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The Imperial Knights

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History

The Imperial Knights have a long, proud history of serving the Empire and its Emperors and Empresses. Formed sometime after the ascension of Jagged Fel to the Imperial Throne, the Imperial Knights were formed as the Emperor’s elite body guards and most trusted allies. They served the Force as embodied through the Emperor. If the Emperor ever strayed from the light side of the Force, it was the Imperial Knights' duty to bring him back or remove him from power.

They remained loyal to the true Emperor, Roan Fel, during the Second Imperial Civil War, serving Roan Fel and the Empire-In-Exile faithfully for the duration of the war. In the peace that followed, the Imperial Knights remained loyal to the Fel Dynasty and the subsequent dynastic changes up until the resurgence of the Sith and the coup d'état led by the Sith and Sith-sympathizers, who took the Empire by storm, killing most of the Imperial Knights in a move reminiscent of Palpatine’s Order 66 a thousand years ago, as well as the true Emperor.

The few that survived the purge fled their home on Bastion, remaining scattered, hiding from the Sith, until they were gathered by Knight-Commander Peller, the Emperor’s former second-in-command. Peller organized the Imperial Knights into a rag-tag band of guerrilla fighters armed with the Force, a hatred for the Sith, and an intimate knowledge of Imperial systems.

The third purge happened at the same time as the bombing of the jedi temple on Coruscant. It was sith and chiss led and devastated the Sith Folly and estate. The Excalibur and fleet were away on runs leaving the planets undefended for the sith to do srious damage. Any survivors were saved if they could be and brought for treatment to medical ships. The Knights have since relocated to Cyrillia deep in Alliance space and HOMEFRONT a base under the surface of ******** deep underground.

Forces

After fleeing the Empire and after the second attempted purge, around 3,000 Imperial Knights and soldiers amassed to form their order-in-exile. Many have been unable to return to the order after the Sith-led purge, and even more have abandoned all hope.

However, in their constant warfare against the Sith, the Imperial Knights have gathered a small number of men and women to their cause, who are used as spies and agents of the order, as they are able to move freely within Imperial space undetected.

Philosophy

The Imperial Knights, despite what some Jedi believe, are an order that staunchly follows the light side of the Force. They hunt down any trace of the dark side, lest it grow into a threat to the welfare of the galaxy. With the return of the Sith, the Imperial Knights have been faced with a jarring fact: they were too forgiving. The Jedi had been complacent and the Imperial Knights had been too focused on their duties as guards to the Imperial Family. They had let the Sith rise up and take control of the Empire.

In response to this, the Knights have turned to look harshly on the dark side of the Force and its followers. They are much less forgiving than they were and are ever vigilant. Though the Imperial Knights are trained similarly to the Jedi, they view the Force as a tool - a powerful tool to be revered and respected, rather than contemplated and meditated on as the Jedi do. They believe that the Force can never be used in anger or selfishness, as the Sith use it. Controlling one's emotions and fears are of paramount importance in Imperial Knight philosophy.

They are given intense mental training to follow orders and keep a strict mentality that make them less susceptible to the allure of the dark side than a Jedi. Though they reject the dark side, the do not always rely solely on the light side either; for this reason, the New Jedi Order labels the Knights as "Grey Jedi."

Hierarchy

Knight-Commander
: Historically, the second in command of the Imperial Knights after the Emperor. With the death of the last of the Imperial Dynasty, de-facto leadership falls to the Knight Commander. Able to commander all NPC forces including guardsmen.

Historian: A keeper of records and knowledge usually the wisest of the knights. The rank was made to be more a store of knowledge and force user. Able to teach the others the power the force can be used for and make it an even more invaluable tool. ABle to commander 25 NPC prospects, knights, marshals and 25 guardsmen.

Master Armorer: In charge of weapons, armor and technology used by the knights and set up as a researcher. The Master Armorer rank fell out of use under Peller and Rouge but has been brought back with the creation of HOMEFRONT it has been brought back. Able to commander 20 NPC prospects, knights and marshals and 20 guardsmen.

Seneschal: Second in-command to the Knight-Commander, the Senechal is the most trusted and powerful of the Imperial Knights. The Seneschal is trusted with the secrets of the Empire by the Emperor and the Knight Commander. After the purge, the Seneschal became one of the chief military commanders of the Imperial Knights. Able to commander 20 NPC prospects, knights, marshals and 15 guardsmen.

