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| − | |name=Ascendant Order | + | |name=Ordo Omega |
| | |image=monvor.png | | |image=monvor.png |
| − | |structure=Religious Movement | + | |structure=Religious Order |
| | |teklevel=[[Tek Level]] 7 | | |teklevel=[[Tek Level]] 7 |
| | |player=[[User:Kastrenzo|Kastrenzo]] | | |player=[[User:Kastrenzo|Kastrenzo]] |
| − | |influence=Holds an iron grip on the Delta cluster, maintains a presence in Alpha and Upsilon as well. | + | |influence= Controls much of Western Serica, on [[Mir]] |
| − | Headquarters:City of Rebirth
| + | |allies= All members of [[Rubrum Crucesignatis]] |
| − | |allies= | + | |enemies= [[Svoboda]], [[Armata Alliance]], [[Black Legion]], [[Stroiteliga Bratva]] , [[Slavonik Imperiya]] |
| − | |enemies= [[Svoboda]], [[Armata Alliance]], [[Black Legion]] | |
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| − | [[File:Vorhut_art.png|420px|thumb|center|A Molochite Paladin, Elite Holy defenders and crusaders of the order. Art by [[User:Negacolette|Ninja_Bait]]]] | + | [[File:Vorhut_art.png|420px|thumb|center|An Ordo Paladin, Elite Holy warriors and servants of Moloch. Art by [[User:Negacolette|Ninja_Bait]]]] |
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| − | The '''Ascendant Order''', Previously known as the '''Moloch Vorhut''' (Meaning Moloch's Vanguard) are a quasi-religious movement from the [[Monolith Battleplates]] | + | The '''Ordo Omega''',(Meaning "Order of the Omega Dynasty") are a quasi-religious State from realm of [[Mir]], Considered to be a remnant of the [[Serican Empire]] that once ruled the realm, but having strayed far from the ways of their parent culture. Harsh critics of the Nexus Treaty, a Policing of Magik enforced by leaders within their rival the [[Slavonik Imperiya]]. As a group they see Mir as a whole as a land that is backwards and barbaric, stuck in it's ways and stuck in the past. Their goal is to uplift Mir following the teachings and values of more "enlightened" societies. Picking and choosing from the various members of the [[Rubrum Crucesignatis]] Visitors, as well as the ways of the defunct Elder Societies. |
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| − | ! colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | Ascendant Order Color Code | + | ! colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | Ordo Color Code |
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| | =Background= | | =Background= |
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| − | Founded by the Charismatic and enigmatic individual known as Moloch in ancient times. Originally known simply as Moloch's followers, they crusaded around the realm on a mission to acheive what was only known as "Ascension". However Moloch was believed to be killed many eras ago, and the organization transformed into a perverted and destructive purge under the control of a series of manipulative warlords who had tricked the followers into believeing they were reincarnations of their great leader. Eventually descending into revering Moloch as a God.
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| − | After the [[Battle of the Nexus]] and the destruction of the [[Monolith]] crystal.
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| − | The Order is led by a number of Officers and Generals, all whom follow the prophetic word of their great leader, Moloch.
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| − | | Moloch
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| − | | Prophet
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| − | | Molokh is remembered as a charasmatic albeit violent individual who claimed to be the Messiah, many of his teachings proved prophetic and he ammassed a following of servants and cultists loyal to him. His cult revolved around lighting people he didn't like on fire. Eventually gaining a large Following of mortals who followed his teachings and wished to join him on the path of Ascension which he would preach about. He had once been killed, by mysteriously reappeared in R2020 after the destruction of the Monolith. He has resumed leadership of the faction and turned it back on it's original path. To ascend to a higher state of being along with his loyal servants.
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| − | | Alive, Resurrected by means unknown
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| − | | Jericho
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| − | | Lord of the Flame
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| − | | The 13th Holy Phoenix, Said to be the 13th reincarnation of the Blessed lord Moloch. He holds possession of a powerful artifakt known as the Null Rod, an Elder weapon that can kill foes with a simple touch. Said artifakt is one of the main ways the line of Phoenixes use to make their followers beileve they have divine power.
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| − | He was introduced in Chapter 1, although had no lines. He was killed in Chapter 3 during an event of orchestrated Chaos, where Svoboda insurgents and other beast tribes attacked him while travelling. His death led to the takeover by the 14th Phoenix, "Rix". Who though responsible, successfully shifted the blame onto the Order's usual suspects.
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| − | | Dead, Assassinated by Svoboda
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| − | | Rix
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| − | | Lord of the Flame
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| − | | The 14th Holy Phoenix, reincarnation of the Blessed lord Moloch. He gained power by orchestrating the assassination of his predecesor by means of Svoboda agitators, and immediatley started an uproar of religious panic and fervour, that saw himself recognized as the new Phoenix. He immediatley changed many facets of the Order to "Prevent further heresey" and greatly expanded his own control over matters in the Holy Territory. Promoting a number of Paladins to the rank of High Inquisitor, effectively his personal Generals.
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| − | Eventually he was betrayed by the Imperiya, who leaked his involvement of treachery to his officers, who immediately arrested and executed him. But not before Moloch revealed himself to be alive.
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| − | | Dead, executed by Marcion on behalf of Moloch.
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| − | | Marcion
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| − | | Grand Vizir
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| − | | A loyal General of Jericho, and later Rix until his betrayal was made known. Marcion now serves as Moloch's most trusted member of his Inner Circle, and second in command.
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| − | | Saraya
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| − | | Formerly a General of the traitor Rix, she renounced her allegiance and intended on becoming Marcion's second in command before Moloch returned. She has since relegated herself to maintain a respectable command position in charge of a signifigant portion of the Order's forces
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| | =Military= | | =Military= |
| − | The Ascendant military forces are made up of several Castes. Formations generally consist of a mixture of all groups. With Paladins often leading groups of Militants
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| − | *'''Vicars''' are the Officers and field commanders of the Army, They also fill the role of Judge in criminal matters on the road. Vicars are most notorious for ordering the kidnapping or murders of many innocents who had offended them
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| − | *'''Paladins''' are the main warrior caste of the Order. The strongest, most loyal and most pious of volunteers are selected to be the Elite Crusaders of the lord Moloch's army.
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| − | *'''Sentinels''' are the specialists and scouts of the Army, they hold authority over the Chosen, But are subordinate to the Paladins. Becoming a Sentinel is usually the most a Militant can hope to achieve.
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| − | *'''Militants''' are the light warriors of the Order, mostly made up of poor individuals who have nowhere else to go, they also consist of volunteers who do not meet the Order's strict requirements for the Paladin caste.
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