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Lady '''Dyvel Price''' was a notable [[Galactic Empire|Imperial]] [[admiral]] who served as the Minister of Protocol in the [[Galactic Empire]] during the ephemeral reign of [[Emperor]] [[Suntzu]] circa [[Year -2]].<ref name="Biography">[http://web.archive.org/web/20020307113757/www.swcom-nfg.com/cloudcity/pDyvel.htm Biography of Lady Dyvel] (Year 3)</ref> According to fragmented historical records, Price became one of the key conspirators in former [[Emperor]] [[Hiram Drayson|Hiram Drayson's]] [[Order of Darkness]], an [[Imperial Civil Wars|Imperial separatist movement]] which vowed to remove Suntzu from power.<ref name="Order of Darkness"/> | Lady '''Dyvel Price''' was a notable [[Galactic Empire|Imperial]] [[admiral]] who served as the Minister of Protocol in the [[Galactic Empire]] during the ephemeral reign of [[Emperor]] [[Suntzu]] circa [[Year -2]].<ref name="Biography">[http://web.archive.org/web/20020307113757/www.swcom-nfg.com/cloudcity/pDyvel.htm Biography of Lady Dyvel] (Year 3)</ref> According to fragmented historical records, Price became one of the key conspirators in former [[Emperor]] [[Hiram Drayson|Hiram Drayson's]] [[Order of Darkness]], an [[Imperial Civil Wars|Imperial separatist movement]] which vowed to remove Suntzu from power.<ref name="Order of Darkness"/> | ||
Together, Drayson and Price successfully stole a large number of [[Imperial Star Destroyer]]s from Suntzu's heavily-guarded shipyards.<ref name="Order of Darkness">[[Order of Darkness|Article: Order of Darkness]]</ref> After | Together, Drayson and Price successfully stole a large number of [[Imperial Star Destroyer]]s from Suntzu's heavily-guarded shipyards.<ref name="Order of Darkness">[[Order of Darkness|Article: Order of Darkness]]</ref> After Suntzu's downfall, Dyvel was unexpectedly invited to rejoin the Empire during the reign of her friend [[Emperor]] [[Spytek]] and was restored to her former rank.<ref name="Lady Dyvel Profile"/> However, when Spytek was overthrown in [[Year 0]], she quickly became disillusioned with the constant political intrigues of the Imperial High Command. Accompanying Spytek into exile, they controversially joined [[Gabriella Storm|Princess Gabriella Storm's]] [[Black Sun|Black Sun crime syndicate]].<ref name="Gabriella Storm">[[Gabriella Storm|Article: Gabriella Storm]]</ref> Several years thereafter, she became the Baron Administrator of [[Cloud City]] between [[Year 2]] and [[Year 3]].<ref name="Biography"/> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early Years=== | ===Early Years=== | ||
Born on [[Coruscant]] to unremarkable parents, Dyvel Price enlisted in the [[Imperial Navy]] as a young woman during the reign of [[Emperor]] [[Hiram Drayson]]. She performed exceptionally well at the Imperial Military Academy and was regarded by her peers as a talented starfighter pilot with a bright future | Born on [[Coruscant]] to unremarkable parents, Dyvel Price enlisted in the [[Imperial Navy]] as a young woman during the reign of [[Emperor]] [[Hiram Drayson]]. She performed exceptionally well at the Imperial Military Academy and was regarded by her peers as a talented starfighter pilot with a bright future. | ||
Her first assignment out of flight school was as a [[TIE Interceptor]] pilot aboard the [[Imperial Star Destroyer]] (ISD) ''Invincible''. She rose quickly through the ranks. Promotion followed promotion — from Captain and Evac Commander in the BETA Destroyer Group to Admiral and BETA Destroyer Group Executive Officer (XO). Due to her diligence, she soon gained command of the ''Invincible'' itself. During this period, she was bestowed both the Warlord Award and the Imperial Black Heart Award for her exemplary service.<ref name="Lady Dyvel Profile"/> | Her first assignment out of flight school was as a [[TIE Interceptor]] pilot aboard the [[Imperial Star Destroyer]] (ISD) ''Invincible''. She rose quickly through the ranks. Promotion followed promotion — from Captain and Evac Commander in the BETA Destroyer Group to Admiral and BETA Destroyer Group Executive Officer (XO). Due to her diligence, she soon gained command of the ''Invincible'' itself. During this period, she was bestowed both the Warlord Award and the Imperial Black Heart Award for her exemplary service.<ref name="Lady Dyvel Profile"/> | ||
