ARC TROOPER
"These Battles, these Wars... They leave their scars on all of us."
Gideon’s background is mired in administrative red tape and countless redactions. What information has been released to the public was centred around the highlights of his career. The man was a supposed poster boy for the Defence Force, as he truly believed in the ideals their government stood for. But, as time progressed and the government that the man originally stood for decayed and was betrayed from within - Gideon was lost. He believed his entire purpose for being was stolen from him, leaving the man as nothing more than an empty shell. It was in this absence, however, that another purpose was found. There were many souls that broke away and betrayed the ideals of the Second Alliance, and while the others elected submit themselves to a militant exile - Gideon instead became the knife in the dark. After some time spent in the shadows, the Soldier returned to the limelight as the Third iteration of the Alliance came into being. Only then, with his poster boy status diminished and his patriotism tempered, did the Balmorran-born Soldier become the weapon he was always meant to be.
Character Appearance: Armour-bound Commando.
Unlike many of the bright-eyed Soldiers that serve in the Defence Force, Gideon’s visage vastly differs - as the man elects to adorn himself in the vestments of his trade. The once tanned flesh; kissed by the sun of a dozen alien worlds, was now a pale olive hue. His emerald-hued eyes were devoid of the patriotism that afflicted the youthful warriors of the Alliance’s Ideals, and instead bore witness to many sins - either committed by himself or others. They were dead, and lifeless - and masked an unseen malice towards those who led his brothers and sisters-in-arms astray. His scalp once played host to strands of short blackened curls, but was now shaven to avoid the many issues that would arise from consistently being adorned in armour. The same could be said of his muscular frame; as his body too was hairless and marred by the many scars earned from a lifelong career in the military.
Character Motivation(s): Justified Avenger.
At first, Gideon’s motivations were geared towards serving the Galactic Federation of Free Alliance(s) to the best of his abilities. He was a consummate and dutiful Soldier; carrying forward a hereditary lineage that stretched on for three generations. However, as the first iteration of the Alliance fell to ruin at the hands of the Betrayer, Gideon silently seeks to correct the failures that led to the death of his brothers and sisters-in-arms. This path of seething revenge had also led the Commando to butt heads with the New Jedi Order on many occasions whilst on the battlefield. He views these valiant defenders with guarded suspicion, as there was an old saying that said the Sith lived on through the ranks of the Jedi.
Known Class Feat(s) and Skills:
- Armour Proficiency (Heavy.)
- Acrobatics / Combat Reflexes.
- Initiative.
- Conditioning / Endurance / Toughness.
- Heroic Resilience.
- Dual Weapon Mastery I.
- Galactic Alliance Military Training (Advanced / Commando.)
- Ambush.
- Gather Information.
- Knowledge.
- Mechanics.
- Pilot / Ride.
- Stealth.
- Survival.
- Treat Injury.
- Use Computer.
- Martial Arts II.
- Melee Defence.
- Tumble Defence.
- Commando Talent Tree:
- Physical Training / Grit.
- Toughened / Durable.
- Blooded / Armour Master.
- Toughened / Heroic Fortitude / Durable.
- Improved Armour Master / Dedication / Unstoppable.
- Vanguard Talent Tree:
- Conditioned / Rapid Reaction.
- Moving Target / Supressing Fire.
- Rapid Reaction II.
- Moving Target II / Supressing Fire.
- Seize the Initiative / Dynamic Fire.
- Unmatched Courage:
- Survivor.
- Finish the Job.
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