A quiet scholar onboard the Endar Spire suffers a head injury that changes everything. Dragged unwillingly into a battle for the fate of the galaxy, the real struggle is a three-way one of emerging identities struggling for dominance, and fragments of the past that cloud the present.

Prologue

The Force is sentient. Some believe it's the subconsciousness of all living beings combined.

Yes, yes, I know what the masters say these days: that attributing a sentience to the energy that binds us all is misleading, but pshaw! I've been around a lot longer than those young bucks who think they rule the galaxy. I have my own ideas and experiences that aren't going to buckle to some fancy talking robe with a glow stick, who believes that a mere half-century of breathing equates them the right to inform others what to think.

I was like that, once. Centuries ago, when I still held the position of Chronicler.

These days, I spend my time talking to ghosts and any padawan like you that comes searching for the crazy old coot haunting the back of the Enclave.

I suppose you've come looking for wisdom, or maybe a story? Well, if it's the former, you must know that's better drawn through experience than advice. Who'd want to do what a wrinkly old man tells them? But if you want to hear a yarn or two... I can help there. I'm a geriatric, now, but I still retain a gift unique even amongst the Jedi.

The masters may have advised you to avoid me and my tales. I can guess at their disapproving words: don't listen to the kooky fossil whose mind wanders off on tangents as tangled as a spiced-up spacer. His accounts are inaccurate and unbelievable; they contradict the archives and embellish the mundane.

But I tell what I see. And you can see, too, through my eyes - if you have the patience and the inclination.

For people leave echoes in the Force. Like psychic little footprints, I've always thought. And the more attuned to the Force, the greater the imprint. Well, I can see those memories, those reverberations, those ripples from souls who breathed long, long ago. 'Tis a rare gift, and one not understood by many, even from within the ranks of the Jedi.

I can show you a story, if you like. For that is what I do - I share the visions I pull from the eddies of the Force. And as I haven't come across you before, I shall choose one of my favourites. The Force has its favourites too, you know, and one of its greatest was Revan.

I suppose you will have heard of Revan. For what scholar of the Force hasn't, be they light, dark, or tiptoe along the middle-ground. Even millennia later, and Revan's story still fascinates.

But the transcripts and archives do not tell the whole tale, and some of the absolute fundamentals are just plain wrong.

What, you don't believe me? You think holo-footage and secure-linked archives are infallible, and cannot be edited by technology? But history is changed all the time: by conquerors, by agendas, even by simple translation errors. Events may be exaggerated, transformed, or hidden, due to someone's desire to change the past. And while the essence of Revan's story has travelled through the ages, it has not come through exact.

But where to start, ahhh... for Revan's story is a long one, with many facets. Hero, saviour, conqueror, villain… perhaps the very contradictions of Revan's life is the reason it is such a venerated fable.

I like to start at Revan's second beginning.

For how many people really get a second chance? If you had one, would you do things differently?

Or would you choose the same path?

The echoes I see… they are snatches of Revan's life. And when you are dealing with someone as powerful as Revan, those swept into the same orbit leave ripples in the Force as well. So this is not just Revan's story, but also those who were betrayed, saved, transformed and destroyed by Revan.

So sit back, young padawan, and share these visions with me. Witness Revan's rebirth, and see what wisdom you can glean from living someone else's second chance.

xXx

[Below is an Author's Note, Character / Mando'a Glossary, and POV listing. This is not necessary to read, especially if you are just starting this fanfiction where it will confuse rather than aid.]

In short, if you are here for the story, scroll down to the end and click 'Next'.

Author's Note:

Things you need to know about IOALS (Identities of a lost soul):

1\ IOALS began as a tribute to the game I loved so much in 2004, before blowing out of proportion and turning into a full blown saga. I had a ten-year break between chapters 45-46, which is partly why it's taken me so long to write. You could call this a multi-novel series, if you will, with each arc bridging to the next by the Hyperspace chapters. IOALS deviates from canon in both minor and major ways as the story progresses - because it wasn't canon when I first began the story, or for greater realism - or sometimes simply to make a well-trodden story more interesting. If you have any questions of why I have done something, drop me a line! I do always try to swing the plot back to canon - to stay true to the underlying story.

2\ I have not played SWtoR. This saga is a precursor to KotOR 2, and has ties-ins, nods, and some K2 characters making brief appearances, but it is not compliant with the Revan novel, nor with SWtoR. If I write the sequel, that won't be either.

3\ IOALS is an experiment at switching first person POV's. Character list is below, followed by Mando'a Glossary, followed by the list of POV's per chapter.

4\ I love reviews. I think every writer does. Encouragement, comments, constructive criticism, makes our writing feel more worthwhile - to know there are people out there reading it. I'd love to hear from you! Even if you having nothing to say other than that you are reading it. Honestly, a ping in my inbox from a review can make my day :-)

xXx

Character Glossary:

Each character will have the suffix [species, gender, OC] – 'OC' is only there is they are a non-canonical character. Species and gender are there if known. Characters are listed either by their current location when they first appear in this saga, or their affiliation, depending on is the most relevant. Some important historical characters follow afterwards. Very minor characters are omitted.

