Approved Lore Shadow Wing (Lore)

[Susanoo Tsukuyomi]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent: To establish the lore for the rebuilt Shadow Wing, led by Commander Isla Sable with a more formal and organized way to keep track of them for Strike Squaadron
Image Credit: N/A (No specific images used; visual descriptions are original and inspired by Star Wars aesthetic).
Canon: Partially inspired by the canon Shadow Wing of the 204th Imperial Fighter Wing
Permissions: N/A
Links:

• Shadow Wing (Canon)
• Isla Sable "Shadow Leader"
• Lyra "Siren"
• Operation Heartstring
• Shadow Wing (Combat)
• Shadow Wing (Squadron)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organization Name: Shadow Wing
Classification: Special Operations Fighter Wing / Ideological Cult
Affiliation: Loyal solely to Commander Isla Sable and her philosophy of galactic purification.
Organization Symbol: A stylized, angular black wing with a crimson core, evoking a predatory bird in flight, set against a circular void. The design is sleek, menacing, and deliberately reminiscent of the original Imperial Shadow Wing insignia, but stripped of Imperial bureaucracy and infused with Sable's personal aesthetic of ruthless precision.
Description: The rebuilt Shadow Wing is a highly disciplined, elite starfighter unit led by Commander Isla Sable, operating as both a military force and a cult-like movement dedicated to purging the galaxy of weakness. Unlike its Imperial predecessor, this Shadow Wing is not bound to a government or empire but to Sable's radical ideology: that the galaxy's cyclical failures stem from sentimentality and compromise, and only a merciless cleansing can forge a stronger future. They are a nomadic, precision strike force, using advanced TIE Defenders and a Quasar Fire-class cruiser-carrier to wage a private war against any group resistance, remnant, or otherwise that clings to outdated ideals.

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Headquarters: Mobile base aboard the Ecliptic Blade, a Quasar Fire-class cruiser-carrier, retrofitted with stealth systems and advanced repair facilities to support Shadow Wing's operations across the galaxy.
Domain: Shadow Wing claims no fixed territory, operating nomadically to avoid detection and maximize operational flexibility. They exert influence through fear and surgical strikes, targeting key worlds or fleets to destabilize their enemies. They avoid integration with local populations, viewing them as either irrelevant or potential recruits to be tested for strength. Their presence is a whispered terror, with communities wary of their sudden, devastating raids.
Notable Assets:

• Ecliptic Blade: A Quasar Fire-class cruiser-carrier, serving as Shadow Wing's mobile headquarters, equipped with advanced sensors, a hyperdrive, and a hangar for their TIE Defender fleet.
• TIE Defender Squadron: A dozen elite TIE Defenders, maintained to perfection by Chief Petty Officer Silas "Patch" Rook, retrofitted with hyperspace docking rings for extended operations.

SOCIAL INFORMATION

Hierarchy: Shadow Wing operates under a strict, meritocratic chain of command centered around Commander Isla Sable, known as "Shadow Leader." Below her is the Inner Circle, a group of five elite members who serve as her lieutenants, each overseeing a critical aspect of operations (combat, intelligence, psychological warfare, infiltration, and logistics). Standard pilots and support staff report to the Inner Circle, with roles assigned based on proven skill and ideological alignment.
Membership: Approximately 30 members, including the Inner Circle, 12 elite pilots, and a small cadre of support staff (engineers, medics, and tacticians). Joining Shadow Wing is a grueling process requiring both exceptional skill and alignment with Sable's ideology. Recruits face a trial by fire—often a live combat mission or a test of loyalty, such as betraying a former ally—to prove their commitment. OOC: Interested writers should contact the creator to discuss integrating their character, ensuring alignment with the group's philosophy and narrative goals. IC: Potential members are scouted by Sable or her Inner Circle, often from disillusioned veterans or outcasts with exceptional talent.
Climate: Shadow Wing's internal atmosphere is intense and disciplined, with a cult-like devotion to Sable's vision. The Inner Circle fosters a sense of camaraderie through shared purpose, but failure is not tolerated, and dissent is met with swift excision. The group operates like a precision instrument, with each member honed to their role, yet there's an undercurrent of paranoia—everyone knows Sable's ideology demands absolute loyalty.
Reputation: To the galaxy, Shadow Wing is a terrifying specter. They are not seen as a political faction but as a force of destruction, striking without warning and leaving no survivors. Resistance groups like the Hidden Path view them as a dire threat, while Imperial remnants distrust their independence. Civilians whisper of them as a ghost fleet, their name evoking dread.
Curios: Members of the Inner Circle wear a small, obsidian pendant shaped like the Shadow Wing symbol, engraved with their callsign. Pilots receive a crimson stripe on their TIE Defender's wings after their first confirmed kill under Sable's command, a mark of initiation.
Rules: Shadow Wing adheres to Sable's Code of Strength:

