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| {{Youmay|[[Plagueis (House)|House Plagueis]]|[[Plagueis (disambiguation)|other uses of "Plagueis"]]}}
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| |image=[[File:Cpnewlogo.jpg|250px]]
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| |name=Clan Plagueis
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| |founder=[[Chi-Long]]
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| |members=* [[Aristan Dantes]]
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| * [[Chi-Long]]
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| * [[Jonaleth Isradia]]
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| * [[Corran Force]]
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| * BubbaX
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| * [[Braecen Kaeth]]
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| |headquarters=[[Dark Tower]], [[Sigil 1|Kapsina]]
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| |formed=* [[Clan Satal Keto|'''Clan''' Satal Keto]]
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| * [[Clan Exar Kun|'''Clan''' Exar Kun]]
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| |founded=[[20 ABY to 29 ABY|23 ABY]]
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| |dissolved=[[30 ABY to 39 ABY|33 ABY]]
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| |affiliation=[[Dark Brotherhood]]
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| |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
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| }}
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| '''Clan Plagueis''', otherwise known as the '''Ascendant Clan''' prior to its dissolution and '''Old Clan Plagueis''' or simply '''Old Plagueis''' afterward, was one of six [[Clan|clans]] in the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]], and was composed of three houses: [[House Exar Kun]], [[House Bane]], and [[House Satal Keto]]. It was formed from [[Clan Satal Keto|'''Clan''' Satal Keto]] and [[Clan Exar Kun|Exar Kun]] during the [[Dictum of Two Skies]]. Afterward, conflicts like [[The Crimson War]] and the [[Seventh Great Jedi War|Seventh]] and [[Eighth Great Jedi War|Eighth Great Jedi Wars]] kept the '''Clan''' from dominating. '''Clan''' Plagueis was dissolved into [[Plagueis|House Plagueis]] in 33 ABY, though its inhabitants now fight for a new future.
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| ''For a summary of the '''clan''', see the [[Plagueis Prospectus]]
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| == The Clan's Namesake ==
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| {{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}}
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| [[File:Plagueis.jpg|thumb|175px|left|Darth Plagueis the Wise]]
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| 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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| 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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| 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.
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| 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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| == History ==
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| === Unification ===
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| :''Main article: [[Dictum of Two Skies]]
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| In the year [[20 ABY to 25 ABY|23 ABY]], [[Clan Satal Keto|'''Clan''' Satal Keto]] was attacked by the vicious pirate group known as the [[Crimson Tide]]. The '''Clan''' was already weak from recent wars and conflicts, and they simply could not withstand an attack of the size and nature that the Tide brought. '''Clan''' Satal Keto fought and fought, however even with the Force on their side, the pirates were slowly starting to win after four days of fighting. Consul Selket, not wanting to accept his fate, called for assistance from [[Clan Exar Kun|'''Clan''' Exar Kun]], Satal Keto’s sister '''clan'''.
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| The Kunians, despite sub-standard relations with the Ketoans, came to aid the dying '''clan'''. After another three days of intense and valiant combat, the severely injured Crimson Tide was forced to retreat.
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| The battle brutally wounded both clans. The Clans of Exar Kun and Satal Keto were in shambles. They went to the [[Dark Council]] for help, and the [[Star Chamber]] visited and assessed the two clans in their entirety, and concluded that the two clans should be merged into one if they were to survive.
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| Thus, the [[Dictum of Two Skies]] was carried out. New members came to the field, and for a month Jedi fought Jedi in battle for supremacy, and when the dust finally fell, a new band stood together, united by victory and strength, their weaknesses purged and cleansed in a trial by fire. From the ashes of two Clans arose a new one: Plagueis, a new life born of death. Then the Dictum was released, and as their final act, the Elders of the Star Chamber worked a great feat of Force magic - grasping the skeins of reality itself, they wove together the twin fates of Exar Kun and Satal Keto, and merged their powers into one.
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| The shockwaves of the Star Chambers actions, however, continued to ripple out through the Force, and unknown to all, a forgotten Sith Lord stirred in the embrace of the Dark Side. On the distant tomb planet of Korriban, Darth Plagueis arose from death in the shape of a grim wraith of Shadow and Dust, and called out to those whom had taken on his name.
