The Cyclops of Panatha
SPECIAL FEATURES
Forged in the backrooms of outlaw tech labs and installed by The Red Wire herself, the Red Eye Mk.I is more than a cybernetic upgrade, it's a symbol of Karesh himself. Among bounty circuits and criminal networks, it's said the Eye doesn't just see targets- it marks them. Those caught in its glowing gaze often feel the chill of their own end before the shot is ever fired.
Some say the first prototype was built by a Panathan war-forger who died after it's creation to safeguard the secret. Others claim the Eye was never meant for a single user, that it burned out anyone else who tried to wear it.
To his followers, the Eye is sacred. It records every hunt, every execution, every moment of judgment. They believe to be seen by the Red Eye is to have your fate sealed, your sins cataloged in silent crimson light.
To Karesh, he uses it to asses his situations and enhance his combat abilities.
- Omni-Spectrum Vision Suite – Thermal, EM, motion pulse, night vision, and UV all run simultaneously in layered overlays.
- Predator's Mark – Advanced zoom (x50) and neural-linked trajectory analysis lock onto targets with ruthless efficiency.
- Battlefield HUD Sync – Direct uplink with Karesh's armor and weapons for synced environmental feedback, ammo stats, and kill-tracking.
- Adaptive Light Dampening – Auto-dims when flash grenades or blinding sabers are detected.
- Encrypted Combat Recorder – Logs every kill from Karesh's POV. Available for playback, training, or indoctrination.
- Pulsing Dreadlight – The eye flares with raw crimson energy when Karesh wills it. followers believe it's a sign that death is being witnessed.
- Cursed Interface – Neural failsafe punishes tampering with biofeedback shocks that can cause seizures in unauthorized users.
- Synchronization Lens – Specialized contact lens used to synch vision with organic eye.
- Multi-Spectrum Targeting
Grants access to advanced vision modes: thermal, infrared, ultraviolet, electromagnetic, motion tracking, and low-light, turning Karesh into a relentless predator in any environment. - Integrated Combat HUD
Projects enemy vitals, targeting overlays, and terrain data into Karesh's field of view, greatly enhancing reaction speed and lethality. - Bilateral Synchronization Lens
A specialized contact lens in the organic eye links with the implant to provide synchronized stereoscopic vision, preventing disorientation and allowing full-spectrum perception across both eyes. - Data Relay Capability
Secure uplink transmits encrypted visual and sensor data to allies or offsite networks, supporting remote coordination, target sharing, or cult command interfacing. - Encrypted Recording & Playback
Stores footage, sensor logs, and combat telemetry in tamper-resistant memory. Karesh's cult often treats this data as scripture or sacred record. - Hardened Against Disruption
Reinforced with internal firewalls, EMP shielding, and ionic dampeners. Resistant to most hacking attempts, electrical surges, and Force-induced tech disruption.
- Force Interference
While hardened, powerful Force disturbances (like Sith Lightning or technomancy) can momentarily scramble the system or trigger glitchy feedback. - Cybernetic Vulnerability
If the implant is damaged or disabled, Karesh loses his enhanced sight and must rely solely on standard vision in his unaugmented eye. - Sensory Overload Risk
Simultaneous use of multiple vision modes or excessive data stream load can result in migraines, disorientation, or temporary vision loss. - Limited Visual Field
Despite augmentation, the system does not grant 360° awareness- Karesh can still be flanked, blinded, or surprised from his rear arcs. - Maintenance Dependency
Requires regular calibration and biometric tuning. Without upkeep, performance degrades rapidly, leading to HUD drift, flicker, or system crash.
Forged in the backrooms of outlaw tech labs and installed by The Red Wire herself, the Red Eye Mk.I is more than a cybernetic upgrade, it's a symbol of Karesh himself. Among bounty circuits and criminal networks, it's said the Eye doesn't just see targets- it marks them. Those caught in its glowing gaze often feel the chill of their own end before the shot is ever fired.
Some say the first prototype was built by a Panathan war-forger who died after it's creation to safeguard the secret. Others claim the Eye was never meant for a single user, that it burned out anyone else who tried to wear it.
To his followers, the Eye is sacred. It records every hunt, every execution, every moment of judgment. They believe to be seen by the Red Eye is to have your fate sealed, your sins cataloged in silent crimson light.
To Karesh, he uses it to asses his situations and enhance his combat abilities.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To define Karesh's iconic occular implant
Primary Source(s):
Inspired by elements of Mandalorian HUDs, Bounty Hunter visors, and cybernetic enhancements in Star Wars Legends.
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Karesh
Model:
Red Eye Mk.I
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Duralumin housing, bio-ceramic integration, encrypted microprocessors, adaptive sensor suite, ocular-grade lensing, specialized contact lens (for bilateral sync)
