Ryan Roche
From Star Wars Combine
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Ryan Roche, a 23 years old Corellian male and a proud native of Corellia. As an average Corellian boy, he was raised to be a pilot and a ship designer, much like his Father and big brothers. Ryan never had a mother to take care of him, he was raised by a bunch of men. His mother died when he was only four years old, and he never really knew her. Ryan was the youngest member of the family, and he was treated well. He went to work with his Father in the Corellian Shipyards, where his talents as a ship designer came to use. His Father knew that, although very young, a strong pair of hands will get the job done, and Ryan's potential was heard all throughout the Shipyard.
He wanted to build fast ships with weapons and many different kinds of improvements; he had great design ideas. But most of all, he wanted to own a Fleet of Corellian-made ships. Those ships will be use to further explore the galaxy. He made his dream come true eventually, but not yet has he managed to explore the farthest reaches of space. Before having a fancy fleet to fly with, Ryan used the money he had saved during most of his short life to buy a small, second-hand fighter to help him ahieve his dream: exploring the galaxy. At the age of 18 he finished working and left Corellia to explore space. He joined the Empire and became a Flight Officer in the Imperial Navy. However, after serving for a long period of time, Ryan decided to move on. He will one day return to his family at Corellia and show them what he had accomplished.
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[edit] Character History
[edit] Early life
Ryan was born in Tyrena City, Corellia at Year -13 as Ryan nar Roché or simply, Ryan. His father was one of the working men in the Corellian Shipyard Factories and his mother died when he was just 4 years old. Not much is known about the Roché family tree, only Ryan's immediate family is on record. His father's name was Robert Roché and his mother's Anna Roché. His mother took care of Ryan until she died. Some say it was disease that killed her, but Ryan never knew for sure because his father or brothers never talked about it. Ryan's two brothers are Ben Roché and Tony Roché. They both went to work with their father like Ryan, in the Corellian Shipyard Factories to build ships. They still work there in Corellia, and when Ryan comes to visit he is glad they make Corellia proud another day. We also have information about Ryan's uncle and his son. Ryan's uncle was Robert's brother, and his name was Joseph. Joseph lived in a city nearby, Coronet, which is the Capital of Corellia. They were extremely wealthy. Joseph's family, although connected to Ryan's, was constantly avoiding Ryan and his family due to their lower status. Joseph's son, Rylan, was a couple of years older than Ryan. When Robert and Joseph still had contact, Rylan's name was the inspiration for Robert to choose Ryan as his third son's name. Rylan left the family furious, and only told his father, Joseph, the reason. Joseph was ruined, and his life was destroyed. He never talked to Rylan, or about what happened to him the day he left. Rylan disappeared into Deep Space long ago, and was later killed by pirates.
 Tyrena City at Dusk. |
When Ryan reached the age of six, two years after his mother's death, his Father sent him to the Tyrena Flight School to get him more familiar with ships and to become an excellent pilot. Ryan's father had many plans for him. After he finished the Tyrena Flight School at the age of 15, he went to work with his Father in one of the factories. Besides piloting, Ryan's father wanted him to know how ships are built, and how to build them. His father was a successful man that was one of the designers of the CR90 Corvette. Ryan worked with his father and two big brothers, and in the mean time, got to know space travel, Spaceships, and how Hyperdrive works. That wasn't the plan at first, the plan was to make Ryan familiar with Ships. He got a lot more than that. Three years afterwards, Ryan decided that working in a factory all his life was not the way for him.
[edit] A New start
Ryan left Corellia when he was 18 years old, still young and ambitious. He was a freelancer for a long time, trying to find something to do; he bought a small cheap ship with the money he had, capable of traveling through the Galaxy using Hyperspace. Ryan did many different things, at first trying to sell his ship design ideas, and later piloting a fighter, but none of it was good enough for Ryan. He wandered the galaxy, trying to make money to buy a ship that could fly faster than 40 MGLT. However, he didn't see a good way of making money, he wanted his fleet so much but was so far away from reaching his target. Ryan was desperate for something to do. He decided to go to the nearest planet and have a look at the local mercenary groups. But instead, he saw an abandoned shop with mercenary job offers. There was an ad there about a mercenary guild called Roso's Raider Group. The two people behind him saw the same ad as well. They were talking, but they weren't sure if they want to join or not. Ryan overheard they have a large salary, and that's what he was looking for. He grabbed the flier and flew to Coruscant, where their HQ is located.
[edit] Roso's Raider Group
As the name suggested, Roso's Raider Group was a group of war veteran rouges that started their own group. They are not in favour of any Government or faction, they do not help the Rebels, or the Empire, they are not bounty hunters, and not smugglers, they wanted to be referred as a group of trained people who wanted to make money. Coming to their camp at Coruscant, Ryan saw many more people trying to apply, some looked unintelligent, some were like Ryan, and some acted as if they were actually pirates. And on the other line, Ryan saw the people who did not make it inside. He understood it's not going to be easy, but he knew that if he didn't get the job, he could just look for something else to do.
Ryan entered the bunker where the applications were held. The recruiter looked at him, then took Ryan's papers and prepared the Red stamp, which indicates, "Denied". Luckily, he did look a bit inside Ryan's resume, and was surprised to find out he was a remarkable Ship Designer, he approached Ryan and told him to enter the door behind him. Ryan didn't know what that was all about. The room was empty, nothing inside but a table and a door, with a small light on the sealing. A man entered. He said his name was Roso, or at least that was his code name. He questioned Ryan, and Ryan was as honest as he could. He said he was good at designing ships, he can help with Space Combat and Ship Modification. The man called Roso looked at him, he examined his body, Ryan wasn't so muscular as the man hoped. But in the end, he took Ryan for the job, Tactical Advantage is a key factor in Space Combat, and if Ryan could modify their ships, and teach them about useful Space Combat, he will be an excellent addition to the Group. They wanted to know how to attack Ship weakness points, and how to penetrate shields and such. In return, they paid Ryan well, and showed him the arts of the Melee Combat.
[edit] Training and Roso
Ryan started training under Master Roso himself. He learned all about Melee Combat, and how to fight with the Sword. Ryan thought fighting with a Sword was old-fashioned, but Roso always said that when a Jedi or a Sith comes after you, a Cortosis Sword would be your last resort. Other than training, Ryan wished to know Roso more, as team work is the most important thing in battle. Roso was a Thyferran, born in Thyferra when it was under the Empire's control. He was raised by an old Master that showed him the ways of the warrior. Since he was young, war and battle was the only thing he knew. He was his teacher for everything, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Control of fear. The GE was quiet on the planet, and Roso and his Master lived quietly in the mountains of Thyferra. It was when the Rebels came that Roso had to leave the planet. His Master was killed by cross fire between the Rebels and GE forces. He would never forget that day, Roso was 25, and his Master's last words were encouraging for Roso. He told him to become a Master himself, and achieve his dream.