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| === End of Acarr ===
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| :''Main article: [[Battle of Byfrost]]
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| The newly formed '''clan''' settled in the [[Acarr System]], the former home of [[Clan Exar Kun|'''Clan''' Exar Kun]]. As the Force would have it, however, after only a few months did trouble began to manifest itself. The [[Star Chamber]]’s amazing feat had twisted reality more than so perceived. Acarr’s sun, Sigil, which had already been dangerously unstable, was shifted out of balance and was rapidly approaching supernova status, increasing its radiation levels by the hour.
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| Doom was imminent, but the Plagueians had time to act due to the sharp sense of the clan's Elders who had discovered the problem. Moving as fast as mortally possible, the '''Clan''' organized and mobilized, beginning to flee the Acarr System. It was in this moment that the [[Crimson Tide]] returned, intent on destroying the band of Dark Jedi whom had nearly destroyed their entire fleet. [[Calliban Crimson]] launched a full attack on the evacuating '''Clan''' Plagueis. The '''Clan''' fought valiantly, and was able to hold back the pirate forces until the evacuation was complete. Then, in a final act of malign vengeance, [[Aristan Dantes|Sarin]], [[Kir Taldrya Katarn|Kir Katarn]], [[Jonaleth Isradia]], and the most powerful of the clan's members blockaded the system, trapping nearly all of the mercenaries inside, where they were killed by the intense radiation.
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| === Jusadih ===
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| [[File:Kapsina.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Kapsina is Plagueis' HQ in the Jusadih System]]
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| With the Crimson Tide severely crippled, '''Clan''' Plagueis relocated into the [[Jusadih System]], designated by the '''Clan''' Summit. [[House Exar Kun]] settled on the planet [[Aerun]], with its counterpart, [[House Satal Keto|Satal Keto]], moving to the icy world of [[Morroth]]. Construction on the Clan’s headquarters, the [[Dark Tower]], began immediately on the world of [[Sigil 1|Kapsina]], where the '''clan''' leaders and [[Council of the Wise]] were to reside. As the Plagueian [[starwars:Dark_Jedi|Dark Jedi]] established their dominance in Jusadih, they took a local business, [[Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings]] as a cover front and to provide a steady flow of credits to the fledgling '''clan'''. By early-[[26 ABY to Present|26 ABY]], the '''clan''' has finished construction on all aspects on their new home, and started to work on improving other aspects of the '''clan'''.
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| === The Enemy Within ===
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| ==== Civil War ====
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| :''Main article: [[Seventh Great Jedi War]]
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| The peace did not last for long, however, as only two years after the formation of '''Clan''' Plagueis the entiry Brotherhood erupted into civil war. What started with minor disputes among the clans quickly escalated into something much more. When a second [[Jac Cotelin]] appeared on Antei, things turned to war, and the clans split apart as each sided with the Jac that they considered to be the real one. Plagueis, specifically, joined the side of what was called the ''Red Jac''.
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| For weeks the clans fought each other to see who would come out on top, and specifically which Jac would come out above the other. However, '''Clan''' Plagueis was still just over two years old, and was still working to rebuild from its previous two encounters with the [[Crimson Tide]]. As such, it was weakened further from fighting with the much older and stronger clans against it, and was forced to hang out as long as possible and save as much of the fleet as they could.
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| ==== Assault on Diadem ====
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| :''Main article: [[Assault on Diadem]]
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| When the war finally started to die down and the true Jac claimed victory over the imposter, '''Clan''' Plagueis returned to the [[Jusadih System]] to lick its wounds. Yet, the war was not over for the Plagueians, for just as they returned a group of Aerunian rebels, known respectively as ARM (Aerunian Resistance Movement), attacked [[Diadem Fortress]] on [[Aerun]], home of [[House Exar Kun]].
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| Using a treachorous Novice to cut off the power to the defenses, the Aerunians blasted their way into the fortress and started destroying as much as possible. It is unknown exactly what they were trying to do, save for thinking they could actually kill all the Kunians with their small army. Once the traitor was killed and the power brought back online, though, the Aerunians' advantage collapsed.
