world on the list? political contact with the new Galactic Republic, maybe hunting down the Jedi refugees?

Galactic Republic expansion, solidification? I don't want no part of RPing building a bureaucracy itself, though the thought of me laying down laws is amusing.


I quite like this idea, and how to pursue to the seperate stories... anyone got anything else to add? like the state of the Galatic Republic, Mandalorian Empire and the Jedi?

[sharyntyre]

state of the Jedi

licking their wounds after the latest round of wars the Jedi have been pointedly asked to butt out of galactic politics. The remaining handful of Masters have gathered in the unknown regions where they are slowly expoloring the worlds around them while debating how and what, if anything, they can do to return to galactic politics and power.

there are a couple of factions among the Jedi refugees with a handful appearing to be neutral in the debate. the first side wants to rekindle political ties with the new glactic government, feeling it is not only a duty and responsiblity, but also their right as Jedi. The second group feels the Jedi should focus on rebuilding the Order and building a base of support among the inhabbited worlds of the unknown region. leave the new government alone until they get themselves into a mess only Jedi can help them out of.

I am guessing there are not hundreds of Jedi left. Fett called them refugees in his opening bit. *shrugs* it doesn't matter much to me if there are a few or hundreds of them left.

Question? how modern and technically advanced is this outpost in the unknown region? Do they have a small town or are they living on board their ships while hollowing out caves and such?

Ok all other interested parties are welcome to maul this idea and hammer it into something we can all agree will work for the RPG :wink:

[Cassus Fett]

I feel the Jedi should be a small number of refugees, and i'd have them living out of a couple of prefab shelters.


State Of The Mandalorian Empire..

Begining to regain much of thier older Empire's core worlds, The Mandalorians have opted to stay out of the galactic political process for the time being as they have problems within there own empire to deal with first.

Really i'd like the Mandalorians to take two paths within this RPG, the first would be discussions with the Republic to form an Alliance whereas the second one would be to build up its armed forces to counter the threat from individual and allied planets within the galaxy that wish to stop the Empire in its early days.

[sharyntyre]

I like it. How do the Mandalorian feel about the Jedi?

Anyone got something for the new glactic gov?

[Cassus Fett]

I'd reckon they wouldnt be to bothered about the Jedi as they dont offer any threat but i think they would keep a close eye on them, perhaps have a cloaked scout ship watching the Jedi.

[Miasmo]

Really i'd like the Mandalorians to take two paths within this RPG, the first would be discussions with the Republic to form an Alliance whereas the second one would be to build up its armed forces to counter the threat from individual and allied planets within the galaxy that wish to stop the Empire in its early days.
So are you thinking about future Mandalorian vs Mandalorian battles and what not?:bigsmile: Or am I misunderstanding? If that is what you're talking about, I think the 'good or evil' path might be a fun choice for anyone who chooses to play as a Mandalorian. Heck, making that kind of a choice is always fun, and appropriate to star wars.

Number of jedi: I think the effects and choices of a group of 100 or less would be different enough from that of hundreds. Staying small could make things more difficult, but Jedi are pretty resourceful. Rate of progress would also depend on the amount of time we plan to have pass during the roleplay. Still, I say stay small.

[chewbaca]

Okay I don't follow the years of star wars "500ABY" means what and when is it realitve to major SW events.

[Cassus Fett]

its not and thats the point we get to decide through means of discussion what will be happening during this period... see the General Discussion Thread to bring yourself up to date.


Maismo, yeah that is what i was thinking for the Mandalorians. Whereas the Jedi i think a small group of them would be best.

[chewbaca]

Apologizes.

What sort of problems with the Mandolrians? May be rebel factions trying to seize control, or they just get out of a war.

[Cassus Fett]

There main problem is building up thier Empire cause beens they are only just forming thier empire, they are weak and disadvantaged. Aswell as political problems facing thier Leadership and military

[sharyntyre]

potentially the Mandalorians could be seeking finacial backing too. hmms maybe looking for investments from Hapes, or some other semi independent sector?

I like the jedi numbers around 100 as well, maybe what 5-10 Masters with the rest being Knights and Padwan?

It is also amusing to picture them living an improvised life style. Leaky prefabs, maybe a food processor/prep thing that messes the dishes up regularly, having live off the land somewhat. They need at least a handful of space worthy ships, unless we intend to treat them like a leper colony. Hehehe, 'ship em to hoth and forget about them'

There could be elements in the new Republic that are...concerned about the madalorian empire too. I mean they are small now, yet focused on expansion, so some pols would likely be of the mind that measure should be taken early to limit or check the madalorian progress. "we dont want to find ourself in a war with the Mandalorians over control of the spice mines of kessel do we? Better to take steps to keep them from spreading their control that far" type of thing.

[Cassus Fett]

potentially the Mandalorians could be seeking finacial backing too. hmms maybe looking for investments from Hapes, or some other semi independent sector?

Yeah that sounds good aswell as possible just coming out of a revolution, new style of leadership and government

I like the jedi numbers around 100 as well, maybe what 5-10 Masters with the rest being Knights and Padwan?
Yeah 5 to 10 Masters, and the rest would be Knights and Padawans.

It is also amusing to picture them living an improvised life style. Leaky prefabs, maybe a food processor/prep thing that messes the dishes up regularly, having live off the land somewhat. They need at least a handful of space worthy ships, unless we intend to treat them like a leper colony. Hehehe, 'ship em to hoth and forget about them'

There could be elements in the new Republic that are...concerned about the madalorian empire too. I mean they are small now, yet focused on expansion, so some pols would likely be of the mind that measure should be taken early to limit or check the madalorian progress. "we dont want to find ourself in a war with the Mandalorians over control of the spice mines of kessel do we? Better to take steps to keep them from spreading their control that far" type of thing.

Yeah i like both your concepts. The Jedi would have one small sized vessel that they arrived in, an Orion-class Cruiser, basically something along the size of a Correlien Corvette but with less fire power, called Pride Of The Jedi.

[Cassus Fett]

Ok, this is what we've got so far (ive added the Republic part aswell)



CurrentState of the Galaxy - 500ABY


With the destruction of the Sith Empire, a new Galactic Republic was reformed only this time they banished the Jedi Order from taking any part of their reformation and growth. As many citizens of the small Republic believed the majority of their problems and past conflicts have happened because of the Jedi.

Out of the ashes a new power has begun to rise to power, in the form of a New Mandalorian Empire, one that at the current state of time is still expanding within their key worlds and is not looking to the rest of the galaxy.

The Jedi Order has sort refugee on a planet known as Ultar IV, a planet mostly covered in snow expect for its poles which are desert. This planet in on the edge of the unknown regions, the Jedi choose this planet as they have chosen to make a new home within the Unknown Regions until the galaxy requests them to return to known space and become another part of the Republic.


State of the Jedi

licking their wounds after the latest round of wars the Jedi have been pointedly asked to butt out of galactic politics. The remaining handful of Masters have gathered in the unknown regions where they are slowly exploring the worlds around them while debating how and what, if anything, they can do to return to galactic politics and power.

There are a couple of factions among the Jedi refugees with a handful appearing to be neutral in the debate. The first side wants to rekindle political ties with the new galactic government, feeling it is not only a duty and responsibility, but also their right as Jedi. The second group feels the Jedi should focus on rebuilding the Order and building a base of support among the inhabited worlds of the unknown region. Leave the new government alone until they get themselves into a mess only Jedi can help them out of.



State Of The Mandalorian Empire

Beginning to regain much of their older Empire's core worlds, The Mandalorians have opted to stay out of the galactic political process for the time being as they have problems within there own empire to deal with first, as they have recently came out of a revolutionary stage, as their leadership was changed to a democratic government, leaving many Mandalorians still wanting the old style of ruling to remain, although this new government now elects their new Mandalore.

There expansion of their Empire has now left the Mandalorian forces spread thin and venerable to any attack from an aggressive world or alliances that are forming up against the new empire, this and a need for financial backing could cripple the new empire and end the Mandalorian dream.


State Of The Galactic Republic

The Republic have seen what seems to it's citizens the last of their darkest days, as they have removed the source of all the major conflicts have derived from, the Jedi. Many people and senator's wish that the Jedi be hunted down by the Republic's Navy and destroyed so that they can never cause harm to the galaxy again, whereas another side wish to leave the Jedi alone in the unknown regions and focus on their new potential threat from the growing but weak Mandalorian Empire.

There are two sides to dealing with the Mandalorians, the first wish to engage them in combat before they can become more powerful and potentially destroy the Republic, whereas the majority including the Chancellor and his advisor's wish to begin talk's with the Mandalorians for either them to join the Republic or just to simply have a lasting alliance with them.



I believe we should just create a bio about the Chancellor, the Mandalore and Grand Jedi Master which can not be controlled by one of us alone (instead we all control them, if they are needed) and we all know exactly what they are like so we play them the same. what you lot think?

[chewbaca]

Sounds good.

[sharyntyre]

:cheers:

I think we have hammered this into something that appears workable.

So Bios for the three different Leaders and what, character templet of some sort?

does anyone else have anything to add before we start running this?

as I said before I have a knight and a pol in my head, I'll work on fleshing those two out in the next day or so.

[Cassus Fett]

ive got three characters i can work out. Yeah bio's for the three leaders and any character you think that will be needed,

How bout this as a character template or as anyone got anything better?

Character Name:
Role:
Species & Gender:
Age:
Physical Appearance:
Personal History / Significant Life Events:
Place Of Origin:
Social Status:
Political Affiliation:
Significant Family/Friends/Past Relations:
Current and Former Occupations:
Important Possessions:
Special Abilities:
Personality and Attitude:
Miscellaneous:

[Miasmo]

That looks good for the most part. It seems to cover bases for multiple character choices (Jedi, Mandalorian, etc.) instead of having to make three separate sheets.


Still, I've got some comments.

Significant Family/Friends/Past Relations: I think this can be covered in the history section, but either way is fine I guess.

Important Possessions: I'm not sure if this deserves it's own field. I doubt everyone will use it. Again, seems like something that could fit somewhere else, like history or miscellaneous.

And what kind of things are you looking for with Social Status?

I guess those some fields could be made optional if they're mostly catered for a specific character type.


