Kyran Caelius
| Kyran William Caelius | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Race | Human (Thyferran/Hapan) |
| Homeworld | Thyferra |
| Mother | Isolde Kaine |
| Father | Kasimir Caelius |
| Spouse | Leigh Kellan |
| Born | Year -14 Day 293 (age 28) |
| Languages | Limited Proficiency
Fluent Proficiency
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| Religion | Reansucru |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 2.03 meters |
| Political Information | |
| Affiliation | Black Sun, Avance Coalition |
| Title | Vigo of Negotiation of Black Sun Arch Lord of House Soyak-Ikron |
| Rank | Regent |
| Positions | Joint Second-in-Command, Black Sun Chief Operating Officer, Shobquix Yards Political Caste leader, HSI |
| Prior Affiliation | Dark Skies Gearworks Trade Federation (lvl. 1) University of Coruscant |
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Kyran William Caelius (/ˈkɪərɔːn ˈwɪlyəm keɪˈliˈʌs/; born Year -14 Day 293) is a Regent within the Black Sun Family, serving as the Vigo of Negotiation, the Chief Operating Officer of Shobquix Yards, a citizen of the Avance Coalition, and Arch Lord of House Soyak-Ikron. An expert in the fields of geochemical evolution, mining geology, and organic architecture, after graduating from the University of Coruscant in Year 8, Caelius spent many years on sabbatical to further his craft. However, in Year 14 he rejoined the greater society in order to begin his career as an Administrator in Dark Skies Gearworks. Notable for his full beard and extensive tattoo work, he is openly anti-Galactic Alliance in the galactic conflict, and a member of House Kaine. He has also been known to dabble in assorted art forms, though often for personal usage rather than financial benefit. Ideologically, Caelius espouses a laissez-fair philosophy and avidly supports minimal legislative interference in the lives of humans, at an almost anarchistic level. Despite his public diplomatic role within House Soyak-Ikron, Caelius is further noted for his staunch support of personal privacy and his lack of transparency in individual endeavors.
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Biography
Early life
Kyran William Caelius was born in Xuczal City, planet Thyferra, to educator Kasimir Caelius and his wife Isolde Kaine. His father was Thyferran, also born in Xuczal, while his mother was of Hapan descent. An only child, Caelius lived on Thyferra until he began schooling. At age 5 his parents chose to move to the capital city of Empress Teta, Cinnagar, to live nearer the Kaine family estate, where they believed a dominant Human environment, rather than one heavily influenced by the Vratix, would offer greater intellectual stimulation.
Living comfortably on the Imperial world, Caelius' father was able to retire, electing to focus exclusively on instructing Caelius and his younger cousin, Lilith Kaine. Though initially their relationship was one of a forced teaching environment, over time their kinship thrived, establishing a long-time friendship. More fervently, however, Caelius eventually developed a distinctly fraternal bond with his only present male cousin, Gabriel Kaine. As he grew older, these relationships would flourish into a sense of belonging, and an ideological basis for Caelius' strong beliefs in familial bonds.
As a teenager, the head of the Kaine house, Herbert Kaine, was executed for treason. This event deeply effected his family, and the psychological stress developed a pervasive recklessness and aggression in Caelius' demeanor. Often spending his nights on Empress Teta in ryll fueled euphoria, he learned to use manipulation in order to achieve his goals. Frequently promiscuous and under the influence of various substances, he took to technological distractions, creating diverse gadgets to entertain himself. When he wasn't tinkering, he resorted to the creation of art and eventually vandalism to fill his time. The subject of his art differed greatly, varying from simple caricatured culture references, forays to the macabre, and less frequently political statements.
It was due to his talents and outspoken behaviors, that an extremist humanocentric movement had contacted, and eventually radicalized the young Thyferran. His computer skills were immediately put to use to benefit the speciest endeavors. When technology would fail to achieve their goals, he resorted to art as propaganda. For some years these behaviors persisted, and as Caelius hit college age he was convinced by his fellows to attend the University of Coruscant, in order to further his knowledge of his craft. Thus, in Year 4, utilizing Asenour Kaine's connections to secure admittance to the university, he left to begin his life on Coruscant.
