King of Korriban
NAME: Darth Caedes ( kay-uh-dees )
FORMER NAME: Nejaa Niynx ( Nay-jah Nee-nks )
HOMEWORLD: Zolan
FORMER FACTION: Republic
FORMER AFFILIATION: Jedi Order
FACTION: Sith Order
RANK: Dark Jedi Master
SPECIES: Clawdite "Changeling"
AGE: 76
SEX: Male
HEIGHT: 6'
WEIGHT: 155 lbs
EYES: "Changeling." Fiery red-rimmed orange, shifting with personas.
HAIR: Brunette
SKIN: "Changeling." Burnt, scarred grey.
FORCE SENSITIVE: Yes
MASTERS:
Keba Sueen, Jedi Knight.
Condition - Deceased.
Darron Wraith, High Council member.
Condition - Deceased.
Ben Watts, Jedi Grandmaster.
Condition - Unknown.
Matsu Xiangu, Sith Lord
Condition - Unknown
Dathka Graush, Sith King
Condition - Entombed
APPRENTICES:
Torin Varik, Jedi Padawan.
Condition - Deceased
Zal Aditi, Sith Apprentice
Condition - 'Korriban's Voice of Hunger'
STRENGTHS (+) AND WEAKNESSES (-):
+ / - Altered Genetics, "Changeling" — On his homeworld of Zolan, Nejaa Niynx was selected (near the time of his birth) to participate in the highly dangerous scientific experimentations of a Clawdite supremacy terrorist cell called Zynt'Ek. Zynt'Ek was an extremist Clawdite group who fought against the lethal prejudice and xenophobic warcrimes of the Zolanders with whom they shared their world (the genetic forebears of the Clawdite species). The participants for this project, code-named "Ascendancy," were selected from local orphanage groups and represented a disproportionate amount of middle aged children and even younger youth. Pushed to desperation, Zynt'Ek's Ascendancy Project was meant to discover if genetic mutation could be used to unlock rapid-species-evolution. Hypothesis: being that the Clawdite species was already the product of nuclear mutation and evolutionary resilience, their cellular structure would be more likely to mutate under intense nuclear exposure rather than deteriorate.
Subjects were submitted to high doses of 'controlled' nuclear treatment, relying on the Clawdite's aforementioned predisposition to genetic mutation. Most entrants perished. A few showed signs of genetic mutation in various forms before death, but Nejaa Niynx was the sole survivor. Around the same time, Jedi Knight Keba Sueen exposed the illegal group and shut down their operation, rescuing Nejaa in the process. Later, he became a Jedi Knight, studying beneath Keba Sueen where he learned to control the genetic differences granted him by Zynt'Ek's Ascendancy.
It is common for Clawdites to undergo a period of pain during each 'skin change' or transformation, their skin stretching and pulling to mimic whatever form it is they're taking. In some cases, their skin rips or tears, and active changers are forced to apply concentrated oils to their body in order to keep themselves moisturized. Resulting from nuclear exposure, Caedes body is covered in scarification such that his skin has a different consistency than most of his kindred, more malleable, resilient, and resistant to pain. Additionally, 'skin changing' often demands great concentration from the transformed Clawdites, which can be broken during moments of unconsciousness or surprise. Caedes has never suffered from this weakness, able to shift and hold forms almost indefinitely.
Although Caedes survived Zynt'Ek's Ascendancy, he was forever wounded by their treatment and his cellular composition was left devastated as a result. Beginning at a far younger age than the reported 'average,' Caedes' body began to deteriorate and become cancerous. His overall mortal life expectancy and physical vital force had been all but diminished. Only with Sith Sorceries and the dark side of the Force is Darth Caedes now sustained.
Subjects were submitted to high doses of 'controlled' nuclear treatment, relying on the Clawdite's aforementioned predisposition to genetic mutation. Most entrants perished. A few showed signs of genetic mutation in various forms before death, but Nejaa Niynx was the sole survivor. Around the same time, Jedi Knight Keba Sueen exposed the illegal group and shut down their operation, rescuing Nejaa in the process. Later, he became a Jedi Knight, studying beneath Keba Sueen where he learned to control the genetic differences granted him by Zynt'Ek's Ascendancy.
