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Ryan N. Roche
Biographical Information
Race	Corellian (Human)
Homeworld	Corellia
Mother	Anna Roche - Deceased
Father	Robert Roche
Spouse	None
Siblings	Ben and Tony Roche
Children	None
Born	Year -14 Day 190 (age 23)
Imperial Service
Branch	Imperial Navy
Positions	Art Team Director
Prior Service	4th Imperial Fleet Member
Awards	DB1 LOC DIS2 FoM1 IABG DST

Ryan Roche, 23 years old Corellian male and a proud native of Corellia. As an average Corellian boy, he was raised to be a pilot, and a ship designer, much like his Father and big brothers. Ryan never had a mother to take care of him, he was raised by a bunch of men, his mother died when he was just 4 years old, and he never really knew her. Ryan was the youngest member of the Family, and he was treated well. He went to work with his Father in the Corellian Shipyards, where his talents as a ship designer would come to use. His Father knew that although very young, a strong pare of hands will make the job done, and Ryan's potential was heard all through the factory.

He wanted to build fast ships with weapons and lots of cargo hold, he had great design ideas, but most of all, he wanted to own a Fleet of Corellian ships he will use to further explore the galaxy. He made his dream come true eventually, but not yet he managed to explore the farthest reaches of space. Before having a fancy fleet to fly with, using the money he saved most of his short life, Ryan bought a small ship to do what he always wanted, explore the galaxy, at the age of 18 he finished working and left Corellia. Later on he turned to be a fine Imperial, and a Master Flight Sergeant in the Imperial Navy. He will one day return to his family at Corellia and show them what he had achieved.

Character History

Early life

Ryan Roche was born in Tyrena City, Corellia at Year -13 as Ryan nar Roche or simply, Ryan. His father was one of the working men in the Corellian Shipyard Factories and his mother died when he was just 4 years old. Not much is known about the Roche family tree, only Ryan's close family is at record. His father's name was Robert Roche and his mother's Anna Roche. His mother took care of Ryan until he was 4 years old when she died unexpectedly. Some say it was a disease that killed her, but Ryan never knew, his father never talked about it, nor his two brothers, who were much younger at that time, they didn't know much. Ryan's 2 brothers are Ben Roche and Tony Roche. They both went to work with their father like Ryan in the Corellian Shipyard Factories to build ships. They still work there in Corellia, and when Ryan comes to visit he is glad they make Corellia proud for another day. We also have information about Ryan's uncle and his son. Ryan's uncle was Robert's brother, and his name was Joseph. Joseph lived in a City nearby, Coronet, which is the Capital of Corellia, they were very wealthy. Joseph's family, although connected to Ryan's, was always trying to avoid Ryan and his family since they were simple builders, while they were the ones that fly the ships, not build them. Joseph's son, Rylan, was a couple of years older than Ryan, and when Robert and Jospeh still had contact, his name was the inspiration for Robert to choose Ryan, as his third son's name. Rylan left the family furious, and only told his father why he did it. Joseph was ruined, and his life were destroyed. He never talked to Rylan or what happened to him from the day he left. Ryan disappeared into Deep Space long ago, and was later killed by pirates.

When Ryan was 6, 2 years after his mother's death, his Father sent him to the Tyrena Flight School, to get him familiar with ships, and be an excellent pilot. Ryan's Father had many plans for him. After he finished the Tyrena Flight School at the age of 15, he went to work with his Father in one of the factories, besides being a pilot, Ryan's father wanted him to know how ships are built, and how to build them. His father was a successful man that was one of the designers of the CR90 Corvette. Ryan worked with his Father and two big brothers, and in the mean time also got to know Space travel, Starships, and how Hyperdrive works. That wasn't the plan at first, the plan was to make Ryan familiar with Ships.. He got a lot more than that. 3 years afterwards, Ryan decided that working in a factory all his life is not the way for him.

