Lukas Shimra

"Do you believe in fate, Leth? How about destiny? No? Well, many people do, Leth. Many people sit around waiting for fate, or destiny. They wait for something or someone to come and give them a meaning to life. You see, I don't believe in that. I went and made something of myself. I charged headfirst into life and whatever I sent at me. And I was happy. I could take the reigns and explore life freely. But now, Leth. Now, as we're seeing what we're seeing, maybe...just maybe we're not entirely in control of our own lives."

- Lukas Shimra's last words

Lukas Shimra (32 BBY-11 ABY) was born into a poor family on Pesdira. His family dwindled until he was alone. He was later recruited by the Jedi. However, after the Clone Wars, he was forced to go into exile. After 8 years on Gap Nine he was discovered by the Inquisitorius, who brought him back to Prakith to become an Inquisitor.

After years of training, he achieved his goal. He served the Empire dutifully and he was sent to Oppule in the Unknown Regions, to safeguard the Emperor's Retreat. He returned to the Emperor's side in 10 ABY, where he commanded Imperial Forces during Operation Shadow Hand. It was here he met his death.

Early Life
"I want him out! He owes us over 1,000,000 credits in damage and theft, and not to mention, he has killed nearly 70 of my citizens! Find him and kill him!"

- The Governor of Pesdira City on Lukas

According to the biography of Lady Shynne, Lukas Shimra was born on a world known as Pesdira. (She notes that she could not locate the planet on any map or chart, leading her to presume Shimra was lying).



He was brought up by a poor family, in a two-bed roomed house. His father worked in a power station and his mother was a maid. Together, they could just about get enough money to keep the family going. However, in 30 BBY, his father accidentally cut the power of a large portion of Pesdir's capital city, and was executed. Shimra's mother, overcome with grief and unable to support the family financially, committed suicide. His brother, Jace Shimra, tried to care for Lukas, but he gave up and fled the planet in 29 BBY, leaving Lukas to fend for himself.

Shortly after Jace went offworld, the Government annexed the Shimra household, making Shimra homeless. Lukas then prowled the streets, stealing and killing for food. He lived in the sewers, and used them to strike from anywhere. He soon became the scourge of the Local Authorities, who spent a lot of money trying to hunt him down. Lukas became known as the "Night Haunter", as he only emerged at night. The locals were so afraid of him, they kept all their doors and windows locked at night, and a few even fled the city.

In 21 BBY, the government had had enough of Shimra, and ordered a citywide search to be conducted. They enlisted the help of two Jedi, who were passing through the system.

The Jedi easily tracked Lukas to his hideout. To there surprise they found that he was Force-sensitive. They told the authorities that Lukas had escaped the city, and smuggled him offworld.

Jedi training
"Misguided Shimra is. Stop him, we must and to the light, we must turn him!"

- Yoda

He was brought to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. However, with the Clone Wars raging, there was a major shortage of Jedi Knights, or Masters to accept him as a Padawan. He was instead taught by Cin Drallig in a small class of other learners.



He was part of Omoht Clan. Omoht Clan was made up of older students (10 years and over) as opposed to the other Clans, which comprised of Younglings. They were tought by Cin Drallig and Jocasta Nu, but any other Jedi who were passing through the temple often took the time to teach a lesson or two.

During his time as a Jedi, Lukas was not an exemplary student. He often skipped classes and traveled out at night. He went to the Coruscant underworld, where he began a half-life as an information trafficker. He assumed the pseudonym, "cognis mercator". He wheedled his way into important circles, by seducing the drunken populace of Coruscant out of their information. Lukas became well known, but his fame soon spread to the Jedi Temple. He was admonished by his tutors, but they were reluctant to have him depart. Besides him being an excellent swordsman and an accomplished force-user, he had gathered much knowledge about the Clone Wars, and the Separatist plans. This led to him being tailed by other Jedi during his trips out.

