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<blockquote>The Dark Brotherhood is a subgroup of the Emperor's Hammer, a historied Star Wars fan club that has supported Star Wars gaming and fan content since 1995. This has been through the establishment of various thematic groups that deliver community, collaboration, competition and a Star Wars flavoured experience that picks up at the fringes of official media.

The Dark Brotherhood is a group that thematically encaptures a Star Wars Universe where Sith and their functionaries utilizing their power with the dark side of the force seek domination through subjugation and control or violence and warfare. Where members play supported games, across various platforms, take part in competitions and share their creativity all towards the advancement and accolades of their Dark Brotherhood persona.</blockquote>
<div class="tocnumber" style='text-align: right; margin-right: 2em; font-size: .8em;'>on behalf of Fleet Commander [[Rapier]]<br />
Emperor's Hammer Board of Trustees</div>

==[[Dark Side Compendium Dark Council|Dark Council]]==
The Dark Council is the leading body of the Dark Brotherhood, each position of the Dark Council along with their aides are assigned to the efficient operation of different aspects of the Dark Brotherhood, from running group wide Vendettas and competitions, operating it's website, managing its membership database, overseeing the group wide development of art and lore and more. Click [[Dark Side Compendium Dark Council|here]] to find out more about the Dark Council.

==[[Dark Side Compendium Clans and Houses|Clans and Houses]]==
Clans and Houses are the groups within the Dark Brotherhood that define the majority of the groups structure, distinguish responsibility over portions of the membership and add their own unique flavour to the Dark Brotherhood. To learn more about the structure of Clans and Houses and how they function, click [[Dark Side Compendium Clans and Houses|here]].

===[[Dark Side Compendium Clans and Houses#Battleteams|Battleteams]]===
Battleteams are the smallest units within the Dark Brotherhood and they are where the majority of members are assigned. Battleteams allow for small groups of members to be organised by their Battleteam Leader, to offer activities specific to their members and to compete against other Battleteams in Fueds or as part of their House or Clan in larger events.

==[[Dark Side Compendium Ranks|Ranks]]==
As members progress within the Dark Brotherhood they will earn promotions that are indicative of an individuals commitment and accomplishments. A member earns their first rank by joining the Dark Brotherhood and progresses through ranks with training and dedication, and with hard work and effort over long periods of time they may reach the highest ranks of the Brotherhood. To learn more about ranks within the Dark Brotherhood, click [[Dark Side Compendium Ranks|here]].

==[[Dark_Side_Compendium_Awards|Awards]]==
Through the completion of task, events, participation in competitions and meritorious achievement members of the Dark Brotherhood can earn awards such as Medal and other items. Awards are generally broken down into a few categories, Competitive awards, General awards and awards for outstanding achievement. To see all available awards and what they're awarded for, click [[Dark Side Compendium Awards|here]].

==Lightsabers==
Some have claimed it to be a civilised weapon, whilst for others it is a symbol of power and strength. The lightsaber is a weapon a member of the Dark Brotherhood may earn the right to wield and construct upon reaching the rank of Knight. To find out more about lightsabers and their construction in the Dark Brotherhood, click [[Dark Side Compendium Lightsabers|here]].

==Shadow Academy==
The Shadow Academy is the Dark Brotherhoods institute of learning. Where all members can seek to expand their knowledge, understand the ways of the Dark Side of the Force and learn skills to become more powerful Sith. To discover what opportunities the Shadow Academy affords members of the Dark Brotherhood, click [[Dark Side Compendium Shadow Academy|here]].

'''note:''' The Shadow Academy is currently closed, for all educational enquires look to the [https://www.emperorshammer.org/cat.php?id=1 Imperial University]

==[https://www.emperorshammer.org/notes.php?id=112 Masters and Students]==
The Master Student Program allows for a Sith of the rank of Knight or above to take a Student below the rank of Knight, whom they may train as they see fit in the ways of the Dark side and the Dark Brotherhood. This relationship allows the Master to impart their wisdom, set goals and targets for their Student and in return aid in fast tracking the learning and career of their student.

Visit the [https://www.emperorshammer.org/notes.php?id=112 Imperial University] to read the course notes on the Master Student Program.

==Force Powers==
As users and adherents of the Dark Side of the Force, many Force powers are available to those Dark Brotherhood members willing to train and learn. These Force powers can be used within official fiction, competitive fiction and even table top games to display the strengths and capabilities of a member of the Dark Brotherhood. To find out more about what Force powers are available, how their used and obtained, click [[Dark Side Compendium Force Powers|here]].

==Robes of the Dark Brotherhood==
As members progress through the ranks of the Dark Brotherhood they will attain ceremonial robes that outwardly show how far they've progressed within the Dark Brotherhood, and at the highest ranks possibly attain personal robes. To see all available Robes, click [[Dark Side Compendium Robes|here]].

==Grants of Arms==
Upon reaching the ranks of the yeomanry a member of the Dark Brotherhood may adopt a Grant of Arms, it's heraldry serving to both individualise and identify a member of the Dark Brotherhood. To find out more about Grants of Arms and their construction, click [[Dark Side Compendium Grants of Arms|here]].

==[[Dark Side Compendium Competitions|Competitions]]==
The Dark Brotherhood has many established competitions that pit Clans, Houses and Battleteams against each other to determine superiority and to attain titles and claim prizes. To learn more about Vendettas, Feuds and Rites click [[Dark Side Compendium Competitions|here]].

==Dark Hall on Eos==
The Dark Hall is the seat of power of the Dark Brotherhood, located in the territories of the Emperor's Hammer and orbiting Aurora Prime, the Dark Hall on the moon Eos is historied and secret. To find out more about the Dark Hall on Eos, click [[Dark Side Compendium Dark Hall on Eos|here]].

==[[Dark Side Compendium Litany of the Grand Masters|Litany of the Grand Masters]]==
Over the course of decades the Dark Brotherhood has borne witness to the rise of many Grand Masters, been at the center of great intrigue and as with all good stories has suffered triumphs and turmoil, often with no small amount of embellishment. To read about the history of the Brotherhood, click [[Dark Side Compendium Litany of the Grand Masters|here]].