Episode I: The Spreading Shadow [d1 STAR WARS]
Feb 1, 2014 3:28:23 GMT -5
Post by Kyubey on Feb 1, 2014 3:28:23 GMT -5
A long time ago
in a galaxy far, far away...
in a galaxy far, far away...
Episode I
THE SPREADING SHADOW
THE SPREADING SHADOW
It is a dark time for District One. Two Career Academies -- both well-respected, both as old as Panem itself -- are caught in a violent territory feud. Rushing to swell their ranks, the two Orders clash in violent conflict, even outside of training. Innocents who get too involved, as well as those Careers too weak to pass muster, often find themselves suffering grievous wounds, if not worse.
The Sith Order, founded on aggression and ruthless cunning, have pushed the enemy Jedi into hiding after razing their training center to the ground. Led by the nefarious Palpatine, they have issued an ultimatum: all remaining Jedi must defect to their cause, or else face extermination.
Wayward Jedi Anakin Skystep finds himself caught in this crossfire. Tired of being forced into the shadows by the pacifistic Jedi Code, he gathers a group of like minds to fight back against the Sith's encroaching tyranny. But burdened by his forbidden relationship with a government intern and by his concern for his brother Luke, the talented young leader does not realize just how closely he himself strays to the Dark Side...
Welcome, all! Do you like Star Wars? Do you want to fight with fiery swords and call them lightsabers? Do you want to recreate the Star Wars universe within the confines of Panem?
Then you have come to the right place!
I've envisioned a long, character-driven plot with familiar names and faces from every point in the Star Wars universe. They need not be reaping age -- in fact, they need not be in District One, if we wanted to expand the plot to other areas. This does mean we'll have to modify some canon relationships: for instance, Luke is Anakin's 12-year-old brother instead of his son. We can make just about anything work if we try hard enough.
Feel free to submit original characters or canons that are not listed below. There will be some discretion when I'm accepting who gets into the plot, but if you're intermediate and up, you'll be just fine. One thing I do ask is that you age these characters whenever the "episode" of the plot reaches a satisfactory conclusion. One of the trademarks of Star Wars is the massive amount of time it spans, and I feel like the impact of that would be lessened if our characters never got older. If you really have an issue with this, feel free to speak with me, however.
It's important to note that, due to the nature of the characters involved, this plot will not follow the movie storylines. They will be entirely written by us. Luke becomes a Sith? Go for it. Leia's a
CURRENT CANONS
Name: Anakin Skystep
Played by: Kyubey
Age: 16
Side: Jedi Insurgents
Description: A strong young man. Good at heart, but prone to rage, jealousy, and violence. Leader of a small faction of Jedi who are rising up to actively face the Sith.
Face Claim: Eugene Simon
Name: Luke Skystep
Played by: Anzie
Age: 12
Side: Jedi (both factions)
Description: He's not sure what he believes in. Luke wants to believe in what Anakin believes in. After all, he's Anakin's younger brother, isn't he? And so he should show pride and loyalty to him. As family. Family is important. Luke puts on a show. The younger brother of Anakin Skystep, training to take his place when Anakin has to step down. Powerful. Strong. (Overshadowed. Second.) He's anything but, thoughts wavering to what it must be like in the Sith Academy. Looking at his brother and Padme together, wondering, why can't they be together? Lies down at night and thinks, What would Ani say if I left?
Face Claim: Ethynn Tanner
Name: Bastilla Shan (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 15
Side: Jedi Insurgents, but still respects the Council
Description: The one who delivered the terrible head wound to Revan, but also the one who dragged his/her unconscious body away from the battlefield. Very skilled strategist and a member of Anakin's uprising, although she shares his proclivity for rash action and is secretly tempted by the Dark Side.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Obi-Wan Kenobi (can be changed)
Played by: Open
Age: 17
Side: Jedi (both factions)
Description: Wise for his years, though he still has a fun side in him. He's Anakin's master, and helps teach him combat. He is tentatively on his padawan's side against the Sith, but is very concerned about Anakin's motives and behavior.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Cai 'Goner' Gamma
Played by: Aya
Age: 18
Side: Jedi (both factions)
Description: Obi Wan's older cousin. Despite the friction between her and the Jedi Council caused by her unconventional methods and her flagrant disregard for the rules when they do not suit her (she has no qualms about flouting their orders in order to do what she thinks is right) Cai is regarded as an influential and sharp-witted Jedi. Compared to most Jedi, she is more open with her feelings, oftentimes to her cousin's chagrin. She may be a bit of a maverick where the Jedi Order is concerned, but she is fiercely loyal and her heart is in the right place.
