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| |image=[[File:Cpnewlogo.jpg|250px]] | | |image=[[File:Plagueis.png|250px]] |
| |name=House Plagueis | | |BG1=222222 |
| |founder=* [[Muz Ashen]] | | |BG2=888888 |
| * [[Alaris Jinn]]
| | |name=Clan Plagueis |
| |leader=[[Quaestor]] [[Kal Vorrac]] and [[Aedile]] [[Sarak Shai]] | | |founding=x |
| |members=See [[Plagueis#Important_Figures|Influential Members Section]] | | |headofstate=[[Consul]] {{PlaCON}} |
| |headquarters=[[Sigil 1|Kapsina]] | | |headofgov= |
| |formed=[[Clan Plagueis]]
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| |founded=[[30 ABY to 39 ABY|33 ABY]] | | |legislative= |
| |affiliation=[[Dark Brotherhood]] | | |capital=[[The Pinnacle]] |
| |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]] | | |language=Galactic Basic |
| | |currency=Credits |
| | |formed=*[[Clan Satal Keto]] |
| | *[[Clan Exar Kun]] |
| | |established=[[20_ABY_to_29_ABY#27_ABY|27 ABY]] |
| | | reorganized = [[30_ABY_to_39_ABY#31_ABY|31 ABY]] |
| | |era=*[[Exodus era]] |
| | *[[New Order era]] |
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| [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]] is one of the Dark Brotherhood's seven [[Houses|Housess]]. Plagueis is a new House, descendant of a rich, steeped tradition from not one, but two Clans: [[Clan Exar Kun|Exar Kun]] and [[Clan Satal Keto|Satal Keto]]. And today, it presides as the stratocrastic rulers of the [[Jusadih System]] and an integral, driving force within the Dark Brotherhood.
| | '''Clan Plagueis''' is one of the Dark Brotherhood's seven [[Clans]]. Barely escaping the destruction of the [[Jusadih System]] Plagueis became a shadowy force, enslaving thousands to form a new army and taking a new [[Ascendant Fleet]] by force. Initially thought to be destroyed by every [[House]] and [[Clan]] in the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]], Clan Plagueis has risen from the ashes to become a powerful force answering to the will of the [[Grand Master]]. |
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| | == The Clan's Namesake == |
| | {{Quote|You must begin by gaining power over yourself; then another; then a group, an order, a world, a species, a group of species… finally, the Galaxy itself.|Darth Plagueis the Wise}} |
| | [[File:Plagueis.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Darth Plagueis the Wise]] |
| | The legendary [[starwars:Sith Lord|Sith Lord]], [[starwars:Darth Plagueis|Darth Plagueis’]] past is shrouded in mystery. A [[starwars:Muun|Muun]], whose influence touched events in the [[starwars:The Galaxy|galaxy]] for over half a century, Plagueis was discovered and trained by the unknown [[starwars:Sith Master|Sith Master]] of the time. Little more is known of the Muun Sith Lord’s past other than his choice of apprentice, [[starwars:Palpatine|Darth Sidious]]. |
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| :''Main article: [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]
| | Although the specific events are unknown, Plagueis chose a gifted Nabooian known as Palpatine. Plagueis trained young Palpatine and declared him furthermore to be known as Darth Sidious. It is believed Plagueis realized that he had found the Sith Lord that would complete the millennium-old plan of Darth Bane: revenge and destruction of the Jedi Order. |
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| == Brief History ==
| | From Sidious, it is known that Plagueis trained his apprentice in both the Light and Dark Sides of the Force, revealing Darth Plagueis’ wisdom in the necessity understanding one’s enemy, the Jedi, to assure their eventual destruction. Also revealed by his apprentice, Plagueis was fascinated with the concept of immortality and the possibilities of spontaneous generation, forcing him to delve into the deepest, darkest areas of the Force. By successfully influencing midi-chlorians, Darth Plagueis was able to save people from dying and create life. |
| :''Main article: [[Clan Plagueis#History|Clan Plagueis History]]
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| The tale of Clan Plagueis' beginning can be found in the epilogue of both [[Clan Exar Kun]] and [[Clan Satal Keto]]. Both Clans stood amongst the number of the Brotherhood's seven Clans, yet their destinies laid in opposing paths to what their originators may have intended. Whether it be misfortune or fate, in the year of [[20 ABY to 25 ABY|23 ABY]], both Clans were brought together by the [[Star Chamber]]. In an unprecedented move, Grand Master '''Cotelin''' issued the Dictum of Two Skies: bringing the two clans under a single, new banner.
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| The charge of leading this new super-Clan was entrusted to former Grand Master [[Chi Long]]. Accepting this challenge, he vowed to create a new leadership model that would help the surging Brotherhood flourish. Fate, however, would have a different plan for the emerging group of Dark Jedi within the Acarr System. Soon, their fearless leader would depart Brotherhood space. Some would say it was to track down a Light Side Jedi named Michael Halcyon, others would claim it was due to a personal disagreement with Grand Master '''Cotelin''', a few would speculate that he, like so many Grand Masters before, simply went mad with power.
| | After Plagueis had taught his apprentice everything he knew, Sidious killed him in his sleep, declaring himself the new Sith Master. With the ironic death of Plagueis, his legacy through his apprentice survived as Darth Sidious became the Sith Lord destined to take the final steps, to walk among the Jedi unseen, to bring about the destruction of the Jedi Order and the collapse of the Galactic Republic. |
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| His successor would be a young Krath Priest named Lucien Isradia. Eager, and with much assistance, the Equite would ascend to this place of honor. But unrest would tear the fledgling Clan asunder during his tenure, causing him to abandon his throne; forcing the Star Chamber to intervene. And in a second, unprecedented maneuver, Lord '''Cotelin''' placed his Deputy Grand Master, Kir Katarn, at the helm of the Clan in a gamble to bring stability to the Clan. What it brought was hope... in the form of then Dark Jedi Master Sarin - a future Dark Lord of the Sith.
| | == History == |
| | {{Main|Clan Plagueis history}} |
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| Soon, during the joint leadership of Katarn-Sarin, the star of the [[Acarr System]] would go supernova. Sensing this disturbance, the Plagueis Summit ordered the evacuation of the Clan. Yet, the ill-tempered mistress named fate would strike once more. The [[Crimson Tide]] - accredited with the destruction of Clan Satal Keto - would harass the remnant of their arch-nemesis; though, their attack would be halted and the mantle of Consul thrust upon the shoulders of Master Sarin.
| | [[File:Horizon_fleet.jpg|thumb|125px|Battle during Horizons.]] The modern Clan Plagueis was forged in the crucible of the [[Horizons|Horizons Crisis]] in [[30_ABY_to_39_ABY#30_ABY|30 ABY]]. The forces of [[Zoraan|Archibald Zoraan]] swept through the system, blasting apart the [[Jusadih Military Regime]]. Even as the forces orbiting each planet worked to destroy those below, bioweaponry and other toxins were deployed to ruin any chance of recolonization. With the death of [[Chi Long]] and the release of a [[starwars:Starweird|Starweird]] into the system, it was not long before Jusadih was reduced to ashes. Barely surviving, even while aided by [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]] against the enemy, the Plagueians were forced to flee into Hyperspace in a blind jump aboard the badly damaged original flagship [[Ascendancy (destroyer)|''Ascendancy'']], the rest of the Brotherhood knowing only Arcona's report of their destruction. |
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| And with his new title, he would lead Plagueis to the [[Jusadih System]] where they would establish a new seat of power in the Clan Headquarter: [[Dark Tower|The Dark Tower]]. Trouble would brew internally and externally, but it all would soon be forgotten once the [[Seventh Great Jedi War]] was upon them. The Clan would sustain a heavy blow during the [[Assault on Diadem]], setting them back many months. But the Clan would soon rejoice, for their revered Consul, Sarin, would be elevated to [[Deputy Grand Master]] and [[Aabsdu Dupar]] would assume the duties of leadership.