Endar Spire:
Bastila Shan [Human, female]: Jedi Padawan with overall commanding privileges on the Endar Spire. Known for her famous battle meditation used in the current war, and her role in the downfall of Darth Revan.
Carth Onasi [Human, male]: Republic Captain and commanding navi-advisor to the Endar Spire. Veteran of the Mandalorian Wars, and commended multiple times for valour.
Galdea [Cerean, male, OC]: Jedi Master in charge of the Jedi squad aboard the Endar Spire. Member of the Dantooine Council. Known as a master of the psychic side of the Force.
Jen Sahara [Human, female, OC]: Civilian scholar in ancient archaeology, attached to the Jedi squad.
Kylah Aramai [Mirialan/Human, female, OC]: Jedi Knight, part of the Jedi squad, close friend to Padawan Bastila Shan.
Neann Dallash [Zabrak/Human, male, OC]: Republic Lieutenant, senior navi-pilot and intelligence operative.
Trask Ulgo [Human, male]: Republic Ensign attached to the Jedi squad.

Taris:
Brejik [Human, male]: Leader of the Vulkars.
Calo Nord [Human, male]: Bounty-hunter with ties to the Exchange and the Sith Empire, and Davik Kang's second-in-command.
Canderous Ordo [Human, male]: Mandalorian mercenary working for Davik Kang. War General of Clan Ordo during the Mandalorian Wars.
Davik Kang [Human, male]: Exchange Head on Taris.
Gadon Thek [Human, male]: Leader of the Hidden Beks.
Gurney [Human, male]: Assistant to Dr Zelka Forn, has links to the Exchange.
Lina [Zabrak, female, OC]: Friend of Mission Vao.
Mission Vao [Twi'lek, female]: Member of the Hidden Beks.
Rukil [Human, male]: Old man in the Undercity encampment.
Sancha [male, OC]: Barman in Javyar's Cantina.
T3-M4 [astromech droid]: Custom-built droid ordered by Davik Kang.
Zaalbar [Wookiee, male]: Best friend of Mission Vao.
Zaerdra Leno [Twi'lek, female]: Second-in-command of the Hidden Beks.
Zelka Forn [Human, male]: Doctor in the Upper City who mans the Free Clinic.

Jedi Order – Dantooine Enclave:
Belaya Linn [Human, female]: Jedi Knight who disappeared to find Juhani after her failed Knight trials.
Dorak [Human, male]: Jedi Master who trained Dak Vesser amongst others. Chronicler of the Dantooine Enclave.
Jai'lel [male, OC]: Powerful Jedi Master of Dantooine, who accompanied Padawan Bastila Shan in the stealth strike on Darth Revan, and fell in the ensuing battle.
Juhani [Cathar, female]: Jedi Padawan who disappeared after believing she killed Master Quatra during her Knight trials.
Karon Enova [Zabrak, female, OC]: Jedi Master who initially trained Revan Freeflight. Most of Jedi life spent attached to the Coruscant High Temple. Member of the Dantooine Council.
Kester [male, OC]: Powerful Jedi Master of Dantooine, who accompanied Padawan Bastila Shan in the stealth strike on Darth Revan, and fell in the ensuing battle.
Lars Thorstan [Twi'lek, male, OC]: New padawan to Master Karon Enova.
Nemo [Human, male]: Jedi Master to Belaya Linn.
Quatra [Zabrak, female]: Jedi Master who trained Juhani.
Vandar Tokare [male]: Jedi Grandmaster who trained Yudan Rosh amongst others. Regarded as a master duellist. Leader of the Dantooine Enclave, member of the Dantooine Council, and absentee member of the Coruscant High Council.
Vima Sunrider [Human, female]: Jedi Knight with near-master status and a powerful command of the psychic side of the Force. Known for her nomadic lifestyle.
Vrook Lamar [Human, male]: Jedi Master to Padawan Bastila Shan. Some of Jedi life spent attached to the Coruscant High Temple. Member of the Dantooine Council.
Zhar Lestin [Twi'lek, male]: Jedi Master who initially trained Malak Devari. Most of Jedi life spent attached to the Coruscant High Temple.

Dark Jedi of the Sith Order (excluding Korriban Academy):
Bandon Stone [Human, male]: Shadow Hand to Darth Malak, stylizes himself as Darth Bandon, upper-ranked Dark Jedi.
Darth Malak [Human, male]: Formerly Malak Devari, now Dark Lord of the Sith Empire. Originally apprenticed to Darth Revan, before betraying the Sith Lord above Deralia and claiming the title of Dark Lord of the Sith for himself. Also see entry under The Jedi Thirteen.
Nisotsa Organa [Human, female]: Recruitment Officer and former Intelligence Head, upper-ranked Dark Jedi, recruited Dak Vesser. Also see entry under The Jedi Thirteen.
Sharlan Nox [Anzati, male, OC]: Recruitment Officer, upper-ranked Dark Jedi. Recruited Dustil Onasi and Mekel Kadoni.
Yudan Rosh [Twi'lek, male, OC]: Supreme Fleet Commander of the Sith Empire, upper-ranked Dark Jedi, leader of the Sith Front in the Rodian Corridor. Also see entry under The Jedi Thirteen.

Tatooine:
Griff Vao [Twi'lek, male]: Brother to Mission Vao, travelled to Tatooine (amongst other planets) to make his fortune. Currently employed by Czerka Corporation.
Lena Torand [Twi'lek, female]: Ex-girlfriend of Griff Vao and current partner to Komad Fortuna. Followed Griff to Tatooine.
Komad Fortuna [Twi'lek, male]: Hunter on Tatooine.
HK-47 [protocol and combat droid]: Custom-specced droid in Yuka Laka's shop.
Yuka Laka [Ithorian, male]: Runs a droid shop.

