Airus Vel Aath was on his third hot chocolate the locals had ceased the staring and gone about their daily lives most patrons of the day were enjoying meals. Afternoon had arrived, the bar remained rather empty save for a handful of transport pilots, local workers, and a few personal from off world who had left their respective camps to get back to some kind of civilization.
The Jedi knight was skimming through the data mostly he was watching the sabacc game a bit back behind him, to Airus this was the vacation he'd happily accepted as an assignment. Few people and none he'd have to work closely with, meaning no headaches from being crowded of course the part he loved the most was no one bothering him. A few of the younger Jedi or sometimes his fellow knights would pester him about what he so intently typing onto his datapad. Though more often he'd be asked to assist in lectures on history for those curious about certain topics or assist in providing materials to those who were attending the class.
Of course most importantly he'd accepted the task to escape the constant questioning about him being fit as a teacher. Of course it came to the battle of Dantooine, a victory for the Republic and one that proved at least to Airus that the Republic and Jedi were not spent as a fighting force, even in the darkest hour and beyond they had taken the planet. He'd even heard rumors about some of what went on planet in other areas, of course he'd never spread them. Of course his own experience had colored his last few years within the order, needless to say he'd been... Distant, from many of the other Knights even those he'd trained with on Coruscant.
He expected to return to a denial of his request to take a Padawan after all Master Turus had been rather against it, he'd rather settled with the fact from what had leaked down it his Padawan assignment request had split his superiors for awhile.
Of course, when other presence in the force approach he sat up from his relaxed positioned focusing towards the presence curious who it might be. Airus was a bit surprised as she approached he could sense it, a Jedi, and a Padawan no less but what could she... Oh, oh no... No no no no no this couldn't there was no way this was... However, when she confirmed it he could only yell at himself internally for not planning for this outcome, the order had shown faith in him.
The girl, no Miarhi, offered him a datapad so Airus took it before she sat down and pushed it aside. Mentally he was kind of shocked, outwardly he gave her a friendly smile. "Relax, yes I'm Airus Vel Aath and you have nothing to apologize for, Padawan." He answered calmly, of course it had been different for how he'd been chosen and the age... She was much older than he had been when he'd been assigned a master.
"You are nervous... Don't worry I'm not some perfectionist, though if Master Dan'ii was here she'd tell you that I do work to hard. Either way, I'm here to research about the planet and go over data on possible locations to help shrink the search zone." Airus then figured it was best to explain why they would be here rather than at the Republic dig site. "If you are curious... Most of those dig site personal are Coruscant University students... And Coruscant is rather anti-Jedi lately so I figured it would be best to work... Away from where they might see me as trouble." He explained, before waving towards one of the service droids.
"Please, two of your lunch specials and hot chocolate for my Padawan." He added the droid just nodded and moving back to the kitchen. "They don't have much here but the food is hot and well made, much better than rations... And I was given credits to make sure I wouldn't inconvenience anyway." He explained turning his head to face towards Miarhi. "Would you like to join me in reviewing the historical significance of the area and possibly locating the fortress in question?"
He offered one of the datapads he'd been given to Miarhi. "I assume they've told you about me? Well if you'd like to know anything... Even if it's about the whole lack of eyes thing or my own abilities as a Jedi. Please ask, I'm an open book as it were." He chuckled to try and help his new Padawan find her voice and relax around him. He didn't need her nervous or worried about what he thought, he wanted to help her learn not put his burdens on her.
Doctor Kane folded her hands, taking a deep breath the blonde woman, with a touch grey, placed her elbows on her desk lifting her eyes to look at the intern before her. "Kaleb. What do you mean, you lost the terrain mapper!?" She added the end of that sentence slamming her fist down on the table in her building making the young man jump. The petite doctor put the fear into her students, co-workers, and interns when they failed her this was no exception.
"I just... I heard something in the woods, it scared me so... I just dropped my bag and ran Doctor Kane! I was worried it was one of those Sith who doesn't want us here!" The tanned skinned young man answered, nervously wringing his hands as the older woman pushed her glasses up glaring hard Kaleb. The rather plain blue-eyed young man with a nervous personality pushed his slightly too long back scared of further berating.
"You will get back out there. Find that bag. If you do not, I will do far worse things to you and your future back on Coruscant than any Sith could dream up! Is that understood, Kaleb!?!" Zaniah Kane added with an angry growl as she leaned over the table leaned angrily over the table her piercing green eyes glaring at the young man who couldn't even summon words before turning and rushing out of the administration building. He would have walked right into the approaching Jedi had the Miraluka not seen him coming, stepping out of the way as the scared young man ran. As Airus approached he thought carefully, he could feel the anger and distress radiating off the doctor deciding it was best to approach her with more flattery and let her know right away how happy he was to work with her.
A few of the other students muttered, even the senior staff watched the Miraluka pass by weaving through the busy camp with his head tilted downward making straight for administration. While not a Jedi archaeologist Airus's job here was to look over what they knew, research local history, Jedi archives, and other relevant information from any source to help try and move the search in the right direction. In two months both Sith and Republic efforts had only mapped half a kilometer each. The with progress slowed every day by more trees, wildlife, rockslides, and the locals pushing for both teams to find solid proof of the location before being allowed to begin a proper dig site.
Airus entered as the doctor had just seated herself once more, taking a breath still getting over her intern's sheer idiocy. "Doctor Zaniah Kane, I'm Jedi Knight Airus Vel Aath, I've read your book on the Mandalorian Wars. You have a very gifted mind to be able to understand the Mandalorian's motivations so clearly. I enjoyed the book immensely and recommended the copy be required reading for Jedi studying the Mandalorian War." Airus spoke bowing graciously before his host, as Doctor seemed surprisingly floored that Jedi knew her work so well and thought so highly of her.
"The honor is mine Master Jedi. I'm so glad you've come, while the team is doing there best this environment just isn't cooperating and we've got too many areas to search. We need someone with more resources and maybe a clear head... Though I didn't expect a Jedi historian to be so..." She didn't finish the sentence as she looked him over pushing a stack of datapads filled with information towards him. Clearly trying not to insult or insinuate things about him.
"Young? Believe me, I know... But I've published works as well. I do know how my way around research quite well, Doctor Kane, I promise I will not disappoint." The Jedi smiled at, offering her a handshake that the Doctor stood and readily accepted. "I'd like to stay longer but I don't want to be a burden in your camp. I'll take a Speeder over to town and work on reading up there. You can call me on the holo should you need anything doctor, the Jedi serve the Republic and you are in charge of the Republic presence here." Airus added, seeing her aura change from her once angry mood to a much more mellow and perhaps even flattered tone. The Jedi Knight felt he'd done her some good and helped those under her some by at least relaxing Base Camp Resh's director.
Collecting the datapads and leaving the administration building he saw a group of students whispering to one another he could feel how nervous they were just being near a Jedi. So he turned his head towards them, giving a smile and wave as he passed them by they seemed to soften some. Yet in his heart, Airus knew it would simply take a lot of time and effort to rebuild faith in the Knights of the Republic. Hooking his bag onto the speeder Airus lowered his hood and set off, following the trail markers he took the speeder straight towards town. He'd decided to stay in the neutral village in the middle of the survey area, where he could inspect the Republic outpost if he wanted and escape the noise of the camp to read in peace.
Arriving he checked his speeder with the Republic personal on site and headed for local cantina, while not the best place to relax they did have rooms for rent and he'd been set with one here after he'd requested it. Airus had made the request knowing many of the students and personnel from Coruscant might not be fans of the Jedi, staying away from them might be for the best until they were more used to the Jedi presence. So Airus checked in, placing his bag in his room and stowing the few things he'd brought for his task. He walked down the stairs and took a seat at a table in the cantina, finding the whole place rather nice. The forests reminded him of Tython and it's wild untamed lands, so rich and ready to be explored.