1. Weakness is the root of chaos; strength is the foundation of order.
2. Loyalty is owed only to those who prove their worth through action.
3. Mercy is a lie; true compassion is the courage to destroy what cannot be saved.
4. The galaxy's past must be erased to build its future. Members are expected to internalize this philosophy, with no tolerance for sentimentality or hesitation.

Goals: Shadow Wing seeks to dismantle the galaxy's existing power structures—resistance groups, Imperial remnants, and fledgling governments—through targeted strikes, psychological warfare, and ideological conversion. Their ultimate aim is to purge the galaxy of weakness, creating a new order under Sable's vision. Short-term goals include eliminating key resistance figures like Rhea of the Hidden Path and disrupting Strike Squadron's operations.

MEMBERS

• Commander Isla Sable ("Shadow Leader"): The mastermind and ideological heart of Shadow Wing, a brilliant tactician driven by a cold, logical vision of galactic purification.
• Captain Jax "Vice" Vex ("Shadow Two"): Elite dogfighter and adrenaline-driven predator, loyal to Sable for the thrill of the hunt.
• Lieutenant Commander Arden "Oracle" Kaine ("Shadow Three"): Intelligence and communications specialist, a data-driven zealot who sees the galaxy as a puzzle to be solved.
• Lyra "Siren" ("Shadow Four"): Psychological operations specialist and pilot, a converted traitor whose zeal stems from her manipulated betrayal of Reaper Squadron.
• Sergeant Kaelen "Wraith" Mordane: Infiltrator and saboteur, the silent enforcer of Sable's will behind enemy lines.
• Chief Petty Officer Silas "Patch" Rook: Chief engineer and logistics officer, a pragmatic genius who keeps Shadow Wing operational.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

The rebuilt Shadow Wing rose from the ashes of the Galactic Alliance's massive lose of the core worlds, spearheaded by Commander Isla Sable after the Fall of Coruscant. Inspired by the original Shadow Wing's reputation for ruthless efficiency within the Galactic Empire's 204th Imperial Fighter Wing, Sable resurrected the name to evoke its legacy while forging a new, independent force unbound by Imperial dogma. Her disillusionment with the Galactic Alliance's failure led her to conclude that the galaxy's cyclical collapses stemmed from inherent weaknesses sentimentality, compromise, and flawed systems. She vanished into the Outer Rim, recruiting a small but fiercely loyal cadre of disillusioned veterans, outcasts, and ideologues to form her Inner Circle.

The group's early operations were surgical, targeting isolated resistance cells and Imperial holdouts to test their capabilities and refine Sable's philosophy. The success of Operation Heartstring, which saw the psychological conversion of Lyra "Siren" and the destruction of Reaper Squadron, marked Shadow Wing's emergence as a galactic threat. Now, they operate from the Ecliptic Blade, striking with precision and leaving no trace. Their campaign is both military and ideological, seeking not just to defeat their enemies but to break their will through tailored psychological assaults. Sable's vendetta against Rhea and the Hidden Path, coupled with her plans to dismantle Strike Squadron, positions Shadow Wing as a relentless force in a fractured galaxy, determined to reshape it through annihilation.

 

[Srina Talon]

Susanoo Tsukuyomi

This is also good to go. [APPROVED]