GenoHaradan:
Ajax Zarr [Zabrak, male, OC]: Senior data analyst in the GenoHaradan, reports to Spymaster Gaalin.
Eridius Talav [male, OC]: Overseer in the GenoHaradan.
Gaalin [male, OC]: Spymaster of the GenoHaradan who reports to Overseer Eridius.
Hulas [Rodian, male]: GenoHaradan recruiter based in Ahto City, Manaan.
Jeebra Noob [Rodian, male, OC]: Senior data analyst in the GenoHaradan, reports to Spymaster Gaalin.
Rulan Prolik [male]: Shapeshifter and retired Overseer, predecessor to Eridius. Currently based on Kashyyyk.
Tealia [Zabrak, female, OC]: Personal assistant to Overseer Eridius.

Manaan:
Gerith [male, OC]: Senate liaison stationed at the Republic embassy in Ahto City.
Kono Nolan [Human, male]: Lead research scientist for the Republic. Stationed on secret underwater kolto-harvesting base.
Laconi [Human, male, OC]: Republic Ensign stationed at the Republic embassy in Ahto City.
Roland Wann [Human, male]: Commander on the Republic Embassy in Ahto City.
Sami [Human, female]: Deep-sea ocean biologist for the Republic. Stationed on secret underwater kolto-harvesting base.
Waltzar [male, OC]: Republic Lieutenant attached to the Embassy, mans the Salvage Craft Oceanic Bounty.

Korriban:
Allen Bala [Human, male, OC]: Mandalorian mercenary based in Dreshdae, younger brother to Jagi.
Dak Vesser [Human, male]: Adept of the Sith Academy. Originally from the Dantooine Jedi Enclave and a good friend to Belaya Linn and Juhani, before leaving the Jedi in dissatisfaction. Part of Uthar Wynn's faction.
Dustil Onasi [Human, male]: Adept of the Sith Academy, son of Carth Onasi, survivor of the Telos bombing. Affiliated with Uthar Wynn's faction, and secret protégé of Uthar.
Ergeron Jangar [male]: Mandalorian mercenary based in Dreshdae, old friend of Canderous Ordo.
Jagi Bala [Human, male]: Mandalorian mercenary based in Dreshdae.
Jorak Uln [male]: Original Headmaster of the Sith Academy when opened by Darth Revan. Was defeated by Uthar Wynn in a coup and believed to have been killed by him.
Kel Algwinn [Human, male]: Adept of the Sith Academy, part of Yuthura Ban's faction.
Mekel Kadoni [Human, male]: Adept of the Sith Academy, survivor of the Telos bombing, part of Yuthura Ban's faction and favourite of Yuthura. Was once good friends with Dustil Onasi.
Selene [Human, female]: Initiate of the Sith Academy, disappeared two years ago, close friend to Mekel Kadoni and Dustil Onasi.
Shaardan [Human, male]: Initiate of the Sith Academy.
Thalia May [Human, female]: Adept of the Sith Academy, recently disappeared, part of Yuthura Ban's faction.
Lashowe [Human, female]: Adept of the Sith Academy, part of Uthar Wynn's faction and favourite of Uthar.
Uthar Wynn [Human, male]: Headmaster of the Sith Academy, upper-ranked Dark Jedi of the Sith Empire.
Yuthura Ban [Twi'lek, female]: Second to Headmaster Uthar Wynn of the Sith Academy.

Republic officers – Mid Rim and Outer Rim:
Adashan [Mon Calamari, male, OC]: General of the Republic Army, veteran of the Mandalorian Wars, and commander of the dreadnought Lightstar.
Forn Dodonna [Human, female]: Admiral of the Republic Navy, veteran of the Mandalorian Wars, and commander of the heavy cruiser Meridus.
Fulmosh [Rodian, male, OC]: Gunner to Jordo Merrix, and Republic Ensign.
Jordo Merrix [Human, male]: Republic Captain and Wing Commander. Telosian native whose wife and daughter died in the Telos bombing. Old friend of Carth Onasi.
Davis Tar'coya [Sullustan, male, OC]: Commodore of the Republic Navy, veteran of the Mandalorian Wars, and second to Admiral Dodonna.

Kashyyyk:
Boda [male, OC]: Mandalorian mercenary working for Czerka.
Chorrawl [Wookiee, male]: Young passionate Wookiee sold into slavery.
Chuundar [Wookiee, male]: Current chieftain of Rwookrrorro, older brother of Zaalbar, and first son of former chieftain Freyyr.
Da'thok Kelborn [male, OC]: Mandalorian mercenary hired by Czerka that Canderous Ordo meets.
Dan Fett [male, OC]: Mandalorian mercenary hired by Czerka that Canderous Ordo meets.
Drawwlog [Wookiee, male, OC]: Aide to chieftain Chuundar. Years ago, Drawwlog and Ruubarg confided in Zaalbar what they knew of Chuundar's secret tach trade. After Ruubarg died of illness and Zaalbar went public with Chuundar's dealings, Drawwlog denied all knowledge.
Freyyr [Wookiee, male]: Zaalbar's father and chieftain of Rwookrrorro before Chuundar exiled him to the Shadowlands.
Growwhul [Wookiee, male, OC]: Old One of Rwookrrorro, life-mate to Tasharr.
Jabakka [Wookiee, male, OC]: Oldest of the Old Ones of Rwookrrorro.
Jacen Ordo [Human, male, OC]: Mandalorian mercenary hired by Czerka. Cousin to Canderous Ordo, and regarded as an up-and-coming Ordo leader during the Mandalorian Wars.
Jernnin Lok [Besalisk, male, OC]: Mandalorian mercenary hired by Czerka that Canderous Ordo meets, Third of the Lok Clan during the Mandalorian Wars.
Ruubarg [Wookiee, male, OC]: Years ago, Ruubarg and Drawwlog confided in Zaalbar that Chuundar was involved with the Czerka tach trade. Ruubarg became very ill and died shortly afterward.
Tasharr [Wookiee, female, OC]: Old One secretly sold into slavery by Chuundar, and life-mate to Growwhul.
Trallia Kelborn [female, OC]: Mandalorian mercenary hired by Czerka that Canderous Ordo meets. Known for risky basilisk manoeuvres during the Mandalorian Wars.