During one trip, he was followed by Cin Drallig's apprentice, Serra Keto. He led her down to the lower levels of Coruscant, where he entered a dingy building labeled, the Black Manka. Keto followed. However, inside she found a bustling fighting club. Before she could react, she was stripped of her lightsaber and thrust into a makeshift ring. She caught a glimpse of a hooded Shimra, before a burly fighter attacked her.

Keto returned to the Temple, angered that Lukas had led her into a trap. Cin Drallig reprimanded her and she eventually calmed down and let her anger go. Still, she tried to press the case further, but Shimra managed to slip out of the net again. However, they trod carefully around each other from then on.

During his visits to Coruscant's dark and shady bars and clubs, Shimra began to gather information about a Darth Tyrannus. After months of research, he managed to match Tyrannus' personality with that of Count Dooku. He then dived into the library of the Temple, searching for Dooku. He gathered much more information. Lukas was captivated by Dooku, and began to study Form: II like him. His thirst for knowledge kept him in the temple, and this led to the downfall of the "cognis mercator".

However, mere days before the Battle of Coruscant, Lukas celebrated his 13th Birthday. He was unceremoniously sent from the temple, to join the Agricultural Corps.

He traveled to Gap Nine, to survey the local swamps, and take samples back to the Temple. He was accompanied by his friend Feyn Kero, a Twi'lek, whom had also been in Omoht Clan. They arrived at Gap Nine, but their ship malfunctioned, and there were no local settlements. However, they found an ancient Jedi temple, containing a massive library.

News soon reached them of the destruction of the Republic and the Jedi. At first they didn't believe it, but an increasing amount of Imperial propaganda and announcements came through. Shimra and Kero decided to settle down on Gap Nine and go into exile.

Exile
"God damn, that boy can ride!"

- A local on Shimra during one of his races

On Gap Nine, the pair settled down in the Jedi library, adopting it as their home. Lukas started to hunt for food from the local surroundings, but most of the animals and fauna were either inedible or poisonous. So, Lukas traveled into the local settlements, and stole food from there. However, one time he was confronted by a local, who attacked Lukas. The Jedi dispatched him and returned to his home. But, the next Shimra went on a raid, he found the village's population ready to kill him. He was cornered and about to be murdered, when the village elder called off the assault. He gave Lukas a second chance, to redeem himself, and become a proper citizen of the settlement. Lukas accepted.



Shimra and Kero were then forced to take up jobs. Feyn worked with the family of the one Lukas murdered as a maid. Lukas was supposed to help to locals gather timber and help around the village, but he soon found a different calling. Whilst out foraging, he came across a wide expanse. He was puzzled, until a swoop bike shot past, and Shimra realized he had stumbled upon a racing course. He followed the path back to the courses starting line, where he found an underground group of racers. Lukas managed to wheedle his way in, and became a mechanic. He worked the job for a year, but was captivated by the Swoops and the riders themselves. Eventually, he dispatched one rider, and took his place. He participated in the race, winning, through the use of the Force.

Lukas continued to race as such, winning him and Kero a mountain of credits, and becoming an underground celebrity.

Inquisitorius
"He was quite easy to convert for a Jedi. I think I'd prefer more of a challenge next time."

- Lady Shynne to Darth Vader

In 11 BBY, the Galactic Empire arrived on Gap Nine. They tore down the temple and raided it. A stormtrooper captain found the two Jedi hiding. Shimra prepared for a fight. However, Lady Shynne happened to be overseeing the mission. She sensed the two Jedi and, after a brief engagement, captured them, taking the duo back to Prakith with her.

She began to train them, inside the Citadel Inquisitorius. Lukas became engrossed in the Dark Side and it's history. However, Feyn Kero was more stubborn and refused to learn. Shynne repeatedly tortured her, until she eventually killed herself. Shimra, now so absorbed in the Dark Side, felt nothing for his best friends death. He instead doubled his efforts in his training. In 5 BBY he became a fully-fledged Inquisitor.