Adulthood
Initially Caelius joined the Computer Science program, and began his studies with a focus on applications. Given his teenage experiences, in this he excelled for the first year of his education. However, before beginning his second, he was approached by Civil Engineering staff at the university who believed his mind was better suited to planetary development. While hesitant to change his focus, given the reason for attending, some of his radical ideology had tempered without consistent influences. His decision was made, when the staff appealed to his narcissism, painting a picture of his potential influences on the worlds he could advance.
Enrolling in both the Geotechnical and Structural Engineering programs, Caelius exceeded expectations. In a hologram to a colleague, one of his Professor's described his abilities, "When he looks at a planet, his mind sees the future through its potential. He doesn't see bare ground, but the evolution of a world from the resources which lie within it to the metropolis which could flourish above it. His capacity to envision each plausible component is outstanding."
Graduating in Year 8, Caelius had varied considerations to take into account for his future. Deciding to continue honing his craft, he set off on a six year leave to explore the galaxy, specifically the genesis of observable architectural cultural diversity. At each planet he explored disparate colonies and cities, in order to study the origin, design, and integration of society with its natural environment. Though he refused to utilize communicators while visiting inchoate communities, Caelius maintained semi-frequent contact with his family whenever his travels brought him to urbanized environments.
It was during his travels that Caelius began sporting his beard, not for fashion but convenience. While visiting a small primal colony in the forests of Gannaria, he was offered a tattoo of a stylized eye-snatcher, a revered bird within their people, as a parting gift. Having it placed on his left collar, this would become the first of many in a long tradition.
The Family
Visiting the the city of Imthitill, on the Aqualish homeworld of Ando, Caelius decided he had spent enough time traveling the galaxy; finally he felt that his experiences would allow him to build worlds fitting of his vision. Finishing his business on the planet, he gathered his belongings and immediately began travel to the planet of Vorsia Companion where he had received an offer of employment. Arriving on Year 14 Day 217 he worked as an Administrator, helping with the civil development and organization of 'Dark Skies Gearworks'.
In returning to the civilized world, Caelius also endeavored to expand his connections with non-GA governments. This goal was two-fold: he wanted to offer his services to the various sects of the galaxy, but he further hoped to establish connections with like-minded sentients. In studying the various governments, House Soyak-Ikron of the Avance Coalition appealed to Caelius' values. After a quick application and interview process, he joined the House and its Political Caste.
While working within House Soyak-Ikron, a series of events led to Caelius' decision to serve Avance full-time. This proved to be short lived however, as after meeting and marrying his wife, he moved his life to Malicar. Electing to work for White Star, he believed their ideology was more appropriate to the lens through which he viewed the galaxy. Despite his career change, this did not slow his efficiency within Avance, and eventually Lord Protectorate Navik Ikron named Caelius as Arch Lord of House Soyak-Ikron, the Second-in-Command and leader of the Political Caste.
Likewise, within the Black Sun industrial syndicate, Caelius' devotion was immediately apparent and quickly he earned his place in the Black Sun Family. From this position, his staunch work ethic elevated him to the Consiglio and after a relatively short period, his continued efforts led to his invitation into Black Sun's Family Council as Vigo, by Underlord Alexander von Ismay on Year 15 Day 60. His fidelity was further recognized on Year 15 Day 221, by joint promotion to the Family's Second-in-Command position, Regent, with his wife Leigh Kellan.
Personal Information
Attributes
Tall for a human and muscularly lean, as is often seen in Thyferrans, Caelius stands at 2.03 meters and weighs 95.3 kilograms. Generally sporting a pale skin tone, due to the frequently encapsulated nature of his work, he is covered in a variety of tattoos which extend from his neck to his calves. The majority of his tattoos were completed on a unique planet, with each abstractly representing the core experience of the culture from which it originated. Caelius has admitted that he can no longer recall each tattoo; rather he asserts that each piece of work represents another life experience. Though he has always held a keen fixation on personal health, he suffers from some weakness and fine motor skill issues in his left arm due to the internal fusion of a faulty cybernetic.
