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{{Claninfobox
[[Image:ShadowOrderLogo.jpg|thumb|200px|https://shadoworder.com]]
|logo=Shadoworderlogo.jpg
|name=Shadow Ørder
|game=[[Jedi Academy]]
|mod=[[Base]]
|type=Casual
|founded=2016
|active=2016-2018
|leader=[[Circa]]
|website=shadoworder.com
}}
[[Category:Clans]]
[[Category:Clans]]


Shadow Order (seen also as Shadow Ørder, SØ, -=-) was a [[Base|basejka]] [[clan]] that originated in the PC version of [[Jedi Academy|Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy]]. Its primary purpose was to host a casual community experience in the base community, complete with a ranking system, events, trials, and training. At the time, there were no casual groups in basejka, and Shadow Order championed the role of a place where any fans of the pure basejka game can hang out without a focus on competitive PUGs or tournaments as the focus. The clan did host a series of competitive events, such as ladders, clan matches, etc. but the main focus was casual play.
Shadow Order was a [[Base|basejka]] [[clan]] that originated in the PC version of [[Jedi Academy|Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy]]. Its primary purpose was to host a casual community experience in the base community, complete with a ranking system, events, trials, and training. At the time, there were no casual groups in basejka, and Shadow Order championed the role of a place where any fans of the pure basejka game can hang out without a focus on competitive PUGs or tournaments as the focus. The clan did host a series of competitive events, such as ladders, clan matches, etc. but the main focus was casual play.


Members used the tag -=- to indicate their membership. Trial members (Jedi Trainee rank) used the tag -=/=- to indicate their trial status before they were granted membership. Later, the main tag was changed to -I|I- to match what was used in games outside of Jedi Academy.
Members used the tag -=- to indicate their membership. Trial members (Jedi Trainee rank) used the tag -=/=- to indicate their trial status before they were granted membership. Later, the main tag was changed to -I|I- to match what was used in games outside of Jedi Academy.


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:ShadowOrderClan pic Jan2017.jpg|thumb|alt=Shadow Order Clan Photo|Shadow Order Clan - January 2017]]
Shadow Order was formed by [[Circa|Circa]] aka "Valen" in 2016. The clan grew fast, reaching around 35 members at its peak. They recruited from various communities, basejka and JA+ servers. After a couple years, keeping up with the clan grew difficult while balancing real life and other games, according to Circa.<ref>[https://old.shadoworder.com/forums/threads/shadow-order-officially-disbands.387/ Shadow Order officially disbands]</ref>
Shadow Order was formed by [[Circa|Circa]] aka "Valen" in 2016. The first members to apply and join were Scorpion, Daedalus/Blackout, swegmaster, 527th, and Rooxon. The clan grew fast, reaching around 35 members at its peak. They recruited from various communities, basejka and JA+ servers. Many members stuck around for a long time and became central to keeping the clan active, fun, and structured such as Wolfeye, Artemis, Frost, NineOne, Haloex, and Dzon (and many more). After a couple years, keeping up with the clan grew difficult while balancing real life and other games, dealing with clan drama, and lack of interest from members, according to Circa.<ref>[https://shadoworder.com/forums/threads/shadow-order-officially-disbands.387/ Shadow Order officially disbands]</ref>


== Ranks ==
== Ranks ==
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The trials of Shadow Order were mainly focused on fun, but also some slight challenge, depending on the rank it was for. Lower ranks had easier, more fun trials. High ranks were more involved. Each trial was usually split into 3 phases.
The trials of Shadow Order were mainly focused on fun, but also some slight challenge, depending on the rank it was for. Lower ranks had easier, more fun trials. High ranks were more involved. Each trial was usually split into 3 phases.
