Galactic Stewards
The Galactic Stewards is the law enforcement, defensive, and exploratory force maintained by The Pact Worlds. The Steward's primary function is to protect The Pact Worlds from all threats, internal or external, and uphold the overall laws agreed to by all members. As a law enforcement and defensive agency, The Stewards are second to none - beloved by the people they serve, and feared by all who would break the law and threaten the peace of The Golarion System.
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Structure
The Stewards consist of several inter-related branches, that operate under their own sub-commands but work with each other on larger operations.
From the earliest days of the Pact Worlds, the Stewards have served as diplomatic guards, attaches, and even envoys in times where danger was too great to send a normal diplomat. The Diplomatic Service's primary responsibility is to protect the elected members of The Pact Worlds Council. They also act as guards for all government buildings across the system. Section-3: Forensics and Medical
Some of the best and brightest medical minds in The Pact Worlds choose to serve as part of Section-3. These experts investigate crimes alongside Section-1 and provide support to provide answers that only science can solve. The doctors of Section-3 are all trained trauma surgeons, who have also received comprehensive field training to handle medical situations in the field while under fire. Section-4: Intelligence
Section-4 is a branch of overwatch responsible for gathering and analyzing information on enemies internal and external who are of interest to The Pact Worlds Government. Agents of this section act in both overt and covert capacities to investigate and counter any threats.
Star Command is the naval and exploratory branch of the organization. While Law Enforcement is responsible for keeping the peace on the ground, Star Command handles everyone in the air and space. The structure of Star Command is similar to that of a traditional Navy with ships having Captains, who answer upward to Admirals that oversee fleets that have specific areas of specialty. The First Fleet is responsible for protecting the system as a whole, mostly operating on the outer edges to monitor for and defend against external threats. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Grayson Masters
The Second Fleet is responsible for in-system operations, protection of shipping lanes, monitoring or orbital space, and law enforcement operations. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Denrick Holden
The Third Fleet is primarily responsible for exploration outside the system. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Velthas Noxilar
The Fourth Fleet serves as operations and engineering support for the other fleets and handles all development, design, and construction of new ships and stations. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Botch Phaselock
The Fifth Fleet is held in reserve, with a skeletal support crew in the orbit of Verces moon, Vercan. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Luxolus
The Galactic Marines are the ground force and muscle of Star Command. The Marines handle security on ships, stations, and facilities in addition to acting as infantry anywhere the Stewards have need of projecting ground-based military force. Galactic Marines are specially trained to handle offensive and defensive operations, including boarding of ships, EVA assaults, intervention in contested areas, and exploratory support for The Third Fleet. The Galactic Marines are currently under the command of General Rolnar Starmane.
In the course of protecting The Pact Worlds there are things that must be done that should never come to light, foes who are far too dangerous for normal prisons, and knowledge that can never be shared with the general public. This is where Section-7 comes in. They are myth, legend, the shadows within the shadow. Section-7 is a highly specialized group of Stewards that fall outside the normal command structure. Those who serve in Section-7 are hand-picked, and upon passing a series of tests are offered a position. Accepting means they are wiped from the records and begin a new, secretive life of service to The Pact Worlds. Those who refuse the call go back to normal life but have no memory of their test, offer, or even knowing that Section-7 is anything more than a rumor. As far as the general populace, most of the Government and the majority of Stewards know - There is no Section-7.
Overwatch
Section-1: Law Enforcement Division
The Law Enforcement Division of the Stewards is the oldest and most storied branch of the organization. When most people think Steward, the image that comes to mind is of a blue and gold uniformed officer upholding the law. Stewards of the Law Enforcement Division are stationed on every world in the system, on many colony worlds, and on every major Pact Worlds owned station. They are the presence that keeps the peace and upholds the laws of the Pact Worlds. While all Stewards are trained and bonded law officers, this division specializes in dealing with the public, handling prisoners, and walking the streets to ensure that no harm comes to the people they are sworn to serve.
Section-2: Diplomatic Services
From the earliest days of the Pact Worlds, the Stewards have served as diplomatic guards, attaches, and even envoys in times where danger was too great to send a normal diplomat. The Diplomatic Service's primary responsibility is to protect the elected members of The Pact Worlds Council. They also act as guards for all government buildings across the system. Section-3: Forensics and Medical
Some of the best and brightest medical minds in The Pact Worlds choose to serve as part of Section-3. These experts investigate crimes alongside Section-1 and provide support to provide answers that only science can solve. The doctors of Section-3 are all trained trauma surgeons, who have also received comprehensive field training to handle medical situations in the field while under fire. Section-4: Intelligence
Section-4 is a branch of overwatch responsible for gathering and analyzing information on enemies internal and external who are of interest to The Pact Worlds Government. Agents of this section act in both overt and covert capacities to investigate and counter any threats.
Star Command
Star Command is the naval and exploratory branch of the organization. While Law Enforcement is responsible for keeping the peace on the ground, Star Command handles everyone in the air and space. The structure of Star Command is similar to that of a traditional Navy with ships having Captains, who answer upward to Admirals that oversee fleets that have specific areas of specialty. The First Fleet is responsible for protecting the system as a whole, mostly operating on the outer edges to monitor for and defend against external threats. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Grayson Masters
The Second Fleet is responsible for in-system operations, protection of shipping lanes, monitoring or orbital space, and law enforcement operations. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Denrick Holden
The Third Fleet is primarily responsible for exploration outside the system. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Velthas Noxilar
The Fourth Fleet serves as operations and engineering support for the other fleets and handles all development, design, and construction of new ships and stations. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Botch Phaselock
The Fifth Fleet is held in reserve, with a skeletal support crew in the orbit of Verces moon, Vercan. In 322 AG this fleet is under the command of Admiral Luxolus
Galactic Marines
The Galactic Marines are the ground force and muscle of Star Command. The Marines handle security on ships, stations, and facilities in addition to acting as infantry anywhere the Stewards have need of projecting ground-based military force. Galactic Marines are specially trained to handle offensive and defensive operations, including boarding of ships, EVA assaults, intervention in contested areas, and exploratory support for The Third Fleet. The Galactic Marines are currently under the command of General Rolnar Starmane.