Those issues aside, I'd just like to say that because of my limited time here lately and near futurely, I GREATLY appreciate the detailed work that is being done by others for the setting, rules and background. It will make things a lot easier to jump into on the fly. So thanks a million. :bow:

[sharyntyre]

Significant Family/Friends/Past Relations: I think this can be covered in the history section, but either way is fine I guess.

Important Possessions: I'm not sure if this deserves it's own field. I doubt everyone will use it. Again, seems like something that could fit somewhere else, like history or miscellaneous.

I agree, over all it looks good, I might recommend a little change in the order the info is in (bio/history at the end)speical abilities, personality and attitude closer to physical discriptions. that is just organizational, it looks like all the info is there.

Do I dare be the one to offer the 100 word minimum challange in the actual RP thread? I think I saw Vesper toss down that guantlet before. hehe I'd make it 300-500 personally, but sometimes the dialog makes that difficult.

I should be able to post the characters tonight.


Last question/issue....what is the goal of this RPG, the direction? Towards war or peace? I mean we have a vague outline of what each faction is up to, but where do are we going with them?

[Miasmo]

I don't mind a suggested and relatively enforced 100 word min, seeing as your post above would qualify being 130 without the quote. There are those times when personal schedule and other factors in-game may limit the length of an otherwise productive post.

And I don't know that we need a specific, ultimate goal at first. We have the outline, I say we see what gets brewing and then we can decide on something more encompassing.

[Cassus Fett]

Yeah i agree to the 100 minimum. I believe the goals would depend on the faction, so peace but if that peace must be gotten by means of war then so be it.

How about this:

Character Name:
Role:
Species & Gender:
Age:
Physical Appearance:
Special Abilities:
Personality and Attitude:
Place Of Origin:
Social Status:
Political Affiliation:
Current/Former Occupations:
Personal History / Significant Life Events:
Miscellaneous:

[Jediwan]

Hey, this sounds very interesting. I also have an idea, for the Jedi Order. Have a prophecy made from centuries ago (probably made by Luke) about the Jedi Order in "the time to come". Maybe even have it be about the first few players who sign up as Jedi.

If you guys are interested, I'll write something up.

[Miasmo]

Hm. It could work. But if that's done, I say the prophecy should be vague enough so not to close our characters into a set path.

Then again, maybe that's the way of putting the ultimate goal sharyntyre was talking about into place.

[nefertiti]

Sounds interesting. I'm game!

[Cassus Fett]

Yeah do the prophecy but some how link in the Republic and the Mandalorians to the prophecy if you could.

Ok what you guys think to this Main Character (Faction Leader):

Character Name: Mandalore The Devious
Role: Mandalorian Leader
Species & Gender: Human Male
Age: 67
Physical Appearance: Well built man who has seen many years of hard combat, seen by the scar across his chest caused by a Vibroblade. Short grey hair (think of Chip Hazard from Small Soldiers), seen in a Silver Legionnaire Armour, with out the helmet and with a dark blue cape, that has the symbol of the Empire printed on the back.
Special Abilities: Great Military Leader, aswell as a somewhat of a good politican
Personality and Attitude: Aggressive amoungst his fellow Mandalorians, and feels that the Republic should be under Mandalorian control, but know that the Mandalorians are not up to the task at this present moment in time. Somewhat more docile infront of foreigners.
Place Of Origin: Mandalore
Social Status: Mandalorian Leader, wealthy upper-class background.
Political Affiliation: Wishes to see Mandalorians at the control of the Galaxy, stretching between Mandalore and Coruscant.
Current/Former Occupations: Former Mandalorian General, now Mandalorian Leader
Personal History / Significant Life Events: He began life as a recuit within the Mandalorian Army, where his natural ability for combat and leadership came through and his command was given. His first really test was during the last war within the galaxy, in which Mandalorian Soldiers faught side by side with Republic Soldiers and Jedi Knights, much to the dislike of many Mandalorians. At this stage he was given the rank of General, where he lead not only the Regiment he was commanding but the Mandalorian People to victory and a new era for them.
It was this victory that he was elected as Mandalore and took up the name Mandalore The Devious, bringing the Mandalorian Empire to a new greatness and hoepfully to a new future, erasing those mistakes of the past.
Miscellaneous:

Ok i know its not fully completed yet, feel free to fill in parts if you like, anyone got anything for the other two or can add to the one above? remember these are the FACTION LEADERS so we all need to be familiar with them so we can play them out the same if needs be.

[Jediwan]

Okay, cool. I'll see what I can come up with.

[Jediwan]

I'm writing this from a third person perspective around Luke as he makes the prophecy.



Luke quickly straightened while he was meeting with the remaining masters. He started speaking in a mysterious tone.

"From the ending of evil, two great nations will arrive. Each rebuilding, trying to become the stronger rival. But, a third nation will also arise. Like a phoenix rising from its ashes, we will arise. This, third nation will be hindered, beaten. Not everyone will hinder this nation. Some will help them, and this will make heroes come out from darkness, to save the galaxy from itself."


I know it's a little confusing, and a bit repetitive. But, it's also a bit mysterious, which I was trying to go for.

[sharyntyre]

Fett, I like what you have there so far, good start.

the only thing I have for politics for that faction is that I can see at least two factions among their leaders. Those who wish to expand, by conquest, as fast as they can. Those that want to solidly hold each planet before moving against the next and approach worlds diplomaticly before starting full planetary bombarbments. Could be a third who wishes political alliances with the growing republic, likely those with vested interest in intergalactic trade.

Just tossing out ideas as they come.

I have a vague image of some sort of big shaggy humanoid for the Jedi leader, but not much more than that, so if someone else has something, please run with it.

I just about have my jedi knight ready to post, on the fence about the working name, it's likely to change before I post him.

prophecy.

It's vague enough, I like the idea though, and I hope I do not offend, the words feel a touch akward to me. then again IMO Luke is doesn't really have a way with words. Maybe it's just stuck in my head that a prophecy should be in the form of poetry or a riddle *shrugs* It works for me. I am hoping your input means you are going to join in this?

I love the idea of tieing the prophecy to some of the characters as opposed to the NPC Jedi leader, and keeping things vague lets us decide how it is fullfilled.

Oh, I did not mean I thought we should have a goal set in stone, but something we are working towards in the begining. Once the writing starts almost anything can happen. I love that about RPGs, I feed off other's creativity.

[Jediwan]

Don't worry, I'm not too happy with it, right now. I just wanted some input before I revised it. I was going to make it poetic but, I had to do some other things first, and I forgot about writing it poetically.

[Miasmo]

I think that prophecy's a bit too vague, but I can't at the moment offer a better one. Yes, something more elegant would be nice, but you said you've got that covered. Give me some time to ponder and I might come up with something you could use or borrow from.

MANDALORIANS. I don't plan on playing as one, but I need a quick class of Mandalore 101. Some suggestions for resources with a good amount of compiled info would be much appreciated. Am I safe enough with wiki?

[sharyntyre]

BRilliant thought M!

I will do the same, I don't plan to play one either, though I guess the politition type could be Mandalorian.

[Cassus Fett]

yeah i guess you can use wiki but a few things will be different with the Mandalorians.

I was thinking of creating a new Mandalorian Soldier as people are more familar with Neo-Crusaders and 'Jango' style troopers i want to create a new one called Mandalorian Legionnaires. These Mandalorian Legionnaires would tie in great in how i'd like people to imagine how the 'government' of the mandalorians works, similar to that of the Roman Empire. what you think?


I like the prophecy, just needs a little bit more work, i'll leave that to you though Jediwan and Maismo


sharyntyre, i like your basic idea of the Jedi Leader NPC, have ago at creating it.

[chewbaca]

The Legionnaires idea sounds cool. They would be like the Mandalorian shock troops, right?

[Cassus Fett]

Yeah they would make up the main body of the Mandalorian Army, with a few specialised units within those, must like the Legionnaires of the Roman Empire.

Anyone got any more to add to the Mandalore character?

[chewbaca]

Maybe he should have alimp when he walks, or have an artifical limb

[Miasmo]

I know the three groups will be relatively separated at first, but I'd like to know how much is known of the Mandalorians entire history by the other factions. I was reading up on some history and I'm not yet sure how much the Jedi, Republic or Empire actually knew about them.

Additionally, there are the hundreds of years before the roleplay starts. How much Mandalorian activity and/or information in that time has spread across the galaxy?

Depending on how much info the others have, it might make more sense for me to just read up here and there about Mandalorians and then incorporate that into my roleplaying when needed, as if my character is getting more information when I'm getting more information.

One more thing.
I believe we should just create a bio about the Chancellor, the Mandalore and Grand Jedi Master which can not be controlled by one of us alone (instead we all control them, if they are needed) and we all know exactly what they are like so we play them the same. what you lot think?I think it might be a good idea for only the members of a particular faction be able to have input on how the leader should act. So you don't have people who only play a Jedi or Republicans tell the Mandalorians players how there leader should play. This might have already been what you meant. It should be seen as a collective project for one's faction. Talking behind the scenes or not, molding them into something that all active participants of that faction can accept.

Phew. All this talk. I think we're probably about ready to get this thing underway, eh? Too much talk and we'll be all tired out before we get started. :wink:

[sharyntyre]

Alright. I am just about done with my Jedi Knight. Two things concerning that.

Time line? how long ago was the most recent war or major battle the Jedi were involved in. Its not really important for anything other than his history.

Which brings me to the second thing. I'm writing his back ground as having had a brush with the darkside and coming back. Does anyone else have a Jedi type to play, and if so, interested in being the instrument of his redemption? I'd rather that be tied to another character instead of an NPC


I think it might be a good idea for only the members of a particular faction be able to have input on how the leader should act. So you don't have people who only play a Jedi or Republicans tell the Mandalorians players how there leader should play. This might have already been what you meant. It should be seen as a collective project for one's faction. Talking behind the scenes or not, molding them into something that all active participants of that faction can accept.

I agree for the most part. I mean if someone has a good idea for the original bio of one of the other leaders we should not reject it just because they intend to play a jedi and the leader is the Republican guy. I do whole heartedly agree said leaders should only be writen/controled by players in that faction, heh assssssuming we get writers in all three groups.

[Miasmo]

Which brings me to the second thing. I'm writing his back ground as having had a brush with the darkside and coming back. Does anyone else have a Jedi type to play, and if so, interested in being the instrument of his redemption? I'd rather that be tied to another character instead of an NPC

Is the redemption entirely in the past or kind of still ongoing? Give me a PM, as I'm probably going to play a Jedi if I'm playing just one character.