Ordering a hot chocolate from the barkeep as he took a seat, Airus buckled down and began to read through documents, forgetting how strange it must have looked. A Jedi with no eyes reading from a datapad, sipping a hot chocolate in a bar, and in such close proximity to the Empire some the locals poorly whispered poorly jokes about Jedi and Sith being more bad neighbors than enemies not that the Jedi understood at least absorbed in his reading occasionally adding a notation on something as he went along.
Lannik, a system caught in neutral territory and one that neither the Republic or the Empire had become aligned with. The planet itself has hosted to major battles in some of the more recent galactic conflicts. The first being a bid to capture the planet by the Sith Empire founded under Exar Kun and allied with the Krath cults. This battle occurred it what is now known as The Great Sith or The Holy Krath Crusade, Exar Kun's forces fell upon the planet and valiantly defended by the Republic, it fell to Exar Kun's Empire.
However, Exar Kun's Sith would fall from infighting. Mandalorian Crusaders commanded by fallen Jedi saw a great loss in the war blamed the Jedi and Republic for these deaths. Though peace would reign for a short time the Mandalorians held a grudge and believed they had found an enemy worth fighting. As such the next Mandalore, Mandalore the Ultimate slowly began a campaign to decimate the galaxy.
The Mandalorian Wars, and as some scholars refer to it massacres disguised as war. The Mandalorian's slaughter tore across the outer rim and was only halted by the Jedi Knight Revan. This same Revan would go on to cause the Second Sith War or the Jedi Civil War as it is also known.
While Revan Sith Empire was winning the war, the Republic saw success at Rodia and pushed liberating Ando, Manda, and Bothawui, all the way to Lannik. These victories would lead to Malak, Revan's apprentice, challenging him to a duel and began to show cracks in the Sith Empire that helped the Republic turn the way around.
Lannik Dig Site background and location.
Recently a survey was done by students from the University of Coruscant along with their professor that discovered a Republic outpost. This station described the ruins of a fortress of impressive size from the Great Sith wars that had yet to be explored. The location was lost but it was known to be within traveling distance the outpost as they observed it from the outpost.
The Republic and the University of Coruscant set to work preparing a survey time, as Jedi agreed to join. However, the Lannik government in their bid to remain neutral informed the Empire as well offering both sides a chance to sent excavation teams and surveyors over. Knowing that both sides would spend credits on this and in turn bolster Lannik's economy through the worker and press this dig would get.
The Lannik Government even helpfully arranged for base camps to be set twenty kilometers apart from each other. These base camps are named camp Resh, the Republic camp. Camp Esk for the Imperial camp with both at the opposite point of a twenty-kilometer circle cordoned off for survey and excavation. A few independent researchers are also present, the local Lannik set up in the center of the dig site near the Republic outpost to 'ensure' it is shared between both sides. They have created a small town around the outpost for Imperial and Republic personal selling luxury items and other amenities. Even a bar has opened with rooms for rent for visiting offworlders here to see the dig site personal.
These ruins are believed to be buried in an area covered with dense forest along a plateau where the fortress supposedly is located. The surveying must be done by hand as such the work to locate the fortress will take much longer than other dig sites in the past. North of the city of Palesia this site is nestled in the entrance to a great valley, it is a short shuttle ride away from the city through the route is treacherous shuttles and speeders are the only way supplies are brought in.
Basic Thread Rundown
This thread is a hub thread that acts as a neutral zone where all sides must respect the treaty and interact. It does mean you can use words but you cannot use violence those who do will have the Lannik security forces detaining them. While you may be released breaking the treaty in public sight will make your side look very bad, might cause lasting problems from your superiors.
Jedi and Sith are seen regularly here, along with many normal people and a handful of guards for each side. This thread should allow for those more curious to learn about each other or the relics hidden here. With time there will be reveals of where the fortress is, items in it, who owned it, and etc.
For those Sith who wish to perhaps tempt a Jedi or Jedi who wishes to see the Sith as more than enemy to be killed. This thread also exists for civilian characters who want to research ancient battles or soldiers who want a cushy guard duty job after rough fighting. This is a thread of social interaction and character interaction.
Airus had relaxed holding Sena's hand when Sena shouted her warning, her senses were keener than his own. So Airus took a breath gripping his staff tightly, he turned his head towards Sena. "Go to your room, wait for Solace or me to come to get you," He told the younger Miraluka, before turning back towards the turbo lift. He heard the sound of blaster fire below, gripping his staff as he stepped into the turbolift as he focused his breathing,
He had to be ready, he had no clue what exactly was going on though Sena had told him about bad people he didn't know if they were on the ship or-. Then Airus felt the thump of turbo lasers hitting nearby and groaned, oh joy so it was that kind of bad. "Damn it... I'm a doctor, this not the kind of stuff I should be dealing with today." Spoke the man as he stepped out of the turbolift and rushed towards cover.
"Alright, first what the hell is going! Second, Solace where do you need me?!" Yelled Airus at the gathered crew as he gripped the staff in one curious what they needed doing to get them out of here.
How long do you usually write? Several paragraphs sometimes less. Do you enjoy writing collaborative posts for things like conversations, combat, etc.? Yes. Is grammar and depth of writing important to you? Yes, but I can accept some people have limits. Are there any writing subjects you particularly enjoy exploring? Politics, mystery, fighting the Empire, and finding trouble. Is there anything you really dislike and want to avoid like the plague? Mostly long drawn out fight scenes or player against player fights. Is there something you are uncomfortable with happening to your character? Death? I mean... Things happen I can accept that, so what happens happens. Do you have any short-term or long-term goals with this character? Uh... Not die?
Name: Leobrad "Leo" Roseland Species: Human Homeworld: Alderaan Age: 29 Gender: Male Specialisation: Mercenary and professional Gambler Current area of operation: Coruscant
Short description of looks & style.
With soft black hair and poorly kept shave, Leo looks like most other shifty gamblers and mercenaries found on Coruscant. Standing around one point nine meters tall and weighing about ninety kilograms thanks to his constant working out. Leo is usually strapped down with at as least two blaster pistols, a heavy blaster rifle, his armor, and generally a plethora of goodies he's picked up from the market and is just looking for an excuse to use. Muscled and crass, usually just as ill-mannered he seems more like a Corellian than Alderaanian.
Simplified report on known skills and estimated levels.
A well-practiced gun for hire, Leo has been gunning down targets for credits for thirteen years and he's developed a knack for it. Having fought everything from Sith troopers, Imperial Agents, Gangsters, and even once a Sith acolyte that said the kill does go to his brother for dropping a building on the Sith. Fast on the draw and accurate too, he'll usually only get out the rifle if it's going to be a long range fight.
Trained in infantry command and ground tactics during his time at a Republic military academy, Leo understands how to hit a target and how to work with a team.
Quick report on favored employers, associates, contacts, and rivals.
House Rosland: Known enemy of the brothers, House Roseland is one of the great Noble Houses of Alderaan that have joined House Thule in its campaign to take the throne. The twins support the Republic while the House turned its back on it for promises of Imperial wealth and status among the Empire.
Coronet Analytica: An employer of the brothers, they have done business on a few occasions with most of them being smooth as silk transaction.
Republic Strategic Information Service: A favored customer of the brothers, generally they love doing jobs for the Republic and it helps they pay pretty good too. While they aren't always clean they do get the job done and both are not considered true Republic military even though they do support the Republic's cause.
Anonymous Senators: While many Senators call upon Jedi, Republic assets, and even local security others simply turn to their friendly neighborhood mercs. The brothers have made a name for themselves among the Senators for being discreet problem solvers and friends of the Republic. Having assisted in the undermining of several reported Sith aligned Senators. Though what made them rather renown was the daring rescue of a Senators infant son and husband.
How freely can the courier move in the galaxy? Are there or have there been any outstanding bounties?
They are both wanted on Alderaan by House Thule's forces.
