Character Snapshot (Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir)
Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir
Ruka is a broad-shouldered man of average height, his body lined in ropy muscle with ribs and hipbones jutting sharp under his tight skin. Formerly a back-alley fighter now trained among proud Jedi and Sith, his arms, chest, and shoulders are particularly well-defined, a chiseled upper body dropping to a narrow waist, spine straight and confident. Ruka's vibrant green skin and dark, malachite hair, highlighted by a growing number of pieces of stress-paled gray so stark as to appear white, make him a spot of color against almost any backdrop. His mature face, curled in a shy grin as often as a grumpy scowl, is set with eyes even brighter in hue, their royal violet shade sparkling with hints of paradise blue underneath thick, squared brows, the left of which is broken by a faint scar glancing from cheekbone to forehead and just missing his sharp nose. Ruka's long, thick hair, falling below his waist when free, is bundled in dreadlocs and kept held loosely back from his face.
Much of Ruka's body, particularly his left side and particularly his face and skull, are covered in deep shrapnel scars from a grenade. The thin and thick lines spray in pale, minty white slashes over his features, disrupting his lips and brow and cutting grooves into his cheeks, jaw, and neck, a large starburst dominating his rigid abdomen and sharp lines slicing over his left arm and left hand where the limb and several digits had to be reattached; his left ear is gone, only a ragged edge remaining. Two additional scars on his torso include a jagged, straight line across his abdomen, running horizontally from hip to hip and disappearing into the older starburst, and a spider-webbing reddish burn scar on his left pectoral, darkest right over his heart, from a lightning strike. His right arm and left leg have ribbon-like slashes curling around them left by bestial claws, while barely-there, straight surgical scars run up his lower legs from where crushed bones were reset. Several piercings decorate what they still can of his ears, notably the black gauge in the lobe and hoops in the shell, in addition to piercings in his tongue and chest, and his nails are naturally black in color in hands that are covered in rough callouses and small worker's scars.
Most notable of the Mirialan's appearance, however, are his geometric tattoos classic to his people. Ruka has several more than just the typical facial tattoos, with patterns also wrapping around his wrists and ankles and over the backs of his hands and up his forearms in sleeves. The man's black-ink markings predominantly consist of triangles and small squares, sweeping under his eyes and marching up along his jaw from his chin. Additionally, a pair of solid black ink wings stretch across his entire back, his largest tattoo, the feathers sweeping wide in simple shapes that make up a coherent angelic pattern. Ruka's facial markings were also expanded after marrying into his husband's noble family, the dots and curves of House Ya-ir over his brow and framing his eyes. The second largest of his tattoos is an enormous, bold black flower emblazoned across his right bicep for anyone to see, the Lotus symbol shouting proudly, while the left bicep holds a bundle of sacred lavender flowers. Lastly, a simple dagger shape, its hilt a sun rising of dunes, the symbol of the Zabraki Tribe Lod, sits directly over his sternum, tip pointing down between pectorals and terminating at the hollow of his ribcage.
These obvious and, to some, exotic designs compliment his first generation accent, not so thick in his mouth that his tongue can't fall flat enough to form Basic, but still very much there, richly spicing every word.
Amethyst Kukri
The Amethyst Kukri is a bladed weapon designed for chopping and hacking rather than slashing or stabbing. Elegantly crafted from a solid piece of amethyst and elegantly flowing from tip to pommel. The chemistry of the blade itself allows it to deflect blaster bolts or disruptors, but will break under the powerful energy of a lightsaber blade.
Mhin Ahminna
Mhin Ahminna
(Elder Lightsaber)
Type:
Weapon (Lightsaber)
Category:
Lightsaber
Lightsaber Enhancement - III: Dual Phase Emitter (Alternate Phase)
Lightsaber Structural Upgrade - III: Sith Alchemy Imbued
Basic Lightsaber Cosmetic: Light Steel Armory (Blue)
Lightsaber Focusing Crystal:
- Varpeline Crystal
Prototype: Elder Lightsaber
The Elder Lightsaber a rare weapon used by Elders capable of complex modifications and adjustments that require the skills of an Elder to properly maintain. The blade can still cut through virtually anything including blast doors, given enough time.
