Man of the People
S H I E L D - O F - R A E
FORGED WITH HONOR, BUILT TO ENDURE
- Corporation Name: Shield of Rae
- Headquarters: Drev'starn, Bothawui
- Locations:
- Bothawui (headquarters)
- Genarius (corporate office; gas mining platform)
- Hoylin (manufacturing plant)
- Moonus Mandel (shipyard)
- Nexus Ortai (trade hub)
- Operations: Shield of Rae is a prominent manufacturing firm based on Bothawui, owned and operated by Kel Se'Taav, a shrewd industrialist with deep ties to Bothan intelligence and defense sectors. Specializing in high-grade armor, personal defense systems, and modular components for planetary security forces, the company has earned a reputation for reliability and discreet customization. While its products are marketed for civilian and governmental protection, Shield of Rae's true strength lies in its bespoke contracts with intelligence agencies and elite security units across the Mid and Inner Rim. Its facilities are heavily secured, and its operations are known for their efficiency, secrecy, and a quiet alignment with Bothan national interests.
- Parent Corporation: n/a
- Subsidiaries: n/a
Shield of Rae is a high-end defense manufacturing company headquartered on Bothawui, founded and owned by Kel Se'Taav, a former intelligence operative and retired Galactic Alliance senator. The company specializes in advanced personal armor, defense systems, and tactical support gear, supplying Bothan planetary security forces, private contractors, and select galactic clients. Known for its precision engineering and discreet service, Shield of Rae blends traditional Bothan craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, positioning itself as a trusted name in both open-market defense and classified procurement. Its designs often feature modular adaptability, making them ideal for covert operations and variable combat environments.
Beyond production, Shield of Rae maintains a robust R&D division focused on next-generation battlefield technologies, including stealth coatings, sensor-resistant alloys, and biometric-locked equipment. Though its public contracts emphasize civil security and planetary defense, the company is quietly embedded within Bothawui's broader intelligence ecosystem, often serving the strategic needs of the Bothan Spynet and its affiliates. With a reputation built on discretion, durability, and national loyalty, Shield of Rae continues to grow as a silent cornerstone of Bothan security infrastructure.
Kel Se'Taav founded Shield of Rae during the final years of his tenure as a Galactic Alliance senator, driven by a growing frustration with bureaucratic gridlock and a desire to make a more direct impact on Bothawui's security and sovereignty. Named in honor of his only child, Rae Se'Taav, the company was envisioned as both a legacy and a shield—literally and symbolically—for the future of his people. Drawing on his background in Bothan intelligence and his extensive network of defense contacts, Kel quietly laid the groundwork for the company while still serving in the Senate, focusing initially on supplying secure armor and tactical gear to planetary defense forces and special operations units.
The turning point came during the Crimson Dawn assault on the General Ministry Canton on Fondor, where Kel was critically injured while defending staff during the chaos. The wounds left him with lasting physical limitations and a renewed sense of purpose. In the aftermath, Kel formally resigned from the Senate, choosing to return to Bothawui to focus on his recovery, raise his daughter, and fully commit to Shield of Rae. What began as a side venture soon became his primary mission: a way to protect the next generation—including Rae—from the dangers he had seen firsthand in the galaxy's power centers. Under Kel's leadership, Shield of Rae has grown into one of Bothawui's most respected defense firms, blending personal conviction with national service.