A New start

Ryan left Corellia when he was 18 years old, still young, but ambitious. He was a freelancer for a long time, trying to find something to do; he bought a small cheap ship with the money he had, capable of traveling in the Galaxy using Hyperspace. Ryan was in many places, at first trying to sell his ship design ideas, and later a Freighter pilot, but none of it was good or useful for Ryan. He wondered in the galaxy, trying to make money to be a ship that could fly faster than 40 MGLT, that was always his dream. But he didn't see a good way of making money to complete it, he wanted his fleet so much but was so far away from reaching his target. Ryan was desperate for something to do. He decided to go to the nearest planet and have a look at the local mercenary groups. But instead, he saw an abandoned shop with mercenary jobs offers. There was an ad there about a mercenary guild called Roso's Raider Group. The two people behind him saw the same ad as well. They were talking, but they weren't sure if they want to join or not. Ryan overheard they have a large salary, and that's what he was looking for. He grabbed himself and flew to Coruscant, where their HQ is located.

Roso's Raider Group

As the name suggested, Roso's Raider Group was a group of War veteran rouges that started their own group. They are not in favour of any Government or faction, they do not help the Rebels, or the Empire, they are not bounty hunters, and not smugglers, they wanted to be referred as a group of trained people who wanted to make money. Coming to their camp at Coruscant, Ryan saw many more people trying to apply, some look unintelligent, some were like Ryan, and some acted as if they were actually pirates. And on the other line, Ryan saw the people who did not make it inside. He understood it's not going to be as easy, but he knew that if he won't get the job he'll look for something else to do.

Ryan entered the bunker where the application was held. The recruiter looked at him, he took Ryan's papers and prepared the Red stamp, which indicates, "Denied". Luckily, he did look a bit inside Ryan's resume, and was surprised to find out he is a remarkable Ship Designer, he approached Ryan and told him to enter the door behind him. Ryan didn't know what was that all about. The room was empty, nothing inside but a table and a door, with a small light on the sealing. A man entered. He said his name was Roso, or at least that was his code name. He questioned Ryan, and Ryan was as honest as he could. He said he was good at designing ships, he can help with Space Combat and Ship Modification. The man called Roso looked at him, he examined his body, Ryan wasn't so muscular as the man hoped. But in the end, he took Ryan for the job, Tactical Advantage is a key factor in Space Combat, and if Ryan could modify their ships, and teach them about useful Space Combat, he will be an excellent edition to the Group. They wanted to know how to attack Ship weakness points, and how to penetrate shields and such. In return, they paid Ryan well, and showed him the arts of the Melee Combat.

Training and Roso

Ryan started training under Master Roso himself. He learned all about Melee Combat, and how to fight with the Sword. Ryan thought fighting with a Sword was old-fashioned, but Roso always said that when a Jedi or a Sith will come after you, a Cortosis Sword would be your last resort. Other than training Ryan wished to know Roso more, as team work is the most important thing in battle. Roso was a Thyferran, born in Thyferra when it was under the Empire's control. He was raised by an old Master that showed him the ways of the warrior. Since he was young, war and battle was the only thing he knew. He was his teacher for everything, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Control of fear. The GE was quiet on the planet, and Roso and his Master lived quietly in the mountains of Thyferra. It was when the Rebels came that Roso had to leave the planet. His Master was killed by cross fire between the Rebels and GE forces. He would never forget that day, Roso was 25, and his Master's last words were encouraging for Roso. He told him to become a Master himself, and achieve his dream.

After learning more about Roso, Ryan continued his training. For 2 years Roso trained Ryan. Roso sent Ryan on missions all alone, with no backup, to experience what it is on the field. Space Battles, as well as Melee, and Ryan always came back successful. Ryan gained Roso's trust over the years. Ryan thought that his trainings came to an end when he became an expert at whatever Roso had for Ryan. Roso told Ryan about the real things the Raiders do, and that trainings go on forever, there is no stop. Ryan didn't understand the money he received now as salary, is nothing compared to the real missions the Raiders do.

