Approved NPC New Sith Knights

Darth Carnifex · Dec 14, 2020

Intent: Create artificial Sith
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Role: Obedient Sith
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Unit Name: New Sith Knights
Affiliation: Carnifex
Classification: Strand-Cast Dark Force Users
Description: Born in the gene-labs of Malsheem, the New Sith Knights are the latest creation of the maniacal Carnifex to create a new generation of Sith utterly obedient to his will. Each individual strand-cast was genetically modified to have a higher-than-average midichlorian count, all but ensuring Force Sensitivity within each subject. During gestation, their growing minds were bombarded with false memories and thoughts, conditioning them for loyalty and obedience even before they were born.

After birth, the New Sith were taken and evaluated for any defections. Those that fell short of the mark were liquidated while those that passed inspection were sent on to be trained in the ways of the Dark Side. Those that instructed them were some of the most fanatical true Sith loyal to Carnifex, having followed him across three Empires to dutifully carry out his will. The New Sith were trained to harness their anger and fear, to mold it into a weapon which they could use to destroy the enemies of Carnifex.

Even now, they were constantly monitored for any signs of deviance in thought and action. Those who strayed from Carnifex's path were immediately seized for reconditioning. To aid in course-correction, the New Sith were all implanted with inhibitor chips that could override basic motor functions and higher thought, turning the New Sith into little more than mindless drones when activated. This was a boon during the reconditioning process, as it would allow for the stripping of deviant thoughts without resistance from the subject.

The New Sith were trained in all three simplified styles of lightsaber combat, Strong Style, Medium Style, and Fast Style. They were also trained in the three aspects of Force powers, Alter, Control, and Sense. Eschewing individuality, the New Sith were instructed to coordinate their powers and tactics with one another to maximize results. Because of this, the New Sith were far more reliant on teamwork than traditional Sith.

Coupled with the automated production of the New Sith Knights was the standardization in both uniform and weaponry, as the New Sith Knights were not afforded any creative freedom. Instead, they were supplied with mass-produced equipment all kept to a strict set of specifications.

Unit Size: Small
Unit Availability: Rare
Unit Experience: Elite
Equipment:
- Armor
  - Shell Spider Silk Sith Uniform
  - Synth-Leather Gloves, Boots, and Banded Belt
  - Sarassian Iron Armor
- Weapons
- Utility Belt
Combat Function: The New Sith Knights functioned in a similar way as the Sith Knights present in the Sith Empire, that being a force multiplier in support of regular infantry and armored divisions. Though the New Sith Knights could be used in more isolated roles as operatives and agents, their greatest strength lay in their innate teamwork and cooperative skills in conjunction with the ground units of the Shadow Fleet. Their skill in the Dark Side of the Force and their abilities with a lightsaber made them a formidable force to be reckoned with, especially when paired up in groups of two or more.

Slavish Loyalty
Camaraderie

Susceptible to Dark Side Degeneration/Madness
Vulnerable to Force Nullification

Following the advent of the Third Imperial Civil War and the division of the Sith Order due to internal heresy, the Dark Lord of the Sith began to reevaluate the merits of his Empire and the composition of the Sith Order he had helped to form. In studying the Sith beneath his rule, he had discovered that they had become corrupted by the vain individualism that he had attempted to stamp out with his Rule of Order. Compromise and half-measures had hamstrung his efforts in the early stages, allowing the voices of others to contaminate his vision for a purer and more unified order of Sith.

Disgusted by the corruption he had seen, Carnifex made plans to supplant the Sith he now disavowed with something far more obedience and pure. Retiring from the political machinations of the Empire, Carnifex moved to his mobile worldcraft Malsheem. There, he delved deep into the dark arts of genetic manipulation, summoning his most trusted scientists to his side to aid in the creation of an artificial caste of Sith molded to his exact specifications.

Though the majority of these artificial beings would be put to work as a new army to bolster the ranks of not only his own forces but the Sith Empire's as well, there would be a second set of artificial beings designed to replace the Sith. Dubbing his efforts the New Sith Program, Carnifex toiled tirelessly to breed a new generation of Dark Force user. Carnifex stripped them of their individuality, implanting biomechanical inhibitor chips in their brains to control their higher functions.

By his will, they had been created, and by his will, they shall be sustained.

Carnifex personally oversaw the training of these initial Sith Knights but quickly handed over the reins of training to his most loyal followers such as Darth Pyrrhus. Though slaved to the will of the Sith'ari, the New Sith Knights quickly became adept at teamwork when paired with one another, multiplying their strengths to compensate for their weaknesses.

The existence of the New Sith Knights has been kept a firm secret, known only a select few in the galaxy. The time draws near where Carnifex may yet unveil his creation, but none may know the exact hour.