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==History== | ==History== | ||
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| − | + | [[Keeper of the Family Honor]] [[Sanyu Kurita]] grew the O.5.P. in the [[2420]], forming it from the agents she was using to control the ivory trade in the [[Draconis Combine]]. The O.5.P. was acting a regulators of the ivory trade, informing the Keeper about the situations surround it. The [[ISF]] found this to be an encroachment into their responsibilities and quickly complained to the Coordinator, who shrugged off the complaints. Unable to quash the development of this rival intelligence agency, the ISF instead infiltrated it.<ref name="HKp104">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 104, "The Order of the Five Pillars"</ref> | |
===The Order Underground=== | ===The Order Underground=== | ||
| − | During the reign of the Von Rohr the order had hard times, because the new coordinator saw no purpose for the order. Many leaders of the | + | During the reign of the Von Rohr the order had hard times, because the new coordinator saw no purpose for the order. Many leaders of the O.5.P. were executed to destroy the organization. The high-ranking members were mostly killed and the lower ranks get into the underground. From there they reorganized their order. In the next several decades the situation doesn't change. Only with the re-establishment of the Kurita line does the order reemerge.{{cn}} |
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===Restoration and Revival=== | ===Restoration and Revival=== | ||
| − | Under this new leadership, the order turned around their fate in time. The headquarter was constructed on Luthien and their influence over the military was increased, because all officer received instructions from the members of the order. That gave them increased power. When the future officer shows potential he can get a new aspirant for the | + | Under this new leadership, the order turned around their fate in time. The headquarter was constructed on Luthien and their influence over the military was increased, because all officer received instructions from the members of the order. That gave them increased power. When the future officer shows potential he can get a new aspirant for the O.5.P. The operations are carried out with little fanfare. The political situation decide how the O5P operates, in conjunction with the ISF or independently.{{cn}} |
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===Post-Clan Invasion=== | ===Post-Clan Invasion=== | ||
The ISF has tried many times to infiltrate the Order but met with little success as the Society is extremely skeptical towards strangers. During the era of [[Omi Kurita]], the cooperation was closest, but relations broke down after the new Keeper was accused by the Internal Security Force of being a member of the Black Dragon movement. Since then the Order broke off all contact with the ISF. <ref>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', pp. 53-54</ref> | The ISF has tried many times to infiltrate the Order but met with little success as the Society is extremely skeptical towards strangers. During the era of [[Omi Kurita]], the cooperation was closest, but relations broke down after the new Keeper was accused by the Internal Security Force of being a member of the Black Dragon movement. Since then the Order broke off all contact with the ISF. <ref>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', pp. 53-54</ref> | ||
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===The Jihad=== | ===The Jihad=== | ||
A purge of the Black Dragon Society within the Draconis Combine on the 27th of January [[3073]] netted a number of high officials including the Abbess of the Order of the Five Pillars.<ref name="JHS3076p26">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 26, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp51">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 51, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | A purge of the Black Dragon Society within the Draconis Combine on the 27th of January [[3073]] netted a number of high officials including the Abbess of the Order of the Five Pillars.<ref name="JHS3076p26">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 26, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp51">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 51, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | ||
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==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
===Hierachy<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', pp. 104-109</ref>=== | ===Hierachy<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', pp. 104-109</ref>=== | ||
The order developed over the years 4 ranks with different responsibilities. | The order developed over the years 4 ranks with different responsibilities. | ||
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:*'''Neophyte''' | :*'''Neophyte''' | ||
:That is the lowest ranks of the O5P. The hunters, traders, the security forces, warehouse-men and artisan are the workforce which bring the order the wealth. The order posses also an independent jump-ship fleet with its own space marine for security duties. All naval personal are also Neophyte. | :That is the lowest ranks of the O5P. The hunters, traders, the security forces, warehouse-men and artisan are the workforce which bring the order the wealth. The order posses also an independent jump-ship fleet with its own space marine for security duties. All naval personal are also Neophyte. | ||
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:*'''Adept''' | :*'''Adept''' | ||
