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GUARDIAN
“Don’t you understand? We are the ‘last stand.’ We are the beacon that shines in the midst of chaos itself. We are the shield that protects the galaxy from those who would see it burn.
We are Guardian.”
Premise
Intent
Ranks & Roles
Assets
Roster
((It should be noted we intend to replace and expand this section with faction specific tech.))
Guardian is by nature a fluid organization – they operate from the shadows. below is a list of their notable assets:
- Several shell corporations scattered throughout the galaxy.
- Several legitimate businesses to help with finances and cash flow.
- Abandoned Warehouses/Facilities converted into safe houses and black sites.
- Research facilities located on Myrkrr and Kashyyyk. Location hidden.
- X2 Space Stations used primarily for research and development. Location is unknown, though assumed to be deep in the Outer Rim.
- X6 Shakula – Class Heavy Corvettes
- X10 D-44M Gunships
- X12 Freighters, more-so for smuggling and troop carrying purposes.
GUARDIAN
“Don’t you understand? We are the ‘last stand.’ We are the beacon that shines in the midst of chaos itself. We are the shield that protects the galaxy from those who would see it burn.
We are Guardian.”
—Rannix
Table of Content
Premise
Intent
Ranks & Roles
Assets
Roster
To understand what type of organization Guardian currently is, one must understand how it began.
When the Republic was at its lowest point during the last great war with the Sith Empire, the battle-wearied Republic formed a task force with the sole mission of dissembling the Sith Empire and engaging in clandestine actions to hinder their opponent’s war effort. This task force began without a name, simply working under the umbrella of the Republic Strategic Information Service, sharing an office with a handful of members. Early successes bespoke confidence within Republic Intelligence, which resulted in more funding, and in the task force expanding in both man power and capability.
Eventually, this task force gained near-complete autonomy from the RSIS entirely, developing a network of agents and operatives that spanned the galaxy. This was when it came to be known as Guardian, the very name evoking a sense of uneasiness within the Sith Empire. And when the Empire fell nearly a century ago, the Republic as a whole celebrated the victory, attributing its eventual successes to war heroes and politicians. Yet, Guardian was the unsung hero of the war, and so it remained as the black ops organization remained the Republic’s ever silent but ever vigilant guardian as per its namesake.
The post war era rose from the ashes of the great war, with Guardian adapting to its newfound role. At the direction of its generals, it began developing contingencies to further safeguard the Republic from threats both foreign and domestic. As the years rolled by, Guardian delved even deeper into the shadows, developing intricate networks of shell corporations and ventures outside of Republic jurisdiction to fund its operations. While any official record or information regarding Guardian was limited to scattered appearances of its name in a handful of intelligence briefs within the span of millions, the Republic officially denied any knowledge or sanction of Guardian. But unofficially, Guardian remained the Republic’s means in which to carry out anything they wanted - be it assassinations, political subversion, and criminal activity.
When the Sith Brotherhood emerged from the shadows, and the Republic publicly denied even their very existence, Guardian stood ready: monitoring the situation even before the threat was fully realized. And when it was realized, the well honed and deadly organization was chiefly (though silently) responsible for the quick and brutal successes the Republic military experienced in the early stages of the war. But when Coruscant fell, soon to be followed by other core worlds, everything changed.
Some analysts and experts (the few that exist) who know of Guardian theorize they even knew of the attacks, but refused to stop them for some reason or other. Whatever the truth may be, the Republic as we all know it crumbled under the weight of the Sith war machine, with the last vestiges of it scattering under the protective wings of the Jedi, or fending for themselves in several confederations and alliances. But Guardian remained ever constant. While the Republic burned, Guardian grew in power. And it waited in the shadows for the perfect time to emerge.
And that time is now.
Over the past few years, Guardian has silently engaged in power plays and operations to expose where the Sith are at their weakest, as well as other entities that are opposed to the Republic.
These operations are numerous and various, be they clandestine strikes or cloak and dagger subterfuge. But one thing is very, very clear. Guardian will stop at nothing to achieve their ends, and will go to whatever lengths to accomplish the overall goal they were founded upon.
To destroy all who oppose the Republic.
Think you have what it takes?
When the Republic was at its lowest point during the last great war with the Sith Empire, the battle-wearied Republic formed a task force with the sole mission of dissembling the Sith Empire and engaging in clandestine actions to hinder their opponent’s war effort. This task force began without a name, simply working under the umbrella of the Republic Strategic Information Service, sharing an office with a handful of members. Early successes bespoke confidence within Republic Intelligence, which resulted in more funding, and in the task force expanding in both man power and capability.
