[OOC] Coruscant Sacked: Aftermath

[Fallenreaper]

@Zoldyck. We see you! You can't hide!

@Ellri

*grabs the whips and chains*

[Fallenreaper]

Lists:

Heard from in the OoC

• @Heat
• @Rtron
• @Sep
• @Gowi
• @Cqbexpt
• @EliteCommander
• @Vesuvius00

Not heard from in the OoC: days left 3.

• @Tzarima
• @Zoldyck

Heard from @Dblade26 in skype as to the reasons he's been MIA (hospital, though I won't explain more), however, he might want to peep in on the OoC as well.

[Ellri]

@Fallenreaper Zoldyck has made noise in IRC.

[Ellri]

We have spotted you, lurking @Mifuyne...

Hai.

[Sep]

I had a muse, and started a post.

and it's gone

[Fallenreaper]

I had a muse, and started a post.

and it's gone

@Sep

What happened?

@Mifuyne Hi, I see you lurking there. If you're curious, interested or just passing through, don't be afraid to say hi at least! We're a friendly bunch. XD

[Fallenreaper]

@Fallenreaper Zoldyck has made noise in IRC.

@Ellri

And DBlade26 has contacted me through Skype, but I see want to see them make a statement over the OoC. Namely as physical and visible proof.

[Mifuyne]

We have spotted you, lurking @Mifuyne...

Hai.

@Ellri

Damn it! I've been made! :P

I was wondering if there's room for someone who is neither Jedi or Sith...I have a character from a dead SW RP (died before I could even post anything :( ). I'd like to bring him over. I think the timeline matches--roughly, but he's neither Jedi nor Sith (his parents were Sith though). If you like, I can show you the CS--unmodified?

@Mifuyne Hi, I see you lurking there. If you're curious, interested or just passing through, don't be afraid to say hi at least! We're a friendly bunch. XD

@Fallenreaper

Hellos xD I was posting when you posted :P

[Fallenreaper]

<Snipped quote by Ellri>

Damn it! I've been made! :P

I was wondering if there's room for someone who is neither Jedi or Sith...I have a character from a dead SW RP (died before I could even post anything :( ). I'd like to bring him over. I think the timeline matches--roughly, but he's neither Jedi nor Sith (his parents were Sith though). If you like, I can show you the CS--unmodified?

@Mifuyne

Currently we strongly rather have him be either Jedi or Sith, his parents being Sith would make him automatically follow the Sith side of things (that also doesn't make him evil by default mind you. Jayda is aligned with Sish, who's a Sith, and technically a Sith because of association. However, the Jedi might and GMs define her as a light force user despite of this because she's not fully turned or tapped into the Dark side of things...yet.) So being a Jedi or Sith doesn't mean good or evil, but merely who your PC is allied with at the present. This can always change down the storyline mind you.

Knowing that, are you still interested and willing to tweak the PC to fit the setting?

[Mifuyne]

Knowing that, are you still interested and willing to tweak the PC to fit the setting?

@Fallenreaper

So my character needs to be affiliated with Jedi or Sith? What if he's neither but chose to help the Jedi rescuers as a favour to one of the Jedi he befriended in the past (or maybe saved his life)?

Personally, I want to write about a character at a crossroad and have his affiliation be something that's born out of the story organically rather than a part of his backstory. If that won't work, then I'll think of something else.

I'm kind of dying to join an active RP so I'm willing to be flexible :P ...The other ones I've joined have stalled for one reason or another :(

[Fallenreaper]

<Snipped quote by Fallenreaper>

So my character needs to be affiliated with Jedi or Sith? What if he's neither but chose to help the Jedi rescuers as a favour to one of the Jedi he befriended in the past (or maybe saved his life)?

@Mifuyne

Yes, he has to be either a Jedi or Sith. Again, I’m making this clear as I get the impression you’re assuming he has to follow the expected cliche produced by the movies and he doesn’t have to. Jayda’s a Sith and again, not evil, cruel, or out to kill all Sith. Most the Sith currently on the ship are more selfish and have less issue with killing someone in their way than a Jedi would, this doesn’t mean he would have be continually going after people on the ship.

As for the connection, it’s plausible if you can work with one of the others over it and make it believable. Jayda and Lea have family on the Rescuers played by Ellri and CQ, which for them will test their alignment hot and heavy when they encounter each other.

