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Sith Order
The Sith Order, generally referred to simply as Sith, are Darkside oriented Force users. These Dark Siders are famous for their survival of the fittest mentality, mercilessness, and totalitarian crusades. After Palpatine's fall, the remnants of the Galactic Empire eventually molded into the Fel Empire which for a time was occupied by Darth Krayt. This new Sith threat managed to take over our Empire, which has recently been rechristened as the New Sith Imperium.
In addition to their usurping of the Imperial Throne, the Imperial Knights are perhaps the most philosophically opposed to the Sith of all the factions. Whereas the Knights stress self-denial, service, egalitarianism and team-work, the Sith are power-worshiping individualists who stress gratification of the needs and freedom from obligation (which they view as a type of weakness) as the ultimate philosophical vindication of their code.
Knights are advised to never underestimate any Sith and to handle them with care. If possible, Sith are to be either captured or killed, but if the opportunity does not present itself, it is the Knights highest duty not to reveal the continued existence of our Order to the Sith. Whereas the previous mentality stressed hunting down Dark Siders, the Imperial Knights believe in patience and in striking at the whole rather than the individual. While the Knights will take the fight to the Sith and will kill many dark siders, higher-value targets as well as the necessity of secrecy demand more patience.
For now the Knights are mostly believed dead by the Empire. Knights are to show caution in all affairs and discretion, being always careful to leave no loose ends that would show the extent of our return.
Empire
The Empire, formerly the Elyurius Empire and rechristened the New Sith Imperium, is a galactic empire covering a significant portion of the of the galaxy. The Sith managed to take over the Elyurius Empire by slaying Emperor Luthor Elyurius and infiltrating several key positions beforehand; this tragedy and massacre is generally known as the First Purge.
While the Imperial Knights would prefer not to damage what was once their beloved Empire, the Sith have corrupted this once beautiful empire and present an affront to the ultimate masters of the Knights: the Force and the greater good of the Empire. Any harm that is done to otherwise innocent Imperials is in the service of this overriding utilitarian principle. Knights are advised to engage in propaganda and psychological operations against the Empire. Fear is to be taken from the Sith by showing they are not Gods, nor all powerful. We will establish a connection with the people of the Empire through good will operations. The Imperial Knights will be known as freedom fighters who will also remedy the injustices of the Sith despite being out of power. Ultimately the Sith cannot hold power if the people awake to throw off their shackles. The Knights may yet be an actuator in this process. All attacks against our Empire will be done in earnest to prevent civilian casualties.
For now the Knights are mostly believed dead by the Empire. Knights are to show caution in all affairs and discretion, being always careful to leave no loose ends that would show the extent of our return.
Jedi Order
The (New) Jedi Order, generally shortened to just Jedi, are an Lightsided group Force users. Ascetic and austere, this group have served and protected the Galactic Alliance for centuries. The Jedi have warred with the Sith for millennia and any who survived the Siths purge of their order will be useful in crushing our most hated enemy. Again, approach with caution and attempt to gain their alliance with the True Throne. Even a Jedi is not to be trusted with who we truly are.
Philosophically the Jedi are not enemies or even ideological adversaries of the Imperial Knights though in their own way they tend to focus more on the individual's connection and contemplation of the Force rather than the team-oriented ethos of the Imperial Knights. Jedi also tend to be more mystical than our pragmatic ways would allow for.
They are however very powerful warriors and historically great enemies of the Sith. Their experience could become an asset and their knowledge should be used, in our fight against the Sith.
The Former Galactic Alliance
The Galactic Alliance, once home to democracy, now burned and beaten as we once were. The current status of former Alliance members is unknown but if any are found, approach with caution and attempt to see if their allegiance has shifted. When they have been validated attempt to bring them into the fold of the True Throne. Until validation has been given by at least three members of the True Throne, one of which must be an Imperial Knight they are to be treated as a neutral party unless otherwise observed with actual ties to the Sith.
Mandalorians
The Mandalorians are an honorable faction of warriors, famous for their beskar armor. Despite Mandalorian Space almost completely surrounded by Imperial Space, the Imperial Knights have not interacted much with the Mandalorians. As the Mandalorians don't exactly tend to see the Jedi well due to past experience, the Imperial Knights were lax about starting relations with the Mandalorians.
Perhaps more than any other faction the Mandalorians and the Imperial Knights have the most in common. Both stress a communitarian warrior ethos which stresses honor and plain dealing. Like the Imperial Knights, the Mandalorians believe in a work-ethic that eschews dependence on the Force as arguably the Jedi (and more definitively the Sith) do.
They certainly care little and know little of the Imperial Knights but should be monitored for they may prove useful allies in the future.
Mandalorians respect honesty. Whilst our core mission is shrouded in deception be plain in your dealings with them. There is an old saying that any easy deception will be thrice paid in blood if wreaked on a Mandalorian. Knights would do well to be mindful of this aphorism, though again we are always and only to represent ourselves as members of The True Throne when dealing with them, as with any other.
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