Ryn

From Star Wars: Exodus Visual Encyclopedia

"If the galaxy must die to become a better place, then so be it."

— Ryn

Ryn (100 BBY) is a major player in intergalactic politics. While he wouldn't be seen at the politician's table, he does operate behind the lines, playing off the bidder who's interests are in lieu with his own - galactic stability. Ryn is an unusual fellow - preferring more of a piracy-method of approach, but he generally does so in a subtle, yet aggressive, manner which often leaves his employers confused toward his true nature. He is loyal only to those whom prove their loyalty to him, and will carry out the task at hand unless it proves to tip the scales in another's favor.

Ryn goes by the public identity of Uul, a privateer and security contractor. Of course, those who find themselves under "Uul's" employ, soon discover that the privateer and security work is merely a ploy for the true purpose of the Renegades.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Early Life 3 Clone Wars 4 Galactic Civil War 5 New Republic Era 6 The Xen'Chi Invasion

[edit] Biography

Ryn believes in violence as a means to solve an issue. Typically, he takes a direct approach in his tasks, but will operate more along the lines of SpecOps if the situation deems necessary. A strong-willed individual, it should be noted that he would not falter for the offer of a lucrative reward, nor is he so easily persuaded. Some have even claimed that he can resist Jedi Mind Tricks, but that rumor has never been proven, nor disproven.

A somewhat misunderstood individual, Ryn has often hopped over the fence in intergalactic politics. It could be best described as seeing him work for the Empire one minute, and the Rebel Alliance the next. Those whom have come to understand him have found that he does what he believes is best for the galaxy at whole, and would often forfeit a large fortune if it meant keeping galactic stability in check. He is typically only known by those whom employ him - or whom he approaches for employment. Mostly, he and his crew onboard the Furious Angel are nothing more than a rumor to the galaxy as a whole. None of their employers can prove Ryn's existence, simply because he and his crew exist only when they need to.

[edit] Early Life

Like most of Ryn's background, his early life is shrouded in mystery. However, a hypothesis may be formed that it was traumatic, or perhaps some event making his early life an invigorating one. Either way, who he is today can easily be traced to who he was in his early life. Another legitimate hypothesis would be that he lived his earlier years as a criminal, whether galactic or local could be left to speculation. However, until Ryn's existence can even be proven, this is all that the galactic database can retrieve of his early life.

[edit] Clone Wars

Ryn played a minor role in the Clone Wars, often working for the Galactic Republic. It could be through this service that he received one of his prized posessions, the Furious Angel. However, this is unlikely, due to the fact that it can be said that Ryn mostly worked alone during this time, and had not even become a team-player until after the formation of the New Order, later known only as the Galactic Empire. A more feasible theory would be that, as a reward for his services, Ryn's history in the galactic database was to be removed. Either way, it is safe to say that the events leading up to, surrounding, and following the Clone Wars is what piqued Ryn's interest in maintaining galactic stability through whatever means necessary.

It was during the Clone Wars that Ryn picked up a companion in his travels, a Gand by the name of Yebus. However, as the war began to close, Yebus found that Ryn's interests in maintaining political stability were overriding his own interests of travel and exploration, and so the Gand left Ryn's side under oath to never reveal his existence to anyone. Ryn continued doing what he does best on his own for several months, before finally settling in, investing his credits into a Marauder Corvette dubbed the Furious Angel, and find him a crew. By the time the Galactic Civil War was in full swing, the Furious Angel had a full complement of political equalizers, led by the mysterious Feeorin.

[edit] Galactic Civil War

During the events that surrounded the height of the Galactic Civil War, it has been speculated that Ryn put togethether a crew of individuals whom shared his own motives. Headquartered on the Marauder Corvette Furious Angel, they continued to play both sides of the Civil War, keeping galactic balance. However, during the major battles and conflicts that revolved around the war, Ryn and his crew kept out of these scenarios, due to their delicate situations. It was, roughly, around the time of the Battle of Hoth that the crew began to become more of mercenaries, than political activists. Even though they continued to straddle the political fence during the war, they remained primarily as observers, and stepping in to return the balance only when necessary.

[edit] New Republic Era

After the Battle of Endor, there was little need for Ryn and his crew to interfere with the political struggles in the galaxy. Though they still watch from the sidelines, they have become more of a group of adventure-seeking mercenaries, than anything else. Once in a while, they have found a need to interfere with the ongoing war between the New Republic and Imperial Remnant. However, they are mostly, now, scouring the galaxy, looking for something to challenge their skills. All the while watching from the sidelines as the war unfolds.

[edit] The Xen'Chi Invasion

"This is one time when Ryn does not have a neutral stance on the matter. He wants the Xen’Chi gone. There will be no missions against the Empire, the Republic, or anyone else fighting the war."

— Yebus

During the Xen'Chi War, the Furious Angel was ambushed by a Xen'Chi patrol force somewhere in the vacinity of the Swellen system. Though this was not the determining factor in Ryn's decision to begin attacking the Xen'Chi in an active matter, it was the straw that broke the Bantha's tracks. Drydocked in the Swellen system, the Furious Angel underwent repairs, under the watchful eye of Ryn himself, while Yebus and a small handful of Ryn's crew set out to find the funds necessary to pay for the repairs as well as properly equip them for guerrila warfare against the invaders.