Kassius Konstantine

> "Admiral Konstantine is more politician than a soldier."
> — Arihnda Pryce
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**Kassius Konstantine** was a human male from Coruscant who served as an Admiral in the Imperial Navy during the reign of the Galactic Empire. Stationed at the Lothal sector during the early rebellion against the Galactic Empire, Konstantine attempted to hunt down the local Spectres and Phoenix rebel cells under the command of Imperial Security Bureau Agent Alexsandr Kallus and the Inquisitorius, though the rebels proved to be elusive for Konstantine and his superiors. Consequently, Governor Arihnda Pryce of Lothal enlisted the services of Grand Admiral Thrawn, a seasoned naval officer and commander of the Seventh Fleet, under whom Konstantine then served. In an effort to test his talents and capabilities, Thrawn sent Konstantine on a mission to destroy Iron Squadron, a rebel cell based in the Mykapo system, with a single light cruiser and two transports and lock it down. Konstantine managed to trap the cell's leader, Captain Mart Mattin, but underestimated the ingenuity of the Spectres. Greatly embarrassed by the skirmish, Konstantine attempted to spin it in a positive way, though Thrawn saw right through his lies.

In 2 BBY, the Empire learnt that the Jedi Knight Jarik Shan was located on Dxun with the Mandalorian warriors of Clan Ordo. Eager to seize glory by killing the Empire's most wanted enemy himself, Konstantine ignored Thrawn's orders to regroup with the Seventh Fleet and traveled to the moon in his Star Destroyer *Relentless*. Upon his arrival, he opened fire on the Mandalorian Outpost stationed on Dxun's surface; though the Mandalorians were able to activate a defensive shield to protect them from orbital bombardment, having received a warning beforehand from the Spectres. Having ruined the element of surprise against Shan, Konstantine was executed by the Sith Lord Darth Vader through means of a Force choke upon his and Grand Admiral Thrawn's arrival.

## **Appearances**

* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 61: The Apprentice Lives" (first appearance)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 62: Everything Changes"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 67: Relics of the Old Republic"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 72: Always Two There Are"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 8: Steps into Shadow Pt 1" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 9: Steps into Shadow Pt 2"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 10: Steps into Shadow Pt 3"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 16: Imprisoned by Belief"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 29: A Galaxy in Uproar"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 45: The Challenge"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 46: The Hunt for the Mask"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 47: Vader's Vendetta"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 50: Through Imperial Eyes" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 51: Secret Cargo" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 70: Wolves of Dume Pt 3" (mentioned only)