Character Aether of the Iron Order

[Aether of the Iron Order]

AETHER

Age	Ancient
Species	Shard | Iron Knight
Gender	N/A, Masculine Frame
Height	Typical Droid Frame: 7'6'' | 2.29 Meters
Weight	Varies, typically heavy
Force Sensitive	Yes
Class
Titles	King Slayer | Void Bringer | Arclight

OVERVIEW

Currently: Free once more within a restored shell, Aether walks the galaxy in search of knowledge, meaning, and a clearer understanding of life beyond silence.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION​

Aether's droid body stands at an imposing height of 7'6''. Its exterior is polished and refined, carrying a sleek, elegant silhouette rather than a brutish one. The primary color scheme is white and gold, with blue optical sensors that lend the frame a watchful, lucid gaze.

PERSONALITY AND BELIEFS​

Aether possesses a deep hunger for knowledge. Though housed within a droid chassis, he carries an unexpectedly compassionate and empathetic nature. He is driven by the wish to understand both the Force and the countless cultures, peoples, and lives that move through the galaxy. Beneath that searching mind rests a quiet habit of contemplation; Aether often turns inward, examining his own existence with the same care he offers the wider world.

Notable Markings

White-and-gold chassis, luminous blue optics, and a tall, refined frame that sets him apart from more utilitarian droids.

TROPES​

• Ancient Mind in a Crafted Body
  
• Scholar Wanderer
  
• Machine with a Gentle Soul
  
• Forgotten Relic Reawakened
  
• Seeker of Knowledge and Meaning
  

HISTORY INVENTORY +/- RELATIONS COMBAT

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  Backstory
  
  
  
  Aether is an ancient Shard from Orax, a silicon-based lifeform naturally attuned to the Force, yet once bound to a crystalline and stationary existence. Desiring to leave stillness behind and shape the galaxy with his own hands, he was embedded within a custom droid body so he might travel, learn, and act.
  
  After long ages of wandering, that journey came to a violent halt in a brutal skirmish that left his body broken and abandoned upon a desolate world. During the battle, a void stone lodged deep within his chassis, pinning him beneath an oppressive field. He remained conscious, yet smothered… aware, yet unable to reach beyond that prison. Centuries passed with Aether straining against the silence, a mind trapped inside a shell that could neither answer nor move.
  
  In time, Braze discovered what seemed to be a lifeless droid frame in a remote junk shop. Drawn by something he could not fully name, he purchased it and began repairs. In doing so, he unknowingly broke the long silence and released Aether from his buried torment.
  
  
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  Equipment and Links
  
  
  
  
  
  • AX-01 Vanguard Mark I
    
  • Jedi Securitron Model Parts
    
  • Aether's Build
    
  • Hot 'n' Heavy Compensator
    
  
  
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  Strengths
  
  
  
  
  

  • Force Sensitivity: Aether is naturally Force-sensitive, drawing on telekinesis, sharpened reflexes, and heightened awareness.
    
  • Combat Skills: His droid body is combat-ready, capable in lightsaber use, and suited to a range of martial forms.
    
  • Tech Integration: Aether can interface with machines and systems, retrieve data, influence technology, and process calculations with speed.
    
  • Diplomacy: He is well suited to delicate social situations, communicating across cultures and species with unusual grace.
    

  
  Weaknesses
  
  
  
  
  

  • Electromagnetic Vulnerability: EMP effects threaten his electronics, risking failure or incapacitation.
    
  • Limited Emotional Perception: His Shard nature can leave him misreading emotional nuance or interpersonal subtleties.
    
  • Dependency on Physical Form: Aether relies upon his chassis; serious damage or immobilization can leave him trapped within that limitation.
    