Face Claim: Eliza Dushku
Name: Yoda
Played by: Open
Age: 70
Side: Jedi Council (leader)
Description: Leader of the Jedi Order. Very old and wise, peace-loving. Does not like the Sith attacks, but believes innocents will die if they create open war. Wary of Anakin.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Mace Windu (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 25
Side: Jedi Council
Description: One of the Jedi's best fighters. Maintains extreme control over his emotions. Prone to suspicion and deadpan snarking. Fond of purple. Favors expelling Anakin from the Jedi for insurrection.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Padme Amalia
Played by: Ptero
Age: 18
Side: Civilian, sympathizes with the Jedi
Description: Independent and passionate about helping others, though very gentle most of the time. She was born rich, her father is a merchant and her mother is the daughter of a government official. They are vocal of their support for the Jedi. She is an intern for the government of the district. She hopes to use this position to climb to a true government office and help the less fortunate people of District One. Secretly, she is Anakin's girlfriend, which is not allowed by the Jedi Code.
Face Claim: Gal Gadot
Name: Leia Organa (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 12
Side: Civilian, sympathizes with the Jedi
Description: Luke and Anakin's unknown half-sister, created by an affair their father had with her mother. She lives in one of the richest family's of District One, and can be hard to get along with sometimes. Her family sympathizes with the Jedi, though, and has secretly sheltered a few refugees in their basement after the razing of their academy.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Han Solo (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 15
Side: Neutral
Description: A Career from the neighboring Huttese Career school. On the run because he hasn't paid his tuition for three months. Smuggles drugs to earn quick cash and has his own car.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Jango Fett (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 18
Side: Neutral
Description: A Career who works closely with his younger brother to collect corporate bounties. Will work for anyone and take any target if the money is good. Jaded, brutal, but extremely skilled. Protects his brother with his life.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Boba Fett (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 16
Side: Neutral
Description: A Career who hunts bounties with his older brother. Slightly more skilled in combat, but lets his brother be the face of their operation. Very similar in personality to Jango. Secretly obsessed with killing Jedi after one gave his brother a scarring injury.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Meela Surik (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 16
Side: Unknown, former Jedi Insurgent
Description: A Jedi who was expelled from the Order after killing innocent civilians in a trap for the Sith. Cut off most contact with the world afterwards. Rehabilitating herself/himself after suffering physical and emotional trauma during the incident. Can be either gender.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Revan (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 17
Side: Unknown, former Sith
Description: Once one of the Sith's fiercest soldiers, Revan suffered a severe head injury in a battle and is completely amnesic now. Is not aware that he/she is a Career, and is living homeless, doing odd jobs to get by. Can be either gender.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Palpatine
Played by: Open
Age: 61
Side: Sith (leader)
Description: The sinister leader of the Sith. Makes himself likable in public, but plots to exterminate the Jedi no matter the cost. Trying to turn both Luke and Anakin to the dark side.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Maul
Played by: Yoya
Age: 17
Side: Sith
Description: Maul was rebellious from the start. His parents were the strict type, and he didn't want to be like them. He joined the Sith Academy just to disobey them. He was then trained by Sideous when he joined. He trained in dual-wielding and double sided swords. He's generally a do-it-yourself type of guy, and likes to fight alone rather in groups. He uses the traditional Sith title of Darth, and studies as Palpatine's apprentice.
Face Claim: Jacoby Shaddix
Name: Dooku (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 18
Side: Sith (undercover)
Description: A government intern who hides his identity. Pushes the Capitol-favoring political agenda that the Sith support. Likable on the surface, but sadistic and power hungry underneath. Has a Darth title, but does not use it. Trains directly under Palpatine alongside Maul.
Face Claim: Open
Name: Grievous (changeable)
Played by: Open
Age: 17
Side: Civilian, sympathizes with the Sith
Description: A boy who was rejected from the Sith Order when he was young, but who is obsessed with proving himself to them. Has killed several unskilled Jedi on his own and taken their sabers. Not a recognized member of the Sith, but is treated as one by the Jedi. Good with electronics and gadgets. Has severe facial scarring and permanent vocal fold damage.
Face Claim: Open
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