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The Clan Alvaak Lightsaber

2012-10-22T15:12:25Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

== The "Claymore" Lightsaber ==

[[File:saber3.jpg|text-top|thumb|right|alt=Example alt text|The correct grip for the Alvaak Lightsaber]]

The Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen Lightsaber is based on an ancient design used in the days of the Sith and the Krath. This design differs mostly in the length of the handle and the blade. The handles typically measure 30-40 centimetres and the blades can extend to as much as 2 to 2.5 meters (6 to 7 feet)! This is achieved through the use of boosted powercells and FIVE focusing crystals of the highest quality (Adegan Crystals are required to construct the specialised Alvaak lightsabers). Although the length of the blade is permanently fixed during its construction, the additional crystals are required to maintain the unusually lengthened amplitude. To make the Alvaak Lightsabers easily recognisable in battle, each has been modified to fluoresce a distinctive, purple-hued color. There are tales of horror spun by survivors of battles with the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen wielding these monstrous but extremely deadly lightsabers. With intensive and unusually long training, the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen have learned to wield these effective and deadly weapons with the utmost precision. Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen do not receive their Lightsaber until they have reached the Rank of Dark Jedi Knight in the Dark Brotherhood.

== Combat With a Claymore ==

As expected, lightsaber combat with a 2.5-meter long blade is a lot trickier than usual. It means that a lot more control needs to be kept with the blade unless the combatant is in an open space, and that you have to have a brilliant situational awareness in order to be able to keep collateral damage to a minimum. However, there are advantages. The blades themselves inspire fear among our enemies, the length alone startling opponents and the extra reach proving invaluable.
After many years of practice, the clansmen of the first clan of the brotherhood, [[Clan Alvaak]], devised and perfected a new variation of form VII, in which the claymore is utilised.
The style of this variant form is unique, at all times never letting the user’s emotions get near the surface, keeping them deep down, also keeping the opponent as far away as possible. Unlike the other forms, the attack/parry zones are not standard, three are three general zones, far, mid, and inner. Alvaak clansmen aim to keep the opponents at the “far” zone. The mid zone is where they get within striking distance with the tip of their blade, and the inner zone is where they could touch you with a limb. There are a number of moves and counter moves, plus special tricks that have been created with the claymore sabre in mind, listed below:

* Far slash: this is basically an attack at long range, where the blade is smashed against the opponent’s with both hands fully around the handle, whilst not over-reaching and leaving oneself open.
* Far Jab: an attack at long range with the tip of the blade, intended to impale the opponent.
* Far block: A block of either a blaster bolt or sabre hit in the far zone.
* Mid-block: blocking an attack in the mid quadrant.
* Mid-slash: uppercut slash in the mid quadrant.
* Inner block: a block in the inner quadrant.
As shown, it is virtually impossible to attack in the inner zone with standard moves, however there are exceptions:
* “Desperation”: This is the name given to a last resort move when an opponent proves to be exceedingly difficult and can get through you’re far and mid zones. It is a series of blocks and attacks using the base of the blade ending with hitting the head of the opponent with the hilt of the sabre.
* “Alvaak Spirit”: A flash of rage where the user launches into a flurry of offensive attacks, pressing the attack and concentrating on the head and torso.
* “Ronin’s Divider”: the combatant raises the sabre above his head, spins it around three times in a full circle before bringing it down with a cross slash from one shoulder to the opposite hip. If the strike is landed successfully, the attack will be a devastating Sai Tok.
* “Gallandro Spin”: This manoeuvre is extremely tricky, and while can be pulled off with a standard Sabre, it is made all the more effective with a claymore. It was first used in the 4th Great Jedi War by Proconsul [[Frey Gallandro]] to defeat the pirate leader, with stunning success considering its complexity. The user deactivates the lightsaber, holds the hilt at the middle, and levitates it, while spinning it around in a circle at extreme velocity. The user then telekinetically thumbs the activation switch, activating the blade and creates in essence, a disk of light energy. This disk is then shot at the enemies again via telekinesis. Because of the complexity of this attack, only SBM and above my attempt it.
* “Cox's Disappearing Blade”: This move was first mastered by Auctoritas Aedile [[Chris Cox]] for use against an opponent who is adept at parrying your own blade away. When the opponent goes to parry the combatant's blade out of the way, the combatant turns the blade off just as the blades are about to clash together, causing the opponet to go off balance, and giving the combatant time to assault his opponent while he is off balance.
* “Darkonis Deathstrike”: Originally performed by [[Jeron Darkonis Astoris]], this move is used by Jedi adept at wielding two Claymore Sabers at once. Using the force to aid him the combatant whirls the two blades above his head in order to momentarily confuse his opponent. The combatant then attacks with both blades, aiming one at the midsection and one ot the neck.

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]]

The Clan Alvaak Lightsaber

2012-10-22T15:11:18Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

== The "Claymore" Lightsaber ==

[[File:saber3.jpg|text-top|thumb|right|alt=Example alt text|The correct grip for the Alvaak Lightsaber]]

The Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen Lightsaber is based on an ancient design used in the days of the Sith and the Krath. This design differs mostly in the length of the handle and the blade. The handles typically measure 30-40 centimetres and the blades can extend to as much as 2 to 2.5 meters (6 to 7 feet)! This is achieved through the use of boosted powercells and FIVE focusing crystals of the highest quality (Adegan Crystals are required to construct the specialised Alvaak lightsabers). Although the length of the blade is permanently fixed during its construction, the additional crystals are required to maintain the unusually lengthened amplitude. To make the Alvaak Lightsabers easily recognisable in battle, each has been modified to fluoresce a distinctive, purple-hued color. There are tales of horror spun by survivors of battles with the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen wielding these monstrous but extremely deadly lightsabers. With intensive and unusually long training, the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen have learned to wield these effective and deadly weapons with the utmost precision. Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen do not receive their Lightsaber until they have reached the Rank of Dark Jedi Knight in the Dark Brotherhood.

== Combat With a Claymore ==

As expected, lightsaber combat with a 2.5-meter long blade is a lot trickier than usual. It means that a lot more control needs to be kept with the blade unless the combatant is in an open space, and that you have to have a brilliant situational awareness in order to be able to keep collateral damage to a minimum. However, there are advantages. The blades themselves inspire fear among our enemies, the length alone startling opponents and the extra reach proving invaluable.
After many years of practice, the clansmen of the first clan of the brotherhood, [[Clan Alvaak]], devised and perfected a new variation of form VII, in which the claymore is utilised.
The style of this variant form is unique, at all times never letting the user’s emotions get near the surface, keeping them deep down, also keeping the opponent as far away as possible. Unlike the other forms, the attack/parry zones are not standard, three are three general zones, far, mid, and inner. Alvaak clansmen aim to keep the opponents at the “far” zone. The mid zone is where they get within striking distance with the tip of their blade, and the inner zone is where they could touch you with a limb. There are a number of moves and counter moves, plus special tricks that have been created with the claymore sabre in mind, listed below:

* Far slash: this is basically an attack at long range, where the blade is smashed against the opponent’s with both hands fully around the handle, whilst not over-reaching and leaving oneself open.
* Far Jab: an attack at long range with the tip of the blade, intended to impale the opponent.
* Far block: A block of either a blaster bolt or sabre hit in the far zone.
* Mid-block: blocking an attack in the mid quadrant.
* Mid-slash: uppercut slash in the mid quadrant.
* Inner block: a block in the inner quadrant.
As shown, it is virtually impossible to attack in the inner zone with standard moves, however there are exceptions:
* “Desperation”: This is the name given to a last resort move when an opponent proves to be exceedingly difficult and can get through you’re far and mid zones. It is a series of blocks and attacks using the base of the blade ending with hitting the head of the opponent with the hilt of the sabre.
* “Alvaak Spirit”: A flash of rage where the user launches into a flurry of offensive attacks, pressing the attack and concentrating on the head and torso.
* “Ronin’s Divider”: the combatant raises the sabre above his head, spins it around three times in a full circle before bringing it down with a cross slash from one shoulder to the opposite hip. If the strike is landed successfully, the attack will be a devastating Sai Tok.
* “Gallandro Spin”: This manoeuvre is extremely tricky, and while can be pulled off with a standard Sabre, it is made all the more effective with a claymore. It was first used in the 4th Great Jedi War by Proconsul [[Frey Gallandro]] to defeat the pirate leader, with stunning success considering its complexity. The user deactivates the lightsaber, holds the hilt at the middle, and levitates it, while spinning it around in a circle at extreme velocity. The user then telekinetically thumbs the activation switch, activating the blade and creates in essence, a disk of light energy. This disk is then shot at the enemies again via telekinesis. Because of the complexity of this attack, only SBM and above my attempt it.
* “Cox's Disappearing Blade”: This move was first mastered by Auctoritas Aedile [[Chris Cox]] for use against an opponent who is adept at parrying your own blade away. When the opponent goes to parry the combatent's blade out of the way, the combatent turns the blade off just as the blades are about to clash together, causing the opponet to go off balance, and giving the combatent time to assault his opponent while he is off balance.
* “Darkonis Deathstrike”: Originally performed by [[Jeron Darkonis Astoris]], this move is used by Jedi adept at wielding two Claymore Sabers at once. Using the force to aid him the combatent whirls the two blades above his head in order to momentarily confuse his opponent. The combatent then attacks with both blades, aiming one at the midsection and one ot the neck.

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]]

Possessions of Clan Alvaak

2012-10-22T15:10:25Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

== The Hall of Clan Alvaak ==
[[File:city.jpg|text-top|thumb|right|alt=Example alt text|New Imperial City]]

The Hall of [[Clan Alvaak]] is situated on [[Aurora Prime]] and dates back to when the clan was first moved to the planet. It is built adjacent to the Fleet Commander's Palace, underground in New Imperial City. It is presided over by the Consul and is the training facility of the entire clan.

== The Torpedo Sphere Empress Teta ==
[[File:teta.jpg|text-top|thumb|left|alt=Example alt text|Torpedo Sphere Empress Teta in orbit over Eos]]

The best pilots of Alvaak are chosen to be stationed on the Torpedo Sphere Empress Teta, which normally orbits Eos. It is here the Proconsul has his office and he traditionally oversees the flight practice of the Alvaak pilots.
Technical Details -
Craft: Loronor's Torpedo Sphere
Type: Dedicated siege platform
Length: 1,900 meters
Crew: 61,245, gunners: 2,030, skeleton: 20,415
Passengers: 8,540 (troops)
Cargo Capacity: 3.8 million metric tons
Consumables: 4 years
Weapons:
10 Turbolaser Batteries
500 Proton Torpedo Tubes

== House Frigates ==
[[File:frig.jpg|text-top|thumb|right|alt=Example alt text|Nebulon-B Frigate]]

Each House of the Clan is assigned their own Frigate for use at the discretion of the House Summits. Auctoritas is assigned the Frigate Potestas, Dominatus the Frigate Keeper of Faith and House Ronin the Frigate Hammerhead.
Technical Details -
Craft: Kuat Drive Yards Nebulon-B Class
Type: Frigate
Length: 300 meters
Crew: 920
Passengers: 75 (troops)
Cargo Capacity: 6,000 metric tons
Weapons:
Two Fighter Squadrons
Turbolaser and Laser Batteries

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]]

Daniel Licinius Trajanus

2012-10-20T16:19:53Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

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Daniel Licinius Trajanus was born into a wealthy family on Coruscant. Now the only surviving member, he has inherited a large number of property and business interests.

== Emperor's Hammer History ==

* Security Officer

== Tie Corps History ==

* Squadron Commander - Hornet Squadron
* Squadron Commander - Wasp Squadron (twice)
* Squadron Commander - Echo Squadron
* Squadron Commander - Spectre Squadron
* Wing Commander - Wing XIX
* Commodore - ISD Vanguard
* Commodore - ISD Colossus

== Dark Brotherhood History ==

* Squadron Commander - Crimson Vanguard Squadron, House Archanis of Clan Taldryan
* Aedile - House Ronin of Clan Alvaak
* Quaestor - House Ronin of Clan Alvaak
* Proconsul - Clan Alvaak
* Proconsul - Clan Arcona
* Headmaster
* Master-At-Arms

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[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the Dark Brotherhood]]

Daniel Licinius Trajanus

2012-10-20T16:10:48Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

Daniel Licinius Trajanus

2012-10-20T16:10:31Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

Clan Scholae Palatinae

2012-10-20T16:03:37Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* Epilogue */

== Intoduction ==

Below is a history of Clan Scholae Palatinae, reconstructed from records found by Dark Brotherhood scholars. Through the many tribulations that Clan Scholae Palatinae faced, many volumes have been lost and probably will never be known. What is presented here represents the total knowledge of the hundreds of Dark Jedi scholars and years of research. To the members of the reborn Clan, this is considered essential reading.

== Prologue ==

An excerpt from recovered Imperial Palace records: Coruscant, a short while before the loss of the second Death Star. The Emperor is in his palace with one of his advisors, Kren Blista-Vanee.
"M'lord, how did your trip to Wayland go?" Vanee asked nervously. The Emperor had seemed to be in a slightly foul mood since his return from the hidden planet.
"I want you to oversee the construction of an group of Dark Jedi, preferably from Imperial Intelligience. Take whatever you need to do it. I want this group to be tasked with the absolute protection of my facilities based there and upon all other facilities of the like. Classify it. Bury it, they don't exist." The Emperor waved his hand and dismissed his advisor.

Vanee shrugged his shoulders. "What can I do? There aren't any precedents for this how do you just make a group of Dark Jedi appear? They'll have to be trained this will take forever." He hurried down the corridors of the Imperial Palace and set to work.

Several months passed. Vanee did accomplish his task, and now the group of Dark Jedi knelt before the Emperor in his throne room on Coruscant. They were the best Intelligience had to offer, coming from all the branches. Expert pilots, spies, and warriors, they had undergone rigorous training in the Dark Side. Some had not made it. Vanee noticed a considerable drop in the number of them at the foot of the Emperor's throne. In fact, it looked like only half the original group was there. Perhaps the Dark Side was rather taxing. He shook his head nothing to worry about now. These Jedi gathered here would soon hear their Emperor's plans for them. Vanee wondered if they felt any pain from having knelt so long. As he thought it over, the Emperor's chair rotated away from a huge window and towards the assemblage. He rose and began to address them.
"Rise, my Jedi." The group stood and faced their Emperor. "You have been selected for a purpose, and it is best that you now learn what that purpose is." He gestured to himself. "This body it is deteriorating. There are certain measures that can be taken against that, but I must have them protected this is your task. You will go to Mount Tantiss, and Byss, and wherever else you are sent. YOU will ensure the survival of these facilities. Call yourselves the Scholae Palatinae, the Emperor's Guards. Your mission is simple: Defend these installations to the death. Now go and do not fail me."
The Jedi bowed deeply and filed out of the room. The Emperor turned his chair around, and Vanee left quietly.

Time passed. The Rebel Alliance triumphed at Endor. The Empire was pushed back farthe Scholae Palatinae were transferred elsewhere and soon after, Mount Tantiss was lost, as was Byss. More time passed.

== The Birth of Scholae Palatinae ==

This section was obtained from the Intelligence Division, who were "persuaded" to release this information. Documents had fallen into Intelligence Division hands from a raid into Rebel held Coruscant. They detailed the Emperor's Guards, a find of great concern, for which an emergency meeting of the Ubiqtorate was held, excerpts of which follow:
"Members of the Ubiqtorate we have something to discuss. Branch Leader Weicksel has uncovered something that I feel is worth airing to you. As always, this matter is classified to the highest degree. Branch Leader go ahead." The SDIR gestured to his aide.
Weicksel stood up from the table. He looked rather nervous. "Well, as you know, our flight from the Core Systems disrupted a lot of Intelligence operations, and the Rebels have learned of and compromised many agents and organizations. We have suffered. This item, however it is apparently so classified as not to have even been spoken of. We had recovered a cache of documents from the Imperial Palace thanks to a recent operation, and it has provided us with previously unknown information. Does anyone know anything about Intelligence having a group of Dark Jedi?"
Weicksel finished his sentence and looked around. The Ubiqtorate was silent. "It was established to protect the Imperial cloning facilities for the Emperor. He ordered no record made of this, and Intelligence agents were selected to be the trainees. From what this man Kren Blista-Vanee wrote, this training was expensive. Many good Intel men died to bring the Emperor his Jedi. Needless to say, they failed. As far as I can tell, there are no survivors of the 'Scholae Palatinae', The Emperor's Guards. Nothing exists anywhere that could assist in helping us learn more about this group."
The Ubiqutorate was intrigued. "Can you resurrect this group? It might be of use to us. Can it be done?"
The SDIR stood and turned to Weicksel, "Weicksel, you are hereby ordered to reinstate these 'Emperor's Guards". Do whatever is necessary. Coordinate all activities with the Dark Brotherhood upon Eos."

== Passage of Brotherhood ==

The following was recorded by Dark Side academics and loremasters. The early records have not been recovered as of yet, so many sections have been collated by analysis of eyewitness accounts and personal records.
Scholae Palatinae was formed as a House in the Dark Brotherhood. Basing it's operations on the planet of Ashtar in the Setii System. The House grew and so did it's power, soon becoming a major player in the Politics of the Brotherhood. House Scholae Palatinae eventually reached a point where forming a Clan was a necessity.

Three houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae.
The militant Dorimad Sol, a house named after a famous Dark Jedi of ages past whose skill in both Dark Side Lore and with the Lightsaber were legendary.
The second house was named Acclivis Draco, or the Dragon Guard. Another idea of the Emperor's that was never implemented due to his untimely death, the Dragon Guard were supposed to be a legion of force using Stormtroopers, far superior to the Imperial Royal Guard.
The third and final House was called [[Caliburnus]], after a mythical sword that could kill with one blow. Many planet's legends told of this 'Caliburnus' and Scholars agree that this is one of the first references to a Lightsaber, whose lethiality is well known.

This new Clan grew extremely powerful and won for itself the VSD Excidium, during a Great Jedi War. Also about this time, their home planet, Ashtar, underwent extreme tectonic upheaval, necessitating a move to another planet. The planet of Hela was chosen amongst the all the unoccupied worlds. A violent world, where it's proximity to a small yellow dwarf star bathes the planet in radiation, nothing lives there. Diablo Keep was constucted on this inhospitable world to serve as a base for Clan operations and not long after, CSP acquired a second vessel, the M/CRV Victory for performance in the sporadic wars of the Brotherhood.

== Fall into Flames ==

This stage of growth and euphoria was not to continue however, Clan Scholae Palatinae underwent a fall that would shake the Brotherhood to the core and result in great changes. The following is an account by a surviving member of the fallen Clan.
During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence. Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars.
For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first. The third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

This meeting was inconclusive at best, the Dark Brotherhood envoys were suspicious of the House members, who were cold and distant to all outsiders. Exactly what the mandate of Caliburnus was, none have been able to ascertain, though their dark past hints towards an even darker future.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign, so found it an affront to bow to another. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal, as they had come to know the fall and were biding their time before they struck.

== Dark Force Rising ==

The Politics of the Brotherhood are violent and indiscriminate. Sporadic clan warfare and a large rogue Jedi base led to the directive ordered by the Grand Master. Houses were to be of one order only. This boded ill for the former Scholae Palatinae. Their numbers were few and mostly of the Sith order.

But the Scholae Palatinae are not easily defeated, like the Phoenix, they rose again, from the flames of their destruction ,Clan Scholae Palatinae was reborn. Three Houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae, keeping the original names of the defeated to honor their memory and to remind all Scholae Palatinae of their dark past and darker future.
House Acclivis Draco, the Dragon Guard became the House of the Krath, representing the scholarly power of the Emperor, and like he, they thirst for knowledge and seek power in the ways of the force.
House Dorimad Sol, retaining the name of the great warrior, was chosen as the House of the Obelisk Order to embody the martial skil of Dorimad Sol himself.
House Caliburnus, having a history of Sith dominance naturally became the House of the Sith. Now like the sword they are named after, they carve a swathe through their enemies in their fighter craft.

== Epilogue ==

This history is far from complete and can only give a small hint of the darkness that is Scholae Palatinae. As records come to light and history is made, be sure that it will find it's place among these hallowed volumes and will be continued for ever.

''Compiled by [[Beconan]]''

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]][[Category:Defunct units]]

House Caliburnus

2012-10-20T16:03:19Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* The three Squadrons */

House Caliburnus is a house of the now defunct [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]

== Intoduction ==

Restored from recovered archives, the history of House Caliburnus is displayed below. This House also claims the distinction of being the flagbearer of the old [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]], for after the destruction of the old CSP during a Great Jedi War, the members of this house remained united and eventually led to the restoration of Caliburnus and Clan Scholae Palatinae.

== Behind Every Shadow ==

For centuries, on every planet in existence, espionage, demolition, and/or subterfuge have played a part in good and evil purposes. In a time when the Emperor's Hammer stands poised to strike at the heart of the New Republic, the need for an elite force-capable group of agents to gain intelligence, commit espionage, set demolitions, and create general havok comes into need.

Caliburnus was said to be the name of a mythical blade reported by numerous planets throughout the galaxy. Rumored to have been intelligent; it always struck a death blow no matter how skilled the user fought with blades. Over time, historians have come to agree that Caliburnus was one of the first recorded references to the ancient Lightsaber (an explanation of how it killed adversaries so easily). A lightsaber would indeed seem like a magical weapon in many planet's legends.

A past leader of Scholae Palatinae decided the name Caliburnus perfectly suited a house of those who exploit the weaknesses of their enemies (always deal a deadly blow), The Consul christened the house and all approved of the name, finding it most appropriate. So it was, House Caliburnus came into existence.

== Barren Tomb ==

Sadly for the Sith dominated House Caliburnus, forces beyond it's control were engineering a most untimelty fall, from the position in which it had gained. During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence.
"Members of the Ubiqtorate we have something to discuss. Branch Leader Weicksel has uncovered something that I feel is worth airing to you. As always, this matter is classified to the highest degree. Branch Leader go ahead." The SDIR gestured to his aide.

Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars. For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first, the third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign. Their voracious anger was well known as they vented their hatred on anyone within reach, on all who opposed them. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal and were biding their time before they strike the final blow.

== Reborn of Flames ==

The Politics of the Brotherhood are violent and indiscriminate. Sporadic clan warfare and a large rogue Jedi base led to the directive ordered by the Grand Master. Houses were to be of one order only. This boded ill for the former Scholae Palatinae. Their numbers were few and mostly of the Sith order. But the Scholae Palatinae are not easily defeated, like the Phoenix, they rose again, from the flames of their destruction Clan Scholae Palatinae was reborn. Three Houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae, keeping the original names of the defeated to honor their memory and to remind all Scholae Palatinae of their dark past and darker future.

House Caliburnus became the House of the Sith Order, as they had always been Sith dominated, this seemed a logical path. They are comprised of the best Starfighter pilots Clan Scholae Palatinae has to offer. Based from their traditional home planet of Thor, this House continues to escort Clan officials on their travels and in times of war, House Calibrunus carries the standard of Scholae Palatinae as they assault enemy installations, isolating the foe so that the Clan's other military forces can sweep through the remaining defences.

== Fall into Flames ==

This stage of growth and euphoria was not to continue however, Clan Scholae Palatinae underwent a fall that would shake the Brotherhood to the core and result in great changes. The following is an account by a surviving member of the fallen Clan.
During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence. Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars.
For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first. The third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

This meeting was inconclusive at best, the Dark Brotherhood envoys were suspicious of the House members, who were cold and distant to all outsiders. Exactly what the mandate of Caliburnus was, none have been able to ascertain, though their dark past hints towards an even darker future.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign, so found it an affront to bow to another. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal, as they had come to know the fall and were biding their time before they struck.

== The three Squadrons ==

* Nightshade
* Nightstalker
* Nightmare

''Compiled by [[Beconan]]''
[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]][[Category:Defunct units]]

House Archanis

2012-10-20T15:58:50Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

House Archanis is a house of the now defunct [[Clan Taldryan]]

== Early History ==

Archanis started as a group of rogue programmers escaping from the Old Republic. Taking with them their advanced technology, they fled to the planet Dar'Telis I, the only habitable planet in the Dar'Telis system. Referred to Tyrranus by many, it was the perfect spot for this small band of rebel fugitives to hide. The native inhabitants, Tyrranians, are known for devouring exotic "meals" and technologies. Landing silently in a jungle area of the planet, the techs quickly and efficiently set up a small protective dome and started their colony. Using bizarre technology banned by the Republic, the group of fifty or so techs could fend off the vicious, hungering Tyrranians. Continuing their work using portable labs, the scientists soon gained enough weaponry to create automated defenses that defended their colony. This allowed them to concentrate on other things such as agriculture and things. After such an existence as warlike beings, however, many of them still thirsted for the excitement and feel of combat. This led to a small arena being constructed in the center of town where some would fight each other in a gladiator-like manner. A few rules were followed: armor was allowed, but no firearms or blasters could be used. Some gladiators came into the ring with various weapons of pain such as electrified whips which could fry a man as his own armor acted as a conductor, chains with balls of pure energy being contained on the end somehow, and other unimaginable devices.

