The White Flame
Arthus Karn
| Theme | Never Fade Away |
| Full Name | Arthus Draco Karn |
| Age | 30s |
| Faction | Imperial Confederation |
| Rank | Lord-Commander |
| Class | Imperial Knight |
| Homeworld | Bastion |
| Personality Traits | Fearless Leader Brave Just |
| Lifestyle Trait | Weapon-master |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6'5" (2 meters) |
| Weight | 220lbs (100 kilos) |
| Force Sensitive | Yes |
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Standing at an imposing 6'5" and weighing 220 pounds of honed muscle, Arthus carries himself with the quiet, immovable presence of a man forged by war and duty. His frame is built like a soldier's—broad-shouldered, solid, and coiled with strength honed through years of relentless training and battle.
His hair is jet black, often kept in a disciplined, regulation cut that mirrors his no-nonsense demeanor or in long curls. A perpetual five o'clock shadow roughens his jawline, adding a hardened, weathered edge to his otherwise youthful face. His square jaw and strong cheekbones give him a profile worthy of military statues—sharp, noble, and unmistakably commanding.
But it's his eyes that strike most—icy blue, intense and unwavering. They carry the weight of his title, the pain of decisions made, and the fire of someone who still believes in the ideals he was raised to protect. In moments of calm, there's a surprising gentleness in them—an echo of the protector behind the warrior.
In his full Imperial Knight armor, gleaming crimson with black accents, Arthus is a vision of authority and grace—his silver bladed lightsaber always at his side, his presence more than enough to silence a room. Whether in the command chamber or on the battlefield, he is the kind of figure others instinctively look to—an embodiment of order, strength, and unshakable will.
INVENTORY
Blade of Bastion
Battle Armor
Karn's Resolve - Flagship
Starfighter
SKILLS AND POWERS
Martial Skills
Novice • Adept • Expert • Master
Form I Shii-Cho: Master
Form II Makashi: Master
Form III Soresu: Master
Form IV Ataru: Expert
Form V Shien/Djem So: Master
Form VI Niman: Adept
Form VII Juyo/Vaapad: Expert
Jar'Kai: Expert
Echani Martial Arts: Expert
Bakuuni Hand: Master
Force Skills
Novice • Adept • Expert • Master
Alter: Master
• Alter Enviroment
• Animal Bond
• Force Shockwave
• Alter Damage
Control: Master
• Tutaminis
• Force Stealth
• Inertia
• Reduce Injury
Body: Master
• Force Body
• Force Valor
• Battlemind
• Convection
Sense: Master
• Battle Meditation
• Shatterpoint
• Force Sight
• Force Blind
Protection: Expert
• Force Barrier
• Force Deflection
• Force Stasis
Light Side: Expert
• Psychometry
• Force Immunity
• Force Healing
PERSONALITY AND BELIEFS
As Lord Commander of the Imperial Knights, Arthus embodies the disciplined nobility of a warrior-monk and the burdened intensity of a young leader shouldering a legacy greater than himself. His personality can be described as follows:
Stoic but Compassionate:
Arthus maintains a calm and composed exterior, trained to never show fear or doubt in front of his subordinates. But beneath the armor and command voice lies a man deeply empathetic to the suffering of others. He feels the weight of every life lost under his command—even if he never lets it show.
Purpose-Driven:
Arthus believes wholeheartedly in his mission: to uphold justice, protect the innocent, and defend the ideals of the Confederation—not for power, but for order and peace. He sees the Imperial Knights as guardians of balance, not enforcers of dogma like Jedi or Sith.
Disciplined and Dutiful:
Years of rigorous training, from saber combat to leadership theory, have ingrained in Arthus a sharp sense of discipline. He follows protocol not out of blind obedience, but because he understands its purpose. He expects the same from those under his command, though he remains patient with those still learning.
Idealistic, Sometimes to a Fault:
Raised to see the Force as a tool of justice, Arthus has a firm, almost inflexible view of right and wrong. While this makes him incorruptible, it can also make him blind to moral gray areas. He struggles with decisions that don't have a clear "light side" answer and often takes failures personally—even if they were unavoidable.
Quiet Charisma:
Arthus doesn't command attention with speeches or bravado—he leads by example. His calm certainty, his skill in battle, and his unwavering ethics draw loyalty from his knights and respect from even his critics. He is someone others want to follow.
Haunted by Legacy:
As a young Lord Commander, Arthus carries the weight of expectation from those who served before him. He honors their memory, but privately worries he may never live up to the title. This insecurity drives him to push himself harder than most, often at the cost of his own rest or emotional well-being.
