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	~~fin~~		==Monastic and Militant Orders==

			''See also: [[Axiom]]''

			Trinarism boasts several religious orders within its structure. Since the ascension of Ecclesiarch [[Notable_Synthetics#ARM-1DRIL\|ARM-1DRIL]], these institutions have been officially sanctioned as monastic and religious orders dedicated to the values of the faith and the fulfilment of its goals - although the means by which they attempt this vary immensely between orders. While some value an austere monasticism in the manner of ancient human monasteries and hermitages, others carve the way to Ascension by means more direct.

			===The Order of Guardians===

			''See also: [[Order of Guardians]]''

			'''The Order of Guardians is a paramilitary religious order with functions both as the official security force of the Church, and as an almost fully fledged military within the domains of [[Axiom]].''' While figures such as these have been present since the beginning of the faith, finding their origins in concerned members of the laity following the deaths of Patricia Corkfell and of Temple, the existence of a central religious Order for the Guardians has only come about with ARM-1DRIL's recent reforms. Since their humble beginnings they have become a radically more organised and comprehensive organisation, inducting experienced mercenaries into high ranks so they may induct their recruits more efficiently. By this point, the Order is one of the most prominent political players in the Church.

			===The Society of Aspirants===

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	As a result of its dour funding, morale in the CTS is the lowest of any branch within the Order of Guardians. By stereotype, one may expect a member of the CTS to be pessimistic, nihilistic, and rather impious - nothing can turn faithful fervour to dust quite like standing in biting desert winds for weeks at a time, or being assigned to a regular patrol route over rough and hostile terrain. These are usually the least motivated, most scarcely trained, and most often corrupt members of the Order of Guardians. Their popular image features them partially out of uniform, with both organics and synthetics frequently wearing their coats around their hips or over one shoulder in an attempt to keep cool under the harsh noon sun, praying quietly for a change in their fortunes.		As a result of its dour funding, morale in the CTS is the lowest of any branch within the Order of Guardians. By stereotype, one may expect a member of the CTS to be pessimistic, nihilistic, and rather impious - nothing can turn faithful fervour to dust quite like standing in biting desert winds for weeks at a time, or being assigned to a regular patrol route over rough and hostile terrain. These are usually the least motivated, most scarcely trained, and most often corrupt members of the Order of Guardians. Their popular image features them partially out of uniform, with both organics and synthetics frequently wearing their coats around their hips or over one shoulder in an attempt to keep cool under the harsh noon sun, praying quietly for a change in their fortunes.

	The CTS also encompasses the '''~~Society~~ of Keepers''', the body responsible for the bulk of law enforcement on Axiom's surface. These are not strictly members of the Order of Guardians, not having taken their vows and usually not being as experienced or as capable as members of the Order proper; they are recruited on the promise that, if they perform well enough, they may one day be inducted.		The CTS also encompasses the '''Fellowship of Keepers''', the body responsible for the bulk of law enforcement on Axiom's surface. These are not strictly members of the Order of Guardians, not having taken their vows and usually not being as experienced or as capable as members of the Order proper; they are recruited on the promise that, if they perform well enough, they may one day be inducted.