  
  
  
  
  
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  [TR][TD width="40%"]Braze[/TD][TD]The one who unknowingly restored Aether's voice and freedom by repairing the ruined shell that housed him.[/TD][/TR]
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[Aether of the Iron Order]

I've Got a Rock! - Vulpesen
Art of the Blade - Cordelia 'Cori' Eldoris
Rivalries Rekindled - Eloise Dinn
Master and Apprentice - Braze Jasper Kai'el
I Hate Everything About You - Darth Avida
How Can We Sleep While Our Beds Are Burnin? - Katarine Ryiah Casaline Ryiah Loomi Braze
No Ignorance - Bernard
Chapter Two: House of Cards | Long Live The Empire DE vs GA Coruscant
Chapter One: Eclipse | Long Live the Empire DE vs GA Coruscant
BattleBots
Rebel Yell Chapter 1 | TAC Invasion of EotL held Mon Calamari and Lothal
Rebel Yell Chapter 2 | TAC Invasion of EotL held Mon Calamari and Lothal
Dock 4
The Rim War: Revenge of the Empire | EotL Invasion of TAC-held Garn and Maldra IV | OOC
The Art of Tràkata
The Art of Tràkata : Advanced Saber Class [Jedi]

 

[Aether of the Iron Order]

Key

• Ratings = Armament / Defense / Maneuverability / Speed / Hangar where applicable.
• Crew = Minimum Crew / Optimal Crew when available.
• Carry = Squadrons or craft the ship can carry.
• Sq. Count = Squadron Count rating/count from the craft submission when listed.
• — = Not listed in available roster data.

Small Craft (1–50 meters)

