Knights of Zakuul

The Knights of Zakuul, also known as Zakuul Knights, was an order of Force-sensitive warriors who served Valkorion, the Emperor of the Eternal Empire. They differ from both Jedi and Sith, believing in using the Force only to enforce justice. They also believed in sharing all of their teachings instead of hoarding them like the Sith. Their loyalty was absolute, and very few even thought about betraying the eternal throne.

Organization and philosophy
An group of Force-Sensitive warrior, the knights believed that the force should be only used to enforced law. There were extremely loyal to the Eternal Empire.

Weapons
The Knights used several different forms of weapons. Most notable was the lightsaber pike, which they usually wielded with a blaster bolt reflecting shield. The knights were also seen utilizing lightsabers and double bladed lightsabers. Their blade color was almost always blue, except for a special type of cyborg knights who were found in the Star Fortresses, who were seen with an orange blade. Stated by Valkorian the Knights of Zakuul believed the Force to be more than light or dark.

Variations
Zakuul Knights had various different sects within the order. These sects ranged from Exarchs, to cyborg knights who were both found commonly on a Star Fortress.

Exarchs
The Exarchs were an elite branch within the Zakuul Knights. Exarchs were Knights who received both biological and cybernetic upgrades or implants, and were the overseers of massive space stations known as Star Fortresses. Exarchs were known to have worn enhanced or upgraded variants of the standard Knight armor. Exarchs were also known to have wielded a lightsaber pike, which varied in blade color, as well as a blaster-bolt deflection shield. Exarchs were known for their strong connection and ability in the Force, able to perform feats such as charging themselves with solar energy and redirecting it towards a specific target. They were also able to produce Force hallucinations that plagued an enemy combatant and often weakened their resolve.

Cyborg Knights
The Zakuul Knights maintained what appeared to have been an all cybernetic section of the order. Members of this order were cybernetically enhanced to augment their combat capabilities. In combat they often wielded lightsabers that had an orange blade.

Honor Guard
During the reign of the Immortal Emperor Valkorion, there was a contingent of Knights that served as his Honor Guard. The Honor Guard was seen both inside the Eternal Throne room, as well as in the passages leading into the throne room. After the death of the Valkorion, is it unclear whether or not there was an Honor Guard under Emperor Arcann. Members of the Honor Guard wielded a blue lightsaber pike and carried a blaster-bolt resistant shield. Members of the Guard apparently wore the regular Zakuul Knight armor.

Appearances

 * Sacrifice