His first assignment was to put down the Erhynradd Mutiny. He was sent to oversee the operation. He commanded the battle from space, standing by with enough firepower to destroy the planet, should the battle turn against them. Lukas diverted most of the authority over to the frontline commanders, and took the role of an observer. During the battle, he learnt of Gideon Tarkin's death. Knowing that he was the brother of Wilhuff Tarkin, Lukas quickly fled the scene, and destroyed all records of his assignment there, as to save his career.

Shimra kept his head down after that, and remained on Prakith. There, he spent most of his time in the libraries and archives of the Citadel Inquisitorius, studying old Holobooks and tomes.

However, when Lukas heard of Palpatines plans to exterminate the Oswaft, he personnaly visited the Emperor, and requested to oversee the mission. He had found the idea of a sentient species that could make hyperspace jumps fascinating and wanted to observe them in a battle situation. Palpatine, regardless of Shimra's reasons, just wanted a proper Imperial commander there (as opposed to the untrustworthy Rokur Gepta and Klyn Shanga) and leapt at the opportunity, assigning Lukas his own Star Destroyer, the Eminence.



During the battle, Lukas observed the Oswaft, and made many notes. These notes would form the basis of a book he would later write. However, during the battle, something else came to light. As Gepta died, multitudes of Silentium appeared. The Imperial fleet quickly fell back before them. Captivated by the extra-galactic life, Lukas ordered the captain of the Eminence to hold the ship in position. Shimra quickly began to take notes. But, then the Imperial cruiser Recalcitrant opened fire on the Silentium and it was destroyed. The captain of the Eminence, fearing for his life, quickly fled the battle. His fate in unknown, but it can be presumed Shimra had him executed.

After the battle, Lukas was distraught. He returned to the ThonBoka nebula, but he found no trace of the Silentium. Still, he managed to gather some more information on the Oswaft. However, his search for extra-galactic life ended in 2 BBY and he returned to Prakith.

In 0 BBY, the Emperor personally visited Lukas on Prakith. Palpatine had taken a liking to him and promoted Shimra to Chief Inquisitor. His assignment was to travel to Oppule to safeguard the Emperor's Retreat.

Lukas Shimra, bewildered by his sudden escalation, arrived at Oppule. He was met by the native Oppulian Shadow Dancers. Palpatine had recognized Shimra's fascination with other life, and allowed him to study the Shadow Dancers. They were an obedient species, which Shimra was able to bend to his will easily by using the force. He often conversed with the leader of the Oppulians, and later wrote a book on them as well.

One of Shimra's other tasks, was to map the surrounding regions of Oppule, it being in the Unknown Regions. Shimra did so, and he eventually found a safe route back to known space. He reached Bakura, where he met Wilek Nereus.

Wilek immediately started talking down to Lukas, who had concealed his real identity. Their relationship continued as such, until, after 7 months, Wilek ordered Shimra to get him a beverage. At that point, Lukas revealed his identity as an Imperial Inquisitor. He then threatened to inform Palpatine of his negligence. However, he then laughed. From then on, the two became steady friends. They continued to meet regularly, and Shimra eventually presented Nereus with a set of Oppulian Shadow Dancer Teeth.

In 4 ABY, an Imperial Taskforce began a campaign into the Unknown Regions. Shimra, met with the commanding officer. The Rear Admiral wanted Lukas to help lead the attack; as a Dark Jedi he could help tip the balance in favor of the Imperials. However, Shimra firmly declined to rule over Oppule.

It was said Shimra showed no emotion over Palpatine's death. The Inquisitor just shrugged and stated another one would be along soon. He did, however, show emotion for the death of his friend, Wilek Nereus. He personally traveled back to Bakura, to attend the Funeral. In one of his books, Lukas states the funeral was almost empty, only one family member and a shifty looking Pter Thanas.

