Quick Reference

• Name: Ryan Josto

• Species: Human

• Affiliation: Galactic Republic — Republic Embassy Security Service

• Role / Specialty: Senior Diplomatic Protection Officer

• Force Sensitive: Yes (trained, non-order affiliated)

• Force Philosophy: Academic, instrumental, non-aligned

• Reputation Descriptor: Quietly reliable; severe; procedurally inflexible

• Narrative Role: Institutional protagonist under legitimacy pressure

• Overall Disposition / Vibe: A rigid, regulation-anchored Republic security officer whose authority derives from mandate, documentation, and jurisdiction—not persuasion, charisma, or Force presence

(Expanded and elaborated details below; this Snapshot is intended as a quick, play-facing reference.)

Basic Information

• Name: Ryan Josto

• Reputation Descriptor: Reliable, severe; assessed as inflexible but dependable

• Species: Human

• Gender / Pronouns: Male (he/him)

• Age: 33 (as of 3621 BBY)

• Force Sensitive: Yes (trained)

• Force Philosophy: Academic, utilitarian, non-aligned

• Force Presence / Signature: Muted, tightly regulated; perceptible only under focused attention

Affiliation & Status

• Affiliation: Galactic Republic

• Classification: Republic Embassy Security Service (law enforcement arm)

• Title: Senior Diplomatic Protection Officer

• Rank: Senior field officer (unranked RESS operational designation)

• Operational Role: Close protection of Republic diplomatic personnel, embassy facilities, and sanctioned negotiations; threat suppression and jurisdictional enforcement under Republic law

Origin & Residence

• Homeworld: Brentaal IV

• Current Residence: Mobile — embassy quarters, secure diplomatic housing, temporary field accommodations

Physical Statistics

• Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)

• Weight: 175 lbs (79 kg)

• Build / Body Type: Athletic, security-trained

• Eye Color: Medium warm brown

• Hair Color: Medium brown

• Hair Style: Short, swept back, regulation-compliant

• Skin Color: Light–medium beige, neutral-warm undertone
  
  

Distinctive Features

• Typical Presentation: Republic diplomatic security uniform; immaculate grooming; visible readiness

• Distinctive Characteristics: Rigid posture, controlled movements, deliberate visual conformity

• Scars / Tattoos / Markings: None notable

• Other Notable Features: Presence reads as official rather than personal; authority is worn, not projected

Personality Overview

• Overall Disposition: Formal, restrained, certainty-driven

• Moral Alignment / Ethical Outlook: Institutional Republican with emerging conscience-led pragmatism

• Operational Adaptability: Low–moderate; adapts only within authorized frameworks

• Doctrinal Adherence: Very high

• Manner of Authority: Positional, procedural, impersonal

• Emotional Restraint: High, controlled but poorly integrated

• Stress Tell: Increased rigidity, clipped speech, procedural escalation

• Operational Composure: Stable under clear jurisdiction; degrades when legitimacy is disputed

• Failure Response: Escalates control, internalizes blame, recalibrates slowly and often too late
  
  

Additional Traits

• Strengths: Procedural rigor, decisive command presence, threat discipline, moral stamina

• Flaws: Intolerance for dissent, discomfort with ambiguity, rigid escalation patterns

• Known Weaknesses: Reliance on institutional legitimacy, limited Force breadth, poor lateral trust

• Preferences: Clear objectives, actionable intelligence, defined authority chains

• Aversions: Political theater, symbolic posturing, hesitation, operational ambiguity

Force Information (If Applicable)

• Force Sensitivity Level: Trained (non-specialist)

• Force Disciplines / Focus: Concentration reinforcement, cognitive clarity under stress, emotional suppression

• Signature Force Abilities: Subtle enhancement of focus, decision clarity, and situational awareness

• Force Limitations: No overt combat techniques; no telekinetic escalation

• Force Use Ceiling: Will not escalate to visible or destructive Force applications

