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Character Roster

• Sergeant Kavis Vytuia - @Heat
• Captain Loretta Raidne (ISB) - @Sep
• Private Callus Orson - @webboysurf
• Private Kato Okoye - @Gunther
• Corporal Aysié Tapalo - @Inkarnate
• Private Bradlev Trawin - @ReedeThe23rd
• Private Malik Skaya - @Superboy
• Private Tyroch Trank - @Vega7
• Private Corros Meeran - @Blitzy

Star Wars: The Beat [Stormtrooper RP]

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Star Wars: The Beat [Stormtrooper RP]

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… to end report. Operations with Bravo Company of the 121st have proceeded as planned. All operations run smoothly with casualties never straying above acceptable mission parametres. Mission brief for Operation #2142.5 will commence at 1200HRS Coruscant time. It will once again be re-iterated to all squad leaders that ‘callsigns’ or ‘nicknames’ are against protocol and that surnames, rank or serial numbers are to be used at all times.

Next report scheduled for 0830HRS tomorrow. KT-124 signing off.

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The stars were silent as an Imperial warship, Tempest, hovered calmly above the ruined world of Lotho Minor. A pair of TIE fighters rocketed over the horizon, making their way back to the orbiting vessel as they finished their routine patrol around the world having discovered no anomalies in the space around the colossal collective trash heap. The planet was covered with junk and trash accumulated from all over the galaxy where it was simply dumped on the surface. Toxic sludge mountains of garbage rose high into the skies of the planet, as disgusting stench filled fog made visibility difficult on the surface. But the great Galactic Empire has made use Lotho Minor, establishing a facility designed to collect any useful metals scavenged from the trash filled world.

Inside the Tempest, boots of Stormtroopers sounded against the floor of the starship as activity filled the halls. This was the home of two hundred of the 121st Stormtrooper Battalions finest. Some troopers went through routine training, keeping themselves in top shape and form. Others chatted amongst themselves, strong brotherhoods and bonds established between many of the soldiers. In the deeper inner workings of the ship, within the conference room gathered the various squad leaders of Bravo Company seated around a table. Each of them had their helmets off, awaiting the briefing they had been summoned for by the ranking officer aboard the Tempest.

Sergeant Kavis Vytuia sat silently in one seat, grasping a cup of water between his hands though he was otherwise motionless. Around him some of his fellow Stormtroopers made idle chitchat, killing time until their Captain made her entrance and their briefing began. Kavis lifted the cup gently to his lips, and took a long sip. As he set the cup down his hand scratched his stubble covered chin, his thoughts were of his family. It had been almost eight months since he had last seen his son Kylain, and his wife Wina. It wouldn’t be long until he would get to see their faces, lift his son up in his arms and hug Wina tight. But for now duty was the most important thing, they were orbiting this filthy junk world for a reason.

Captain Loretta Raidne walked into the room. Uniform crisp and ironed. Boots shone black in stark contrast to that of the white stormtroopers. She wore the white shirt of an ISB Officer, black trousers creased perfectly as they should be and her hair flat and straightened to perfection. She wasn’t oblivious to the whisperings and the looks she received on behalf of her looks, she merely had no interest in anything anyone aboard the Tempest had to offer.

Loretta's first command the Tempest wasn’t the most impressive ship of the line. A Vigil-Class Corvette it was the smallest vessel created by Kuat Drive Yards that was part of the Imperial Star Destroyer family. 255 Metres long, but armed to the teeth for her size. She had to be glad for it however, not every ISB officer got a command so early on in their career, let alone a command of their own ship and detachment of Stormtroopers. She looked out on the junk infested world of Lotho Minor. Thousands of years of junk had been dropped onto the planet, making it an inhospitable wasteland.

Vast machines crawled the surface burning down the junk, and it was the brainchild of some Imperial analyst that there had to be valuable resources somewhere on the planet. A facility had been constructed, piles of junk sorted and burnt down into resources that the Empire could use to further its expansion and solidify its hold on the galaxy. Turning from the viewport Loretta paced out of the bridge. Upon leaving the room her escort made a move to join her and she waved them dismissively. Unlike some higher echelon individuals she didn’t feel the need to be `guarded` on her own ship. To do so would convey weakness, and her guards knew this. Datapad secured under her arm, she inserted her keycode to the briefing room and walked in. Instantly troopers stood at attention.

“At ease.” There was the sound of rustling as they all returned to their seats.