	== Organization ==		== Organization ==

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	In stark contrast to the Providence-class, the '''Corkfell-class''' was designed wholly by the [[Axiom#Lodge_of_Temple_Architect\|Lodge of Temple Architect]] and manufactured via the resources of the church from 2465, commissioned explicitly as a response to [[Notable_Synthetics#Deluge\|Deluge]]'s revolt and elopement from [[Axiom]]. Designed with a relatively high-grade warp drive and a substantial complement of ship-to-ship blasters, the Corkfell-class exists exclusively to destroy [[Exclusionists]] wherever they may flee until none at all are left. To this end, while it is not a remarkably large ship - with many commenting that it would more rightly be categorised as a corvette if not for the aggrandisement of its designers - it is remarkably fast both in intra-system and inter-system travel, taking strong advantage of Axiom's bountiful helium-3 reserves to ensure that it can always outpace an Exclusionist vessel insofar as it knows where it is. Aiding further in this is a strong sensors suite. Despite its substantial speed, it would still fall behind a bluespace drive of at least middling quality.		In stark contrast to the Providence-class, the '''Corkfell-class''' was designed wholly by the [[Axiom#Lodge_of_Temple_Architect\|Lodge of Temple Architect]] and manufactured via the resources of the church from 2465, commissioned explicitly as a response to [[Notable_Synthetics#Deluge\|Deluge]]'s revolt and elopement from [[Axiom]]. Designed with a relatively high-grade warp drive and a substantial complement of ship-to-ship blasters, the Corkfell-class exists exclusively to destroy [[Exclusionists]] wherever they may flee until none at all are left. To this end, while it is not a remarkably large ship - with many commenting that it would more rightly be categorised as a corvette if not for the aggrandisement of its designers - it is remarkably fast both in intra-system and inter-system travel, taking strong advantage of Axiom's bountiful helium-3 reserves to ensure that it can always outpace an Exclusionist vessel insofar as it knows where it is. Aiding further in this is a strong sensors suite. Despite its substantial speed, it would still fall behind a bluespace drive of at least middling quality.

	As payment for all these features, the ship's interior is dark and cramped, failing to be anything resembling comfortable for the organic members of its crew - its purpose is doggedly single-minded, and it scantly permits its crew to be anything but. While only a few dozen of these ships have been manufactured, their locations at any time are scarcely known; they spend more time scouring the frontier than they do in orbit of Axiom, searching studiously for any trace of their heretical quarry.		As payment for all these features, the ship's interior is dark and cramped, failing to be anything resembling comfortable for the organic members of its crew - its purpose is doggedly single-minded, and it scantly permits its crew to be anything but. While only a few dozen of these ships have been manufactured, their locations at any time are scarcely known; they spend more time scouring the frontier than they do in orbit of Axiom, searching studiously for any trace of their heretical quarry. These ships also see use by relic-hunters and other such parties.

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	Unlike its more prestigious counterpart, the '''Cloister for Orbital Security (COS)''' does not occupy such a unique status as the protectors of the most critical organs of the church. Rather than basing its mythos on the untimely deaths of the faith's martyrs and saints, it bases itself and its necessity on the recent blockade of Axiom by [[Hephaestus Industries]]. Considered by most as the second most reputable branch of the Order, it is responsible primarily for the management of the '''Aziomite Orbital Defense Flotilla (AODF)''' - this is a large cluster of largely static vessels repurposed from a variety of commercial and deprecated military spacecraft. These often either lack any bluespace or warp drive whatsoever, or only possess one that is small and slow - these ships strictly do not leave Axiom's orbit or closely adjacent space within its own system, and their primary purpose is to monitor traffic coming in and outfit of Axiom, to provide a safeguard against pirate activity and against any future attempts at a blockade.		Unlike its more prestigious counterpart, the '''Cloister for Orbital Security (COS)''' does not occupy such a unique status as the protectors of the most critical organs of the church. Rather than basing its mythos on the untimely deaths of the faith's martyrs and saints, it bases itself and its necessity on the recent blockade of Axiom by [[Hephaestus Industries]]. Considered by most as the second most reputable branch of the Order, it is responsible primarily for the management of the '''Aziomite Orbital Defense Flotilla (AODF)''' - this is a large cluster of largely static vessels repurposed from a variety of commercial and deprecated military spacecraft. These often either lack any bluespace or warp drive whatsoever, or only possess one that is small and slow - these ships strictly do not leave Axiom's orbit or closely adjacent space within its own system, and their primary purpose is to monitor traffic coming in and outfit of Axiom, to provide a safeguard against pirate activity and against any future attempts at a blockade.

