SW PC Contribution

Contribution Rating

• As Duty slowly climbs to a rating of 100, the organization in question recognizes the achievements of the characters in question.
• Once Duty reaches 100, it resets to 0, but the Contribution level of the characters in question increases by one, resulting in the increase of their esteem and standing in the organization in question.
• Contribution 0 (Recruit): Those of this Contribution rating are not full members of the organization. They are inevitably in trainee positions of some kind, and still learning the ropes.
• Contribution 1 (Novices): Those of this Contribution rating are accepted - if junior - members of the organization. They are often still learning their trade or duties, but are definitively part of the organization now.
• Contribution 2 - 4 (Cohorts): Those of this Contribution level are tested and trusted, within their ranking in the organization. They gain access to better tactical-level equipment and vehicles.
• Contribution 5 - 8 (Officers): Those of this Contribution rating are veterans and other personages of importance. They must often fulfill other requirements to achieve these ranks beside the accrual of Duty, and are very respected and trusted by the organization's senior leadership as a result.
• Contribution 9+ (Leadership): Those of this Contribution rating are the senior leadership of the organization (though there are likely still rankings within this category). They are highly respected and frequently turned to by their fellows to achieve great things on behalf of the organization.

Increases in Contribution Rating

• When a group increases in Contribution standing, each character is acknowledged by the organization in question, and given access to some resource. This is less of a reward and more of an acknowledgement that the tasks they complete require such access.
  • Equipment: The character may gain a single piece of equipment of Rarity equal to no more than the new Contribution Rating +3. This may include Restricted gear, if appropriate.
  • Vehicle: Alternately, the group as a whole may select a new vehicle, of up to a Rarity equal to the new Contribution Rating +3.
  • Other Assets: Finally, the group as a whole may be granted access to some strategic access used by the organization in question, from safe houses to temporary use of a powerful ship to the aid of soliders or other operatives for missions, and the like.

Organizations

The Jedi Order

• Padawans: Rank 0 - 1. Young apprentices in training with knights and masters, new padawans (Rank 0) are rarely sent into dangerous situations, and when they are, it is in the company of their master (and likely other Jedi as well). Senior padawans (Rank 1) are usually nearing the time of their Knight Trails, and so may be occasionally sent onto missions alone or in the company of other senior padawans.
• Knights: Rank 2 - 4. Having successfully passed their Knight Trial, the padawan becomes a Jedi knight. Knights of lower rank (Rank 2-3) are often given standing missions or duties somewhere by their superiors, but senior knights (Rank 3-4) very frequently are permitted to choose their own duty, often taking up travel as the Force guides them to where they are needed. Senior knights are often approached about taking on a padawan learner, as part of their preparation for becoming acknowledged as masters.
• Masters: Rank 5-8. Once a Jedi knight has taken a padawan, and trained their learner up through the successful completion of their Knight Trials, that Jedi is acknowledged with the title of "master" within the Order. (It is rare, but sometimes those who demonstrate great power, wisdom, and responsibility, but have never trained a padawan, are given the title of "master" by the High Council). Masters of the Order fulfill various leadership positions within the Order's far-flung initiatives, and are expected to not only accomplish what they set out to do in the Order's name, but to also guide and oversee the efforts of knights over whom they are given responsibility. Many masters foster alignments with one of the Jedi Councils during this time, focusing their efforts to the goals of that Council from this point forward.
• Councilors: Rank 9+. Masters with a proven history of service, power in the Force, and great wisdom are elevated to one of the Councils of the Jedi Order. Others may simply continue in direct service to the High Council of the Jedi Order, working with them directly. Only those of exceeding renown are ever asked to join the High Council itself.
  • Praxeum Councils (Rank 9 - 10): Many masters of this rank are asked to serve as the governing Council for one of the Jedi praxea - those academies for younglings and padawans away from the Temple on Coruscant.
  • Council of Reassignment (Rank 10 - 11): The Council of Reassignment focuses on governing the Jedi Service Corps, and with overseeing the re-settling of younglings and padawans who are not fit (whether due to connection to the Force or temperament) to service as Jedi.
  • Council of First Knowledge (Rank 11 - 12): The Council of the Jedi responsible for overseeing the Order's great archives, support of universities and libraries across the galaxy, and governing of the training of younglings and padawans.
  • Council of Reconciliation (Rank 11 - 12): The Council of the Jedi with active engagement in the processes of diplomacy and peace-making across the Galaxy.
  • High Council of the Jedi Order (Rank 12+): The governing body of the Jedi.