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| Despite having several Rogue Dark Jedi on their side, the Kunians were able to fight off the ambush, but Diadem was greatly damaged, and would not be completely repaired for another six months, although with much better defenses.
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| === The Dupar Dynasty ===
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| ==== Rite of Supremacy ====
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| :''Main article: [[Second Darkness]]
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| After the Sixth Great Jedi War, '''Clan''' Plagueis entered a brief, yet useful, time of peace, where little conflict-wise happened, and the still young '''clan''' was allowed to grow and improve its infrastructure. Despite problems in leadership, the '''clan''' improved greatly during this time, and has continued to grow to this day, although not without being interrupted by war.
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| Specifically, at the beginning of [[26 ABY to Present|27 ABY]], the Brotherhood had a Rite of Supremacy between the six clans to determine which would have the privelage of guarding the Dark Shroud, and being named First '''Clan'''. Much stronger now, Plagueis fought valiantly, and while they didn't win, they were awarded the title Third '''Clan'''.
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| ==== Eighth Great Jedi War ====
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| :''Main article: [[Eighth Great Jedi War]] and Invasion of Jusadih''
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| After the Rite of Supremacy, Plagueis took pride as Grand Master [[Sarin]] called for an awards ceremony on [[Antei]]. Things would not go as planned. As soon as the ceremony concluded, a fleet of epic proportions dropped outside of the Antei system from hyperspace. The Dark Brotherhood had no option but to retreat into [[The Shroud]]. '''Clan''' Plagueis was assigned to the rearguard. While fighting from within the dark cloud looming over Antei, old tensions broke out between the clans, who were already on-edge.
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| Plagueis, whose fleet was crippled as a result of the week long conflict, tried its best to stay out of the civil battle within the much larger one. Meanwhile, as the Brotherhood fell to its knees at its home planet, the Jusadih system was also invaded by the Yuuzhan Vong. Warrior Dismal and Archpriest Scorpius oversaw the resistance effort on Aerun, and performed valiantly for as long as they could before Diadem Fortress, and virtually all of Aerun was destroyed by the might of the invaders. Dismal and Scorpius had almost escaped the carnage in a lone TIE Phantom, but ultimately ended up prisoner on board the Vong mothership for three days.
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| Miraculously, the two Equites were rescued by a recovery team of Archpriest Anochiir Isradia, Knight Galaphile, and Knight [[Jaden Kyrath]], who had stayed in Jusadih for unknown reasons themselves. As the search party returned to Kapsina, '''Clan''' Plagueis tried to flee the bloodbath at Antei. Almost simultaneously, Grand Master Sarin returned from the Roche asteroid belt, accompanied by six brand-new Nebula-class Star Destroyers. Immediately, he executed the [[Braata Option]], which was a complete evacuation of Antei.
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| At the Jusadih system, the invasion force was forced to retreat by the Supreme Commander for taking too long. '''Clan''' Plagueis soon arrived, and after a much needed rest, started the monumental task of rebuilding their home.
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| === The Kaeth Dynasty ===
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| ==== Jusadih Civil War ====
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| :''Main article: [[War of Ascension]]
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| Aabsdu's loyalty to the [[Iron Throne]] was finally rewarded when he was given charge of the [[Shadow Academy]] as its [[Headmaster]] leaving a void in the Consular position of the '''Clan'''. This void was filled with a powerful presence in [[Braecen Kaeth]], the first [[Proconsul]] of Plagueis. He began a restructuring of the mechanics and make-up of the '''Clan''' almost immediately, appointing Alex d'Tana to the position of [[Quaestor]] of [[House Satal Keto]] and [[Yzarc Rellik Kaeth]] as his Proconsul.
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| His new view for Jusadih was that of the Military. He, alongside his new protege, [[Alaris Jinn]] and the rest of the '''Clan''', demolished the Feudal System in place and created the new Military Dictatorship in its place. The civilians of Jusadih were granted the ability to elect their officials with the Consul as the Head of State and the Proconsul as the Head of Government. The Feudal Lords despised this move and formed the Jusidah Independence Coalition and allied themselves with the [[Crimson Tide]].
