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Darth Imperius

Heir of Tenebrae
Darth Imperius
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The Vehemence descended between treetops of the dense jungle and cliffs of the rocky formations that drew like veins through the densely grown moon. Accompanied by the sounds of the soft ground being compressed and its fluids squeezed out, the decompression of the hydraulics of the landing put the assault shuttle to a halt. These were the coordinates given to the member of the Eclipse Sect.

Darth Imperius descended the ramp with measured, calm steps, his heavy black sabatons clanking until they were not, the soft jungle floor swallowing the sound but fortunately not the massive armored figure. Black plate, red tabard, he was neither subtle nor stealthy, the large greatsword on his back another testament of not exactly caring about either of them. Yet only the vizor of his helmet was visible, the rest covered by a hood extending from the tabard.

This time, he did not follow one of his visions alone. The Dark King lay at the edge of the system, its dark hull barely visible against the stars. It had not the purpose to protect or guard, but a unit of the Hand was descending onto the world to capture Massassi while he would follow his vision.

His gaze was set on the large, crumbling stone structures ahead, ancient and probably raided more times than anyone would care to admit or even count. Nevertheless Yavin 4 never lost its connection to the Dark side, neither the Jedi Praxeum nor any purging attempts would undo what had happened here and could happen here in the future. And Darth Imperius was one of those who certainly was interested to use the Echoes of Oblivion the place held for his own benefits.


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Ellissanthia

Glass Cannon
Ellissanthia
Character Bio
Location: Abandoned Imperial Guard Academy - Yavin 4
Time: Early Morning
Weather: Light Rain
Tag: Darth Imperius Darth Imperius

The young Adept had ordered the shuttle parked at the given coordinates two hours prior. It was an older craft, the hull marred with carbon scoring, scratches, and buffed-out remnants. And yet, the starship retained its aggressive, elongated profile, having been refurbished to meet the needs of the Eclipse Sect in their mission to serve the Sith. In that regard, the shuttle belonged not to Ellissanthia, but to the Sect. The Undine had been temporarily entrusted with the craft so that she might better fulfill her obligation to Darth Imperius, whatever it may be.

After meditating inside the shuttle for two hours (it was not the privilege of the Jen’jidai to be late), Ellissanthia disembarked and made her way outside as the Vehemence touched down. Dressed in the traditional white attire of the Eclipse Sect, her outfit was a white bodysuit emblazoned with the symbol of the Eclipse on her left breast. Her violet-hued hair was kept in a neat, low bun to ease the donning of a helmet. And most notably, on her belt was a lightsaber, the hilt a sleek, yet simple design lacking much in the way of aesthetic personalization.

As Imperius descended the ramp, he would find Ellissanthia kneeling before him, prostrated in submission as the rain drizzled down around her. For her part, the Undine’s webbed, pointed ears twitched with each measured step that the Dark Lord took. She had known that the Heir was a man of imposing, transhuman stature. However, feeling such a massive presence directly caused her skin to seep moisture as her hearts began to race. For all of her training, the Undine’s instincts screamed at her to run or ignite her lightsaber, for all the good that either course of action would do her. Nevertheless, Ellissanthia quickly stamped them down, her features drawn tight with focus as she channeled her dread into a focus for the dark side.

From there, Ellissanthia rose as soon as she was directed to do so, at which point her eyes caught sight of Darth Imperius’ towering, dark-armored form. The Adept took in his presence with a disciplined gaze. However, his greatsword was of some particular interest—a weapon that was easily longer than she was tall and likely heavier too.

“My Lord, I have arrived to serve at your pleasure. This one stands ready at your command.” Ellissanthia spoke. The Adept paused then, silently considering what she might say next. In that, she decided that it would not be an overstep to ask the purpose of his mission, if only to satisfy her curiosity.

“If I might be allowed to ask, I would like to inquire as to the nature of this mission, so that I might better act in accordance with your wishes.” She added.