Production	Size	Class	Name	Role	Capacity / Crew / Carry	Sq. Count	Ratings	Hyperdrive	Manufacturer	Permission
Unique	15 m	Interceptor	Ashwing	High-speed, Agile Starfighter	Crew: 1–2 + astromech	—	Extreme / Low / Very High / Extreme	1.0; Backup 4.0; Ring 0.1	Solarix / Starcraft Shipyards	—
Semi-Unique	15 m	Starfighter	Fang Space Superiority Fighter	Space Superiority	Crew: 1 pilot + armored astromech	8	Average / Average / Average / Average	Class 2	Locke and Key Mechanics	[X]
Semi-Unique	18.5 m	Gunship	Inquisition Gunship	Firefights, Escorts, Small Group Transport	Crew: 4	—	Very High / High / Moderate / High in space; Low in atmosphere	1	Rendili Stardrive	—
Limited	34.7 m	Freighter	YT-1300 Modified	Modified Freighter	Cargo hold; Crew quarters; Captain's quarters; Entertainment quarters; Medical bay; Smuggling compartment; Speeder bay	—	Very High / Low / Moderate / High	0.5	Inquisition Industries™	—
Minor	16 m	Boarding Pod	Jackal Pods	Stealth Boarding Pod	1 squad of troops	8	Very Low / Moderate / — / High	None	Locke and Key Mechanics	[X]
Minor	16 m	Light Enforcement Ship	LES-02 Tra Oyakarur	Law Enforcement, Bounty Hunting	Secure prisoner transport pod	—	Extreme / High / High / High	Advanced Hyperdrive	Breshig War Forge Consolidated	—
Minor	20.04 m	Close Air Support Bomber	GACASB-368 Tornado Class	Close Air Support, Bombing Runs	Internal bomb bay; wing munition mounts	10	Very High / High / Very Low / High	None	Si Tech	—
Minor	23 m	Light Patrol Craft	Spitfire-class Light Patrol Craft	Combat, Patrol	Device bay for various weapons or systems	—	High / Average / High / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Minor	25 m	Interceptor	SS-Phantomray Stealth Assault Interceptor	Stealth Assault	Crew: 4; Cargo: 20 metric tons	4	Very High / Moderate / High / High	1.0; Backup 4.0; Ring 0.1	Starcraft Shipyards	—
Minor	29 m	Heavy Fighter	HF-2 Jair Kyr'am Heavy Fighter	Heavy Assault	N/A	—	Very High / Very High / Low / Low	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Minor	29.4 m	Ugly Assault Starfighter / Bomber	B-Zero	Heavy Starfighter	Enlarged cockpit; 1 passenger	—	Very High / Average / Moderate / Average	1	Inquisition Industries™ / The Wretched Hive	—
Minor	30 m	Dropship	Luna Troop Transport	Troop Transport	20 armored troops or 30 unarmored troops	4	High / High / Low / Low	Class 5	Locke and Key Mechanics	[X]
Minor	30 m	Heavy Assault Craft	HA-2 Pike	Combat, Troop Delivery	Crew drop module	—	Very High / High / Low / Low	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Minor	50 m	Support Freighter	Tuitio Support Boat	Starfighter Support	N/A	—	None / Extreme / Low / Moderate	1; Backup 7	Inquisition Industries™	—
Minor	65 m	Blockade Runner	GAMS-346 Astrocat	Blockade Running, Stealth Operations	—	6	Moderate / High / High / High	2	Si Tech	—
Mass-Produced	7 m	Starfighter	PF-1 Mynock Parasite Fighter	Combat, Defense	Underside docking clamp	—	Low / Average / Average / Average	None	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	10 m	Interceptor	Vesparum Interceptor	Interceptor, Dogfighting	Crew: 2	—	Low / Average / Very High / Moderate	N/A	Inquisition Industries™	—
Mass-Produced	10.5 m	Interceptor	Directorate Ghost Viper Interceptor	High-Speed Interception	Astromech slot	—	Average / Low / Average / High	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	12 m	Starfighter	Bit Interceptor	Interceptor	Crew: 1 pilot	16	Very Low / Low / High / High	None	Locke and Key Mechanics	[X]
Mass-Produced	12.75 m	Fighter	CST Toscan 8-R Fighter	Pursuit, Combat	1	—	Average / N/A / Average / High	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	14 m	Heavy Fighter	HF-3 Aran Long Range Heavy Escort Fighter	Long-Range Escort	Crew: 4; rack space	—	Very High / Average / Average / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	15 m	Droid Bomber	Dienekes Drones	Bomber Drone	None	28	Very High / None / Very Low / Very Low	None	Locke and Key Mechanics	[X]
Mass-Produced	16 m	Assault Boarding Pod	Strays Assault Boarding Pod	Infiltration, Seizing Ships	Crew: 20	—	None / Average / Average / Very High	None	Inquisition Industries™	—
Mass-Produced	16 m	Speeder	VOI Speeder	Multipurpose Speeder	Cargo: 1 tonne	—	Low / Average / Very High / Moderate	N/A	Inquisition Industries™	—
Mass-Produced	16.9 m	Assault Starfighter / Bomber	Blade Wing	Starfighter, Bomber	—	3	Very High / Average / Moderate / Moderate	2	Inquisition Industries™	—
Mass-Produced	20 m	Patrol Courier	Arkonok-class Patrol Courier	Multirole Operations	Small cargo bay; compact living space	—	High / High / Average / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	26.6 m	Heavy Assault, Dropship	HA-3 Hutthound Assault Craft	Combat, Transport	Latching system for various vehicles	—	Average / High / Low / Low	2	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	33 m	Armed Courier	Kessel-class Armed Courier	Courier, Combat	Small living quarters	—	Average / Average / Average / High	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	37.24 m	Light Freighter	Dynamic-class Freighter II	Cargo, Smuggling, Multipurpose	Cargo: 150 tonnes; Crew capacity: 8; Speeders: 6 small or 2 medium	—	Very High / High / Low / Moderate	2; Backup 3	Inquisition Industries™	—
Not specified	Not specified	Interceptor	SS-Ebonray Assault Interceptor	Assault Interceptor	Crew: 4; Cargo: not specified	—	Very High / Very High / High / Very High	Not specified	Starcraft Shipyards	—

Corvette (50–200 meters)

