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Apparently there's a little confusion on what an Imperial Knight is. To be more precise, there's confusion on what the difference between Imperial Knights and Jedi. I hope to resolve a few of those issues here.
What exactly is an Imperial Knight?
An Imperial Knight is a person who serves the Emperor, on the basis the Emperor is with the light side. If the Emperor were to fall to the dark side, it is up to the Imperial Knights to either bring the Emperor back to the light or remove him from power.
With the last dynasy Imperial Emperor deceased, killed by Darth Aevum and Darth Judicar, the Imperial Knights are without an Emperor to lead them, but not without a goal. With no Emperor, the position of Knight-Commander becomes the highest rank. First was Iona Peller, who had been the Knight-Commander. After her death, Bellatrix La Rouge became the new Knight-Commander. While we cannot serve the Emperor, both because our true Imperial family is gone and the new Emperors are Sith, we are by duty tasked with either bringing the Emperor to the light, or to eliminate the dark sided Emperor from power; due to our new resolve after the Sith takeover, the latter has been chosen. This is why Iona Peller had focused on trying to take out Darth Judicar during the Battle of Lehon.
Do the Imperial Knights use the Light Side of the Force?
In technicality, not necessarily. The Imperial Knights do not use the Dark Side of the Force, but are not necessarily confined to the Light Side of the Force (yes, there is a grey-zone). The Imperial Knights are fine with using emotions when using the Force, as they saw it as a tool, but did not permit members to use the Force out of anger or selfishness.
Imperial Knight use emotions? What are you smoking?
Like I will be stressing next, we are not the Jedi. Mental discipline is driven heavily by the Imperial Knights, but that does not mean being emotionless, but rather have control over one's emotions, as to prevent members from falling to the Dark Side. I repeat, the Imperial Knights work to control their emotions, not bottle it up and eradicate it like the Jedi do.
Another reason for the harsh mental discipline was to allow for unquestionable obedience to the Emperor. Since the Imperial Knights must carry out the Emperor's will regardless of what it is, including sacrificing innocent lives, they have been nicknamed "Grey Jedi"; however, that too does not make them Jedi.
A few people have complained about the usage of emotions, actual displays of sadness, of grievance at Peller's funeral. Emotions are to be mastered, but that doesn't mean one can't use them. Bellatrix La Rouge is sympathetic when it comes to the loss of someone you hold dear, which is why she expressly stated it was okay for people to cry, saying it's okay to show your emotions for this occasion. She herself did not cry, as she's experienced it numerous times before.
Imperial Knights aren't Jedi?
Imperial Knights are not Jedi. Early origins of the Imperial Knights are unknown, but heavily implied of Jedi origin. Yes, they have Jedi background, and thus have some traditions and some philosophies of the Jedi. Note the usage of "some" and the absence of "all". We are likely descendents organizationally of the Jedi, but do not forget that some of the Sith of old, and the Dark Jedi of the Bogan, originated from the Jedi too.
Still, we do have different methods. While the Jedi are all about harmony and protection of life, the Imperial Knights are more about serving their Emperor and crushing the Dark Side when confronted. The Jedi may be more inclined to show mercy to Dark adepts or be willing to let a Dark adept escape in order to save civilians. The Imperial Knights would be less inclined to save the civilians and would instead continue to go after the Dark adept.
Please note that to some people, ICly, there's not much difference between Jedi, Sith, Imperial Knights, Matukai, Zal Shey, Bogan, Ospion Guardians, etc. All they see are people who use the Force. It's the reasoning for the terms "Grey Jedi" and "Dark Jedi". Not that specifically the Grey Jedi and Dark Jedi use these terms for themselves, but are used by others, who don't really understand or care about the difference between the groups. Since the Jedi are the most widely known, they're of course compared to the most. Say, for example, it was the Sith instead who were more common. Possibly, instead of Grey Jedi and Dark Jedi, it would be Grey Sith and Light Sith. Who knows. However, please realize that while there are similarities between the Jedi and Imperial Knights we are not the same thing.
So Dark Side and Anger is bad. But wait, haven't some people used those?
Yes, we've had cases of people using the Dark Side or people using anger. First, let me stress that as a faction with nothing to work on, we are experimenting a little. One such idea that considered for a while, but eventually decided to be cancelled, was to have a small group of Imperial Knights who used the Dark Side of the Force: the Dalit. The Dalit were designed with the philosophy of "fight fire with fire".
Anger is frowned upon, but not technically expressly forbidden. Anger was looked down upon because it's a strong an hard to control emotion, thus why most refused to use it, or believe it could even be used without using the Dark Side. While this is indeed the case, I would like to express that I personally do frown upon usage of anger, and would suggest to practicioners of anger to use it less often, or at least do not be dependent on it.