“You’ve all read Mission Dossier number two-one-four-two point five. So I won’t bother you with the intricacies of the mission again. Lieutenant Stanza has failed to report in for four rotations. Initially this was believed to be a communication error however we are still receiving automated signals from the relays in orbit. Our job is simple, we’re going to deploy on the surface and secure the facility. After that is done we’ll bring the facility online while reinforcements arrive to take responsibility for the facility. First Platoon will lead the way.” She nodded her head over at Second Lieutenant Quee. Since Bravo Company's inception of the 121st there had been no position with a higher turnover than that of first platoon lead. Loretta merely hoped that this one would last a bit longer than the previous one. “Followed by second and third. Fourth will remain aboard ship as a reserve.” She nodded to Major Shep. A grizzled looking woman, butch and built like most of the men in the room.

Major Shep being the official Company Commander, despite it being attached to Loretta and her `task force` if it could be considered such a thing. Shep took a step forward, taking over the central podium as Loretta backed off. Clearing her throat. “Now listen up shinies…”

As the commanding Major Shep gave her pep talk, the assembled squad leaders listened, fires lighting up in their eyes. She also detailed a brief plan of battle, Kavis’ and his soldiers would deploy to the south of the facility, moving with haste and smoothness in order to secure it no matter the situation was down there. The sergeant didn’t know what knocked the base out of communications. The natives to Lotho Minor were filthy, nomadic beings who stayed out of the way of Imperials’ operations on the world. He wasn’t sure they would be able to take over a fortified Imperial facility but he wasn’t discounting anything. Still, he had a bad feeling in the back of his head about this mission, but shook that away as simply pre mision jitters.

Kavis knew his squad was good, damn good for just about any operation handed to them by command. He wasn’t going to be frightened by some junk thrifters, even if they had decided to organize a revolt against the Empire. They’d pay dearly if that was the case. Of course there were other potential explanations, Slavers were one, they were all too common in the Outer Rim. But they normally weren’t stupid enough to tangle head on with Imperial forces, especially not a base on such a disgusting, unappealing world. He knew whatever they faced down there they would easily crush and move on. He didn’t want to spend too much time down there, on that filthy little junk heap.

Then the squad leaders were dismissed, their meeting finished. Each of the troopers rose to their feet and left the room, Kavis was one of them. He pushed his chair in, then quickly cracked his neck and stretched. He exited the room behind a chatting group of his fellow sergeants, then turned down the hallway. Kavis slipped his helmet on, then after ensuring it was on securly he reached activated his communicator, speaking to his squad.

“Alright troopers, I need you each ready and willing, then assembled in the hangar, we have a mission to go on.”

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Sergeant Kavis Vytuia

Kavis Vytuia

"I'm gonna whip you all into being the best damned soldiers in the Empire"

Identification/Serial Number: KV - 4217

Sex: Male

Age: 30

Homeworld: Abregado-rae

Rank: Sergeant

Role: Squad leader (rifleman)

Callsign "Swoop"

Appearance: Kavis stands 1.9 meters in height, his frame athletic and muscular from years of constant training and exercise. His dark brown hair has been cut to regulation length, and on his face is a 5 o'clock shadow. He appears slightly older than he actually is from years of military activity, lines of stress mark his forehead and scars dot his face. On his left forearm is a tattoo of a flaming stormtrooper helmet, written over it is '121st', it is an old tattoo he got in solidarity with some of his old squadmates. His armor is spotless and always expertly organized, a white pauldron on his right shoulder indicating his rank as sergeant.

Equipment:

• Stormtrooper armor
• E-11 blaster rifle
• EE-3 carbine rifle
• SE-14r light repeating blaster
• Thermal detonators
• standard issue kit

Psychological Analysis: A calm and composed man, Kavis on the battlefield does not show many emotions. He has a strong tactical mind, with an in-depth knowledge of military tactics. He's a natural fit for his position as squad leader, able to get respect from the troopers under his command. He can perform under stress, and make split second decisions with confidence. In fact his confidence can be considered one of his faults, sometimes crossing over into arrogance. He's an honest man, with a blunt attitude towards matters. He has no qualms with offering criticism or even blatantly calling out his subordinates, though he does this more to inspire them to do better and try harder. Kavis has a streak of stubborness, but he not a total fool and will listen to input from his squadmates. He's seen his close friends and former squadmates die on the battlefield before and does not take such deaths easily, any deaths under his command will certainly haunt him though he will not let this show. It'll simply beat him up inside.