• Force Ethics in Practice: Treats the Force as a stabilizing cognitive tool, never as authority or dominance

Skills & Abilities

• Combat Specialties: Close-protection tactics, defensive firearms use, rapid threat neutralization

• Languages Spoken: Galactic Basic; trade-sector procedural cant

• Other Skills: Diplomatic security planning, threat analysis, convoy doctrine, command logistics

• Notable Achievements: Repeated assignment to high-risk Republic diplomatic missions without incident escalation
  
  

Power Scale & Limits

• Power Scale / RP Scope: Grounded professional authority with limited Force augmentation

• Hard Limits: Republic law, jurisdictional authority, non-escalation doctrine, chain of command

Personal Equipment

• Primary Weapon(s): Lightsaber (personal artifact; unregistered; no formal Republic authorization)

• Armor / Outfit: Republic diplomatic security uniform with discreet protective reinforcement

• Notable Equipment / Gear: Secure comm unit, encrypted datapad, threat-analysis software

• Openly Visible Gear: Sidearm, credentials, comm unit

• Personal Items: None carried openly
  
  

Transport & Logistics 

• Mount / Vehicle / Starship: Assigned Republic diplomatic transports

• Standard Deployment Loadout: Sidearm, comms, credentials, minimal protective gear

• Operational Constraints: Jurisdictional limits, diplomatic protocols, visibility restrictions

Command Structure

• Superior(s): Republic Embassy Security Service supervisory authority (assignment-based)

• Subordinates: Rotational close-protection teams
  
  

Personal Connections

• Significant Other: None

• Notable Friends & Allies: None formally acknowledged

• Pets / Companions: None
  
  

Family

• Mother: Tessa Josto — retired freight compliance auditor

• Father: Harlan Josto — deceased commercial convoy security officer

• Siblings: None recorded

Information Visibility

• Publicly Known: Reliable Republic diplomatic security officer

• Restricted / Obscure: Internal performance evaluations note atypical rigidity and consistency

• Classified / Secret (OOC Aware, IC Restricted): Informal association with independent Republic-aligned legal theorists; no recognized reform movement or institutional backing
  
  

Roleplay Hooks

• Quirks & Habits: Strict punctuality, formal address off duty, discomfort when authority is challenged

• Rumors & Reputation: Whispered interest in anti-Sith constitutional theory

• Open Connections: Republic diplomatic security circles; informal reformist contacts
  
  

Story Seeds:

• Current Goals: Preserve Republic legitimacy in unstable diplomatic environments

• Hidden Agendas or Secrets: Long-term plan to undermine Sith power structures through lawful governance 

• Fears & Vulnerabilities: Acting too late when conscience conflicts with orders

• Desired Story Arcs: Transition from procedural loyalty to conscience-driven judgment at personal cost

Timeline/Chronology:

3654–3647 BBY (Age 0–7) | Early Civilian Development and Regulatory Socialization

Ryan Josto was born on Brentaal IV into a lower–mid administrative household embedded in freight compliance and convoy oversight culture. His early environment emphasized regulation, audit discipline, and risk aversion rather than ideology or heroism. Childhood educational screenings noted early attentiveness, low impulsivity, and unusual tolerance for repetitive procedural tasks. Emotional reminders describe him as quiet, observant, and responsive to authority cues. No Force sensitivity was recorded during routine pediatric assessments. Family status was classified as stable, compliant, and low-risk.

3647–3637 BBY (Age 7–17) | Formal Education and Pre-Service Institutional Conditioning

Josto attended Brentaal IV state academies oriented toward logistics law, commercial regulation, and Republic civic compliance. Academic records show consistent high performance in applied law, systems logic, and rules-based decision frameworks. Behavioral evaluations describe limited social engagement, strong respect for formal hierarchy, and discomfort with ambiguous authority structures. He avoided student political societies and extracurricular leadership roles. A delayed Force sensitivity indicator was flagged during a routine scholastic aptitude screen at age fifteen, assessed as low-expression and non-reactive. No referral to Jedi institutions was initiated.