	Life on Order spacecraft tends towards the cramped, dark, and uncomfortable. Most vessels within the OODF have been stripped to the barest capabilities to fulfil their assigned duty, with many comforts suffering as a direct result - it should not be a high surprise that assignment to this branch is considered a particularly unfortunate fate for human Guardians.		Life on Order spacecraft tends towards the cramped, dark, and uncomfortable. Most vessels within the OODF have been stripped to the barest capabilities to fulfil their assigned duty, with many comforts suffering as a direct result - it should not be a high surprise that assignment to this branch is considered a particularly unfortunate fate for human Guardians, who feel this austerity more keenly.

	Only one other body of ships exists within the COS: the '''Ecclesiastical Pursuit Group (EPG)''' is a much smaller division consisting of only some dozen larger specially built vessels, each fitted with high-grade warp drives, intended to serve the exact opposite role of their orbital counterpart. These are the ships responsible for the hunting of [[Exclusionists]], darting between frontier colonies and installations, conducting lengthy investigations on local Exclusionist activity before promptly jumping to their next lead. They stop rarely at their home port only to refuel and allow their crew a brief port leave. While more comfortable than an OODF vessel, conditions remain uncomfortable on EPG ships, particularly considering their long patrols and the frequently dangerous areas of space they are forced to function in. While a principle feature in Ecclesiastical propaganda, it is rumored that the EPG does not engage its quarry as enthusiastically as it could, perhaps owed to the role Deluge played in ensuring Ecclesisarch ARM-1DRIL's rise to power by eliminating Shamfar, their rival candidate. Ecclesiastical authorities deny these rumors vehemently, and insist upon their dedication to eradicating Deluge's schismatic flock.		Only one other body of ships exists within the COS: the '''Ecclesiastical Pursuit Group (EPG)''' is a much smaller division consisting of only some dozen larger specially built vessels, each fitted with high-grade warp drives, intended to serve the exact opposite role of their orbital counterpart. These are the ships responsible for the hunting of [[Exclusionists]], darting between frontier colonies and installations, conducting lengthy investigations on local Exclusionist activity before promptly jumping to their next lead. They stop rarely at their home port only to refuel and allow their crew a brief port leave. While more comfortable than an OODF vessel, conditions remain uncomfortable on EPG ships, particularly considering their long patrols and the frequently dangerous areas of space they are forced to function in. While a principle feature in Ecclesiastical propaganda, it is rumored that the EPG does not engage its quarry as enthusiastically as it could, perhaps owed to the role Deluge played in ensuring Ecclesisarch ARM-1DRIL's rise to power by eliminating Shamfar, their rival candidate. Ecclesiastical authorities deny these rumors vehemently, and insist upon their dedication to eradicating Deluge's schismatic flock.

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	Unlike its more prestigious counterpart, the '''Cloister for Orbital Security (COS)''' does not occupy such a unique status as the protectors of the most critical organs of the church. Rather than basing its mythos on the untimely deaths of the faith's martyrs and saints, it bases itself and its necessity on the recent blockade of Axiom by [[Hephaestus Industries]]. Considered by most as the second most reputable branch of the Order, it is responsible primarily for the management of the '''Aziomite Orbital Defense Flotilla (AODF)''' - this is a large cluster of largely static vessels repurposed from a variety of commercial and deprecated military spacecraft. These often either lack any bluespace or warp drive whatsoever, or only possess one that is small and slow - these ships strictly do not leave Axiom's orbit or closely adjacent space within its own system, and their primary purpose is to monitor traffic coming in and outfit of Axiom, to provide a safeguard against pirate activity and against any future attempts at a blockade.		Unlike its more prestigious counterpart, the '''Cloister for Orbital Security (COS)''' does not occupy such a unique status as the protectors of the most critical organs of the church. Rather than basing its mythos on the untimely deaths of the faith's martyrs and saints, it bases itself and its necessity on the recent blockade of Axiom by [[Hephaestus Industries]]. Considered by most as the second most reputable branch of the Order, it is responsible primarily for the management of the '''Aziomite Orbital Defense Flotilla (AODF)''' - this is a large cluster of largely static vessels repurposed from a variety of commercial and deprecated military spacecraft. These often either lack any bluespace or warp drive whatsoever, or only possess one that is small and slow - these ships strictly do not leave Axiom's orbit or closely adjacent space within its own system, and their primary purpose is to monitor traffic coming in and outfit of Axiom, to provide a safeguard against pirate activity and against any future attempts at a blockade.

