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Title: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 21 Aug 2012, 09:39
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The Order of Light's Retribution [HOLR] is an Amarr-aligned role play corporation. It will begin primarily as a small corporation focusing on centralizing an interpretation of Scripture and Doctrine that focuses on righteousness and restoring the Reclaiming to its roots (that meaning focusing it on religion and not on practical slavery).

The intention is to eventually be involved in PvP wardecs against groups seen as corrupt or wicked within the Empire (for the sake of prudence, I will not name them yet, but I'm sure most people have an idea) and against enemies of the Empire. We will likely have stints in Faction Warfare with specific set goals and campaigns (claiming this territory to set a base in, driving the TLF out of a certain area, combat against a specific FW group in a given area, etc).

HOLR is loyal to the Amarr Empire but it is loyal to what it perceives as the TRUE Amarr Empire, that being one that is governed by righteous leaders, pursuing the will of God, not the limping, decaying state it is currently in and the corruption running rampant and unchecked within it. Members of HOLR must believe that God's law is sovereign above all other law and that Imperial Law should be aligned with God's law or changed until it does. They must be willing to be in the minority, willing to stand upon faith and Scripture regardless of the opposition and must be role players!

There is no SP requirement, we're willing to accept new characters and old characters alike. Questions, concerns, comments, hate mail, etcetera can be posted below or mailed to me directly. All applications should be in-character but out-of-character discussions to determine interest and information are encouraged!

I hope this proves to be a fun little venture!
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Lyn Farel on 22 Aug 2012, 04:48
Good luck !
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 22 Aug 2012, 06:09
Under Contruction

Website: http://lightsretribution.shivtr.com

Recruitment: Currently open, though there is a waiting time until Friday (08/24) before any applications will be officially approved. To apply to HOLR, you will need to be willing to undergo an in-character interview as well as an in-character application process.

Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Safai on 22 Aug 2012, 13:00
Quote from: ArtOfLight on 21 Aug 2012, 09:39
The intention is to eventually be involved in PvP wardecs against groups seen as corrupt or wicked within the Empire (for the sake of prudence, I will not name them yet, but I'm sure most people have an idea) and against enemies of the Empire.

/me waves
Hello!

Good luck and all the best. I hope this goes swimmingly.
Neat website too!
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 22 Aug 2012, 13:07
Yes, we're looking at YOU, EoM heretics!  :twisted:

 :cube:
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Tiberious Thessalonia on 22 Aug 2012, 13:08
Us too, I hope?  :oops:
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 22 Aug 2012, 13:14
Quote from: Tiberious Thessalonia on 22 Aug 2012, 13:08
Us too, I hope?  :oops:

As if there was a doubt. :P
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Tiberious Thessalonia on 22 Aug 2012, 13:17
Ok.  I'd hold off until you're fielding battlecruisers and the like, though.  We aren't used to flying around in frigates for the most part.   :P
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Nicoletta Mithra on 22 Aug 2012, 18:11
One more reason to engage you in those. ;P
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Casiella on 22 Aug 2012, 21:27
Huh. For a minute I thought I was still on a WoW RP forum seeing a pally/priest guild... ;)
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Ghost Hunter on 22 Aug 2012, 22:45
Quote from: ArtOfLight on 22 Aug 2012, 13:14
Quote from: Tiberious Thessalonia on 22 Aug 2012, 13:08
Us too, I hope?  :oops:

As if there was a doubt. :P

(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7937/1300575421121.jpg)
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Lyn Farel on 23 Aug 2012, 04:22
Quote from: Ghost Hunter on 22 Aug 2012, 22:45
Quote from: ArtOfLight on 22 Aug 2012, 13:14
Quote from: Tiberious Thessalonia on 22 Aug 2012, 13:08
Us too, I hope?  :oops:

As if there was a doubt. :P

(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7937/1300575421121.jpg)

Not again :/

That PR image is unfair.  :cube:
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Ilsenae Alexandros on 23 Aug 2012, 07:33
Quote from: Casiella on 22 Aug 2012, 21:27
Huh. For a minute I thought I was still on a WoW RP forum seeing a pally/priest guild... ;)
That is intentional ;)
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Ava Starfire on 26 Aug 2012, 08:30
Oh! Oh! Oh!