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| The ensuing war strengthened the '''Clan''' and the military and it brought around the death of [[Calliban Crimson]] and the Crimson Tide.
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| ==== Ninth Great Jedi War ====
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| :''Main article: [[Ninth Great Jedi War]]
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| After a strong and persuasive encounter with the Grand Master [[Aristan Dantes|Sarin]], [[Braecen Kaeth]] led the fleet of '''Clan''' Plagueis into the shroud, accompanied by the other clans. Both Braecen Kaeth and his Proconsul, [[Alaris Jinn]] showed depth of wisdom and integrity in the presence of powerful officers and influential Dark Jedi. The proposition of such a risky manoeuvre by the Brotherhood was seen by many as a suicide; however, Plagueis’ depth and proficiency enlightened the members of the Brotherhood as a collective to the larger picture. They entered the shroud to retain the [[Antei]] system from [[starwars:Yuuzhan_Vong|Yuuzhan Vong]] control and regain the [[Iron Throne]].
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| Alaris Jinn’s new position of Lieutenant Supreme Commander accommodated him well as he traversed the majority of the shroud successfully, albeit in an atmosphere of defiance. This was the case until 36 hours prior to reaching the Antei system, The Victory II-Class Star Destroyer ''[[VSDII Ballista|Ballista]]'' was being fast approached by a Vong frigate, and fighter squadron. However, more worrying to the crew was the ease of the destruction of these fighters by the fleet’s VSD-II cannons. Although to no cost on the fleet’s behalf, this brief encounter only framed what was on the horizon for the Plagueians. Eludajae and Impetus M’Nar were ordered to precede the shroud and take their findings to the [[Grand Master]] and Admiral Malin. Taking control of the Silent Scream, they shot off from the fleet. After such an anti-climatic rendezvous with the fighters, suspicions within the '''Clan''' were high as to the necessity of this mission inasmuch as the already encountered Vong were essentially deceased.
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| Upon the beachhead, the '''Clan''' gathered slowly, preparing for the imminent forthcoming battle. Denath’s interruption in the command centre had made operation Spider grow and the attack order was launched. [[Callus Bo'Amar|Callus’]] [[starwars:AT-AT|AT-AT]] troop squadron mobilised, along with [[Sanguinius Tsucyra|Sanguinius’]] TIE fighter Red Sqaudron, and were tasked with providing support to the dropships and inhibiting the droid advance on the Dark Jedi positions. [[Kaira Rohana]], along with an injured [[Koga Kage]] also joined the frontline to suppress the droid presence; meanwhile, [[Vivackus Kavon]], [[Kal Vorrac]] and [[Mograine]] were tasked with eliminating the Jedi Communications array nearby. With a reinforced line, Callus’ remaining troop, accompanied now by [[Jaysun Adumarii]], were able to thin the ranks of the prevalent Droid battalion. A fierce battle raged in the Jedi Communication Array as Kal Vorrac, Vivackus Kavon and Mograine battled a Magnaguard and Aelema Noth, a Jedi Knight, both guarding the Jedi encampment.
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| The demise of the guards was short-lived as [[Tarentum|'''Clan''' Tarentum]] had seemingly become hostile toward '''Clan''' Plagueis. At this point, things began to look as if they were falling apart for Plagueis, as The Victory II-Class Star Destroyer ''[[VSDII Instigator|Instigator]]'' had been seriously hit, and the ground forces were being overwhelmed by the Tarantae and Droid battalions. [[Cethgus Kuga]] took it upon himself to move the damaged VSD-II ''Instigator'' closer to the atmosphere of the planet, enabling for quick retreat or extraction, much like Alaris had ordered. After the suppression of the Tarantae hostiles and the last of the Droids drifting north, the injured group Kaira Rohana, Koga Kage and Denath were joined, and aided, by Callus and Jaysun Adumarii, as the overwhelming droid army was mown down in a shower of sparks and molten metal. Jaysun and Callus had come to the rescue of Kaira, Koga and Denath, all three pockmarked with the wounds of battle. During the time the party of rescuers and injured, along with a handful of the 41st battalion were extracted, Vivackus Kavon, Kal Vorrac and Alaris Jinn were closing down on a strong beacon of force energy. This dense energy signal led them into vicious battle with the still-strong droid army, and knowing full well a Jedi threat lay within one of the control centres. In the intervening time, The ''Instigator’s'' position acted more to its detriment as the entire fleet was bombarded with a meteor shower. The already ailed ship took another substantial beating; the ensuing cost to the Plagueian fleet was a reduced force upon the ship and Cethgus’ fatal wounds.