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| It would be in the aftermath, during the [[Second Darkness|Rite of Supremacy]] that a resurgence to glory would be made when they claimed the honor of Third Clan. Shortly thereafter, however, the Invasion of Jusadih and the [[Eighth Great Jedi War]] would be upon the Clan's doorstep. Their beloved planetary system would sustain tremendous damage and leave their Naval Forces in disrepair. It would be up to Aabsdu to procure a new Fleet, utilizing the resources and assets offered by the Grand Master and his Dark Council in the aftermath of the Yuuzhan Vong's Incursion.
| | Coming out of lightspeed, the Plagueians found themselves within the outer reaches of the [[starwars:Stygian Caldera|Stygian Caldera]]. Near their position drifted a derelict space station, a relic of ages past. Sending out a call to the remaining Plagueians who had not been aboard the ''Ascendancy'', Tra'an Reith sought to rebuild. After the [[Saraask'ar]] were brought to heel and the station boarded, Plagueis set itself toward repairs and refit. |
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| For his efforts, he would be honored with the position of [[Head Master]] of the [[Shadow Academy]]. Where he would work to establish a richer, grander legacy for the Brotherhood and its Rule of One; bringing honor to Plagueis with his every action. This action, however, would leave the Clan in a precarious position without a clear successor. After much deliberation, the Clan would be entrusted to [[Braecen Kaeth]]; whom had served as Chi Long's original Proconsul during the merger of the two Clans. It would be his task to return the Clan, once again, to glory, but he would be forced into a war with the planet's pre-existing plutocracy - the War of Ascension.
| | Using their cargo and parts, they were able to make the ''Ascendancy'' spaceworthy once again. At the direction of the Quaestor, Solus Gar worked with the leader of the trandoshans, [[Tress'kar]], to imprison and guard the crewmen of the rescue ships ships they would draw to the edge of the Caldera with a distress beacon. The reptiles kept their charges secure while the rest of Plagueis set out to fulfill Tra'an's vision. Once it was complete, the newly ascendant Dread Lord Reith revealed his project - a slave army, formed of [[Ravagers|Ravager]] soldiers and [[Subjugates|Subjugate]] crewmen. With the core of a new army at hand and a repaired ship, raids were launched and Plagueis began to become strong again. |
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| The fate of House Plagueis would determined once the conflict drew to a close...
| | With the beginning of the [[Dark Crusade|campaign]] against the One Sith in retaliation for their attacks on the Brotherhood, House Plagueis emerged from its seclusion during the battle for Nfolgai. Throughout the campaign, Plagueis was a force to be reckoned with, driving their enemies before them repeatedly. Following their victory on Ziost, the Grand Master saw fit to elevate them to the level of Clan. |
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| | Since that time, they quelled undesirables and Jedi in conflicts on Florrum and [[Aliso]]. The [[Aliso system]] became the new home of Clan Plagueis, ending its more secretive and mobile existence. The Clan moved to build a power base within the newly occupied system, attempting to create a solid foundation for future growth. |
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| == Government and Politics == | | == Clan Organization == |
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| | === Clan Officials === |
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| | ====Dread Lord==== |
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| | The Consul of Clan Plagueis is styled the Dread Lord of Plagueis and is the autocratic ruler of the Clan and all its holdings. The Dread Lord is the supreme ruler of the entirety of Plagueis, serving as governmental leader as well as supreme military commander. As the absolute ruler of Plagueis and Aliso, the Dread Lord's word is law, unchallenged by any others. The Dread Lord swears fealty to the Iron Throne. |
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| <tr><th colspan="2" style="text-align:left; font-weight:normal; background:#003399;">'''Political information'''</th></tr>
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| <td style="border-top: 1px solid #999; border-bottom: 1px solid #999;">Head of State</td>
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| [[Kal Vorrac]] as Dictator
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| | The position of Dread Lord's Wrath is occupied by the Proconsul of House Plagueis. The Wrath serves as a personal enforcer and executioner for the Dread Lord, taking orders directly from and answering only to him. Unlike the rest of the Dread Lord's servants, who are bound to his will by a dark side ritual, the Wrath is given autonomy. The Wrath is second in authority only to the Dread Lord, commanding similar levels of authority over those subordinate to him in the Clan on the assumption that he acts to project the Dread Lord's will. |
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| | ====Right Hand of Dread==== |
| | The Right Hand of Dread, or Quaestor of House Tyranus, operates as the lord of their own house, having entered into a sworn loyalty to the Dread Lord in the context of the feudal system of the Clan. The obligations of the Quaestor include military support and the return of tribute to the Dread Lord, in exchange for certain privileges including the grant of land and military assets to form a fief. The Quaestor is also allowed to appoint an Aedile to serve as their second. |
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| | ====Left Hand of Dread==== |
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| | The Left Hand of Dread, or Quaestor of House Ventress, operates as the lord of their own house, having entered into a sworn loyalty to the Dread Lord in the context of the feudal system of the Clan. The obligations of the Quaestor include military support and the return of tribute to the Dread Lord, in exchange for certain privileges including the grant of land and military assets to form a fief. The Quaestor is also allowed to appoint an Aedile to serve as their second. |
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| | ====di Plagia==== |
| | Those honored with the title di Plagia are the honored elders of Clan Plagueis, those who have demonstrated the utmost loyalty, dedication, and activity. The di Plagia serve as counselors to the Dread Lord and his servants. Given nearly the same level of respect and reverence as the Dread Lord, the di Plagia hold little authority of command and instead function as high-ranking political advisors. |
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| | === House Tyranus === |
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| | House Tyranus's forces are led by its Dark Jedi members the same way the Sith led the [[Starwars:Imperial Military (Sith Empire)|Imperial Military]] during the [[Starwars:Great Galactic War|Great Galactic War]]. As such, they are responsible for carrying out the will of the Dread Throne, serving as its main economic and military arm. The leaders of Tyranus, by and large, collaborate with both the Force users and non-Force users enlisted in its ranks, creating an Imperialist environment that demands the utmost rigor and perfection at all times. |
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| [[Kal Vorrac]] as [[Consul|Supreme Commander]]
| | === House Ventress === |
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| | Founded in 39 ABY by Qormus Aquila and Selika Roh, House Ventress stands as a distinguished arm of Clan Plagueis, operating with subtlety and strategic finesse. Positioned strategically on the moon Cilix, Azorian Citadel serves as its hidden fortress, drawing power from the gas giant Cogrion. Guided by the vision of Selika Roh, the Dread Lord of Clan Plagueis, Ventress excels in political manipulation and covert influence. Beyond its defense role, the house is a masterful player in the intricate game of Sith politics, carving a niche as a powerhouse in the shadows. |
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| | == Government == |
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| | [[File:plagueis_throne.jpg|thumb|175px|The throne of the Dread Lord, seat of Plagueian rule.]] The devastation wrought by the Horizons Crisis in 30 ABY had a profound impact on the government of Plagueis. The Jusadih Military Regime fell along with Jusadih, paving the way for new governance of the Ascendant Clan. Where the Regime was steeped in the military traditions and formalized structure of the Imperial Military, the new structure that took its place was more feudal in nature. Instead of the military model, Plagueis would be closely modeled on the magocracy of the ancient Sith Empire. Instead of a strictly codified military chain of command, the Dread Lord serves as the liege lord of the Clan while the Quaestors became vassals in service to their feudal lord. In the period between the exodus from Jusadih and the Clan's arrival on Aliso, the Quaestors exercised an inordinate amount of freedom as the primary seat of their power was the capital warships of their House's fleet. With the settlement of the Aliso System, however, the Dread Lord granted land holdings on Aliso itself. Now faced with more civic duties and further removed from their naval ships, the Dread Lord was able to somewhat curtail the operational independence of the vassals while at the same time expanding their power bases. |
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| | The title and position of Dread Lord is given to the leader strong enough unite the entirety of the Clan under their banner and seize control through power, cunning, and mastery of the Force. The Dread Lord is the absolute ruler of Plagueis with unquestioned authority. A ruling council, made up of the Dread Lord's Wrath, Quaestors and their seconds, and the di Plagia, is responsible for implementing the Dread Lord's will. Many of the members of the ruling council are assigned a specific area of authority, or sphere of influence. Trade, information gathering, or command of a fief were just some of the spheres that the Synod members could be designated to oversee. The control exerted by the Dread Lord through the ruling council is absolute, even over the other Dark Jedi of the House regardless of rank. |
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| | == Society and Culture == |
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| | === Culture === |
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| | [[File:plagueis_ground_assault.jpg|thumb|180px|left|A Legion ground assault.]] The culture of Plagueis following the Horizons Crisis is very different from that which came before, one that is far more Force driven than its predecessor. The trappings of the more civilized Empire of Palpatine and the Imperial period have given way to something that shares far more with the ancient empire of the Sith. The martial government gave way to a more feudalistic one, and the culture of the Clan changed with it. Instead of authority being derived from the structured, military system, it instead flowed from personal strength of will and power. The attitudes of those within the clan have adapted to this environment and embraced more of the survival of the fittest mindset. |
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| [[Dictum of Two Skies]]
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| * [[Clan Plagueis]]
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| === Rule of a System ===
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| '''Stratocracy''' - a military government - is a form of government headed by military personnel. It is not necessarily the same as a military dictatorship, as the military and government can be interchangeable and a stratocracy does not have to be autocratic, or tyrannical, by nature.
