Guards
Of
The Brotherhood of Darkness
Because of internal bickering of past Sith
factions, Lord Kaan developed a security force to not only ensure his safety,
but that of the presiding Council Members as well. Kaan’s loyal guards have
prevented much of the infighting among the members of the Brotherhood.
Kaan developed a triangle of security by
creating three separate sects of guards, each with their own responsibilities
and duties.
The highest rank of guards is the Black, followed by the Red. The third sect of guards is Kaan and the High Council’s personal
sentries, referred to as the Gold Sect.
The primary function of the Red Sect is the patrol of Kaan’s
outer perimeter, representing the security force of the Brotherhood itself. The
Black Sect is responsible for Kaan’s inner security. The Gold Sect are essentially Black Guards who have been assigned
personally to High Council Members; they can be identified by their gold/red
markings on their uniforms and helmets. Fundamentally, the Red Guard serves as
the breeding grounds for the much prized Black Guards. Promotion is earned by
years of service, ability – both physically and mentally, and by one’s Force
potential. One can also challenge their superior to garner
promotion within their own Sect.
Captain
Tiris
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 27- Standard human years
Height: 1.85 meters
Weight: 90.72 kilograms
Bodily care: Well kept
Heredity: Classified
Education/Training: Advanced-
Occupation: I.S.G
Level: Master
Rank: Presiding Black Captain
Force Inclination: Dark
Force Potential: Classified
Home life: Unknown
Political Affiliations: Brotherhood of
Darkness, A.K.A- Army of Darkness
Personal Ambitions: Advancement within the
Brotherhood- Total Control- Total Power
Temperament: Malicious,
Snide
Personal Interest: Death, Destruction, and
Commander Banes’ severed head
Frustrations: Must complete mission within
72 hours or be completely wiped out by the Jedi
Tiris’ ability
with a lightsaber has been unmatched. After only five
years of Red Guard service, he made the rank of Sergeant and boldly challenged
the presiding Captain of the Black Guard to a saber duel. The winner of the
contest would be promoted and preside over all of Lord Kaan’s personal guards.
Challenges of this sort were not frequent within the ranks of the Brotherhood,
but happened from time to time none the less. Tiris’ challenge, however,
garnered much skepticism and flack from within the ranks of both the Red and
Black Guards, for these challenges always came within the same Sect. What he
was proposing was a cross over, and a challenge of that kind had never been
made. This enraged Tiris to the point where he boldly brought the matter upon
the Council. With Lord Kaan presiding, he was allowed to argue his point. He
reminded them that since the position had been left vacant by the removal of
the former presiding Captain, there had been no challenge for the title of
Captain of the Guard. He accused the Council of being weak by just giving the
position to the next highest ranking guard, instead of standing by the ‘Credo’
of the Brotherhood itself.
He
challenged their belief in ‘Rule by the Strong’ that Lord Kaan had used to
gather opposing Sith Lords, and recruit more than twenty thousand devoted
followers. Using this tactic, Tiris was ultimately granted his request. Many
Council members baulked at the young man, pointing out that he had neither the
skill or experience to defeat the present holder of that title, Captain Tizu.
During the initial contact, Tiris received a saber wound to the left side of
his face, and it looked as if the Captain would waste little time with the
arrogant youth. Tiris recovered quickly, and came at Tizu with such speed that
he had no option but to back away. In doing so, Tizu made a fatal mistake and
the young Sith took his head off with one clean swipe.
Lord Kaan
and his fellow Council members were present, along with a handful of the
highest ranking guards from both Red and Black Sects. Before all in attendance,
Lord Kaan promoted Tiris to the rank of Captain. Tiris’ awesome display of
speed and ability impressed Kaan greatly, and from it he saw an opportunity he
could possibly exploit in the near future. Tiris is an exceptionally skilled
combatant, and has taken Kaan’s belief to its extreme. Tiris has presided over
the Black Guards for the past five years and till this day none have challenged
him for the title.
