Nikolaus Ephranor

Nikolaus Ephranor
Biographical Information
Race	Coruscanti
Homeworld	Coruscant
Mother	Avandari Ephranor (deceased)
Father	Xavier Ephranor
Spouse	none
Siblings	none
Children	none
Born	Year -14, Day 155
Imperial Service
Branch	Imperial Navy
Positions	Group Commanding Officer, 1st Group, 2nd Imperial Fleet Director, Imperial Gaming Commission
Prior Service	Agent, Imperial Intelligence Group Commanding Officer, 7th Group, 6th Imperial Fleet Member, 7th Imperial Fleet
Awards	[UDS] [CMM] [GCM] [LOCx4] [ISM-2] [IABG-H] [MIDx3] [IMM-12]

Commander Nikolaus "Niko" Ephranor (Born Year -14, Day 155), is currently serving the Galactic Empire as the Group Commanding Officer of the 1st Group, 2nd Imperial Fleet. He also serves as the Director of the Imperial Gaming Commission.

Early Life (Y-14 to Y11)

Xavier Ephranor; around Year 10.

Nikolaus Ephranor, who informally goes by "Niko," was born the only child to Xavier and Avandari Ephranor in Imperial City, Coruscant on Year -14, Day 155. He was born into a family of wealth, political intrigue, and dis-functionality. Xavier Ephranor was a long-term banking executive with ties all over the Galaxy. As a result of sound investments and a bit of luck, Xavier earned a hefty wealth early in his life. Most notably, while the rest of the planet suffered, he profited significantly during the Coruscant market crash of Year -22 after the Confederacy of Independent Systems invaded and attacked the Republic headquarters on Coruscant. These profits allowed him to start his own banking empire which spread quickly across the Core Worlds. Niko's monther, Avandari (deceased), was a Nabooian politician for a few years before meeting Xavier while on a diplomatic trip to Coruscant. They were married on Year -16, Day 342 in Coruscant, and Niko was born less than two years later.

Avandari Ephranor shortly before her sudden death in Year 13.

Niko excelled as a young boy. His father's career allowed him to travel across the inner Galaxy often, exposing him to the different cultures and offering him many life-changing experiences. Notably, the constant travelling drove Niko's curiosity with regards to space travel. This would ultimately lead to his pursuits in the Imperial Navy. Despite these travels, Niko was still offered a fine education by tutors that accompanied the family on every trip. The lack of long-term permanent residence, however, prevented Niko from forming any strong ties with anyone at any particular place.

A building on the grounds of the University of Coruscant under the control of the Galactic Empire; around Year 2.

Perhaps the most influential experience of his youth occurred on Year 0, Day 146. The Ephranor family was on a typical business trip to Corellia when a band of Rebel Alliance began an assault on the Ephranor family ship, the YT-1300 Vengeful Addiction, mistaking it for a ship of the Galactic Empire. Calls from the Ephranor family finally reached the attacking ship; the Rebels ceased fire and immediately escaped in to hyperspace. Despite the charges filed by the Ephranor family, no justice or compensation ever came. This exposure to the turmoil of the Galaxy opened Niko's eyes to the true problems facing the future of the Galactic civilizations.

Sick of travelling and finished with all knowledge impart-able by his tutors, Niko decided to attend University back home on Coruscant. The Ephranor family wealth allowed Niko to attend the prestigious University of Coruscant, now, under the control of the newly formed Galactic Empire, an all-human school. Niko entered the University on Year 1, Day 202, at the age of 15, and graduated nine years later with degrees in Astrophysical and Computer engineering.

As a child, Niko experienced first-hand the turmoil of the Galaxy. He saw the effect that the Galactic Empire had in improving the quality of the University and saw how the Galaxy began to fall in to place after the end of the Republic. After graduating from University, his father expected him to take his place in the banking industry and eventually take over his father's banking empire. Niko, to his father's surprise, had no interest in following in his father's footsteps. Immediately upon leaving school, Nikolaus visited an Imperial Recruitment Centre, enlisted in the Imperial Military, and joined the Imperial Academy.

Imperial Service (Y11 - Present)

Imperial Academy (Y11)

Nikolaus Ephranor entered the Imperial Academy on Year 11 Day 153 under the advisement of Zyr Kyrill. Still fresh in the mind, Nikolaus breezed through the Academy lessons and passed all exams with only one day's preparation. His work at University as well as his experience with space travel, politics, and leadership throughout his childhood offered Niko a strong advantage in the Academy. He graduated with Honors only a day after entering the Academy. Niko requested a position in the Imperial Navy and was assigned to the 7th Imperial Fleet as Crewman (then [E-3]).

Nikolaus Ephranor sometime just before entering the Imperial Academy, early Year 11.

7th Imperial Fleet (Y11 - Y12)

At the time of his assignment, Nikolaus served in the 7th Imperial Fleet under the command of Fleet Commanding Officer Markus Saretti, Fleet Executive Officer Stefan Skyreaper, and Fleet Signals Officer Wilhelm Draagvarg. In the 7th Fleet, he served alongside many distinguished Imperials including Dratt Darkstar, Miguel Arandano, Seric Bain, and Serena Moon. Nikolaus rose through the ranks quickly with the 7th Fleet. By the time of the Naval Reform of Year 12, Day 33, Nikolaus had served almost a full year with the 7th Fleet and had been named the Deputy Director of the Imperial Gaming Commission.