A Tibanna Gas Station

It was time for Ryan to do some real action, get a nice amount of money. Ryan always wanted to go into something serious, especially when big money is about. He needed the credits to survive and eventually get his own Fleet. One of Roso's Raider Intelligence sources was the good old Nar Shadda cantina. Lots of Bounty Hunters and dealers, Ryan wasn't so welcome in this place. But his mission was to get information from Zedana the Hutt. Unknown Crime lord that had control on some intelligence in the area. Ryan was given a bag with millions of credits, if Ryan was corrupted he would just leave with it. But Roso wasn't a fool, the money was fake, and attached to the inner part of the bag was a time bomb, thus, Ryan had to do that as fast as he could. Zedana's inspectors asked Ryan to give them the money for inspection, but he said Roso sent him to talk to Zedana alone. The Hutt heard that and asked Ryan to come with him to a private room. The fat Hutt looked at the money and smiled, he was a happy fool, he had no idea the bag was trapped. Zedana gave Ryan information about a new Space Station that the people of Bespin built. The Space Station contains Tibanna Gas, a very valuable material.

Ryan reported back to Roso's shuttle that waited outside. They fled from Nar Shadda only to hear an explosion behind them, Roso chuckled. The Raiders decided on a plan to get to that Station and steal the Gas, and sell it for millions afterwards. Ryan, along with Roso and his guys were on the mission. Ryan took the Hawk's Claw with him and prepared for an easy hit-and-run operation. Roso was right behind him with his own Firespray and his guys behind him with an Assassin Corvette, whose weaponry was taken down, and all that was left is the docking bay. Inside there was a group of Razor fighters waiting for battle. When they got there they found out they are not the only one that heard of that Sation. Or more likely the Tibanna Gas inside it. It was a group of Pirates sent by Zedana's brother, that wanted the Gas as much as Ryan. He didn't think they were after revenge, money was their motive. Ryan didn't know what to do at first. They overwhelmed him with more forces and more equipment. But Ryan was experienced, not like the Pirate pilots that they just took out from the street. The Razors were dispatched and Roso and Ryan on the front line against the Pirates.

Roso didn't like to do much job. He's plan was perfect. Ryan and the Razors fought the incoming Pirates in Space, while he waited in the clouds of Bespin unnoticed and waited for the Pirates to steal the Gas. The Bespin forces didn't have a chance against the Pirates. They quickly took the Gas and escaped. Roso chased them down to open Space, and ordered Ryan and the Razors, who just finished the job, to go with him. When the Pirates were close to Hyperspace, Roso coordinated an attack with Ryan, and they both started firing at the Transports. The Pirates didn't want to risk their Transports being destroyed with the Gas inside, they only sent their small fighters against Roso and Ryan. Roso had no problem taking them down. He told Ryan to keep them busy while he'll board the Transports. Ryan did as he said, and indeed Roso stole the Gas from one of the Transports. The second Transport engaged their sublight engines in order to get into position for Hyperspace, the Razors along with Ryan chased after it and a second before it escaped, Ryan sent the blast that destroyed the whole transport. A victory for the Raiders.

Changes in Plan

Ryan's mercenary life had to come to an end at some point. It was one time when an operation issued by the Raiders gone very badly that Ryan had to change his future plans. Ryan was inside Roso's Assassin Corvette, en-route to the planet of Vakkar in the Fakir Sector. He was sitting quietly in his chambers doing some paperwork for the upcoming mission, but unexpectedly the ship exited Hyperspace in the middle of deep space, somewhere near the sector of Fakir. No one knew what happened until a message was sent from the Engine Room, apparently the Hyperdrive system malfunctioned, and had to exit Hyperspace as means of protection. The whole crew was suspicious, they never encountered such a problem before. Ryan went down to the Engine Room to find out what happened. Pretty soon after that, a ship exited Hyperspace, it was a Bayonet Light Cruiser. Ryan looked on someone weird that was attached to the main motivator, he picked it up and saw a red bleeping light coming out of it. It was certainly a bug that someone planted for the time to exit Hyperspace at certain time. When Ryan shouted that he found something, his voice was cut by a laser shot from the nearby Bayonet Cruiser. Ryan looked outside the window in shock, he knew that the Assassin Corvette had no chance against the Bayonet Cruiser. Not only its shields were down, the weaponry was taken down and sold in order to get money for the Razor Fighters.

