By the time Circeia returned to the Confederacy, a tournament was in full swing. Upon further investigation, she realized her cousin Viquina had arranged the event to choose a proper groom. The entire population bore witness, as it was all broadcast over the HoloNet. Powerful individuals the galaxy over would fight for her hand in marriage. Out of seventy-five candidates, only a select few had survived the melee. The first was Symon Cedrax, brother to eccentric scientist Tharan Cedrax, the second a Force-sentsitive Kaleesh warlord known as Zoken, with Captain Moran, and smuggler Kim J'yur as the final two. The only rule was to not strike a killing blow, as the survivors had skills and connections that were vital to the Confederacy. With a wave of Viquina's hand, the fight began. After several hours and the most intense spectacle the Confederacy had ever seen, Warlord Zoken emerged the victor. Lord Korgo, Viquina's father came to congratulate the Kaleesh and deliver this warning,
'If you break her heart, I'll break your neck."
Unflinching and with fire in his eyes, Zoken answered,
"Never, Forcebane. I will follow her throughout eternity."
Smiling, the hulking man said,
"Good, because that's how long you'll be married to her."
The next day a lavish ceremony followed with banquets so grandiose the people in attendance could barely believe their eyes...
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| Warlord Zoken |
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| Kim J'yur |
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| Symon Cedrax |
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| Captain Moran |
Shortly after Nitro's defeat, Circeia Zoiji ventured into the Unknown Regions. There her gunship crash-landed on the planet Lehon. After days of searching, Circeia discovered an ancient artifact: the Chrysalis. Left behind by the Infinite Empire centuries ago, it had the capability to endow whoever entered with near infinite power. Several droids, each more potent than the last appeared to face her. As the sun set over Lehon, Circeia reached the center of the Chrysalis. As promised, she gained great power in both combat and visions but at a great price. Her crimson eyes faded into nothing and her body shifted and contorted. In exchange she would forsake the Sith species forever. Now resembling a Miralukan, she created a new starship Seeress's Whisper and returned to the Zoiji Confederacy and her family. Her new insight foretold nine traitors in their midst, from the Confederate Knights...
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| The Chrysalis |
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| Lehon |
Standing amidst the scarred fields of Dras Edoc'sil was HK-51, the legendary, assassin and protector of the Zoiji family. Surround by piles of scrap metal he chuckled,
"Mockery: 'HK-101' indeed! These imitations are not even worthy of the name!"
Arkana and Korvo entered, taking a moment to examine the steel grey killing machine. Standing near this iron pit Arkana asked,
"Are they really that bad?"
"Salutation: Greetings Lord and Lady Abyssus. Pardon my rambling but yes, they are quite defective."
Curious, Korvo said,
"Any ideas on how we can do one better?"
"Statement: I have no shortage of ideas but we had best go inside. By the time I am done you will likely collapse from exhaustion."
By the end of a week, plans for a new battle droid were being drawn up: the ZC-01 support model...
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| ZC-01 |
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HK-51
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