Cradle of Eternity
One of the Seven Cradles constructed by The Architect
This is one of the Cradles only reachable by Council of Seven and home of the Eternity Project.
This Cradle was used for a long term study and experimenting on prolonging organic life. It was postulated that life in all organic matter could be extended to the extreme under the right circumstance by combining medical science and the force.
This Idea is far from original, longevity is sought by many since the dawn of time, and will continue to be attractive until the end of time. Sith have been some of the more fierce pursuers of this, and have sacrificed a lot to achieve immortality in one form or another.
Immortality however, was never the object of project Eternity, rather slowing down the aging process. Though many species share a similar lifespan there are a few excepsionell few species that have an extremely long life. It was the belief of The Architect that such qualities could be harnessed and transferred to others with enough understanding. In contrast to his own method of beating time, he wanted to devise a way for the orders Crusaders and Templars to have extremely long lives with no physical or mental cost.
Defences
Exo-planetary energy shield that envelops the entire planet. It is located as a thing layer around the planet just outside the atmosphere. It appears as an electrical storm in space, an anomaly that would deter anyone from inspecting it further. But if entered the shield will short out all unprotected systems effectively crippling a ship. The only way trhough the shield is to find fluctuations that can be used to estimate an opening that may allow for safe passage. The shield is both dangerous entering the system and leaving it.
History
During Ordo Templaris 1st Crusade the most talented scientists and strongest Sages were sent to the Cradle of Eternity to begin their studies. Far removed from the rest of the galaxy they would be sheltered from contamination and outside disturbances. With them a number of animals, insects and bacteria were brought to the Cradle, specimen known to have natural long lifespans. Reports were made monthly back to the Templars at first, then only to the Architect every year and eventually the reports stop. Before the Cradle fall to silence they had made great breakthroughs, and had already been able to extend an average humanoid lifespan by a few years. The last report suggested a major experiment was to take place, infusing an artificially created DNA strand into one of the Human Crusaders stationed there. It was believed it would grant the Crusader at least a double lifespan and increased endurance. If successful the treatment would be available to distribute to all of the orders members, as they claimed only minor adjustments would have to be made for each individual species.
In actuality the experiments worked and the Cradles access was sabotaged. Those who lived there found themselves stuck. The cradle was self sufficient and for millenia the Templars survived through several generations. Only when individuals from Ordo Templaris 5th Crusade found the planet was it revealed that the Templars here were still very much alive, and active. Their Ideology had been slightly twisted over time, yuet remained very close to the original guidelines of the order. After altercations with the present day Crusaders they have founded the The True Templars order and are seeking to cleanse the galaxy of all those they see as unpure or unworthy.
In actuality the experiments worked and the Cradles access was sabotaged. Those who lived there found themselves stuck. The cradle was self sufficient and for millenia the Templars survived through several generations. Only when individuals from Ordo Templaris 5th Crusade found the planet was it revealed that the Templars here were still very much alive, and active. Their Ideology had been slightly twisted over time, yuet remained very close to the original guidelines of the order. After altercations with the present day Crusaders they have founded the The True Templars order and are seeking to cleanse the galaxy of all those they see as unpure or unworthy.
Alternative Name(s)
Novus
Type
Citadel
Population
9531
Inhabitant Demonym
Templars
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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