The Order (player faction)

Introduction

The Order Primary Fleet is dedicated to the defense of Order territories, the destruction of all alien factions (Das Wilde, Slomon K'Hara, The Phantom Empire) and the protection of Liberty.

Historical Information

In 800 A.S. the leader of the Order was an ex LSF agent named Casper Orillion. Once he saw the problems rising within Liberty, he and a group of loyal followers stole Liberty’s new prototype warship, dubbed it The Osiris and escaped into the depths of the Omicron systems, from where they launched their campaigns against the Nomads. During Orillion's rule the Order, a small wing of elite pilots led by Jonathan Pryde arose to fly high-risk and dangerous missions. When Orillion passed away Pryde came into control and became Grand Admiral of the Order. Pryde’s group of elite fighters came into control of the Order and for ~15+ standard years, Black Squadron ruled the Order, with only a few Order members flying independently for specialized missions. Pryde passed down leaderships to a young man named Dustin Hoff, who commanded the Order for the most time of any other leader. After his retirement, a rather quiet man, known only as “Helljumper” became leader. Helljumper however, ruled for the shortest amount of time, as he himself retired, leaving Adrian McKinley in command of the Order in 816 A.S.

By this time the Order was no longer a small fleet controllable by one man. Members from all reaches of Sirius had joined, and the fleet expanded into the main body and various smaller forces. The Order had also discovered a new system within the Omicrons and declared it their home. Having established friendly relations with the Corsair and Zoner factions, as well as hostilities with the Liberty and Bounty Hunter factions, the Order became a larger body. Naturally, a power struggle began, as many believed no one man should be supreme leader of the Order. Seeing these tensions rising, Adrian McKinley resigned as leader of the Order, temporarily leaving the Order without a leader. Sius Malacos, McKinley’s second in command, took action, and along with 4 other highly qualified members of the Order, created the Order High Command. The High Command was compromised of 5 members. It took the role of the Order’s leadership, as a more democratic form of government.

The first initiative of this newly founded was the creation of the primary fleet. This fleet would is now hte largest among the Order, and is compromised of what was Black Squadron, as well as new members who decided to join the fleet to do greater good. While smaller groups still exist, the primary fleet makes up the bulk of the Order force, being the largest and most powerful fleet the Order has yet seen. The group operates out of Omicron 100, and is led by non other than Sius Malacos, the man who perhaps most helped in creating the Order High Command.

Diplomacy

Allied

• The Brotherhood - [+]
• The Benitez Family - Corsair-?_Benitez

Friendly

• Temporary Autonomous Zoners - [TAZ]
• Jupiter Guild [\JG/]

Neutral

• Everyone else

Unfriendly

• Molly Republic - [MR]
• Red Hessian Army - [RHA]
• Hessian Tears - [HT]

Hostile

• The Phantom Empire - [Phantom]
• Hideyoshi's Guard - [HG]
• Liberty Navy - [LN]
• Liberty Security Force - =LSF=
• Liberty Police Incorporated - LPI-
• Outcasts 101st - [101st]
• Shadow Stalkers Organization - SSO|

War

• The Keepers - Keepers.NAME
• Das Wilde - Wilde.NAME

Tactical Information

• Tactical movements are on a need to know basis.
• Acceptable crafts range from Heavy Fighters to Battleships depending on rank.
• Capital ships and gunboats are confined to command personnel only; Special circumstances excluded.

Command Structure

The Order Primary Fleet uses an altered Naval Ranking System, derived from the standard ranking system of the Liberty Navy and Security Forces.

Recruit

Recruits are new members of The Order. Most of The Order's personnel are recruited through agents operating within the police, navy, and intelligence branches of all four houses within Sirius; Though occasionally, members are recruited from construction, medical, and research corporations operating with the houses when their specific talents are required.

Once initial training is completed, Recruits are moved up in rank based on their combat and tactical skills, as well as the needs of the Reserve Fleet.

Allowed Ships:

• Anubis Heavy Fighter
• Nephthys Very Heavy Fighter
• Talon Very Heavy Fighter

Ensign - Fighter Pilot

After completing initial training, those recruits who are deemed qualified for a fighter combat role are promoted to the rank of Ensign, and are given the designation "Fighter Pilot". Fighter Pilots are expected to conduct all standard Order operations, including defense of Order space, assisting Order allies, and attacking Order enemies.

