I am Jedi General Viera Cacete of the Jedi Order.
—Viera Cacete to Irella Wain during the Battle for Balmorra
Viera Cacete, birthname Ve'ra, was a Force-sensitive Asheran female Jedi Knight during the waning days of the Galactic Republic. Born on Ashera in 45 BBY, Viera was dubbed a "child of destiny," prophesied to herald a new golden age for her people. This was interrupted during her adolescence by the arrival of Kian Jirra, who took her to Coruscant to train as a Jedi. She would go on to become his Padawan, and was eventually knighted at the onset of the Clone Wars. As General of the 56th Battalion, Viera would form a strong bond with Commander Dodge, gaining experience across various fronts.
Entering the war without any leadership qualities, Viera was forced to quickly adapt to her environment. She received guidance from Dodge, eventually developing a stronger sense of self. She would become instrumental in the Battle of Balmorra, negotiating for peace in the face of further bloodshed.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Viera Cacete was born in 45 BBY on the world Ashera to Ralith and Ara'dis Cacete. After her birth, Viera was proclaimed as Ashera's prophesized chosen one, the Toras'yin, and she was raised normally until she would be of age to learn to embrace her destiny. However, she was also born a Force-sensitive, unbeknownst to those around her, which drew the attention of the Jedi; the Jedi Master Kian Jirra arrived on Ashera to collect her and take her to Coruscant to begin her training.[1]
During her first years as a youngling there, she was a member of the Danorian-wolf Clan, where she befriended Garahum Helion, Jenira Kiram, and Zay Arlenn.[1]
Genesis[]
By 30 BBY, Viera's adeptness due to her strength in the Force allowed her to become a Padawan learner at a young age. Under the tutorship of Master Kian, Viera became rather skillful in several aspects of being a Jedi, especially excelling at lightsaber combat. However, her cockiness became a major obstacle in her training; in spite of this, Viera was handpicked by the Jedi Council to undergo a diplomatic mission to the world Malum. She, alongside Garahum and Jenira—the former of which she had engaged in an almost-romantic relationship with—traveled together to Malum, with the objective of uniting two warring factions.[1]
The Clone Wars[]
Battle of Balmorra[]
With the outbreak of the Clone Wars, the Republic found itself desperate for more generals on the front lines. To fulfill this need, many young Jedi were knighted ahead of their trials, Viera among them. Being thrust into the galactic scale conflict, Viera was entirely unsure of herself as she was assigned to take command of the 56th Battalion. Currently led by Commander Dodge, the 56th hadn't seen much combat post-Geonosis, and were as such similarly new to the warfare. Dodge, in particular, attempted to relate to her doubt by explaining his own absence from the front, and expressed his belief in her abilities, if they were anything like the Jedi he'd witnessed on Geonosis. Viera remained doubtful, but was nonetheless determined to adapt and, hopefully, become the leader the 56th Battalion needed.
Personality and traits[]
Viera stood as a symbol of courage and hope for her men in the 56th during the Clone Wars
Learning at the Jedi Temple through her childhood and teenage years taught and developed a compassionate personality in Viera, typical of a Jedi. Although a full-fledged Jedi Knight, Viera always tended to stray away from the initial teachings of the Jedi Code, generally allowing her emotions to flow freely. This was especially prominent during her Padawan days when she was engaged in a secret, forbidden relationship with fellow Padawan Garahum Helion. After the unfortunate events on Malum resulting in Garahum's death, Viera carried a hidden sorrow with her through the remainder of her training up until the dawn of the Clone Wars.
During the Clone Wars, Viera was able to quickly develop an intimate relationship with Commander Dodge, viewing him as a brother figure that guided her through the horrors of war. During the Battle of Balmorra, Viera's initial lack of confidence was shattered by Dodge, who took the liberty of showing her the reigns of being a leader in the midst of conflict. This enabled her to build a reputation for herself by standing as a beacon of hope and courage on the battlefield as she led the 56th Battalion across various fronts.
Although an Asheran, Viera was never able to embrace her people's traditional culture as she lived the majority of her life on Coruscant. In fact, Ashera had little relevance to her other than it being her homeworld. Furthermore, she never learned the prophecy of her people, in which she is Ashera's chosen one, Toras'yin.
Skills and abilities[]
Viera had a particular adeptness in physical agility, a natural trait of any Asheran; this made Viera a swift combatant, paired with her usage of the Force. Although agile, Viera was a somewhat average swordsman by the beginning of the Clone Wars, generally relying on the basics of the seven lightsaber forms in combat. To compensate, she also relied on her heightened Asheran senses, further strengthened by her strong utilization of the Force.
Equipment[]
As a Padawan learner, Viera commonly wore a dark leather vest and belt, on which hung her elegantly-designed, silver plated lightsaber. Her hair at the time was worn in a braid, indicating her status as a Padawan. Come the Clone Wars, Viera equipped a brass-colored chestplate beneath a leather vest and utility belt, similarly to her Padawan garb. For further protection, Viera wore basic clone trooper gauntlets and boots, painted blue to signify her affiliation to the 56th Battalion.
Behind the scenes[]
Viera Cacete was confirmed to be a main character of Clone Wars: Adventures when the series was first announced as The Clone Wars: Ultimates. She was first mentioned in the original series' pilot episode, "End of Peace," and later made her official debut in the series' third episode, "Civil War", first published on December 9, 2016.
Viera Cacete was voted "Best Light-side Character" in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Wiki Awards.
Appearances[]
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