Jorus Merrill
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IC/ To the Jedi of the Republic's Jedi Order, the Order of the Silver Jedi, the Levantine Sanctum, the Army of Light, the Jedi Covenant, as well as the Jedi of the Omega Protectorate and the Fringe Confederation, and all unaffiliated Jedi-
It's clear to me, and most of you, that the differences that drove you apart are not going away. Serious questions of allegiance, role, jurisdiction, and conduct have not been answered, and it's possible that there is no correct answer. But the search for a correct answer has led to stigma and othering, applying labels like 'not a real Jedi' to anyone who has come honestly to a different conclusion. Coruscant has been taken, the Jedi are at risk of becoming irrelevant, and I believe that what unites the Jedi is stronger than what drives them apart.
I would like to invite you, all of you, to a convocation, a gathering on Sigma Station in Omega Protectorate space. The system will be secure and well-guarded by a neutral party -- me. My name is Captain Jorus Merrill; some know me as the creator of the Mara Corridor, and the creator and former owner of Silk Holdings. I'm not a Jedi, but I've worked closely with Chancellors and Grandmasters alike, and I know that no matter what flag you fly, all of you are trying to act like Jedi and good people.
The station will have room for socialization, cross-training, healthy competition, and scholarship. The convocation has two purposes.
First, to see if it's possible for each of your seven major branches to acknowledge the others as valid.
Second, to ensure that any given region of space has access to Jedi of one flag or another. Most governments do not acknowledge Jedi jurisdiction. However, it's possible that, by taking stock of your areas of influence and what governments are willing to accept, we can make sure that the Jedi stand for the galaxy as much as for their individual flags.
This conference will not be about who is in the right on any given issue. It will be about agreeing that it's more important to ensure that no sector falls through the cracks again. If possible, we may even be able to match recalcitrant governments with Jedi groups they might accept, allowing some degree of access and even jurisdiction. A government which might not accept help from one Jedi group might accept it from another; we just have to find these opportunities.
This should go without saying, but no especially dangerous convicted war criminals will be permitted access to the station, regardless of whether they call themselves Jedi. At this time, that list includes Vilox Pazela and Matsu Ike. Otherwise, any Lightsiders who consider themselves Jedi are welcome.
I've attached coordinates and a loose schedule. I'm a facilitator, nothing more. Force alone knows you have more than enough to talk about.
-Conference Room
Moderated by Jorus Merrill, the Conference Room discussion seeks to ensure that any given region of space has access to at least one Jedi faction. All voices are equal. Visiting heads of state may give short statements, as invited by the moderator.
-Grand Banquet Hall
Socialize, share tales, eat and drink in fellowship.
-Training Area
The Training Area has more than enough space, including private rooms, for Jedi to train in any of the powers of the Force, and meet Jedi teachers and willing students from many backgrounds and traditions. Jedi are training here, comparing techniques and honing their skills. A full set of Muntuur Stones is available, as well as other traditional Jedi training aids.
-Sparring Area
The Sparring Area has more than enough space for Jedi to engage in friendly competition, and meet blademasters of every Form. Jedi are training here, comparing techniques and honing their skills.
-The Cantina
Not sure where you want to go? The Cantina is always a safe bet. Have a quiet drink in a corner, swap stories, trade information, compare scars.
-Other Locations
Indoor garden, observation deck, medical centre, hangar bays.
IC/ To the Jedi of the Republic's Jedi Order, the Order of the Silver Jedi, the Levantine Sanctum, the Army of Light, the Jedi Covenant, as well as the Jedi of the Omega Protectorate and the Fringe Confederation, and all unaffiliated Jedi-
It's clear to me, and most of you, that the differences that drove you apart are not going away. Serious questions of allegiance, role, jurisdiction, and conduct have not been answered, and it's possible that there is no correct answer. But the search for a correct answer has led to stigma and othering, applying labels like 'not a real Jedi' to anyone who has come honestly to a different conclusion. Coruscant has been taken, the Jedi are at risk of becoming irrelevant, and I believe that what unites the Jedi is stronger than what drives them apart.