[sharyntyre]

You sir, have been PMed.

I'm feeling he is still in the middle of his redemption process. you know, renounced the dark but still has some bad habbits/tendences to conquer.

[Cassus Fett]

Ok i would have the last major battle still in living memory say 10 or 15 years previously.

You can play more than one character in this RPG if you would like to, i already have a character for each faction worked out. I would like everyone's involvement in the faction leaders as so far we have all added a little something to this so i believe we should do the same to the Faction Leaders.

As for the information on the Mandalorian Empire, it would be extremely limited to that of past Mandalorian Empires as this new one has been hidded from both the Jedi and Republic for the past fifty years as it's internal power struggle.

[sharyntyre]

Ok i would have the last major battle still in living memory say 10 or 15 years previously.


I was thinking a little more recent but I guess I'll just bump up the Jedi's age *shrugs* I'll just twist his bio around so that he is almost done with redemption and atonement instead of in the middle of such.

Miasmo, I should have that bio/character sheet done today, if my work load cooperates, that is.

I will go ahead and toss up the thumbnail I have for our 'first among equals' Jedi leader tonight as well so we can flesh him out.

Does anyone have anything for the Republican's leader yet?

[Cassus Fett]

I have a name and thats it.

[sharyntyre]

Ok I sent my character sheet over to Miasmo so our Bio/history sections jive. It needs a couple of tiny details, but I'll post it as soon as M lets me know he's got his background going.

sorry I don't have anything more, my brain was mushy last nite.

[Cassus Fett]

Ok sure anyone got anything for the Republic Faction Leader yet? shall we have 'it' as human or another species?

[sharyntyre]

I vote non-human for the Republican leader, though I have nothing there. Going to keep plugging away at the Jedi leader, though that is still open if someone else has something to work with.

and here is my Jedi knight.


Character Name: Zanthus Von Bronn
Role: Jedi Knight
Species & Gender: Human, male
Age: 37
Physical Appearance: 5’10 200lbs. Icy pale blue eyes that give him a look of intensity or insanity depending on his mood, and the lighting. His face is just round enough to give him a boyish appearance, especially when he is happy. A mop of sand colored unruly hair tops his head falling to his shoulders.


Special Abilities: telepathy, psychokinesis, absorb energy, mind tricks. In terms of pure strength in the force he rates 7.5 on a scale of 1-10. Scouting and intrusion. Light saber style: Ataru and Shien /Djem So
Light saber; blue blade.
Personality and Attitude: reclusive, impatient, caring and generous. He is cynical and sarcastic. Generally in a good mood though given to spells of brooding over his past.
Place Of Origin: Kuat
Social Status: Jedi Knight, refugee
Political Affiliation: among the faction that feels the Jedi should have a place in the newly forming galactic republic.
Current/Former Occupations: survival.
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Born to engineers of the famous KDY ship yards he was found by the Jedi when an infant, raised in the order his rise was average not really standing out in anyway from the others his age. Knighted in the beginning of the wars he served with honor and skill, his master Kith Starstrider was killed on Corrillia . A year later in the war he was sent into Hutt space seeking truth to the rumors of Sith operating in the region.

On Klatooine he met Krishna, despite the Jedi code he learned passion. She convinces him it was in everyone’s best interest for them to work together to bring down a cartel of Hutts who were building a fleet and army of pirates and mercenaries to expand Hutt space. Over the course of the last year of the war, dark apprentice and Jedi Knight killed the top four Hutts in the cartel effectively destroying their plan of expansion. The council sent another Jedi, Birrs Kaumindar when he stopped sending reports. After a brief fight Krishna flees and Birrs Kaumindar points out the era of his ways and offers to help him renounce dark side teachings and find the Light side again. When the Jedi were expelled from the galactic republic his family at KDY offered him a possition in the security department, but he chose to stay with the other Jedirefugees.

Miscellaneous: Zanthus rarely wears the traditional Jedi robes preferring combat fatigues, he also carries a heavy blaster pistol.

[Miasmo]

I agree with a non-human republic leader, if for no other reason than to raise some tensions between arrogant humans and other species. ;)

Also, Sharyntyre, I'll go a head and give you the name of my Jedi so you can edit that in there. Birrs Kaumindar (berz cow-min-dar)

[Cassus Fett]

Ok, what species shall the Republic Leader be then?

[sharyntyre]

I agree with a non-human republic leader, if for no other reason than to raise some tensions between arrogant humans and other species. ;)




Well, I was going to suggest a Caamasi, but I luv the idea of tensions in the Republican's councils..... how about a back stabbing Bothan?:sneaky:

[Miasmo]

I was thinking Bothan too, but I don't know if it's been over done in EU or not. Definitey fits the bill for instigation though.

[chewbaca]

Bothan sounds good

[Miasmo]

Oh, and Shar(can I call you Shar?), after a quick glance at a Caamasi profile, I think that species would not have banished the Jedi from the Republic. They seem to be pretty good mediators. Now, it could be that another species was in power when the Jedi were ousted, and now the Caamasi leader would attempt to work their magic and work with the Jedi.

I still think Bothan is probably a good choice for now, but I could definitely see the wisdom of a Caamasi attempting to gain influence later on.

[sharyntyre]

Oh, and Shar(can I call you Shar?),
call me Shar, Randy, heck I even respond to dumba$$ at times :tease: although I do find it annoying when people chop up the names in writing, at least until the characters are close enough to use nick names and such. *shrugs* I know I use some long, odd names, but still...

:offtopic:

Oh I am liking the idea for two reasons, the trouble the Bothan can cause and a Caamasi to raly around. that gives us another tool and possible direction for the Republicans. It may have been played out in EU but they make such good focal points for trouble.

Where is everyone else's characters?

[Cassus Fett]

Where is the Jedi Leader Character btw? Lets go with the Republic Leader idea you have for the species.

Character Name: Aven Skywalker
Role: Jedi Knight
Species & Gender: Human Male
Age: 27
Physical Appearance: Short black hair, with a small black stubbley beard. About 6ft in height, Aven is one of the more taller human members of the order, aswell as the only member who wears a form of Jedi Armour. His deep red eyes give the sense that he has a dark and hidden past
Special Abilities: General Jedi Skills, and a few Dark Jedi abilities.
Lightsaber style: Juyo / Vaapad
Lightsaber: Electrum lightsaber, with a Bronze Blade
Personality and Attitude: Arrogant and Aggressive, many believe that Aven will soon walk the path of a Sith, whereas Aven tends to see himself as a 'Grey Jedi', and believes they should return to the known space and face thier problems, not run from them.
Place Of Origin: Alsakan
Social Status: Jedi Knight, Refugee
Political Affiliation: Believes the Jedi should be back in the known galaxy, and retake thier position within the Republic
Current/Former Occupations: Jedi Knight
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Aven born into a family of heroes and villians, one torn between the lightside and the darkside. Many Jedi believe Aven does not deserve the name of Skywalker, as he does not live up to his ancestors ways.
He was taken by his father, Kell Skywalker to train as his padawan. This seemed an unwise decission to the other members of the order, but with numbers so low, it seemed the only possible solution. As he neared his trials of Knighthood, Aven witnessed the murder of his father, by angry members of the Republic who wanted the Jedi out. This set Aven on a path to which many of the order believe will one day consume and destroy the Jedi, as he not only wishes to bring the Jedi Order back to the Republic but punish all those who 'hate' the Jedi and wish them gone.
Miscellaneous:

Character Name: Dake Chan
Role: Mandalorian Mantha Pilot
Species & Gender: Human Male
Age: 35
Physical Appearance: Dark skinned man, who is extremly well built. Seen in Mandalorian Legionnaire Pilot Armour and Uniform, stands out well within the numerous numbers of pilots, as the man is bald.
Special Abilities: Space & Interplanetery Fighter Pilot, Small Weapons Training and hand-to-hand combat, make this Mandalorian like all Mandalorians a deadly unarmed weapon
Personality and Attitude: He hates the Republic and the Jedi and wants to see the Mandalorian Empire stretching from Coruscant to Mandalore, being the only Supreme Power within the Galaxy.
Place Of Origin: Mandalore
Social Status: Mandalorian Pilot
Political Affiliation: Wants to see the Mandalorian Empire in control of the entire Galaxy, and will give his life to make that possible
Current/Former Occupations: Formally a member of a Mandalorian Inferno-Class Light Destroyer, now a Squadron Leader of a squadron of Mantha Starfighters.
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Dake's entire family has severed the Mandalorian Empire as a Soldier, he is the first to take a Command, as his father and brothers are NCO's within the Legion's.
He first took a role as an Aircrew member on Inferno-Class Light Destroyer, where he refueled and rearmed Mandalorian starfighters, transports and smaller vessels. After serving within the Aircrew for five long years, he was finally given the chance to fly, he achieved his wings after only six months of training and was given command of the Black Knights Squadron which over the two years since then he has made the squadron the most feared amoungst the Mandalorian Navy.
Miscellaneous:

Here's mine for now, i might change a few details in the next couple of days.

[chewbaca]

Heres one bio I have:

Character name: Keelos Jan
Role: Mandalorian Legionnair
Species & Gender:Human Male
Age:30
Physical Apperance: Face free of hair, head also hair free due to a network of scars, Wears the armor cosistant with most of the Legionnairs, Large appearance due to amount of muscle mass.
Special Abilities: Trained as a scout sniper,also trained in hand to hand combat and tracking
Personality & Attitude: Could careless about the rest of the galaxy as long as it was run by the mandalorians.
Place of origin: Mandalore
Social status: Legion Squad leader
Political Affiliation: Feels that the Mandalorian empire while rise to the top
Current/Former Occupation: Was part of a small sniper squad, but was transfered to regular legion army then promoted to squad leader
Personal History/Significant Life Events: Raised by Patriots why didn't have the heart to enlist. To reclaim family honour he enlisted.
After recieving training as a sniper moved to fight in a sniper team. During his time on the team he was seriously wounded due to a fire. He quickly recovered but had scars on his head, chest and arms. After six years on the team and 15+ recorded kills, He was transfered to the infantry and given command as a squad leader.
Miscellaneous:

This good for a bio?

