Darin Byrch

Darin Byrch
Biographical Information
Alias	Darth Emersus
Race	Chagrian
Homeworld	Champala
Mother	Sahiri Logata
Father	Sdar Marsa (Deceased)
Born	Year -13 Day 249
Imperial Service
Branch	Order of the Sith
Positions	Order of the Sith Sith Councilor	COMPNOR Secretary of the Imperial Art Society
Prior Service	Ministry of Industry	Regional Government
Awards

Darin Byrch (born Tad Logata) is a [[Chagrian] Sith Lord serving the Galactic Empire as a member of the Sith Council and the reigning Saarai'ari—leader of the Saarai Enclave, and Secretary of the Imperial Art Society. He is a member of COMPNOR.

Early Life

Darin Byrch was born Tad Logata on the planet Champala to his mother, Sahiri Logata, and an unknown father. Champala, one of the more financially stable worlds in the Inner Rim, provided the Logata family with a relatively comfortable life. From a young age, Tad exhibited a latent connection to the Force, a discovery that coincided with a life-altering revelation from his mother: his father was Sdar Marsa, a Chagrian and former Jedi who had deserted the Order before the end of the Clone Wars.

Sdar had abandoned Sahiri while she was still pregnant, disappearing without a trace before Tad’s birth. Determined to uncover the truth about his father, Tad made it his mission upon reaching adulthood to find him. His search led him to the sprawling underworld of Nar Shaddaa, where he discovered Sdar living in squalor among the slums. Once a Jedi, Sdar had fallen into ruin, enslaved by addiction to spice and reduced to working as muscle for a low-level crime lord.

Faced with the broken man his father had become, Tad ended Sdar’s life—an act he justifies as one of mercy, sparing him from further suffering. To avoid detection by enemies or associates of his father during his time on Nar Shaddaa, Tad procured a forged identity from a credential forger. The new identity, Darin Byrch, bore no resemblance to his Chagrian heritage, marking the beginning of a new life and the erasure of his past.

Education

Chagrians are known for their strong emphasis on education and intellectual development, a value that deeply influenced Darin’s upbringing. From an early age, he was rigorously educated and left his homeworld fluent in several languages, with a particular aptitude for diplomacy and negotiation. Darin firmly believes that knowledge is the foundation of true power, and this conviction drives his continual pursuit of learning. His intellectual interests are broad, encompassing philosophy and galactic history, both of which he studies with great passion and discipline.

Prior to Imperial Service

While on Nar Shaddaa, the newly named Darin Byrch was discovered by an influential member of the Black Sun criminal syndicate and subsequently recruited into their ranks. He served within Black Sun for several years, honing his skills and expanding his network, before ultimately departing the organization. Following this, Darin joined another clandestine group, but his tenure was cut short by a significant disagreement with its leader during the tumultuous period of the Hosnian War.

In the aftermath, Darin founded the Bando Gora, a secretive Force cult that would later controversially claim the Sith mantle. However, in Year 21, his leadership was violently challenged when his second-in-command betrayed him in an attempted assassination. Though Darin survived the attack, the betrayal forced him to disband the Bando Gora.

Following this dark turning point, Darin journeyed to Corellia, where he encountered the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Taral. This meeting marked the beginning of his service to the Galactic Empire and his ascent within the Sith Order.

Imperial Service

Ministry of Industry

After joining the Galactic Empire, Darin reported to the Imperial Academy on Prakith, where he distinguished himself by graduating with honors. Following his successful completion of the Academy, he was assigned to the Imperial Mining Corporation (IMC), a key component of the Ministry of Industry. During his tenure with the IMC, Darin played a vital role in maintaining and overseeing critical mining operations essential to the Empire’s resource infrastructure.

After two years of dedicated service within the IMC’s nationalized operations, Darin submitted a formal request for transfer to the Regional Government branch of the Ministry. His request was approved, and he was granted the transfer, marking a new phase in his career within the Imperial bureaucracy.

Darin, working on a mining project.

Regional Government

Darin’s transition to the Regional Government was executed with remarkable efficiency—a testament not only to his bureaucratic acumen but also to the quietly growing influence he had cultivated during his time in the Ministry of Industry. His tenure with the Imperial Mining Corporation had earned him a reputation as a meticulous strategist and a dependable executor of the Empire’s logistical needs. These qualities, combined with a deep understanding of interstellar resource networks, made him a valuable asset for the Empire’s broader administrative machinery.

