"From The Ashes, We Rise."
Description
Phoenix Phyle is the Special Operation Battle Team within House Ektrosis of Clan Taldryan. The Battleteam has a legendary status within the Clan with a lifespan of over twenty years. Its level of dedication to its House and later to its Clan has been unrivalled since its founding. The current Tetrach is Rian Aslar.
Designated as Special Operation Organization within the House, each member is trained to handle any situation and come out alive. For this purpose each member is equipped with various weapon and armor systems.
Role
By utilizing its designation, the members of Phoenix Phyle became an elite unit of lethal warriors. These elite commandos had been assigned with the task of being not only the Spearhead of Ektrosis Forces, but a unit that would act in any way necessary to achieve the goals they had to achieve. Over the time the unit had, through the trials of their training, been molded into a family-like close knit group - for whom the other members were more brothers and sisters instead of comrades.
During missions, the team works either in small teams or Lone. There is no need to say; that depending to a particular mission the members will be provided with specialized Equipment.
History
The history of the Phoenix Phyle is a great one. There have been many leaders. From AED Aragon to the Krath High Priestess Alanna. The Phyle has bee through good, and bad times. The original name of the Phoenix Phyle was Flammae Spritus Sancti. Which translated to Flame Breath to Sanctify. No one knows when the Flammae Spiritus Sancti came into excistance but it is know that Marian was the Tetrarch of the Phyle at the time. Around 11 ABY Alanna became the Tetrarch of Flame Breath to Sanctify. She did not like the name of the Phyle as it was so she oped to change it to the Phoenix Phyle.
Early in 11 ABY Ektrosis, was still the last Independent House. I t was known as the Independent House Ektrosis. In the middle of the year Ektrosis joined a clan and became know as Ektrosis house of Taldryan.
In Fire Reborn
When Krath Priest Aragorn Unteminar became the Leader of the Phoenix Phyle, he brought back the old ways. Studying in every ritual of Phoenix, he revived the observance of the Rite of Initiation. Dark Jedi Master Alanna of Ektrosis was against it, insisting that the dangerous Initiation would endanger the lives of everyone in the Phyle. Heedless, Kragorn he entered the flames. The searing pain soon began to eat away his flesh. The immolated Priest made it through the flames and a blue flame erupted across his arm, showing that the Phoenix has accepted him as Flame Lord.
Below is the original Initiation of Aragorn Unteminar:
In Fire Reborn
Dry, hot wind blew over rocky planet of Deva. It was barren and volcanic, and of no importance to anyone; it seemed entirely devoid of life. Though black obsidian made of cooled lava shone on the sun with light of the diamonds and crystals thrown onto surface by numerous volcanoes, glinting in the sun. One shuttle-class craft flew low, only a few meters above planet surface. It headed toward the greatest of the volcanoes in the region, that was obviously active, dormant but sleeping uneasily. The shuttle went angled towards one particular point of the mountain; and just as it would have collided with the rocks, the doors to a concealed hanger parted, then closed immediately after the shuttle.
Piloting the shuttle was Aragorn Unteminar, Krath Priest and Member of House Ektrosis. Behind him was Alanna, Quaestor of House Ektrosis. Together they were going in the secret underground citadel of Phoenix Phyle. Aragorn flawlessly piloted through the dark tunnel, with a skill of an seasoned Imperial Pilot. He followed signs seemingly visible to his eyes only as he smoothly directed the shuttle. Those were signs of Phoenix Phyle, made so Phyle agents could navigate the dark cave, while intruders couldn’t. Finally, Aragorn spotted another black wall in front of him. As he came near it, the wall raised again, letting him fly into well-lit docking bay.
With a graceful turn of the shuttle, the craft landed. The shuttle doors hissed open and Aragorn stepped through. Ahead, he could see four people, dressed in the black robes favored by the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, with the bright red cloaks of Phoenix Phyle. Aragorn repeated their names to himself: “Jarla, Bubbles, Blitz and Krail.” He headed toward them. He could see Jarla stepping in front of others, waiting for him.
“Greetings, Aragorn,” said Jarla, raising her hand as a sign of greeting. “What brings you here?”
“I am sent here by Quaestor Alanna to take command over the Phyle and restore it to its former glory,” Aragorn replied. “I am beginning immediately. Lead me to the main room.”
Jarla nodded, then gestured to the others to head on.