Varpeline Crystal
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Dual Phase Emitter (Alternate Phase)
This lightsaber is equipped with a dual-phase emitter matrix that allows the blade to be changed between regular operation and a stun blade like those found on training lightsabers.
Sith Alchemy Imbued
This lightsaber has been treated with Sith Alchemy, rendering the weapon almost indestructible and completely resistant to lightsaber attacks.
Light Steel Armory (Blue)
Mhin Ahminna has a simple cylindrical hilt in a light-gray durasteel finish, with an activator switch near the top, and a bright blue blade when activated.
Varpeline Crystal
Varpeline Crystal
Type:
Lightsaber Focusing Crystal - II
Category:
Lightsaber Focusing Crystal
Prototype: Varpeline Crystal
The Varpeline Crystal is a kyber crystal from Mearalis II. When used in a lightsaber they produce blades that emit a sharp sound when they come into contact with and could cut through solid objects even more easily than other blades.
Sapphire Blade
The Sapphire Blade is a weapon fashioned in the style of a gladius short sword. It is versatile as a bladed melee weapon and falls between a long two-handed sword and a dagger. Forged with the blade a hypnotically deep azure color that is both durable, and capable of dissipating blaster bolts.
Emerald Dagger
The Emerald Dagger is a bladed weapon fashioned after the asymmetrical blade of a kris. Crafted from solid emerald, and hardened to create a strong blade that can blunt or damage other more common blades.
Emerald Dagger
The Emerald Dagger is a bladed weapon fashioned after the asymmetrical blade of a kris. Crafted from solid emerald, and hardened to create a strong blade that can blunt or damage other more common blades.
Repulsor Belt
The Repulsor Belt is a waist worn device that contains repulsorlift generators, allowing the wearer to hover several inches above the ground. Designed as a safety device by those on swoop bikes to improve their chances of survival in a crash but used as both a training tool and general safety measure in applications across the galaxy.
Bacta Canister Kit
The Bacta Canister Kit contains three single-use containers of bacta gel. Useful as a sterilizer and analgesic, these doses are not large enough to mend bones or close gaping wounds, but rather suited for small injuries.
Advanced Stuncuffs
The Advanced Stuncuffs are a device designed to prevent anyone wearing them from being able to utilize their arms as well as the ability to stun the wearer if programmed to a separate controller.
Assassin's Datapad
The Assassin's Datapad is a small personal computer that has a screen, several data input ports, and a few buttons. It is capable of functioning as a GPS, dictionary, media viewer, among countless other function, you would find on a full-sized computer. It also has an explosive package displacing part of the battery in the design, reducing battery life but allowing the device to self-destruct if necessary.
Inquisitorius Scanner
The Inquisitorius Scanner is an accessory computer that carries out a multitude of tasks on behalf of the user to assist in their operations. This includes communications scanning, lifeform detectors, magnetic resonance and thermal scanners, as well as limited range jamming.
Punchy-Blasty "PB"
Punchy-Blasty "PB"
(KX-series Security Droid)
Type:
Droid
Category:
Combat Droid
Droid Modification: Toughness
Droid Personality: Predatory Inclination
Droid Combat Modification: Combat Exclusive
Droid Cosmetic: Black As Night
Weapon:
- Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol
Prototype: KX-series Security Droid
The KX-series Security droid, also known as an enforcer droid, is a security droid designed for use by the Galactic Empire. It comes fitted with a comm package, recharge port and computer interface arm that allows them to connect to communication frequencies in respective areas they were assigned across the galaxy. It has a tall and versatile humanoid bipedal design that gives it great versatility and provides the ability to operate a multitude of vehicles or assist in a wide range of tasks designed for humanoids.
Toughness
Punchy-Blasty "PB" has recieved redundant programming and a mechanical overhaul that reinforces known weaknesses from the original design that allow this KX-series Security Droid to continue operating and survive much longer against a wide range of attacks. This programming overhaul slightly slows processing times while the mechanical fitments can slightly reduce agility.
Predatory Inclination
Punchy-Blasty "PB" has developed a predatory nature similar to those often associated with assassin droids. As a result, Punchy-Blasty "PB" will often approach a situation with the mind set of a hunter, and convey their findings as such. This can be disconcerting to others who are unaccustomed to Punchy-Blasty "PB".