Upon acceptance of his transfer, Darin was assigned to [REDACTED] region, a classified post within the Regional Government branch. Though official records remain heavily redacted, fragments of declassified intelligence and anecdotal reports suggest that his appointment was part of a targeted initiative to reassert Imperial dominance in a politically unstable region. The region in question had long struggled with fragmented loyalties, economic stagnation, and whispers of insurgent activity—issues that required a firm, calculating presence to resolve. Darin was chosen not only for his operational skillset but for his ability to navigate the complexities of Imperial law, local governance, and covert enforcement.

In this shadowed capacity, Darin was responsible for orchestrating a series of sweeping reforms designed to centralize authority, eliminate dissent, and accelerate development across the sector’s fractured territories. These efforts included the reorganization of planetary resource quotas, the imposition of strict supply chain audits, and the integration of local administrative bodies into the greater structure of the Empire’s Regional Government. Though operating largely behind the scenes, Darin’s hand could be felt in every tightening protocol, every redirected convoy, and every governor who suddenly fell into perfect alignment with Imperial directives.

While the exact nature of his work in [REDACTED] remains classified, those within the upper echelons of the Imperial command structure have quietly acknowledged the long-term impact of his presence. His efforts helped stabilize volatile star systems, suppress rebellious elements, and restore economic flow to key trade routes—all without attracting undue public scrutiny. The assignment also placed Darin in contact with a number of influential figures, both within the civilian bureaucracy and the more esoteric circles of the Sith Order, marking a crucial turning point in his dual ascent.

The experience honed not only his capabilities in diplomacy and resource management, but also deepened his familiarity with intelligence operations, psychological warfare, and the art of political pressure. It is widely believed—though never officially confirmed—that it was during this period that Darin’s alignment with the Sith began to quietly intensify. His efficiency, discretion, and ideological clarity did not go unnoticed by Sith agents embedded within the Regional Government, and in time, the name Darin Byrch began circulating in whispers not just among administrators, but among acolytes and Lords alike.

Darin, walking through the halls of an Imperial installation.

The Order of the Sith

In Year 23, following years of service to the Galactic Empire and a personal journey marked by both ideological evolution and ruthless pragmatism, Darin Byrch was formally inducted into the Sith Order. His demonstrated discipline, command of the Force, and unshakable belief in the supremacy of order and power made him a natural candidate for ascension. It was not merely his capabilities that drew the attention of the Dark Lords, but his clarity of purpose—an unwavering commitment to shaping the galaxy through control, vision, and conviction.

Darin was welcomed into the Saarai Enclave, the most secretive and ideologically rigid of the three major Sith sects within the Empire. The Enclave, whose name translates from the ancient Sith tongue as "Truth," is known for its fanatical dedication to the unfiltered and absolute Dark Side. Members of the Saarai Enclave regard the Sith Code not as a suggestion, but as immutable law. Within this crucible of intensity and tradition, Darin found not only belonging but purpose.

It was within the Saarai Enclave that Darin shed the final remnants of his former identity. He embraced a new name—Darth Emersus—symbolizing death, rebirth, and enlightenment through suffering. As Emersus, he fully committed himself to the path of the Sith, delving deeper into the mysteries of the Force, Sith alchemy, and the ancient teachings preserved by the enclave's scholars and zealots. His transformation was not merely symbolic; it was spiritual, psychological, and philosophical.

In time, his mastery of Sith doctrine and his unwavering loyalty to the Enclave earned him the prestigious and feared rank of Sith Councilor. As a member of the Sith Council, Darth Emersus now holds influence over the future of the Order and plays a key role in shaping the ideological direction of the Saarai Enclave. His words carry weight, his decisions alter destinies, and his presence demands respect—or fear.

To those outside the Enclave, Darth Emersus remains a figure shrouded in calculated mystery. To those within, he is a living embodiment of the Sith ideal: patient, relentless, and driven by the belief that through control, knowledge, and sacrifice, true power is not only achievable—it is inevitable.

Darin, having killed a rebel infiltrator who snuck onto Korriban.