I would like to invite you, all of you, to a convocation, a gathering on Sigma Station in Omega Protectorate space. The system will be secure and well-guarded by a neutral party -- me. My name is Captain Jorus Merrill; some know me as the creator of the Mara Corridor, and the creator and former owner of Silk Holdings. I'm not a Jedi, but I've worked closely with Chancellors and Grandmasters alike, and I know that no matter what flag you fly, all of you are trying to act like Jedi and good people.
The station will have room for socialization, cross-training, healthy competition, and scholarship. The convocation has two purposes.
First, to see if it's possible for each of your seven major branches to acknowledge the others as valid.
Second, to ensure that any given region of space has access to Jedi of one flag or another. Most governments do not acknowledge Jedi jurisdiction. However, it's possible that, by taking stock of your areas of influence and what governments are willing to accept, we can make sure that the Jedi stand for the galaxy as much as for their individual flags.
This conference will not be about who is in the right on any given issue. It will be about agreeing that it's more important to ensure that no sector falls through the cracks again. If possible, we may even be able to match recalcitrant governments with Jedi groups they might accept, allowing some degree of access and even jurisdiction. A government which might not accept help from one Jedi group might accept it from another; we just have to find these opportunities.
This should go without saying, but no especially dangerous convicted war criminals will be permitted access to the station, regardless of whether they call themselves Jedi. At this time, that list includes Vilox Pazela and Matsu Ike. Otherwise, any Lightsiders who consider themselves Jedi are welcome.
I've attached coordinates and a loose schedule. I'm a facilitator, nothing more. Force alone knows you have more than enough to talk about.
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OMEGA PROTECTORATE SPACE
PLEASE TAG YOUR POST WITH YOUR LOCATION
-Conference Room
Moderated by Jorus Merrill, the Conference Room discussion seeks to ensure that any given region of space has access to at least one Jedi faction. All voices are equal. Visiting heads of state may give short statements, as invited by the moderator.
-Grand Banquet Hall
Socialize, share tales, eat and drink in fellowship.
-Training Area
The Training Area has more than enough space, including private rooms, for Jedi to train in any of the powers of the Force, and meet Jedi teachers and willing students from many backgrounds and traditions. Jedi are training here, comparing techniques and honing their skills. A full set of Muntuur Stones is available, as well as other traditional Jedi training aids.
-Sparring Area
The Sparring Area has more than enough space for Jedi to engage in friendly competition, and meet blademasters of every Form. Jedi are training here, comparing techniques and honing their skills.
-The Cantina
Not sure where you want to go? The Cantina is always a safe bet. Have a quiet drink in a corner, swap stories, trade information, compare scars.
-Other Locations
Indoor garden, observation deck, medical centre, hangar bays.
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THE CONFERENCE ROOM
Leadership of the Jedi Order's seven branches would find assorted briefing materials, plenty of caf, and a nice big obvious round table with excellent chairs. Jorus Q. Merrill sat at the round table, dressed like the spacer bum he was, reading. One document served as a loose agenda. - The Republic: Sponsors its own Jedi Order, welcomes all other Jedi factions. No attention necessary.
- The Mandalorian territories: Ember Rekali (retired Jedi Master) and his students are responsible. Might be amenable to allowing Jedi operations from the right faction.
- The Omega Protectorate: Ayden Cater is responsible; OP has its own Light Side Force-users from various traditions, including several former members of the Jedi Order.
- The Confederacy of Independent Systems: No Jedi presence, Lightsiders in the minority. Might be amenable to allowing Jedi operations from the right faction.
- The Fringe Confederation: Ashin Varanin, Spencer Jacobs and their students are responsible. Lightsiders in the minority. Might be amenable to allowing Jedi operations from the right faction.
- Black Sun space: Might be amenable to allowing Jedi operations from the right faction.
- Horde space: Hostile territory.
- Moross Crusade space: Might be amenable to allowing Jedi operations from the right faction.
- The New Order: Hostile territory.
- One Sith space: Hostile territory.
- Independent worlds: Uncertain Jedi presence by region. Coordination a priority.