The Cult of Those Who Redeem

After the Jedi defeated the Loag, many Meris and Teltiors began worhipping them and their code. They formed the Cult of Those Who Redeem, and they are commonly called the Cult by Merisee residents. This organization has taken on quasi-mystic status on the planet.

Prospective members must go through an exhaustive schedule of tests to join, and those within the organization must swear to keep their affiliation secret.

Members of the Cult swear to try to uphold the Jedi Code to the best of their ability. They also attempt to unlock the secrets of the Force, but this is less important than maintaining the purity of spirit and thought necessary to be a Jedi. Many of Merisee's most popular and influential personalities are members of the cult. They act in a variety of ways to preserve peace, protect the weak and innocent, and improve the quality of life on their world. Some take direct action, acting as vigilantes, while others work within the government or business to support enlightened government policies or provide help and assistnace to those who need it.

The Cult must remain secret so as not to trigger a "cleansing" by the Empire. Since Emperor Palpatine realized that the greatest threat to his rule was the Jedi Knights, he cannot allow a cult worshipping their ideals and spreading their myths to exist. Any Jedi who visits Merisee will attract the attention of the Cult, sparking what would surely be an interesting encounter.