Arcann Tirall (RP)

## Arcann Tirall

"*"Strong you are in the force. Much like your father, but stronger than him you are."*"
― - Grandmaster Yoda to Arcann Tirall during trainingArcann Tirall was a male Zakuulian who joined with the Jedi Order during the Clone Wars. Formerly the Emperor of Zakuul, he was the Son of the Sith Emperor of the Eternal Empire, Valkorion. Following the defeat of his father with the aid of The Outlander, Arcann and his astromech droid T7-01, also known as R3-J7, were brought to the present era. The pair explored the galaxy, until arriving at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant where Arcann was inducted into the Jedi Order. Arcann quickly rose through the Order, becoming a Jedi Master, as well as Battlemaster of the Order for his skill with a lightsaber.

During his time spent at the Temple, Arcann worked with and trained many Jedi, but found a strong connection with some in particular. He often confided in Ghos Gin, Padawan of Mace Windu, and Knight A'Sharad Hett, as well as his Padawan learner Amina. He had found Padawan Amina wandering Coruscant, where she arrived at the entrance of the Temple and was assigned to him by Grandmaster Yoda. Although he was an uncharacteristic Jedi, due to his past and housing powers of Light and Dark, the Order accepted him as one of their own, which allowed Arcann to embrace the Jedi code and begin to walk a brighter path of life.

When away from the Jedi Temple, Arcann worked alongside the Third Systems Army (AKA the 3SA), involving the 212th Attack Battalion and the 501st Legion, as well as the 332nd Company for a brief period of time. During his time with the Third Systems Army, Arcann worked alongside Jedi General Anakin Skywalker and Jedi Master Quinlan Vos, alongside their clone troopers, notably Clone Commanders Cody and Mixer whom he formed a bond with. Arcann accompanied the 3SA on missions to Myrkr and Mustafar, as well as their campaign into the Unknown Regions along with Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Following the re-emergence of the Eternal Empire in the Unknown Regions, Arcann slowly reduced his activity with the clone army. Focusing his efforts towards the Jedi Order, he left on a solo mission to pursue leads of a new force of evil to the galaxy. Coming face-to-face with Abeloth, the Bringer of Chaos, he found himself brought under her control. Thanks to the bravery of T7, he was returned to Coruscant and freed of his psychosis by Yoda. Yet his recovery did not last long, soon after required to aid in the evacuation of the Jedi Temple on The Day of Chaos.

Retreating with the Order to their homeworld of Tython, Arcann was recruited alongside Lana Beniko by Axis to work with Thrawn and himself. Making way to the Chiss Ascendency, the group was successful in restoring order and ending the civil war. Arcann continued working with the newly named "Key Team" to combat Abeloth, eventually ending up as a prisoner of the Eternal Empire. He sat in his cell waiting, planning for the moment to set their plan into motion.

## **Biography**

### *Zakuul*

"*"A man can have anything, if he is willing to sacrifice."*"
― - Valkorion, to Arcann and ThexanDuring the age of the Old Republic, Arcann trained during his youth alongside his siblings Thexan and Vaylin as they were bred for war by their father Valkorion. Following the dissolution of the Treaty of Coruscant in 3642 BBY, Arcann and Thexan lead the forces of Zakuul against the Republic and Sith Empire, destroying their forces on Tython and Korriban. Arcann lost his left arm and was scarred on Korriban, where he turned colder and darker. Following the sackings of the planets, a duel between Arcann and Thexan occurred, orchestrated by Valkorion, where Thexan perished. Arcann would rule by his fathers side, before eventually killing him, fully cleansing his spirit from the galaxy with the help of the Outlander. Upon Valkorion's final death, Arcann worked alongside the Outlander, aiding the Eternal Alliance in their pursuit of peace in the galaxy.