[sharyntyre]

Jedi leader - this needs some blanks filled in here, anyone got anything??? at all? It feels like it is missing something....besides a name.

Character Name: Rowangriwo
Role: Jedi Master-Leader
Species & Gender: Wookie, Female
Age: 200
Physical Appearance: 7ft tall, black fur, with the milky white eyes of the blind (like the old master in kung fu)
Lightsaber: duel green blades.
Lightsaber style: Makashi, Niman two saber (wiki entries)
Place Of Origin:
Social Status; Jedi Master, refugee
Special Abilities: general Jedi skills, specializing in sensory and communications skills.
Political Affiliation: believes Jedi should have a place in the galactic government, but they must wait until invited to return. Encourages Jedi to explore unknown regions and approaching worlds one by one to regain the galaxy’s trust.
Significant Family/Friends/Past Relations: before the Jedi were exiled she was on friendly terms with a number of politicians.
Personality and Attitude: very patient, for a Wookie, tries to look at things from different angles knowing the Jedi see things differently than most folk. She is ‘addicted’ to sweets.
Current and Former Occupations: Jedi, Jedi Master/leader
Personal History / Significant Life Events: average rise in power and skills. Blinded by a dark Jedi shortly after being Knighted. Forseen the exile coming and tried to warn the Masters, many who did not believe her. She was voted to lead the exiles when the Republic kicked them out.


Chewbaca, cool bio!

Fett, I like both of yours cept for one tiny part.
After serving within the Aircrew for five long years, he was finally given the chance to fly, he achieved his wings after only six months of training and was given command of the infamous Black Knights Squadron.


maybe it's Just me, but I think command of a well known squadron would NOT be given to a pilot with only six months of training. Maybe I am reading this wrong?

[Miasmo]

A wookiee Jedi leader? That makes my head spin. :stars:

Not that it can't be done, I just never pegged a wookiee as having much Force potential. It may grow on me.

[Cassus Fett]

I'll change that part slightly, i missed something out of it.

Really like the idea of a Wookie Jedi Leader, after all there has only been Two Wookie Jedi within the Order.

hmm... a name... i'll have a think.

[sharyntyre]

I could not recall any Wookie Jedi, but I do not do comics, likely missing a lot of really cool stories there.....

Anyway, I wanted something we did not see all the time, and I kept picturing the refugee leader as a big shaggy being. I am also thinking she is far from the Strongest in the force among the Jedi, but probably the wisest. maybe the Jedi are counting on her ability to see into the future to guide them back to prominence.

The name A'Isha Tal keeps sticking in my head, but that doesn't sound Wookie to me. maybe I'll use that for my Republican type.

[Cassus Fett]

There are two in the EU Lowbacca and Tyvokka (It was said he could sense the future)

Not sure about a name yet, got nothing that jumps out as Wookie.

[sharyntyre]

Character Name: Alyssa Seclair

Role: Republican leader
Species & gender: Bothan Female
Age: 60
Physical appearance: Calico coloring with golden eyes, 5’5 slightly over weight.
Personality & attitude: cool and distant even with life long friends. Suspicious and opportunistic. Looking out for herself first, the Bothan people second, with the republic being her lowest priority.
Place of Origin:
Social Status: Chief of State, Galactic Republic.
Political affiliation: seeks expansion through diplomacy and commerce, though she has little problem with military conquest. Vehemently opposed to the Jedi because of all the past troubles tied to them. Privately she fears they will sniff out her plotting and scheming.
Current/Former Occupation: head of republic. During the last war Alyssa served as a high level intelligence annalist
Personal History:
With the Jedi disgraced Alyssa used her power and network to insure the Jedi were exiled. While they were going to be greatly reduced in power and privilege, at the least, the Bothan made it a matter of pride and personal honor to remove them from the Power structure of the new Republic. It was more than Fey’lya had accomplished in his illustrious career, yet she wasn’t held in as high esteem by her peers, the Bothan people.
While consolidating her grip on the new government Alyssa is quietly using her contacts within the intelligence community to plot further actions against the Jedi refugees.



OK, THANKS for the info Miasmo, that is great.
All I need now is origins, I am thinking one of the colony worlds, need to look that info up though. Expect another update here today.

[Miasmo]

For Alyssa, I think she should be the one that was in power when the Jedi were officially banished from the Republic and any Republic activity. I say, their leaving was almost inevitable, regardless of who was leader, but she takes certain pride in the fact that it was under her term that it was done. And though feels she has surpassed the 'great' Borsk Fey'lya in accomplishments, their is still an underlying feeling of inferiority she holds. Because of this, she has contemplated extending her actions against the Jedi even further.

Sorry I haven't posted my profile yet. I've had med-head due to a cold. Should be in better shape in the next few days.

Oh, I sent my version of a prophecy to jediwan. It's 23 lines, rhyming. I figure it might be nice to start the rpg out with it.

[Cassus Fett]

I was either thinking of going back to Supreme Chancellor or using Chief Of State or we could use President of the Galactic Republic.. what you lot think?

I like Miasmo's idea on Alyssa and i really like the Jedi Leader's name, how would you pronounce it?

[Marko Ragnos]

Hi everyone!
Now, I've been gone for a while and I'm sorry that I couldn't catch up with you earlier. I've read through the pages and I must say that this looks awesome! :lol:

[sharyntyre]

Rowangriwo I'd say we go with Row-anne-gree-oh *shrugs* I pulled the name from the 'ultimate encyclopedia of mythology' They have it broke up into two words Rowang Riwo

Again, thanks to Miasmo for the help with Alyssa's history, and the prophecy, can't wait to see the reworked form!

Marko, I hope that means you'll be jumping into this chaos once we get it rolling. Soon hopefully.

Nef, Jediwan, we are still looking for your character sheets too. :bigsmile:

[Cassus Fett]

Should be started soon..

[nefertiti]

Rowangriwo I'd say we go with Row-anne-gree-oh *shrugs* I pulled the name from the 'ultimate encyclopedia of mythology' They have it broke up into two words Rowang Riwo

Again, thanks to Miasmo for the help with Alyssa's history, and the prophecy, can't wait to see the reworked form!

Marko, I hope that means you'll be jumping into this chaos once we get it rolling. Soon hopefully.

Nef, Jediwan, we are still looking for your character sheets too. :bigsmile:

Go ahead and start...I'm going to put my efforts into Jedi council...thanks!

[Marko Ragnos]

Marko, I hope that means you'll be jumping into this chaos once we get it rolling. Soon hopefully.


Yeah, should I make a character sheet right away, then?

[Cassus Fett]

yeah, you can have more than one character if you so wish.

[jadeskywalker]

CF, this looks like this is gonna be fun,I'll try to have a character bio.sheet, out soon.:bye:

[Marko Ragnos]

Character Name: Revan Starfalon
Role: Jedi Knight
Species & Gender: Hapan Male
Age: 29
Physical Appearance: Shoulder-length blonde hair, with a few red stripes in it. About 6ft tall, blue eyes. For most occasions Revan is wearing his white Jedi robe, and a green cape that carries the old symbol of the New Republic, the symbol also used by the Rebel Alliance 500 years ago.
Special Abilities: As a Force Sensitive, Revan is able to use the Force as good as any other average Jedi. He has specialised in the areas of Telekinesis and healing. He is also a master of illusions.
Lightsaber style: Form III: Soresu
Lightsaber: Silver handled with a blue blade. Revan also carries a short purple-bladed lightsaber, which he only uses if he have to.
Personality and Attitude: Rather laid back, but can be talkative sometimes. Positive to most things. He is not very agressive, and only uses violence if he must.
Place Of Origin: Hapes
Social Status: Jedi Knight, Refugee
Political Affiliation: Wants the Jedi back inte the Galactic Goverment as guardians of peace and justice in the Republic just as it was before.
Current/Former Occupations: Jedi Knight
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Revan was born into a family of fighter pilots and old war veterans, and was raised by his father as a pilot too. But one fateful day, when a Jedi visited their town, a gang of anti-jedi terrorists assaulted the whole city, killing thousands. When this happened, everyone in Revans family, except himself, perished. The Jedi that was on visit noticed the orphan as Force Sensitive and took him for training.
Revan has been in the order ever since.

Okay, that's it. Is it okay?
Miscellaneous:

[Cassus Fett]

Not bad.. what happened to his brother?

Hey Jade. yeah you should get involved, it will be fun

[jadeskywalker]

I am, just stuck with who I want to be. I have a nightsister character, Jedi character and fighter squadron pilot. :confused: But you know me, I will think up something.

[Miasmo]

I have to trim down my profile a little, got carried away on the history, but I'll probably have it ready to post tomorrow.

[Marko Ragnos]

Not bad.. what happened to his brother?


What happened to hi brother was that I edited him away! :nahnah:

[Cassus Fett]

I am, just stuck with who I want to be. I have a nightsister character, Jedi character and fighter squadron pilot. :confused: But you know me, I will think up something.

you can play two of them if you like?


Once everyone has got thier character(s) done, i'll start up the thread. Are we just going to have one thread or one for the Jedi and one for the Mandalorians/Republic? cant remember what we decided was best

[Miasmo]

Do you think assigning a color to each group would work? Would it be too much of a hassle? If that won't work, and you think it will get too cluttered in one thread, I guess three would be the next step.

[Cassus Fett]

Yeah ok....

Mandalorian
Republic
Jedi

[jadeskywalker]

you can play two of them if you like?


Once everyone has got thier character(s) done, i'll start up the thread. Are we just going to have one thread or one for the Jedi and one for the Mandalorians/Republic? cant remember what we decided was best
:sidxmas:
Awesome, I'll have them up by the end of the day.:hug:

A Nightsister Mandalorian supporter...teeheee

[Marko Ragnos]

Okay, I've decided to try a Republic character since I've not seen many of those here.

