SW1ki:SW1kiProject Jedi Order

This Jedi Order Brainstorm page is a "scrapbook" or "whiteboard" page where Luke has been brainstorming with other players for a new, more unique Jedi Order.

In General
Here are the general ideas:


 * Create a solid org with a sensible structure.
 * Allow players to understand how the Jedi work.
 * Simplify the understanding of how the Jedi Order fits into the political/economic/social structure of the game.
 * Allow limited non-FU involvement with the Jedi Order directly. (non-FU's would have to be approved by Luke and probably Milton before being permitted into the org.)

Discuss these ideas on the discussion page.

IC Process
Here are some very good ideas, presented in order, that the Jedi can face as a means of both building their new Order ICly, along with providing plots and storylines for the MUSH. All of this will be roleplayed, and Step 1 is already in motion ICly.


 * Step 1: Once Ord Mantell has been ICly chosen as the new home for the New Republic, the Jedi will begin building a new Jedi Temple on Ord Mantell. ICly, New Republic leading NPC's have already begun discussing the new location off-camera, and Luke has helped filter it into the game, both among the Jedi, and also ICly with the help of Arise Omondra to pick a good location.
 * Step 2: The Jedi Temple will be built. It will be smaller than the one we see in the prequel movies, and modified to serve the needs of our new Jedi order. Instead of utilizing hundreds (thousands?) of Jedi, other areas of operation that don't directly require Force-Sensitivity will be handled by a smaller group of non-FU players and the NPC's beneath them. Places such as the Jedi Archives, tech crews, perhaps even a paramilitary organization modeled after or resurrected from the Antarian Rangers, are some of the ideas going presently.
 * Step 3: Once constructed, The Jedi Temple will serve as a place of refuge and shelter, for those who seek the ways of the Galaxy that adhere to the Jedi principles and the light side of the Force. It can be a place of refuge, or a place of solitude for peace-bringing people to meditate or celebrate their own life-preserving religions. Along with, of course, being a secure, central HQ for Jedi Operations and Training. The goal in doing this is to help connect the FU population/plots with the non-FU population/plots without generating a lot of OOC strain on one or two people. Rather than OOC strain, things should just filter around ICly, naturally.

Discuss these ideas on the discussion page.

Ranks
Currently, Armith, Ayaka, and Luke are working together to try and plan out appropriate OOC structures for the Jedi Order. Everyone who is a direct member will be a part of the New Republic faction branch titled, simply, Jedi. If a member of the Jedi Order has another significant rank, such as a rank in the Republic Military or NR Civilian orgs, they can have that.

Also, please note that most people feel the Jedi Order should not have direct involvement with the New Republic Military. Rather, they should serve as the "Guardians of peace and justice in the New Republic" - only associated with the Military when Emergency Powers have been granted or requested. Cypher has already made the Jedi Faction branch have access to the Republic Military +bboard.


 * Rank 1: Initiate -- Any brand new member to the Jedi Order. Also a term used for Force Sensitive younglings.
 * Rank 2: Apprentice -- Force Users formally dedicated to learning under a Jedi Master. This is a Jedi Apprentice.
 * Rank 3: Jedi Knight -- A Jedi Knight is the rank given to a Jedi Apprentice who has proven himself through his training. They also help to make decisions for the Jedi Order.
 * Rank 4: Jedi Master -- Jedi Masters have mastered their emotions and become experienced enough to be trusted with the training of an Apprentice. They also help to make decisions for the Jedi Order.
 * Rank 5: Jedi Grand Master -- The leading member of the Jedi Order.

What I'd like to do are brainstorm some other ideas on ranks to introduce here, but we might want to wait on that until we finalize some other ideas, such as the ones below.

Discuss these ideas on the discussion page.

Transition Plots

 * Del has offered to involve the Jedi in smuggling plots. One way this could be used is for the Jedi to use Del's smugglers to bring in materials for the construction of the Jedi Temple. Perhaps not for the building's construction itself, but perhaps for the computers/speeders/etc, and any special decorations like jewels or special metals, stuff that would have a paper trail the Jedi may wish to conceal. -- Luke


 * Mitali can be given standing orders to help the Jedi construct their new Temple. -- Luke


 * Daacs has proposed a plot to Milton and Luke. Pending the plot's approval, it could be used as part of the trasition phase. Details left out to maintain OOC suspense. -- Luke


 * Enb'Zik has proposed a Senate Schism plot, playing off the Johanna's Senate Hearing plot. As we put our heads together, we agreed it could be a good chance to heal the relationship between the Senate and the Jedi Order. The Senate Schism played well into the Retribution of Coruscant plot, but as the New Republic moves into more of a Rebellion state, we agree it's important to allow the Jedi to move away from political intrigue and have a trusted friend in the NR. It could also be a chance for the Jedi to begin talking publicly about Vadim, though I'll want to check with Vadim and Milton beforehand. -- Luke

Discuss these ideas on the discussion page.

Other Ideas
This is where Luke will be posting other ideas that have been discussed, in summary, along with links to the lengthier discussions that can be found on the discussion page. Feel free to follow those links to add your thoughts.

Antarian Rangers
In Summary:


 * Wrista and Luke are the only ones who have really talked much about the Antarian Rangers. So far they both like the idea.

Discuss these ideas on the discussion page.