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|founder=* [[Arturis Schulen]]
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* [[Taranae Rhode]]
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*Sergeant: {{AoSXO}}
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|headquarters=The Chasm, [[NSD Preeminence|NSD “''Preeminence''”]]
|headquarters=Anchorage - 10th Level
|founded=[[31 ABY]]
|founded=37 ABY
|affiliation=* [[Plagueis]]
|affiliation=* [[House Plagueis]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]
* [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]
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The [[Apostles of Syn]] is a [[Battleteam]] of [[House Karness Muur|Karness Muur]] within [[Clan Plagueis|Plagueis]] tasked with the cult-like indoctrination of the inexperienced [[Journeymen]] of Karness Muur. Unlike other organizations, Apostles of Syn was created for one specific purpose, to act as the shadow of Clan Plagueis. Under the wing of an experienced and battle hardened leader, newcomers are rinsed of all previous memories and trained in the arts of the Dark Side of the Force, even using extreme measures if necessary.
== History ==
== History ==
Following [[Plagueis|House Plagueis']] victory in the Dark Crusade, Dark Lord of the Sith, [[Muz Ashen|Grand Master Muz Ashen]] summoned the summits of every Clan and House to Antei.  [[Quaestor]] [[Montresor]] and [[Aedile]] [[Dacien Victae]] made the journey from Ziost to Antei aboard the flagship of House Plagueis, the [[NSD Ascendancy]].  They tasked the [[NSD Predominant]], as a precaution, to remain behind to provide support in case of an ambush.  [[Karness Muur|Battleteam Karness Muur's]] Executive Officer, [[Seabr'imsto'nedansr|Admiral Brimstone]] was given command of the Predominant as a reward for his service during the Assault on Ziost.  After several hyperspace jumps, the Predominant lurked one jump away from Antei as per Montresor's instructions while the Ascendancy traveled onward to Antei.


When the Ascendancy was due to return, Admiral Brimstone detected an unexpected hyperspace signature rapidly approaching the lone Predominant.  In one blazing instant, a ship of Imperial origin fell out of hyperspace nearly on top of the Predominant and instantly opened fireDespite raising the shields after an already heavy bombardment, the enemy's attacks overwhelmed the badly-damaged Predominant. Admiral Brimstone ordered a general evacuation and barely escaped with his life, suffering a severe concussion and being placed in an escape pod by [[Subjugates]] staffing the Predominant. He was the only survivor.
Caught out in the midst of the [[Horizons| Horizons Crisis]], Plagueis was caught unaware and as a result was devastated by an overwhelming force. The leadership of Plagueis vowed for this to never happen again. They gave the  responsibility of creating a new intelligence apparatus to recently knighted former Espo [[Arden Karn]]. Using [[House Karness Muur|Karness Muur]] as a building block for his plans, Arden assembled a team specialized in infiltration and espionage, specifically to gather information on other organisations across the Galaxy, but mainly around the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]].
   
In order to keep a constant flow of new recruits coming into Karness Muur, when Plagueis returned to [[Clan]] status, the Apostles of Syn were created specifically for one purpose: to convert Force-sensitives into hardened Force users who use shadows to their advantage. They were to carry on the founding traditions of the original Battleteam and mold new recruits into the future eyes and ears of Plagueis.   
 
== Lore ==
 
The Apostles of Syn is a cult-like unit which is responsible for that indoctrination of new members of Karness Muur. This could be as simple as orientating willing and eager members to the ways of the [[starwars: Dark Side of the Force|Dark Side]], to the extremes of manipulation, torture and the forced breaking of will.  
 
As a result of the extreme training regime, both physical and mental that each and every one of the initiates go through, only a small percentage survive. Whilst this may seem detrimental in the long run, it does have a net positive result. The result is fantastic, the apostles who make it to knighthood are one of a kind. Unlike other organisations, the Apostles of Syn boast proficient [[Dark Jedi Knight|Dark Jedi Knights]] capable of handling high ranking [[Equite|Equites]] in a duel. On top of this, each apostle is trained vigorously using [[starwars: The Force|the Force]], in both physical and mental means. To achieve this, once an apostle is trusted enough, they are tasked with venturing to the [[Shadow Academy]] on [[Lyspair]], here they learn to perfect their chosen lightsaber forms and branch out into more exotic uses of the Force.
 