=== Padawan Trial ===
=== Padawan Trial ===
[[File:ShadowOrderTrial1.jpg|thumb|alt=Shadow Order - Padawan Trial Map|Shadow Order - Padawan Trial Map]]
The trial for becoming a Padawan from a Trainee was the easiest. Phase I involved a few simple questions asking how they were liking the clan so far and their goals. Phase II was a quick quiz with very simple combat and gameplay related questions. Phase III was a small map that the player had to navigate through, fighting a handful of NPCs, and at the end was a rancor. Failing the trial was not technically possible, as leadership was to be as helpful as possible after the 5th try. The goal was to be fun and maybe educational to new players.
The trial for becoming a Padawan from a Trainee was the easiest. Phase I involved a few simple questions asking how they were liking the clan so far and their goals. Phase II was a quick quiz with very simple combat and gameplay related questions. Phase III was a small map that the player had to navigate through, fighting a handful of NPCs, and at the end was a rancor. Failing the trial was not technically possible, as leadership was to be as helpful as possible after the 5th try. The goal was to be fun and maybe educational to new players.
=== Jedi Trial ===
=== Jedi Trial ===
[[File:ShadowOrderTrial2.jpg|thumb|alt=Shadow Order - Jedi Trial Map|Shadow Order - Jedi Trial Map]]
The trial for Jedi was slightly more difficult but still focused on being a fun challenge even for new players. Phase I was more questions, most related to treating others with respect and how they felt about their future in the clan. Phase II was an essentially an essay section, giving hypothetical situations and asking how they would handle it, such as new players joining the server or two members arguing. Phase III was another trial map, must kill all NPCs and get to the end in 30 minutes or less. There were two sides of the map, one with NPCs to kill, and the other with a small movement defrag course. Failure meant they must wait 2 weeks to re-trial.
The trial for Jedi was slightly more difficult but still focused on being a fun challenge even for new players. Phase I was more questions, most related to treating others with respect and how they felt about their future in the clan. Phase II was an essentially an essay section, giving hypothetical situations and asking how they would handle it, such as new players joining the server or two members arguing. Phase III was another trial map, must kill all NPCs and get to the end in 30 minutes or less. There were two sides of the map, one with NPCs to kill, and the other with a small movement defrag course. Failure meant they must wait 2 weeks to re-trial.
==== Consular Trial ====
==== Consular Trial ====
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Sentinel was a sub-rank of Jedi, focused on saber combat and movement, so the trial involved Phase I being completing the map called "Movement" in under 30 minutes. Once they get to the end, they must do it again in under 10 minutes. Phase II was then a series of questions related to combat and movement, showing they know how the basic systems work and how to articulate them in words, not just play. Phase III was asking how they would instruct a new player on how to make their game run smoother. If the results of this phase were unsatisfactory, a fourth phase could be implemented as a duel in a race to 10 with another Sentinel or higher, while spectators (Sentinel or higher) give pointers on how they could improve as a duelist. If the trialee was an apprentice, their master would be the one to duel them and give the most pointers.
Sentinel was a sub-rank of Jedi, focused on saber combat and movement, so the trial involved Phase I being completing the map called "Movement" in under 30 minutes. Once they get to the end, they must do it again in under 10 minutes. Phase II was then a series of questions related to combat and movement, showing they know how the basic systems work and how to articulate them in words, not just play. Phase III was asking how they would instruct a new player on how to make their game run smoother. If the results of this phase were unsatisfactory, a fourth phase could be implemented as a duel in a race to 10 with another Sentinel or higher, while spectators (Sentinel or higher) give pointers on how they could improve as a duelist. If the trialee was an apprentice, their master would be the one to duel them and give the most pointers.
=== Jedi Knight Trial ===
=== Jedi Knight Trial ===
[[File:ShadowOrderTrial3.jpg|thumb|alt=Shadow Order - Jedi Knight Trial Map|Shadow Order - Jedi Knight Trial Map]]
Going from Jedi to Jedi Knight is similar to the Jedi trial. Phase I involved more in-depth questions. Phase II was another trial map. Getting this rank outside of the sub-ranks is difficult but still more focused on fun.
Going from Jedi to Jedi Knight is similar to the Jedi trial. Phase I involved more in-depth questions. Phase II was another trial map. Getting this rank outside of the sub-ranks is difficult but still more focused on fun.