It is common for Clawdites to undergo a period of pain during each 'skin change' or transformation, their skin stretching and pulling to mimic whatever form it is they're taking. In some cases, their skin rips or tears, and active changers are forced to apply concentrated oils to their body in order to keep themselves moisturized. Resulting from nuclear exposure, Caedes body is covered in scarification such that his skin has a different consistency than most of his kindred, more malleable, resilient, and resistant to pain. Additionally, 'skin changing' often demands great concentration from the transformed Clawdites, which can be broken during moments of unconsciousness or surprise. Caedes has never suffered from this weakness, able to shift and hold forms almost indefinitely.
Although Caedes survived Zynt'Ek's Ascendancy, he was forever wounded by their treatment and his cellular composition was left devastated as a result. Beginning at a far younger age than the reported 'average,' Caedes' body began to deteriorate and become cancerous. His overall mortal life expectancy and physical vital force had been all but diminished. Only with Sith Sorceries and the dark side of the Force is Darth Caedes now sustained.
<< You would do well to remember that these children, doctor, could very well be the future of Zolan, of our species. >>
—Zynt'Ek Leader
+ Paragon In The Force — From the time of his youth, training as a Jedi Padawan, Nejaa displayed a powerful and raw connection to the more tangible aspects of the Force. He was quick to learn the Jedi's telekinetic abilities, and was later able to employ them in order to accomplish drastic feats of greatness. During his tenure as a Padawan, Nejaa learned how to manifest pyrokinetic Force talents from space faring monks. Later, these same talents became the hallmark of Darth Caedes aggression. He was quick to learn new tricks and comprehend those that he could obsever, intuiting the Force in creative ways. In his fall to the dark side of the Force, Nejaa showed signs of early proficiency with techniques like Force lightning and Force destruction. As Darth Caedes, that deepened connection to the Force fuels his exploits into Sith sorcery and unnatural magiks.
<< It was caught on holo-cams, he tore down two central defense towers without even touching them. Boss say's we'll be rebuilding for the next few months. >>
—Mygeeto Construction Crew
+ Lightsaber Duelist — Placing a disproportionate amount of attention on the mastery of various Jedi forms in his youth, Caedes has always displayed a certain degree of brilliance with the lightsaber. Forever drawn to skills centering on self preservation, defense, and attack, Caedes learned to make the blade his natural extension with overwhelming efficacy on the battlefield. During his training beneath Jedi Master Darron Wraith, Nejaa was even instructed in the deadly art of Vaapad.
- Frail Body — Owing to his childhood with Zynt'Ek, and furthermore to his old age, Darth Caedes bones have grown thin and his muscles tired. No longer is he indestructible and boundless by the merits of youth alone. Now, he must seek other means to attain bodily power, drawn deeper and deeper into the clutches of the dark side's embrace.
- Dark Side Corruption — Owing to his sustained use of the dark side to prolong his life, Darth Caedes has become reliant upon the use of dark side energy for survival, fueling an ever present inferno of emotions and passions which never rests and verges ever nearer to madness.
- Frail Body — Owing to his childhood with Zynt'Ek, and furthermore to his old age, Darth Caedes bones have grown thin and his muscles tired. No longer is he indestructible and boundless by the merits of youth alone. Now, he must seek other means to attain bodily power, drawn deeper and deeper into the clutches of the dark side's embrace.
- Dark Side Corruption — Owing to his sustained use of the dark side to prolong his life, Darth Caedes has become reliant upon the use of dark side energy for survival, fueling an ever present inferno of emotions and passions which never rests and verges ever nearer to madness.
<< Your attacks are strong, your defenses are impenetrable, you needn't prove that. If only you didn't so quickly resort to your weapon when calm might have fought a better battle. >>
—D.W.
<< Form I, also called Shii-Cho, requires little explanation, as every Jedi youngling learns the basics of attack, parry, body target zones, and practice drills called velocities. >>
―Cin Drallig
- Form II: Makashi • Master.
<< Form II, also called Makashi, represents the ultimate refinement of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat. >>
―Cin Drallig on Form II
- Form III: Soresu • Expert.
<< A… defensive technique. But effective. Use it if you do not wish to be hit, or if you are facing many opponents with blasters. With a lightsaber blade and enough skill in deflection, it is an excellent offense against blasters, but in other situations, it merely delays the inevitable. >>
―Kreia
- Form IV: Ataru • Expert.
