Cyrus Vuundir

Biography

The Raid of Hap's Sap Tap

Taborr Val Dorn, in his role as a pirate, primarily operated on Tenoo. He and his gang, composed of Pord and EB-3, were notorious for their frequent raids on Hap's Sap Tap, the establishment owned by the Latero chef named Hap.

On one particular occasion, after intimidating Hap and looting his business, Val Dorn was confronted by Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs—a trio of Jedi Initiates who had been summoned by Hap for assistance. Brightstar demanded the return of Hap's stolen goods, a request Val Dorn flatly refused. Subsequently, Val Dorn instructed his accomplices to return to their transport, brandished his electrostaff, and engaged Brightstar in combat.

Val Dorn and Brightstar dueled on top of Hap's bar, while Lys and Nubs fought the other pirates. Observing that Pord and EB-3 were being defeated, Val Dorn employed a repulsor blast to knock down several tree branches, endangering Hap's cafe and diverting Brightstar's attention. Capitalizing on the distraction, Val Dorn and his crew made their escape.

Heading towards his ship, Val Dorn commanded Pord and EB-3 to load the stolen supplies. However, the Jedi prevailed against Val Dorn's gang. After recovering Hap's possessions, Brightstar insisted that Val Dorn leave. The frustrated pirate complied, but not before vowing revenge against the Jedi.

The Plot Against the Jedi

Later, Val Dorn kept Brightstar and his companions under surveillance, collaborating with Pord and EB-3 to sabotage the Jedi's upcoming mission. Their aim was to remove the Jedi from Tenoo. By fabricating a false distress signal, Val Dorn lured the Jedi away from their ship, the Crimson Firehawk, and proceeded to steal it. Val Dorn then attempted to sell seeds taken from the Firehawk to a Chagrian bartender, who rejected his offer.

Brightstar, Solay, and Nubs eventually tracked the pirates to their starship to reclaim the seeds, where Val Dorn lay in wait. Val Dorn engaged Brightstar in a brief rematch before deploying a whipcord launcher to seize his opponent's lightsaber. Brightstar broke off the fight to rescue Nubs, who was in danger, and the Jedi departed in the Firehawk, leaving Val Dorn behind.

Junk Heist

The Tenoo Jedi younglings later caught Val Dorn and his crew pilfering materials from the junkyard owned by Marlaa Jinara. Taborr intended to utilize the salvaged junk to construct a junk giant, hoping to impress more experienced pirates at Yarrum Tower by stealing larger items. His primary target was the statue of Kaliah Kublop located in the heart of Kublop Springs. When the Jedi demanded he return the stolen materials, Val Dorn unleashed his junk giant to attack them. Taborr and his crew escaped, and the junk giant trapped the Jedi within the warehouse using pieces of scrap metal.

With the Jedi incapacitated, Taborr dispatched his junk giant to steal the statue of Kaliah Kublop. With no Jedi to interfere, the theft commenced smoothly, much to the young pirate's delight. However, to his dismay, the Jedi soon caught up and reiterated their demand for his compliance. Val Dorn once again deployed his junk giant to fend off the Jedi, but the lumbering droid damaged a fountain and lost a hand in the process. As the commotion attracted more locals and the junk giant failed to subdue the Jedi, Taborr conceded defeat and ordered his gang to retreat. He deemed the junk giant useless and instructed it to continue fighting the Jedi as he fled. The Jedi managed to exploit the junk giant's programming to halt the attack, and eventually the droid began working for Jinara in her junkyard.

Jellyfruit Theft

In another attempt to impress the pirates at Yarrum Tower, Taborr and his gang employed iron clamps attached to the Iron Talon to steal crates of jellyfruit from a Rodian family of horticulturalists on Tenoo during the Jellyfruit Festival. While mocking his victims as he escaped, he inadvertently revealed enough information for the young Jedi to deduce his plan to sell the jellyfruit at Yarrum Tower.

