Red Tears

Unfortunately for Viquina Zoiji, her grandfather's words eventually came to pass. While on a mission to ferret out the last followers of the old Sith Lords, her longtime lover Malavai Quinn jabbed a poison laden syringe in her back. Even though the attack had no effect, she was shocked and angered at the attempt. In a blind fury, Viquina charged towards Malavai as he fled behind zealot and citizen alike. Twin orange blades carved their way through flesh eventually, and his head rolled across the floor. Four months later, Viquina was still reeling from the betrayal, with only her father and grandfather able to calm her. A new officer was sent her way, a Zoiji Confederate with unwavering loyalty. History would know him as Captain Kristoff Moran...

Kristoff Moran

Koschei

Despite painstakingly precise preparations, Orono was deeply troubled at Nitro's coming. Recent reports had stated he could survive nearly anything; even a planet's destruction. Then, in desperation, he decided to do the impossible: create his enemy's equal. Venturing into the catacombs of Dras Edoc'sil, he gathered the countless bones of warriors he had vanquished. Using the most forbidden powers and blood from his latest foes, a new creation: Koschei; was born. Named for an ancient terror conquered centuries ago, he Nitro's equal in nearly every way, Orono tasked him to help end his life when the time came. Since he possessed the memories of the untold many that had died at Nitro's hands, Grand Necromancer Koschei happily agreed...

Grand Necromancer Koschei

The Scarlet Armor

Deeply concerned for his wife's safety, Orono immediately began crafting the finest set of armor in the galaxy. Strongly resembling the apparel of Darth Malak and forged with the same metal as his lightsaber; nothing short of an en masse attack by Force users of his caliber could break it. After fourteen weeks of labor, he was finished. Seeing the armor, Nadia said,

"I know you want to keep me safe, but this is too much."

"Please, Nadia. Wear it for my sake."

"I'm immortal, I have the best lightsaber, and now-"

"Yes, but now I don't think even that will be enough."

Curious she asked,

"Just how terrifying is this Nitro?"

After a brief pause, Orono answered grimly,

"He is the cruelest, most foul abomination who ever lived. I thought I knew his capabilities, but now.."

"Are you sure? We've beaten impossible odds before."

"I've never been more sure in my ten thousand and one years on this earth."

"All right," Nadia said after a short pause, "I'll wear it for you."

The timing was perfect, as the a long and bloody century, what history would call the 'Crucible' was fast approaching...