Stylistically, Caelius is diverse in his choices, his wardrobe conforming to the demands of his environment. Casually, he habitually wears simple tee shirts or button-ups, denym pants, and boots. However, when social conventions require it of him, he is at home in more formal attire. For work, he often wears a thick jumpsuit in order to protect himself from the persistent particulate hazards. Though for much of his life he displayed shorter facial hair, since late Year 10 he has worn a full beard which is meticulously groomed at all times; given its rarity, it has become a trademark of his appearance. His eyes are a dark sepia tone, while his often coiffed locks are only a few shades lighter.
Personality
Throughout his higher education, Caelius was regarded by his fellows as handsome, charismatic, intelligent, and kind. However, others have described him as egocentric, cunning, and at times quick to anger. Known for his proneness to boredom, frequently he has exhibited impulsive and irresponsible behaviors in order to cull his listlessness. Despite the conflicting accounts of his personality, it has often been noted that while appearing serious and brooding, his conversational demeanor is warm, and one of amiable sarcastic wit.
When questioned about galactic politics, Caelius has displayed frequent disinterest, favoring the Imperial Union for its stance against the Galactic Alliance's, "ideological deficiencies [and role as] the self-proclaimed saviors of the sentient condition." Still, on the rare occasion Caelius has been involved in political deliberations he has shown a profound ability to utilize guileful eloquence in order to garner support for his viewpoints.
Around those with whom he is close, he has demonstrated a candid capability for affection and devout loyalty. Within his close interpersonal relationships, a clear sense of willing vulnerability and sincerity has been observed between Caelius and those he calls friend. However, the frequency in which he has engaged in deep connections has always appeared limited, and despite an extensively promiscuous youth, his relationships in adulthood have been well concealed.
Relationships
In Year 14, Caelius was introduced to Leigh Kellan, via his employer. Immediately there was chemistry between Caelius and Kellan, inspiring a quickly formed romance. Characteristic to Caelius' preference for privacy, their relationship was initially secret: "I take solstice in the fact that I control my own words. Others can do and say what they like. If I don't open my life to the public realm, however, it retains a certain intimate solitude that I value." It was later released that on Year 14 Day 291, the two were married in a private ceremony, electing to spend a week on the beaches of Malicar in celebration.
Views
- "Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess."
- — Human Philosopher
Xenophobia
Caelius is an adamant opponent of sentient equality, having been raised from an early age to embrace humanocentric views. His thoughts on sentient equality were further compounded by the staunch Imperial atmosphere of the University of Coruscant. As an ideological basis for his continued support of galactic non-human speciesism, Caelius has argued that human superiority has existed through the universe as a natural state. He has further cited the consistent triumphs of humans over others as galactic leaders. While his radical viewpoint diminished some during his engineering sabbatical, he still holds a general distrust for alien species. However, he is capable of working with non-humans when necessary.
Religion
For most of Caelius' life he held no spiritual convictions. Rather, he firmly rejected the belief in any deity and would openly challenge theists; his combativeness was particularly evident when sentients would attempt to proselytize the Thyferran. Despite his atheist dogma, upon hearing of Lilith Kaine's execution, he suffered a severe emotional crisis. This exigency would culminate in a search for spirituality and eventually a strong uncharacteristic belief in the Reansucru faith, given his familial bonds with the Head of Church, Gabriel Kaine. Forced into further self-evaluation during his respite, his Reansucru tenets were further rooted in place. When Caelius' sabbatical was over, he began to pursue officially joining the church, rather than serving as a distant follower. After discussion with Kaine and other Reansucru leaders, it was determined that he followed the Shade of Blue as his primary Force Shade:
- "With the usage of knowledge, the Shade of Blue can be manipulative, logical, deceitful, and with patience…powerful. The Shade of Blue values a person's intellect, their ability to be creative, and [their ability to be] progressive. Many followers of this shade go as far as creating great machines, wonders of bewilderment, and vast cities. Choosing to employee secrecy and schemes, you will hardly find a blue vanguard, that is pride of the Shade of White. One needs to be mindful that they do not become overly manipulative and treacherous in pursuit of this shade. Prayers sent to the Shade of Blue ask for both knowledge and wisdom."
- — Church of Reansucru Tenets
