- "Odan-Urr, you would be content to spend your entire life in the company of scrolls and documents… but a Jedi Knight has other responsibilities, other duties."
- ―Ooroo, speaking to Odan-Urr.
Founded in the wake of the Dark Crusade, Strike-Team Ooroo is a strike team of House Odan-Urr dedicated to preventing the oppression of the Sith - those of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, those of the One Sith, and even any non-Sith or non-Dark Sider oppressors. Their goal is to directly fight for freedom, justice, and peace in the galaxy, and to help stabilize and secure those that they free from further oppression.
History
Founded in 36 ABY after the battle for Khar Delba, Ooroo was the brainchild of Quaestor Drodik and the aged Jedi Liam Torun. Following such events as the Horizon Crisis, recent assaults against New Tython by Sith Forces, and the Brotherhood's pursuit of conquest for the old Sith worlds and their resources and artifacts, Drodik realized that he had to act now to help stem the tide and fight back corruption before it was too late. Torun, a Clone War survivor and an advocate of acting for the people, rather than for their leaders, was tasked with organizing the Jedi of the House into a new unit. Named after Ooroo, the teacher of Odan-Urr, the new Battleteam would work on the field to directly hinder the Sith's desire to conquer.
Patron
- Main article: [[Ooroo|Ooroo]]
Jedi Master Ooroo was a Celegian of ancient times and the instructor of the Jedi Odan-Urr, who wrote down and explored the formalized and often-studied version of today's Jedi Code. He was an advocate of wisdom, but also of action; he rightly believed that a Jedi could not simply be a warrior, but neither could he be an introvert or a scholar. Jedi have a duty to the galaxy; he knew this above all, and his duty, tenacity, and loyalty to the Order were seen when he sacrificed himself at the Battle of Kirrek to save those under his protection. Because of these qualities, he was chosen as the patron for the new team.
Tactics and Operations
- "How do we fight against any enemy? With the Force, to the best of our abilities."
- ―Ooroo, reassuring his young apprentice.
Our roles include, but are not limited to...
Reconnaissance- We blend into surroundings, observe and report.
Counter-Terrorism- We suppress any effort to undermine House Odan-Urr or HOU assets.
Internal Defense- Sent into areas to hold a position. Can also train natives to defend their own territory.
Hostage Rescue/Personnel Recovery- We can assemble and deploy quickly to Rescue/Recover valuable Assets/Target's of HOU.
Strike-Team Ooroo will operate as either a strike team or a sleeper cell, depending on what the need is on any given world; on occupied, oppressed planets, they will infiltrate the masses to build and coordinate resistance and to protect those under oppression. When facing a crime syndicate, such as one run by the Hutts or other organizations, they will weaken and destroy the financial and materiel support for such groups while training and strengthening local law enforcement. When faced directly with a Sith invasion or a Dark Side threat, they will operate using guerrilla tactics to hit the enemy where it hurts - supply chains, unit morale, and chain of command are obvious targets. In addition, as their forces are stripped of support and their supplies dwindle, Dark Siders will be converted away from Sith ideals and toward the Jedi.
The main tool of an Ooroo Jedi is their lightsaber, though they are expected to be versatile and adaptive - many show skill in common weapons, such as blasters or knives, and many of them can pilot to some degree. When infiltrating a place, they will study local customs, practices, and culture to better fit in, and will adapt local styles in fashion and behavior; this gives them an eclectic and varied flavor as people, and some Jedi will no doubt carry what they learned here with them throughout their lives afterward.
Finally, if discovering Force sensitives not yet found by the Brotherhood, the forces of Ooroo seek to bring them into the fold and get them fighting the good fight.
Policies
Strike-Team Ooroo has a few simple, casual policies. Rather than hard deadlines and limitations, one must show activity, be responsive on the House channels of communication, and work to better themselves and their team. Members will be expected to operate Jedi characters, and though their trials with the Dark Side might offer drama in future events, they are to be primarily and decidedly light-focused.
Activity is important. Replying to Battleteam emails, submitting to Battleteam competitions or taking Shadow Academy exams are all ways to remain active. Those not active after two report cycles (approximately two months) will be removed from the ranks. If you want to remain on the team but real life is happening, email the Battleteam Leader or your Master (if under the rank of Jedi Knight) to extend your activity for another month.
Members of Ooroo will not call down or criticize other members; they will operate in multiple House and Clan channels; they will seek to befriend and improve others within and outside of the House, and to learn from those above them with humility and dedication. The requirements of an active Battleteam are small, and easily sated - this will be the minimum benchmark for membership in the team.