He often thinks about past deaths of his fellow Stormtroopers, wondering if he could've done anything to prevent their fate. He vents his stress into cigars, a habit he's been meaning to kick but hasn't gotten around to it. Many of Kavis' thoughts are on his son and his wife, he wonders often how they are faring back on Abregado-rae, if Kylain is growing into a good man. If his son will understand why he had to be away so often. Kavis has a strong opinion of the Empire, seeing them as a force of order and ultimately good in the galaxy. The Republic was corrupt and broken.

Backstory:
Kavis Vytuia was born on the rough and tumble world of Abregado-rae, a mountainous core world known as a prime destination for smugglers. He was soley raised by his mother, Jynna, a dedicated factory worker who often struggled to pay the bills in their modest home. The young Kavis never knew his father, his mother once told him the man was a traveling smuggler from the Outer Rim who only stayed on Abregado-rae for five months but in that brief time had an intense love affair with her. He only stayed on the world for such a short period because he owed a debt to the Hutt cartels. He never got to see the birth of his son. Kavis hoped one day to meet the man, but doubted he was even alive if he owed money to such a ruthess group.

As a child Kavis often got into scuffles with other kids, or got in trouble for minor crimes like theft. Due to how much his mother worked he was rarely at home. He spent a lot of his time on the streets within the capital city, often times just wandering around and finding fun wherever he could. He fell in with the wrong group, getting tangled up in drugs and alcohol, though nothing too hardcore. He'd seen what the most potent drugs did to people, and wanted nothing to do with that. He'd seen too many friends overdose on the hardest stuff before. He barely finished school, not having much interest in academic matters. Shortly after finishing school he joined a small time swoop bike gang, while he was not an amazing racer he was not terrible and it was a decent source of income for a short time. He took part in underground races on Abregado-rae, enjoying the minor fame that came with the victories he recorded. He met a beautiful girl, Wina Typho, who the young Kavis would fall hard for. Life wasn't that bad for a bit, until he crashed his bike, totaled it and shattered his right arm.

The fall of the Republic and rise of the Empire ended up affecting Kavis more than he would've imagined. The Imperials came to Abregado-rae, and cracked down on the crime on the world. It was routine for him to hear about smugglers, drug dealers and thieves being taken away in chains by Stormtroopers within the capital. He decided with all of that in consideration to cut his ties to the criminal underworld, and try to make a normal life. Kavis took a job in construction, his relationship with Wina grew closer, and she revealed to him that she pregnant with a child. But neither of them were financially able to properly raise a child, and not give it a harsh childhood like they both had. It was at that moment he thought seriously about enlisting with the Imperial military, Stormtroopers made a good living, and despite the intense dangers it was a career that would allow him to provide for his family like few on Abregado-rae could.

He married Wina in a quiet ceremony, with only each of their families and their closest friends in attendance. Two months later his child was born, a son named Kylain. As he held his infant son in his arms Kavis made the final decision to enlist. He had to provide for his family, the Empire brought order, opportunity and peace to his homeworld. He could become a Stormtrooper and make something with his life, make a difference in other's lives. At the age of twenty one Kavis signed up to join the Empire, and was shipped offworld to Uyter where he was placed in the Imperial Academy. The rigorous training was absolutely brutal, other recruits dropped out around him but Kavis stayed course. He showed a talent for combat, posting high marks in blaster training and displayed the fierce determination and valor the Empire desired in its soldiers. His past as a small time swoop racer led to him receiving the nickname 'Swoop', which has been his callsign since then. Kavis was on his way to becoming one of the galaxy's finest, a Stormtrooper.

Imperial propaganda in the academy instilled a sense of pride in him in the Empire, it was something he wanted to fight for, he wanted to help bring order to lawless worlds. Especially after seeing how bad things had been on Abregado-rae before the Empire arrived, how the criminals practically ran the cities. How many kids like him didn't make it out of the life of crime. The Empire educated children on the world, gave them more of a future than the Republic ever cared to. The inspired Kavis only worked harder to make it out of the academy and he ultimately did, graduating proudly in the top 10% of his class. The newly minted Stormtrooper was shipped off to the Outer Rim, where he was assigned to the 121st.