### *Fast Forward to the Present*

"*At long last, through trials, tribulation and suffering, he had found his true family.*"
―- Arcann's reflections on joining the Jedi Order

Arcann worked with the Outlander, Lana Beniko, Theron Shan and others during his time with the Eternal Alliance. However, to powers he has only hypothesized about, during a scouting mission aboard his ship *The Redeemer* at the planet Voss, Arcann and R3 were thrust into a wormhole and sent spiraling through space. When the two woke, they were met by technology they had never seen before: a Munificent-class star frigate. As they were brought into the ship, where Arcann learned of the current Clone Wars and state of the galaxy, he chose his side, destroying the droids and the frigate in the process. As he made way for Coruscant, Arcann found himself weaker and slower than before, as if travelling forward had degraded his body. As he reached the capital of the Galactic Republic, he was met by Grandmaster Yoda at the Jedi Temple, who had sensed his presence upon approach. Yoda and the Jedi High Council questioned Arcann to gain a sense of who he was and how he had arrived to the present time. Upon debate, Yoda welcomed Arcann into the Jedi Order, to hesitation of some Jedi. While he had been redeemed and walked a light path, there was still much darkness inside the Zakuulian.

#### Reflection on Dagobah

"*"I have struggled with the burden of my actions for too long. No longer."*"
― - Arcann, to a vision of Thexan inside the Cave of Evil
After spending time with the Jedi Order and aiding Carnivore Company, a special forces division of the Third System Army, Arcann began to feel the burdens of his deteriorating body and powers. Upon seeking aid from Master Yoda, Arcann was given a datapad, with the coordinated of the planet Dagobah and a description of a location to seek. Once Arcann and R3 reached the planet, the two patiently waited, spending a week to meditate and fight off numerous knobby white spiders and swamp slugs. One day, Arcann heard a presence from the location he had been sent to, the Dark Side Cave. As he entered, he fell into unconsciousness.

When he woke, Arcann was met with Thexan, wearing the same robes and mask as he was. Arcann and Thexan talked, as Arcann informed Thexan he had been sent to Dagobah for cleansing, to let go of his past and move forward. Thexan countered, arguing the emotions of old made Arcann stronger, as well as offering Arcann an opportunity to go back to their youth, to stop any of Valkorion's actions from happening. Arcann declined, as he had to move forward, remain to help his new family of the Jedi Order. As Thexan left into the mist, Arcann knelt, meditating inside the cave, as his strength began to return, the planet feeling lighter as he and R3 left, course set for Coruscant.

### *The Jedi Order*

#### Battlemaster

"*"Combat of any form does not only rely on the physical elements, but also the mental. If you want to find the best way to throw off your opponent, begin to mirror their stances and movements. This will fluster them and cause them to act irrationally.*"
― - Arcann, to A'Sharad Hett during training
Soon after he returned to Coruscant, Arcann was given the title Battlemaster of the Order by Master Yoda, as Jedi Master Cin Drallig. Grateful for the opportunity to train the next generation of Jedi, he got right to work, taking on many students. During his time as Battlemaster, Arcann has worked with individuals of all levels in the order, from Master Eeth Koth to Padawan Leman Coleslaw, as well as working on developing lightsaber forms for use of non-force users. Clone Commanders Cody and Mixer, as well as Grand Admiral Thrawn of the Republic Navy were notable students Arcann had taught in modified lightsaber forms.

#### Master and Padawan

As Battlemaster, Arcann trained many Jedi and aided with improving their techniques. Yet there was one who Arcann took fully as a Padawan. A young girl came to the Jedi Temple alone, a presence Arcann could sense. Upon meeting her at the entrance and bringing her to Grandmaster Yoda, she became his Padawan. Her name was Amina, and was similar to Arcann in many ways. Both had a troubled family, emanated patches of darkness, and were outsider figures to the Jedi Order. The two spent only a short amount of time together training, but they had a strong, sibling-like bond.

Amina joined the Third Systems Army with Arcann on their mission to the Unknown Regions, where it was later revealed that she was a vessel formed by Vaylin Tirall, who had entered from another universe alongside her father Valkorion, brother Thexan and mother Senya.