Retiring from active naval duty while retaining command of the ''Invincible'', Dyvel accepted the | Retiring from active naval duty while retaining command of the ISD ''Invincible'', Dyvel accepted the dual positions of Minister of Protocol and assistant to the Minister of Defense.<ref name="Lady Dyvel Profile"/> She oversaw such varied projects as the Imperial Jedi Training Program and the ambassadorial office. At one stage, Dyvel served alongside a young [[Spytek]] who would repay her friendship when he ascended the Imperial throne. | ||
===Order of Darkness=== | ===Order of Darkness=== | ||
On [[Year -2|Year -2 Day 330]], [[Suntzu]] became ruler of the Empire. Lady Dyvel and a cadre of other Imperial officers became increasingly disenchanted with his reign. They believed he was a weakling and a puppet of [[Moff]] [[Vodo Bonias]] whose influence had irreparably weakened the Empire. In protest of Suntzu's incompetent reign, former Emperor Drayson returned from the [[Unknown Regions]] and formed "a purer iteration" of the Empire called the [[Order of Darkness]]. Shortly thereafter, Admiral Dyvel defected to Drayson's side with a large quantity of starships from Suntzu's orbital shipyards.<ref name="Order of Darkness"/> The theft of such prized vessels greatly harmed Suntzu's reputation and was instrumental in his overthrow after a single month in power. Despite Suntzu's removal, Price remained a staunch member of Drayson's separatist movement until its eventual dissolution a year later. | |||
===Spytek's Reign=== | ===Spytek's Reign=== | ||
Approximately [[Year -1|Year -1 Day 186]],<ref name="O'Dwyer Manuscript">[http://web.archive.org/web/20000607173643/http://members.tripod.com/Steve_ODwyer/history.html | Approximately [[Year -1|Year -1 Day 186]],<ref name="O'Dwyer Manuscript">[http://web.archive.org/web/20000607173643/http://members.tripod.com/Steve_ODwyer/history.html O'Dwyer Manuscript: A Datalog of Imperial History]</ref> Emperor Spytek gained the throne and promptly reactivated Lady Dyvel's military status and former rank.<ref name="Lady Dyvel Profile">[http://www.swcombine.com/profiles/index.php?tHand=Lady+Dyvel&c=1 Lady Dyvel - Profile]</ref> Due to her friendship with Spytek, Admiral Dyvel was given the additional responsibilities of Vice Emperor.<ref name="Lady Dyvel Profile"/> Preferring the less ostentatious title of Minister, she oversaw the Dark Jedi civil government, the ambassadorial office, and the Evac fleet from aboard her command ship ''Invincible''. | ||
Due to her distrust of the Imperial High Command and her distaste for the political intrigues of various subordinates, Dyvel soon grew weary of her official duties. When Spytek was overthrown by Admiral [[Piett]] on [[Year 0|Year 0 Day 122]], Price chose to depart the Empire for a second time. Accompanying Spytek into exile, they joined [[Gabriella Storm|Princess Gabriella Storm's]] [[Black Sun|Black Sun crime syndicate]] as personal advisors.<ref name="Gabriella Storm">[[Gabriella Storm|Article: Gabriella Storm]]</ref> Price reportedly operated at the highest levels in Storm's organization. Little is recorded of her exact movements during this time period, although rumors indicated that she became enmeshed with Storm's criminal enterprises on various worlds. The extent of Price's ties to both the Empire and Black Sun soon became the subject of much controversy.<ref name="Biography"/> | |||
===Cloud City=== | ===Cloud City=== | ||