Leo has been banned from every casino on Nar Shadaa.
Psychological evaluation of Courier.
Leo is a loudmouth, prideful, and annoyingly competent young mercenary. While he disdains military life probably due to his connection to it through his mother. He did attend a military academy for two years before abandoning it with his brother the two would then traveled to Coruscant honing their skills. They seem to feel guilty for being off-world on a vacation to Nar Shadaa at the time of the attack on Coruscant, though both brothers remember little from the trip reported blowing through a stupid amount of credits in the three-month vacation they took.
Leo has shown to be a bit bloodthirsty and jump to violence especially against Sith troopers. Usually, his brother's council or a fairly logic reason can halt his eagerness to engage in battle. Leo also drinks heavily, reported from his brother to deal with nightmares and to quell his own anxieties. Leo seems rather stable for a mercenary who has been in this business since he was sixteen and it can only be hoped he does not worsen his issues with age.
List and description of known and suspected flaws. To be put into a restricted database.
Drunkard: Leo likes to drink and likes to drink a lot usually has some form of booze or knows a place to get some preferably with Warra nuts.
Gambler: Leo loves to put his money on the table and see if he can double it. Cards are his preferred method but he will play anything he views as a safe gamble.
Rush to Violence: Leo views his guns as hammers with every problem looking more and more like a nail lately. He is quick to reach for a gun when angered and usually has to be talked down from doing something violent.
Major achievements and failures on record.
Rescue of a Senator's family.
Successful destruction of Imperial droids in the lower city.
Nearly eighty successful bounty claims, mostly local Coruscant bounty rewards.
Assisted SIS in several counter Imperial operations.
Failed to stop a weapon shipment bound for House Thule from Imperials.
Failed an intelligence gathering missions, were forced to drop an abandoned building on top of a Sith acolyte.
Most recently assisted a Senator in locating stolen family heirlooms lost during the Sacking of Coruscant.
Personal biography, as detailed by the subject for future record. Acquired shortly after the last achievement of note.
Leo Roseland, Mercenary and professional gambler. Born the sons of Alderaanian Noble and a Republic military officer who was visiting the planet, Leo and Dez were born on Alderaan but left shortly after their birth with their mother. The twin's father supported them with money while their mother continued her military career and both her sons attended a boarding school and would eventually attend a military academy from age twelve until sixteen.
They knew their father mostly in passing with little knowledge of any of his relations as he wanted them kept away from the spotlight knowing how the game of politics on Alderaan used bastards to leverage position. Though he also hoped for his sons to have a normal life, he did visit them and bring gifts for holidays and birthdays. The brothers found him to be a decent man though they disliked how they were introduced to their siblings or extended family. Zelos Roseland died around the brothers fifteenth birthday of heart failure however both brothers believe he was poisoned by one of their siblings who wanted to remove him from power.
At age sixteen, they received reports of their mothers status as missing in action and presumed dead after her ship was destroyed in combat with a Sith vessel. Leo and Dez then organized an escape using their mother's old freighter and some classic misdirection abandoning military school and heading for Coruscant. They have worked on Coruscant for years taking regular trips to Nar Shadaa, Corellia, and other worlds to get away from the city life. However, since the sacking of Coruscant, they have stayed closer to home and avoided any system near Alderaan, with their half-siblings leading the house they are aware their lives are in danger.
How long do you usually write? Several paragraphs sometimes less. Do you enjoy writing collaborative posts for things like conversations, combat, etc.? Yes. Is grammar and depth of writing important to you? Yes, but I can accept some people have limits. Are there any writing subjects you particularly enjoy exploring? Politics, mystery, fighting the Empire and finding trouble. Is there anything you really dislike and want to avoid like the plague? Mostly long drawn out fight scenes or player against player fights. Is there something you are uncomfortable with happening to your character? Death? I mean... Things happen I can accept that, so what happens happens. Do you have any short-term or long-term goals with this character? Uh... Not die?
Name: Deszac "Dez" Roseland Species: Human Homeworld: Alderaan Age: 29 Gender: Male Specialisation: Private pilot and Investigator Current area of operation: Coruscant
Short description of looks & style.
With short brown hair and matching big brown eyes, Dez is much more the looker of the two brothers. Keeping up his appearance Dez shaves regularly and unlike his brother does style his hair with more than wild tugs of a brush. Standing around one point eight meters tall and weighing around seventy kilograms. Shorter and less muscled than his brother, Dez is the brains and skill of the outfit usually dressed plainly in simple jacket, pants, and boots or occasionally in something fancier when they are meeting with an important client. Always however does Dez always have a blaster pistol at his side, for self-defense only.
Simplified report on known skills and estimated levels.
A very skilled pilot having made several runs in Imperial space to deliver supplies or deliver messages. Capable and calm under fire, he's most well known for his creative evasive maneuvers in avoiding Imperial detection by slipping through nebulae and asteroid fields.
A fine negotiator with a better head for business than his brother Dez handles the jobs that give them a big payday or jobs that require haggling. While do find their own occasionally they both always work together on important jobs as they can only depend truly on one another.
A capable investigator, inheriting his fathers understanding of politics and with some knowledge of how to use his family name. He's secured work among some of Coruscant's finest. He's also become adept at tracking and deducing what has occurred at a crime scene, usually because he has to guess based off incomplete reports, several bad handled witness statements, and how overworked Coruscant security is.
Quick report on favored employers, associates, contacts and rivals.
House Rosland: Known enemy of the brothers, House Roseland is one of the great Noble Houses of Alderaan that have joined House Thule in its campaign to take the throne. The twins support the Republic while the House turned its back on it for promises of Imperial wealth and status among the Empire.
Coronet Analytica: An employer of the brothers, they have done business on a few occasions with most of them being smooth as silk transaction.
Republic Strategic Information Service: A favored customer of the brothers, generally they love doing jobs for the Republic and it helps they pay pretty good too. While they aren't always clean they do get the job done and both are not considered true Republic military even though they do support the Republic's cause.
Anonymous Senators: While many Senators call upon Jedi, Republic assets, and even local security others simply turn to their friendly neighborhood mercs. The brothers have made a name for themselves among the Senators for being discreet problem solvers and friends of the Republic. Having assisted in the undermining of several reported Sith aligned Senators. Though what made them rather renown was the daring rescue of a Senators infant son and husband.
How freely can the courier move in the galaxy? Are there or have there been any outstanding bounties?
Sith Empire has a standing bounty on his ship Great King Rat a Dynamic Class freighter.
They are both wanted on Alderaan by House Thule's forces.
Psychological evaluation of Courier.
Dez is haunted by having a father he was never close to and cannot seem to reconcile that fact well. He knows much of his family history and has a good understanding of Alderaan's political culture. His flying seems to be how he connects with his mother and deals with her loss hoping to be a great pilot to honor her. It was Dez who masterminded their escape from the military academy, with him believing that military service would separate them.
Dez is a masterful speaker and very charming, he is spoken of well by the Senators some of whom he has flirted with and rumored to have tried to sleep with. Dez has also become good at piece together information to figure out the whole, usually, because his role is to guide and direct his brothers more ground-based skilled. Though he has snapped at Leo both maintain a healthy and close brotherly relationship with the brothers working to ensure a good future for them both.
List and description of known and suspected flaws. To be put into a restricted database.
Birthright belief: Dez, unlike his brother, cares deeply about going back to Alderaan one day to help restore their houses former glory and hopefully rebuild it in support of the Republic. He is researching and working to ensure he can take down his family members in House Roseland who have turned their back on the Republic.
Quiet: Dez notices things but in larger groups often has time speaking up without his brother to push him to say something knowing that Dez can usually shine a light on the problem. Dez also has a dislike for noise bars preferring to spend his time relaxing on the ship or job hunting.
