Memoirs and Recollection of a Fractured Heart - Sovernus Nova

[Lord Iezkon]

Entry #1 of Horuset Chronicles: Conceptual Combat Methods and Prospective Siths To Commit Allegiance To

***A collection of unorganized thoughts in direct correlation to an assignment given by Apprentice Tassha regarding Apprentice Aljo and Acolyte Zena. Further thoughts regarding potential Siths of committing allegiance to.***

My mind is fervently exploring the vastness of possibilities and simulations on a constant basis, such is the curse of being a ‘Nova’, to be afflicted with the haunting plague of endless implications…and consequences. 

The assignment Apprentice Tashha (*refer to Assignment Registry #0281: Assessment of Combat Scenario #143AZ) provided was at its core fundamentally rudimentary, a straightforward task that requires one to utilize their mental faculties and attune it to the perception of observing the weighted clashes of two diverging souls. 

Herein lies the complexities and true intricacy of the assignment. It entails subjects that in itself contains millions of varying factors that when clustered together becomes as unrelentingly undefined as the Force. Yet as the Force can be expressed in certain ways, these factors projects themselves and manifests in certain patterns and categories.

Apprentice Aljo expresses these clustered factors in terms of her finesse and efficiency, her calculative demeanor compliments her tactful and situational combat method. Divining distances and trajectories from a single grasp of a moment, a trait that is most prominent in predisposed tacticians. Beyond forms and stances, she displays what I consider a ‘Percentage’ dealer, forming her sequential actions based on perceived likelihood of success and failures. Further augmenting this specific stance is her propensity for minimal movements, displaying her expertise in calculating distances by avoiding in mere inches. Exerting only the required energy allows her to further elevate her ‘power positioning’ in a prolonged attritional confrontation, which becomes an antithesis- or rather the true bane of heavily taxing forms such as Ataru and Juyo. In truth, my heart was captivated by the versatility and the method in which she applies her mental characteristics towards enabling her situational combat method thus creating her own uniqueness. In terms of application in combat, she is without a doubt an aspiration of mine which further ignites my hidden determination in developing my own clandestine method.

Acolyte Zena expresses her millions of factors in…less condensed and categorized form. Herein lies a paradox in which certain cases- multitude of factors that are unobservable due to its lack of manifestation into a concrete aspect- is possibly facile to determine through pattern recognition and generally accepted assumptions. As I recall informing a fellow acolyte of mine by the name of Valkarr Zutari, before he brandished his spirit with unshakeable resolute to engage against the subject: Zena, she has a disposition to utilize her agility and finesse, a propensity to allow her range of motions throughout her physique to speak for her. She displays what I refer to as a ‘Gambit’ dealer. Full optimization of joint areas and rotational options- specifically around the waist area to shift balance during aerial engagement should be her desired goal (*reminder to provide her with the fundamental basis and my personal constructed insights of Jung-Su Ma, Ton Su-Ma and En-Su Ma which may provide an effective unique combat form.).

Ataru- the form in which Apprentice Aljo requested her to perform is indeed a compatible and unsurprisingly complimentary combat form for her. The abundance of her underlying flaws simply leaves me exasperated, due to the rather unrefined mental attributes incompatibility with the application of her combat form- simply put, while her nature of rebellious unpredictability aligns with the multiple possible angles of Ataru along with her free spirit that harmonizes with aerial combat- it is the same nature that prevents her from full optimization regarding her impulsive and reckless personality which manifests in overreaching and wasted movements. 

Fundamentally in theory, Apprentice Aljo was the worst possible adversary for Acolyte Zena and I am referring beyond the lightsaber forms itself, against a ‘Percentage’ dealer- a ‘Gambit’ dealer ‘power positioning’ remains at odds, remaining at a struggle before slowly decaying and degrading beneath the surface positioning if the conceptual tactic of attritional confrontation is utilised. However, a truly attuned ‘Gambit’ dealer has the masterful ability to decisively shift the tides in a moment’s notice, while briefly, such a temporary situation can become permanent when one’s unpredictability becomes a wild card against a dependent status quo player as most ‘Percentage’ dealers are. I shall further observe Zena’s progress with keen intellectual pursuit, as I research her development to bolster my personalized formulated method.

Apprentice Vaenra once solidified the notion that while certain forms are inherently flawed against others, a true practitioner of a disadvantageous mastered form outweighs lesser proficient users of advantageous forms. While I had witnessed firsthand and experienced it through faded scars on my back, it was rather encouraging to hear it from a noteworthy Sith.

In truth I cannot fully express the entirety of my observation and insights, that repository remains within the recesses of my mind. Thus I have summarized the generalized simple insights while withholding the more intricate complexities in a more personalized repository, afterall it would be foolish to fully disclose the inherent weaknesses and exploitable characteristics that I may utilize for future gains for myself, my trusted allies and superiors. Though I look forward to a day where I meet a true Sith that warrants my full commitment and respect that understands the true value of knowledge. 

I have met my fair share of possible Siths that falls under this category, yet I remain reserve in my judgement. Many are too dependent on the self-satisfaction of their own ego and rely heavily on perceived external appearances, and I am not referring to racial or phenotypical characteristics. Others display nonsensical and irrational behaviors unfitting for a Sith, actions that are fundamentally detrimental to the progression of the overall archaic structure. One was even implicitly heretical-albeit it was more of a contradictory and double standard situation, against the traditionalist stance that this great House represented for centuries. What irks me the most is that it was an apprentice, who after I pointed out their mistake simply resorted to dismissing the subject altogether in their own way instead of addressing the issue or even clarifying their statement.

There has only been one that was able to pierce the veil of my true self, to be able to discern truth from a fragmented image I purposely project.

I had no idea such a Sith existed- admittedly I do but it was merely a statement of genuine admiration and awe rather than a sentence to be taken at literal face value. A Sith capable of such could possibly warrant the entirety of my true capability and disposal. A true Sith that embodies the conceptual philosophy and breathes it into life instead of regurgitating fragmented teachings and utilizes the difference in power to cast the illusion of truth rather than having power itself emanate as truth.

Grandfather…I may have found someone that is worthy to be referred alongside you as a true Sith. Someone that one day can achieve that title- more than merely a symbol of power but a claim of absolute supremacy that we all crave for…
A claim you ruthlessly ripped from the visages of destiny and death itself.

Darth.

In the meantime, I shall meticulously observe and scour with the same vigilance to prospective Siths. I shall await eagerly until another reveal themselves. 

And when that day comes- I shall commit the entirety of my undying soul to them. In unity we shall weave the fabric of reality and dictate the course of history into our own tapestry throughout centuries to come.

By uncompromising ruthlessness if needs be.