Imperial Reclamation Officer
Age: 62
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Height: 5’8”
Build: Hefty, but healthy
Force Sensitive: No
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Cato is a man that, while not presenting himself as an intimidating or commanding fellow, carries himself with enough strength to make others want to listen. He isn’t the tallest, the most fit, nor the strongest man in any given room, but his sharp wit and deep understanding of both history and protocol make him formidable nonetheless. He is usually seen wearing his Imperial Reclamation Service uniform, but on the rare occasion can be caught wearing the traditional garb of the Naboo. Either way, he keeps his trusty blaster on him, just in case…
INVENTORY
Aside from his standard issue military garb and sidearm, Cato carries little that is out of the ordinary. The only exception is a single, ancient coin he found as a child, which he wears around his neck for good luck.
PERSONALITY AND BELIEFS
Cato is a very unassuming man, at first glance. He can come across as friendly and jovial, and is rather easy to get along with. Beneath that facade, however, is a man who bears the weight centuries of a family in disgrace. His resentment toward those that threw his ancestors into squalor have made him ready and able to do whatever is necessary to reverse that terrible affront. Yet, he balances this notion with a clever wit and a sharp tongue, able to manipulate a conversation as needed. He is a friendly face, but one would be wise not to trust that smile.
STRENGTHS
Sharp As A Tack: Cato is a well-educated man, and has an even sharper sense of thinking on his feet. He is dangerous, though not in the conventional way.]
Unassuming Demeanor: Cato does not present himself as a threatening man, and therefore can be rather disarming to those that aren’t careful.
WEAKNESSES
The Pen Is Mightier: Though great at playing the political game, Cato is no fighter. If he cannot triumph in a conflict, he will seek escape at a moment’s notice.
Time Takes Us All: He was never the most fit individual, but this is compounded by his age. Cato knows he is only growing older, making him even more wary of confrontation.
HISTORY
History is like poetry. It rhymes…
Such was the truth of Cato’s life. Growing up on Naboo, his family name had been run through the dirt for a millenia. Ever since his ancestor Quarsh had become a Moff of the original Galactic Empire, those that opposed the maneuver had slandered the family name. Even after all these years, his family carried that burden.
At a young age, Cato had shown an early interest in history, mythology, and the greater mysteries of the universe. He had initially hoped to become a Jedi, but unfortunately that was never meant to be his fate. Nevertheless, he found solace within the great, vast histories of the galaxy, pouring over tale after tale for days on end. This fascination would carry over into his later schooling, and though he didn’t know it, would shape his life for years to come.
As he got older, Cato did his best to reintegrate his family into the politics of Naboo. These efforts worked, for a time, but Cato saw the Naboo government fall into the same traps they had succumbed to for years upon years, and over time he grew jaded with their misguided ideals. Eventually, he fell out of favor, and left his homeworld in search of greater fortune.
Over time, Cato had established himself as a rather respected academic and archaeologist in the greater galaxy, even going as far as to publish several works about his findings on many distant planets. Yet, despite his success, the voice in the back of his mind that nagged at him for his whole life remained, urging him to find a way to bring his family back to true prominence.
One day, a recruiter from the Imperial Reclamation Service approached him, citing his work as integral to the Imperial Effort. Cato could only think back on his ancestor’s life, and what he may have done given this opportunity. The answer was simple… he would join the Empire, and assist however he could in their endeavors to preserve the precious history of the galaxy.