Imperial Gaming Commission (Y11 - Present)

Nikolaus showed much interest in the Imperial Gaming Commission from his first days in the Empire. He began working with the director of the Commission at the time, Patrick Martin, on some odd jobs. On Year 11 Day 162, less than 10 days after joining the Empire, Nikolaus was offered the newly created position of Deputy Director of the Imperial Gaming Commission. He served under the Director Patrick Martin until his scandal and death around Year 11 Day 213. Mikel von Bianchi took the position of Director of the Imperial Gaming Commission after Martin's death and Nikolaus continued to coordinate events in the Commission as Deputy Director.

7th Group, 6th Imperial Fleet (Y12 - Y13)

After the Imperial Navy reform, the former 7th Imperial Fleet became the 7th Group of the 6th Imperial Fleet. There, Niko continued to server under Markus Saretti, eventually becoming the Group Executive Officer. Upon the transfer out of the Imperial Navy of the then Commander Miguel Arandano, Niko was assigned as the Group Commanding Officer of the 7th Group. Niko organized and oversaw a great deal of success while the GCO of the 7th Group. Unfortunately, as they say, all good things must come to an end. Upon news that his mother, Avandari Ephranor, had grown fatally ill, Niko decided that he needed the option to attend to this matter. Thus, he had to give up his position as GCO, and in turn retired from the Imperial Navy altogether.

Imperial Intelligence (Y13)

Nikolaus Ephranor, after joining Imperial Intelligence, around Year 13 Day 134

Upon his return to the Empire, Nikolaus decided to experience all that it could offer. He applied for a position within Imperial Intelligence, for which he was accepted. The details of his work in Intelligence are few, but it is rumored that he served well as he has done in his other positions.

Return to the Navy: 1st Group, 2nd Imperial Fleet (Y13 - Present)

A few short months after his transfer to Imperial Intelligence, Nikolaus was asked to return to the Imperial Navy as the Commanding Officer of the 1st Group, 2nd Imperial Fleet. Due to the circumstances surrounding the vacancies in command of the 1st Group, Nikolaus accepted and returned to his home in the Navy. He continues to serve as the 1st Group Commanding Officer.

Nikolaus Ephranor, after promotion to Commander, Year 14 Day 101

Ranks Held

Grade	Insignia	Rank	Branch	Start Date
[E-1]		Recruit	Imperial Academy	Year 11, Day 153
[E-3]		Crewman	Imperial Navy	Year 11, Day 153
[E-4]		Flight Corporal	Imperial Navy	Year 11, Day 178
[E-5]		Flight Sergeant	Imperial Navy	Year 11, Day 243
[E-6]		Staff Flight Sergeant	Imperial Navy	Year 11, Day 274
[E-6]		Command Flight Sergeant	Imperial Navy	Year 11, Day 281
[O-1]		Ensign	Imperial Navy	Year 12, Day 100
[O-2]		Lieutenant Junior Grade	Imperial Navy	Year 12, Day 233
[O-3]		Lieutenant	Imperial Navy	Year 13, Day 12
		Agent	Imperial Intelligence	Year 13, Day 134
[O-3]		Lieutenant	Imperial Navy	Year 13, Day 211
[O-4]		Lieutenant Commander	Imperial Navy	Year 13, Day 354
[O-5]		Commander	Imperial Navy	Year 14, Day 101

Positions Held

Deputy Director, Imperial Gaming Commission
Preceded By: New Position	Nikolaus Ephranor Y11 D162 - Y13 D17	Succeeded By: Otto Mustard

Training Officer, 7th Group, 6th Imperial Fleet
Preceded By: New Creation	Nikolaus Ephranor Y12 D4 - Y12 D215	Succeeded By: Classified

King of the Enlisted
Preceded By: Artorius Byrd	Nikolaus Ephranor Y12	Succeeded By: Santiano Salazar

Group Executive Officer, 7th Group, 6th Imperial Fleet
Preceded By: Dratt Darkstar	Nikolaus Ephranor Y12 D215 - Y13 D17	Succeeded By: Serena Moon

Group Commanding Officer, 7th Group, 6th Imperial Fleet
Preceded By: Miguel Arandano	Nikolaus Ephranor Y13 Day 17 - Y13 D122	Succeeded By: Markus Saretti

Director, Imperial Gaming Commission
Preceded By: Mikel von Bianchi	Nikolaus Ephranor Y13 D17 - Present	Succeeded By:

Group Commanding Officer, 1st Group, 2nd Imperial Fleet
Preceded By: Raffael Goschmitt	Nikolaus Ephranor Y13 D211 - Present	Succeeded By:

Awards

Award	Name
	Unit Distinguished Service [UDS]
	COMPNOR Member Medal [CMM]
	Group Command Medal [GCM]
	Letter of Commendation x4 [LOCx4]
	Imperial Service Medal - 2 Years [ISM-2]
	Imperial Academy Basic Graduate - Honours [IABG-H]
	Mentioned in Dispatches x3 [MIDx3]
	Imperial Monthly Meeting [IMM-12]

Obsolete Award	Name
	7th Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran [7IFRV]