Order of Guiding Stars

The Order of Guiding Stars was an unorthodox Jedi-based order that aid the Imperial Alliance and Jedi Order in fighting the Sith Imperium.

History
The Order of Guiding stars was created by Zero Hyronkin to gather and organize the hundreds of Grey Jedi around the galaxy. Knowing that having just Jedi in the group could prove difficult for certain tasks, he also gained the services of other individuals who hated the Sith and the Sith Imperium. These individuals included smugglers, pirates, mercenaries, some Mandalorian clans and the aid of one of the Hutt Cartels.

Structure
Like the Jedi order the Order of Guiding Stars has one grand master and a council under them and the ranks go down the same as the Jedi ORder but with some additional ranks. They also go about in pairs assigning a Knight or higher with a apprentice to teach and cultivate into a powerful warrior of justice.

Headquarters
The home planet of the Order was located on an unknown planet on the edge of Wild Space, just within the newly expanded Hutt space that spread after the known galaxy expanded. The planet was a lush jungle planet not unlike Yavin 4. Located in the jungle was the temple, which was larger than it seemed with five levels under ground and the lowest level being a secret.

Pillars of Strength
The Order of Guiding Stars had five pillars they followed to achieve physical and spiritual englitenment. They are written in the Order's scriptures
 * Strength: Your body will carry your soul forward, harness it and you will win
 * Honor: Honor your allies, family, friends and enemies. for if you do that they will aid you in your time of need.
 * Spirit: Your soul channels the force, cultivate it and you will be strong.
 * Glory: Enjoy the victory of the fight, let it carry you forward.
 * Loyalty: Stay loyal to your friends, family, loved ones and allies, they will guide you to victory

Ranks

 * Grand Master/Paladin Lord: Was the highest rank and only one member was this at any time. They acted as many things within The Order these included; Supreme commander of any military operations, head teacher of the new initiates, Strongest warrior and wisest sage. The Grand master was also the Paladin Lord and only member of The Paladins who's true name was known (To those within The Order).
 * Counciler/Grand Paladin: The councilors were high ranking masters who over saw the day to day activities within the Order of Guiding stars as well as the ones who decided on large scale actions. For example if the ORder was called to aid in a war of armed conflict with out a side to ally themselves to they would decide which side to join and aid in combat. They were also the Grand Paladins, the most deadly and experienced Paladins under the Paladin Lord.


 * Master/Master Paladin: The masters of the order were highly trained and experienced members, be it Lightsaber Combat or Force mastery. A master was one of the few members of the order you wouldn't want to fight alone. Within the Paladins, the masters would be given the rank of Master Paladins who acted as the elites among them. while not as deadly as the Paladins with the rank of Grand Paladin or Paladin Lord, the Master Paladins could give most Sith Lords a run for their money.


 * Knight/High Paladin: The knights were the Jedi who have passed the trials and gained the chance to teach an apprentice or ranks above. Knights acted commonly as one of the main active ranks within the order. As a High Paladin they acted much like their Knight rank but with differences: they were the ones seen commonly in action zones and acted in a more secretive manner.


 * Acolyte/Paladin: The acolytes were the provisional knights; while still acting under a knight or master, they could probably match a lot of the knights in The Order. As a Paladin, they acted as the bulk of the Paladins and were often paired with a High Paladin or Master Paladin. They also comprised the main body of a Paladin Sword Team.


 * Adept: Adepts were effectively highly trained Padawans, while not as skilled or experienced as a Acolyte or Knight, they can still put up a fight against most Sith. Like the ranks below them they can't join The Paladins.


 * Apprentice: Apprentices were equal to the Padawans of the Jedi Order, even to the point where they had a Padawan braid. Like the ranks below, they were unable to join the Paladins.


 * Trainee: Trainees were potential Apprentices, still learning the basics of the force and saber combat, unlike Initiates they have their lightsabers which is the sole real difference between the two ranks.


 * Initiate: Initiates are the newest and most inexperienced members of The Order. They don't have real lightsabers yet and are stuck with training sabers. Members with this rank are assigned to an Initiate Clan which is lead by a Training Master and are taught the basis of what they'll learn in their time with The Order.

Code
While they still followed the Jedi Code, they created their own to suit them and their own methods. Do not harm the innocent. Do not betray our allies. Up hold honor, glory and loyalty. Be willing to end those who do not repent. Live your life to the fullest.

Paladins
The Paladins were the Order's version of the Jedi shadows. However, the main difference was that all Paladins wore a unique armor made of durasteel and Mandalorian iron with the colour different to each member of the Paladins, the most common colour was white and black. All members were unknown except the Grand Master, who was known as the Paladin Lord. Each member of the Paladins were trained to use the dark side fully and remained attuned to the light due to their extra training in Shinken's purity state. This purity state was taught to all members, but the Paladins were taught it to a more extensive level that allowed them to use the most dangerous and risky Sith powers without falling to the dark side. Only members at the rank of Acolyte and up could become a Paladin.