Combat Exclusive
Punchy-Blasty "PB" has had its programs re-written and mechanical systems hard-wired for combat operations. This augmentation gives this KX-series Security Droid a significant increase in combat efficiency in eliminating targets on behalf of Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir, but at the expense of it being usable for much else except for combat.
Black As Night
Punchy-Blasty "PB" has had every external component painted black as night, with attempts to minimize the brightness of external lights and features. This allows this KX-series Security Droid to more easily blend into the shadows and darkness unseen.
Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol
Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol
Type:
Weapon (Blasters)
Category:
Blaster Pistol
Prototype: Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol
The Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol is a reliable blaster weapon with very high accuracy in close-range combat. It has been designed by the Syndicate with an internal electronics system that monitors a range of metrics including temperature and shots remaining, while outputting customized feedback to the owner via audible or physical vibration queues, or integrated with displays systems inside armor.
Armorweave Cloak
Armorweave Cloak
Type:
Back
Category:
Cover
Back Cover Cosmetic: Gray-Scale Pattern
Prototype: Armorweave Cloak
The Armorweave Cloak is a loose garment with an attached hood that is worn over existing armor or clothing to protect the wearer from the elements, or to hide someone's appearance that is made from armorweave cloth material capable of dissipating indirect blaster bolts.
Gray-Scale Pattern
Armorweave Cloak features a gray-scale pattern of dark colors to help assist with blending into crowds and shadows.
Lotus Robes
Lotus Robes
(Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes)
Type:
Armor
Category:
Special Armor
Tailored Armor: Ruka's Lotus Robes
Prototype: Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes
The Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes are attire available only to those who have had custom tailored robes designed as a mark of their own legacy within the Brotherhood. It consists of attire designed by the Herald of the Brotherhood with your own style.
Ruka's Lotus Robes
Inspired by the armored robes of Jedi Generals, these vestments, evoking the image of a lotus flower's folded petals with their design, combine stylized layers of cloth for dramatic look fit for court along with some protection in armor for a vigilant peacekeeper.
Ruka's particular set is composed entirely of a satiny black, durable interwoven material, black polymers, and black metal, and includes a body glove undersuit, half-sleeved tunic, kama, trousers, weapons and utility belts, and weather-proofed boots, as well as gloved gauntlets, bracers, pauldrons, and greaves. Gold trim, buckles, and a golden emblem on the front of the chest piece accent the sable scheme.
Ya-ir Family Signet Ring
Ya-ir Family Signet Ring
(Family Heirloom)
Type/Category:
Accessory
Family Heirloom: To Illuminate
Prototype: Family Heirloom
The Family Heirloom is a cherished item passed down through generation after generation of the owner's lineage.
To Illuminate
The Ya-ir Family Signet Ring has been passed down consecutively from parent to child to each eldest male heir for generations. Bulky, with a thick gold band crowned in large, brilliant sapphires all around its outer surface, the ring is also etched on the inside with the family's maxim in Aurebesh: "to illuminate." This signet is more than merely a piece of jewelry, but a representation of each who have worn it before.
Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Badge
Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Badge
Type/Category:
Accessory
Prototype: Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Badge
The Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Broach is a small badge Accessory that grants diplomatic immunity when acting on behalf of the Brotherhood, and is able to be worn on a preferred attire or armor. When scanned a holographic image displays that verifies the wearer's identity, details in multiple languages their diplomatic immunity, and bears the Exarch and Grand Master's signatures.
Ruka spent the entirety of his young life entrapped by the throes of caste-based urban poverty, the responsibility of raising two children, and the Light-written tenants of teachings in which he had no place. He has been scoffed at, beat down, and judged wanting at almost every turn, as if he were something disgusting or wicked.
But Ruka also found freedom and happiness in the Dark Side's embrace, and he chooses it even as he is mindful of it, bearing its power as both bracers and shackles, knowing how far the fall if he slips. Ruka only wishes to use his power to enact real change, to be the person to others that he once needed. He strives constantly to reach the height of his hopes, to prove both to the world and to himself that he's worthy of the ones he loves most, that he's good enough to fly.
