[M4-26 - Underworld] - The Kyber Smugglers

[Glitch System]

The Kyber Smugglers

After Order 66 and the fall of the Galactic Republic, any remaining Jedi were forced into hiding out of fear of being hunted by the Empire. However, the universe is vast, and many force-sensitive individuals found themselves studying the ways of the Jedi in secret. The need for lightsabers grew, and so, a ragtag group saw an opportunity. Formed in the shadows initially as a small operation by Ghell Mollin and Kiri Vane, their team quickly expanded as more and more force-sensitives made their presence known across the stars. However, don't get it wrong: The Kyber Smugglers aren't heroes. They don't discriminate; Jedi, Sith, somewhere in-between – as long as you're willing to pay, they'll scour lost worlds for the elusive Kyber crystals needed to create the legendary blades. 

From left to right: "The Smith" (Yona Rito), "The Seer" (Kiri Vane), "The Wildcard" (Delkin Dadrick), "The Pilot" (Ghell Mollin), "The Negotiator" (Oran Tallo), "The Brute" (Corzan Ka'tal), "The Mule" (L1-VT)

"The Smith" - Yona Rito

Yona Rita, nicknamed "The Smith," is a highly-skilled lightsaber craftsman. She was brought on early in the group's formation when it was realized that simply delivering Kyber crystals wasn't enough for the Smugglers' clients. Many of the people Ghell and Kiri encountered couldn't craft their own blade. Yona was making high-tech weapons for the people of her war-torn planet before meeting Kiri in a seedy bar, who offered her a way offworld in exchange for her services. Yona agreed, and now takes pride in the work she does. She tends to keep to herself in her workshop, but if you ever get on her bad side, just know she's prone to using her own blades in a fight!

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Yona with her welding tool and a Kyber crystal
 

Yona wielding one of her own lightsabers.

 

"The Seer" - Kiri Vane

Kiri Vane, more commonly known as "The Seer" by strangers, is one of the founding members of the group. She grew up on a backwater planet in the Outer Rim, and while never trained as a Jedi, she has a deep connection with the force. She can sense other force-sensitive individuals, although she's never had the desire to seek out others like her (It has caused her to cross paths with an Inquisitor on one occasion, resulting in the loss of her arm). However, she can also use this ability to sense Kyber crystals, which caught the attention of Ghell. While intoxicated one night, she spilled her secret to him during a game of Sabacc, and thus a scheme was born. The rest is history. While on shore leave, she still can be found frequenting any local establishments for a drink.
 

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Kiri enjoying a drink

 

"The Wildcard" - Delkin Dadrick

Delkin Dadrick, nicknamed "The Wildcard," is a ex-mercenary who is quick to start a fight, but his somewhat reckless nature has been known to save the Smugglers' butts on many occasions. He acts as protection on any mission, staving off any opposition the group meets along the way. He's armed with a custom Amban sniper rifle acquired from one of his previous marks, which he's since modified to his own liking. He also wields a vibroblade that Yona gifted him. He seems to be in the game only for the money, although Kiri suspects (she knows) he has developed a soft spot for Yona.

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Delkin and his equipment

 

"The Pilot" - Ghell Mollin

Ghell Mollin is fittingly referred to as "The Pilot" by the rest of the Smugglers, seeing as he owns and pilots the ship used for their operation. He is the other founding member, and believes he is providing a service to the galaxy that no one else can provide. He is scrappy and nimble, allowing him to out-maneuver any bandit ships they might come across, and is also skilled in blaster combat. He can be a reserved and cold individual, leading to Kiri stating he's "a hard blue macaron to crack." However, he has shown that he cares deeply for his crew and is most at home aboard his vessel.

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"The Negotiator" - Oran Tallo

Oran Tallo is a former diplomat from Coruscant, who, after the fall of the Republic, found other uses for his skills... in the city's underworld. This charming fellow will talk your ear off about anything, much to Ghell's annoyance. However, he is a vital member of the group, having acquired a vast number of contacts from his time rubbing elbows at luxurious Coruscant parties. He always has potential clients lined up, and with his charisma, he is ready to sweet-talk any potential buyer into a deal they can't refuse (hence his moniker "The Negotiator").

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"The Brute" - Corzan Ka'tal

Not much is known about Corzan Ka'tal or his life before joining up with the Kyber Smugglers. He is the last of his people and a creature of few words. He was recommended to Ghell by Oran, having served as Oran's bodyguard during his time in Coruscant's underbelly (Getting through to him is a testament to Oran's sharp tongue). Strong and stoic, he wields a hefty metal hammer tipped with electro-static barbs used for paralyzing any unlucky victims. Due to his barbaric fighting style while in combat, Dadrick dubbed him "The Brute." No one objected. Most fear him on sight alone, and this is enough reason to keep him around.

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"The Mule" - L1-VT

L1-VT is a loader droid, often referred to as "The Mule" due to his specialty in moving large quantities of cargo quickly across any terrain. He assists the Smugglers by extracting and carrying the loads of Kyber crystals they come across. He's no stranger to combat though, using his mounted arm cannon to fend off any enemies. That being said, he is a big target, as the blaster holes in his head show. He tends to spend a lot of his time with Yona in her workshop as she creates her sabers (She also enjoys patching him up after chaotic missions).

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Front and side view of L1-VT

 

Edited May 18 by Glitch System
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[MKJoshA]

Some really great color combos here!

[Mandalorianknight]

Very nice- the Mule is my favorite, every second you look at him you see another unique part usage. I can't believe that all comes from a Grievous torso- I'd never even SEEN those hands before.

[Glitch System]

19 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

Very nice- the Mule is my favorite, every second you look at him you see another unique part usage. I can't believe that all comes from a Grievous torso- I'd never even SEEN those hands before.

Thanks, I’m glad you like him! I don’t have much experience with brick-built characters but I wanted to give it a try for this, so it’s nice to hear that I did a decent job. 
 

I really like the new hand pieces, I believe they began as Thing from the Wednesday sets. I got these from a One Piece set (part 5786). 

[n1majneb]

Some great designs within this group. I really like seeing non Star Wars parts used to great design as you’ve done here.