Westly “Wes” Knight

**Wes Knight** is an operative in the Council Recover Corps.

## Biography

Wes was born to two hardworking mechanics. Julia and Matthew Knight were part of the crew that helped build the Arcturus Station, and they spent a majority of their time in space and within the station. When the station was completed in 2162, they were part of the first wave of humans to stay aboard and continue to maintain the station as the Alliance Navy set up. It wasn’t a surprise to the other people on the station when Julia announced her pregnancy and subsequent birth thereafter. Understanding that raising their son on a naval space station wasn’t exactly a warm environment, the three moved to the Citadel.

On the Citadel, the Knight family moved into the Zakera Ward and it wasn’t hard for two well resumed mechanics to find work. Wes might not have grown up rich, but he was comfortable, and he would never take his parents hard work for granted. The turning point in his life was when his family was attacked one night in the Zakera Ward by some criminal elements, the situation was nearly deadly for them all, if it wasn’t for the timely response of some C-Sec sanctioned officers. From that day onward, Wes was enamored with the diligent police work of C-Sec.

The rest of his younger years went by in a blur. School was only important as a means to an end and understanding that his education was the foundation for any future career. But outside of just making sure he had the grades, Wes began training in MMA during his teenage years. Around this time, the Skyllian Blitz would occur and it was Wes’ desire to never get captured by the “evil Batarian” menace. Additionally at this time his father would finally allow him to use a gun and he would mix his MMA training with shooting range practice with his Dad.

By the time Wes was 18 and old enough to enroll at C-Sec Academy, he was already a decent shot with a pistol and knew his way around the fighting ring. His grades had slipped to an average level, but still average enough to pass the exam results. As for the physical testing, Wes nailed that in the bag. Six months of academy was probably not the dream Wes was imagining, a hardass Turian instructor, rough combat simulators, and a rigorous training period all attributed to an exhausted Wes, but it seemed that graduation was the shot of vigor to remind Wes what he truly aimed to accomplish.

Then the Enforcement years hit. Nothing prepared Wes for what it was going to be like when he finally joined C-Sec. They started him off in the Lower Wards, a tough, aggressive entrance to his new life. Crime was bad, the criminals worse, and the amount of horror that this poor kid witnessed was enough to turn any officer away. But he stuck with it, he believed in the system and he believed in reform. He took an on hands approach in a way that not many had before him. He was invested in each criminal he took in and he was often found checking in on them and their progress when appropriate. It was enough to earn him a reputation as a caring but soft officer.

After three years of slumming it in the Lower Wards, Wes finally made the move up to the Zakera Ward. He was now much closer to him, actively working on keeping his family safe, which now included a little sister, Gwen, 10 years his junior. He loved his new position, and it was honestly a change of pace being able to walk among the many shops and bars on the Zakera Ward. However it wasn’t even a week into his new job that his life would take a major turn.

One day, whilst making his rounds, he came across a kidnapping in broad daylight. At first Wes was flabbergasted that they would be so bold, but it quickly turned to rage and action when he noticed no one was willing to get involved. Quickly calling back-up, Wes rushed to her aid, risking his own life to save hers. When backup finally came, they came upon Wes, fainted woman in his arms, and a battlefield of knocked out or wounded kidnapees. It was from that day on that Officer Knight would ruefully earn the nickname “White Knight” for saving his damsel in distress.

While the rest of the precinct would make their jokes, Wes would reap his rewards. It would turn out that the woman he saved from being abducted was named Kassandra Kassa. Her family lineage traced back to the very same Kassa Fabrication company that made numerous firearms. It seemed that Kassandra was known for traveling a lot and exploring the galaxy as a “commoner” so to speak. It was her reckless behavior that nearly got her abducted. Regardless, Kassandra couldn’t not reward the man that saved her, and although Wes was not interested in any carnal rewards, the idea of guns was all too welcome. Soon it wasn’t long for Wes to be seen carrying a signature M-12 Locust and a rather large pistol, one that would become his favorite, a Sidewinder.

It turns out Kassandra would be staying on the Citadel for a fair bit longer than she originally intended and in that time, Kassandra and Wes would become fast friends. Kass and Wes would be a terrifying duo at the club and both of them had influenced the other into some pretty brief and wild poor relationship choices. They’d always stop the other from pursuing anything too long term or too terrible and would find each other single but never alone. It was clear that Kass had always pinned for Wes, and maybe in a different time and a different life where Wes liked girls they could have been soulmates.

