Basic info
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First appearance: The Old Republic The Old Republic(VIDEO GAME) |
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Species: Kaleesh |
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Gender: Male |
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Known Facts (12)
The Expedition (prologue) (2) »
The Junction (2) »
- Was controlled by Parkanas with The Dark Plague
- Interacted with (dialog)
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| Security ChiefWelcome to the Junction, Jedi. Sorry, we, uh, didn't have time to clean up. I'm hearing some funny rumors from my guys, about Master Tykan. That why you're here?Barsen'thorQuietly. Is there a way to get your crew out of this building quickly?Security ChiefCould run a fire drill, I guess. Look, what's going on here?Barsen'thorTykan attacked a research party, and made threats against the Junction.Security ChiefAre you serious? Why would he do that?Cin TykanHere you are. Hiding in tunnels? Hah! I see your eyes shining! They... stop whispering! I am a Jedi! I am! This changes nothing! Such a dark planet, rock spires like fingers, black rock that- wait! The darkness flows from them! It must!Barsen'thorMaster Tykan? Can you hear me? I've come to heal you of this sickness. Come down and we'll find out together.Cin TykanHeal? Or... hurt? I see the lies in you! Like in the dark place long ago. There was a place where things ended. A dark place of endings. I watched once, in the dark place... Malachor was dark, then bright. I watch his eyes as we run. As Parkanas falls alone.Barsen'thorParkanas, again. Tell me about Parkanas, Master Tykan. What do you remember?Cin TykanStop it! Stop it! My friend- no, I won't go back there! I'll stop all of you! And your Junction - hoarding poisons like a leech. Yes! I'll free the gasses you've stolen. And the shadows from underground. Your Junction will be dust around you!Barsen'thorWhat would Aris say if she saw you like this, Master Tykan?Cin TykanOne was very bright. Yuon? Sidonie? No, that's wrong.Cin TykanWhat will the Jedi do while the gas builds, hmm? Will it save the workers before they choke and die? But the gas will corrode the Junction, too. How many will die without it to cleanse the planet? Thousands? How many do you want to kill? |
- JSC, Barsen'thor, Qyzen Fess
Rakghoul Invasion (2) »
Super Reactor (6) »
- Was controlled by Parkanas with The Dark Plague
- Interacted with (dialog)
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| Cin TykanToo late, Jedi. You wandered too long, too long. But now the reactor will bathe Taris in fire. No black rock. No shadow. The Republic will not spread it! I can cleanse it here, cauterize the flow!Barsen'thorThink, Master Tykan. You're killing the planet you've been trying to save.Cin TykanNo, fool! No! Weren't you listening? Lord Vivicar promised to guide me. He spoke to the heart of me! Lord Vivicar understands!Barsen'thorDestroy that reactor, and everyone you've tried to help on Taris will die. Including your Padawan.Cin TykanMy Padawan... my- Lord Vivicar commanded it!Barsen'thorWho is this "Lord Vivicar"? Why are you taking orders from him?Cin TykanHe is- he commands me. I- I can't-Barsen'thorIs... Lord Vivicar in the room with us now, Master Tykan?Cin TykanHe is here. And everywhere. He is- he-Aris VauranelleIt's alright, Master. I'm here to help you, remember? Master Tykan explained everything. I see the beauty in Taris that the Republic destroyed. His work must continue to save Taris. And we will be together.Barsen'thorYou know this is wrong. Aris, would a sane Master ask you to hurt innocent people?Aris VauranelleI- I know this isn't pleasant, but it's necessary.Barsen'thorMy Master suffered too. Believe me, Aris, I understand how this hurts. But your loyalty is blinding you.Aris VauranelleYou couldn't understand. Master Tykan has- has shown me the truth.Barsen'thorThen explain all this to me. You would devastate an entire planet, just on Tykan's say-so?Aris VauranelleI- I only want the Republic to- no. No. Master, we should find another way.Barsen'thorLook at him. Your Master needs help. The Force has given me the ability to heal him.Aris VauranelleBut he- Master, perhaps she's right. Perhaps we should reconsider. I don't- what if we just listen to them for a minute, Master, think this over again?Cin TykanWhat's this? Such brightness in her, and she dares strike against me?Aris VauranelleNever. I will not fight you, Master Tykan, but... you're ill. Let us help you.Barsen'thorIt's not too late. Step away from the reactor, and I'll take care of the rest.Cin TykanThey all turn against me! You brought this darkness here! The purification of Taris will begin with you! |
- Qyzen Fess, Barsen'thor, Aris Vauranelle
- Was defeated by Barsen'thor's Followers
- Interacted with (dialog)
