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|name=Mecrosa Order |
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| − | |leader=*[[Viscount (title)|Viscountess]] [[Mireya]]<ref name="END">{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/member/insideronline/88/indexp2.html|text= |
+ | |leader=*[[Viscount (title)/Legends|Viscountess]] [[Mireya]]<ref name="END">{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/member/insideronline/88/indexp2.html|text=Evil Never Dies: The Sith Dynasties|int=Evil Never Dies: The Sith Dynasties}}</ref> |
*High Lady [[Brezwalt III]]<ref name="KOTORCG">''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]''</ref> |
*High Lady [[Brezwalt III]]<ref name="KOTORCG">''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]''</ref> |
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*Lady [[Estalle Balis]]<ref name="LOTE">''[[Lords of the Expanse]]''</ref> |
*Lady [[Estalle Balis]]<ref name="LOTE">''[[Lords of the Expanse]]''</ref> |
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|members=*[[Sir]] [[Nevil Tritum]]<ref name="END" /> |
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*[[Emily Janse]]<ref name="LOTE" /> |
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|fragmented=[[3965 BBY]] ([[Cleansing of the Nine Houses]])<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
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|affiliation=*[[House Mecetti]]<ref name="END" /> |
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| − | *[[Sith Empire (Great Sith War)|Sith Empire]]<ref name="END" /> |
+ | *[[Sith Empire (Great Sith War)|Exar Kun's Sith Empire]]<ref name="END" /> |
| + | *[[Sith Empire (Post–Great Hyperspace War)|True Sith Empire]]<ref name="SODL">''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'', Imperial Agent mission "Shadow of the Dark Lord"</ref> |
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+ | *[[New Sith]]<ref name="ROT">''[[Darth Bane: Rule of Two]]''</ref>}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| − | Founded during the [[Tapani sector |
+ | Founded during the [[Tapani sector/Legends|Tapani sector's]] [[Tapani sector#Dynastic Era (7,328-1,582 BBY)|Dynastic Era]], the Mecrosa Order began as a group of [[Force-sensitive/Legends|Force-sensitive]] nobles of [[House Mecetti]] who swore an oath to protect the House with their lives from all who threatened it. Based within an ancient castle on the [[Planet/Legends|planet]] [[Nyssa]], the Order grew in wealth and numbers as House Mecetti remained stable and strong. Establishing chapter houses across the surrounding systems, the Order established an elaborate network of spies and informants to keep the flow of information open at all times. |
| − | During this two hundred year period of growth and expansion, the Order began to be corrupted from the inside, coming under the scrutiny of members of the [[Jedi Order]] that were sired by the rival [[House Pelagia]]. Accusing the Mecrosa Order's leader, [[Viscount (title)|Viscountess]] [[Mireya]] of [[Vjun]], of consorting with [[Sith holocron]] |
+ | During this two hundred year period of growth and expansion, the Order began to be corrupted from the inside, coming under the scrutiny of members of the [[Jedi Order/Legends|Jedi Order]] that were sired by the rival [[House Pelagia]]. Accusing the Mecrosa Order's leader, [[Viscount (title)/Legends|Viscountess]] [[Mireya]] of [[Vjun/Legends|Vjun]], of consorting with [[Sith holocron/Legends|Sith holocrons]] and dabbling in the [[Dark side of the Force/Legends|dark side of the Force]], even allowing [[Sith Lord/Legends|Sith Lords]] to own tax-free holdings on Nyssa.<ref name="KOTORCG" /> During the time known to history as the [[Old Sith Wars]], under the leadership of High Lady [[Brezwalt III]], the Mecrosa Order began funding the devastating [[Great Sith War|conflict]] led by [[Sith Lord/Legends|Sith Lord]] [[Exar Kun]], which garnered a strong response by the Jedi. To counter the Sith supporters, the Jedi Order embarked upon a massive purge of Sith teachings in the Tapani sector, declaring the pogrom the [[Cleansing of the Nine Houses]].<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
| − | While the Jedi were successful at killing most of the Sith-leaning members of the Order, the Mecrosa survived in secret within the Tapani sector, though many of the were not Forceful. Abandoning the use of Sith teachings and poisons, the Mecrosa sought out [[frinka venom]] and learned the skills of various martial arts.<ref name="END" /> |
+ | While the Jedi were successful at killing most of the Sith-leaning members of the Order, the Mecrosa survived in secret within the Tapani sector, though many of the survivors were not Forceful. Abandoning the use of Sith teachings and poisons, the Mecrosa sought out [[frinka venom]] and learned the skills of various martial arts.<ref name="END" /> However, the assassins of the Order were trained to survive toxic [[Atmosphere/Legends|atmospheres]], poisons, and sicknesses by taking chemical cocktails to immunize themselves to the effects. By the time of the [[Cold War]], the Order was still fragmented, and their databases vulnerable to outside infiltration.<ref name="The Mecrosa Assassins">{{TORcite|type=crewskill|Bioanalysis|The Mecrosa Assassins}}</ref> As the secret society recovered over the next four millennia, they became especially thoughtful in regards to who gained membership. The Mecrosa did not play a part in the wars between the Jedi and Sith for some time until the [[New Sith Wars]] and fell in with the [[New Sith|New Sith Empire]]. Despite their pledged loyalty, the Order was responsible for the poisoning of Sith Lord [[Belia Darzu]] in retaliation for her intrusion into the Tapani sector in [[1230 BBY]].<ref name="END" /> |