Margrave: Third-in-command, the Margrave was originally the Imperial Knight assigned by the Emperor to control the border patrols and lead in diplomacy when the Emperor himself couldn't or wouldn't attend. After the purge, the Margrave would become the Imperial Knights' chief diplomat and command the Imperial Knights' internal security. Able to command 15 NPC knights, prospects or Marshals and 10 guardsmen.

Field Marshall: The Field Marshall was an Imperial Knights Marshall who led the Emperor's House Guard. When the purge struck, the Field Marshall led the House Guard into exile. When the House Guard joined up with the Imperial Knights, the House Guard was rechristened "Imperial Guard", with the Field Marshall in charge of it. [See guardsmen ranks and benefits]

Landgrave: Landgrave is a base commander, generally someone of Marshall-rank, though cases of Knights serving as Landgrave have occurred in the past. After the purge, the rank Landgrave would be abolished by Iona Peller due to the lack of bases, but after the Imperial Knights began to grow and settle in numerous locations, Bellatrix La Rouge would reinstate the rank. Landgrave control their respective bases, but the rank Landgrave holds little power outside their base; thus, outside of their base, Landgrave is only a title. Landgrave generally hold the same amount of power as Marshals at their base but are given supreme control in a state of emergency or when the authority is needed, such as leading an investigation. Able to command 7 NPC prospects of knights and 7 guardsmen.

Marshals: The masters of the Imperial Knights, Marshals are powerful in the Force, and wise and trusted members of the order. They lead the order and guide the next generation of Knights. Able to command 5 NPC prospects or knights and 3 guardsmen.

Knight: The bulk of the Imperial Knights forces, a Knight is fully trained in the ways of the Force and is as diligent as any military solider. Able to command 3 NPC prospects and 1 guardsmen.

Prospect: The new recruits of the Imperial Knights, they are taken under the wings of a Marshal or a Knight and trained in the ways of the Force, basic military protocol, and disciplined in one of the Imperial Knights secret training grounds.

The Imperial Guard: Still retains the old pre-Sith Storm Trooper rank structure. These ranks are kept as a staunch reminder of what has been lost and what the Imperial Guard is fighting for. They are led by the Field Marshal, though still answer to the Knight-Commander, Seneschal, and Margrave.

High-level division
• Field Marshal: Part of inner commander circle able to command all guardsmen if need be and 10 Knights.
• Brigadier: Able to command 20 NPC guardsmen and 5 Imperial Knights.
• Colonel: Able to command 15 NPC guardsmen and 3 Knights.
Mid-level division
• Major: Able to command 10 NPC guardsmen and 1 Knight
• Captain: Able to command 5 NPC guardsmen.
• Lieutenant: Able to command 3 NPC guardsmen.
Low-level division
• Sergeant: Able to command 1 NPC guardsmen.
• Corporal
• Trooper

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EXECUTIVE ORDERS

Senshu Order

The Seneshu Order is an Executive Order commanding all Imperial Knights to return if AWOL. If the Imperial Knight does not return, or receives permission from the highest ranking member of the Imperial Knights, the missing Imperial Knight will be hunted down. If the non-communication is the result of uncontrollable factor, the highest ranking Imperial Knight will conclude what will happen. If Imperial Knight left on their own accord, execution is required, unless pardoned by highest ranking Imperial Knight.

Antares Order

The Antares Order is an Executive Order that can only be activated by the highest ranking non-Emperor Imperial Knight. The order calls for the fulfillment of attempting redemption or execution of Emperor if Emperor is to fall to the Dark Side.

Amendment: Antares Order was edited to include inspection of people close to Emperor to prevent someone from corrupting the Emperor in order to seize the crown.

Fel Order

The Fel Order is the Executive Order in absolute obedience to the Emperor. The Emperor ranks above all Imperial Knights. All orders obtained by the Emperor supersede orders given by other military officials and politicians.

Amendment: In absence of Emperor, the highest ranking member of the Imperial Knights is to take this role.

Elyurius Order

The Elyurius Order is an Executive Order which temporarily remove the Emperor's control of the Imperial Knights and command is given to the highest ranking Imperial Knight. This Executive Order can only be enacted under two situations:
Emperor is suspected of or is corrupted by Dark Side.
Emperor is deceased or successor to throne is of Dark Side.

Menin Order

The Menin Order is an Executive Order to protect the Emperor at all costs, even if it means the sacrifice of one's life or the lives of others.

Amendment: This Executive Order can be negated by Emperor's orders, or if Antares Order or Elyurius Order is in effect.

Peller Order

The Peller Order is Executive Order to go into self-exile. This is generally done as a faction, rather than individually. The Executive Order also calls for the eventual remassing of forces once contacted by the highest ranking Imperial Knight.​
 
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