Kobal Xallin

Kobal 'Koba' Stallin was a male Human Officer of the Imperial Military, Emperor's Royal Guard and, following training in the dark side of the force, became a ferocious Sith Lord and Jedi hunter. As a Dark Jedi, Stallin was also an Arch-Priest of the Dark Knights of Korriban, a secret Sith cult.

Early Life (19 BBY–3 BBY)
Born the only child to Andis Stallin, a Director of Operations in the Santhe Corporation, and Dalegne Veltorigx Moonchild, daughter of an aristocratic politician. It was through his mother that he acquired the Force. When he was around 6 years old both parents were killed when their luxury transporter ship collided with a Republican vessel leaving him an orphan. As a result he moved to Coruscant and spent the remainder of his childhood with his only living relative, an unfavourable Aunt. Hira Vellona was Andis’ elder sister. Hira disliked her sister-in-law, Koba’s mother, probably fearing her ability of the force and showed utter disdain for the boy.

She was heard to have said "I will have him prepared for the University and then I can wash my hands of the boy." Hira Vellona

Entry
At 16 years of age he dropped out of prep school (for the University of Coruscant) and despite being too young he provided forged identification documents showing he was 18 and applied to join the Imperial Military. Achieving a very high score in the entrance examination he was accepted into the prestigious ‘Imperial Military Academy of Carida’.

Campus Romance to Tragedy
During the first-term at the Academy, young and immature, he met and fell in love with an unknown female cadet and follwed a short-term, clandestine, love affair which she broke off. She cited the demands of the military curriculum and the effects the affair was having on her studies only to have a fling with Stallin’s best friend, to his fury. Shortly after, during an unarmed combat lesson, he was paired to spar with this friend during which his friend was killed. It was never concluded whether the death was accidental or through an act of rage. Nevertheless it came to the attention of the Emperor, who personally addressed and briefly spoke to Stallin during the annual celebration parade at the Academy for the anniversary of the Galactic Empire.

Officer Cadet Stallin
Stallin spent his first term at the Academy learning basic training and field exercises of the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps, moving to tactics and basic flight before finishing at the Storm Commando School. His personal record is partially complete leading some to believe certain documents have been intentionally removed or destroyed. What little reports that do remain note that he was an all-round sportsman, showing exemplary sword fighting and unarmed combat skills. As a keen student, he excelled in History and Languages. Serving only two of the four terms, he graduated early commissioned as a Lieutenant into the Imperial Marines unbeknown to the cadets and minor staff.

Imperial Royal Guard Academy
During his time at Carida, he was handpicked to attend the Imperial Royal Guard Academy on Yinchorr, spending a year there training to become one of the Emperor’s Royal Guardsman. Here he honed his pilot skills flying Royal Guard TIE Interceptors and fine tuned his combat with the Echani art. Already a cunning swordsman and vicious combatant, he immediately caught the attentions of the training and selection staff. Stallin was tested and selected to train as a Sovereign Protector and so began his Dark Jedi training.

501st Legion


To gain combat experience he volunteered and fought with the 501st Legion. Seeing service onboard Devastator, he took part in the fight against the Rebel Alliance. He lead a platoon during the infamous attack on Tantive IV that led to the capture of Princess Leia Organa. In the continuous search for the Death Star plans that fell into rebel hands, he again lead his platoon on the planet Tatooine. He finished his attachment serving as a Forward Observation Officer with a Reconnaissance Platoon on Yavin IV and when he left to take up his post as an Emperor's Royal Guard, he was promoted to Captain.

Sovereign Protector


As an Imperial Sovereign Protector, Stallin served as a guard in various locations throughout the Galactic Empire. It is known that he stood guard at the Emperor's Citadel, which is considered to be a very prestigious posting amongst fellow guardsmen. He also personally protected the Emperor Palpatine himself in the Emperor's favourite throne room at the Imperial Palace on Coruscant, the ultimate honour and a proud occasion. It is a true indication of either how talented Stallin was or how favourably considered he was by Palpatine to carry out these duties. Stallin was also an Emperor's Shadow Guard, skilled in the use of the lightsaber pike as well as the force pike. This would explain why he was used to carry out several missions individually or as part of a small group at the orders of the Emperor. This would also explain his various roles and locations during the Galactic Civil War and tie in with his military training and experience.

Storm Commando
On the discovery of the rebel base, Echo, on Hoth; Stallin was sent on detachment from the Emperor’s Shadow Guard. Utilizing his combat knowledge and experience he led a six-man Storm Commando Special Operations unit. The unit consisted of two Bombtroopers, a Signaller and two Snipers. The unit's purpose was to set up an observation post, establish and maintain radio contact and wait until reinforcements arrived to attack the rebel position. During the attack, the demolition troopers installed explosives and the snipers picked off rebel leaders and officers. Following the success of this operation he was decorated and promoted to the rank of Major.

Personality
It has been noted throught his life that he was extremely aggressive and violent. Despite being brought into the world by loving parents, he was an awkward child, disobedient and ill-behaved. Little wonder he endured a stern upbringing. Once orphaned, he became the product of a cold, loveless childhood. As an only child he was well cared and provided for and enjoyed a wealthy upbringing. This attracted jealousy and confrontation on many occasions. Never experiencing true friendship throughout his school years he became a loner and self-interested. He made friends through mutual interests but never allowed personal feelings or personalities affect his judgment. From the beginning, his Aunt, Hira Vellona, instilled into him a self-reliance based upon individuality, labour and resourcefulness. Disillusioned with friends and teachers who did not seek understanding, power or gain, he became attracted to the discipline and power of the Imperial Military might. This spurred him into forging his details and joining, though some have suggested it was to escape his Aunt. This theory has some worth as news of her death arrived he did not seek leave from the Academy and continued with his studies. Attracted to self-discipline and power he was only ever going to serve the Galactic Empire and study the dark side of the Force. He believed in service and obedience to the Empire, and secretly believed in blind loyalty to the position of Emperor but not necessarily the Emperor personally. It was a matter of convenience that Emperor Palpatine, although highly intelligent, was hugely successful in wiping out the Jedi Order and creating the Empire. As he became a Sith Lord his loyalty to Emperor and Empire also turned to a desire. Nevertheless he became devoted to the mystical dark arts and the cult of which he was a member.

Appearance
On leaving the Academy he ceased to show his face in high society circles choosing a quiet life to pursue other avenues. Stallin did not shy away from public altogether, still keeping his Aunt's home on Coruscant. Most of his time was in service of the Empire whether in Stormtrooper uniform, or that of the Emperor's Royal Guard. When not on active duty he was training in the dark side. He tended to wear the hooded cloak of the Dark Jedi and this coincides with his initiation into a secret Sith cult. It is during the meetings of this cult that he becomes influenced by or introduced to, the mysterious powers of night and darkness.

Powers and abilities
Stallin was a master strategist and quick-thinking tactician. An experienced mind and hand at close quarter combat and attacking a superior force with inferior numbers. He was a skilled swordsman, his hand-to-hand fighting was fearsome and a marksman from his Academy days. Decisive, confident and at times, ruthless, he was a natural leader and soldier.