Operation: Paladin

Operation: Paladin was an initiative spearheaded by  Kadren Yage. Having observed both the Jedis and Sith's effectiveness as soldiers, Yage endeavored to either bring one of the Force-user traditions under the yoke of the Empire or to form an entirely new order that was subservient to the Imperials. Deciding that the Jedi were too pacifistic and the Sith were too prone to megalomania, Yage decided to focus efforts on forming his own organization of Force users who would follow Imperial doctrine. To facilitate the formation of this order, Yage began both buying and abducting children. His efforts established the groundwork for the organization that would eventually become the, though Yage would not live to see his plans come into fruition.