Janus Wulff

Janus Wulff
Biographical Information
Race	Corellian
Homeworld	Corellia
Mother	Terra Wulff - Alive
Father	Caelus Wulff - Alive
Spouse	None
Siblings	None
Children	None
Born	Year -14, Day 267
Imperial Service
Branch	Imperial Academy
Positions	Student
Prior Service	N/A
Awards	N/A

Biography

Early Life

Janus was born during the era of the Galactic Republic in what is widely considered to be the darkest period of its history, rife with corruption, bureaucracy, and transgression. His homeworld, Corellia, famed for its astro engineers, space navigators, and explorers ultimately became a hotbed of activity for pirate raiders. Though cities like the capital, Coronet, were generally safe from such violence and disorder, with dedicated security and military personnel to repel interlopers, smaller settlements across the world like the one he was born in were left to their own devices, completely at the mercy of cutthroats and brigands. In his thirteenth year, Janus' settlement was completely wiped out as marauders pillaged their humble shipyards and ravaged the population. The Wulff family were fortunate to escape with their lives and fled to Coronet to begin anew, but Janus never forgot the failures of the Republic that day, something that would drive his ambitions, deep rooted beliefs, and the development of his adult psyche.

Less than a year later the Republic collapsed and the Galactic Empire was born.

Impressed by the grasp on which the newly formed Empire held over its territories, Janus could see even as a teenager that the umbrella cast was not just a great deterrent to the corsairs of old, but also a safety blanket for those who pledged their allegiance and accepted citizenship, offering service to the New Order.

Joining the Empire

As an adolescent, Janus began working immediately with his father in the shipyards of Coronet, though his desire had always been to serve the Galactic Empire and its security was at the centremost point of his heart. After a number of years working alongside his father, Janus submitted an application to the Imperial Academy, against the expressed wishes of his family. It was not that they weren't loyalists to the Empire, far from it, it was simply that their experiences around the time of the Republic's collapse were jaded and the notion of their only son locked in heated combat was traumatic for them to think about. Despite the opposition to his application, Janus' parents were unable to prevent him from boarding the shuttle.

The Imperial Academy

Upon arrival at the Academy, Janus met and befriended other likeminded individuals including, but not limited to, Nixon Spears who would go on to serve in the Imperial Army and later be dishonourably discharged, severing the bond between them forever. Janus was assigned to Lieutenant Junior Grade Galdarzz Aalon, at that time the Academy's Deputy Provost General, who instilled him with great confidence throughout his time there. He also met Command Flight Officer Vrogard Delahon during his time at the Academy and the two became great friends; Janus discovered Delahon to be a gifted linguist, something he held him in the highest regard for. Later, Delahon would retire a Commodore with full honours.

Imperial Navy

Following his graduation, Janus was assigned to the Imperial Navy as a Cadet and was more than proud to have done so. In an extra-curricular capacity, after showing promising writing skills to then Editor-in-Chief of the Imperial News Bureau Josef DeLaurel, Janus was accepted into the INB on a fast-track basis as a Junior Writer. Seizing the opportunities that came with this position, he quickly established a strong flair for reporting (and censoring) Imperial News and, after writing an article honouring Captain Daelis Stanov, was promoted at the Bureau to full Correspondent. When Janus' mother heard of his early success behind a desk, rather than in a cockpit, she rekindled with her son, though his father still refused to forgive his disobedience. After impressing his Fleet Commanding Officer with his devotion to both the Navy and the News Bureau, Janus was duly promoted to the rank of Crewman and granted the further honour of becoming the Fleet's News Adjutant.

Reserve

While his early success showed great promise, things at home were still very unsettled. Janus' parents were at one another's throats constantly since his mother had now accepted his military service but his father showed no intention of doing so. In a desperate plea his mother, Terra, wrote to him, begging him to enter the military reserve - satisfying his own need to retain some level of service while also accepting a compromise with his father in which he would be allowed to return to their home on Corellia and begin an academic course of his choosing, rather than go back to the shipyards.

With overwhelming sadness, Janus gave notice to his CO that he intended to enter the reserve until, at least, his academic studies were completed.