Ryan immediately ran to Roso's room, but he wasn't there, instead out from Roso's office window, Ryan saw an escape pod going towards the Bayonet Cruiser, seems it was launched from the Assassin Corvette. Ryan was confused, but he continued to the Bridge to find out most crew was dead on the ground, some of his friends as well. The ship was taking damage and Ryan was still aboard. He ran like hell to the Hanger and entered his Firespray, the Hawk's Claw. he set coordinates to Corellia and engaged the Hyperdrive motivator. But it wasn't successful. The Assassin Corvette blew up and Ryan was tractored back to the Bayonet Cruiser. Onboard he saw the Zydana the Hutt, Zedana's brother and next to him, none other than Roso himself. Ryan looked at him in disbelief, "How could he betray us?". Ryan shouted at Roso, telling him what traitor he is, asking him why did he do that. Roso laughed and answered with a smile, "Money". It was all about a few million credits Roso was bribed. He planted the bug in the Corvette, and his intentions was not to keep Ryan alive to witness his betrayal. Roso threw Ryan in a holding cell and the ship was on it's way to an unknown location.

Ryan fell asleep and was unaware of what's going on around him. He woke up in a court back in Coruscant. Ryan was accused of mass murder, stealing property, piracy and destruction of personal ships of Roso. He tried to explain but no one listened. Off to the Prison of Coruscant he was sent. Sentenced for 20 years.

The Time in Prison

Getting to know the prison was hard for Ryan. He wasn't afraid of big scary-looking aliens and people, it's the lifestyle that Ryan had to get used to. Ryan always felt free, he traveled across the stars, did whatever he desired, the Prison was a dark looking place with boundaries, and Ryan couldn't stand it. 20 years in a cell would ruin his life. It was a hard place to live in. No heart and no mercy that was what Ryan felt. He was betrayed by his best friend, and for what? a few credits...Ryan always got himself into fights until one day he was sent to the underground of the Prison. Just the thought of the Underground was horrible for Ryan. Totally outcast from the Prison itself and its population, and being in the Underground of Coruscant. It was definitely one of the most terrible things a person can handle... Coruscant sky line is so big, the towers and buildings are way beyond the clouds layer and the atmosphere, 1 trillion people and hundreds of mass was on this ground. Ryan had a long way up. Ryan had to get used to what was going on. Monthly torturing, no food for a week as present for his birthday, and 3 months wait to see Coruscant's Sun for 5 minutes. Ryan had to pass through those things, until today you can notice the deep scratches and scars on his back... Metal scars as well. At all times he things of his friend that betrayed him, where is he today? How does he feel? Ryan could never know... Ryan considered rethinking his life, and probably being a mercenary, or just someone to hire is not a good thing, or something to make a living of.

2 years have passed and Ryan was no longer who he was before. He didn't know himself anymore. You could defiantly see it on his eyes that something is wrong about him. Looking creepy and all wounded, a person that never got a special treatment or medical attention. When looking back on the past from that little child on Corellia, to the person he is now, his eyes are half brown as he had on his childhood and half green from a disease. Stayed up all night for hours and days... Ryan had to leave, he had to go back to Corellia, he just had to get away from that place. He waited and planned his perfect escape, just like he did back with Roso. After training and lots of thinking, Ryan's plan to escape was on its way. He waited for the perfect night to strike and get away. It was dark, it was late and the guards were asleep. Except for the night guard of course, patrolling the area with his flashlight. Ryan was amazed that they set up a old looking guard, half asleep, to patrol his block. Probably it was once in a life time opportunity to escape. It was more than easy for Ryan to trick him and get his keys. The plan went smoothly, he escaped the Prison and no one noticed until the early hours of the morning. He caught a shuttle and flew out to the Polis Messa Medical Outpost. He was healed and ready to go. What awaits Ryan is still unknown.