The Armor they wear was made up of a segmented chestplate fashioned to look like a rib cage to enable maximum flexablity without scarificing durability, armored gauntlets that protect the wrists and backhand from blasters and lightsabers, armored shinguards to protect the shins from the same weapons and a helmet that kept the face concealed. The Helmet it's self could be decotrated with any marking the wearer wanted either to add some individuality or to add a certain degree of terror to the enemies. The armor itself was worn over the robes or under the outer robe, similar to how the legendary Jedi Knight Galen Marek wore his final uniform on his raid on the Death Star.

They also operated in small teams of 4-5 members which would consist of a Guardian, Consular/Shaman, Sentinal/Raider and a extra member of any class if needed. The Guardian would operate as the all round fighter using lightsaber combat and telekinesis to win the day, a Consular or Shaman would operate as the medic and long ranged assualt fighter, a Raider or Sentinal would operate as a the main assualt fighter charging into the enemy and breaking any defensive lines they mgiht have, the final member if needed would fill any spaces they need be it assualt, medical or engineering more often than not the 5th member would be a none force-sensitive member of The Order commonly a Mandolorian for their skill in killing Sith and Jedi. These teams would operate as high risk high reward operations teams dealing with anything from bodyguarding H.V.I.s to assasinating a terrorist leader or Sith Lord on the Sith Imperium's captial.

Training
The training in The Order was simple but very effective. The Order retained the same classes as the Jedi Order and each member was trained to their suited class. Guardians were mainly taught in combat and tactics, while Consulars where taught mainly in the force and diplomacy and Sentinels were taught both equally. The Order also had two new classes of Jedi exclusivly for the Paladins such as the Shaman and Raider classes. The Shamans were spritual advisors and master of unique force techniques that The Sesorian Jedi invented, Raiders however were similar to Sentinals but trained as soldiers as well, Raiders would use blasters and explosives as well as their lightsabers in combat.

The two new classes would be used as one. While a Shaman would negotiating to avoid a war, a Raider would prepare supplies and weapons to give to rebels or resistance fighters as well as lead them to victory. Also in a Paladin Sword Team they would operate certain roles, The Shamans would act as healers using The Sesorian force healing techniques they learned and Raiders would act as assualt specialists charging into the enemy when needed usign their highly aggressive version of Shinken to tear through enemy lines.

Everyone is also trained in Shinken and various unique Force techniques, due to Shinken's principle of individuality the style varies form member to member but certain classes are taught altered version to match their roles. For example Raiders are taught a highly agressive style based on Forms IV and VII to match the priciple of fast rapid assualts, Shamans are taught a passive agressive style based on Form VI to reflect their nature of harmony with everything and the balance of their role, Guardians are taught a style that reflects their style of operation, so a more relaxed defensive Gaurdian would be taught a Form III based style as opposed to an agressive Guardian who might get taught Form IV, Form V or Form VII. But despite this every member is taught to adapt their style to any situation when needed and create their own personal version of Shinken.

Starfleet
The Order also has 4 large fleets plus another 4 smaller fleets, the 4 larger fleets act as the main attack and defence fleets on The Order and the 4 smaller fleets act as support fleets carrying the bulk of the ground forces and supplies.

Alot of the ship were bought or "borrowed" from various factions, Most commanly from spacedocks owned by pirates amoung other criminal groups. But the larger ships like the Carana Star Destroyer and Dreadnaughts were supplied by The Sesorian Empire as a gift to Zero.

Starship classes
Main fleets

3 Sesorian Dreadnaughts (flag ships for the 3 attack fleets)

1 Carana Star Destroyer (Flagship of the Defence fleet)

18 Nebula II Star Destroyers (6 in each fleet)

36 Maratan Destroyers (18 in each fleet)

16 Gravity-Well Cruisers (4 in each fleet)

40 Atarin Corvettes (10 in each fleet)

Support Fleet

The Support Fleet is mainly filled with Pirate and Smuggler groups who've sworn loyalty to Zero and The Order. This Fleet includes well over 150 ships that are tasked with aiding in relief efforts and getting supplies to ground forces. The troop carriers however are Acclamator VI Assualt Ships, these ships allow for the various Mandolorian and Mercaneries within The Order's armies to land on the ground and do what they do best.

Army
The Order of Guiding Stars also has it's own personal army as stated above. This army is mainly built up of The Order's Jedi and Mercs, but due to Zero's charisma and negotiation skill The ORder has gained the aid of Several large and powerful Mandolorian Clans. On top of these forces several division of Sesorian Marines are present in the army, in the Sesorian Emprie the Imperial Sesorian Marine Corp is known for being one of the strongest forces they have and is equally known for it's strict code of honor and brotherood. The total number of soldiers within The Order's army is unknown but it is estimated to be between 100,000 to 200,000 with more joining every day.