 
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Darth Imperius

Heir of Tenebrae
Darth Imperius
Character Bio
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Ellissanthia Ellissanthia

The image of the two next to each was almost source material for a comedy. She was smaller and more fragile than the blade he carried on his back. He wore armor which seemed to swallow light and life itself while her dress was bright. It could have been polar opposites if they were not, superficially at least, fighting for the same cause and side.

His gauntlet ever so slightly indicated with his fingers as he walked past for her to rise and follow. He was not fond of Sith throwing themselves into the dirt, it was not a thing for Sith to do, they were not servants, none of them. But apparently this one was not Sith. She belonged to the Eclipse Sect, apparently a Dark side cult working under the Kainate. The Dyarchy had so many convoluted schemes and organisations, that it was no surprise they even repurposed failures from the Academy.

"What is your name?" His voice was deep with a resonant bass and spoke calmy in a measured pace. The gravelly tones distorted by the helmet he wore but leaving little to imagination. It was power, imperiousness and barely contained wrath in every word he uttered.

"The Eclipse Sect sent you. Tell me of their purpose and proficiency, and of yours."

His figure did not stop moving as he marched towards the ruins, his sabatons breaking grass and leaving a visible trail in the soft ground. The place resonated with the Dark side, it was almost a taste in the air, a vibrant nuisance that engulfed everything. Growing stronger with every step they took, for it was here that great deeds were done, the Dark side praised and domination had manifested in millennia prior.

"We are here to connect to the past. This was an academy of the Imperial Guard of Darth Vitiate and nearby was housed a potent artifact which traces and taste I wish to acquire. I am expecting no opposition other than wildlife here, the Massassi who live on the moon are populating different areas according to some scans, yet I advice preparedness."

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Ellissanthia

Glass Cannon
Ellissanthia
Character Bio
Location: Abandoned Imperial Guard Academy - Yavin 4
Time: Early Morning
Weather: Light Rain
Tag: Darth Imperius Darth Imperius

When Darth Imperius spoke, it registered to Ellisanthia almost as if a mountain had been moved. His a deep, booming bass that seemed to harbor barely-restrained power. The Adept had no doubt that even without the Force, he could have just as easily utilized it as a makeshift sonic weapon capable of shattering glass and bursting eardrums. Deducing that the Dark Lord was capable of yet greater displays of power, the Undine felt equal parts fortunate and unfortunate to serve him. He was a titan who stopped for neither fear nor death.

A master just as demanding to his servants as he was omnipotent.

“This one is called Ellissanthia.” The short-statured Adept answered. “The Eclipse Sect are Jen’jidai—Dark Jedi. We are the successor organization of the Xendori Guard that existed under the Tenth Sith Empire. Our primary missions are to serve at the pleasure of the Sith and to regulate the practice of the dark side by non-Sith actors.” She continued. “By Imperial edict, we are forbidden from practicing Sith magic and speaking Sith ritual languages, with the exception of common parlances of which one I have just used. Our proficiency lies in the physical, objective study of the dark side.” The Undine explained.

All the while, Imperius did not stop moving towards the ruins, forcing Ellissanthia to keep up. Fortunately, her elongated, powerful legs made the feat not so difficult. Nevertheless, her eyes widened at seeing how quickly, easily, and gracefully the Dark Lord moved—an uncanny feat for one of such titanic stature.

“I specialize in wielding telekinetic abilities. My aim is to serve at your pleasure and command, my lord.” Ellissanthia added in a simple, if slightly vague statement of her purpose and proficiencies. The Undine paused then, the aura of the dark side growing stronger as she came closer to the ruins. Her pupils dilated with focus as she sought to connect with it, in the hopes that the ambient dark side energy could serve as a font of power.

At the advice of preparedness, Ellissanthia gave Imperius a slight nod before her helmet folded out to seamlessly and automatically cover her head. Now sealed from the environment, the Adept listened intently as the Dark Lord spoke of the location’s history as an academy of the ancient Sith Honour Guard. Such a location doubtlessly held secrets—ancient holomanuscripts, holocrons, and yet more.