#### Jedi Relations

Upon reaching the Temple in the first year of the Clone Wars, Arcann was seen by many of the Jedi as immensely powerful, but an outsider. As time passed, Arcann began to show his prowess in lightsaber combat, and his ability to teach other Jedi the techniques he learned over his lifetime. Once he became Battlemaster, he was in respected standing with the Jedi Order, as many Padawans, Knights and Masters alike came to Arcann for guidance not only for advancement with their saber skills, but also their force abilities.

Arcann began to form strong relations and friendships with Jedi of the Order. He saw much of himself in his Padawan, Amina. A passion for learning, power, care for others, but also a similar darkness, which he tried to teach Amina how to control and work with, just as he had done. Padawan Ghos Gin, the learner under Master Mace Windu, worked with Arcann often in his lightsaber forms, becoming like a nephew to Arcann. Others such as Padawan Etain Tur-Mukan, Padawan Leman Coleslaw, Knight Bardan Jusik, Knight Méra Dimitra (now Darth Diena), Knight Anakin Skywalker, and Master Obi-Wan Kenobi had worked with Arcann during his time in the Jedi Order.

### *Re-entering War*

#### Early missions

Before transitioning into a traditional combat role and taking the mantle of General once again, Arcann operated as an aid to the Grand Army of the Republic when required. Before he officially became indicted as a leader of the Third Systems Army, Arcann aided both the 212th Attack Battalion and the 501st Legion in their missions against hostile pirate forces on Myrkr and the Confederacy of Independent System's allies on Mustafar.

#### Into the Unknown

At the emergence of the Sith Empire, Arcann was instructed to take the Third Systems Army, along with Grand Admiral Thrawn, into the Unknown Regions. The Regions proved to be a challenging part of the Galaxy for Arcann, as the Dark Side of the Force began to take hold of the Battlemaster. In the initial days of travel, Arcann spend much of his time researching, plotting courses through the Regions and training Thrawn in the different forms of lightsaber combat. Shortly after departure, Arcann was taken over by a powerful force which overwhelmed him, rendering him powerless and weakened. This force would be the same power which crash landed the Third Systems Armies flagship, The Sims I, to the planet of Qoribu.

With the flagship rendered damaged, Arcann, along with Amina and the clone forces held back a large attack by flesh raiders, a species that should not have been on such a planet. After the battle, Arcann spent time investigating disturbances in the area. Along with Amina and Thrawn, Arcann found the vessel the flesh raiders seemed to have arrived in, meeting the ancient Force Hound Xesh and his Padawan Alistair Corvus at the site. While the others looked into the flesh raiders, Arcann and R3 traveled to Yoggoy. It was here they met with the Hivemind species the Killiks, who attempted to take Arcann as a joiner. As a result, he saw something the Killiks did not intend: a vision of black holes, clustered together. Arcann was successful in making a deal with the aliens. After some time, the Sims I was able to be repaired, continuing on its journey.

#### Commander Rex and Arcann's "Death"

As the journey through the Unknown Regions continued, the darkness that pulled on Arcann's being became stronger. His relations with the Third Systems Army and Padawn Amina turned distanced and cold. When the pull was at it's most powerful, it struck. Tenebrae, whom had emerged in secret along from another Universe, had been influencing Arcann, eventually taking over his body and pushing Arcann's aura out in the process. Arcann found himself in an abyssal realm, far from his physical form with no chance to regain control

Clone Commander Rex, who watched over the 501st Legion, was sat inside the barracks when Tenebrae entered, harboring Arcann's form. With little effort Tenebrae brought Rex into the air, brining the Commander back and severing his head from his body. The 501st was left without a Commander, and a believed to be rogue Sith aboard the ship.

