Karn A'Mor

"You never believed in a damn thing. But yet you always helped before, what's changed?"

- Kira Task to Karn A'Mor

Karn A'Mor was a loner for most of his life, who ultimately became too in fear of himself- before his ultimate downfall. He didn't respect 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 was 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
"You may have felt inspiration to help others, but I was left with nothing. I had no where to turn-"

- Karn A'Mor

In 14BBY, Karn A'Mor was born into a wealthy family which lived among the clouds in a Coruscant High Rise. He lived with his immediate family until 3BBY (age 11), when Rebel Radicals rigged explosives on his Coruscant High Rise. The explosion killed over 6,000 people who lived in the high rise. Including everyone in Karn's immediate family. Karn himself was almost killed, it is unknown to this day how he managed to survive.

The Radical Rebels who bombed the high rise were never caught, although there message echoed through Imperial history. The message they left was simple, they were fighting for the billions of people galaxy-wide without a voice- and the destruction of the high rise was a symbol of their power. Not only did they manage to kill the thousands of innocents, but also disrupt a number of government offices that were in the building.

Karn, was deeply effected by this event. Not only had he lost everyone he loved, but it became apparent to him how far idealists would go, and thus his journey towards distaste for both the Empire, and Rebel (and Republic) began. He was enraged by the Rebels who killed thousands for their cause, and angered by the Empire for their lack of justice and their apparent cause of the bombing in the first place. But he did not have time to openly show his anger- with the thousands dead, there were thousands more who were survivors. Many fell through the cracks of aid and ultimately found their way to lower society. Karn spent the next year living in the under city, managing to survive by whatever means he could.

First Love
"I love you, Karn. But, some things stand between our love now."

- Alexis Hammer

By 2BBY and the tender age of 12, Karn met Alexis Hammer by complete chance- and they quickly formed a relationship. It was nearly three months before Alexis discovered that Karn was homeless. But once she did she couldn't see her friend struggle any longer. She begged her parents into taking Karn into their home, and they eventually agreed.

Their relationship blossomed from this moment, and for the second time in Karn's life- he felt like he was on top of the world. He slowly began to gather the pieces of his life, and decided he wanted to become an archaeologist. History had a strong influence on him, and deep down he felt that by understanding the past he might be able to understand why things happened in his own life- and thus move on. Alexis' family helped pay for his schooling, and his love for her grew even stronger. Even at their young age of 17, Karn promised Alexis he'd marry her.

But, it would seem things were not meant to be. Karn's past still haunted him- so much so, that at times it prohibited him from taking the necessary steps to move forward. On the other hand Alexis was headstrong and finding a path of her own. In 3ABY Alexis decided she was going to enlist in the Imperial Navy, Karn was devastated to say the least. Worried about her, and what path she was choosing their relationship slowly spiraled downward- until one day he packed his things, told her he loved her and left.

Meeting Kira Task
"Sounds like you bit off more then you can chew, Kira."

- Karn A'Mor

Karn decided to find his extended family, in search to do so he met Kira Task. A young and naive girl, but with more personality then Karn could ever seem to muster. Despite their differences, they found themselves working together. Kira had found herself in need of a partner after taking a job by the newly formed New Republic. They worked together as mercenaries, being paid in secret by the New Republic Intelligence Community, to do what the Republic legally couldn't. Or in some cases, was simply too crazy for them to attempt. It was in this time, that Karn obtained two knives and began to become proficient with them.

Although eventually after years of working together, in 13ABY they went their separate ways. Karn still wished to find his extended family, and decided to go to Saef Par to search for them.

The Darkness
"The time has come, now the choice must be made."

- The Darkness

Karn arrived on Saef Par alone, and searched for his extended family among the grassy plains and thick forests. Sadly, despite his search he only found the abandoned homes of his past family, without a clue to where they may have gone. Sad, and stuck in his past once again he decided to make his home on the planet among one of the very homes his relatives lived in.