Taborr and his crew made their way to the market area of Yarrum Tower and began selling the jellyfruit from one of the stolen crates. He advertised the product as fresh, natural produce from Tenoo. One of his customers, an Abednedo pirate named Chigg, helped up a young pirate girl he had accidentally bumped into. The girl's companions inquired about the source of Chigg's fruit, and he directed them to Taborr.

The young girl and her companions were, in fact, Nash Durango and the young Jedi in disguise, who had infiltrated Yarrum Tower in pursuit of Taborr and his stolen fruit. As a masked Brightstar approached the jellyfruit stand, he persuaded Taborr to give him a sample. Although Taborr didn't recognize his adversary in disguise, Brightstar's clumsy catch caused him to fall and lose his helmet, revealing his identity. Durango demanded Taborr return the stolen fruit. Defiantly, Taborr instructed Pord and EB-3 to push the hover-cart of fruit back to the Iron Talon. As Taborr and his gang fled through the marketplace, they did everything they could to impede the pursuing Jedi. In their haste, however, EB-3 accidentally bumped into a couple of canisters, causing the cart to spin out of control before sliding down a ramp towards a docking ring. Val Dorn and Pord managed to jump off the cart before it toppled over, sending the crate of jellyfruit down the docking ring. The young Jedi used the Force to catch the crate and save the jellyfruit.

Val Dorn was deeply frustrated that the Jedi had foiled yet another of his schemes. To make matters worse, Solay informed the older pirates that Taborr had stolen the fruit from an old farmer and her grandkid, subjecting the young pirate to mockery. He asserted that he was still an impressive pirate before storming off with his gang. Taking pity, Durango invited Val Dorn and his gang to share the jellyfruit with her and her friends. He accepted the offer, but Taborr did not share the jellyfruit with his friends.

As a consequence of their numerous encounters, Kai Brightstar became fixated on Taborr during his Jedi training, even dressing up a training droid as Val Dorn. This prompted Jedi Master Zia Zaldorr Zanna to share her own complicated relationship with Ace Kallisto, a thief who played a similar role in her life to the one Taborr played in Kai's. As a result of this lesson, Brightstar shifted his focus from defeating Taborr to hoping that he could do good in the future.

The Princess's Gift

When Princess Inaya's ship experienced a breakdown on Tenoo, she hired Durango Shuttle Service to deliver a gift to her father for his royal celebration. Secretly observing, Taborr and his gang trailed the Crimson Firehawk in the Iron Talon, intercepting the ship before it could jump to hyperspace. The pirate announced his intention to seize the princess's gift and pursued the Crimson Firehawk. He successfully damaged the Firehawk's shields and lateral controls.

While Durango and the young Jedi, who were escorting the princess, focused on repairs, Val Dorn sent EB-3 and Pord to board the Firehawk and steal the gift. Although they succeeded in stealing the gift, their conversation was overheard by Inaya, who sneaked aboard the Iron Talon before it took off, trapping herself inside. Inaya managed to override the Iron Talon's controls, causing Val Dorn to lose control of his ship and crash near the Firehawk. She then opened the gangplank, allowing the young Jedi to board the Iron Talon. The younglings breached the cockpit, and Brightstar began using the Force to retrieve the gift.

Taborr and his crew caught the young Jedi in the act, and they quickly engaged them in combat. As Taborr dueled with Brightstar, EB-3 and Pord fought to recover the gift. Eventually, Inaya retrieved her present and activated the controls to close the gangplank. The Jedi and Inaya managed to escape the ship with the gift, but Taborr and his crew remained trapped inside their ship.

Train Heist

A subsequent scheme aimed at impressing the Yarrum pirates involved stealing a shipment of wood from Tenoo tree roots being transported on a train. As the train traveled towards a forest village where the wood was to be used for construction, Taborr and his gang landed a speeder on top of the automated vehicle. To his dismay, Val Dorn soon discovered that the young Jedi had been alerted to his presence. The pirate dispatched EB-3 to the engineering car to seize control of the automated train while he and Pord fought off the Jedi.