Through keep in mind if he helps the Rescuers or Prisoners, he will suffer the consequences from it and can possibly be killed. If it's discovered at least.

Personally, I want to write about a character at a crossroad and have his affiliation be something that's born out of the story organically rather than a part of his backstory. If that won't work, then I'll think of something else.

@Mifuyne

Well, he could’ve been defeated and spared by one of the Jedi currently imprisoned on the Kaggath, allowing him to escape? However he knows what will happen if he helps and try to pay his debt, creating a sense of conflict that you’re looking for. Jayda herself has a similar conflict, through still selfish, that she wants the Jedi to get away so she doesn’t have to torture them.

Another note that in this period Jedi could easily kill Sith because they were a Sith, even if they surrendered, which blurs the line between Sith and Jedi because of the goal justify the means. Some Jedi, slightly encouraged or overlooked by the Council, were out to win the war at almost any cost which made them extremely dark in other Jedi’s views. Lyric, the commanding master, is actually a good example of prejudice against Sith because he will try to provoke a prisoner Sith into attacking him and giving him the excuse to kill them without breaking any laws in the Jedi Code. At least in his view.

If this doesn’t appeal, another thought over the type of conflict you’re describing is having him once be a Jedi, then have been turned to the dark side during the war for any number of reasons. These Jedi could give him that ability to turn back and be forgiven, but that forgiveness comes at a risk of betraying the Sith he has come to know differently than the Council’s teachings. Also, guilt due to what he’s done and how he’s connected, and so creating that inner struggle that either side can influence. If you make another PC, might consider that as your theme? It would allow it to be played out in the IC and still give a bit of what you’re craving as well.

I'm kind of dying to join an active RP so I'm willing to be flexible :P ...The other ones I've joined have stalled for one reason or another :(

@Mifuyne

The GMS will help you create/adapt a PC to the rp best we can. If you can get by the CS process, you’re good as golden within this rp. The hardest part of the rp is merely getting a CS approved because even the GMs have had to adapt their CSes to each other’s standards and there’s rarely been a CS that hasn’t needed minor or major adaptations so as long as you’re willing to make these, no matter how many times, you’ll do just fine.

[Fallenreaper]

@Ellri Also working on getting a post up for Navi, though @Sep if you get one up before me than I can adapt it. Because I got to get something to eat... not had anything since this morning and it's half past 3 pm. All in the name to get this post down. >,<

[Ellri]

Indeed, @Mifuyne. Its so easy to answer when Fallen's already covered pretty much everything.

Neither Jedi nor Sith exclusively stick to the light or dark sides of the force in this era. There are Jedi who are near the borders between light and dark due to their will to win the war and their "ends-justify-the-means" attitudes, and there are Sith who are not really "evil" or cruel.

Jedi aren't afraid to break things, generally have far more guts than they do in the movie era, and of course rather... dislike... Sith.
If you want examples, look at the SWTOR cinematics.

Some Sith are the cruel, malicious and evil bastards we all recognize (yes, we're looking at you, @rtron), and there are the ones who simply value freedom from the strict rules and regulations of the Jedi order. Others again see the republic as corrupt, whereas the Empire actually enforces laws and punishes crime.

The core aspect we aim for in Aftermath is to explore the natures of the light and dark sides and the nuances between them, as well as the differences between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic. Characters tend to have numerous connections to each other and be affected by what happens to others.

Oh, and don't be scared by the length of the Rules and useful information section in the CS tab. Its mostly common sense and balancing factors.

[Sep]

@Sep if you get one up before me than I can adapt it. Because I got to get something to eat... not had anything since this morning and it's half past 3 pm. All in the name to get this post down. >,<

@Fallenreaper

My post won't alter the affects of the IC until midnight/early morning.

[Mifuyne]

@Fallenreaper @Ellri Thanks for the clarification. I derped and misunderstood the point in Fallen's original explanation but I get it now :)

I'll need time to consider a few things and write up the CS though. I'll try and get it posted within the next couple of days.

[Ellri]

No problem and excellent, @Mifuyne.