After learning more about Roso, Ryan continued his training. For 2 years Roso trained Ryan. Roso sent Ryan on missions all alone, with no backup, to experience what it is like on the field, Space Battles, as well as Melee. Ryan always came back successful. Ryan gained Roso's trust over the years. Ryan thought that his trainings came to an end when he became an expert at whatever Roso had for Ryan. Roso told Ryan about the real things the Raiders do, and that trainings go on forever, there is no stop. Ryan didn't understand the money he received now as salary, it was nothing compared to the real missions the Raiders issue and complete on a daily basis.
[edit] A Tibanna Gas Station
It was time for Ryan to do some real action, that is, get a nice amount of money. Ryan always wanted to go into something serious, especially when big money is about. He needed the credits to survive and eventually get his own Fleet. One of Roso's Raider Intelligence sources was the good old Nar Shadda cantina. Lots of Bounty Hunters and dealers went there, Ryan wasn't so welcome in this place, but his mission was to get information from Zedana the Hutt. An unknown Crime lord that had some intelligence connections in the area. Ryan was given a bag with millions of credits, if Ryan was corrupted he would just leave with it. Roso was no fool, however, the money was fake and attached to the inner part of the bag was a time bomb. Thus, Ryan had to do this as fast as he could. Zedana's inspectors asked Ryan to give them the money for inspection, but he said Roso sent him to talk to Zedana alone. The Hutt heard that and asked Ryan to come with him to a private room. The fat Hutt looked at the money and smiled, he was a happy fool, he had no idea the bag was trapped. Zedana gave Ryan information about a new Space Station that the people of Bespin built. The Space Station contains Tibanna Gas, a very valuable material.
Ryan reported back to Roso's shuttle that waited outside. They fled from Nar Shadda only to hear an explosion behind them, Roso chuckled. The Raiders discussed a plan to get to the Station and steal the Gas, and sell it for millions afterwards. Ryan went along with Roso and his guys on the mission. Ryan took the Hawk's Claw with him and prepared for an easy hit-and-run operation. Roso was right behind him with his own Firespray and his guys behind him with an Assassin Corvette, whose weaponry was taken down, and all that was left is the docking bay. Inside there was a group of Razor fighters waiting for battle. When they got there they found out they were not the only ones that heard of the Station full of Tibanna Gas. It was a group of Pirates sent by Zedana's brother, that wanted the Gas as much as Ryan. He didn't think they were after revenge, money was their motive. Ryan didn't know what to do at first. They overwhelmed him with more forces and more equipment. But Ryan was experienced, not like the Pirate pilots that they just took out from the street. The Razors were dispatched with Roso and Ryan on the front line against the Pirates.
Roso didn't like to do much work. His plan was perfect, Ryan and the Razors fought the incoming Pirates in Space, while Roso waited in the clouds of Bespin unnoticed. He waited for the Pirates to steal the Gas. The Bespin forces didn't have a chance against the Pirates. They quickly took the Gas and escaped. Roso chased them down to open Space, and ordered Ryan and the Razors, who just finished the job, to go with him. When the Pirates were close to Hyperspace, Roso coordinated an attack with Ryan, and they both started firing at the Transports. The Pirates didn't want to risk their Transports being destroyed with the Gas inside, they only sent their small fighters against Roso and Ryan. Roso had no problem taking them down. He told Ryan to keep them busy while he boarded the Transports. Ryan did as he said, and indeed Roso stole the Gas from one of the Transports. The second Transport engaged their sublight engines in order to get into position for Hyperspace, the Razors along with Ryan chased after it and a second before it escaped, Ryan sent the blast that destroyed the whole transport. A victory for the Raiders.
[edit] Changes in Plan
Ryan's mercenary life had to come to an end at some point. It was when an operation issued by the Raiders had gone very badly that Ryan had to change his future plans. Ryan was inside Roso's Assassin Corvette, en-route to the planet of Vakkar in the Fakir Sector. He was sitting quietly in his chambers doing some paperwork for the upcoming mission, but unexpectedly the ship exited Hyperspace in the middle of deep space, somewhere near the sector of Fakir. No one knew what happened until a message was sent from the Engine Room, apparently the Hyperdrive system malfunctioned, and had to exit Hyperspace as means of protection. The whole crew was suspicious, they never encountered such a problem before. Ryan went down to the Engine Room to find out what happened. Pretty soon after that, a ship exited Hyperspace, it was a Bayonet Light Cruiser. Ryan looked on something weird that was attached to the main motivator, he picked it up and saw a red bleeping light coming out of it. It was certainly a bug that someone planted for the ship to exit Hyperspace at certain time. When Ryan shouted that he found something, his voice was cut by a laser shot from the nearby Bayonet Cruiser. Ryan looked outside the window in shock, he knew that the Assassin Corvette had no chance against the Bayonet Cruiser. Not only its shields were down, the weaponry was taken down and sold in order to get money for the Razor Fighters.
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Ryan immediately ran to Roso's room, but he wasn't there, instead out from Roso's office window, Ryan saw an escape pod going towards the Bayonet Cruiser, seems it was launched from the Assassin Corvette. Ryan was confused, but he continued to the Bridge to find out most crew was dead on the ground, some of his friends as well. The ship was taking damage and Ryan was still aboard. He ran like hell to the Hanger and entered his Firespray, the Hawk's Claw. he set coordinates to Corellia and engaged the Hyperdrive motivator. But it wasn't successful. The Assassin Corvette blew up and Ryan was tractored back to the Bayonet Cruiser. Onboard he saw the Zydana the Hutt, Zedana's brother and next to him, none other than Roso himself. Ryan looked at him in disbelief, "How could you betray us?". Ryan shouted at Roso, telling him what traitor he was. Roso laughed and answered with a smile, "Money". It was all about a few million credits Roso was bribed. He planted the bug in the Corvette, and his intentions was not to keep Ryan alive to witness his betrayal. Roso threw Ryan in a holding cell and the ship was on it's way to an unknown location. Ryan fell asleep and was unaware of what was going on around him. He woke up in a court back in Coruscant. Ryan was accused of destroying personal ships owned by Roso. But that wasn't all. The destruction came with a price. The death of all of Roso's group. So murder was added to Ryan's file as well. In his defense, Ryan tried so desperately to explain, but was utterly overcome by Roso's statements. In the end no one listened to Ryan, and was sentenced to a lifetime in Imperial Prison. |
 Coruscant from Space. |
[edit] Time in Darkness
Getting to know the prison was hard for Ryan. He was not afraid of the people inside, those whose crimes are for real. It's the lifestyle that Ryan had to get used to. Ryan always felt free, he traveled across the stars, did whatever he desired. The Prison revealed Ryan how dark life can become. It had an effect on everyone present. Freedom was impossible, Ryan was introduced to living in boundaries, under the ground beyond bars. Ryan's body and mind could not stand it. A lifetime in a cell would ruin him forever. It was a hard place to live in. No heart and no mercy was written all over the Prison walls. He was betrayed by his best friend, and for what? Ryan wondered... a few credits... Ryan shouldn't have expected less from a mercenary.