STRENGTHS
Brave: Arthus is a fearless warrior who does not hesitate to defend the innocent or feed the starving. His bravery is tempered by military discipline, ensuring he acts with strategic precision rather than reckless abandon.
Trained Since Birth: Raised in a warrior tradition, Arthus has been trained in the Force and lightsaber combat since birth. He is not only a formidable duelist but also a tactician, well-versed in battlefield logistics and leadership. The battlefield is where he feels most alive and in control.
Pilot: Arthus is a master pilot, capable of pulling off daring maneuvers and keeping calm under pressure. Whether in a one-man fighter or commanding a fleet, he flies with skill and instinct.
WEAKNESSES
Idealistic Justice: Arthus's sense of justice, rooted in his respect for cultures and the downtrodden, often places him at odds with the cold pragmatism of war. He strives to do what's right, even when it's not what's smart.
Young Commander: Though his accomplishments are impressive, Arthus is still young for his rank. This invites doubt from veterans and peers, and at times, Arthus himself wrestles with imposter syndrome, questioning if he's earned his place.
See No Evil: Growing up on Bastion instilled in Arthus an unwavering view of the Dark Side: it is evil, full stop. This moral rigidity can blind him to nuance, making him uncompromising in situations where diplomacy or understanding might be wiser.
HISTORY
Birth on Bastion:
Arthus was born into a military lineage on the fortress world of Bastion, a former heart of Imperialism. His family bore a long-standing tradition of service—his father a naval officer, his mother a former Imperial Knight of the Draco legacy. From the moment he could walk, Arthus was trained to serve not just as a soldier, but as a protector of order and justice.
The culture of Bastion shaped him: discipline, structure, and honor were as natural to him as breathing. But unlike some Imperials of old, Arthus was taught compassion alongside command—an ethos that set the foundation for who he would become.
Chosen by the Knights:
Sensitive to the Force, Arthus was inducted into the Imperial Knights at a young age. Unlike the Jedi or Sith, the Knights embraced a path of balance: devotion to the light and loyalty to a Emperor—not as a master, but as a symbol of the Empire's stability. Arthus was trained in martial combat, leadership, diplomacy, and the strict internal discipline of the Order.
He proved a prodigy, excelling not only with the blade but with tactics and command. By his mid-teens, he was already leading small units in field operations across the fringes of the known galaxy.
Forged in Conflict:
Arthus earned his reputation in the Skallion Rebellions, a series of brutal uprisings by warlords who sought to exploit outer territories of the former EoTL. Arthus, then barely 20, led an outnumbered Knight detachment to victory through sheer grit, innovative tactics, and a refusal to allow civilian casualties, even when it put his own forces at risk.
That campaign elevated him in the eyes of the Imperials. Some saw him as too young, too idealistic. But the people he led saw something else—a commander who bled with them, who stood in the front lines, and who believed in something more than conquest.
The Unexpected Rise:
When the previous Lord Commander fell during a mission to contain a rising Dark Side cult, the Inner Council of Knights faced a dilemma. Tradition favored older, more experienced candidates—but the times called for a new kind of leadership.
Arthus was chosen.
The decision was met with controversy, but it was final. Thrust into the role at a young age, Arthus took up the mantle not with arrogance, but with humility and an unwavering will to live up to the title.
Current Role:
Now, as Lord Commander, Arthus leads the Imperial Knights in a time of growing tension. Sith stir in the Outer Rim. Corruption festers in once-loyal worlds. Even within the former Empire, whispers question the path of the light.
Arthus walks the line between tradition and progress, war and peace, light and darkness. He is determined to prove that the Confederation can be a force for good—and that leadership is not a matter of age, but of purpose.
NICKNAMES/TITLES
The White Flame
A poetic title referencing both his unwavering commitment to the light and his white lightsaber blade. It evokes purity, strength, and unrelenting intensity.
Bastion's Blade
Ties his origin to the fortress world of Bastion while emphasizing his role as a weapon of its ideals—unyielding and sharpened by honor.
The Lightbound
A name that reflects his rigid devotion to the light side of the Force, even in the face of moral ambiguity. Could be used by admirers or critics alike.
Commander of Steel and Light
Formal and regal—ideal for in-world holonet broadcasts, Imperial ceremonies, or Light-side folklore. Symbolizes his dual mastery of tactical warfare and the Force.
The Shield of the Empire
A title reflecting his role as a protector first and warrior second—especially fitting given his "justice before war" mindset.
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