Baastian Cain
Sep 13th, 2016, 08:35:17 PM
It's my first time doing one of these, so bear with me...
Baastian Cain
34* :: Human/Galactic Empire/Imperial Knights :: Knight
Currently on: Coruscant
Character Background
Known as the Face of the Imperial Knights, Baastian Cain is the spokesman, poster boy, and public exemplar of the Empire's new legion of Force adepts. He's as active in propaganda as he is in the field, and appears in holo adverts, posters, press conferences, and all sorts of public events to promote the Order and its goals in the hearts and minds of Imperial citizens.
Officially, Baastian was a rank-and-file Stormtrooper who served with distinction before his Force sensitivity was discovered. Motivated by his sense of duty to the Empire, he applied for the Order of the Knights of the Imperial Throne, where he excelled in his training and rapidly rose to the rank of Knight First Class.
Of course, that's all a lie. Baastian is the product of a highly classified Force-sensitive cloning project initiated during the days of the Inquisitoriate. At least one additional clone is always held in stasis in the bowels of the Imperial Citadel should he ever need to be replaced. His memories are backed up by means of a cortical implant and transmitted to the next clone via encrypted hypercomm in the event of an untimely demise.
Raw Material
Baastian understands exactly who and what he is, and isn't bothered by it. He is wholly committed to his role in the Imperial cause and pursues it with integrity and sincerity. For him, gloria imperium is a way of life.
Baastian has the utmost respect for all who serve the Empire, regardless of sex or species. He has stonewalled propaganda campaigns that he felt were exploitative or demeaning toward his alien fellows-at-arms.
He is fascinated by the history of the Jedi and regards their betrayal of the Republic as a great tragedy. He believes the Imperial Knights are a far truer successor to their legacy than the Jedi Enclave on Ossus, which has been co-opted by the Alliance government. He regrets that they are his enemies and believes if they could only be shown the light, they would join with the Knights to bring order and peace to the galaxy.
In combat, Baastian is a Terminator: relentless, destructive, and as subtle as a Super Star Destroyer. He has little in the way of finesse, and uses Force TK as a blunt weapon. He also enhances his own strength, speed, and stamina to superhuman levels.
Above all, he believes he's in the right.
Plot Ideas
Cadet training - both as a group and individually
Summit to confront the Alliance about Jedi incursions into Imperial space
A public event with Baastian as a spokesman/bodyguard is targeted by terrorists
Baastian can serve as an antagonist for Jedi or Eleutheria threads
Existing Relationships
Rossos Atrapes: Commanding officer. HIS WORD IS LAW.
Palara Iscandar: He recognizes her history of oppression and tends to white knight her.
Matatek sel Vissica: He respects her immensely, but feels sometimes she goes over the top.
Kyle Rayner: A fascinating possible link to the Jedi Remnant, but he doesn't actually trust Kyle.
Zem Vymes: Baastian dueled him on Zeltros. His first engagement with an actual Jedi.
Current Plots
Homecoming (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55979-Homecoming) - Baastian welcomes Kyle Rayner to the Imperial Citadel
Would You Like to Know More? (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55916-Would-you-like-to-know-more) - Baastian and Vissica visit a school for COMPNOR
Night on the Town (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?57103-Night-On-The-Town) - R&R with Isamaya
Completed Threads
Back from the other side (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55901-Back-from-the-Other-Side) - Baastian "returns" from Zeltros with a sobering report about the Jedi
Power, Tempered (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55865-Power-Tempered)- Following his mission on Zeltros, Baastian spars with Vissica
Proof of Loyalty (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55611-Proof-of-Loyalty) - In an effort to prevent the defection of Xanatos Etanial, Baastian duels with Jedi Master Zem Vymes.
The Empire's Golden Boy (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55443-The-Empire-s-Golden-Boy) - Baastian discusses the growing Jedi threat with Palara Iscandar and Rossos Atrapes.
Baastian Cain
34* :: Human/Galactic Empire/Imperial Knights :: Knight
Currently on: Coruscant
Character Background
Known as the Face of the Imperial Knights, Baastian Cain is the spokesman, poster boy, and public exemplar of the Empire's new legion of Force adepts. He's as active in propaganda as he is in the field, and appears in holo adverts, posters, press conferences, and all sorts of public events to promote the Order and its goals in the hearts and minds of Imperial citizens.
Officially, Baastian was a rank-and-file Stormtrooper who served with distinction before his Force sensitivity was discovered. Motivated by his sense of duty to the Empire, he applied for the Order of the Knights of the Imperial Throne, where he excelled in his training and rapidly rose to the rank of Knight First Class.
Of course, that's all a lie. Baastian is the product of a highly classified Force-sensitive cloning project initiated during the days of the Inquisitoriate. At least one additional clone is always held in stasis in the bowels of the Imperial Citadel should he ever need to be replaced. His memories are backed up by means of a cortical implant and transmitted to the next clone via encrypted hypercomm in the event of an untimely demise.
Raw Material
Baastian understands exactly who and what he is, and isn't bothered by it. He is wholly committed to his role in the Imperial cause and pursues it with integrity and sincerity. For him, gloria imperium is a way of life.
Baastian has the utmost respect for all who serve the Empire, regardless of sex or species. He has stonewalled propaganda campaigns that he felt were exploitative or demeaning toward his alien fellows-at-arms.
He is fascinated by the history of the Jedi and regards their betrayal of the Republic as a great tragedy. He believes the Imperial Knights are a far truer successor to their legacy than the Jedi Enclave on Ossus, which has been co-opted by the Alliance government. He regrets that they are his enemies and believes if they could only be shown the light, they would join with the Knights to bring order and peace to the galaxy.
In combat, Baastian is a Terminator: relentless, destructive, and as subtle as a Super Star Destroyer. He has little in the way of finesse, and uses Force TK as a blunt weapon. He also enhances his own strength, speed, and stamina to superhuman levels.
Above all, he believes he's in the right.
Plot Ideas
Cadet training - both as a group and individually
Summit to confront the Alliance about Jedi incursions into Imperial space
A public event with Baastian as a spokesman/bodyguard is targeted by terrorists
Baastian can serve as an antagonist for Jedi or Eleutheria threads
Existing Relationships
Rossos Atrapes: Commanding officer. HIS WORD IS LAW.
Palara Iscandar: He recognizes her history of oppression and tends to white knight her.
Matatek sel Vissica: He respects her immensely, but feels sometimes she goes over the top.
Kyle Rayner: A fascinating possible link to the Jedi Remnant, but he doesn't actually trust Kyle.
Zem Vymes: Baastian dueled him on Zeltros. His first engagement with an actual Jedi.
Current Plots
Homecoming (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55979-Homecoming) - Baastian welcomes Kyle Rayner to the Imperial Citadel
Would You Like to Know More? (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55916-Would-you-like-to-know-more) - Baastian and Vissica visit a school for COMPNOR
Night on the Town (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?57103-Night-On-The-Town) - R&R with Isamaya
Completed Threads
Back from the other side (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55901-Back-from-the-Other-Side) - Baastian "returns" from Zeltros with a sobering report about the Jedi
Power, Tempered (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55865-Power-Tempered)- Following his mission on Zeltros, Baastian spars with Vissica
Proof of Loyalty (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55611-Proof-of-Loyalty) - In an effort to prevent the defection of Xanatos Etanial, Baastian duels with Jedi Master Zem Vymes.
The Empire's Golden Boy (https://www.theholo.net/forum/showthread.php?55443-The-Empire-s-Golden-Boy) - Baastian discusses the growing Jedi threat with Palara Iscandar and Rossos Atrapes.