Guardian Corps

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The Guardian Corps
Unit Information
Active:	39 ABY - Present
Locality:	Jedi Praxeum Daleem (Headquarters)
Province:	Judana Plains
Allegiance:	Clan Odan-Urr
Type:	Militant Arm of the Jedi
Role:	Protection of Odan-Urr and its allies
Garrison:	Torden Base
Patron:	Revak Kur
Motto:	"We have seen what happens when good people do nothing."
Commander(s)
Commanders:	Quaestor: N/A Aedile: N/A
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"We Guardians are Clan Odan-Urr's first line of defense against the thousands of enemies who seek to destroy it."

―Unnamed Jedi

The Guardian Corps is a coalition of members of the Odanite Expeditionary Force, Okami Mandalorians who choose to operate alongside Odan-Urr along with pilots of Tython Squadron who serve as ace pilots supporting Guardian ground operations as well as providing escort to their Consular brethren. They often recruit those whose first instinct is to protect those in need. Formed in 39 ABY, the Guardian Corps were formed in a prosperous age of Odan-Urr, using their resources to protect those in need.

Jedi Archive

The Great Divide

The year was 39 ABY and debate among the High Councillors stirred up tension within the Praxeum. The Order was torn, not by war, but by philosophy. Aura Ta'var worked to unify the Jedi, yet, differing opinions and points of view were creating a divide. Whereas the Consulars were in deep negotiation with the Vatali Empire, trying to secure allies, the Guardians were more concerned with the defense of their system and sharpening their skills after war had reached Brotherhood space, stirring chaos and suspicion.

Still new to his position as the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr, Revak Kur observed what was transpiring. Minds focussed on unraveling the mysteries of the Force grouped together with like minded individuals while those with minds for tactics and battle, formed cliques and found sparring partners with similar aspirations. Revak viewed this as a natural occurence, not as a negative, but an opportunity to finely tune, hone, and align the new Order.

Revak and his Proconsul Luna Okami deliberated until making their final decision to formally split these groups into roles befitting of their personalities and talents.

The Consular Conclave and the Guardian Corps were brought into fruition. Through their diversity and differences, they would be unified by a common goal, the survival and growth of the Jedi Order.

Knowing that the Guardians would need a strong leader, Revak approached Kah Manet to help lead and train the fledgling unit.

Knowing that mobility was key to effectively protect their interests, Kah Manet originally requested a Pelta-class Republic Frigate, to act as their mobile base of operations. From here, the Guardians would orbit planets that the Consular Conclave would venture on, sending members of their house to accompany them as protection. However, soon after the coronation of the Pride of Harakoa, Kah Manet stepped away from leadership in pursuit of a 'whisper' that called to him from the void. Where Kah was set on wandering. Marl Gondor, the newly appointed Quaestor, saw that settling down to grow and train a new era of Guardian was more sound from a strategic point-of-view. But not only did Marl either to grow the Guardians, he welcomed Force Sensitives throughout the Arx System that were not interested in war and joining an order, but sanctuary. A people that were set on rebuilding, settling, and forging their own destinies, to be fruitful citizens of a Jedi backed government once more.

Eventually, this vision would be brought into fruition, one piece at a time, beginning with the construction of a new temple in 39 ABY on the surface of Daleem. Here, the Guardians are found training and governing from Torden Base. While not working with the Consular Conclave on their missions, the Guardians are heavily involved in humanitarian missions across the galaxy and offering aid and support to those in need. The Daleem reclamation and terraforming efforts are of peak interest as is keeping the Guilds and Vatali Empire reigned in through organization, supervision, security, and diplomacy.

Streets Painted Crimson

Main Article: Streets Painted Crimson

The Corps' first true mission came from an unusual source, initially seemingly at odds with its more militant role. Stretched thin due to losses in the previous Vatali Civil War, law enforcement officers in the Voraskel Palace called in members to help resolve a possible murder. A distant relative of the Empire's royal family, Bellaran Anasaye, had been thrown from his home's window in one of the city's eastern spires. Quickly suspecting that murder was involved thanks to the markings on his body and with only a few officers on hand, the Odnites were tasked with trying to help uncover anything behind the murder. A multitude of members arrived, including both Essik Lyccane and Marl Gondor to examine the findings.

Ryan Hawkins was quick to identify multiple stab wounds on the subject and the oddity of their nature, having inflicted them and then pushed the man from such a high place. Furthemore, the stabs themselves had bypassed easy killing strikes, focusing upon his eyes, mouth, and wrists, but avoiding means to swiftly end Bellaran's life. Hawkins, Essik, and Aura Ta'var worked to piece together details from the corpse and his belongings, using Psychometry to read details from a previous gathering, noting feelings of unease surrounding one visitor. While Bellaran was not noted to have any major enemies in politics and was something of a recluse, he was noted for being a scholar and writer by nature, usually only using his name in an effort to ease support toward areas of the Empire he felt needed to be strengthened. Although there were some forensic efforts made to recover details, the body had been doused in a chemical that had erased any species identifiers or remnants.