Inside the Prison Ryan kept quiet. He did not want to get into fights. It was however aמ inseparable part of the Prison's day to day life. It wasn't long until Ryan's sitting aside from the rest made someone else unhappy. The large Gamorrean approached Ryan, seems he was angry and restless. Ryan looked at him, trying to tell him politely to go away, but it was self-evident that he won't just go away. Instead, the Gamorrean picked up Ryan and threw him away, on the wall, roaring loudly. Ryan, feeling all dizzy, stood up, walked slowly towards the Gamorrean, pulled a small needle he had concealed in his shoe. The Gamorrean started to laugh hard, preparing to punch Ryan in the face and knock him unconscious. Ryan jumped on him and stabbed him with the needle in his right eye. The Gamorrean almost instantly started shouting and screaming, and by that gaining the guards attention. From what they understood, Ryan started the fight, and they are required by order to send all the "violent" ones to the more closed and contained section of the Prison, or for short, the ultimate underground. He was grabbed all the way down to a small, dark cell with no windows but a small hole in which air would normally come through. There sometimes were different types of gasses coming out of that hole, requested specifically for those Gand who were sent to the underground as well. Totally outcast from the Prison itself and its population, Ryan sat for days in the dark, thinking different types of thoughts and dreams which would probably would never come true. It was definitely the most terrible thing Ryan ever experienced. Even today you can notice the deep scratches and scars on his back... And not only physically, but psychologically as well. Ryan never completely healed from that experience. There were times when Ryan was all alone, he took his wooden plate and started hitting the ground with it. He saw an illusion of Roso, as if he was there in the cell laughing at Ryan. So Ryan wanted to hurt him back... Then he realised no one was there and started crying. Ryan considered rethinking his life, and probably being what his father wanted out of him, doing ship repairs and giving technical support to those in need. However it wasn't something to make a nice living, or the perfect way of reaching Ryan's ultimate goal, to establish his fleet.
 Ryan thinking of his escape plan outside at the Prison yard. |
2 years had passed and Ryan was no longer who he was before. He didn't know himself anymore. He suffered from severe mental disabilities and physical weaknesses. You could definitely see it in his eyes that something was wrong about him. Looking creepy and all wounded, a person that never got a special treatment or medical attention. Stayed up all night for hours and days... Ryan had to leave, he had to go back to Corellia, he just had to get away from the darkness. He was given an opportunity of once in 2 years to get outside to the Prison yard and get some fresh air. Of course that was just a myth since the very surface of Coruscant was filled with small ships and millions more flying in the sky. Although weak, Ryan gathered all of his strength to figure out an escape plan. He looked around trying to remember the way back to the yard, from which he can probably escape. He waited and planned his perfect escape, just like he did back with Roso. Ryan grabbed himself and tried to escape his misery. He trained himself and made lots of configurations before the escape can be executed. At one point, he felt like he was ready. And in that moment, Ryan's plan to escape was on its way. He waited for the right time to strike and get away. It was dark, it was late and most of the guards were asleep. Ryan looked and observed the guards closely, to see who may be easily taken. Ryan had his eyes on a specific guard, one that patrols alone in Ryan's section only twice a month. Today was the day he is supposed to be patrolling the area with his flashlight. Ryan's plan was to trick the guard and get his keys. He called him to his cell in order to choke him. The foolish guard approached Ryan close enough for him to grab him and choke him. And amazingly he was successful. Ryan grabbed the keys and freed himself out of the cell. It was truly a once in a life time opportunity to escape. Ryan made his way to the yard and ran like a madman towards the exit. The guards started shooting him and missed by his speed. With the last bit of his powers, Ryan jumped to a sewage and disappeared.
A few days later, someone picked him off the streets and brought him to their house. The mysterious man took care of Ryan and cleaned him. Ryan woke up and thought the man was a threat to him, but the man explained to him the situation and calmed him down. Ryan was a bit suspicious about the man, but he thanked him for everything and went on his way. He caught a shuttle and flew to the Polis Messa Medical Outpost in order to be healed. Although he got rid of his disabilities and weaknesses, Ryan will forever remember the dark scars from his time in Prison.
[edit] Vengeance
When he was 22, Ryan bought his first Thunder ship, the YT-1210 "Thunderhead". His former vessel, the Firespray "Hawk's Claw" had been lost, and no where to be found. It was a stormy night in Corellia where Ryan decided to name his first fleet ship, "Thunderhead". Ryan was grown up a little, and realised there isn't enough hours in a day to do everything one had planned for himself. He was angry, he felt betrayed, and his life miserable. The only answer to his cries is Revenge, and revenge shall be brought upon Roso. Ryan would not let Roso take his life and end it for that thing Roso cares the most about - the Credit. Ryan decided to take what was most important to Roso in his life, just like how Roso took his. What would be more perfect than getting Roso while he's trading money? Ryan wanted to eliminate Roso so much, to terminate his life and make him suffer. After he accomplishes that, he will be able to live a normal life again. In order to do that, he must find Roso, separate him from his body guards, and make him suffer.
Ryan flew across the Galaxy with his ship in search for Roso. He asked around various places and visited countless trading space stations to find the famous trader and rogue mercenary, Roso. Though at one place, a small bit of Roso was left behind. Centrepoint Station was the place. Back at his home system of Corellia, Ryan boarded the enormous vessel to ask about Roso. He was known there for his recent purchase in the sum of 28 million credits. Ryan wanted to 'help' Roso break that record of his by trading 30 million credits. Under a disguise, Ryan sent Roso a message through the Trader contact list, and asked him politely if he was interested in a brand new Bulk Freighter, that can be custom painted afterwards. Roso, having no clue, agreed to the deal and arranged a meeting with Ryan. The meeting was held in a small remote and cold planet of Soronia, where Ryan could engage Roso in fight, defeat him and leave no evidence. Upon arrival, Roso immediately asked where the ship is located. Ryan smiled seeing his old 'friend', but did not say anything. Only referenced to a nearby dock where the ship is located. Ryan of course, had no Bulk Freighter, and Ryan, as he knew Roso, did not have 30 million credits on him. Instead, he probably only brought half of it, and another half after he gets the ship. Ryan brought Roso and his men to a small bunker to get some rest, and said tomorrow the deal will take place. But Ryan did not go to sleep. He went to the Control Room and isolated the room where Roso's men were. Then he threw gas grenades there, and they died slowly. Roso suddenly woke up and saw Ryan without his disguise. Although hard to recognise after all these years, Roso was shocked to see Ryan still alive and out of the Imperial Prison. He made a run for it only to be locked in a Force Field by Ryan back in the Control Room.
