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Nikolaus Ephranor

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Nikolaus Ephranor
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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 IN_mini.png
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 7th Imperial Fleet

Awards UDS.jpg [UDS]

CMM.jpg [CMM]

GCM.jpg [GCM]

LOCx4.jpg [LOCx4]

ISM-2.jpg [ISM-2]

IABG-H.jpg [IABG-H]

MIDx3.jpg [MIDx3]

IMM-12.jpg [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)

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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]).

7th Imperial Fleet (Y11 - Y12)

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

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 Whilhelm Draagvarg.

Nikolaus rose through the ranks quite quickly while with the 7th Fleet. He also made bonds and connections with many other Imperials that would last throughout his career.

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)

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.

Ranks Held

Grade Insignia Rank Branch Start Date
[E-1] ME-1.gif Recruit Imperial Academy Year 11, Day 153
[E-3] ME-3.gif Crewman Imperial Navy Year 11, Day 153
[E-4] ME-4.gif Flight Corporal Imperial Navy Year 11, Day 178
[E-5] ME-5.gif Flight Sergeant Imperial Navy Year 11, Day 243
[E-6] ME-6.gif Staff Flight Sergeant Imperial Navy Year 11, Day 274
[E-6] ME-6.gif Command Flight Sergeant Imperial Navy Year 11, Day 281
[O-1] MO-1.gif Ensign Imperial Navy Year 12, Day 100
[O-2] MO-2.gif Lieutenant Junior Grade Imperial Navy Year 12, Day 233
[O-3] MO-3.gif Lieutenant Imperial Navy Year 13, Day 12
Agent Imperial Intelligence Year 13, Day 134
[O-3] MO-3.gif Lieutenant Imperial Navy Year 13, Day 211
[O-4] MO-4.gif Lieutenant Commander Imperial Navy Year 13, Day 354
[O-5] MO-5.gif 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
UDS.jpg Unit Distinguished Service [UDS]
CMM.jpg COMPNOR Member Medal [CMM]
GCM.jpg Group Command Medal [GCM]
LOCx4.jpg Letter of Commendation x4 [LOCx4]
ISM-2.jpg Imperial Service Medal - 2 Years [ISM-2]
IABG-H.jpg Imperial Academy Basic Graduate - Honours [IABG-H]
MIDx3.jpg Mentioned in Dispatches x3 [MIDx3]
IMM-12.jpg Imperial Monthly Meeting [IMM-12]
Obsolete Award Name
7IFRV.jpg 7th Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran [7IFRV]