Arcann was left adrift through the abyss, in what seemed like no time at all before being returned to his physical form, courtesy of Amina, Thrawn and Cody. With little recollection of what had occurred, Arcann had more pressing matters to attend to. An old acquaintance had found T7, and was waiting on the planet Odessen.

#### Unexpected Reunion

Upon reaching Odessen, Arcann was met with an individual he never believed he would see again. Lana Beniko, Sith Lord and friend of The Outlander, had come forth from another universe with numerous Force Visions and a sense of danger. Lana believed that the Arcann she had been combatting and Arcann himself were one in the same, as the two along with Grand Admiral Thrawn found themselves in a confrontation. Not long after, Arye Prays, a member of the Sith Empire's Dark Council also came to Odessen. The group came to a dark conclusion, one which Arcann had come to realize in his dark sided state: Tenebrae had also returned and was controlling the Sith Empire from the shadows. Forming a plan of attack, Grand Admiral Thrawn began to make preparations of a outpost on Odessen for Republic forces while Lana made her way to Tython to find Jedi Master Mace Windu, and Arcann and Arye jumped to Zakuul with haste.

#### Return to Zakuul

As the two arrived at the Eternal capital, Arcann had embraced the darkness further as he allowed it to fuel his potential. The planet remained the same to the two, the Endless Swamp stretching out beyond visual comprehension. After forming a simple plan to enter the spires through the sewage systems, a method Arcann had learned from Sashan, the pair began their trek through the swamp by speeder. Whilst inside the sewers, Vaylin Tirall dropped in on the two, where an alliance was formed. The group fought their way through the sewers and the spire's streets as they carved their path into the throne room. Within moments, the group was bound by Tenebrae, in the physical form of the Zakuulain warrior Valkorian. Arye was brought back as Tenebrae's pawn, containing Arcann as Vaylin was taken down. Arcann glared down at Tenebrae, before turning his back as the realization flowed through his body and spirit: these Tiralls were not his family, and he would not follow in their paths. Sending a message out to Grand Admiral Thrawn, Arcann turned back to Tenebrae and teleporting above the Emperor as he was sent away through a force-created portal, leaving the planet behind along with his companions. He had been defeated, yet for the first time in his life Arcann had truly been formed into being by the light, releasing his passions and darkness inside him.

### *A New Beginning*

#### Frozen Plaguelands

Falling to the ground as he became expelled from the portal, Arcann found himself alone on the frozen wasteland of Jebble. An ancient world inhabited solely by the diseased and tortured beings known as Rakghouls, it was not a wise place to remain. Scouring the battlegrounds Arcann came across a set of golden Mandalorian Crusader Armour, which he acquired to maintain a slight amount of warmth to counteract the elements. Fueled by willpower and the ravenous cries heard from behind, Arcann channeled Pyrokinesis and Convection as he made his way towards a towering spire protruding out of the planet's surface. Coming across a fallen Mandalorian Warship, Arcann utilized his abilities through force, mechanics and combat to bring function back into the vessel while holding off the ever-growing hoard that assaulted his position. He successfully made his way off world, where he got into contact with Grand Admiral Thrawn. Thrawn informed Arcann of the coming Republic siege on Dromund Kaas, a stronghold of Tenebrae and the Eternal Empire. With recovery by Jedi Master Plo Koon, Arcann was on his way to Kaas, where Hell awaited.

#### Victory, yet with High Cost

As the Grand Army of the Republic took the fight to the Eternal Sith Empire, Arcann remained with Master Plo in orbit observing the battle in space. As the conflict above the ancient Sith capital died down Arcann along with T7 made headway towards the planets surface. Upon their landing the two found a dire scene. Ghos Gin and A'sharad Hett lay stationed on the ground, a razed battlefield as well as Sith surrounding them. However, one individual was missing: Jedi Master Mace Windu. Gathering the two Jedi, as well as the recently defeated Arye Prays, Arcann and T7 made headway to extract both Lana Beniko as well as a group of clone forces under siege by Tenebrae. Upon a successful recovery the crew made their way to the Chimaera, safe at last as their next course of action was to be decided.

