Order of the Black Guard

General information
General information
Founder(s):	Tharivol Endymiron and Daihok
Leader(s):	Rollmaster
Headquarters:	Temple of Blood
Historical information
Founding:	18 ABY
Reorganization:	31 ABY
Other information
Affiliation:	Clan Naga Sadow
Era(s):	Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era
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The Order of the Black Guard is an elite military unit consisting of the best warriors, spies and saboteurs in all of Clan Naga Sadow. There are always five active agents, one each assigned to the Consul, Proconsul, each of the House Quaestors, and the Overlord. Their identities are kept a secret from others, only known to the Captain of the Guard and the Black Guards master.

They act as the agents of the Clan Summit and the shadowed hand of the Clan and the Overlord.

History

My Honor is Loyalty

The Black Guard was founded by Daihok Endymiron and Shin’ichi Endymiron Keibatsu as an elite guard unit selected to serve their assigned summit member in the same way that Darth Vader served Emperor Palpatine. Acting as their iron fist and shadowed hand.

The idea struck the Dark Jedi shortly after Daihok ascended to the position of Proconsul of Clan Naga Sadow. Feeling that his position was shaky and his safety uncertain Daihok sought to have his cousin Shin’ichi, then known as Tharivol Endymiron, act as a bodyguard for the sole purpose of defending him from physical harm. As time went on Shin’ichi took it upon himself to act in a more proactive manner and began to route out conspiracies and plots against his cousin and master eventually upon them with deadly resolve. Soon he found himself investigating not only plots against the Proconsul, but plots against the whole of Clan Naga Sadow. The two felt the time had come for Naga Sadow to defend itself against all threats both overt and covert.

In 17 ABY, during the Brotherhood’s Golden Age of Enlightenment, Consul Kale Lobacz lead the Clan on excavation projects to various planets in the galaxy. It was during these that they unearthed three large crystal spheres that became known as the Orbs of Power. What treasures they held were not obvious, so the Consul ordered teams to analyze and investigate the Orbs. Upon further findings it was discovered that the power the Orbs possessed, was that of knowledge.

Shin’ichi led the team that was assigned the ruby orb that was discovered on the planet Hoth. It was here he learned of an ancient order of assassins for Sith Lord Naga Sadow who were called the Sadow’een. In an effort to continue the traditions and stay true to the legacy of Naga Sadow, Shin’ichi and Daihok took this knowledge and created a new order in the model of the ancient Sadow’een.

They approached the Overlord, Consul Xanos Zorrixor, and Proconsul Trevarus Caerick with a proposition to form the Order of the Black Guard. After much debate and discussion the idea was approved and Daihok and Shin’ichi were told to seek out six more members to form the order. Thus the Order of the Black Guard was born.

Over time the order had developed into an extensive network, with many guardsmen going on to serve in various leadership roles within the clan. While only seven members were active at any one time, any previous guardsman could be called up at a moments notice to serve the will of the summit.

In 31 ABY, the Captain of the Guard Tyren Atema revised this rule. Only seven would there be, and no more. The plan was to have seven Black Guard, with no reserves. The former blackguards would not continue their assignments or retain their clearance. However a year later, due to numerous threats both internal and external to Clan Naga Sadow, a call was sent out to all former Black Guardsmen and the reserves of the Order was re-established.

The Order moved their training facility and headquarters from Sadow Palace to the Temple of Blood in early 32 ABY. One of the Temples of Orian, this new base of operations was chosen upon its remote location and the high level of difficulty to reach.

Captain of the Guard

The individual responsible for coordinating the Order of the Black Guard is known as the Captain of the Guard. The position is always held by the Rollmaster.

The Captain of the Guard responsibilities include organization of the Order’s roster, the training of appointed Guardsmen, as well as being the Black Guardsmen assigned to the Clan Overlord; Astronicus Aurelius Sadow.

Duties of the Captain of the Guard

• Maintain Roster of Active and Reserve Black Guard
• Training of Black Guardsmen
• Assure Appointment Dates and required competitions of the Order are met by each Summit member
• Continue and further develop background and future of the Order

Selection

Bring me the finest and first part of all you have.

Only the best of Naga Sadow are selected to act as Black Guard. Through activity, skill, and observation of demonstrations of loyalty are potential members selected. Some go their whole careers in Naga Sadow without ever serving in the guard.