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| Jaek, Mograine, Kal and Vivackus were threatened once more with the onslaught of droid waves closing their position, as they manoeuvred their way to the control bunker. The group, although covered by an AT-AT’s suppressive fire, were hit tremendously hard, Kal suffering substantial injuries in the battle. The AT-AT’s support finally paid dividends as the group led by the [[House Satal Keto]] Quaestor, Vivackus Kavon entered the control bunker, battle scarred and fatigued. In the Briefing Kal had asserted the significance of the control centre he currently occupied; Denath, rested, somewhat healed but still significantly drained, headed to aid the Quaestor’s group in the droid command centre, along with Eludajae, Impetus, [[Yzarc Rellik Kaeth|Yzarc]], Koga, Ralph, Jaysun and Jaek. As the battled waged heavily in the fortified control bunker, with Impetus and Eludajae fighting off hordes of droids from the doorway to the misfortune of the situation with Attack Group Two, Sanguinius – now a pilot Ace – patrolled the skies with his depleted Red Squadron and the newly emerged Gold Squadron containing Octavia Kuga, reinforcing Operation Gundark.
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| As situations deteriorated swiftly within the bunker, similar circumstances were emerging in the space above. The ''Instigator'' was heavily damaged and recording substantial losses; its protection was in the hands of ''[[ISDII The Baron|The Baron]]''. Koga Kage’s captivity in the Jedi was short-lived; however, the consequences were far more serious, his release sparked him to push his way back to the control base on the beachhead, attempting to exact revenge on past traumas. Upon killing two Journeymen, Koga’s rage was fully inflicted onto Kaira Rohana for his mental scars; however, the Proconsul, Alaris Jinn was hot on his heels. For Koga, the battle had changed from a war in which he was participating to one within himself; however, his destructive path was soon ended by a swift move delivered on behalf of the Proconsul. Back in the bunker, Kal incurred yet more injuries as his apprentice, wounded and exhausted, struck down the Jedi opponent. Operation Gundark, and more importantly, '''Clan''' Plagueis, had hit a dead end, physically and emotionally. The entire strike team of the Dark Jedi, worn and mutilated, Kal more than most, managed to defeat the droid and Jedi threat, with Mograine and Ralph, carrying Kal, reached extraction. The control bunkers destruction then ensued, with the remaining Dark Jedi boarding an evacuation vessel, watching the droid forces deactive, and Vulture droids pirouetting lifelessly from the sky. The decision to resuscitate Kal Vorrac was a hard one to make for the Summit of the '''Clan'''; however, deep down, the choice had already been made.
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| Operation Bloodfin raged in the skies over the Temple Bellseph as Alaris overlooked. The decision to retreat into the temple was not made lightly. Defending the temple, Yzarc and Alaris acted as a barrier to provide cover for the Journeymen to run in, the two [[Di Plagia|di Plagia]] working as one to prevent the focused onslaught. The battle ensued outside as the eclectic mix of Dark Jedi, including Sanguinius, injured in a fighter crash, [[Inarya]] and [[Anubis Annedu]] poured into the temple. The battle continued to thunder above, as Octavia fought as part of the Gold Squadron against the droid threat, empowered by seeing Sanguinius crash. The distress signal from within the temple was picked up by the battered ''Instigator'' and Cassandra Elsin responded with a small strike force. Below, after a brief rest and regeneration period for those barricaded inside, the droid forces broke through the defences of the temple unleashing a hail of blaster beams; a prism of colours emanated in the dark temple hall as the Dark Jedi, led by Alaris, formed a deflective barrier against the oncoming droids. A mix of telekinesis and lightsaber proficiency provided the injured and inadequate with enough time to remove themselves from the line of battle as the diverse orders of Krath, Obelisk and Sith united as one against the common enemy. The defensive line began to move back as they used the force to reunite the doors. Outside Callus and his small strike force were too late, as the doors shut for the first time; it was their duty to repel the unrelenting bombardment of the droids front line protect the integrity of '''Clan''' Plagueis.
