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STAR WHAT IF’S

A personal project involving re-imagined character designs from a galaxy far, far away.


 
 
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THE PRIZED SEEKER

“After being captured and tortured, The Prized Seeker tragically succumbs to the Dark Side. She manages to escape, and now seeks mentorship from a powerful, dark master whose weapons she collected during her escape.”

 
 
 
 
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THE DARK PROGENY

"The Dark Progeny assumed the mantle from his father after defeating him, and has grown to be powerful. He waits in seclusion for a worthy apprentice, but we will have to see what his plans are when that particular day comes."

 
 
 
 
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THE ROYAL LIGHT

"The Royal Light was the last hope to bring balance to the galaxy. After her twin brother, The Dark Progeny, turned to evil, she stepped away from a life of politics and made a pledge to save him. With what was learned from an old apprentice of her father, she passes on those teachings to her son in hopes that he will finish what she started." 

 
 
 
 
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THE HERO REBORN

"After being defeated by the hands of The Prized Seeker, The Hero Reborn abandoned his former identity and, like his mother, has come to embrace the Light Side. He now pursues to bring balance to the galaxy with the use of a blaster inherited from his father and two familiar weapons recovered during his training that seem to date back to an older era."

 
 
 
 
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THE ESTEEMED ADMIRAL

"The Esteemed Admiral has become one of the most beloved leaders in the galactic fleet while leading his loyal troops against a tyrannical opposition - no matter the odds. At the cost of losing a young bright scavenger to the clutches of an evil supreme leader, he manages to rescue and successfully bring The Hero Reborn, his only son, back home.

 
 
 
 
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THE PHASMA SLAYER

"A low-ranked foot soldier chose to leave his new found friends in exchange for refuge and training from bands of space pirates on the outskirts of the galaxy. Through hard work and a series of near death encounters, he has grown to become a strong and skillful fighter, earning the notorious title ‘The Phasma Slayer.’ He pledges to continue fighting and opposing all fascist forces - for a good price.”

 
 
 
 
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THE INDOCTRINATED ACE

"After this skilled pilot was captured by the opposition, evil forces brutally tortured and brainwashed him. With his mind corrupted, a once admired rebel fighter now fights for a different allegiance, gunning down his old friends and allies, becoming one of their most feared enemies.

 
 
 
 
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BB-H8

"After being caught by evil forces, BB-H8 was reprogrammed and modified. He now frequently flips his lighter upside-down in disapproval of everything."