With one part of his mind Aragorn noted that Alanna came behind him. The other part of his mind was focused on the numerous complex hallways he was led through. “This certainly is a great citadel,” he said, impressed with the length of the halls.
“Yes, it is,” said Blitz, who was walking ahead of him. “The entire side of the volcano was dug out and transformed into our stronghold. There is even one path that leads to the heart of the volcano and spiritual heart of this stronghold: a pool of molten lava. Many of us go there to meditate.”
“Interesting,” said Aragorn “I must have the plans of this stronghold.”
“You will have them,” Blitz nodded.
“What do you know about us, Aragorn?” Bubbles suddenly asked.
“I have studied everything about you. I know every ritual, every secret of the Phoenix,” Aragorn replied.
“And what do you plan to do?” Krail asked
“To return you to the old ways, Krail,” Aragorn smiled. “I will reestablish all the ancient rituals. Including the Rite of Initiation. I have heard you do not wear your medallions anymore because you cannot control their powers. From now on, you will always wear them. Soon, everyone will know the power of the Phoenix once again.”
“Reestablish the Rite of Initiation?” Alanna shouted in terror. “That is madness! Everyone will die!”
“I’ll prove otherwise,” Aragorn replied calmly. “I’ll prove it myself.”
Jarla stopped before large, ornate stone doors with beautiful carvings of fire on them. “We’re here,” she said simply.
Aragorn was naked. He left his Brotherhood robe lying on the floor, as he approached the marked spot in front of him. There a circle was carved in floor, and in that circle was carved a phoenix that spread its fiery wings. But that was only a carving; Aragorn felt no power in it.
“This fire will not be calmed again as long as I live,” he said. Then he started to recite words of the ancient ritual. Again and again, incessantly repeating the same syllables. With each new recitation Aragorn could feel more power collecting. The contours carved in floor glowed blue. Then the blue glow disappeared, but the power was still there.
Then Aragorn spoke the final word.
A pillar of white flame jumped upwards from the circle in the floor, a few steps ahead of Aragorn. Aragorn felt its infernal heat on his skin. He started to sweat. He raised his hand, noting for others to start chanting. The voices of the other dark Jedi filled Aragorn’s mind with words from the Phoenix Phyle Litany, with the prayer to Phoenix. Aragorn’s voice joined them. They began chanting faster and faster. Soon Aragorn became oblivious to anything except for his throat that recited strange syllables with inHuman speed. Then he stepped forward.
Suddenly he was thrown into a bottomless pit of agony. Still concentrating on his chant, Aragorn didn’t release a single moan as fire burned his hair, as his skin peeled away, as his muscles burned and his bones carbonized. He felt the hand of death pulling his soul away from his melting body and he knew it was finished. Then, new words came into his mind, put there by some outside force. He felt every cell of his body regenerate and form again into the same organism. As he got his new skin the pain and heat disappeared.
Aragorn stepped outside the flame. Now he could see himself again. His skin was somewhat paler than before, but other than that he was the same. The same except for the tattoo of a blue flame on his left shoulder that marked him as a member of Phoenix Phyle.
Aragorn dressed himself again in his Brotherhood robe and then he let others dress him in the Phoenix cloak and hang the medallion around his neck.
“What happened?” Alanna’s face was pale, like it was drained of blood.
“Phoenix accepted me as a Flame Lord. I am a child of Phoenix now,” Aragorn replied, as flames still danced in his eyes.
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This Initiation has not been seen by many people. Not many people know of the Rite. Only the ones who are truly dedicated to the Phyle will ever go through this.
The Mark of Phoenix
Rian Aslar's Mark of PhoenixAll Members of Phoenix share one identical distinguishing Mark. A blue Tattoo on either the left or the right shoulder of a member showing a blue Flame, resembling a Phoenix.
Medallion of Phoenix
- Main article: Phoenix Phyle Medallions
The medallion of Phoenix is an amazing item. At is centre lies an intricately carved phoenix. The bird is carved in such an expert way that as you tilt it slowly you can see flames burn at the Phoenix's base. In the very centre of the medallion lies a strange jewel. It's beauty is wonderful and the colors that the light makes in reflection are truly inspiring.
