Jagannath (A New Dawn)

Jagannath was the monotheistic religion of the and the Hsskhor Syndicate. It revolved around belief in the supreme being the. She was believed to keep score of beings' lives. She balanced the honorable and good acts against the cowardly and evil ones, awarding and removing based on these actions. Jagannath especially emphasized feats in combat, and the most Jagannath points were believed to be earned by prowess in battle.

Jagannath originated on. The Syndicate spread Jagannath to their colony worlds. The and, among other species, embraced Jagannath. Although these culture accepted Jagannath as their religion, they incorporated different ideals into the religion. The Phindians viewed patriotism as central to Jagannath. Displays of pride in and the Hsskhor Syndicate were thought to earn Jagannath points as much as combat. The Bimms viewed the Trandoshans as religious saviors for bringing Jagannath to them. They sang songs to the Scorekeeper, praising her for watching over their lives and forcing them to be honorable in all their endeavors.

The Syndicate spread the belief that active service in the military and the government would earn a being Jagannath points. Although not an original tenant of Jagannath, it became widely accepted as valid.