Born to an impoverished family on the Mid-Rim planet of Wobani, three standard years after the rise of the Empire, young Rush quickly grew dissatisfied with the stifling atmosphere brought on by Palpatine's reign. At the age of ten, fabulous secret powers that long lay dormant began to manifest within. His family was less than thrilled, warning him that this was no time for these gifts to be used. Rush ignored their advice, thinking he could stand up to the Empire and make a difference. He was sorely mistaken.

Though he escaped a gruesome encounter with his life intact, his parents were not so fortunate. Haunted by the deaths of his parents, Rush drifted from planet to planet in search of a purpose. At the age of 15, his travels eventually brought him to seek sanctuary in Gatalenta, where he fell under the protective wing of one Amilyn Holdo (who he developed a bit of a crush on). Though strict in their ways, the Gatalentan people encouraged love and compassion. Unfortunately, Rush wasn't ready to forgive himself, and left the planet (and Amilyn) behind.

Rush was 16 standard years old at the time of the Battle of Yavin, and 20 when the Empire fell at the Battle of Endor. By that point, however, he'd fallen in with the wrong sort of crowd. He chose not to pursue the way of the Force, instead relying on his talents to get by through charm and manipulation, turning the tables when necessary. Still, a pang of guilt would hit him every now and then. One that not even the most powerful substances could wash away.

For thirty standard years, Rush lived an affluent, hedonistic lifestyle. But with the rise of the First Order, and the death of his childhood love, enough was finally enough.

At 50 standard years, Rush Sterling is an accomplished smuggler, but he may definitely be too old to begin his training. But perhaps this old space dog can still learn a few new tricks.

Relationship - Childhood Friend:

In his travels as a teen, Rush spent close to a year on Gatalenta under the watchful eye of Amilyn Holdo. Though she made great strides in helping Rush open up and learning to come to terms with the death of his family, Rush couldn't allow himself to stay vulnerable around her.

They didn't see each other again until 34 ABY. By that point, Rush became a talented smuggler, and Holdo had distinguished herself as an accomplished Vice-Admiral of the New Republic fleet.

She got over him. He never got over her.

She might be gone now, but perhaps one day he can become the man she always thought he could be.

Betrayal (10): The nobility and people of Gatalenta offered Rush kindness as a child, but Rush turned his back on them. Many of Holdo's admirers and supporters haven't forgotten.

Responsibility (10): Rush realizes he's run away from his problems for far too long, and the time has come to own up to it and try to make up for lost time.

Human Male, 50 standard years old.

6'2", muscular build.

Green eyes. Disheveled dark brown hair, streaks of grey around the ears. Stubble beard.