==== Assassin Trial ====
==== Assassin Trial ====
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Shadow Order put on a ton of events, both for the public and exclusive to members. A variety of competitive and casual events were held every month.
Shadow Order put on a ton of events, both for the public and exclusive to members. A variety of competitive and casual events were held every month.
=== Shadow Cup ===
=== Shadow Cup ===
[[File:So sc feb26-2017.jpg|thumb|alt=Shadow Cup 003 - Febuary 26, 2017|Shadow Cup 003 - Febuary 26, 2017]]
A (usually) monthly duel tournament that had a ladder. Each month the winner was given a badge on their website profile and the ability to have a gold star * in their name in-game. There were 13 total Shadow Cups in the 2 years of the clan. Whomever won the next cup got the star in their name and the last winner had to remove it until they won it again.
A (usually) monthly duel tournament<ref>[https://shadoworder.com/forums/pages/shadowcup/ Shadow Cup Events]</ref> that had a ladder. Each month the winner was given a badge on their website profile and the ability to have a gold star * in their name in-game. There were 13 total Shadow Cups in the 2 years of the clan. Whomever won the next cup got the star in their name and the last winner had to remove it until they won it again. If there was a small number of participants, the host may choose to do Double Elimination, in which case all the losers from the first bracket get a second chance to win. Winners of both brackets will duel for the final round. First player to win 3 duels moves on. If you lose, you're out of the tournament and you will respectively spectate.<ref>[https://shadoworder.com/forums/pages/shadowcup-rules/ Shadow Cup Rules]</ref>
=== Tag Team ===
=== Tag Team ===
[[File:ShadowOrderTagTeamArena.jpg|thumb|alt=Shadow Order - Tag Team Arena|Shadow Order - Tag Team Arena]]
A mix between FFA and TFFA where your team gets assigned a lightsaber color, and one person from each team enters the arena, while the remaining teammates stay on the sidelines (usually in their colored booth) until the active member either dies or returns to the booth to "tag" the next team member in. Last team to survive wins the round. Typically the first team to win 5 rounds wins the event. Teams are decided by the host, depending on the skill gap between players. Best played on a map that has a dedicated Tag Team arena, like Shadow Fortress.
A mix between FFA and TFFA where your team gets assigned a lightsaber color, and one person from each team enters the arena, while the remaining teammates stay on the sidelines (usually in their colored booth) until the active member either dies or returns to the booth to "tag" the next team member in. Last team to survive wins the round. Typically the first team to win 5 rounds wins the event. Teams are decided by the host, depending on the skill gap between players. Best played on a map that has a dedicated Tag Team arena, like Shadow Fortress.<ref>[https://shadoworder.com/forums/pages/tagteam/ Tag Team Rules]</ref>
=== Infected ===
=== Infected ===
A classic mode where one person starts as "infected" and tries to "infect" the survivors until either all survivors are infected, or the time runs out and the survivor(s) win. This is typically played on dark maps ([https://jkhub.org/files/file/3032-eravana/ Eravana], [https://jkhub.org/files/file/1293-zombie-tunnels/ Zombie Tunnels]) with lots of corridors. Players are greatly encouraged to keep r_gamma below 1.3. Infected players must use the dedicated infected skin, and a lightsaber on at all times. All survivors must keep their lightsaber off at all times. Survivors are not allowed to attack infected, in the traditional version of this game. It is all about movement and hiding. The host of this game acts as the referee to make sure nobody is cheating. Every few minutes the host must called "SWITCH" in the chat and make sure everyone moves from their hiding place to a new spot, to keep the game from taking too long by someone that found a crazy hiding spot. Host can decide if jumping is allowed or not, depending on the skill gap of the players. Traditionally no jumping is allowed, so you must rely on hiding and evading by running.