Prelude
In 9 ABY a large group of Mandalorians, known as Clan Jai'gaar began their invasion of the S'Ueto Region. The clan had exiled themselves, several millenia previous, to bring the way of the mandalorian to the unknown parts of the galaxy. Unfortunatley for Lukas Shimra, their homeworld of Jiin (or new Mandalore) was only 2 parsec away from Oppule.

In early 9 ABY, a small Mandalorian task force had breached the sapce around Oppule, traveling south-west. Besides his own bodyguard, Shimra had very little men stationed there. However, fortunatley for him, the Imperial occupation of the Unknown Regions was using Oppule as a forward base. A small force, including Shimra's old Star Destroyer the Eminence, easily dispatched the force. Shimra was intrigued to know more about his invaders; allways on the look out for extra-galactic life. He took command of the Eminence and several friagtes and followed the Mandalorians path backwards.

His army, which he dubbed the Hand of the Inquisitorius, was very small. Usually Lukas would contact Prakith for exclusive Inquisitorial men, but with the Empire in tatters, he drew his men stright from the crusade force. Admiral Iuo objected strongly to this act, but Shimra quieted him in a way only an Inquisitor can.

Shimra's force moved quickly, soon locating the source of the task force. They found a large jungle world, a constant stream of cruisers and ships flying to and fro from the surface. Lukas was hesitant to attack, but one of his frigates made the choice for him, quickly knocking out a transport ship. Shimra, with no choice, followed on, bringing the weight of an Imperial-class Star Destroyer into the battle. The Jai'gaar fought back immediently, silencing some of Shimra's less able ships. The Chief Inquisitor was struck by their bravery and willingness to discard their life for a greater cause. The Imperial kept up the assault until they were almost overwhelmed. The Eminence managed to make the jump to hyperspace along with three battered Dreadnaught-class heavy cruisers.

The True Sith
When Shimra retreated, he did not head to the obvious choice of Oppule. Instead, he plunged into the galactic north-west of the S'Ueto Region, otherwise known as the Urgenth Arm. Shimra had a hunch that maybe the Mandalorians had expanded north-west, far out into the unknown. If Lukas could launch multiple raids on these outposts, maybe he could draw out the Jai'gaar fleet, seperating it into sizeable groups.

Another reason for his departure into the unknown, was for the secrets it held. When Shimra had been assigned to his Oppule posting, he had delved into any history records he found. Albeit, he had not found much. A number of records detailing the explorer Sereneth Kavs exploits. However, when Shimra looked into the mytholigy and ledgends surrounding the S'Ueto region, he found so much more.

Ofcourse, these tales could not wholly be trusted; a mixture of truth and falsehood. One such tale told of a massive neo-Imperial empire in the region; Shimra scoffed at this notion. But, there were a number of myths and ledgends that Lukas took for truth and hoped to pursue as secondary objectives. The most famous of these were the infamous Star Maps of Sereneth Kav. These jigsaw pieces were said to lead to a tomb of the celestial Star Gods. This said tomb was supposed to weild a massive psychic power, that if Shimra could unlock, he could devaste the enemies of the Empire.

A second myth told of a group named the "True Sith", a group of ancient Sith who fled the Galaxy to wait in the shadows of the unknown. Lukas was especially weary about this. Such a force could easily wipe out his group. But, if he could ally with them, or even turn them against the Mandalorians, he could still sieze control of the Unknown Regions. That was if they really existed ofcourse.

Another tale spun a story of a group of Dark Jedi, who had taken control of one of the Star Maps. Currently they were said to be in the Unknown Regions. Shimra was aprihensive of his new competition, but confident he could destroy them easily enough.

Shimra also looked through a multitude of other secrets, some engaging him, others to stupid or unrealistic to believe.

As the Imperial task-force pushed into the Urgenth Arm, they encountered a strong force-prescence coming from a distant moon. Shimra, taking the elite 12th Platoon of the 501st Legion as his bodyguard, descended on the moon in the Dreadnought Kais.

