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| − | |If ever there was a man to epitomise the true meaning of the term "Loyalist", Elias Akasha would be a strong contender. The offspring of a decorated Fighter Pilot and later a Command Officer in the Imperial Navy (following the introduction of Clone Pilots), Elias' parents were strong supporters of the sweeping militant reforms made by Chancellor Palpatine during the Clone Wars. A supporter too of the New Order reforms, Penikett Akasha had continued to serve in the Imperial Navy for several years after as Captain of a ''Victory''-class Star Destroyer, and came to admire the aggressive tactics adopted by many of the Empire's leadership, including [[Wilhuff Tarkin]] under whom Penikett served for some time. | + | |If ever there was a man to epitomise the true meaning of the term "Loyalist", Elias Akasha would be a strong contender. The offspring of a decorated Fighter Pilot and later a Command Officer in the Imperial Navy (following the introduction of Clone Pilots), Elias' parents were strong supporters of the sweeping militant reforms made by Chancellor Palpatine during the Clone Wars, and of his New Order reforms; he passed that passionate loyalty to the Empire onto his son. |
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| | It was only fitting then that Elias Akasha - named for his grandfather, who was also a decorated Republic Officer - would continue the family tradition and serve in the military. However, his father decided that Elias should earn his commission in the military (as he had), and refused to sponsor his application to the Imperial Academy, crushing Elias' dreams of becoming a Starfighter pilot. Instead, he was forced to join the Stormtrooper Corps as an entry-level recruit, trained initially as a basic Trooper. | | It was only fitting then that Elias Akasha - named for his grandfather, who was also a decorated Republic Officer - would continue the family tradition and serve in the military. However, his father decided that Elias should earn his commission in the military (as he had), and refused to sponsor his application to the Imperial Academy, crushing Elias' dreams of becoming a Starfighter pilot. Instead, he was forced to join the Stormtrooper Corps as an entry-level recruit, trained initially as a basic Trooper. |
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| − | |[[image:Elias-Akasha-1.jpg|thumb|left| Corporal Elias Akasha]] Training at the Stormtrooper Academy on Carida, Elias proved himself to be a more than capable candidate, though he did face a number of obstacles over the course of his training - not least due to his size; a good several inches above the usual height that Stormtrooper armour was designed for. That proved to be both a blessing and a curse, forcing Elias into more specialist branches of the Corps, where uniformity of appearence wasn't as important. At first, Elias was trained as a Rocket Trooper - part of an initiative to allow squad-level support via an rocket launcher that could be quickly deployed to different locations on the battlefield, via a jet pack integrated into the suit. Elias proved to be quite adept at making the most of the limited advantage provided to him, and was promoted to Corporal in recognition.
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| − | Assigned initially to a rather unremarkable Garrison on Eriadu - birthplace of the infamous Wilhuff Tarkin - Elias began what seemed to be an unfulfilling career. However, over the first few months of his posting on Eriadu he managed to find a number of opportunities to prove himself as a loyal soldier. However, he felt unfulfilled by his support role as a Rocket Trooper; after a matter of months he requested to return to Carida to retrain further. Because of his training on portable propulsion systems, the ease with which he handled being airborne, and of course his general combat skill, Elias was allowed to specialise as a Jump Trooper: another group of jet pack equipped Stormtroopers, this time trained to deploy from high altitude and make planetfall.
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| − | Elias served with the Jump Troopers for several years, but eventually found himself offered a more specialised role. Because he had proven his loyalty and dedication to the Empire - as well as his abilities as a soldier - time and time again, and had earned himself the opportunity to join the elite Zero-G Assault Troopers, better known as Spacetroopers. Trained initially in the Mark II Spacetrooper suit, Elias eventually specialised as a Light Spacetrooper, favouring the mobility of the lesser armed and armoured suit to the bulky, heavily-armed incarnations.