The Galactic Empire

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Operations

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The Choice

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Personality and Traits

Appearance

Ryan is 1.79 meters high, just a little bit below his father, the Roche Family members were always tall people. He has a more or less brown coloured eyes and a brown/blond hair. His body construction is muscular, weighting 82 kgs and he has strong arms and legs as all Corellians. After years of evolution and hard working in shipyards, most Corellians have their body almost engineered for factory working. That's how his father looks as well, but not as Ryan. He has a scar on his left leg caused when a mechanical part of a ship fell on Ryan. It was left from the surgery that saved his leg. Also small wounds on his chest and large scars on his back from the time in Prison. Today he wears his Imperial Navy uniform, showing a rank of E-7, and some medals he earned through the years. His uniform is brushed and cleaned at all times, except when he is on a mission. He wears his 5th Imperial Fleet issue Armour, to symbolize he is a part of one of the greatest fleets in the Navy.

Gear

On a daily basis, Ryan walks with his Kinetic 5IF Armour, a backpack, and a belt. His belt contains his current weapon of choice, an ELG3A and two magazines if he runs out of ammo. In his backpack he has some Stun Cuffs in order to arrest anyone opposing the Imperial Order. Ryan also have a Combat Knife and more weapons and ammo scattered in all his ships. Ryan never leaves his entities in an unknown place.

Dual-Brushsabre

It is believed that when Ryan was appointed Director of the Art Team, he received a gift from the former Director, a Dual-Brushsabre stored in a secret location in the Art Team Palace. Weather if Ryan carries it with him in a cloak or not is unknown.

Personality

Ryan is a nice person, aware to his environment. He is loyal to his close friends and likes to be the head of a small community rather than a small person in a large community. Ryan hangs around with his friends and meets new every day while in service. He connects better to certain type of people than the rest. He often likes to make fun of people he doesn't like, but nothing serious. He doesn't like when conversations develop to hurt his feelings and beliefs. Ryan can be serious when needed, and fun and loose when the time is right. Ryan knows when is the time to act serious and when it is to laugh. He will never hurt someone he doesn't know just to make fun of him unless provoked. He will apologise and be sorry if he does. Ryan almost never argues with his friends, but when he does, they all know it's not for real, and will end the conversation with a smile to indicate he did not mean to harm anyone.

Ryan will help anyone in need, he likes to help those in trouble. Sometimes Ryan give trade tips and financial support to those who do not know much about the industry and how the system goes. His knowledge in making income is well known throughout the communities he hangs around with. He likes his fellow Corellians and has no problem with other Human races. Ryan is not a racist, he doesn't hate someone for their appearance, but he may dislike someone for their political alignment only in certain situations. As well he does not like people who show off with their rank and entities, although he does that himself not too often. He has a great sense of humour and he is a talented artist.

Ryan's Beliefs

Ryan has his own code and perspective about life and people. He believes everyone should above all, respect each other, and never disrespect someone, especially if they don't know him/her. He thinks that if you treat someone well, he will treat you well back. Betrayal and disloyalty is strictly a violation of Ryan's beliefs. Ryan will not tolerate someone being loyal to him, being his friend, and then stabbing him in the back over night. He believes friendships are not just to be nice to each other, but as well as be loyal and respectful, and ready to help when needed.

Ryan believes someone in trouble should be taken into attention. He/she should be treated fairly and well. Disrespecting the poor is intolerable by Ryan. Everyone should be treated how they deserve. Ryan does not however, over-treat someone. He will rather teach someone how to fish than just give him a fishing rod.

As far as the creation of the galaxy, Ryan is not sure. He believes in the force and has seen it. He does not believe in any god or a superior being that created everything. He does not believe in fate or pre-written life for everyone. Ryan is pretty strict about that subject, and he will rather avoid talking about it. When offered to worship an unknown god, Ryan refused.