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| Back at the '''Clan''' Plagueis base of operations, the beachhead, Cassandra took her initiative to lead a regiment and three AT-AT walkers to relieve the pressures outside the temple. Within the temple, Mograine and the other Journeymen pushed into the higher levels, only to see the droids attempting to enter from the roof. The Temple on Antei was a sacred place so for such a historical and necessary knowledge bank to come under threat would be a great loss to the Brotherhood as a collective. Mograine, and his new found counterpart, an Acolyte, took up defensive positions within the middle room of the fourth floor hurling strong and repulsive attacks against their attackers. Five hours into the siege Mograine, having lost his counterparts in the valour of battle and having dampened the attack on the roof, sat in the basement with Alaris, both of which fatigued and worn down by the epic scale of the war raging around them. Joining the Proconsul and the Journeyman were Anubis Annedu and Sanguinius Tsucyra. With the morals down in the basement, both the Dark Jedi and the ensign soldiers saw no future. Eludajae, Impetus, Vivackus Kavon, Denath, Jaek, Jaysun and Yzarc were also trapped in the underground tomb. The echoing thud became evermore clear as the droids encroached on their position.
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| Meanwhile, Callus, having lost his strike force, was met by the regiment [[Cassandra El'sin]] was heading, and followed suit to change his fate, utilizing gung-ho tactics, as opposed to the guerrilla warfare he had used only hours prior to subdue the enemy. The call to help from Callus to relieve the pressure in the air was met by Octavia’s Gold Squadron who made easy work of the Vulture droids attacking Cassandra’s AT-AT vehicles. The aura of pride was palpable in the basement as the Dark Jedi formations readied themselves for conflict. The following battle became a confused mesh of sabers and blaster bolts flashing and screaming past, inches from their allies and adversaries. The last stand had begun. Back at the base camp Koga had risen from the drug-induced coma, feeling deep remorse for his actions, described to him by the most inanimate of beings – a medical droid. Their connection; however, was not destroyed by the previous circumstances, in truth, they were reinforced. Cassandra, upon arriving at the temple, did not hesitate to start slicing into the rear of the droid flanks, accompanied by her Iron Throne guards and skirmishers, above, Gold Squadron’s Octavia pockmarked the sea of ominous metal with thick plumes of orange tinges and small grey mushroom clouds. Slowly the reinforcements began to carve into the droid defences, weakening them with every slash, every shot and every explosion; Cassandra, now accompanied by Callus pierced into the frontline defences, who focused more on the AT-AT walkers – one of the main factors contributing to their disadvantage.
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| As the battle for existence raged below Cassandra and Callus’ feet, Alaris Jinn, along with the remainder of his fellow Dark Jedi became more and more aware of how necessary reinforcements were in these closing minutes. Fatigue overwhelmed the eclectic selection of battling Dark Jedi. Just as all hope was being lost, an explosion followed by the emergence of the two Dark Jedi and the Iron Throne troopers who systematically tore through the ranks of the droids, saving the lives of their peers. The Dark Jedi filtered their own ways, Cassandra and Sanguinius beckoned by the Rollmaster Cethgus, Vivackus tending to the needs of his apprentice, Alaris reporting back to Braecen; however, their bond, stronger than ever. Braecen's lips blossomed into a tell-tale Corellian smirk. He was not sure what the future would hold for '''Clan''' Plagueis, but he knew he would enjoy watching them succeed as a unified '''clan''' under the steady hand of the Iron Throne.
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| ==== Insurrection ====
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| Immediately following victory at Antei, most of the Dark Jedi of '''Clan''' Plagueis returned to the [[Jusadih System]], as per the orders of Consul [[Braecen Kaeth]]. Braecen himself did not follow. He was ordered to remain on Antei for the time being where the new Grand Master, [[Muz Ashen]] could keep tabs on him. This left Proconsul [[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]] in command giving Jinn the opportunity he needed to continue his ascension to the Plagueian Throne. He began to make sweeping changes to the military outlook of '''Clan''' Plagueis.
