Xeonon Solomon
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on Apr 26, 2013 11:27:27 GMT -8
*The Library of Fel Leadership is home to a vast archive on history of the Empire and more importantly the Fel Empire. There is a small recap of Imperial history in general yet the attraction of the library, are the holo-recordings of former Fel leaders. Not just Emperors some of the projections are of even mere Captains that had a story deemed important to Fel history.
The layout of the chambers are a color scheme of red and white The room was modeled after the archives in the Jedi Temple of Coruscant.*
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Post by Kryn on Apr 30, 2013 14:15:09 GMT -8
*A man and his two friends relax in the library of the Fels, basking in former glories. The two friends, one wearing just a robe befitting the rank of Master, the other wearing his highly decorated fleet uniform, listen to the elder man as he tells his friends about old times, old friends, old wars, old loves. The man himself wears what some would consider completely plain and lackluster, yet anyone that knew the Fels would recognize his crimson armor in a nanosecond. For the man in the plain, crimson armor, is none other than the former Grandmaster of the Fel Imperial Knights Kryn, and the two friends before him are none other than Retun and Sorcere. Retun Alamak, master teacher and professor, helped Kryn train thousands upon thousands of Knights. Sorcere Halaan, Commander of the Crimson Fleet, has been through and survived almost every battle Kryn has been through. These two men were the first to pass Kryn's training and are part of only a handful of men that have his respect.*
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Xeonon Solomon
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on Apr 30, 2013 14:53:15 GMT -8
In the knights there were very few non humans, being the Empire there were still many haters in positions of power, thankfully Xeonon was not one of them. Walking into the Empire was one of the few non human species, a S'kytri hurried among the shelves looking for one of the many paper books in the library. Aarghs suit of armour was different than most other knights so that it would fit him properly and protect him while allowing him freedom of movement. Lighter and thinner than most suits it was made of more Phrik than Durasteel, it covered his wings leaving the leathery parts showing, chest armour, the Cortosis greaves and standard lower body stuff. Wings folded behind his back he passed by the old Grandmaster nodding at him.
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Post by Kryn on Apr 30, 2013 19:00:19 GMT -8
*Kryn nodded back to the S'kytri before gesturing for him to come forward.*
"My good knight, what is it you seek in this great bastion of nostalgia?"
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Xeonon Solomon
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on May 1, 2013 12:00:29 GMT -8
Stopping the winged alien looked at the Master and smiled, he was used to people ignoring him especially the higher ups in the organization so it was nice for this man to talk to him. Well Master, I am looking for works on Tripzest, perhaps you can help me with it. The art of flight in combat as you can see moving his wings almost like a shoulder shrug I am perfectly suited for it and well there are no others that can fly that can teach me this art.
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Post by Kryn on May 2, 2013 9:02:35 GMT -8
*Kryn scratched his head and stroked his goatee, pondering the works.*
"I cant say I've read the works on Tripzest, but then again, I cant fly. But I'm certain we can help you find them."
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on May 2, 2013 18:06:26 GMT -8
I would appreciate the help Master, but what I really need is to practice it. It was short sweet and to the point, although he was away from his people it was still a part of him something ingrained in his very core. Reading of course would help but action is the best way to learn.
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Post by Kryn on May 3, 2013 10:22:44 GMT -8
*Kryn smiled, action and experience would definitely help this Knight more than any book could. He gestured towards the door*
"I agree with you, young one. I dont know what challenge and old knight like me would present to you, but we shall see. However, this Hall of Knowledge is not the place for it. I suggest we move to the practice rooms and commence there, no? It'd be a much more fitting place. Besides, Any other knights or apprentices could use it as a reference to aid in their betterment as well."
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on May 14, 2013 7:43:33 GMT -8
Just as they were going to start the training, the alien listened up to a speaker in his ear. Did you guys hear that? Something big is going down, perhaps we should go find out what.
