Character Snapshot (Lieutenant Colonel Des Darryn)
Warrior Andrew Highwind
Andrew Highwind, at a distance, is a short and relatively unassuming human male. He looks young and health, but the wrinkles unusual to his age have begun to gather. His eyes are a deep, piercing blue made only more noticeable by the constant dark bags under his eyes. His skin is light, with only the barest hint of a tan, and heavily weathered by age and exposure to the elements. He is tall for a human, and covered with thick slabs of muscle. His hair is dirty blonde, cut short into a professional military style, and his face is clean-shaven. A spattering of nasty burns and scars cover the lower-left side of his face, giving it an unpleasant asymmetry. His voice is deep and quiet, with a slight rural drawl.
Pyramidal Holocron
The Pyramidal Holocron is a vibrant, pyramid-shaped holocron containing vast depths of knowledge as well as the complete history of the Shadow Academy Society that can only be activated and used through the power of the Force. Data playback takes the form of any number of past Headmasters of the Shadow Academy.
Chance Cube
The Chance Cube is a small six-sided cube that is easily tossed. It is used in games of chance, where the side of the dice facing up after a toss represents some resultant outcome.
Formal Attire
The Formal Attire belongs to the upper echelons of society. Considered high class, it is often adorned with various fineries that come with the individual's station and prioritizes form over function.
Exquisite Tastes
Formal Attire consists of a sleek, form fitting black suit with matching shoes. Optionally, expensive gem-laden golden jewelry and adornments can complete the ensemble.
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.
KX-series Security Droid "Markus"
KX-series Security Droid "Markus"
(KX-series Security Droid)
Type:
Droid
Category:
Combat Droid
Droid Personality: Delusions Of Grandeur
Droid Modification: Override
Droid Cosmetic: Mint Condition
Droid Combat Modification: Combat Exclusive
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.
Delusions Of Grandeur
KX-series Security Droid "Markus" has developed an obsessive personality centered around the concept of self-improvement. KX-series Security Droid "Markus" truly believes itself to be superior to any other KX-series Security Droid and capable of accomplishing great feats. This drive aids it in accomplishing its tasks, but sometimes will result in unexpected additional outcomes.
Override
KX-series Security Droid "Markus" has had most of the factory installed safety limitations on operation removed, both in the hardware and software, allowing this KX-series Security Droid to perform acts at the limits of its physical capabilities. This can make the droid stronger and more resiliant than a standard KX-series Security Droid, but at great risk to the droid itself or others.
Mint Condition
KX-series Security Droid "Markus" has been painstakingly cared for, and even upon close examination it appears as though KX-series Security Droid was freshly off the manufacturing line. Absent of any scratches, dents or even the slightest imperfections, the only thing missing is the new droid smell.
Combat Exclusive
KX-series Security Droid "Markus" 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 Andrew Highwind, but at the expense of it being usable for much else except for combat.
Antidote Kit
The Antidote Kit contains a wide array of antidote hypospray injectors that when used, neutralize against the more common poisons in the galaxy.
Electro Magnetic Pulse Grenade
Electro Magnetic Pulse Grenade
Type:
Equipment
Category:
Explosives
Prototype: Electro Magnetic Pulse Grenade
The Electro Magnetic Pulse Grenade is an anti-droid weapon specifically designed to combat droids. The grenade releases a three-meter blast of powerful disruptive electrical energy that damages and disables electronic systems, as well as temporarily disrupting sensors and visual displays of nearby electrical systems.
Inquisitorius Scanner
Inquisitorius Scanner
(Brotherhood-issued Inquisitorius Scanner)
Type:
Equipment
Category:
Electronics
Prototype: Brotherhood-issued Inquisitorius Scanner
The Brotherhood-issued 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.
A99 Aquata Breather
The A99 Aquata Breather, also known as a Jedi Breathing Device, is a tiny and compact breathing apparatus which sticks into the mouth. It has two tiny, high-pressure oxygen reserves which sit on either side of the mouth, along with a capable filter, allowing it to be used underwater pulling out oxygen from the water itself.
Dioxis Grenade
The Dioxis Grenade is a throwable canister that when it triggers, rapidly discharges a cloud of potent toxic gas that is deadly to organic creatures. Most effective in closed rooms, it is harmful to breathe even in small amounts.
Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Sensor Jammer
Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Sensor Jammer
Type/Category:
Technology
Prototype: Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Sensor Jammer
The Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Sensor Jammer is a small device worn on a belt or around the wrist that looks like a chronometer that blocks attempts to scan a person's belongings.
Lightsaber
Lightsaber
Type:
Weapon (Lightsaber)
Category:
Lightsaber
Advanced Lightsaber Cosmetic: Dossier
Prototype: Lightsaber
The Lightsaber is a weapon used by Jedi and Sith. It is a plasma blade, emitted from a hilt and powered by crystals that determine the characteristics and color. It is useful as both an offensive and defensive weapon depending on the skill of the one wielding it. Capable of cutting through virtually anything including blast doors given enough time.
Dossier
See snapshot image.
Geonosian Sonic Blaster
Geonosian Sonic Blaster
Type:
Weapon (Blasters)
Category:
Special Blaster
Ranged Weapon Cosmetic: Battleworn Blaster
Prototype: Geonosian Sonic Blaster
The Geonosian Sonic Blaster is a powerful hand-held sonic blaster that fires concussive energy charges, a burst of ionized air that creates a powerful shockwave on impact. It has a slow rate of fire and is less accurate than blaster pistols, but its ability to deal collateral damage in an arc as well as the inability of the shot to be blocked by a lightsaber give it a niche use that made it popular by some groups.
Battleworn Blaster
Geonosian Sonic Blaster has seen combat, and it shows, with blaster marks scarring the body on the weapon, and minor damage in the form of scratches and dents unrepaired since they had no impact on the functionality of this Geonosian Sonic Blaster.
Electro-sword
Electro-sword
Type:
Weapon (Bladed)
Category:
Sword
Melee Weapon Modification: Hollow Core
Bladed Weapon Modification: Serrated Edge
Melee Weapon Cosmetic: Blackout
Prototype: Electro-sword
The Electro-sword is a bladed weapon with a resonating blue electric current surrounding the blade capable of delivering an electric shock when activated on the weapon's hilt. It has a short blade that allows it to effortlessly be wielded single handedly.
Hollow Core
Electro-sword has had as much material as possible removed from its basic structure, in an attempt to make this Electro-sword as light as possible while still useful in combat. This makes it far easier for Andrew Highwind to wield, but at an offsetting reduction in force on impact.
Serrated Edge
Electro-sword has had its cutting blade serrated, allowing Andrew Highwind to saw through materials after the blade makes contact, allowing it to grind and cut in while touching. This diminishes the blade of this Electro-sword to cut in a single strike.
Blackout
Electro-sword has had every external component painted black as night. This allows this Electro-sword to more easily blend into the shadows and darkness unseen.
Reynolds DE-21 Slugthrower Pistol
Reynolds DE-21 Slugthrower Pistol
Type:
Weapon (Slugthrower)
Category:
Slugthrower
Ranged Weapon Cosmetic: Battleworn Blaster
Slugthrower Modification: Armor Piercing
Prototype: Reynolds DE-21 Slugthrower Pistol
The Reynolds DE-21 Slugthrower Pistol is a heavy yet extremely powerful slugthrower pistol that is capable of firing up to ten single slugs in rapid succession with great accuracy. Each shot carries the power to pierce light armor, but with a high recoil that makes firing the weapon difficult for those without the necessary experience in slugthrower weapons. It has a built-in mode that allows it to fire two rounds at once, giving each shot more punch, but rapidly depleting its limited ammunition and doubling the already high recoil making it even difficult to wield for the most experienced of gunslingers.
Battleworn Blaster
Reynolds DE-21 Slugthrower Pistol has seen combat, and it shows, with blaster marks scarring the body on the weapon, and minor damage in the form of scratches and dents unrepaired since they had no impact on the functionality of this Reynolds DE-21 Slugthrower Pistol.
Armor Piercing
Reynolds DE-21 Slugthrower Pistol has been fitted with armor piercing rounds that pack a bigger punch on impact but weight down handling making it more cumbersome to wield and slightly reduce the capacity of the weapon's magazine.