Titles and Family

Ryan, through out his life held many positions and titles. From a simple Crewman, to the GE's Art Director, a Viscount, and Roche Family son. Before Ryan was born, the Roche family lived long in Corellia, but was not a part of Corellia's true natives. At the time of the Great Hyperspace War, when hyperspace was introduced, many people immigrated to Corellia in order to live a better life. It is believed that the Roche family founding fathers were a group of scientists that researched the Galaxy and its history. They traveled all across the Galaxy and to the farthest reaches of space. Mapping and exploring everything they encounter. When arriving at the Roche Asteroids, the ship had hard time navigating through the asteroids, and one of the asteroids hit the ship in the Life Support system. Time was running out, and from the Life Support systems, fire spread to the Bridge, and finally, before the scientists were able to escape, the ship was destroyed. The names of the scientists are unknown, but although it is believe there were no survivors, there were in fact 2. A Human male, and a Human female, who started the family. After the incident they decided to quit the researches world, because of how dangerous it is, and how their lives could end so easily as their friends. They decided to start over, get a new life. They moved to Corellia and changed their last name to 'Roche', where they decided to change their lives and live together.

Family Crest

Most Corellian Families have a Crest of their own, to symbolize who they are in different locations across the galaxy. The Roche Family also have a Crest, it is a flag that carries the Roche Logo. The Roche Logo's design is very similar to the actual Roche Manufacturing Company. Ryan plans on taking it over and rebuilding it.

Personal Flags

• Ryan's Flag

• Thunder Fleet's Flag

Ryan has several Flags and Insignias he designed himself. He has his own Flag to identify his entities and himself in some places. As well as a unique flag to the Thunder Fleet. The Thunder Fleet's Flag is like Ryan's personal Flag with minor modifications, it includes the symbol of a Thunder, and Lightning bolt, also symbolize something strong and mighty.

Ships

The Hawk's Claw

The Hawk's Claw was a Firespray-Class Patrol Ship which Ryan bought on Taris. The ship was originally owned by his cousin, and when the Pirates killed him, it crashed on Taris and found by the local traders. The ship finally came to Ryan when a market shop worker sold it to him in Taris. It is unknown if it was fate, or a coincidence that made Ryan's cousin ship, come back to Ryan after all that time.

The Hawk's Claw served as Ryan's ship for many years, but the Ship was too old to work on daily basis, it could not stand Hyperspace travel. Ryan parked it in his Hanger back in Corellia and hoped to come back repair it. It was his pride and honour to have this ship.

Former pilot of the Hawk, Rylan

The Name "Hawk" was taken from Ryan's nickname - "Hawk". The name was taken from his childhood in Corellia. When he was a kid, Ryan was found outside, playing with his friends in "Find the Parts". It was Corellian game found in places of the lower class of the community. The game was about finding Ship Parts in order to construst a small toy figher. The first one to find and construct wins. Ryan always spotted the Parts faster than anyone else. Always constructing first and winning the game. His friends and parents said he have the eyes of a "Hawk" That can see things from a great distance. So as the Ship the Hawk's Claw, only with sensors.

After Ryan bought the Firespray-Class ship in Taris, he named it the Hawk's Claw. Not very much is known about this ship. Except Ryan's cousin, Rylan used it before him. Ryan never had a real connection with Rylan, thus he never knew his cousin had a ship. Rylan after his birth in Corellia, never liked the Corellian Designs, he was different than the rest. The Roche familly wanted all her members to know Corellian Engineering and take part in the Job. Rylan didn't like the idea. Although Ryan worked with his Father for 3 years, Rylan didn't. In the age of 21, Rylan escaped to Kuat, in order to work there. Rylan stole the Firespray ship and named it Rylan's Anger. Maybe Rylan had special abilities, which resulted in anger, but the records never told of any strange thing he might did. Rylan worked for the pirates, to get money and to steal things. Of course, they have done a lot of things but he didn't know about them. From the start, they didn't like his fighting style. The Pirates were a group, which was hard to join to. They didn't like Rylan in their forces. Instead of letting him go in a peaceful way, they killed him. One day, he was orbiting the planet of Taris and the Pirates ambushed him. They launched a gas missile into the ship killing all life forms. The ship crashed into Taris and no one found it. Until 3 years later, a Ship dealer found it and sold it to Ryan. Ryan was surprised to find out about the logs, and the Ship's History.