Dar'Telis is also a smuggler haven somewhat. While some trips provided large profit margins, other trips went horribly wrong and provided the Tyrranians with a feast for one night. This is how a patrol of Republic Jedi Knights happened upon the sector. In pursuit of a smuggler, they came upon the sector. According to the sensors on board the craft, Dar'Telis I was the only habitable planet there. Cautiously approaching the world, the Jedi checked her scanners and detected a small colony in the northeaster hemisphere. As she was descending, she detected danger and slammed the control stick to the left, throwing the craft into a spin, but too late. The turbolaser blast sheared off a rear stabilizer and destroyed the engines. Aiming near the colony, the craft descended in a haze of fire and smoke. Descendants of the original colonists saw this and, eager for any word outside quickly formed a search party. When they reached the site, they found a clearing where a brush fire was consuming the surrounding forest. Laying twenty meters from the craft was a young woman, her chest shallowly rising. Using a hoversled they brought her back to their small camp, carefully traversing through their security net. Using their limited medical facilities, they slowly nursed her back to health. Once recuperated, she checked out her Hoersch-Kessel Vaya-class Scout Ship, the Holy Light. She determined it was damaged beyond repair...and there was no way any visitors to this planet would help her. She decided she would instead help these people. Once she got back to the colony, they called an audience of all the people. As the leader started to speak, a large man with dark eyes and red-golden hair, she started to sense the force here - many force users. No...not users, instead a collective mass of force potential. This entire colony were isolated from the galaxy, and all had force potential. She could train them, mold them and possibly get off this planet. They seemed technological - maybe they had ships? But first she would train them. After the small meeting, she went up to the leader.

"I am Lauren, a Jedi Knight", she said. The word "Jedi" seemed to strike a chord of recognition within him, but she couldn't sense why. "I have sensed most of you are potential in the Force."
"What this force?" He said in primitive basic.
"The Force binds everyone and everything in the galaxy together. It is everywhere, and surrounds everything."
"Hm." The reply told her nothing.
"I am interested in training some of you, possibly. Would you know of anyone?"
"Train? Why would you do that?" He asked suspiciously, his basic sounding much better now. Perhaps these weren't so primitive and isolated as she had thought.
"Yes," she said. "I believe you and your people could be a great ally to the Republic."
"Fine. You will train Q. He is our finest warrior"

Over the next year, she trained Q in the ways of the Jedi. Young and naďve, she couldn't sense the violent anger that rested within his soul from being raised as a gladiator in the colony.

Finally, he asked her. "Will you fight me in the arena?"

By this time Q had exponentionally grown in the Force, becoming a Knight himself.
"The arena?" She asked. "What arena?" She had been so involved in training Q she had never viewed the social aspect of the colony - the barbaric fights and battles.
"Have you not noticed? Our society revels in combat - the arena is the main source of entertainment. Two warriors, armed and armored fight each other, often to the death. This was my career before you trained me. I would consider a fight against you a great honor" ......She finally accepted after much persistence. She thought she could simply use the Force to overwhelm him and finish the fight peacefully.

Q stepped into the arena in full combat armor, a dark navy blue suit. He wielded a lightsaber that glowed red, bathing his armor in an odd crimson glow. She entered the ring with no armor and her saber that hung at her belt. ......"Surely, you must be jesting," Q said.
"No, I need no armor, Q."

The fight was fierce, but the result was obvious early. Q, using his more advanced combat prowess and the Force...a Force which he had self-taught himself to wield darklydominated the battle. Once the Jedi Lauren realized she could not overwhelm him with the Force, and how strong he had grown, she quickly took up her saber in defense. Q, however, continued his juggernaut-like attack and crashed through her defenses, both the physical and mental ones. She couldn't believe the ferocity demonstrated by her student. He had never been like this before. While her thoughts were preoccupied on those thoughts, the crimson saber sliced through her, right shoulder to left hip. Her cauterized carcass lay on the arena floor, and Q stood triumphant. The crowd cheered wildly. This had been one of the best and most exotic fights ever. Soon, Q began to teach others in the colony the ways of the Force, though always ensuring he himself were stronger.

== The Era of the New Republic, several hundred years later ==

The small colony on Dar'Telis had grown into a small village, but had become much more technological advanced. They had their own starships and some were even given the responsibility of searching the stars for a sign that their kind could emerge. That their dark ways would not make them hunted prey, to be tracked down and destroyed as others had been. Finally, a sign emerged. Although it was not widely known about, one of their scouts detected the Dark Brotherhood - a division of the Imperial faction known as the Emperor's Hammer. A fragment of the former Empire, the Emperor's Hammer still wielded a large amount of power, especially in the Dark Brotherhood. Just the flagship of the Dark Brotherhood could crush a taskforce...the flagship of the Hammer could crush a fleet. And it appeared that this remnant of the Empire embraced their kind. It was time to reveal themselves. The new leader of the colony, Pluty, decided to send an envoy to the Dark Brotherhood. Pluty would be the chief representative. Constructing a large shuttle, Pluty and his guards entered hyperspace for a destination believed to be the headquarters of the Emperor's Hammer - the Aurora system.

With a flash of light, the shuttle entered the void known as "hyperspace."

The Shuttle exited hyperspace in Aurora, several hundred klicks away from both the fleet and the actual planet Aurora. It started to broadcast a message: "I am Pluty. I represent a small group of colonists who wish to join your Empire. Please respond. We are unarmed and will stay where we are, awaiting a representative." The message continued to play over and over for the next day. At last, a "representative," actually a Ubiqtorate agent sent to investigate, arrived at their location.
"Unknown craft, await boarding," the agent, Major Tomas "Dick" Ditonaric, announced over the short-range communication channel.
"We acknowledge, Imperial Representative," Pluty said. Shortly thereafter, the Major was aboard the alien shuttle.
"Greetings. I am Diplomat Ditonaric," the Ubiqtorate agent said, posing as a representative. "I have been informed your colony wishes to join the Empire?"
"Yes," Pluty said. "We have been isolated on a small world, I believe you call it Dar'Telis, for several hundred years. We are a collection of...how do you say...Dark Jedi? We have discovered your Empire may harbor our kind from persecution."
"Well," the Major was quite flustered at this revelation. "Yes, the Empire has a secret order known as the Dark Brotherhood that could harbor you. I only know this because, in reality, am an Intelligence Agent. Also, you should be pleased to know, the Empire is about to annex the Dar'Telis system to our territory, so you will be with us shortly." Major Tomas "Dick" grinned.
"Excellent, I would like to join your Empire then. Many of our colony are skilled pilots, and have traveled the stars protecting themselves while on long journeys. Others are skilled warriors, but they do not share the love of the stars that most of us do. They will most likely remain on Dar'Telis."
"Very well. I will pass the information along. We will send a message to Dar'Telis." Major Tomas saluted, and then left the sleek, alien craft and told his supervisor what had taken place.

The shuttle returned to Dar'Telis and Pluty told all of what had happened. Weeks passed and they received no word. The pilots of the colony started to get restless. They were tired of this planet, being confined to this place. They had heard of the war that raged in the galaxy between the Empire and the New Republic. They also had not forgotten their heritage - how the Old Republic had outcast their relatives. The reason for their outcast was not recorded - it is now perceived that they may have been outcast for dabbling in the Dark Side. Finally, after weeks of waiting, an Imperial Galleon arrived and landed near the colony. A powerful man stepped out, and an aura of hatred was immediately sensed in the colony.
"We welcome you, Dark One," Pluty said.
"Yes, I am amazed at your appearance...Pluty, is it?" The Sith Warrior said, using telepathy to read the younger one's mind. "We did not believe any Dark Jedi had survived from the Republic era. It appears this colony was a well-kept secret...I am here to take you to Eos, the headquarters for the Dark Brotherhood. All of your men willing to join the Brotherhood will come with me now." He turned and walked back aboard the ship.

Pluty, sent a message to all of his students. We are leaving now, come. Thirty Dark Jedi came and boarded the Galleon. The trip was tedious, but the pilots were comforted by the fact that soon they would be able to fly as much as they wanted. They wouldn't have to remain in hiding for fear of the Jedi coming...now they would have their revenge. ......After a brief meeting with the higher-ups of the Brotherhood, Pluty came to talk to his pilots.
"Gentleman, it is decided. We are to go to Hertki III, a small moon that has a base on it. We are to form a House - the House Archanis. We will belong to Taldryan, a Clan of this organization. Already on Sahare, which the planet Hertki orbits, are the warriors and historians. We must depart at once." Archanis is based on Hertki III, a moon of Sahare. The other houses of Clan Taldryan rest below on Sahare itself while Archanis holds silent vigil over the planet.

Pluty was both the instigator and the mediator of the Dar'Telis intergration. Without his lead few pilots would have joined Archanis. With diplomacy and skill worthy of a full krath he performed the impossible; the formation of the house Archanis. Yet this intergration was not without incident. Many Dar'Telians grew homesick fighting for another world. Hertki III was a wonderful home, but it was considered by many to be too cushioned. This world had none of the harsh qualities of Dar'Telis, and the warriors felt that staying with the empire lead them to a path of sloth. Many pilots wished to hone their skills by returning to their lethal homeworld, and in a time of unrest pilots began to flee home.

Even Pluty himself became restless with Hertki III. As the warriors fled the ranks of Archanis dwindled and panic began to surface. The people of Sahare began to fear, for the skies above were no longer protected. One of the captains of the imperial fleet saw this as little more than desertion, and in hope of great honours, he vowed to hunt down and execute all those who would desert the imperial fleet. He sent two frigates to destroy the Dar'Telis system. Mav the then consul of Taldryan despatched his friend and aide Keirdagh "Yacko" Cantor to intervene. Mav refused to let his fellow clansmen be destroyed for the stupidity of an admiral. Yacks Cantor's fleet arrived in the midst of a heavy battle. The admiral had already lost two of his frigates to the air superiority of the Dar'Telians, and yet the battle was not over. Using all his final frigate's tractor beams he was pulling the lifeless hulls onto a collision course with Dar'Telian. With sheer furiosity Yacks Cantor intervened. Hotheaded as ever he forced the remaining Dar'Telians to cease fire, and after bombarding the final frigate with more ion fire than absolutely necessary he boarded the vessel. Not all the events of Yacks Cantor's encounter with the captain are entirely known. This is not because no one knows, more because those that do know dare not say what they saw. The only facts known are that the captain still lies in a medical centre, and the Dar'Telians survived. It was Yacks Cantor that was responsible for restoring House Archanis. The Dar'Telians owed him their service, but not just as a leader, as a friend. Yacks was made the Quaestor of Archanis, and to ensure the continued services of the Dar'Telians he invented several systems. These systems included the House Archanis Society, and the Dynamic squadrons. This later invention entitled pilot to be rotated into and out of the main Battle-squadrons. Blood-thirsty Dar'Telians could join the teams of Archanis, and home-sick men could return home until needed. Yacks also began to teach the Dar'Telians in the arts of leadership, and as the House once again grew in status many new bretheren joined.

One of these Brethren was the dark jedi, William "MiSFiT" Flechette. Flechette was one of Yacks' fast-track leaders who had achieved the position of Hyperion's flight commander. Yacks had shapped Flechette in his own image, attempting to create a leader in his own image. Then came the Vendetta. New Grand Master Zorran lost control of his forces and vendetta engulfed the brotherhood. It was a time of great need, and yet Archanis, and Taldryan came through. Yacks had lead his house to victory, and yet the effort had left him drained. Then came news of the insanity that had engulfed Zorran. Yacks tired of fighting the derranged Grand Master on many issues left for Dar'Telian to meditate on the crumbling state of the brotherhood....

William "MiSFiT" Flechette, was the leader chosen by Yacks to replace him as Quaestor, he was joined by the Jedi Jeff "tiger" Loruss, who had long served as house Aedile. The two tried to bring about stability as the Brotherhood went through a time of darkness. Consumed by the dark side over which he now had little control, Zorran set about on a path of destruction in the Hall of Eos. Flechette saw this destruction, and realised that Archanis needed allies, leaving Jeff Loruss in charge he ventured to the Dar'Telian homeworld to begin a quest for aid. After leaving Dar'Telis he was never heard of again.

Jeff "Tiger" Lorus was the next Quaestor of Archanis, and he chose Shadowhawk as his right hand lady. Aedile Shadowhawk provided conflicts for the House to prove it's fighting prowess with mock battles against the SSD Avenger and House Ludo-Kresh. When the time came for her to stand down she was ably replaced by Predator, who was made Aedile in her place. As the conflict with Zorran ended, and the first Dark Hall lay in ashes, Yacks returned from Dar'Telis. He had been convinced by the New Consul Jac Cotelin to return to his role as a leader of jedi. Yacks left retirement on Dar'Telis and returned as Pro-Consul of Clan Taldryan. Stablity had finally returned to the house, a stability that had been lost in politics and desertion. Chi-Long, the new Grand Master had worked to bring a sense of purpose to the brotherhood. Through his construction of the the second Dark Hall of Eos, he had provided a focal point, and yet something was still missing.

Partially through politics and partially through physical need he created a quest to recover a stolen artefact. Jeff Lorus followed the Grand Master's example and recalled many fighters from Dar'Telis to engage on this quest. Jeff Lorus also ordered a search for Flechette. Predator was the man set in charge or this search. Using the force to decide his search route Predator came upon the Gas giant that was Dar'Telian III. Predator was not entirely sure what drew him to this blue planet, many previous pilots had been lost in it's inhospitable atmpsphere, but when he arrived the metallic-static gas was kind to his ship and it's shields. Before his the blue gases spiralled with paler green gases and before his very eyes some ancient texts appeared. Predator did not believe what he had seen, but the flight recorder kept the log of that day. Upon his return Predator talked with the Taldryan Krath Priest Betja Jun in secret. Together through a week of study in the Dar'Telis libraries they uncovered the meaning of the text. The gas words were written in an old Dar'Telian text that had become obselete some time ago. They simply read "help Flech." Predator knew what he was looking for this time, so upon his return to Dar'Telian III he called through the force. Sure enough Flechette responded. Dar'Telian III wasn't un-inhabited as people had assumed, it was filled with metallic gas beings. Flech had almost died when his shuttle had got stuck on Dar'Telian III, but the entities had channeled their essences through the shuttle to aid it's life-support. As time passed they had Helped Flech heal, and through this meld with his ship had begun to understand the universe outside their world. Flech had stayed to communicate with them and bring them to the Brotherhood. When Predator returned with Flech they brought new allies. The entities of Dar'Telian III volunteered to mould with the Archanis ships, in doing so they could travel the galaxy, but more importantly they would bring faster more responsive controls. Archanis was strengthened, and it showed as they dominated the quest.

''History compiled by [[William "Misfit" Flechette]] and [[Betja Jun]]''

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House Caliburnus

2012-10-20T15:56:29Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

House Caliburnus is a house of the now defunct [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]

== Intoduction ==

Restored from recovered archives, the history of House Caliburnus is displayed below. This House also claims the distinction of being the flagbearer of the old [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]], for after the destruction of the old CSP during a Great Jedi War, the members of this house remained united and eventually led to the restoration of Caliburnus and Clan Scholae Palatinae.

== Behind Every Shadow ==

For centuries, on every planet in existence, espionage, demolition, and/or subterfuge have played a part in good and evil purposes. In a time when the Emperor's Hammer stands poised to strike at the heart of the New Republic, the need for an elite force-capable group of agents to gain intelligence, commit espionage, set demolitions, and create general havok comes into need.

Caliburnus was said to be the name of a mythical blade reported by numerous planets throughout the galaxy. Rumored to have been intelligent; it always struck a death blow no matter how skilled the user fought with blades. Over time, historians have come to agree that Caliburnus was one of the first recorded references to the ancient Lightsaber (an explanation of how it killed adversaries so easily). A lightsaber would indeed seem like a magical weapon in many planet's legends.

A past leader of Scholae Palatinae decided the name Caliburnus perfectly suited a house of those who exploit the weaknesses of their enemies (always deal a deadly blow), The Consul christened the house and all approved of the name, finding it most appropriate. So it was, House Caliburnus came into existence.

== Barren Tomb ==

Sadly for the Sith dominated House Caliburnus, forces beyond it's control were engineering a most untimelty fall, from the position in which it had gained. During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence.
"Members of the Ubiqtorate we have something to discuss. Branch Leader Weicksel has uncovered something that I feel is worth airing to you. As always, this matter is classified to the highest degree. Branch Leader go ahead." The SDIR gestured to his aide.

Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars. For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first, the third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign. Their voracious anger was well known as they vented their hatred on anyone within reach, on all who opposed them. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal and were biding their time before they strike the final blow.

== Reborn of Flames ==

The Politics of the Brotherhood are violent and indiscriminate. Sporadic clan warfare and a large rogue Jedi base led to the directive ordered by the Grand Master. Houses were to be of one order only. This boded ill for the former Scholae Palatinae. Their numbers were few and mostly of the Sith order. But the Scholae Palatinae are not easily defeated, like the Phoenix, they rose again, from the flames of their destruction Clan Scholae Palatinae was reborn. Three Houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae, keeping the original names of the defeated to honor their memory and to remind all Scholae Palatinae of their dark past and darker future.

House Caliburnus became the House of the Sith Order, as they had always been Sith dominated, this seemed a logical path. They are comprised of the best Starfighter pilots Clan Scholae Palatinae has to offer. Based from their traditional home planet of Thor, this House continues to escort Clan officials on their travels and in times of war, House Calibrunus carries the standard of Scholae Palatinae as they assault enemy installations, isolating the foe so that the Clan's other military forces can sweep through the remaining defences.

== Fall into Flames ==

This stage of growth and euphoria was not to continue however, Clan Scholae Palatinae underwent a fall that would shake the Brotherhood to the core and result in great changes. The following is an account by a surviving member of the fallen Clan.
During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence. Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars.
For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first. The third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

This meeting was inconclusive at best, the Dark Brotherhood envoys were suspicious of the House members, who were cold and distant to all outsiders. Exactly what the mandate of Caliburnus was, none have been able to ascertain, though their dark past hints towards an even darker future.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign, so found it an affront to bow to another. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal, as they had come to know the fall and were biding their time before they struck.

== The three Squadrons ==

* Nightshade
* Nightstalker
* Nightmare

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]][[Category:Defunct units]]

House Archanis

2012-10-20T15:55:04Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

House Archanis is a house of the now defunct [[Clan Taldryan]]

== Early History ==

Archanis started as a group of rogue programmers escaping from the Old Republic. Taking with them their advanced technology, they fled to the planet Dar'Telis I, the only habitable planet in the Dar'Telis system. Referred to Tyrranus by many, it was the perfect spot for this small band of rebel fugitives to hide. The native inhabitants, Tyrranians, are known for devouring exotic "meals" and technologies. Landing silently in a jungle area of the planet, the techs quickly and efficiently set up a small protective dome and started their colony. Using bizarre technology banned by the Republic, the group of fifty or so techs could fend off the vicious, hungering Tyrranians. Continuing their work using portable labs, the scientists soon gained enough weaponry to create automated defenses that defended their colony. This allowed them to concentrate on other things such as agriculture and things. After such an existence as warlike beings, however, many of them still thirsted for the excitement and feel of combat. This led to a small arena being constructed in the center of town where some would fight each other in a gladiator-like manner. A few rules were followed: armor was allowed, but no firearms or blasters could be used. Some gladiators came into the ring with various weapons of pain such as electrified whips which could fry a man as his own armor acted as a conductor, chains with balls of pure energy being contained on the end somehow, and other unimaginable devices.

Dar'Telis is also a smuggler haven somewhat. While some trips provided large profit margins, other trips went horribly wrong and provided the Tyrranians with a feast for one night. This is how a patrol of Republic Jedi Knights happened upon the sector. In pursuit of a smuggler, they came upon the sector. According to the sensors on board the craft, Dar'Telis I was the only habitable planet there. Cautiously approaching the world, the Jedi checked her scanners and detected a small colony in the northeaster hemisphere. As she was descending, she detected danger and slammed the control stick to the left, throwing the craft into a spin, but too late. The turbolaser blast sheared off a rear stabilizer and destroyed the engines. Aiming near the colony, the craft descended in a haze of fire and smoke. Descendants of the original colonists saw this and, eager for any word outside quickly formed a search party. When they reached the site, they found a clearing where a brush fire was consuming the surrounding forest. Laying twenty meters from the craft was a young woman, her chest shallowly rising. Using a hoversled they brought her back to their small camp, carefully traversing through their security net. Using their limited medical facilities, they slowly nursed her back to health. Once recuperated, she checked out her Hoersch-Kessel Vaya-class Scout Ship, the Holy Light. She determined it was damaged beyond repair...and there was no way any visitors to this planet would help her. She decided she would instead help these people. Once she got back to the colony, they called an audience of all the people. As the leader started to speak, a large man with dark eyes and red-golden hair, she started to sense the force here - many force users. No...not users, instead a collective mass of force potential. This entire colony were isolated from the galaxy, and all had force potential. She could train them, mold them and possibly get off this planet. They seemed technological - maybe they had ships? But first she would train them. After the small meeting, she went up to the leader.

"I am Lauren, a Jedi Knight", she said. The word "Jedi" seemed to strike a chord of recognition within him, but she couldn't sense why. "I have sensed most of you are potential in the Force."
"What this force?" He said in primitive basic.
"The Force binds everyone and everything in the galaxy together. It is everywhere, and surrounds everything."
"Hm." The reply told her nothing.
"I am interested in training some of you, possibly. Would you know of anyone?"
"Train? Why would you do that?" He asked suspiciously, his basic sounding much better now. Perhaps these weren't so primitive and isolated as she had thought.
"Yes," she said. "I believe you and your people could be a great ally to the Republic."
"Fine. You will train Q. He is our finest warrior"

Over the next year, she trained Q in the ways of the Jedi. Young and naďve, she couldn't sense the violent anger that rested within his soul from being raised as a gladiator in the colony.

Finally, he asked her. "Will you fight me in the arena?"

By this time Q had exponentionally grown in the Force, becoming a Knight himself.
"The arena?" She asked. "What arena?" She had been so involved in training Q she had never viewed the social aspect of the colony - the barbaric fights and battles.
"Have you not noticed? Our society revels in combat - the arena is the main source of entertainment. Two warriors, armed and armored fight each other, often to the death. This was my career before you trained me. I would consider a fight against you a great honor" ......She finally accepted after much persistence. She thought she could simply use the Force to overwhelm him and finish the fight peacefully.

Q stepped into the arena in full combat armor, a dark navy blue suit. He wielded a lightsaber that glowed red, bathing his armor in an odd crimson glow. She entered the ring with no armor and her saber that hung at her belt. ......"Surely, you must be jesting," Q said.
"No, I need no armor, Q."

The fight was fierce, but the result was obvious early. Q, using his more advanced combat prowess and the Force...a Force which he had self-taught himself to wield darklydominated the battle. Once the Jedi Lauren realized she could not overwhelm him with the Force, and how strong he had grown, she quickly took up her saber in defense. Q, however, continued his juggernaut-like attack and crashed through her defenses, both the physical and mental ones. She couldn't believe the ferocity demonstrated by her student. He had never been like this before. While her thoughts were preoccupied on those thoughts, the crimson saber sliced through her, right shoulder to left hip. Her cauterized carcass lay on the arena floor, and Q stood triumphant. The crowd cheered wildly. This had been one of the best and most exotic fights ever. Soon, Q began to teach others in the colony the ways of the Force, though always ensuring he himself were stronger.

== The Era of the New Republic, several hundred years later ==

The small colony on Dar'Telis had grown into a small village, but had become much more technological advanced. They had their own starships and some were even given the responsibility of searching the stars for a sign that their kind could emerge. That their dark ways would not make them hunted prey, to be tracked down and destroyed as others had been. Finally, a sign emerged. Although it was not widely known about, one of their scouts detected the Dark Brotherhood - a division of the Imperial faction known as the Emperor's Hammer. A fragment of the former Empire, the Emperor's Hammer still wielded a large amount of power, especially in the Dark Brotherhood. Just the flagship of the Dark Brotherhood could crush a taskforce...the flagship of the Hammer could crush a fleet. And it appeared that this remnant of the Empire embraced their kind. It was time to reveal themselves. The new leader of the colony, Pluty, decided to send an envoy to the Dark Brotherhood. Pluty would be the chief representative. Constructing a large shuttle, Pluty and his guards entered hyperspace for a destination believed to be the headquarters of the Emperor's Hammer - the Aurora system.

With a flash of light, the shuttle entered the void known as "hyperspace."

The Shuttle exited hyperspace in Aurora, several hundred klicks away from both the fleet and the actual planet Aurora. It started to broadcast a message: "I am Pluty. I represent a small group of colonists who wish to join your Empire. Please respond. We are unarmed and will stay where we are, awaiting a representative." The message continued to play over and over for the next day. At last, a "representative," actually a Ubiqtorate agent sent to investigate, arrived at their location.
"Unknown craft, await boarding," the agent, Major Tomas "Dick" Ditonaric, announced over the short-range communication channel.
"We acknowledge, Imperial Representative," Pluty said. Shortly thereafter, the Major was aboard the alien shuttle.
"Greetings. I am Diplomat Ditonaric," the Ubiqtorate agent said, posing as a representative. "I have been informed your colony wishes to join the Empire?"
"Yes," Pluty said. "We have been isolated on a small world, I believe you call it Dar'Telis, for several hundred years. We are a collection of...how do you say...Dark Jedi? We have discovered your Empire may harbor our kind from persecution."
"Well," the Major was quite flustered at this revelation. "Yes, the Empire has a secret order known as the Dark Brotherhood that could harbor you. I only know this because, in reality, am an Intelligence Agent. Also, you should be pleased to know, the Empire is about to annex the Dar'Telis system to our territory, so you will be with us shortly." Major Tomas "Dick" grinned.
"Excellent, I would like to join your Empire then. Many of our colony are skilled pilots, and have traveled the stars protecting themselves while on long journeys. Others are skilled warriors, but they do not share the love of the stars that most of us do. They will most likely remain on Dar'Telis."
"Very well. I will pass the information along. We will send a message to Dar'Telis." Major Tomas saluted, and then left the sleek, alien craft and told his supervisor what had taken place.