Character Name: Dash Calrissian
Role: Republic Infiltrator/Agent/Spy
Species & Gender: Human Male
Age: 35
Physical Appearance: Dark skinned, with short black hair and brown eyes, Dash stands about five and a half feet tall, and is very slim.
Special Abilities: Has recieved advanced hand-to-hand training aswell as ranged weapons training. As a spy and an infiltrator, he has learned stealth skills aswell.
Equipment: Small holdout blaster, stun baton and a stealth belt.
Personality and Attitude: Talks very much, except for when he's angry, or drunk. Can be very violent when necessary.
Place Of Origin: Corellia
Social Status: Republic Agent
Political Affiliation: Dash hates the Mandalorian Empire, and he also thinks that the Republic can manage good without the Jedi Order.
Current/Former Occupations: Has formerly worked as a racer and a mercenary, but later he turned into a Republic soldier, and then he became an Agent.
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Dash was born on Corellia, with both his mother and his father as big champions within swoop racing. At young age, they tought him how to control a swoop bike, and at the age of eleven, he won his first championship. Unfortunately, his parents died due to a fire in their apartement when Dash was in his teens, and he had to make his own living. First he raced for some months, but decided that he didn't make too much money that way, so he became a freelance mercenary instead. After a few years of that, he swiched profession once more, becoming a soldier in the Republic Army.
And yet again after a few years of that he was randomly chosen to be a new kind of Agent .

[Miasmo]

Any relation to you-know-who?

[sharyntyre]

errr, I thought we had agreed to split them up?

I mean unless you have a something planned that would call for all three factions to be together in the begining?

I do not mean to take over here, but think about how difficult it will be to follow & make sence of three or more very different conversations or adventures going on in the same thread.

Another thing to consider is the trick of keeping your knowledge seperate from your character's knowledge during the game. A touch easier to do if you aren't having to sift through the 'other stuff' to get to the RP you are involved in.

I supose the colors scheme could work, though if anyone is unstable it might mess with their heads. We had colors at one of the hosts for our WoT writings and it bothered several folks.

*shrugs* I'm the newbie here at GS, so it's up to you 'seniors' I'm just sharing my experiences with RPGs in general.


I like the new characters, looking forward to seeing the nightsister too.

I should have my republican type done in the next 24 hrs.

[Miasmo]

I honestly couldn't remember what we'd decided on. I was just throwing the color idea out there. I might be better to use three separate threads, basically for all the reasons sharyntyre listed.

[Cassus Fett]

Ok seperate thread it is... should have my Republican character up 2mora... depends if i have a senior moment lol

[sharyntyre]

:tease: it's rare I am not having a senior moment.....what was I doing?

ahh yes, the other character for this one. I may have gone a tad overboard with the bio, it amuses me so I hope you guys like.

Character Name: Jake Clouddancer
Role: Republican
Species & Gender: human male
Age: 35
Physical Appearance: 5’10 220, thick chesst arms and legs but with a beer belly. Thick curly red hair and short well trimmed beard, laughing green eyes framing a nose thats been broken a few times.
Special Abilities: pilot, star fighter tactics. marksman with handguns, a few smaller scale fire fights but no real battle experience outside a cockpit. A natural brawler.
Equipment: always armed with a heavy blaster on his left hip with a flask full of Halmad Prime whiskey balancing the belt on the right side.
Personality and Attitude: friendly, open minded and fair, but rarely forgiving. Stuborn, tough mentally and physically. Eternal optimist. Bemused at where his life has taken him. Speaks bluntly finding political correctness a waste of time and breath. It’s always a good time for a drink.
Place Of Origin: Agamar
Social Status: senator? planetary hero (see bio)
Political Affiliation: doesn’t care what the galaxy does as long as it stays peaceful, has not formed a concrete opinion on the Jedi issue.
Current/Former Occupations: represents Agamar in the latest version of a government. Fighter pilot and before the wars broke out a crop duster.
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Jake grew up in the farm districts of Agamar spending every free moment racing land speeds and swoops, winning many but not every race. Half way through secondary school he was offered apart time job flying a crop duster while the pilot went to his brothers wedding on the other side of the planet. The gig was only supposed to last ten days.

Jarl Slipnot was accidentally shot by his cousin Earl Slipnot during a hunting trip that was part of the wedding festivities. The Clouddancers were a large family and his parents figured flying a crop duster was as good a job as any to help feed his nine brothers and sisters. Jake would have to have been pried from the cockpit at that point anyway.

When things got ugly he talked several other local pilots into volunteering with him. Flying outdated fighters most of the other Agamar pilots were vaped. Between skill and sheer luck Jake not only survives the war but racks up nine kills. “damn near a double Ace” he was declared a hero. When the galaxy settled down and began rebuilding they chose to send their hero to represent them. He agreed only on the condition he get a state of the art ship and time to fly, probably not their wisest decision.



Miscellaneous: fans of Wraith Squadron might recall Wedge and gang using the stupid backwoods stereotype of Agamarian (SP?) people while…shopping on an Imperial world. You know the tired old jokes how many ________(fill in the blank) does it take to change a light bulb? I thought it might be amusing to have such a character. Jake knows nothing about government or politics but it’s hard to tell your planet no.

I figure we can use him as a scapegoat for any sleazy plots cooked up among the Reps. According to that story people of Agamar have a reputation for being a little slow and stuborn, so he can be the butt of jokes too! he'll likely laugh too, at the ones he understands anyway.

[Marko Ragnos]

Any relation to you-know-who?

Yup .. guess who my other character is related to?

[Miasmo]

:nahnah:

Okay, got a few questions before I post my profile.

Sharyntyre, how do you feel about Zanthus' brush with the dark side being kept a secret by Zanthus' request? At least as much of a secret as one could keep something like that from the Masters. If you'd rather not, that's cool. It won't really affect my character that much.

Secondly, is there a Jedi Council in place?

And I thought I had a third question, but my mind's fuzzy right now. :yawn:

[Cassus Fett]

I believe they should have a small council made up of two other Jedi aswell as our Wookie Jedi Leader.

Here is my final character:

Character Name: Bagma Binks
Role: Republican
Species & Gender: Otolla Gungan Male
Age: 25
Physical Appearance: Tall, Orange Skinned with long ears and eyes on extendable and retractable stalks, tends to be seen in typical Gungan clothes that is worn by those native to Naboo
Special Abilities: Natural scavenger, hunter and swimmer aswell as politcally aware and handy with a small blaster.
Equipment: A small basic hold-out blaster, tucked away under his jacket.
Personality and Attitude: He hates the Jedi, and doesn't really like the Republic much either. He's on the verge of quiting the senate and turning into some sort of a Gungan Mercanary but he is too affraid that he may be killed if he does so.
Place Of Origin: Otah Gunga, Naboo
Social Status: A Low level Senator's Representative
Political Affiliation: See's that Naboo rather the Gungans should rule thier own world.
Current/Former Occupations: Formally a member of the Miltiagung, now a Representative of the Gungans
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Barma is seen as the sucessful member of the Binks family as he has managed to make a life on Coruscant and not need his family for finacial support like those who have come before him. He is also the first Binks that has not been banished from the Gungan society, but seen as an idol to many younger Gungans.
He started life out as a member of the Gungan Army, which he served honorable for five years, until his time had come to leave. To which he was offered the job he is in now, although he wants out and to make a 'real' living for himself.
Miscellaneous:

[Miasmo]

Nice choice, Cassus. I'm always pleased to see someone play as the seldom played gungan. They aren't all like Jar Jar. I've played as a gungan side character myself before.

[Marko Ragnos]

Hmm, I hate gungans!
So, now I have two characters. I'm thinking of a third.

[Cassus Fett]

Yeah thought i'd play one of Jar Jar's relatives but have him somewhat more intelligent.

whats wrong with gungans? lol

[Marko Ragnos]

Yeah, Gungans are you know... you know what I mean! (I don't)
Okay, a Mandalorian Character

Name: Cell Echany (Pronounced Sell Echanaai)
Role: Mandalorian Mercenary
Species&Gender: Nagai, Male
Age: 29
Physical Appearance: Like all Nagai, Cell's got pale, almost white skin, and jet-black hair. His hair is quite long, running down his back, and he's got ice blue eyes. He stands about 1.80 meters, and is pretty slim.
Special Abilities: Rumored to be an ex-Assassin in the feared Assassin Guild, he's got a fondness for knives, and is also a very good marksman. He is also very good at repairing things.
Equipment: Is always carrying some upgraded Tehk’la blades, aswell as a ARC-9965 blaster rifle.
Personality and attitude: Varies very much, depends on what mood he's in.
Place of Origin: Unknown, presumably Nagi.
Social Status: Mercenary currently hired by the Mandalorian Empire. Has signed contract to work for them for two years forward. Middle-class background.
Political Affiliation: Doesn't care about politics very much, though he wants the Mandalorians as rulers.
Current/Former Occupations: Currently works as a Mercenary, but has earlier worked as an assassin.
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Cell's birthplace is unknown, but he was left at an orphanage on Coruscant when he was less than two years old. One night, when Cell was about ten, there was a break-in at the orphanage and the day after he was gone. He can't remember it so well himself, but he had come to the Assassin's Guild, and so he began to train under the infamous Loana Darklighter. Why they had taken just him he never found out. Nine years later he went on his first mission to kill a politican, and he was successful, already earning a fearsome reputation.
The next ten years is shrouded in mystery, but when he was about 29 he signed a contract with a Mandalorian Recruiter to work for them for two years.

[jadeskywalker]

Character Name: Siba Masan
Role: Force Witch
Species & Gender: Nightsister, female
Age: 28
Physical Appearance: stands at 5'6,hair balck with silver streeks with blue eyes and slinder. She always has her hood on and covering her face.
Special Abilities: she has rarely used her dark side powers, her best ability is to summon storms and
Equipment: viroblade and a Blas-Tech DL-44 blaster.
Personality and Attitude: Siba is an easy going person, until she is mad or on a mission. Tired of the Jedi and their political views and ways.
Place Of Origin: The Great Canyon Clan, Dathomir
Social Status:
Political Affiliation: Wants to see the Mandlorian rise to power, once again, to honor her father who saved her from another clan in Dathomir.
Current/Former Occupations:
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Siba was 8 years old when her clan was attacked by the other clans of Nightsister's on a dispute which clan was the stongest. A smuggler named Ronan Masan saw the 8 year old force witch and took her off the planet, when he saw that the little girl's mother was dead beside her. He took young Siba and raised her as a rouge, smuggler.
Siba became strong with her powers but refused to use them as much. She used the force storms for cover on dangerous missions. On the last mission she went on with her adopted father, he was killed by some of the Republic troops and a Jedi was there. It was there that Siba made a vow to see the rise of the Mandalorian Empire.
Miscellaneous:

It still needs some work...this what I came up with so far. I'll fill in the pieces when I get the chance.

