Corran Horn Respect Thread
X-wing novels #1-4: Rogue Squadron, Wedge’s Gamble, the Krytos Trap, and the Bacta War by Michael Stackpole
I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole
New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I and II by Michael Stackpole
Fate of the Jedi series by Aaron Allston, Christie Golden, and Troy Denning,
Corran Horn was born on Corellia in 18 BBY (Before Battle of Yavin- Episode IV, A New Hope) to Hal and Nyche. His dad, Hal Horn was an outstanding Corellian Security (CorSec- space police for Corellia) agent who caught famed smuggler Booster Terrik and sent him away to perform hard labor in the spice mines of Kessel. Corran followed in his father’s footsteps and joined CorSec.
However, tragedy struck when the bounty hunter Bossk gunned down Hal before Corran’s eyes. The Imperial liaison officer to Corellia, Kirtan Loor, let the Trandoshan bounty hunter off without any charges. Corran, along with colleagues Iella Wessiri and Gil Bastra, grew to loathe Kirtan and plotted to leave CorSec. They escaped and took on a variety of cover identities created by Gil Bastra through the Galaxy.
In 6 ABY, Corran joined Rogue Squadron, an elite unit of X Wings in the New Republic. However, he was captured by Imperial warlord and Director of Intelligence Ysanne Isard aboard the Super Star Destroyer Luskanya, where she attempted to brainwash him. However, Corran escaped “Iceheart” and learned that his grandfather was a Jedi by the name of Nejaa Halcyon. He fought with Rogue Squadron on Thyferra to defeat Isard. After the battle, he married smuggler Mirax Terrik, daughter of Booster Terrik, much to her father’s disappointment. (X-wing 1-4)
Corran continued serving on Rogue Squadron until 11 ABY, when his wife was kidnapped. Corran joined Luke Skywalker’s New Jedi Academy under the name Kieran Halyco on Yavin IV in order to harness his Force-sensitive heritage and rescue his wife. He infiltrated the Invids pirate gang and saved Mirax from the clutches of the promiscuous leader Leonia Tavira. (I, Jedi)
Corran became a skilled Jedi knight and duelist. He fathered two children, Valin and Jysella. During the Yuuzhan Vong Invasion, he fought on the front lines, especially at Ithor. In 25 ABY, He fought Vong commander Shedao Shai over the fate of the peaceful jungle world and won, but the Vong devastated the planet anyway and left Corran frustrated. (Dark Tide)
Corran helped end the war in 30 ABY by finding Zonama Sekot and became a Jedi Master. In 43 ABY, a mysterious madness began afflicted young Jedi knights, including Corran’s children. The Daala administration of the Galactic Alliance detained these rogue Jedi in carbonite. Corran and Mirax pushed for the release of the Jedi prisoners and they were healed with the defeat of Abeloth. (Fate of the Jedi)
Ace Pilot- Corran was the first or second best pilot in Rogue Squadron, the New Republic’s finest starfighter unit. He managed to win the impossible Korelov training scenario, even beating XO Tycho Celchu. He flew X Wings since his CorSec days and managed to fly at least once a week under his cover identities. He was frequently compared to Luke Skywalker. He also flew a Z-95 Headhunter, E-wing fighter, and TIE Defender. These skills were enhanced with Jedi training.
Energy Absorption and Redirection- One of the Halcyon line’s special abilities, Corran can redirect many forms of energy, including heat and explosions, into a concentrated beam or telekinesis. He has also used his ability to generate a shield around himself. Theoretically, he could stop a blaster bolt or a lightsaber blade with his bare hand and make himself stronger.
Indomitable Will- Corran resisted brainwashing at Luskanya despite torture and drugs. When Luke tried probing Corran’s mind before training, he was blocked at every turn. On Yavin IV, Corran rejected the Sith spirit of Exar Kun, who possessed two of the academy’s most gifted students.
Force Illusion- the other gift of the Halcyon line, Corran can implant images in other’s minds. During his Jedi training, he convinced his classmates that he lifted a massive boulder, garnishing their praise for the alleged feat. He was able to calm a possessed Ganner Rhysode by making a room appear empty. During his time with the Invids, he regularly used Force Illusions to disguise his identity as a Jedi. At Luke’s wedding, he drove away a swoop gang with the image of a black hole in the middle of a city.
Force Sense- Corran possess an extra sensory perception of his surroundings, which goes to the atomic level. He can “feel” the distance objects are away from him with his eyes closed. He can also anticipate an opponent’s actions.
Force Speed- Corran can call upon the Force to grant himself a burst of energy for an extended period of time. This includes regular running, but also extends to dodges, blocks, and strikes in lightsaber duels.
Force Leap- Corran can use the force to enhance his leg muscles and propel himself into the air over an opponent or onto a higher ledge. In the air, Corran can perform acrobatic twists to dodge an enemy’s attack. This is important to the lightsaber Form IV Ataru.
Lightsaber mastery- Corran has consistently been ranked as a top duelist of the New Jedi Order. He was the first Jedi to defeat a Yuuzhan Vong commander, Shedao Shai. He has sparred with Saba Sebatyne to a stalemate and is considered on par with Kyle Katarn. He has taken on groups of Keshiri Sith single handedly. Additionally, Corran’s main lightsaber is dual phase. It can extend from one meter to three with a simple twist. This provides an unexpected advantage during a duel. Corran also has a second lightsaber inherited from his grandfather, Nejaa Halcyon, which he has used in tandem with his own.
