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Snapshots of a Cipher by tauntaun_rider
Fandoms: Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic (Video Game)
24 Jul 2025
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A glimpse into the life of Doctor Maraesa "Rae" Kestal, otherwise known as Cipher Nine, through the Imperial Agent storyline and beyond.
(Fictober 2021 Prompts)
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Shadows and Regrets by tauntaun_rider
Fandoms: Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic (Video Game)
11 Aug 2019
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After the ghost agent formerly known as Cipher Nine witnesses the aftermath of Theron Shan's arranged capture and subsequent torture on Rishi, she is forced to reflect upon her past. She can live with most of her decisions and their consequences, but one decision in particular continues to haunt her long after the fact. She decides to risk everything to ease her conscience, but will her plan work? And more importantly, will the person that she's chosen to help follow through?
Set near the end of the Shadow of Revan expansion and before Ziost. Spoilers for Imperial Agent storyline.
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Not Just Another Imperial Agent by tauntaun_rider
Fandoms: Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic
14 Jun 2017
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Set just before the end of Chapter 1 of the Imperial Agent story, Cipher Nine fights the feelings of loneliness that come with her job in Imperial Intelligence. When Vector joins her crew, she decides to take a leap of faith and put herself first for once.
** Uses some of the original dialogue from the in-game conversation
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Intelligence Profile: Doctor Maraesa "Rae" Kestal by tauntaun_rider
Fandom Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic, Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic (Video Game)
24 Jul 2025
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Alias: Cipher Nine
Gender: Female
Species: Human
Age: 26
Background (Summary): Born on Dromund Kaas to Zalev (Sphere of Biotic Science) & Baliena (Imperial Diplomatic Service) Kestal. Considered a prodigy in the sciences in childhood. Graduated at the top of her class at the Imperial Science Academy at age 16. Originally specialized in traditional medicine with the goal of being a combat medic, but switched to chemical studies & application. Worked for Sphere of Biotic Science from age 16 to age 22. Transferred to Sphere of Imperial Intelligence at age 23, reason unknown. Attended the Imperial Intelligence Academy from age 23 to 25, also taught classes connected to her specialization. Promoted to field agent at age 25/26.
Personality: Confident bordering on arrogant, confrontational, hot-headed, opinionated, extremely intelligent, curious, detail-oriented, perceptive
Notes: Doctor Kestal has a long & storied history of clashing with Sith co-workers in the Imperial Science Bureau (see scars on center of chest), but gets along with non-Force users & alien species without issue.
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The Bridge of the Gauntlet by astudyinpanda
Fandoms: Star Wars: The Old Republic, Star Wars - All Media Types
14 Dec 2013
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A Trooper class mission spoiler from Jorgan's perspective.
Bookmarked by tauntaun_rider
11 Sep 2020
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Sobrik Imperial Checkpoint #17 by astudyinpanda
Fandoms: Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic (Video Game), Star Wars - All Media Types
08 Aug 2020
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During a supply run under a cover identity, Zenith gets stopped at an Imperial checkpoint. The Jedi isn't there to save him.
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11 Sep 2020
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Knights of the Fallen Empire/Eternal Throne AU
Darth Hyperia, former Wrath of the Emperor, is forced to stay behind on Dromund Kaas while Darth Marr sends his fleet to Wild Space to hunt down the former Sith Emperor. When the unthinkable happens and the Empire is conquered by an impossibly-powerful enemy, she must find the strength to keep it alive and free it from the chains of the Eternal Empire.
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- Part 2 of Crimson and Ebony
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01 May 2020
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And Sometimes Things Don't Work Out As Planned by ravendas
Fandoms: Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic
07 May 2018
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Ten years have passed since T'Lara Kryn finally settled down (somewhat) with her husband, Theron Shan. As the son of a former underworld boss and SIS agent, who were also the former Alliance Commander and her top advisor, Lexander Kryn-Shan had some very large shoes to fill. However, it came to the surprise of everyone whose shoes he ended up stepping in...
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Bookmarked by tauntaun_rider
19 Feb 2020
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Sincerest Form of Flattery by blackwolfmajik
Fandoms: Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic (Video Game), Star Wars
22 Jul 2019
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A relaxing evening is ruined by someone trying to call in a bounty for "Emperor Arcann". Post-Theron, (LS) Sith Inquisitor, Arcann.
Bookmarked by tauntaun_rider
12 Sep 2019