Allowed Ships:

• Nephthys Very Heavy Fighter
• Talon Very Heavy Fighter

Major - Bomber Pilot

Those Recruits who show aptitude for flying strike vessels, primarily bombers or properly equipped strike craft, are given promotion to the rank of Major, and given the designation "Bomber Pilot". Duties of this rank include all those of the standard Ensign rank.

Allowed Ships:

• Nephthys Very Heavy Fighter
• Talon Very Heavy Fighter
• Sehkmet Bomber

Lieutenant - Gunboat Officer

Recruits who show themselves to be adept in the areas of tactical awareness, combat strategy, and leadership ability are sent to Order Officer Training, where they are instructed in the command of an Order Warship. Upon completion of this training, promotion to the rank of Lieutenant is received, and the officer is assigned to a Gunboat-Class Vessel. Gunboat Officer duties include supporting Order defensive and offensive combat operations, as well as defending Order space and performing strike operations.

Allowed Ships:

• Nephthys Very Heavy Fighter
• Talon Very Heavy Fighter
• Sehkmet Bomber
• Order Gunboat

Commander - Cruiser Commander

Lieutenants who show aptitude in their service as Gunboat Officers may receive promotion to the rank of Commander, and additionally may be transferred to Command a larger destroyer or cruiser class vessel. Commander tasks range from Order territory defense to organizing and leading offensive combat operations.

Allowed Ships:

• Nephthys Very Heavy Fighter
• Talon Very Heavy Fighter
• Sehkmet Bomber
• Order Gunboat
• Order Reconaissance Destroyer (//with guard ID only)

Captain - Battleship Captain

Those Commanders who show proficiency in fleet tactics and leadership roles will receive additional training in warship and fleet combat strategy and diplomatic behavior. Once this training is completed, promotion to Captain is received, and if a vessels is available the Officer will be offered transfer to a Battleship class vessel.Captain duties include diplomatic operations into neutral or hostile space, defense of Order territory, and organization of offensive operations.

Allowed Ships:

• Nephthys Very Heavy Fighter
• Talon Very Heavy Fighter
• Sehkmet Bomber
• Order Gunboat
• Order Reconaissance Destroyer (//with guard ID only)
• Osiris Battleship (//with guard ID and high command approval only)

Admiral - Fleet Admiral

Order personnel may only be promoted to the rank of Admiral with approval from The Order High Command, and this rank is reserved for only the best and brightest of the Captains serving within The Order's fleets. Admirals are tasked with the command of large portions of The Order's fleets, and are responsible for maintaining discipline and order among the personnel operating under their command. Admirals are also given access to the most advanced ship within The Order's domain, the Order Light Carrier.

Allowed Ships:

• Nephthys Very Heavy Fighter
• Talon Very Heavy Fighter
• Sehkmet Bomber
• Order Gunboat
• Order Reconaissance Destroyer (//with guard ID only)
• Osiris Battleship (//with guard ID and high command approval only)
• Order Light Carrier (//with guard ID and high command approval only)

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Specialized Ranks

Ambassador

Ambassadors are diplomatic representatives of The Order. Personnel who show exceptional political and diplomatic talent may be assigned as Ambassadors towards a specific group within Sirius. Tasks include initiating diplomatic talks with Neutral or Hostile factions, as well as maintaining diplomatic relations with allied factions. Ambassadors retain their standard rank, privileges, and responsibilities after being assigned to such tasks.

Councilor

Councilors are those members of The Order who have proven themselves to be exceptional leaders in their field of expertise. Councilors are the personnel who make up The Order High Command, and are tasked with attending High Command conferences in order to supply information and their vote on issues and decisions that arise. The High Command is made up of five councilors, which are signified by the five stars on the Councilor Medal.

The High Command is the leading party of The Order's fleets. The Councilors that make up The Order High Command maintain authority over all other Order pilots and officers. Should issues of diplomatic or military importance arise, all Order personnel are advised to submit reports of the issues to High Command so that a decision on the matter may be made.

Guard

The Guard Medal is awarded to those members of The Order who show exceptional dedication and loyalty to the defense of The Order, as well as to humanity as a whole. Order Guard Pilots and Officers are the best of the best, and have proven their capabilities through combat trials. Order Guards are tasked with the continuing defense of Order Space, and with the protection of The Order's facilities within Omicron 100 in particular.

Vessel Conventions

Naming conventions for Order craft are as follows;

• Order|Firstname.Lastname (Fighter & Bomber designation)
• Order|Codename (Fighter & Bomber designation)
• Order|Shipname (Capital Ship designation)

Recruitment

Recruitment Topic Link