K-16 Bryar Pistol
K-16 Bryar Pistol
Type:
Weapon (Blasters)
Category:
Blaster Pistol
Ranged Weapon Cosmetic: Battleworn Blaster
Blaster Modification: Laser Scope
Prototype: K-16 Bryar Pistol
The K-16 Bryar Pistol is a blaster pistol designed with remarkable accuracy in medium-range combat. Its single shots are not very powerful, but it is capable of being charged for several seconds and then discharging its entire heat source in one powerful charged shot that deals incredible damage while rapidly depleting available energy and overheating the weapon.
Battleworn Blaster
K-16 Bryar Pistol has seen combat, and it shows, with blaster marks scarring the body on the weapon, and minor damage in the form of scratches and dents unrepaired since they had no impact on the functionality of this K-16 Bryar Pistol.
Laser Scope
K-16 Bryar Pistol has been fitted with a red-dot laser for improved target acquisition by Andrew Highwind. However, at the expense of revealing their position or telegraphing ballistics.
Andrew knows well the price of squeamishness. As a general, he often sought to preserve the lives of his troops and minimize any damage to civilians. His foes, however, were far less scrupulous, often taking advantage of his moral foibles and ultimately defeating him. Andrew now sees his kindness and chivalry for what it really was, weakness. He's sworn now to do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals. He will threaten children and families if necessary, destroy entire cities, abandon his allies, and sacrifice his friends if he thinks it will bring him closer to total victory. The thought of what he's done often gives him nightmares, and wracks him with constant guilt, but he remains firm that the only way now is forward. The ends justify the means, no matter the cost.
Andrew was once a believer in the ideals of peace, knowledge, serenity, and harmony that defined the Jedi Order. Over time, however, he began to grow increasingly frustrated with the hide-bound conservatism of most Jedi, despising their passivity and unwillingness to intervene in galactic affairs. The tipping point came when his temple refused his plea to intervene in a civil war on his home planet. Abandoning the temple, he joined the war to protect his home and family, but both were destroyed. Now a disgraced general, shunned by his temple, and vilified by his people, he has become a deeply bitter and self-loathing man scarred by war. With nowhere else to turn, he was seduced by the Dark Side and now sees that the only way to bring peace to the Galaxy is by ruthless domination. His chains are broken, and the Force will set him free.
Andrew is a shameless, weaselly brown-noser. He's always looking to get a leg up on his competition and climb the ranks at any cost. He's opportunistic and utterly amoral, willing to squash friends and betray allegiances at the drop of a hat. Many people, naturally, find him to be a greasy little backstabber and wouldn't trust him as far as they could throw him. Simultaneously, however, they recognize that his ruthless ambition often leads to superior results. While he won't be making many friends, he can still be a useful ally to have. Just keep a back-up plan and both eyes open.
Andrew's ambition and thirst for power have corrupted him. He's callous, bitter, greedy, and generally an unlikable person. The closest thing he has to a real friend is his ever-present droid, but only because it's incapable of emotions.
Where most err on the side of caution in a confrontation, Andrew Highwind prefers to charge in head-first. While others may skirt a battlefield or keep their careful distance, Andrew Highwind rushes in with devastating attacks with seemingly no regard for safety, relying upon instinct and possibly armor to protect him from dismemberment and death during his all-out attacks. Andrew Highwind is a force to be feared on the battlefield, leaving a trail of death and destruction. However, Andrew Highwind's blood-hungry ways put him in far more danger than the normal combatant, often resulting in needless injury and suffering, trading safety for pure offensive ability.
Andrew isn't merely interested in defeating his opponent, something drives him to utterly dominate them. He will seek to systematically break his target both mentally and physically with his powers and attacks, trying the shatter them and leave them completely unable to fight before going in for the killing blow. This sadistic desire for supremacy often leads to him delaying, taunting, and extending fights beyond all reason for the sake of more thoroughly defeating his opponent, even to the point of giving up a killing blow. This method of fighting can be exhausting and mentally taxing to fight against, but often allows opponents more time to turn the tables on him.
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| Master (+5) |
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| Adept (+4) | |
| Disciple (+3) | |
| Studied (+2) | |
| Initiate (+1) |
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| Primary Martial Art | None |
| Secondary Martial Art | None |
| Primary Lightsaber Form | Form VII (Juyo) |
| Secondary Lightsaber Form | None |