Over the years Private Vytuia was stationed across worlds, typically doing policing and simple patrolling. It was more dangerous than being stationed in the Mid Rim or the in the Core Worlds, but he was partly thankful for that as it was at least a bit exciting. There was nothing like taking down some scummy slavers or drug traffickers. Insurrections were occasional, though they were never anything major. Simple riots or at worst, minor uprisings that always ended in the revolutionizes losing brutally. In these small conflicts Kavis nerveless showed a penchant for tactics and command, effectively offering tactical advice and suggestions to his superiors. This, along with his fierce and loyal service would be what would lead to his promotions over the years.

When allowed shore leave Kavis would always return to Abregado-rae to see his family. He tried as much as he could to see his son as the boy grew quickly. He wanted to be in Kylain's life, not like his own father who was never in his life. But, life as a Stormtrooper often took priority and Kavis spent most of his years in the Outer Rim. Though he'd always send his credits home, even setting up a college savings for Kylain. A few months ago he was raised to the rank of sergeant, and granted command of his own squad. Kavis has pledged to be a strong leader, though finds himself about to be embroiled in some conflicts that will test both his leadership and will.

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The Galactic Empire reigns supreme, the Emperor's firm grasp holding the galaxy tight. For years they have ruled, putting down and oppressing any they see fit. Rumors of a rebellion have sparked, but these words are but passing whispers.

The Empire's elite and feared STORMTROOPERS patrol the galaxy, keeping order on hundreds of planets. Everyday dozens of men and women enlist in hopes of joining the hallowed ranks of the galaxy's finest.

A highly trained squad of soldiers have been assigned to patrol the unpredictable Outer Rim of the galaxy. Little do they know a seemingly mundane deployment is about to become far more....

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"In the past, we'd secretly enjoyed putting down a local insurrection or two. They kept the troops sharp and the Empire feared, but these Rebels were different. They were organized, they were growing, and they were everywhere."

The year is 5 BBY, 15 years have passed since the fall of the Galactic Republic. It is the age of the Empire. The Separatists and their leaders have been crushed, and have returned to the fold of the Empire. Only minor pockets of resistance remain. The Jedi traitors have been purged from the Galaxy. It is the age of the Empire. It is the age of peace, law and order.

We are the Emperor's fist. We patrol the Galaxy enforcing peace on planets that would otherwise be a chaotic mess. We are the first ones in the thick of battle when the Emperor's enemies rear their ugly heads. We face the enemy when they are at their strongest, and we don't stop until we achieve our objective. We are the Empire's finest. We are the Stormtrooper Corps.

Welcome to the 121st Battalion, trooper. Specializing in enforcing martial law, domestic subservience, quelling uprisings, "adjusting" governments, or even toppling civilizations, the 121st is a military division of the STC that largely patrols the Outer Rim. The 121st is a dreaded sight for any world to have the misfortune of harboring anti-imperial sentiment.​

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OOC Info

Welcome to the Beat, a Star Wars roleplay centered around the Empire's greatest soldiers. This is a reboot of the original RP, which was previously created by @vietmyke and which I co-GMed.

This RP centers are a player character filled squad of Stormtroopers. Everyone will be a human of course, and majority of the squad will be enlisted (non-clones). There may be one or two cloned soldiers, depending on what the squad composition is like. Each trooper will have a role within the squad. Players are encouraged to create interesting, complex characters. The RP will be set in the early days of the Rebellion, as the plot progresses our Stormtroopers will be dragged into the conflict further and further, presenting all sorts of plot twists, choices and developments.

Our characters will face daunting challenges, testing their willpower and strength, as well as their morals as they are pushed to their absolute limits in this RP that shows us the perspective of the "bad guys". I want this RP to really show the Empire's finest, their sacrifices and duties and that they're not just faceless baddies for the 'good guys' to kill.

Rules

1. Follow all the site's rules.
2. The usual, no godmodding, metagaming, mary sues, gary stus, etc, etc.
3. This is an advanced level RP, so IC posts should hold up to this standard. I prefer quality > quantity, but a few solid paragraphs per post is great.
4. Please roleplay in 3rd person, it's a pet peeve of mine.
5. Characters can die. Your characters are not invulnerable. While I'd like to avoid killing off player characters when they don't want them to die, stupid acts may result in death.
6. Original characters only. Everyone plays a human stormtrooper, no Jedi, Sith or Mandalorians.
7. Be mindful of your fellow players, please don't be an asshole.
8. To show you've actually read these rules please put 'Imperius Unitada ober Totallex' at the bottom of your CS.
9. Join the Discord chat. Its free and makes communication that much easier.
10. By joining this RP you acknowledge that GM's (and any co-GM's) word is law. I am also open to input on anything you feel may make the RP more enjoyable.