Not a team player: Dez works well with his brother, he can even work alright with one two other people or a group if he's had time to get to know and trust them all. Dez does not trust easy nor does he like working in groups as he constantly feels he needs to look out for betrayal. Dez knows too many stories of people cutting out on a job when it gets tough and he doesn't want to risk himself or his brother with those kinds of people.
Major achievements and failures on record.
Rescue of a Senator's family.
Successful destruction of Imperial droids in the lower city.
Nearly eighty successful bounty claims, mostly local Coruscant bounty rewards.
Assisted SIS in several counter Imperial operations.
Failed to stop a weapon shipment bound for House Thule from Imperials.
Failed an intelligence gathering missions, were forced to drop an abandoned building on top of a Sith acolyte.
Most recently assisted a Senator in locating stolen family heirlooms lost during the Sacking of Coruscant.
Personal biography, as detailed by the subject for future record. Acquired shortly after the last achievement of note.
Dez Roseland Pilot and Private Investigator. Born the sons of Alderaanian Noble and a Republic military officer who was visiting the planet, Leo and Dez were born on Alderaan but left shortly after their birth with their mother. The twin's father supported them with money while their mother continued her military career and both her sons attended a boarding school and would eventually attend a military academy from age twelve until sixteen.
They knew their father mostly in passing with little knowledge of any of his relations as he wanted them kept away from the spotlight knowing how the game of politics on Alderaan used bastards to leverage position. Though he also hoped for his sons to have a normal life, he did visit them and bring gifts for holidays and birthdays. The brothers found him to be a decent man though they disliked how they were introduced to their siblings or extended family. Zelos Roseland died around the brothers fifteenth birthday of heart failure however both brothers believe he was poisoned by one of their siblings who wanted to remove him from power.
At age sixteen, they received reports of their mothers status as missing in action and presumed dead after her ship was destroyed in combat with a Sith vessel. Leo and Dez then organized an escape using their mother's old freighter and some classic misdirection abandoning military school and heading for Coruscant. They have worked on Coruscant for years taking regular trips to Nar Shadaa, Corellia, and other worlds to get away from the city life. However, since the sacking of Coruscant, they have stayed closer to home and avoided any system near Alderaan, with their half-siblings leading the house they are aware their lives are in danger.
Edited the age by two years, added several more bits of criticism. Also added review from a fellow archivist and an incident report about possible dark side usage.
Removed Airus fighting at the Sacking of Coruscant and changed it so he served at Dantooine lashing out at the Sith present there which one Jedi believed could have caused him to use the dark side.
Also added edits discussing his connection to his master and how his ability as an Empath has made him shrink from working with other Jedi closely.
Basically rounded out the character, a few other minor edits.
Alright, so gave it look over I'm fixing up grammar issues. As for why he has three Master's listed.
Master Vorlya Sisk is a very recent promotion to Master, I thought about listing her as a Knight still in some of the reports to have that come across but I was unsure if that would sound like I forgetting to keep her rank the same or if the intention would be clear.
Master Turus is a very elderly Master and one he reached the position very late in life through wisdom and understanding the force through meditation.
Master Sar Dan'ii was a Battlemaster and well-respected teacher on Coruscant who took in promising saber combatants as her student usually.
As for his survival of the battle of Coruscant, he and his master were believed dead at first. Airus was found when they moved to search the ruins of the temple in lower sections. They were not at the temple when the attack began instead were heading for the starport instead of returning to the temple they left it his Master believing it would fall.
He had and his master had survived in the initial attack, they retreated to the lower levels his Master wanted to organize survivors and strike back.
Before they could do anything a single Sith Lord who had pursued them dropped down. Airus's Master had already been wounded so he disobeyed her choosing to stand at her side rather than go try to find others. Airus was thrown aside into a pile of stone rubble, his master killed by this Sith while he lay injured and unable to move.
I was thinking the details of his survival would be something kept rather secret.
As for his age. Well, he joined the order at age two, served as initiate until twelve he was originally slated to has his promotion at twenty after the battle of Coruscant they delayed that and served further as a Padawan until age twenty-two under a different Master. So he served as Knight for six years currently.
Either way, I'm working on edits now. Hope this isn't too much.
How long do you usually write? Several paragraphs sometimes less. Do you enjoy writing collaborative posts for things like conversations, combat, etc.? Yes. Is grammar and depth of writing important to you? Yes, but I can accept some people have limits. Are there any writing subjects you particularly enjoy exploring? Mandalorian and Jedi friendship, Jedi working with normal people, teaching, and Jedi vs Sith combat. Is there anything you really dislike and want to avoid like the plague? Mostly long drawn out fight scenes or player against player fights. Is there something you are uncomfortable with happening to your character? Death? I mean... Things happen I can accept that, so what happens happens. Do you have any short-term or long-term goals with this character? Train a Padawan to Knighthood and achieve the rank of master.
Name: Airus Vel Aath Species: Miraluka Homeworld: Coruscant Age: 26 Gender: Male Rank: Knight Master: N/A Former master(s): Master Vorlya Sisk, Master Sar Dan'ii (Deceased), Master Vant Turus Apprentice(s): Jedi Padawan Miarhi Gako (newly assigned)
Summary of Jedi's appearance.
Airus stands roughly two meters tall, with a muscular build that reflects his own constant training, his weight is around ninety kilograms thanks to his rather dedicated psychical training. Tufts of red hair often poke out from under his hood and the bandages that are wrapped around his head. Scars mostly healed along his chest, while usually wrapped in traditional Jedi robes Airus does favor bolder color choices closer to home or when traveling on trips that involve less crawling through the dirt.
With pale skinned tanned from field work and days spent looking for items or gathering information scholars within the temple requested. At a distance with his hood up, many assume Airus is much older than he appears upon lowering it the Miraluka's rather unblemished skin, with a strong jawline his usual clothes looking more akin to traveling pilgrim or settler as he assists in dig sites, archive recovery, and taking younglings on tours of Jedi heritage sites. He also keeps a small military locker with extra robes, tools, and equipment on board his ship so he can change clothes changing out equipment between missions.
Compiled Reports on Knight Vel Aath's Force abilities
Force Sight (Advanced): Expert Talent.
Force Empathy: Expert Talent.
Telepathy: Basic training.
Revitalize: Intermediate training.
Force Weapon: Basic training.
Breath Control: Basic training.
Force Speed: Basic training.
Telekinesis: Intermediate training.
Force Throw: Intermediate training.
Telekinetic defense: Intermediate training.
Force sense: Intermediate training.
Precognition: Intermediate training.
Mind trick: Expert talent.
Force jump: Basic training.
Tutaminis (Basic): Intermediate training.
Knight Vel Aath has shown a good understanding of the force and expanded his understanding of since having joined as a Lorekeeper, he is one of the youngest of our numbers and as such we often advise him in the ways of the force when he returns to Tython. His natural talents as Miraluka are also bolstered by his skills as a Force Empath, while we advise caution he has used to it help understand of the younglings he assists us in teaching about the history of Tython and the Jedi. His talent in the force exists but he has trouble honing it due to the high number of tasks we assign him. Though we have recently begun to try and determine if Airus can learn psychometry, mental ability is strong thus we believe he may have the skills needed to perform it.
However, he does lack in force powers meant for combat as we have tried to push him towards using the force to see himself through battle rather than a lightsaber, yet I feel he is at heart more suited to combat with a weapon than through the force. Though he has developed control and the ability to use Force Weapon at a young age, though I feel as he often handles many missions from our own Master Lorekeepers and assists in teaching as well he should remain focused on practical abilities and combat skills.
While I believe it would be best for my former Padawan to spend more time at the temple his skills in the field are an asset, his ability as an empath has made it easy for him to work with others. His choice in learning practical force abilities while disappointing to me has served him well, with the Sith contesting our dig sites, temples, sanctuaries, relics, and more having a capable and talented warrior in our ranks is a blessing I would not dare to argue.
