Father=Renald Harkness
Sisters=Cozette and Soleil Harkness
Shanoa Harkness[]
In Character[]
Biography[]
After an attack that cost her family their lives and nearly claimed the Hapan brunette's, Shanoa escaped a hired assassin by stowing away inside a deep space shipping container with only dehydrated rations to eat for nearly two weeks. That would be the last time she would see her beloved homeworld of Hapes, this was not how she had planned to see Coruscant for the first time but, there was little she could do about it. To her knowledge, both her mother and her sisters were lost in the explosion that had nearly claimed her own life. It appeared that she was the last of her family, framed for their murder and on the run from the authorities, mercernaries and paid hunters. She met with Daniella Tur'ilian in 'Underworld Ink' and made the connections nessecary to book passage to Abregado-Rae, a place where she could hide, and find a new way of life with her new friends, Tae'liade Ziiv'arel and Shayleigh DeMarco. Shanoa learns what it takes to get by in the world of Bounty Hunting and takes an ambitious jump into the criminal underworld, where credits come fast if your blaster is quick enough.
Background[]
From birth Shanoa was rasied to be the heiress of the Harkness fortune and estate, to take the place of her mother in the Hapan government and fufill a roll within the heirarchy of leadership and politics. An existance far too mundane for her. Prone to daydreaming, wandering off and shurking responsibility in exchange for the chance at adventure, Shanoa was the source of a lot of grief for her mother in her early years. At an early age Shanoa was named the Countess of her estate, just beneath the Baroness (her mother) in chain of command. To offset Shanoa's desire to rebel in small ways her mother saw to it that she had plenty to fill her free time. As a result Shanoa became an accomplished gymnast with many an accolade to her name, a deft archer and a formidable fencer. As time passed, Shanoa began to take her station more seriously and was groomed to be a sterling example of leadership, somehow losing that fire that burned for adventure along the way. The space lanes would go on without her while she tended to her beloved home of Hapes. When tragedy struck and her family was killed that fire was rekindled, through fear and anxiety a desire to see justice done became her passion. Revenge, she could barely say the word without flinching...but she wanted it. To do that, she commited herself to the idea that her home and fortune were gone, at least for now.
Contacts[]
Shayleigh DeMarco - More to come
Tae'liade Ziiv'arel - More to come
Daniella Tur'ilian - Shanoa's first meeting with Daniella was a memorable one, it was the first time she'd been away from her home planet of Hapes, and she had just spent roughly two weeks in a cold shipping container. When the former Countess literally fell out of the containment unit in Coruscant's underbelly, she was frightened, cold, lost and alone. Through trial and tribulation she discovered 'Underworld Ink', Daniella's tattoo parlor, and the Felcatian herself within. There was something special about Daniella, something that comforted and made Shanoa feel safe. From there on Daniella would be one of Shanoa's closest friends,
James Potentia - While seeking guidance in ways she could better defend herself if a Bounty contract fell into physical confrontation, Shanoa came upon the drunken form of James Potentia behind Drifter's fight ring. Over the course of many weeks the two forged a friendship, James teaching Shanoa how to take care of herself in a fight and Shanoa, giving James the encouragement he needed to kick his drinking habit. Shanoa showed a natural proclivitey to the athletic style of fighting he taught her, utilizing her background in gymnastics to add to the varied set of combat techniques she learned.
Andrasta Sitra - Shanoa and Andrasta first met on Drifters Paradise, both sitting near each other while watching an event in the Fight Ring. They have a mutually friendly relationship and often run into one another on Drifters when Shanoa stops in to return and pick up new Bounty Contracts. This gives them time to catch up, share some drinks and a meal, and generally just take a break from the Galaxy at large. The two shared a trip to Yavin VIII where Andrasta helped Shanoa recover a Bounty and even delve a little deeper into the Kiffar's past, recovering a rare relic from the temple proper.
