Phalanx (Chiss)

Phalanx
General information
Formation type	Fleet
Organizational information
Commanding officer(s)	Syndic
Sub-units	28 units: Syndic Mitth'raw'nuruodo's Household Phalanx (Copero) A phalanx
Headquarters	Naporar
Other information
Affiliation	Chiss Ascendancy Nuruodo family

"She commands a phalanx for a rival syndic, one who doesn't approve of the changes I'm encouraging. And I know she wouldn't approve of you, either."

―Assistant Syndic Soontir Fel

A Phalanx, also referred to as a Household Phalanx or Colonial Phalanx, was the primary division within the military of the Chiss species, separate from the Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet. There were 28 Phalanxes, one to defend each of the colony worlds, while those assigned to the headquarters of the Ruling Families were referred to as Household Phalanxes, as opposed to Colonial Phalanxes.

Description

"Shawnkyr is a true member of a renegade phalanx, sir. She would not stay behind if I ordered her to."

―Jagged Fel, to Soontir Fel

Phalanxes defended twenty-eight central Chiss Ascendancy colonies.

A Phalanx, also referred to as a Household Phalanx or Colonial Phalanx, was the primary division within the military of the Chiss species, separate from the Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet, which was deemed a foreign-affairs asset rather than a military one. There were 28 Phalanxes, one to defend each of the central colony worlds, and command of each Phalanx typically fell to an officer appointed by the Syndic of one of the Ruling Families. Phalanxes assigned to the headquarters of the Ruling Families were referred to as Household Phalanxes, as opposed to Colonial Phalanxes. The planet Naporar, homeworld of the Nuruodo family, held the ranking authority in all matters related to the Household and Colonial Phalanxes. In times of crisis, the Defense Fleet would call upon the forces of nearby Phalanxes.

History

"We are Syndic Mitth'raw'nuruodo's Household Phalanx. We live only to serve him. And through him, serve the Chiss."

―Kres'ten'tarthi "Stent" to Mara Jade

Vanguard Squadron from Syndic Mitth'raw'nuruodo's Household Phalanx during the Battle of Hapes.

During his tenure as Syndic, Mitth'raw'nuruodo, core name "Thrawn," of the Eighth Ruling Family commanded his own personal Household Phalanx. With his fleet of Imperial Star Destroyers, the Imperial forces worked alongside the native forces of his loyal Household Phalanx. The territory conquered in these campaigns became the basis of a new power, the Empire of the Hand, a successor to the Galactic Empire who formed an uneasy relationship with the Chiss Ascendancy. Though his people considered Thrawn a renegade, many Aristocras secretly supported his actions, believing his proactive stance ultimately kept the Chiss people safe. While the Ruling Families feigned obliviousness to this alliance, the average citizen was well aware of it.

During the Yuuzhan Vong War, Commander Ina'ganet'nuruodo, core name "Ganet," was in charge of a phalanx loyal to a syndic that was opposed to the policies of Assistant Syndic Soontir Fel.

Appearances

• Vision of the Future (and unabridged audiobook) (First appearance, in book) (as Household Phalanx)
• "Red Sky, Blue Flame" — Star Wars Gamer 7
• Survivor's Quest (and unabridged audiobook)
• The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin (First identified as Chiss House phalanx)
• The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey (First identified as household phalanx, household's phalanx)
• The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee

Sources

• "The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Chiss" — Star Wars Gamer 5 (First identified as Phalanx and colonial phalanx)
• Alien Anthology
• Voss Parck on Wizards.com (original site is defunct) (as Chiss expeditionary forces)
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 137 CHI 1-4: Chiss
• Starships of the Galaxy, Saga Edition
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• The Essential Atlas
• The Unknown Regions