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Order of the Concordia
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create an insidious think tank for the Commonwealth. Representing a political ideology that seeks to regain power. Also wanted some more shadowy elements in the Commonwealth.
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- Organization Name: Order of the Concordia
- Classification: Non-Profit Academic and Strategic Think Tank
- Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
- Organization Symbol: The current emblem features a black, hexagonal field reminiscent of the First Order’s insignia. Centered is a stylized silver sword crossing a laurel wreath, symbolizing both intellectual authority and strength. Radiating red lines around the hexagon suggest influence and order, with the words "Unity. Legacy. Dominion."
- Description: The Order of the Concordia is a prestigious organization dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical legacy of the First Order, particularly the ideals and contributions of the Supreme Leader. Publicly, it operates as an academic institution, promoting historical research, education, and cultural preservation through a network of scholars, archivists, and educators.
Behind closed doors, the Order functions as a discreet think tank, providing strategic counsel to the Imperial Commonwealth’s leadership. Through careful analysis of historical precedents and geopolitical strategies, they subtly influence policy to ensure the Commonwealth retains the discipline, unity, and vision once championed by the First Order. Their covert operations involve intelligence gathering, artifact recovery, and counter-narratives to protect and promote their version of the First Order’s legacy.
The Order’s ultimate mission is twofold: to honor the memory of the Supreme Leader and her crew’s sacrifice aboard the Concordia, and to shape the Commonwealth as a stable, unified force in the galaxy while avoiding the pitfalls of its predecessor.
- Headquarters: Qosantyra*, Dosuun
- Domain: The Order of the Concordia maintains a broad yet subtle presence across the Imperial Commonwealth, with its influence rooted in key planets and regions. While it does not lay official claim to any territory, its network of facilities and operatives ensures its reach is significant.
- Core Worlds and Capitals:
- Dosuun: The Order’s central hub, with major facilities in both Qosantyra and Avalonia, where they engage actively in the cultural and academic life of the Commonwealth. Publicly, the Order is seen as an integral part of the Commonwealth’s historical preservation efforts.
- Skye: Home to the Concordian Aerarium, where public and covert activities merge seamlessly to influence the Commonwealth’s intellectual elite.
- Outer Worlds and Strategic Regions:
- Mephout: The Echo Bastion, hidden in Mephout’s rugged terrain, acts as a covert research and intelligence facility. Its remote location allows for secretive operations with minimal scrutiny.
- Baralou: The Verdant Haven, a covert base within Baralou’s jungles, supports intelligence gathering and artifact recovery while aiding in local preservation projects.
- Salteract: Hosts the Obsidian Vault, a secure underground repository for high-value artifacts from the First Order era.
- Community Interaction:
- Publicly, the Order participates in cultural events, hosts exhibitions, and collaborates with universities, positioning itself as a scholarly organization.
- Privately, its embedded operatives influence policy and monitor dissent, often using covert means to maintain ideological control.
- Core Worlds and Capitals:
- Notable Assets:
- Concordium (Dosuun, Qosantyra)
- The Order’s headquarters, blending public archives, research facilities, and covert strategy rooms.
- Houses extensive collections of First Order artifacts and provides the base for their political think tank.
- Legacy Annex (Dosuun, Avalonia)
- A facility dedicated to preserving and showcasing relics from the First Order’s early years.
- Serves as a recruitment hub for scholars and operatives sympathetic to the Order’s mission.
- Concordian Aerarium (Skye)
- A public archive and museum focusing on First Order military history.
- The site also includes covert training grounds and intelligence operations rooms.
- Echo Bastion (Mephout)
- A remote, fortified facility specializing in covert training, research, and artifact analysis.
- Used to train operatives in espionage and clandestine missions.
- Verdant Haven (Baralou)
- Hidden deep within Baralou’s jungle, this base supports covert operations while preserving and studying the planet’s indigenous cultures.
- Acts as a listening post for intelligence gathering in the Unknown Regions.
- Obsidian Vault (Salteract)
- A secure underground repository for high-value artifacts, including personal effects of key First Order figures and sensitive documents.
- Accessible only to senior members of the Order.
- Covert Operative Network
- A distributed network of agents embedded in the Commonwealth’s government, military, and academic institutions.
- Operatives use these positions to subtly influence policy and decision-making.
- Concordium (Dosuun, Qosantyra)
- Hierarchy:
- Primarch of the Concordia
- The supreme leader of the Order, overseeing all operations, both public and covert.
