The Army of Light - TOR

The Army of Light
Alignment:	Galactic Republic
Classes Recruiting:	Jedi Troopers Smugglers
Current Member Count	80+
Grand Master:	Jephos Mispir
Founded:	February, 2010
Server	The Ebon Hawk
Guild Colors	Red Silver Black White

O' Brave, ancient galaxy, that hath such soldiers in it...
Guardians of peace and justice...
Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and is defended through sacrifice...
Every generation has its challenges - its own battle to face...
Our ally is the Force - through the strength of the Force the shroud of evil holds no sway over us...
We have dedicated ourselves to rekindling the light of the Order - ours may be a smaller beacon, but it has been growing both in size and in brilliance...
We are like tempered steel, purposeful and razor-keen. Always we shall be in the front rank, a burning brand to our enemies, a brilliant fire to our friends. Ours is a restless life, and never shall we know peace, though we shall be blessed for the peace that we give to others. We shall take comfort in the fact that, though we stand tall and alone, others may take shelter in the Light we cast...

What is the Army of Light?

The Army of Light (AL) is a guild for the Bioware title, Star Wars: The Old Republic (SW:TOR). It has a light to medium Role-play (RP) atmosphere and will focus on both Player-vs.-Environment (PvE) and Player-vs.Player (PvP) in-game. The AL is open to all regardless of race, origin, belief, culture, religion, political affiliation, age, time zone, country, local area, gender, or experience. However, a strict dedication to the Republic and the guild are required for membership. We maintain a presence on The Ebon Hawk server.

How was the Army of Light Founded

The foundation began to fall into place in late January of 2010. Dissatisfied with poor leadership and environments lacking in both maturity and dedication, Master Jephos Mispir struck out to see where the Force would lead him. He began to understand the fundamental flaw within the Republic – the allowance and even welcoming of Imperials and practitioners of the Dark Side. Therefore, he recruited his son Master Caliber Mispir and long-time friend Master Zin Koon to assist him in creating a new Republic stronghold, free of the corruption and impurities that plagued so many others. Together they laid out the framework for what would ultimately become the guild, and shortly thereafter The Army of Light was officially established in February of 2010.

What other Features does the Army of Light Provide

The AL maintains its privately owned Ventrilo client for voice communication, this Wiki listing exclusive to our members, and periodically releases member-created guild Podcasts and recruitment videos. In addition, AL members coordinate social activities for members and allies designed to provide an enjoyable, stress-relieving, community-building atmosphere. These include game, trivia, and movie nights, chat room “DJs”, role-playing scenarios and storylines, and contests.

What Councils and Agencies does the Army of Light Possess

The High Council (HC) is led by Grand Master Jephos Mispir and includes the following elected officials: Ludwig VanCover, Mai Skyblade, Geryth Corsair, Tann Secura, and Jaedon Pheonix. The HC is responsible for day-to-day operations both in and out of game. The Recruitment Council (RC) is headed up by General Geryth Corsair and is responsible for maintenance of the guild’s Application Center, SW:TOR Recruitment Thread, reviewing applicants, and seeking out new recruits.

What is the Army of Light Academy

"Training to become a Jedi is not an easy challenge, and even if you succeed, it's a hard life."

The AL is committed to education and continuous learning. The Academy has both a practical and a role-play benefit to it. Classes are held on a variety of subjects and are taught by experienced members and leaders of the guild. In this way, the members’ knowledge of the Star Wars universe is expanded, information valuable in-game is shared, members earn rank and prestige, and the AL community is strengthened. Running concurrently with the Academy is the guild’s Jedi Master-Padawan system. The Academy also hosts a Officer Training School (OTS), where prospective officers of the AL learn what they require to function successfully within their new role.