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on Jun 27, 2013 9:09:15 GMT -8
Xeonon sat at one of the many tables in the library, for days now he had been researching different lightsaber forms. In one old crinkled paper he had found reference to a crystal that could create a curved blade. That was three days ago. Since then Xeonon had only found one other reference in the 150 plus years of Imperial records and it was that this crystal was unaffected by Cortosis. Something like that could be a boon to the Imperials who used a fucktonne of the metal in their armour.
Slamming his fists into the table out of frustration Xeonon lifted his hands to find the metal to be dented. Since he had been given the ring that he now had on his right hand Xeonon had felt its evil effects. You see much like the one ring from another series its maker had poured all of his hatred and malice into the Dragite tipped ring. This had started to effect Xeonon, slowly at first. Working its way to the darker aspects of himself that he keeps buried for a reason.
Oh Xeonon could feel its affects as well but much like a drug he was addicted to the way it made him feel. Standing up from the table he began to pace, walking through the different aisles looking for anything. Going up to the restricted section he typed in his code to look at the data stolen from the Jedi on the night of order 66. Then it hit him like a ton of brickes. Diamonte...
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Post by Panno on Dec 15, 2014 16:04:26 GMT -8
Anya looked at Gavin's blade as he held it out. She had seen it many times, but each time she did, she couldn't help but be amazed in its design. It was something that clearly took time, focus, and imagination to craft. She had tried to hold it once, but its weight was too much for her. While not on Gavin's level, she had learned to enhance her own strength with the Force, but it was clearly not a style of weapon best meant for her. Despite her interest in weapons, she had a desire to have something that was not normally seen or fought against. Such a weapon was rare, though, as she had come to realize that solid weapons and lightsabers had similar types weapons.
She redirected her attention as Panno spoke to her, listening intently as he talked more of his blade and his ability to forge. When he asked her to strike his blade, she removed her lightsaber and ignited it, letting the gold blade emerge. It was thin and well defined, thanks to the Rubat and Velmorite crystals. She didn't strike it hard, but gave enough force as she brought the saber to meet Panno's blade, curious as to what would happen. Cortosis. Many people understand the process of creating a cortosis shield, but those are brittle things. They break after being hit a few times. This though. He grabbed the hilt of the sword. This is created using some of mine own secrets known only to the master armourers of the Knights, and combined with something the Jensaarai use to create their weapons. Like you I did a pilgrimage and learned many things. Mostly about smithingWith that though there was a ping, and the doors opened up to reveal a grandiose sight. Hall upon hall of blue records, multiple levels. Statues of every major Imperial. Roan Fel, Raven Tarkin, Nicamadeus Delvaradus. In the centre of the room stood a statue larger than the others. Xeonon Solomon; the commisioner of this library, and the one who donated the marble, or and electrum to create the busts. Only his though was painted to look like him. His left eye a dark blue, how it looked before he lost it. A gold eye patch over the right. His face a mask of scars, the largest two being the one that went from right eyebrow to his lower lip and his ugly missing cheek. The armour, originally forged by Finnick; Pannos master was the usual red but inlayed with gold and other exotic Gems. He stood larger than life, 10 feet tall passing judgement over all those who entered. Here we are, after you. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 6:51:45 GMT -8
Anya watched with focused eyes as her golden blade flicked for a split second before completely disappearing. They didn't widen with surprise, but squint ever so slightly with wonder and curiosity. The blade of a lightsaber was a powerful weapon and not easy to overcome and even harder to deflect without another lightsaber, a weapon using resistant materials, or proper skill in the Force. But no time was left to ponder the thought as Panno revealed its secret.
"Cortosis, of course. I have read of the properties it possesses. The only possible way to avoid that is the right amount of speed, leaving the minimum amount of impact, leaving it to only flicker. I have also heard that there might be a crystal capable of cutting it, though I am not certain there . But cortosis is rare, brittle, and dangerous to mine. It is expensive to obtain it on one's own without any tie to a larger order." As she spoke, she opened her hand and let the lightsaber spin smoothly with the Force before grabbing it pommel up and sliding it easily down into its place on her belt. "The primary crystal of my lightsaber is synthetic, allowing me the same possible ability, though it is a rare occurrence."