The shuttle returned to Dar'Telis and Pluty told all of what had happened. Weeks passed and they received no word. The pilots of the colony started to get restless. They were tired of this planet, being confined to this place. They had heard of the war that raged in the galaxy between the Empire and the New Republic. They also had not forgotten their heritage - how the Old Republic had outcast their relatives. The reason for their outcast was not recorded - it is now perceived that they may have been outcast for dabbling in the Dark Side. Finally, after weeks of waiting, an Imperial Galleon arrived and landed near the colony. A powerful man stepped out, and an aura of hatred was immediately sensed in the colony.
"We welcome you, Dark One," Pluty said.
"Yes, I am amazed at your appearance...Pluty, is it?" The Sith Warrior said, using telepathy to read the younger one's mind. "We did not believe any Dark Jedi had survived from the Republic era. It appears this colony was a well-kept secret...I am here to take you to Eos, the headquarters for the Dark Brotherhood. All of your men willing to join the Brotherhood will come with me now." He turned and walked back aboard the ship.

Pluty, sent a message to all of his students. We are leaving now, come. Thirty Dark Jedi came and boarded the Galleon. The trip was tedious, but the pilots were comforted by the fact that soon they would be able to fly as much as they wanted. They wouldn't have to remain in hiding for fear of the Jedi coming...now they would have their revenge. ......After a brief meeting with the higher-ups of the Brotherhood, Pluty came to talk to his pilots.
"Gentleman, it is decided. We are to go to Hertki III, a small moon that has a base on it. We are to form a House - the House Archanis. We will belong to Taldryan, a Clan of this organization. Already on Sahare, which the planet Hertki orbits, are the warriors and historians. We must depart at once." Archanis is based on Hertki III, a moon of Sahare. The other houses of Clan Taldryan rest below on Sahare itself while Archanis holds silent vigil over the planet.

Pluty was both the instigator and the mediator of the Dar'Telis intergration. Without his lead few pilots would have joined Archanis. With diplomacy and skill worthy of a full krath he performed the impossible; the formation of the house Archanis. Yet this intergration was not without incident. Many Dar'Telians grew homesick fighting for another world. Hertki III was a wonderful home, but it was considered by many to be too cushioned. This world had none of the harsh qualities of Dar'Telis, and the warriors felt that staying with the empire lead them to a path of sloth. Many pilots wished to hone their skills by returning to their lethal homeworld, and in a time of unrest pilots began to flee home.

Even Pluty himself became restless with Hertki III. As the warriors fled the ranks of Archanis dwindled and panic began to surface. The people of Sahare began to fear, for the skies above were no longer protected. One of the captains of the imperial fleet saw this as little more than desertion, and in hope of great honours, he vowed to hunt down and execute all those who would desert the imperial fleet. He sent two frigates to destroy the Dar'Telis system. Mav the then consul of Taldryan despatched his friend and aide Keirdagh "Yacko" Cantor to intervene. Mav refused to let his fellow clansmen be destroyed for the stupidity of an admiral. Yacks Cantor's fleet arrived in the midst of a heavy battle. The admiral had already lost two of his frigates to the air superiority of the Dar'Telians, and yet the battle was not over. Using all his final frigate's tractor beams he was pulling the lifeless hulls onto a collision course with Dar'Telian. With sheer furiosity Yacks Cantor intervened. Hotheaded as ever he forced the remaining Dar'Telians to cease fire, and after bombarding the final frigate with more ion fire than absolutely necessary he boarded the vessel. Not all the events of Yacks Cantor's encounter with the captain are entirely known. This is not because no one knows, more because those that do know dare not say what they saw. The only facts known are that the captain still lies in a medical centre, and the Dar'Telians survived. It was Yacks Cantor that was responsible for restoring House Archanis. The Dar'Telians owed him their service, but not just as a leader, as a friend. Yacks was made the Quaestor of Archanis, and to ensure the continued services of the Dar'Telians he invented several systems. These systems included the House Archanis Society, and the Dynamic squadrons. This later invention entitled pilot to be rotated into and out of the main Battle-squadrons. Blood-thirsty Dar'Telians could join the teams of Archanis, and home-sick men could return home until needed. Yacks also began to teach the Dar'Telians in the arts of leadership, and as the House once again grew in status many new bretheren joined.

One of these Brethren was the dark jedi, William "MiSFiT" Flechette. Flechette was one of Yacks' fast-track leaders who had achieved the position of Hyperion's flight commander. Yacks had shapped Flechette in his own image, attempting to create a leader in his own image. Then came the Vendetta. New Grand Master Zorran lost control of his forces and vendetta engulfed the brotherhood. It was a time of great need, and yet Archanis, and Taldryan came through. Yacks had lead his house to victory, and yet the effort had left him drained. Then came news of the insanity that had engulfed Zorran. Yacks tired of fighting the derranged Grand Master on many issues left for Dar'Telian to meditate on the crumbling state of the brotherhood....

William "MiSFiT" Flechette, was the leader chosen by Yacks to replace him as Quaestor, he was joined by the Jedi Jeff "tiger" Loruss, who had long served as house Aedile. The two tried to bring about stability as the Brotherhood went through a time of darkness. Consumed by the dark side over which he now had little control, Zorran set about on a path of destruction in the Hall of Eos. Flechette saw this destruction, and realised that Archanis needed allies, leaving Jeff Loruss in charge he ventured to the Dar'Telian homeworld to begin a quest for aid. After leaving Dar'Telis he was never heard of again.

Jeff "Tiger" Lorus was the next Quaestor of Archanis, and he chose Shadowhawk as his right hand lady. Aedile Shadowhawk provided conflicts for the House to prove it's fighting prowess with mock battles against the SSD Avenger and House Ludo-Kresh. When the time came for her to stand down she was ably replaced by Predator, who was made Aedile in her place. As the conflict with Zorran ended, and the first Dark Hall lay in ashes, Yacks returned from Dar'Telis. He had been convinced by the New Consul Jac Cotelin to return to his role as a leader of jedi. Yacks left retirement on Dar'Telis and returned as Pro-Consul of Clan Taldryan. Stablity had finally returned to the house, a stability that had been lost in politics and desertion. Chi-Long, the new Grand Master had worked to bring a sense of purpose to the brotherhood. Through his construction of the the second Dark Hall of Eos, he had provided a focal point, and yet something was still missing.

Partially through politics and partially through physical need he created a quest to recover a stolen artefact. Jeff Lorus followed the Grand Master's example and recalled many fighters from Dar'Telis to engage on this quest. Jeff Lorus also ordered a search for Flechette. Predator was the man set in charge or this search. Using the force to decide his search route Predator came upon the Gas giant that was Dar'Telian III. Predator was not entirely sure what drew him to this blue planet, many previous pilots had been lost in it's inhospitable atmpsphere, but when he arrived the metallic-static gas was kind to his ship and it's shields. Before his the blue gases spiralled with paler green gases and before his very eyes some ancient texts appeared. Predator did not believe what he had seen, but the flight recorder kept the log of that day. Upon his return Predator talked with the Taldryan Krath Priest Betja Jun in secret. Together through a week of study in the Dar'Telis libraries they uncovered the meaning of the text. The gas words were written in an old Dar'Telian text that had become obselete some time ago. They simply read "help Flech." Predator knew what he was looking for this time, so upon his return to Dar'Telian III he called through the force. Sure enough Flechette responded. Dar'Telian III wasn't un-inhabited as people had assumed, it was filled with metallic gas beings. Flech had almost died when his shuttle had got stuck on Dar'Telian III, but the entities had channeled their essences through the shuttle to aid it's life-support. As time passed they had Helped Flech heal, and through this meld with his ship had begun to understand the universe outside their world. Flech had stayed to communicate with them and bring them to the Brotherhood. When Predator returned with Flech they brought new allies. The entities of Dar'Telian III volunteered to mould with the Archanis ships, in doing so they could travel the galaxy, but more importantly they would bring faster more responsive controls. Archanis was strengthened, and it showed as they dominated the quest.

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]][[Category:Defunct units]]

House Archanis

2012-10-20T15:54:47Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

House Archanis is a house of the now defunct [[Clan Taldryan]]

[[Early History]]
Archanis started as a group of rogue programmers escaping from the Old Republic. Taking with them their advanced technology, they fled to the planet Dar'Telis I, the only habitable planet in the Dar'Telis system. Referred to Tyrranus by many, it was the perfect spot for this small band of rebel fugitives to hide. The native inhabitants, Tyrranians, are known for devouring exotic "meals" and technologies. Landing silently in a jungle area of the planet, the techs quickly and efficiently set up a small protective dome and started their colony. Using bizarre technology banned by the Republic, the group of fifty or so techs could fend off the vicious, hungering Tyrranians. Continuing their work using portable labs, the scientists soon gained enough weaponry to create automated defenses that defended their colony. This allowed them to concentrate on other things such as agriculture and things. After such an existence as warlike beings, however, many of them still thirsted for the excitement and feel of combat. This led to a small arena being constructed in the center of town where some would fight each other in a gladiator-like manner. A few rules were followed: armor was allowed, but no firearms or blasters could be used. Some gladiators came into the ring with various weapons of pain such as electrified whips which could fry a man as his own armor acted as a conductor, chains with balls of pure energy being contained on the end somehow, and other unimaginable devices.

Dar'Telis is also a smuggler haven somewhat. While some trips provided large profit margins, other trips went horribly wrong and provided the Tyrranians with a feast for one night. This is how a patrol of Republic Jedi Knights happened upon the sector. In pursuit of a smuggler, they came upon the sector. According to the sensors on board the craft, Dar'Telis I was the only habitable planet there. Cautiously approaching the world, the Jedi checked her scanners and detected a small colony in the northeaster hemisphere. As she was descending, she detected danger and slammed the control stick to the left, throwing the craft into a spin, but too late. The turbolaser blast sheared off a rear stabilizer and destroyed the engines. Aiming near the colony, the craft descended in a haze of fire and smoke. Descendants of the original colonists saw this and, eager for any word outside quickly formed a search party. When they reached the site, they found a clearing where a brush fire was consuming the surrounding forest. Laying twenty meters from the craft was a young woman, her chest shallowly rising. Using a hoversled they brought her back to their small camp, carefully traversing through their security net. Using their limited medical facilities, they slowly nursed her back to health. Once recuperated, she checked out her Hoersch-Kessel Vaya-class Scout Ship, the Holy Light. She determined it was damaged beyond repair...and there was no way any visitors to this planet would help her. She decided she would instead help these people. Once she got back to the colony, they called an audience of all the people. As the leader started to speak, a large man with dark eyes and red-golden hair, she started to sense the force here - many force users. No...not users, instead a collective mass of force potential. This entire colony were isolated from the galaxy, and all had force potential. She could train them, mold them and possibly get off this planet. They seemed technological - maybe they had ships? But first she would train them. After the small meeting, she went up to the leader.

"I am Lauren, a Jedi Knight", she said. The word "Jedi" seemed to strike a chord of recognition within him, but she couldn't sense why. "I have sensed most of you are potential in the Force."
"What this force?" He said in primitive basic.
"The Force binds everyone and everything in the galaxy together. It is everywhere, and surrounds everything."
"Hm." The reply told her nothing.
"I am interested in training some of you, possibly. Would you know of anyone?"
"Train? Why would you do that?" He asked suspiciously, his basic sounding much better now. Perhaps these weren't so primitive and isolated as she had thought.
"Yes," she said. "I believe you and your people could be a great ally to the Republic."
"Fine. You will train Q. He is our finest warrior"

Over the next year, she trained Q in the ways of the Jedi. Young and naďve, she couldn't sense the violent anger that rested within his soul from being raised as a gladiator in the colony.

Finally, he asked her. "Will you fight me in the arena?"

By this time Q had exponentionally grown in the Force, becoming a Knight himself.
"The arena?" She asked. "What arena?" She had been so involved in training Q she had never viewed the social aspect of the colony - the barbaric fights and battles.
"Have you not noticed? Our society revels in combat - the arena is the main source of entertainment. Two warriors, armed and armored fight each other, often to the death. This was my career before you trained me. I would consider a fight against you a great honor" ......She finally accepted after much persistence. She thought she could simply use the Force to overwhelm him and finish the fight peacefully.

Q stepped into the arena in full combat armor, a dark navy blue suit. He wielded a lightsaber that glowed red, bathing his armor in an odd crimson glow. She entered the ring with no armor and her saber that hung at her belt. ......"Surely, you must be jesting," Q said.
"No, I need no armor, Q."

The fight was fierce, but the result was obvious early. Q, using his more advanced combat prowess and the Force...a Force which he had self-taught himself to wield darklydominated the battle. Once the Jedi Lauren realized she could not overwhelm him with the Force, and how strong he had grown, she quickly took up her saber in defense. Q, however, continued his juggernaut-like attack and crashed through her defenses, both the physical and mental ones. She couldn't believe the ferocity demonstrated by her student. He had never been like this before. While her thoughts were preoccupied on those thoughts, the crimson saber sliced through her, right shoulder to left hip. Her cauterized carcass lay on the arena floor, and Q stood triumphant. The crowd cheered wildly. This had been one of the best and most exotic fights ever. Soon, Q began to teach others in the colony the ways of the Force, though always ensuring he himself were stronger.

== The Era of the New Republic, several hundred years later ==

The small colony on Dar'Telis had grown into a small village, but had become much more technological advanced. They had their own starships and some were even given the responsibility of searching the stars for a sign that their kind could emerge. That their dark ways would not make them hunted prey, to be tracked down and destroyed as others had been. Finally, a sign emerged. Although it was not widely known about, one of their scouts detected the Dark Brotherhood - a division of the Imperial faction known as the Emperor's Hammer. A fragment of the former Empire, the Emperor's Hammer still wielded a large amount of power, especially in the Dark Brotherhood. Just the flagship of the Dark Brotherhood could crush a taskforce...the flagship of the Hammer could crush a fleet. And it appeared that this remnant of the Empire embraced their kind. It was time to reveal themselves. The new leader of the colony, Pluty, decided to send an envoy to the Dark Brotherhood. Pluty would be the chief representative. Constructing a large shuttle, Pluty and his guards entered hyperspace for a destination believed to be the headquarters of the Emperor's Hammer - the Aurora system.

With a flash of light, the shuttle entered the void known as "hyperspace."

The Shuttle exited hyperspace in Aurora, several hundred klicks away from both the fleet and the actual planet Aurora. It started to broadcast a message: "I am Pluty. I represent a small group of colonists who wish to join your Empire. Please respond. We are unarmed and will stay where we are, awaiting a representative." The message continued to play over and over for the next day. At last, a "representative," actually a Ubiqtorate agent sent to investigate, arrived at their location.
"Unknown craft, await boarding," the agent, Major Tomas "Dick" Ditonaric, announced over the short-range communication channel.
"We acknowledge, Imperial Representative," Pluty said. Shortly thereafter, the Major was aboard the alien shuttle.
"Greetings. I am Diplomat Ditonaric," the Ubiqtorate agent said, posing as a representative. "I have been informed your colony wishes to join the Empire?"
"Yes," Pluty said. "We have been isolated on a small world, I believe you call it Dar'Telis, for several hundred years. We are a collection of...how do you say...Dark Jedi? We have discovered your Empire may harbor our kind from persecution."
"Well," the Major was quite flustered at this revelation. "Yes, the Empire has a secret order known as the Dark Brotherhood that could harbor you. I only know this because, in reality, am an Intelligence Agent. Also, you should be pleased to know, the Empire is about to annex the Dar'Telis system to our territory, so you will be with us shortly." Major Tomas "Dick" grinned.
"Excellent, I would like to join your Empire then. Many of our colony are skilled pilots, and have traveled the stars protecting themselves while on long journeys. Others are skilled warriors, but they do not share the love of the stars that most of us do. They will most likely remain on Dar'Telis."
"Very well. I will pass the information along. We will send a message to Dar'Telis." Major Tomas saluted, and then left the sleek, alien craft and told his supervisor what had taken place.

The shuttle returned to Dar'Telis and Pluty told all of what had happened. Weeks passed and they received no word. The pilots of the colony started to get restless. They were tired of this planet, being confined to this place. They had heard of the war that raged in the galaxy between the Empire and the New Republic. They also had not forgotten their heritage - how the Old Republic had outcast their relatives. The reason for their outcast was not recorded - it is now perceived that they may have been outcast for dabbling in the Dark Side. Finally, after weeks of waiting, an Imperial Galleon arrived and landed near the colony. A powerful man stepped out, and an aura of hatred was immediately sensed in the colony.
"We welcome you, Dark One," Pluty said.
"Yes, I am amazed at your appearance...Pluty, is it?" The Sith Warrior said, using telepathy to read the younger one's mind. "We did not believe any Dark Jedi had survived from the Republic era. It appears this colony was a well-kept secret...I am here to take you to Eos, the headquarters for the Dark Brotherhood. All of your men willing to join the Brotherhood will come with me now." He turned and walked back aboard the ship.

Pluty, sent a message to all of his students. We are leaving now, come. Thirty Dark Jedi came and boarded the Galleon. The trip was tedious, but the pilots were comforted by the fact that soon they would be able to fly as much as they wanted. They wouldn't have to remain in hiding for fear of the Jedi coming...now they would have their revenge. ......After a brief meeting with the higher-ups of the Brotherhood, Pluty came to talk to his pilots.
"Gentleman, it is decided. We are to go to Hertki III, a small moon that has a base on it. We are to form a House - the House Archanis. We will belong to Taldryan, a Clan of this organization. Already on Sahare, which the planet Hertki orbits, are the warriors and historians. We must depart at once." Archanis is based on Hertki III, a moon of Sahare. The other houses of Clan Taldryan rest below on Sahare itself while Archanis holds silent vigil over the planet.

Pluty was both the instigator and the mediator of the Dar'Telis intergration. Without his lead few pilots would have joined Archanis. With diplomacy and skill worthy of a full krath he performed the impossible; the formation of the house Archanis. Yet this intergration was not without incident. Many Dar'Telians grew homesick fighting for another world. Hertki III was a wonderful home, but it was considered by many to be too cushioned. This world had none of the harsh qualities of Dar'Telis, and the warriors felt that staying with the empire lead them to a path of sloth. Many pilots wished to hone their skills by returning to their lethal homeworld, and in a time of unrest pilots began to flee home.

Even Pluty himself became restless with Hertki III. As the warriors fled the ranks of Archanis dwindled and panic began to surface. The people of Sahare began to fear, for the skies above were no longer protected. One of the captains of the imperial fleet saw this as little more than desertion, and in hope of great honours, he vowed to hunt down and execute all those who would desert the imperial fleet. He sent two frigates to destroy the Dar'Telis system. Mav the then consul of Taldryan despatched his friend and aide Keirdagh "Yacko" Cantor to intervene. Mav refused to let his fellow clansmen be destroyed for the stupidity of an admiral. Yacks Cantor's fleet arrived in the midst of a heavy battle. The admiral had already lost two of his frigates to the air superiority of the Dar'Telians, and yet the battle was not over. Using all his final frigate's tractor beams he was pulling the lifeless hulls onto a collision course with Dar'Telian. With sheer furiosity Yacks Cantor intervened. Hotheaded as ever he forced the remaining Dar'Telians to cease fire, and after bombarding the final frigate with more ion fire than absolutely necessary he boarded the vessel. Not all the events of Yacks Cantor's encounter with the captain are entirely known. This is not because no one knows, more because those that do know dare not say what they saw. The only facts known are that the captain still lies in a medical centre, and the Dar'Telians survived. It was Yacks Cantor that was responsible for restoring House Archanis. The Dar'Telians owed him their service, but not just as a leader, as a friend. Yacks was made the Quaestor of Archanis, and to ensure the continued services of the Dar'Telians he invented several systems. These systems included the House Archanis Society, and the Dynamic squadrons. This later invention entitled pilot to be rotated into and out of the main Battle-squadrons. Blood-thirsty Dar'Telians could join the teams of Archanis, and home-sick men could return home until needed. Yacks also began to teach the Dar'Telians in the arts of leadership, and as the House once again grew in status many new bretheren joined.

One of these Brethren was the dark jedi, William "MiSFiT" Flechette. Flechette was one of Yacks' fast-track leaders who had achieved the position of Hyperion's flight commander. Yacks had shapped Flechette in his own image, attempting to create a leader in his own image. Then came the Vendetta. New Grand Master Zorran lost control of his forces and vendetta engulfed the brotherhood. It was a time of great need, and yet Archanis, and Taldryan came through. Yacks had lead his house to victory, and yet the effort had left him drained. Then came news of the insanity that had engulfed Zorran. Yacks tired of fighting the derranged Grand Master on many issues left for Dar'Telian to meditate on the crumbling state of the brotherhood....

William "MiSFiT" Flechette, was the leader chosen by Yacks to replace him as Quaestor, he was joined by the Jedi Jeff "tiger" Loruss, who had long served as house Aedile. The two tried to bring about stability as the Brotherhood went through a time of darkness. Consumed by the dark side over which he now had little control, Zorran set about on a path of destruction in the Hall of Eos. Flechette saw this destruction, and realised that Archanis needed allies, leaving Jeff Loruss in charge he ventured to the Dar'Telian homeworld to begin a quest for aid. After leaving Dar'Telis he was never heard of again.

Jeff "Tiger" Lorus was the next Quaestor of Archanis, and he chose Shadowhawk as his right hand lady. Aedile Shadowhawk provided conflicts for the House to prove it's fighting prowess with mock battles against the SSD Avenger and House Ludo-Kresh. When the time came for her to stand down she was ably replaced by Predator, who was made Aedile in her place. As the conflict with Zorran ended, and the first Dark Hall lay in ashes, Yacks returned from Dar'Telis. He had been convinced by the New Consul Jac Cotelin to return to his role as a leader of jedi. Yacks left retirement on Dar'Telis and returned as Pro-Consul of Clan Taldryan. Stablity had finally returned to the house, a stability that had been lost in politics and desertion. Chi-Long, the new Grand Master had worked to bring a sense of purpose to the brotherhood. Through his construction of the the second Dark Hall of Eos, he had provided a focal point, and yet something was still missing.

Partially through politics and partially through physical need he created a quest to recover a stolen artefact. Jeff Lorus followed the Grand Master's example and recalled many fighters from Dar'Telis to engage on this quest. Jeff Lorus also ordered a search for Flechette. Predator was the man set in charge or this search. Using the force to decide his search route Predator came upon the Gas giant that was Dar'Telian III. Predator was not entirely sure what drew him to this blue planet, many previous pilots had been lost in it's inhospitable atmpsphere, but when he arrived the metallic-static gas was kind to his ship and it's shields. Before his the blue gases spiralled with paler green gases and before his very eyes some ancient texts appeared. Predator did not believe what he had seen, but the flight recorder kept the log of that day. Upon his return Predator talked with the Taldryan Krath Priest Betja Jun in secret. Together through a week of study in the Dar'Telis libraries they uncovered the meaning of the text. The gas words were written in an old Dar'Telian text that had become obselete some time ago. They simply read "help Flech." Predator knew what he was looking for this time, so upon his return to Dar'Telian III he called through the force. Sure enough Flechette responded. Dar'Telian III wasn't un-inhabited as people had assumed, it was filled with metallic gas beings. Flech had almost died when his shuttle had got stuck on Dar'Telian III, but the entities had channeled their essences through the shuttle to aid it's life-support. As time passed they had Helped Flech heal, and through this meld with his ship had begun to understand the universe outside their world. Flech had stayed to communicate with them and bring them to the Brotherhood. When Predator returned with Flech they brought new allies. The entities of Dar'Telian III volunteered to mould with the Archanis ships, in doing so they could travel the galaxy, but more importantly they would bring faster more responsive controls. Archanis was strengthened, and it showed as they dominated the quest.

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]][[Category:Defunct units]]

House Ektrosis

2012-10-20T15:54:00Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

House Ektrosis is a house of the now defunct [[Clan Taldryan]]

== History ==

The Great Clanning brought a huge change to the Brotherhood. Now, houses had members of only one order. Siths and Obelisks abandoned House Ektrosis, and many felt that the power of the House was reduced. But there were some who knew different; and in the chaos and confusion brought by the Clanning they sought to bring a new sense of unity and understanding to the members of Ektrosis.

One of such persons was Alanna, a Krath Priestess of great reknown. A first Quaestor after Clanning, she began the forging of new Ektrosis, a Krath House of Clan Taldryan. She brought peace and stability to Ektrosis, forming a core of the future House and setting Ektrosis on the path of future glory.

The first test for the leadership of Clan Taldryan came soon after the Clanning. As Dark Council announced that each Clan will have a system as its feud, the newly organized Clans started to fight among themselves for the best systems within the Emperor's Hammer territories. Thanks to the joint efforts of its three houses, Clan Taldryan established its presence in the Karana system. Ektrosis moved to a volcanic planet of Deva, where they could practice their secret rituals undisturbed. .

Members of Ektrosis had a little time to relax, for another test of their abilities was quick to come. The rivlary between Clan Arcona and Clan Taldryan grew beyound controll of the Dark Council, and two Clans announced a feud to settle their differences. Having completely outmatched the Kraths of Clan Arcona, members of House Ektrosis forced them to surrender and brought Clan Arcona to a hummiliating defeat. No Clan of the Brotherhood dared to attack the mighty Clan Taldryan alone after this feud.

After that comes a time of stability and progress for House Ektrosis. Led by Alanna, the house solidified its positions. The House patiently waited for its time, untill, in the Rite of Supermacy it revealed its full power and defeated all other Krath Houses on the field of battle. House Ektrosis became known as the First House of the Krath, a title it will hold for a long time.

Other Krath Houses sought revenge, and they quickly saw the opportunity in their power-hungry Consuls. Through lies and false promises they succeeded in starting a Great Jedi War among the Clans of the Dark Brotherhood. Ektrosis responded, and, fighting alongside their Taldryan brothers won a decesive victory over the other Clans of the Brotherhood.

