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Jiktin was much-much youth when his family fled the Kiffar planets, so he has no memory of it. It was always expected that he’d be force sensitive, but the degree he was had not been anticipated, like causing things to explode and using telekinesis to his childish advantage. His aunt (Ard’s mom) was very much pleased and saw him as someone suitable to carry on their clan.
HOWEVER, Jiktin was a little shit and hard to control, so she allowed him to be raised with the Jedi but always kept it on her mind that Jiktin was going to come back to the family when he was ready, merely just using the Jedi as baby-sitters and trainers.
Now the Jedi aren’t stupid, they were pretty aware of this– Jiktin seemed to carry the dark cloud of his family. So they pulled strings to get Jiktin to be a padawan under a Mirialan, who usually only train others of their species. Quijo Doto was very trained in dealing with troubled force users. They were perfect for each other. Jiktin couldn’t be a little shit as much as he was, anymore. Thus this is how the two began their JOURNEY.
For more current things, Quijo dragged Jiktin along to where Quijo felt the force of the universe needed their attention, hoping to show Jiktin how he could find his place. They’re going around the galaxy and meditating and mingling with locals, pretty much. When the Jedi Order fell around KOTFE time, Jiktin and Quijo took a couple other loose padawans with them and they fled to Cerea to meet with one of Quijo’s fellow Jedi partner Kyirsad, and her ex-sith ‘padawan’ Dro. Cerea is a pretty safe area afaik because no one cares about it.
All the NPC asks for my evil son Illy (watch out Sia is gonna recruit him and put him on heals mode L O L)
Sia, that’s a bad idea. Just, I would advise against it. :’3
1. Would they be recruitable?
I kinda want to say no? I mean, he’s a member of the Dark Council, I wouldn’t say that’s easy to randomly recruit. :’D I could be a mission-specific partner, like Darth Marr or Acina, where uncontrollable events brought him to help you more than his own will.
It could be set in a time when he wasn’t that powerful yet, yes, but I would advise against having him follow you in any sense. Seeing how power-hungry and manipulative he kinda was it’s probably not advisable to have you where it would be so easy to be stabbed in the back. (well, he was a pretty unharming apprentice, it’s true. But then having him as an NPC that young would mean too many narrative branches depending on who he tutor could have been, and I’m quite fond of my Illyrio the way he is now, so eh.)
2. Would they be a class specific character? (ie. Imperial Agent only. Republic character only)
He’s certainly Empire-bound. I’m pretty should he would accept to oversee whoever (jedi, sith smuggler, bounty hunter) as long as they sided with the Empire. He would also be quick to leave if that was to change.
3. When would you recruit them? Vanilla story? an Expac? Post KOTET?
Mhn… probably either an Expac or post KOTET. Assuming the character is a Sith he may have been known to them since the character's first contacts with the Council, one way or another, (Also maybe, during the missions on Voss for other classes too, since he’s the Imperial representative there?) He could come into contact with any imperial character even during Vanilla I guess, but certainly wouldn’t be recruited before the situation really had more priority than dealing with Imperial politics or the dark Council.
4. Where would you recruit them from?
He would be the one reaching for the character when the time is ripe, probably (unless it was a unplanned recruitment of circumstances.). He would call for a private meeting in his office on Dromund Kaas or some more neutral ground if necessary, or just plain empty Council Room for drama. (he likes his throne.)
5. What would their recruitment mission be?
Assuming the enemy is Zakuul probably to get back some stolen Imperial Artefact. Otherwise to, I don’t know, help with some enemy troops marching on Voss. Or just reconstruction or effort for the moral and to regain field there.
6.What would be their original recruitment outfit?
Probably the Alliance Emissary armor, with a black and dark red die such as here. Or maybe a more war-like outfit like this one if the character's previous choices had an heavier toll on the Empire and/or Voss.
7. Would there be a character they don’t like? Would that cause you to choose sides?
Any big Republic representative probably. He is really not there to make friends with the Republic. Betrayers of the Empire as well are a big no-no. Choosing side would depend on the contest. He would certainly make a clear and painful reminder that you allied with him and the Empire. And there are no taking backs where it ends well for the character.
8. Are they romancable? Why/why not?
Possibly, yes. (HE’S MARRIED, OF COURSE NOT.) -emh. He would probably come with a number of warnings tho. He is certainly charming, charismatic, loving and very devoted. But. Well. He’s a Sith that doesn’t do things by halves. He will pretend a lot.
9. What would they say if you clicked on them?
“Beware of the power of the Sith.” “You better be articulate, I won’t lose my time in deciphering nonsense.” “Pleasant day for Victory.” “Manners are simply lost on you.” “Each conversation must be timely, or it is simply wasted air.” “What is it?” “Of course, I’m here to take charge.” “You wish my aid?”