Such were things that she too might find use for.

Nevertheless, Ellissanthia left her desires unspoken. She knew that Darth Imperius might sense them regardless, but whether or not she would be permitted to benefit from whatever they found within would ultimately be at his discretion.

“I am prepared.” She added simply.

 
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Darth Imperius

Heir of Tenebrae
Darth Imperius
Character Bio
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Ellissanthia Ellissanthia

His HUD showed images and reports of the Xendori Guard and Elite until he blinked them away and just listened to the background feed of information that ran through his cortex. And listened to her. She was no Sith but trained and educated in the Force and the Dark side. A curious state that probably produced more capable Sith through denial than the current Academies did through active elevation.

She certainly went through hardship and loss to be where she is, which made her stronger. It was too apparent to him that the current Sith Order was plagued by favoritism, protectionism and nepotism. The unworthy protected by other unworthy who were hiding behind titles and bloodlines that were worth as much as paper they were written on. And equally easily torn apart.

"Your organisation is made to complement or counter the Inquisition then. A wise move to not call them Sith then, offering much more leeway and a far greater connection to your sponsor and overlord. One has to commend the Kainate for such intricate webs of leverage."

"How do you, personally, study the Dark side? What do you seek? Do you have ambitions?" He almost certainly knew that she would be concealing them behind phrases and excuses of servitude, though no Dark side practitioner was really free of visions and desires for more power at the very least. Be it in combat, knowledge, leverage or whatever else they deemed interesting.

Judging by her professional demeanor and stance, she was capable and proficient. He did not bother to infiltrate her thoughts or mind for answers, it was simply unnecessary towards someone sent to serve. He would observe her capabilities in action, not regarding her size as an obstacle or weakness at all as she certainly did not so either.

They approached the large stone pyramids, one further away and one right ahead, standing behind crumbling walls with various courtyards outside of it and natural entrances that had formed as breaches. His HUD offered a map that looked like it was puzzled together and showed the different quarters, wings and courts of the Academy. In a ping he would send it to his companion, so she could orient herself as well.

"We enter the training courts on the Eastern side, move through the armouries and proceed to the pyramid in the center, where its headquarters are."


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Ellissanthia

Glass Cannon
Ellissanthia
Character Bio
Location: Abandoned Imperial Guard Academy - Yavin 4
Time: Early Morning
Weather: Light Rain
Tag: Darth Imperius Darth Imperius

The mention of ambition caused Ellissanthia’s features to tighten with discomfort. It was a concept that she was intimately familiar with, hours of hypno-conditioning having in large part trained the impulse out of her psyche. In that, the doctrine of Eternal Rule called for personal ambition to be forsaken and replaced with the pursuit of the Sith’ari’s ambitions—the Eclipsing Mission. And indeed, the Undine considered the Eclipsing Mission to be her own ambition just as much as it was the ambition of the Eternal Father. Beyond that, she had want for little, owning no property, ships, slaves, or even droids. All of her possessions were personal items. A vanity desk full of beauty and grooming supplies, a pair of personal shrines dedicated to the Eternal Father and the Mother Goddess, a lightsaber, a wardrobe, a collection of crystals and gems, and various other personal effects.

More often than not, they alone were enough to sate her desires and ambitions.

And yet, there were times when that was not the case.

Darth Imperius said:
"How do you, personally, study the Dark side? What do you seek? Do you have ambitions?" He almost certainly knew that she would be concealing them behind phrases and excuses of servitude, though no Dark side practitioner was really free of visions and desires for more power at the very least. Be it in combat, knowledge, leverage or whatever else they deemed interesting.
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“How do I—” Ellissanthia faltered, before swallowing and shaking her head. “I do not deviate from mandated practice. However, I have sought out knowledge from sources outside of the libraries.” She explained, judging that there would be no point in lying. “For the abilities I already know, I focus on repetition to make the process of harnessing them more efficient. The body and the mind must be pushed to their limits, and then beyond that, until the point of failure. After that, I take time to recover, through prayer, meditation, and seething.”