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| − | The destruction of the Death Star at the Battle of Yavin represented a major blow to Imperial personnel. Reaching an epiphany in his life, Penikett Akasha decided that he had made a mistake forcing his son to go through the same trials that he had faced, and using what influence he had left with the Imperial Fleet, managed to secure Elias a spot at the Imperial Academy for Pilot training. Initially, Elias was reluctant: most the attraction of piloting had always been being out in space, and becoming a Spacetrooper had allowed him to have an even more intimate relationship with the void, without a bulky starship in the way. However, his childhood desires eventually won out, and he accepted the appointment. Initially he graduated as a basic TIE Fighter pilot, but after achieving Ace status - no small feat in the shieldless TIE/ln - he was reassigned to a more advanced Interceptor Squadron.
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| − | |His fighter career ended after the Battle of Endor. Thrown off-balance by the loss of Emperor Palpatine, the Imperial Security Bureau and Imperial Intelligence grew increasingly concerned that high-profile individuals might be targeted by the Rebellion to further destabalise the government. Elias was one of a number of highly trained and unflinchingly loyal candidates selected by those branches of the military for training as an Agent to bolster existing security measures across the Imperial government. During the first few months of his new appointment, Elias found himself on Doldur supervising the security of Moff [[Miranda Tarkin]]. He was present to assist the Inquisitoriate in thwarting an attempt on her life. ([http://www.sw-fans.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17752 Signs and Portents: Mirror On the Wall])
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| − | While assisting with security measures for a diplomatic visit to Naboo, Akasha had a brief encounter with [[Zeke]]. ([http://www.sw-fans.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18492 Good Ol' Fisticuffs])
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| − | Elias went on to continue his role as a core member of Tarkin's security detail. When [[Miranda Tarkin]] announced her ascension to Empress to the Regional Governors, Elias assisted in coordinating and monitoring security of the meeting, while the Inquisitorate served as bodyguards for Tarkin herself. ([http://www.sw-fans.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18725 Daughter of the Empire: A Rise to Power])
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| − | Under orders from Empress Tarkin, Akasha was reassigned to the planet Serenno, as part of the personal staff of the new Ambassador there; despite his reservations. Akasha felt that the role was not significant enough to justify abandoning his duties to protect Tarkin; the Empress on the other hand insisted that she needed one of her most trusted and loyal guards to ensure that the mission to Serenno was successful. In his absense - which Tarkin assured him was only temporary - Akasha selected [[Aiden Tahmores]] to serve in his stead, with the assistance of [[Eerika Praji]]. ([http://www.sw-fans.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19767 How Did It Come To This?], [http://www.sw-fans.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19813 Proving Ground])
| + | A major obstacle to Akasha's career was his height: uniformity was an important factor within the Stormtrooper Corps, and his size disrupted that. Rather than be relegated to the Imperial Army however, Akasha managed to convince his instructors to allow him to train in the more fringe specialisms - first as a Rocket Trooper, then as a Jump Trooper - where that uniformity was less of a factor, given how the Troopers involved were usually seen in isolation. The approach was a success, and Elias served with distinction for many years; tragedy struck however when his mother and sister were both killed in a terrorist hit, cementing Akasha's hatred for terrorists, dissidants, and Rebels. Evaluated as a strong loyalist to the Empire, Elias was approached to join the ranks of the elite Zero-G Assault Troopers, better known as Spacetroopers. |
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| − | On Serenno, Akasha was forced to forge a professional relationship with the head of security for the Demici Family: [[Imogen Rhysode]]. At first the two clashed, their respective life experiences placing them at the extreme opposite sides of various moral and political issues. As Elias made efforts to overcome those distances in the interests of performing his duty to the Empress however, their relationship took an unexpected and awkward romantic turn. ([http://www.sw-fans.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19810 Guardians of Change], [http://www.sw-fans.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19854 An Exercise in Tolerance])
| + | After the Battle of Endor, there were concerns that the Spacetroopers - fiercely loyal to Palpatine alone - might not integrate well under new masters. Akasha was passed off to the Imperial Security Bureau, who subjected him to an intensive battery of tests and scrutiny to confirm his continued loyalty. Satisfied with their results, they made him a field agent, ultimately placing him as the agent supervising the security detail of [[Miranda Tarkin]]: the niece of Grand Moff Tarkin. He served her faithfully for years; after she was made Empress, he was rewarded by being inducted into the ranks of the Imperial Guard, where he continued to ensure her safety as well as serving as her envoy when required. This latter role included a brief expedition to help ensure the loyalty of the previously independent world of Serenno. |
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