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| Finally, after four months without Braecen, Alaris made the most overt move for power by attacking and capturing [[Cethgus Kuga]] with the assistance of [[Arion Sunrider]]. Jinn declared himself [[Consul]] which immediately caused a rift between the two Houses of '''Clan''' Plagueis. [[House Satal Keto]], more specifically [[Vivackus Kavon]] and [[Kal Vorrac]], were loyal to Alaris, who had once led the House himself. [[House Exar Kun]] was, at the time, under the command of Quaestor [[Yzarc Rellik Kaeth]], a member of the [[Kaeth]] dynasty and therefore loyal to Braecen.
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| Jinn sent the prisoner, Kuga, to [[Morroth]] to be handled personally by Kavon. Yzarc knew this would be the case, and expected Jinn to be there with them. House Exar Kun began a full sweeping attack of Satal Keto's holdings, eventually capturing the Quaestor, Kavon. At this point, Vivackus Kavon revealed the Braecen had contacted him months before and demanded his fealty. Kavon had given it to him, and it had been requested of him that he act as if he had aligned himself with Jinn, in an attempt to draw the would-be Consul out of his secrecy and declare open war against the Kaeth dynasty.
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| All chaos broke out. Houses no longer mattered. Dark Jedi were choosing which Consul to follow, Braecen or Alaris. The fighting moved to [[Kapsina]], where those loyal to Alaris attempted to defend him, while those loyal to Braecen were trying to kill Alaris. When the fighting finally broke into the Throne Room at the apex of the Dark Tower on Kapsina, Alaris was already defending himself.
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| Braecen had arrived back from Antei and was overpowering Jinn. This was until Arion once again stepped into the fight. The battle fell behind the elevated throne and into the office of the Consul of '''Clan''' Plagueis. Braecen did not return from that fight, only Alaris and Arion. Alaris declared himself Consul, undisputed, and he appointed Arion as his Proconsul.
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| ==== Reduction ====
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| Following the Insurrection, Jinn’s authority and power would be eroded as [[Quaestor|Quaestors]] and their [[Aedile|Aediles]] would constantly host battles and skirmishes against one another. Even as their followers fought endlessly, their Leaders clashed and squabbled, and nowhere was the division more felt than during the fateful weeks of the Brotherhood’s campaign against Salas V’s native Killiks.
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| During the battles, and the massive war for control between the Great Clans that would follow, Plagueian forces were faced with the challenges of disorganization, inconsistent training, and infighting before being defeated so badly that they were forced to retreat back to Jusadih long before the battle was concluded. Upon returning home to Jusadih, Jinn was summoned to a meeting with the other Consuls and the [[Dark Council]] on [[Antei]], where it was decided that the Great Clans would be dissolved into Houses until they once again commanded enough power and discipline to rise. Fearing what such a decision would do to his dying Clan, Jinn prepared his Proconsul, [[Vivackus Kavon|Vivackus Kavon di Plagia]], to take the Throne while setting his closest advisor, [[Kal di Plagia Vorrac]] - former Master of Kavon - to consolidate the power of the Regime’s military assets firmly under Summit rule. Finally, Jinn announced the Reform, becoming the first Quaestor of the new House and making a few crucial changes before stepping down. However, as Kavon moved to take his Throne, his Master revealed his true colors, forcing Vivackus to step aside and allow Kal to succeed Alaris as Quaestor.
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| == Houses of Plagueis ==
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| === House Exar Kun ===
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| :''Main article: [[House Exar Kun]]
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| Traditionally the [[Obelisk]] and [[Sith]] house, Exar Kun prides itself with being strong and loyal fighters both on the ground and in the sky, which is why they took [[Aerun]] as they home, due to its ideal training grounds. Often the members of this house are the first to go into battle, although Satal Keto is never far behind. In the past, Exar Kun was the dominate house in Plagueis, but in recent years various events have brought the two houses up to equal standards. Nonetheless, members of this house strongly believe they are dominate to their brothers.