Circa [[Year 2|Year 2 Day 163]], the [[Devaronian]] businessman [[Paraic of Argoth]] stepped down as Baron Administrator of [[Cloud City]], and | Circa [[Year 2|Year 2 Day 163]], the [[Devaronian]] businessman [[Paraic of Argoth]] stepped down as Baron Administrator of [[Cloud City]], and Price assumed ownership of the floating metropolis.<ref name="Cloud City Year 2">[http://web.archive.org/web/20021109230736/http://www.swcom-nfg.com:80/cloudcity/CCArchive.htm Cloud City News Network - Year 2 Day 163]</ref> As a former high-ranking Imperial officer with ties to [[Gabriella Storm|Princess Storm's]] [[Black Sun|underworld network]], Price's sudden acquisition of Cloud City sparked accusations of a hostile takeover and concerns about whether the Empire or Black Sun might assume indirect control. Price explained in a holonet broadcast that citizens of the floating colony needn't worry: "This was not a hostile takeover. It was a simple change of ownership and, therefore, of management. As far as I am aware, there is no bad blood over the transaction."<ref name="Cloud City Year 2"/> | ||
Paraic's overnight departure caused an uproar among Cloud City's Heads of Department as Lady Dyvel temporarily suspended their authority and revoked their access codes. In particular, [[Dahurgha the Hutt]] | Paraic's overnight departure caused an uproar among Cloud City's Heads of Department as Lady Dyvel temporarily suspended their authority and revoked their access codes. In particular, [[Dahurgha the Hutt]] was furious and smashed three protocol droids upon learning the news. (Some historians claim Dahurgha had planned to succeed Paraic as Baron Administrator, and the unexpected change in ownership thwarted this ambition.) Lady Price remained calm throughout the chaotic transition and attempted to allay many fears. She later assured the Department Heads that their status in Cloud City would not significantly change. She appears to have kept these promises as no bloodshed occurred.<ref name="Cloud City Year 2"/> | ||
After her tenure as Baron Administrator, Dyvel's later activities and whereabouts | After her tenure as Baron Administrator, Dyvel's later activities and whereabouts remain unknown. Infrequent sightings indicate she still maintains close ties with Gabriella Storm and other Black Sun alumni.<ref name="Lady Dyvel Profile"/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 02:12, 11 February 2018
| Dyvel Price | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Race | Coruscanti |
| Homeworld | Coruscant |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | 1.80 meters |
| Coloring | Tan |
| Hair Color | Blue-black |
| Eye Color | Arctic blue |
| Political Information | |
| Affiliation | Freelance |
| Rank | Imperial Admiral |
| Positions | Minister of Protocol |
| Prior Affiliation | |
| Awards |
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Lady Dyvel Price was a notable Imperial admiral who served as the Minister of Protocol in the Galactic Empire during the ephemeral reign of Emperor Suntzu circa Year -2.[1] According to fragmented historical records, Price became one of the key conspirators in former Emperor Hiram Drayson's Order of Darkness, an Imperial separatist movement which vowed to remove Suntzu from power.[2]
Together, Drayson and Price successfully stole a large number of Imperial Star Destroyers from Suntzu's heavily-guarded shipyards.[2] After Suntzu's downfall, Dyvel was unexpectedly invited to rejoin the Empire during the reign of her friend Emperor Spytek and was restored to her former rank.[3] However, when Spytek was overthrown in Year 0, she quickly became disillusioned with the constant political intrigues of the Imperial High Command. Accompanying Spytek into exile, they controversially joined Princess Gabriella Storm's Black Sun crime syndicate.[4] Several years thereafter, she became the Baron Administrator of Cloud City between Year 2 and Year 3.[1]
Biography
Early Years
Born on Coruscant to unremarkable parents, Dyvel Price enlisted in the Imperial Navy as a young woman during the reign of Emperor Hiram Drayson. She performed exceptionally well at the Imperial Military Academy and was regarded by her peers as a talented starfighter pilot with a bright future.