Book of Flames
This is a book with only one copy. The book was originally kept in the secret library of Phoenix. After the old Phoenix temple on Deva was abandoned, it was taken to the new home of House Ektrosis on Taruma where it remained in the hands of the serving Tetrarch until the building of the Library of Lears was complete. The Book currently resides in a special chamber of the Library of Lears to which only members of the Battleteam as well as the House Summit have access to.
Hall of Flames
- Main article: Phoenix Hall of Flames
Originally located in the Phoenix Temple on Deva but no located within the Ektrosium temple, this hall was commissioned to serve as a place of Honor to those who have served the Phyle for atl least a year. Within the hall there were busts out of Bronzium of all members who have done great things for Phoenix along with a plague. The column that supports the bust is made of rough hewn stone, and the plaque will hold a brief passage about the member of Phoenix. This passage shall be written by the Tetrarch or another respected member.
Equipment
Basic Equipment
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| DC-17M Interchangeable Weapon System / DC-15S Side arm Blaster
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| Production information
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Blastech Industries
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DC-17M Interchangeable Weapon System / DC-15S Side arm Blaster
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Blaster Rifle / Blaster Pistol
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| Technical specifications
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- 40-60 Rounds per clip (DC-17M)
- 8 consecutive shots before recharge is required (DC-15S)
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| Range:
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- 300 metres (DC-17M)
- 50 metres (DC-15S)
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All members of Phoenix phyle will be provided with the same basic equipment, but parts of it can be special modified, not only for the specific mission objectives but also it can be fine tuned with what the members prefer.
Weaponry
The basic weaponry of the Battle Team consists in one DC-17m interchangeable Weapon system and one DC-15s side arm Blaster per member.
Armory
Each member will be provided a utility belt containing a Grappling Spike Launcher with 2 additional Liquid-cable reservoirs, a Personal Energy Shield, an A99 Aquata breather, 2 or more reserve power packs, a First Aid Kit and some energy rations.
Specialized Equipment
Phoenix-multi-purpose-gauntlet
Armory gauntlet and Utility beltAdditionally every Member of the Battleteam will be provided with a special multi-functional gauntlet. Besides its basic Configuration this gauntlet could be personalized by each member with additional equipment.
Basic Configuration
- Data-cable for uplinking to most Computer Devices
- Display to present holographic local- and mission-specific data
- Comlink
Additional Configurations
Every gauntlet is designed to hold one additional system. Below you can see a complete list of all currently available for use:
Training & Promotions
As the new era for Phoenix Phyle began new rules and traditions have been established. The new Tetrarch has established as a rule that two competitions will be hosted every month one in fiction & writing and the other one in gaming & flash games. These competitions will be hosted both by the Tetrarch or a volunteer, and will help all the members to advance in rank, while keeping them entertained and overall active.
The Tetrarch's duty is to help the members of his/her team to advance in rank and answer any questions that they have. To follow the rules of the great house they serve, the Tetrarch is ready to dedicate time to advice, support and guide his fellow members to advance in rank, this will be done through e-mail or IRC.
Rules of Tyranny
After looking at the history of the great battle team Phoenix Phyle, the Tetrarch has established these rules in order to keep order and activity levels under acceptable standards.
- If members are not active, the Tetrarch will talk to the respective authorities and shortly after they will be kicked out. (A specific amount of time will pass before this happens)
- Members must respect their BT brothers and sisters.
- Members must be in communication with other members of the BT or DB on IRC or via e-mail. (If members are on IRC they must sign-in into the #phoenix_phyle channel)
- Members must read the Tetrarch’s reports. (We really take the time to make those reports for you, so please don’t waste our time by just deleting the e-mail we send you)
- When you need something or don’t know something or have a problem with someone or something ask the Tetrarch first.
Tetrarch Reports
Reports
Awards & Tittles
First Battle Team of Ektrosis (27 ABY)
Trivia
One of the greatest mysteries of the Phoenix phyle is "Bouncing". Apparently, Phoenix members are infected by a mysterious disease that makes them bounce.
Other explanation is that bouncing is some secret ritual of us, or some sort of recognition among phyle members.
Whatever the reason, Phoenix members seem to have divided opinions on bouncing. While some are fanatically devoted to it, some even dedicate their lives to spreading it over the universe, others despise it and try their best to remain "unbouncing" in weary bouncing society. But, sooner or later, they all fail and start bouncing one by one. So, whatever it might be, bouncing is destined to become style of Phoenix phyle. And not only of it. For it is highly infective.