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Mekum Campbell
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| Mekum James Campbell | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Race | Corellian/Mandalorian (Human) |
| Homeworld | Corellia |
| Mother | Antonia Walters - Deceased |
| Father | Edward Quinlan - Deceased |
| Spouse | Aeia Tavell - Deceased |
| 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, 8IF (Current) |
| Prior Service | Lyran Army
Lyran High Command 4th Imperial Brigade |
| Awards |  IAHR
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Command Flight Officer Mekum James Campbell HoLU, LC, DSO, DFC & Bar (IMID 1080704) is a highly trained, 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.
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' |
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 Cross & 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 |