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| Long had the leadership of Clan Plagueis been content to control the governorship of the Jusadih System from the shadows. Hiding within their own schemes and avoiding open roles within the system and planetary governments - allowing planetary nobles to claim seats of power and dominance. On occasion, members of the clan would shape, or mold, dealings to their will; in the name the clan's best interests. In these instances, the Dark Jedi revealed themselves as cunning conjurers of the Force, but never expressed their loyalties or ties. And so it would remain until the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the Inner Core system.
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| Braecen Kaeth, newly appointed as Consul of [[Clan Plagueis]], moved to disband the broken, corrupt government - a plutocracy - that had held the system in thrall for far too long; bringing on about the War of Ascension. It would take the assistance of Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings, a smuggling corporation aligned with Clan Plagueis, coupled with the military power of the Clan to secure its new foothold and establish a new government - a stratocracy. This new rule of military leaders would cause the New Republic to turn an eye upon the system; however, a large donation of funds and the assurance of assistance from the Jusadih System would allay their fears. The maneuver would leave Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings on the threshold of bankruptcy, but the Clan would be given the freedom and power it craved and deserved as Disciples of the Dark Side.
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| Absolute power would be entrusted into the Consul, as the Supreme Commander, and the Proconsul, as the Lieutenant Supreme Commander. Upon the 33 ABY Reformation, the Quaestor would act as Supreme Commander and the Aedile as the Lieutenant Supreme Commander. Subordinate leaders and honored members would be entrusted with positions of command; though their rank was largely dependent on the merit of their service unto House Plagueis and the Dark Brotherhood. To ensure discipline amongst the ranks, Braecen prohibited one to utilize any military rank they may receive to break the chain of command established within the Brotherhood.
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| {{Quote|We are the Disciples of Darth Plagueis before we are rulers of this system, and that is why we can be trusted to rule absolutely.|[[Braecen Kaeth]] to [[Alaris Jinn]] during the [[War of Ascension]] on their newfound government.}}
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| '''Dictatorship''' - absolute rule - is an authoritarian ruler who assumes sole and absolute power without hereditary ascension such as an absolute monarch. There term dictator is comparable to, but not synonymous, with the ancient concept of a tyrant.
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| Initially, the term tyrant - like dictator - did not carry a negative connotation; however, with time it became a word used under oppressive, or abusive, rulers. Losing its meaning from the ancient concept wherein a Dictator was elected to rule in a time of emergency.
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| In House Plagueis, the Quaestor is asked to carry the mantle of dictators of old. It has become an office over all offices within the House. Their power is unchecked within the House halls, and their decisions will determine not only their fate, but that of all others. He is entrusted as the Master of the People and Master of the Infantry; whose function was to perform extraordinary tasks exceeding the authority of any of the ordinary leaders. And with great power comes great responsibility; but the power remains invested in these individuals only so long as the members are placed as the first priority.
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| | Clan Plagueis is the only unit in the Dark Brotherhood to lack a planetary dominion, and its internal society reflects this. The do not concern themselves with the minutiae of the day to day oversight of government or the needs of a people. They instead bring others to heel, be they colonial governors, independent settlements, etc., forcing those they conquer or intimidate into swearing fealty to the Dread Lord and the Clan. Ruling their own "Empire" through intermediaries allows the Clan to maintain control over the resources it needs to survive while also insulating them from direct attack. |
| '''The Dictators of Plagueis:'''
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| | Plagueians follow an aggressive interpretation of the philosophy of the [[Final Way]], a Sith doctrine revived by the Dark Lord [[Kane Vader]]. They see it as their duty to expand through conquest; in doing so, they seek to gradually convert all survivors into dark siders or, formerly, slaves and bring about an era of ferocity, power, and darkness for the Galaxy. Like the Sith of old, they realize that their goal could take time, and thus they are content to live with war in their hearts and blood on their hands for the foreseeable future. |
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| | In the years since Plagueis’ settlement on Aliso, they have become much less focused on spreading their influence through conquest and have begun to rely more on diplomacy. By reaching official agreements with many other Brotherhood Clans and the formation of the Confederacy of the Outer Reaches, one might suspect the Clan’s days of subjugation are behind them. Their internal culture, however, remains focused on the ideals of power and will, and these new developments serve more as a vehicle to ensure the survival of the Clan and an investment in its future. Plagueis has not chosen to give up fighting, they have only chosen to fight smarter. |
| * Lucien Kaeth
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| * Aabsdu di Plagia Dupar
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| * Braecen Kaeth
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| * Alaris Jinn di Plagia
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| * Kal di Plagia Vorrac
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| The Prime Minister acts as the head of the Legislative Assembly of Jusadih. In several societies, the Prime Minister is elected by the people, this is not the case in Jusadih. The Dictator (and [[Consul]]) of Jusadih appoints the Proconsul of Clan Plagueis to the position of Prime Minister to act on his behalf in the LAJ.
| | Like the ancient Sith Empire, Plagueis would also adopt a hierarchy built on a rigid caste system and stratified rank structure to put its subjects in their proper places. The caste system is broadly divided between Force users and non-Force users that serve the House, with specific levels within those classes. |
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| | *'''Lords of Plagueis''' : The Dread Lord and members of the ruling council make up the highest level of Plagueian society. Elevation to this level is determined solely by the Dread Lord, though the counsel of the ruling council is often consulted. Members of this caste will have their name preceded by “Lord” when addressed formally by a subordinate or member of a lower caste. On very rare occasions, the Dread Lord will elevate non-Force users to this station. These individuals are rare, and will often have performed extraordinary service to the Dread Lord. They also represent the absolute apex of skill and deadliness amongst the members of the Clan unable to touch the Force. |
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| | *'''Force Users''' : The second highest level of Plagueian caste system is made up of the remaining Dark Jedi that are not a part of the Synod. In keeping with the magocratic structure of Plagueis, the Dark Jedi are superior to all those that lack Force ability. Any non-Force user is expected to refer to a Force user that has completed their trials of knighthood as, “my lord,” out of respect. |
| * '''Quaestor:''' [[Jaek Kaeth]] | |
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| === Supreme Court of Jusadih ===
| | *'''The Willing''' : Not all that serve the Dark Jedi of Plagueis are those forcefully brought to heel. There are those that serve willingly, and these members of Plagueis make up the third caste within the House. These non-Force users are considered full citizens of the House and enjoy more freedom and privileges than those below them. Many that make up this caste come from the remains of the Jusadih Military Regime and the officers and men that survived the Horizons Crisis. Still others come from those who Plagueis capture that are willing to serve their new dark lords freely. Only those who unquestioningly demonstrate their loyalty by allowing the depths of their psyches to be laid bare with the Force are granted this place in Plagueian society. |
| The [[Supreme Court of Jusadih]], comprised of the Dictator and two Executors, is the top Judicial Office of the Jusadih System. In order for an appeal to make it to the Supreme Court, it must have passed through the four lower levels of court, including, regional, provincial, national and global. It is then passed on to the Executors, if either Executor believes that the appeal is worth viewing, the Consul, who acts as Prime Executor, will then see the case into court. His ruling is absolute final, with no appeals being granted beyond that point. | | [[File:Trandoshans.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Members of the [[Saraask'ar]].]] |
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| | *'''Subjects''': Plagueis wields authority over many groups that function almost as client state-like entities. Subjects occupy a unique position in the caste hierarchy, being neither free nor slaves. Given some autonomy, subjects are not given the rights of citizens of the Clan. These groups maintain their own internal hierarchies and have some level of internal freedom, but they and their leaders are still directly answerable to the Ascendant Clan. Entire companies, trade guilds, or governmental entities can all fall under Clan Plagueis as subject entities. Some examples of these subjects are the [[Saraask'ar]], Hyperdyne Systems, and the [[Valneikian hive]]. Often times, the relationship between Plagueis and subject entities are not publicly known, so that the influence of Plagueis can operate from the shadows. |
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| == Economy == | | == Economy == |
| | Following the escape from Jusadih, the economy of Plagueis did not come from legitimate sources; all of their assets came from raiding, black market sales, and the slave trade. As the House strengthened into a Clan, the Dread Lord Montresor built a plan to create a more permanent form of economic support through the control of colonies, outposts, and settlements through their governing bodies. No longer would Plagueis have to subsist on what it could carry away, instead they would be able to build a secretive Empire of resources and servant states through leaders forced to align themselves with the Ascendant Clan. This economic growth was accelerated when Plagueis claimed Aliso as their homeworld. With a resource base to derive trade and profit from, Plagueis has expanded its economic activity to include things such as metallic ore and other valuable resources. |
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| | A major export for the Clan was in trafficking trained slaves. The vast majority of those sentients seized by the Clan are unsuited for the needs of Plagueis, and are instead handed over to the Saraask'ar for training and sale. These slaves were taken to Aliso for processing and are then transported to one of the various Saraask'ar enclaves for indoctrination. Sold on the [[starwars:Invisible Market|Invisible Market]], these slaves were a significant source of the Clan's direct income. When information came to light in 35 ABY regarding large deposits of Doonium on Aliso as well as in the system's asteroid belt, mining operations targeting the valuable metal ore were started and created a valuable new revenue stream for the Clan. |
| Privileged to rest amongst the Inner Core, the Jusadih System experiences a bountiful return as a member of the Inner-Core Merchant Alliance (ICMA). Several corporations call the Jusadih System home, but none more so critical than Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings; the economic front of House Plagueis to Jusadih and the galaxy.
