In the Darkness there is Truth
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: Codify Libertas' cybernetics.
Image Source: Here.
Canon Link: N/A
Permissions: N/A.
Primary Source: Repulse-Hand, Crushgaunt. Enyo's Cybernetic Implants (made for my character Enyo Typhos) and Silverhand.
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Darth Libertas, Archangel Research and Design.
Affiliation: Darth Libertas.
Model: N/A.
Modularity: No. Cybernetics can (but most likely won't) be covered with synthskin.
Production: Unique
Material: Beskar, Phrik, Rybcoarse, cybernetic and electronic components.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Classification: Cybernetic Body.
Size: Average
Weight: Heavy
Resistances
- Energy (And other Blaster type weapons): High
- Kinetic: Very High
- Lightsabers: Very High
- Sonic: Average
- EMP/ION: Average
- Elemental: Average
- Crushgaunt grip
- Repulse hand
- Breathing apparatus
- Cybernetic eye with various features.
- Increased strength. The cybernetics grant Libertas impressive strength. She can punch harder and lift much more than she previously could. This is enhanced by the micronised beskar ligaments inside her hands. They give her a crushing grip. She can punch through a wall and potentially break bones.
- Tenacity. Her arms, shoulders, legs, ribs and spine are made of Phrik. This grants them lightsabre resistance and makes them strongly resistant to conventional attacks.
- Gadgets. Her right hand now possesses a repulse hand. This is very useful in melee. Her cybernetic eye allows her to see further than an unaugmented organic and gives her low-light/night, thermal, infrared and ultraviolet vision. The eye also has a special filter to detect radio emissions. This modification to her bionic eye allows Libertas to see radio waves on the electromagnetic spectrum. This allows her to perceive commonly used transmitter and receiver types such as those from commlinks or transceivers. Though of situational use this does allow her to be aware of many hidden transmitters or recording devices. Her cybernetic ear grants her enhanced hearing, making it more difficult to surprise her and allowing her to pick up on far away or particularly quiet sounds.
- Standard machine weaknesses. Most droids and machines are susceptible to ion and electrical weapons. Libertas is no different. The implants are hardened somewhat against ion and EMP attacks, but this covers indirect hits, small arms fire and minor detonations only. Similar to Darth Vader, her breathing apparatus represents the greatest weakness. Unchecked, lightning or ion weapons can kill or disable her by rendering her unable to breathe or move.
- No Sith Lightning. Libertas cannot use Force Lightning, Ionise or other electricity-based Force powers, as these would risk damaging her. This cuts off part of her skill set.
- Still an organic. Libertas has Phrik limbs, ribs and spine. Likewise, her organic eyes have been replaced with cybernetic ones. But the rest of her body is still organic. This leaves her torso, head and lekku more vulnerable to attacks. Her cybernetic eye is also more susceptible to attacks than her other robotic parts since it lacks the heavy plating.
- Weight. Phrik is light, but heavier than flesh and bone. The implants make Libertas a good deal heavier than she used to be. This prohibits acrobatic manoeuvres. One could compare it to how Vader's mobility and agility were reduced by his life support suit. She is not capable of performing Ataru flips or similar. A more agile opponent could use this to their advantage.
- Lungs. Her lungs were replaced by a mechanical system. This has some benefits, as she does not need to worry about being choked or drowning, but has weaknesses, too. It is good at maintaining her breathing, but the noise and continual action can be difficult to get used to. Moreover, it represents a clear weak spot if her cybernetics fail. This one is fatal.
- Detectable. The cybernetics can theoretically be covered by synthskin, but Libertas has foregone that. Crushgaunts and repulse hands may be considered illegal in certain systems. Libertas is clearly marked as a cyborg, which may cause social issues. It can also make infiltration difficult.
Darth Lumiya once said that Sith strengthen themselves through sacrifice. Leaving aside the fact that she was trying to manipulate Jacen Solo, much like when she told him the tale of the 'benign' Sith Darth Vectivus, Libertas has found that there is a certain truth to her words. Libertas paid a price during her ascent. From a common Twi'lek who lived in a small town that was forced to collaborate with slavers who menaced it, she rose to Sith Master and Revolutionary. Her body was battered from many engagements, forcing her to increasingly rely on rather crude cybernetics. In the aftermath of the collapse of the One Sith, Libertas went underground, resurfacing during the Omega Crisis to fight against the Rogue Sith.
Eventually she started associating with Enyo Typhos. The Sith Lord helped the rogue Cyborg train her siblings and topple her Creators, which led to Enyo taking control over Archangel. This gave the Sith Lord access to some of their resources, allowing her to upgrade her by now somewhat battered cybernetics. Because while trust is good, control is far better, Libertas had her people carry out the process. Archangel merely provided her with the materials, while the artificial limbs were constructed and implanted by her minions. This was a smart choice since Enyo might have tried to implant a control chip or a killswitch if given the chance.
Thus cybernetic Phrik limbs were fitted for her damaged body. Due to the added weight of the limbs and the enhanced strength, she also had her spine replaced. Ever since a duel with Leonina Varkathras during a fleet battle between the Alliance and the One Sith resulted in her being thrust into the void of space, Libertas has had to rely on a cybernetic breathing apparatus. This mechanical set was retained, along with her cybernetic ribs, though these were upgraded. The Phrik limbs were covered with 'Phrik skin' so that the inner workings are not immediately vulnerable. To give herself some additional punch, Libertas installed a repulse hand in her right arm. Micronised beskar ligaments give her hands a crushgaunt-like grip, and grant additional protection against lightsabres.
The implants have made Libertas stronger and more durable. However, she still suffers from the standard weaknesses of a cyborg. Replacing so many organic body parts with machinery leaves her susceptible to ion, electricity and EMP. Moreover, she is a lot more recognisable and not as agile as she used to be as a flesh and blood being. Acrobatic manoeuvres are out of the question. Furthermore, her head, torso, lekku and one of her eyes are still organic. As a result Libertas is less tanky than say Enyo, who has a completely robotic body and dispenses with the breathing apparatus, though as a tradeoff the Twi'lek's brain is not stuck in limbo between life and death.
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