3637–3634 BBY (Age 17–20) | Republic Service Entry and Security Track Selection

At seventeen, Josto applied for Republic civil security service rather than military enlistment, citing interest in jurisdictional enforcement and diplomatic protection. He was accepted into Republic Embassy Security Service (RESS) preparatory programs following aptitude testing. Training evaluations emphasized composure, procedural adherence, and restrained threat assessment. Instructors noted minimal instinct toward improvisation but high reliability under structured command. During this phase, Force sensitivity was formally acknowledged and documented. He consented to limited Force self-discipline training acquired through non-Order civilian methodologies; no formal Republic Force program affiliation.

3634–3630 BBY (Age 20–24) | Non-Order Force Training and Operational Integration

Josto underwent controlled Force instruction focused on concentration discipline, emotional regulation, and cognitive clarity under stress. Training records emphasize suppression of expressive Force presence and strict prohibition against overt applications. Concurrently, he served in junior RESS assignments supporting embassy perimeter security and diplomatic convoy operations. Field reports cite steady performance and no unauthorized escalation incidents. His Force use remained internal and instrumental, unnoticed by most colleagues. Evaluators described his presence as “administrative rather than personal.”

3630–3626 BBY (Age 24–28) | Field Assignments and Diplomatic Risk Exposure

Josto was assigned to multiple high-risk diplomatic postings across contested or unstable Republic systems. He participated in negotiation security details involving Sith intermediaries, neutral systems, and post–Cold War contested jurisdictions. After-action reports consistently note strict adherence to mandate even when political pressure encouraged flexibility. His leadership style emerged as rigid, rule-bound, and resistant to informal negotiation. Despite this, no mission under his watch resulted in personnel loss or treaty violation. Internal performance evaluations began noting elevated rigidity and stress internalization.

3626–3623 BBY (Age 28–31) | Senior Operational Assignment and Legitimacy Friction

Josto was promoted to Senior Diplomatic Protection Officer following sustained reliability rather than exceptional distinction. He assumed responsibility for coordinating rotating protection teams and enforcing Republic jurisdiction during sensitive negotiations. During this period, multiple incidents placed him at odds with local authorities and Sith-aligned legal structures. He consistently escalated through formal channels rather than compromise, sometimes delaying resolution. Internal reviews praised his legality but questioned adaptability. His confidence remained rooted in documentation and mandate rather than influence or presence.

3623–3621 BBY (Age 31–33) | Quiet Reformist Alignment and Conscience Strain

While maintaining formal duties, Josto entered discreet cooperation with Republic legal scholars examining constitutional mechanisms to limit Sith-aligned power structures. These activities remained strictly non-violent and within plausible deniability under Republic law. His operational behavior showed subtle hesitation when orders conflicted with long-term legitimacy outcomes. Stress indicators increased during assignments involving symbolic authority rather than enforceable jurisdiction. He did not disobey orders but delayed escalation when alternatives existed. This period marks the emergence of conscience-led judgment beginning to erode procedural certainty.

Roleplayer Information

• Contact Preference: Ryan Josto (Imperial side)

• Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC-5)

• Activity & Availability: Evenings and weekends
  
  

Roleplay Preference & Boundaries

• Roleplay Format: Paragraph RP; chat-style; forum posts

• Canon Approach: SWTOR-era Legends continuity; institution-first interpretation

• Injury & Consequence Expectations: Persistent consequences; slow recovery

• Triggers & Boundaries: Case-by-case discussion

• IC / OOC Separation: Strict

• Plotting & Collaboration: Long-term arcs; planned and emergent play

• Consent Notes: Combat lethality, permanent injury, Force influence, and character death permitted with discussion

• Additional Notes: Character is designed to fail under pressure and evolve through cost, not triumph