| Ryan walked slowly to Roso laughing so hard. Roso tried to escape but was not able to. Ryan showed Roso a datacard saying all of his money was transferred to a charity organisation to help those in need. He muttered saying it is a lie, but soon realised he taught Ryan himself how to fake IDs and signatures. Roso was so angry he hurt himself inside the Force field. On the other side Ryan just continued laughing. Until eventually he had enough and disabled the force field, knocking Roso unconscious so he cannot escape. Waking up in a strange room, Roso looked around and begged Ryan to let him go. He said he was sorry, but Ryan ignored him. He screamed but no one heard. Ryan started injecting different kinds of crippling poisons into Roso's body, making him scream and suffer. Ryan spent the following hours making Roso forgive all of his crimes. In the end... Roso apologised, and said if he could do things differently, he would. But it was too late. Ryan took his pistol, and shot Roso in both of his knees. Ryan then said... "Go Roso... You can go". He showed him the exit. But Roso was too wounded in order to walk. His blood all over the floor. Ryan stepped on him and said "Oh dear Roso... I wish I could make you suffer the same time you made me suffer." Ryan sighed. "However... Life is too short, and you did a mistake by throwing me away, now I will have my revenge.". Ryan took a deep breath, and the shouted "I shall have my Revenge!". He grabbed Roso and threw him on a chair, and with all his anger... He shot Roso between the eyes. Once a great friend and a mentor, now a greedy careless trader, Roso, is dead. |  Ryan ends Roso's life forever. |
[edit] Dark Times
Roso's death was not that simple for Ryan. After all, he was his good friend, one he trusted. Now that he is gone, Ryan does feel that something is missing. When he escaped Prison, he had a target, he had a purpose, something to achieve, now his goal is complete and dark times lay on Ryan once again. With nothing to do, he went on a journey to find his old vessel, the "Hawk's Claw". However, the journey was not long. The Hawk, after running out of fuel, drifted in the Corellian Sector and finally came to a stop when it crashed in an Asteroid Field. Ryan, who was still inside his ship in the Corellian System, had almost no hard time at all finding the Hawk with his new YT-1210's improved sensors. The Hawk was in very bad shape, primary systems and life support were offline, and the only way to retrieve the ship was to scavenge it and break it down to smaller pieces. Ryan's old crest was still visible, and near it in, almost completely vague, the name of his former pride, "Hawk's Claw". Many memories came back to Ryan when he was still a young Mercenary, traveling around the stars with nothing to bother about. Ryan traveled back to Corellia and stored the Hawk as it was in his hanger. Promising to come back one day and repair it, returning its former glory.
The year was near its end, and during the times between the Hawk's retrieval and the present day, Ryan worked in many different places yet again to earn more money. Slowly saving the money to buy his fleet. One after another, Ryan worked out his fleet, he bought a YT-2000, followed by a YT-2400 and so on. He used a transport company known as SYT Transports in order to deliver his fleet into a one single location - Corellia, his homeworld. Ryan was too busy to do it himself, he had to keep a small amount of credits to eat and sleep. He did contribute time to custom paint his ships, in the colours of Navy blue and white. It looked like there were no dark times anymore. But that was only how people assumed Ryan felt. It was on the contrary, he was lonely, still in pain from the death of his past friend. It was not easy to forget, even after some months passed. Inside, Ryan had no one to relay on. His family was too busy working, and Ryan did not talk much to his father since his departure when he was 18. Only once in a while Ryan talks to his brothers, who are as busy. He had absolutely no social life, and that was hard on him as well. Ryan jhad yet to understand why he felt miserable all the time. If you looked at him it seems he has all he needs. A great fleet, a decent amount of money... But Ryan needed more than that to survive, a man needs friends and people to trust in order to exist... Someone to love, to care about.
[edit] Crave for Darkness
You can't read Ryan, he is too complex to profile or categorise. He is both sides, good and evil. He was contradictory, felt alone, looked miserable but in some ways he also liked it. Who is... Ryan Roché? He asked himself. He is still young, almost 23 in age, he still has most of his life in front of him. He had some dark aspects, he wasn't really a good soul, he killed, stole, slaughtered and damaged in the past, and all that before turning 23. He can't wear the mask of a good man anymore. His dream fleet was supposed to be used in order for him to explore the galaxy, Ryan was pretty much limited to the Inner Core sectors. To demonstrate his true feelings, Ryan had to do one more act. Create another fleet, a fleet to express his pain, anger, and all his dark deeds. A fleet to display his crave for darkness. The Dark Crave fleet. It consisted of various types of ships, and its numbers unknown. The first ship to join it was a fighter, a small one. A Y-Wing Longprobe, named the Dark Spirit, and he painted in black and white. Ryan's need for friends was accomplished, it seemed like the Shadows were Ryan's new friends. Apparently he was not healed completely from his mental diseases.
[edit] The Galactic Empire
Still 22 and very soon turning 23, Ryan ran out of money and needed to find a good paying, regular job. Otherwise he will be forced to sell his lovely fleets. And that was out of the question. With his Dark mind, Ryan decided it would be best to continue the dark path, slaughter more, steal more and continue with his deeds. The Galactic Empire was the best answer he could find. His skill as all-around pilot will be challenged as he joins the hundreds of recruits of the Empire. He went to the Academy and finished it with success, not as good as he may have thought, his knowledge in Ground tactics was not as strong as Space ones. And therefore was assigned to the Imperial Navy, as he wanted. As a Crewman, his fellow fleet-mates did not know much about Ryan's past, where he came from, and what was his story. He kept quiet, receiving a nice salary each month. Although it seemed like Ryan did not plan on staying with the Empire for a long time, he actually wanted to stay. He rose through the ranks and gained friends he could trust. Every operation was not just another task, but another challenge to test his skills. In order to explore the galaxy, your piloting skills need to be improved dramatically. He had to learn Hyperspace tactics as well as combat ones. The Empire helped Ryan excel himself and learn things he did not know. It was good not only money-wise to Ryan.
He kept a close relation with his fleet-mates only, with a small interaction with any other GE body. But it was not long until the Government had to crash in Ryan's life. He was sent on Construction missions back on the ground, and security of personnel. He needed to come back to the Stars. That wasn't easy though, he had to again push the boundaries in order to progress, and finally get some kind of authority in his own fleet. He became the 5IF's Fleet Chief of Staff. While in this position, he can have a small command over his fleet, and new recruits. All his trusted friend moved to other fleets and progressed as well, faster than Ryan. But pushing the boundaries was too much, and it was not unnoticed. He was arrogant, and sometimes did not follow protocol. Ryan did not like to be strict, he was more free. Those actions got him demoted back one rank, personally by the Imperial Navy's CO, Vice Admiral Assam. Not much there is to say about Ryan's service in the Empire, he was witness to many changes that occurred inside, and outside, and passing on and on. The Assassination of Lord Storm, rise and fall of the Imperial Outer Rim Authority, and the construction of the Empire's latest jewel, Scylla. Though one normal day, when Ryan woke up, he did not expect his career to change forever.