That stated I cannot recommend he take a Padawan just yet, while I believe he is one of our rising stars and the future of the Lorekeepers. His work is valuable I feel if he proves unable to handle teaching and carrying out missions it could result in his own death, his Padawan's death, and the failure of the critical role he plays within our division of the Jedi Order. Furthermore, his emotional outburst during the Sacking of Coruscant has given me much pause, his connection with his Master was strong. If he connected with a pupil like that he could be an excellent teacher however that connection being broken again could drive him towards a path of darkness.
Airus is one of the finest warriors I know, I must admit I am still disheartened he ended up becoming Lorekeeper as his skills would make him a fine Sentinel and one I would have proudly served with. While I do do not see him as often Master Turus or share the connection with him that his late Master Sar Dan'ii did, I was the one who found him. Even at toddler age, he displayed a gift in the Force. I could sense him as he reached out to me, as such I spoke with his mother she agreed to his training. After that, I visited him several times while he was in training as a youngling, as a fellow Empath I hoped to teach him how to control his powers until he was ready.
In my recent mission on Coruscant searching the lower districts for information, we could recover from destroyed sections of the temple. Airus displayed several skills that impressed me, first as a Miraluka and no doubt thanks to the tutelage of his fellow Consulars he displayed much better control of his force sight allowing us to avoid danger on our way to the lower levels. Second, it seems while he by no means an expert he showed promise in carefully levitating a lightsaber into position to cut away dangerous debris and create a safe passage through the sewers, I believe he could benefit from attempting to learn more in telekinetic lightsaber combat.
After the long trek down, my age had begun to catch up with me some and Airus kindly performed a revitalization upon me after he had finished the data extraction and we had scoured the area for any lost objects that may have survived. While I believe he lacks the more well-rounded force powers of his fellow Lorekeepers he does have a grasp of the force and how it is best for him to use it. He has also shown to have grown more comfortable in control of his abilities as Empath yet able to use them to aid others and work towards solutions through honestly and compassion.
I believe Knight Vel Aath has the understanding to teach a Padawan and pass on important skills, while he does not follow convention among Lorekeepers or Consulars, I believe that is a good thing. He is different and it makes him able to handle challenges most other Jedi Lorekeepers might not able to normally handle. I believe he will be a good teacher and perhaps one day, a great Master Jedi.
While his emotional outburst was concerning his control has improved and the Council showed give him something to help reinforce his improvement. He still speaks little and seems to completely lack friends, that is not healthy even Jedi need companions to turn too or trust in times of need. I feel the more he tries to stand alone worried he might get to close to someone the more it may drive him away from the Order.
Compiled Reports on Knight Vel Aath's skills and abilities outside of requirements
Airus is rather considerate, doing work I fall behind on when he's back from missions, I've even caught him humming songs as he helps reorganize the holocron vault or sorts through data helping us to determine what is missing from the collection. Yet whenever I offer to help him with his work or take a break with him, he smiles and just tells me he would rather keep working. His very guarded for a Jedi, he enjoys the company but never wants to wants to build friendships.
I understand he had a rather emotional outburst after his Master's death and his promotion to Knight was delayed but... He shouldn't be sheltering himself from his fellow Jedi worrying loss might weaken him. I know Master Turus says he's doing this to protect himself as much as the rest of us, but he is one of is. He shouldn't have to try and hide everything to protect Jedi should overcome emotions, not turn them off.
He is good with the younglings and he's kept up with me whose nearly two decades his senior while handling every mission that's been asked of him on Tython and off.
I have to write this report now, the Council should know what happened with Airus, the rest of too I guess. Airus and I had been assigned to Dantooine in supporting roles I had been promoted before him but I heard upon our return he would be a Knight too since he'd completed the trials. We had been here for a few days we were supposed to get new orders when Master Dan'ii arrived but... We lost contact with Coruscant, only later did we know it had been attacked.
I was concerned, I had trouble making a plan... Airus helped center me along with a couple of the other Jedi present as well. Then he explained we needed to do something, so rather than stand around waiting we decided to head to the front lines. If the Sith were up to something we needed to end the battle here so we could find out what was going on.
We arrived and began to help with the defensive, gave the troops breathing room. But then we got the word, that no one could contact Coruscant. I saw Airus tense up, then he turned towards the commander. He asked where the enemy was thickest, where it would be hardest for his men to break through, he showed us a spot on the grid...
Airus said we should head there, that we couldn't leave until they were beaten here and that if Coruscant was attacked we needed to finish here to go help. I don't know if it was then but he just... He felt like he was wrestling with some turmoil. Trying to run ahead of the rest of us, we were emotional but... He seemed unlike himself and I don't say that lightly. We were all young Knights and older Padawans so I expected us to have issues staying perfectly to the code.
A Sith apprentice rushed the battle line with a group of droids, Airus got close to him first and struck him down, fast. I know Airus is good with a saber but I can't imagine how he dispatched a Sith that quickly even with troopers backing him up. I think he really used the dark side at this moment because he was even more capable than anyone of us. He gave a cry something about the Republic and charged, the Sith's lightsaber hovering behind him as he used to cover his flank as we lead a sudden charge.
Airus had inspired the soldiers the sudden surge caught the Imperial forces off guard, with a handful of Jedi and the beleaguered troopers we took over their defenses.
However, Airus was yelling at the Sith, panting, destroying their droids one after another when the enemy trench line was cleared. Then he just collapsed to his knees, I think he was hurting I believe he might have sensed his master's death. I just know that... Something was wrong, he was usually so nice and collected, he had never been like that before while I don't believe he would willingly use the dark it's hard to know what people are capable of now.
While Padawan Airus has shown competency with both his saber and the Force, his talents for research and notation is impressive. He has shown masterful understanding and care when in use of a holocron for learning. More impressively when I was asked to assist in Senate negotiations for a trade deal. My dutiful Padawan gathered research material and created a comprehensive guide for me to learn the nuances of the politics of the system while we were in route to Coruscant.
I believe that is how I managed to learn enough about the issue between the two to successfully accomplish the negotiations. Though I was slightly embarrassed when my Padawan later fell asleep during the Senate floor meeting though I admit it may have been the doing of the late nights he pulled. Though this ensured I could accomplish this important task.
Today Airus and I were escorting Imperials who had been captured during the fighting, they are the enemy and we fight them constantly. Yet Airus instead sat down near some of the soldiers and began talking with them. I know not if it was his sight as a Miraluka or gifts as an Empath that allowed him to see what they felt and to help ease their fears but he spoke with them for a while. He even brought out chocolates he had purchased on Coruscant and shared them with the prisoners, while some of the Republic troopers thought it wrong that Airus would give them any dignity he did not pause.
He just... Saw them as another living being, scared and trapped here he tried to help them while he is clever I believe his greatest asset is currently how he can speak with others with complete understanding. He shows compassion in a time of war, much like any true Jedi he knows how to give freely of himself even those who he once fought. Though I must admit it does come at a cost his understanding had him questioning why the Republic used such harsh methods to transport the prisoners though I tried to explain that it was due to Imperials being capable of incredible feats of cunning like capturing a ship they were held prisoner on he did seem to still harbor doubts.
While I was only Vel Aath's master for a couple of years due to us suspending his promotion because of the sacking of Coruscant and attempting to rebuild and reorganize. I must say, his talent for teaching and his knowledge of history have had a strong impact on the rest of the Lorekeepers. His martial skills and abilities in the force are still present but I have not seen the great empathy for Sith and Empire my old friend Master Dan'ii spoke of. He does not even speak of them, his lightsaber training has also advanced as I see him often sparring or practice alone.
I have also seen him redouble his efforts, with no major emotional changes in him since we warned him after the fall of Coruscant. He connects well to his fellow Jedi and I believe he is now avoiding building a strong connection any members of the Jedi Order to protect himself from experiencing the pain of loss again. I feel it is a mature and reasonable choice... But perhaps not the best for him in the long term. While I have expressed that a Padawan loss may worsen his condition, the successful training of a Padawan may help Airus move past this and allow him to make gains in further abilities as an Empath.