Eventually, this task force gained near-complete autonomy from the RSIS entirely, developing a network of agents and operatives that spanned the galaxy. This was when it came to be known as Guardian, the very name evoking a sense of uneasiness within the Sith Empire. And when the Empire fell nearly a century ago, the Republic as a whole celebrated the victory, attributing its eventual successes to war heroes and politicians. Yet, Guardian was the unsung hero of the war, and so it remained as the black ops organization remained the Republic’s ever silent but ever vigilant guardian as per its namesake.
The post war era rose from the ashes of the great war, with Guardian adapting to its newfound role. At the direction of its generals, it began developing contingencies to further safeguard the Republic from threats both foreign and domestic. As the years rolled by, Guardian delved even deeper into the shadows, developing intricate networks of shell corporations and ventures outside of Republic jurisdiction to fund its operations. While any official record or information regarding Guardian was limited to scattered appearances of its name in a handful of intelligence briefs within the span of millions, the Republic officially denied any knowledge or sanction of Guardian. But unofficially, Guardian remained the Republic’s means in which to carry out anything they wanted - be it assassinations, political subversion, and criminal activity.
When the Sith Brotherhood emerged from the shadows, and the Republic publicly denied even their very existence, Guardian stood ready: monitoring the situation even before the threat was fully realized. And when it was realized, the well honed and deadly organization was chiefly (though silently) responsible for the quick and brutal successes the Republic military experienced in the early stages of the war. But when Coruscant fell, soon to be followed by other core worlds, everything changed.
Some analysts and experts (the few that exist) who know of Guardian theorize they even knew of the attacks, but refused to stop them for some reason or other. Whatever the truth may be, the Republic as we all know it crumbled under the weight of the Sith war machine, with the last vestiges of it scattering under the protective wings of the Jedi, or fending for themselves in several confederations and alliances. But Guardian remained ever constant. While the Republic burned, Guardian grew in power. And it waited in the shadows for the perfect time to emerge.
And that time is now.
Over the past few years, Guardian has silently engaged in power plays and operations to expose where the Sith are at their weakest, as well as other entities that are opposed to the Republic.
These operations are numerous and various, be they clandestine strikes or cloak and dagger subterfuge. But one thing is very, very clear. Guardian will stop at nothing to achieve their ends, and will go to whatever lengths to accomplish the overall goal they were founded upon.
To destroy all who oppose the Republic.
Think you have what it takes?
To create a fun, casual independent faction that allows people to make morally grey decisions for their characters. Do they fight for a noble cause in restoring the Republic? Can they really say that when they look at what they have actually done? This faction is meant to contribute to the story, while also emphasizing having fun and not taking the anything too seriously.
The ranks/roles of system of this faction are meant to be open for creativity, with a loose structure as to what is expected from characters and the type that fit into that mold, so as to include a wide variety of characters.
With an organization of Guardian’s caliber, nothing is ‘rank and file’ or ordinary. From the technology they utilize, to the people they employ, Guardian prides itself in acquiring and maintaining quality assets to be deployed in a wide range of scenarios. The backbone of Guardian operations lies in three key types of assets, each with definitive and impactful roles in the black ops organization.
With an organization of Guardian’s caliber, nothing is ‘rank and file’ or ordinary. From the technology they utilize, to the people they employ, Guardian prides itself in acquiring and maintaining quality assets to be deployed in a wide range of scenarios. The backbone of Guardian operations lies in three key types of assets, each with definitive and impactful roles in the black ops organization.
Although Guardian likes to work from the shadows, this does not mean they do not have a use for, and the ability to deploy, hardened and elite soldiers. Sometimes, you need a blunt instrument to smash through difficult and unavoidable conflicts. Guardian’s operatives have historically been selected from a pool of candidates with backgrounds ranging from the special forces organizations of the galaxy, and even the centralized special forces of the Grand Army of the Republic before its fall. During the vetting process, only the most highly skilled and dedicated men and women of all species are chosen.