Recruitment is done in secrecy by the Captain of the Guard in co-ordination with the House Summit. Observation of members daily routines is essential in this phase. A Black Guardsmen will have a three month term and are only allowed to hold one guard position at one time. A Guardsman is assigned to a position, not a person, so if a Summit member changes the Guardsman will continue with their appointment term and be assigned to the successor of that position.

Training

The Temple of Blood

Tattoo of the Black Guard

Once a potential candidate is recruited they are sent to the Temple of Blood for the first phase of training. This phase is known as “indoctrination” and consists of classroom instruction on a wide variety of topics including; procedure, interrogation, galactic law, slicing, finance, political science, etiquette, business practices, analysis, critical thinking, cross cultural studies, and special one-on-one classes on loyalty. It was a former practice to keep the recruits in phase one for a full year. This has changed. They are put through the hardest mental tests in both the Clan and the Dlarit Navy in a matter of months, or even weeks depending on the recruits current rank. This is the reason Black Guard are often changed, due to heavy mental stress and paranoia.

Phase two is known as “hardening” and consists of all manner of physical training both in enclosed gymnasiums and in the field, and field operations and skills. These courses include; small arms, heavy weapons, bladed weapons, demolitions, intense lightsaber drill, force drill, assassination technique, vehicle operations, spacecraft operations, field tactics, stealth, escape evasion and survival, surviving interrogation, intelligence gathering, counterintelligence, and other classified courses.

Upon completion of these two phases of training a candidate is then ready for the final test, a test of loyalty and endurance. They are given the Mark of Honor, a physical manifestation or loyalty to the Clan given to them by the Captain of the Guard. After this simple but important ritual, the guardsmen is assigned to his respectful master for duty.

Mark of Honor

In Darkness we are bound

The mark of the Black Guard is burned onto the flesh of all guardsmen without exception by the Captain of the Guard. Some employ poisoned inks in the tradition of ancient Sith Tattoos, while others use a more direct method, that of direct application via a form of force lightning. This is a final test to prove the fortitude of the guardsman in question. It is thought that if they can endure the extreme suffering at the leader of the Black Guard, then they would be bound inexorably to the Order thus cementing their loyalty to the Guard and Naga Sadow.

Reserves

Upon completion of one’s term as one of the six guard positions, the member will be placed in the Black Guard reserves. While no longer being assigned to a Summit member, they will still have the rights, privileges, and access to the Temple of Blood. This will allow the Guardsman the ability to continue to grow and develop their skills in case they are called upon once again to serve the Order.

If at any time during an active Guardsman term they are killed during duty, defect from Clan Naga Sadow, or are promoted to a leadership position of their own, that Guard’s Summit member will have the option to hand choose a replacement from the reserves.

Roll of the Reserves

Supreme Primus

The Supreme Primus is a title in the Order of the Black Guard that represents the top member of Naga Sadow in the Antei Combat Centre. There can be only One Supreme Primus and the title can be lost through challenges. Any member of Clan Naga Sadow may hold this title no matter their rank or position within the Clan.

Any member of Naga Sadow may challenge the Supreme Primus for the honor of the title at any time. The Supreme Primus MUST accept the challenge or give an acceptable excuse which must be confirmed by the Captain of the Guard (Rollmaster). There is no set time for the Supreme Primus to reply, but it will be up to the Rollmaster’s discretion whether the Supreme Primus is missing in action and thus their title automatically removed.

To challenge the Supreme Primus one must follow these instructions:

• 1. Email the Supreme Primus notifying them of the Challenge making sure to CC the Rollmaster.
  • 1a. If no Rollmaster, email the person who en stated the Current Supreme Primus
  • 1b. When in doubt, email the Clan Summit (CON and PCON)
• 2. Upon an accepted response from the Supreme Primus, the Challenger will go to the Antei Combat Centre website and make the challenge official. Note: the Challenger will have the right to decide the venue and details of the match.
• 3. The combat takes placed and a Judge decides the winner.
• 4. If the current Supreme Primus is the victor, he will have defended his position. If the Challenger is the victor, they are appointed the new Supreme Primus of Naga Sadow.

The current Supreme Primus is Manji Keibatsu Sadow

Marshal Enforcer

The Marshal Enforcer, is a title in the Black Guard, that represents the person who is the top Gamer in Naga Sadow. Like the Supreme Primus, there is only one Marshal Enforcer, and that person can lose their title if they lose a challenge.

