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General Grievous | Star Wars: Clone Wars | reserved
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Contact Info: themushuzuki@gmail.com
Other Characters Played: Lil' Slugger
Preferred Housing: 502 Ricardo Street; permission has been granted by remaining muns for placement in the pet slot
Character Name: General Grievous
Character Series: Stars Wars: Clone Wars 2003 animated microseries
Character Age: unknown; estimated to be in his prime
Background:
Despite a relatively brief stint in the Star Wars legacy in comparison to other characters, Grievous has multiple histories and interpretations, all of which are considered canon. The Star Wars: Clone Wars microseries gives no insight into Grievous's past so for his early historical background, I will be drawing from Warren Fu's The Eyes of Revolution, which was the first account of Grievous's origins and was written/illustrated by his original creator. The rest of his continuity stems from Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 1 to Volume 3 just before Grievous captures Supreme Chancellor Palpatine from Coruscant. Grievous is the Separatist supreme commander of the Droid Army of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. He is the non-human cyborg prototype to Darth Vader and leads the Droid Army in an attack on Coruscant during the Rise of the Empire era.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Clone_Wars
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/The_Eyes_of_Revolution
Providing one more link for character bio/background if you need it: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Grievous This just gives some further insight into the character but it includes a lot of extraneous info from other sources released after Star Wars: Clone Wars plus Extended Universe stuff (some of which is contradictory) that I'm not going to bother including in my character portrayal.
Personality:
Grievous is first and foremost, a warlord. His whole life has been entrenched in war and it has shaped and hardened him into the cold, calculating supreme commander he is today. He is best known for utilizing chaotic battle strategies that appear random, but in fact are carefully calculated to encourage misconceptions. Though he has conquered many worlds across the galaxy, he neither loves nor hates war; it's simply what he knows best and what he's good at. But if there is one thing Grievous does love about war, it's winning. Grievous loves to win and he's found that obstinance, ruthlessness and cunning are key traits for winning a battle. He is a master strategist and a persistent warrior, merciless in battle, on whom his people depended to save them from starvation under an unpayable debt. As such, he drew the attention of the Sith lords and was chosen to lead the droid army against the Republic. Initially, Grievous had no interest in a war that did not directly involve his own world, but that all changed after his shuttle was "mysteriously" destroyed in a sudden explosion, killing his men and leaving him mortally wounded on the way to battle. Though he was barely alive when salvaged from the wreckage, his pride remained in tact and Grievous stubbornly resisted the option offered to him by Count Dooku and San Hill to undergo radical cybernetic transformation, opting instead to return to his home world and die as his men had.
However, the promise that he would be given a position of great power and the opportunity to avenge his losses ultimately appealed to his pride and Grievous had a change of heart. While his shuttle accident had been manufactured by San Hill, Dooku, and Sidious themselves, Hill and Dooku convinced Grievous that the Jedi were responsible and Grievous, in his scathing desire to find someone at fault for the injustice wrought against him, believed them. It is heavily implied that while Grievous underwent the cybernetic transformation, his mind and memory were purposely warped without his consent. As a result Grievous's aggression and temper were increased but his ability to remember the life he once had up to and including the details of the shuttle incident, was mangled. He, of course, retains his abilities as a strategist and a warrior, the qualities most sought after by the Sith, along with his thirst for revenge. Grievous still remembers who he is, where he's from, and what happened to his world; this is a big part of why he fights---he does still care about and feels responsible for his people. The other part stems strictly from anger and revenge. He hates the Republic for ignoring his people and supporting their enemies. He's even gone so far as to make it his personal mission to hunt and kill every Jedi he comes across, taking their lightsabers as trophies.
Grievous is always angry. It's his default mood. Sometimes it's a dull, quietly simmering discontent. Other times it's an incandescent fury. He's rarely ever at ease, not even with himself. While his cybernetic body is capable of many incredible and unnatural things his organic body wasn't, Grievous is still secretly humiliated at being a cyborg. It's a constant reminder of a choice he never wanted to make in the face of circumstances beyond his control as well as the sense of loss that comes with losing over 90% of his body. Only his exotic eyes remain as outward evidence that he was ever a living being with a mind and will of its own. Calling Grievous a droid or robot may come at the expense of one's life for doing so. Grievous has very little patience for the vast majority of people and such confusion, especially if willful, is not tolerated. In most other cases, he's able to maintain self-possession and does not let his inner emotional turmoil cloud his ability to strategize and fight. Rather, he channels that anger into the force behind his attacks.
Though he is largely unconcerned with being sociable, Grievous possesses the capacity to cooperate with others and even obey orders given to him from his superiors so long as their motives coincide with his own. He may not like his superiors, but he respects that they are more powerful than he is and are willing to train him in order to defeat their common enemy. Grievous is perhaps the only individual in the Star Wars universe who can wield a lightsaber without being Force sensitive. To wield a lightsaber is to demonstrate masterful dexterity and attunement to the Force. The fact that Grievous is cable of wielding the weapon, often multiple lightsabers at a time and at fantastic speeds, without the Force is further testament to his strength, determination and skill. When faced with danger, Grievous fights boldly to the best of his abilities while showing no fear or mercy, but he also knows when to flee if severely outmatched or overwhelmed. Damage to the mechanisms that allow for his survival, shown later in the series, is irreparable and he must make his decisions wisely. Grievous is very focused on his agenda and tends to speak only when necessary. On occasion, he will engage in the typical "villainous monologue" when he's about to defeat an opponent, but he often saves it for those he deems worthy. His direct but detailed pattern of speech suggests he is well educated and well versed as is expected of a leader who has commanded countless troops in his lifetime.
Abilities:
As mentioned above, Grievous can wield multiple lightsabers as once (up to four or five at a time) and his feet may double as hands to do so. His cybernetic features allow for many acrobatic and unnatural movements. Meant to compensate for his lack of Force sensitivity, they also allow for enhanced speed, strength and dexterity. He can spin his torso and wrists at 360 degrees continuously to effectively transform himself into a lightsaber buzzsaw. His skills lie in the use of handheld weapons and firearms. He is also a gifted pilot.
Modifcations
- built-in secondary set of arms
- magnetized feet for climbing on metal surfaces
- outer armor that can withstand blasts from a fighter cannon
- repulsorlifts built into legs to allow for added jump height and mobility
Sample Entry:
PHONE
[The phone call begins with an unusual amount of static on the line, or so it would sound at first listen. However, a careful ear will note that the static is not in the line but inherent in the voice of the speaker. Despite the electrical distortion, his message is clear, each word spoken with decisive sharpness.]
Mayfield. You dare insinuate that I, General Grievous, am a mere "pet" to this lowly species of lifeforms? You are gravely mistaken. I demand the authorities of this compound come forth and face me. Do not waste time in hiding lest your goal is to test my patience, for which I assure you, you will find deeply regrettable. If you are unable to offer a suitable explanation in a timely manner, you will be granted a death befitting a parasite. The outcome will rest in my hands.
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