Silas Bane

"*True. You did do everything I've asked. But, well, I just don't think you're worth the risk anymore. As of right now, you are a liability, corporal. A* loose end*. Fortunately, I do not tolerate loose ends.*"
—Silas Bane, before executing Gorani
**Silas Bane** is a Human male captain of the Galactic Empire born on the planet Balmorra, who embraced the government's authoritarian beliefs and sought to spread it across the galaxy. A staunch loyalist and fanatic, Silas's desire to bring order to numerous worlds out of the Empire's reach made him greatly despise the criminal underworld, and in turn sought to crack down on the crime syndicates still active in the galaxy. A sadistic and determined man, Silas will do whatever it takes, even kill his own men, to bring about the dream of an Imperial Golden Age.

## Biography

### Early life

Born on the factory world of Balmorra in 44 BBY, Silas Bane never joined the Galactic Republic in a military or political role as an adult, although still respected the government in some sense. However, everything changed when Chancellor Palpatine declared the Galactic Empire, bringing about the end of the age of the Galactic Republic. Quickly embracing the Empire's newfound beliefs and ideology, Silas flocked to its military ranks from the very beginning of its foundation.

After some years later, Silas was promoted to the rank of Imperial captain, and became dedicated to spreading the Empire’s influence across the galaxy. Growing fanatical on the idea of preserving order and spreading it across the galaxy, Silas came to detest the criminals who still persist in a now-Empire controlled galaxy, coming to hate the Hutt Cartel most of all. The captain subsequently made it his mission to aid the Empire in quelling—if not exterminating—the criminal underworld. Around this time, Silas also developed his sadistic tendencies.

## Personality and traits

"*I want that entire town destroyed. Every last trace of insurgent and rebel scum extinguished... Are you all deaf?! WIPE OUT THE REBELS! REDUCE THAT HIVE OF TREASON TO **BLOOD AND BONE!***"
—Silas Bane's outburst during the Attack on Avilatan City
Loyal to the core in regards to the ideals and principles of the Galactic Empire, Silas Bane believes in spreading the Empire’s authority across the galaxy, and is indeed a firm believer in assuring galactic stability, no matter the cost. Silas is a willing user of violence, and believes in it’s necessity even when other solutions are available to problems, to the point where he has even become sadistic and takes pleasure in inflicting violence. Due to his love of order and stability, Silas detests criminals and those who seek to disrupt Imperial rule (the natural order in his eyes) and is greatly intolerant of the criminal element of the galaxy, known for cracking down on crime syndicates and forms of rebellion. This extends to the Jedi as well: although Silas does not hate the Jedi beliefs, he does so due to their “betrayal” of the Galactic Republic, the governing order at the time. However, unlike his peers in the Empire, Silas is not particularly xenophobic, and welcomes aliens to the Empire: beit willingly or through force.

Since Silas takes a liking to either acting behind-the-scenes or speaking to others, he is by no means a fighter. Although he is a decent shot, Silas usually has no place in the frontlines. Furthermore, he is quite the coward, which can sometimes even affect his work when Silas is not fighting the enemy, and can get cold feet at the wrong time.

## Skills and abilities

An imperial officer of the rank of captain, Silas Bane holds authority in the Imperial Army, and is capable of commanding bits of its forces. When it comes to Imperial affairs, Silas is no fighter, but usually acts as diplomat to the enemy, and is capable of emphasizing the Empire’s might in negotiations or when deals are made with other forces at work. He is also a skilled ambassador for the Empire, as well as a decent marksman and pilot.