[Rtron]

@Ellri

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE IMPLYING. SISH IS A COMPLEX CREATURE STRUGGLING WITH HIS SADISTIC TENDE- *Starts choking on own BS*

[Fallenreaper]

@Ellri

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE IMPLYING. SISH IS A COMPLEX CREATURE STRUGGLING WITH HIS SADISTIC TENDE- *Starts choking on own BS*

@Rtron

HAHAHAHA, I think Jayda begs to differ. :p

Hello @TheFourthIV, nice to see people peering in. Feel free to say hi and if you're interested in joining, just curious or passing through.

@Fallenreaper @Ellri Thanks for the clarification. I derped and misunderstood the point in Fallen's original explanation but I get it now :)

I'll need time to consider a few things and write up the CS though. I'll try and get it posted within the next couple of days.

@Mifuyne

Glad I could help. ^-^ Any other questions, feel free to ask. Also, be sure to peer in and talk in the OoC even if you don't have a CS up yet. It lets us know you're alive and still interested in the rp.

[Deamonbane]

Name:
Kylar Marcus
Species:
Human
Age:
28
Gender:
Male
Faction:
Jedi Order
Rank:
Jedi Knight
Captive?
No

Appearance:

My Hider

As a youth, Kylar was slim and smaller than most other younglings his age. However, as he hit his teen years, a growth spurt left him at a solid six feet, three inches in height. Powerfully built as well, to the point where his master thought that it would be a good idea to alter his form of choice from Form III (Soresu) to Form V (Shien/Djem So). Kylar adapted well to the change, although he retains many of the teachings of Soresu in his style.

Dark brown hair, inquisitive eyes of the same color and a scrunched up face that makes him seem like he is constantly deep in thought, he had never been the most approachable of sorts. His dress code is strictly utilitarian, guiding himself with the dark browns and blacks that his master got him used to. Battle armor is a recent and rather permanent addition to his wardrobe, ever since he joined in the conflict against the Sith.

His skin is tanned, ruddy and pockmarked with scars from blaster and lightsaber. One in particular stands out, an ugly red thing over his left shoulder and spreading onto his back, courtesy of the first Sith Acolyte that he encountered. A few hours in a bacta tank would have healed te wound quicker, ridding him of the scar, but he opted to keep it as a reminder of the mistake that led to wound. Despite this, he usually keeps it and his other mementos of battle under wraps.

He wields a single lightsaber with a blue crystal, altered to make the blade three inches longer than the normal saber.

Flaws:

Not overly popular among the other Jedi, with his penchant for bending the rules and skirting along the borders of what would normally be permitted by the Masters. Coupled with a lack of empathy and sensitivity to the 'living force', the Council has decided to avoid giving him the responsibility to train a Padawan until further notice. It is a choice that Kylar does not mind in the least.

He feels that the council and most of the other Jedi are too set in their ways and traditions. To beat the Sith, to his understanding, they needed to heed the calls of the times and adapt. Once again, not too popular with the other Masters, especially as he is rather vocal with his sentiments. Something of a loudmouth and a gossip. His eagerness to confront the Sith in battle has been looked on with some concern.

His skill with mechanics has made him rather arrogant in the field, and he tends to be rather snide and sarcastic should anyone question his work.

Despite his friction with the council and the other masters, Kylar possesses skills that are vital in the field of battle and thus he is allowed to work on the front lines with only topical supervision, the Jedi Master that is his superior sending reports on his actions to the Council. Over all his time in the field, he has never done anything that would cause him to be recalled, although he has skirted the line several times.

Skills:

He has mastered the variants of Form V, Shien and Djem So. He has a slight preference for the latter, as the it plays well to his physical strength and natural aggressiveness. However, his skill with Shien has benefited from his previous training in Form III. Overall, his style is more defensive than would be expected of a Form V master, but no less dangerous. He is fully ambidextrous, and while his master felt that he would fight better wielding two blades instead of one, he preferred the surprise factor of being able to shift hands during combat, and even reversing his grip into a back-hand mid-duel.

His skill with all things mechanical, be it droids, computers and communications has made him invaluable to the war effort, be it tracking down enemies, decrypting their signal bursts, masking their own transmissions or keeping the Republic's machinery working smoothly while wreaking havoc with the enemy's. He is also a talented pilot, even though he is not overly comfortable in the cramped space of a cockpit.

He has some talent when it comes to tactics, although his creativity is limited to ground engagements, and has been frequently told that he has no head for leading space battles, and thus is usually limited to defensive roles when in space, or attacking or corralling lightly armored ships and transports.