Sith Officers – Mid Rim and Outer Rim:
Delia [Sullustan, female, OC]: Lieutenant of the Sith Empire, and second to Admiral Karath.
Sara [Sullustan, female, OC]: Admiral of the Sith Empire, and veteran Republic officer from the Mandalorian Wars who followed Darth Revan to join the newly-created Sith Empire. Second-in-charge of the Sith Front in the Rodian Corridor, reports to Dark Jedi Yudan Rosh.
Saul Karath [Human, male]: Admiral of the Sith Empire, and veteran Republic officer from the Mandalorian Wars who followed Darth Revan to join the newly-created Sith Empire. Commander of the Leviathan. Telosian native and original mentor of Carth Onasi.

Jedi Order – Coruscant High Council:
Atris Surik [Human, female]: Jedi Master on the High Council, half-sister to Meetra Surik.
Kavar Kira [Human, male]: Jedi Master on the High Council, known as a master duellist, and originally master to Meetra Surik. Has links to the royal family on Onderon.
Lonna Vash [Human, female]: Jedi Master on the High Council.
Zez-Kai Ell [Human, male]: Jedi Master on the High Council, originally master to Nisotsa Organa.

Other:
Dillan Starsson [male, OC]: PR Agent to the Outer Rim worlds for the Exchange.
Marlani Gerrant [female, OC]: Senior Marketing Overseer and PR spokesperson for Czerka Corporation – Intergalactic news.
Seriina Star [Human, female, OC]: Intergalactic actress who shot to fame due to her notorious holo-flicks loosely based on the life of Revan Freeflight. **OC from kosiah's fic 'Memory'**.
Suvam Tan [Rodian, male]: Sole operative of an abandoned space station orbiting Yavin IV, that runs a trade in illegal goods and ship repair, predominantly for the Exchange but also with some Sith contacts.
Ularic Gren [Human, male, OC]: The Republic Senate's official correspondent to the Intergalactic HoloNet news.

Sith Officers/crew of the Star Forge:
Atton Rand [Human, male]: Sith strikefighter pilot.
Beso [male, OC]: Commodore of the Sith Empire, head of Internal Defence.
Carly [Rodian, female, OC]: Ensign of the Sith Empire, maintenance tech, reports to Corporal Kampton. Impersonated by the shapeshifter Rulan Prolik.
Inon Daelidar [Zabrak, male, OC]: General of the Sith Empire, Commander of the Star Forge, and veteran Republic officer from the Mandalorian Wars who followed Darth Revan to join the newly-created Sith Empire.
Jha'hasi [Human, male, OC]: Lieutenant of the Sith Empire, communications technician and liaison to Commodore Beso / General Daelidar.
Kampton [Rodian, male, OC]: Corporal of the Sith Empire, and second-in-command of Maintenance. Reports to Commodore Beso.
Slayers [multiple]: A Force-blind shadowy group of assassins created by Dark Jedi Jonn Dan to hunt down and either kill or turn Jedi with the aid of Force-suppressing technology. Members include: Jaq, Min, Ran, Ros, Tor.
Troystar [Human, male, OC]: ID of a Sith captain and starpilot from a stealth-capable Aurek-class snubfighter. Both ship and captain were captured by Admiral Dodonna's forces at the culmination of the battle above Kashyyyk.

Republic officers/crew – Unknown Regions:
Rickard Gant [male, OC]: Admiral of the Republic Navy, veteran of the Mandalorian Wars, and commander of the dreadnought Astral Pride.
Joss [male, OC]: Republic Ensign and starpilot.
Lilani [female, OC]: Republic gunner to Ensign Joss.
Sammy Tobards [male, OC]: Republic Ensign, gunner to Corporal Tensey, and expert marksman.
Tensey [female, OC]: Republic Corporal and starpilot.