- Responsible for strategic direction, managing relationships with Commonwealth leadership, and safeguarding the Order’s legacy.
- Holds ultimate authority over the Council of Concords and covert operatives.
- Council of Concords
- A governing body composed of senior scholars, strategists, and covert operatives.
- Divided into public and covert divisions to ensure expertise in both spheres.
- Acts as an advisory group to the Primarch, coordinating missions, research, and political strategies.
- Archivists and Academics
- Archivists: Responsible for preserving and curating the Order’s historical records, relics, and artifacts.
- Academics: Public-facing members who conduct research, lead educational initiatives, and publish works under the Order’s name.
- Concordian Aides
- Operatives embedded within the Commonwealth’s government, military, and institutions.
- Serve as the Order’s eyes and ears, gathering intelligence and subtly steering policy.
- Initiates and Apprentices
- New members undergoing training and evaluation.
- Initiates are assigned to either the scholarly or covert arm based on aptitude.
- Mentorship by senior members ensures their alignment with the Order’s values and goals.
- Primarch of the Concordia
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- Climate: Internally, the Order of the Concordia maintains an atmosphere of intellectual rigor and careful discretion. For most public-facing members, the environment is collaborative and scholarly, akin to an academic society. Researchers and archivists are encouraged to explore and debate historical topics, fostering a collegial atmosphere.
However, for those within the covert arm of the Order, the climate is markedly different. Operatives navigate a shadowy realm of political intrigue and subtle manipulation, where loyalty and precision are paramount. Mistakes can lead to dismissal or exile, as the Order cannot afford risks to its influence.
- Public Facing: Welcoming and inclusive, with an emphasis on mentorship and academic freedom.
- Covert Arm: Intense, secretive, and highly hierarchical, with an underlying tension born of the stakes involved.
- Reputation: The following outlines the Order’s reputation.
- Public Perception: The Order is largely seen as a noble and scholarly institution dedicated to preserving galactic history and promoting cultural understanding. Their work in restoring artifacts and hosting educational programs has earned them goodwill among the Commonwealth’s populace.
- Private Opinions: Some critics view the Order as overly nostalgic for the First Order, accusing them of glossing over its authoritarian tendencies. Detractors within political circles suspect the Order of covertly steering policy.
- Among Leaders: The Commonwealth leadership sees the Order as a valuable think tank, albeit one that must be watched closely to ensure its influence aligns with the state’s goals.
- Curios: Members of the Order possess subtle yet meaningful items that symbolize their affiliation:
- Concordian Sigil Pendant: A finely crafted emblem of the Concordia, worn by all members. Scholars wear it openly, while covert operatives often carry it hidden.
- The Concordian Codex: A small, encrypted datapad containing fragments of the First Order’s history, insights from the Supreme Leader, and the Order’s philosophical tenets.
- Historical Tokens: High-ranking members may carry a personal item recovered from First Order artifacts, such as a fragment of a stormtrooper pauldron or a piece of the Concordia's hull, connecting them to their legacy.
- Rules:
- Preserve the Legacy
- Safeguard and curate the history, culture, and ideology of the First Order, ensuring its memory and values endure unaltered.
- Protect key artifacts, documents, and symbols as tangible representations of the First Order’s greatness.
- Guide the Commonwealth
- Work to align the Commonwealth’s policies, governance, and societal structure with the core tenets of the First Order.
- Provide leadership with insights and strategies rooted in historical precedent to ensure stability and strength.
- Enforce Ideological Purity
- Uphold and protect the First Order’s ideals of unity, strength, and order.
- Identify and suppress deviations from these principles, whether within the Commonwealth or the Order itself.
- Maintain Absolute Discretion
- Ensure all covert activities remain hidden, preserving plausible deniability for both the Order and the Commonwealth.
- Operate with subtlety, avoiding public scrutiny that could jeopardize the Order’s influence.
- Honor Through Action
- Members must act with discipline and loyalty, prioritizing the Order’s mission above personal interests.
- Dedicate every action to the long-term vision of restoring and embedding First Order doctrines in the Commonwealth.
- Project Dominance
- Use history as a tool to reframe and highlight the First Order’s achievements, portraying them as the foundation for galactic strength and stability.
- Counter narratives that undermine the First Order’s legacy, ensuring its portrayal as a necessary and noble force.