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| Sistros capitalizes from the economy remaining a first tier economy heavily fortified in the mining and processing industries; including, but not limited to, ore, minerals and gems. This industrial capitol produces employment for nearly one third of the system's denizens and creates almost an identical number of jobs for fields pertaining to specialties in related industries. An unusual development revolves around the high potential energy market stemming from the surface of Kapsina. Utilizing the lava fields of the planet, heat can be processed into energy which has stimulated a second market: energy production. Planets and space stations cut off from such potential sources of energy - due to the Yuuzhan Vong invasion - have created a spike in the market.
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| Inter-stellar trade makes up a large portion of the economy, as well as the profits of Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings. Though the permanent staple of trade remains raw mining resources, the emerging market of energy has become a breakthrough for profit and trade. The largest consumer, and closest trade partner, is the central hub of the galaxy, Coruscant; though a considerable amount of business is also conducted with the denizens of the Antei System accounting for 33% of exports and nearly 40% of imports as of 26 ABY.
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| A free market economy, the perception is often skewed due to strong intervention by Sistros A&H in prevalent markets. In truth, it is a market considerably freer than those of the Middle Core and Outer Rim. The per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of Kapsina and Morroth is considerably higher regional income than either Shintera, Nintura and Aerun; all of which are plagued by barriers that are beneficial to overall economic stimulation.
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| * Metallic Ores (Exporting 45-50% on the market)
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| * Precious Gems (Exporting 10%-15% on the market)
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| * Education (25% of market)
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| Major exports are the portion on the galactic market. Imports are on the system market. Example: For food, Plagueis is importing 45% of the food they are using; the remaining is domestic.
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| == Society and Culture ==
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| A House of principled leaders creates a house of members whom are morally conscious of their actions. As such, the Disciples of Plagueis - like their namesake - are reserved, cautious individuals better known for their character and integrity than flashy actions and arrogant claims. They embrace each person they come across as a unique individual, capable of great things. With this temperance and morality, some would define them as well-mannered and friendly... open to critiques, recommendations and concerns. Additionally, they are free to express their own unique ideas due to the house's leadership being more accessible than any other House within the Brotherhood.
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| | In the wake of the [[Clan_Plagueis_history#The_Cantonica_Accords|Cantonica Accords]], the bulk of Plagueis’ workforce and economic capital was lost to them. In order to avoid an economic collapse, they were forced to make a quick transition into mostly mechanized labor forces. This transition was aided with a cache of Clone Wars era supplies secured by the Regent of the Brotherhood, but the rapid loss of assets combined with the increased expenditure of purchasing an entirely new workforce still forced the Clan into a slight recession that will likely take years to recover from. Fortunately, with the formation of the Confederacy of the Outer Reaches, additional routes of trade and income have become available to Plagueis that should aid in its rapid recovery. |
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| == Military == | | == Military == |
| Before the rule of Braecen Kaeth, the Clan Plagueis military was deliberately nonexistent. Preferring a more covert nature, the Dark Jedi of the Jusadih System relied upon a security system and sentries whom relied on the urgings of the Dark Side. Likewise, with the merged Fleets of Exar Kun and Satal Keto, they were powerful enough to ensure security along select trade routes, but incapable of preventing the Yuuzhan Vong Invasion. To secure the star system, Clan Plagueis was reliant on the Nobles and their private, standing armies to provide justice and rule within the Core System.
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| | | There is little differentiation between Clan Plagueis and its military, as they are in many ways one and the same. Every Dark Jedi holds authority over the military, nearly every one is a soldier in some capacity, with mechanized droid forces making up the bulk of the infantry of the Plagueian war machine. While the Dread Lord maintains overall command of the military forces, his Wrath acts as the military [[starwars:Executor (Imperial rank)|executor]] and oftentimes commands the fleet or elements of it in the Dread Lord's stead. Standing above the line military commanders, the Force Users of Plagueis occupy a similar position to that of the Jedi during the Clone Wars or the Sith of the ancient Sith Empire. |
| Once the Yuuzhan Vong threat revealed itself, and Antei conquered, then Pontifex Braecen Kaeth came to the system and established a new military order within the system. Infusing the military into the decision-making process, he effectively combined military rule and government into one identity; though, with exception, his rule was not autocratic or evil. Effectively, under his steady hand, a number of military elements were recognized throughout the system: Private Armies and the Jusadih Armed Forces.
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| Once a system ruled by a Council of Elders, the political situation degenerated into chaos throughout the years until regional, self-proclaimed nobles began to crop up. With the assistance of lesser Dark Jedi of Clan Plagueis, this new faction undermined and subverted the Council until it was disbanded; leaving the new upper class to rule the system in a manner that furthered their own gains and pursuits. And, like all corrupt, they sought to insulate themselves from their enemies by establishing armies from local citizens or mercenaries - depending on the fortuitousness of the given Noble.
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| The size, and purpose, of a Private Army was dependent on the success and needs of the Noble whom was procuring the small force. Most often, the size of the force was large enough to give ample personal protection to an individual and his property. In some instances, the group could be large enough to act as agents of a syndicate; using muscle to force lesser businesses, nobles and people to their will. In extreme cases, the force would be extensive and include not only soldiers, or agents, of the noble, but also necessary armament and ships to exert one's will.
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| Originally, the collection of bodyguards and soldiers was meant to act as a symbol of one's power and prestige within the Noble hierarchy. The need, and use, for such forces was not necessary until the dissolution of the Council of Elders; allowing mayhem to drag the political decision-making process into an ineffective quagmire that froze the Jusadih System during the Yuuzhan Vong Invasion. It was then that the smaller forces were utilized in a futile attempt to defend the System from the onslaught that passed - quickly - over the star Sigil and her planets.
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| Often known as the Ascendant House - for their desire to hold power over others, subjugating them to their will - the Dark Jedi have established a military force in response to the rapid arms race in the galaxy brought upon by the Yuuzhan Vong Invasion. The newfound military was double-edged, however, as it was meant to bring the Jusadih System under their direct control and provide another asset to the Iron Throne to counter the threats that had led to the capture of the Antei Sector. A militarized Jusadih System creates a powerful augment to the already impressive fighting skills of the Dark Jedi; allowing them to execute their will across the planets under Sigil's warm touch.
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| The Jusadih Army was constructed under the rule of Braecen Kaeth by then Dark Knight Anubis. The newly appointed Supreme Commander instructed the Sith Knight to utilize the Imperial Army as his model; creating many similarities between those of their forces and the Imperial Remnant. Yet, he did not entrust command to this young Journeymen - only empowering him the authority to establish the construct. As this was a newly created force forged in the aftermath of a recent Invasion, the discipline instilled by the construct would go a long way to establishing a lethal asset for both the Clan of Plagueis and the Iron Throne whom they served.
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| Utilizing the experience accrued under Scholae Palatinae Consul Dakari, originator of the Legions of Scholae Palatinae, Braecen was able to overcome the shortcomings of his previous military hierarchy. Instead of entrusting all of the power into the leaders of the House, he sought to spread the responsibility to those individuals and the others whom had proven loyal to the Clan. Yet, not all sought this honor, nor did he demand it. Ingeniously, the Krath Adept allowed for his charges to choose their commission - should they wish for one at all.
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| Thus, basing their power on their achievements, the new Consul empowered those whom had faithfully served - and continue to serve - the House; while quelling the ambition of those whom might seek to use their power against him. Lastly, to ensure absolute obedience, the Quaestor was sure to place himself as the Supreme Commander and his second, the Aedile, as the Lieutenant Supreme Commander. Thus, the power remained in the Clan Summit's control.
