Mekum Campbell

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Mekum James Campbell
Biographical Information
Race	Corellian/Mandalorian (Human)
Homeworld	Corellia
Mother	Antonia Walters - Deceased
Father	Edward Quinlan - Deceased
Spouse	Tanya Rolfes - Deceased Aeia Tavell - Deceased Inara Imperium
Siblings	Jace Wulf
Children	Quinlan
Born	Year -26, Day 109
Imperial Service
Branch	Imperial Navy
Positions	Chief of the General Staff, Lyran Union Commander-in-Chief of the Forces, Lyran Union Operations Adjutant, 4th Brigade Chief of Staff, 8th Imperial Fleet
Prior Service	Lyran Army 4th Imperial Brigade 5th Imperial Fleet
Awards	IAHR DB6M 4BRV INS NAM Meridian

Command Flight Officer Mekum James Campbell (IMID 1080704) is a highly trained and experienced soldier and the only known remnant of The Project left in existence. He is a former Special Forces officer, Intelligence Operative, General, while still a member of the Imperial Navy and the current Chief of Staff for the 8th Imperial Fleet.

He is also known as the "Ghost" by former covert and intelligence associates, "Chief", "ORION-J87" "MJ12-Lenneria", and "Phase Four".

"I know you... Your past, Your future."

— Serina to Orion-J87

Biography

Early life

Phase Four - Codename: ORION

"In time you may come back some say, to live once more, or die once more"

— From an unknown Mid-Rim song

On Year 5 Day 109, work began on replicating an exact clone of James Walters, who was inadvertently killed by the failure of Phase Two. Using Spaarti cloning cylinders allowed the process to be limited to a singular year but allowing enough time to complete genetic modifications upon the original MJ12-Lenneria DNA. Alexander Fel ordered that the clone be an improved upgrade of the original Walters and hoped that he would be able to clone a 'perfect' servant. The scientists at his secret Lenneria facility successfully managed to compress the memo groups within the DNA strand, eventually leaving two hundred instead of forty seven, compacted and filled with infinite genetic knowledge. By tampering with the original DNA in such a way, Fel's scientists were able to give 'Phase Four' superior strength, endurance and dexterity far beyond what a normal human being, whilst being subconsciously loyal to Fel. It is unknown whether or not Fel was successful in his attempt to 'clone' the Force, what few remaining scientific documents relating to The Project were destroyed after the failure of Phase Three. Phase Four was activated fourteen months after creation on Year 6 Day 140 and inserted within the Galactic Empire. Totally engineered by Alexander Fel, saw Imperial service as a testing ground for the Orion program. Some conspiracy theorists have claimed that The Project still continues through Campbell, though thus far this has never been proven or discounted.

Subject Notes

Appearance

Campbell is a tall man of about perhaps just over 6 feet. He does not appear to be outwardly strong but there is a less noticeable strength in the wiriness of his frame. His face is perhaps more intriguing than the clothes he wears. His dark brown, almost black hair seems overly long, as if overdue for a haircut. The grey flecks pick up the colour in his blue-grey eyes, never unmoving, hold a sense of sharp awareness, curiousness and yet, betray the deepest of memories held within. Beneath a layer of thick stubble, his weathered features are as if they were chiselled from fleshy stone, fit flawlessly together, though marred only by a singular deep scar running up the left side of his face. The scar gives his face a mocking, sardonic cast which all but disappears when he smiles. His body is toned and well built, though still shows much wiriness in his frame for a humanoid of his size. A pair of powerful arms fall away from his broad shoulders to his sides. His legs, not unlike the rest of his body, could almost be two Wroshyr-trunks balancing his body above, moving with ease and sure felt confidence, though his stance and walk give the impression he carries a great weight with his every movement.