Taborr managed to force Brightstar into the back car of the train, separating him from his allies. During their intense battle, Brightstar's lightsaber damaged Taborr’s vambrace and comms unit. As they fought in the front of the car, Taborr seized an opportunity to strike Brightstar with his electrostaff. When the Jedi initiate dodged the attack, Taborr accidentally struck the coupling connecting the cars, severing it. Despite the efforts of Pord, Solay, and Nubs, Val Dorn's car came to a stop as the rest of the train continued towards its destination.

With his comms down and trapped with his enemy, Val Dorn scoffed at Brightstar's decision to meditate. He resented the fact that the Jedi garnered respect simply by virtue of their status, while he had to earn it through his skill in piracy. Before long, Brightstar discovered a floor panel that provided access to a lever. By pumping the lever, the two could manually advance the train car. Despite their rivalry, the boys decided to work together to operate the car.

Dismayed by the tedious, slow progress of pumping the lever, Val Dorn quickly grew fatigued and frustrated. He began searching for a method to provide external power to the vehicle. He soon found a small power station that had the potential to charge the car. Brightstar denounced Taborr for trying to steal logs that were intended to build homes for needy villagers. Surprised by their true purpose, Taborr helped secure the logs with a cable as a sudden jolt of power destabilized the hovering car. One log, however, fell to the forest floor. Despite his indifference to one log, Taborr was convinced by Brightstar's altruism to rappel to the forest floor and retrieve the fallen log.

After eventually restoring an appropriate level of power to the disconnected train car, Val Dorn increased its speed to quickly catch up with the rest of the train. Although they approached too fast, the other Jedi were able to slow the train as EB-3 and Pord reconnected the train cars. The pirates quickly resumed fighting the Jedi, but Brightstar convinced Taborr to do the right thing and allow the logs to help the villagers in need. Making up an excuse that the logs were too burdensome, Taborr and his gang abandoned the logs and fled the scene.

Captured by Ganguls

While burglarizing an unoccupied farm on Tenoo, Val Dorn and his crew became distracted. Their lack of focus created an opportunity for the Ganguls, another group of ne'er-do-wells based on Tenoo, to throw a smoke bomb, capture EB-3 and Pord in an energy net, and board the Iron Talon while Taborr was occupied gathering more items to steal. Emerging from within the compound as the Iron Talon took off, Taborr quickly freed his crewmates, ignoring their offers to help him, and grappled up to the rear hanger, sliding inside before the rear hatch closed.

A stowaway on his own ship, Taborr used his holoprojector to contact EB-3 and Pord back on the ground as he advanced towards the cockpit of the Talon. Nearing the thieves, he overheard that they were taking the ship to Dedoon to raid an abandoned outpost for rare droid parts to sell. Taborr relayed the information to his gang before being caught by Gangul members Sellaccc Orryak, Jooro Jarrot and Toda-Joh. Although he tried to fight off the thieves, the Ganguls confiscated Taborr's electrostaff and holoprojector before throwing him into the brig. When EB-3 and Pord reestablished the holo call, the Ganguls threatened to capture them as well if they pursued.

With their leader captured, EB-3 and Pord ventured to Kublop Springs in search of assistance. After being turned down by locals previously scorned by the gang, the duo stumbled upon the young Jedi. Desperate for help and aware of the younglings' reputation as do-gooders, they asked Brightstar, Solay, and Nubs if they would help provide a ship to rescue Taborr. Despite their suspicions of a potential trap, the Jedi agreed to help EB-3 and Pord and prepared the Firehawk. Meanwhile, Taborr attempted to break out of his brig, but to no avail. Orryak soon approached, and Taborr was eager to learn her plans for his ship. The Trandoshan informed Val Dorn that their plans to outgrow Tenoo required a ship like the Talon to become the greatest pirates in the sector.