== Namesake ==


Returning from Antei, Montresor and Dacien discovered the ruins of the [[NSD Predominant]] and retrieved Brimstone's escape pod. Furious at the loss of a Star Destroyer, Montresor commanded his Aedile to find and destroy whoever was responsible. Dacien suspected betrayal. The Predominant's location was secret, known only to a select few within the House.  Concluding that a traitor may be hiding within Plagueis, Dacien and Montresor agreed decided that a new Battleteam would be formed specifically to defend the House against internal threats -- beginning with those who betrayed the Predominant to an unknown enemy.
Apostles of Syn is named after [[starwars:Sorzus Syn|Sorzus Syn]], who was one of the first Dark Jedi with such notable names as [[starwars:Ajunta Pall|Ajunta Pall]], [[starwars:Remulus Dreypa|Remulus Dreypa]] and [[starwars:Karness Muur|Karness Muur]], each having a Plagueian unit named after them such is their importance to the development of the [[starwars:Sith|Sith]] and [[starwars:Dark Jedi|Dark Jedi]] alike. Syn's spirit is thought to reside on [[Nfolgai]] within the system of the [[starwars:Nfolgai system|same name]] which can be found in the [[starwars:Esstran|Esstran]] sector. The last official sighting of Syn was on Nfolgai and engaging her in combat is extremely foolish. [[File:Th.jpg|thumb|210px|left|Sorzus Syn's spirit emerges from her mausoleum]]
== Base of Operations - The Chasm ==


The Summit selected [[Arturis Schulen]], [[Karness Muur|Battleteam Leader of Karness Muur]] to create and lead the new Team. He had experience working in the shadows and was one of the few Plagueians that the Summit trusted with this delicate task. Subsequently, Arturis was removed as the Commander of Karness Muur and named as the new Battleteam Leader of '''Sorzus Syn'''.
Here lies the main training centre for the apostles. They have access to all the training equipment needed to further develop their knowledge of Brotherhood history, combat prowess, and the ways of Clan Plagueis. The “Chasm“ is split into various different subsections in order to give the initiate in training everything they will need in order to become successful and eventually reach knighthood. The Chasm is located in the lower levels of the [[NSD Preeminence]]


During his time on the [[BAC Harrower]], Arturis noted the strengths and abilities of his [[Apprentice]], [[Jedi Hunter]] '''Taranae Rhode''' and selected her to serve as the first Sergeant of Sorzus Syn.
===Shadow Arena===


Given control of the entire Tenth Level of [[The Anchorage]], they would begin the task of identifying and eliminating threats to the House and the Summit. Arturis also saw an opportunity to revive the ancient art of Sith Alchemy in his new dungeon.  He would offer his Battle Team's Alchemy skills to others within the House.  Together, Arturis and Taranae would go on to form the [[Plagueian Inquisition]].
This is where apostles learn the way of the Force. In this arena, there is no limit to the training that one can do, as Force barriers operate within the vicinity. However, like most exciting things there is a requirement in order to gain access to the arena. You must be the rank of [[Apprentice]] by passing the Test of Lore. This is because the Plagueis summit must know that you are strong enough to train in the arena. As well as using Force attacks against one another, apostles are also capable of utilising their shadow training, by using the dark of the arena to sneak up on an opponent.  


== Lore ==
===The Stadium===
In keeping with Plagueian naming traditions, Sorzus Syn was named by Arturis and Taranae in direct honor and recognition of the founder of the Sith Code.  Sorzus Syn, an inquisitor, was directly affiliated with Ajunta Pall and Karness Muur, the namesakes of House Plagueis' other Battle Teams.


Unlike other units that operate under a military ranking system, Sorzus Syn allows for its leaders to be ranked under Inquisition-type ranks.
The Stadium is where most of the lightsaber combat takes place, however this blade training is unlike any other in the Brotherhood. Using newly thought of methods of instruction, blademasters now pit apostles against other apostles, with each week there being a different competition, and the winning “earning” the respect of the blademasters, and thus coming closer to promotion. However this is not without consequence as many of those who lose on a regular basis will often be found in the kolto tanks, recovering from numerous limb breakages and heavy bruising.  


In between dueling, apostles are able to practice their lightsaber sequences against various types of droid combatants and through this, many of the apostles become proficient in their preferred lightsaber form way before knighthood.


== Unit Specialty ==
With the conclusion of the Dark Crusade and Plagueis’ victory on Ziost, it was finally time to center on the heart of the House.  Ajunta Pall had been tasked as Plagueis’ Strike Force, while Karness Muur had been tasked as it’s Infiltration and Stealth Force.