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| ==== [[Jusadih Intelligence Directorate|The Intelligence]] ====
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| Though rarely seen on the battlefield, the [[Jusadih Intelligence Directorate|Intelligence Division]] of the Jusadih Armed Forces is still a prevalent and necessary branch of the military in the stratocracy now found in the system. Their weapons - cunning, guile, deception - are far subtler than those of their counterparts whom rely on siege engines, proton torpedoes and turbolasers. Primarily tasked with gathering information to reveal the actions and deceptions of others, they are nearly ghosts - often going unseen until the damage is done. Dually, they can also act in cells - when necessary - to rein havoc and hellfire upon their foes as saboteurs and terrorists.
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| The Intelligence Division was created in an effort to spread already thin resources into key positions. Despite having the Dark Side of the Force as their ally, the Dark Jedi of House Plagueis could not maintain a status report on all of the newfound threats and agitators found in the wide sweeping star system. Though a useful resource, this branch is maintained the loosest of the four; reporting primarily to the Directorate General opposed to the Supreme Commander and his subordinate.
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| Of the four elements of the House Plagueis military, two are primarily tasked, or designated, as naval units: the Jusadih Fleet and the Jusadih Corps. The Fleet is entrusted with the maneuvering - offensive and defensive - against threats that risk the order created by the Supreme Commander, or Consul, of the Kapsina Armed Forces. The Corps are tasked with the subordinate duties of Fleet Command: offensive strikes, defensive screens and planetary bombardment.
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| ==== [[Jusadih Naval Command|The Fleet]] ====
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| The Fleet under the control of Clan Plagueis was decimated in the Incursion of Antei and the subsequent Invasion of the Jusadih System. In the aftermath, the Grand Master revealed a new fleet of warships and allowed the Clans to piece together new, stronger naval contingents. Under the careful consideration of Warlord Vessicant and former Consul Aabsdu, the fleet was built around a unique vessel known as the Firefox-class carrier. The additional ships were chosen for their offensive firepower and their support capabilities to the carrier. Officers were then selected from the former Naval Forces or recruited from the Outer Rim and Unknown Regions to fill in the command staffs aboard the large vessels.
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| At the onset of his tenure, Braecen Kaeth commissioned then Obelisk Knight Alaris Jinn to reorganize the Jusadih Naval Forces. The zealous upstart seized the opportunity to lay claim to the naval genius of the Clan and begin an immediate evaluation of the vessels and their staffing. It was at his discretion, with Lieutenant Supreme Commander Yzarc's approval, that the new assignments were created and resources reallocated to benefit a stronger, more organized naval force. Several of the larger vessels fall under the direct command of Dark Jedi from House Plagueis allowing for the art of Battle Meditation during combat. When the Dark Jedi are tasked with other, or additional, duties, they entrust their command to hand picked Officers.
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| ==== [[Jusadih Starfighter Corps|The Corps]] ==== | | ===Ascendant Fleet=== |
| There is a distinct element to space combat that can either ensure the success or failure of a battle plan. This lies in the strategy, effectiveness and overall preparation of starfighter pilots. It is through the grit and determination of these fighter elements that a battle can sway from desperation to a legendary feat.
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| | The majority of the [[Ascendant Legion]] is made up of battle droids. These troops are directly lead by officers of The Willing. Most of the small unit leaders in the Legion are former officers or soldiers from before the fall of Jusadih. The infantry forces are complemented by armored units, aviation, and artillery. The Legion additionally operates a large number of transport craft to ensure mobility. The main body of the Ascendant Legion can be deployed from the ''Ascendancy'', and this ship is used when any large scale planetary assaults are called for by the Dread Lord. |
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| | [[File:AlisoSystem.jpg|thumb|400px|right|The Aliso system, home of Clan Plagueis.]] Originally, Clan Plagueis was located in the [[Jusadih system]] in the Core Worlds. However, the destruction of much of the Clan and the scouring of [[Kapsina]] drove Plagueis from its home system in 30 ABY. Over the next four years, Plagueis would operate from a space station located within the Stygian Caldera, expanding through influence rather than territory. Plagueis eventually discovered the Aliso system in 34 ABY while in pursuit of Undesirables fleeing the planet Floruum. |
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| | [[Laren Uscot]], a bounty hunter, was the first to run across this out of the way system within the Unknown Regions, and his mission was followed by a full survey mission to catalogue the system's planets. Aliso, with its intact Seperatist facilities, was seen by Dread Lord [[Teylas Ramar]] and Wrath [[Selika Roh]] as a perfect place to reestablish Clan Plagueis once more. |
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| | While there were no indigenous examples of sentient life within the system, Aliso itself had been host to a vast number of [[starwars:Geonosian|Geonosians]]. The system held vast ore deposits that went initially undiscovered by Clan Plagueis, but they had been the reason the fleeing Seperatists had built their secretive facilities on Aliso in the first place. Plagueis, bringing the Geonosians to heel, then saw fit to exploit those untapped resources. |
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| | === Aliso I & Aliso II === |
| | Aliso I is a F-class main sequence star with a diameter of about 1.89 million kilometers. It is located on the edge of the Unknown Regions and its solar system serves as the home for Clan Plagueis. |
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| | Aliso II is a near-solar T class brown dwarf that has a moderately eccentric and inclined orbit around Aliso I. A pale magenta color, Aliso I orbits nearly 0.9 light years away from Aliso I making it the furthest most object in the solar system, and also marks the boundaries edge. |
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| | === Orbit 1: Pecarro === |
| | Pecarro is the innermost planet of the solar system which orbits Aliso I at a distance of 47 million kilometers. As an epistellar jovian, Pecarro orbits Aliso I in a tight, tidally locked orbit of only 82 days and boasts a surface temperature of over 4000 degrees Celsius. |
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| | The Aliso system asteroid belt orbits Aliso I at a distance of about 165 to 219 million kilometers. A large amount of debris, the asteroid belt is believed to be an early remnant of the protoplanetary disk formation as later planets were beginning to coalesce. As one or more planets were forming in this range, the gravitational stress from the tightly packed early solar system, and the pull from the Aliso star, and the massive gas giants Pecarro, and Cogrion, ripped the early protoplanets apart creating the asteroid belt. This also allowed for Aliso to settle into a more stable orbit between the two gas giants comfortably, and also in a more habitable zone for life. |
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| | Aliso is a habitable terrestrial world that is home to Clan Plagueis. Recovering from a volcanic winter, mixed with its habitable zone orbit of 417 million kilometers, has created a planetary climate of a constant autumn. It is also the location of [[The Pinnacle]], the base of operations for Clan Plagueis. |
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| | Trecurus is a completely uninhabitable world that is third in orbit around Aliso I at a distance of 592 million kilometers. Believed to originally have been a moon of Cogrion that was ejected from orbit and captured by Aliso I, Trecurus is a geologically dead world with a very light atmosphere. |
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| | Cogrion, a class II gas giant, is the fourth planet from Aliso I. While well outside the habitable zone at an orbit of 942 million kilometers, the bulk of the gas giant's water exists as vapor in the dense, thick atmosphere. This is due to heavy gravitational pressure from the core and convection produced within the atmosphere constantly pushing heat from the core throughout the layers. Cogrion also serves as a comet-catcher for the inner system, more specifically Aliso, by gravitationally flinging incoming comets out of the system. |
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| A world of lush jungles and an abundance of undiscovered flora and fauna, Nintura is an explorer's dream. Beyond a rich ecosystem, the planet boasts a rich history; in which it carries the moniker of an ancient culture's deity of justice. The name of the planet itself belays the deep, ancient history and culture of the Jusadih system. And how prominent of a role the lands of Nintura played in cultivating those cultures.
