FACTION: Silver Jedi Order
RANK: Jedi Knight
SPECIES: Human
AGE: 31
HEIGHT: 1.88 meters
WEIGHT: 84 kilograms
GENDER: Male
FORCE SENSITIVITY: Yes
B I O G R A P H Y
Horace, born and orphaned on the impoverished garbage planet Attahox, grew up in the care of a kind spacefaring merchant. The man, whom Horace regarded as a father figure, succumbed to old age rather early in Horace's life. Despite being left to his own devices in the lawless Outer Rim, he did not fall to a life of crime. Instead, Horace would spend much of his early teens as assistant to engineers on Virgillia 7. It was here, during what he considered 'a stroke of luck', that he first touched upon the Force.
It came as a reflex. A warning in the back of his mind as he fastened the bolts of heavy machinery. His arm would have been torn off, had he not jerked it back in time as the machinery jumped to life. This phenomenon would repeat itself several times during the years he worked at the spaceport, until his precognition-driven reflexes were noticed by a cloaked stranger. A Jedi Knight, who promised him a life of glory and greatness. Naturally, the young teen accepted.
His road to Knighthood was not one without complications. While he was gifted in the Force, he had, at first, trouble accepting the passive and peaceful nature of the Jedi. In an attempt to set him on the right path, the Order paired him with an assertive Jedi Guardian. Someone who forced him to be the one to advise restraint and patience. It was a gamble, but one that paid off. Horace would often return to the Temple to learn or ask for advice, while his Master remained in the field. It was this combination of active duty and academy-taught principles that led him to become a tried and tested Jedi, one skilled enough to ascend to Knighthood.
It came as a reflex. A warning in the back of his mind as he fastened the bolts of heavy machinery. His arm would have been torn off, had he not jerked it back in time as the machinery jumped to life. This phenomenon would repeat itself several times during the years he worked at the spaceport, until his precognition-driven reflexes were noticed by a cloaked stranger. A Jedi Knight, who promised him a life of glory and greatness. Naturally, the young teen accepted.
His road to Knighthood was not one without complications. While he was gifted in the Force, he had, at first, trouble accepting the passive and peaceful nature of the Jedi. In an attempt to set him on the right path, the Order paired him with an assertive Jedi Guardian. Someone who forced him to be the one to advise restraint and patience. It was a gamble, but one that paid off. Horace would often return to the Temple to learn or ask for advice, while his Master remained in the field. It was this combination of active duty and academy-taught principles that led him to become a tried and tested Jedi, one skilled enough to ascend to Knighthood.
S T R E N G T H S--&--W E A K N E S S E S
+The Here and Now
Horace is focused on the present, and has a great affinity for the Living Force.
+Responsible
Regardless of the outcome, he claims full responsibility.
+Chef
You can trust him with your barbecue.
+Engineer
Laws of thermodynamics and stuff.
+Herculean
Horace is in peak physical condition.
-Reckless
No risk is too great if lives are on stake.
-Shortsighted.
He plans on a relatively short term. (Think minutes)
-Headstrong
It takes a lot to get him to change his mind.
P E R S O N A L I T Y
Horace Highstar is in many ways what one expects a Jedi Knight to be. He is calm, honest, patient and sensible, with unquestioning faith in the Force. He strives to uphold this image of a beacon of hope. But in doing so, has developed a few frequently seen less-desired traits among Jedi; namely being prideful and stubborn in his ways. Although it is this hubris, combined with his level-headed and steadfast approach, that make him a naturally confident leader; a role he is more than willing to take on if nobody else steps forward.
Horace prefers to let himself be guided by his intuition, instead of logic, data and facts. One of the most important lessons taught to him during his upbringing in the Jedi Temples, was to understand his emotions and relate them to the Force, instead of suppressing them. A lesson he has taken to heart, and one that made him an empathetic and centered individual.
Perhaps his most noteworthy trait, is Horace's own reckless courage. Instead of stepping back to reassess a situation, he would rather press forward with unquestioned valor, even when horribly outmatched.
Horace prefers to let himself be guided by his intuition, instead of logic, data and facts. One of the most important lessons taught to him during his upbringing in the Jedi Temples, was to understand his emotions and relate them to the Force, instead of suppressing them. A lesson he has taken to heart, and one that made him an empathetic and centered individual.
Perhaps his most noteworthy trait, is Horace's own reckless courage. Instead of stepping back to reassess a situation, he would rather press forward with unquestioned valor, even when horribly outmatched.
P O W E R S--&--A B I L I T I E S
Lightsaber Abilities:
While it is not customary for a Jedi, Horace feels most at home in battle under the clash of blades. His own swordplay is intuitive and adaptable, relying heavily on reacting in the span of a thought and his quick-witted decision making. His instinctive and reactive approach to combat, backed by his mounting strength and nimble movement make him formidable in back and forth fencing.
Force Powers
Like the teachings of the Jedi advise, Horace tends to use the Force for knowledge and defense only. He has studied most of the basic techniques available to him, ranging from the Jedi Mind Trick and control over beasts to Force augmentation. He is particularly accomplished in the use of Telekinesis, and has great affinity for Force Sense.
While it is not customary for a Jedi, Horace feels most at home in battle under the clash of blades. His own swordplay is intuitive and adaptable, relying heavily on reacting in the span of a thought and his quick-witted decision making. His instinctive and reactive approach to combat, backed by his mounting strength and nimble movement make him formidable in back and forth fencing.
Force Powers
Like the teachings of the Jedi advise, Horace tends to use the Force for knowledge and defense only. He has studied most of the basic techniques available to him, ranging from the Jedi Mind Trick and control over beasts to Force augmentation. He is particularly accomplished in the use of Telekinesis, and has great affinity for Force Sense.
E Q U I P M E N T
Horace's equipment usually consists of his carefully crafted lightsaber, a holoprojector, comlink, a standard fibercord with magnetic grappling hook and a small med pack. To further increase his survivability on long and straining missions, he carries three small energy capsules and three food capsules with him.
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