Gar Stazi

"I will surrender, Admiral, when I can no longer fight!"

- Admiral Gar Stazi, speaking to Grand Admiral Morlish Veed at the Battle of Caamas

Gar Stazi was a Duros admiral serving the Galactic Alliance Remnant in 137 ABY. He served as its Supreme Commander.

Biography
"I think it's a trap. I think we were fed the intelligence."

- Admiral Gar Stazi, speaking to the Alliance Triumvirate two days prior to the Battle of Caamas

Command during Sith-Imperial War
Before the defeat of the Galactic Alliance during the Sith-Imperial War, Admiral Stazi was a prominent fleet commander, heading the Core Fleet, which was charged with protecting the captial Coruscant and other key Core Worlds. He was present during the meeting of the Alliance Triumvirate, where a proposal to plan a ambush at Caamas was discussed. Despite the several prominent beings expressing concern for the plan- including Jedi Master Kol Skywalker and Triumvir Gial Gahan, the action was approved. Still wary of the battle plan proposed by Rear Admiral Piers Petan, Stazi confided to his friend and fellow officer Jaius Yorub that he planned to cover the Alliance rear and keep means of escape open for the fleet. During the Battle of Caamas, Stazi watched as his worst fears became true- the Empire had ambushed the Alliance forces. As the battle raged, Stazi's hope of Jedi aid was dashed when he recieved news that the Jedi Order thwarted a Sith feint near Coruscant. While the Jedi's action was sucessful, their forces were now out of position to link up with the Alliance at Caamas. Late in the battle, Grand Admiral Morlish Veed, posessing the advantage, called on the Alliance fleet to surrender. Feeling the situation was hopeless, Alliance Admiral Borasco called on all of his forces to accept the terms of surrender..

Refusing to surrender, Admiral Stazi called on any forces willing to follow his lead. Stazi led the remnants of the Alliance fleet in a fighting withdrawal&mdash;keeping his remaining ships together. His performance at Caamas made him a legend among the Empire.

Opposition to the Sith Empire
By 137 ABY, Stazi lead the Galactic Alliance Remnant. During the seven years prior, Admiral Stazi maintained a campaign of harassment against the Sith-led Empire. Over time, his attacks proved to make his forces more of a threat to the Sith, rather than less of one. Stazi led these attacks from the bridge of his personal flagship, the Scythe-class battle cruiser Indomitable.

His fleet also included among its ranks one of the galaxy's most elite units- Rogue Squadron. Led by Weequay Commander Jhoram Bey, the Rogues flew the Alliance's CF9 Crossfire starfighter. In addition to fighter duties, some Rogues were periodically assigned to supply runs, such as Monia Gahan.

While no worlds could risk openly supporting the remnants of the Galactic Alliance, some did offer it substantial covert support. Mon Calamari, longtime supporter of the the Alliance and it's predecessors the New Republic and Rebel Alliance, supplied Stazi with spare parts, supplies, bacta, and new recruits. This helped keep Stazi's fleet combat ready, though supplies were increasingly tight due to similar actions undertaken by Roan Fel's Loyalist forces on Bastion.

Meeting on the Wheel
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Admiral Stazi. Your a legend among us, you know."

- Captain Mingo Bovark

As the Sith continued to tighten their grip on the galaxy, the need for a more unifed opposition to their rule became apparent. Already engaged in his own actions gainst the Sith, Emperor-in-exile Roan Fel decided to approach Admiral Stazi with an offer of alliance. Fel dispatched a Imperial fast frigate under Captain Mingo Bovark to meet with Stazi. Stazi chose to directly represent the Alliance Remant during the meeting, held on the space station known as the Wheel. Stazi did not to travel to the Wheel on his flagship the Indomitable, instead choosing a Galactic Alliance frigate. Arriving at the Wheel aboard a shuttle, Stazi's only companions were three Alliance soliders, unarmed due to restrictions in place by the administrator of the Wheel.

As the meeting commenced, Stazi was reluctant at joining Fel's loyalist forces, maintaining that he had little to offer the remnants of the Galactic Alliance fleet. He further pointed out that both the GA Remnant and Fel's forces were often competing for the smae scare resurces. However, the revelation that Fel had captured Bastion convinced the Admiral that discussions of an alliance were valuable.

However, Sith assassin Jor Tolin and Imperial agent Morrigan Corde managed to foil the proposed alliance between Fel's loyalist forces and the Galactic Alliance remnant by making it appear that Bovark's Imperial shuttle opened fire on Admiral Stazi's shuttle. Convinced that he was actually under attack, Stazi thrust at Bovark with a knife before Antares Draco force threw him against a wall. Admiral Stazi returned to his shuttle, departing the station.

Battle of Mon Calamari
"Only one choice is left to you now -- surrender or be destroyed. Which will it be, Stazi?"

- Admiral Dru Valan

Gar Stazi later learned about the Imperious, a new advanced class of Star Destroyer, was being contructed at the Mon Calamari Shipyards. Always in need of additional forces to carry on his opposition, Stazi planned to capture the Star Destroyer and add it to his fleet. Intel was provided to him by Rogue Squadron pilot Monia Gahan, courtesy of her uncle and longtime Stazi friend, Gial Gahan. Despite the risk that the operation posed to his fleet, Stazi put into motion his plan to capture the Imperious.

However, Admiral Dru Valan of the Outer Rim Third Fleet was waiting for him.

Personality and Traits
"The Galaxy is more important. If I were to fall, the battle must still go on. No one being can be more important than the cause."

- Admiral Stazi to his aide, Captain Jaius Yorub

Described as wily and determined, Admiral Stazi was considered a successful fleet commander. His fighting withdrawal from the debacle at Caamas made him a legend with Imperial commanders. Seven years of fighting the Sith-controlled Empire gave Stazi little patience, as well as a distrust of Imperial motives, evidenced by his reluctance to trust Roan Fel's representative during negotiations on the Wheel.

Committed to defeating the Sith, Stazi made clear to the officers and crew serving under him that no one individual was more important than the cause- freeing the galaxy from the tyranny of the Sith.

Behind the scenes
Jan Duursema said the name is pronounced STAH-zee.

As with many Legacy characters, Admiral Stazi seems to be based on characters from the Original Trilogy. His role as fleet commander of the Alliance draws some parallels to Admiral Ackbar.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Legacy: Trust Issues
 * Star Wars Legacy 20
 * Star Wars Legacy 21

Notes and references
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