Positions Held

Sith Councilor
Preceded By: Elaine von Veritrax	Darth Emersus Year 22 Day 327 - Present	Succeeded By: Incumbent

Imperial Service Record

Ministry of Industry

Grade	Insignia	Rank	Time held (Combine Time)	Time held (Real Time)
[T-1]		Recruit	Year 21 Day 231 - Year 21 Day 272	July 17th, 2020 - August 26th, 2020
[O-1]		Technician	Year 21 Day 272 - Y 22 Day 5	August 26th, 2020 - December 1st, 2020
[O-2]		Senior Technician	Year 22 Day 5 - Year 22 Day 100	December 1st, 2020 - March 6th, 2021
[O-3]		Junior Engineer	Year 22 Day 100 - Year 22 Day 222	March 6th, 2021 - July 6th, 2021
[O-4]		(Junior) Engineer	Year 22 Day 222 - Year 23 Day 101	July 6th, 2021 - March 7th, 2022
[O-5]		Engineer	Year 22 Day 222 - Year 23 Day 296	March 7th, 2022 - September 18th, 2022

Regional Government

Grade	Insignia	Rank	Time held (Combine Time)	Time held (Real Time)
[O-4]		Junior Prefect	Year 23 Day 296 - Year 24 Day 38	September 18th, 2022 - January 3rd, 2023
[O-5]		Prefect	Year 24 Day 38 - Year 24 Day 165	January 3rd, 2023 - May 10th, 2023
[O-5]		Overseer	Year 24 Day 165 - Year 25 Day 7	May 10th, 2023 - December 3rd, 2023

Awards

Ribbon	Name	Date Awarded	Awarded by	Citation
	Imperial Academy Basic Graduate - Honours [IABG-H]	Y21 D231	Thaelos Kolarr	Graduating IBT with Honours
	Letter of Commendation [LOC]	Y21 D341	Elaine von Veritrax	For superb art work in the recent publication of the Iron Will
	Letter of Commendation [LOC]	Y22 D27	Marius Moto	For exceptional dedication to the revitalization of [REDACTED] Hubs.
	Corporate Service Medal [CSM]	Y22 D77	Max Corrino	Awarded for time served within a NAT.
	Imperial Activity Medal [IAM]	Y22 D222	Marius Moto	For dedication above all expectations in the revival of the [REDACTED] Hub.
	Corporate Service Medal - 1 Year [CSM-1]	Y22 D233	Max Corrino	Awarded for time served within a NAT.
	Mentioned in Dispatches [MID]	Y22 D352	Lirri Elysar	For contributions in providing new faction artwork for the Ministry of Industry.
	Letter of Commendation [LOC]	Y23 D67	Lirri Elysar	In Darin's time with IAS, there has been a strong display of artistic talent and promotion of Imperial ideals.
	Mentioned in Dispatches [MID]	Y23 D82	Daelis Stanov	For Contribution of efforts to find new and promising Force Sensitives within the ranks of the Empire.
	Corporate Service Medal - 2 Year [CSM-2]	Y22 D233	Patrick Bisson	Awarded for time served within a NAT.
	Letter of Commendation [LOC]	Y24 D34	Darth Venin	For consistently both managing his department well, and submitting projects of very high quality.
	Imperial Activity Medal [IAM]	Y24 D38	Walter Watts	For exemplary service to Corporate Sector and in assisting the Sith Order. Award supported by Dark Lord of the Sith.
	COMPNOR Member Medal [CMM]	Y24 D101	Jai Meridan	Nominated as member of COMPNOR by Minister of Culture for service as Director of the Imperial Art Society.
	Imperial Literacy Award [ILA]	Y24 D101	Jai Meridan	For contributions to the Ministry of Culture as the Director of the Imperial Art Society.
	COMPNOR Service Award [CSA]	Y24 S101	Jai Meridan	For service in COMPNOR for a specified time period.
	COMPNOR Service Award [CSA-1]	Y24 S101	Jai Meridan	For service in COMPNOR for a specified time period.
	Departmental Distinguished Service [DDS]	Y24 S124	Mordus Nordstroem	Excellent performance in Operation Lightning Strike.
	Mentioned in Dispatches [MID]	Y24 S182	Mordus Nordstroem	Steadfast dedication to duty and excellence in combat during Operation Nemo.
	Imperial Service Medal [ISM]	Y24 D232	Patrick Bisson	Awarded for time served.
	Imperial Service Medal [ISM-1]	Y24 D232	Patrick Bisson	Awarded for time served.
	COMPNOR Medal of Progress [CMP]	Y25 D90	Marcus Elensar	For meritorious service while serving in IAS.
	Commissioner of Betterment [COB]	Y26 D01	Jai Meridan	(OOC) For demonstrating an unwavering effort to support initiatives to fundamentally and beneficially reform the procedures, policies, or practices of the Galactic Empire.