[Miasmo]

Wait, I thought this was just a 'three party' roleplay. Are there Sith now?

[Marko Ragnos]

Sith? She's a Nightsister Mandalorian Supporter. I can't see anything Sith-related in that, can you?

[jadeskywalker]

I'm a witch and a Mandalorian supporter, besides she hardly uses her powers, just when needed. Behave yourself and you will lucky that I don't make you my slave....:sidxmas: :wink:

[Miasmo]

Pardon me for not knowing what a Nightsister was. And I could've sworn I had read something about Sith in the profile, but I probably saw dark side powers and thought Sith or something. And my mindset for the roleplay had kinda marked dark side users out, so I guess your profile just caught me off guard.

[Cassus Fett]

Like the idea of the Mandalorians having a nightsister backing them... very interesting.

[jadeskywalker]

It is cool, I have thought about it for several days about the nightsister's. I noticed there are very few of the Force Witches, I've taken a liking to them. I thought it would be intresting to have a Nightsister backing the Mandalorians. It is cool though, Miasmo.:hug:

[sharyntyre]

I like it, I like it. Yes even the gungan. I like the Darthmore wenches too, glad to see one in the RPG.

Miasmo, yeah I was thinking Zanthus would keep his dark dabblings as quite as possible. as you pointed out hard to keep that from the Masters but no reason to advertise on the holonet either.

A question about that though. can we assume there are force users out there, in this rpg and in the EU setting in general, that are darksiders without being Sith persay? I mean people can do evil things without being a satan worshiper so does that translate to force users could use their powers for evil or selfish reasons, without the Sith idiology.

I agree with Marko So, now I have two characters. I'm thinking of a third.

might as well have one in each faction too. I should have that up within 24 hrs

[Cassus Fett]

Well i have one in each faction..

Yeah there would be other force users, but i'd think they'd try to keep a low profile about it during this time.

[Marko Ragnos]

Hm, I wasn't satisfied with my Mandalorian. Maybe I should delete him or something ... :maulxmas:

[Miasmo]

can we assume there are force users out there, in this rpg and in the EU setting in general, that are darksiders without being Sith persay? I mean people can do evil things without being a satan worshiper so does that translate to force users could use their powers for evil or selfish reasons, without the Sith idiology.
Yeah, it's just that with the roleplays I've dealt with, any time there's a dark side user, it's a Sith or close equivalent bent on taking down the Jedi and letting the dark empire rule that galaxy as has been forseen blah blah blah. Not that there's anything wrong with that, I just assumed that type of wide scale, personalized dark side agenda wasn't going to be dealt with in this roleplay.

I don't have a problem with jade's character or ones that follow similar suit.

[Miasmo]

Alright, here's my Jedi profile. Let me start of by apologizing for the history length. You don't have to read it, but it will give you a better understanding of my character.

Also, I've put that I'm among the faction that wants to wait peacefully for an invite to rejoin the Republic, but I think we should get a name for the two Jedi factions, and possibly even a name for the neutrals, as soon as possible. The names aren't exactly necessary for the profile, but in the story I think it will make things run a lot more smoothly and interestingly if we label them.

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Character Name: Birrs Kaumindar
Role: Jedi Knight
Species & Gender: Human Male
Age: 50
Physical Appearance: 6’1”; 175lbs; lean but not wiry; moderately tanned skin; golden-yellow eyes sunken under a prominent brow; hair willowy, soft-white half-curls falling over his ears around a square, creased forehead; a shaggy, dark hazel and white peppered beard swallows his face and neck, letting a small, sometimes playful grin peek through; wears quiet and conservative cloths and robes in the spirit of traditional Jedi garb
Lightsaber: Single blue
Lightsaber style: Not specified
Place Of Origin: Endor
Social Status: Jedi refugee
Special Abilities: Very limber and extremely agile. Uses force abilites with his agility to achieve incredible acrobatic feats.
Political Affiliation: Titavian
Significant Family/Friends/Past Relations: Mother and Father on Endor who he has minimal contact with; Active Jedi Knight Zanthus Von Bronn who he guided away from dark side temptation
Personality and Attitude: While Birrs loves to test his blazing acrobatics, he equally enjoys the opposite end of the spectrum. He appreciates his times of silence and solitude, and through that appreciation and reflection he has learned to become more comfortable with his surroundings and learned to make his meditation sessions more productive. Birrs has come to the conclusion that the Jedi, although their intentions have historically been noble, must reevaluate how to deal with matters. Staying united and strong, yet not imposing. Remembering old values, but accepting new approaches. He feels that those beings who truly do believe in the Jedi should have something stable to look upward and forward to.
Current and Former Occupations: Before he left Endor, he worked with his father as a Detection Assistant at the Endor Forest Eco-Energy Facility.
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Birrs was born on Nomersom, a small city on the savannahs of Endor, which had been colonized several decades earlier. He had regular school associates but nothing he considered to be a lasting friend. He was somewhat of a loner, spending his free time in places where he could just let his mind wander and find some sort of meaningful path. He would often climbs trees around his father’s place of work. He gained a well-earned sense of pride with every greater height he climbed.

At the age of 17, Birrs finished school and started work as his father’s assistant at the Endor Forest Eco-Energy Facility. Known as EFEEF, the facility was responsible for most of the on-planet energy and also exported a variety of energy products. The facility would harness gases produced by the planet’s trees which were fairly unique to Endor. The gases would then be converted into a very versatile form of energy which could be manipulated into a number of products. Birrs didn’t mind his job, but it was just simple boring analysis for him. He had no intention of advancing further in the profession, and his parents never pushed him to. Still, Birrs was looking for more, whether he realized it or not.

After working at EFEEF for a year, Birrs was approached by a Jedi Knight who had been assigned to scout for potential Jedi in that region of the galaxy. As storybook as it sounds, the Jedi had picked up on Birrs’ longing for a greater life, particularly because Birrs’ signals were thickly laced with Force potential. His mother and father had little objection, seeing as Endor, although part of the Republic, had little influence on its history. Thus they had no personal experience with Jedi, and furthermore they did not believe the Jedi were as cancerous as the Republic sometimes labeled them. But they did recognize that it could still be a dangerous situation, and both they and the Jedi Knight made sure Birrs’ was aware of this before he accepted the request to join the Jedi Order. Ulitimately, his parents were glad he had found happiness with a purpose.

Birrs routinely visited his parents at home for several years after leaving, but it proved to be increasingly hard to do so as the Republic grew weary of Jedi involvement. Since the Jedi ban from Republic activity was officially laid down almost 15 years ago, Birrs has had only the most limited contact with his parents, and has not seen them in person in almost 10 years.

Birrs learned quickly once accepted into the Order, yet he was always careful to stop and analyze or reflect when needed. The Council monitored his progress for many years before deciding that he was ready to take a padawan himself. But instead of guiding one padawan to maturity, it was decided that he would instead inform and influence one with his healthy approach on learning and reflection, and once he thought the roots of his teaching had taken hold, he would be assigned a different padawan to guide. Birrs preferred this method, as he had never had any real friends and did not particularly want to get attached to one in such a dangerous profession.

The highlight of Birrs Kaumindar’s Jedi career was when he was asked to investigate Zanthus Von Bronn’s failure to report back from an assignment, which ultimately resulted in Birrs rescuing Zanthus from the influence of a dark apprentice named Krishna. The Council was never told about the brush with the dark side, by Zanthus’ request. And so, the experience they dealt with together, coupled with the fact that Birrs promised to keep it secret, makes Zanthus the closest thing he has to a friend.

[sharyntyre]

Damn son, that is probably the best bio in the bunch! BRavo.

I just assumed that type of wide scale, personalized dark side agenda wasn't going to be dealt with in this roleplay.


Right. Me too, let us dabble in shades of gray instead of yet another war between light and darkness

I like the idea of naming the factions too, for the stated reasons. I have nothing to offer on that atm.

[Cassus Fett]

Yes thats better, leave the darkside alone and concentrate on the light and 'grey'.

Any idea on what to name our three Jedi mini factions within the main faction.

[Miasmo]

Well, we could name them after words that describe their stance. Another option which just came to me is giving the factions creature names instead that represent their stance. I don't know enough about the different creatures but I could do some searching. Any suggestions are welcome.

Reminder, the three Jedi factions are(first two copied from CF's page 1 post):
1)The first side wants to rekindle political ties with the new galactic government, feeling it is not only a duty and responsibility, but also their right as Jedi.
2)The second group feels the Jedi should focus on rebuilding the Order and building a base of support among the inhabited worlds of the unknown region. Leave the new government alone until they get themselves into a mess only Jedi can help them out of.
3)Those who are neutral. They probably have varying opinions on what course of action should be taken. They might agree with some of either factions decisions at any given point in time.

[Cassus Fett]

I like the idea of using creatures for the names of those groups, but which could we use.

[Miasmo]

Alright, I took the opportunity to learn some things about Star Wars creatures I never knew. :)

Firstly, I looked for appealing names. Then I read a description and looked for something therein that I could apply to a faction. This is what I came up with.

Those for rekindling republic ties: Daywings
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Daywing
It says their life cycle is a day, and I think the faction would use that as a reminder that time is short, and every moment not attempting to rejoin the republic is a moment wasted.

Those for rebuilding the Order: Titavians
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Goff
I think they're more commonly known as Goffs, but Titavians sounds better. ;) It says they need a long runway to take off. They like cliffs since they could leap off and catch the currents. I think this faction would use this emphasizing that they must find the right moment to 'ride the political currents' to a peaceful reentry into the Republic.

As for the neutral, I say we just call them Neutrals. They've decided not to pick a faction, so it's probably more appropriate that they not have a name like the other factions. Plus it was hard for my to find a creature I could relate to them. :D

Anyways, those are some thoughts, nothing set in stone.

[Marko Ragnos]

Looks good M^.
I've edited my Mandalorian charcater. A bit.

[Cassus Fett]

very good Maismo, really like them. How long did it take to find them? i think we just waiting on Jade now to post her other character(s)?

nice re-edited character MR

[Marko Ragnos]

TY ^^

[Miasmo]

very good Maismo, really like them. How long did it take to find them?
Probably about 30 minutes. I just went through a wiki creature list. And I had just downed a hot cup of tea so I was good to go.