Given the devastation caused during the Horizon Crisis and the complete Summit upset in the middle of the Dark Crusade, the Plagueian Summit tasked Arturis with the formation and coordination of a new Team outside the military chain of command.  Sorzus Syn would be the '''Heart of Dread''' and the '''Guardians of Plagueis''', guarding against internal threats and acting as the final line of defense for the House.  Additionally, it would revive the practice of Sith Alchemy to further the House and its Teams.
===The Mess===


It essentially serves as Plagueis’ Police Force.  A large number of its members stay within close proximity of the main Headquarters with the [[Plagueian Inquisition]], though most are often dispatched to assist the other Battleteams during missions and to conduct missions of their own by the will of the Summit.
As a result of a harsh regime, this is probably the least visited room out of every room on the ship. Only used on special occasions and by the Equite ranking Plagueians, the Mess can seat up to five hundred people, but never seats more than half of that. This is because of the strict training that apostles undergo, they must only use the Force in order to keep their body alive, and are only fed and watered every few days, but even this meal is nutritious.


===The Chambers of Torment===


== Headquarters: Plagueian Inquisition - 10th Level of the Anchorage ==
The final stage of an apostle’s life will take place here, as well as the first. They are initially bought here as a slave, found to be Force-sensitive and are tortured until they comply to the needs of the Apostles of Syn. After that, they undergo their training until they are ready to be knighted. Once they have passed every other physical and mental task, they are sent to the chambers in order to be “treated”. Here, they are wiped of any previous personal memories, whether that is of family or other loved ones in order to ensure that they have no other attachments to anything other than the Brotherhood.
[[File:ssentrance.png|200px|thumb|left|Entrance Hall of the Plagueian Inquisition and Sorzus Syn's Headquarters]]  Restricted and highly secretive, the 10th Level of [[The Anchorage]] is where '''Battleteam Sorzus Syn''' calls it's home as the leading wing of the Plagueian Inquisition. Patrolled day and night by '''Wraiths''' of the '''Ordos Aegis''' specifically chosen by the Chief Inquisitor who guard its secrets and antechambers, access is prohibited to anyone not part of the House Summit or the Battleteam.


There are some sections however, that are restricted even to the Battleteam itself.  Only the leader and sergeant may pass into these sections, where the Scientists and Alchemists of Plagueis work on their research.  Out of the few Battleteam Members who have attempted to see what secrets lie within, each one was summarily executed by the leader's order.
===The Library===


Simply known as the Library, this modern facility boasts regular information from the Shadow Academy itself in order to guide the apostles through the Journeymen ranks. Everything else in the library is standard however, apart from one key feature. As the Apostles of Syn strive to be one of the best information gathering organisations out there, the Library is known to house the largest archive of enemy information anywhere in the Plagueian sphere of influence. Subsequently, a large portion of an apostle’s path to knighthood will be spent here, to keep them update to date on the information and to also update the information themselves, after having completed an infiltration task for example.


== Summit Chronology ==
== Summit Chronology ==
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Apostles of Syn
General information
Leader(s):
Headquarters:

The Chasm, NSD “Preeminence

Historical information
Founding:

31 ABY

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The Apostles of Syn is a Battleteam of Karness Muur within Plagueis tasked with the cult-like indoctrination of the inexperienced Journeymen of Karness Muur. Unlike other organizations, Apostles of Syn was created for one specific purpose, to act as the shadow of Clan Plagueis. Under the wing of an experienced and battle hardened leader, newcomers are rinsed of all previous memories and trained in the arts of the Dark Side of the Force, even using extreme measures if necessary.

History

Caught out in the midst of the Horizons Crisis, Plagueis was caught unaware and as a result was devastated by an overwhelming force. The leadership of Plagueis vowed for this to never happen again. They gave the responsibility of creating a new intelligence apparatus to recently knighted former Espo Arden Karn. Using Karness Muur as a building block for his plans, Arden assembled a team specialized in infiltration and espionage, specifically to gather information on other organisations across the Galaxy, but mainly around the Brotherhood.

In order to keep a constant flow of new recruits coming into Karness Muur, when Plagueis returned to Clan status, the Apostles of Syn were created specifically for one purpose: to convert Force-sensitives into hardened Force users who use shadows to their advantage. They were to carry on the founding traditions of the original Battleteam and mold new recruits into the future eyes and ears of Plagueis.

Lore

The Apostles of Syn is a cult-like unit which is responsible for that indoctrination of new members of Karness Muur. This could be as simple as orientating willing and eager members to the ways of the Dark Side, to the extremes of manipulation, torture and the forced breaking of will.

