Because Stackpole doesn't get it

Will someone tell me what it is with Stackpole and Kyp? Stackpole hates Kyp and writes him very differntly than other authors. His characterization was totally different than Salvatore's and set the stage for a lot of Kyp hating in the NJO. Stackpole appears to be like an ex-cop or military guy cause he seems to think Kyp should have been executed. He didn't even create sympathy for him in I, Jedi when he was a 16 year old former spice mining orphan (pre-darkside turn). Anyway the following is snippets of my view of Kyp in the Stackpole books Dark Tide. "As you wish it, my master" (p. 29) WHY is he talking like Vader (What is thy bidding my master?) "If we are to be blamed for anything I'd rather be blamed for being zealous in attacking the problem than timid in waiting for developments." Stackpole let's Luke ponder Kyp's words and fear that Kyp is on the edge ofthe dark side. He then reminds the reader that Kyp is the killer of billions which is ridiculous for he only killed millions (LOL...he's a mass murderer either way).

Early during the war Kyp enters the room, “his black cloak billowing behind him, he raised a gloved hand to gesture toward the auditorium where Jedi had gathered for what Kyp termed a “Council of War“. Kyp has thus been portrayed as pompous and flashy, and irritating to some, namely Corran and Mara. But stop to think for a moment. They didn’t like him when they first met him, however even after fourteen years they still dislike him to the point they joke about how to kill him with the Force. (How very Jedi of them). Why still hold a grudge, but they do. Kyp’s council solves little. He seems at least satisfied to hear the government will not be supporting the Jedi which leaves them able to choose their own course.

Kyp also demonstrates an odd demeanor with Luke. He constantly calls him Master to the point where he states, “I understand and obey, Master” Later he calls him the first among equals.

Kyp appears to have a following among Jedi who are about 5-10 years younger than him. Perhaps, at the time they were at Yavin they saw quite a bit of Kyp. Kyp likely flew in between missions and many stories to share. These teenage students must have felt inspired by his stories of adventure and action. It probably formed how they felt a Jedi should act. We see evidence of this in Wurth Skidder, Ganner, and Dar’sharacor. It is also noted that as many as two-thirds of the Jedi were on his side. Many were willing to act and not discuss. For this is the essence of Kyp Durron: he is a doer, not a thinker.