He wears a pair of black high-cut leather boots, much patched, but still supple and tight about his calves. Above the scared boots, he wears Imperial olive-green coveralls that have been reinforced with leather although the red stripes on the coveralls' outer seems have long faded to a dull purple. Over his body, he wears a faded and ripped green jacket that is decorated with the remnants of black piping, now so threadbare and patched, defining years of rough and determined use. Slung over his shoulder in a waterproof sheath is an Old Republic Rifle. At his waist, a long barrelled blaster pistol is stuck into a snake-clasped belt, while at his left hip is a battered metal scabbard in which hangs a long, heavy straight sword.

There is one last thing to note, a presence around him, an air of calm, secure confidence.

Personality & Traits

Campbell is the recipient of multi-disciplinary military training, imbeded into his subconscious mind in the later stages of his growth. From this training, Campbell is proficient in not only basic infantry skills, but in special operations, which includes the use and maintenance of specialized firearms and explosive ordnance. He is highly trained in infiltration into heavily-guarded enemy territories and structures for the purpose of assassination, captures, and military intelligence and is also trained in various forms of camouflage and stealth. He is skilled with a great many types of explosives, ranging from simple detonators to improvised explosives. His hand-to-hand combat skills are more then sufficient to allow him to incapacitate and kill men much stronger than he is, as well as to deal with groups of armed and unarmed enemies, killing them all without weapons if he deems it necessary. He is also extremely deadly in knife training. Additionally, he is a preternaturally-precise marksman and is thoroughly trained and experienced in unconventional (guerilla) warfare. He is an armourer, a gunsmith, and an expert in field medicine.

Augmentation Procedures

As part of the Orion program, clones, undesirables and criminals were used to as test beds and to perfect augmentation procedures. Edward Carter documented the following experimental procedures on behalf of Alexander Fel. These operations were to be later performed on the Campbell.

1. Carbide Ceramic Ossification: Advanced material: special metal and ceramic layers, grafting onto skeletal structure to make bones virtually unbreakable. Recommended coverage not to exceed 3 percent total bone mass because of significant white blood cell necrosis. Specific risk for pre- and near-post pubescent adolescents: skeletal growth spurts may cause irreparable bone pulverization.

2. Muscular Enhancement Injections: Protein complex is injected intramuscularly, to increase tissue density and decrease lactate recovery time. Risk: 5 percent of test subjects experience a fatal cardiac volume increase.

3. Catalytic Thyroid Implant: Platinum pellet containing human growth hormone catalyst is implanted in the thyroid to boost growth of skeletal and muscle tissues. Risk: rare instances of elephantiasis. Suppressed sexual drive.

4. Occipital Capillary Reversal: Submergence and boosted blood vessel flow beneath the rods and cones of subject’s retina. Produces a marked visual perception increase. Risk: retinal rejection and detachment. Permanent blindness.

5. Superconducting Fabrication of Neural Dendrites: Alteration of bioelectrical nerve transduction to shielded electronic transduction. Three hundred percent increase in subject’s reflexes. Anecdotal evidence of marked increase in intelligence, memory, and creativity. Risk: significant instances of Parkinson’s disease and Fletcher’s syndrome.

Results

The combined modifications produced unexpected and unexplained synergistic effects, later recorded as follows:

• Capable of running at speeds exceeding 55 KPH (34.155 MPH).
• Capable of lifting three times body weight due to increased muscle density.
• Virtual night vision.
• Reaction times of 20 milliseconds. Significantly faster in combat situations.
• Capable of unprecedented teamwork resembling "telepathy".
• No physiological or mental instabilities.

These current results were only a few months after augmentation, Colonel Romulus Lupine himself said that the ORION Project will only get better as he adjusted to the augmentation. These abilities were completely independent of any armour or additional suppliments.