:One level above are the members with more responsibility. That includes the monks which monitoring the locals about their believes and also planetary circuit riders. In the outer reaches they are also teachers. | :One level above are the members with more responsibility. That includes the monks which monitoring the locals about their believes and also planetary circuit riders. In the outer reaches they are also teachers. | ||
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:*'''Illuminati''' | :*'''Illuminati''' | ||
:The members which receive knowledge through mediation or other religious ways are considered as Illuminate. They are the living example for the strength of the order. The monks guide the subordinates with a wise hand. | :The members which receive knowledge through mediation or other religious ways are considered as Illuminate. They are the living example for the strength of the order. The monks guide the subordinates with a wise hand. | ||
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:*'''Abbess''' | :*'''Abbess''' | ||
:That is the highest rank with in the order beneath the Keeper. | :That is the highest rank with in the order beneath the Keeper. | ||
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===Branches of the O5P<ref>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', p. 54</ref>=== | ===Branches of the O5P<ref>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', p. 54</ref>=== | ||
:*'''Keeper of the House Honor''': Lady [[Miyako Kurita]] | :*'''Keeper of the House Honor''': Lady [[Miyako Kurita]] | ||
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:*'''Thought Control''': Inquisitor [[Lucias Nomotawa]] | :*'''Thought Control''': Inquisitor [[Lucias Nomotawa]] | ||
:*'''Guidiance and Training''': Illuminatus [[Kharisma Shimazu]] | :*'''Guidiance and Training''': Illuminatus [[Kharisma Shimazu]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine]] | ||
[[Category:Intelligence agencies]] | [[Category:Intelligence agencies]] | ||
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Contents
History
Founding
Keeper of the Family Honor Sanyu Kurita grew the O.5.P. in the 2420, forming it from the agents she was using to control the ivory trade in the Draconis Combine. The O.5.P. was acting a regulators of the ivory trade, informing the Keeper about the situations surround it. The ISF found this to be an encroachment into their responsibilities and quickly complained to the Coordinator, who shrugged off the complaints. Unable to quash the development of this rival intelligence agency, the ISF instead infiltrated it.[1]
The Order Underground
During the reign of the Von Rohr the order had hard times, because the new coordinator saw no purpose for the order. Many leaders of the O.5.P. were executed to destroy the organization. The high-ranking members were mostly killed and the lower ranks get into the underground. From there they reorganized their order. In the next several decades the situation doesn't change. Only with the re-establishment of the Kurita line does the order reemerge.[citation needed]
Restoration and Revival
Under this new leadership, the order turned around their fate in time. The headquarter was constructed on Luthien and their influence over the military was increased, because all officer received instructions from the members of the order. That gave them increased power. When the future officer shows potential he can get a new aspirant for the O.5.P. The operations are carried out with little fanfare. The political situation decide how the O5P operates, in conjunction with the ISF or independently.[citation needed]
Post-Clan Invasion
The ISF has tried many times to infiltrate the Order but met with little success as the Society is extremely skeptical towards strangers. During the era of Omi Kurita, the cooperation was closest, but relations broke down after the new Keeper was accused by the Internal Security Force of being a member of the Black Dragon movement. Since then the Order broke off all contact with the ISF. [2]
The Jihad
A purge of the Black Dragon Society within the Draconis Combine on the 27th of January 3073 netted a number of high officials including the Abbess of the Order of the Five Pillars.[3][4]
Organization
Hierachy[5]
The order developed over the years 4 ranks with different responsibilities.
- Neophyte
- That is the lowest ranks of the O5P. The hunters, traders, the security forces, warehouse-men and artisan are the workforce which bring the order the wealth. The order posses also an independent jump-ship fleet with its own space marine for security duties. All naval personal are also Neophyte.
- Adept
- One level above are the members with more responsibility. That includes the monks which monitoring the locals about their believes and also planetary circuit riders. In the outer reaches they are also teachers.
- Illuminati
- The members which receive knowledge through mediation or other religious ways are considered as Illuminate. They are the living example for the strength of the order. The monks guide the subordinates with a wise hand.
- Abbess
- That is the highest rank with in the order beneath the Keeper.
Branches of the O5P[6]
- Keeper of the House Honor: Lady Miyako Kurita
- Abess of the Order: Abess Tomade Yamiro
- Ivory Trade Mistress: Illuminatus Yamara Imishada
- Field Operations: Illuminatus Mara Selencia
- Mistress of Arcana: Inquisitor Esther Lu-Huang
- Thought Control: Inquisitor Lucias Nomotawa
- Guidiance and Training: Illuminatus Kharisma Shimazu
References
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 104, "The Order of the Five Pillars"
- ↑ A Guide to Covert Ops, pp. 53-54
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 26, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 51, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), pp. 104-109
- ↑ A Guide to Covert Ops, p. 54