The Thunder Fleet

The Thunder Fleet, Ryan's dream Fleet is a 6 ship fleet constructed only from YT Class ships and one Corellian Design Corvette, as Ryan wanted it to be. After earning decent amount of credits, Ryan decided to build his own fleet, all from Corellian designs. The Fleet was Ryan's dream since childwood, and it gives him something to be proud of, a joy each time he travels. The new Thunder Fleet will assure Ryan's safety, and Corellia's. The Fleet includes the following ships:

• The YT-1210 "Thunderhead"
• The YT-2000 "Thunderstorm"
• The YT-2400 "Thunderstrike"
• The YT-1300 "Thunderbolt"
• The YT-510 "Thunderhawk"
• The Assassin Corvette "Thundersword"

The fleet was collected by Ryan Roche from numerous previous owners, it is unknown of the full story of each and every ship, but from now on they will be called the Thunder Fleet. The Thunder Fleet HQ is located in the Corellian System, where they have been painted in new colours, and given their new names. You can say it was all assembled at the Corellian system. The reason for this is Ryan having a strong connection to his homeworld, when asked about the Thunder Fleet he responded: "The Thunder Fleet will help protect Corellia from all its enemies. We are fast as the lightning and might as the Thunder. The Fleet will make sure the system is safe, and is kept this way."

The Thunderhead

The first ship Ryan collected to his fleet. Ryan bought it straight from the YT-1210 producers. Being the apple of his eye, the ship is capable of anything. He used it long before he decided to establish the Thunder Fleet. The ship was all Ryan needed at that time. Giving decent speed and high sensor range, not to mention the 100T space you can put there, the Thunderhead is the true example of what a Corellian Freighter can be. The name 'Thunderhead', that started it all, doesn't have a huge story like some other ship names. It was in Corellia when Ryan first decided to get his own ship after what happened with his previous. It was a stormy night, and you could see lightning bolts and hear thunders all over Ryan's place. Being his first YT ship, he then decided to call it The 'Thunderhead' being the head of his future Fleet.

The Thunderstorm

The second ship Ryan collected to his fleet. This YT-2000 Ryan purchased from a Mandalorian trader, and what was before that is unknown. You can say the Thunderstorm takes the role of the protector of the Fleet. Maximum speed and great weapon system, you will not get pass this ship without a fight. A unique design, putting the cockpit in the front of the ship, makes it perfect for docking and landing. It will remain one of the more interesting ships in the Thunder Fleet. The name 'Thunderstorm' came from that night Ryan decided to establish a fleet, it was a stormy night, with lots of thunderstorms, just like this YT-2000.

The Thunderstrike

The third ship Ryan collected to his fleet. The Thunderstrike, like her sister YT-2000, came as well from a Mandalorian trader, and Ryan's friend. It had beautiful painting on her, and a lot of burn marks indicating the ship went through more than one battle. Ryan took care of her, and painted her with colours to match the other Thunder Fleet ships of that time. With normal speed and minimum weapon system, the Thunderstrike can sure take care of itself, and the Fleet. The name 'Thunderstike' can't mean anything else than being a Thunder Strike. It came as well from the night Ryan decided to establish a fleet.