That said, I continue to argue with Master Sisk over if he should train one now she argues he has shown growth and control while I argue for patience. Now fellow archivists like Knight Nerel have asked me to pass them over for teaching recommendations for Airus when they have more to offer. Knight Vel Aath is capable and has no blemishes except for that outburst but I maintain that incident alone is enough reason he should not train Padawan perhaps for decades. I was his teacher while Master Sisk has watched over him since he joined the Order she should be barred from further discussion on this topic.
Moving away from my colleague's interference believe it how he copes throwing himself into training trying to be ready for the next fight. While I'm afraid he might never have that same kindness his Master found in him before he has demonstrated a skill I believe Master Dan'ii taught him. Force weapon, he has been practicing with blades, walking sticks, even a few of training staves. While his focus on saber combat is uncommon for a Consular I believe he feels most at home working in the archives, he is more relaxed here. As such I allow him time here to work in the library and teach history classes while keeping him on a constant mission rotation he has skills and I intend to use them to rebuild our library to be a great home of knowledge once more.
Since I am the most senior member aware of Airus's training I will be writing this report. Airus Vel Aath studied Soresu during his time at the temple, though he advanced faster than the other students. This caught Battlemasters Dan'ii by surprise, normally very bookish students prefer the force. After his trials, she surprised me and took Airus as her Padawan though I admit it was a very good match even if Airus did want myself or one of the Lorekeepers as a teacher. He wrote to me often and when he did not we would meet and talk within the temple, I was still a recruiter at the time.
Master Dan'ii believed Airus would benefit most from the more defensive styles so she taught him Djem So and Shien as well, Airus showed great promise of even building his own style. However after the sacking of Coruscant a day before his promotion ceremony he seemed to have added on more skill to his list. Makashi, while he has had no formal instruction I believe he has been training with a Holocron in the use of dueling style, as he wants to be ready to defeat the Sith who took his master from him.
I think this may be what he changed the emotional damage he was dealt into, resolve to be ready for a fight against the Sith. He is no stranger to combating the Dark Side, he's fought before but I believe he is trying to become as capable as his Master. While a worthy goal, I don't think trying to be like her is the answer to his problem, Airus must learn to fight like himself rather than Master Dan'ii.
Knight Vel Aath recent performance has been impressive, we note him using Forms two, three, five(Shien and Djem So), and Jar'kai. While I would ask how he became so well rounded, I know it is due to his own natural affinity for saber combat and of course his former Master, may she rest peacefully in the Force. As such I have begun advising Airus on how to train in telekinetic Lightsaber combat which his master was so famous for, I do not think he will be ready to use it for years to come but I do hope to guide him so that her legacy lives in one of her brightest pupils.
While he did display skill in using his sabers telekinetically during his outburst it lacked refinement and while I believe he channeled rage in doing so. Jedi have lashed out and anger but the Knight he was with was even shocked by the ferocity he showed. I will not speak ill of the dead but Airus should have been so strongly connected to her as to cause something like this.
As for the issue of his second lightsaber's creation and origin. I believe it was made as a gift for him once he had graduated by Master Dan'ii, since Airus had always been impressed with her multiple saber skills. It is not one of Master Dan'ii sabers nor does it use one of her crystals. So please dispell the rumors that Airus looted the saber, it is upsetting the young man I am sure. I have done my best to quash rumors among the library staff and assistants.
Detailed notes on political influence and associates.
None... Yet.
Detailed notes on known rivals and enemies, outside and within the Order and Republic.
Unidentified Sith who slew Battlemaster Sar Dan'ii
List and description of other known associates, including intimates.
Knight Milo Nerel: A Jedi archivist who works alongside Airus one of the younger members of the Lorekeepers who has tried to befriend Airus. Believes Master Turus is unfairly harsh on Airus for possibly using the dark side and should work on forgiveness.
Knight Kuly Sol: (Deceased.) A human Jedi Knight who led a group of Knights and Padawans at the battle of Dantooine. Reported Airus for possible Dark side use, died in orbit around Dantooine, transport destroyed. With her report and other witness testimony, Airus had to spend two years under observation before being allowed to receive his promotion to Knight.
Master Sar Dan'ii: (Deceased) A Sephi Coruscant Temple Battlemaster who was Knight Vel Aath's Master and a well-known user of telekinetic lightsaber combat. Airus was tutored by her as a saber instructor as a youngling before being selected as her Padawan. He forged a strong connection viewing her a sort of mother figure, having known her for nearly ten years and having her as a constant for most his development out of childhood. Airus was shaken badly by her death which he felt through the force glimpsing only her final moments which occasionally reappear in his nightmares.
Master Vorlya Sisk: A former Human Jedi recruiter who discovered Airus as a toddler and brought him to the order, a fellow empath. Promoted to Master and reassigned as a Watchmen to Coruscant system after the battle of Coruscant. Has a strong belief in Knight Vel Aath, originally wanted to have him as her Padawan. Also one of the only people to have knowledge of Airus's twin sister also in the Jedi Order.
Master Vant Turus: An elderly Caamasi Jedi Historian, Airus Vel Aath's Master after the death of Master Dan'ii and currently keeping an eye on Airus for the Council. While the Order was in disarray after the fall it was Master Turus who advised waiting to make sure Airus could handle being a Knight before promoting him. However, most others felt his fears are unfounded after Airus has shown no troubling signs openly after his Master's death, Master Turus still does not feel he ready, however.
List of all known ownerships, including vessels, (non-standard) equipment, and locations.
Defender Light Corvette, with a library data stack rather than a meeting room.
Jedi Lightsaber training holocron on Makashi.
A trunk of spare clothes, tools, and holos of his time on Coruscant. Located on his ship.
A curve hilted lightsaber made for him by Master Dan'ii, the blade is yellow same color as Master Dan'ii's sabers.
Psychological evaluation of Knight Airus Vel Aath
Calm, thoughtful, collected, and well mannered. Airus Vel Aath is a credit to his teachers, showing many skills which the Jedi Order can put to good use. However, Master Turus may be correct in that he has lingering issues the warning sign he pointed out was Airus turning towards using Makashi after training in only defensive forms before the Battle of Coruscant.
It could be a warning or it could be he simply felt he could not fight well enough blade to blade, many of us had revelations that changed us after that battle. However, the warning for me came after Airus was sent another prisoner escort mission. His departed former Master reported that Airus showed compassion even too enemy troops, I feel he may be pushing back against that compassion. I believe he may not be ready to express himself to others he doubts others intentions prefer to avoid difficult issues rather than face them.
He may be trying to suppress his own natural talent as an empath and that is not healthy while assigning him a Padawan may assist in this, however, assigning him a Padawan may force him to trust and open up again that however is up to the council to decide.
Airus meanwhile may not be dealing with his grief, I believe he is training himself and taking these missions one after another to avoid asking questions on his Master's death and to prevent himself from looking into the Sith who slew her. In time I believe he may want to pursue this Sith and defeat them himself, I am unsure of it right now, that will require further research and interviews. Finally, I believe he may be suffering from constant visions of the battle of Coruscant possibly due to his connection to his Master showing him her emotions and thoughts near the end of her life.
List and description of known and suspected flaws. To be put into a restricted database.
Due to his talent as an Empath and Force Sight he can often guess what other people are feeling usually tries to help, many people find it hard to deal with someone who knows how they feel. Not to mention how people outside the Jedi order react when someone knows your feelings, then tries to tell you how to deal with them.
As an Empath Airus often has trouble when facing another force sensitive or someone he must face as he ends their life. Finding it difficult to take a life through training he has dealt with most of the hesitance, however, when he can feel the emotions coming off someone who is afraid of death he has allowed them to escape rather than end them.
