Kytec Switchblade

## Biography

Kytec, the former Praetorian Praefectus of the Ordo Imperialis is a legendary figurehead from a far off time and place, hailing from a world called Titan with it's single moon Chronus. The Ordo Imperialis, a Militaristic Imperium, a world nexus of military mights and the highest seat in the Iron Symphony alliance was led by an Imperator named Aryte Vesperia. Second in command and head of the Praetorian Guard was Kytec, the most elite soldier chosen through years of trials and competitions where only the finest of warriors from thousands of worlds were tested against themselves to sharpen their prowess and grow their devotion to the Imperator. After years of faithful service his legend grew, and his name became whispered in shadows across galaxies, the harbinger of the Ordo Imperialis. Kytec was used as a testing platform for experimental weaponry, often sent with a handful of men and shiny new tech to conquer hostile worlds in the name of the Imperator. He once boasted that he was able to subdue an enemy's forward military base by evading gunfire, plasma weaponry, and explosions to defeat 31 men in hand to hand combat, using only a stun baton to subdue dual minigun wielding tech suit-wearing mercenaries. Through countless ceremonies attended by hundreds of elite soldiers Kytec was awarded as follows;

1) (The Imperator's Star) - Awared for paramount sacrifice and selflessness toward the group. Holders of the Star are admitted to all equipment, regardless of cross-branch restrictions. Awarded at the discretion of the Imperator.

2) (Merit of Honor) - Earned by the most respectful and diligent within the group. The Merit of Honor is a badge of loyalty, given to those whom abide and live through the guidelines of the organization. Awarded at the discretion of the Legionary Council.

3) (Ordo Achievement Merit) - Provided to those whom have accomplished a general feat worth noting within the Ordo Imperialis-- whether that is longevity of service without conduct concerns, dedicating one's self to guard duty, etc. Primarily designed as a commendation to catch-all worthy circumstances.

4) (Architect of Eternity Merit) - The second of the series of merits awarded to individuals responsible for providing contributions to the Ordo Imperialis in the way of material development. Consider to be higher in prestige to the Architect of Unity, as one must have the AoU to achieve the AoE.

5) (Architect of Unity) - An award specifically designed for the building staff of Ordo Imperialis. It is given to those whom have dedicated their repeated time and efforts toward constructing the all too important materials for the group.

6) (Praetorian Service Merit) - An award reserved for those whom serve or have served among the Praetorian Guard.

7) (Administratio Qualification Merit) - For individuals whom have reached the Administratio denotation within the Ordo Imperialis, recognizing their ascension into the class of administration.

8) (Alpha Contubernium Merit) - An award for those whom have been honored as members of a legion's primary contubernium.

9) (Ace Pilot) - The flight badge distinguishing a pilot as an Ace within the Astra, based off of their ability to perform in aerial combat. Awarded at the discretion of the Legionary Council.

10) (Battle Prowess MK2) - A merit available to individuals whom have already received the "Battle Prowess" denotation, but continue to perform above standards on the field of combat.

11) (Battle Prowess) - A merit earned by those on the ground whom have shown their talents on the battlefield. Awarded at the disrection of the Legionary Council.

12) (Marksmen Merit) - Whether it is with a pistol, a rifle, or a 20mm Gatling . . . this award is allotted to those whom just can't help but hit a target.

13) (Mechanized Qualification Merit) - An award provided to those whom are able to pilot the mechanized portions of the Ordo Imperialis, such as the Punisher.

14) (Instructor Merit) - Awarded to individuals within the organization whom have served with the Schola as an instructor for at least a month.

15) (Recruitment Merit) - A badge given to those whom have showed their prowess as a recruiter of quality members for the Ordo Imperialis.

16) (Comrade Support Merit) - Awarded to individuals whom have upheld the allies of the Ordo Imperialis on and off the field of combat.

17) (Basic Training Merit) - Provided to all individuals whom complete Schola instruction, denoting their induction into the Ordo Imperialis proper.

18) (Black November Merit) - Awarded to those whom were enlisted within the Ordo Imperialis during its reopening in November of 2007.

19) (Operation Persecutus Merit) - Campaign ribbon awarded to those whom contributed to the assault carried out during the week of 02/28/08.

Though he was among the most highly decorated, he could never claim to have the most, missing an integral "Prior service" medal for those who saw the founding of the Ordo Imperialis several millenia ago, despite being present for it's opening ceremony.

Kytec is originally thought to be of the Lupenarii race, having spent time living with his partner and comrade Ahnoh Echegaray on his home world. The other half to the Lupenarii coin, Kytec has no psionic ability to boast of, but his combat prowess far exceeds the package it comes in. Tactically minded and thought to have descended from legendary generals it is unknown how old or where exactly Kytec's story began, but when the Ordo Imperialis came looking for recruits he was won over by the chance to prove himself alongside the best.

Quote.- "No, I wasn't the one who invented faster than light travel in my time no.. But I was in the room, and it was my position to see the process first hand. It was fantastic, our nanites could produce bricks of monomolecular carbon like ingots of otherworldly clear diamond. They made discs with holes in them, two inside of a vaccum chamber. Around it's edge a sort of packing, temperature resistant like asbestos but probably deadlier. Disintegrated oxide dust introduced in a gaseous form, disintegrated aluminum and magnesium blasted into a simple plasma. The moment the reaction starts is where the complicated bits come into play. A lithium gas and a set of tungsten strings are needed, a chord struck to vibrate at just the right freequency for a sudden blast of charged carbon nanotubes to be injected into the reaction. A circle of electromagnets facing a radial pattern outwards around the vaccum chamber engage, magnetize, and begin to swirl the reaction. The chord vibrating through the material of the reaction kneads the lithium particulates into the carbon naotubes, overcharging them and boosting the reaction. That causes two chambers to open on either side, one venting a charged accelerant in, the other acting as an exhaust, but that's where the magic happens. The platelets, made of pure monomolecular carbon, spin faster and faster, so fast that in a standard vaccum even a molecularly perfect construct would shatter. It's vortex pulls the reacting matter in, but it's charge repulses it. The glowing mass of reacting gasses squeeze into an infinitely thin ring of solid matter, shoving the spinning platelets together with the growing electromagnetic field, balancing them against annihilation and repelling them as they are in turn repelled, charging as they are charged. It reaches a sort of singularity and crashes through the light barrier because the force pushing back is only amplified by the reaction resisting it. It created a null point in reality that you can manipulate and hurdle yourself at unimaginable speeds through the cosmos with. We lost 37 men in separate tests before we found out how ridiculously gently you'd have to touch the point to move at the speed of light."

## Service History

* Joined Black Eye Galaxy - November 2421
* Promoted to Ensign - November 2421
* Assigned to Tactical Officer, U.S.S. Normandy (NCC-61944-A) - November 2421
* Promoted to Lieutenant (JG) - February 2452
* Promoted to Lieutenant Commander - April 2452
* Assigned to Chief Security Officer, U.S.S. Normandy (NCC-61944-A) - April 2452
* Promoted to Commander - December 2452
* Assigned to Executive Officer, Normandy CBS-61944 - December 2452
* Joined United Systems Commonwealth - August 2453