	Life on Order spacecraft tends towards the cramped, dark, and uncomfortable. Most vessels within the OODF have been stripped to the barest capabilities to fulfil their assigned duty, with many comforts suffering as a direct result - it should not be a high surprise that assignment to this branch is considered a particularly unfortunate fate for human Guardians~~, who often feel the consequences of these minimal amenities more severely than their synthetic counterparts~~.		Life on Order spacecraft tends towards the cramped, dark, and uncomfortable. Most vessels within the OODF have been stripped to the barest capabilities to fulfil their assigned duty, with many comforts suffering as a direct result - it should not be a high surprise that assignment to this branch is considered a particularly unfortunate fate for human Guardians.

	Only one other body of ships exists within the COS: the '''Ecclesiastical Pursuit Group (EPG)''' is a much smaller division consisting of only some dozen larger specially built vessels, each fitted with high-grade warp drives, intended to serve the exact opposite role of their orbital counterpart. These are the ships responsible for the hunting of [[Exclusionists]], darting between frontier colonies and installations, conducting lengthy investigations on local Exclusionist activity before promptly jumping to their next lead. They stop rarely at their home port only to refuel and allow their crew a brief port leave. While more comfortable than an OODF vessel, conditions remain uncomfortable on EPG ships, particularly considering their long patrols and the frequently dangerous areas of space they are forced to function in. While a principle feature in Ecclesiastical propaganda, it is rumored that the EPG does not engage its quarry as enthusiastically as it could, perhaps owed to the role Deluge played in ensuring Ecclesisarch ARM-1DRIL's rise to power by eliminating Shamfar, their rival candidate. Ecclesiastical authorities deny these rumors vehemently, and insist upon their dedication to eradicating Deluge's schismatic flock.		Only one other body of ships exists within the COS: the '''Ecclesiastical Pursuit Group (EPG)''' is a much smaller division consisting of only some dozen larger specially built vessels, each fitted with high-grade warp drives, intended to serve the exact opposite role of their orbital counterpart. These are the ships responsible for the hunting of [[Exclusionists]], darting between frontier colonies and installations, conducting lengthy investigations on local Exclusionist activity before promptly jumping to their next lead. They stop rarely at their home port only to refuel and allow their crew a brief port leave. While more comfortable than an OODF vessel, conditions remain uncomfortable on EPG ships, particularly considering their long patrols and the frequently dangerous areas of space they are forced to function in. While a principle feature in Ecclesiastical propaganda, it is rumored that the EPG does not engage its quarry as enthusiastically as it could, perhaps owed to the role Deluge played in ensuring Ecclesisarch ARM-1DRIL's rise to power by eliminating Shamfar, their rival candidate. Ecclesiastical authorities deny these rumors vehemently, and insist upon their dedication to eradicating Deluge's schismatic flock.

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	Life on Order spacecraft tends towards the cramped, dark, and uncomfortable. Most vessels within the OODF have been stripped to the barest capabilities to fulfil their assigned duty, with many comforts suffering as a direct result - it should not be a high surprise that assignment to this branch is considered a particularly unfortunate fate for human Guardians, who often feel the consequences of these minimal amenities more severely than their synthetic counterparts.		Life on Order spacecraft tends towards the cramped, dark, and uncomfortable. Most vessels within the OODF have been stripped to the barest capabilities to fulfil their assigned duty, with many comforts suffering as a direct result - it should not be a high surprise that assignment to this branch is considered a particularly unfortunate fate for human Guardians, who often feel the consequences of these minimal amenities more severely than their synthetic counterparts.