Historical figures - The Mandalorian Wars - The Jedi Thirteen (also known as Revan's Guard of Twelve):
Alaki Vash [male, OC]: Turned to the Dark Side under Revan's leadership. Killed by Bandon Stone shortly after Arran and Bandon's betrayal at Deralia.
Arran Da'klor [Zeltron, male, OC]: Worked closely with Nisotsa Organa and her younger cousin Neiza Organa. Turned to the Dark Side under Revan's leadership. Arran Da'klor was killed by Darth Revan on Deralia due to his betrayal.
Cariaga Sin [Human, female]: Died during the Mandalorian Wars.
Jexer Te'reda [male, OC]: Turned to the Dark Side under Revan's leadership. Died sometime during Revan's war against the Republic.
Jonn Dan [male, OC]: Turned to the Dark Side under Revan's leadership. Original creator of the slayers. Killed by Yudan Rosh.
Malak Devari [Human, male]: Grew up in poverty on Talshion, little-known planet along the Outer Rim. Reputed to be the most powerful Force-user found in centuries together with Revan Freeflight. Recruited to the Jedi Order six years beyond the usually accepted guideline of ten Standard years. Shot to galactic fame during the Mandalorian Wars as one of the most pivotal members of the Jedi Thirteen. Turned to the Dark Side under Revan's leadership. Betrayed Darth Revan above Deralia, and claimed the mantle of Dark Lord of the Sith.
Meetra Surik [Human, female]: Along with Revan Freeflight, Malak Devari and Yudan Rosh, Meetra Surik was one of the four most famous knights in the Jedi Thirteen. A Force-empath that was well-regarded by all, Meetra was known as a competent ground general during the Mandalorian Wars who worked closely with Revan, Yudan, and Xaset Terep. Meetra and Xaset were pivotal to the destruction of Malachor V that ended the Mandalorian Wars. Having not been sighted publicly since then, both Jedi are presumed dead by the galaxy at large, but still hailed as heroes of the Republic due to their actions and leadership during the Mandalorian Wars.
Nisotsa Organa [Human, female]: Intelligence Expert who worked closely with Revan Freeflight, Malak Devari and Arran Da'klor. Turned to the Dark Side under Revan's leadership. Known as 'The Quiet Death' as a Dark Jedi, due to her cautious nature and inclination to strike from the shadows. Agreed to betray Darth Revan in the Deralian trap with Arran Da'klor, Malak Devari and Bandon Stone.
Rab Vooktari [male, OC]: Turned to the Dark Side under Revan's leadership. Died sometime during Revan's war against the Republic.
Revan Freeflight [Human, female]: Grew up in poverty on Talshion, little-known planet along the Outer Rim. Reputed to be the most powerful Force-user found in centuries together with Malak Devari. Recruited to the Jedi Order six years beyond the usually accepted guideline of ten Standard years. Although already notorious within the Jedi Order, Revan Freeflight shot to galactic fame when she thwarted the Jedi High Council and joined the Republic war effort against the Mandalorian invasion, bringing twelve experienced Jedi Knights who followed her - and, later, many more. Revan was promoted to the position of Supreme Commander of the Republic Forces, and was considered to be instrumental in turning the tide of war around to culminate in a Republic victory at Malachor V. Revan, along with a fair swathe of the Republic Fleet and near-all of her Jedi allies, disappeared for months after the final battle. It was widely believed the missing forces were engaged in mopping up the remnants of the Mandalorian Clans along the Outer Rim, right up until a surprise attack shocked the Republic and the galaxy alike - and hailed the birth of Darth Revan, a self-proclaimed Sith Lord set on conquering the Republic. Darth Revan then launched a war of attrition against a stunned and battle-weary Republic. Revan is believed to have died above Deralia, either due to her Shadow Hand Darth Malak firing on her ship, or the actions of Jedi Padawan Bastila Shan who was duelling her at the time.
Talvon Esan [Human, male]: Half-Telosian, half-Onderonite, Talvon Esan became a formidable Fleet Commander. Turned to the Dark Side under Revan's leadership. Regarded as an expert duellist. Executed by Darth Revan due to rumours of insanity, after the botch-up on Telos.
Yudan Rosh [Twi'lek, male, OC]: Royal native of Kala'uun, Ryloth. Recruited to the Jedi Order two years beyond the usually accepted guideline of ten Standard years. Informally trained Revan Freeflight and later Malak Devari in lightsaber combat during their padawan years. Along with Revan, Malak and Meetra, Yudan was one of the four most famous knights in the Jedi Thirteen. Regarded as a master duellist and one of Revan's best Fleet Commanders, particularly against the Mandalorian Fett advances. Turned to the Dark Side under Revan's leadership.
Xaset Terep [Human, male]: Regarded as a formidable ground general during the Mandalorian Wars. Xaset Terep and Meetra Surik were pivotal to the destruction of Malachor V that ended the Mandalorian Wars. Having not been sighted publicly since then, both Jedi are presumed dead by the galaxy at large, but still hailed as heroes of the Republic due to their actions and leadership during the Mandalorian Wars.

Historical figures - Mandalorian Wars - Other:
Arren Kae [Human, female]: Jedi Master and member of the Coruscant High Temple who engaged in a forbidden love affair with the Echani General Yusanis. Gave up her daughter to remain with the Jedi, but was later thrown out when she changed her mind.
Cassus Fett [male]: Head of the Fett Clan, and second-in-charge to Mandalore the Ultimate, Cassus led a number of decisive victories against the Republic. Died during Malachor V.
Dereck [male, OC]: Mandalorian commander who was second to Mandalore the Ultimate in his duel against Revan Freeflight.
Kreia [Human, female]: Master of the Force who swore allegiance to Supreme Commander Revan Freeflight during the Republic-Mandalorian battle at Duros. Advised both Supreme Commander Revan and Darth Revan, before later disappearing of her own free will.
Mandalore the Ultimate [Taung, male]: Mandalore of the Mandalorians, died in an honour duel against Revan Freeflight on Malachor V.
Morgana Onasi nee Balon [Human, female]: Wife of Carth Onasi who died during the bombing of Telos.

Historical figures – Revan Freeflight's youth:
Devari [Human, male, OC]: Older half-brother to Malak, sole guardian of Malak when he was young. Presumed dead after he was captured by the Enforcers on Talshion. Revan gave Malak his brother's name as a surname when they left Talshion.
Freeflight [Human, male, OC]: A blind middle-aged man who was the sole guardian to Revan when she was young, and taught her meditation, history, politics and most of all – to dream. Died of septa-lung disease a few years before Revan was found by travelling Force-users. Revan took his name as her surname when she left Talshion.
Jonohl [Twi'lek, male, OC]: Childhood friend of Revan and Malak. Oldest friend of Revan, who also taught her Ryl.
Ness [female, OC]: Childhood friend of Revan and Malak.
Staria [female, OC]: Childhood friend of Revan and Malak.