“For what I seek...” Ellissanthia stopped then, considering her next words. “My primary ambition is the completion of the Eclipsing Mission. A pure universe, forever bathed in shadow.” She began. “Although...I must admit, there are times when I...crave more.” The Undine paused.

“When I trained at the Sith Academy on Dromund Kaas before my washout, there was a time where I ranked at the top of my class.” Ellissanthia resumed. “My classmates viewed me as a prodigy, and I was even considered for an apprenticeship under a Sith Lord.” She continued. “That ended when my peers learned to exploit a weakness of mine. I never lost my rank because of my high test scores, but losing the spars caused me to lose status and respect. I was no longer seen as untouchable and was thus humiliated. Those seeking a rise in status took advantage of that. Eventually, I sustained an injury in a spar, and that was the end of my hope to become Sith.”

“I recovered, of course. However, I still think about that period. And my classmates—many of them are Sith Knights now. I keep track of them, especially the ones who defeated me.” She explained. “I will never be a Sith, but one day I hope to surpass all those who humiliated me. Whether that be in Force prowess, achievement, or even status.” The Undine took a deep breath then, before speaking once more.

“They will be Sith, but I will simply be better. That is my ambition.” Ellissanthia finished.

From there, the two approached the large stone pyramids amidst the ruins. Receiving the ping from Imperius, Ellissanthia drew up the map in her own HUD and briefly studied it before minimizing it to the upper corner of her display.

At that point, Ellissanthia nodded in response to Imperius’ direction, before following him into the training courts.

And there, to meet the echoes of the past.

 
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Darth Imperius

Heir of Tenebrae
Darth Imperius
Character Bio
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Ellissanthia Ellissanthia

Chains to bind her in servitude, to narrow her mind, to limit her powers. She did not say it, but he heard it. She was a failure in some overseers eyes and instead of being discarded at that time, her remnant use was seen as worthy to fulfil a non-Sith role that would either degrade her to little more than a soldier until she died or potential saw her rise.

It was a conflict idea. Imperius believed whole-heartedly in the survival of only the strongest, only those that would walk through the fire could hope to be reforged where everyone else burned, their ambitions eradicated and weaknesses purged forever. But it was a mistake she did not make, a grace she received and now to waste it would be senseless. He commended the idea of utilising everything, but it was just a mere inconvenience before the Force claimed its due.

She was however, even if she believed herself committed, loyal and devoted to the sect she was shoved into, more Sith than she realised or admit to.

"The Dark side is conflict, to study it, you devote yourself to ambition, passion and power. To deny that is as unnatural as to give failures a second chance." He did not see it as an insult, rather a mere sharing of his view on her path. "To be Sith is not have graduated some Academy, passed the trials and be accepted by the current Order. Especially not when the roots of weakness - compassion, complacency, benevolence, are so deeply rooted in it."

"The only direction a Sith has to take is to embrace the Code and nothing else. Do not be bound and limited by structures and service if you could grow beyond them."

They arrived at the outside walls and a breach, broken stones, man-sized and pebble-sized lay around, many overgrown by local fauna, they were no obstacle. They had been moved, a long time ago, to make space for the last visitors of this place to let them pass and aside from greenery, there was nothing in their way to enter the training courts.

The Imperial Guard Academy's training was structured in various areas, all separated by walls and with different courses and purposes. The one they entered seemed to be rather open, with several pits and ancient tech spread all around, suggesting it was for combat drills, specifically melee combat and hand-to-hand fighting. Stains of rust on the stony floor suggested forgotten and dropped equipped reclaimed by the nature through years of rust and oxidation. Skeletons of droids lay here and there, just as humanoid ones, the bones greened by the eons.

"The Imperial Guard were servants, mindless soldiers that served a specific purpose for the one who created them. Excelling at it, but in the end only slaves of another ones will. Despite some of them Force sensitive, none of them was ever a Sith or could hope to become one. The Dark side only knows those that dominate and those that are dominated."


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