[sharyntyre]

Schweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. I like the faction names.

a bit, marko? did you leave anything of the orignal :wink:

A buddy of mine from another site has been peeking in and following the development of this. I almost have him talked into jumping in, so do not be surprised if a total stranger pops up.

Actually, he's no stranger than any of you geeks. hehehe

[Cassus Fett]

lol... get him to come in and post his characters.

[Marko Ragnos]

a bit, marko? did you leave anything of the orignal :wink:


Uhm... No. lol :bigsmile:

[jadeskywalker]

Sorry for my abscense the past few days, feeling icky and I have a dr. appointment here soon, I will have my other character up when I get back.

I also read a book I couldn't put down, it is Dark Lord, The Rise od Darth Vader. :lol: I thought it was a great book. Just letting you all know, I will have my pther character up and ready to go, see you all soon.

[Cassus Fett]

Ok as soon as Jade posts her character i suppose we can get this going. Unless anyone objects?

Is there anything anyone wants to add?

[sharyntyre]

mmm I thought Jediwan was joining in as well.

we still need the rewriten prophecy thing, but I do not think that is critical to the start of the RP.

Glad to hear a good review of the Vader book, I was planning to get that and read it over the coming holiday. Take a vacation in my mind since my pay check isn't going to get me out of town hehehe.

I decided to hold off on my Mandalorian type for now. I'll go ahead and flesh it out, but I do not want to spread myself to thin in the begining. If the pace or writing calls for it, I'll post the 3rd character and toss it into the mix.

[Miasmo]

I emailed my prophecy version to Jediwan a few days ago, and haven't heard back. I thought it would be nice to maybe start the Jedi thread with it, but I'd really like to hear back from him before I post it, so I can just deal with that later.

My version references the three main factions involved in the roleplay: Mandalorian, Republic and Jedi. I know there are other types of players, but technically they will be influenced by the main three, so ...

[Cassus Fett]

you are correct

[sharyntyre]

I agree, well it looks like we are a day or so away from kicking this off.

let's start by tieing the Gungan's ears in a knot :evil:

[Cassus Fett]

Yeah, we could start this up within the nxt couple of days.
And no tieing gungan ears lol.

[Jarl]

Hey everyone. Figured I'd get in on the act and post my character before you got everything started. Shar's been waiting for me to stop :lurk: ing and join in the fun.


Character Name: Sera Nor (or Ser’anor)
Role: Jedi Knight
Species & Gender: Female Twi’Lek
Age: 35
Physical Appearance: About 5’ 8” in height, has the typical graceful build of a Twi’Lek dancer. Pure white, with long slender lekku (which reach just below her derriere) she covers herself with swooping purple markings trying to match the violet color of her eyes.
Lightsaber: Plain silver handle, the blade itself is a white bordering on clear, with purple streaking through it. Has occasionally used a pink blade as well.
Lightsaber style: Mostly Ataru, but will fall back on Shien if faced with a difficult opponent. Has played around with Jar’Kai as well, but dislikes the feel of using two sabers.
Place Of Origin: Ryloth
Social Status: Jedi refugee
Special Abilities: Enjoys using her capabilities with the Force to enhance her movements; speed, strength, agility… Actually takes pleasure from battles where she flips, twirls, cartwheels, and will even dance while engaged with the enemy. Adept with the basic Jedi powers, will only fall back on them in absolute need.
Political Affiliation: Proud member of the Daywings, she will actively express her opinions and her impatience to rejoin the Republic.
Significant Family/Friends/Past Relations: Was once owned by Zappa the Hutt, being sold by her older brother (Turli Nor) at a fairly young age.
Personality and Attitude: Impatient and vain, she spends hours every morning carefully painting herself in purple “tattoos”; every day her markings are subtly different, requiring a highly skilled eye (or very close examination) to pick out exactly what has changed about them. Overly proud of her flowing lekku, she constantly has to be reminded of the dangers of the Dark side.
Current and Former Occupations: Was required to dance as a slave, but found that she enjoyed the attention that she received while she was moving her body in enticing ways. Will search for any excuse to dance, as long as it does not endanger her mission.
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Born on Ryloth, Sera never knew her parents. They were involved in riskier business dealings, and were killed in a thermal detonator blast set by business rivals. Raised for the first few years of her life by her older brother, Turl’inor, she was sold to a Hutt crime-lord at the tender age of six. Turli had racked up huge debts in raising his sister, and felt he had to sell her to keep her from harm, as well as managing to pay off a few of the credits he owed. Despite her young age, the Hutt still used Sera as entertainment for his associates and as the occasional distraction before he eliminated some competition.

Enjoying the dancing part of the whole thing, but getting frustrated by so many other aspects of her life, Sera ran away when she was fifteen. Pursued by two Rodian bounty hunters, she ran into a Jedi Knight, literally. Sensing the Force potential in the young girl, he drove the bounty hunters away, and began her training. They spent a few years together, during which Sera perfected the art of driving him crazy in as many ways as she could.

Although her Master ended up loving Sera, she felt no such attachment. She was grateful for his rescue of her, and for his training, but still followed the beat of a different drum. While he was a master of the first form, she preferred the free acrobatic style of the fourth. He used the Force on a constant basis, while she almost hid her “talents”.

When he finally brought Sera in front of the Jedi Council, they immediately assigned her a new Master. Stoic and unyielding, her new Arkanian Master held little patience for Sera’s often flamboyant personality, and slowly tried to hammer Sera into what she believed a Jedi Knight should be. It was during this time that Sera began to lose patience more and more easily. While she knew that she still needed the further training, she would have much rathered to be with her old Master, who allowed her much more freedom.

It was also during this time that the Jedi were driven away from the Republic. While her Master seemed to take it in stride, Sera only felt further frustration. The Republic had always seemed like a place she could escape, and forget about being a Jedi for moments of time. Being Knighted five years after the expulsion of the Jedi, she still has not been trusted with a padawan of her own, although she has assisted Masters with large classes.



And to quote Shar from our other site : Who doesn't http://forum.intheshadows.org/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif a fem Twi'lek?

[sharyntyre]

:victory: yessss. Maybe I should not be the first to comment, as I recruited you, but....nice character!

Guys, and Lady Jade, this is my buddy from the WoT site, in my opinion the best writer among the currently active membership.

Thanks for joining in Jarl and :welcome:

[Cassus Fett]

WoT site??

Anyway Jarl, nice character, will you be participating in the Mandalorian and Republic sides to this rpg aswell?

[Miasmo]

Nice character, Jarl, although I've acquired some distaste for female twi'leks ... I won't hold it against you though. ;) I just had to mention it since you asked who doesn't love female twi'leks. You've written her well, and that really helps brush away my distaste. And my lack of appreciation for them is definitely nothing compared to how some people(not I) feel about gungans.

WoT site? As in Wheel of Time?

[Jarl]

Thanks for the warm welcomes :bigsmile:. I'd say the only reason Shar is saying I'm the best writer among the current writer's from the WoT site (besides me joining here) is because he isn't including himself. :nono:

Yes, Wheel of Time at a pretty cool site. Activity levels there vary wildly depending on how much real life rears its head. So far Cassus I only have the plans for this one character, but we'll see how much time I have, and go from there. Definitely wouldn't mind getting at least one more character (prob in the Republic thread) but I don't want my activity level to drop at the other site, or to slow you guys down here.

And no problem for not liking twi'leks Miasmo; while I'm not as bad as other people for not liking Gungans, I'm certainly not a fan of them either. :bop:

[Cassus Fett]

lol... well Twi'leks and Gungans sure do have thier reasons to being hated

[jadeskywalker]

Sorry you guys. Here is my character...took me a while, wasn't completely satifisied with her.

Name: Nillia Thaldion
Role: Jedi Knight
Species and Gender: Human/Female
Age: 30
Physical Appearance: Stand about 5'7, brown eyes, with wavey dirty blonde hair.
Lightsaber: silver and black handle with a blue green blade.
Lightsaber style: Form lll and Form V
Special Abilities: her father focused on her ability of being able to become one with the force in battling.
Place of Origin: Teyr
social Status: Jedi Refugee
Personality and attitude: Always keeping in mind of her fathers training of remaining calm in any situation, wants to see that Jedi take their place in the Republic and serve as gaurdians like they use, too.
Current and Former Occupation: Jedi gaurdian, feels her talents would be better for helping in battles and helping the refugees and others who need help, instead of being political. Nillia does not like politicing.
Signific Friends/ Family/Past Relations: Kreal thalidon, Nillia's father. Kreal noticed that his six year old daughter had showed signs of a strong potintial Jedi. He decided to train her himself, he taught her what the Jedi's place was in the republic and focused on her with the light and dark side of the Force.

Kreal focused on Nillia's potintial on being able to become on with Force in Battle melding ( I know not rightly said ). While on Teyr her father and her were helping the refugees on Teyr, where they were at, was attacked by a band of pirates, with a Dark Jedi with them. The dark Jedi killed her father. Nillia was in rage and wanted revenge. Nillia could feel her father's present and calmed down, and focused on the battle at hand. Nillia finally kiled the dark Jedi and helped the refugees escape.

Nillia decided it was time to seek out other Jedi Knight and help restore their place as gaurdians of Peace in the galaxy. She felt she could serve her homeworld as a Jedi in the place of the Jedi Order than being a refugee.

Love the Twi'lek character. My favorite is Aalya Secura:like: . Let me know if there needs to be an improvement, which I know there is. This is the best I could do for now. Sorry, it took me a while. Never go as planned as I like.:lol:

[Marko Ragnos]

Nice characters, Jade n' Jarl.

And you, Jarl. Welcome to the senate!:lol:

[sharyntyre]

Nice to have some Female Jedi breaking up the boys club

so now we are holding our collective breath waiting for Jediwan's contirbutions, a character(s) and the prophecy.....should we send a PM or just be patient?

I got two things to say here.

1. thanks to everyone who helped with setting this up and the characters you intend to play.

2. I hope the RPG goes at least as long as this bloody discussion thread :bigsmile:

[Miasmo]

I'll PM Jediwan right now. I say we give him 24 hours before moving on, but that's up to the rest of you. He can always join in later, and the prophecy can wait. It just means we might have to work it in in-story, which could be fun.