10. Do they know any other in game characters? (ie. trained under Satele Shan during the civil war. Knew Talos before he went to Hoth)
Khatyrkite, his daughter, if she is somehow around. (as Emperor’s Wrath or something.) otherwise he is familiar with the members of the Dark Council and many other Sith, like Marr, Vowrawn and others.
11. What weapon(s) would they have?
His double-bladed lightsaber, of course, with its blood orange crystal. His charisma and political influence and all sort of hidden favors people own him and well, all his damn network of people he basically manipulated to “do what he orders, or else..”.
12. Are they better as a tank, healer or DPS?
DPS. He focuses on stealth attack and quick assassinations, with an added arrays of stuns and various tactical weakenings. He can hold his ground decently as a tank thanks to his agility in avoiding most blows and the Force shielding him, but can’t really do miracles against very strong adversaries. He has a basic knowledge in healing, but nothing truly useful during a fight.
13. What gifts do they Love? Like? What would they say when you gave them a gift?
Cultural Artifacts and Luxury. Can get behind some Weaponry or Courting gifts. - “Oh. Lack of taste. How unsurprising.” “Am I supposed to find some use to this?” “My thanks.” “It’s… unexpected. Thank you.” “I own you for this, I won’t forget.”
14. What would they say if you sent them away/changed them out?
“The war is not over.” “There’s still much work to do.” “There are calls I need to make.” “The Empire won’t stand on its own.” “I’m needed elsewhere.”
15. What do they say when they heal you? What do they say when they are attacking?
“Fill yourself with rage.” “It is not time to give up!” “Our enemies won’t have you.” - “Your life has no worth to me.” “Die, maggot.” “Disgusting.” “You will die fearing the darkness.” “Demise will strike you as lightning.”
16. What’s their idle chatter like? Do they talk a lot (when you arrive on each planet) or do they suddenly say something in some strange places?
“Probably some specific chatter for Imperial planets and Voss, and then some general Jedi/Republic hate comment. Probably would have a lot to say about Oricon too. Very quiet about Ziost tho.
17. What letters would they send post vanilla class story/SOR/KOTFE
I actually have no inspiration for this one, sorry. :’D It would depend greatly on the choices made and the general situation, plus, his relationship with the character.
18. If they are recruitable in vanilla story, where are they during KOTFE/TET? What are/were they doing?
Well, I’ll just finish this with my big confession. :’D Assuming Illyrio is not the Outlander in any KOTFE/KOTET au, I headcanon him as becoming Sith Emperor. So, yeah, that.
Cena, how good are you at flirting? Does your milshake make all the boys come to the yard?
Cena is a bit of a serial flirter, but she almost never means anything by it. She appreciates a pretty face as much as the next person, but if someone decides to try and take the flirting to the next level, she cuts ‘em off.
What if Zah became Minister of Intelligence? What would he change, what would he do?
He definitely would try cut any sith influence into Intelligence work or at least minimize it, he definitely would be against brainwashing agents. Zaharian would do what’s best for agents and the whole Intelligence, Empire and it’s citizens.Truth be told though, it’s not the position he aspires to and I don’t feel like he would want to be the Minister of Intelligence.
TMI Tuesday if you're into that: which OC sleeps under 18 blankets and wearing a parka? Who sleeps totally naked?
Let’s just say Pierce sometimes calls Tephernia ‘the ice queen’ for good reason in the bedroom
Axi isn’t opposed to sleeping naked on occasion (usually when she’s with someone) but doesn’t habitually do so when she’s alone she tends to stick to fairly light pjs a lot of the time when she’s on her ship or like ‘tanktop and undies’, (and when she’s on the ranch flannel pjs are the best)
Nate would prefer to sleep naked given the chance but is usually in boxer shorts, his partner Pehani isn’t opposed to sleeping next to a naked man but tends to point out ‘babe what if there’s a fire’
On an average day, what can be found in your character’s pockets?Ard does not actually utilize his pockets too much. There are more efficient ways to carry things after all (and I don’t imagine imperial uniforms have good pocket space). He still will have the work necessary items like ID stuff, and whatever the equivalent goes for with a wallet I guess lolDoes your character have recurring themes in their nightmares?Recurring nightmares come from fears and flashbacks. He still is kind of haunted by his bad times, loss of people he cared for, years in confinement, betrayal, and some Sith-- Voltac is the hardest on his agent work life and is liberal on the force choking and lightning, Sputos likes to screw with people around them as a sort of assertion of dominance, and Egregore... well Ard might sometimes have bits of memories coming back and filling in gaps for the times he had worked for Egregore. (Egregore likes to keep his actions a secret from everyone). Out side of sith things, and more personal-- A lot of Ard’s nightmares are based on his fear of failure and worthlessness.
