Maxir Korden
Maxir Korden
I. Character Snapshot
Name: Maxir Korden
Species: Human
Affiliation: Sith Empire — Imperial Military (Imperial Army branch)
Role / Specialty: Imperial Army officer assigned to visible security enforcement, patrol coordination, and morale control in Sith-dominated environments
Force Sensitive: No
Force Philosophy: None (Imperial ideological orthodoxy only)
Reputation Descriptor: “The Ascendant Captain”
Narrative Role: Supporting Antagonist / Pressure Vector / Wildcard Authority
Overall Disposition / Vibe: A meticulously staged, dangerously charismatic Imperial officer whose authority is highly visible, carefully performed, and increasingly command confidence degrades under public contradiction
(Expanded and elaborated details below; this Snapshot is intended as a quick, play-facing reference.)
II. General Information
Name: Maxir Korden
Reputation Descriptor: Captain Korden; “The Ascendant Captain”
Species: Human
Gender / Pronouns: Male (he/him)
Age: 31 (as of 3621 BBY)
Force Sensitive: No
Force Philosophy: None
Force Presence / Signature: None detectable
Affiliation: Sith Empire
Classification: Imperial Military Officer (Imperial Army; non-Force)
Title: Imperial Army Captain
Rank: Captain
Operational Role: Mid-level Imperial Army officer tasked with patrol execution, rapid response coordination, and visible enforcement in areas adjacent to Sith activity on Korriban; functions as a morale amplifier and symbolic authority under Sith oversight
Homeworld: Ziost
Current Residence: Korriban — Imperial Army field quarters positioned near academy-adjacent patrol routes
III. Physical Appearance
Physical Statistics
Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight: ~175 lbs (79 kg)
Build / Body Type: Athletic, proportionate; presentation-focused rather than imposing
Eye Color: Warm medium brown with faint reddish undertones
Hair Color: Dark brown
Hair Style: Short, regulation-compliant, meticulously maintained
Skin Color: Light to light-medium beige with warm-neutral undertone
Distinctive Features
Typical Presentation: Immaculate Imperial Army duraplast armor with elevated-visibility markings; sidearm worn openly; command datapad constantly in hand
Distinctive Characteristics: Theatrical composure; deliberate pacing; sustained eye contact engineered to dominate attention
Scars / Tattoos / Markings: Minimal scarring; no tattoos or ritual markings
Other Notable Features: Presence feels perilous rather than reassuring; authority is clearly performed, not innate
IV. Personality & Traits
Personality Overview
Overall Disposition: Performative confidence masking instability; legacy-driven self-image; authority reinforced by external recognition
Moral Alignment / Ethical Outlook: Pragmatic dark utilitarianism; outcomes justify methods only when outcomes are visible
Operational Adaptability: Rapid situational adjustment under scrutiny; opportunistic framing rather than long-term optimization
Doctrinal Adherence: Selective; orthodoxy when observed, doctrine bent or ignored when inconvenient
Manner of Authority: Dominant vocal command, posture-centered control, spectacle-driven leadership
Emotional Restraint: Controlled but fragile; restraint degrades under contradiction or loss of audience
Stress Tell: Overly rigid posture, louder and slower cadence, exaggerated gestures, slogan-heavy rhetoric
Operational Composure: Calm and decisive in public engagements; confidence drops sharply when authority is bypassed
Failure Response: Externalizes blame, reframes losses aggressively, doubles down publicly, loses credibility incrementally
Additional Traits
Strengths: Oratory and rhetorical framing, political atmosphere awareness, troop morale manipulation, narrative control under observation
Flaws: Recognition dependency, vanity-driven escalation, risk tolerance exceeds judgment stability, avoidance of quiet corrective action
Known Weaknesses: Non-Force vulnerability within Sith hierarchy, dependence on visibility and audience, susceptibility to loss of ideological narrative control by rivals
Preferences: High-visibility assignments, symbolic authority displays, proximity to Sith power without direct subordination