Outside of his new friendship, Wes was having a hard time finding meaning in being an Enforcer. He stopped the criminals, he arrested criminals, but he never felt like he truly “fixed” the crime rate. He knew that the next logical step in making the Citadel better was to become a detective and truly hit the streets and capture the worst of the worst. So his final two years as an Enforcer was filled with rigorous study, training, and personal skill building.

After five years on the force, Wes made the move to Detective. It was an immediate culture shock going from one to the other and the sheer magnitude of crime was staggering. No longer was he just dealing with minor disturbances, violence, and the errant kidnapping; now he dealt with homicides, mass murders, and the worst of the worst. Almost like a veil peeling back, Wes felt the true horror and nature of what people can do to other people. Luckily Kass was still around to be his emotional rock, and with his family always nearby, it spurred him on to do his job and save the Citadel from these evil elements.

While on the job as a detective, Wes would discover a new problem he’d never faced before, a lack of resources to assist him. Calling on his mechanical parents and his own dabbling in their field, the three of them would create a personalized Defensive Drone for Wes to take into the field. The drone would be kitted with a bunch of functionality to assist him in the day to day, including flashlight, recording, defensive suite, submission net, and more. His little drone would be nicknamed Gumshoe and would over the years be remodeled, refurbished, and made better.

Four years as a Detective and yet again Wes would have that itch to do more. He had solved numerous cases, cleaned up crime with C-Sec, and generally doing his part to make the Citadel better. However, watching the news Wes knew there was so much more he could be doing. The rise and fall of G.U.A.R.D.I.A.N., the new wars, the galactic upheaval, and even the forming of CRC. There was so much more than just the Citadel in this universe, there was so much more than the small crimes and big crimes of his Ward. Wes had the bug, the itch, the urge to change people for the better, why couldn’t he bring forth change in the galaxy? Was that his own hubris, believing that his voice could be the voice of change? Well, he’d never know if he never try. Gaining permission from his Chief, saying his goodbyes to his family, wishing Kassandra well on her travels, all of it was bittersweet, but it was finally Wes’ time. It was finally his time to go out into the galaxy and be the voice of change, the one to make a difference. One criminal at a time.

## Personality

Wes is a big softie at heart. You wouldn’t notice it by looking at him, but it’s his open heart and willingness to help that defines him to the core. Following in his parent’s footsteps, he was raised in a home of acceptance and care, and it's that level of hospitality that he aspires to carry out to everyone he knows. As a detective that comes out in his desire to catch those who have disrupted his community, and rehabilitate those willing to become better. That’s all he wants in this galaxy, a place where people strive to be better. Wes will be the first person in someone’s corner, rooting them on, and being the biggest hype man in their life.

Outside of just being there for people, Wes is a no-nonsense type of person. He doesn’t believe in bending the rules, asshole behavior, or toxic masculinity. He doesn’t understand why people have the need to commit crimes, or break the law, or just be bad in general. He knows people can be better so he doesn’t tolerate nasty behavior. He’s… he’s kind of a party pooper in all honesty. Wes is the type of guy to take a knee, put a hand on someone’s shoulder and ask, “Hey champ, how’s it going?”.

### Exceptional Skills

* Cooking
* Investigation
* Gun Maintenance
* MMA

## Physical Description

Wes is a pretty fit young man. Always hitting the gym, walking the Wards, or putting in time at the ring, Wes finds ample time in his life to make sure he’s always keeping in shape. His mighty muscles are accompanied by a face that many have quoted as “too pretty” to hit. His chiseled jaw, impeccable fitness, and slick black hair can all be attributed to his father, but his soft blue eyes are definitely his mother’s inheritance.

As for his daily life wear, Wes is a pretty casual guy. He wears basic tees and jeans when he can, otherwise it’s a uniform all the time. As an Enforcer it was the C-Sec standard, but when he made the jump to Detective it was goodbye to casual wear. Now, taking the biggest leap to CRC, Wes takes all the chances he gets to not wear a uniform.

### Armament

* Sidewinder
* M-77 Paladin
* M-12 Locust

### Abilties

* Tactical Scan
* Tech Armor
* Defensive Drone
* Submission Net