That victory was also the last acomplishment of Quaestor Alanna. Feeling that her time as a leader of Ektrosis is coming to an end, she willingly resigned from her position and left the leadership of Ektrosis to others.

That was a time of unstable peace in the Brotherhood. This was also a time of unstability in Ektrosis, in which Quaestors were often changed. Though each of them was higly quallified, they all lacked the time to implement their plans on the Ektrosis. The decline of Ektrosis was complete when House Aleema of Satal Keto prevailed over Ektrosis in the Rite of Supermacy and become the First House of Krath.

A short time after that defeat, new people rose to rule House Ektrosis. Betja Jun and Aragorn Unteminar took control of the house and started to rebuild it.

Though the Great Krath War caught new Ektrosis in a middle of reorganization, Betja and Aragorn reacted quickly, and Ektrosis prevailed over Aleema, thus again regaining the title of the First House of Krath.

Now, the Ektrosis again looks forward to a bright future, a future where Ektrosis will again dominate the order of the Krath. But there are many challenges ahead, for other Houses will not bow to Ektrosis willingly, and members of Ektrosis will be called to arms for many years to come, to defend their title and the honor of their House.

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House Dinaari

2012-10-20T15:53:19Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

House Dinaari is a house of the now defunct [[Clan Taldryan]]

== History ==

The history of House Dinaari is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. There are many legends and myths surrounding its past. One legend above others is told time after time. No-on knows if the legend is true or not, but there can be no doubt in the minds of any who have heard it that Dinaari has a powerful and strong history, and is a force to be reckoned with.

The tale begins many thousands of years ago, with a solitary jedi. Cast out by his kind for experiments then classed as dangerous he found an isolated planet, and there made his home. Not knowing why he had been brought to the planet, he continued with his experimenting, his aim to find a power source for his lightsabre that was easily available. At the time, no such source was known of. All who spoke of the existance of such a source were thought of as lunatics and removed from any position of power where they could be considered a danger to society. This jedi, tho, had been different. Stripped of all power and authority, he had refused to give up his studies. Considered a danger to those around him, he was sent of on a mission to discover all he could about the outer worlds, and to stay there until he discovered his beloved power source.

For many years the jedi sat on his planet, making notes and gathering information. All the while, he continued his experiments, trying to find his source. Over the years, other jedi joined him on the planet. Anyone who passed through the area, picked up his signal, and went to investigate, was convinced by his logic and stayed to help him search for his dream. Without the backing of the peers, his arguments were persuasive and eventually there came into being a community living on the planet.

The jedi, by now an old man, had become accustomed to his solitude, and went into the valleys around to work. Here he found many crystals, which gave the planet its purple glow. Much experimenting with the crystals showed him how, if he harvested them at the right time, he could use them to power his sabre.

The rest of the colony slowly forgot about the old jedi, and eventually forgot about his experiments. Settling on the planet they began to grow and establish a social order. After many years of solitude in the valleys, the old jedi knew that he could not live much longer. He harvested the best crystal he could find, and, inserting it into his lightsabre, left it by the edge of the settlement and went off into the wilderness to live his last few years in peace.

The settlers, who by now had all but forgotten about the jedi and his quest, found the sabre in the morning. Those who found it did not realise its meaning, and took it to the elders of the community. Here, there were some amongst them who still remembered the old jedi, tho his name was forgotten to them. They realised what he had done, and its significance.

A search was immediately organised for the old jedi, but no trace was ever found of him. Those who had never met him started to doubt his existance and so the story of his construction of the lightsabre had passed unlogged into history. The colony, however, took his ideas and worked on them, striving to best what he had managed to achieve. In doing so, there grew a group of jedi who knew their own sabre better than they knew themselves, who knew its working and could command its every move. They developed skills beyond any other, and formed the formidable House Dinaari.

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House Dinaari

2012-10-20T15:53:09Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: Created page with "House Dinaari is a house of the now defunct Clan Taldryan == History == The history of House Dinaari is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. There are many legends and myths ..."

House Archanis

2012-10-20T15:51:46Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: Created page with "Archanis started as a group of rogue programmers escaping from the Old Republic. Taking with them their advanced technology, they fled to the planet Dar'Telis I, the only habitab..."

Archanis started as a group of rogue programmers escaping from the Old Republic. Taking with them their advanced technology, they fled to the planet Dar'Telis I, the only habitable planet in the Dar'Telis system. Referred to Tyrranus by many, it was the perfect spot for this small band of rebel fugitives to hide. The native inhabitants, Tyrranians, are known for devouring exotic "meals" and technologies. Landing silently in a jungle area of the planet, the techs quickly and efficiently set up a small protective dome and started their colony. Using bizarre technology banned by the Republic, the group of fifty or so techs could fend off the vicious, hungering Tyrranians. Continuing their work using portable labs, the scientists soon gained enough weaponry to create automated defenses that defended their colony. This allowed them to concentrate on other things such as agriculture and things. After such an existence as warlike beings, however, many of them still thirsted for the excitement and feel of combat. This led to a small arena being constructed in the center of town where some would fight each other in a gladiator-like manner. A few rules were followed: armor was allowed, but no firearms or blasters could be used. Some gladiators came into the ring with various weapons of pain such as electrified whips which could fry a man as his own armor acted as a conductor, chains with balls of pure energy being contained on the end somehow, and other unimaginable devices.

Dar'Telis is also a smuggler haven somewhat. While some trips provided large profit margins, other trips went horribly wrong and provided the Tyrranians with a feast for one night. This is how a patrol of Republic Jedi Knights happened upon the sector. In pursuit of a smuggler, they came upon the sector. According to the sensors on board the craft, Dar'Telis I was the only habitable planet there. Cautiously approaching the world, the Jedi checked her scanners and detected a small colony in the northeaster hemisphere. As she was descending, she detected danger and slammed the control stick to the left, throwing the craft into a spin, but too late. The turbolaser blast sheared off a rear stabilizer and destroyed the engines. Aiming near the colony, the craft descended in a haze of fire and smoke. Descendants of the original colonists saw this and, eager for any word outside quickly formed a search party. When they reached the site, they found a clearing where a brush fire was consuming the surrounding forest. Laying twenty meters from the craft was a young woman, her chest shallowly rising. Using a hoversled they brought her back to their small camp, carefully traversing through their security net. Using their limited medical facilities, they slowly nursed her back to health. Once recuperated, she checked out her Hoersch-Kessel Vaya-class Scout Ship, the Holy Light. She determined it was damaged beyond repair...and there was no way any visitors to this planet would help her. She decided she would instead help these people. Once she got back to the colony, they called an audience of all the people. As the leader started to speak, a large man with dark eyes and red-golden hair, she started to sense the force here - many force users. No...not users, instead a collective mass of force potential. This entire colony were isolated from the galaxy, and all had force potential. She could train them, mold them and possibly get off this planet. They seemed technological - maybe they had ships? But first she would train them. After the small meeting, she went up to the leader.

"I am Lauren, a Jedi Knight", she said. The word "Jedi" seemed to strike a chord of recognition within him, but she couldn't sense why. "I have sensed most of you are potential in the Force."
"What this force?" He said in primitive basic.
"The Force binds everyone and everything in the galaxy together. It is everywhere, and surrounds everything."
"Hm." The reply told her nothing.
"I am interested in training some of you, possibly. Would you know of anyone?"
"Train? Why would you do that?" He asked suspiciously, his basic sounding much better now. Perhaps these weren't so primitive and isolated as she had thought.
"Yes," she said. "I believe you and your people could be a great ally to the Republic."
"Fine. You will train Q. He is our finest warrior"

Over the next year, she trained Q in the ways of the Jedi. Young and naďve, she couldn't sense the violent anger that rested within his soul from being raised as a gladiator in the colony.

Finally, he asked her. "Will you fight me in the arena?"

By this time Q had exponentionally grown in the Force, becoming a Knight himself.
"The arena?" She asked. "What arena?" She had been so involved in training Q she had never viewed the social aspect of the colony - the barbaric fights and battles.
"Have you not noticed? Our society revels in combat - the arena is the main source of entertainment. Two warriors, armed and armored fight each other, often to the death. This was my career before you trained me. I would consider a fight against you a great honor" ......She finally accepted after much persistence. She thought she could simply use the Force to overwhelm him and finish the fight peacefully.

Q stepped into the arena in full combat armor, a dark navy blue suit. He wielded a lightsaber that glowed red, bathing his armor in an odd crimson glow. She entered the ring with no armor and her saber that hung at her belt. ......"Surely, you must be jesting," Q said.
"No, I need no armor, Q."

The fight was fierce, but the result was obvious early. Q, using his more advanced combat prowess and the Force...a Force which he had self-taught himself to wield darklydominated the battle. Once the Jedi Lauren realized she could not overwhelm him with the Force, and how strong he had grown, she quickly took up her saber in defense. Q, however, continued his juggernaut-like attack and crashed through her defenses, both the physical and mental ones. She couldn't believe the ferocity demonstrated by her student. He had never been like this before. While her thoughts were preoccupied on those thoughts, the crimson saber sliced through her, right shoulder to left hip. Her cauterized carcass lay on the arena floor, and Q stood triumphant. The crowd cheered wildly. This had been one of the best and most exotic fights ever. Soon, Q began to teach others in the colony the ways of the Force, though always ensuring he himself were stronger.

== The Era of the New Republic, several hundred years later ==

The small colony on Dar'Telis had grown into a small village, but had become much more technological advanced. They had their own starships and some were even given the responsibility of searching the stars for a sign that their kind could emerge. That their dark ways would not make them hunted prey, to be tracked down and destroyed as others had been. Finally, a sign emerged. Although it was not widely known about, one of their scouts detected the Dark Brotherhood - a division of the Imperial faction known as the Emperor's Hammer. A fragment of the former Empire, the Emperor's Hammer still wielded a large amount of power, especially in the Dark Brotherhood. Just the flagship of the Dark Brotherhood could crush a taskforce...the flagship of the Hammer could crush a fleet. And it appeared that this remnant of the Empire embraced their kind. It was time to reveal themselves. The new leader of the colony, Pluty, decided to send an envoy to the Dark Brotherhood. Pluty would be the chief representative. Constructing a large shuttle, Pluty and his guards entered hyperspace for a destination believed to be the headquarters of the Emperor's Hammer - the Aurora system.

With a flash of light, the shuttle entered the void known as "hyperspace."

The Shuttle exited hyperspace in Aurora, several hundred klicks away from both the fleet and the actual planet Aurora. It started to broadcast a message: "I am Pluty. I represent a small group of colonists who wish to join your Empire. Please respond. We are unarmed and will stay where we are, awaiting a representative." The message continued to play over and over for the next day. At last, a "representative," actually a Ubiqtorate agent sent to investigate, arrived at their location.
"Unknown craft, await boarding," the agent, Major Tomas "Dick" Ditonaric, announced over the short-range communication channel.
"We acknowledge, Imperial Representative," Pluty said. Shortly thereafter, the Major was aboard the alien shuttle.
"Greetings. I am Diplomat Ditonaric," the Ubiqtorate agent said, posing as a representative. "I have been informed your colony wishes to join the Empire?"
"Yes," Pluty said. "We have been isolated on a small world, I believe you call it Dar'Telis, for several hundred years. We are a collection of...how do you say...Dark Jedi? We have discovered your Empire may harbor our kind from persecution."
"Well," the Major was quite flustered at this revelation. "Yes, the Empire has a secret order known as the Dark Brotherhood that could harbor you. I only know this because, in reality, am an Intelligence Agent. Also, you should be pleased to know, the Empire is about to annex the Dar'Telis system to our territory, so you will be with us shortly." Major Tomas "Dick" grinned.
"Excellent, I would like to join your Empire then. Many of our colony are skilled pilots, and have traveled the stars protecting themselves while on long journeys. Others are skilled warriors, but they do not share the love of the stars that most of us do. They will most likely remain on Dar'Telis."
"Very well. I will pass the information along. We will send a message to Dar'Telis." Major Tomas saluted, and then left the sleek, alien craft and told his supervisor what had taken place.

The shuttle returned to Dar'Telis and Pluty told all of what had happened. Weeks passed and they received no word. The pilots of the colony started to get restless. They were tired of this planet, being confined to this place. They had heard of the war that raged in the galaxy between the Empire and the New Republic. They also had not forgotten their heritage - how the Old Republic had outcast their relatives. The reason for their outcast was not recorded - it is now perceived that they may have been outcast for dabbling in the Dark Side. Finally, after weeks of waiting, an Imperial Galleon arrived and landed near the colony. A powerful man stepped out, and an aura of hatred was immediately sensed in the colony.
"We welcome you, Dark One," Pluty said.
"Yes, I am amazed at your appearance...Pluty, is it?" The Sith Warrior said, using telepathy to read the younger one's mind. "We did not believe any Dark Jedi had survived from the Republic era. It appears this colony was a well-kept secret...I am here to take you to Eos, the headquarters for the Dark Brotherhood. All of your men willing to join the Brotherhood will come with me now." He turned and walked back aboard the ship.

Pluty, sent a message to all of his students. We are leaving now, come. Thirty Dark Jedi came and boarded the Galleon. The trip was tedious, but the pilots were comforted by the fact that soon they would be able to fly as much as they wanted. They wouldn't have to remain in hiding for fear of the Jedi coming...now they would have their revenge. ......After a brief meeting with the higher-ups of the Brotherhood, Pluty came to talk to his pilots.
"Gentleman, it is decided. We are to go to Hertki III, a small moon that has a base on it. We are to form a House - the House Archanis. We will belong to Taldryan, a Clan of this organization. Already on Sahare, which the planet Hertki orbits, are the warriors and historians. We must depart at once." Archanis is based on Hertki III, a moon of Sahare. The other houses of Clan Taldryan rest below on Sahare itself while Archanis holds silent vigil over the planet.

Pluty was both the instigator and the mediator of the Dar'Telis intergration. Without his lead few pilots would have joined Archanis. With diplomacy and skill worthy of a full krath he performed the impossible; the formation of the house Archanis. Yet this intergration was not without incident. Many Dar'Telians grew homesick fighting for another world. Hertki III was a wonderful home, but it was considered by many to be too cushioned. This world had none of the harsh qualities of Dar'Telis, and the warriors felt that staying with the empire lead them to a path of sloth. Many pilots wished to hone their skills by returning to their lethal homeworld, and in a time of unrest pilots began to flee home.

Even Pluty himself became restless with Hertki III. As the warriors fled the ranks of Archanis dwindled and panic began to surface. The people of Sahare began to fear, for the skies above were no longer protected. One of the captains of the imperial fleet saw this as little more than desertion, and in hope of great honours, he vowed to hunt down and execute all those who would desert the imperial fleet. He sent two frigates to destroy the Dar'Telis system. Mav the then consul of Taldryan despatched his friend and aide Keirdagh "Yacko" Cantor to intervene. Mav refused to let his fellow clansmen be destroyed for the stupidity of an admiral. Yacks Cantor's fleet arrived in the midst of a heavy battle. The admiral had already lost two of his frigates to the air superiority of the Dar'Telians, and yet the battle was not over. Using all his final frigate's tractor beams he was pulling the lifeless hulls onto a collision course with Dar'Telian. With sheer furiosity Yacks Cantor intervened. Hotheaded as ever he forced the remaining Dar'Telians to cease fire, and after bombarding the final frigate with more ion fire than absolutely necessary he boarded the vessel. Not all the events of Yacks Cantor's encounter with the captain are entirely known. This is not because no one knows, more because those that do know dare not say what they saw. The only facts known are that the captain still lies in a medical centre, and the Dar'Telians survived. It was Yacks Cantor that was responsible for restoring House Archanis. The Dar'Telians owed him their service, but not just as a leader, as a friend. Yacks was made the Quaestor of Archanis, and to ensure the continued services of the Dar'Telians he invented several systems. These systems included the House Archanis Society, and the Dynamic squadrons. This later invention entitled pilot to be rotated into and out of the main Battle-squadrons. Blood-thirsty Dar'Telians could join the teams of Archanis, and home-sick men could return home until needed. Yacks also began to teach the Dar'Telians in the arts of leadership, and as the House once again grew in status many new bretheren joined.

One of these Brethren was the dark jedi, William "MiSFiT" Flechette. Flechette was one of Yacks' fast-track leaders who had achieved the position of Hyperion's flight commander. Yacks had shapped Flechette in his own image, attempting to create a leader in his own image. Then came the Vendetta. New Grand Master Zorran lost control of his forces and vendetta engulfed the brotherhood. It was a time of great need, and yet Archanis, and Taldryan came through. Yacks had lead his house to victory, and yet the effort had left him drained. Then came news of the insanity that had engulfed Zorran. Yacks tired of fighting the derranged Grand Master on many issues left for Dar'Telian to meditate on the crumbling state of the brotherhood....

William "MiSFiT" Flechette, was the leader chosen by Yacks to replace him as Quaestor, he was joined by the Jedi Jeff "tiger" Loruss, who had long served as house Aedile. The two tried to bring about stability as the Brotherhood went through a time of darkness. Consumed by the dark side over which he now had little control, Zorran set about on a path of destruction in the Hall of Eos. Flechette saw this destruction, and realised that Archanis needed allies, leaving Jeff Loruss in charge he ventured to the Dar'Telian homeworld to begin a quest for aid. After leaving Dar'Telis he was never heard of again.

Jeff "Tiger" Lorus was the next Quaestor of Archanis, and he chose Shadowhawk as his right hand lady. Aedile Shadowhawk provided conflicts for the House to prove it's fighting prowess with mock battles against the SSD Avenger and House Ludo-Kresh. When the time came for her to stand down she was ably replaced by Predator, who was made Aedile in her place. As the conflict with Zorran ended, and the first Dark Hall lay in ashes, Yacks returned from Dar'Telis. He had been convinced by the New Consul Jac Cotelin to return to his role as a leader of jedi. Yacks left retirement on Dar'Telis and returned as Pro-Consul of Clan Taldryan. Stablity had finally returned to the house, a stability that had been lost in politics and desertion. Chi-Long, the new Grand Master had worked to bring a sense of purpose to the brotherhood. Through his construction of the the second Dark Hall of Eos, he had provided a focal point, and yet something was still missing.

Partially through politics and partially through physical need he created a quest to recover a stolen artefact. Jeff Lorus followed the Grand Master's example and recalled many fighters from Dar'Telis to engage on this quest. Jeff Lorus also ordered a search for Flechette. Predator was the man set in charge or this search. Using the force to decide his search route Predator came upon the Gas giant that was Dar'Telian III. Predator was not entirely sure what drew him to this blue planet, many previous pilots had been lost in it's inhospitable atmpsphere, but when he arrived the metallic-static gas was kind to his ship and it's shields. Before his the blue gases spiralled with paler green gases and before his very eyes some ancient texts appeared. Predator did not believe what he had seen, but the flight recorder kept the log of that day. Upon his return Predator talked with the Taldryan Krath Priest Betja Jun in secret. Together through a week of study in the Dar'Telis libraries they uncovered the meaning of the text. The gas words were written in an old Dar'Telian text that had become obselete some time ago. They simply read "help Flech." Predator knew what he was looking for this time, so upon his return to Dar'Telian III he called through the force. Sure enough Flechette responded. Dar'Telian III wasn't un-inhabited as people had assumed, it was filled with metallic gas beings. Flech had almost died when his shuttle had got stuck on Dar'Telian III, but the entities had channeled their essences through the shuttle to aid it's life-support. As time passed they had Helped Flech heal, and through this meld with his ship had begun to understand the universe outside their world. Flech had stayed to communicate with them and bring them to the Brotherhood. When Predator returned with Flech they brought new allies. The entities of Dar'Telian III volunteered to mould with the Archanis ships, in doing so they could travel the galaxy, but more importantly they would bring faster more responsive controls. Archanis was strengthened, and it showed as they dominated the quest.

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House Ektrosis

2012-10-20T15:50:31Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: Created page with "The Great Clanning brought a huge change to the Brotherhood. Now, houses had members of only one order. Siths and Obelisks abandoned House Ektrosis, and many felt that the power ..."

The Great Clanning brought a huge change to the Brotherhood. Now, houses had members of only one order. Siths and Obelisks abandoned House Ektrosis, and many felt that the power of the House was reduced. But there were some who knew different; and in the chaos and confusion brought by the Clanning they sought to bring a new sense of unity and understanding to the members of Ektrosis.

One of such persons was Alanna, a Krath Priestess of great reknown. A first Quaestor after Clanning, she began the forging of new Ektrosis, a Krath House of Clan Taldryan. She brought peace and stability to Ektrosis, forming a core of the future House and setting Ektrosis on the path of future glory.

The first test for the leadership of Clan Taldryan came soon after the Clanning. As Dark Council announced that each Clan will have a system as its feud, the newly organized Clans started to fight among themselves for the best systems within the Emperor's Hammer territories. Thanks to the joint efforts of its three houses, Clan Taldryan established its presence in the Karana system. Ektrosis moved to a volcanic planet of Deva, where they could practice their secret rituals undisturbed. .

Members of Ektrosis had a little time to relax, for another test of their abilities was quick to come. The rivlary between Clan Arcona and Clan Taldryan grew beyound controll of the Dark Council, and two Clans announced a feud to settle their differences. Having completely outmatched the Kraths of Clan Arcona, members of House Ektrosis forced them to surrender and brought Clan Arcona to a hummiliating defeat. No Clan of the Brotherhood dared to attack the mighty Clan Taldryan alone after this feud.

After that comes a time of stability and progress for House Ektrosis. Led by Alanna, the house solidified its positions. The House patiently waited for its time, untill, in the Rite of Supermacy it revealed its full power and defeated all other Krath Houses on the field of battle. House Ektrosis became known as the First House of the Krath, a title it will hold for a long time.

Other Krath Houses sought revenge, and they quickly saw the opportunity in their power-hungry Consuls. Through lies and false promises they succeeded in starting a Great Jedi War among the Clans of the Dark Brotherhood. Ektrosis responded, and, fighting alongside their Taldryan brothers won a decesive victory over the other Clans of the Brotherhood.

That victory was also the last acomplishment of Quaestor Alanna. Feeling that her time as a leader of Ektrosis is coming to an end, she willingly resigned from her position and left the leadership of Ektrosis to others.

That was a time of unstable peace in the Brotherhood. This was also a time of unstability in Ektrosis, in which Quaestors were often changed. Though each of them was higly quallified, they all lacked the time to implement their plans on the Ektrosis. The decline of Ektrosis was complete when House Aleema of Satal Keto prevailed over Ektrosis in the Rite of Supermacy and become the First House of Krath.

A short time after that defeat, new people rose to rule House Ektrosis. Betja Jun and Aragorn Unteminar took control of the house and started to rebuild it.

Though the Great Krath War caught new Ektrosis in a middle of reorganization, Betja and Aragorn reacted quickly, and Ektrosis prevailed over Aleema, thus again regaining the title of the First House of Krath.

Now, the Ektrosis again looks forward to a bright future, a future where Ektrosis will again dominate the order of the Krath. But there are many challenges ahead, for other Houses will not bow to Ektrosis willingly, and members of Ektrosis will be called to arms for many years to come, to defend their title and the honor of their House.

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Clan Taldryan

2012-10-20T15:49:38Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* See Also */

The Emperor was a man of many secrets. No-one, not even Darth Vader, knew all of his projects and the full extent of his idealism. The Emperor's mind was a complex pattern of thoughts and ideas and these were put into practice often without anyone's knowledge.

Clan Taldryan was originally one of those projects. It's predecessor was Team Ektrosis. Team Ektrosis was a group of Scientists and Force-gifted agents. The team was created by the Emperor to try and experiment with the Force's effect on the body and reverse the aging process that was slowly overcoming the Emperor. The members of Ektrosis were willing to sacrifice part of their lives to achieve this end and set out to try and probe deeper into their understanding of the Force. The team retreated to their headquarters and for three years were cut off from the galaxy working on their project. Rumours escaped their headquarters, rumours of unimaginable torment and unspeakable atrocities. Some said Team Ektrosis had created a being made entirely from the Force, others that there were creatures so twisted that they could not die but only live in constant agony. The truth, however, was then and still is shrouded in mystery.

After their three years of work, three years of torment and pain they returned to the Emperor with news of their work. Whatever they expected from him they received what none of them wanted. Their experiments had gone to far and meddled with powers even the Emperor would not touch. Ektrosis were banished from the Empire, from their families and all they knew. They were sent to the very edge of civilisation. There they continued to work on their experiments with what meagre equipment they had. They improvised almost everything and were able to continue to some extent. There were rumours that the land around where they worked withered and faded whereas anything touched by the Force powers they worked with was able to survive.

Years went by and the Emperor was vanquished and killed at Endor. Many were born and died; guilds and fleets began to establish themselves. The Emperor's Hammer became powerful and news of it's Dark Brotherhood of Jedi spread far, even to the remnants of Team Ektrosis. And so Ektrosis returned from it's exile and became House Ektrosis of the Dark Brotherhood. No-one outside of Ektrosis knew the truth about their past but those inside were unwilling to share their dark secrets.

House Ektrosis grew powerful and were eventually strong enough to form Clan Taldryan. Ektrosis took it's place as the Krath House of the Clan, joined by Dinaari for the Obelisk and Archanis for the Sith. The Clan entered the Brotherhood by winning the Great Jedi War and all are committed to keeping the grand reputation that Ektrosis had before them.

== See Also ==

* [[Former Possessions of Clan Taldryan]] 
* [[House Extrosis]] 
* [[House Archanis]] 
* [[House Dinaari]]

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Former Possessions of Clan Taldryan

2012-10-20T15:38:35Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

''The following does not comply with the current Order of Battle and are traditional possessions from prior to the split.''