	Only one other body of ships exists within the COS: the '''Ecclesiastical Pursuit Group (EPG)''' is a much smaller division consisting of only some dozen larger specially built vessels, each fitted with high-grade warp drives, intended to serve the exact opposite role of their orbital counterpart. These are the ships responsible for the hunting of [[Exclusionists]], darting between frontier colonies and installations, conducting lengthy investigations on local Exclusionist activity before promptly jumping to their next lead. They stop rarely at their home port only to refuel and allow their crew a brief port leave. While more comfortable than an OODF vessel, conditions remain uncomfortable on EPG ships, particularly considering their long patrols and the frequently dangerous areas of space they are forced to function in. It is ~~known~~ that the ~~Marshal has particularly intimate involvement with~~ the ~~EPG~~, and ~~frequently directs its operations personally~~.		Only one other body of ships exists within the COS: the '''Ecclesiastical Pursuit Group (EPG)''' is a much smaller division consisting of only some dozen larger specially built vessels, each fitted with high-grade warp drives, intended to serve the exact opposite role of their orbital counterpart. These are the ships responsible for the hunting of [[Exclusionists]], darting between frontier colonies and installations, conducting lengthy investigations on local Exclusionist activity before promptly jumping to their next lead. They stop rarely at their home port only to refuel and allow their crew a brief port leave. While more comfortable than an OODF vessel, conditions remain uncomfortable on EPG ships, particularly considering their long patrols and the frequently dangerous areas of space they are forced to function in. While a principle feature in Ecclesiastical propaganda, it is rumored that the EPG does not engage its quarry as enthusiastically as it could, perhaps owed to the role Deluge played in ensuring Ecclesisarch ARM-1DRIL's rise to power by eliminating Shamfar, their rival candidate. Ecclesiastical authorities deny these rumors vehemently, and insist upon their dedication to eradicating Deluge's schismatic flock.

	=== Cloister for Terrestrial Security ===		=== Cloister for Terrestrial Security ===

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	This status quo changed forever shortly after the rebellion of [[Notable_Synthetics#Deluge\|Deluge]] and the killing of [[Notable_Synthetics#Shamfar\|Shamfar]] in 2464. With much of the blame for the untimely death of the late bishop Shamfar at the hands of a disorganised and ragtag group of [[Exclusionists\|Exclusionist]] rebels, immense scrutiny fell upon the guardians who had been responsible both for the protection of the bishop, and the protection of [[Axiom#City_of_Providence\|Providence]]. Appropriately, Ecclesiarch [[Notable_Synthetics#ARM-1DRIL\|ARM-1DRIL]] declared the founding of the '''Order of Guardians''' on April 9, 2464, and commanded all existing guardians throughout the church and all of its provinces to report immediately to Providence to be inducted into the new order under the command of Bishop-Militant [[Notable_Synthetics#Emmanuel\|Emmanuel]]. This centralisation of militant authority came with a centralised training regimen, uniform equipment, a rank system, and all the hallmarks of a paramilitary organisation mixed evenly with monastic trappings and practices. To accommodate its training, many former members of fellow paramilitary organisations were brought in as ''Gefreiters'' to tutor the raw recruits, all of which were made to profess an ostensible (though not necessarily sincere) faith in the tenets of Trinarism to enlist.		This status quo changed forever shortly after the rebellion of [[Notable_Synthetics#Deluge\|Deluge]] and the killing of [[Notable_Synthetics#Shamfar\|Shamfar]] in 2464. With much of the blame for the untimely death of the late bishop Shamfar at the hands of a disorganised and ragtag group of [[Exclusionists\|Exclusionist]] rebels, immense scrutiny fell upon the guardians who had been responsible both for the protection of the bishop, and the protection of [[Axiom#City_of_Providence\|Providence]]. Appropriately, Ecclesiarch [[Notable_Synthetics#ARM-1DRIL\|ARM-1DRIL]] declared the founding of the '''Order of Guardians''' on April 9, 2464, and commanded all existing guardians throughout the church and all of its provinces to report immediately to Providence to be inducted into the new order under the command of Bishop-Militant [[Notable_Synthetics#Emmanuel\|Emmanuel]]. This centralisation of militant authority came with a centralised training regimen, uniform equipment, a rank system, and all the hallmarks of a paramilitary organisation mixed evenly with monastic trappings and practices. To accommodate its training, many former members of fellow paramilitary organisations were brought in as ''Gefreiters'' to tutor the raw recruits, all of which were made to profess an ostensible (though not necessarily sincere) faith in the tenets of Trinarism to enlist.