The classes that Janus involved himself in back on Corellia were Politics, Public Services, Analytics, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Justice, Forensics, and - inspired by his friend Vrogard Delahon - Xenolinguistics. Even at the most rudimentary level, the skills he acquired on an academic basis would turn out to be of great use to Janus in his eventual Imperial career. After two long years, Janus graduated on Corellia and sought once more to serve in the Galactic Empire.

Imperial Army

Thankfully, this second time around, Caelus had been afforded more time to consider and come to terms with the fact that his son's destiny seemed to be that of a military career in the Galactic Empire to which they owed their years of peace and protection. Instead of effectively running of, Janus sat down with his parents and discussed his options, coming to a consensus together that it might be better for him to serve this time in the Imperial Army, as there was at least a chance he might be stationed on Corellia itself, or at least remaining on one of the core worlds.

Janus said his goodbyes, returned to the Academy for a refresher, and quickly graduated once more; this time earning a commission as a Second Lieutenant and being assigned to the Imperial Army as a platoon leader.

Sadly, this stint was very short-lived, as Janus' grandfathers, both Caelus and Terra's fathers, became critically ill. The timing could not have been worse and the care for both of them and eventual bereavement took a heavy toll on the Wulff family. Janus entered the reserve once more and, for the longest time, it seemed a decorated Imperial military career was simply not on the cards for him.

Downtime

During his off-years, Janus took on the role on Chief Security Officer in a private corporation on Corellia, using and honing his investigative, intelligence, analytical, and judicial skills. Out of what seemed like the blue, Janus was personally contacted, as a former commissioned officer in the Imperial military, by High Admiral Marc Farstan, who called Janus back into service as part of a recruitment drive. With his military career all but forgotten, Janus was moved that he had been considered by this offer and gladly accepted a return to service. His greatest ambition was to finally put all his years of experience and learning to use and assist in Imperial Intelligence and Security.

Imperial Academy: Redux

Janus finished up the final case in his previous job as CSO with a little work that took him to Darkness Prime. Upon completion, he resigned his post and made immediately for the Prakith System, where he could re-attend the Imperial Academy for a refresher course and get back into Imperial Service as quickly as possible. Janus has been assigned to Training Officer Brigadier General Marquis Hamet and is currently in attendance at the Academy.

Further Information

Personality, Traits and Facts

• Very ambitious, which can sometimes come off as stiff.

• Believes fervently in Imperial security and the work carried out by all branches of the Imperium, particularly II and the ISB.

• Is a skilled investigator, able to put himself into the shoes of a suspect or assailant and determine the steps they make take before they've even taken them, keeping him ahead in the game.

• Is conventionally handsome, but often appears cold - both physically and emotionally.

• Has known a great deal of influential Imperials over the years.

• Would gladly give his life in service of the Empire.

General Information

• Weight: 190 lbs.
• Height: 6'1"
• Age: 38
• Eye Colour: Icy Blue
• Hair Colour: Raven
• Interests and Hobbies: Criminal Justice, Analytics, Intelligence, Security, Piloting, Politics, Subterfuge
• Distinguishing Features: Scar beside eye
• Marital Status: Single
• Rank: Refresher Student
• Appearance: Generally well kept, clean shaven, occasionally messy hair that could have connotations of both genius and madness

Career Highlights

• Y10 D265 Joined the Imperial Academy as a Recruit.
• Y10 D274 Welcomed to COMPNOR via a position as a Junior Writer in the Imperial News Bureau.
• Y10 D276 Graduated the Imperial Academy. Promoted to [E-2] Cadet.
• Y10 D297 Promoted to Correspondant for the Imperial News Bureau.
• Y10 D301 Promoted to [E-3] Crewman in the Imperial Navy.
• Y10 D301 Assigned the position of Fleet News Adjutant.
• Y10 D315 Entered the Imperial Reserve to settle a family dispute and begin an academic course.
• Y13 D326 Re-attended the Imperial Academy as a Refresher Student.
• Y13 D333 Graduated the Imperial Academy. Commissioned as [O-1] Second Lieutenant in the Imperial Army.
• Y13 D371 Entered the Imperial Reserve to assist with family ailments and eventual bereavement.
• Y25 D179 Re-entered the Imperial Academy as a Refresher Student.