Historical figures – Exar Kun's War:
Andur Sunrider [Human, male]: Jedi Knight who trained under Master Thon. Went against tradition by marrying, a custom that was being more and more frowned upon in the Jedi Order. Died during a Jedi mission, leaving his wife Nomi Sunrider alone with their baby Vima. The Force awoke in Nomi during this time, and she was then trained by Master Thon.
Exar Kun [Human, male]: Powerful Jedi Knight who later led a war against the Jedi and the Republic as a self-proclaimed Sith Lord. The first to use the name Sith in centuries. Killed at the close of his own war.
Nayama Bindo nee Da-Boda [Human, female]: Sister to Nomi Sunrider. Married Jolee Bindo and the Force bloomed in her unusually late. Was tempted by the teachings of Exar Kun when the Jedi High Council refused to teach her, and later fell to the Dark Side. Her fate remains unknown after the fall of Exar Kun.
Nomi Sunrider nee Da-Boda [Human, female]: Married the Jedi Knight Andur Sunrider. The Force bloomed in her late, despite her adult age, upon her husband's death when she was protecting her newborn daughter Vima. Rediscovered the lost art of battle meditation, and was instrumental to the Republic's success against Exar Kun. Stripped Ulic Qel-Droma of the Force after he killed his twin brother. Died many years later of septa-lung disease.
Thon [male]: Jedi Master of Dantooine who decided to train Nomi Sunrider against Jedi convention (due to Nomi's adult age). The Coruscanti High Council, in contrast, refused to train Nomi's sister Nayama who also awoke late in the Force. Some saw this as hypocritical; while others saw Master Thon's actions as bordering on seditious. When Nomi Sunrider rediscovered battle meditation and became a rallying point and galactic heroine, the Coruscanti High Council's disapproval of her training died down. By that stage, Nayama Bindo had already disappeared.
Ulic Qel-Droma [Human, male]: Powerful Jedi Knight and twin brother to Cay Qel-Droma. Lover of Nomi Sunrider. Later fell to the Dark Side when attempting to infiltrate Exar Kun's forces and was captured. Stripped of the Force by Nomi and exiled by the Jedi Order despite the Republic Senate's demands for him to be put on trial.

Historical figures – Ancient Sith Lords:
Ludo Kressh [male]: Powerful Sith Lord who was at loggerheads with Naga Sadow, and seen as the more cautious of the two with an interest in relics.
Naga Sadow [male]: Powerful Sith Lord who was at loggerheads with Ludo Kressh.
Tulak Hord [male]: Known as the 'Master of Hate', he discovered the ability to drain life from sentients and increase his own life-span.

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Starships of note:
Astral Pride - a Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser often referred to simply as a 'dreadnought'. One of the Republic's most prominent command ships, and helmed by Admiral Rickard Gant.
Ebon Hawk – a Dynamic-class freighter owned by the Exchange crime lord on Taris, Davik Kang. With an upgraded sublight drive and hyperdrive, a customised navicomputer and reinforced hull, this smuggling vessel can outperform near-all freighters of similar size and core specifications.
Endar Spire – a Hammerhead-class cruiser serving with the Republic Navy, and helmed by commanding navi-advisor Captain Carth Onasi - although full commanding privileges rest with the squad of Jedi stationed onboard.
Invictus – a Destroyer-class warship that was regaled as Darth Malak's flagship, and outfitted with experimental stealth technology.
Leviathan – an Interdictor-class heavy cruiser noted for its defensive clout, planetary-range turbo-lasers, and hyperspace-interdicting capability. One of Darth Malak's prominent command ships, and helmed by Admiral Saul Karath.
Lightstar – a Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser often referred to simply as a 'dreadnought'. One of the Republic's most prominent command ships. Commanding privileges currently rest with General Adashan.
Meridus – a Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser often referred to simply as a 'dreadnought'. The Meridus has been customised to include hyperspace-interdicting capability. One of the Republic's most prominent command ships, and helmed by Admiral Forn Dodonna.
Nexus – a Destroyer-class warship that was regaled as Darth Revan's flagship. Destroyed above Deralia by a sneak attack from the Invictus.
Ruby's Claw – a medium-sized Hyperion-class troop carrier. This model of carrier was seen as a hybrid between a frigate and a freighter, and often used to transport small squads of ground troops into and out of warzones. Helmed by Republic Captain Jordo Merrix.

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Mando'a Glossary:
aay'hen – bittersweet remembrance - of joy, celebration and mourning
*aay'hen fest – festival of remembrance, of feasting and toasting to ones lost in combat, and singing their battle songs
ad'ika – kid, boy/girl, darling, pet name for child of one's clan
*akaanir dala – a matriarchal, quasi-clan of warrior women who have left their clan and eschew the raising of children. (lit. fight woman)
aruetii – outsider
beskar – Mandalorian iron, or sometimes short for beskar'gam
beskar'gam – Mandalorian armour suit made from beskar
chakaar – corpse robber
dar'jetii – Forsworn or Dark Jedi
*de haa'taylir be ka'ra, galar be ner tal, bal nuhoy be vheh, ner ijaat sonsol ti ibic Mando'ade - by the witnessing of the stars, the shedding of my blood, and the resting of the earth, my honour stands in agreement with this Mando'ade. (traditional phrase for a second to use in a blood duel)
di'kut – idiot
ge'hutuun – bandit, petty thief, low criminal
haar'chak – damn it!
hu'tuun – coward, cowardly
ib'tuur jatne tuur ash'ad kyr'amur – today is a good day for someone else to die
ik'aad - toddler, young child
jetii - Jedi
*kar'tayl gar aru'e - Understand your enemy (lit. know/awareness, you/your, enemy)
*kar'taylir sah ad – I/To hold in the heart like a daughter
laandur – weak, fragile
Mand'alor – Title of the overall leader of all Mandalorians
Mando'a – Mandalorian language
Mando'ad draar digu – a Mandalorian never forgets
Mando'ade – sentient vowed to the Mandalorian way
mir'osik – dung for brains
ne'johaa - shut up
olarom - welcome, greeting
ori'vod - big brother, older brother, someone you look up to
osik - dung
rangir – to hell with it
ret'urcye mhi – goodbye (lit. maybe we'll meet again)
shabuir – jerk
su'cuy – hello
su cuy'gar – hello, after a separation (lit. I see you're not dead.)
utreekov – fool, idiot (lit. empty head)
vod - brother, clan-brother, someone you see as a brother
vor'e - thanks, thank you