Airus is also afraid of building connections, while on assignment to Dantooine Airus lashed out after feeling the death of his Master. He joined several Republic soldiers and fought against the Sith while other Jedi did the same, Airus showed violent tendencies. His fellow knights reported he had taken a second saber with the Force off of a Sith and cut down Sith with reckless abandon. The Council then had him reassigned and he spent two more years as Padawan after the Sacking of Coruscant.
Airus worries he will not live up to the legacy of his Master, also thinking of how he might not become a Master himself. This was reinforced when he was forced to wait two more years after being told he would be promoted to Knight. Believing it was because the Council considered him unworthy of unbecoming a Knight.
Airus works hard to prove himself but he exhausts himself constantly leaving little time for bonding with fellow Knights after training and missions. He is considered a bit of outsider even by others who trained with him at the temple, well regarded by others he is often alone because of rumors about him or because he simply has no time to make friends with other Jedi.
Politics, while he has the skills to negotiate and bargain with others Airus is often bored to tears by politics finding it far more fascinating to read about than to experience. He was noted to have fallen asleep during long senate meetings, saved only by the fact they could not tell with his lack of eyes.
known interests of the force-user.
Airus is a Jedi Historian, while that entails much bookkeeping it also requires writing skills whether reading or writing Airus is happy. Many Jedi elder Jedi have advanced skills in writing and deciphering old texts, while Airus lacks the years of experience he does leap at the chance to do the work. Airus most enjoys the work of documenting and writing up accounts of history and events. He has also been seen writing in late hours of the night in the library on a personal project his fellows have yet to learn anything about.
Combat, surprisingly for one of the Jedi bookworms Airus is, in fact, a fan of combat enjoying training and sparring with others. He also enjoys exercise and practices moving meditation regularly. He practices regularly in saber combat and while he keeps it training in force combat he does not push to learn more of it with more focus on his saber skills for the time being.
Airus is a rather capable musician and seems to have an ear for several instruments. He hums and sings to himself while working as it seems to help him deal with more tedious jobs.
Airus has learned to cook for himself and has a surprising amount of competence in the kitchen more than likely due to his formers masters love of preparing her own meals.
Notes on skillset specialization, if applicable.
As a rather well-rounded Jedi Airus works well on most missions, however, his knowledge makes him useful when working to locate Jedi teaching or important artifacts. However, his understanding and compassion make him good at allowing very different Jedi and even non-Jedi personal concerns to addressed and concerned.
Skilled in combat he is very capable in a fight and as such he assigned missions that could result in combat or to serve in dangerous areas. Airus is capable enough that they feel he can handle threats from most enemies he may encounter in the field.
Major achievements on record.
Assisted in four trade deal negotiations and two legislation passages.
Served in several battles alongside the Republic.
Fought at the battle of Dantooine.
Completely several missions in archive recovery.
Returned records from lower Coruscant.
Currently under review to train a Padawan.
Major failures on record. Confidential.
Had a major emotion outburst and did not follow the Treaty of Coruscant at Dantooine.
Reported using violent and possible dark side techniques at the battle. Became emotionally distressed and frayed after sensing the death of his Master on Coruscant.
Ordered to spend two more years under Master Turus as a Padawan before receiving his Knighting ceremony even after completing the trials.
Knight Airus Vel Aath, Padawan Assignment Interview
"Why I want to train a Padawan? Well... I mean it's kinda simple, but I think that knowledge is the most important thing. Sure the archives hold a lot of it... And the Holocrons hold even more but, a teacher changes information into something you can use, things that are real. Skills, abilities, idea, philosophies, they need someone to focus them to help you figure out what you need to become you."
"My... My master did that for me, Master Dan'ii... She gave the ability to see past more than just me liking reading and writing. She gave me more than the skills to use my saber, she taught why it was important. The impacts we make on other people when we do these, why the work we do changes the galaxy and how we can make it better through that change."
"Being a teacher means... It means it will be my job to give someone else that insight, it means I will be able to help someone else discover the things I couldn't learn from the temple. That I needed to be taught by a Master and in the field, the most important part though... Is that the lessons we are taught by our masters carry on the legacy of a Jedi, the stories I tell my Padawan and journies I experience with my Padawan will be stories and journies they will know when they train a student. It means in a way... We live on through the people we teach so in a sense as long as the knowledge we leave helps them keep going we never forgotten here or in the force.
A retrospective take on the Great Sith War and the causes that led to Mandalorian War: By Airus Vel Aath
An Annotated History of major trade deals from the Outer Rim: By Airus Vel Aath
Dawn of a Knight's Dream: A Jedi who has abandoned the Order after the battle of Malchor five is caught alone by an inexperienced Mandalorian warrior. Before the Jedi is executed they are cornered, pirates have come, now old enemies must work together. The book features a very accurate depiction of a Jedi and Mandalorian Neo-Crusader, with Mandalorian's training being far below that of more veteran warrior, highlighting how the Mandalorian forces were taking every fighter they could.
The pair form a mutual relation evading pirates in the system that culminates when the Mandalorian admits her feelings, forcing the Jedi to speak of what he wants now that he is not part of the Jedi Order. Both resolve to escape and lay down their weapons after escaping the pirates finding a world to just retire on. They are successful and go on to settle on the planet Concord Dawn, starting a family.
Praised for an insightful view of the Outer Rim after the Mandalorian Wars. It gave a very detailed view of why the war started and how in the end it only harmed both sides. This was the first novel published by Acertya Brayle, with all of the profit the writer made off of the work going to helping refugees in the outer rim. The novel is rather popular among the Core worlds, Mandalorian systems, the Outer Rim, and rumored to have some following even among the Jedi and Sith.
An Ember among the Blind: A Vahla Cultist separated from his fellow nomads is given shelter and food by Miraluka colonists. Taught that the dark is the only way perhaps there is more to learn from these other force sensitives? The Vahla cultist argues with the Miraluka often over their views of the galaxy and why it is wrong to use dark powers. Yet over time, he is won overseeing the Luka Sene using the force in simple practical ways and how they study and share knowledge so freely.
Eventually, his people return to take him back with them however choosing to do so by force the Embers of Vahla fall upon the Miralukan colony and a battle between the two force sensitive races looms. Embers seeing the Miraluka as allies of the Jedi, while the Miraluka while peaceful prepare to defend their homes. Coming to a head, the young Vahla cultist joins the defenders explaining his people's tactics refusing to allow the kindly Miraluka to be destroyed by his own bitter race.
Wounded while destroying the Vahla's ship he loses his sight and left arm. However, he heals and begins to see through the force embracing the Miraluka. His remaining people are shown to now live side by side with the Miraluka having a home among others like them. As the former cultist joins the Miraluka who rescued him in living together discussing what they will do from then on.
Praised for taking a look at force sensitive groups outside of the Jedi and Sith discussing their differences in philosophy. The novel itself was applauded by Miraluka for an impressive understanding of Luka Sene and Miralukan people. The wider galaxy found it appealing as it was engaging as well it seemed, reviewing well though not to the success of the writers first novel. Popular in the Core worlds, Expansion region, and strangely scattered throughout Imperial territory. The novelist's profits were all donated homeless refugees.
Eternity with my Enemy: An Imperial Medic and Republic Commando on Alderaan are trapped in a foxhole after an artillery shell has damaged both soldiers sight. Unable to see each other they form a friendship as they realize they aren't so different while waiting out the barrage of artillery. The two discussing their families as time goes on both become suspicious of the other but decide it's not worth it to risk a fight.
The shelling goes on for near a day, they both discussing what they want to do with their lives and the people they wish to go home too. Both mention how they lost someone in the war, alluding to family members. However, they laugh talking about their respective units confirming for both their different alignments which causes them both to think about what to do next.
