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Post by Devlin Dewe on Nov 25, 2013 20:15:42 GMT -8
Okay, so maybe you've heard and maybe you haven't; but the Jedi Council of Reassignment is looking for interested writers. If you're a pilot, a researcher/archaeologist, medic, mechanic, farmer, failed Padawan, or just want a different experience than the traditional Order, look no further.
Currently, there are two of us leading this effort--as part of the greater, unified Jedi Order--Arcturus Utan Sorrows, and myself, Devlin Dewe.
If you've read this far, you're probably interested in what we have in mind. Keeping reading (after the jump...?). And know, we're interested in you input, too. So, you're probably asking yourself, "what sort of input does the old hermit want?" Well, simply, any ideas you think might help. We're also interesting in hearing if you're interested in working with us.
And, as a sidenote, we currently plan on having a Praxeum ship (so, I might be less hermit on Ossus and more hermit in space). Inquiring minds may like to know that the ship is a MC140 Scythe-class main battlecruiser, Sanguine Hope.
So, you're probably wondering why create this thread? Well, that's simple. We didn't want to clutter the main Jedi OoC planning thread with our awesomeness and all the excited posts coming our way.
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Post by Devlin Dewe on Nov 25, 2013 20:16:44 GMT -8
From Arcturus:
- Exploration: In peacetime the Exploration Corps duty is to conduct research for the Jedi order in archaeological and scientific roles, as well as ambassadorial and representative roles to new species; further, the Exploration Corps charts and maps new hyperspace routes through space, and then updates the Jedi library accordingly.
- Praxeums: The Exploration Corps command centers serve as mobile praxeums, which not only dispatch and coordinate Exp Corps ships, but also serve to teach Jedi Pilots, as well as offer remedial courses to Jedi who have failed their trials. An contained environment separate from the order, the praxeum ships - and even private one on one missions on exploration duties with a master - serve to help place lackluster Jedi into a more desirable condition for training.
- ExCorps Aces: The Exploration Corps keeps a standing fighter force, piloted by the top pilots in the Corps, this force serves escort duty to the praxeum ships and scout craft in the galaxy, as well as serves on ambassadorial missions. In times of war, this standing fighter force is bolstered by scout and research pilots into a true fighting force that complements the order.
The idea was that there was no SET academy/praxeum for Jedi pilots and aces...so the concept was to expand the duties of the Exp Corps to include the main bulk of Jedi Aces and such. So duties would consist of Exploration, a starfighter corps, ambassadorial duties, and praxeum teaching. Basically, if it says Jedi and space, we would handle it. What do you think? I bring this up because almost immediately on our being proactive on the council - we've been nominated to handle starfighter and space assault lol.
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Post by Devlin Dewe on Nov 25, 2013 20:17:29 GMT -8
From me (you might've seen this on the Jedi OoC board):
Briefly:
We would send a representative to help facilitate Jedi trials
We would of course help OoC and IC in the manner that best fit with the writers undergoing the trials, the Master/Padawan pair
The Exploration Corps would (hopefully) have an Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, Nathan Drake feel to it
We are looking into using a Praxeum ship
The Jedi Aces are awesome
We'd like to potentially be able to perform extractions for the Shadows, when needed, and provide back-up, until the rest of the Order can show, for the Watchmen (though, doubtless Adi--*ahem* the new Watch Lead, whoever gets chosen--doesn't think they need help)
For those interested in a longer version:
As far as Trials go, it isn't our focus to run them, more like bounce ideas off each other and the writers to help create cool story lines and trials, not a standard format...though that isn't a bad way to go either, if the Order wants that. IC, it gives us an excuse to talk with any who fail the trials and discuss with them the potential within the Jedi Service Corps.
While the rest of the Corps (Agri Corps, Med Corps, Mechanic Corps) are cool, both Arcturus and I feel that most people will be drawn to the Exploration Corps. The Corps sent out ships as aid, relief, and exploration among other things. The Exp Corps was the archaeological research branch of the Order, at least in canon. Hopefully, this doesn't take away from anything the CoFK was planning.
In canon, the Exp Corps had a Praxeum ship where they trained those Jedi who failed the trials to help them, if they wanted to retry; but also to help them grow as Jedi in the Corps (remedial Jedi classes). We are currently still deciding which ship to use, since we'd like to to be able to withstand some damage and dish it out while extracting Shadows or aiding Watchmen. As a point of reference, in canon, the ship was a Corellian Colonizer; but that was Old Republic. We'd need something fast, durable, and strong. We could just modify a Colonizer's weapons, hull, and engines or modify the interior of a different ship.