Personal Equipment

Weaponry

Valken-38 Carbine with SUSAT 6X/12X Digital Scope

Technically not a carbine, but a light support weapon, the Valken 38 is extremely popular all over the galaxy. Not overly heavy the V-38 is usable by a single person. It offers great range and a very high hitting power in a tough, conventional layout. It has however become quite a feared weapon when used by bounty hunters who prefer it not only for its hitting power and range but for its interesting stun capability which is almost unique among weapons of this type

Heavily modified DL-18

The classic design of the DL-18 Blastech has endeared it to some of the more romantic souls amongst the galaxy. Reminicent of the hand weapons carried by guardsmen during the time of the Old Republic, Blastech was clearly aiming at a younger market when they first brought out this design. And for some time their marketing tactics worked. The pistol was immensely popular amongst the younger nobles, especially in Tapani sector. Relatively little skill was required to wield the weapon effectively, plus several types of holsters were provided to match the outfit of its owner. However, as with all fads of fashion, the popularity did not last. As a result this former weapon of nobility is now mostly found in the hands of pirates and outlaws.

Vibroblade

Vibroblades are the galaxy's main cutting weapon of choice. Though they come in many different shapes and sizes, ranging from knives to longer swords and even axes, vibroblades are all equipped with a compact ultrasonic generator in the hilt. This causes the blade to vibrate at enormous speeds, thus giving the weapon its name. Because of this ultrasonic vibration, even a glancing blow from one of these weapons could become a life-threatening injury. As it is quieter than a blaster, the vibroblade is popular among assassins, but it can also be easily carried as a secondary weapon for close-range fighting. In the past, these weapons were often minted containing a weave of the rare material cortosis, which allowed blade to parry even lightsaber strikes; a property that made the vibroblade a weapon of choice among Sith assassins. However, this practice has been out of favour with commercial forges for some time, as various galactic conflicts have seen a decline in the numbers of Force users.

Personal Ships

The 'Pillar of Autumn'

This Heavily modified Trilon Aggressor, given to Campbell by Alexander Fel without explanation. While externally the Trilon's appearance is as normal as the next ship, underneath the hull plating lies an advanced hyperdrive, the Sienar SSDS 11-A system. Cutting-edge sensory arrays, and one of the fastest sublight engines known to exist, the experimental high temperature X-C 2 ion drive array. It can also carry six passengers while its total capacity was 2.5 metric tons. The 'Pillar' is protected by six low-profile laser cannons which could extend and fire several laser bursts in the blink of an eye, two ion cannons and a tractor beam emitter. These upgrades and modifications, along with other confidential details allow Campbell to undertake missions of importance and secrecy with ease.

'Pillar of Autumn'

Romances

Tanya Rolfes

Campbell's first long term partner. Rolfes was a 1st Lieutenant in the Imperial Army, aide to the Emperor. Executed during the NAO Insurrection for attempting to defect with the rest of her family. She was the mother of his son, Quinlan, now in the care of Owen von Ismay.

Aeia Tavell

Sergeant in the Imperial Army and sister of Alexander Fel, they were engaged to be married when Aeia was tragically killed by an Eidola boarding party. Campbell still harbours the faintest of suspicions about why she was located on the civilian vessel at the time of the attack.

Inara Imperium

Despite the length of time that had passed since Aeia's death, Campbell never fully recovered, becoming genuinely heartbroken and bitter to a point where it almost costs him his life. He emotionally detached himself from all around him so as to never let himself be put in the same situation again. Campbell embarked along a path of meaningless affairs or one night stands with almost every woman he encountered, and discarded them the minute they became an inconvenience, reasoning it "keeps things simple."

Upon their first meeting, Inara and Campbell clashed over a misunderstanding, beginning a trend that would continue for several weeks. However, after only a few days after their first meeting, the pair managed to work things out and became closer, though keeping up the disdain of each other for appearances. After a time and several liaisons, the pair opened up to each other and unexpectedly to both while they were staying in Bella Vistall, Corellia. A few days later, Inara and Mekum came clean about their growing relationship, causing shock among some and resentment from others. However Josef DeLaurel, Inwe Ventidius and Niobe Asha, while shocked at the revelation, were unsurprised that the pair had become romantically involved.

While Mekum is not so emotionally detached, he still knows that Inara can be used against him and never allows himself to forget, despite his love and willingness to do anything for her.