Captain
Tiris, under Lord Kaan’s direct orders, was personally responsible for the
eradication of Commander Bane’s followers and members of his Special Operations
Sect, during the second battle of Ruusan, while Bane led troops in battle on
the planet’s surface. This was in direct response to a perceived coup that Kaan
suspected - that many of Bane’s devoted believers may soon attempt to overthrow
him and the Council entirely, therefore putting the prophesized being, the
“Sith’ari”, in position for the New Beginning the ancient legends spoke of.
Kaan’s
refusal to allow Tiris to eliminate Bane infuriated him, as well as the other
presiding High Council Members. Tiris has vowed before the Council, “Bane will
fall by my hand, and no other.”
With great detest, Captain Tiris is
ordered by Lord Kaan to undertake a mission under the command of Commander
Bane.
(2) Return artifact within 72 hours or face
total annihilation by the Army of Light. (3)
Classified.
Lord Kaan’s
Personal Guard
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 43- standard human years
Height: 1.93 meters
Weight: 110 kilograms
Bodily care: Well kept
Heredity: Unknown
Education/Training:
Rank: GG-1
Occupation: Personal Guard
Home life: Unknown
Force Inclination: Dark
Force Potential: Elevated
Political Affiliations: Brotherhood of
Darkness - Army of Darkness
Personal Ambitions:
Advancement within the Brotherhood
Temperament: Snide
Personal Interest: Destruction,
Concubines, Sith Lager, and crafting custom light sabers and energy whips
Red
Guard
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 23- Standard human years
Height: 1.95 meters
Weight: 127.1 kilograms
Bodily care: Well kept
Heredity: Unknown
Education/Training:
Occupation: O.S.G
Rank: RG-8
Force Inclination: Dark
Force Potential: High
Home life: Classified
Political Affiliations: Brotherhood of
Darkness - Army of Darkness
Personal Ambitions:
Advancement within the Brotherhood
Temperament: Hostile and a smart-ass
Personal Interest: Concubines, Elixirs
& Sith Lager
Frustrations: Must complete a mission
within 72 hours or be completely wiped out by the Jedi
(2) Return artifact within 72 hours or face
total annihilation. (3)
Classified.
Red Guard
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30- Standard human years
Height: 1.92 meters
Weight: 110.8 kilograms
Bodily care: Well kept
Heredity: Classified
Education/Training:
Occupation: O.S.G
Rank: RG-9
Force Inclination: Dark
Force Potential: High
Home life: Unknown
Political Affiliations: Brotherhood of
Darkness - Army of Darkness
Personal Ambitions:
Advancement within the Brotherhood
Temperament: Snide
Personal Interest: Death, Destruction,
Concubines, Elixirs & Membrosia
Frustrations: Must complete a mission
within 72 hours or be completely wiped out by the Jedi
(2) Return artifact within 72 hours or face
total annihilation. (3)
Classified.
Under the banner of Lord Kaan,
the Army of Darkness boasted more than 20,000 devoted dark force users, plus
legions of recruits. For more than two years, Kaan’s army waged war against the
Republic and the Jedi. At the battle of Yag’Dhul, the Army of Light, led by
Jedi Master Lord Hoth, turned the tide in the battle and ultimately the war.
For the past 18 months Lord Hoth chased down Kaan and his army across the
galaxy, in an outright attempt to eradicate the Sith entirely.
In a highly controversial
move after the appalling events of Yavin IV, the Jedi Council approved this
approach in an effort to finally silence the Sith threat that had persisted on
and off since their first encounter, almost five thousand years ago. The
Brotherhood, victorious in the first two battles, subsequently lost the past
four engagements. With merely two thousand followers remaining, Kaan and the
Brotherhood have now barricaded themselves deep within caverns below a great
valley on the planet Ruusan.
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Rick J. Johnson
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