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=== The Foundation of the Order of Light ===

At the heart of this new faith was the '''Grand Teleka Temple''', constructed atop a nexus of Teleka energy in the Lush Jungles of ~~Valdia~~ Prime. Initially spanning '''42 square miles''', it would later expand to dominate '''over 120 square miles''', and eventually, an entire '''100,000 square mile island'''.

At the heart of this new faith was the '''Grand Teleka Temple''', constructed atop a nexus of Teleka energy in the Lush Jungles of [[Valdea Prime]]. Initially spanning '''42 square miles''', it would later expand to dominate '''over 120 square miles''', and eventually, an entire '''100,000 square mile island'''.

The Order began humbly, with Gurus recruiting and training young adults. Over centuries, as their martial prowess and psionic mastery became legendary, the '''Valdian kings and lords''' entrusted their attuned children to the Gurus for training.

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Gradually, recruitment ages dropped until '''young children were indoctrinated'''. Initiates progressed from students to Monks, then to High Monks, then to Grand Monks, and ultimately to the revered title of Guru.

The '''concept of Teleka Purity''' became the Order's sacred doctrine: Teleka was to be wielded only by those of perfect discipline, spirit, and moral strength.

The '''concept of [[Teleka]] Purity''' became the Order's sacred doctrine: [[Teleka]] was to be wielded only by those of perfect discipline, spirit, and moral strength.

=== The Rise of the Valdian Empire ===

Fueled by the mastery of Teleka and technological ingenuity, ~~Valdia~~ transitioned from isolated feudal states into a unified planetary society and then into a '''stellar empire'''. Their expansion was uniquely peaceful—an unprecedented diplomatic marvel among sentient civilizations.

Fueled by the mastery of [[Teleka]] and technological ingenuity, [[Valdea Prime|Valdea]] transitioned from isolated feudal states into a unified planetary society and then into a '''stellar empire'''. Their expansion was uniquely peaceful—an unprecedented diplomatic marvel among sentient civilizations.

The [[Order of Light]] became the **spiritual and military heart** of the Valdian Empire. Through their influence, the '''Imperial Mandate''' was established: all Teleka-attuned children, across the Empire and its allies, would be gathered for Order training.

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The [[Order of Light]] continued to see itself as fulfilling a divine mission. They viewed dissent not as a warning but as spiritual ignorance needing correction.

Among the most controversial acts was the attempted indoctrination of the fierce '''[[Kolthian]]''' species. Unlike others, the Kolthians had survived existential threats and embraced darker aspects of Teleka for their survival. They rejected the Order's Purity Doctrine and peacefully seceded, founding the '''[[Dark Order]]''' from the ashes of their own martial tradition.

Among the most controversial acts was the attempted indoctrination of the fierce '''[[Kolthian]]''' species. Unlike others, the [[Kolthian|Kolthians]] had survived existential threats and embraced darker aspects of Teleka for their survival. They rejected the Order's Purity Doctrine and peacefully seceded, founding the '''[[Dark Order]]''' from the ashes of their own martial tradition.

=== Seeds of Rebellion: The Imperial Civil War ===

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=== The Fall of the Empire ===

The [[Order of Light]], having sworn to never raise arms offensively, reluctantly took up weapons in defense of Valdia. Their failure was catastrophic. The Grand Teleka Temple and the cities of ~~Valdia~~ Prime were sacked.

The [[Order of Light]], having sworn to never raise arms offensively, reluctantly took up weapons in defense of Valdia. Their failure was catastrophic. The Grand Teleka Temple and the cities of [[Valdea Prime]] were sacked.

The last Valdian Empress was forced to surrender and '''disband the Imperial Federation'''. The Order of Light was shattered, and the Valdians—once architects of enlightenment—were cast into darkness.

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'''Pureblood Valdians''', however, remain a dwindling remnant—fewer than '''one hundred million''' survive. Bound by ancient traditions, they mate for life, bear a single child per union, and guard the sacred ruins of their abandoned empire.

The [[Order of Light]] itself has **risen from the ashes**, more spiritually pure than ever, with monasteries in '''hundreds of galaxies across Galaxa'''. Though battered and humbled, the light of ~~Valdia~~ continues to shine across the stars.

The [[Order of Light]] itself has **risen from the ashes**, more spiritually pure than ever, with monasteries in '''hundreds of galaxies across Galaxa'''. Though battered and humbled, the light of [[Valdea Prime|Valdea]] continues to shine across the stars.

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==Trivia==

*~~'''~~Valdian~~'''~~ ruins still radiate latent [[Teleka]] energy.

*[[Valdian]] ruins still radiate latent [[Teleka]] energy.

*Their bioluminescent markings are as unique as human fingerprints.

*'''Pureblood Valdians''' are naturally immune to psychic coercion.

*'''[[Pureblood Valdian|Pureblood Valdians]]''' are naturally immune to psychic coercion.

* Their ''FTL'' drive designs were used for thousands of years before being surpassed.