The Thunderhawk

The forth ship Ryan collected to his fleet. Its past unknown, but you could notice the scratches on the rear part of the ship, no doubt the engines were overused. And no wonder they were, this YT-510 is one of the fastest in the Galaxy, boosting maximum sublight speed and hyperdrive, when it comes to speed, this ship is unbeatable. Although it posses no weapons at all, this ship can benefit the whole fleet than any other. Ryan's intentions are to use it as a scout, having a large sensor range and double the speed of any other craft, it will gather info on the incoming enemy and be back in time to make preparations for battle. The name 'Thunderhawk' came from two different things Ryan thought about. One is the 'Thunder' that each of his ships must wear, and the other was the 'Hawk'. Reminding him of his once beloved ship the Hawk's Claw, this Hawk, was named because of the ship's speed. Being as fast as a hawk spotting his pray. At first Ryan decided the name should be Lightning, as if the ship is as fast as a Lightning strike. But it was dropped when Ryan decided all his ships should wear 'Thunder' in their name.

The Thunderbolt

The fifth ship Ryan collected to his YT series fleet. The history of this YT-1300 was recorded by the previous owner in the Ship's logs. Hundreds of thousands of lines which detail about Galaxy sectors, locations, visited planets, people that were onboard and all the cargo that went in and out. It is clear this ship went through a lot, explored all the Galaxy and was used as smuggling ship. The last log entry was the journal of the original owner. He flew to the Unknown Regions to map the area, but never returned. The ship drifted in space until someone crossed into it, and never erased the logs. Although a normal speed and a cheap Hyperdrive engine, the ship was the last piece left to make the Thunder Fleet alive. The Thunderbolt is the backbone of the fleet, it will backup the ships when in battle. The name was inspired from Ryan's fourth ship, the Thunderhawk which was first named Lightning Strike. Ryan decided it should be named 'Thunderbolt' like the Lightning bolt, and the Thunder which all his ships have.

The Thundersword

The sixth and the last ship Ryan had in his mind for his fleet of YT series fleet. The Assassin Corvette Thundersword though, is an exception. It is the Capital Ship of the Fleet, and belongs to the CR-90 series. It is however, a Corellian Design, so there is no problem with it being in the fleet. It serves as the Mobile Headquarters of the Fleet where Ryan is sitting and observing his fleet from the Command Bridge. The Corvette is enormous in size compared to the small freighters, and has much larger firepower. It is capable of holding all the fleet together and even more ships. As well as key personnel and various types of cargo and vehicles. Whenever the Fleet needs to go all grouped together, the Thundersword will carry it. The Assassin Corvette is under construction and when it is finished, Ryan will add it to his fleet.

Service in the Empire

Ranks Held in the Imperial Navy

• Recruit [E-1] - Y8D212 Imperial Academy (Prof. Deric Adams)
• Crewman [E-2] - Y8D214 Imperial Navy (4th Imperial Fleet)
• Crewman First Class [E-3] - Y8D225 Imperial Navy (4th Imperial Fleet)
• Flight Corporal [E-4] - Y8D265 Imperial Navy (4th Imperial Fleet)
• Flight Sergeant [E-5] - Y8D313 Imperial Navy (5th Imperial Fleet)
• Master Flight Sergeant [E-7] - Y9D72 Imperial Navy (5th Imperial Fleet)
• Chief Master Sergeant [E-8] - Y9D169 Imperial Navy (5th Imperial Fleet)
• Master Flight Sergeant [E-7] - Y9D240 Imperial Navy (5th Imperial Fleet)
• Chief Master Sergeant [E-8] - Y9D260 Imperial Navy (5th Imperial Fleet)

Art Team

Shortly after joining, Ryan applied to the GE's Art Team (Y8D214), and was accepted and given the rank of Graphics Assistant. Some time later, the past leader of the Art Team, Roth Jalis was promoted to Lieutenant Governor [O-4] and was unavailable to continue his work in the Art Team. The Deputy Director who was supposed to take over Roth's command, left the Empire, and Roth's legacy was left for Ryan to handle. He was appointed Art Team Director (Y8D265), and took care of the Art Team's troubles. Ryan is the present Director of the GE Art Team.