Section-7
In the course of protecting The Pact Worlds there are things that must be done that should never come to light, foes who are far too dangerous for normal prisons, and knowledge that can never be shared with the general public. This is where Section-7 comes in. They are myth, legend, the shadows within the shadow. Section-7 is a highly specialized group of Stewards that fall outside the normal command structure. Those who serve in Section-7 are hand-picked, and upon passing a series of tests are offered a position. Accepting means they are wiped from the records and begin a new, secretive life of service to The Pact Worlds. Those who refuse the call go back to normal life but have no memory of their test, offer, or even knowing that Section-7 is anything more than a rumor. As far as the general populace, most of the Government and the majority of Stewards know - There is no Section-7.
Culture
The Galactic Stewards core value are not at all dissimilar to those of other law enforcement bodies throughout history.
- Professionalism - Display the highest standard of personal, professional, and organizational excellence while upholding The Steward Oath and all codes of conduct.
- Respect - Recognize the authority of The Pact Worlds Government, The Galactic Stewards, and show respect to all - even our foes.
- Integrity - Commitment to the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct. Serve the public trust, protect the innocent, and defend The Pact Worlds.
- Dedication - Demonstrate an unwavering dedication to each other, to The Pact Worlds, and to the people that we serve.
- Excellence - Strive to be the best we can be, but know that there is always room for improvement. Always aim for excellence, even if you miss.
- Fairness - The neverending pursuit of fair and impartial justice for all. Enforce the law uniformly without favor or bias, and ensure that the law is applied equally to all citizens regardless of their place in society.
Public Agenda
The Steward's first duty is to protect and serve the people of The Pact Worlds. This is present in every aspect of what they do, from law enforcement on the ground and in space, to system patrols, to first responder duties and beyond. The Steward's second duty is the exploration of the unknown. The Navy maintains a program dedicated to sending vessels beyond The Golarion System and known colony worlds to explore the vast regions of the galaxy in search of new worlds, resources, knowledge, allies, and possible threats.
History
The Galactic Stewards have a long and storied history that began nearly 2000 years ago on Verces. The original Stewards were a loosely aligned group of local law enforcement officials who banded together to assist each other in times of need, share practices, and attempt to align the many disparate local laws of the towns that dotted their region. In time, they formalized their relationship and signed The Peacewatch Compact officially creating the Stewards. Over the next decades, the Stewards transcended from local police to living legends. Their name and badge became feared by any who would break the law and was a sign of hope to those in need of aid. When the first formal government banding together the many nations was convened, the Stewards were granted an official mandate to act as law enforcement across all aligned regions. This mandate continued as space travel became commonplace, and The Steward's reach extended to orbit and beyond.
The Early Years
In 7 AG when The Bone Sages of Eox launched The Mage Fire Assault on Absalom Station, Verces offered to send Stewards to assist with keeping the peace and maintaining order during the aftermath. This lead to a regular Stewards presence outside Verces space, as other worlds began to request assistance in various matters. A loose agreement was reached between the governments of Verces, Aballon, Castrovel, Akiton, Triaxus and Absalom Station to allow the Stewards to act in conjunction with local law enforcement in 9 AG. By the time the Vesk made first contact in 12 AG The Stewards were a common presence across the entire system.Formation of The Galactic Stewards
When the Absalom Pact of 41AG was signed the Stewards were officially incorporated as The Pact Worlds law enforcement and defense agency, being officially renamed to The Galactic Stewards. The command structure of the organization was moved from Peacewatch on Verces to Bastion Tower on Absalom Station and the formation of the First Fleet for defense of the system against the Vesk began. By 46 AG The First and Second Fleets were complete and The Stewards had become a common sight on every world and legal station in the system.The Vesk Wars
Over the next 250 years, as conflict with The Vesk ran from hot to cold numerous times, The Stewards served as a front-line defense for The Golarion System. The First Fleet engaged in several direct attempts by The Veskarium to invade the system and defended a number of colony worlds from Vesk invasion. When the war went cold, Section-4 was often involved in undercover operations, intelligence gathering, and counter-intelligence against Vesk agents.The Swarm Invasion
When The Swarm invaded in 291 The Stewards faced the greatest challenge of their history. The First Fleet was taken by surprise and hit hard during the first push into The Golarion System. It was only through the actions of Captain Grayson Masters that warning reached the rest of the system before The Swarm made it to the inhabited worlds. It was his warning that allowed the other fleets to mobilize and stand against what otherwise would have been a devastating first strike. For fifteen days the Stewards fought alongside mercenaries, planetary defense forces, criminals, Eoxian legions, The Hellknights, The Crusaders of Iomedae, and The Abadar Corporation against the unrelenting onslaught of Swarm ships and ground forces. In those short two weeks, millions were lost across nearly every world as The Swarm pushed hard toward Absalom Station. Then, when all seemed lost, The Vesk arrived. Having driven the swarm from their own system, the once enemy of The Pact Worlds stood alongside the defenders of The Golarion System and defeated the insectoid invaders. This lead to the current peace treaty between the two governments and an agreement that when The Swarm returns, they will stand together to end it once and for all.
From strength unity, from unity strength. Thus do we stand against chaos.
Founding Date
50 AG
Alternative Names
Stewards, Stewies, Cobalts, Cobbies
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