Aversions: Obscurity, being bypassed or quietly corrected, loss of audience or narrative control
V. Force Profile (If Applicable)
Force Information (If Applicable)
Force Sensitivity Level: None
Force Disciplines / Focus: N/A
Signature Force Abilities: N/A
Force Limitations: N/A
Force Use Ceiling: N/A
Force Ethics in Practice: N/A
VI. Skills & Capabilities
Skills & Abilities
Combat Specialties: Authority projection, morale amplification, rapid mobilization under spectacle-driven pressure
Languages Spoken: Galactic Basic; High Galactic (formal/operational); Sith (Old Tongue — ceremonial literacy only); Huttese (functional)
Other Skills: Oratory, ideological framing, political signaling, reputation management
Notable Achievements: Restored visible Imperial order during multiple high-profile patrol crises near the Sith Academy; commended for command presence despite elevated risk flags
Power Scale & Limits
Power Scale / RP Scope: High-influence non-Force officer; narrative weight through authority and optics rather than combat dominance
Hard Limits: No Force use, no authority over Sith or Academy affairs, all actions subject to audit, censure, and narrative reversal
VII. Equipment & Assets
Personal Equipment
Primary Weapon(s): Standard-issue Imperial blaster sidearm (Imperial Army pattern)
Armor / Outfit: Imperial Army duraplast armor with elevated-visibility markings
Notable Equipment / Gear: Command datapad optimized for broadcast orders and visual coordination
Openly Visible Gear: Sidearm, datapad, rank insignia
Personal Items: None of note
Transport & Logistics
Mount / Vehicle: Assigned Imperial command speeder
Standard Deployment Loadout: Sidearm, issued Imperial Army field rifle when authorized, armor, datapad, standard field gear
Operational Constraints: Fully dependent on Imperial logistics and Sith authorization; cannot self-deploy outside assigned patrol zones
VIII. Relationships & Social Structure
Command Structure
Superior(s): Major Tarika Kenau — Battalion Commander, Imperial Army battalion assigned to Korriban
Subordinates: Imperial Army officers and enlisted personnel assigned under his operational authority
Personal Connections
Significant Other: None
Notable Friends & Allies: Opportunistic ties among Imperial administrators and ideological operatives
Pets / Companions: None
Family
Mother: Sereth Korden — former Imperial compliance analyst
Father: Valrek Korden — retired Imperial combat instructor
Siblings: None recorded
IX. Hooks & Story Seeds
Information Visibility
Publicly Known: Decorated for command presence; rumored to be “fate-marked” despite non-Force status
Restricted / Obscure: Elevated risk tolerance; reliance on spectacle-driven escalation
Classified / Secret (OOC Aware, IC Restricted): Willingness to sacrifice restraint and conscience for legacy
Roleplay Hooks
Quirks & Habits: Performs authority theatrically; constantly gauges audience reaction
Rumors & Reputation: Admired by some as destined; distrusted by peers as a dangerous climber
Open Connections: Direct attachment to Korriban operations; ongoing Sith ideological scrutiny
Story Seeds:
Current Goals: Ascend beyond current command through visibility and perceived indispensability
Hidden Agendas or Secrets: Trades long-term stability for immediate recognition
Fears & Vulnerabilities: Obscurity; public exposure of insecurity
Desired Story Arcs: Escalation spiral, reputational fracture, potential redemption through surrender of spectacle
X. Biography
Timeline/Chronology:
3652–3645 BBY (Age 0–7) | Early Civilian Development and Ideological Conditioning
Maxir Korden was born on Ziost to an Imperial household with direct ties to compliance review and military instruction. Early childhood records indicate a stable but highly performance-oriented domestic environment. Educational assessments noted early confidence, assertive communication, and responsiveness to praise-based reinforcement. No Force sensitivity or behavioral abnormalities were recorded during routine civic screenings. Family status was classified as ideologically aligned and low-risk. Early evaluators noted a pronounced desire for visibility and affirmation.