When life had taught him that he was, ultimately, alone, the galaxy elected to prove Ruka wrong the day he met his partner, Corazon Ya-ir. Ruka found his eyes opened by the Jedi's optimism, kindness, and love, found that the beauty and faith in the Light was something to be treasured and respected. When all else of Ruka is challenged as he controls the chaos and tempest of the Dark, Corazon is his balance and guiding key, reminding him how to stay steady and strong. When together, the two stand united, practicing Battle Meditation to make themselves a complimentary, dyadic whole. When apart, though, their worry for one another and their separate missions can be taxing, and Ruka himself is more prone to the negative effects of the Dark Side's influence, displayed in everything from bouts of recklessness or doubt to reoccurring nightmares.
It's easily assumed when looking at him, not entirely incorrectly, that Ruka is uncultured and antisocial, a streetrat playing at knight. But Ruka doesn't hate or distrust people; he just doesn't count on them. He grew up on his own two feet, able to rely only on himself to take care of his family. Born in gutters, raised with stoops, mom-and-pop shops, and gang violence as his playground, Ruka bears street smarts in a clever mind but lacks any formal education and is intolerant of things he sees as harmful, like alcohol, drugs, violence, and criminality.
His self-reliant manner, lack of strict decorum, and stubborn beliefs make him oftentimes hard to approach or difficult to manage in diplomatic situations. Anyone looking in, however, will find a young man brimming with burning passion, a fierce protectiveness sometimes too close to overbearing, and most of all, a defining, bone-deep sense of responsibility.
Ruka has always done whatever he had to for his family, at any cost to himself, disdaining authority and willfully rulebreaking. However, the once-entrenched bitterness and loneliness he carried in that duty has been tempered by his years as a Knight of the Lotus, and he has grown truly into that title thanks to the belief inspired in him by his partner and friends, who saw in him the truest definition of noble: always putting others before himself, always possessed of a sense of justice and honor, always trying to do right. Now settled in his skin, Ruka will never turn his back on anyone suffering, not just his family, devoted to being their shield to anyone in need.
This same devotion can make him a little blind, however, to hurting those he loves in getting himself hurt by inserting himself into situations he once would have walked away from.
A rough life has taught Ruka key lessons: to only fight when he has to, to fight smart, and to keep hitting until the person trying to hit him doesn't get back up again. Despite a rare temper, Ruka loathes any fighting or excessive violence, and knows killing only as a grim but necessary resort that haunts him. He hates being in pain or causing it, but knows the necessity of defending himself or others, and will retaliate however he can if attacked or threatened. Stubborn and survivalist, he usually seeks to avoid any fights altogether, but will try to end them quickly, cleanly once engaged and won't turn his back until he knows his opponent is down. However, when pushed too far, Ruka may start a fight he is wholly unprepared for, or risk losing control and losing himself altogether in trying to get out of one.
There is no freedom like that the Dark grants, and Ruka embraces and bears it, paying its price to stand and fight. He immerses himself in its shadowy grasp when committing to combat, where he fights with his whole self, body and blade. Drawing on the Force, he tends to use precise and brutal displays of Telekinesis intermingled with augmented saber and sword combat, saving nearly all his power for short, sprinting barrages meant to devastate and end a fight as efficiently and "mercifully" as possible, rather than wearing down or tormenting his opponents with smaller attacks. These heavy blows don't always work, however, and even incorporating his environment or Lightning as an absolute last resort, Ruka can find himself in desperate or exhausted situations where his only recourse is to try to flee, bear the brunt of attack, or distract until he can retaliate.
| Master (+5) | |
| Adept (+4) | |
| Proficient (+3) | |
| Trained (+2) | |
| Learned (+1) | |
| Mediocre (+0) |
| Master (+5) | |
| Adept (+4) | |
| Disciple (+3) | |
| Studied (+2) | |
| Initiate (+1) |
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| Lore |
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| Primary Martial Art | Mandalorian Core |
| Secondary Martial Art | None |
| Primary Lightsaber Form | Form VII (Juyo) |
| Secondary Lightsaber Form | Form VII (Vaapad) |