Production	Size	Class	Name	Role	Capacity / Crew / Carry	Sq. Count	Ratings	Hyperdrive	Manufacturer	Permission
Unique	125 m	Modular Cargo Freighter / Light Frigate	"MUD DUCK" Payday Class: Heavy Cargo Transport Freighter	Cargo Transport, Independent Crew Ship	Min/Opt Crew: 3 / 14; Cargo: Extreme; Hangar: Extreme	None	High / High / Average / Very High / Extreme	Primary 0.5; Backup 4	Braze / Retrofitted legacy freighter	[X] [X] [X]
Unique	131 m	Personal Transport / Blockade Evader	Midnight Blue Rose	Personal Ship, Blockade Evader	Carry: 2 freighters; luxury living space	—	Low / Average / Moderate / High	2	Inquisition Industries™	—
Unique	250 m	Asteroid Corvette	Freebird Asteroid Corvette	Stealth Operations	Hangar: Extreme; Carry: 4 starfighter squadrons	4 squadrons	Low / High / Average / Low	1	Kuat Drive Yards	—
Minor	52 m	Freighter	Lighthouse-class Freighter	Cargo Transport	Cargo hold	—	None / Very Low / Average / Very High	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Minor	115 m	Light Cruiser	GAASC-50 Tenacity Class	Anti-Starship, Transport	Marine platoon capacity; modular docking port	—	Very High / High / Low / Low	None	Si Tech	—
Minor	170 m	Fast Attack Corvette	Enigma-class FAC	Fast Attack	N/A	—	High / Low / High / High	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	110 m	Escort Corvette	Rain-class Direct Fire Escort Corvette	Escort Operations	N/A	—	Low / Low / High / High	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	142 m	Aquatic Utility Corvette	Influunt-class Aquatic Utility Corvette	Utility Operations, Aquatic Landing	Utility bay; single ship hangar	—	None / Average / Very High / High	2	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	182 m	Port Security / Escort Corvette	PS-1 Tagger Corvette	Port Protection, Escort	N/A	—	Average / Average / Average / High	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]

Frigate (200–500 meters)

Production	Size	Class	Name	Role	Capacity / Crew / Carry	Sq. Count	Ratings	Hyperdrive	Manufacturer	Permission
Minor	230 m	Scout Frigate	Sur'haai-class Scout Frigate	Reconnaissance, Missile Platform	Single craft hangar / small craft support	—	Average / Low / High / Very High	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Minor	450 m	Torpedo Assault Frigate	Storm-class Torpedo Assault Frigate	Heavy Support Fire	N/A	—	Very High / Low / High / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Minor	500 m	Freighter	Fugu Frigate "Puffin' Tuff"	Cargo Transport, Defensive Freighter	Dedicated hangar; medical bay; carbonite freezing chamber	—	Very Low / Very High / High / High	1.0; Backup 1.5	Starcraft Shipyards	—
Mass-Produced	210 m	Utility Frigate	Arcon-class Utility Vessel	Repair, Freight, Exploration	Utility bay; single craft hangar	—	Low / Average / High / High	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	230 m	Cargo Frigate	Barri-class Cargo Frigate	Cargo Transport, Combat	N/A	—	Low / Very High / Low / Average	2	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	275 m	Cargo Frigate	Neebray-class Cargo Frigate	Cargo Transport	Shared hangar and cargo area	—	Low / Average / Low / Low	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	500 m	Assault Frigate	Udarnik Assault Frigate	Hit-and-Run, Backline Support	Carry: 1 squadron of fighters/interceptors/bombers or 4 gunships	1 squadron / 4 gunships	Very High / High / Low / High	1; Backup 6	Inquisition Industries™	—
Mass-Produced	500 m	Carrier	Argonaut-class Carrier	Carrier / Anti-Fighter	Carry: 5 squadrons	5 squadrons	— / Average / Low / Average	Class 2	Locke and Key Mechanics	[X]
Mass-Produced	500 m	Mining & Salvage	Crafty Collector Crab	Mining and Salvage Vessel	High-capacity cargo	—	Very Low / Extreme / Average / High	2.0; Backup 1.5	Starcraft Shipyards	—

Cruiser (500–1000 meters)