As a result of the extreme training regime, both physical and mental that each and every one of the initiates go through, only a small percentage survive. Whilst this may seem detrimental in the long run, it does have a net positive result. The result is fantastic, the apostles who make it to knighthood are one of a kind. Unlike other organisations, the Apostles of Syn boast proficient Dark Jedi Knights capable of handling high ranking Equites in a duel. On top of this, each apostle is trained vigorously using the Force, in both physical and mental means. To achieve this, once an apostle is trusted enough, they are tasked with venturing to the Shadow Academy on Lyspair, here they learn to perfect their chosen lightsaber forms and branch out into more exotic uses of the Force.

Namesake

Apostles of Syn is named after Sorzus Syn, who was one of the first Dark Jedi with such notable names as Ajunta Pall, Remulus Dreypa and Karness Muur, each having a Plagueian unit named after them such is their importance to the development of the Sith and Dark Jedi alike. Syn's spirit is thought to reside on Nfolgai within the system of the same name which can be found in the Esstran sector. The last official sighting of Syn was on Nfolgai and engaging her in combat is extremely foolish.

Sorzus Syn's spirit emerges from her mausoleum

Base of Operations - The Chasm

Here lies the main training centre for the apostles. They have access to all the training equipment needed to further develop their knowledge of Brotherhood history, combat prowess, and the ways of Clan Plagueis. The “Chasm“ is split into various different subsections in order to give the initiate in training everything they will need in order to become successful and eventually reach knighthood. The Chasm is located in the lower levels of the NSD Preeminence

Shadow Arena

This is where apostles learn the way of the Force. In this arena, there is no limit to the training that one can do, as Force barriers operate within the vicinity. However, like most exciting things there is a requirement in order to gain access to the arena. You must be the rank of Apprentice by passing the Test of Lore. This is because the Plagueis summit must know that you are strong enough to train in the arena. As well as using Force attacks against one another, apostles are also capable of utilising their shadow training, by using the dark of the arena to sneak up on an opponent.

The Stadium

The Stadium is where most of the lightsaber combat takes place, however this blade training is unlike any other in the Brotherhood. Using newly thought of methods of instruction, blademasters now pit apostles against other apostles, with each week there being a different competition, and the winning “earning” the respect of the blademasters, and thus coming closer to promotion. However this is not without consequence as many of those who lose on a regular basis will often be found in the kolto tanks, recovering from numerous limb breakages and heavy bruising.

In between dueling, apostles are able to practice their lightsaber sequences against various types of droid combatants and through this, many of the apostles become proficient in their preferred lightsaber form way before knighthood.


The Mess

As a result of a harsh regime, this is probably the least visited room out of every room on the ship. Only used on special occasions and by the Equite ranking Plagueians, the Mess can seat up to five hundred people, but never seats more than half of that. This is because of the strict training that apostles undergo, they must only use the Force in order to keep their body alive, and are only fed and watered every few days, but even this meal is nutritious.

The Chambers of Torment

The final stage of an apostle’s life will take place here, as well as the first. They are initially bought here as a slave, found to be Force-sensitive and are tortured until they comply to the needs of the Apostles of Syn. After that, they undergo their training until they are ready to be knighted. Once they have passed every other physical and mental task, they are sent to the chambers in order to be “treated”. Here, they are wiped of any previous personal memories, whether that is of family or other loved ones in order to ensure that they have no other attachments to anything other than the Brotherhood.

The Library

Simply known as the Library, this modern facility boasts regular information from the Shadow Academy itself in order to guide the apostles through the Journeymen ranks. Everything else in the library is standard however, apart from one key feature. As the Apostles of Syn strive to be one of the best information gathering organisations out there, the Library is known to house the largest archive of enemy information anywhere in the Plagueian sphere of influence. Subsequently, a large portion of an apostle’s path to knighthood will be spent here, to keep them update to date on the information and to also update the information themselves, after having completed an infiltration task for example.

Summit Chronology

Battleteam Apostles of Syn
Commander Sergeant Service Dates
Zednich Wolfram Seabr'imsto'nedansr 37 ABY - 37 ABY
Meleu Karthdo Seabr'imsto'nedansr 37 ABY - 37 ABY
Seabr'imsto'nedansr N/A 37 ABY - 38 ABY
Octavia Morgan Kuga N/A 38 ABY - 38 ABY
Dracaryis N/A 38 ABY - 39 ABY
Qormus Aquila N/A 39 ABY - 39 ABY
Jai'de Serpens N/A 39 ABY - 39 ABY
Kelly Mendes N/A 39 ABY - Present