[[File:Mecrosa Order.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A Mecrosa assassin.]] |
[[File:Mecrosa Order.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A Mecrosa assassin.]] |
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| − | A thousand years later, the weakened Order was tested by the leader of the [[Dathomirian]] |
+ | A thousand years later, the weakened Order was tested by the leader of the [[Dathomirian/Legends|Dathomirian]] [[Nightsisters/Legends|Nightsisters]], [[Talzin/Legends|Mother Talzin]]. Sending three shadow killers to the [[Pella system]] in search of rival groups, only one Nightsister fell while all Mecrosa combatants died.<ref>''[[Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side]]''</ref> Several years later, Sir [[Nevil Tritum]] was part of the reinvigorated Mecrosa Order under the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]]. Tritum, while not Forceful himself, recovered the lost [[Adas's holocron|holocron]] of [[King/Legends|King]] [[Adas]] from the library of [[House Pelagia]], killing three [[Jedi Guardian]]s in the process.<ref name="END" /> |
| − | The Order would remain silent during the [[Galactic Civil War]], reappearing once more after the death of the [[Galactic Emperor]]. At this time the Order was led by Lady [[Estalle Balis]], the director of House Mecetti's very effective spynet.<ref name="LOTE" /> Sometime after the [[Battle of Endor|battle]] over [[Endor (planet)|Endor]], the Mecrosa were visited by former [[Emperor's Hand]] [[Lumiya]]. Requesting that the Order allow her into their vaults, the Mecrosa felt obligated to assist her in her pursuit of knowledge and grudgingly allowed her access.<ref name="JvS" /> |
+ | The Order would remain silent during the [[Galactic Civil War/Legends|Galactic Civil War]], reappearing once more after the death of the [[Galactic Emperor/Legends|Galactic Emperor]]. At this time the Order was led by Lady [[Estalle Balis]], the director of House Mecetti's very effective spynet.<ref name="LOTE" /> Sometime after the [[Battle of Endor/Legends|battle]] over [[Endor (planet)/Legends|Endor]], the Mecrosa were visited by former [[Emperor's Hand]] [[Lumiya]]. Requesting that the Order allow her into their vaults, the Mecrosa felt obligated to assist her in her pursuit of knowledge and grudgingly allowed her access.<ref name="JvS">[[Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force (real-life book)|''Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force'']]</ref> |
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| − | Given this Order's affiliation with the Sith, its name may be a pun on the word [[Wikipedia:necrosis|necrosis]], which is the death of biological tissue. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[Darth Bane: Rule of Two]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[Darth Bane: Rule of Two]]'' {{Mo}} |
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+ | *[[Darth Plagueis (novel)|''Darth Plagueis'']] {{Imo}} |
==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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*''[[Lords of the Expanse]]'' |
*''[[Lords of the Expanse]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Player's Guide to Tapani]]'' |
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| − | *{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/member/insideronline/88/indexp2.html|text= |
+ | *{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/member/insideronline/88/indexp2.html|text=Evil Never Dies: The Sith Dynasties|int=Evil Never Dies: The Sith Dynasties}} |
| − | *''[[Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force]]'' |
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*''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]'' |
*''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]'' |
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*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
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+ | *[[The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force (real-life book)|''The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force'']] |
*{{DB|character|lumiya|Lumiya}} |
*{{DB|character|lumiya|Lumiya}} |
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+ | *''[[Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side]]'' |
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==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 03:08, 20 October 2019
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The Mecrosa Order was a group of assassins that served the Tapani sector's noble House Mecetti. Possessing a long history, the Mecrosa Order was closely linked with the Sith and the dark side of the Force.