She gave a smile, thrilled and happy at the conversation that had already been taking place. From him, while little knowledge had yet to be gained, the topic was one she had come to like, as she often had such conversations with Gavin. As with the quick change in her feelings when Gavin took her in, the quick desire of weapons, at times, surprised her.
As the elevator pinged, she turned her attention to the floor she had arrived at and her eyes widened, as did her smile. Stepping out behind Panno, Gavin just behind, she did a slow 360 spin, taking in the sight. There was so much here, she could only wonder the true extent of knowledge that lay within the room. After a good long look at the shelves, she took notice of the statues. Each of them was well designed to mimic the person it was created for, but compared the detail to Xeonon's the others were but simple pillars of rock. She gave the slightest chuckles as she looked back to Panno.
"Now, this is a library."
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Post by Panno on Dec 16, 2014 15:25:05 GMT -8
Panno held his tongue. This young girl was indeed well versed in weapon lore. To his knowledge at this time only one such crystal was being used in the galaxy at this time. The Mestare crystal in question was originally Xeonons but after his death it was passed onto him. All that and more. Luckily the previous Master of the Order owned a mining corporation and all the Cortosis they mine is given to us free of charge. Outside lightsaber combat there is little use for it. Other metals are better conductors, and cheaper to get. He had once asked Xeonon exactly why he had given it to them when he could have charged an arm and a limb. That among many other sacrifices he made was why his statue was life like and the others were stone.
There are three levels to the library. The main level, anyone can enter here and read. The next level up requires a code and holds knowledge that the public is not permitted to enter. It deals with military statagy, fighting and many of our written texts we have from long gone civilizations. In the highest level you need authorization to enter from someone in the government or military. Many of the Empires secrets long thought lost are hidden there. Lucky for us I have a high enough rank to get us into any of these levels.
It was implied that it was up to her to choose where to go. What she wanted to learn. Here on the main floor she could learn to fight though reading, video or even about the Empires history since the fall of the Fel Empire and rise of the Galactic Trimulative. The next floor up like he said held older more rare texts, and things that people in leadership roles need to know. The third floor. It had the Empires secrets.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 5:59:00 GMT -8
Anya gave a slight tilt of her head when Panno mentioned the mining facility and the cortosis they get for free. "Well, that does tend to be quite helpful."
She then focused upon his words and listened intently as he told her of the library's layout and what information lay on each floor. Bringing her hand to her chin, she thought about which floor she wanted to visit first. Each floor had its secrets, some more guarded than others. "Well, I must say I am surprised I am even offered the opportunity to visit any floor aside from the first since I am not even a Knight. Even so, I would like to start from the bottom and work to the top. Even when learning, one should always start there, the greater knowledge and secrets saved for those who prove themselves worthy of obtaining that knowledge."
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 5:48:08 GMT -8
Anya followed in behind Panno as he nodded in regards to her choice and led her through the first floor. Guessing that with her decision, he opted to start her at the ground level of knowledge and pointed out a few files of the more general knowledge about the Imperial Knights along with a few files on combat styles unique to the Knights themselves.
Wasting no time, she grabbed a few files as Panno mentioned them, eager to get started. She was particularly interested in the styles they used as compared to typical factions within the Force, two of which she chose to use. She continued to follow Panno as he led her to a place where she could begin reading. Choosing to start with general knowledge, she put in the file for Knights and immersed herself in the words that appeared.
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Post by Panno on Dec 19, 2014 6:23:46 GMT -8
From experience he knew it was a lot for a person to grasp. Even the general knowledge of the Knights encompassed hundreds of years of knowledge. Countless battles. Big names. Lots of it was left out, particularly the last 60 years or so was not written there. Once Anya was through reading the manuscript he spoke up again. I dont expect you to remember all of it, most of the Knights themselves only remember snatches here and there, but do you have any questions?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 13:21:25 GMT -8
Minutes passed into hours as Anya read on. She took it slow, not letting a single word pass by or get taken out of context. Occasionally, she'd read a section over a time or two to ensure that, though she wouldn't fully memorize it right away, she could recall it if discussed. For the most part, all of what she learned seemed easy enough to understand, grasping at least the basics of the Knights' roll, who they served, and a general list of those who were Emperors. Hearing Panno's voice enter her mind, she looked away from the screen, blinking a few times.