Quotes & Notable Dialogue

Alex and Mekum

Alex Calls

Mekum Campbell: Do you want a clean kill or do you want to send a message?

Emotional Detachment

Alexander Fel: You don't trust anyone, do you?
Mekum Campbell: No.
Alexander Fel: Then you've learned your lesson.

Jace and Mekum

Family Matters

Jace Wulf - Oh, no... it's just I thought you had hidden depths.
Mekum Campbell - No, no, you've always had that wrong about me. I really am this shallow.
Jace Wulf - You will end up childless and alone.
Mekum Campbell - Well, fingers crossed, yeah.

Inara and Mekum

First Impressions

Mekum Campbell: No, don't worry, you're not my type.
Inara Imperium: Smart?
Mekum Campbell: Single.

Retirement?

Inara Imperium: You love me?
Mekum Campbell: Enough to travel the galaxy with you until one of us has to take an honest job... which I think is going to have to be you, because I have no idea what an honest job is.

Regarding Mekum

Outcast (IC)

Tnsumi Shine: He's logged into our Secure Holosite, using your name and password.
Alexander Fel: [annoyed] How the hell does he *know* these things?

Ranks, Titles & Awards

Ranks (In Order)

The Galactic Empire

• Recruit [E-1] - Imperial Academy
• Crewman [E-2] - Imperial Navy
• Crewman First Class [E-3] - Imperial Navy
• Flight Sergeant [E-5] - Imperial Navy
• Staff Flight Sergeant [E-6] - Imperial Navy
• 2nd Lieutenant [O-1] - Imperial Army
• Captain [O-3] - COMPForce

New Anzat Order

• Captain [O-3] - Anzati Guard
• Major [O-4] - Anzati Guard
• Lieutenant Colonel [O-5] - Anzati Guard

The Lyran Union

• Major General [C-4] - Lyran Army
• General [C-4] - Lyran Army
• Supreme Commander [HC-3] - Head of Lyran Armed Forces

New Republic

• Captain [O-3] - New Republic Army

Galactic Empire

• Private [E-2] - Imperial Army
• Private First Class [E-3] - Imperial Army
• Corporal [E-4] - Imperial Army
• Ensign [O-1] - Imperial Navy
• Chief Master Sergeant [E-8] - Imperial Navy
• Flight Officer [E-9] - Imperial Navy
• Command Flight Officer [E-10] - Imperial Navy

External Awards

Lyran Union

• Hero of the Lyran Union [HoLU]
• Victory of LYSOC Medal [VoL]
• Order of LYSOC [OLY]
• Order of the Great Patriotic War for Dolomar [OPWD]
• Order of the Socialist Revolution [OSR]
• Lyran Cross [LC]
• Distinguished Service Order [DSO]
• Distinguished Flying Medal & Bar [DFC2]
• Member of the Central Committee [MOCC]
• Party Member - 6 Months [*6*]
• Inner Party Member [IPM]

Chief of the General Staff, Lyran Union
Preceded By: New Creation	Mekum Campbell Year 8 Day 161 - Year 8 Day 184	Succeeded By: Ronald Kovani

Commander-in-Chief of the Forces, Lyran Union
Preceded By: New Creation	Mekum Campbell Year 8 Day 184 - Year 8 Day 352	Succeeded By: Alexander Fel

Operations Adjutant, 4th Brigade
Preceded By: New Creation	Mekum Campbell Year 9 Day 5 - Year 9 Day 54	Succeeded By: Unknown

Chief of Staff, 8th Imperial Fleet
Preceded By: New Creation	Mekum Campbell Year 9 Day 282 - Present	Succeeded By: Incumbent

Owner of Magic's Bar Chain
Preceded By: Jamie Walters	Mekum Campbell Year 6 Day 140 - Present	Succeeded By: Incumbent

Owner of the 'Pillar of Autumn'
Preceded By: New Build	Mekum Campbell Year 6 Day 140 - Present	Succeeded By: Incumbent