#### A New Alliance

Following the Battle of Dromund Kaas and the return of Republic forces, Arcann remained on the Chimaera with other recovering Jedi and Sith. With the combined effort of the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, it had become clear an alliance was necessary to combat the growing threat posed by the Sith Eternal Empire. Such being the case, representatives were to meet for negotiations in the manor of Separatist leader Count Dooku on Serenno.

#### Power has a Price

Following the tense negotiations, Arcann felt the force pulling him elsewhere. Saying his temporary goodbyes, he and T7 followed the guiding power across the galaxy. Their first stop: Ziost. Heeding the warning of Lana Beniko, he enveloped himself in the Jedi code as his sight upon the consumed husk of a planet continued to direct him away from his connection to Tenebrae. Arriving at the source of his attention lay a forgotten Sith meditation sphere. Through internal conflict with his past self, and the power he could obtain from utilizing the dark technology, Arcann eventually disabled the sphere and further engrained himself in the light.

#### An Approaching Darkness

While satisfied with his decision on Ziost, the Battlemaster had questions left unanswered. Notably, an abyss dark as night, shining with stars. Arcann and T7 made their way to Alderaan, to meet with the Killiks whom he felt there was unrest through the Force. As the news cycle revealed the public's perceptions of the Republic Military, he quickly met with the ancient race to ensure his end of negotiations was met, in addition to gathering the information he required. Alderaan had become unstable in the shadows, although more importantly, the existence of a long sealed away evil within the Maw Cluster. After days of mental preparation on Kessel, Arcann made his way into the Maw. He discovered what had been drawing him close. Abeloth.

#### Paranoia

Inside the Maw, Abeloth was fully aware of Arcann and T7's presence. In her cunning she induced a force psychosis over Arcann. Under a blanket of terror and hostility, the Battlemaster could do nothing in his fever dream. Fearing for his friend, T7 locked Arcann in his quarters and took the Redeemer to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Overcome by fear, he lashed out at all Jedi that approached. It was not until Master Yoda cleared his mind of the psychosis that Arcann was once again free, and able to rest easy. For now, at least.

### *Failure and Déjà vu*

#### Watcher of Youth

While the psychosis had been cleared, Arcann's mind remained wracked with fear and concern for what was to come. The Battlemaster was placed on bedrest, taking time away from the front lines to mentor and oversee at the Jedi Temple. With T7 at his side, Arcann took the opportunity to train and confide with the newest generation of younglings. Passing on life lessons and sabre forms, he found solitude once again in one of his primary reasons for acceptance into the order. Abeloth remained in his head, however, appearing as a visage in the Coruscant evening sky. Unsure if it was a warning or his mind playing tricks, he and T7 regrouped with Lana aboard The Redeemer in orbit. A decision that would prove to be both a blessing and a curse.

#### The Day of Chaos

It occurred without warning, as the citizens of Coruscant and soldiers alike marched upon the Jedi Temple. Reports came in from the ground, sending the trio dashing to the cockpit. With T7 and Lana acting as arial recognizance, Arcann leapt from the ship down into the massacre below. Clearing his path through the waves of brainwashed husks, he travelled through the temple to regroup with the Jedi who had managed to find shelter. It was alongside Quinlan, Bardan, and Ghos that the group began to form a plan. But it was too late; both physical and spiritual disturbance was far too great as the floors rumbled. Breaking into teams to evacuate, the Jedi fled to multiple ships, escaping just in time as the one beacon of hope and safety crumbled before their eyes. With dread and despair in their hearts, the order left Coruscant behind, making for the one true safe haven they had: Tython.