[edit] Treason
Sometime after Ryan gained back his rank, a new recruit joined his fleet. He said he is experienced and went through a lot of things, but did not reveal anything about his past, much like Ryan did back when he joined. It seems like he was more than just a normal recruit though. He was a veteran, a former member of the Empire, with plans of his own. He managed to gather a group of loyal members to him, that believed the current Pro Consul of the Empire, Pro Consul Goth wants to overthrow the Emperor and take over. They thought they could beat him and prevent it. Unfortunately, being in his fleet, the person told Ryan and his good friend, Jathrin Thoyan, the truth about the whole new cult. Ryan refused to believe, knowing the Pro Consul to be a respected member and a good friend of everyone in the Empire. Jathrin was tricked by him and joined his cult. Ryan however, did not want to take part in it, and discouraged Jathrin to do anything, but it was too late. The cult arranged a group outside Imperial Territory, and discussed about their matters. Ryan was not present, but his figure appeared in a holocron, attending to the last of the meeting. He tried to warn everyone privately that it was a mistake, and none of it is real. The meeting was adjourned and everyone continued their service, and was not allowed to talk to each other.
Although mad about the situation, Ryan continued his service as if nothing happened. But while piloting an Imperial vessel, he suddenly received a message regarding his immediate exile from the Empire, and all other people related to the cult would be found, and brought to justice. Ryan remained calm and was shocked to find out his career, the one he progressed himself, crashed so quick. Of all he was mad about his friend, that although he warned him not to do anything, he did, and it spread out to those loyal to Pro Consul Goth, and he gave Ryan's name as well. Another case of betrayal. Ryan wondered if he will ever trust anyone else but himself... The controls on his vessel were locked, and there was no escape to anywhere, he was boarded and taken along with the rest to trial. This time, Prison time was not an option, execution awaits those who betray the Empire. Everyone was taken to different rooms and questioned. They wanted to us to give in our friends. Ryan had a hard time, but the pressure was on him, and as his friend betrayed him, he betrayed his friend. Ryan claimed his innocence, and said that his only connection the cult was hearing about it, but he never officially joined, nor he wanted to assassinate anyone or participate in an empire-wide event, unlike his friend. The charges were cleaned for Ryan, and a few others, and all the others connected to the cult were executed at Coruscant. Another tragic event in Ryan's life, one that he won't forget easily. How much more Ryan can handle?
[edit] The Choice
How much more can he handle? Apparently, not much. Ryan had those days after the near-death experience, when he was thinking of defection, possibly leaving the Empire... Not that the Rebels are any better, but there is so much between. He wanted to fulfil the true meaning of his new fleet. To explore the galaxy further more, and move on to other things. One day it was clear to Ryan - He needed to leave, and do it now. Most people who leave the Empire, usually don't make it alive. Some die while trying to defect, and some are hunted down and executed. So he needed to resign his commission, and be honourably discharged. On good terms. Ryan made his way onboard his own vessel first, and then contacted his fleet command. Slowly he resigned all positions he held in the Empire, until only thing left is actually to leave. Ryan's time in the Empire gave him more than just experience, he met new friends, and he was introduced a new type of environment. After a lot of arrangments, and some deliberates among himself, the time to leave was at hand. He wrote a long resignation letter, explaining his reasons, his plans, and his sorries. The letter was approved, and Ryan was discharged.
He is now a freelance, and money isn't his main goal now. He shall wonder about in the galaxy until his next adventure. What awaits Ryan is unknown...
[edit] New Beginnings
[edit] Invitation from a Friend
One ordinary day, Ryan, soon to reach his 24th birthday, woke up in the Captain's quarters of the ship he commands, the Bayonet Cruiser "Truth and Reconciliation". She was on her way to Deep Space, where Ryan's trading station and personal resting place is located. It was morning due to the Ship's clock, but you can never be sure once you've been over two weeks in this realm known as Hyperspace. As he walked towards the Bridge of the ship, his crew, still awake from last night, nodded to him and smiled, although looking more tired than ever, especially this day. It was due 12 hours to reach Ryan's Space Station, he was glad the nightmare is soon over. If there is something Ryan hates more than a poorly made Jawa Juice, is long Hyperspace trips. Ryan is found in Hyperspace most of his time, he only stops in Space Colonies and Planets during journeys, and he spends little time managing something on a surface for more than a week. He is already known by those who know him to be always... On the move. Arriving to his Luxurious Space Colony somewhere near the centre of the Galaxy, Ryan made himself comfortable in his private chambers, while all the other guests were surprised to find the owner of the Colony they are in, wandering around the halls. As mentioned when they first arrived, the owner doesn't get here a lot aside from trips, usually not in this area. As Ryan was about to get his first sip of a cold fresh Corellian soda, a screen appeared in front of him, indicating of a new incoming message. Ryan took the drink and placed it aside.. Saving for when the annoyance is gone. To his great surprise, the man appeared to him in the screen was no other than his long past friend.
The Leader of the BlasTech Corporation himself, Brat Cost Ru. In the message, Mr. Ru told Ryan he had heard about his departure from the Galactic Empire, and would like him to join BlasTech along with him. Offering great opportunities, pay and community that he would like Ryan to meet. Ryan was pleased to see his old friend still caring about him, and accepted his offer. Ryan is now back to the days of duties and missions, like when he was in the GE. He docked his ships in the Space Station and left with a small fighter to the Elrood Capital of Svivren, where BlasTech's headquarters is located.
[edit] Conflict
Going back to when Ryan was in the last days of his GE career, a Coruscani he met during his service named Antares Brenner Nuroudo, talked to Ryan about producing Ships. Ryan was fluent in the subject, working on producing Ships since he was a young boy in the Factories of Corellia. An idea popped into their minds while talking privately, creating their own Company to produce ships for the public, and making a steady living, not being dependent on anyone else. Ryan liked the idea a lot, and started making preporations for departure from the GE, and eventually after being a freelance, raising the funds, the new Company will emerge. The 25 minutes that passed since Ryan got Mr. Ru's message and his departure from the Station were filled with thoughts of, "But my Company... What should I do?" The conflict between BlasTech Corporation and Ryan's Company was tough, but in the end, Ryan decided to stay in BlasTech for a year or two, developing not only himself, but his inventory and relations. And eventually leaving to form his Company. It is known not everything always goes according to plan... However, Ryan was relieved by the fact his future plans are secured for now, and started working for BlasTech doing various works, rising eventually to the rank of a Senior Prefect.
With BlasTech's recent change to the Pentastar Alignment, Ryan moved to along with his peers, knowing the change is only for the better. BlasTech has been the Galactic Empire's puppet for too long, so to eliminate all roots connecting them to the GE, BlasTech decided to rename itself, change its Government and ranks, and move on to a different culture - not an easy move. It required much coordination and thinking, lots of logistical and hard work, and eventually TPA rose to be the successor of the BlasTech Corporation. Ryan was promoted to the rank of Governor under the new rule, and sent to help coordinate the construction at one of the Pentastar Alignment many planets. He hopes to be able to work with his friends in the TPA and also work with his partner on their Company. This distribution between his real job and dream makes it often difficult for Ryan to concentrate at crucial times. He gathers the strength and continues the work nevertheless.