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| * [[Taldryan|Clan Taldryan]]: Deemed an 'abomination' by the First Clan at Plagueis' inception, the two clans were wrapped in a bitter rivalry until Clan Plagueis tripped - its infrastructure unraveling with the departure of Grand Master Emeritus Chi Long. Taldryan has labeled the down-on-its-luck clan as a non-threat, but the Dark Jedi of Plagueis still harbor a grudge against the rival Clan. | | * '''[[Odan-Urr]]''': The Jedi of Odan-Urr have been recognized as a threat to and defiance of the Final Way as followed by Plagueis. In a galaxy that the Ascendant seek to plunge into darkness, they stand tall and uphold the light, making them the hated foe of Plagueis. |
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| | * '''[[Scholae Palatinae]]''': Having allied with Plagueis before the fall of Jusadih, the Imperial-minded Palatinaeans sought to exploit this alliance before outright turning on Plagueis during the Orian Incursion. This betrayal has driven a wedge between the two units, and has created a bloody hatred between them. |
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| | The loss of their dominion transformed Plagueis, erasing all aspects of their former legacy and leaving Plagueis as the embodiment of their motto of "Adapt, Ascend, and Avail." It also made them fierce and violent. Other Houses and Clans hope for peacetime in between attacks; the Plagueian war is one to carve out their own shadow empire, and thus never ends. |
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| The following is a list of all members who have had an influence on, and impacted, Clan or [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]]. Generally, these leaders and role models move on to influential positions on the Dark Council or the Dark Summit. For those whom serve in the most distinguished of manners, the title of "[[Di Plagia|di Plagia]]" is bestowed upon them. | | The following is a list of all members who have had an influence on and impacted [[Plagueis|Clan Plagueis]]. For those who serve in the most distinguished of manners, the title of "[[Di Plagia|di Plagia]]" was bestowed upon them. Listed below are those di Plagia still in service; for their wayward brethren, they need only locate Plagueis, as the Clan is always willing to adopt and initiate Rogues. |
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| * Krath Archpriest Valerian di Plagia Orzon
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| * Grand Master [[Chi Long]] | | * [[Chi Long]] |
| * Grand Master [[Aristan Dantes]] | | * [[Aristan Dantes]] |
| * Dark Jedi Master [[Corran Force]] | | * [[Corran Force]] |
| * Dark Jedi Master [[Kir Katarn]] | | * [[Kir Katarn]] |
| * Dark Adept [[Aabsdu Dupar]] | | * [[Aabsdu Dupar]] |
| * Dark Adept [[Braecen Kaeth]] | | * [[Braecen Kaeth]] |
| * Dark Adept [[Jonaleth Isradia]] | | * [[Jonaleth Isradia]] |
| * Sith Warlord Vessicant | | * [[Kal Vorrac]] |
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Clan Plagueis is one of the Dark Brotherhood's seven Clans. Barely escaping the destruction of the Jusadih System Plagueis became a shadowy force, enslaving thousands to form a new army and taking a new Ascendant Fleet by force. Initially thought to be destroyed by every House and Clan in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, Clan Plagueis has risen from the ashes to become a powerful force answering to the will of the Grand Master.
The Clan's Namesake
- "You must begin by gaining power over yourself; then another; then a group, an order, a world, a species, a group of species… finally, the Galaxy itself."
- ―Darth Plagueis the Wise
The legendary Sith Lord, Darth Plagueis’ past is shrouded in mystery. A Muun, whose influence touched events in the galaxy for over half a century, Plagueis was discovered and trained by the unknown Sith Master of the time. Little more is known of the Muun Sith Lord’s past other than his choice of apprentice, Darth Sidious.
Although the specific events are unknown, Plagueis chose a gifted Nabooian known as Palpatine. Plagueis trained young Palpatine and declared him furthermore to be known as Darth Sidious. It is believed Plagueis realized that he had found the Sith Lord that would complete the millennium-old plan of Darth Bane: revenge and destruction of the Jedi Order.
From Sidious, it is known that Plagueis trained his apprentice in both the Light and Dark Sides of the Force, revealing Darth Plagueis’ wisdom in the necessity understanding one’s enemy, the Jedi, to assure their eventual destruction. Also revealed by his apprentice, Plagueis was fascinated with the concept of immortality and the possibilities of spontaneous generation, forcing him to delve into the deepest, darkest areas of the Force. By successfully influencing midi-chlorians, Darth Plagueis was able to save people from dying and create life.
After Plagueis had taught his apprentice everything he knew, Sidious killed him in his sleep, declaring himself the new Sith Master. With the ironic death of Plagueis, his legacy through his apprentice survived as Darth Sidious became the Sith Lord destined to take the final steps, to walk among the Jedi unseen, to bring about the destruction of the Jedi Order and the collapse of the Galactic Republic.
History
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The modern Clan Plagueis was forged in the crucible of the Horizons Crisis in 30 ABY. The forces of Archibald Zoraan swept through the system, blasting apart the Jusadih Military Regime. Even as the forces orbiting each planet worked to destroy those below, bioweaponry and other toxins were deployed to ruin any chance of recolonization. With the death of Chi Long and the release of a Starweird into the system, it was not long before Jusadih was reduced to ashes. Barely surviving, even while aided by Clan Arcona against the enemy, the Plagueians were forced to flee into Hyperspace in a blind jump aboard the badly damaged original flagship Ascendancy, the rest of the Brotherhood knowing only Arcona's report of their destruction.
Coming out of lightspeed, the Plagueians found themselves within the outer reaches of the Stygian Caldera. Near their position drifted a derelict space station, a relic of ages past. Sending out a call to the remaining Plagueians who had not been aboard the Ascendancy, Tra'an Reith sought to rebuild. After the Saraask'ar were brought to heel and the station boarded, Plagueis set itself toward repairs and refit.
Using their cargo and parts, they were able to make the Ascendancy spaceworthy once again. At the direction of the Quaestor, Solus Gar worked with the leader of the trandoshans, Tress'kar, to imprison and guard the crewmen of the rescue ships ships they would draw to the edge of the Caldera with a distress beacon. The reptiles kept their charges secure while the rest of Plagueis set out to fulfill Tra'an's vision. Once it was complete, the newly ascendant Dread Lord Reith revealed his project - a slave army, formed of Ravager soldiers and Subjugate crewmen. With the core of a new army at hand and a repaired ship, raids were launched and Plagueis began to become strong again.
With the beginning of the campaign against the One Sith in retaliation for their attacks on the Brotherhood, House Plagueis emerged from its seclusion during the battle for Nfolgai. Throughout the campaign, Plagueis was a force to be reckoned with, driving their enemies before them repeatedly. Following their victory on Ziost, the Grand Master saw fit to elevate them to the level of Clan.
Since that time, they quelled undesirables and Jedi in conflicts on Florrum and Aliso. The Aliso system became the new home of Clan Plagueis, ending its more secretive and mobile existence. The Clan moved to build a power base within the newly occupied system, attempting to create a solid foundation for future growth.
Clan Organization
Clan Officials
Dread Lord
The Consul of Clan Plagueis is styled the Dread Lord of Plagueis and is the autocratic ruler of the Clan and all its holdings. The Dread Lord is the supreme ruler of the entirety of Plagueis, serving as governmental leader as well as supreme military commander. As the absolute ruler of Plagueis and Aliso, the Dread Lord's word is law, unchallenged by any others. The Dread Lord swears fealty to the Iron Throne.
Dread Lord's Wrath
The position of Dread Lord's Wrath is occupied by the Proconsul of House Plagueis. The Wrath serves as a personal enforcer and executioner for the Dread Lord, taking orders directly from and answering only to him. Unlike the rest of the Dread Lord's servants, who are bound to his will by a dark side ritual, the Wrath is given autonomy. The Wrath is second in authority only to the Dread Lord, commanding similar levels of authority over those subordinate to him in the Clan on the assumption that he acts to project the Dread Lord's will.
Right Hand of Dread
The Right Hand of Dread, or Quaestor of House Tyranus, operates as the lord of their own house, having entered into a sworn loyalty to the Dread Lord in the context of the feudal system of the Clan. The obligations of the Quaestor include military support and the return of tribute to the Dread Lord, in exchange for certain privileges including the grant of land and military assets to form a fief. The Quaestor is also allowed to appoint an Aedile to serve as their second.
Left Hand of Dread
The Left Hand of Dread, or Quaestor of House Ventress, operates as the lord of their own house, having entered into a sworn loyalty to the Dread Lord in the context of the feudal system of the Clan. The obligations of the Quaestor include military support and the return of tribute to the Dread Lord, in exchange for certain privileges including the grant of land and military assets to form a fief. The Quaestor is also allowed to appoint an Aedile to serve as their second.
di Plagia
Those honored with the title di Plagia are the honored elders of Clan Plagueis, those who have demonstrated the utmost loyalty, dedication, and activity. The di Plagia serve as counselors to the Dread Lord and his servants. Given nearly the same level of respect and reverence as the Dread Lord, the di Plagia hold little authority of command and instead function as high-ranking political advisors.
House Tyranus
- Main article: House Tyranus
House Tyranus's forces are led by its Dark Jedi members the same way the Sith led the Imperial Military during the Great Galactic War. As such, they are responsible for carrying out the will of the Dread Throne, serving as its main economic and military arm. The leaders of Tyranus, by and large, collaborate with both the Force users and non-Force users enlisted in its ranks, creating an Imperialist environment that demands the utmost rigor and perfection at all times.