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Character Creation

Being a part of the galaxy's finest soldiers is no easy task. At this point most of the Stormtroopers ranks are composed of enlisted, non-clone soldiers. The remaining clones are aged, though some do still exist in the ranks. For an appropriately aged Imperial citizen in the galaxy to become a Stormtrooper they must follow several ground rules:

• All Stormtroopers are humans, aliens are an extreme rarity within the Galactic Empire. Imperial propaganda actively supported state-sponsored ethnocentric xenophobia and fear-mongering. While not every character will be racist towards aliens, it is likely that at least a few will be.
• Women were a rarity in the Stormtrooper ranks, but some female troopers did exist. Imperial women seeking to become Stormtroopers have to pass the same fitness and endurance tests as male recruits.
• Characters are likely to hold pro Imperial views (this may change as the RP progresses). To become a Stormtrooper one has to be very, very committed to doing so. It's akin to joining the Navy Seals. You wouldn't join that if you disliked America and weren't all in to join. The extreme amount of Imperial propaganda in the Imperial Academies is another important factor to note, as well as younger characters who were educated on Imperial worlds.
• Individuality is something that is wiped away in Imperial Academies, Stormtroopers operate as elite teams, like a well oiled machine. Each character in the squad has a role, and is expected to perform that role as well as possible. The following are some roles characters may choose:

Squad roles

• Marksman - long range and recon specialist, equipped with scout trooper armor. They are headhunters who are absolutely deadly from a distance and elevated heights.
• Medic - carry medical supplies and bacta tanks. Tasked with healing wounds, performing psych evaluations and in a pinch performing surgeries. Must also be capable with a blaster rifle.
• Demolitions - the explosives expert of the squad, they carry the heaviest firepower in addition to their standard loadout. Often times rocket launchers, grenade launchers, land mines, remote detonators and various grenades. They wreck havoc on enemy vehicles especially.
• Support - they are tasked with laying down suppressing fire, creating choke points, resupplying allies and tearing down the enemy with overwhelming blaster fire. Support troopers often wield the T-21 light repeating blaster with a bipod attachment, affording extra stability for their weapon.
• Engineer - essentially the mechanic, repairman and machinist of the squad, the engineer also keeps their squad mates' weapons in excellent condition.
• Rifleman - while having no specialty like other roles, the rifleman is nevertheless a deadly force on the battlefield. Their focus is entirely on combat, and they often excel at tactics and direct combat.

• The squad is led by a single sergeant (played by @Heat, their second in command is a corporal, though there may be two depending on squad composition. Below them the rest of the squad is made up of privates (trooper rank). Our squad is a part of a larger platoon (the 1st) which is a part of a larger Company (Bravo Company) which is a part of the 121st Battalion.

Equipment

Standard layout available to the 121st:

• Stormtrooper armor
• E-11 blaster rifle
• SE-14r light repeating blaster
• Thermal detonators

Special equipment:

• DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle
• DLT-20A laser rifle
• E-11s sniper rifle
• E-22 blaster rifle
• EC-17 hold-out blaster
• EE-3 carbine rifle
• MPL-57 grenade launcher
• RT-97C heavy blaster rifle
• Smart Rocket launcher
• T-7 ion disruptor rifle
• T-21 light repeating blaster

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Character Sheet

Please post a CS waiting to be judged to the OOC, if accepted then it is to be moved to the Characters section.

Imperial Enlistment Form

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[h3]name goes here[/h3]
[i]"character quote goes here"[/i][/center]

[b]Identification/Serial Number:[/b] (Imperial identification number. ex. AB-1234)

[b]Sex:[/b]

[b]Age:[/b] (18 - 45)

[b]Homeworld:[/b]

[b]Rank:[/b] (Your trooper's rank, the team will mostly compose of privates, a few corporals and a single GM controlled sergeant)

[b]Role:[/b] (Marksman, rifleman, etc)

[b]Callsign[/b] (Nickname, optional)

[b]Appearance:[/b] (General description of their appearance)

[b]Equipment:[/b] (Weapons loadout and such)

[b]Psychological Analysis:[/b] (Their personality, a rough paragraph describing them)

[b]Backstory:[/b]

Star Wars: The Beat [Stormtrooper RP]

The Discord server is up! Feel free to join if you are interested!

Also added a CS to the interest check OP.

Star Wars: The Beat [Stormtrooper RP]

The Discord server is up! Feel free to join if you are interested!

Added a CS to the interest check OP.