Category:House of Knights


 * "A legacy of Jedi who were famed for their powerful connection to the Force. Something of a small achievement, but having a strong connection can go a long way."
 * —Damien Knights


 * The House of Knights, also known as the Royal House of Chandrila, the Royal Family of Chandrila, Knights Clan, Knights Family, or simply House Knights, is a Chandrilan Noble House that dated back to the earliest days of Chandrila's colonization. The family consists of both Humans and Korunnai. Beginning in 3643 BBY, the Knights legacy are famed for their powerful connection to the Force, extensive knowledge of learning powerful and advanced Force abilities, and their mastery of lightsaber combat, as well as their renowned piloting and hand-to-hand combat skills. By tradition, the family has been charged with compiling and protecting the history of the New and Old Jedi Order. Currently the family resides in the Knights Family Manor on the planet Chandrila.
 * Without a doubt, House of Knights is the singularly most wealthy and influential family within all of Soul Society. On the surface, the Knights Family’s long line of powerful Jedi might indicate this is because of superior swordsmanship or force abilities- but to assume so is a grave fallacy. In truth, the Knights family has gained a central authority within the Jedi Order thanks to that which it holds most high; pride and honor have shaped the destiny of the Knights since their earliest beginnings, and still defines the role of the family to this day.
 * When Damien Knights was born, he learned about his Jedi heritage, and continued on the legacy from which he married Korrah Naberrie and helped Luke Skywalker form the New Jedi Order. Many Jedi of the Knights Family were known for their nobility, healing abilities, combat skills, wealth, diplomats, scholars, as well as espionage, historians, and even managing to develop Force abilities through practice and concentration.

Origins
In the few centuries that followed the fall of Infinite Empire, the Humans developed sleeper ships. Aboard those transports, groups of Human colonists left Coruscant, the purported fountainhead of their species. By 25,000 BBY, their ships had established colonies on various planets, including Chandrila. Knights ancestors were among the first to settle that new world, and they played a pivotal role in the formation of the Galactic Republic some 2,500 years later. In the following millennia, Founding Day was celebrated in memory of the foundation of the House of Knights.

The newly-founded Chandrilan society opted for a political system in which a reigning monarch was chosen by and among a number of noble dynasties. As one of the larger houses, the Knights family took smaller, like-minded ones under its protection in exchange for their fealty and support.