What's the point of the Imperial Guard?
I'm afraid I do not have a clear explanation to provide, as it was originally created during Doomsday's regime, thus I too do not know of his original intent. Instead, I can only theorize. I believe the Imperial Guard OOCly were made in order to allow for infantry usage in the Imperial Knights, a place for people who wanted to be in the faction but not necessarily use the Force.
It is indeed active, and a couple people have asked why it hasn't been disbanded yet. Most likely usage of the Imperial Guard will be minimum, unless more members join, but it will not be disbanded. It may not gain true subfaction status, but it still has members. Only two, but members all the same, and by disbanding the only current aspect of this faction in which non-Force Sensitives can have a purpose in.
Training?
For the most part, the Imperial Knights' training will be similar to the Jedi's and Sith's, with our own special blend. It will be posted on Monday, October 3rd.
For those who are already training, I congratulate you on your work. Once Peller's funeral thread, Requiem of the Fallen, is complete, Bellatrix La Rouge and hopefully some others will be hosting some classes. You may present an idea for a subject for a class here.
Where's our red armor? I want my red armor!
We are currently without home nor Empire nor Emperor. We are under not jurisdiction. We do not have the backing of an empire-in-exile. We just have ourselves. Thus, a majority of our tactics will be guerrilla warfare. Hit-and-run, small skirmishes, espionage, etc. will be our arsenal.
Thus, we need to blend in if we're to succeed in covert operations. With the exception of ceremonies or possibly while inside the Sith's Folly, it is recommended that Imperial Knights do not wear their red armor, as to give away their identity.
What's our relations with other factions?
Well, obviously the Sith Empire is our mortal enemy. We don't have much contact the Mandalorians and we care little what the Chiss do as long as they don't infer with us. Due to the leadership issues in the Galactic Alliance and Jedi, relations with either, ICly or OOCly, won't get anywhere far until new faction leaders are established. However, I do have contacts with the Jedi, and hope to begin forging good relations with the Jedi.
Yes, the Imperial Knights view the Jedi as weak and too pacifistic. However, we are not fools. We realize we cannot win by ourselves, we need help. Thus, the Jedi may occasionally work alongside us; same with the Galactic Alliance. However, this is just my hopes, and nothing has yet to be decided.
But I have more questions....
If you have any other questions that have not been addressed here, or you need me to explain what I mean anywhere in this thread, do not hesitate to post here or PM me. I am always happy to listen to my fellow members of the Imperial Knights.
What exactly is an Imperial Knight?
An Imperial Knight is a person who serves the Emperor, on the basis the Emperor is with the light side. If the Emperor were to fall to the dark side, it is up to the Imperial Knights to either bring the Emperor back to the light or remove him from power.
With the last dynasy Imperial Emperor deceased, killed by Darth Aevum and Darth Judicar, the Imperial Knights are without an Emperor to lead them, but not without a goal. With no Emperor, the position of Knight-Commander becomes the highest rank. First was Iona Peller, who had been the Knight-Commander. After her death, Bellatrix La Rouge became the new Knight-Commander. While we cannot serve the Emperor, both because our true Imperial family is gone and the new Emperors are Sith, we are by duty tasked with either bringing the Emperor to the light, or to eliminate the dark sided Emperor from power; due to our new resolve after the Sith takeover, the latter has been chosen. This is why Iona Peller had focused on trying to take out Darth Judicar during the Battle of Lehon.
Do the Imperial Knights use the Light Side of the Force?
In technicality, not necessarily. The Imperial Knights do not use the Dark Side of the Force, but are not necessarily confined to the Light Side of the Force (yes, there is a grey-zone). The Imperial Knights are fine with using emotions when using the Force, as they saw it as a tool, but did not permit members to use the Force out of anger or selfishness.
Imperial Knight use emotions? What are you smoking?
Like I will be stressing next, we are not the Jedi. Mental discipline is driven heavily by the Imperial Knights, but that does not mean being emotionless, but rather have control over one's emotions, as to prevent members from falling to the Dark Side. I repeat, the Imperial Knights work to control their emotions, not bottle it up and eradicate it like the Jedi do.
Another reason for the harsh mental discipline was to allow for unquestionable obedience to the Emperor. Since the Imperial Knights must carry out the Emperor's will regardless of what it is, including sacrificing innocent lives, they have been nicknamed "Grey Jedi"; however, that too does not make them Jedi.
A few people have complained about the usage of emotions, actual displays of sadness, of grievance at Peller's funeral. Emotions are to be mastered, but that doesn't mean one can't use them. Bellatrix La Rouge is sympathetic when it comes to the loss of someone you hold dear, which is why she expressly stated it was okay for people to cry, saying it's okay to show your emotions for this occasion. She herself did not cry, as she's experienced it numerous times before.