A classic mode where one person starts as "infected" and tries to "infect" the survivors until either all survivors are infected, or the time runs out and the survivor(s) win. This is typically played on dark maps with lots of corridors. Players are greatly encouraged to keep r_gamma below 1.3. Infected players must use the dedicated infected skin, and a lightsaber on at all times. All survivors must keep their lightsaber off at all times. Survivors are not allowed to attack infected, in the traditional version of this game. It is all about movement and hiding. The host of this game acts as the referee to make sure nobody is cheating. Every few minutes the host must called "SWITCH" in the chat and make sure everyone moves from their hiding place to a new spot, to keep the game from taking too long by someone that found a crazy hiding spot. Host can decide if jumping is allowed or not, depending on the skill gap of the players. Traditionally no jumping is allowed, so you must rely on hiding and evading by running.
=== Medic! ===
=== Medic! ===
This event is similar to Tag Team or King of the Hill, but it is played on a map that has a dedicated platform ([https://jkhub.org/files/file/3399-naboo-plaza/ Naboo Plaza]) with a pit underneath it for an added risk of falling. All players line up outside the platform in a single file. The first two players in line enter the arena and begin to duel. The first person that gets hit by a lightsaber once must go to the back of the line, and the next person in line joins the arena, and so on. Everyone must start the event with full health and shields, but never fill it back up after the start using medpacks or anything. Last person to survive wins. Of course hunting down a person after they attempt to leave the arena is prohibited, and poaching from the line is also prohibited. The people with the best footwork typically prevail.
This event is similar to Tag Team or King of the Hill, but it is played on a map that has a dedicated platform (Naboo Plaza) with a pit underneath it for an added risk of falling. All players line up outside the platform in a single file. The first two players in line enter the arena and begin to duel. The first person that gets hit by a lightsaber once must go to the back of the line, and the next person in line joins the arena, and so on. Everyone must start the event with full health and shields, but never fill it back up after the start using medpacks or anything. Last person to survive wins. Of course hunting down a person after they attempt to leave the arena is prohibited, and poaching from the line is also prohibited. The people with the best footwork typically prevail.
=== Shadow League ===
[[File:ShadowLeague2.jpg|thumb|alt=Shadow League Banner|Shadow League Banner]]
A seasonal TFFA tournament where members form a team to compete against each other in a season-long ladder. Depending on number of participants, this could have been teams of 2 or 3. Members would decide on their teams and sign up ahead of time to ensure even teams. Council and Shadow ranks would help facilitate teams for those that struggled to pair up with someone. Teams came up with a team name and logo. Depending on number of participants, there were two divisions, teams were split into divisions based on skill. Both divisions would schedule and play their match with at least one referee (a Jedi Knight rank or higher) present. Results were reported and each ladder progressed according the system. Eventually the winner of each division will compete to decide the ultimate winning team of the season. Teams could carry over to the next season or they could ultimately change depending on circumstances.<ref>[https://shadoworder.com/forums/threads/summer-2017-league.264/ Shadow Leagues]</ref> Only one of these events was held but never finished due to lack of interest.<ref>[https://shadoworder.com/forums/pages/summer2017/ Summer League 2017]</ref>


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
The Shadow Order clan is revered by many as bringing much needed activity back to the base community. The server remains up today for anyone to play on, to still serve as a casual meet-up spot for those that used to be in the clan or to anyone that wants a more pure or base experience.
The Shadow Order clan is revered by many as bringing much needed activity back to the base community. The server remains up today for anyone to play on, to still serve as a casual meet-up spot for those that used to be in the clan or to anyone that wants a more pure or base experience.
== Notable Members ==
* Circa/Valen
* Wolfeye
* Blackout/Daedalus
* Artemis
* Frost
* NineOne
* Dzon
* Haloex
* Rayce
* Rooxon
* Xanadus
* kaTo
* Miso
* Seven
* mike/Dream/Tony
* Flikr
* radeous
* Lord of Hate
* 527th
* kyoz
* swegmaster
* Kwiat
* chosen
* OwnedSage
* Bucky
* and many more!


== References ==
== References ==
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