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| === House Satal Keto ===
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| :''Main article: [[House Satal Keto]]
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| ''
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| Primarily a house of [[Krath]] origin, Satal Keto focuses more on the philosophical side of the force rather than the crude strength side. Located on [[Morroth]], the icy planet secludes them and allows them to practice their teachings in private. All the same, the Ketoans are not afraid to fight, and are often right behind their fellow Kunians when going to battle.
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| == Vendetta History ==
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| * [[Independence Games]] '05 - First place
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| * [[Invasion of Coratua|Obelisk Rite of Supremacy]] - Sixth Place
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| * Aranna Incident - Third place
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| * [[Seventh Great Jedi War]] - Sixth place
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| * [[Second Darkness|Rite of Supremacy '07]] - Third place
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| * [[Eighth Great Jedi War]] - Sixth Place
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| * [[Independence Games]] '08 - Fourth Place
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| * Uneasy Alliance - Second Place
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| * [[Ninth Great Jedi War]] - Fourth Place
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| * [[Spoils of War|Rite of Supremacy '10]] - Seventh Place
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| == '''Clan''' Summit ==
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| === Roll of Consuls ===
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| # [[Chi-Long]]: 6/9/2005 to 7/26/2005
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| # [[Lucien]]: 7/26/2005 to 11/28/2005
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| # [[Kir Taldrya Katarn]]: 11/28/2005 to 1/23/2006
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| # [[Aristan Dantes|Aristan "Sarin" Dantes]]: 1/23/2006 to 11/11/2006
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| # [[Aabsdu]]: 11/11/2006 to 2/20/2007
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| # [[Valerian Orzon]]: 2/26/2007 to 4/2/2007
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| # Dacien "BubbaX" Victae: 4/10/2007 to 5/18/2007
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| # [[Aabsdu]]: 5/26/2007 to 1/12/2008
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| # [[Braecen Kaeth]]: 1/24/2008 to 5/13/2009
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| # [[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]: 5/20/2009 to 6/22/2010
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| === Roll of Proconsuls ===
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| # [[Braecen Kunar|Braecen]]: 6/9/2005 to 6/28/2005
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| # [[Lucien]]: 6/28/2005 to 7/26/2005
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| # [[Raiju|Warhunter]]: 7/26/2005 to 8/15/2005
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| # Ethran Sayre Isradia: 8/20/2005 to 9/22/2005
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| # [[Virulence Bezatyne Isradia]]: 9/29/2005 to 11/28/2005
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| # [[Aristan Dantes|Aristan "Sarin" Dantes]]: 11/30/2005 to 1/23/2006
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| # [[Salth Khan]]: 1/29/2006 to 8/18/2006
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| # [[Aabsdu]]: 8/24/2006 to 11/11/2006
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| # [[Valerian Orzon|Valerian di Plagia Orzon]]: 11/13/2006 to 2/26/2007
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| # [[Dante Armand 'Sunflash' al'Tor]]: 3/1/2007 to 3/13/2007
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| # Dacien "BubbaX" Victae: 3/14/2007 to 4/10/2007
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| # [[Scorpius]]: 4/14/2007 to 7/6/2007
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| # [[Kharon Daragon]]: 7/6/2007 to 8/1/2007
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| # Ethran Sayre Isradia: 8/26/2007 to 10/1/2007
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| # [[Ky Terrak]]: 10/7/2007 to 5/29/2008
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| # [[Yzarc Rellik Kaeth]]: 5/29/2008 to 1/06/2009
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| # [[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]: 1/06/2009 to 5/20/2009
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| # [[Arion Sunrider]]: 5/20/2009 to 6/25/2009
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| # [[Vivackus Kavon]]: 6/25/2009 to 6/22/2010
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| == Additional Information ==
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| For more information see also the following articles:
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| * For information on the '''clan''' name, [[Di Plagia|di Plagia]]
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| * For information on: the [[Prodigy of Plagueis]]
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| * For information on: the [[Council of the Wise]]
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| * For information on: the [[Dominance|'''Clan''' Force Powers]]
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| [[Category:Clans & Houses|Plag]] [[Category:DJBWiki Featured Articles]] [[Category:Former Plagueian Organizations]]
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