== Headquarters ==

The centre of all clan activity is the base on the planet Sahare. The Consul and Proconsul of the clan are based here with a small number of elite clan members who act as a honour guard. The building is essentially one large labyrinth. Only those that have lived within the building for years can find their way through it's twists and turns. This is an extremely effective security measure.

== The Temple of Pomojena ==

This ancient temple originates from a long time before Imperial domination came to the sector. The contents of the temple dictate that it's location should be kept a secret. Only the Clan Summit, the Dark Council and the Fleet Commander himself know where it can be found. The temple was built around a gigantic meteor which is believed to have come from the planet Kaiburr. It is full of Kaiburr Crystal deposits which are used in lightsaber construction and as such are in great demand. The only other place known where the crystals can be found is beneath the surface of the planet Kaiburr, where mining is strictly controlled. The temple is constantly guarded by members of [[Clan Taldryan]] and a fleet of ships is always in orbit above the planet.

== Victory Stardestroyer Cantor ==

The flagship of the Clan's fleet is used as a mobile HQ for the clan command staff. It is usually commanded by either the Consul or Proconsul and is the newest addition to the clan fleet. It was a gift from the Grand Master as a reward for winning the Great Jedi War. The Clan named the ship after their former Proconsul, Keirdagh Cantor.

== Modified Interdictor Orthanc ==

This ship is commanded by the Quaestor of House Archanis. It is usually involved in clan missions or patroling the clan system. The ship was formerly owned by Clan CSK and then Clan Arcona who were defeated by Clan Taldryan in battle.

== Dreadnaught Dark Seraphim ==

This ship is assigned to House Dinaari because of it's effectiveness in deploying troops while still being able to hold up in a ship-to-ship battle. It is usually found in orbit of the Clan HQ and the Temple of Pomojema. It was a reward to Clan Taldryan from GM Khyron for winning the third Great Jedi War.

== Modified Corvette Darkstorm ==

This was the second ship awarded to Taldryan for their victory in the third Great Jedi War. It is the smallest ship in the fleet and is staffed and commanded by members of House Ektrosis.

== Hyperion Fighter ==

This fighter was named after Hyperion Flight, one of the squadrons in House Archanis. It was designed as a reward for Hyperion winning the Grand Jedi War. They were the only squadron allowed to use these fighters. Hyperion now exists as Apocalypse Squadron in Clan Arcona.

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Clan Scholae Palatinae

2012-10-20T15:37:59Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

== Intoduction ==

Below is a history of Clan Scholae Palatinae, reconstructed from records found by Dark Brotherhood scholars. Through the many tribulations that Clan Scholae Palatinae faced, many volumes have been lost and probably will never be known. What is presented here represents the total knowledge of the hundreds of Dark Jedi scholars and years of research. To the members of the reborn Clan, this is considered essential reading.

== Prologue ==

An excerpt from recovered Imperial Palace records: Coruscant, a short while before the loss of the second Death Star. The Emperor is in his palace with one of his advisors, Kren Blista-Vanee.
"M'lord, how did your trip to Wayland go?" Vanee asked nervously. The Emperor had seemed to be in a slightly foul mood since his return from the hidden planet.
"I want you to oversee the construction of an group of Dark Jedi, preferably from Imperial Intelligience. Take whatever you need to do it. I want this group to be tasked with the absolute protection of my facilities based there and upon all other facilities of the like. Classify it. Bury it, they don't exist." The Emperor waved his hand and dismissed his advisor.

Vanee shrugged his shoulders. "What can I do? There aren't any precedents for this how do you just make a group of Dark Jedi appear? They'll have to be trained this will take forever." He hurried down the corridors of the Imperial Palace and set to work.

Several months passed. Vanee did accomplish his task, and now the group of Dark Jedi knelt before the Emperor in his throne room on Coruscant. They were the best Intelligience had to offer, coming from all the branches. Expert pilots, spies, and warriors, they had undergone rigorous training in the Dark Side. Some had not made it. Vanee noticed a considerable drop in the number of them at the foot of the Emperor's throne. In fact, it looked like only half the original group was there. Perhaps the Dark Side was rather taxing. He shook his head nothing to worry about now. These Jedi gathered here would soon hear their Emperor's plans for them. Vanee wondered if they felt any pain from having knelt so long. As he thought it over, the Emperor's chair rotated away from a huge window and towards the assemblage. He rose and began to address them.
"Rise, my Jedi." The group stood and faced their Emperor. "You have been selected for a purpose, and it is best that you now learn what that purpose is." He gestured to himself. "This body it is deteriorating. There are certain measures that can be taken against that, but I must have them protected this is your task. You will go to Mount Tantiss, and Byss, and wherever else you are sent. YOU will ensure the survival of these facilities. Call yourselves the Scholae Palatinae, the Emperor's Guards. Your mission is simple: Defend these installations to the death. Now go and do not fail me."
The Jedi bowed deeply and filed out of the room. The Emperor turned his chair around, and Vanee left quietly.

Time passed. The Rebel Alliance triumphed at Endor. The Empire was pushed back farthe Scholae Palatinae were transferred elsewhere and soon after, Mount Tantiss was lost, as was Byss. More time passed.

== The Birth of Scholae Palatinae ==

This section was obtained from the Intelligence Division, who were "persuaded" to release this information. Documents had fallen into Intelligence Division hands from a raid into Rebel held Coruscant. They detailed the Emperor's Guards, a find of great concern, for which an emergency meeting of the Ubiqtorate was held, excerpts of which follow:
"Members of the Ubiqtorate we have something to discuss. Branch Leader Weicksel has uncovered something that I feel is worth airing to you. As always, this matter is classified to the highest degree. Branch Leader go ahead." The SDIR gestured to his aide.
Weicksel stood up from the table. He looked rather nervous. "Well, as you know, our flight from the Core Systems disrupted a lot of Intelligence operations, and the Rebels have learned of and compromised many agents and organizations. We have suffered. This item, however it is apparently so classified as not to have even been spoken of. We had recovered a cache of documents from the Imperial Palace thanks to a recent operation, and it has provided us with previously unknown information. Does anyone know anything about Intelligence having a group of Dark Jedi?"
Weicksel finished his sentence and looked around. The Ubiqtorate was silent. "It was established to protect the Imperial cloning facilities for the Emperor. He ordered no record made of this, and Intelligence agents were selected to be the trainees. From what this man Kren Blista-Vanee wrote, this training was expensive. Many good Intel men died to bring the Emperor his Jedi. Needless to say, they failed. As far as I can tell, there are no survivors of the 'Scholae Palatinae', The Emperor's Guards. Nothing exists anywhere that could assist in helping us learn more about this group."
The Ubiqutorate was intrigued. "Can you resurrect this group? It might be of use to us. Can it be done?"
The SDIR stood and turned to Weicksel, "Weicksel, you are hereby ordered to reinstate these 'Emperor's Guards". Do whatever is necessary. Coordinate all activities with the Dark Brotherhood upon Eos."

== Passage of Brotherhood ==

The following was recorded by Dark Side academics and loremasters. The early records have not been recovered as of yet, so many sections have been collated by analysis of eyewitness accounts and personal records.
Scholae Palatinae was formed as a House in the Dark Brotherhood. Basing it's operations on the planet of Ashtar in the Setii System. The House grew and so did it's power, soon becoming a major player in the Politics of the Brotherhood. House Scholae Palatinae eventually reached a point where forming a Clan was a necessity.

Three houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae.
The militant Dorimad Sol, a house named after a famous Dark Jedi of ages past whose skill in both Dark Side Lore and with the Lightsaber were legendary.
The second house was named Acclivis Draco, or the Dragon Guard. Another idea of the Emperor's that was never implemented due to his untimely death, the Dragon Guard were supposed to be a legion of force using Stormtroopers, far superior to the Imperial Royal Guard.
The third and final House was called [[Caliburnus]], after a mythical sword that could kill with one blow. Many planet's legends told of this 'Caliburnus' and Scholars agree that this is one of the first references to a Lightsaber, whose lethiality is well known.

This new Clan grew extremely powerful and won for itself the VSD Excidium, during a Great Jedi War. Also about this time, their home planet, Ashtar, underwent extreme tectonic upheaval, necessitating a move to another planet. The planet of Hela was chosen amongst the all the unoccupied worlds. A violent world, where it's proximity to a small yellow dwarf star bathes the planet in radiation, nothing lives there. Diablo Keep was constucted on this inhospitable world to serve as a base for Clan operations and not long after, CSP acquired a second vessel, the M/CRV Victory for performance in the sporadic wars of the Brotherhood.

== Fall into Flames ==

This stage of growth and euphoria was not to continue however, Clan Scholae Palatinae underwent a fall that would shake the Brotherhood to the core and result in great changes. The following is an account by a surviving member of the fallen Clan.
During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence. Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars.
For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first. The third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

This meeting was inconclusive at best, the Dark Brotherhood envoys were suspicious of the House members, who were cold and distant to all outsiders. Exactly what the mandate of Caliburnus was, none have been able to ascertain, though their dark past hints towards an even darker future.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign, so found it an affront to bow to another. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal, as they had come to know the fall and were biding their time before they struck.

== Dark Force Rising ==

The Politics of the Brotherhood are violent and indiscriminate. Sporadic clan warfare and a large rogue Jedi base led to the directive ordered by the Grand Master. Houses were to be of one order only. This boded ill for the former Scholae Palatinae. Their numbers were few and mostly of the Sith order.

But the Scholae Palatinae are not easily defeated, like the Phoenix, they rose again, from the flames of their destruction ,Clan Scholae Palatinae was reborn. Three Houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae, keeping the original names of the defeated to honor their memory and to remind all Scholae Palatinae of their dark past and darker future.
House Acclivis Draco, the Dragon Guard became the House of the Krath, representing the scholarly power of the Emperor, and like he, they thirst for knowledge and seek power in the ways of the force.
House Dorimad Sol, retaining the name of the great warrior, was chosen as the House of the Obelisk Order to embody the martial skil of Dorimad Sol himself.
House Caliburnus, having a history of Sith dominance naturally became the House of the Sith. Now like the sword they are named after, they carve a swathe through their enemies in their fighter craft.

== Epilogue ==

This history is far from complete and can only give a small hint of the darkness that is Scholae Palatinae. As records come to light and history is made, be sure that it will find it's place among these hallowed volumes and will be continued for ever.

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]][[Category:Defunct units]]

Caliburnus

2012-10-20T15:37:20Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: moved Caliburnus to House Caliburnus

#REDIRECT [[House Caliburnus]]

House Caliburnus

2012-10-20T15:37:20Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: moved Caliburnus to House Caliburnus

== Intoduction ==

Restored from recovered archives, the history of House Caliburnus is displayed below. This House also claims the distinction of being the flagbearer of the old [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]], for after the destruction of the old CSP during a Great Jedi War, the members of this house remained united and eventually led to the restoration of Caliburnus and Clan Scholae Palatinae.

== Behind Every Shadow ==

For centuries, on every planet in existence, espionage, demolition, and/or subterfuge have played a part in good and evil purposes. In a time when the Emperor's Hammer stands poised to strike at the heart of the New Republic, the need for an elite force-capable group of agents to gain intelligence, commit espionage, set demolitions, and create general havok comes into need.

Caliburnus was said to be the name of a mythical blade reported by numerous planets throughout the galaxy. Rumored to have been intelligent; it always struck a death blow no matter how skilled the user fought with blades. Over time, historians have come to agree that Caliburnus was one of the first recorded references to the ancient Lightsaber (an explanation of how it killed adversaries so easily). A lightsaber would indeed seem like a magical weapon in many planet's legends.

A past leader of Scholae Palatinae decided the name Caliburnus perfectly suited a house of those who exploit the weaknesses of their enemies (always deal a deadly blow), The Consul christened the house and all approved of the name, finding it most appropriate. So it was, House Caliburnus came into existence.

== Barren Tomb ==

Sadly for the Sith dominated House Caliburnus, forces beyond it's control were engineering a most untimelty fall, from the position in which it had gained. During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence.
"Members of the Ubiqtorate we have something to discuss. Branch Leader Weicksel has uncovered something that I feel is worth airing to you. As always, this matter is classified to the highest degree. Branch Leader go ahead." The SDIR gestured to his aide.

Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars. For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first, the third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign. Their voracious anger was well known as they vented their hatred on anyone within reach, on all who opposed them. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal and were biding their time before they strike the final blow.

== Reborn of Flames ==

The Politics of the Brotherhood are violent and indiscriminate. Sporadic clan warfare and a large rogue Jedi base led to the directive ordered by the Grand Master. Houses were to be of one order only. This boded ill for the former Scholae Palatinae. Their numbers were few and mostly of the Sith order. But the Scholae Palatinae are not easily defeated, like the Phoenix, they rose again, from the flames of their destruction Clan Scholae Palatinae was reborn. Three Houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae, keeping the original names of the defeated to honor their memory and to remind all Scholae Palatinae of their dark past and darker future.

House Caliburnus became the House of the Sith Order, as they had always been Sith dominated, this seemed a logical path. They are comprised of the best Starfighter pilots Clan Scholae Palatinae has to offer. Based from their traditional home planet of Thor, this House continues to escort Clan officials on their travels and in times of war, House Calibrunus carries the standard of Scholae Palatinae as they assault enemy installations, isolating the foe so that the Clan's other military forces can sweep through the remaining defences.

== Fall into Flames ==

This stage of growth and euphoria was not to continue however, Clan Scholae Palatinae underwent a fall that would shake the Brotherhood to the core and result in great changes. The following is an account by a surviving member of the fallen Clan.
During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence. Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars.
For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first. The third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

This meeting was inconclusive at best, the Dark Brotherhood envoys were suspicious of the House members, who were cold and distant to all outsiders. Exactly what the mandate of Caliburnus was, none have been able to ascertain, though their dark past hints towards an even darker future.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign, so found it an affront to bow to another. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal, as they had come to know the fall and were biding their time before they struck.

== The three Squadrons ==

* Nightshade
* Nightstalker
* Nightmare

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House Caliburnus

2012-10-20T15:36:55Z

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Clan Scholae Palatinae

2012-10-20T15:33:43Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* Passage of Brotherhood */

== Intoduction ==

Below is a history of Clan Scholae Palatinae, reconstructed from records found by Dark Brotherhood scholars. Through the many tribulations that Clan Scholae Palatinae faced, many volumes have been lost and probably will never be known. What is presented here represents the total knowledge of the hundreds of Dark Jedi scholars and years of research. To the members of the reborn Clan, this is considered essential reading.

== Prologue ==

An excerpt from recovered Imperial Palace records: Coruscant, a short while before the loss of the second Death Star. The Emperor is in his palace with one of his advisors, Kren Blista-Vanee.
"M'lord, how did your trip to Wayland go?" Vanee asked nervously. The Emperor had seemed to be in a slightly foul mood since his return from the hidden planet.
"I want you to oversee the construction of an group of Dark Jedi, preferably from Imperial Intelligience. Take whatever you need to do it. I want this group to be tasked with the absolute protection of my facilities based there and upon all other facilities of the like. Classify it. Bury it, they don't exist." The Emperor waved his hand and dismissed his advisor.

Vanee shrugged his shoulders. "What can I do? There aren't any precedents for this how do you just make a group of Dark Jedi appear? They'll have to be trained this will take forever." He hurried down the corridors of the Imperial Palace and set to work.

Several months passed. Vanee did accomplish his task, and now the group of Dark Jedi knelt before the Emperor in his throne room on Coruscant. They were the best Intelligience had to offer, coming from all the branches. Expert pilots, spies, and warriors, they had undergone rigorous training in the Dark Side. Some had not made it. Vanee noticed a considerable drop in the number of them at the foot of the Emperor's throne. In fact, it looked like only half the original group was there. Perhaps the Dark Side was rather taxing. He shook his head nothing to worry about now. These Jedi gathered here would soon hear their Emperor's plans for them. Vanee wondered if they felt any pain from having knelt so long. As he thought it over, the Emperor's chair rotated away from a huge window and towards the assemblage. He rose and began to address them.
"Rise, my Jedi." The group stood and faced their Emperor. "You have been selected for a purpose, and it is best that you now learn what that purpose is." He gestured to himself. "This body it is deteriorating. There are certain measures that can be taken against that, but I must have them protected this is your task. You will go to Mount Tantiss, and Byss, and wherever else you are sent. YOU will ensure the survival of these facilities. Call yourselves the Scholae Palatinae, the Emperor's Guards. Your mission is simple: Defend these installations to the death. Now go and do not fail me."
The Jedi bowed deeply and filed out of the room. The Emperor turned his chair around, and Vanee left quietly.

Time passed. The Rebel Alliance triumphed at Endor. The Empire was pushed back farthe Scholae Palatinae were transferred elsewhere and soon after, Mount Tantiss was lost, as was Byss. More time passed.

== The Birth of Scholae Palatinae ==

This section was obtained from the Intelligence Division, who were "persuaded" to release this information. Documents had fallen into Intelligence Division hands from a raid into Rebel held Coruscant. They detailed the Emperor's Guards, a find of great concern, for which an emergency meeting of the Ubiqtorate was held, excerpts of which follow:
"Members of the Ubiqtorate we have something to discuss. Branch Leader Weicksel has uncovered something that I feel is worth airing to you. As always, this matter is classified to the highest degree. Branch Leader go ahead." The SDIR gestured to his aide.
Weicksel stood up from the table. He looked rather nervous. "Well, as you know, our flight from the Core Systems disrupted a lot of Intelligence operations, and the Rebels have learned of and compromised many agents and organizations. We have suffered. This item, however it is apparently so classified as not to have even been spoken of. We had recovered a cache of documents from the Imperial Palace thanks to a recent operation, and it has provided us with previously unknown information. Does anyone know anything about Intelligence having a group of Dark Jedi?"
Weicksel finished his sentence and looked around. The Ubiqtorate was silent. "It was established to protect the Imperial cloning facilities for the Emperor. He ordered no record made of this, and Intelligence agents were selected to be the trainees. From what this man Kren Blista-Vanee wrote, this training was expensive. Many good Intel men died to bring the Emperor his Jedi. Needless to say, they failed. As far as I can tell, there are no survivors of the 'Scholae Palatinae', The Emperor's Guards. Nothing exists anywhere that could assist in helping us learn more about this group."
The Ubiqutorate was intrigued. "Can you resurrect this group? It might be of use to us. Can it be done?"
The SDIR stood and turned to Weicksel, "Weicksel, you are hereby ordered to reinstate these 'Emperor's Guards". Do whatever is necessary. Coordinate all activities with the Dark Brotherhood upon Eos."

== Passage of Brotherhood ==

The following was recorded by Dark Side academics and loremasters. The early records have not been recovered as of yet, so many sections have been collated by analysis of eyewitness accounts and personal records.
Scholae Palatinae was formed as a House in the Dark Brotherhood. Basing it's operations on the planet of Ashtar in the Setii System. The House grew and so did it's power, soon becoming a major player in the Politics of the Brotherhood. House Scholae Palatinae eventually reached a point where forming a Clan was a necessity.

Three houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae.
The militant Dorimad Sol, a house named after a famous Dark Jedi of ages past whose skill in both Dark Side Lore and with the Lightsaber were legendary.
The second house was named Acclivis Draco, or the Dragon Guard. Another idea of the Emperor's that was never implemented due to his untimely death, the Dragon Guard were supposed to be a legion of force using Stormtroopers, far superior to the Imperial Royal Guard.
The third and final House was called [[Caliburnus]], after a mythical sword that could kill with one blow. Many planet's legends told of this 'Caliburnus' and Scholars agree that this is one of the first references to a Lightsaber, whose lethiality is well known.

This new Clan grew extremely powerful and won for itself the VSD Excidium, during a Great Jedi War. Also about this time, their home planet, Ashtar, underwent extreme tectonic upheaval, necessitating a move to another planet. The planet of Hela was chosen amongst the all the unoccupied worlds. A violent world, where it's proximity to a small yellow dwarf star bathes the planet in radiation, nothing lives there. Diablo Keep was constucted on this inhospitable world to serve as a base for Clan operations and not long after, CSP acquired a second vessel, the M/CRV Victory for performance in the sporadic wars of the Brotherhood.

== Fall into Flames ==

This stage of growth and euphoria was not to continue however, Clan Scholae Palatinae underwent a fall that would shake the Brotherhood to the core and result in great changes. The following is an account by a surviving member of the fallen Clan.
During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence. Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars.
For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first. The third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

This meeting was inconclusive at best, the Dark Brotherhood envoys were suspicious of the House members, who were cold and distant to all outsiders. Exactly what the mandate of Caliburnus was, none have been able to ascertain, though their dark past hints towards an even darker future.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign, so found it an affront to bow to another. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal, as they had come to know the fall and were biding their time before they struck.

== Dark Force Rising ==

The Politics of the Brotherhood are violent and indiscriminate. Sporadic clan warfare and a large rogue Jedi base led to the directive ordered by the Grand Master. Houses were to be of one order only. This boded ill for the former Scholae Palatinae. Their numbers were few and mostly of the Sith order.

But the Scholae Palatinae are not easily defeated, like the Phoenix, they rose again, from the flames of their destruction ,Clan Scholae Palatinae was reborn. Three Houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae, keeping the original names of the defeated to honor their memory and to remind all Scholae Palatinae of their dark past and darker future.
House Acclivis Draco, the Dragon Guard became the House of the Krath, representing the scholarly power of the Emperor, and like he, they thirst for knowledge and seek power in the ways of the force.
House Dorimad Sol, retaining the name of the great warrior, was chosen as the House of the Obelisk Order to embody the martial skil of Dorimad Sol himself.
House Caliburnus, having a history of Sith dominance naturally became the House of the Sith. Now like the sword they are named after, they carve a swathe through their enemies in their fighter craft.

== Epilogue ==

This history is far from complete and can only give a small hint of the darkness that is Scholae Palatinae. As records come to light and history is made, be sure that it will find it's place among these hallowed volumes and will be continued for ever.

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]][[Category:Defunct units]]

Clan Scholae Palatinae

2012-10-20T15:32:20Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: Created page with " == Intoduction == Below is a history of Clan Scholae Palatinae, reconstructed from records found by Dark Brotherhood scholars. Through the many tribulations that Clan Scholae ..."

== Intoduction ==

Below is a history of Clan Scholae Palatinae, reconstructed from records found by Dark Brotherhood scholars. Through the many tribulations that Clan Scholae Palatinae faced, many volumes have been lost and probably will never be known. What is presented here represents the total knowledge of the hundreds of Dark Jedi scholars and years of research. To the members of the reborn Clan, this is considered essential reading.

== Prologue ==

An excerpt from recovered Imperial Palace records: Coruscant, a short while before the loss of the second Death Star. The Emperor is in his palace with one of his advisors, Kren Blista-Vanee.
"M'lord, how did your trip to Wayland go?" Vanee asked nervously. The Emperor had seemed to be in a slightly foul mood since his return from the hidden planet.
"I want you to oversee the construction of an group of Dark Jedi, preferably from Imperial Intelligience. Take whatever you need to do it. I want this group to be tasked with the absolute protection of my facilities based there and upon all other facilities of the like. Classify it. Bury it, they don't exist." The Emperor waved his hand and dismissed his advisor.

Vanee shrugged his shoulders. "What can I do? There aren't any precedents for this how do you just make a group of Dark Jedi appear? They'll have to be trained this will take forever." He hurried down the corridors of the Imperial Palace and set to work.

Several months passed. Vanee did accomplish his task, and now the group of Dark Jedi knelt before the Emperor in his throne room on Coruscant. They were the best Intelligience had to offer, coming from all the branches. Expert pilots, spies, and warriors, they had undergone rigorous training in the Dark Side. Some had not made it. Vanee noticed a considerable drop in the number of them at the foot of the Emperor's throne. In fact, it looked like only half the original group was there. Perhaps the Dark Side was rather taxing. He shook his head nothing to worry about now. These Jedi gathered here would soon hear their Emperor's plans for them. Vanee wondered if they felt any pain from having knelt so long. As he thought it over, the Emperor's chair rotated away from a huge window and towards the assemblage. He rose and began to address them.
"Rise, my Jedi." The group stood and faced their Emperor. "You have been selected for a purpose, and it is best that you now learn what that purpose is." He gestured to himself. "This body it is deteriorating. There are certain measures that can be taken against that, but I must have them protected this is your task. You will go to Mount Tantiss, and Byss, and wherever else you are sent. YOU will ensure the survival of these facilities. Call yourselves the Scholae Palatinae, the Emperor's Guards. Your mission is simple: Defend these installations to the death. Now go and do not fail me."
The Jedi bowed deeply and filed out of the room. The Emperor turned his chair around, and Vanee left quietly.

Time passed. The Rebel Alliance triumphed at Endor. The Empire was pushed back farthe Scholae Palatinae were transferred elsewhere and soon after, Mount Tantiss was lost, as was Byss. More time passed.

== The Birth of Scholae Palatinae ==

This section was obtained from the Intelligence Division, who were "persuaded" to release this information. Documents had fallen into Intelligence Division hands from a raid into Rebel held Coruscant. They detailed the Emperor's Guards, a find of great concern, for which an emergency meeting of the Ubiqtorate was held, excerpts of which follow:
"Members of the Ubiqtorate we have something to discuss. Branch Leader Weicksel has uncovered something that I feel is worth airing to you. As always, this matter is classified to the highest degree. Branch Leader go ahead." The SDIR gestured to his aide.
Weicksel stood up from the table. He looked rather nervous. "Well, as you know, our flight from the Core Systems disrupted a lot of Intelligence operations, and the Rebels have learned of and compromised many agents and organizations. We have suffered. This item, however it is apparently so classified as not to have even been spoken of. We had recovered a cache of documents from the Imperial Palace thanks to a recent operation, and it has provided us with previously unknown information. Does anyone know anything about Intelligence having a group of Dark Jedi?"
Weicksel finished his sentence and looked around. The Ubiqtorate was silent. "It was established to protect the Imperial cloning facilities for the Emperor. He ordered no record made of this, and Intelligence agents were selected to be the trainees. From what this man Kren Blista-Vanee wrote, this training was expensive. Many good Intel men died to bring the Emperor his Jedi. Needless to say, they failed. As far as I can tell, there are no survivors of the 'Scholae Palatinae', The Emperor's Guards. Nothing exists anywhere that could assist in helping us learn more about this group."
The Ubiqutorate was intrigued. "Can you resurrect this group? It might be of use to us. Can it be done?"
The SDIR stood and turned to Weicksel, "Weicksel, you are hereby ordered to reinstate these 'Emperor's Guards". Do whatever is necessary. Coordinate all activities with the Dark Brotherhood upon Eos."

