Kira Task

"You're too damn naive."

- Karn A'Mor to Kira Task

Kira Task' was the New Republic, nor the Imperial Remnant. He hated both governments for their actions in the past, and blamed them for what he had became. At his core he was a bright person, with a full personality- but all too often he would shroud himself in darkness to protect himself from others. Karn had always been Force sensitive, but it wasn't until 14 ABY that he became aware of it. Although Karn was experimental, he used his power to mend emotional scars of his past, in a vain attempt to move on with his life.

Early Life
"That man isn't our father."

- Desmin

Kira Task was born into a well off family in the towers of Imperial Center (Coruscant) in 10BBY. She was the typically spoiled Coruscant child until tragedy struck in 0BBY- when her father was mugged and killed. The aftermath of her father's death sent Kira in a tailspin for the rest of her life.

Life was always hard in the gothic-like harshness of Imperial Center's environment. But for 10 year old Kira going to her own father's funeral was of no aid. Her mother quickly formed a drinking habit, and the apartment complex their family managed fell into decay. It was Kira's brother Desmin alone which often rescued the family business from death. Not only this, but Desmin became a form of temperary father to Kira, taking that place to hold the family together.

Her mother, a strong supporter of the Empire- who grew fat from credits by owning her own apartment complex, remarried a washed out Imperial Army Soldier in 2ABY- creating a rift between Kira and her mother even further. Kira's stepfather wasn't harsh, but cared little beyond credits- and saw Kira's mother's decaying business as a cash cow to be milked.

Finding a Path
"You're just some young punk out to rebel against mommy and daddy."

- Shouu to Kira Task

As time passed, Kira rebelled against her mother only further, refusing the high roller life style her mother had grown so accustomed to, and took to the underworld streets of Imperial Center. She hated the love her mother had for her, and did her best to scar and destroy the beautiful image her mother made of her. Scars, burns, and bruises become normal to Kira's life, as she took to the harshest life money could buy. By the tender age of 13 (3ABY) Kira began dabbling in mechanics, which eventually would grow into a much more developed understanding of engineering.

It was at this age she met Shouu, a mechanic with his own garage in the lower city. Shouu mostly built Swoop pods, for local swoop gangs who often would race in the dark regions of the underworld. Kira quickly found love, not only in dirty world of mechanics- but also with the grittier boys who piloted swoops. But despite her poor choice in young men, and overall poor sense of direction- Kira was a fighter, and head strong. What ideals she did hold onto, she held with an iron grip- and those who crossed her, quickly discovered a new found respect for her.

This relationship with Shouu found new meaning, and new connections as a rebelious attitude swept over the planet. In 4ABY as the second Death Star met its end, along with the Emperor himself- the planet rose up against the Empire! Kira too, took part in this rebellion- joining a swoop gang named "Syklwish." Operating a seductive agent of chaos Kira and the gang of Syklwish disrupted hundreds of governmental offices in their time. But this act of violence was only a stepping stone to further, more aggresive acts of violence for Kira.

Kira's Failure
"She's a bit rustic- kinda ugly- and there's this weird stench. But she's yours now."

- Shouu

By age 17 (7ABY) Kira began stealing small portions of money from her mother's business- and stocked it away. Carrying little for her mother or her step-father, she took from them as much as she could for over two years. In this time her acts of rebellious violence had all but silenced, living quietly with one boyfriend or another- all while working with Shouu and his garage. Some 4000 credits later, Kira acquired "The Spire" an aging YV-929 transport. Although the craft was partially damaged and required a great deal of repairs, it only took Kira six months to put the vessel back together with the aid of Shouu.

Spurred by the inspiration to save her brother from the turmoil she felt he shared with her, she partially bought the vessel in order to leave the planet with him. But when the time came he refused, and he explained that he had no intention of leaving the planet. Desmin further explained that he may not have had any love for the Empire, but he had a job working in the family business- and a steady relationship underway. Kira was torn apart, and furious with him for refusing her gesture. She felt that he too had abandoned her, much like her father.

Although not an active activist against the Empire, Kira kept tabs still within various pro-rebel schemes, and aided them in various ways from a distance. When news came of an attack upon her parent's apartment complex. In which rebel idealists planned to rig explosives to the entire building- Kira did nothing. Her hatred for her mother was deep, but misplaced. The attack was successful, and 13 floors of apartments were destroyed in the blasts. Her mother and step father were killed, along with all of the loyal Imperial citizens that made residence inside. But not only this, but her brother Desmin also was killed in the crossfire- an unexpected result that only sent Kira further in resentment for her own life. She took complete responsibility for his death, and left any remaining ties to the radical groups.

The First Road of Trials
"This is where our Journey Ends, Kira"

- Karn A'Mor

In 10ABY Kira met Karn A'Mor- an odd, mysterious figure whom she fell deeply in love with. Although their passion was short lived, their ideals left credits in control of their lives. With Kira's vessel- and their joint connections to the New Republic, they found themselves working for the New Republic Intelligence Agency (NRIA) as mercenaries for hire, as spies, assasins, smugglers, or anything else the Rebublic may call upon them. Although romantically their relationship never made it far- their connections was easily known, and shared. But 3 short years later in 13ABY Kira and Karn finally went seperate ways.

Karn wished to find his own family, and blamed Kira for being adventure hungry, she wanted more- she wanted to feel alive, and loved. She wanted to die- to find some conclusion to her empty life. Too arrogant to believe that she needed her family again. It was this rift that left them on uneasy terms.

Personality and traits
Kira was a lost soul who couldn't define herself. She held a heavy burdon from her family, but in reality she didn't actually have to. She wanted to be loved, she wanted someone to care for her- and make her past wash away. But Kira didn't know how to make a future for many years, and so she simply rotted away- decaying herself in a vain attempt to hurt those who hurt her.

Talents and abilities
Kira became a fairly good street fighter while living in the underworld of Imperial City. She also became a rather good mechanic while working at Shouu's garage.

Behind the scenes

 * Kira's life is based on the tragic lives of too many good people whom fall into decay not because of the world around them, but because they can't stand the person they see in the mirror. Self destruction and redemption became a major theme of Kira's character.


 * Costume Design for Kira formed from an earthy natural tone, mixed with light soft textures- with hard metal jewelry.

Appearances

 * Journey's End: Star Wars