Force capabilities:

Beyond the basics, he has shown a gift for Mechu-deru, and while this has caused some friction over this being a primarily Sith power, the masters have decided to turn a blind eye in light of his talents being very useful, despite their origins. Force Stealth is also something of a favorite of his.

His problems with empathy and the 'living force' make him struggle with even the most basic of healing abilities, and even animal friendship. However, his self-control makes him a natural for skills such as Breath Control, Hibernation trance, Tapas and Crucitorn. Droid Disable is one of his favorite tricks. He has shown interest for Force Deflection and Tutaminis, but he has had neither the opportunity nor confidence to attempt anything of the sort outside of a controlled environment.

His signature move in a duel is to augment a Falling Avanlanche, a traditional Djem So attack, with a concussive force blast meant to stun or incapacitate an opponent, even if they do block his lightsaber. It has won him more than one duel in the past.

Biography:

Kylar remembers nothing from his life before the Order, having been all but raised on in the Jedi Enclave on Dantooine. All he knows is that he was born on that very planet, and that his parents had been farmers on the other side of it. He was around twelve when he recieved word that his parents had been killed in a confrontation with a group of smugglers. He was allowed to attend their funeral with his then Master, Joosor'Alai, a Twi'lek with dark purple skin from Ryloth. A master of Form III, he was responsible for the boy's roots in the form. When Kylar's physique called for a more aggressive style of combat, he relied on the help of two other masters to help train the boy.

Alai was an active master. After spending a year or so with Kylar on Dantooine, he took Kylar away from the Enclave to Coruscant. It was an impressive sight for the thirteen-year-old Padawan. The city itself was more impressive, and one of the Alai's friends/informants in the ecumenopolis was responsible for fanning the spark of the boy's interest in mechanics and droids into a full on flame. From that point on, Kylar spent much of his time while on Coruscant with the man.

The war started shortly before Kylar was deemed ready for the trials, and he followed his Master into various conflicts in the war. He encountered his first Sith Acolyte while on a mission separate from Alai. He fought a very defensive duel, and hee finished the duel by using his augmented Falling Avalanche for the first time. The Zabrak female was able to stop his lightsaber, but did not see the concussive blow as she tried a riposte. The result splintered her spine and killed her instantly. However, he riposte went unnoticed by him and nearly severed his left arm at the shoulder. He was left with an ugly wound instead. He took her saberstaff and presented it to his master when the two were reunited. He underwent the trials soon after.

After the Trails, he was given his knighthood and sent to various points in the galaxy. He was on Ryloth, commanding a small armored division there when word came of the attack on Coruscant. Unable to do anything about it, Kylar pushed what worries and questions that he had about the event aside as best he could until word came, calling him to help in the rescue of a group of Jedi that had gone missing in the attack.

Personality and/or Motivation:

Distant, but not cold, Kylar is a difficult person to place at the best of times. He seems to be constantly focused on nothing in particular, with his brow in a near permanent furrow. He is quiet, rather shy when dealing with strangers and even other Jedi. He does speak up for himself in terms that he is knowledgeable, or thinks that he is knowledgeable, known and rather infamous for speaking his mind and running his mouth no matter the time or who might be listening.

He is a rather aggressive person, questioning and inquisitive, no matter the subject, so long as it has his interest. As of now, his curiosity is peaked as to just how the Sith managed to circumvent Coruscant's defenses so easily.

He is capable of extreme self-control when called for it. Focused and determined, and despite everything and the thoughts of the masters on the matter, he is wholly dedicated to the Jedi Order and way. The other Jedi are his family and their capture drives him. That and his curiosity.

Player’s long term goals:

Determining how the Sith got past Coruscant's blockade, and maybe proving Kylar worthy of training a Padawan.

Relations:

WIP

Final Point - Secrets:

When his master refused to take the lightsaber of the Sith that Kylar had killed, he kept it for himself, and he has collected the lightsabers of every Sith that he has killed since. He doesn't feel that the captured weapons are trophies, but more as a representation of a skilled force user, no matter how twisted. He feels that he brings some light to his killed enemies by keeping their memories alive. This thought hit him in full force whne he realized that the Acolyte that he had killed was no older than he was.

[Ellri]

We'll get the sheet reviewed later on, @Deamonbane.