Character
"To the Stars, Unbroken”
- House Kadnessi motto
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To expand on the lore of Kuat by developing House Kadnessi, a noble house with historical ties to the Republic, Rebel Alliance, and Jedi Order, offering political intrigue and RP opportunities tied to galactic politics. The house was only briefly mentioned in canon and I wish to expand on its lore.
- Image Credit: House Kadnessi Crest by OpenAI's DALL-E.
- Canon: Kadnessi Family
- Permissions: Permission from GA FO in regards to this submission.
- Links: Kuati Noble Houses, Elder of Kadnessi, The Ten, Inheritence Excemption, Kuat, Kuati, Kuat Drive Yards, Jaina Kadnessi
- Organization Name: House Kadnessi
- Classification: Family
- Affiliation: Galactic Alliance
- Organization Symbol: The crest of House Kadnessi rests on a blue field, the main part being a shield represents resilience, honor, and legacy. The starship refers to their legacy as shipbuilders. the six pointed star symbolizes hope. The wings symbolize enduring spirit and meant to invoke the old rebel alliance emblem.
- Description: House Kadnessi is a noble family of Kuat, once purged for its loyalty to the Republic during the rise of the Galactic Empire. After aiding the Rebel Alliance from the shadows, the house was restored to prominence and overtime regained its former glory.
- Headquarters: Kuat
- Domain: House Kadnessi holds estates on Kuat and has influence within the political and industrial sectors of the planet, particularly in ship design and diplomatic ventures. Though they are not the largest of the Ten noble houses, their focus on diplomacy and specialized starship production grants them a unique position. They maintain a favorable relationship with the local populace, remembered as survivors of Imperial tyranny and benefactors of the Republic and Jedi.
- Notable Assets: Kadnessi Shipwrights, ancestral estates on Kuat, secret archives documenting Kuati history.
- Hierarchy:
Head of House (Currently Jaina Kadnessi )
Council of Elders (senior family members and advisors)
Shipwright Guildmasters (leaders of their shipbuilding operations)
- Membership: Approximately 200 individuals including direct family, extended cadet branches, and loyal retainers. Membership is by bloodline or adoption into the house, with marriage requiring the approval of the Council of Elders. Prospective members must uphold the house's ideals of honor, diplomacy, and resilience.
- Climate: Within the house, the environment is one of tradition tempered by progressive thought. While respect for heritage is paramount, there is a strong emphasis on innovation and adapting to the galaxy's ever-changing political landscape. Discussions of politics, ship design, and galactic affairs are common.
- Reputation: House Kadnessi is respected for its resilience and integrity, though some Kuati noble houses view them as idealistic upstarts. They are however considered trustworthy allies.
- Curios: Members of House Kadnessi often wear rings bearing the family crest or carry datapads engraved with the six-pointed star, symbolizing their heritage.
- Rules: Members follow a code of honor rooted in the ideals of the Old Republic: justice, integrity, and service to the greater good. The house also holds a strong belief in adaptation and renewal
- Goals: House Kadnessi seeks to maintain its position within the Ten noble houses of Kuat, foster diplomatic relations across the galaxy, and support galactic peace through shipbuilding and political alliances.
Jaina Kadnessi - Heir to House Kadnessi, Jedi Padawan.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
House Kadnessi traces its origins back to the early days of Kuati nobility, known for their specialized contributions to starship design and diplomatic vessels. During the Clone Wars, they sided firmly with the Galactic Republic, earning both respect and ire among Kuat's aristocracy.
When the Republic fell and the Galactic Empire rose, House Kadnessi refused to submit to Imperial rule. Their open defiance led to their near-total destruction, with the Empire orchestrating a purge aided by rival Kuati houses. Estates were seized, family members executed or imprisoned, and their shipyards nationalized. Yet, a few members escaped, fleeing into exile where they allied with the burgeoning Rebel Alliance.
Through the Rebellion, the Kadnessi contributed intelligence, starship schematics, and covert support, helping to undermine Imperial control. After the Empire's fall, the family returned to Kuat with the backing of the New Republic, reclaiming their lands and beginning the slow process of restoration.
Over the centuries that followed, Kuat endured numerous assaults from galactic powers seeking control of its shipyards. The Confederacy of Independent Systems, Agents of Chaos, Neo-Crusaders, and others left scars on Kuat's infrastructure and nobility. House Kadnessi weathered these storms, using their diplomatic ties and specialized shipwright skills to remain relevant. While the major shipyards suffered repeated devastation, Kadnessi focused on bespoke, resilient designs, catering to diplomats, Jedi, and independent governments.
This adaptability not only preserved the house through the turbulent ages but also allowed them to reclaim their position among the Ten noble houses of Kuat. Each conflict served as a crucible, reforging the house with renewed purpose. Their archives bear witness to every assault, every reconstruction—a lineage of endurance.
Today, the house stands as a symbol of rebirth, its crest a testament to their survival and ideals. From the stars they once defended, they rise anew, unboken. Ready to shape the future of Kuat and beyond.
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