Kenth Berik
Disgraced Mercenary
KENTH BERIK
| Birthplace | Carida |
| Class | Enforcer |
| Age | 21 |
| Rank | Senior Captain |
| Faction | Anyone who pays |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Force Sensitive | No |
| Height | 6'0 |
| Weight | 80 kgs |
| 'Butcher of Ord Mantell' |
Pre-Roleplay Backstory
Born into a military family on Carida, he was instilled with rigid military values from an early age by his parents. It was no surprise when Kenth came of age he immediately enlisted in the Carida Planetary Defence Force fleet, graduating as a naval officer at the age of 19. With the unification of certain core worlds by the Core Imperial Confederation he soon found himself absorbed into the CIC Navy. His young age combined with the fact he came from outside the official CIC territory stunted his career. However this did not affect him and it was during his time here did his loyalty to the navy as an institution solidify and he ruthlessly served, eventually joining the ISB and clamping down hard on any disloyalty much to the discontent of his superiors as his investigations often disrupted their operations.
After years of service within the CIC it collapsed and Kenth found himself serving in the Sith Empire. He grew to distrust the Sith and he saw them as a threat to the naval institution. They didn't follow the same rules and he often found their meddling and lack of following procedure to be troublesome. In a measly attempt to protest Kenth resigned, hoping that his resignation would warrant an investigation but none came.
For 2 years Kenth sat unemployed, living off his pension and in that year he saw the continued struggle for power between warlords and planetary governments in areas abandoned by the wider galaxy. Discontent with what he saw, he rallied some of his former men to form a band of mercenaries with the goal of aiding Imperial Warlords and remnants in the neutral regions of space.
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The Naval Institution Kenth has spent a good majority of his career as a Naval Officer and can effectively run aa ship, from common tactics in Naval warfare to the best provisions to keep crew morale high. He religiously follows what he calls the 'Naval Institution'. 
ISB Operative At first spending time as an undercover operative who mirrored his Naval duties with investigating and monitoring suspicious individuals aboard CIC ships to a uniformed constable, Kenth knows the ins-and-outs of internal security allowing him to run a tight ship. 
Desensitized Mercenary work was far more dirty than he had initially realized with the deniable military actions and treaty breaking attacks leaving the man more desensitized to the violence and chaos of war than when he served with uniformed military forces. He can be unflinching in the face of extreme violence. 
The Big Picture Opting to join the ISB for the latter half of his military career, Kenth never earned the skills of planning military campaigns or running a fleet of ships. Often times he can fail to see the bigger picture which may effect his decision making. 
Deathly Afraid Kenth's brief but savage battle with the Heathen Priest Dakrul left him reeling and scarred. Marred with constant night terrors and a wound that will never fully heal, the man has an intense aversion to the undead and the Dark Side. Fear and rage take ahold of the man when face-to-face with particularly powerful Darksiders. 
Travel Light His time in the ISB taught Berik to be self reliant and he carries this line of thinking to this day, forgoing large escorts. When away from his fleet Kenth travels in a small shuttle with a light escort of two troopers. Kenth himself rarely wears armour and is always equipped with nothing but his sidearm. If one were to engage Kenth while he was away from his fleet it wouldn't be difficult to win fire superiority.
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Almost always seen in a black Imperial Officer uniform, Kenth always makes sure his uniform is in perfect condition. At his side he keeps Merr-Sonn Type CC Blaster Pistol holstered on his belt. Code cylinders are neatly placed in pockets next to his Captain rank plaque and a code disk on an officer forage cap when he chooses to wear it. Kenth is not one for pomp and flair with the only customization on his uniform being the Adjudicator patch on his right shoulder. A large scar with a dark hue runs across one side of his face, underneath his uniform the scar continues, from his chest all the way to his lower abdomen. There is something and dark and unnatural about the scar.
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ACT I: The Wild Geese
ZU Dominion of Volik - Cry Havoc: Kenth and the Adjudicators were hired to assist the Zweihander Union in their invasion of the planet Volik with Adjudicator forces assisting in the naval assault.
Is There Anybody Out There?: Kenth and Mern Squadron came across a damaged ship. Suspicious Kenth decided to investigate instead coming into contact with a Jedi, the captain of the ship.
The Kyber's Cry [SJO + Kenth Berik]: Interrogating the Jedi on a damaged ship it led to Kenth's discovery of a planet made of Kyber crystals. In a misguided bid to stop the crystals from falling into the wrong hands Kenth launched an invasion of the planet.
Caridian Loyalties: Kenth and his Adjudicators take a contract from the ruler of Carida. A man Kenth respects and reveres. Kenth is offered a job but is reluctant to take it as it meant attacking a former employer
The Unending Wait: Making the hard decision of going back on his former employers and joining the ruler of Carida, Kenth leads the ground assault on ZU shipyards on Ord Mantell alongside other Caridan-Imperial forces.
The battle for the icy holocron | Hoth | Capture the Flag: Kenth in support of his employers in the Shadow Association engages with rebels and would be treasure hunters to try and secure a dangerous artifact with force properties not entirely understood.
Artistic License: GA Dominion of Arkania: Once more hired out by the Shadow association this time Kenth was tasked with kidnapping Arkanian scientist for his employers own nefarious plans.
Through the Veil: Having proved himself to his employer and promoted to a key position in the Shadow association he once more undertakes a dangerous mission, this time a race against intelligence agencies to claim a stockpile of Kyber crystals.
Among imperial ruins | Anaxsi meet Caridans: The exploits of the Adjudicators had not gone unnoticed and after being contacted by a member of the New Imperial Order Kenth meets with a ranking diplomat to see what they want.
Fool Me Once: The Imperial bastion of Byss is blockaded by Durese and Corellian forces who attempt a violent overthrow of Marlon Sularen. Hired by Sularen along with other Mercenaries, Kenth treads a thin line of facing off the Durese-Corellian coalition and Galactic Alliance Peacekeeping forces.
ACT II: The Final Dawn
The Shadow Hand Initiative - A meeting of top Final Dawn officials and members of the Shadow Association, a formal alliance is formed and a weary Kenth found himself now serving an entirely different galactic power.
Head of the Hydra: Infiltrating a research station in the ruins of Csilla, Kenth and his men are terrorized by the Heathen Priest Dakrul. Kenth injured badly in the fight.
Reaffirming Allegiances: Sularen openly declaring himself as Grand Overseer of the Final Dawn, recruits a hesitant Berik into the organization out of loyalty to his best client.
Liberty's Gate: Taking part in the escape from the Alliance trap over Adethorpe, Kenth briefly engages Alliance warships before escaping with the remnants of the Maw fleet.
The Day of Revenge: Hyperspacing to Foerost, Kenth's forces remain in reserve during the battle. Kenth has started suffering from Night Terrors of his experience fighting the dreaded Dakrul.
Heir to the Final Dawn: Kenth appears at a meeting summoned by the top brass of the Final Dawn. The night terrors are taking a toll on the man and his loyalty wavers.
ACT III: The Exodus
The Mercenary's Exodus - At the end of the line Kenth decides to end his contract with the Maw, wishing to have no part in the huge large scale warfare in the Galactic North.
Newer Beginnings and Older Allies - Thrown into a part of the galaxy he barely recognizes, Kenth meets with a man who once tried to recruit him to talk business and the future of the Adjudicators work.
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