The Ruusan Project

The Second.

This second photoset, named after the cliff-and-ocean planet wherein the Valley of the Jedi was located, was influenced by the stylings of the Original Trilogy films, as well as era that proceeded the Fall of the Empire.

Here, the duality lies in the overt and the covert.

The Mercenary Jedi is dressed in a militaristic uniform, with bulky protective armoring and combat-worthy utility wear.  Influenced by the soldier-turned-Jedi Kyle Katarn, the heavy, overtly military outfit hides no element of the mercenary's strength and martial expertise, using this clear display of his identity as much as a symbol of authority as it is intimidation.  Heavy-gauge black cowhide bracers and boots are paired off with nylon gloves and utility belts, topped off with durasteel shoulder armor.

The Assassin Jedi is dressed in a an almost cyber-punk outfit.  Influenced by the Imperial Assassin-turned-Jedi, Mara Jade Skywalker, the Assassin dresses in clothing that would pass for a civilian in the dense cities throughout the galaxy.  Here, her identity is hidden, choosing to achieve her goals through covert operation, stealth, and guile.

A rugged, Original Trilogy-inspired lightsaber with a carbon-composite shroud in the hands of the Mercenary, and a modified replica of Mara Jade and Jaina Solo's lightsabers paired with the Assassin.

Mercenary Model: Michael Goodchild
Assassin Model: Kylie Hornaday
Photographer: Shannon Ding
Approximate Build Time: 51 Hours