3645–3635 BBY (Age 7–17) | Formal Education and Pre-Enlistment Orientation
Korden attended state-administered academies emphasizing ideological literacy, civic loyalty, and leadership presentation. Academic records show strong performance in rhetoric, history of Imperial dominance, and command-theory coursework. Behavioral reports describe high participation, competitive drive, and occasional friction with peers during leadership exercises. He actively pursued recognition through civic demonstrations and mandatory youth programs. No Force aptitude screenings returned positive indicators. At age seventeen, he submitted a voluntary enlistment application to the Imperial Army with strong ideological endorsements.
3635–3633 BBY (Age 17–19) | Enlistment, Basic Training, and Initial Assignment
Korden enlisted in the Imperial Army at age seventeen and completed basic training within standard timelines. Training evaluations highlighted confidence under observation, vocal command presence, and decisive engagement behavior during live exercises. Instructors noted a tendency toward aggressive escalation paired with strong morale effects on nearby units. He was assigned to line infantry upon graduation and received a provisional Private classification. No disciplinary actions were issued, though early reviews flagged risk tolerance as elevated.
3633–3629 BBY (Age 19–23) | Junior Enlisted Advancement and Visible Leadership
During this period, Korden served in multiple patrol and enforcement deployments emphasizing visible Imperial presence. He was promoted to Corporal following demonstrated ability to rally units under pressure and maintain discipline through assertive command. Operational reports cite strong morale impact and rapid engagement initiation. He gained informal notoriety for conspicuous leadership style and ideological rhetoric during operations. At age twenty-three, he advanced to Sergeant, assuming supervisory responsibilities in high-visibility security roles.
3631–3629 BBY (Age 23–25) | Crisis Deployment and Field Commission
Korden was deployed during a localized operational crisis involving command attrition and public instability. In the absence of commissioned officers, he assumed operational control of multiple squad elements, prioritizing decisive action and symbolic enforcement. His leadership restored visible order rapidly, though after-action reports noted elevated risk exposure and force projection. He received a field commission to Lieutenant following the crisis. The promotion was ratified post-action after review confirmed restored perimeter authority and morale stabilization. This phase marked his formal entry into the commissioned officer corps.
3629–3625 BBY (Age 25–29) | Officer Development and Reputation Building
As a commissioned officer, Korden pursued postings that maximized visibility, ceremonial importance, and proximity to Sith-directed operations. Evaluations highlight strong oratory skills, morale control, and political signaling. He completed officer development programs with above-average marks in leadership presence and rapid mobilization, though doctrinal adherence and risk assessment were repeatedly flagged as inconsistent. Promotion to Captain was authorized at age twenty-nine, supported by ideological endorsements and performance under observation rather than long-term stability metrics.
3625–3621 BBY (Age 29–31) | Company Command and Korriban Assignment
Captain Korden was assigned company command within the Imperial Army garrison on Korriban, overseeing patrol execution and visible security enforcement near Sith Academy-adjacent zones. His tenure coincided with heightened Sith scrutiny and internal unrest. Under his command, Imperial presence remained conspicuous and morale-responsive, though after-action reports note reliance on spectacle-driven escalation. While no formal censure was issued, promotion recommendations beyond Captain were deferred pending long-term assessment of judgment consistency. Among personnel, he earned the informal designation “The Ascendant Captain.”
XI. Out-of-Character Notes
Roleplayer Information
Contact Preference: Maxir Korden (Imperial side)
Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC-5)
Activity & Availability: Evenings and weekends
Roleplay Preference & Boundaries
Roleplay Format: Scene-based; paragraph or cinematic exchange
Canon Approach: Legends-flexible SWTOR-era canon emphasizing Imperial ideology and perception management
Injury & Consequence Expectations: Consequence-forward; reputational and physical damage persists
Triggers & Boundaries: No explicit sexual content; violence must serve narrative stakes
IC / OOC Separation: Profile knowledge does not imply IC knowledge
Plotting & Collaboration: Open to one-shots, arcs, and group RP; pre-plotting encouraged
Consent Notes: Lethality, romance, mind influence, permanent injury, or character death require discussion
Additional Notes: Thrives in scenes of spectacle, rivalry, public authority, and visible consequence