Cools!
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 26 Aug 2012, 13:29
Website is finished. I won't give away too much internal infrastructure here for operational security purposes. What I will say is that we have four combat branches that each fill a different role and their respective members possess a different rank-and-file name.

Paladins, Wardens, Templar and Vanguard.

Got all the basic groundwork done, working on the bells and whistles now.
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: BloodBird on 26 Aug 2012, 13:45
Best of luck with this, great idea :)

Tempted to see if Jesmine would fancy joining, but it don't look like she will be a good fit or me a good member, ideology/play-time wise.

P.S that web-page is sexy and hot, let none tell you otherwise  ;)
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 27 Aug 2012, 12:08
YC 114.08.19
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z37/g0Solo/HOLRCrest.jpg)
Under authority of God and Empress; we, in faith, do hereby draft this
Charter of Establishment
pertaining to the
Order of Light's Retribution

Declaration of Purpose

The Order of Light's Retribution [HOLR] is hereby founded to investigate and purge any and all elements within the Amarr Empire deemed to be in opposition to God, the Throne or the Amarr faith; including, but not limited to, any and all insurgents, enemy militants, criminal organizations, heresies and traitors.

HOLR will operate with intent to defend the borders of the Amarr Empire from all dangers foreign and domestic.

Declaration of Allegiance

The Order of Light's Retribution hereby declares its allegiance first to God, the Scriptures by which God has revealed himself to Man and second to the Holy Amarr Empire founded to cultivate the spirit of Man and to the Throne which governs it.

From the point of its founding until the point of its disbanding, the Order does pledge its service to God, the Empire and Throne and will operate in accordance with the Law of God and Imperial Law.

Addendum: As a capsuleer entity, the Order of Light's Retribution hereby declares its submission to CONCORD regulation and governance; pertaining to all licenses and restriction upon its capsuleer members and submission to CONCORD enforcement of its directives and laws.[/i]

Declaration of Membership

All members of the Order of Light's Retribution must swear the oaths listed in the Tenets of the Order of Light's Retribution. Membership in the Order is not restricted by ethnicity.

Ratification

This charter is hereby ratified on this, the nineteenth day of the eighth month of 114YC, and considered binding and holding to the Order of Light's Retribution and its subordinate members; compliant with all regulations necessary to maintain and operate a legally sanctioned organization.
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 02 Sep 2012, 13:56
Oaths of the Order

The Order of Light's Retribution has sworn fealty to God, the Amarr Empire and to the faith on which it stands. The tenets of the Order are built upon these oaths in addition to the commitment to serve as a guiding light in the ever-present darkness of its day.

All members of the Order must take the following oaths before becoming Ordained in the Order:

Oath of Fealty: I hereby swear my fealty first to God, to his character and commandments revealed in his revelation to Man, the Scriptures, and to his divine authority. I hereby swear my fealty second to the Amarr Empire, built upon the foundation of faith in God and chosen to carry God's light to all people, to its Empress, ordained of God to lead his people and to its law, written to mirror the law of God.

Oath of Faith: I hereby declare that my faith is in the One True God, supreme over all creation and sovereign over the will of Man. I determine to uphold the tenets of my faith in the face of great adversity, to never relent in the face of opposition and to persevere through all tests of faith.

Oath of Order: I hereby align myself to the Order of Light's Retribution and the principles upon which it stands, swearing compliance and dedication in all aspects of life, duty and service. I will conduct myself with wisdom, faith and discretion as I serve the Order and submit myself to its guidance and leadership for so long as I perceive it not to be in conflict with the Oath of Faith and the Oath of Fealty.

Tenets of the Order

The tenets of the Order of Light's Retribution are to be upheld and exemplified by all members of the Order. They are the foundation upon which the Order is built and a betrayal of these tenets is considered a betrayal to the Order.

Faith: All members of the Order are expected to be followers of the Amarr faith, subservient to the God of that faith and conducting themselves in accordance with that faith. It is expected that all members of the Order be grounded in their faith, uncompromising in its relevance but willing to challenge their understanding of it. The mission of the Amarr Empire is to cultivate the spirit of Man, salvation is found only through faith.

Duty: Duty to God, Empire and the Order. Members of the Order of Light's Retribution, in accordance with their fealty to the above are expected to serve to the best of their capabilities in whatever station they are filling. Duty is borne of conviction and our conviction is borne of faith, to abandon one's duty is to abandon one's faith. Duty may be questioned appropriately but never opposed outright, it may be challenged but never forsaken.