Upon arriving, they found a bleak desert world, devoid of life. Accoridng to Sereneth Kav's records, it was named Khnararahnk. Kav also noted that it was an ancient Sith burial world. Lukas scoffed at this notion; there were no Sith left. However, the moon did possess a number of large pyramids and tombs. He bade his troops on, entering the nearest one.

As they made their way through the musty, dark corridors, many troops said that they could hear voices and whispers. Shimra became aggitated at this. One of the more inexpeirenced troops even fled the tomb, screaming in fright. A minute after he had fled their sight they heard a scream. Shimra quelled any more talkings and pushed on.

Eventually, the group descended into a large open chamber. A distant light emitted froma sarcophi in the center of the room. Shimra strode arrogantly up to the coffin and pushed open the lid. It contained a small sphere. Lukas pocketed the device and turnd to exit. Suddenly, members of the 12th platoon began firing at the darkness. August Kaminsky, the platoon leader, told Shimra that they had seen shapes moving. Lukas aprehended the Major. However, as he took a closer look, his men had been right. Hundreds of shapes were moving, shambling, towards them. Only when they began to encircle the Imperials did Lukas recognise them. They were Sith zombies, animated corpses sent to guard Sith tombs. Shimra, bellowing orders from atop the sarcophigi, ordered his men to form a circle around him. Their elite E-20h Hellguns took down hundreds, but more seemed to disgorge from the darkness every second. As the first of his troops ran empty, Lukas activated hia lightsaber, charging for the exit. He disembodied many zombies, his elite warriors following in his stead. Eventually they reached the door they had came through, only to find it crammed with more Sith machinations.

After several hours of bitter fighting, the group fled the temple, reaching the safety of the Kais. Only Kaminsky and his adjutant, Edric Darrow escaped with him.

However, despite his losses, he had gained much valuable information. He had proof that there were Sith in the Unknown Regions and he had a Star Map.

Dark Side Elite
"Shimra? Hah! He couldn't lead a vornskr into battle, let alone a World Devastator!"

- Sedriss on Lukas Shimra

Shimra continued to live on Oppule during the New Republic's reign. However, he heeded the call of the reborn-Palpatine, and returned to Byss. There he participated in Operation Shadow Hand. He served as a front-line officer and strategist. He participated in the First Battle of Mon Calamari from the World Devastator Inquisitor-1. During the battle, it was destroyed, but Lukas managed to escape. He joined the fight on foot, spearheading an amphibious assault on a number of Republic ships. He managed to capture a frigate, and directed it's main batteries skyward, bringing down a Republic ship overhead. However, the ship was quickly targetted and destroyed. Shimra managed to escape, fleeing back to the World Devastator Nullifier-5. There he continued to direct the battle until it's destruction. Before the leviathan sank to it's watery grave, Lukas was able to direct all power into building a ship for himself. He managed to manufacture a VT-49 Decimator, which he dubbed the Shadow Dancer.

After the battle he returned to Byss. As one of the only surviving commanders of the battle, Palpatine's anger was mostly directed at Shimra, who was horribly tortured.

For months he was kept in bowels of the Emperor's Citadel on Byss. He was almost constantly punished by Torture droids and was deprived of food or sleep.

However, upon Palpatine's "death" at Pinnacle Base, Shimra was set free by Sedriss, whom required more commanders for his assault on Balmorra.

Shimra served as a commander during the battle, supporting the fight from an AT-AT. However, whilst spearheading an attack against the Balmorran SD-10 battle droids along with the Imperial Shadow droids, he was counter-attacked by a group of X-1 Viper's. Lukas was able to hold them off for a while, the walker's huge lasers cutting a swathe through their rank, but Sedriss ordered the retreat after a number of minutes. Shimra was then delegated the task of negotiating the peace talks, another black stain on his career.