<< Ataru is the name given to the movements of this form - though it is aggressive, it is focused, and its best use is in combat against a single opponent. >>
―Zez-Kai Ell
- Form V: Shien/Djem So • Adept.
<< Peace through superior firepower. >>
―Jedi maxim on Form V
- Form VI: Niman • Adept.
<< Is Form VI the most worthy of study? No, but in general it is the most practical. >>
―Cin Drallig
- Form VII: Juyo/Vaapad • Expert.
<< Six there were for generations of Jedi. The seventh, is not well-known. Powerful form it is. Deadliest of all. But dangerous it is, for its master as well as its opponent. Few have studied. One student alone, to mastery has risen. >>
―Yoda
[ Novice •• Apprentice •• Adept •• Expert •• Master ]- Mounted Lightsaber Combat • Novice.
- Telekinetic Lightsaber Combat • Expert.
- Double-bladed lightsaber combat • Adept.
- Lightsaber pike combat • Adept.
- Lightwhip combat • Novice.
FORCE PROFICIENCY:
[ Novice •• Apprentice •• Adept •• Expert •• Master ]
<< Aspects of the Force. >>
Art of Movement • Expert.
Flashburn • Expert.
Force Speed • Expert.
Tapas • Adept.
Breath Control • Adept.
Center of Being • Adept.
Force Body • Expert.
Buried Presence • Expert.
Hibernation Trance • Novice.
Morichro • Adept.
Force Cloak • Novice.
Alchaka • Novice.
Detoxify Poison • Novice.
Force Enlightenment • Adept.
Force Healing • Novice.
Force Ghost • Unknown.
<< Force Powers. >>
Telekinetic • Expert.
Pyrokinetic • Master.
Force Lightning • Expert.
Force Choke • Expert.
Precognition • Adept.
Force Destruction • Expert.
Force Fear • Adept.
Force Jump • Adept.
Battle Meditation • Adept.
Force Sense • Novice.
Mind Trick • Novice.
Mechu Macture • Novice.
Mechu-deru • Adept.
Tutaminis Force Defend • Expert.
Farseeing • Novice.
<< Sith Magic. >>
Odojinya • Expert.
Qâzoi Kyantuska • Adept.
Dwomutsiqsa • Novice.
Tsaiwonokka Hoyakut • Expert.
APPEARANCE:
Darth Caedes cuts a terrifying figure, his appearance shrouded in darkness, his aura in the Force, malevolence. Despite the ever-changing array of faces he adopts, a few key features remain constant under the charade, each reflecting the deep scars etched upon his twisted soul.
His skin, a sickly shade of grey, bears the marks of a tumultuous existence. The scars that crisscross his visage and hands tell tales of battles fought and victories won, each one a testament to his desire to live and ruthless pursuit of power. The texture of his skin is rough, as if marred by the abrasion of countless atrocities.
Burning with an unnatural fire, his eyes glow with a menacing crimson fire. Their intensity, fueled by the dark side of the Force, pierces to the depths of one's soul and leaves an indelible mark upon those who dare to meet his gaze. The flickering glow in his eyes mirrors the turbulent nature of his spirit, a constant reminder of the maddening darkness which engulfs him.
Clad in flowing Sith robes which cascade around him, Darth Caedes emanates an aura of sinister, frenetic dread. The fabric itself seems to writhe and whisper as if animated by the very essence of the dark side. The robes are themselves a reflection of his power, adorned with intricate patterns that hint at ancient Sith rituals and symbols of sorcery.
As he moves, the Force trembles with malice around him, swirling and coiling like a tempest. A palpable sense of horror follows in his wake and leaves others with a lingering unease. The air grows heavy when Caedes is near, suffused with a malevolent energy that is both seductive and repulsive, scathing hot and cold as the dead, its invitation drawing those around him closer to their own darkest desires.
On Clawdites — In their natural form, Clawdites have the appearance of reptilian humanoids, and in fact evolved from reptomammals. They have sunken cheeks with a narrow nose and a small mouth. A thin line runs down their foreheads and creases the center of their noses. Caedes possesses sunken eyes with slit-like pupils. His irises are a rippling gold until he becomes immersed in the powers of the dark side, at which point they glow red. Clawdite's skin is rough, and while it ordinarily ranges in color from green to yellow, Caedes' skin remains burnt and grey from his exhaustive use of the Force.