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| Cin TykanSuch strength... we were strong once. The weak perish on Taris. I- no! No, please! The darkness comes to swallow me whole!Barsen'thorClose your eyes. When you open them, this nightmare will be over.Cin TykanAhhh! |
- Barsen'thor
- Was given treatment from The Dark Plague by Barsen'thor
- Interacted with (dialog)
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| Cin TykanThe darkness... is gone! I am myself again. You've saved me. At great cost to yourself, I can feel it. I am truly sorry.Barsen'thorThe shielding technique is a strain, but it was the only way to save you.Cin TykanI owe you a debt I can never repay.Barsen'thorWhile you were ill, you mentioned a "Lord Vivicar." Do you remember?Cin TykanNo. I recall the name, but not what it means. I'm sorry.I will go before the Republic and admit my guilt. Purge myself of this shame. I harmed so many, and almost destroyed my Padawan. I'm not fit to be a Jedi Master.Barsen'thorWe gain strength through adversity. Enduring the plague will make you stronger. Aris VauranelleAnd you can pass on that strength to others, Master. And I can give you all the help you need.Cin TykanI must report to Master Syo Bakarn and the Council. There's much to be done. I'm sure Captain Nelex will want to know you are safe. Thank you, again. I... still can't believe the sacrifice you made for me. I only hope your burden does not become too great.Aris VauranelleThank you for sparing Master Tykan. I doubt Captain Nelex would have been so forgiving. The Republic won't understand. When Master Tykan turns himself in... they'll never forgive him for this.Barsen'thorMaster Tykan has to accept the consequences of his actions.Aris VauranelleYes, he taught me that, and now he must live up to it. Whatever happens, you gave him the chance to atone and continue his work. Maybe one day, Taris will be beautiful again. Thank you. |
- Qyzen Fess, Barsen'thor, Aris Vauranelle
Summary
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Cin Tykan was a male Kaleesh Jedi Master who lived during the Cold War.He had expert survival skills that allowed him to thrive in the deadliest and most dangerous environments. Master Tykan applied his unique talents to use throughout the galaxy, exploring and studying dozens of ravaged worlds and finding ways to reverse the catastrophic damage to their ecosystems.Devoted to his work, Master Tykan waited many years before taking on a Padawan. Unwilling to pass on his knowledge to one who didn't share his deep-felt compassion for nature and life in all its forms, he finally found a worthy student in the eager and earnest Aris Vauranelle. Together, they joined one of the galaxy's greatest environmental challenges - the restoration of Taris.During his training of Vauranelle on Taris, Tykan became infected by a terrible illness caused by Lord Vivicar's plague. The illness drove him insane as his mind came under the sway of the dark side, leading Tykan to commit acts of sabotage against Republic restoration efforts. While Captain Nelex and his Padawan refused to believe that Tykan was sick, a young Jedi Consular arrived from Coruscant to hunt down Tykan and cure him if possible. Tracking him and a team of researchers, the Jedi Consular found Tykan's research team in peril. After discovering precious Jedi medical holocrons, Tykan's psychosis set in and he had lured his colleagues into the ruins and set a fire in a pocket of gas leechate. When the Consular arrived, Tykan had fled, but surviving workers were safely retrieved and revealed Tykan's next target: the Junction.Traveling to the Junction, a gas purification facility nearby, the Jedi Consular found Tykan but was unable to prevent him from severing the facility's main gas line. Forcing an evacuation, the Consular defended the work crews from rakghouls allowed in by Tykan while they resealed the damaged equipment. Having distracted his pursuer, Tykan circled round back to the base of the Republic Expeditionary Force using rakghoul tunnels and launched a surprise attack on Captain Nelex's forces. Abducting his Padawan, Tykan forced his way through the base and holed himself up with one of the city's last working super-reactor. Planning to destroy the reactor and release its toxic sludge into the fragile ecosystem, Tykan was able to convince his Padawan of the Republic's involvement in corrupting the planet. When the Jedi Consular tracked him down, Vauranelle stood to defend him until the Consular convinced her of Master Tykan's illness. Furious at the perceived betrayal, Tykan lashed out at his Padawan but was quickly subdued by the Jedi Consular and Qyzen Fess. After the Consular conducted a shielding ritual to release him from the Dark Plague, Tykan vowed to reveal his shame to the Republic and seek guidance from the Jedi Council back on Tython. Departing Taris with Vauranelle, the pair made for Tython for reflection and rehabilitation. Read more... |
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Full unit name: Tykan, Cin Last updated: 15.08.2025 15:39:41
