Amaranth Guard

"Enduring peace, prosperity, and protection."

- Amaranth Guard slogan

The Amaranth Guard was the native of Amaranthine. Duties of the agency included patrolling the and system, protecting and policing the people, and serving as planetary defense force. In this regard, the Amaranth Guard was police force and military organization both. The Guard was a common sight on the planet, in all capacities. The headquarters of the Guard was located in Amaranthine's  Locia.

Equipment
The Guard was equipped with uniforms and  that superfically resembled. They wore wine-purple s and s. Rank was displayed in brooches that clasped the capes around the shoulders and chest; members of rank also displayed yellow and red markings on their capes and armor. Each Guard was equipped with a  sidearm,, and energy foil.

Amaranth Guard assigned police or guard duties were equipped with s,, and s. Riot control guards were equipped with low-power sonic blasters and tear gas. Amaranth Guardsmen in military duties wielded more powerful s and s.

The insignia of the Amaranth Guard was an ornate red flower.

Behind the scenes
The Amaranth Guard was inspired by the Praetorian Guard of the Imperial Roman Army. Furthermore, they were greatly inspired by the and. Their usage of an energy sword was inspired by early Star Wars concept art by : in particular, the concept art depicting s wielding a and shields.