* phrases created solely for this fic, although they contain words are from canonical Mando'a. Everything else is taken directly from canonical Mando'a online.

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Chapter POV listing:

Chap No: Title: POV:
Chapter 001 Prologue & Author's Notes, Character Glossary, Mando'a Glossary, Chapter Listing n/a
Chapter 002 Hyperspace: I Neann Dallash, Carth Onasi, Neann Dallash, Bastila Shan, Neann Dallash, Jen Sahara, Neann Dallash
Chapter 003 Broken Recollections Jen Sahara
Chapter 004 The art of convincing Carth Onasi
Chapter 005 Battling one's thoughts Jen Sahara
Chapter 006 Blaster Boy Carth Onasi
Chapter 007 Tricks of the mind Jen Sahara
Chapter 008 Restless Mission Vao
Chapter 009 Control Jen Sahara
Chapter 010 Into the dark Carth Onasi
Chapter 011 A pair of sneaks Jen Sahara
Chapter 012 Rescue Zaalbar
Chapter 013 The Vulkars' guard Jen Sahara
Chapter 014 A deal Mission Vao
Chapter 015 Race day Jen Sahara
Chapter 016 Resolve Bastila Shan
Chapter 017 Mandalorian gambit Jen Sahara
Chapter 018 Journey of the mind Zelka Forn
Chapter 019 Infiltration Jen Sahara
Chapter 020 A plan of action Canderous Ordo
Chapter 021 Hyperspace: II Zaalbar, Malak Devari, Mission Vao, Davik Kang, Jen Sahara, Carth Onasi, Canderous Ordo, Zelka Forn, Bastila Shan, Calo Nord
Chapter 022 Refuge denied Carth Onasi
Chapter 023 Compulsion Bastila Shan
Chapter 024 Past relations Zaalbar
Chapter 025 Acquiring: Master HK-47
Chapter 026 Fallen to the darkness Juhani
Chapter 027 A turning point Jen Sahara
Chapter 028 Half truths and part lies Bastila Shan
Chapter 029 Into the dunes Jen Sahara
Chapter 030 A discovery Canderous Ordo
Chapter 031 A darker turn of mind Jen Sahara
Chapter 032 Sibling loyalty Mission Vao
Chapter 033 Hyperspace: III - part one Bastila Shan, Calo Nord, Canderous Ordo, Mission Vao, Overseer Eridius Talav, Zaalbar
Chapter 034 Hyperspace: III - part two Carth Onasi, HK-47, Karon Enova, Juhani, Saul Karath, Yudan Rosh, Jen Sahara
Chapter 035 Desperate Measures Jen Sahara
Chapter 036 Rescuers Zaalbar
Chapter 037 On the run Jen Sahara
Chapter 038 Jedi Talk Karon Enova
Chapter 039 Echoes of the past Jen Sahara
Chapter 040 Into the deep Juhani
Chapter 041 Objective: Evacuate HK-47
Chapter 042 The power of a name Jen Sahara
Chapter 043 Neutrality be damned Carth Onasi
Chapter 044 The horror unfolds Bastila Shan
Chapter 045 No more running Jen Sahara
Chapter 046 Topside Canderous Ordo
Chapter 047 Hyperspace: IV - part one Roland Wann, Juhani, Lars Thorstan, Kylah Aramai, Zaalbar, Spymaster Gaalin, Jen Sahara, Bastila Shan
Chapter 048 Hyperspace: IV - part two HK-47, Canderous Ordo, Belaya Linn, Mission Vao, Bandon Stone, Carth Onasi, Uthar Wynn
Chapter 049 Past and present challenges Jen Sahara
Chapter 050 A scout around Mission Vao
Chapter 051 Conversations with the crew Bastila Shan
Chapter 052 Dark Side doubts Dustil Onasi
Chapter 053 A fractured mind Jen Sahara
Chapter 054 An old friend Juhani
Chapter 055 Brushes with death Jen Sahara
Chapter 056 Blood duel Canderous Ordo
Chapter 057 Torture's victim Jen Sahara / Ness Jonohl
Chapter 058 A trustworthy stranger Zaalbar
Chapter 059 Tracking the crew Carth Onasi
Chapter 060 Targeting: Fetid Cave-Dweller HK-47
Chapter 061 Flashpoint Jen Sahara / Ness Jonohl
Chapter 062 A master's betrayal Dak Vesser
Chapter 063 Showdown Jen Sahara / Ness Jonohl
Chapter 064 Hyperspace: V - part one Juhani, Belaya Linn, Yuthura Ban, Mekel Kadoni, Data analyst Ajax Zarr, Carth Onasi, Canderous Ordo, Kel Algwinn, Yudan Rosh
Chapter 065 Hyperspace: V - part two Dustil Onasi, Zhar Lestin, Zaalbar, Dak Vesser, Jen Sahara / Ness Jonohl, Nisotsa Organa, Mission Vao, Atris Surik, Bastila Shan
Chapter 066 A false name Jen Sahara / Ness Jonohl
Chapter 067 Apologies Dustil Onasi
Chapter 068 To be a Jedi Juhani