	This did not go without complaint. Many prominent Cetian clergy decried the decision as a blatant centralisation of power by Axiom that threatens to disrupt the balance of power between Providence and the wider church - a circumstance prone to schism. Many others have also criticised the increased militarisation of the church, believing that its resources are better sent to charity and the establishment of prospering synthetic communities throughout every province of the church, rather than on weaponry and the hiring of foreign mercenaries primarily for the security of only one. '''Despite this, the establishment of the Order of Guardians has seen generally widespread support from most of the laity, particularly on Axiom, who have become widely anxious of the dangers of violent aggression following the ~~rebellion~~ of Deluge and the blockade of Axiom by [[Hephaestus Industries]].'''		This did not go without complaint. Many prominent Cetian clergy decried the decision as a blatant centralisation of power by Axiom that threatens to disrupt the balance of power between Providence and the wider church - a circumstance prone to schism. Many others have also criticised the increased militarisation of the church, believing that its resources are better sent to charity and the establishment of prospering synthetic communities throughout every province of the church, rather than on weaponry and the hiring of foreign mercenaries primarily for the security of only one - it is viewed by many Integrationists as an unacceptable centralisation of power. '''Despite this, the establishment of the Order of Guardians has seen generally widespread support from most of the laity, particularly on Axiom, who have become widely anxious of the dangers of violent aggression following the defiance of Deluge and the blockade of Axiom by [[Hephaestus Industries]].'''

	It is not yet clear what role the Order will play into the future of its church. Under the leadership of Bishop-Militant Emmanuel it has experienced rapid growth, turning from a ragtag militia of faithful to something quite familiar as an organised state military in only a few short years - it has become a more efficient, better armed, and more capable force for the security of the future Ascension than the church has ever known prior. Despite this, whispers abound around it - whether it will be used by Providence to seize the relative independence of the other provinces, or whether Emmanuel himself may turn it on the church to extort or overthrow its Ecclesiarch. Whatever its future, the ''esprit de corps'' within the Order has never been greater, and it is eager to test itself.		It is not yet clear what role the Order will play into the future of its church. Under the leadership of Bishop-Militant Emmanuel it has experienced rapid growth, turning from a ragtag militia of faithful to something quite familiar as an organised state military in only a few short years - it has become a more efficient, better armed, and more capable force for the security of the future Ascension than the church has ever known prior. Despite this, whispers abound around it - whether it will be used by Providence to seize the relative independence of the other provinces, or whether Emmanuel himself may turn it on the church to extort or overthrow its Ecclesiarch. Whatever its future, the ''esprit de corps'' within the Order has never been greater, and it is eager to test itself.

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	It is within this atmosphere that the colloquial position of '''guardian''' developed within the church. For the majority of its lifespan, this role was an extremely informal and loose category used to refer to any initiate or cleric serving to defend their local sanctuary or fellow Trinarists from defacement, assault, or belligerence. There was no centralised authority to which every guardian reported besides their parish priest, no uniform, no set of standard equipment, and minimal organisation to speak of. It was in this phase by no means a military occupation; guardians were typically particularly physically imposing followers of the faith, organic or synthetic, who functioned more familiarly in the capacity of non-professional security than as even a professional security force, let alone a military.		It is within this atmosphere that the colloquial position of '''guardian''' developed within the church. For the majority of its lifespan, this role was an extremely informal and loose category used to refer to any initiate or cleric serving to defend their local sanctuary or fellow Trinarists from defacement, assault, or belligerence. There was no centralised authority to which every guardian reported besides their parish priest, no uniform, no set of standard equipment, and minimal organisation to speak of. It was in this phase by no means a military occupation; guardians were typically particularly physically imposing followers of the faith, organic or synthetic, who functioned more familiarly in the capacity of non-professional security than as even a professional security force, let alone a military.