His skin, a sickly shade of grey, bears the marks of a tumultuous existence. The scars that crisscross his visage and hands tell tales of battles fought and victories won, each one a testament to his desire to live and ruthless pursuit of power. The texture of his skin is rough, as if marred by the abrasion of countless atrocities.
Burning with an unnatural fire, his eyes glow with a menacing crimson fire. Their intensity, fueled by the dark side of the Force, pierces to the depths of one's soul and leaves an indelible mark upon those who dare to meet his gaze. The flickering glow in his eyes mirrors the turbulent nature of his spirit, a constant reminder of the maddening darkness which engulfs him.
Clad in flowing Sith robes which cascade around him, Darth Caedes emanates an aura of sinister, frenetic dread. The fabric itself seems to writhe and whisper as if animated by the very essence of the dark side. The robes are themselves a reflection of his power, adorned with intricate patterns that hint at ancient Sith rituals and symbols of sorcery.
As he moves, the Force trembles with malice around him, swirling and coiling like a tempest. A palpable sense of horror follows in his wake and leaves others with a lingering unease. The air grows heavy when Caedes is near, suffused with a malevolent energy that is both seductive and repulsive, scathing hot and cold as the dead, its invitation drawing those around him closer to their own darkest desires.
On Clawdites — In their natural form, Clawdites have the appearance of reptilian humanoids, and in fact evolved from reptomammals. They have sunken cheeks with a narrow nose and a small mouth. A thin line runs down their foreheads and creases the center of their noses. Caedes possesses sunken eyes with slit-like pupils. His irises are a rippling gold until he becomes immersed in the powers of the dark side, at which point they glow red. Clawdite's skin is rough, and while it ordinarily ranges in color from green to yellow, Caedes' skin remains burnt and grey from his exhaustive use of the Force.
BIOGRAPHY:
Once a loyal and talented Jedi by another name, Caedes' path took a jagged turn when his Order fell to the hands of Sith, eventually leading him to embrace the darkness they brought with them in the Force. Consumed by fear and a growing fascination with the forbidden powers of the dark side, he descended into madness and became a formidable Dark Jedi who called himself Darth Caedes.
Driven by an insatiable hunger for power, Darth Caedes spent years delving into the mysteries of the Force, wandering the vast reaches of the galaxy in search of buried secrets. In his relentless pursuit, he sought out ancient Sith teachings, Sith magic, and secrets hidden in forgotten tombs and temples. Each dark revelation fueled his obsession and forged a sinister connection to the malevolent energies of the dark side.
During his journey, Darth Caedes stumbled upon an ancient Sith Temple, where the Force granted him a vision of a looming era of darkness. Blinded by his own madness, Caedes interpreted this vision as a divine calling, believing that he was chosen by the Force to prepare the Jedi for this inevitable threat. Convinced that the Jedi Order was plagued by weakness, he came to the twisted conclusion that he must cleanse their ranks, culling the herd to ensure their readiness.
Driven by his tortured delusions and cunning insights, Darth Caedes traversed various worlds, consulting with seers and seeking out hidden knowledge. He scoured the darkest corners of the galaxy, following the whispers of the dark side and becoming ever more proficient in the deadly arts of Jedi hunting.
Enthralled by his own capability for savagery, Darth Caedes became a relentless and cruel Jedi Hunter, driven by his distorted mission to eradicate what he deemed as weakness from within the Order. He hunted Jedi and Force sensitives, friends, associates of Jedi, one by one, leaving a trail of death and destruction in his wake. His once-noble skills twisted into merciless ferocity, Caedes unleashed his dark powers to extinguish the lives of those he had once called kin.
Through the desolation he wrought, Darth Caedes grew to revel in his growing sense of power, the freedom from fear it provided, and the perverse satisfaction that came with each new fallen Jedi or defeated challenge. Madness consumed him, driven by the urge to test himself against a galaxy he had once so fervently feared. His actions became increasingly savage and unpredictable. The Force, tainted by his twisted connection, fueled his descent into an abyss of darkness and depravity.
