The Loyal
- Intent: To codify a military base on Naboo for Shariya's Vanguard, offering more opportunities for roleplay on the planet Naboo.
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- Primary Source: A Vanguard's Dawn
- Military Base Name: Shiraya's Rest
- Classification: Army - Special Operations Base
- Location: Gallo Mountains, Naboo
- Affiliation: Royal Naboo Republic
- Population: Insignificant. Small Military Base. Houses a small, specialized unit of Jedi Knights and Masters.
- Demographics: Shiraya's Rest boasts a diverse, though predominantly human, population. While Jedi of all species are welcome within. The age range is broad, from Knights or Padawans near Knighthood to Masters who are a part of the Order of Shiraya, though the average age skews slightly older than in many other Jedi facilities due to the unit's emphasis on experienced members. The gender distribution is roughly even, reflecting the Order's commitment to equality.
- Accessibility: Like Shiraya's Sanctuary, it is exceptionally secluded. Reaching it requires navigating a labyrinthine network of hidden paths, deliberately obscured from view. Only a select few—Jedi and members of the Elite Royal Crusaders—possess the knowledge necessary to find this secret location on Naboo. Access is not easy; it demands specific guidance and intimate familiarity with the terrain of the mountain.
- Description: A secluded villa nestled in the rugged Gallo Mountains of Naboo, offers a breathtaking cliffside perch just a short distance from Shiraya's Sanctuary. The main villa boasts spacious quarters for the Masters and luxurious suites for distinguished guests. Adjacent to the main building lie a smaller barracks for the Knights and a communal kitchen, fostering a sense of camaraderie. Dominating the far end of the complex is a substantial sand training pit, its dramatic cliffside location providing an awe-inspiring backdrop for rigorous practice.
- Main Building: The Main Building, though modest in scale compared to the sprawling base, offers spacious living quarters for unit Masters and luxurious suites for distinguished visitors. Its interior boasts a significantly more opulent décor than other base structures, and its design allows for the hosting of events if required.
- Secondary Building: Adjacent to the main building, the secondary building houses the Knights' barracks, a communal kitchen, and a shared lounge and dining area, encouraging camaraderie among its occupants.
- Training Pit: The Training Pit is a vast expanse of sun-baked sand, perched precariously on a mountain cliff edge. Offering little respite from the relentless sun, the pit is a crucible of sweat and exertion. Rooms housing various training equipment line its walls, while a sturdy gate at the far end marks the entrance and exit for those brave—or foolish—enough to test their limits within its unforgiving embrace.
- Low - Shiraya's Rest relies on the inherent defensibility of its location and the self-sufficiency of its inhabitants. Lacking external fortifications, security depends entirely on the individual combat skills and preparedness of its personnel. Internal security measures are minimal, reflecting the trust placed within the community.
Shiraya's Rest wasn't built in a day, its creation was a gradual response to a growing need within the Order of Shiraya. As the specialized Jedi unit – honed for a unique combat style and strategic role – expanded, the limitations of training within the main Temple became apparent. The need for secluded, extensive training grounds, far from the distractions and demands of the Temple but still within reasonable reach, became undeniable. Following years of deliberation and careful surveying, a site was chosen: sufficiently distant to allow for focused training and large-scale exercises, yet close enough to maintain crucial links with the Temple and its resources. Construction, overseen by a combination of Jedi Masters and skilled Naboo engineers, commenced, slowly shaping the initially barren landscape into the small base now known as Shiraya's Rest.