Ryan's future seems promising for now...
...Or is it?
[edit] Personality and Traits
[edit] Appearance
Ryan is 1.79 meters high, just a little bit below his father, the Roché Family members were always tall people. He has a more or less brown coloured eyes and a brown/blond hair. His body construction is muscular, weighting 82 kgs and he has strong arms and legs as all Corellians. After years of evolution and hard working in shipyards, most Corellians have their body almost engineered for factory working. That's how his father and bigger brothers looks as well, but everyone is different in their own way, and Ryan bolds out with his unique distinguishing marks. He has a scar on his left leg caused when a mechanical part of a ship he was repairing fell off, and hit Ryan's leg. A long scar going from his knee all the way to the sole was left from the surgery that saved his leg. He also carry small wounds on his chest and some large scars on his back from the time he was in prison, nothing serious though. He wears his past fleet issue armour, and when something less heavy is required, he wears his Pilot Uniform.
[edit] Gear
On a daily basis, Ryan walks with his Kinetic 5IF Issue Armour, his past fleet's armour. He also wears a backpack, and a belt. His belt contains his current weapon of choice, an ELG3A and two magazines if he runs out of ammo. In his backpack he has some Stun Cuffs in case he would need to arrest someone. Ryan also have a Combat Knife and more weapons and ammo scattered in all his ships. Ryan never leaves his entities in an unknown place.
[edit] Personality
Ryan is a nice person, aware to his environment. He is loyal to his close friends and likes to be the head of a small community rather than a small person in a large community. Ryan hangs around with his friends and meets new every day while in service. He connects better to certain type of people than the rest. He often likes to make fun of people he doesn't like, but nothing serious. He doesn't like when conversations develop to hurt his feelings and beliefs. Ryan can be serious when needed, and fun and loose when the time is right. Ryan knows when is the time to act serious and when it is to laugh. He will never hurt someone he doesn't know just to make fun of him unless provoked. He will apologise and be sorry if he does. Ryan almost never argues with his friends, but when he does, they all know it's not for real, and will end the conversation with a smile to indicate he did not mean to harm anyone.
Ryan will help anyone in need, he likes to help those in trouble. Sometimes Ryan give trade tips and financial support to those who do not know much about the industry and how the system goes. His knowledge in making income is well known throughout the communities he hangs around with. He likes his fellow Corellians and has no problem with other Human races. Ryan is not a racist, he doesn't hate someone for their appearance, but he may dislike someone for their political alignment only in certain situations. As well he does not like people who show off with their rank and entities, although he does that himself not too often. He has a great sense of humour and he is a talented artist.
[edit] Ryan's Beliefs
Ryan has his own code and perspective about life and people. He believes everyone should above all, respect each other, and never disrespect someone, especially if they don't know him/her. He thinks that if you treat someone well, he will treat you well back. Betrayal and disloyalty is strictly a violation of Ryan's beliefs. Ryan will not tolerate someone being loyal to him, being his friend, and then stabbing him in the back over night. He believes friendships are not just to be nice to each other, but as well as be loyal and respectful, and ready to help when needed.
Ryan believes someone in trouble should be taken into attention. He/she should be treated fairly and well. Disrespecting the poor is intolerable by Ryan. Everyone should be treated how they deserve. Ryan does not however, over-treat someone. He will rather teach someone how to fish than just give him a fishing rod.
As far as the creation of the galaxy, Ryan is not sure. He believes in the force and has seen it. He does not believe in any god or a superior being that created everything. He does not believe in fate or pre-written life for everyone. Ryan is pretty strict about that subject, and he will rather avoid talking about it. When offered to worship an unknown god, Ryan refused.
[edit] Titles and Family
Ryan, through out his life held many positions and titles. From a simple Crewman, to the GE's Art Director, a Viscount in the Royale Family, and Roché Family son. Before Ryan was born, the Roché family lived long in Corellia, but was not a part of Corellia's true natives. At the time of the Great Hyperspace War, when hyperspace was introduced, many people immigrated to Corellia in order to live a better life. It is believed that the Roché family founding fathers were a group of scientists that researched the Galaxy and its history. They traveled all across the Galaxy and to the farthest reaches of space. Mapping and exploring everything they encounter. When arriving at the Roche Asteroids, the ship had hard time navigating through the asteroids, and one of the asteroids hit the ship in the Life Support system. Time was running out, and from the Life Support systems, fire spread to the Bridge, and finally, before the scientists were able to escape, the ship was destroyed. The names of the scientists are unknown, but although it is believe there were no survivors, there were in fact 2. A Human male, and a Human female, who started the family. After the incident they decided to quit the researchers world, because of how dangerous it is, and how their lives could end so easily as their friends. They decided to start over, get a new life. They moved to Corellia and changed their last name to 'Roche', where they decided to change their lives and live together.
A couple of hundred years later, the grandchildren of the Roche family wanted to avoid their past, and live on as Corellians. They renamed themselves to 'Roché' so the family name will not be pronounced like the Asteroid Field's name. And they declared themselves as official Corellians, and through the years the Corellian blood merged into the Roché family. Like all of his brothers, Ryan's full name is Ryan nar Roché. The word nar comes from an old dialect used by the family. It means "Son of" and followed by the Family's name or the Father's name if the firstborn child is a male. So Ryan's full name would be "Ryan son of Roché".
[edit] Family Crest
Most Corellian Families have a Crest of their own, to symbolize who they are in different locations across the galaxy. The Roché Family also have a Crest, it is a flag that carries the Roché Logo. The Roché Logo's design is very similar to the actual Roche Manufacturing Company. Ryan plans on taking it over and rebuilding it.
[edit] Personal Flags
- Ryan's Flag
- Thunder Fleet's Flag
Ryan has several Flags and Insignias he designed himself. He has his own Flag to identify his entities and himself in some places. As well as a unique flag to the Thunder Fleet. The Thunder Fleet's Flag is like Ryan's personal Flag with minor modifications, it includes the symbol of a Thunder, and Lightning bolt, also symbolize something strong and mighty.
[edit] Relationships
Ryan throughout his travels in the galaxy was mostly alone, accompanied by his various types of droids, and sometimes a group of other mercenaries on their way to a trading station. Records show no relationships with another Human female. This can be explained by Ryan's native dark attitude and approach. He is very friendly in a supportive environment and will always help and support others and his friends. However, there are times, too many times when Ryan feels better on his own, alone in one of his ships. He makes contact with his family twice every 3-4 months. The current future does not suggest on getting in a relationship though Ryan is young and his time would probably come.
[edit] Personal Craft
[edit] The Hawk's Claw
The "Hawk's Claw" was a Firespray-Class Patrol Ship which Ryan bought on Taris. The ship was originally owned by his cousin, and when the Pirates killed him, it crashed on Taris and found by the local traders. The ship finally came to Ryan when a market shop worker sold it to him in Taris. It is unknown if it was fate, or a coincidence that made Ryan's cousin ship, come back to Ryan after all that time.