Production	Size	Class	Name	Role	Capacity / Crew / Carry	Sq. Count	Ratings	Hyperdrive	Manufacturer	Permission
Minor	535 m	Artillery Cruiser	Firebrand-class Artillery Cruiser	Long-Range Artillery	Carry: 1 support craft squadron	1 support craft squadron	Very High / Average / Average / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Minor	1,000 m	Ordnance Cruiser, Missile Cruiser, Minelayer	Sorgan-class Ordnance Cruiser	Fleet Support	Carry: 3 squadrons	3 squadrons	High / High / Average / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	600 m	Escort Cruiser, Light Cruiser	Shield-class Escort Cruiser	Escort Duties	Carry: 3 squadrons max; variable starfighters/support craft	3 squadrons max	Low / High / Average / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	840 m	Cruiser	Acklay-class Cruiser	Fleet Support, Flagship	Carry: 4 squadrons	4 squadrons	High / Average / Low / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Mass-Produced	1,000 m	Cruiser	Ireth-Class Cruiser	Combat, Close-Quarters Battle	Carry: 1 squadron	1 squadron	Average / Moderate / Moderate / Average	1	Inquisition Industries™	—
Mass-Produced	1,000 m	Heavy Cruiser	Wasp-type Heavy Cruiser	Heavy Assault	Carry: 1 support craft squadron	1 support craft squadron	Very High / High / Average / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]

Star Destroyer (1000–2000 meters)

Production	Size	Class	Name	Role	Capacity / Crew / Carry	Sq. Count	Ratings	Hyperdrive	Manufacturer	Permission
Minor	1,550 m	Destroyer	Hammerhead Destroyer	Close to Mid-Range Warfare	Carry: 2 B-Zero squadrons; 12 Split Wing T-90 squadrons	14 squadrons listed	Average / Moderate / Low / High	2; Backup 4	Outer Rim Coalition / Inquisition Industries™	—
Mass-Produced	1,500 m	Heavy Carrier	Blizzard-class Heavy Starcarrier	Fleet Support, Fighter Carrier	Carry: 10 squadrons	10 squadrons	Low / Average / Average / Average	1	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]

Battlecruiser (2000–5000 meters)

Production	Size	Class	Name	Role	Capacity / Crew / Carry	Sq. Count	Ratings	Hyperdrive	Manufacturer	Permission
Unique	1,500 m	Battlecruiser	Apex Predator: Baby Shark Flagship	Command, High-Speed Ramming	Crew: 1,400–14,000	—	Extreme / Extreme / Very High / Very High	1	Starcraft Shipyards / Si Tech / Breshig War Forge Consolidated	—
Semi-Unique	4,950 m	Battlecruiser	Surly Siege-Urchin	Annular Siege Gunship, Heavy Artillery Platform	Min/Opt Crew: 1,500 / 5,000; Hangar: None	None	Extreme / Extreme / Average / High / None	Class 1	Starcraft Shipyards; designed by Braze	[X]
Limited	2,500 m	Heavy Battle Cruiser / Medical Evacuation	Aegis Care Cruiser	Combat Support, Medical Evacuation	Carry: 18 starfighter squadrons; advanced medical facilities	18 squadrons	Extreme / Extreme / Very Low / Very Low	Specialized hyperdrive system	Starcraft Shipyards	—
Limited	5,000 m	Orbital Defense Battlecruiser	Aranar-class Orbital Defense Battlecruiser	Planetary Defense	Carry: 12 starfighter squadrons; 4 support craft squadrons	16 squadrons total	Extreme / Extreme / None / None	1.0; Backup 6.0	Concord Specialized Technologies	[X]
Not specified	5,000 m max	Battlecruiser	Great Mother Shark	Amphibious Ship of the Line	Crew: 1,400–14,000	—	— / Extreme / Very High / Very High	Not specified	Starcraft Shipyards	—

Civilian Space Station

Production	Size	Class	Name	Role	Capacity / Crew / Carry	Sq. Count	Ratings	Hyperdrive	Manufacturer	Permission
Unique	3,500 m	Station	Caupona Station (Hex M-52)	Hospitality, Luxury Inn	Carry: 200 civilian ships; 20 large civilian ships via docking port	—	None / Average / Very Low / Very Low	—	Inquisition Industries™	—

Permission Notes

• CST Approval [X] covers the Concord Specialized Technologies ships listed in the permission log.
• Locke and Key Approval [X] covers Fang, Luna, Bit, Argonaut, Jackal Pods, and Dienekes Drones.
• Breshig Approval [X], ATC Approval [X], and CST Approval [X] are attached to MUD DUCK because its submission lists those permission sources.