We'd really like to see if any of the current Jedi Aces would like to use our Praxeum ship as a base of operations. Kel'Al's squadron? The remnants of Dragon squadron? Ideally, I think it'd be great to have 2 squadrons of starfighters; but we'll see who wants to join in. It's our hope that the pilots would see more action than if they were based on one world...but, again, that's just an idea.
As far as the extractions go, we thought it'd help facilitate inter-department cooperation and get more people writing together. The Shadows wouldn't always need extraction, just in dire need. The Corps wouldn't know the Shadows were Shadows, just Jedi in need of a lift/rescue. Perhaps the Corps would receive the notification on a secure channel from the Shadow in the field or from Ralyia or the Shadow's public leader. Plus, since a lot of the Corps would have failed the trials, they wouldn't be as regarded as a "full Jedi" so they'd garner less attention from the outside or the inside.
As for the Watchmen. They are pretty hardcore, by themselves. But, they are by themselves...I think. I just thought it'd be nice to have a number to call to get the word out to the whole Order and have cavalry jump in while waiting for the real cavalry to jump in. More of a first responder role for us than a hold-the-line forever type role.
Additionally, any ambassadors in need of a lift could give us a call, too. Really, we're just trying to find ways to work will all branches of Jedi. Not to steal SLs or horn in everywhere; but rather to build a sense of unity within the Order as a whole.
Okay, tl;dr.
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Post by Jerek Morrows on Nov 25, 2013 20:19:15 GMT -8
I will be offering up an NPC Ace for your purposes, fellas. He'll be joining the ranks over Kuat. He may just begin as a Republic pilot with a hint of Force sensitivity. Makes for story and fun times for you guys, training him.
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Post by Will Sontir on Nov 25, 2013 20:31:29 GMT -8
I think I will be returning t role as a Watchmen once things calm down. I have an idea for a storyline that I find personally intriguing for Will to go a little too deep as a first responder, or even a zero responder here soon. . .
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Post by Alpharius on Nov 25, 2013 20:38:29 GMT -8
Watchmen are with the council of reconciliation, mate., sadly not reassignment. :/
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Post by Will Sontir on Nov 25, 2013 21:40:27 GMT -8
Look at Devs last paragraph in his last post. Even if that is true, my post still stands. Though it may be in the wrong thread. Still a direct response to Dev. :-P
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Post by Devlin Dewe on Nov 26, 2013 6:33:20 GMT -8
Cool deal, Jerek. Looking forward to getting some more actual pilots than just me or Arc running a squad.
Well, Will, you're in the right place, sort of. I mean, I envision that we'll work together...or can work together. Officially, the Watchmen are part of the Council of Reconciliation; but I thought that if they needed backup they'd call us and we'd help out. I consider the Watchmen zero responders. They jump in before anyone else to assess the situation and give the details to the Order. We'd be the first responders. There to help quickly while waiting for the rest of the Order to arrive. But, that's just how I imagine it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 7:40:02 GMT -8
I offer monte's services on trials since he has proctored a fair number of trials of insight
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Post by Devlin Dewe on Nov 26, 2013 8:19:53 GMT -8
You're a diamond, mate. I have a feeling, if we go into a Cold War, a lot of our job will be proctoring trials. The more the merrier.
Also, what did you have in mind for Jedi starfighters and shuttles (you mentioned something about that on the Jedi OoC thread)? We're currently looking at the Crix-class; but are open to alternative suggestions. As for starfighters, at the moment, it's up to the individual writer. We aren't as organized as Dragon Squadron, where everyone pilots an XJ9. Arcturus flies an Owool while I fly an A-Wing and we'll probably bring E-Wings to Kuat. Though I can't say everyone of us will adopt a new starfigher (I'm pretty partial to my A-Wing, at the moment), we're always looking for ideas.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 8:38:32 GMT -8
ok on issue one
on issue 2: i am known for my custom starfighter... and while we can't make it legal until patent office re-opens, i was going to design a new line of starfighters/bombers/shuttles for the order at large
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 11:44:05 GMT -8
What i mean to say, is although I know jedi characters will still use any and every starfighter they choose to fly in. i thought it would be nice to have a standard or a basic starfighter to "permanently loan" (GIVE) to new characters when they start traveling planet to planet
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Post by Aleranus on Nov 26, 2013 13:37:03 GMT -8
Interesting... very interesting... If I hadn't just touched down on Corellia's Academy, I'd be on this like a hobo on a biscuit. Though depending on how this develops I'd be up for exploring options outside of Corellia later on. At the very least, my character possesses an artifact that the archaeology wing of this group might be interested in at a later date.
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