On the surface of Dedoon, the young Jedi, EB-3 and Pord soon hatched their plans to rescue Taborr and the Talon. While the Jedi distracted Jarrot and Toda-Joh, EB-3 and Pord snuck onto the Talon. Taborr was shocked to find his friends, but more upset than anything that his crew brought the Jedi along, believing they would make things worse. Unfortunately, Orryak overheard their conversation, and she intercepted the gang wielding Taborr's electrostaff. As the Trandoshan hunted EB-3 and Pord, they used their Jedi allies and various droids to confuse and distract Orryak. Pord then pulled the lever to seal the rear hatch, causing the many crates of cargo to fall on Orryak, trapping her under the rubble. The plan didn't hold, though, as Orryak escaped. Approaching Taborr to gloat, she tripped over a small droid, giving EB-3 and Pord an opening to release Taborr from the brig. Working together, the gang fought off the Trandoshan pirate and recovered their ship. Prompted by the Jedi, Taborr then gave a rare thank you to his friends and to the Jedi.

The Opal Cave

On Ootoo Prime, Val Dorn devised a scheme to empty portions of the Ootoo gem mines of workers by exploiting a folktale about a huge shadow monster that supposedly haunted the Opal Cave. He installed a speaker system, fog machines, and shadow puppets deep within the Opal Cave to scare off the miners. Soon, he, EB-3 and Pord began harvesting the valuable Ootooan Opal gems without interference from the local population.

Eventually, a visit from the young Jedi to the mine led to local Ayva Ackler and the Jedi discovering Taborr's ruse. After dismantling the fake shadow monster apparatus, they heard voices deeper in the cave, and found Taborr's gang stealing the valuable opals. The Jedi soon overheard Taborr and EB-3 arguing over who came up with the plan, but decided to call for local reinforcements. Solay and Brighstar stayed behind to spy on the pirates as Nubs traveled back to the occupied portions of the mine.

Taborr and his gang disrupted the Jedi's plan by loading their stolen opals before Nubs could return with any locals. Improvising, Brightstar and Solay revealed themselves to stall Taborr, blocking his exit. In the ensuing fight, Val Dorn accidentally struck a load-bearing column with his electrostaff, triggering a cave-in. As the rubble cleared, Brightstar pleaded with Taborr to not steal the opals, as the gems were the Ootoo's livelihood. Taborr, however, believed that the Ootoo were too fearful, unlike himself. Interrupting his boast, several looming and ominous shadows began encroaching on Taborr's position. As the wails and moans persisted, and Taborr confirmed it was not the Jedi nor his friends that were creating the paranormal encounter. EB-3 and Taborr concluded that the legends of the shadow monster were actually true, and they fled towards their ship, leaving the Jedi to deal with the horrifying cave. Unbeknownst to Taborr, the scary shadows were illusions created by the Ootoo reinforcements called in by Nubs.

Groundquake on Vuundalla

That same year, a significant groundquake caused damage to Vuundir's home planet Vuundalla. As part of the relief effort, a contingent of Jedi from the Tenoo Jedi Temple, including Jedi Master Zia Zaldorr Zanna, Brightstar, Solay and Nubs, were dispatched to Vuundalla. They learned from villagers that there was an overt lack of support from the Vuundir royal family, who stashed an abundance of supplies in their palace. As the Jedi arrived at the castle gates, Prince Cyrus Vuundir arrived on a landspeeder. He was shocked to see his sworn enemies, but kept his cool as Master Zia explained their need to speak with his parents. The Jedi did not recognize that the prince was in fact their nemesis Taborr Val Dorn.

In the throne room, King Pychor and Queen Dafne were annoyed by Cyrus interrupting their snacking, and were more concerned about the minor damage to their fathier stable than the needs of the villagers. When Master Zia emphasized the desperation of their people, the king and queen decided to send Cyrus to assist the Jedi while Master Zia stayed behind to discuss Starlight Beacon with them. Cyrus discussed with the young Jedi how the villagers always took care of themselves and that he had never even met them.