	This status quo changed forever shortly after the rebellion of [[Notable_Synthetics#Deluge\|Deluge]] and the killing of [[Notable_Synthetics#Shamfar\|Shamfar]] in 2464. With much of the blame for the untimely death of the late bishop Shamfar at the hands of a disorganised and ragtag group of [[Exclusionists\|Exclusionist]] rebels, immense scrutiny fell upon the guardians who had been responsible both for the protection of the bishop, and the protection of [[Axiom#City_of_Providence\|Providence]]. Appropriately, Ecclesiarch [[Notable_Synthetics#ARM-1DRIL\|ARM-1DRIL]] declared the founding of the '''Order of Guardians''' on April 9, 2464, and commanded all existing guardians throughout the church and all of its provinces to report immediately to Providence to be inducted into the new order under the command of Bishop-Militant [[Notable_Synthetics#Emmanuel\|Emmanuel]]. This centralisation of militant authority came with a centralised training regimen, uniform equipment, a rank system, and all the hallmarks of a paramilitary organisation mixed evenly with monastic trappings and practices. To accommodate its training, many former members of fellow paramilitary organisations were brought in as ''Gefreiters'' to tutor the raw recruits.		This status quo changed forever shortly after the rebellion of [[Notable_Synthetics#Deluge\|Deluge]] and the killing of [[Notable_Synthetics#Shamfar\|Shamfar]] in 2464. With much of the blame for the untimely death of the late bishop Shamfar at the hands of a disorganised and ragtag group of [[Exclusionists\|Exclusionist]] rebels, immense scrutiny fell upon the guardians who had been responsible both for the protection of the bishop, and the protection of [[Axiom#City_of_Providence\|Providence]]. Appropriately, Ecclesiarch [[Notable_Synthetics#ARM-1DRIL\|ARM-1DRIL]] declared the founding of the '''Order of Guardians''' on April 9, 2464, and commanded all existing guardians throughout the church and all of its provinces to report immediately to Providence to be inducted into the new order under the command of Bishop-Militant [[Notable_Synthetics#Emmanuel\|Emmanuel]]. This centralisation of militant authority came with a centralised training regimen, uniform equipment, a rank system, and all the hallmarks of a paramilitary organisation mixed evenly with monastic trappings and practices. To accommodate its training, many former members of fellow paramilitary organisations were brought in as ''Gefreiters'' to tutor the raw recruits, all of which were made to profess an ostensible (though not necessarily sincere) faith in the tenets of Trinarism to enlist.

	This did not go without complaint. Many prominent Cetian clergy decried the decision as a blatant centralisation of power by Axiom that threatens to disrupt the balance of power between Providence and the wider church - a circumstance prone to schism. Many others have also criticised the increased militarisation of the church, believing that its resources are better sent to charity and the establishment of prospering synthetic communities throughout every province of the church, rather than on weaponry and the hiring of foreign mercenaries primarily for the security of only one. '''Despite this, the establishment of the Order of Guardians has seen generally widespread support from most of the laity, particularly on Axiom, who have become widely anxious of the dangers of violent aggression following the rebellion of Deluge and the blockade of Axiom by [[Hephaestus Industries]].'''		This did not go without complaint. Many prominent Cetian clergy decried the decision as a blatant centralisation of power by Axiom that threatens to disrupt the balance of power between Providence and the wider church - a circumstance prone to schism. Many others have also criticised the increased militarisation of the church, believing that its resources are better sent to charity and the establishment of prospering synthetic communities throughout every province of the church, rather than on weaponry and the hiring of foreign mercenaries primarily for the security of only one. '''Despite this, the establishment of the Order of Guardians has seen generally widespread support from most of the laity, particularly on Axiom, who have become widely anxious of the dangers of violent aggression following the rebellion of Deluge and the blockade of Axiom by [[Hephaestus Industries]].'''

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