== Passage of Brotherhood ==

The following was recorded by Dark Side academics and loremasters. The early records have not been recovered as of yet, so many sections have been collated by analysis of eyewitness accounts and personal records.
Scholae Palatinae was formed as a House in the Dark Brotherhood. Basing it's operations on the planet of Ashtar in the Setii System. The House grew and so did it's power, soon becoming a major player in the Politics of the Brotherhood. House Scholae Palatinae eventually reached a point where forming a Clan was a necessity.

Three houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae.
The militant Dorimad Sol, a house named after a famous Dark Jedi of ages past whose skill in both Dark Side Lore and with the Lightsaber were legendary.
The second house was named Acclivis Draco, or the Dragon Guard. Another idea of the Emperor's that was never implemented due to his untimely death, the Dragon Guard were supposed to be a legion of force using Stormtroopers, far superior to the Imperial Royal Guard.
The third and final House was called Caliburnus, after a mythical sword that could kill with one blow. Many planet's legends told of this 'Caliburnus' and Scholars agree that this is one of the first references to a Lightsaber, whose lethiality is well known.

This new Clan grew extremely powerful and won for itself the VSD Excidium, during a Great Jedi War. Also about this time, their home planet, Ashtar, underwent extreme tectonic upheaval, necessitating a move to another planet. The planet of Hela was chosen amongst the all the unoccupied worlds. A violent world, where it's proximity to a small yellow dwarf star bathes the planet in radiation, nothing lives there. Diablo Keep was constucted on this inhospitable world to serve as a base for Clan operations and not long after, CSP acquired a second vessel, the M/CRV Victory for performance in the sporadic wars of the Brotherhood.

== Fall into Flames ==

This stage of growth and euphoria was not to continue however, Clan Scholae Palatinae underwent a fall that would shake the Brotherhood to the core and result in great changes. The following is an account by a surviving member of the fallen Clan.
During the dark winter of a Great Jedi War, tensions between the Consul and several members of Scholae Palatinae explded into violence. Clan Scholae Palatinae was destroyed by the Star Chamber for motives not known to any Dark Side Scholars.
For the members of the Clan the tides of fate had decreed the following: Two houses were moved into other clans, their members being mind wiped first. The third house, Caliburnus, was totally destroyed. Thor, the home planet of House Caliburnus, was bombarded, killing many of the house members and the forcing the remainder to flee into the wastelands of the icy planet. Caliburnus was forgotten about and neglected, many assuming that the remnants had died. In that everyone was wrong, for they had survived.

Thor, always a barren planet, was devastated and it's fragile ecosystem was shattered, to this day, nothing can live there unprotected from the strange ethereal storms that plague the surface, said to have been the essence of the Dark Jedi that had been betrayed and killed by their brethren, these storms will kill anyone that is unfortunate enough to be caught above ground. The planet is shrouded in perpetual darkness, the only illumination is from the lightning that scars the uncaring landscape.

Probes sent to the planet years later by the Directorate reported a strange sight. The buildings that had been reduced to rubble in the bombardment were standing again, their tall spires challenging those who had betrayed them long before. An embassy was promptly sent by the Brotherhood to meet with this rogue house.

This meeting was inconclusive at best, the Dark Brotherhood envoys were suspicious of the House members, who were cold and distant to all outsiders. Exactly what the mandate of Caliburnus was, none have been able to ascertain, though their dark past hints towards an even darker future.

House Caliburnus became independent, unable to accept the rule of a Clan. They represented the fallen legacy of the Great Scholae Palatinae, formed during Palpatine's reign, so found it an affront to bow to another. It was said that the members had not forgotten the Betrayal, as they had come to know the fall and were biding their time before they struck.

== Dark Force Rising ==

The Politics of the Brotherhood are violent and indiscriminate. Sporadic clan warfare and a large rogue Jedi base led to the directive ordered by the Grand Master. Houses were to be of one order only. This boded ill for the former Scholae Palatinae. Their numbers were few and mostly of the Sith order.

But the Scholae Palatinae are not easily defeated, like the Phoenix, they rose again, from the flames of their destruction ,Clan Scholae Palatinae was reborn. Three Houses were formed under the banner of Scholae Palatinae, keeping the original names of the defeated to honor their memory and to remind all Scholae Palatinae of their dark past and darker future.
House Acclivis Draco, the Dragon Guard became the House of the Krath, representing the scholarly power of the Emperor, and like he, they thirst for knowledge and seek power in the ways of the force.
House Dorimad Sol, retaining the name of the great warrior, was chosen as the House of the Obelisk Order to embody the martial skil of Dorimad Sol himself.
House Caliburnus, having a history of Sith dominance naturally became the House of the Sith. Now like the sword they are named after, they carve a swathe through their enemies in their fighter craft.

== Epilogue ==

This history is far from complete and can only give a small hint of the darkness that is Scholae Palatinae. As records come to light and history is made, be sure that it will find it's place among these hallowed volumes and will be continued for ever.

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Clan Taldryan

2012-10-20T15:29:40Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* See Also */

The Emperor was a man of many secrets. No-one, not even Darth Vader, knew all of his projects and the full extent of his idealism. The Emperor's mind was a complex pattern of thoughts and ideas and these were put into practice often without anyone's knowledge.

Clan Taldryan was originally one of those projects. It's predecessor was Team Ektrosis. Team Ektrosis was a group of Scientists and Force-gifted agents. The team was created by the Emperor to try and experiment with the Force's effect on the body and reverse the aging process that was slowly overcoming the Emperor. The members of Ektrosis were willing to sacrifice part of their lives to achieve this end and set out to try and probe deeper into their understanding of the Force. The team retreated to their headquarters and for three years were cut off from the galaxy working on their project. Rumours escaped their headquarters, rumours of unimaginable torment and unspeakable atrocities. Some said Team Ektrosis had created a being made entirely from the Force, others that there were creatures so twisted that they could not die but only live in constant agony. The truth, however, was then and still is shrouded in mystery.

After their three years of work, three years of torment and pain they returned to the Emperor with news of their work. Whatever they expected from him they received what none of them wanted. Their experiments had gone to far and meddled with powers even the Emperor would not touch. Ektrosis were banished from the Empire, from their families and all they knew. They were sent to the very edge of civilisation. There they continued to work on their experiments with what meagre equipment they had. They improvised almost everything and were able to continue to some extent. There were rumours that the land around where they worked withered and faded whereas anything touched by the Force powers they worked with was able to survive.

Years went by and the Emperor was vanquished and killed at Endor. Many were born and died; guilds and fleets began to establish themselves. The Emperor's Hammer became powerful and news of it's Dark Brotherhood of Jedi spread far, even to the remnants of Team Ektrosis. And so Ektrosis returned from it's exile and became House Ektrosis of the Dark Brotherhood. No-one outside of Ektrosis knew the truth about their past but those inside were unwilling to share their dark secrets.

House Ektrosis grew powerful and were eventually strong enough to form Clan Taldryan. Ektrosis took it's place as the Krath House of the Clan, joined by Dinaari for the Obelisk and Archanis for the Sith. The Clan entered the Brotherhood by winning the Great Jedi War and all are committed to keeping the grand reputation that Ektrosis had before them.

== See Also ==

* [[Former Possessions of Clan Taldryan]]

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Former Possessions of Clan Taldryan

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Former Possessions of Clan Taldryan

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''The following does not comply with the current Order of Battle and are traditional possessions from prior to the split.''

== Headquarters ==

The centre of all clan activity is the base on the planet Sahare. The Consul and Proconsul of the clan are based here with a small number of elite clan members who act as a honour guard. The building is essentially one large labyrinth. Only those that have lived within the building for years can find their way through it's twists and turns. This is an extremely effective security measure.

== The Temple of Pomojena ==

This ancient temple originates from a long time before Imperial domination came to the sector. The contents of the temple dictate that it's location should be kept a secret. Only the Clan Summit, the Dark Council and the Fleet Commander himself know where it can be found. The temple was built around a gigantic meteor which is believed to have come from the planet Kaiburr. It is full of Kaiburr Crystal deposits which are used in lightsaber construction and as such are in great demand. The only other place known where the crystals can be found is beneath the surface of the planet Kaiburr, where mining is strictly controlled. The temple is constantly guarded by members of Clan Taldryan and a fleet of ships is always in orbit above the planet.

== Victory Stardestroyer Cantor ==

The flagship of the Clan's fleet is used as a mobile HQ for the clan command staff. It is usually commanded by either the Consul or Proconsul and is the newest addition to the clan fleet. It was a gift from the Grand Master as a reward for winning the Great Jedi War. The Clan named the ship after their former Proconsul, Keirdagh Cantor.

== Modified Interdictor Orthanc ==

This ship is commanded by the Quaestor of House Archanis. It is usually involved in clan missions or patroling the clan system. The ship was formerly owned by Clan CSK and then Clan Arcona who were defeated by Clan Taldryan in battle.

== Dreadnaught Dark Seraphim ==

This ship is assigned to House Dinaari because of it's effectiveness in deploying troops while still being able to hold up in a ship-to-ship battle. It is usually found in orbit of the Clan HQ and the Temple of Pomojema. It was a reward to Clan Taldryan from GM Khyron for winning the third Great Jedi War.

== Modified Corvette Darkstorm ==

This was the second ship awarded to Taldryan for their victory in the third Great Jedi War. It is the smallest ship in the fleet and is staffed and commanded by members of House Ektrosis.

== Hyperion Fighter ==

This fighter was named after Hyperion Flight, one of the squadrons in House Archanis. It was designed as a reward for Hyperion winning the Grand Jedi War. They were the only squadron allowed to use these fighters. Hyperion now exists as Apocalypse Squadron in Clan Arcona.

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Clan Taldryan

2012-10-20T15:26:25Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

Clan Taldryan

2012-10-20T15:26:10Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

The Emperor was a man of many secrets. No-one, not even Darth Vader, knew all of his projects and the full extent of his idealism. The Emperor's mind was a complex pattern of thoughts and ideas and these were put into practice often without anyone's knowledge.

Clan Taldryan was originally one of those projects. It's predecessor was Team Ektrosis. Team Ektrosis was a group of Scientists and Force-gifted agents. The team was created by the Emperor to try and experiment with the Force's effect on the body and reverse the aging process that was slowly overcoming the Emperor. The members of Ektrosis were willing to sacrifice part of their lives to achieve this end and set out to try and probe deeper into their understanding of the Force. The team retreated to their headquarters and for three years were cut off from the galaxy working on their project. Rumours escaped their headquarters, rumours of unimaginable torment and unspeakable atrocities. Some said Team Ektrosis had created a being made entirely from the Force, others that there were creatures so twisted that they could not die but only live in constant agony. The truth, however, was then and still is shrouded in mystery.

After their three years of work, three years of torment and pain they returned to the Emperor with news of their work. Whatever they expected from him they received what none of them wanted. Their experiments had gone to far and meddled with powers even the Emperor would not touch. Ektrosis were banished from the Empire, from their families and all they knew. They were sent to the very edge of civilisation. There they continued to work on their experiments with what meagre equipment they had. They improvised almost everything and were able to continue to some extent. There were rumours that the land around where they worked withered and faded whereas anything touched by the Force powers they worked with was able to survive.

Years went by and the Emperor was vanquished and killed at Endor. Many were born and died; guilds and fleets began to establish themselves. The Emperor's Hammer became powerful and news of it's Dark Brotherhood of Jedi spread far, even to the remnants of Team Ektrosis. And so Ektrosis returned from it's exile and became House Ektrosis of the Dark Brotherhood. No-one outside of Ektrosis knew the truth about their past but those inside were unwilling to share their dark secrets.

House Ektrosis grew powerful and were eventually strong enough to form Clan Taldryan. Ektrosis took it's place as the Krath House of the Clan, joined by Dinaari for the Obelisk and Archanis for the Sith. The Clan entered the Brotherhood by winning the Great Jedi War and all are committed to keeping the grand reputation that Ektrosis had before them.

== See Also ==

* [[Possessions of Clan Taldryan]]

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]]

Clan Taldryan

2012-10-20T15:25:13Z

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Daniel Licinius Trajanus

2012-10-20T15:23:07Z

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2012-10-20T15:22:46Z

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2012-10-20T15:20:30Z

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Daniel Licinius Trajanus: Clan Alvaak Logo

Clan Alvaak Logo

Clan Alvaak

2012-10-20T15:11:40Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

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== Days Of the Old Republic and Early Empire ==

The Alvaak Clan has contributed many fine fighter pilots and command officers to the ranks of the Imperial Navy and has exhibited a strong and loyal military tradition, even during the days of the Old Republic. The family tree of the Alvaak Clan can reportedly be traced back some 538 generations. One of the "Ancient Houses" of the Old Republic, it is rumored that Clan Alvaak even predates the now famous and nearly extinct House of Organa of Alderaan. One of the more notable, recent examples of the ability and tenacity of the Alvaak Clan spirit was during the Kanz Disorders back in the time of the Old Republic. The Lorrdians, the human inhabitants of Lorrd, developed a form of silent communication consisting of facial gestures and 'kinetic communication' while under the yoke of "wrongful slavery". The Alvaaks, having endangered emissaries and merchant guild houses on Lorrd, were the first of the Old Republic forces to respond. A handful of Clansmen Jedi, a precious commodity within the Clan, armed with their distinctive, lengthened purple-hued Lightsabers and well-armed Cloakshape starfighters, held the Lorrdians' captors at bay for 3 days while a Republic Planetary Suppression Fleet made way for the system. This holding action allowed the Republic to capture the slavers almost to a man.
The Alvaaks demonstrated their tactical and strategic prowess often in Fleet and personal level engagements. The Clone Wars saw the Clan engaged in dozens of bloody, drawn-out planetary assaults with Alvaak troopers and scouts perishing by the thousands in battles against inhuman clone warriors and droid armies of the various commercial guilds in the Separatist movement. Hundreds of planetary 'drops' and mechanized engagements galvanized the standards for modern ground combat tactics used by the Imperial Army for years to come. A common site in the Senate Hall on Coruscant was an Alvaak noble, pilot, commander, Jedi or warrior receiving a medal or honor as the Clansmen won every engagement in which they participated, despite their own heavy casualties.

Lord Krenn Alvaak, the adoptive father of Stephan [[Ronin]], took command of the Clan Alvaak when his father, Lord Gerulius Alvaak died during a cruiser engagement over the Planet Tammuz-an while fighting Lord Toda during the early days of the Empire. When Senator Palpatine was named Supreme Chancellor of the Republic Senate and the euphoria over Palpatine's New Order was winning over the hearts and minds of Republic Citizens, Clan Alvaak was at the side of Anakin Skywalker (soon to become Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith). The Jedi Purges, occurring beneath the watchful gaze of the Imperial Senate, were sweeping the newly formed Empire of this ancient religion. With the ever-increasing expansion of the Empire, proliferation of new technologies, promises of a New Order in the chaos that was the corrupt Old Republic, Imperial Citizens were enjoying prosperity never before seen. Thus, they cared little for the Jedi Knights, ancient symbols of a corrupt galactic government. Clan Alvaak enjoyed a major resurgence in popularity, wealth, prestige, power and unprecedented mercantile contracts in the new Imperial Court on Coruscant. It is said that Lord Krenn Alvaak had the ear of not only Darth Vader, but the newly named Emperor Palpatine as well. There are even rumors that the noble Clan Lord, Krenn, and the Emperor made plans for Ronin's future destiny, years before he would enter the Imperial Academy on Coruscant.

As a child, Ronin remembers Darth Vader, visiting Corellia and the Great Clan Hall. Lord Vader and Krenn would often spar with their Lightsabers and study the ways of the Dark Side. Following Vader's fateful battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi, he longed for a partner other than the reclusive and often pre-occupied Palpatine. A fellow Dark Side Jedi Knight, Krenn, eagerly filled the role. Although never instructed personally by Vader, Stephan was personally tutored by his father in the mystical ways of the Dark Side of the Force. In fact, Krenn Alvaak had, unbeknownst to Vader and Palpatine, created a small cadre of outlawed Jedi Adepts and Knights to help defend future Clan interests. Krenn simply referred to these elite warriors as the "Clansmen". Their distinctive, overly-long, purple-hued Lightsabers were a sight to behold, modeled after an early design of the ancient Jedi weapon from the early days of the Old Republic. Prior to entering the Imperial Academy, Ronin and dozens of other lesser, Force-capable noble Clansmen were sparring and competing with these Dark Jedi, learning their weapons and ways.

==Contemporary History ==

The still young Stephan Ronin took command of the Clan "In Absentia" when his father, Lord Krenn Alvaak, perished during the Battle of Yavin while aboard the first Deathstar. He had been requested to come aboard for a series of personal demonstrations and meetings with the new Grand Moff Tarkin. Eagerly seizing the opportunity to gain some insight as to the economic mind of the Emperor following the dissolution of the Imperial Senate and perhaps a few lucrative military supply contracts, Krenn Alvaak rushed to his own doom. Ronin received word of his adoptive father's demise just prior to his first assignment aboard the FRG Inamo. Crushed at hearing of the death of his father, Ronin immediately notified the Clan Proconsul to begin preparations to move the Clan Hall to the Outer Rim and await his orders. It took a mere 6 years for Ronin to be named a Grand Admiral and have sufficient personal resources to move the entire Clan Hall to the Outer Rim from the Inner Core.

With the [[Emperor's Hammer]]'s resurgence in the Outer Rim Territories and Ronin's adoption of [[Aurora Prime]] in the Aurora home system as his new capital, the Clan system of Dark Jedi government has been reinstated. Thus, GA Ronin, has called for the Clan Crest to be moved to Aurora Prime in his new Palace in New Imperial City. Since the Rebellion victories at Yavin and Endor, Clan Alvaak had spread its once immense resources to various hidden systems throughout the Inner and Outer Core. Although fragmented, the Clansmen Dark Jedi clamor for the chance to strike at their former enemies, the New Republic. Hundreds of engineers, artists, politicians, nobles, warriors, pilots, Dark Jedi and others have heard the call and have already begun the arduous journey to the hidden star system via passage with various smugglers and free traders. Although rumored to be a native of Sif, a world which Ronin holds dear to his heart as his birthworld, Aurora Prime more suits his purposes for the Fleet.

== The New Days of the "Lost Clan" ==

With the continuing and growing responsibility of commanding the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet, Ronin decided to step down as Consul of Alvaak after many years in command. Taking his place was Proconsul, Keiran Idanian. After Keiran Idanian became consul of Alvaak, a new position was instituted for Grand Admiral Ronin, the position of "Overlord of Alvaak". This position allowed Ronin to be the primary authority figure in the clan, but not require him to manage the day-to-day operations. He has retained the right of final decision on all matters related to the Clan and can overrule the consul or proconsul. The position of Consul of Alvaak is sought after because, even now, there have only been a few consuls. One thing that will never change is Ronin's presence, because in the end, Alvaak is his Clan.

In time, Keiran Idanian developed a policy allowing "new" Dark Jedi Houses to be born within the clan, something that had been lacking since the great clan period when former houses such as House Satal Keto left to strike out on their own. The new Royal Houses that were first inducted into Clan Alvaak were House Ronin (representing the Sith), House Dominatus (representing the Krath) and House Auctoritas (representing the Obelisk).

Keiran's duties as Reconnaissance Officer became more onerous and soon he could no longer devote much of his time to holding Consul of the Clan and so he appointed his Proconsul, Warlord Tron Sadow, a former Consul of Clan Naga Sadow, to replace him as the new leader of the Clan along with Overlord Ronin.

== See Also ==

* [[Possessions of Clan Alvaak]] 
* [[The Clan Alvaak Lightsaber]]

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Daniel Licinius Trajanus: Nebulon-B Frigate

Nebulon-B Frigate

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Daniel Licinius Trajanus: Torpedo Sphere Empress Teta in orbit over Eos

Torpedo Sphere Empress Teta in orbit over Eos

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Daniel Licinius Trajanus: New Imperial City

New Imperial City

Possessions of Clan Alvaak

2012-10-20T15:07:33Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

Clan Alvaak

2012-10-20T11:23:36Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

== Days Of the Old Republic and Early Empire ==

The Alvaak Clan has contributed many fine fighter pilots and command officers to the ranks of the Imperial Navy and has exhibited a strong and loyal military tradition, even during the days of the Old Republic. The family tree of the Alvaak Clan can reportedly be traced back some 538 generations. One of the "Ancient Houses" of the Old Republic, it is rumored that Clan Alvaak even predates the now famous and nearly extinct House of Organa of Alderaan. One of the more notable, recent examples of the ability and tenacity of the Alvaak Clan spirit was during the Kanz Disorders back in the time of the Old Republic. The Lorrdians, the human inhabitants of Lorrd, developed a form of silent communication consisting of facial gestures and 'kinetic communication' while under the yoke of "wrongful slavery". The Alvaaks, having endangered emissaries and merchant guild houses on Lorrd, were the first of the Old Republic forces to respond. A handful of Clansmen Jedi, a precious commodity within the Clan, armed with their distinctive, lengthened purple-hued Lightsabers and well-armed Cloakshape starfighters, held the Lorrdians' captors at bay for 3 days while a Republic Planetary Suppression Fleet made way for the system. This holding action allowed the Republic to capture the slavers almost to a man.
The Alvaaks demonstrated their tactical and strategic prowess often in Fleet and personal level engagements. The Clone Wars saw the Clan engaged in dozens of bloody, drawn-out planetary assaults with Alvaak troopers and scouts perishing by the thousands in battles against inhuman clone warriors and droid armies of the various commercial guilds in the Separatist movement. Hundreds of planetary 'drops' and mechanized engagements galvanized the standards for modern ground combat tactics used by the Imperial Army for years to come. A common site in the Senate Hall on Coruscant was an Alvaak noble, pilot, commander, Jedi or warrior receiving a medal or honor as the Clansmen won every engagement in which they participated, despite their own heavy casualties.

Lord Krenn Alvaak, the adoptive father of Stephan [[Ronin]], took command of the Clan Alvaak when his father, Lord Gerulius Alvaak died during a cruiser engagement over the Planet Tammuz-an while fighting Lord Toda during the early days of the Empire. When Senator Palpatine was named Supreme Chancellor of the Republic Senate and the euphoria over Palpatine's New Order was winning over the hearts and minds of Republic Citizens, Clan Alvaak was at the side of Anakin Skywalker (soon to become Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith). The Jedi Purges, occurring beneath the watchful gaze of the Imperial Senate, were sweeping the newly formed Empire of this ancient religion. With the ever-increasing expansion of the Empire, proliferation of new technologies, promises of a New Order in the chaos that was the corrupt Old Republic, Imperial Citizens were enjoying prosperity never before seen. Thus, they cared little for the Jedi Knights, ancient symbols of a corrupt galactic government. Clan Alvaak enjoyed a major resurgence in popularity, wealth, prestige, power and unprecedented mercantile contracts in the new Imperial Court on Coruscant. It is said that Lord Krenn Alvaak had the ear of not only Darth Vader, but the newly named Emperor Palpatine as well. There are even rumors that the noble Clan Lord, Krenn, and the Emperor made plans for Ronin's future destiny, years before he would enter the Imperial Academy on Coruscant.

As a child, Ronin remembers Darth Vader, visiting Corellia and the Great Clan Hall. Lord Vader and Krenn would often spar with their Lightsabers and study the ways of the Dark Side. Following Vader's fateful battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi, he longed for a partner other than the reclusive and often pre-occupied Palpatine. A fellow Dark Side Jedi Knight, Krenn, eagerly filled the role. Although never instructed personally by Vader, Stephan was personally tutored by his father in the mystical ways of the Dark Side of the Force. In fact, Krenn Alvaak had, unbeknownst to Vader and Palpatine, created a small cadre of outlawed Jedi Adepts and Knights to help defend future Clan interests. Krenn simply referred to these elite warriors as the "Clansmen". Their distinctive, overly-long, purple-hued Lightsabers were a sight to behold, modeled after an early design of the ancient Jedi weapon from the early days of the Old Republic. Prior to entering the Imperial Academy, Ronin and dozens of other lesser, Force-capable noble Clansmen were sparring and competing with these Dark Jedi, learning their weapons and ways.

==Contemporary History ==

The still young Stephan Ronin took command of the Clan "In Absentia" when his father, Lord Krenn Alvaak, perished during the Battle of Yavin while aboard the first Deathstar. He had been requested to come aboard for a series of personal demonstrations and meetings with the new Grand Moff Tarkin. Eagerly seizing the opportunity to gain some insight as to the economic mind of the Emperor following the dissolution of the Imperial Senate and perhaps a few lucrative military supply contracts, Krenn Alvaak rushed to his own doom. Ronin received word of his adoptive father's demise just prior to his first assignment aboard the FRG Inamo. Crushed at hearing of the death of his father, Ronin immediately notified the Clan Proconsul to begin preparations to move the Clan Hall to the Outer Rim and await his orders. It took a mere 6 years for Ronin to be named a Grand Admiral and have sufficient personal resources to move the entire Clan Hall to the Outer Rim from the Inner Core.

