Darth Extrovous

Art by Thomas Szakolczay

Darth Extrovous was a human male born on Ziost some time before the Empire's return to known space. At some point prior to 3653 BBY Extrovous obtained the title of Darth and married a human woman named Asarie, the two worked together to climb the ladder of Sith politics while remaining as far from the front lines as possible. Extrovous formed close alliances with high ranking Sith, most notably Darth Thanaton who spoke on his behalf to the dark council, convincing them to name him the Sith governor of Rhen Var in exchange, Extrovous pledged his loyalty to Thanaton.

Extrovous and Asarie would have two children a son named Jaruth in 3674 BBY and a daughter named Sendure in 3672 BBY. Jaruth quickly became the favorite child, showing a much stronger attunement to the dark side then his sibling, and thus received far more attention. Upon seeing Sendures neglect Asarie recommended that Extrovous send her to the Sith academy where an overseer would see to her upbringing, Extrovous agreed, if only to be rid of her.

Some time before 3653 BBY Darth Extrovous hosted the Dark Council member, Darth Mekhis for a time, allowing her to construct a large laboratory base deep within the Rhen Var wasteland with the agreement that Mekhis would become a political advocate for Extrovous to be transferred to govern a less desolate planet. However, a small strike team of Jedi bypassed Extrovous' orbital fleet, landing on the surface and engaging Darth Mekhis' forces, as a result the dark council member was badly injured and fled Rhen Var. Because of Extrovous' failure to protect the dark council member she pledged to veto any attempt Extrovous made to relinquish his responsibility to Rhen Var, effectively imprisoning him on his own planet.

Following the Treaty of Coruscant in 3653 Darth Extrovous began building his forces in an attempt to bolster his defenses, hoping to assassinate Darth Mekhis and manipulate her replacement to support his reassignment but preparing for a potential open rivalry. Extrovous allied himself with the spymaster Darth Baras who was known to have many enemies, they made a deal that in exchange for Extrovous' recourses and support Baras would provide him a steady flow of new infantry and naval personnel of varying quality.

Upon the death of Baras' master Extrovous loudly supported Baras' ascension and pledged to assist him if any conflict with his ascension transpired, fortunately Baras was unopposed.

In 3643 BBY Darth Mehkis was killed by Tharon Shan, and she was proceeded by Darth Hadra, Extrovous attempted to manipulate Hedra into supporting his reassignment but she refused. Extrovous then called upon his two Sith allies with the council Darth Baras and Darth Thanaton to support him, but both refused, Baras occupied in service to the Emperor as his voice and Thanaton dealing with his rival Lord Kallig. Extrovous was beyond angered with the turn of events but was powerless to alter them.

Some time before 3640 Darth Extrovous was contacted by one of his spies about his daughter Sundure, this spy, positioned on the Vaiken Spacedock had discovered her whereabouts by chance while investigating the situation on Voss. Sendure had ascended to lordship and had come into service of Darth Serevin, a Sith of Extrovous' own stature, if not holding more authority. The worst of this news was the Sendure apparently still affiliated herself with her father and had used Extrovous' name several times in the past to gain legal authority. Extrovous was insulted by this news, and quickly called upon the spy to deliver a declaration of a Kaggath to Sendure personally. Of course Extrovous would never be allowed to formally initiate a Kaggath as Darth Thanaton had already called one, and one was all that could be in play at a time, but this wouldn't stop him, an informal Kaggath would be enough to frighten her into submission. Perhaps she would beg him for mercy, and he'd accept, making her just another pawn in his very cold game.

It was a great surprise to Extrovous to hear his daughter had accepted, despite the daunting odds, leaving him to choice but to assemble his forces. Thus two-thirds of Rhen-Vars armada was moved to Ziost, to Extrovous' mansion there. If Sendure could survive his overwhelming defenses he'd break personally. He gathered all of his allies, short of those he had excommunicated, including Baras and Thanaton, and named Jaruth, now Lord Jaruth his combative second.

The battle outside was apparently a bloody one, Sendure had summoned more forces that Extrovous had anticipated but they were still outnumbered, but to his surprise Sendure bypassed the battle, entering the ballroom where Extrovous waited for her, flanked by two Sith allies. No matter, he'd still best her. The battle commenced swiftly and Jaruth slew each of Sendure's allies with ease, the brother whaled on the sister, quickly overpowering her until suddenly he fell to the ground. His head rolling to Extrovous' feet. Sendure had somehow teleported, no she had created an illusion. The younger Sith was far more skilled then Extrovous had intended, causing him to sweat with anticipation. The battle of blades was swift and Sendure being much younger overpowered her father, but he would not be so easily struck down. Once it was clear he was beaten with the lightsaber he turned to his force abilities, utilizing his masterful force lightning abilities, utterly defeating her. He approached her smoldering body and raised his lightsaber to strike her down, but as he swung the body dissipated, it was another illusion. Extrovous felt the blade pierce his back and bursting through his chest. His life draining from his body and he collapsed to the ground.

With the backing of Extrovous' death, Sendure went before the council, calling for her ascension to Darth, which was accepted. She was named Darth Deeskor, and given dominion over all her late fathers fridgid property.