Pillar of Orion [PILLORION] - Organizations

History

Backstory

The renown of the Pillar of Orion largely comes from its origins, but not just House Fox, we are looking at where the line of Fox comes from. As you may or may not already know it was Dresden Fox, Leader of House Fox in the year 2951 that put forth the ‘Pillars Initiative’ to the other great houses of the Elysium system that stood under the Protectorate. The ‘Pillars Initiative’ was to unify the houses once more under new banners and new names. However, the important takeaway here is when the Pillar for House Fox was made, and it was named the Pillar of Orion, many were confused as to why the name was not simply the ‘Pillar of Fox’ or something adjacent. Some people looked to the ‘Ark of Orion’, the renowned flagship of the House, but still some people questioned where the name ‘Orion’ came from. You see, the story traces back to the earlier days of human expanse, the line of the Fox family is claimed to to be traceable by a millennium and each of them have stories to tell, the family lineage is rich with many great epochs; but in that time, for nearly five centuries of human expanse the Fox family kept its roots in it’s birthplace, Earth. It was not until Harlin Fox of the 26th century, became a part of the UPE Navy and found himself intertwined in the First Tevarian War. After an unfortunate event with fellow squad mates, Harlin was shown the cruelty of the UPE and the sympathy for the Tevarians; which led to him and his new companions heading to Vosca where they began forging the groundwork for the ‘Protectorate’. As the days and years became history in this new system for the Fox name, the family never forgot their roots, but elected to never return to Earth for they had found a new home and purpose elsewhere in the stars. So when asked, ‘Why Orion?’, the answer is that the Fox family tells a story about one of their oldest ancestors, before human expansion had begun, who used to look up into the night sky and long for what could be out there. They would always look for the constellation of Orion in the night sky, for it would give them strength and most of all, hope for the future. As time has passed and that story has been told many times throughout the millennium, the symbol of Orion the Hunter has grown to be a symbol of strength and perseverance amongst the family and those who pledge allegiance to it. Though not everyone may know the real story or where it may have come from, the symbol stands true.

Pillars of Elysium History Timeline

2543
- Founding of settlement on Vosca.
- The order called the “Protectorate” is created by the leaders of the houses to protect Elysium.

2550
- House Fox, founded by Harlin Fox, stays on Vosca.
- House Fountas, founded by Matthias Fountas, splits from other houses to protect Jalan.
- House Caldian, founded by Cayne Caldian, splits from other houses to protect Elysium II.

The Pillars Initiative: 2951
After 400 years since the birth of the Protectorate and almost 300 years since a major conflict in the system, House Fox saw a need for revival in the cause. This was in part due to the fact that in November of 2951, the radical movements of Xenothreat were on the rise, threatening the peace that had been nurtured for centuries within Elysium. Dresdon Fox, the Leader of House Fox, approached each of the leaders of the great houses of the Protectorate to offer a proposal for change.

The proposal was to reform the Great Houses of Elysium into a new order to unify one another once more, like they were centuries ago. The Protectorate would be now called the Pillars of Elysium to represent each Houses’ pillar of responsibility to the citizens of the system.

2951
- The ‘Protectorate’ is phased out and is replaced with the ‘Pillars of Elysium’
- The idea is passed across the house heads, Fox and Fountas are the two to accept initially.

2953
- After 2 years, ‘The Pillars Initiative’ is enacted by Fox as a means to unite the houses once again which turns the old houses into Pillars under the Pillars of Elysium.
- The ‘Treaty of the Protectorate’ is written up as a set of ideals, responsibilities, and rules that each house must follow if they are to become a Pillar

2954
- Fox creates the ‘Pillar of Orion’, Enforcer of Elysium, and bestows the responsibility of holding and upholding the ‘Treaty of the Protectorate’ upon his Pillar.
- After Fox, House Fountas created the ‘Pillar of Fountas’, Spear of Elysium
- House Caldian joins the Pillars, creating the ‘Pillar of Caldian’, Hand of Elysium
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Manifesto

The Oath of Orion

By the might of Orion and the legacy of House Fox, I pledge myself to the Pillars and the Protectorate by which they stand. I am the shield in darkness, the vigilant eye against chaos, and the voice that speaks for justice. With this oath, I take on the mantle of strength and resilience, bound to protect the system of Elysium and all its people, from the first light to the last shadow. I stand with the Treaty of the Protectorate, our unbroken bond of duty and honor, and vow to uphold its tenets with unwavering resolve. In the spirit of our ancestors, I bear the mark of Orion, guiding me through trials unknown, and pledge that my loyalty will not falter. I will not turn from my duty, nor yield in the face of tyranny. So long as Orion’s might watches over us, I stand as one with the Pillar and with Elysium. This is my oath, my charge, my legacy.

The Protectorates’ Call

From the Clouds of Elysium I to the ice caps of Elysium V, we aim to safeguard Human and Tevarin interests in the system of Elysium from any threat that may come upon the system and its citizens. Attacks on Elysium have been few and far between, but with a chaotic adversary, a new front line could open anywhere at any time. With Xenothreat on the rise, we rise in response; they threaten the safety of what we love, so we will stand against it. We cannot guarantee the security of our home system without a toll of lives and destruction, but we can guarantee the system will not go down without a fight. Our goal is to work alongside the Tevarins and the UEE to rid the system of whatever threat may come our way and continue protecting the system from hostiles until our last breath. We hold an alliance with the UEE and most other government or military powers with a similar goal. However, we hold utmost autonomy from any authority to ensure that we can protect our system unhindered. We operate as a Syndicate to allow each of our Pillars to stand strong in its own purpose and goals; but when the time comes, the Pillars unite strongly together to create the Pillars of Elysium.

Oath of the Protectorate

I stand before the Protectorate, guided by the stars of Elysium and bound by the strength of the Pillars. I pledge my loyalty to this alliance, to uphold its honor, and to defend its people with all I am. I swear to stand with my brothers and sisters in the face of any threat, to uphold the Treaty and its principles, and to honor the trust placed in me as one of the Protectorate. I pledge to respect the authority of the Council of Pillars and to carry forth my duty with courage, integrity, and unity. I shall walk in the light of our shared purpose, bound by this oath to protect and preserve the legacy of Elysium. I am a part of the ranks of the Pillars, and from this moment on, I am Protectorate, loyal and steadfast. This is my oath, my purpose, and my honor.

Charter

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Rules of the Protectorate
I. All Pillars must respond to the Protectorates’ Call whenever it may be rung out.

II. The Head or Founder of each recognized Pillar is expected to serve on the Council of Pillars.

III. If a representative from a Pillar is not available to serve on the Council of Pillars, the Council reserves the right to request a replacement to serve.

IV. If a replacement can not be put forward, the Council reserves the ability to deny that Pillar their recognition until their seat on the Council is filled.

V. The base rules and morals of the Protectorate must be upheld within all Pillars.

VI. The leading power, or powers, of each Pillar, may rule or govern themselves however they see fit, as long as the Council of Pillars and their rulings are recognized as absolute and final.