Phiht Piroc

Phiht Piroc was a Mandalorian bounty hunter who operated prior to and during the Galactic Civil War.

Early Life
Piroc was born into a Mandalorian family 35 years before the Battle of Yavin. After his mother was killed in the final stages of the Mandalorian Civil War, Piroc was raised by his father, learning valuable survival skills on Concord Dawn and Mandalore, a planet his father often visited for training.

Clone Wars
Unlike most other Mandalorians, Piroc refused to heed Mandalore the Resurrector’s call to arms against the Republic after the opening shots of the war were fired at the distant world of Geonosis. His father, feeling betrayed by the son he had loved, disowned him and followed Mandalore to war. He was later killed in action on Norval II, a failed mission that saw the majority of the Mandalorian forces wiped out. Piroc was later given his father’s WESTAR-M5 rifle, all that could be recovered from his body. During the war, Piroc managed to become one of Concord Dawn’s legendary Journeymen Protectors. He held the position until the conclusion of the war, when he decided to leave the quiet world for the greater galaxy.

The Era of the Empire
Under the newfound regime that had risen from the ashes of the Republic, Piroc found plenty of work as a bounty hunter and general gun-for-hire. Over the course of the next two decades, he partook in several life-changing experiences. One particular instance shortly after the conclusion of the war found Piroc as a member of an elite commando group, numbering no more than a dozen, which managed to capture a Venator-class Star Destroyer. The ship would be given to the remaining Mandalorians on Mandalore to serve in their defense fleet as they attempted to rebuild. As time went on, Piroc occasionally found himself in the employ of Drolslobba the Hutt, a crime lord on the world of Taris. Piroc greatly benefited from the Hutt’s unusually generous nature, often gaining bonuses that went toward weapons. On one occasion, the Hutt rewarded Piroc with a brand-new YT-2400 freighter as a bonus to a successful mission. The shipped was dubbed the Call of Destiny. Two years prior to the decisive Battle of Yavin, Piroc found himself rushing to help an old friend escape a twisted, fallen Jedi on the remote hell-world of Shola. His friend died before he could escape and the Call of Destiny was destroyed, but Piroc battled the Dark Jedi above a raging sea of lava, and was the only one to walk away. It was his first encounter with a Force-user, but it certainly wouldn’t be the last.

At some point, Piroc fought alongside Boba Fett aboard the gladiator starship Bloodbath. Details about the encounter are sketchy, but it is assumed that whatever foe the two Mandalorians battled didn’t survive.

Galactic Civil War
Prior to the Battle of Yavin, Piroc had gained periodic employment with the Galactic Empire. Various assignments saw him eliminating gangs in the Coruscant underworld, hunting Jedi fugitives, and eliminating Rebel-sympathetic Senators. Although he never became as well-known as Boba Fett, his services were reputable and he came highly recommended throughout the upper echelons of the Empire.

Tieres Incident
About a year after the Rebels’ decisive victory at Yavin, Piroc found himself tracking down the lost daughter of Moff Enric Tieres, the governor of the Bilbringi sector. He found her and brought her back home, but found himself swept up in a long string of conflicts with a member of the Imperial Inquisitorious. [Naelah Tieres | Naelah], the Moff’s daughter, had been recognized as Force sensitive, and while the Inquisitors wanted Naelah as one of their own, Moff Tieres contracted Piroc again to see Naelah safely to the Rebellion. With the help of a Coruscanti pickpocket named [Sterlo], Piroc battled against Imperial agents allied with the Inquisitor [Lunais] to see Naelah safely out of the Empire’s reach.

It is unknown how the job ended, or if Naelah ever reached the Rebellion.

Personality and traits
Piroc, while usually preferring a subtle approach to his hunting and outthinking his opponent, often found himself using excessive force. He believed in being prepared for every eventuality he could encounter, and was often well-equipped to deal with any foe. He had a reputation for efficiency and ruthlessness that was often difficult to find in the galactic underworld. Piroc kept himself in outstanding physical condition. His height and physique alone often startled weaker targets into submission. He had a keen tactical mind, preferring to outthink rather than outgun his opponents. He was very cool under pressure and could think clearly even in the most stressing of circumstances. Piroc also followed a code of honor, and was usually a strict adherent to his moral standings. He was firmly against betraying a contract or oath, and wouldn’t do so under any circumstances. Piroc also demonstrated another side to himself in his more personal relationships. He was a caring guardian to Naelah, despite the difficult situation she put him into. He also had a sense of humor, though it was often more sarcastic than his companions would like.

Weapons
Piroc, like all Mandalorians, wore a weapon-laden suit of armor, forged of strong and durable Mandalorian iron. His armor was painted a dark gray marked with dull yellow trim around the visor, battered from years of use. Piroc’s armored held a number of hidden weapons, including a Dur-series laser, flame thrower, dart shooter, vibroblades, rocket-propelled grenades, a whipcord grappling hook, and a toxin emitter. Piroc usually carried a set of Westar-34 blaster pistols and a sawn-off Bryar rifle as a sidearm. He also had a variety of rifles, including an M80 sniper/assault rifle and a custom-made blast cannon for close-quarters combat. He also made use of either a JT-12 or Z-6 jetpack.

Vehicles
Piroc’s first ship was inherited from his father. His second ship was a gift from Drolslobba the Hutt, a modified YT-2400 that Piroc dubbed the Call of Destiny. After the freighter was lost during the debacle on Shola, Piroc made use of a Theta-class shuttle he stole from the Dark Jedi, until he gained a Skipray Blastboat through unknown means. The Hell’s Call served Piroc for several years, until the decision was made to ditch it during the Tieres Affair. His ship after the Hell’s Call is currently unknown.

Behind the Scenes
Piroc, along with his companions Sterlo and Naelah Tieres, were created by Tyrant19 and Moonlitroses733 as the main protagonists in their first collaborated fanfiction, Breaking Darkness. It chronicled the events of the Tieres Affair mentioned in the article. So far, Piroc is the only character of the three who has had another story started involving him, titled Hellfire, as well as a third story in planning stages, Coliseum. The three fanfictions are still works in progress, but they are planned to be completed as time allows.