"Overall, the knowledge is not too overbearing. And for the styles of combat, no amount of reading ever truly registers what they are about. Just one of the many things that is best done hands on. However, the question I have is not so much related to the past knowledge, but of the current. Gavin has told me that the Galactic Empire has been revived, as he was among them on Kuat when they made that announcement. But it was the Sith of the Dark Tide that made up its major leadership, the Emperor the former leader of the Dark Tide. From what I read, the Knights do serve the Emperor, provided they follow the light-side of the Force. So does that mean the Imperial Knights are in exile once again? Or perhaps maybe waiting for the proper leader to take the throne?"
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Post by Panno on Dec 20, 2014 16:19:21 GMT -8
Panno chuckled Thats the million credit question isnt it. We do serve the Emperor so long as they remain loyal to the light and if not its our duty to sway them to the light or... He moved his thumb across his neck. The symbol for death. With Sinistra in charge we turned our backs on the Empire. She served the public well, and seemed to have their best interest in mind unlike many of the past Sith rulers who craved only power. She has gone missing though and the former leader of the Imperial Remnant; Nicamadus Delvardus, he is stepping up to the plate once again.
Pannos own feelings about the man were mixed. In 3 months time he and every other Imperial Knight were going to go swear fealty to him and the Empire once more. Of course he would do the same, but his motive for being there would be something more. He had a darker past that needed answering for.
The man is forceless believe it or not so it makes our job really easy. I guess the general public is still wary of our kind after the Mandos targeting us and them getting caught in the crossfire.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 16:52:15 GMT -8
Anya nodded as she listened to what Panno said. "I see. Well, that does change things. Our training in the wilderness of Kiffu did leave much unknown in regards to news of the galaxy."
Anya looked back to the screen, thoughts surging through her head. There was so much information that lay just in front of her, it would take time to process. She tried to sift through the knowledge that she currently could access within her mind, trying to see if any questions were to be formed. But none came. If there were any questions, it wouldn't be of the past, but of the current time. Though understanding the truth of the Knights and their history was good, the reality was that the present was what mattered. As she pieced this thought together, a new question formed.
"Has there been any changes in the history of the Knights up to this point in time? Rules, unity of armor and lightsaber, they way they follow and perceive the Force and such?"
Though he had made mention of the Mando crusade that had happened, she didn't respond to it. There wasn't anything she could really say, as she was in an orphanage at the time, and Kiffu had remained quiet and otherwise oblivious to the events.
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Post by Panno on Dec 21, 2014 6:11:33 GMT -8
You know that one monument in here, the one of Xeonon? The really fancy one. He changed a few things to say the least.
Before speaking he was approached by a fully dressed Knight with something in his hands. If one looked at it closely it was not a datapda nor paper, it was skin dried to make a parchment. Looking it over he read the words. Sith dogma for the most part but one part did stand out to him. The bottom had a wax insignia. The one he had been looking for.
Sorry where was I? Changes? Our view of the force hasn't changed much. Although we serve the lightside we do not feel the force is black and white. Good and bad. Its the actions of the person who decide where their allegiance lay. Nor do we sit and contemplate the force all day rather we practice and train with it much like one would any other tool. Its been a while since I have read the histories but anywhere in there does it mention how we wear the same armour and use the same weapon because as individuals we are nothing, only as a single unit do we mean anything. Thats the gist of it. The armour hasnt changed really nor the blades. I am the only one who carries something different and its to test the capabilities of the armour
He turned his right hand into a fist and s mini energy field the size of a small shield erupted from it.
I took the idea from the Killian Rangers, the shield should deflect any and all energy based attacks while the metal beneath should ward off the physical. If it works this will become standard issue. The only other change being what happens after we gain our Knighthood. Everyone has to master swordmanship and their use of the force, after that we are required to learn and master something else. Some choose to be pilots, some probe for a deeper understanding of the force. I chose smithing.
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