Zakitt Uprann

Captain Zackitt Uprann
"We must not know just where... but also when." "Fill your enemies with primal fear, then fill their lungs with fire"
Species:	Gand
Homeworld:	{{{homeworld}}}
Gender:	Male
Age:	32
Hair Color:	None
Eye Color:	Dull red
Skin Color:	Light Orange
Height:	1.72 meters
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Allegiance:	New Republic
Unit:	Firestorm
Rank:	Captain
Astromech:	None

Zakitt is a commando in Firestorm. He a Gand male. He is a member of the 6th Regiment of the New Republic Special Forces. He specialises in heavy weapons.

Background

Gands are a relatively private race. Their planetary exports are relatively low and seem to consist of the reputable Findsmen. Findsmen are the Gand of equivalent of bounty hunters who claim to receive “intuition” from the swirling mists that shroud their home planet. Zackitt was a Findsmen who worked with the Empire in the days right after Hoth until he got an assignment to capture the fugitive Crix Madine. Madine had defected from the Imperial Army, and it was Zackitt who recaptured him. Zackitt informed his Imperial Masters of his capture, but when he found out what caused Madine’s defection, Zackitt released Madine. The Empire retaliated with an orbital bombardment of Zackitt’s hometown. The strict Gand monarchy exiled Zackitt for indirectly causing the deaths of hundreds of Gands—killing, either directly or indirectly, another Gand goes against the Findsmen Code.

Zackitt joined the New Republic shortly after the Battle of Hoth, already trained as a Findsmen. While undergoing additional commando training, Zackitt developed an affinity for fire and expressed it in his usage of flamethrowers in ground missions. After joining and fighting in a dozen small skirmishes with Imperial elements, Zackitt served with distinction at Endor and almost every major campaign since. Zackitt then transferred to the Starfighter Corps, and graduated from the Starfighter Academy at Coruscant. While he is not an exceptional pilot, he is adequate—however, he prefers the relative safety of the ground rather than the unforgiving harshness of the vacuum of space, it was due to this, that he transferred back into the Special Forces, eventually ending up in Firestorm.

Little is known about Zackitt’s past, his history, or upbringing other than his training, and his release of Crix Madine, now a General in the New Republic. However, his staunch support of the New Republic leaves little doubt of his loyalties. Zackitt is a career military man, a seasoned combat veteran in both space and especially on ground.

Physical Attributes and Abilities

Zackitt is one of the lungless subspecies of Gand, meaning he doesn't breathe. He also has amazing regenerative capabilities, as well as requiring little sleep. He is stronger than most standard humanoids, able to lift a stormtrooper of the deck with one hand, with little effort. His tough fists can also punch through armour.

He is a proficient Starfighter Pilot (although nowhere near Rogue calibre) but excels at ground fighting, particularly heavy weapons and flamers. He is also an able commander. Since his time with Firestorm (particularly Locker) Zackitt has picked up a great deal of the Mandalorian culture and language. Although not fully Mando, Zackitt is a curious mix of Findsman and Mandalorian, something which seems to fit naturally, despite the juxtaposition.

Personality Traits

Zackitt is quite a guarded individual, but revels in the close companionship of his squadron. In battle, he is fearless, almost to the point of recklessness (whether in a cockpit, or on the ground), and occasionally needs to be reigned in.

Military Rank and Current Assignment

Zackitt is currently a Captain in the New Republic Special Forces.

Significant Possessions

Although he is proficient in most weapons, Zackitt's particular favourite is the CR24 Flame Rifle. He still traditionally lights this with an old fashioned flint lighter which he keeps in a special compartment in the left forearm of his Katarn Armour.

Starships

Zackitt does not possess any starships.

Astromech

Whilst in Starfighter Command, he had an astromech named "Tooki", but he no longer is in possession of a droid.