House Ventress
- Main article: House Ventress
Founded in 39 ABY by Qormus Aquila and Selika Roh, House Ventress stands as a distinguished arm of Clan Plagueis, operating with subtlety and strategic finesse. Positioned strategically on the moon Cilix, Azorian Citadel serves as its hidden fortress, drawing power from the gas giant Cogrion. Guided by the vision of Selika Roh, the Dread Lord of Clan Plagueis, Ventress excels in political manipulation and covert influence. Beyond its defense role, the house is a masterful player in the intricate game of Sith politics, carving a niche as a powerhouse in the shadows.
Government
The devastation wrought by the Horizons Crisis in 30 ABY had a profound impact on the government of Plagueis. The Jusadih Military Regime fell along with Jusadih, paving the way for new governance of the Ascendant Clan. Where the Regime was steeped in the military traditions and formalized structure of the Imperial Military, the new structure that took its place was more feudal in nature. Instead of the military model, Plagueis would be closely modeled on the magocracy of the ancient Sith Empire. Instead of a strictly codified military chain of command, the Dread Lord serves as the liege lord of the Clan while the Quaestors became vassals in service to their feudal lord. In the period between the exodus from Jusadih and the Clan's arrival on Aliso, the Quaestors exercised an inordinate amount of freedom as the primary seat of their power was the capital warships of their House's fleet. With the settlement of the Aliso System, however, the Dread Lord granted land holdings on Aliso itself. Now faced with more civic duties and further removed from their naval ships, the Dread Lord was able to somewhat curtail the operational independence of the vassals while at the same time expanding their power bases.
The title and position of Dread Lord is given to the leader strong enough unite the entirety of the Clan under their banner and seize control through power, cunning, and mastery of the Force. The Dread Lord is the absolute ruler of Plagueis with unquestioned authority. A ruling council, made up of the Dread Lord's Wrath, Quaestors and their seconds, and the di Plagia, is responsible for implementing the Dread Lord's will. Many of the members of the ruling council are assigned a specific area of authority, or sphere of influence. Trade, information gathering, or command of a fief were just some of the spheres that the Synod members could be designated to oversee. The control exerted by the Dread Lord through the ruling council is absolute, even over the other Dark Jedi of the House regardless of rank.
The unrestricted authority of the Dread Lord and ruling council does not, however, translate to unrestrained loyalty amongst the members of the Clan. Like any Dark Jedi, those members of Plagueis with power often want more and those that lack it desire to attain it. Political factions are known to form within the ranks of the Clan, coalitions formed around powerful individuals. While the Dread Lord maintains his own network of intelligence gathering assets, many members of the ruling council and the House's Equities maintain their own resources both within Plagueis and without. Knowing of a rival's weakness or of an opportunity to elevate oneself in the eyes of the Dread Lord can serve as a powerful motivator to keep information away from the other members of the House.
Society and Culture
Culture
The culture of Plagueis following the Horizons Crisis is very different from that which came before, one that is far more Force driven than its predecessor. The trappings of the more civilized Empire of Palpatine and the Imperial period have given way to something that shares far more with the ancient empire of the Sith. The martial government gave way to a more feudalistic one, and the culture of the Clan changed with it. Instead of authority being derived from the structured, military system, it instead flowed from personal strength of will and power. The attitudes of those within the clan have adapted to this environment and embraced more of the survival of the fittest mindset.
Clan Plagueis is the only unit in the Dark Brotherhood to lack a planetary dominion, and its internal society reflects this. The do not concern themselves with the minutiae of the day to day oversight of government or the needs of a people. They instead bring others to heel, be they colonial governors, independent settlements, etc., forcing those they conquer or intimidate into swearing fealty to the Dread Lord and the Clan. Ruling their own "Empire" through intermediaries allows the Clan to maintain control over the resources it needs to survive while also insulating them from direct attack.
Plagueians follow an aggressive interpretation of the philosophy of the Final Way, a Sith doctrine revived by the Dark Lord Kane Vader. They see it as their duty to expand through conquest; in doing so, they seek to gradually convert all survivors into dark siders or, formerly, slaves and bring about an era of ferocity, power, and darkness for the Galaxy. Like the Sith of old, they realize that their goal could take time, and thus they are content to live with war in their hearts and blood on their hands for the foreseeable future.
In the years since Plagueis’ settlement on Aliso, they have become much less focused on spreading their influence through conquest and have begun to rely more on diplomacy. By reaching official agreements with many other Brotherhood Clans and the formation of the Confederacy of the Outer Reaches, one might suspect the Clan’s days of subjugation are behind them. Their internal culture, however, remains focused on the ideals of power and will, and these new developments serve more as a vehicle to ensure the survival of the Clan and an investment in its future. Plagueis has not chosen to give up fighting, they have only chosen to fight smarter.
Castes
Like the ancient Sith Empire, Plagueis would also adopt a hierarchy built on a rigid caste system and stratified rank structure to put its subjects in their proper places. The caste system is broadly divided between Force users and non-Force users that serve the House, with specific levels within those classes.
- Lords of Plagueis : The Dread Lord and members of the ruling council make up the highest level of Plagueian society. Elevation to this level is determined solely by the Dread Lord, though the counsel of the ruling council is often consulted. Members of this caste will have their name preceded by “Lord” when addressed formally by a subordinate or member of a lower caste. On very rare occasions, the Dread Lord will elevate non-Force users to this station. These individuals are rare, and will often have performed extraordinary service to the Dread Lord. They also represent the absolute apex of skill and deadliness amongst the members of the Clan unable to touch the Force.
- Force Users : The second highest level of Plagueian caste system is made up of the remaining Dark Jedi that are not a part of the Synod. In keeping with the magocratic structure of Plagueis, the Dark Jedi are superior to all those that lack Force ability. Any non-Force user is expected to refer to a Force user that has completed their trials of knighthood as, “my lord,” out of respect.
- The Willing : Not all that serve the Dark Jedi of Plagueis are those forcefully brought to heel. There are those that serve willingly, and these members of Plagueis make up the third caste within the House. These non-Force users are considered full citizens of the House and enjoy more freedom and privileges than those below them. Many that make up this caste come from the remains of the Jusadih Military Regime and the officers and men that survived the Horizons Crisis. Still others come from those who Plagueis capture that are willing to serve their new dark lords freely. Only those who unquestioningly demonstrate their loyalty by allowing the depths of their psyches to be laid bare with the Force are granted this place in Plagueian society.
- Subjects: Plagueis wields authority over many groups that function almost as client state-like entities. Subjects occupy a unique position in the caste hierarchy, being neither free nor slaves. Given some autonomy, subjects are not given the rights of citizens of the Clan. These groups maintain their own internal hierarchies and have some level of internal freedom, but they and their leaders are still directly answerable to the Ascendant Clan. Entire companies, trade guilds, or governmental entities can all fall under Clan Plagueis as subject entities. Some examples of these subjects are the Saraask'ar, Hyperdyne Systems, and the Valneikian hive. Often times, the relationship between Plagueis and subject entities are not publicly known, so that the influence of Plagueis can operate from the shadows.
Economy
Following the escape from Jusadih, the economy of Plagueis did not come from legitimate sources; all of their assets came from raiding, black market sales, and the slave trade. As the House strengthened into a Clan, the Dread Lord Montresor built a plan to create a more permanent form of economic support through the control of colonies, outposts, and settlements through their governing bodies. No longer would Plagueis have to subsist on what it could carry away, instead they would be able to build a secretive Empire of resources and servant states through leaders forced to align themselves with the Ascendant Clan. This economic growth was accelerated when Plagueis claimed Aliso as their homeworld. With a resource base to derive trade and profit from, Plagueis has expanded its economic activity to include things such as metallic ore and other valuable resources.
A major export for the Clan was in trafficking trained slaves. The vast majority of those sentients seized by the Clan are unsuited for the needs of Plagueis, and are instead handed over to the Saraask'ar for training and sale. These slaves were taken to Aliso for processing and are then transported to one of the various Saraask'ar enclaves for indoctrination. Sold on the Invisible Market, these slaves were a significant source of the Clan's direct income. When information came to light in 35 ABY regarding large deposits of Doonium on Aliso as well as in the system's asteroid belt, mining operations targeting the valuable metal ore were started and created a valuable new revenue stream for the Clan.