#### Collapse

Defeated and distraught, the Jedi retreated to the safety and security available within the core world. As he helped the Jedi to their new home and watched Lana and T7 take The Redeemer to orbit, Arcann broke. Unsure of what to do, he went out into the wilds in solitude. Depressed and with the feeling in failure in his heart, he blamed himself for Abeloth's spread to Coruscant and the annihilation of the Jedi. It was not until Ghos brought him to his senses through thorough discussion and understanding of the man's state, having been there before in the young Jedi's life years ago. Still holding onto the dread, but with a better sense of certainty, an old friend showed themselves in the sky. Grand Admiral Thrawn had arrived, along with the Republic's Director of Communications Axis, to discuss matters involving the Eternal Empire. Aboard the *Chimaera*, the three, in addition to Lana and T7, determined that the unrest within the Chiss Ascendancy was a vital step in striking against Valkorion and the Empire. Just as soon as he had arrived, Arcann left the Jedi safe on Tython and alongside allies new and old made way to Csilla with haste.

## **Personality and Traits**

In his youth and during his time as Emperor of Zakuul, Arcann was callous, cruel and filled with the power of the Dark Side. His actions against the known galaxy committed with anger and a desire for complete control. However, upon redemption with the Voss thanks to his mother Senya Tirall, Arcann became altered. He embraced both aspects of the force fully, siding with the Eternal Alliance against Vaylin Tirall and the Sith Empire. Upon travel through the portal into the Clone Wars period, Arcann had become more compassionate and light due to his close relationship with the Outlander and other Alliance allies. At the Jedi Temple, Arcann engaged with many of the Jedi, acting as a parental figure and friend. In battle, Arcann looked out for his fellow Jedi and the clone troopers he fought along side, developing notable friendships with Clone Commanders Mixer and Cody.

While he was strong on the battlefield, Arcann exhibited many other skills throughout his life. He was a effective diplomat if he needed to be, negotiating and engaging in politics when Emperor and with the Killiks. Additionally, Arcann had become effective in mechanical repairs, working frequently on his ship The Redeemer and T7-O1 whenever time allowed.

## **Powers and Abilities**

### *A Master of the Blades*

"*(Arcann) jumps into the air. Moving to reverse grip, he uses the saber to block Leman's slash as he flips. This accounts for Bardan's strike also, while using the dual blade to focus a complete block towards Hett.*"
― - Arcann, in a training duel against Hett, Bardan and Leman

As a member of the ruling Zakuulian family, Arcann trained and gained much skill in saber combat. By the time he entered the Clone Wars period, he had fought some of the strongest force users of the Old Republic Era, as well as trained with the Outlander. Upon initiation into the Jedi Order, Arcann adapted quickly to the new setting of melee combat, becoming a master in all seven forms of lightsaber combat. His expertise in the forms made him a viable option for the role of Battlemaster, as he took over from Cin Drallig. In addition to the main forms, Arcann began learning the techniques of Telekinetic Saber Combat to gain an understanding of the form. Throughout his life training as a child of the Eternal Empire and finding himself in tough spots, Arcann has mastered the art of combat with a multitude of martial weapons.

### *One with the Force*

While Arcann has vast strength in his saber combat abilities, he is still strong in the force. His most notable ability is his yellow variant of Force Lightning, a staple of the Eternal Empire. Arcann's lightning is one of the most powerful in history, barring Vitiate and Sidious. In addition to Lightning, the Zakuulian found himself thrust into the world of teleportation, a Force ability few in known history utilized an mastered. As such, Arcann spent much time with the ability passively, applying teleportation into his everyday movements as well as combat style. Arcann is also masterful in Tutanimis, Telekinesis, Force Barrier and Pyrokinesis, with knowledge in other Light Side and Dark Side abilities.

On the Chiss planet of Csilla, Axis offered Arcann the chance to reach his full potential once more, both in body and in mind. Both his injuries as a young prince and yank forward in time had weakened the man immensely. Through trial by pain, Axis brought Arcann's doppelgänger from another universe to replaced his cybernetic arm with an organic one once again. With his body feeling like burning coals, he was cleansed and felt more like himself than he ever had.