As the Empire's supply of competent commanders waned, Shimra was allowed a position of authority once again, commanding the Imperial forces at Byss. Here, Shimra was greatly acknowledged as a hero, for it was him who had brought to Byss a large contingent of Ca'vashi Rancors, which Palpatine warped into Chrysalide beasts. Being more agressive and larger than the average Rancor, these proved their worth at the Battle of Byss, leading their weaker cousins into combat, annihilating the Republic forces.

After the Empire's defeat at New Alderaan, the majority of the Dark Side Elite had been killed. Palpatine, intent upon having a full team of seven, promoted Shimra into its ranks.

Lukas accompanied the Military Executor Xecr Nist to Ossus capturing three Ysanna shamans. However, once they arrived on Vjun, Luke Skywalker and a group of Jedi ambushed them. Xecr Nist and the Dark Side Elite quickly engaged them. Shimra, however, was overseeing the carbonite freezing of the shamans, and thus did not participate in the battle.

Lukas managed to escape back to Palpatine, who was greatly angered at the destruction of his elite, but relieved at least one had survived. With Nist imprisoned, Palpatine named Shimra his Military Executor. Palpatine empowered Shimra with a huge amount of Dark Side energies, causing him to age prematurley. He also presented Lukas with a suit of armour - that he had created himself - which was also imbued with the Dark Side, and able to withstand blaster and lightsaber attacks. Palpatine then replenished the ranks of the Dark side Elite for a final time.

Shortly after the ceremony, he accompanied the Emperor to Onderon to capture the Solo twins. However, Palpatine told him he would not be needed and sent him to Byss, to safeguard the Galaxy Gun. Shimra went, leaving the other Dark Side Elite to protect the Emperor in his stead.

Shimra arrived at Byss and quickly boarded the Galaxy Gun. He met with The Master of Imperial Projects, Umak Leth, who wanted to arm the Galaxy Gun to aide Palpatine. He consulted Shimra, who agreed. Little did Shimra know that he had just sealed the fate of the Galactic Empire.

As the re-programmed Eclipse II fell out of hyperspace, Palpatine was killed. Then the Eclipse crashed into the maneuvering Galaxy Gun, and it's projectile detonated, destroying everything within range.

For 10 seconds before his death, Lukas Shimra was (as the highest ranking Imperial Military Commander) the De Facto Emperor.

Post-Mortem
"The Wheel of Fate falls in reverse; could this be blessing, could this be curse? The Emperor is flipped face up; one shall sip from a luxurious cup. The Hangman reveals himself upright, summoning forth the eternal night."

- The Tarot card readings of Suoirotras, predicting Lukas' death

Ultimately, Shimra's death did not affect the Galaxy. He was just another name on the list of casualties. He was not officially acknowledged as the Emperor, and he was little known as the Executor. He was not survived by any sons.

The only thing he could be credited for was for his library on Oppule, which Finir'Uno used to great effect when pacifying the Unknown Regions.

However, he was quite credited by historians, as the last practitioner of Form II: Makashi, with Count Dooku, Darth Vader and Cin Drallig all dead by 11 ABY.

Romances
During his life, Shimra had a few love interests, but he ended most of them to focus on the Inquisitorius.

Feyn Kero
Feyn Kero was a Rutian Twi'Lek in Lukas' clan when he was a Jedi. During their exile on Gap Nine, she found Lukas attractive and made various advances on him. Their relationship ended when she committed suicide on Prakith.

Drayneen
During his time on Prakith, Lukas often met a female Inquisitor named Drayneen, who was a skilled interrogator. They shared a mutual attraction and once spent the night together. Unfortunately for Lukas, he was promoted and sent to Oppule, which ended his only true love interest.

Lady Shynne
Many historians often speculated that Lukas and his master, Lady Shynne, were once romantically attached, but there is no proof of this.