When the artillery stops, they both start to move from the crater only to hear blaster fire and jump back in. It continues for a moment as both finally confess their allegiances, then both state they would surrender now than continue to cower here. Both stating they are friends that they will both protect each other no matter who they surrender to in the end. Standing up with their hands up hearing someone approach, they both were about to state a surrender before a Killik's fell upon them. In the end, it is revealed that Empire shelled their own position disturbing a Killik nest to prevent Republic forces from advancing through a sector.
Released just after the signing of the treaty of Coruscant this novel was almost banned on several worlds believing it harbored pro-Imperial sentiment. Yet the novel itself was reported to be more of a discussion on the horrors of war and how those caught in the middle of war can be all too similar. This novels profits went caring for displaced peoples throughout the galaxy. The novel while not popular among the core worlds found much popularity among the pro-peace planets and among veterans. While not officially sold in the Empire it has gained some following.
Airus walked through the streets of Coruscant, he'd come here to his home after the sacking of the city. He'd been born here, while he'd been raised in the halls of the Jedi Temple and listening to the thrum of a starship's engine most of his time as a Padawan. This had always been home, he walked with his cloak wrapped tightly around him, though it was hot he didn't want to be noticed. The Jedi were not popular on Coruscant and he could only imagine how a crowd might react to him.
He moved slowly careful to avoid the mess of auras moving through the streets, the colors swirled and changed with each new person that moved into view but as a collective, he could feel fear, of course, it was easier to see it all. Airus could sense large Trandoshan approaching from behind the large alien was looking for a fight and Airus didn't want to be his target. So the Jedi turned his head as if to look at the neon of a bar his head bent to hide the covers over his eyeless face. Airus watched the presence of the Trandoshan stalk further and further through the crowd, pushing through it. Airus breathed a sigh of relief avoiding yet another possible instance of attack for being a Jedi. Passing by a bar he saw at those inside the club, even those escaping into the nightlife were filled with lingering fear and dread as they drank and watched dancers perform.
Carefully he picked his way through the streets being mindful to take back alleys where he could notice if a certain aura lagging behind him was following him or just happened to take the same route. Of course today it was more paranoia than logic winning out after he'd heard the Jedi were leaving Coruscant he understood that popular opinion was against them. He worried citizens may start targeting Jedi blaming themselves for the death of so many innocents. But no one followed through the alleyways as he returned to the elevator and begin to ascend back to the surface, back towards ships that would take the Jedi to a new home.
Airus broke into a sprint he had been sent to protect a dig site which may contain Jedi relics. He had felt an unease before from the workers but now he could see the auras with killing intent. They were Imperials or pirates trying to take relics for themselves. It didn't matter they were a threat to the innocents here at the dig site that meant he could take any chances. Airus counted six combatants as he crouched behind a crumbling wall they were advancing on surrendering workers.
Not only could he feel the fear from the workers on the other side of the collapsing wall, but he could also see the advancing pirates. Three more were moving around the edge of dig site to head down towards the ruins. However, he couldn't engage them first, he had to protect civilians. He could tell they were pirates just by the outline of their gear, the armor they wore was nothing like the Imperials. They were all Weequay pirates the pheromones they used allowed for silent communication meaning they were probably discussing how to kill the civilians.
Carefully Airus drew his sabers then leaped up over the wall landing in front of them Airus carefully watching each as he moved into his defensive posture. "Leave now and no one has to die, pirates. I don't want to fight but I will defend these people." They seemed to consider it a moment the aura of two of the six shifted color as they considered walking away. Yet suddenly one took a shot at Airus, the Jedi quickly reflecting the bolt back at him. The rest began to fire as Airus focused on their feelings, the emotions they showed and felt. Each shot was anticipated and returned when he was unprepared to block he gracefully twisted and turned his body to avoid the blaster fire of that pirates.
The fight was short but loud, Airus knew the three other pirates would come running so he ran towards the mouth of the ruins, he could see them just below him. Setting explosives, they weren't here to loot to the place they had been paid to destroy it. While Airus hated the idea of damaging the ruins of such an interesting piece of history the site itself could not be lost. He thrust each blade into the ground cutting a hole into the chamber, noticing the soft thrum of a generator below reminded him that they had no light save for work lights.
He pulled the power cable from the generator with the force, the three pirates began to back towards a single point of light in the room. As they did Airus dropped down on to one of the Weequay pirates. Planting his boot against the top Weequay's skull Airus jumped into the darkness leaving one knocked out. The other two rather panicked pirates, frantically searched the dark as Airus spoke calmly, trying to talk them down once again.
"You've lost, just surrender and I promise you will have a fair trial." He offered, however before he had a chance offer more words. The larger of the two remaining pirates unslung his rifle and fired into the darkness. He was wildly firing but Airus was hiding behind a fallen chunk of the ceiling, currently focusing on removing the bomb. Using the force he picked up the explosive as the two circled back to back around the single point of light in the room. They were waiting for the Jedi to make a move, committed to the job until the end it seemed.
Knowing he had to get the bomb out of here Airus laid his back against a fallen piece of ceiling. He took several deep breaths as they stopped firing. Steadying himself, he rushed towards the pair he igniting his saber flipping over the first landing between them. He quickly thrust the blade into the heart of the first pirate spinning around slicing into the second pirate.
Airus turned off his sabers placing them on his hip. The bomb still in one hand when he noticed the aura of the unconscious changed to one rage and hatred with a simple motion that pirate armed the bomb with the detonator. Realizing this Airus had quickly dropped the explosive and jumped for the entrance he'd created earlier. The explosion channeled upwards by the hole he'd made caught him in the air sending careening into a wall cracking it.
The Jedi was knocked out by the force of the detonation alone and had quite a few injuries when he was found by the dig site personal.
The doctor didn't answer Brin's accusation, plenty of people used the force who weren't Jedi, the girl herself was proof enough of that not to mention he didn't carry a saber, unlike her."I'm just a friend of the captain's from childhood. I come from a place where the force is common. When the galaxy changed, I decided it was better to be close to people I cared about than away from them, so I'm here." He spoke, waving off the idea of being a Jedi, as it was something too good for a person like him to be, in turth that was how he felt. Airus just took a moment breath, when the blaster fire was exchanged he'd nearly charged headlong forward until he reminded himself the crew could take care of themselves, they didn't need the doctor in a fight it wasn't his place. So he kept his distance, he could sense Solace's approach while he might have wanted to run to Sena and care for her he knew that doing so would be leaving a risk to the ship unattended thus the doctor kept Brin square in his sight.
Of course, there was yet another presence this one panicked, nervous, and scared one that alarmed even Airus it had gotten so close without detection. Very few force sensitives with training to do something like that were alive and few would be that startled by something like that, an odd combination of effects to be sure. Solace gave him an order, one he would carry out with time he did have to maintain normal appearances. However, he decided to give Solace a warning he could sense much from the Twi'lek none of it was good, his talent as an empath made him good at reading aura's and emotions though it was hard not to get caught up in other feelings when they were strong enough.
++Solace, she's trouble I know we don't exactly run with very honest and upstanding people but she seems about as moral as Kabal. Just... Be careful, I don't want anyone to get hurt over trusting someone again I might not say it often but being here does mean a lot to me. I'll take Sena up the lift and get her a treat while you do with things down here, just... Don't make me need to prepare for surgery, please?++ The fellow Miraluka nodded and gave Solace a small smile as he tapped his staff once more again the ground, moving towards Sena he placed a hand on her back walking with her into the turbolift.
"Come with me Sena, we will go up to the conference room and I will make you some hot chocolate and you can take your new friend to meet all the other plushies afterward. If you want we can even see if our good chef has any cookies left you could have since you were so brave back there." He gave Sena a very gentle pat on the head before stepping into the turbolift, deciding it was best to focus on his tasks. Get Sena away from danger and then find the disturbance in the force, contain that until he and Solace had a moment to discuss this without prying ears or eyes.
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