2. I hope the RPG goes at least as long as this bloody discussion thread :bigsmile:
Hear hear! :nahnah:

[jadeskywalker]

Yeah, I hear ya about thread going as long as this on. It doesn't matter to me what we do. I could wait for Jediwan.:bigsmile:

[Cassus Fett]

Im not bothered about when we start, i dont mind waiting for Jediwan to come back. And i hope the rpg lasts a long time after all the hard work we have put into it

[sharyntyre]

ahh democracy in action...looks like we bid our time, which is cool with me too.

Maybe I can manage to get another piece of my Fanfic up, its almost startin to bother me that the 'finale' is in my head and I haven't been able to get it 'on paper' as the old saying goes. :banghead:

[Jarl]

I have to say that I agree with Miasmo that we should put at least some sort of time limit on how long we are going to wait. As much as I hope this goes on for a very long time, it does have to start at some time ;) .


Shar, you definitely have to let me know once you get that next piece up. I can't wait to read it.:bigsmile:

[Cassus Fett]

we'll give him till wednesday? if you lot like?

[jadeskywalker]

That works, he could always join us with the prophecy when he gets the chance. I can't wait to see his prophecy.

[sharyntyre]

Yeah W-day werx for me too. *shrugs* depending on how the writing goes this could stay open to more characters for quite a while.

[Miasmo]

So how are the threads going to be labeled. Will it be like:

500ABY: Mandalorian
500ABY: Jedi
500ABY: Republic

Or were we looking for something different?

And I guess those who choose not to play as one of those specific factions will just have to post in the most relevant thread?

[Cassus Fett]

No nothing different to how u posted it, saves the confusion

[sharyntyre]

And I guess those who choose not to play as one of those specific factions will just have to post in the most relevant thread?


sounds about right, and I agree with keeping the thread titles simple, it may get confusing enough as it is.

[Leto Aldriss]

Okay It took me a while to get this up. Spent all my free time outside of work and holiday prep to it so if there are any issues PM me so that I can change them

Character Name: Ardan Kell
Role: Jedi Knight
Species & Gender: Human Male
Age: 33
Physical Appearance: Dark haired and eyed, with a hawkish yet handsome face. Ardan is of solid athletic build. 5’ 11”,
Special Abilities: Trained as a jedi, some Dark Side
Lightsaber style: Form V: Shien / Djem So
Lightsaber: Dark Violet obtained by a combination of blue and red corusca gems
Personality and Attitude: Ardan is a rebel in many ways. Never accepting the traditional role of the Jedi as scholars and teachers, Kell’s view of the Jedi’s place runs close to that of the dark side, It is his belief that the Jedi should have remained an elite force within the Republic not subject to it’s control. “When you leash a Vornskyrr it’s no longer an effective hunter.”
Place of Origin: Onderon
Social Status: Jedi Knight, Refugee
Political Affiliation: Neutral, Though pledged to serve the interests of the greatly diminished Jedi, he can’t help speculating (usually out loud) how things might work out if followed from his point of view. He sees the force as neither light or dark, just like a blaster, It is the hand that wields it and the intention that drives it. Because of this he finds himself at odds with even the other jedi sometimes. But when push comes to shove the Jedi get his support, even if they are needlessly restraining their abilities.
Current/Former Occupations: Jedi Knight
Personal History / Significant Life Events: Ardan Kell was born on Onderon in the inner rim, a place whose legacy of the force is as dark as space itself. Ardan was observed to have a strong connection in the force by Zabrak Jedi Master, Talla Rath. She intercepted the child in an attempt to steal bold faced from a merchant’s shop in the Iziz market. The boy had discovered that by commanding (through the force) he could keep the merchant from looking long enough to take the food of his cart.

Talla forced him to return the stolen food, but did offer to take him in and train him in the force. Kell became a strong pupil and learned to become especially adept and mind manipulation. He excelled at lightsaber combat utilizing the straight forward strength and suppleness of his own body modified by the force. He might have made a good candidate for Vaapad, but the masters believed that before one could master Vaapad successfully they must first master their own passions, something they had yet to see from Kell.

During the Last Sith War Kell was promoted to the rank of Jedi knight dispite his outspokenness and aggression, to fill the ranks of the fallen. He served with distinction, a fact that makes the jedi exile all the harder to bear. His greatest consolation is that his Master Talla Rath, fell during the war, preventing her from seeing the fate of those entrusted to carry the Jedi ways to the future, if there is one.

[sharyntyre]

:vaderxmas: cool character! welcome to 500ABY

[Cassus Fett]

Nice character Leto, glad you have joined.

[Miasmo]

Nice, Leto. The only thing I'd point out is maybe being a little more specific in political affiliation so you can accept one of the three Jedi factions. What you have written in that section seems more appropriate in your personality/attitude section. Your comment about thinking the Jedi should have remained in the Republic is the closest thing you've got to politcal affiliation. I'd move it to that section and choose a faction.

Because you appear to have been only glancing at the thread on your free time, you may have missed our discussion concerning the Jedi factions. So, very briefly, here's the gist.

Daywings: Jedi who want to join the Republic as soon as possible.
Titavians: Jedi who want to wait for an invite, and rebuild the Order in the meantime.
Neutral: Jedi who have no specific preference, and may agree with either at any point in time.

Since you still may only be glancing at the thread, I'll go ahead and send this post to you via PM like you requested.

Welcome aboard!

[Cassus Fett]

Wont have time on Wednesday to start the RPG's so we are going to have to wait til Thursday to do it, unless someone else wants to start it on wednesday. Or shall i start the threads?

[Marko Ragnos]

Well, for me it's okay to start 'em up at anytime. But I won't be able to use the computer in the weekend! :lol:

[Miasmo]

Doesn't really matter to me. I'll jump in whenever. I'd kinda like to get started by Saturday though.

[sharyntyre]

Im ok with whatever is good for the rest of the group. I may post an opening bit for the Jedi faction between now and saturday unless someone beats me to it. I have a half formed vission of Rowangrio on a windswept mountain side getting a premonation, but it is foggy at best so do NOT feel I have staked that honor out for myself.

[Jarl]

Yeah whenever it is good for you is just fine. I have to admit that I don't even have a vague idea for any start (and I wouldn't even feel comfortable in the two threads that I'm not a part of) and am going to have to work something out, off of the first couple of posts even for how I'm going to introduce Sera into the thread. I've got some ideas, but will have to wait and see how it's started.

Otherwise I'm good to go at anytime:bigsmile:

[Cassus Fett]

Well i have a perfect Mandalorian opening. They will be started by Saturday.

Shar, feel free to start the Jedi one. we should get them up at the same time really.

[Miasmo]

So is the Jedi planet still as you mentioned, Cassus? Ice with desert poles?

[jadeskywalker]

I am good for whenever it starts, I just made it home from the hospital. My best friend who is like a sister delivered a baby boy, tonight. I had the pleasure of being in there with her.:picture: :happydance: When the doctor said he was coming, she wasn't lying. There maybe a day sometime next week I will not be on. My sister is also due this coming week.:bop:

So, I am free and will await for it to start.

[Cassus Fett]

So is the Jedi planet still as you mentioned, Cassus? Ice with desert poles?

Yes, wanted a planet that is slightly strange unless anyone has got anything better?

Im ok with whatever is good for the rest of the group. I may post an opening bit for the Jedi faction between now and saturday unless someone beats me to it. I have a half formed vission of Rowangrio on a windswept mountain side getting a premonation, but it is foggy at best so do NOT feel I have staked that honor out for myself.

Sounds really good. For mine i see, Mandalore The Devious standing on the balcony of his Palace, with his top advisors next to him as members of the Mandalorian Army march on by.

[Jarl]

Sounds really good. For mine i see, Mandalore The Devious standing on the balcony of his Palace, with his top advisors next to him as members of the Mandalorian Army march on by.

Definitely a cool start for the Mandalorians. Did anyone have something for the Republic? I'm currently in the process of trying to cobble together some ideas into a decent workable character for the Republic thread, and was hoping the start for it was going to be as visually inspiring as the other two sound like they are going to be. :xmas:

[Miasmo]

The Republic thread could start with some sort of government action, like a bill being passed or something, so it immediately has a path to start things off with. In that case, the bill should be something that would be integral, directly or indirectly, to the overall story.

That just an idea though. I won't be playing a Republican right now, but If I ever decide to create a second character, that's probably where it will be.

[Cassus Fett]

That sounds good.

Sorry i havent posted anything over the past couple of days been really busy with work. Could we leave the start til after christmas?

[Miasmo]

That's probably best. On a normal schedule, by tomorrow would've been ideal, but this week and next aren't exactly normal schedules for people.

[jadeskywalker]

That sounds good.

Sorry i havent posted anything over the past couple of days been really busy with work. Could we leave the start til after christmas?


I agree that is a good idea, til after Christmas. I check in when I get the chance, I am just glad to know it isn't going to start til Christmas.

:sidxmas: Merry Christmas to you all. And a Happy New Year.:vaderxmas:

[sharyntyre]

Sure, that gives us a few more days to plot things. I have part of the Jedi opening done, I'll flesh it out some more over the next couple of days.

couple of things.

1. I like the idea for the republicans.

How about them passing a bill to encrease millitary spending? I mean I am assuming we are going to want some sort of confrentation, shooting, explossions, jedi decapitating people, etc. Or maybe a bill for some sort of trade agreement with the Mandalorians, light industrial machinery (that can have millitary applications)....With our Bothan wench pushing it as her clan holds large interests in said industry?

2. Jedi prophecy....would it be Plagiary to use the Miasmo re-write without waiting for Jediwan? I like the idea of the prophecy being posted in the Jedi thread within the first several posts, maybe not the opening post, but before the end of the first page.

3. I keep trying to figure out the rotation and placement of a planet as we've chosen. How is it the poles are deserts and the equator region covered in ice? I am not sayng we should change it, I know little of planetary physics, just trying to understand how such an environment comes to be...Am I over thinking this one?


I am a scrooge, so this weekend is just as good as any other, but respecting peoples wish to celebrate the Retail Holiday we can wait untill tuesday or so, unless you all want to wait until after New Years.

A happy and joyous holiday to all of you! Remember to thank God, in whatever form you identify...it, and tell your family you love them! :vaderxmas: