THE BLACK STAR COUNCIL [BLACKSTARC] - Organizations

History

The Black Star Council was officially founded on March 15, 2942, by Admiral Thane Aurelius, a highly respected officer from the UEE Navy. The origins of the Council trace back to Admiral Aurelius’ desire to create an organization dedicated to protecting the innocent, safeguarding the UEE’s interests, and maintaining peace in the vast reaches of space.

Early Origins and Formation (2942)

Admiral Aurelius, known for his tactical brilliance and leadership, was deeply concerned about the increasing threats to UEE territories. These threats ranged from pirate factions that terrorized trade routes to the more existential threat posed by the Vanduul. While serving in the UEE Navy, Aurelius saw that the existing military forces were spread thin and often unable to protect civilians from these dangers. Driven by his personal code of honor and the belief that every life mattered, he left the Navy to form the Black Star Council, an independent military organization that would be unyielding in its defense of the verse.

Adopting the motto “Unbreaking, Unyielding, Eternal”, Aurelius sought to build a force that embodied these values. The Council’s mission was clear: to stand as a shield for the innocent and a sword against chaos, wherever it may arise.

Key Historical Events that Shaped the Council

The Battle of Kherin’s Belt (2942)

Just months after its formation, the Black Star Council made its first significant mark on the galaxy during the Battle of Kherin’s Belt. This pivotal battle took place when a large pirate fleet attempted to block UEE supply lines in the Kherin asteroid belt, a critical trade route. The newly formed Council, under Admiral Aurelius’ command aboard the BSC Resolute, took swift action, engaging the pirate fleet in a fierce battle.

The tide turned when Captain Lee “Apollo” Adama, a key member of the Council, made the ultimate sacrifice. After sustaining severe damage to his Vanguard Warden, he rammed his ship into the pirate flagship, crippling their command structure and ensuring victory for the Council. This battle solidified the Black Star Council’s reputation as a relentless protector of UEE territory and sent a clear message to any faction threatening UEE space. For his bravery, Adama was posthumously awarded the Star of Valor.

The Defense of Pyrrhus Station (2946)

In 2946, the Council faced one of its greatest challenges during the Defense of Pyrrhus Station. Pyrrhus Station was a vital UEE outpost responsible for ship production and research, but it came under a devastating attack by a Vanduul fleet. Major Darius “Centurion” Varen, leading the defense aboard the BSC Ironclad, coordinated both air and ground forces to hold off the Vanduul long enough for UEE reinforcements to arrive.

The defense was a brutal, drawn-out engagement, but Varen’s leadership and strategic acumen saved the station from destruction. His efforts earned him the Centurion’s Shield medal, and the battle became a symbol of the Council’s ability to defend the UEE against even the most overwhelming odds.

Growth and Expansion

Following these victories, the Black Star Council experienced rapid growth. With its reputation cemented, more UEE citizens, including former military personnel, joined its ranks. The Council expanded its fleet and established alliances with UEE-aligned factions. Its operations spread across multiple systems, where they were involved in peacekeeping, anti-piracy missions, and defense contracts with colonies and corporations.

Cultural Identity and Traditions

The Council developed a rich culture and set of traditions over the years, heavily inspired by its Roman and Spartan themes. These included ceremonies like the Founder’s Day Celebration, which honors Admiral Aurelius and the Council’s formation, and the Rite of the Black Star, where new recruits pledge their loyalty to the Council and receive their rank insignias.

Ongoing Challenges and Legacy

Though the Council has grown powerful, it still faces numerous challenges. Pirate factions, mercenary groups, and the ever-present Vanduul remain constant threats. However, through battles like the Skirmish at Vega’s Veil and Operation Iron Hammer, the Council continues to prove its mettle. Each of these victories further strengthens its resolve to be an unbreakable force within the verse.

The Present Day

Today, the Black Star Council stands as one of the most respected and formidable organizations in the galaxy, led by a series of Fleet Admirals throughout its history. Their influence stretches across UEE space, and their reputation as protectors of the verse remains unchallenged. Their long-term vision includes expanding their influence and potentially establishing an independent star system as their operational hub, all while adhering to their strict philosophy of defending the innocent with honor.

The Council’s history is a testament to its guiding principles of honor, integrity, and unwavering loyalty to its mission, upheld by the sacrifices and leadership of its members.

Manifesto

“Unbreaking, Unyielding, Eternal”

In the cold silence of the void, where light fades and chaos festers, we rise not as conquerors, but as guardians. The Black Star Council was forged in war, tempered in fire, and built on the unshakable resolve of those who refused to surrender to disorder. We are more than an organization we are a force. A doctrine. A legacy written in the stars.

We reject lawless ambition and profit-driven empires. We answer not to greed or fear, but to duty. Duty to the Verse, to order, to each other.

We are the defenders of the weak, the sword against tyranny, the shield before the storm. Where others fracture, we unite. Where others falter, we endure. And where others forget, we remember every battle, every brother, every sacrifice.

We do not claim territory. We earn every inch of it.
We do not seek war. We prepare for it.
We do not serve the system. We protect those abandoned by it.

Through the shadows of Kherin’s Belt, to the fires of Pyrrhus Station, the Council has stood uncompromising, unwavering. Our creed is carved into every hull, whispered in every oath, and carried in every heart that wears the black star.

We are not for everyone. We are for those who endure. For those who lead. For those who rise when others fall.

The Black Star Council is not just an order. It is a conviction.
A calling.
A brotherhood eternal.

Join us and become legend.

Simul, invicti sumus.
Simul, inexorabiles sumus.
Simul, aeterni sumus.

Charter

Established: March 15, 2942 | Location: Kherin’s Belt | Classification: Para-Military Defense Authority

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ARTICLE I – FOUNDING PRINCIPLES

The Black Star Council was established in the wake of chaos to preserve stability, uphold justice, and protect the innocent across the known and unknown territories of the Verse. Founded by Admiral Thane Aurelius, the Council arose from the ashes of fractured commands and disillusioned officers, bound by a singular conviction:

Order must be maintained. The Verse must have guardians.

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ARTICLE II – CORE TENETS

1. Loyalty to the Council Above All:
No allegiance supersedes duty to the Council. Not to credits, corporations, or governments but to the Oath, the Creed, and the Mission.

2. Justice Through Strength:
We are the sword in the dark and the shield at the gates. Where injustice spreads, we respond with precision and purpose.

3. Discipline and Honor:
Every officer shall act with honor, restraint, and professionalism. Power is wielded not for self, but for the unity of the Council.

4. Service Beyond Death:
Our fallen are never forgotten. Their memory fuels our resolve. Their legacy is etched in every hull, every operation, every decision.

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ARTICLE III – STRUCTURE AND COMMAND

The Council is governed by a rigid, merit-based hierarchy, beginning with the Fleet Admiral and descending through Command, Department Leads, and Specialized Units. Promotions are earned through:

Combat Readiness Evaluations (TROs)

Initial Command Combat Testing (ICCT)

Board Reviews by Peers and Superiors

All officers, regardless of station, are expected to maintain operational excellence and uphold Council standards in all duties.

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ARTICLE IV – ENGAGEMENT POLICY

The Council will engage hostile forces only under one of the following protocols:

Interception of Confirmed Threats

Protection of Civilian Life and Assets

Elimination of High-Value Pirate, Vanduul, or Mercenary Targets

Execution of Strategic Defensive or Preemptive Operations

Diplomacy is valued, but never at the expense of the Council’s security or mission.

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ARTICLE V – ENFORCEMENT AND JUSTICE

Disobedience, corruption, or conduct unbecoming of a Council officer will be met with swift internal review and, if necessary, trial by Tribunal. The integrity of the Council is paramount, and no rank is above the law.

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ARTICLE VI – CIVILIAN RELATIONS

The Black Star Council acknowledges and protects the role of civilians within its space of influence. Aid, medical support, and defensive operations will be rendered in good faith wherever possible. However, operational security shall never be compromised.

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ARTICLE VII – LEGACY AND FUTURE

This Charter is not merely a code it is a promise. To our founders. To our fallen. To every soul that wears the Black Star with pride.

We are not conquerors.
We are not pirates.
We are not mercenaries.

We are the Black Star Council guardians of the eternal flame that guides the Verse through its darkest hours.

Signed,
Fleet Admiral Bad_Emrys
Admiral of the Fleet,
Black Star Council Commanding

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