Her first assignment out of flight school was as a TIE Interceptor pilot aboard the Imperial Star Destroyer (ISD) Invincible. She rose quickly through the ranks. Promotion followed promotion — from Captain and Evac Commander in the BETA Destroyer Group to Admiral and BETA Destroyer Group Executive Officer (XO). Due to her diligence, she soon gained command of the Invincible itself. During this period, she was bestowed both the Warlord Award and the Imperial Black Heart Award for her exemplary service.[3]
Retiring from active naval duty while retaining command of the ISD Invincible, Dyvel accepted the dual positions of Minister of Protocol and assistant to the Minister of Defense.[3] She oversaw such varied projects as the Imperial Jedi Training Program and the ambassadorial office. At one stage, Dyvel served alongside a young Spytek who would repay her friendship when he ascended the Imperial throne.
Order of Darkness
On Year -2 Day 330, Suntzu became ruler of the Empire. Lady Dyvel and a cadre of other Imperial officers became increasingly disenchanted with his reign. They believed he was a weakling and a puppet of Moff Vodo Bonias whose influence had irreparably weakened the Empire. In protest of Suntzu's incompetent reign, former Emperor Drayson returned from the Unknown Regions and formed "a purer iteration" of the Empire called the Order of Darkness. Shortly thereafter, Admiral Dyvel defected to Drayson's side with a large quantity of starships from Suntzu's orbital shipyards.[2] The theft of such prized vessels greatly harmed Suntzu's reputation and was instrumental in his overthrow after a single month in power. Despite Suntzu's removal, Price remained a staunch member of Drayson's separatist movement until its eventual dissolution a year later.
Spytek's Reign
Approximately Year -1 Day 186,[5] Emperor Spytek gained the throne and promptly reactivated Lady Dyvel's military status and former rank.[3] Due to her friendship with Spytek, Admiral Dyvel was given the additional responsibilities of Vice Emperor.[3] Preferring the less ostentatious title of Minister, she oversaw the Dark Jedi civil government, the ambassadorial office, and the Evac fleet from aboard her command ship Invincible.
Due to her distrust of the Imperial High Command and her distaste for the political intrigues of various subordinates, Dyvel soon grew weary of her official duties. When Spytek was overthrown by Admiral Piett on Year 0 Day 122, Price chose to depart the Empire for a second time. Accompanying Spytek into exile, they joined Princess Gabriella Storm's Black Sun crime syndicate as personal advisors.[4] Price reportedly operated at the highest levels in Storm's organization. Little is recorded of her exact movements during this time period, although rumors indicated that she became enmeshed with Storm's criminal enterprises on various worlds. The extent of Price's ties to both the Empire and Black Sun soon became the subject of much controversy.[1]
Cloud City
Circa Year 2 Day 163, the Devaronian businessman Paraic of Argoth stepped down as Baron Administrator of Cloud City, and Price assumed ownership of the floating metropolis.[6] As a former high-ranking Imperial officer with ties to Princess Storm's underworld network, Price's sudden acquisition of Cloud City sparked accusations of a hostile takeover and concerns about whether the Empire or Black Sun might assume indirect control. Price explained in a holonet broadcast that citizens of the floating colony needn't worry: "This was not a hostile takeover. It was a simple change of ownership and, therefore, of management. As far as I am aware, there is no bad blood over the transaction."[6]
Paraic's overnight departure caused an uproar among Cloud City's Heads of Department as Lady Dyvel temporarily suspended their authority and revoked their access codes. In particular, Dahurgha the Hutt was furious and smashed three protocol droids upon learning the news. (Some historians claim Dahurgha had planned to succeed Paraic as Baron Administrator, and the unexpected change in ownership thwarted this ambition.) Lady Price remained calm throughout the chaotic transition and attempted to allay many fears. She later assured the Department Heads that their status in Cloud City would not significantly change. She appears to have kept these promises as no bloodshed occurred.[6]
After her tenure as Baron Administrator, Dyvel's later activities and whereabouts remain unknown. Infrequent sightings indicate she still maintains close ties with Gabriella Storm and other Black Sun alumni.[3]
References
Holonet links
- Biography of Lady Dyvel (Year 3)
- Cloud City - Holosite (Year 3)
| Baron Administrator of Cloud City | ||
| Preceded By: Paraic of Argoth |
Dyvel Price Year 2 Day 163 — Year 3 Day 242 |
Succeeded By: Jake Kiltar |