Humility: In direct contrast to the hubris that has heralded the fall of Man time and again, members of the Order are expected to conduct themselves with humility. It is through humility that we demonstrate our submission to God and dedication to duty. Even when standing upon truth and in righteousness, humility is expected for it is through humility that we put to shame the defiance of our opponents.

Compassion: Just as God has compassion upon his creation, just as this compassion is written through Scripture, so are members of the Order expected to possess compassion toward their fellow Man. The innocent, the burdened, the weak, the wandering, the rebellious; all are in need of something. To those with much, much is expected. Through compassion we may meet the needs of others and through meeting their needs may we show them their greater need for God or strengthen their faith in him.

Integrity: We are the messengers of God, his Angels of Mercy and Wrath; we are the way in which the cluster views God. Our character is how others will judge God, our words are how others will perceive God's will. Members of the Order must be ever vigilant against corruption, beholden to their word and wise in their actions, beyond reproof whenever possible.

Patience: Impatience breeds recklessness. Members of the Order are expected to practice patience in all things, be it decisions that must be made, conversations that test the heart or opposition. Acting when necessary, contemplative at all times and patient when possible. Avoid acting and speaking when impatient lest you destroy what you have built up with reckless abandon.

Wisdom: Listen before speaking. Question before assuming. Consider alternatives and consequences before acting. Forsake pride, forsake hatred, forsake bitterness for they serve you naught. Members of the Order are expected to seek wisdom and employ it in all areas of their lives. We cannot hope to rebuild if we are too busy destroying.
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 02 Sep 2012, 13:57
YC 114.09.01
Rules of Engagement

The Order of Light's Retribution maintains a strict Rules of Engagement policy to hold itself above reproach by hostile entities. Below are the guidelines and expectations of engagement within [HOLR]:


Breach of these regulations and guidelines will result in disciplinary action against the offender with severity of penance to be determined in accordance to the severity of the offense. These document is subject to change under the discretion of the Leadership Council.
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 02 Sep 2012, 13:57
Updated with three posts, basically echoing the information put up on IGS for those that don't follow IGS or for everyone's entertainment here.
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Gottii on 02 Sep 2012, 19:36
Great stuff. 
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: BloodBird on 03 Sep 2012, 04:59
Quote from: Gottii on 02 Sep 2012, 19:36
Great stuff.

This man speaks the truth.

Just... try to be happy about it, this time.
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: ArtOfLight on 05 Sep 2012, 07:47
Quote from: BloodBird on 03 Sep 2012, 04:59
Quote from: Gottii on 02 Sep 2012, 19:36
Great stuff.

This man speaks the truth.

Just... try to be happy about it, this time.

I wasn't unhappy with WHG - the reasons for me leaving it were entirely different. I left WHG because at the time I was going through a very difficult and emotional real life loss, which left me emotionally unsuited to any kind of leadership and my investment in EVE was pretty much negligible. The Honor Guard was in the middle of just beginning to really grow and develop and its CEO going on hiatus at that time would have been devastating to the corp. So, instead, I left it in capable hands and created a character that I could essentially just get away from everything on.

When the situation in real life finally concluded, I really didn't know what I wanted to do or even if I wanted to keep playing, but I kept lingering around anyway. Eventually, I decided to try and become more active with my new character because returning to the Honor Guard didn't feel right (it still doesn't). So now I'm attempting to do something with the Amarr and hope it proves interesting and fun, while building up a community of players and RPers like the Honor Guard had.

It's not gone smoothly at this point.
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Lyn Farel on 06 Sep 2012, 04:44
Looks like an ouroboros : the Amarr/Minmatar side is falling apart :because of FW: and so people are less and less eager to join them, especially the Amarr that are now a lost cause. I think that joining FW would be almost suicidal currently considering that it is the actual center of the shitstorm. The best way would be to create something new outside, with innovative purposes and goals. Like Ken did with Scarecrows, that kind of things.

Of couse if they manage to fix FW ...

/ranting.
Title: Re: Order of Light's Retribution
Post by: Koa on 08 Sep 2012, 05:03
I would join this fight. Our people need defenders. We cannot allow the Crusade to be swept aside by the Minmatar hordes!