Personality & Traits
Lukas Shimra was a charismatic man. He was confident to the point of arrogance but also quite a calm man. He kept his head in most situations. He was also very proud, and his high-ranking positions and titles (more towards the end of his life) often went to his head. Once he was appointed executor, he began to talk with an almost regal tone of voice, and discarded his old cloaks for an elegant robe made of Zeyd-cloth.

Since he had grown up alone, he became very independent, and thus often operated alone. It also led him to become quite bitter and cold. He would carry these feelings throughout his life, calling upon them to make better use of the Dark Side.

Unlike many of his Imperial Counter-parts, Shimra was not a speciesist. He often took the time to learn about other life forms and was particularly fascinated by extragalactic life, and once visited a world known as Black Horus, which was one of the planets on the edge of the Galactic Void.

Shimra was a well-learned man, who spent days on end, browsing the Library on Prakith, and even starting his own on Oppule (one which Finir'Uno would later finish).

Lightsabers
"Thank The Force! I thought I'd be stuck with that Bantha of a weapon for the rest of my life!"

- Lukas on his first Lightsaber



As a Youngling, Shimra fought with a training saber, which he detested for its clumsiness and weight. He was not allowed to construct a proper lightsaber in the AgriCorps, so continued to use his training saber.

Shimra's first lightsaber was light blue, and almost turquoise in colour. However it was destroyed by Lady Shynne.

Once he became an Inquisitor, he studied Count Dooku and his form of lightsaber combat. He then constructed a similar, curve-hilted weapon for his own use.

His second weapon, like most Dark Jedi sabers, was deep red.

Fighting Style
"You fight with Form II? That is rare indeed child."

- Lady Shynne to Lukas during their duel on Gap Nine

Lukas considered himself to be a master of lightsaber combat. He spent most of his life perfecting Form II, and was an exceptional duelist. He was quick on his feet, allowing him to move effortlessly, when defending or attacking. He would often attack from almost-impossible angles, rendering his opponent's defenses useless.

He was also a practitioner of Telekinetic lightsaber combat. However, he was self-taught and had weak control of them. Still, he wielded it to great effect during Operation Shadow Hand. He wrote a book on Telekinetic lightsaber combat, but it was unfinished by the time of his death.

Family
By 29 BBY, most of his immediate family had either died or fled Pesdira, leaving Shimra alone. However, he had a number of cousins who lived during his time, including Suoirotras. Lukas also was distantly related to the mysterious Alyn Family through one of his ancestors.

His brother (who left Shimra on his third birthday) was Jace Shimra, who became a Jedi. It's unknown if they met each other at the Temple.

Shadow Dancer
The Shadow Dancer was a customized VT-49 Decimator. It was created by the World Devastator, Inquisitor-1 during the Battle of Mon Calimari. It carried advanced sensor jammers and carried strong deflector shields. Its hyperdrive was Class 2, and it had an incredible sublight speed. The Shadow Dancer could also carry a starfighter attached to its underbelly. Lukas attatched his ship, the Manjoume



Manjoume
The Manjoume was Lukas' personal starfighter. It was an Incom I-7 Howlrunner that Shimra received from Palpatine after his promotion to Executor. He flew it briefly whilst commanding the Dark Side Squadron in the waning days of Operation Shadow Hand.

It was destroyed along with the Shadow Dancer over Byss.

Eminence
The Imperial-class star Destroyer Eminence often served as Shimra's flagship. He most notably used it during the Erhynradd Mutiny, Oswaft invasion and Dar'fen wars. However, after he fled to the Emperor's side, the ship was abandoned, later to be used by the Empire Of The Stars.

Behind the scenes
Rather than "Lukas" being dedicated to George Lucas, it is in fact a homage to Lukas from Ctrl+Alt+Del.

Night Haunter refers to Konrad Curze, the primarch of the Night Lords in Warhammer 40,000.

Cognis mercator is the title of Pahvulti in Lord of the Night.

Manjoume comes from Jun Manjoume which was Chazz Princeton's Japanese name, whom is the person in all the pictures.

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