Like the Supreme Primus, anyone in Naga Sadow can challenge the Marshal Enforcer at any time. The Marshal Enforcer, MUST ACCEPT the challenge or give a suitable excuse to the challenger and the Rollmaster in the email. Its to the discretion of the Rollmaster to determine if the Marshal Enforcer is MIA and can remove their title.

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To challenge the Marshal Enforcer you must follow these instructions:

• 1. Email the Marshal Enforcer notifying them of the Challenge making sure to CC the Rollmaster.
  • 1a. If no Rollmaster, email the person who en stated the Current Marshal Enforcer
  • 1b. When in doubt, email the Clan Summit (CON and PCON)
• 2. Upon an accepted response from the Marshal Enforcer, the Challenger and the Marshal Enforcer will join #dbgaming and proceed to the game the Challenger issued the challenge on. Obivously they will follow the Rites of Combat.
• 3. The combat takes place and will report the matches under "Naga Sadow Competitions"
• 4. The Challenger and the Marshal Enforcer will inform the Rollmaster (or the House Summit) that they have completed their matches.
• 5. If the current Marshal Enforcer is the overall victor of the matches, he will have defended his position. If the Challenger is the overall victor, they are appointed the new Marshal Enforcer of Naga Sadow by the Rollmaster (or the House Summit).

The current Marshal Enforcer is: Araxis Pepoi Farron

Equipment

Black Guard Armor

This is my saber.

The Black Guard are given access to the best weapons and equipment that Naga Sadow has to offer. Beyond this each guardsman is issued their own set of specialized black armor, the schematics of which remain classified. It is rumored that they are enhanced with Sith Alchemy. They are known to employ a variety of unusual weapons, including having once used Violator Gas.

The five "Active" Guard members are also issued a Soul Ripper to help complete their assigned tasks during the length of their term.

Renjotas D'uzli

The Soul Ripper

Renjotas D’uzli is an ancient Sith sword form created and used by Sith Lord Marka Ragnos during the days of the Sith Empire. Very few were taught this technique; however one of the early members of the Order of the Black Guard was knowledgeable of the ways and taught his fellow Guardsmen. This is a tradition that continues to this day with only members of the Order of the Black Guard currently using this skill.

This form requires the user to utilize both the flat of the sword to block and attack. This is done by holding the flat of the sword facing one’s opponent. By using the flat of the blade, the user can crush the bones of the opponent. This is a very useful tool for the Black Guard in their duties to collect information on current and future plots against the Clan. This form also includes a fast paced amount of slashing the opponent with the tip and edge of the blade.

The most powerful move with this form is Grutus Mirtis. This move is when the user uses the flat of the blade to break bones and then quickly turns the blade and pulls backwards breaking the skin. Even if the opponent does make it out of the battle alive, they will die slowly from internal bleeding making this a very effective technique.

The Soul Ripper is well suited for this form, making the Order of the Black Guard that much more effective and deadly.

It is believed that Renjotas D’uzli means “unlimited death” and Grutus Mirtis means “crushing death” in the Sith Language.

Rules of the Order

• The Active Black Guard is granted unlimited access to all records and classified documentation within the Naga Sadwo databases, and is even allowed to attend Conclave at the discretion of the Consul.
• Black Guards are chosen every two months through the black train competition
• Black Guards are those above the rank of Acolyte, House summit will have no one above the rank of DJK assigned to them.
• The Captain of the Guard/Rollmaster co-ordinates the Order.
• All Summit members including Battleteam Leaders are not eligible for the Guard.

The Active Black Guard

Roster of the Black Guard
Position	Summit	Guardsman'
Consul	Locke Sonjie	Tyren Atema
Proconsul	Atra Ventus	Mirus Cavataio
Quaestor of Marka Ragnos	Kalia Phoenyx	Syntari Bastiayn
Quaestor of Shar Dakhan	Kairus	Amagon
Rollmaster	Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart	Alexander DelGotto

Trivia

• Fictionally Black Guard hold a higher rank than "normal" members and should be regarded as such. The guardsmen themselves cannot reveal their identity andmust remain behind their mask at all times while on duty.
• The Black Guard were created by Shin'ichi and Daihok.
• The Black Guard of the Overlord is known as the Captain of the Guard
• Muz Ashen created both the tattoo and armor images