Molly Black - More to come
Token Waters - While on Yavin VIII with Andrasta, Shanoa crossed paths with an interesting young woman named Token Waters. They seemed to get on well enough, but their meeting was brief. It was not until they crossed paths again on Corellia that Shanoa and Token truly got to know one another. On the hunt for an elusive Cyber Terrorist, Shanoa petitioned Token for her skill as a Padawan to give her aid in subduing this Bounty, Token agreed and the two were off on the hunt with one another. Shortly after the successful capture of this Bounty, Shanoa treated Token to a weekend on Corellia's Golden Beaches as payment for her services and help. Among the Jedi,Shanoa counts Token a personal friend.
Training and Abilities[]
From a young age Shanoa was groomed in activities of the court and the sports which were favorable to the Hapan hiearchy. These sports included Archery, Gymnastics, Animal Husbandry and Riding. Among her peers, Shanoa's skill with a bow is unrivaled, often times serving as the entertainment for her mother's luncheons and parties. Unforunately the young Bounty Hunter has yet to have found a use for this skill or weapon that would translate the formidable abilities she possesses. Rather than let this skill go to waist, Shanoa still practices in her free time as a stress relief excercise. The same is true of her flexibility and Gymnastic prowess. Thankfully she has been able to transition this portion of her Hapan lineage directly into her new line of work, often using speed and balance to her advantage.
Personal Spacecraft[]
Lady Luck - Agressor assault fighter
Shanoa procured this ship shortly after her successful bounty on Corellia under peculiar circumstances. Another Bounty Hunter followed her to an elusive bounty and made his appearance after Shanoa was unable to intervene directly. The poacher made off with her target and made ready to escape in his Agressor assault fighter. In a fit of anger Shanoa caught up with her target and confronted the rival hunter, challenging him directly for the right to claim her bounty. Though the majority of the brawl that ensued was not in her favor, Shanoa grasped victory from the jaws of defeat by outsmarting the physically superior opponent and tricking him into leaving his ship long enough for her to steal away with it. Before she left him there, Shanoa made sure to announce over the ships loudspeakers the rival hunter's failure, a bitter irony for her opponent to swallow, and a reminder that brains could outmatch brawn no matter the circumstance.
Personal Armor[]
Shanoa wears a modefied Mabari Armorweave set of medium armor, outfitted with a Macro Energy Field Projector. The light weight and flexibility compliment Shanoa's gymnastics background, allowing for swift movement and increased dexterity at the cost of sturdier protection. The usual Mabari helmet is typically not utilized, rather Shanoa prefers to make use of the armorweave hood or simply not wear a helmet unless the Bounty missions warrants the added protection. Shanoa also utilizes a one catsuit for stealthier missions where anyform of armor might impede her ability to remain undetected. What this sneaking suit lacks in protection it makes up for in concealment.
Close Range Weapons[]
Vibroswords and Knives
Small vibroblade, 6" in length - Mandalorian Iron
Snares and Utility
Charged Paralysis Cord , Monofilament wire , Fibercord Whip
Ranged Weapons[]
Blaster Pistols
The Missus - A P8 Lamprey Pistol
The first one - A Model 57 Blaster Pistol
Speedy - A Model Q4 hold out Blaster
Blaster Rifles
Personal Weapons
A ZX Mini Flame projector Due to Shanoa's unfamiliarity with the weapon and her trepidation in utilizing it, this particular weapon remains unused and is more a trophy item for her currently.
A Concealed dart launcher - Wrist
Hand to Hand Combat[]
First and foremost, Shanoa is an accomplished medal winning gymnast and uses those skills to evade rather than fight her opponents directly. Over the course of several months James Potentia helpled teach Shanoa how to handle herself efficiently in close combat utilizing punches, kicks, throws, and dirty fighting techniques. On Diamal, Shanoa found herself in the midst of a potentially deadly situation. Fortunately for her, Selinica Miriya Cailis was nearby and put a stop to it, after which she agreed to help Shanoa learn more about how to handle herself in difficult situations like the one she had found herself in that day.
Personal Story Archs[]
Bounty Hunting Blues - A little help please?
Reasserting Physical Dominance
Bounty Hunting Contracts[]
The Diary of a Bounty Hunter: First time jitters