Imperial Knights aren't Jedi?
Imperial Knights are not Jedi. Early origins of the Imperial Knights are unknown, but heavily implied of Jedi origin. Yes, they have Jedi background, and thus have some traditions and some philosophies of the Jedi. Note the usage of "some" and the absence of "all". We are likely descendents organizationally of the Jedi, but do not forget that some of the Sith of old, and the Dark Jedi of the Bogan, originated from the Jedi too.
Still, we do have different methods. While the Jedi are all about harmony and protection of life, the Imperial Knights are more about serving their Emperor and crushing the Dark Side when confronted. The Jedi may be more inclined to show mercy to Dark adepts or be willing to let a Dark adept escape in order to save civilians. The Imperial Knights would be less inclined to save the civilians and would instead continue to go after the Dark adept.
Please note that to some people, ICly, there's not much difference between Jedi, Sith, Imperial Knights, Matukai, Zal Shey, Bogan, Ospion Guardians, etc. All they see are people who use the Force. It's the reasoning for the terms "Grey Jedi" and "Dark Jedi". Not that specifically the Grey Jedi and Dark Jedi use these terms for themselves, but are used by others, who don't really understand or care about the difference between the groups. Since the Jedi are the most widely known, they're of course compared to the most. Say, for example, it was the Sith instead who were more common. Possibly, instead of Grey Jedi and Dark Jedi, it would be Grey Sith and Light Sith. Who knows. However, please realize that while there are similarities between the Jedi and Imperial Knights we are not the same thing.
So Dark Side and Anger is bad. But wait, haven't some people used those?
Yes, we've had cases of people using the Dark Side or people using anger. First, let me stress that as a faction with nothing to work on, we are experimenting a little. One such idea that considered for a while, but eventually decided to be cancelled, was to have a small group of Imperial Knights who used the Dark Side of the Force: the Dalit. The Dalit were designed with the philosophy of "fight fire with fire".
Anger is frowned upon, but not technically expressly forbidden. Anger was looked down upon because it's a strong an hard to control emotion, thus why most refused to use it, or believe it could even be used without using the Dark Side. While this is indeed the case, I would like to express that I personally do frown upon usage of anger, and would suggest to practicioners of anger to use it less often, or at least do not be dependent on it.
What's the point of the Imperial Guard?
I'm afraid I do not have a clear explanation to provide, as it was originally created during Doomsday's regime, thus I too do not know of his original intent. Instead, I can only theorize. I believe the Imperial Guard OOCly were made in order to allow for infantry usage in the Imperial Knights, a place for people who wanted to be in the faction but not necessarily use the Force.
It is indeed active, and a couple people have asked why it hasn't been disbanded yet. Most likely usage of the Imperial Guard will be minimum, unless more members join, but it will not be disbanded. It may not gain true subfaction status, but it still has members. Only two, but members all the same, and by disbanding the only current aspect of this faction in which non-Force Sensitives can have a purpose in.
Training?
For the most part, the Imperial Knights' training will be similar to the Jedi's and Sith's, with our own special blend. It will be posted on Monday, October 3rd.
For those who are already training, I congratulate you on your work. Once Peller's funeral thread, Requiem of the Fallen, is complete, Bellatrix La Rouge and hopefully some others will be hosting some classes. You may present an idea for a subject for a class here.
Where's our red armor? I want my red armor!
We are currently without home nor Empire nor Emperor. We are under not jurisdiction. We do not have the backing of an empire-in-exile. We just have ourselves. Thus, a majority of our tactics will be guerrilla warfare. Hit-and-run, small skirmishes, espionage, etc. will be our arsenal.
Thus, we need to blend in if we're to succeed in covert operations. With the exception of ceremonies or possibly while inside the Sith's Folly, it is recommended that Imperial Knights do not wear their red armor, as to give away their identity.
What's our relations with other factions?
Well, obviously the Sith Empire is our mortal enemy. We don't have much contact the Mandalorians and we care little what the Chiss do as long as they don't infer with us. Due to the leadership issues in the Galactic Alliance and Jedi, relations with either, ICly or OOCly, won't get anywhere far until new faction leaders are established. However, I do have contacts with the Jedi, and hope to begin forging good relations with the Jedi.
Yes, the Imperial Knights view the Jedi as weak and too pacifistic. However, we are not fools. We realize we cannot win by ourselves, we need help. Thus, the Jedi may occasionally work alongside us; same with the Galactic Alliance. However, this is just my hopes, and nothing has yet to be decided.
But I have more questions....
If you have any other questions that have not been addressed here, or you need me to explain what I mean anywhere in this thread, do not hesitate to post here or PM me. I am always happy to listen to my fellow members of the Imperial Knights.
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