History
Founded during the Tapani sector's Dynastic Era, the Mecrosa Order began as a group of Force-sensitive nobles of House Mecetti who swore an oath to protect the House with their lives from all who threatened it. Based within an ancient castle on the planet Nyssa, the Order grew in wealth and numbers as House Mecetti remained stable and strong. Establishing chapter houses across the surrounding systems, the Order established an elaborate network of spies and informants to keep the flow of information open at all times.
During this two hundred year period of growth and expansion, the Order began to be corrupted from the inside, coming under the scrutiny of members of the Jedi Order that were sired by the rival House Pelagia. Accusing the Mecrosa Order's leader, Viscountess Mireya of Vjun, of consorting with Sith holocrons and dabbling in the dark side of the Force, even allowing Sith Lords to own tax-free holdings on Nyssa.[2] During the time known to history as the Old Sith Wars, under the leadership of High Lady Brezwalt III, the Mecrosa Order began funding the devastating conflict led by Sith Lord Exar Kun, which garnered a strong response by the Jedi. To counter the Sith supporters, the Jedi Order embarked upon a massive purge of Sith teachings in the Tapani sector, declaring the pogrom the Cleansing of the Nine Houses.[2]
While the Jedi were successful at killing most of the Sith-leaning members of the Order, the Mecrosa survived in secret within the Tapani sector, though many of the survivors were not Forceful. Abandoning the use of Sith teachings and poisons, the Mecrosa sought out frinka venom and learned the skills of various martial arts.[1] However, the assassins of the Order were trained to survive toxic atmospheres, poisons, and sicknesses by taking chemical cocktails to immunize themselves to the effects. By the time of the Cold War, the Order was still fragmented, and their databases vulnerable to outside infiltration.[6] As the secret society recovered over the next four millennia, they became especially thoughtful in regards to who gained membership. The Mecrosa did not play a part in the wars between the Jedi and Sith for some time until the New Sith Wars and fell in with the New Sith Empire. Despite their pledged loyalty, the Order was responsible for the poisoning of Sith Lord Belia Darzu in retaliation for her intrusion into the Tapani sector in 1230 BBY.[1]
A Mecrosa assassin.
A thousand years later, the weakened Order was tested by the leader of the Dathomirian Nightsisters, Mother Talzin. Sending three shadow killers to the Pella system in search of rival groups, only one Nightsister fell while all Mecrosa combatants died.[7] Several years later, Sir Nevil Tritum was part of the reinvigorated Mecrosa Order under the Galactic Empire. Tritum, while not Forceful himself, recovered the lost holocron of King Adas from the library of House Pelagia, killing three Jedi Guardians in the process.[1]
The Order would remain silent during the Galactic Civil War, reappearing once more after the death of the Galactic Emperor. At this time the Order was led by Lady Estalle Balis, the director of House Mecetti's very effective spynet.[3] Sometime after the battle over Endor, the Mecrosa were visited by former Emperor's Hand Lumiya. Requesting that the Order allow her into their vaults, the Mecrosa felt obligated to assist her in her pursuit of knowledge and grudgingly allowed her access.[8]
Appearances
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (Mentioned only)
- Darth Bane: Rule of Two (Mentioned only)
- Darth Plagueis (Indirect mention only)
Sources
- Lords of the Expanse
- Player's Guide to Tapani
Evil Never Dies: The Sith Dynasties on Hyperspace (article) (content removed from StarWars.com and unavailable)- Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
- Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
- Lumiya in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10
Evil Never Dies: The Sith Dynasties on Hyperspace (article) (content removed from StarWars.com and unavailable)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lords of the Expanse
- ↑ Star Wars: The Old Republic, Imperial Agent mission "Shadow of the Dark Lord"
- ↑ Darth Bane: Rule of Two
- ↑
Star Wars: The Old Republic — Bioanalysis Crew Skill mission: "The Mecrosa Assassins"
- ↑ Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side
- ↑ Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force