In the decimated village, Cyrus was shocked to see the extent of the damage. A young girl, Mina, approached the group and profusely thanked Cyrus for his support along with a hug. Moved by the gesture, Cyrus devoted himself to helping the village despite the lack of support from his parents. He consulted the Jedi and planned to take supplies from the royal fathier stables for use in the village, claiming that his position as prince entitled him to do whatever he wanted. Brightstar then decided to join Cyrus on his mission.

At the fathier stables, Cyrus demanded the droids to hand over supplies, but they refused as the orders of king and queen superseded any orders of the prince. Cyrus defiantly ran to the hovercart and began to fight the droids, shutting them off one by one with a broom as Brightstar watched in horror. The ferocity of his attack, though, caused further damage to the stables. In the aftermath, Cyrus admitted to Brightstar that he was getting very tired of everyone telling him what to do, especially the young Jedi, who always seemed to make everything worse for him. Brightstar gave the prince a pep talk about how one can help people despite their age, so long as they choose to do so.

The boys rode the speeder, the supplies in tow, towards the village, but were stopped by a royal security droid demanding the return of the supplies and Cyrus to the palace. Cyrus found himself bested in combat by the droid, but Brightstar stepped in to support his new friend. Behind the boys, the king and queen announced their presence and demanded an explanation for his behavior. He shared with them the true need the village faced, and his parents admitted their pride towards his gumption, and committed to sharing some supplies. Their attention was soon diverted once more to political matters of the Outer Rim, leaving Cyrus to again feel ignored by his parents.

Back in the village, the Jedi finished reconstructing Mina's home, and Cyrus was warmed by Mina's appreciation of the difference he made. Cyrus and Brightstar shared a moment of banter before Brightstar realized he never properly introduced himself to the prince. The Jedi reached out his hand, and Cyrus hesitantly shook it, accepting the introduction. The boys, now friends, then continued their work to repair the village.

Facing the Comet Runners

Back on Tenoo, Taborr Val Dorn and his gang shoot down and raid the Jedi ship Star Seeker, stealing a crate full of valuable artifacts from across the galaxy. The droid pilot OG-LC called for support from his friends, the young Jedi, who quickly arrived at the scene. The droid showed the younglings the scan of the Iron Talon, and the Jedi recognized it immediately. They also correctly predicted that Taborr would be heading to Yarrum Tower in hopes of selling the valuable items.

In the bustling marketplace of Yarrum Tower, Corr Taldaan and his notorious Comet Runners crew, a band of pirates greatly admired by Taborr, spotted him. The seasoned pirates, with an air of indifference, seized the crate, intending to sell it on Crescent Island. As the Comet Runners swaggered away, taunting Taborr, the young pirate was consumed by a sudden wave of fury, prompting him to charge at them, brandishing his electrostaff. Taldaan, unfazed by the attack, swiftly deployed ropes, effortlessly binding all three members of Taborr's gang before departing with the stolen Jedi artifacts.

Soon after, the young Jedi discovered Taborr and his crew, offering to release them from their bonds in exchange for information regarding the artifacts' whereabouts. Reluctantly, Taborr recounted his encounter with the Comet Runners. The Jedi and the young pirates forged an alliance, with the Jedi aiming to retrieve the artifacts and Taborr seeking to prove his worth by vanquishing the Comet Runners. Together, they embarked on a journey to Crescent Island aboard the Iron Talon.

Upon arriving at the diminutive, sandy island, Taborr and his companions infiltrated the Comet Runners' vessel, only to find the pirates conspicuously absent. Regrettably, they stumbled into a carefully laid trap when Taldaan imprisoned them within a cell secured by an energy gate. The Comet Runners, once again, derided Taborr as a feeble child before departing to meet with a potential buyer. Crushed by defeat, Taborr despaired, believing his youth would forever hinder his aspirations of becoming a renowned pirate. However, with the Jedi's encouragement, he began formulating a strategy that would leverage their perceived insignificance as children to their advantage.