With the [[Emperor's Hammer]]'s resurgence in the Outer Rim Territories and Ronin's adoption of [[Aurora Prime]] in the Aurora home system as his new capital, the Clan system of Dark Jedi government has been reinstated. Thus, GA Ronin, has called for the Clan Crest to be moved to Aurora Prime in his new Palace in New Imperial City. Since the Rebellion victories at Yavin and Endor, Clan Alvaak had spread its once immense resources to various hidden systems throughout the Inner and Outer Core. Although fragmented, the Clansmen Dark Jedi clamor for the chance to strike at their former enemies, the New Republic. Hundreds of engineers, artists, politicians, nobles, warriors, pilots, Dark Jedi and others have heard the call and have already begun the arduous journey to the hidden star system via passage with various smugglers and free traders. Although rumored to be a native of Sif, a world which Ronin holds dear to his heart as his birthworld, Aurora Prime more suits his purposes for the Fleet.

== The New Days of the "Lost Clan" ==

With the continuing and growing responsibility of commanding the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet, Ronin decided to step down as Consul of Alvaak after many years in command. Taking his place was Proconsul, Keiran Idanian. After Keiran Idanian became consul of Alvaak, a new position was instituted for Grand Admiral Ronin, the position of "Overlord of Alvaak". This position allowed Ronin to be the primary authority figure in the clan, but not require him to manage the day-to-day operations. He has retained the right of final decision on all matters related to the Clan and can overrule the consul or proconsul. The position of Consul of Alvaak is sought after because, even now, there have only been a few consuls. One thing that will never change is Ronin's presence, because in the end, Alvaak is his Clan.

In time, Keiran Idanian developed a policy allowing "new" Dark Jedi Houses to be born within the clan, something that had been lacking since the great clan period when former houses such as House Satal Keto left to strike out on their own. The new Royal Houses that were first inducted into Clan Alvaak were House Ronin (representing the Sith), House Dominatus (representing the Krath) and House Auctoritas (representing the Obelisk).

Keiran's duties as Reconnaissance Officer became more onerous and soon he could no longer devote much of his time to holding Consul of the Clan and so he appointed his Proconsul, Warlord Tron Sadow, a former Consul of Clan Naga Sadow, to replace him as the new leader of the Clan along with Overlord Ronin.

== See Also ==

* [[Possessions of Clan Alvaak]] 
* [[The Clan Alvaak Lightsaber]]

[[Category:Dark Brotherhood]]

System Manual:Aurora Prime

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Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

Aurora Prime is the capital of the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet. It has one moon, [[Eos]], which houses the [[Dark Brotherhood]].

Aurora Prime houses the Fleet Commander's private palace, and in orbit around it is [[Clan Alvaak]]'s housing: the Torpedo Sphere ''Empress Teta''. It also houses the High Court of the Inquisitors and New Imperial City (Aurora Prime's capital).

It's population is mostly human: 2,250,000,000 Aurorans, and 500,000,000 Imperial Citizens. It's technology level is above average while it's major imports are: Mid-high technology/industrial materials, metals, luxury goods and major exports are: Agricultural goods, medicines.

[[Category:Territories of the Emperor's Hammer]]

System Manual:Aurora System

2012-10-20T11:21:48Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* Notable System Facilities */

Until the information obtained through the efforts of Bounty Hunters was revealed, the Aurora system was unknown. Its sun, Solaria, was recorded, but was believed to have no orbiting satellites. This error in observation was due to a cloud of stellar material that continually orbits Solaria, hiding its system details......

The information surveyed and transmitted by the Bounty Hunters initially revealed that there were indeed planetary bodies in orbit about Solaria. Furthermore, it was the xenophobic inhabitants of the main planet in the system who were partly responsible for hiding the system from the entire Galaxy. It was they who cleverly manipulated the stellar gases and material so as to obscure their homeworld form view. They accomplished this by adapting a primitive network of gravity well generators and tractor beams to the task of holding this stellar material together and causing it orbit Solaria in such a way that no one 'inside' the Galaxy would be able to see their planet.

The Fleet Commander has also recently authorized several structures be erected in New Imperial City, located on the western continent of New Laconica. New Imperial City will be based upon the architecture of Imperial Center on Coruscant. Several of the Emperor's lower level Imperial architects have been found, rescued from Coruscant and now reside planetside. Within this new marvel of Imperial engineering has been constructed the High Court of the Inquisitors, an Imperial Academy to internally train our military forces, the Fleet Commander's Palace and a new, highly complex Command Complex to be stationed in orbit in the retrofitted Torpedo Sphere, Empress Teta. In addition, millions of support personnel have been moved into the city which not only boosted the local economy but also provided the funding for construction of new libraries, eateries, theaters, coliseums, plazas, corporate centers and COMPNOR reeducation centers...Aurora has become a shining beacon of Imperial might, wisdom and education throughout the Outer Rim Territories... construction is nearly complete and the entire Aurora System is bustling with literally thousands of incoming and outgoing transports, freighters, tugs and their military escorts.

Due to the ever-present threat of the Rebellion in the Outer Rim, the Grand Admiral still requires that all military personnel serve extended tours of 3 to 5 years in space duty. Thus, the Fleet Command and associated command staff will remain on board the SSSD Sovereign rather than transfer to Aurora Prime...

The Emperor's Hammer recently conquered the Aurora System. Despite some initial objections from the Auroran High Council (which was subsequently "disbanded" in a series of covert bounty hunter missions), the Emperor's Hammer has swiftly and fully assimilated this world and claimed it as its "homeworld". With the arrival of the Hammer and its millions of supporters, technicians, families and followers, Aurora Prime (as the only habitable planet in-system is now referred to by the Imperials), has seen a remarkable increase in both colonization, technological upgrades and tourism planet-wide...Many Auroran natives have made immense fortunes already...muting most Auroran resistance to the Imperials. Much open land is available planetside for Emperor's Hammer personnel and their families, despite the debates raging among some younger Auroran nationals and environmentalists. It is rumored that Grand Admiral Ronin will soon announce that ALL Imperial Military personnel will be guaranteed an allotment of land on Aurora, provided their full term of service is successfully performed.

Solaria is a red dwarf star, located on the far-most echelon of stars of the Outer Rim region. It has the distinction of being the furthest star in this sector from the Galactic center. The small, but vibrant star occasionally (approximately once per Imperial Standard annum) undergoes "sunstorms," as the Aurorans call them. Miniature bursts of relatively harmless solar energy that permeate the system with willowing clouds of fast-moving, low-radiation plasma and visible light being reflected and refracted off the stellar dust formations. From the newly constructed spires of New Imperial City, these rare storms are a wonder to behold. Vast, overwhelming 'waves' of red and yellow light crossing the horizon. Native Auroran religious dogma places a great emphasis on these annual events...Some have linked the arrival of the last sunstorm, the largest and grandest ever recorded in Auroran history, with the arrival of the Imperials...

The last recorded mention of the star in the Imperial Survey Corps Database, prior to the arrival of the Emperor's Hammer, appears in an Imperial communications log. A stray TIE recon fighter had to be rescued after a minor skirmish with a rebel flight. The pilot used Solaria as a marker for his coordinates. Other than this one mention, the star had been only casually observed from a distance.

Solaria has only one planet in orbit, Aurora (now referred to as Aurora Prime), which was only recently discovered by the Imperium. The planet of Aurora is a rather old, tectonically stable world. It was comparatively underpopulated prior to the arrival of the resource-hungry Imperials, but is still quite rich in natural resources. Recent Imperial colonization is growing exponentially and resources may soon be depleted on this world, forcing increased imports of basic foodstuffs. Aurora has an advanced, native civilization despite its seclusion from the rest of the Galaxy. The humanoid population is apparently heavily augmented by droids of radical design. Half of its surface is covered by water. There are only two land masses which are connected to each other by a wide land bridge, which is thought to be artificial.

Aurora's land is lushly covered in vegetation, and the population centers are small, well ordered and do not seem to adversely impact their surroundings. It is clear that the Aurorans have spent most of their time and genius on perfecting a quality of life for themselves. Their expertise in droid design, their work with gravity well generators and their control of their environment are evidence of this. In addition, most of the larger, surviving factories are located off world in orbiting Platforms.

Their military capability however, had suffered as a result. They had to rely on a small supply of outdated, obsolete fighting craft bought from a few trusted black market traders. Since they've not seen war for more than a standard century (an historic large scale Auroran Civil War), they had amassed a large defensive force over time. This lack of wartime experience was a liability when this force met the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet in combat and resulted in the quick defeat of the Auroran Defense Forces.

At any given time, 10 to 15 standard Imperial garrisons are stationed along key trade routes and within major population centers by the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet on Aurora Prime. The sight of dozens of AT-ATs and AT-STs rumbling across the less populated, backlands of Aurora searching for Auroran nationalists and environmentalists is a common one. Three full Divisions of Stormtroopers have been barracked in the major population centers of New Imperial City, Europa and Biblis. In addition, an Imperial Army Group, the Auroran Home Guard BattleGroup, and the Dark Jedi of Clan Alvaak defend the Aurora System from ANY intruders.

Although the Aurorans have essentially been allowed to maintain their daily routines, the Auroran High Council has been disbanded by the Fleet Commander and an Imperial Planetary Governor from the Directorate installed. Despite the pervasive Imperial presence, the Aurorans seem to have adjusted to their new situation, since to do otherwise would be hopeless against the massed firepower of the Emperor's Hammer Fleet.

Aurora has one natural moon, named Eos. Eos is significantly smaller than Aurora, but rich in ore deposits. It was formerly home to Auroran colonists, manufacturing and military facilities. Eos is now an extremely heavily garrisoned world since Eos is now home to the recently constructed Dark Hall of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. Their watchful eye ever present high above the Auroran night sky...

The Dark Hall has been completed, and it's construction is a marvel of Imperial Engineering. The Hall itself, that is the Grand Master's Audience Chamber and the Main Auditorium, are located on the surface of the moon of Eos. The Dark Hall then burrows into the moon itself, with the Private chambers of the Grand Master and training area for the Dark Jedi being located at the center. (see the Dark Side Compendium for a full description and detailed pictures of the of the Dark Hall).

Platforms are of three basic types, Civilian, Industrial and Defense. The civilian platforms are pleasant colonies. The inhabitants are mostly native Aurorans, supplemented of course with their ever-present humaniform droids. Most of these temporary residents are on some sort of sabbatical or extended holiday. It is rumored that the average platform dweller has been off world for no more than 5 standard years.

The Defense platforms were obviously intended to thwart an external invasion of the system. For all of the peace this system has seen, its inhabitants were surprisingly paranoid. Unfortunately for them, their paranoia is matched by their naiveté concerning the Galaxy before them. Despite their obsession with military preparedness, they had no inkling of the power that would be arrayed against them when the Hammer came. The surviving former Defense Platforms now serve the emaciated Auroran Defense Force in its limited police role allowed it under the ever watchful eye of the Imperial Navy.

Factories are situated off world so as to limit the impact of their presence on the planetary environment. There are military, consumer and scientific oriented facilities among their number. Several Emperor's Hammer Corporations have also sought contracts to construct Platforms in the Aurora System due to the ease of access to the Fleet (especially the Triad) and its market demands...

==Habitable Territories of the System==
* [[Aurora Prime]]
* [[Eos]]

==Notable System Facilities==
Dark Hall on Eos (sanctum of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood)

M/PLT Triad (SSSD Sovereign command/tender platforms)

[[Fleet Commander]]'s Palace (the FC's private retreat on Aurora)

High Court of the [[Inquisitors]]

New Imperial City

Imperial Academy

[[Clan Alvaak]]/Torpedo Sphere Empress Teta

Keldorn

2012-10-20T11:21:17Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* The Emperor's Hammer (9 ABY-Present) */

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Keldorn Cochrane is not the [[Logistics Officer]] of the Emperor's Hammer. Keldorn is a former [[Training Officer]], [[Security Officer]] and [[Special Operations Director]] of the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet.

''Work in progress.''

=Physical Description=

A near-Human, Keldorn Cochrane is a Morellian native to the planet Morellia. They had very long lifespans proportionate to Humans, although it seemed that by the Galactic Civil War, they had almost all died out.

=Force Powers=

Keldorn, a former Jedi Knight (119-35 BBY), is a [[Dark Jedi Master]] (13 ABY) of the Krath Order, focusing his skills on the lore of the Jedi. Nevertheless, his formidable combat experience has given his abilities in the Force an adversarial edge.

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* Force Storm (9)
* Feed on the Dark Side (5)
* Force Lightning (9)
* Force Harmony (9)
* Dominate Mind (9)
* Dreamscape (5)
* Impart (4)
* Force Bubble (9)
* Preparance (5)
* Quy'Tek (9)
* Warp Matter (9)
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* Voice Manipulation (8)
* Activate Force Weapons (8)
* Telepathy (4)
* Telekinesis (9)
* Absorb/Dissipate Energy (8)
* Force Push/Pull (9)
* Cleanse (5)
* Heal (5)
* Sense Surroundings (7)
* Hibernation Trance (5)
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=Early Life and Education (195 BBY-173 BBY)=

Keldorn Cochrane was born in the passenger quarters of the Consular-class cruiser ''Imperieuse'' on the 26th Selona 195 BBY to Aramaius and Lara Cochrane. The ''Imperieuse'' was returning to Coruscant from the newly colonised planet Glova, where Aramaius Cochrane had been tasked by the Republic to take a census of the population. Aramaius was a minor bureaucrat in the Republic who had entered the civil service under the patronage of his father-in-law, the 11th Marquis of Manarai (a marquessate named for a mountain range in Coruscant) and a leading figure in Coruscani politics.

The Cochranes were a minor family of the Morellian Commonwealth who had, several centuries previously, amassed a considerable fortune by several shrewd investments in planetary travel ventures on the planet Morellia. Bu by the time of Aramaius's birth the Cochranes were near-destitute; unable to afford the expense of entering Morellian politics. Fearing for the family reputation, Aramaius left Morellia to search for employment on Coruscant. Capitalising on his classical education, Aramaius was employed as a copy-editor for a small publishing house specialising in biographies of noteworthy Republic citizens. In a chance meeting at a book launch several years later, Aramaius met the daughter of the 11th Marquis of Manarai, Lara, and they were married seven months later.

[[Image:Galactic_Museum.JPG|thumb|left|The Galactic Museum on Coruscant.]]

Growing up on Coruscant, Keldorn's upbringing was comfortable but not affluent. Not particularly close to his parents his childhood was still a happy one, chiefly because of the sights and delights of such a varied world was Coruscant. A naturally inquisitive child, Keldorn was fascinated by the many species who inhabited the city-planet and would often sneak out of the family apartment to spend time in the incredibly diverse CoCo District.

When he was 17, Keldorn and several friends broke into the archive building of the Galactic Museum in the CoCo District, intending to simply explore the many treasures that were hidden from the public. However, a series of unfortunate accidents occurred when the friends were surprised by an automated security droid. The ensuing chase caused a great deal of damage to many valuable artefacts which resulted in a minor scandal in the tabloids.

Furious with Keldorn for his reckless curiosity, his father immediately dispatched him to the planet Koaan, to study under the senior anthropologists of the Galactic Research Academy. Aramaius believed that the only way for to impart upon his son some maturity and appreciation for the proper way of things was to study in a regimented, structured manner - far away from the Galactic Core.

Arriving on Koaan in late 178 BBY, Keldorn initially revelled in the idea of studying anthropology in such a prestigious institution. The novelty quickly wore off.

* 175 BBY: Fled to Coruscant; enrolled in the Raithal Academy.

=The Judicial Forces of the Republic (173 BBY-161 BBY)=

* 173 BBY: Graduated from the Raithal Academy into service with the Judicial Forces of the Republic, notably the Republic Security Force (the Republic's police force 'to assist local jurisdictions in investigating crimes that affected multiple systems').
* 164 BBY: Assigned to the Republic Special Task Forces for eliminating pirate activity.

=The Tarasin Revolt and Cularin (161 BBY-119 BBY)=

[[Image:Tarasins.jpg|frame|left|Tarasin ambushing a droid during the Tarasin Revolt.]]

* 161 BBY: Returned as a officer of the Republic Security Force and assigned as an covert 'advisor' to the Tarasin of the planet Cularin at the outbreak of the Tarasin Revolt.
* 154 BBY: With the conclusion of the Cularin Compact and the end of the Tarasin Revolt, Keldorn was reassigned to the Republic Special Task Forces in the Outer Rim.
* 147 BBY: Promoted to Commander in the Republic Security Force and assigned to the planet Cularin as the Republic's liaison and to observe off-world commercial activity.

=The Outer Rim (132 BBY-119 BBY)=

* 132 BBY: Promoted to command a Republic Special Task Force in the Outer Rim.

[[Image:Republic_keldorn.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Commander Keldorn, Republic Special Task Force in the Outer Rim.]]

=A Jedi on Almas (119 BBY-52 BBY)=

[[Image:Keldorn-jedi.jpg|frame|left|While in the Almas Academy, Keldorn studied the ways of the Force.]]

* 119 BBY: During leave on Cularin Keldorn met with Nerra Ziveri, who observed Force potential in the Morellian and admitted him as a student in the Almas Academy, to train as a Jedi.
* 108 BBY: Formally apprenticed to Nerra Ziveri.
* 89 BBY: Formally recognised as a Jedi Knight.
* 80 BBY: Begins teaching conflict mediation at the Almas Academy.
* 67 BBY: Departs the Almas Academy following an unsuccesfull attempt to break the Dark Side aura of the Almas Sith fortress.

=Paramilitary Activity (52 BBY-22 BBY)=

* 52 BBY: Settled on the planet Rendili in the Core Worlds, enlisting in the local security forces and ultimately becoming friends with Jace Dallin.
* 44 BBY: A member of Senator Ranulph Tarkin's paramilitary force and participated in the Stark Hyperspace War.
* 44 BBY: Returns to the Judicial Forces of the Republic as an strategist and bureaucrat, based in the Judicial Arcology on Coruscant.
* 34 BBY: Member of a small contingent of Judicial Force's Special Tactics troopers assigned to support the Jedi-led destruction - under Count Dooku - of the Mandalorians in the Battle of Galidraan.

[[Image:BattleGalidraan.jpg|frame|right|Jedi fighting the Mandalorians in the Battle of Galidraan.]]

=The Clone Wars (22 BBY-19 BBY)=

* 22-19 BBY: Fought in the Clone Wars as a senior officer in the Grand Army of the Republic, serving under General Locus Green.
* 19 BBY: Witnesses the death of Jace Dallin at the hands of Darth Vader.

=Return to the Empire (17 BBY-9ABY)=

[[Image:Inquisitorkel.jpg|frame|left|In 18 BBY Keldorn Cochrane was 'encouraged' into the Inquisitorius.]]

* 19 BBY: Enlists in the Coruscanti Pilot Institute, a component of the Imperial Academy.
* 18 BBY: Tracked down by Malorum (through the records of the Almas Academy in the Jedi Archives) and forced to enter the Inquisitorius, the agents referred to as Inquisitors tasked with hunting down Jedi who managed to survive Order 66.
* 10 BBY: A romantic interlude with Ilona Renzel.

=The Emperor's Hammer (9 ABY-Present)=

* 9 ABY: Finds his way to the Emperor's Hammer and puts his previous Jedi training to use in [[Clan Alvaak]].
* 10 ABY: Commands Talon Squadron onboard the ISD Subjugator and enlists in the Imperial Security Bureau.
* 11 ABY: Based on his experience in the RSF and ISB is promoted to CA:SO, simultaneously serving as an advisor to the Grand Moff on military and security policy.
* 11 ABY: Appointed as Grand Moff of the EH Territories.
* 12 ABY: Appointed as Training Officer and Headmaster of the Dark Brotherhood.
* 13 ABY: Ascends to Deputy Grand Master and is appointed as Security Officer.
* 13 ABY: Leaves the TIE Corps.
* 14 ABY: Proconsul of Clan Arcona.
* 16 ABY: Returns to the TIE Corps, serving in Athena, Kappa and Omega squadrons.
* 17 ABY: Commander of Omega squadron and Logistics Officer.

=Non-Canon=

==TIE Corps==

Keldorn has served in four TIE Corps squadrons, commanding three of them. He served under MAJ Ekim Yellek in Scorpion squadron<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?squadronid=89&reportid=3878 Scorpion Squadron Report]</ref>, commanded Talon squadron of the ISD Subjugator, Kappa squadron of the SSSD Sovereign, and presently commands the elite Omega squadron.

===Talon Squadron===

Returning from a hiatus in the Reserves, Keldorn was appointed [[Squadron Commander|Commander]] of Talon Squadron<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?wingid=20&reportid=3656 Wing XX Report]</ref> of the newly formed Wing XX, onboard the ISD Subjugator, under the command of [[Commodore]] RA [http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/personnel.asp?record=2352 Jeff 'Tiger' Loruss] and [[Wing Commander]] COL [http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/personnel.asp?record=2354 Smitrock]. Wing XX immeadiately attracted both experienced and rookie pilots, beginning the Subjugator's service with outstanding activity.

Keldorn served for four months as Talon CMDR, from 17th October 2001 to 17th February 2002<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5080 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>, receiving a promotion to Captain on the 18th December 2001<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?wingid=20&reportid=4375 Wing XX Report]</ref> and was awarded a Palpatine Crescent and an Imperial Security Medal for his efforts<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5080 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>.

Several contemporary members of Talon Squadron realised their own successful and accomplished careers:

*CM [http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/personnel.asp?record=5402 Pellaeon] (Talon 3-1) rose to be Vice Admiral commanding the MC80B Redemption<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5402 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>.
*LCM [http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/personnel.asp?record=6260 Thomas Nitecki] (Talon 3-2) rose to be Vice Admiral and Command Attaché to the Tactical Officer<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=6260 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>.
*LCM [http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/personnel.asp?record=7430 Frey Gallandro] (Talon 1-2) rose to be Lieutenant Colonel and Wing Commander onboard the ISD Challenge<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=7430 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>.

Keldorn departed Talon Squadron in February 2002 to take up the position of Command Attaché to the Security Officer.

===Kappa Squadron===

Returning to active duty after another hiatus in the Reserves, Keldorn took a demotion from Fleet Admiral to Colonel to command Kappa Squadron onboard the SSSD Sovereign. Following a month of probationary service in Athena Squadron (for which he was awarded an Imperial Security Medal<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5080 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>, Keldorn was appointed [[Squadron Commander]] on 21st March 2007<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?wingid=6&reportid=19933 Wing VI Report]</ref> with the approval of Wing Commander MAJ [http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/personnel.asp?record=11573 Viper Pred] and Commodore Vice Admiral [http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/personnel.asp?record=11550 Moagim Daar].

After five months service, on 26th August 2007, Keldorn left Kappa for service in Omega squadron.

===Omega Squadron===

After service as a member of Omega the command of the squadron was offered to Keldorn on 3rd December 2007 by Rear Admiral [[Viper Pred]] and the Flight Office. Inheriting a squadron with questionable past activity Keldorn began the task of re-establishing Omega's right to bear the status as an elite squadron. He continues in these efforts, supported by a fine cadre of Omegans.

==Dark Brotherhood==

===Clan Alvaak===

Former Fleet Commander Ronin's personal clan - the 'Lost Clan' of Alvaak - was Keldorn's first home in the Dark Brotherhood throughout 2001 and 2002. He served as Aedile and Quaester of House Ronin, the clan's Sith house under Consuls Keiran Idanian and Tron Sadow before transferring his alleigance to Clan Naga Sadow to serve as their twelve Consul.

===Clan Naga Sadow===

An unknown quantity for senior leadership in the Dark Brotherhood Keldorn worked closely with his more experienced Proconsul, [[Goatham]], to maintain the activity of Clan Naga Sadow. Through their leadership efforts the clan grew to be the largest in the Dark Brotherhood of the time - with nearly seventy members. After only two months in the position Keldorn returned to House Dominatus of Alvaak, recommending that Goatham succeed him as Consul. Goatham did so, and continued to perform excellently in leadership roles within Naga Sadow.

===Headmaster===

In May 2003, following the 'split' incident within the Dark Brotherhood Keldorn was appointed as Headmaster of the Shadow Academy to oversee its revival during a difficult period for the Brotherhood. As Headmaster for nine months he served under three Grand Masters - [[Rapier]], [[Khaen]] and [[Gelton|Nocturnus]] and was promoted first to Dark Adept and then to Dark Jedi Master.

===Deputy Grand Master===

Following the ascension of Darth Nocturnus to Grand Master, Keldorn was taken as his apprentice and Deputy Grand Master on 25th June 2004:

<blockquote>''As HM he has a flawless term over one year and also as you know is a former TO. Since the DGM's primary task is dealing with competitions and will help me setting up the demanded Vendetta, I think Keldorn with his competition experience as TO is exactly the right person for the job. He also is long enough in the DB and in the DC that he knows all areas and all facettes of the Dark Brotherhood like the back of his hand and therefore could easily handle all the various other tasks a DGM has to take care of.''<ref>http://www.ehdb.net/reports/report.asp?darkcouncilid=1&reportid=929 GM Report</ref></blockquote>

Disallusioned after his trial before the High Court, Keldorn resigned from Deputy Grand Master shortly after leaving the position of Security Officer, and joined House Qel-Droma of Arcona.

===Clan Arcona===

The Dark Jedi Master served as a Battle Member of Qel-Droma for over a year, before, in September 2005, he was selected as Proconsul to assist the new Consul, [[Jorddyn|Kerridwen Jorddyn]]<ref>http://www.ehdb.net/reports/report.asp?clanid=2&reportid=2348 Clan Arcona Report</ref>. Keldorn remained as Proconsul for five months, before leaving for his current position as a Battle Member of House Gladius of Tarentum.

==Corporate Division==

==Imperial Senate==

==Command Staff==

Keldorn Cochrane has served in a variety of Command and Support Staff positions within the Emperor's Hammer:

*'''Special Operations Director''' (SOD) (5 months).
<blockquote>''In order to provide assistance to [GA [[Ronin]]] personally in maintaining and updating the main EH Domain, VA Keldorn has been as appointed as the new Special Operations Director (SOD) of the Emperor's Hammer.''<ref>[http://www.emperorshammer.org/news/september_2002.htm EH News September 2002]</ref></blockquote>
*'''Command Attaché to the Security Officer''' (CA:SO) (1 month, 28 days) under Fleet Admiral [[Stalker|Stalker5]].
<blockquote>''[FA [[Stalker|Stalker5]]] Due to my latest project (to build a new EH Security Database) I have recently required a CA:SO. As I already have an SOA with good webdesign and scripting skills, I have selected CPT Keldorn to be my new CA:SO. He designed the new SO office, and has been a great help to me in many ways. He receives a promotion to the rank of Rear-Admiral (RA) with his appointment, so congratulations to him!''<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/news.asp TC News 2/17/2002]</ref></blockquote>

*'''Security Office Assistant''' (SOA) (1 month, 11 days) under Fleet Admiral [[Stalker|Stalker5]].
*'''Internet Office Assistant''' (IOA) (2 months, 10 days) under High Admiral [[Ari]], for which he was awarded a Commendation of Excellence, two Gold Stars of the Empire and two Silver Stars of the Empire<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5080 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>, achieving EH Site of the Week on five different occasions.
*'''Reconnaissance Office Assistant''' (ROA) (5 months, 29 days) under High Admiral [[Keiran Idanian]], receiving a Gold and Bronze Star of the Empire for his service<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5080 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>.
*'''Executive Office Assistant''' (XOA) (1 month, 23 days) under Sector Admiral [[Kawolski]].
*'''Ambassador''', '''Viceroy''' and '''Envoy''' (4 years, 11 months, 20 days) within the now defunct Advanced Guard<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5080 TIE Corps historic record]</ref> for which he was awarded a Bronze Star of the Empire by Lord Ambassador Vice Admiral [http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/personnel.asp?record=3701 Osan'gar].
*'''Tactical Surveyor''' (1 month, 25 days) under High Admiral [[Striker]] for which he received an Imperial Security Medal<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5080 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>.
*'''Professor''' (PROF) of the IWATS XML Course (10 months, 15 days), for which he received a Gold and Silver Star of the Empire<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5080 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>.
*'''Logistics Office Assistant''' (LOA) (5 months) under Vice Admiral [[Miles Prower]]<ref>http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?commandstaffid=11&reportid=20510 LO report</ref>.

===Grand Moff of the Directorate===

Following a short assignment as Command Attaché to the Security Officer, Keldorn was appointed as Grand Moff of the Emperor's Hammer Territories on 14th April 2002 in succession to, and on the recommendation of, Fleet Admiral [[Karva Dronaal]].

====Accomplishments as GMF====

*Replaced the previous rank system with the current system of aristocratic titles.
<blockquote>''The first matter I will address is the removal of the current ranks system, and the replacement of a new system based on titles of an aristocratic nature''.<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?staffid=47&reportid=5656 GMF Report]</ref></blockquote>
*Wrote a new DIR manual, the ''Governor's Dispatches'' which created the foundation for the current DIR Operations Manual<ref>[http://www.ehdirectorate.com/directorate/manual/ EHDIR Operations Manual]</ref>.
*Expanded and redesigned the EH Systems Manual<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?staffid=47&reportid=5741 GMF Report]</ref>.
*Released and managed the highly successful online game, EH:GalaxyQuest<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?staffid=47&reportid=5741 GMF Report]</ref><ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?staffid=47&reportid=6590 GMF Report]</ref>.
<blockquote>''By far the largest of events, that has overshadowed most others is the instant success of EH: GalaxyQuest. This simulation has seen an incredible influx of 273 individuals into it's ranks within a mere week. This success was definitely not expected, and both myself and DGMF Nyssa are overjoyed at how everyone seems to be getting involved and hopefully enjoying themselves.''<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?staffid=47&reportid=5827 GMF Report]</ref></blockquote>

Keldorn served as GMF for 4 months, 19 days, receiving a promotion to Admiral on 16th July 2002, until stepping down on 2nd September 2002 to become Special Operations Director<ref>[http://www.ehtiecorps.org/rosters/histrecord.asp?record=5080 TIE Corps historic record]</ref>.

===Training Officer===

Keldorn was appointed to succeed [[Mell]] as Training Officer on 3rd February 2003<ref>http://www.emperorshammer.org/news/february_2003.htm EH News February 2003</ref>.

===Security Officer===

On 19th July 2004 Keldorn was appointed as [[Security Officer]] of the Emperor's Hammer and served for nearly three months. He submitted his resignation to GA [[Ronin]] following a trial before the now defunct [[High Court of Inquisitors]] in September 2004 "for not kicking rDB members out and not respecting the laws"<ref>http://www.emperorshammer.org/news/september_2004.htm EH News September 2004</ref>.

===Logistics Officer===

On 24th February 2008 Keldorn was appointed to the position of Logistics Officer<ref>http://www.ehtiecorps.org/newsarchive.asp?month=2&year=2008 TC News February 2008</ref> with the dual rank of Vice Admiral in the Emperor's Hammer and Colonel in the TIE Corps, unusually retaining command of Omega squadron.

==Awards==

===Grand Order of the Empire (GOE), 9th September 2002===

''<SALUTE>''

''Honorable Sirs,''

''I would like to recommend VA Keldorn for the Grand Order of the Emperor. His service to the Emperor's Hammer as a whole as been nothing short of superb. He's now resigned from Grand Moff, a position which he brought a new meaning to, and was one of the most active GMFs in quite a long time. Additionally, he's been responsible for some of the amazing site designs including but far from limited to EHNet, the Directorate site, the Avenger Squadron site, Dark Brotherhood site, just to name a few. His creativity keeps the EH constantly in an upward spiral of new ideas. His assistance to the Internet Office as well has been tremendous: from working on both Project Hawkeyes, to creating the IO Graphics Creation Service, and lots of other miscellaneous things I've asked him to do. I think his deeds stand for themselves and have well-earned him a GOE medal.''

''Respectfully Submitted,''

''IO-FSEA-PROF/FA Ari/CS-5/SSSD Sovereign''<ref>[http://www.emperorshammer.org/news/september_2002.htm EH News September 2002]</ref>

===Imperial Cross (IC), 11th May 2003===

''Fleet Commander's Note:''

''It goes without saying that the new Domain redesign is awesome...! Hence, the following awards have been approved without hesitation by the Office of the Fleet Commander...''

*''FA Ari promoted to High Admiral''
*''AD Leeson promoted to Fleet Admiral''
*''AD Keldorn awarded the Imperial Cross (IC) medal''
*''CPT Xander awarded the Gold Star medal''
*''CPT Drako awarded the Silver Star Medal''
*''CPT Alex Foley awarded the Bronze Star medal''<ref>[http://www.emperorshammer.org/news/may_2003.htm EH News May 2003]</ref>

===Medal of Honour (MoH), 26th May 2004===

''While I usually dislike "retirement" medals, I think Keldorn deserves something for his consistent work, as a collective award for all the positions he's held up until recently. He has been Training Officer, IWATS Dean, Head Master of the DB's Shadow Academy and in charge of the Senate's university. He has also provided a lot of behind the scenes feedback while I've been XO.''

''SA Astatine - XO<ref>[http://www.emperorshammer.org/news/june_2004.htm EH News June 2004]</ref>''

''In terms of Command movements, we've seen the Training Officer, Keldorn, step down. Keldorn's term as Training Officer was one of a high standard of consistency. He has also been a good sounding board behind the scenes with various problems the Emperor's Hammer faces. Upon his resignation I recommended him for the Medal of Honour, which the Operations Officer and Fleet Commander agreed with. So congratulations to Keldorn for that.''<ref>[http://www.emperorshammer.org/news/june_2004.htm EH News June 2004]</ref>

==Promotions==

===Fleet Admiral (FA), 23rd January 2004===

''<SALUTE>''

''GA Ronin, SA Astatine,''

''I come before you today to request that a promotion be considered for Admiral Keldorn; Training Officer & DEAN of the Imperial Weapons & Tactics School, to Fleet Admiral.''

''Since his last promotion some ten months ago, he has continued to tirelessly work to further the Training Office and provide essentially better learning facilities to the Emperor's Hammer as a whole. Developments with the Shadow Academy, Intel's Academy of Training, and the Infiltrator Wing Training Academy to form into an Imperial University is showing a vast improvement in learning access and co-operation between the various training factions.''

''Admiral Keldorn is a well educated individual who is able to put his life experience to use with TO in an excellent manner. such evidence is his work in developing the Academic Nexus, as well as several other sites including the Dark Brotherhood and Emperor's Hammer main site designs.''

''New and improved courses are beginning to appear which enable ongoing learning for the membership in skills that will assist in their real lives. . Under the new systems and direction that Admiral Keldorn commands to his league of professors he has been able to gain accurate graduate counts that took some painstaking research to compile (especially when trying to cover previous Training Officers).''

''There is much other work that has not been visible, especially with his work as Head Master to revive the Shadow Academy and direct it into a successful training facility for the Dark Brotherhood. naturally, he does have some advantage by holding this position to allow things to move forward swiftly.''

''In short, Admiral Keldorn is a talented, well educated, thoughtful and most helpful officer of the EH. he bestows Advice and guidance to many others and in my view, has been due this recognition for some time.''

''In Service To The Empire''

''Admiral Mell Kerrigan''<ref>[http://www.emperorshammer.org/news/february_2004.htm EH News February 2004]</ref>

=A Posteriori, 27th January 2004=
<blockquote>''For the complete document, see [[A Posteriori]].''</blockquote>

The ''A Posteriori'' document was written by Fleet Admiral Keldorn Cochrane, and signed by High Admiral Ari, and posted on the EH domain and message boards on 27th January 2004. Instigated by many assorted IRC (Internet Relay Chat) conversations in the closing months of 2003 between Keldorn and other senior officers, including [[Astatine|Sector Admiral Astatine]], [[Ari|High Admiral Ari]], [[Priyum Patel|High Admiral Priyum Patel]], [[Leeson|Fleet Admiral Bevel Leeson]], General Quake (Kweeky) and others.

The document was inspired by a Roman senatorial address and consequently is particularly verbose, vitriolic and - arguably - excessive in its assessment of others. It considerably alienated Keldorn from several senior members of the now defunct High Court of Inquisitors (HCI).

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{{s-bef|before=[[Dae Cam]]}}
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{{s-bef|before=[[Talin Jorkano]]}}
{{s-ttl|title=[[Kappa]] [[Squadron Commander]]|years=Mar 2007-Aug 2007}}
{{s-aft|after=[[Shimir Sheerelk]]}}

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<references/>
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:Medal of Honor Recipient]]

The Clan Alvaak Lightsaber

2012-10-20T11:19:56Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* Combat With a Claymore */

== The "Claymore" Lightsaber ==

[[File:saber3.jpg|text-top|thumb|right|alt=Example alt text|The correct grip for the Alvaak Lightsaber]]

The Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen Lightsaber is based on an ancient design used in the days of the Sith and the Krath. This design differs mostly in the length of the handle and the blade. The handles typically measure 30-40 centimetres and the blades can extend to as much as 2 to 2.5 meters (6 to 7 feet)! This is achieved through the use of boosted powercells and FIVE focusing crystals of the highest quality (Adegan Crystals are required to construct the specialised Alvaak lightsabers). Although the length of the blade is permanently fixed during its construction, the additional crystals are required to maintain the unusually lengthened amplitude. To make the Alvaak Lightsabers easily recognisable in battle, each has been modified to fluoresce a distinctive, purple-hued color. There are tales of horror spun by survivors of battles with the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen wielding these monstrous but extremely deadly lightsabers. With intensive and unusually long training, the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen have learned to wield these effective and deadly weapons with the utmost precision. Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen do not receive their Lightsaber until they have reached the Rank of Dark Jedi Knight in the Dark Brotherhood.

== Combat With a Claymore ==

As expected, lightsaber combat with a 2.5-meter long blade is a lot trickier than usual. It means that a lot more control needs to be kept with the blade unless the combatant is in an open space, and that you have to have a brilliant situational awareness in order to be able to keep collateral damage to a minimum. However, there are advantages. The blades themselves inspire fear among our enemies, the length alone startling opponents and the extra reach proving invaluable.
After many years of practice, the clansmen of the first clan of the brotherhood, [[Clan Alvaak]], devised and perfected a new variation of form VII, in which the claymore is utilised.
The style of this variant form is unique, at all times never letting the user’s emotions get near the surface, keeping them deep down, also keeping the opponent as far away as possible. Unlike the other forms, the attack/parry zones are not standard, three are three general zones, far, mid, and inner. Alvaak clansmen aim to keep the opponents at the “far” zone. The mid zone is where they get within striking distance with the tip of their blade, and the inner zone is where they could touch you with a limb. There are a number of moves and counter moves, plus special tricks that have been created with the claymore sabre in mind, listed below:

* Far slash: this is basically an attack at long range, where the blade is smashed against the opponent’s with both hands fully around the handle, whilst not over-reaching and leaving oneself open.
* Far Jab: an attack at long range with the tip of the blade, intended to impale the opponent.
* Far block: A block of either a blaster bolt or sabre hit in the far zone.
* Mid-block: blocking an attack in the mid quadrant.
* Mid-slash: uppercut slash in the mid quadrant.
* Inner block: a block in the inner quadrant.
As shown, it is virtually impossible to attack in the inner zone with standard moves, however there are exceptions:
* “Desperation”: This is the name given to a last resort move when an opponent proves to be exceedingly difficult and can get through you’re far and mid zones. It is a series of blocks and attacks using the base of the blade ending with hitting the head of the opponent with the hilt of the sabre.
* “Alvaak Spirit”: A flash of rage where the user launches into a flurry of offensive attacks, pressing the attack and concentrating on the head and torso.
* “Ronin’s Divider”: the combatant raises the sabre above his head, spins it around three times in a full circle before bringing it down with a cross slash from one shoulder to the opposite hip. If the strike is landed successfully, the attack will be a devastating Sai Tok.
* “Gallandro Spin”: This manoeuvre is extremely tricky, and while can be pulled off with a standard Sabre, it is made all the more effective with a claymore. It was first used in the 4th Great Jedi War by Proconsul [[Frey Gallandro]] to defeat the pirate leader, with stunning success considering its complexity. The user deactivates the lightsaber, holds the hilt at the middle, and levitates it, while spinning it around in a circle at extreme velocity. The user then telekinetically thumbs the activation switch, activating the blade and creates in essence, a disk of light energy. This disk is then shot at the enemies again via telekinesis. Because of the complexity of this attack, only SBM and above my attempt it.
* “Cox's Disappearing Blade”: This move was first mastered by Auctoritas Aedile [[Chris Cox]] for use against an opponent who is adept at parrying your own blade away. When the opponent goes to parry the combatent's blade out of the way, the combatent turns the blade off just as the blades are about to clash together, causing the opponet to go off balance, and giving the combatent time to assault his opponent while he is off balance.
* “Darkonis Deathstrike”: Originally performed by [[Jeron Darkonis Astoris]], this move is used by Jedi adept at wielding two Claymore Sabers at once. Using the force to aid him the combatent whirls the two blades above his head in order to momentarily confuse his opponent. The combatent then attacks with both blades, aiming one at the midsection and one ot the neck.

Daniel Licinius Trajanus

2012-10-20T11:18:47Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus:

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Frey Gallandro

2012-10-20T11:16:52Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* Dark Brotherhood */

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==Dark Brotherhood==
Frey Gallandro was a former Sith High Warrior and [[Consul]] of [[Clan Tarentum]]. He also was once a member of [[Clan Alvaak]], prior to the split.

==TIE Corps==
Frey served numerous positions. He was a [[Squadron Commander]] of [[Nemesis Squadron|Nemesis]], [[Echo Squadron|Echo]], [[Talon Squadron|Talon]], and [[Inferno Squadron|Inferno]], and [[Ravager Squadron|Ravager]]. He was also the Wing Commander of Wing X aboard the [[ISD Challenge]]. Since he had switched ships between Wing X and Wing XX, he maintained close ties to both groups, and a friendly rivalry occured between the two wings for some time.

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[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]

The Clan Alvaak Lightsaber

2012-10-20T11:15:21Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* The "Claymore" Lightsaber */

== The "Claymore" Lightsaber ==

[[File:saber3.jpg|text-top|thumb|right|alt=Example alt text|The correct grip for the Alvaak Lightsaber]]

The Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen Lightsaber is based on an ancient design used in the days of the Sith and the Krath. This design differs mostly in the length of the handle and the blade. The handles typically measure 30-40 centimetres and the blades can extend to as much as 2 to 2.5 meters (6 to 7 feet)! This is achieved through the use of boosted powercells and FIVE focusing crystals of the highest quality (Adegan Crystals are required to construct the specialised Alvaak lightsabers). Although the length of the blade is permanently fixed during its construction, the additional crystals are required to maintain the unusually lengthened amplitude. To make the Alvaak Lightsabers easily recognisable in battle, each has been modified to fluoresce a distinctive, purple-hued color. There are tales of horror spun by survivors of battles with the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen wielding these monstrous but extremely deadly lightsabers. With intensive and unusually long training, the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen have learned to wield these effective and deadly weapons with the utmost precision. Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen do not receive their Lightsaber until they have reached the Rank of Dark Jedi Knight in the Dark Brotherhood.

== Combat With a Claymore ==

As expected, lightsaber combat with a 2.5-meter long blade is a lot trickier than usual. It means that a lot more control needs to be kept with the blade unless the combatant is in an open space, and that you have to have a brilliant situational awareness in order to be able to keep collateral damage to a minimum. However, there are advantages. The blades themselves inspire fear among our enemies, the length alone startling opponents and the extra reach proving invaluable.
After many years of practice, the clansmen of the first clan of the brotherhood, [[Clan Alvaak]], devised and perfected a new variation of form VII, in which the claymore is utilised.
The style of this variant form is unique, at all times never letting the user’s emotions get near the surface, keeping them deep down, also keeping the opponent as far away as possible. Unlike the other forms, the attack/parry zones are not standard, three are three general zones, far, mid, and inner. Alvaak clansmen aim to keep the opponents at the “far” zone. The mid zone is where they get within striking distance with the tip of their blade, and the inner zone is where they could touch you with a limb. There are a number of moves and counter moves, plus special tricks that have been created with the claymore sabre in mind, listed below:

* Far slash: this is basically an attack at long range, where the blade is smashed against the opponent’s with both hands fully around the handle, whilst not over-reaching and leaving oneself open.
* Far Jab: an attack at long range with the tip of the blade, intended to impale the opponent.
* Far block: A block of either a blaster bolt or sabre hit in the far zone.
* Mid-block: blocking an attack in the mid quadrant.
* Mid-slash: uppercut slash in the mid quadrant.
* Inner block: a block in the inner quadrant.
As shown, it is virtually impossible to attack in the inner zone with standard moves, however there are exceptions:
* “Desperation”: This is the name given to a last resort move when an opponent proves to be exceedingly difficult and can get through you’re far and mid zones. It is a series of blocks and attacks using the base of the blade ending with hitting the head of the opponent with the hilt of the sabre.
* “Alvaak Spirit”: A flash of rage where the user launches into a flurry of offensive attacks, pressing the attack and concentrating on the head and torso.
* “Ronin’s Divider”: the combatant raises the sabre above his head, spins it around three times in a full circle before bringing it down with a cross slash from one shoulder to the opposite hip. If the strike is landed successfully, the attack will be a devastating Sai Tok.
* “Gallandro Spin”: This manoeuvre is extremely tricky, and while can be pulled off with a standard Sabre, it is made all the more effective with a claymore. It was first used in the 4th Great Jedi War by Proconsul Frey Gallandro to defeat the pirate leader, with stunning success considering its complexity. The user deactivates the lightsaber, holds the hilt at the middle, and levitates it, while spinning it around in a circle at extreme velocity. The user then telekinetically thumbs the activation switch, activating the blade and creates in essence, a disk of light energy. This disk is then shot at the enemies again via telekinesis. Because of the complexity of this attack, only SBM and above my attempt it.
* “Cox's Disappearing Blade”: This move was first mastered by Auctoritas Aedile Chris Cox for use against an opponent who is adept at parrying your own blade away. When the opponent goes to parry the combatent's blade out of the way, the combatent turns the blade off just as the blades are about to clash together, causing the opponet to go off balance, and giving the combatent time to assault his opponent while he is off balance.
* “Darkonis Deathstrike”: Originally performed by Jeron Darkonis Astoris, this move is used by Jedi adept at wielding two Claymore Sabers at once. Using the force to aid him the combatent whirls the two blades above his head in order to momentarily confuse his opponent. The combatent then attacks with both blades, aiming one at the midsection and one ot the neck.

The Clan Alvaak Lightsaber

2012-10-20T10:57:57Z

Daniel Licinius Trajanus: /* The "Claymore" Lightsaber */

== The "Claymore" Lightsaber ==

The Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen Lightsaber is based on an ancient design used in the days of the Sith and the Krath. This design differs mostly in the length of the handle and the blade. The handles typically measure 30-40 centimetres and the blades can extend to as much as 2 to 2.5 meters (6 to 7 feet)! This is achieved through the use of boosted powercells and FIVE focusing crystals of the highest quality (Adegan Crystals are required to construct the specialised Alvaak lightsabers). Although the length of the blade is permanently fixed during its construction, the additional crystals are required to maintain the unusually lengthened amplitude. To make the Alvaak Lightsabers easily recognisable in battle, each has been modified to fluoresce a distinctive, purple-hued color. There are tales of horror spun by survivors of battles with the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen wielding these monstrous but extremely deadly lightsabers. With intensive and unusually long training, the Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen have learned to wield these effective and deadly weapons with the utmost precision. Alvaak Dark Jedi Clansmen do not receive their Lightsaber until they have reached the Rank of Dark Jedi Knight in the Dark Brotherhood.

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== Combat With a Claymore ==

As expected, lightsaber combat with a 2.5-meter long blade is a lot trickier than usual. It means that a lot more control needs to be kept with the blade unless the combatant is in an open space, and that you have to have a brilliant situational awareness in order to be able to keep collateral damage to a minimum. However, there are advantages. The blades themselves inspire fear among our enemies, the length alone startling opponents and the extra reach proving invaluable.
After many years of practice, the clansmen of the first clan of the brotherhood, [[Clan Alvaak]], devised and perfected a new variation of form VII, in which the claymore is utilised.
The style of this variant form is unique, at all times never letting the user’s emotions get near the surface, keeping them deep down, also keeping the opponent as far away as possible. Unlike the other forms, the attack/parry zones are not standard, three are three general zones, far, mid, and inner. Alvaak clansmen aim to keep the opponents at the “far” zone. The mid zone is where they get within striking distance with the tip of their blade, and the inner zone is where they could touch you with a limb. There are a number of moves and counter moves, plus special tricks that have been created with the claymore sabre in mind, listed below:

* Far slash: this is basically an attack at long range, where the blade is smashed against the opponent’s with both hands fully around the handle, whilst not over-reaching and leaving oneself open.
* Far Jab: an attack at long range with the tip of the blade, intended to impale the opponent.
* Far block: A block of either a blaster bolt or sabre hit in the far zone.
* Mid-block: blocking an attack in the mid quadrant.
* Mid-slash: uppercut slash in the mid quadrant.
* Inner block: a block in the inner quadrant.
As shown, it is virtually impossible to attack in the inner zone with standard moves, however there are exceptions:
* “Desperation”: This is the name given to a last resort move when an opponent proves to be exceedingly difficult and can get through you’re far and mid zones. It is a series of blocks and attacks using the base of the blade ending with hitting the head of the opponent with the hilt of the sabre.
* “Alvaak Spirit”: A flash of rage where the user launches into a flurry of offensive attacks, pressing the attack and concentrating on the head and torso.
* “Ronin’s Divider”: the combatant raises the sabre above his head, spins it around three times in a full circle before bringing it down with a cross slash from one shoulder to the opposite hip. If the strike is landed successfully, the attack will be a devastating Sai Tok.
* “Gallandro Spin”: This manoeuvre is extremely tricky, and while can be pulled off with a standard Sabre, it is made all the more effective with a claymore. It was first used in the 4th Great Jedi War by Proconsul Frey Gallandro to defeat the pirate leader, with stunning success considering its complexity. The user deactivates the lightsaber, holds the hilt at the middle, and levitates it, while spinning it around in a circle at extreme velocity. The user then telekinetically thumbs the activation switch, activating the blade and creates in essence, a disk of light energy. This disk is then shot at the enemies again via telekinesis. Because of the complexity of this attack, only SBM and above my attempt it.
* “Cox's Disappearing Blade”: This move was first mastered by Auctoritas Aedile Chris Cox for use against an opponent who is adept at parrying your own blade away. When the opponent goes to parry the combatent's blade out of the way, the combatent turns the blade off just as the blades are about to clash together, causing the opponet to go off balance, and giving the combatent time to assault his opponent while he is off balance.
* “Darkonis Deathstrike”: Originally performed by Jeron Darkonis Astoris, this move is used by Jedi adept at wielding two Claymore Sabers at once. Using the force to aid him the combatent whirls the two blades above his head in order to momentarily confuse his opponent. The combatent then attacks with both blades, aiming one at the midsection and one ot the neck.

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Daniel Licinius Trajanus: The correct grip for the Alvaak Lightsaber

The correct grip for the Alvaak Lightsaber