ARCHIVE NODE: 004 // WAR // CYCLES 551-700
The Golden Age ended not with a whimper, but with a realization. The **Shadow Within**—a corruption born of pride and complacency—began to take root in the outer colonies. Simultaneously, external threats tested the Dominion's borders, mistaking its art for weakness and its kindness for cowardice.
The galaxy darkened. Trade routes were contested. But where others saw ruin, the Dominion saw a test of its Spirit. The time for song had passed; the time for **Resilience** had begun.
The Resolute | Guardian of Integrity
Alaric was a sovereign forged in the fires of discipline. He authored the Prophecies of Judgement, warning that peace must be guarded with unwavering vigilance. He established the Code of the Defender, ensuring that every soldier fought not for conquest, but for the protection of the innocent.
ALARIC'S EDICT: THE SENTINEL WATCH
"The darkness does not sleep, and so neither shall we. To defend the Light is to stand against the storm without flinching. We do not fight because we hate what is before us; we fight because we love what is behind us."
The Sword of Justice | Founder of the Tribunal
While Alaric secured the borders, Warden Miras fought the war for the Dominion's soul. Recognizing that corruption could destroy a civilization from the inside, Miras founded the Tribunal of Radiance and codified the Codex of Justice.
He taught that justice must be unyielding but fair. His legacy ensures that the Dominion remains a nation of laws, where even the powerful are held accountable to the Light.
The original manuscript of the legal code, held in the Hall of Justice. Its pages detail the rigorous standards required to maintain a society free from the "Shadow Within."
It was in this era that the Holy Templar Order truly defined itself. During the Battle of Duskfall, Vanguard Cassian proved that true strength lies in sacrifice. Facing overwhelming odds, he held the line to protect a colony of innocents, embodying the *Code of Devotion*.
In his honor, the Templar Trials were established, transforming recruits into Knights of the Light who are prepared to face any challenge with honor, resilience, and faith.