The "Hawk's Claw" served as Ryan's ship for many years, but the Ship was too old to work on daily basis, it could not stand Hyperspace travel. Ryan parked it in his Hanger back in Corellia and hoped to come back repair it. It was his pride and honour to have this ship.
[edit] Former pilot of the Hawk
The Name "Hawk" was taken from Ryan's nickname - "Hawk". The name was taken from his childhood in Corellia. When he was a kid, Ryan was found outside, playing with his friends in "Find the Parts". It was Corellian game found in places of the lower class of the community. The game was about finding Ship Parts in order to construct a small toy fighter. The first one to find and construct wins. Ryan always spotted the Parts faster than anyone else. Always constructing first and winning the game. His friends and parents said he have the eyes of a "Hawk" That can see things from a great distance. So as the Ship the Hawk's Claw, only with sensors.
After Ryan bought the Firespray-Class ship in Taris, he named it the Hawk's Claw. Not very much is known about this ship. Except Ryan's cousin, Rylan used it before him. Ryan never had a real connection with Rylan, thus he never knew his cousin had a ship. Rylan after his birth in Corellia, never liked the Corellian Designs, he was different than the rest. The Roché family wanted all her members to know Corellian Engineering and take part in the Job. Rylan didn't like the idea. Although Ryan worked with his Father for 3 years, Rylan didn't. In the age of 21, Rylan escaped to Kuat, in order to work there. Rylan stole the Firespray ship and named it Rylan's Anger. Maybe Rylan had special abilities, which resulted in anger, but the records never told of any strange thing he might did. Rylan worked for the pirates, to get money and to steal things. Of course, they have done a lot of things but he didn't know about them. From the start, they didn't like his fighting style. The Pirates were a group, which was hard to join to. They didn't like Rylan in their forces. Instead of letting him go in a peaceful way, they killed him. One day, he was orbiting the planet of Taris and the Pirates ambushed him. They launched a gas missile into the ship killing all life forms. The ship crashed into Taris and no one found it. Until 3 years later, a Ship dealer found it and sold it to Ryan. Ryan was surprised to find out about the logs, and the Ship's History.
[edit] The Thunder Fleet
The Thunder Fleet, Ryan's dream Fleet is a 6 ship fleet constructed only from YT Class ships and one Corellian Design Corvette, as Ryan wanted it to be. After earning decent amount of credits, Ryan decided to build his own fleet, all from Corellian designs. The Fleet was Ryan's dream since childhood, and it gives him something to be proud of, a joy each time he travels. The new Thunder Fleet will assure Ryan's safety, and Corellia's. The Fleet includes the following ships:
- The YT-1210 "Thunderhead"
- The YT-2000 "Thunderstorm"
- The YT-2400 "Thunderstrike"
- The YT-1300 "Thunderbolt"
- The YT-510 "Thunderhawk"
- The Assassin Corvette "Sound of Silence"
The fleet was collected by Ryan Roché from numerous previous owners, it is unknown of the full story of each and every ship, but from now on they will be called the Thunder Fleet, and be coloured in the colours of Black and Dark Blue. The Thunder Fleet HQ is located in the Corellian System, where they have been painted in new colours, and given their new names. You can say it was all assembled at the Corellian system. The reason for this is Ryan having a strong connection to his homeworld, when asked about the Thunder Fleet he responded: "The Thunder Fleet will help protect Corellia from all its enemies. We are fast as the lightning and might as the Thunder. The Fleet will make sure the system is safe, and is kept this way."
[edit] The Thunderhead
| The first ship Ryan collected to his fleet. Ryan bought it straight from the YT-1210 producers. Being the apple of his eye, the ship is capable of anything. He used it long before he decided to establish the Thunder Fleet. The ship was all Ryan needed at that time. Giving decent speed and high sensor range, not to mention the 100T space you can put there, the Thunderhead is the true example of what a Corellian Freighter can be. The name 'Thunderhead', that started it all, doesn't have a huge story like some other ship names. It was in Corellia when Ryan first decided to get his own ship after what happened with his previous. It was a stormy night, and you could see lightning bolts and hear thunders all over Ryan's place. Being his first YT ship, he then decided to call it The 'Thunderhead' being the head of his future Fleet. |  The Thunderhead |
[edit] The Thunderstorm
| The second ship Ryan collected to his fleet. This YT-2000 Ryan purchased from a Mandalorian trader, and what was before that is unknown. You can say the Thunderstorm takes the role of the protector of the Fleet. Maximum speed and great weapon system, you will not get pass this ship without a fight. A unique design, putting the cockpit in the front of the ship, makes it perfect for docking and landing. It will remain one of the more interesting ships in the Thunder Fleet. The name 'Thunderstorm' came from that night Ryan decided to establish a fleet, it was a stormy night, with lots of thunderstorms, just like this YT-2000. |  The Thunderstorm |
[edit] The Thunderstrike
| The third ship Ryan collected to his fleet. The Thunderstrike, like her sister YT-2000, came as well from a Mandalorian trader, and Ryan's friend. It had beautiful painting on her, and a lot of burn marks indicating the ship went through more than one battle. Ryan took care of her, and painted her with colours to match the other Thunder Fleet ships of that time. With normal speed and minimum weapon system, the Thunderstrike can sure take care of itself, and the Fleet. The name 'Thunderstike' can't mean anything else than being a Thunder Strike. It came as well from the night Ryan decided to establish a fleet. |  The Thunderstrike |
[edit] The Thunderhawk
| The forth ship Ryan collected to his fleet. Its past unknown, but you could notice the scratches on the rear part of the ship, no doubt the engines were overused. And no wonder they were, this YT-510 is one of the fastest in the Galaxy, boosting maximum sublight speed and hyperdrive, when it comes to speed, this ship is unbeatable. Although it posses no weapons at all, this ship can benefit the whole fleet than any other. Ryan's intentions are to use it as a scout, having a large sensor range and double the speed of any other craft, it will gather info on the incoming enemy and be back in time to make preparations for battle. The name 'Thunderhawk' came from two different things Ryan thought about. One is the 'Thunder' that each of his ships must wear, and the other was the 'Hawk'. Reminding him of his once beloved ship the Hawk's Claw, this Hawk, was named because of the ship's speed. Being as fast as a hawk spotting his pray. At first Ryan decided the name should be Lightning, as if the ship is as fast as a Lightning strike. But it was dropped when Ryan decided all his ships should wear 'Thunder' in their name. |  The Thunderhawk |
[edit] The Thunderbolt