Notable Members

 * A'denn Knights, First Monarch of the Knights Family--Famous for defeating The Sith Emperor, as well as, Darth Angral. Husband of Kira Carsen Knights & Father of Luke & Ashla Knights.
 * Kira Carsen Knights, Second Monarch of the Knights Family--Headstrong and confident Jedi, with a strong sense of loyalty towards her friends and allies. Husband of A'denn Knights & Mother of Luke & Ashla Knights.
 * Luke Knights, Third Monarch of the Knights Family--Master of blades. Earned the title, "Blademaster", after demonstrating his aptitude with all forms of lightsaber dueling. Son of A'denn and Kira Knights, Ashla Knights' brother & Vara Knights' husband.
 * Vara Knights--Noted healer. Cured over 400 people with advanced healing techniques. Luke Knights' wife.
 * Ashla Knights, Fourth Monarch of the Knights Family--Veteran of many battles during the Cold War. Famous for defeating Darth Destrus. Daughter of A'denn & Kira Knights, Luke Knights' sister & Dransten Knights' wife.
 * Dransten Knights, Fifth Monarch of the Knights Family--Notable Battlemaster. Trained hundreds of Jedi in the art of lightsaber dueling. Fought in over a dozen battles during the Cold War. Married into the Knights Family and became the Husband of Ashla Knights.
 * Darius Knights, Sixth Monarch of the Knights Family--Left the Jedi Order after failing his trials. Joined the Republic Military and became the new leader of the Republic's elite forces, Havoc Squad. Husband of Elara Dorne Knights.
 * Elara Dorne Knights, Seventh Monarch of the Knights Family--A brilliant field medic with a flawless operational record, Elara Dorne Knights was the epitome of an honor-bound soldier in the Republic military. But Elara's commitment to duty and regulation was born from more than a simple respect for the Republic. Wife of Darius Knights.
 * Levi Knights, Eighth Monarch of the Knights Family--Led a Republic Squadron during the Cold War against the Resurgent Sith Empire. Notable pilot, and earning several awards for his service in the Republic fleet. Husband of Risha Drayen Knights.
 * Risha Drayen Knights--A scoundrel who slips by on charm and wit, Risha is known as many things; a mysterious loner, brilliant starship mechanic and a manipulative thief being only a few of them. Wife of Levi Knights.
 * Jūshirō Knights, Ninth Monarch of the Knights Family--Notable Jedi Master. A renowned member of the Jedi High Council from 44 BBY—19 BBY. Husband of Retsu Knights, Father of Derek Knights, Grandfather of Damien Knights, & Great-Grandfather of Matthew Knights.
 * Retsu Knights--Retsu was a calm and composed Jedi Consular, and possessed a sense of humor whenever rest occurs. Like Jūshirō, Retsu had sworn a lifetime of service to the Jedi Order, and protected the Republic and its ideals. Serving as a Jedi Consular, Retsu cared deeply about knowledge, but was always cautious when approaching knowledge associated with the dark side. Wife of Jūshirō Knights, Mother of Derek Knights, Grandmother of Damien Knights, and Great-Grandmother of Matthew Knights.
 * Derek Knights, Tenth Monarch of the Knights Family--Celebrated historian. Famed for his discovery of several lost holocrons during an excavation on Haruun Kal. Son of Jūshirō & Retsu Knights, Husband of Alath Knights, father of Damien Knights, & Grandfather of Matthew Knights.
 * Alath Knights--Famed historian and sage. Wife of Derek Knights, Mother of Damien Knights, & Grandmother of Matthew Knights.
 * Damien Knights, Eleventh Monarch of the Knights Family--Excelled in all his classes and moved on to being a Jedi Sentinel and Leader of the Jedi Temple Guards at the age of nineteen. Survived Order 66, helped Luke Skywalker create the New Jedi Order, and joined the Jedi High Council while becoming the Master of the Order. Grandson of Jūshirō & Retsu Knights, son of Derek & Alath Knights, Husband of Korrah Knights & Father of Matthew Knights.
 * Korrah Naberrie Knights--A Midi-chlorian count of 18,000, she was able to retain a young age. Famed for her wisdom, fairness and talent with healing. Fought in the Clone Wars, and healed over hundreds of wounded people. Wife of Damien Knights & Mother of Matthew Knights.
 * Matthew Knights, Twelfth Monarch of the Knights Family--Notable Jedi Battlemaster. Famed for going into battles victoriously. He believed strongly in his mission of achieving peace and was willing to lay down his life in order to see his goal realized. Great-Grandson of Jūshirō & Retsu Knights, Grandson of Derek & Alath Knights, & Son of Damien & Korrah Knights.

Knights Family Manor
The Knights family mansion sits on grounds so vast that Damien has his own river flowing past his private chambers. When the grounds are first entered, there is a large lake filled with Koi of impeccable pedigree that have been raised in that Knights family manor lake for generations. The Koi are rare, three times larger than common variety and are brilliant gold. As a child, Damien trained in the compound ground. The graves of his ancestors, including his parents Derek Knights and Alath Knights are located on the grounds.

Current Residents

 * Anthony Knights
 * Darren Knights
 * Kaedan Knights
 * Kaila Knights
 * Jaric Knight
 * Tenma Knights
 * Tensai Knights
 * Daisuke Knights


 * Unidentified family members

Former Residents

 * A'denn Knights (Deceased)
 * Kira Carsen Knights (Deceased)
 * Luke Knights (Deceased)
 * Vara Knights (Deceased)
 * Ashla Knights (Deceased)
 * Dransten Knights (Deceased)
 * Darius Knights (Deceased)
 * Elara Dorne Knights (Deceased)
 * Levi Knights (Deceased)
 * Risha Drayen Knights (Deceased)
 * Jūshirō Knights (Deceased)
 * Retsu Knights (Deceased)
 * Matthew Knights (Deceased)
 * Damien Knights (Deceased)
 * Korrah Naberrie  Knights (Deceased)
 * Alath Knights (Deceased)
 * Derek Knights (Deceased)

Guards
The Notable Members, are the protectors of the Manor and its residents, particularly the Monarch. Though they commonly remain within the Manor, when the Notable Members do need to travel, their preferred method of transportation is the Corellian Defender-class Light Corvette.

Defenses
There exist a group of elite guards known as "Divine Guards" which are led by the Monarch. Each guard wears a black hakama with a gray sash tied around their waist and a black mask with four light-colored lines tracing over their heads, and their hair is tied into a long spike at the back of their head before being left to hang free about halfway through the length. They are all armed with swords.

There is a much more powerful version of these soldiers known as a "Second-Class Divine Guard", which Damien refers to as the "Shield of the Monarch". It resembles an ordinary soldier, but is extremely large and wears a circular black hat on its head. The backs of its wrist each have one-half of a large, black, circular shield on them.