Sher Khal'Saad
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- Full Name: Sher Khal'Saad
- Alliance: Reformed Order of the Sith, Galactic Empire
- Rank: Dark Lord of the Sith, Grand Admiral of the Imperial Navy
- Species: Coruscanti (Panthera tigris)
- Age (Ep1): 52
- Sex: Male
- Assignment or Location: Commander, Executor-class Star Dreadnaught TYRANT
- Born: 1748 (Janus Ager Calendar)
- Location of Birth: Corsuscant
- Parents: Unknown
- Education: Dark Lord of the Sith, Imperial Naval Academy
- Marital Status: Single.
- Created By: Sher Khal'Saad
Background:
Most records of Sher Khal'Saad's life are tightly held secrets, classified by order of the Emperor himself. Details of his early childhood are few; it is known that he was born to Coruscanti parentage, and his birth year has been verified by genescan. It is also known that at the age of three, he was brought by Angorite slavers to the volcanic desert world of Tyranus, where he was sold to the reclusive Monks who inhabit that blasted world's jagged mountain peaks. Beyond this, there are no known records of his infancy or parentage. Why it is the Monks of Tyranus had been led to take him in is a secret known only to them; perhaps the DarkSide whose lore they cherished guided their elders to seek out this young tiger-child as an acolyte.
He spent much of his early years in intense training, learning to harness and channel his hatred and aggression under the tutelage of the Dark Monks. Khal'Saad's power and skill with the Dark Side astounded even his instructors, and he was considered a prodigy, mastering every skill, every nuance of Darkness with an almost fanatic determination to excel. As he grew in power and knowledge, the young Sith Acolyte felt increasingly trapped, isolated from the larger universe which he could sense just beyond the atmosphere of the dismal world which was his only home. He yearned to taste the power, the destiny which he sensed lay before him, and as he approached young adulthood, he was given his opportunity. When the black-robed servants of the Emperor came for him, they found him more than ready to accept their offer of a new life, a life offworld, a life within the New Order. Khal'Saad never hesitated, nor did he look back.
The Emperor had watched him from afar and recognized the young man's potential, though he remained mildly suspicious of the more traditional nature of his training. The Monks of Tyranus were an ancient cult, keepers of many of the deepest secrets of the Sith and legendary in ancient times for their mastery of the Dark Arts, whereas the Emperor and his supporters were of the "New School" of Dark Side teachings known as the Reformed Sith Order. Years of grueling challenges were required of the Emperor's new protégé, and the dark ruler subjected him to endless tests of loyalty. But Khal'Saad served his new master well, apparently abandoning the ideology of his youth to serve as the Emperor's secret hand within the Imperial Military, keeping watch for murmurs of rebellion and coup from within. Ever vigilant, Khal'Saad remained prepared to wield the fleet with the skill and precision of a lightsaber should any Admiral or Moff dare to rise against the New Order.
His formal education took place at the Imperial Naval Academy, where he graduated at the top of his class; the same driven intensity which had marked his training with the DarkSide he now applied to his studies within the Academy. He mastered both classical and contemporary military strategy, and often dominated his classes, pointing out obvious flaws in the accepted doctrines of combat, and proposing solutions so elegant in their simplicity that often his instructing officers found themselves embarrassed. Several attempted to have the young man censured, only to find their own careers jeopardized by the quiet, relentless influence of those who watched from afar. It soon became widely accepted that Cadet Khal'Saad was a rising star, and several in the High Command made pains to go on record with their recommendations for his rapid promotion once his studies were complete. Cadet Khal'Saad graduated with honors from the Naval Academy of Corellia four years after enrollment, and immediately entered the Imperial Navy as a Lieutenant Commander, serving as chief tactical officer aboard the ISD Merciless during both the Koornacht and Maytang uprisings.
Since that time, his career in the Imperial Navy has been a study in excellence. His victories in combat are legion and possess a brilliance equaled only by such legendary geniuses as Grand Admiral Thrawn and others of that caliber; he has displayed an almost uncanny ability to know the minds of his opponents and predict their strategy in battle. His quellings of the rebellious Qual'radii and Rith'aiin Sectors were so ruthless and totally complete that they are currently used as textbook examples at the Academy (and resulted in
the regrettable death of the Moff previously charged with the task).
Extras:
Sher Khal'Saad's lightsaber:
The handle of this weapon is unusually ornate and inspired by the legendary lightsabers of the ancient Sith. It incorporates a power stud, an intensity/amplitude control and a locking mechanism that allows the weapon to remain lit when thrown. Lord Khal'Saad is an expert in its use; his skills with a lightsaber have been refined over many decades to the level of a fine art and this blade is perfectly crafted for the swift, precise movements typical of his fighting style. This is the weapon of a virtuoso, and is Lord Khal'Saad's greatest masterpiece.
Sher Khal'Saad's Vibrodagger:
While Lord Khal'Saad has many weapons of more exotic make, this one holds a particular sentimental value for him. It was the ceremonial blade presented to him as Lead Cadet of his Academy class, and holds a place of honor on display in his private collection of blades. On very rare formal occasions he will wear it as part of his military dress. By tradition, once drawn it must never be sheathed without having first tasted the blood of an enemy.
Sher Khal'Saad's Automatic Blaster Pistol:
This exotic, compact and deadly blaster pistol is superficially similar to the Blastech DL-30; however this weapon has been redesigned specifically for automatic fire in three-shot bursts. Its barrel is two centimeters wider than the DL-30 model, and made of molecularly bonded materials guaranteed never to warp or melt; its heavy duty power pack will allow thirty full power bursts to be fired before needing to be recharged. This custom-built weapon was presented to Lord Khal'Saad as a gift in honor of his successful pacification of the Rith'aiin Uprising, and the almost incidental rescue of several Blastech executives who had been taken hostage during that bloody campaign.
Character Notes:
Grand Admiral Khal'Saad is tall and muscular, his body hardened by decades of physical discipline and training; his demeanor is calculating and precise, and he speaks in a low, cultured purr that can be truly chilling to hear. Sher Khal'Saad is highly intelligent, experienced and utterly ruthless; he is always several steps ahead of the game in battle, considering every possible contingency. He is a masterful strategist and tactician, with a commanding grasp of military science and history; this depth of understanding extends to his enemies as well. In the interests of maintaining his secrecy, he does not often use his Force abilities in battle save in the most subtle manner; even this is often enough to provide him with a decisive tactical advantage.
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