| The fifth ship Ryan collected to his YT series fleet. The history of this YT-1300 was recorded by the previous owner in the Ship's logs. Hundreds of thousands of lines which detail about Galaxy sectors, locations, visited planets, people that were onboard and all the cargo that went in and out. It is clear this ship went through a lot, explored all the Galaxy and was used as smuggling ship. The last log entry was the journal of the original owner. He flew to the Unknown Regions to map the area, but never returned. The ship drifted in space until someone crossed into it, and never erased the logs. Although a normal speed and a cheap Hyperdrive engine, the ship was the last piece left to make the Thunder Fleet alive. The Thunderbolt is the backbone of the fleet, it will backup the ships when in battle. The name was inspired from Ryan's fourth ship, the Thunderhawk which was first named Lightning Strike. Ryan decided it should be named 'Thunderbolt' like the Lightning bolt, and the Thunder which all his ships have. |  The Thunderbolt |
[edit] The Sound of Silence
| The sixth and the last ship Ryan had in his mind for his fleet of YT series fleet. The Assassin Corvette Sound of Silence is an exception in its design. It is the Capital Ship of the Fleet, and belongs to the CR-90 series. It is however, a Corellian Design, so there is no problem with it being in the fleet. It serves as the Mobile Headquarters of the Fleet where Ryan is sitting and observing his fleet from the Command Bridge. The Corvette is enormous in size compared to the small freighters, and has much larger firepower. It is capable of holding all the fleet together and even more ships. As well as key personnel and various types of cargo and vehicles. Whenever the Fleet needs to go all grouped together, the Sound of Silence will carry it. The Assassin Corvette is under construction and when it is finished, Ryan will add it to his fleet. |  The Sound of Silence. |
[edit] Other Craft
In addition to the Thunder Fleet, Ryan collected numerous ships from various designs, most of them being Corellian Designed. Each ship he acquired has a story behind it, including why he painted it the way it was painted, how did he acquire it, who were its previous owners, the ship's logs and more. All his other starships he keeps docked inside either his Space Station or inside his Bayonet cruiser. Most of his ships are painted according to the way Ryan felt in that very moment, he paints his ships alone in a Hangar, and never repaints them in different colours. Only when a recolour is needed. Not knowing what's going to be his next ship, Ryan buys various types of different colours taken from flowers in Corellia. Because of that fact, ships owned by Ryan vary in their colours depending on his status. The main colours he likes to play with are blue, dark blue, white, black, grey and cyan. A detailed list of all of Ryan's notable craft:
- The Bayonet-class Light Cruiser "Truth and Reconciliation"
- The Y-Wing Longprobe "Dark Spirit"
- The Barloz-class Freighter "Black Sabre"
- The YG-4210 "Spectre"
[edit] The Dark Spirit
| The Dark Spirit was Ryan's personal Y-Wing Longprobe fighter. He bought it in one of Scylla's many Starports. Ryan's sudden darkness and hatred was for a reason. He wanted to escape that, after being betrayed by his friends, the Dark Spirit served as his personal transport to various locations across the galaxy. It is now less used and most of the time docked inside the The Truth and Reconciliation (see below). When there are areas the Bayonet cruiser cannot go, or when enemies are nearby, Ryan sends the Longprobe to search and scan the area before proceeding with the larger Capital Ship. The small Longprobe fighter was modified at Ryan's request, having a special feature. Literally a Dark Spirit, a grey-coloured gas is produced from a small generator in the centre of the fighter's hull, making it appear as if some kind of force is wrapped around the fighter. |  The Dark Spirit |
[edit] The Truth and Reconciliation
| The Truth and Reconciliation is a Bayonet-class Light Cruiser owned by Ryan Roché and serves as his transport, carrier, battleship and Command Centre. Painted Black and gray like many of his ships at that time, this mighty war machine was one of Ryan's wildest dreams, bought in Corellia. Its name suggests that Ryan might want to return to his former self being more quiet and calm and less dark and mysterious. Some say he was revealed to some kind of a religion that changed his mind and influenced him to call this ship the Truth and Reconciliation. Ryan would normally travel in a fast, capable freighter or a fighter to explore the galaxy, however recent threats on his life led him to no choice but to obtain a larger craft to support himself and act as a docking station for the rest of his fleet. This large Capital Ship is capable of shielding Ryan and his crew enough time for them to escape... Or put up a fight if the opposing fleet is not as large. The Bayonet is believed to be the first ship ever created in a V-shape, which similar design was used in the construction of the mighty Star Destroyers, making this ship a powerful one. Ryan's plans for the Bayonet are rather uncertain, as economical difficulties led him to almost sell it in order to regain his lost credits. |  The Truth and Reconciliation |
[edit] Ranks
[edit] Galactic Empire
[edit] Imperial Academy
- Recruit [E-1] - Y8D212 Imperial Academy (Prof. Deric Adams)
[edit] Imperial Navy
- Crewman [E-2] - Y8D214 Imperial Navy
- Crewman First Class [E-3] - Y8D225 Imperial Navy
- Flight Corporal [E-4] - Y8D265 Imperial Navy
- Flight Sergeant [E-5] - Y8D313 Imperial Navy
- Master Flight Sergeant [E-7] - Y9D72 Imperial Navy
- Chief Master Sergeant [E-8] - Y9D169 Imperial Navy
- Master Flight Sergeant [E-7] - Y9D240 Imperial Navy
- Chief Master Sergeant [E-8] - Y9D260 Imperial Navy (Chief of Staff)
- Flight Officer [E-9] - Y9D309 Imperial Navy
- Resigned from service - Y9D340
[edit] The Pentastar Alignment
[edit] Pentastar Academy
- Recruit [E-0] - Y9D347 Pentastar Academy
[edit] Government Department
- Prefect [O-2] - Y9D348 Government Dept.
- Junior Tutor 2nd Grade [O-3] - Y10D39 Government Dept. (Rank obsolete)
- Governor [C-2] - Y10D80 - Government Dept. (Lord of Khuiumin)
[edit] Awards
[edit] Galactic Empire
[edit] Empire
- Letter of Commendation
- Imperial Duty Bars - 1 Year
- Mentioned in Dispatchers 2
- GE Art Team Veteran
[edit] Imperial Navy
- Fleet Of Month Award
- 5th Imperial Fleet - Retired Veteran
[edit] COMPNOR
- Imperial Academy Basic Graduate
- Development Services Team
- Art Team Veteran
[edit] SWC Info
- Joined the Combine on June 24, 2007.
- Ryan is a Art Team Leader in the SWC Art Team and a member in the Galaxy Team.
- Ryan is a very talented artist, his best profession is Space Art, and many of his creation are seen in the Galaxy Suggestions forum, where most of his works are submitted to the Combine and uploaded.
- Ryan made the default System Image, the Black Hole image, Cold/Breathable, Cold/No Atmosphere, Cold/Toxic Atmosphere and Gas Giant images. As well as many other Atmosphere images and different kinds of space art.
- Ryan was the Director of the GE's Art Team for over a year.
- Ryan was also the Leader of the Imperial Wiki, the GE's Wiki. Now he's acting as one of the Compedia's Sysops.
- You can talk to Ryan in his friend's channel, #Ryan in IRC, or his Artwork order channel, #RyanArts.
- Ryan's a Speeder and Swoop bike collector.