- Adapt to Endure
- Embrace adaptability in strategy and operations to navigate the changing political landscape while remaining steadfast in the Order’s ideological goals.
- Recruit and indoctrinate future generations to ensure the continuity of the Order’s mission
- Preserve the Legacy
- Goals:
- Preserve the Ideals of the First Order
- Ensure the legacy of the First Order remains intact and its values—discipline, hierarchy, and unity—are woven into the fabric of the Imperial Commonwealth.
- Promote the First Order as the pinnacle of governance, portraying its downfall as a loss of order to chaos.
- Influence Commonwealth Policies
- Subtly guide the Commonwealth’s leadership to adopt and implement policies aligned with First Order doctrine, including centralized governance, militarization, and suppression of dissent.
- Discourage ideological shifts perceived as weakening the Commonwealth’s unity or authority.
- Control Historical Narratives
- Shape public perception of the First Order by emphasizing its achievements while downplaying or recontextualizing its oppressive and authoritarian tendencies.
- Actively counter anti-First Order narratives, positioning the era as one of strength and cultural enrichment.
- Recover and Guard Relics
- Retrieve and safeguard physical remnants of the First Order, including artifacts, documents, and technology, to protect them from distortion or destruction.
- Use these artifacts to inspire members and reinforce loyalty to the First Order’s principles.
- Consolidate Power
- Strengthen the Order’s influence within the Commonwealth’s political, academic, and military spheres to ensure adherence to their long-term vision of a unified, powerful state.
- Preserve the Ideals of the First Order
- Methods:
- Intellectual and Cultural Manipulation
- Publish papers, host lectures, and sponsor cultural events that emphasize the First Order’s contributions to galactic history.
- Create and fund historical institutions that promote First Order values subtly, ensuring they resonate with new generations.
- Embedded Operatives
- Place loyal members in key positions within the Commonwealth’s government, military, and academic circles. These operatives work behind the scenes to steer policy and decision-making.
- Covert Action
- Operatives conduct intelligence gathering, sabotage, and clandestine missions to neutralize ideological threats to the Commonwealth.
- Deploy espionage and propaganda campaigns to discredit dissenting voices or movements that threaten the Order’s vision.
- Mentorship and Recruitment
- Recruit individuals sympathetic to their cause from youth programs, universities, and Commonwealth institutions.
- Use mentorship programs to groom future leaders who align with the Order’s values, ensuring a generational continuity of influence.
- Artifact Recovery Missions
- Operate teams dedicated to recovering First Order relics from the black market, former battlefields, and hostile territories.
- Utilize these artifacts for internal ceremonies and to inspire loyalty among members.
- Intellectual and Cultural Manipulation
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HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Founding Era (862–880 ABY): The Order of the Concordia was established in the wake of the First Order’s defeat in 862 ABY, initially conceived as a memorial organization honoring the Grand Moff and her crew’s heroic last stand aboard the Concordia.
- Purpose: To preserve the First Order’s legacy through scholarship, artifact restoration, and public education.
- Early Influence: The Order gained traction among former First Order officers, cultural leaders, and historians who sought to prevent their era from being erased or vilified.
- Shift in Focus: Members began to see the Commonwealth not just as a successor but as an opportunity to restore the First Order’s values.
- Covert Influence: The Order established a covert arm, embedding members in key Commonwealth institutions to subtly guide its development.
- Warping Ideals: Over time, the Order’s mission shifted from honoring the Grand Moff’s memory to perpetuating the governance model of the First Order itself.
- Ideological Purity: The Order began purging dissenting voices, ensuring all members adhered to a strict interpretation of the First Order’s philosophy.
- Political Influence: Embedded operatives gained key advisory roles, particularly within the military and cultural sectors, shaping policies in line with First Order doctrine.
- Expanded Reach: The Order’s network spread to the Unknown Regions, establishing hidden bases and facilities to recover relics and conduct covert operations.
Present Day (905 ABY): The Order of the Concordia has cemented itself as a shadowy yet influential entity within the Commonwealth.
- Public Role: It continues to present itself as a scholarly institution, organizing lectures and exhibitions to glorify the First Order’s achievements.
- Private Role: The Order actively manipulates Commonwealth policy, ensuring adherence to First Order ideals and suppressing ideologies they perceive as threats.
- Internal Challenges: While the Order maintains strict control, some members quietly question its methods and the extent of its influence, risking fragmentation.