In the wake of the Cantonica Accords, the bulk of Plagueis’ workforce and economic capital was lost to them. In order to avoid an economic collapse, they were forced to make a quick transition into mostly mechanized labor forces. This transition was aided with a cache of Clone Wars era supplies secured by the Regent of the Brotherhood, but the rapid loss of assets combined with the increased expenditure of purchasing an entirely new workforce still forced the Clan into a slight recession that will likely take years to recover from. Fortunately, with the formation of the Confederacy of the Outer Reaches, additional routes of trade and income have become available to Plagueis that should aid in its rapid recovery.
Military
Command
There is little differentiation between Clan Plagueis and its military, as they are in many ways one and the same. Every Dark Jedi holds authority over the military, nearly every one is a soldier in some capacity, with mechanized droid forces making up the bulk of the infantry of the Plagueian war machine. While the Dread Lord maintains overall command of the military forces, his Wrath acts as the military executor and oftentimes commands the fleet or elements of it in the Dread Lord's stead. Standing above the line military commanders, the Force Users of Plagueis occupy a similar position to that of the Jedi during the Clone Wars or the Sith of the ancient Sith Empire.
The leaders of Plagueis may, optionally, wear military rank insignia and military uniform as befitting their station at the head of both political and military chains of command in Plagueis. Each insignia is modeled after the same Imperial rank structures that the Plagueian military uses, and can be paired with more ornate accessories than common military dress codes would allow. The Dread Lord and their Wrath us insignia comparable to a Grand Moff and Moff respectively, while other positions on the ruling council use rank insignia that corresponded to high ranking, specialized officers.
Plagueian Command Rank Insignia
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Ascendant Fleet
- Main article: Ascendant Fleet
The Ascendant Fleet is centered around the powerful Imperial I-class Ascendancy. The Ascendancy acts as the Clan flagship and leads the fleet in large engagements. The Strike-class cruiser Wrath and Pelta-class frigate Abrogator form the core of the Plagueian home fleet, under the direct authority of the Proconsul and Overseer respectively.
The twin Vindicator-class heavy cruisers Vigilant and Dominant, along with their own escort vessels, are each assigned to one of the Clan's two Houses. While they are available for independent operations separate from the wider Ascendant Fleet, these units still serve the will of the Dread Lord and must heed their orders.
The starfighter forces of House Plagueis are no longer made up primarily of outdated Imperial types dating from the Galactic Civil War. Instead, the House had primarily adopted fighters designed by the New Republic and it's members. Now, however, with the introduction of their droid infantry, the Clan has begun to take advantage of droid fighter craft to fill out their fighter screens.
Ascendant Legion
- Main article: Ascendant Legion
The majority of the Ascendant Legion is made up of battle droids. These troops are directly lead by officers of The Willing. Most of the small unit leaders in the Legion are former officers or soldiers from before the fall of Jusadih. The infantry forces are complemented by armored units, aviation, and artillery. The Legion additionally operates a large number of transport craft to ensure mobility. The main body of the Ascendant Legion can be deployed from the Ascendancy, and this ship is used when any large scale planetary assaults are called for by the Dread Lord.
Astrography
Originally, Clan Plagueis was located in the Jusadih system in the Core Worlds. However, the destruction of much of the Clan and the scouring of Kapsina drove Plagueis from its home system in 30 ABY. Over the next four years, Plagueis would operate from a space station located within the Stygian Caldera, expanding through influence rather than territory. Plagueis eventually discovered the Aliso system in 34 ABY while in pursuit of Undesirables fleeing the planet Floruum.
Laren Uscot, a bounty hunter, was the first to run across this out of the way system within the Unknown Regions, and his mission was followed by a full survey mission to catalogue the system's planets. Aliso, with its intact Seperatist facilities, was seen by Dread Lord Teylas Ramar and Wrath Selika Roh as a perfect place to reestablish Clan Plagueis once more.
While there were no indigenous examples of sentient life within the system, Aliso itself had been host to a vast number of Geonosians. The system held vast ore deposits that went initially undiscovered by Clan Plagueis, but they had been the reason the fleeing Seperatists had built their secretive facilities on Aliso in the first place. Plagueis, bringing the Geonosians to heel, then saw fit to exploit those untapped resources.
Aliso I & Aliso II
Aliso I is a F-class main sequence star with a diameter of about 1.89 million kilometers. It is located on the edge of the Unknown Regions and its solar system serves as the home for Clan Plagueis.
Aliso II is a near-solar T class brown dwarf that has a moderately eccentric and inclined orbit around Aliso I. A pale magenta color, Aliso I orbits nearly 0.9 light years away from Aliso I making it the furthest most object in the solar system, and also marks the boundaries edge.
Orbit 1: Pecarro
Pecarro is the innermost planet of the solar system which orbits Aliso I at a distance of 47 million kilometers. As an epistellar jovian, Pecarro orbits Aliso I in a tight, tidally locked orbit of only 82 days and boasts a surface temperature of over 4000 degrees Celsius.
Orbit 2: Asteroid Belt
The Aliso system asteroid belt orbits Aliso I at a distance of about 165 to 219 million kilometers. A large amount of debris, the asteroid belt is believed to be an early remnant of the protoplanetary disk formation as later planets were beginning to coalesce. As one or more planets were forming in this range, the gravitational stress from the tightly packed early solar system, and the pull from the Aliso star, and the massive gas giants Pecarro, and Cogrion, ripped the early protoplanets apart creating the asteroid belt. This also allowed for Aliso to settle into a more stable orbit between the two gas giants comfortably, and also in a more habitable zone for life.
Orbit 3: Aliso
Aliso is a habitable terrestrial world that is home to Clan Plagueis. Recovering from a volcanic winter, mixed with its habitable zone orbit of 417 million kilometers, has created a planetary climate of a constant autumn. It is also the location of The Pinnacle, the base of operations for Clan Plagueis.
Orbit 5: Trecurus
Trecurus is a completely uninhabitable world that is third in orbit around Aliso I at a distance of 592 million kilometers. Believed to originally have been a moon of Cogrion that was ejected from orbit and captured by Aliso I, Trecurus is a geologically dead world with a very light atmosphere.
Orbit 6: Cogrion
Cogrion, a class II gas giant, is the fourth planet from Aliso I. While well outside the habitable zone at an orbit of 942 million kilometers, the bulk of the gas giant's water exists as vapor in the dense, thick atmosphere. This is due to heavy gravitational pressure from the core and convection produced within the atmosphere constantly pushing heat from the core throughout the layers. Cogrion also serves as a comet-catcher for the inner system, more specifically Aliso, by gravitationally flinging incoming comets out of the system.
Orbit 7: Tonus
Tonus is a class I gas giant and the outermost planet in the Aliso system at an orbit of 5.89 billion kilometers. Hidden within a tranquil pocket of its turbulent, electromagnetically charged atmosphere of ammonia is the Anchorage, Plagueis' secondary base of operations and strategic naval operations center.
The Anchorage
- Main article: The Anchorage
Constructed before the Great Galactic War for military purposes, the Anchorage was a strategic coordination center during the war. Lost during the Republic’s Invasion into Sith space, it remained hidden – lost in the nebula – for centuries. Not until 30 ABY, under the leadership of Dread Lord Tra’an Reith, would the outpost be discovered. A blind hyperspace jump, guided by the Force, brought Plagueis to the doorstep of the derelict station. Recognizing the potential it presented in the face of losing a second Dominion, the Clan established The Anchorage as a waypoint and repair station. When Plagueis relocated to the Aliso system, they were unwilling to abandon the valuable structure. Fitting the station with a hyperdrive sled, it was then moved to the Aliso system and placed within the upper atmosphere of Tonus.
Typical Clan Actions & Reactions
The loss of their dominion transformed Plagueis, erasing all aspects of their former legacy and leaving Plagueis as the embodiment of their motto of "Adapt, Ascend, and Avail." It also made them fierce and violent. Other Houses and Clans hope for peacetime in between attacks; the Plagueian war is one to carve out their own shadow empire, and thus never ends.
When struck, Plagueis will react in kind; only in the Arx system do they refrain from overt warfare. They will typically move against agents of an enemy from the shadows, or launch attacks outright against targets on opposite ends of an enemy's home; by doing this, they hope to fluster and overextend the foe, striking when he is vulnerable. Plagueis does not embrace peace, for peace is a lie.
Important Figures
The following is a list of all members who have had an influence on and impacted Clan Plagueis. For those who serve in the most distinguished of manners, the title of "di Plagia" was bestowed upon them. Listed below are those di Plagia still in service; for their wayward brethren, they need only locate Plagueis, as the Clan is always willing to adopt and initiate Rogues.
The Honored di Plagia
- Main article: di Plagia
Influential Leaders