STOLEN PRIDE:
The Stolen Pride is an old and stolen Sith Infiltrator. It has a pair of folding wings around a round cockpit; a design which was used on T-class long-range personal cruisers like the Valcyn. In front of the round cockpit (the whole forward-center section of the spacecraft) of the vehicle was a rare stygium crystal-powered cloaking device for creating an invisibility field. This enabled the ship to sneak through even the most advanced of security technologies and allowed its master to evade pursuit while on his missions. Built beneath the cloak field generator was a series of compartments containing various equipment for the previous owner's missions including three DRK-1 Dark Eye probe droids, his speeder bike Bloodfin, several interrogation droids and several security droids, spying equipment, torture devices, bombs and mines. Unfortunately, none of the equipment was on-board when the ship was stolen by Nejaa, other than the Bloodfin speeder bike. The Infiltrator was protected by six low-profile solar ionization cannons which could extend and fire several bursts in the blink of an eye. It was also equipped with an experimental high temperature X-C2 ion drive array which would resurface in future Sienar designs while the ship's hyperdrive was an unmodified SSDS 11-A. It could also carry six passengers while its total capacity was 2.5 metric tons.
<< That ship is alive with the dark side, Master Yoda. I can feel it clinging to my robes. And worse, it still tempts me, calling me back with promises of fantastic journeys to the far reaches of the galaxy. >>
—Jedi Master Saesee Tiin
HOOK HAND:
The Razalon FC-20 speeder bike consisted of a semi-circular body powered by a repulsorlift and piloted with a simple steering handle. The strange, curved body gave the FC-20 a low center of gravity, affording its rider a dramatically improved cornering ability. The FC-20 was most useful for those who did not wish to be seen, since the compact design presented a small target profile. The FC-20 was not armed, however it can be used in conjunction with the Jedi's lightsaber if needed. The FC-20 speeder also lacked shields or sensors, though an auto-brake feature brought the bike to a safe halt if the rider released the steering handles. Though popular, the FC-20 model was considered to be slower than other speeder bikes of the time, with a maximum speed of 180 kilometers per hour. The speeder bike also had a limited range before a recharge was required. It had a small repulsorlift engine with heavy baffling which made it a very quiet vehicle. That and its low riding height made it a popular vehicle for use in scouting.
<< Stealth is the greatest tool of the Sith assassin. >>
—Darth Sidious
—Darth Sidious
Torin Varik, Jedi Padawan (former apprentice).
Keba Sueen, Jedi Master (former master).
Countless NPCs.
FACTORY & CODEX:
Gateway of Graush, Dark Side Nexus
ROLE-PLAYS:
<< JEDI ARCHIVES >>
<< Hiding Period. >>
En Route; Saleucami [_Cross Ikon]
There Were Only Three [_Darren Shaw] [Error]
En Route; Felucia [_escape]
[_run] // Mission_Launch: Hiding (?) [_Kiskla]
A Second Attempt At Escape [_Asterion]
<< Master & Padawan. >>
Almost Unwanted Gift [_Torin]
Justified Back-Stabbing [Torin]
A Secret Shared is a Trust Formed [_Torin]
Arrive; Run! [Torin]
Visitation Rights [Torin & Matsu]
<< Enslavement. >>
Cute Without the "E" [Cryax Bane]
Shed, Hide, Revenge [Cryax Bane]
<< Dark Side. >>
To Cross Over. All The Way. [Sage & Matsu]
Pitch Darkness, Three Steps Back [Cryax Bane]
The Planets Bend Between Us [Cryax Bane]
Caught In Chaos [Cryax Bane]
<< Rogue. >>
What's Mine Returned [Torin Varik]
Fire Makes Molten [Ursa] [Error]
<< PART II >>
<<A New Era >>
First Impressions [ _Lao-ta & Niynx Ioune, ft. Darth Caedes]
Reclamation — The Scouring of Korriban [ _Sith Order / Open]
My Precious [ _Zal Aditi, Haro Aven, Niynx Ioune, & Lao-ta]
Caldera Crisis [_SO vs. GA / Open]
Empires, New & Old [ _Zal Aditi, Kyraj, Elmindra Xitaar]
At Long Last [ _Nwul & Darth Caedes]
The Malevolent Command [ _Darth Empyrean & Darth Caedes]
Laying the Foundation [ _Primarion Hiperius & Darth Caedes]
The Cleansing of Thule [ _SO vs. GA / Open]
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