When the Comet Runners' droid approached their cell, Nubs feigned an overwhelming need for refresher. The group emphasized the harmless nature of a youngling to the droid, successfully persuading it to lower the shield. Seizing the opportune moment, the Jedi employed the Force to hurl the droid into a pile of crates across the ship's cargo bay, paving the way for the group to rush out and confront the Comet Runners. A fierce battle ensued, with members of Taborr's gang providing support to the Jedi and vice versa. Ultimately, the combined efforts of the kids led to the Comet Runners' defeat. Impressed by Taborr's leadership, Taldaan inquired about the young pirate's name, which he proudly revealed. The kids successfully recovered the stolen artifacts and returned them to OG-LC. In a surprising turn, Taborr willingly relinquished the stolen goods, having achieved his true objective of establishing a reputation for himself within the pirate community.

The Starlight Beacon Dedication Event

As the Dedication of the Starlight Beacon neared, Taborr envisioned a chance to pilfer the dedication plaque from the massive space station. Considering the Jedi's deep connection to Starlight, he believed that stealing the plaque would secure his place as the sector's most notorious pirate. He instructed EB-3 and Pord to remain aboard the Iron Talon, ready to create a diversion if the Jedi became a problem.

On Vuundalla, Taborr removed his helmet and gear just in time to reveal himself as the princely Cyrus Vuundir to his surprised parents, who believed he was simply playing with toys in his workshop. Soon after, Cyrus and his parents journeyed to Starlight Beacon. As the royal family entered a grand atrium within the station, the king and queen allowed Cyrus to explore on his own. Before he could initiate his heist, Brightstar, Solay, and Nubs excitedly approached him, overjoyed to see their friend. Playing it cool, he noted the location where the dedication plaque was to be displayed, atop a cluster of tall rocks nestled between two curved staircases. Jedi Master Estala Maru, the head of Jedi operations on Starlight, confirmed the plaque's intended location, revealing that it would be securely stored in a storage room until the ceremonies commenced.

Spotting an opportunity to proceed with his plan, Cyrus persuaded the young Jedi to give him a tour of the space station. During a visit to an art museum showcasing pieces donated by Republic member worlds, Cyrus's disguise was nearly compromised by persistent comms messages from EB-3 back on the Talon. Fortunately, he cleverly attributed the comms chatter to his parents. Deciding to expedite his plan, he inquired if he could examine the dedication plaque up close. The trusting Jedi younglings readily agreed to take him to the storage room.

The expansive, crowded storage room concealed the plaque's location from the younglings, prompting Cyrus to seize the opportunity to convince the group to split up. This allowed him to contact the Iron Talon and request a distraction. He was nearly discovered by Brightstar, but the two searched together, eventually locating the plaque sealed within a glass container. Before they could approach, Nash Durango urgently contacted the Jedi, informing them that Taborr was piloting his ship erratically near the station. Cyrus couldn't resist hinting that even he had heard of Taborr Val Dorn, implying the pirate's skill and daring. The young Jedi departed to meet with Master Maru, leaving Cyrus alone with the dedication plaque.

Once the Jedi were gone, Cyrus retrieved his pirate helmet from his bag, transforming back into Taborr Val Dorn. EB-3 and Pord managed to hold out for only a short time before two Jedi vectors forced the Iron Talon to retreat. As the young Jedi hurried back to the storage room to reunite with Prince Cyrus, they discovered Taborr Val Dorn cutting into the plaque's case. Realizing Cyrus was missing and Taborr possessed his bag, they assumed Taborr had harmed Cyrus and accused him of crossing a line by attempting to steal the dedication plaque. They ignited their lightsabers, and Taborr used his vambrace to topple a stack of crates onto the Jedi. He spotted a grate in the ceiling and used an ascension cable to reach it.