At the same time, Marl Gondor investigated the surrounding back alleys and areas, finding a mysterious message that had recently been added. The meaning and letters surrounding it were unclear, as the figure daubing it on the walls had been interrupted. The witness to this, a small girl, mentioned that the figure had disappeared the second that he realised he was being watched.

Further breakthroughs were made by Creon and Neza-Rem Zarabi, as they looked into the tower and the man's room. The area had been defaced with Sith symbols angled at odd positions, something Neza-Rem noted was habitual of mocking or countering a rival. They quickly pieced together that there had been a limited fight at first, and that Bellaran had been forced into his office chair only to be injected with an unknown liquid. Given that he was not bound, this was suspected to be drugs. Bellaran had eventually resisted, likely being thrown through the window during an act of defiance. Creon, meanwhile, was able to identify the nature of several surrounding books and items, most of which appeared to have been intact. However, one had been thrown out of sight, and a blood speck on the interior marked it as something he was examining at the time of his arrival. It outlined activities of the Church of the Force during its earliest days, their rituals, and failed attempts to establish themselves among certain settlements.

Although they made some headway, the group was unable to identify the attacker in question. It was, however, clearly an act of murder, likely by a group associated with Sith teachings. Unable to gain more information at that time, the Odanites allowed the police to take over, returning to their duties until anything more could be found.

The Creed

There is no emotion; there is peace. There is no ignorance; there is knowledge. There is no passion; There is serenity. There is no death; there is only the Force. A Jedi does not act for personal power or wealth but seeks knowledge and enlightenment. A Jedi never acts from hatred, anger, fear, or aggression but acts when calm and at peace with the Force. Jedi are the guardians of peace in the galaxy. Jedi use the powers to defend and to protect, never to attack others. Jedi respect life, in any form. Jedi serve others rather than ruling over them, for the good of the galaxy. Jedi seek to improve themselves through knowledge and training.

We Are The Varactyl

Currently, the Guardian Corps are led by Marl Gondor and Essik Lyccane. Together, these two coordinate the efforts of the Guardian Corps efficiently. The Corps are separated into different cells, teams that are composed of members that compliment each other in the field, protecting Odan-Urr and helping the Clan grow.

Within the Guardian Corps, there is a group known as the Order of the Varactyl. These are the best of the best the Guardian Corps has to offer, members who have proven their devotion and skill. Members of this Order are tasked with protecting the Clan Summit, acting as bodyguards and advisors when needed.

The following members have been inducted into the Order of the Varactyl:

Military

House Assets

Much like their counterpart, the Guardians maintain a series of strongholds and outposts across the Kiast system. Inheriting the Sky Breach Base from the Sentinel Network, the group has utilised the facility as its primary HQ. Along with minor alterations to the facility, the building saw the installation of multiple defensive platforms and emplacements, giving it better security against a variety of space or ground-based assaults. This is connected with a Skyhook platform operated and maintained by the Sentinel Network.

Along with these areas, the organisation also maintains the Guardian Spaceport, an artillery protected landing strip for its vessels, along with the Guardian Outpost as a second base of operations apart from Sky Breach Base.

Corps Space Assets

To further assist with all operations, the Guardians maintain two Charger c70 Consular-class Cruisers, the Deliverance and the Kalonia, as a means of offering quick firepower against hardened targets. Suited to everything from escort duties to strike-and-fade operations, they ar primarily kept in reserve for the most important missions. To then further back this, the Pelta-class Republic Frigate Pride of Harakoa makes up its third vessel, which is home to the elite A-Wing pilots of Tython Squadron.

Corps Ground Assets

Due to its lack of numbers, the Guardians field a single Special Missions Company as a means of supporting its individual members. Although few in number and lacking the firepower to support a pitched battle, they have nevertheless proven themselves as a capable unit in smaller scale operations.

House Summit Roll

Guardian Corps
Quaestor	Period of Service	Aedile	Period of Service
Kah Manet	Aug 31, 2021-Jan 18, 2022	Marl Gondor	Dec 6, 2021-Feb 17, 2022
Marl Gondor	Feb 17, 2022-July 14, 2022	Essik Lyccane	Mar 5, 2022-July 24, 2022
Essik Lyccane	July 24, 2022-Present	Morotheri	July 27, 2022-Present