It wasn't long before Karn started to explore the lands around his new home, and after two months of exploring he discovered the Malusto Forest. It's strange eerie sounds, and the constant coldness attracted Karn- his sense of adventure never died out, so he explored the forest for game for sometime. But as much as he tried, he always seemed to be just feet behind his game and never could catch his prey. But one morning, he took his knives (his weapon of choice) and proceeded into the forest, in search of game. But what he found was most unsuspected- a voice slithered around him, echoing in the world around him. As the wind blew and the air became chilled the Darkness dove into Karn's mind, exploiting his past and the scars that still hurt him. The Darkness promised him the power to heal himself, and provided the tools for meditations and inner strength. Something that at the time, Karn felt he needed.

Sadly, as much as this proved to help Karn, it also served as a burden upon him. He realized he no longer was alone and that the Darkness was now with him. Whispering into his ears and driving him to insanity. In his desperation Karn started to push away- avoiding the Darkness, and using it's own meditation techniques against it. But, the Darkness never left him completely, and in his weakest moments it returned.

But as Karn tried to deal with his own life, the galaxy still was waging war. Captain Stex of the Imperial Navy was rallying support among a number of Captains and began formulating a plan with Commander Tar. Despite the losses being taken by the Imperial Remnant, Captain Stex was preparing for a massive strike against the Republic. He moved a small number of forces to Saef Par, and began work on a secret military space station orbiting the planet.

Kira's Return
"Knew you'd fall back into my life eventually."

- Karn A'Mor

In 19ABY, Karn was 33 years old and peace between the New Republic, and Imperial Remnant had finally come. The sun was bright this day, but Karn could feel the clouds moving in. From the sky above Kira Task crash landed her ship: The Spire, and managed to crash an Imperial Tartan Patrol Cruiser as well on the planets surface. Karn was there to greet her as she coughed and fainted next to her ship.

Despite seeing his partner once again, he wasn't completely amused she was back. When Kira finally came to, she explained what had happened. Kira had taken a job by the New Republic Intelligence Agency to destroy the space station orbiting the planet. But someone sold her out, because when she arrived the Empire attacked without warning- forcing her to flee to the planet below, and thus: bringing her battle to Karn.

Karn was reluctant to help at first, in part because of the Darkness, but also because he had spent a number of years without any real conflict at all. But with the promise of credits Karn decided to help his old friend.

The Road of Trials
"This is where out Journey Ends, Kira."

- Karn A'Mor

After realizing Kira's ship was in too much disrepair for them to fix. Karn and Kira embarked across the land, in hopes of stowing aboard an Imperial ship to get off the planet. But as they traveled they encountered a number of threats to overcome- including a number of patrols that were sent to the planet to recover Kira.

Kira would have been blind to know of Karn's Darkness, had they not been forced into the very Malusto Forest he had entered years before. As they entered the cold forest, the voices quickly consumed them once again and Karn was forced to confront his inner demons. But Kira also was not spared from this torment- both were confronted by their pasts. Karn was offered a choice, unknowing of the outcome he followed his heart and obtained two knives from the Darkness. As they left the forest both of them were changed. Karn was finally beginning to embrace what he had become, and consider it the real world. Kira was realizing she also couldn't run from her past mistakes- but unlike Karn she was still willing to hide them.

Meeting the Goddess
"Alexis. What are you doing here?"

- Karn A'Mor

As the duo progressed through the planets trials, they made their way right into the downed Tartan Patrol Cruiser's hands. Which much to Karn's surprise, was commanded by none other then Alexis Hammer, his old girlfriend. But despite their obvious attraction that never died, they were binded by the circumstances. Alexis took them both to Captain Stex in his flagship above the planet.

Personality and traits
Karn is a smart, compassionate person at his core- but his life has made him savage and lost. All too often it's all that people see in him, and so he has become much of a loner.

Talents and abilities
Karn was never trained by the Jedi, nor the Sith- but by the "spirit" of the Force itself. Karn believes the Jedi and the Sith be fools, and makes no stance to be with either. His abilities are generalized and untamed- much of what he does has to do with meditation and healing, although his strongest ability of all would be the force push, or pull- in which he has mastered to unreal level.

Behind the scenes

 * Karn's entire personality was based on an extreme version of the Author's own life, and personality to produce a sound and realistic story.
 * The story behind Karn's life takes a strong stance against "Good vs Evil" and instead pushes for the audience to make up their own mind on his character.

Appearances

 * Journey's End: Star Wars