The Jedi pursued Taborr as he dashed towards his parents' ship. However, the Jedi managed to catch up to him as he became somewhat disoriented within the station's corridors. They used the Force in an attempt to seize his bag, but lost their grip, sending it hurtling into a trash chute. Taborr immediately leaped after it, followed by Brightstar, Solay, and Nubs. The four landed in a foul-smelling trash compactor, but Taborr was unable to locate the bag containing the plaque. The Jedi demanded to know Cyrus's whereabouts. Taborr was taken aback by their apparent concern for the prince over the plaque. They explained that they valued their friend more than an object. After considering that they might genuinely accept him for who he was, Cyrus prepared to remove his helmet and reveal his identity to the Jedi when the trash compactor began to close in.

As the walls closed in, Taborr frantically searched for the plaque while Solay sought a means of escape. She spotted a platform high above the compactor walls and used Force jumps to ascend before lowering a rope for the others. Taborr finally discovered the plaque in the murky waters, but his ankle became entangled in scrap. He pleaded for the Jedi's assistance, and Brightstar extended his hand to rescue him. After thanking the Jedi, Taborr grappled up to the platform alone and resumed his escape while the Jedi were still struggling to exit the trash compactor.

In the hallways, they followed the mechanical buzzing of malfunctioning door controls to locate Taborr in a vast reactor room on the station. Brightstar confronted the pirate on a bridge, questioning why he would go to such lengths for a mere plaque. Knowing the Jedi would not relent, Taborr charged at Brightstar with his electrostaff, initiating a duel atop the bridge. He questioned Brightstar's concern for the seemingly weak Prince Cyrus, and Brightstar explained that Cyrus possessed a good heart and inner strength. Taborr defeated the Jedi youngling in combat, scoffing that Cyrus was not strong; his parents ruled the planet with disregard for others, rendering Cyrus powerless to help those in need. Without revealing his identity, he confessed that he engaged in acts like stealing the plaque because it was something he could actually accomplish, granting him genuine power.

Distracted by his monologue, Solay and Nubs managed to sneak up behind Taborr and use the Force to snatch the plaque from him, reclaiming it. Surrounded by lightsabers, Taborr offered to reveal Cyrus's location on the condition that they allowed him to leave. As a gesture of good faith, he contacted the Iron Talon and instructed them to release Prince Cyrus immediately, even though he had never actually been captured. EB-3 and Pord played along, reassuring the Jedi. He ensured they would not pursue him by threatening that they would never see Cyrus again.

At the dedication plaque ceremony, the young Jedi were reunited with Prince Cyrus, who fabricated a story about being held captive by the pirates and freed only due to his friends' efforts, friends unlike any he had known before. Cyrus observed as Grand Master Yoda delivered a dedication speech for the plaque and the station it represented. As the room emptied, with attendees heading to a speech by Chancellor Lina Soh, Cyrus contemplated the plaque. He was approached by Yoda, who sensed inner turmoil within the prince, but also potential for greatness if he made the right choices moving forward, emphasizing that the future was in his hands. With that in mind, Cyrus joined the young Jedi in an assembly room for another dedication ceremony.

Behind the Scenes

Cyrus Vuundir initially appeared in his pirate attire in the short film "Nash's Firehawk Frenzy," which premiered on April 17, 2023, as the fifth short released before the debut of the animated series Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. Trey Murphy provides his voice. India Boeckh designed him.

The character was initially mentioned—as Taborr—in a StarWars.com article announcing the television series' publishing program, which was published on February 9 of that year. He was first identified as Taborr Val Dorn in a StarWars.com article published on April 10. The character Cyrus Vuundir was first introduced in the Young Jedi Adventures episode "Aftershock," but it wasn't revealed that he was the same character as Taborr Val-Dorn until the first-season finale, "The Prince and the Pirate." Both episodes were released on February 14, 2024. "The Prince and the Pirate" also used the spelling Val-Dorn for his last name, differing from StarWars.com's earlier spelling of Val Dorn. The 2024 Dorling Kindersley reference book, Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy, mistakenly identifies Vuundir as human.

A helmet reminiscent of Val-Dorn's can be found in Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities, as depicted in the children's book Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: A Batuu Adventure!, although no source has explicitly confirmed whether it is intended to be his.

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