Chapter 069 Secrets and small talk Jen Sahara
Chapter 070 Brotherhood Zaalbar
Chapter 071 A shifting in the shadows Jen Sahara
Chapter 072 Analysing: Holo-Map HK-47
Chapter 073 The merge Jen Sahara
Chapter 074 Exodus Mission Vao
Chapter 075 For what is real Revan Freeflight
Chapter 076 A second encounter Jolee Bindo
Chapter 077 Conviction Revan Freeflight
Chapter 078 Clan and honour Canderous Ordo
Chapter 079 Breaking Chains Bastila Shan
Chapter 080 Homecoming Zaalbar
Chapter 081 Flight Carth Onasi
Chapter 082 Hyperspace: VI - part one Nisotsa Organa, Forn Dodonna, Revan Freeflight, Rulan Prolik, Canderous Ordo, Bastila Shan
Chapter 083 Hyperspace: VI - part two Saul Karath, Dustil Onasi, Revan Freeflight, HK-47, Kylah Aramai, Mission Vao
Chapter 084 Hyperspace: VI - part three Carth Onasi, Kavar Kira, Vrook Lamar, Revan Freeflight
Chapter 085 Hyperspace: VI - part four Revan Freeflight
Chapter 086 Hyperspace: VI - part five Jolee Bindo, Davis Tar'coya, Juhani, Revan Freeflight, Suvam Tan
Chapter 087 Hyperspace: VI - part six Zaalbar, Yudan Rosh, Revan Freeflight
Chapter 088 Hyperspace: VI - part seven Mekel Kadoni, Malak Devari, Revan Freeflight
Chapter 089 Friendships Mission Vao
Chapter 090 Overlay Revan Freeflight
Chapter 091 Faith Carth Onasi
Chapter 092 Shadows of history Juhani
Chapter 093 An abrupt awakening Jolee Bindo
Chapter 094 Intermesh Revan Freeflight
Chapter 095 The greater good Bastila Shan
Chapter 096 Intersect Revan Freeflight
Chapter 097 Chase Canderous Ordo
Chapter 098 Precipice Revan Freeflight
Chapter 099 Primary Objective: Locate And Defend Master HK-47
Chapter 100 Aftermath Revan Freeflight
Chapter 101 Sunrise Yudan Rosh
Chapter 102 Reckless Vrook Lamar
Chapter 103 Nexus: Convergence Bastila Shan, Zez-Kai Ell, Malak Devari, Jordo Merrix, Revan Freeflight
Chapter 104 Nexus: Advent Sharlan Nox, Jolee Bindo, Rulan Prolik, Revan Freeflight, Vrook Lamar
Chapter 105 Nexus: Furtherance Revan Freeflight, Mission Vao, Canderous Ordo, Jaq, HK-47
Chapter 106 Nexus: Shatterpoint Carth Onasi, Inon Daelidar, Sammy Tobards, Revan Freeflight, Dustil Onasi, Bastila Shan.
Chapter 107 Nexus: Catharsis Zaalbar, Yudan Rosh, Bastila Shan, Forn Dodonna, Revan Freeflight
Chapter 108 Nexus: Fulcrum - part one Revan Freeflight, Canderous Ordo, Revan Freeflight, Mission Vao, Revan Freeflight, Bastila Shan, Revan Freeflight, Zaalbar
Chapter 109 Nexus: Fulcrum - part two Revan Freeflight, Jolee Bindo, Revan Freeflight, Dustil Onasi, Revan Freeflight, Carth Onasi, Revan Freeflight, Yudan Rosh, Revan Freeflight
Chapter 110 Nexus: Bonds Revan Freeflight
Chapter 111 Nexus: Dissonance Sharlan Nox, Dustil Onasi, Inon Daelidar, Mission Vao, Davis Tar'coya, Jolee Bindo, Rulan Prolik, Carth Onasi, Yudan Rosh, Revan Freeflight
Chapter 112 Nightfall Revan Freeflight
Chapter 113 Hyperspace: VII - part one Canderous Ordo, Forn Dodonna, Eridius Talav, Carth Onasi, Yuthura Ban, Kavar Kira, Yudan Rosh, Meetra Surik, Atton Rand
Chapter 114 Hyperspace: VII - part two Vima Sunrider, Dustil Onasi, Selene, Sharlan Nox, HK-47, Lena Torand, Zaerdra Leno, Mission Vao, Revan Freeflight
Chapter 115 Hyperspace: VII - part three Traya, Mekel Kadoni, Juhani, Vrook Lamar, Jolee Bindo, Roland Wann, Canderous Ordo, Carth Onasi, Malak Devari
Chapter 116 Epilogue & Author's Notes n/a

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Disclaimer: Based on the computer game - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. World/characters belong to Bioware / LucasArts, as does the game dialog I have incorporated throughout the saga. I lay claim to my own OC's, dialog and sub-plots that have come from the depths of my own murky imagination, although certainly some are inspired by the wealth of the Star Wars: KotOR fandom.

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