Their loyalty to the cause they fight for is rigorously checked and put to the test before they are ever entrusted with any measure of knowledge of who they are actually working for, much less deployed into the field. Once they pass the vetting process, they are then subjected to intensive retraining and conditioning, which has proven to be among the most challenging training regimens one can endure. This is due to the need these men and women must fill - to be able to be deployed in any situation, at any given time, with a reasonable level of success and suitability expected. They are often times utilized to ‘smash through’ highly defensive installations that ‘don’t exist’, trained to be capable of breaching and exfiltrating as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Their loyalty to the cause they fight for is rigorously checked and put to the test before they are ever entrusted with any measure of knowledge of who they are actually working for, much less deployed into the field. Once they pass the vetting process, they are then subjected to intensive retraining and conditioning, which has proven to be among the most challenging training regimens one can endure. This is due to the need these men and women must fill - to be able to be deployed in any situation, at any given time, with a reasonable level of success and suitability expected. They are often times utilized to ‘smash through’ highly defensive installations that ‘don’t exist’, trained to be capable of breaching and exfiltrating as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Where operatives are the blunt instrument used to smash doors down, do their job, and get out,, agents are the nuanced, exacting scalpel of Guardian used for a variety of delicate situations that require more subtlety and finesse. Agents are highly trained in the fields of subterfuge and high-level espionage, cherry picked from throughout the Republic Strategic Information Service, and countless planetary intelligence organizations. It is also not uncommon for qualified operatives to ascend to the rank of agent, provided they have the skills required.
Groomed to blend in and ply their trade in winning over the hearts and minds of the unsuspecting, Guardian agents are in and of themselves very adept at blackmail, gathering information, and when the situation requires it, high level assassinations. Although they are not Guardian’s primary means of conflict, agents are more than capable of defending themselves should they require it and often times wait for the most opportune moment to strike.
Groomed to blend in and ply their trade in winning over the hearts and minds of the unsuspecting, Guardian agents are in and of themselves very adept at blackmail, gathering information, and when the situation requires it, high level assassinations. Although they are not Guardian’s primary means of conflict, agents are more than capable of defending themselves should they require it and often times wait for the most opportune moment to strike.
Organizations like Guardian cannot survive unless they operate from the shadows, and have numerous cells and groups to operate from. Most cells are rather small with specific directives to pursue, such as gathering information about Sith activities on one of the core worlds, or observing and reporting on the activities of extremists that could disrupt their interests. For a cell to be effective in carrying out these directives, each cell has a Handler to orchestrate their movements and operations for the betterment of Guardian’s overall goals. Handlers are expected to be able to effectively deploy the agents and operatives under their purview, and disseminate enough information to their assets for them to get their jobs done, without revealing too much information.
Of course, no one in Guardian ever has enough information to destroy the organization, but the job of a Handler is to gather enough information to get the job done. Typically, a Handler good at their job has a network of contacts and assets to call upon, and has a strong pulse on the underworld of the Galaxy. While in more of an advisory and oversight role, Handlers are some of the most ‘trusted’ and senior members of Guardian, and thusly are more than capable of handling themselves should the need arise. After all, sometimes to get a job done right, you have to do it yourself.
Of course, no one in Guardian ever has enough information to destroy the organization, but the job of a Handler is to gather enough information to get the job done. Typically, a Handler good at their job has a network of contacts and assets to call upon, and has a strong pulse on the underworld of the Galaxy. While in more of an advisory and oversight role, Handlers are some of the most ‘trusted’ and senior members of Guardian, and thusly are more than capable of handling themselves should the need arise. After all, sometimes to get a job done right, you have to do it yourself.
((It should be noted we intend to replace and expand this section with faction specific tech.))
Guardian is by nature a fluid organization – they operate from the shadows. below is a list of their notable assets:
- Several shell corporations scattered throughout the galaxy.
- Several legitimate businesses to help with finances and cash flow.
- Abandoned Warehouses/Facilities converted into safe houses and black sites.
- Research facilities located on Myrkrr and Kashyyyk. Location hidden.
- X2 Space Stations used primarily for research and development. Location is unknown, though assumed to be deep in the Outer Rim.
- X6 Shakula – Class Heavy Corvettes
- X10 D-44M Gunships
- X12 Freighters, more-so for smuggling and troop carrying purposes.
Faction Leader: Fyremage Rannix
Assistant Faction Leader: Korvo - Caesar
Handlers:
Agents:
Cheshire - Alice Rackham
Breeso - Igor
Andrewza - Jake
skyggedal - Adella Lox
Jamessour - Ar Lensur
The Living Daylights - Carlos Lennick
Zaphod Norblebrox - Dran Mardel
Operatives:
Oncaro - Vaas-Nal-Tor
TheCalmOne - Antos Wardan
Assistant Faction Leader: Korvo - Caesar
Handlers:
Agents:
Cheshire - Alice Rackham
Breeso - Igor
Andrewza - Jake
skyggedal - Adella Lox
Jamessour - Ar Lensur
The Living Daylights - Carlos Lennick
Zaphod Norblebrox - Dran Mardel
Operatives:
Oncaro - Vaas-Nal-Tor
TheCalmOne - Antos Wardan
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