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Mal Crus
| Species | Human |
| Birthplace | Taris |
| Age | 31 |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 220 lbs. |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Skin Color | Black |
| Dis. Marks | Horizontal Scar Down Is Left Eye |
| Build | Muscular |
| Faction | The Imperial Confederation |
| Rank / Branch | Captain - Special Forces |
| Force Sensitive | No |
| Voice | ?? |
| Writer | Extinct |
B I O G R A P H Y
Confidential & Sealed per Stature Code 66-797.13
P E R S O N A L I T Y
Mal Crus moves through life as if every breath were taken on a battlefield. To him, existence itself is a campaign; each day a series of objectives, each interaction a tactical consideration. He evaluates situations with a soldier's eye, instinctively mapping risks, advantages, and lines of retreat.
This worldview makes him appear rigid to outsiders, but beneath the disciplined exterior is a man who believes structure is the only thing that keeps chaos from swallowing everything whole. Order is not merely his preference; it is his shield against a hostile universe.
Despite this martial outlook, Mal is deeply sympathetic to those under his command. He does not see subordinates as expendable assets, but as fellow soldiers carrying the same crushing weight of duty. He listens when they speak, notices exhaustion before it becomes failure, and quietly ensures that burdens are shared rather than dumped onto the weakest shoulders.
His concern is rarely expressed through comforting words; instead, it shows in practical actions; rotations adjusted, risks redistributed, lives preserved whenever possible. Loyalty, in his eyes, is earned by protecting his people as fiercely as the mission itself.
Mal is a man who follows orders without hesitation, but never without thought. He respects the chain of command and understands its necessity, yet he is unafraid to adapt directives when reality refuses to conform to the plan. If circumstances shift, he shifts with them, altering tactics swiftly and decisively to ensure success and survival.
This makes him stern but fair: discipline is enforced, mistakes are corrected, and praise is given only when it is deserved. Those who serve under him know exactly where they stand, and they trust him, because his judgments are guided not by ego, but by responsibility.
S K I L L S--&--A B I L I T I E S
Mal Crus possesses a commanding presence forged through experience rather than rank alone. His leadership is rooted in clarity and decisiveness: orders are concise, expectations unmistakable, and accountability evenly applied.
He inspires confidence not through grand speeches, but through consistency; his people know he will not hesitate when action is required, nor abandon them when circumstances turn grim. In the chaos of conflict, his calm authority becomes an anchor, allowing those around him to focus, move, and fight as a cohesive unit rather than scattered individuals.
Tactically, Mal Crus is a master of adaptation. He reads shifting battlefields the way others read maps, instantly recognizing changes in momentum, morale, and terrain. When a plan begins to fray, he is already adjusting angles of attack, reallocating resources, and preparing contingencies.
His understanding of military doctrine is deep, but he is never enslaved by it; doctrine is a foundation, not a cage. This flexibility allows him to turn apparent disadvantages into opportunities, often outmaneuvering opponents who rely too heavily on rigid strategy.
On a personal level, Mal is highly proficient with most forms of ranged weaponry, handling them with practiced efficiency rather than flashy bravado. Blasters, rifles, carbines, each becomes an extension of his intent, maintained and modified by his own hands.
His tinkering skills with weapons and armor allow him to fine-tune performance, improve reliability, and improvise repairs under fire. This technical aptitude, combined with his battlefield awareness, ensures that both his gear and his tactics remain responsive to the demands of ever-changing combat scenarios.
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