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I. Location and Layout
The Shadow Academy is located on the moon known as Lyspair. Lyspair orbits Antei, home of the Dark Hall and the Dark Council. The Shadow Academy sits atop steep cliffs overlooking one of Lyspair's oceans. A description of Lyspair follows in the next section.
The Shadow Academy is laid out as a square, with four towers rising from each corner. Once only having three corners, the Shadow Academy has been rebuilt after its destruction in the 5th Great Jedi War. Each corner of the overall structure represents one of the four areas of study offered at the Shadow Academy. Between the towers are wide corridors, filled with study rooms, training areas, the mess hall, the library, and other important facilities. Within the walls of the Shadow Academy, there stands a pyramid, rising to almost the same height as the towers. Between the walls and the pyramid lies a courtyard, with imported trees and other plants being carefully maintained. The courtyard is open to all members.
This pyramid houses Eclectic Pedagogue offices, as well as the offices of the Headmaster (whose personal quarters are also in the building) and his personal assistants: the praetor and any magistrates currently assigned to the Shadow Academy. The lower levels are open to all members. However, non-staff members are restricted to the lower levels unless they obtain special permission to proceed further. Dark Council members have permanent access to the upper levels as needed.
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Please note that the hanger and the vehicle pool are actually underground. Free access to these facilities is restricted, but limited access is granted on an as needed basis.
There are four campuses, or schools, that make up the Shadow Academy. They are the Khar Shian (General studies), Deneba (Lore and Philosophy), Onderon (Flight and Tactics), and Karana (Melee and Ground Combat).
The Khar Shian school houses general studies of the Brotherhood. These studies are not geared towards the Force, but rather they instruct members on the basics of holonet usage, protection against computer security breaches, leadership skills, and a few other specialized fields.
The Deneba school houses courses related to Lore and Philosophy. Courses on writing, history (both galactic and personal oriented), and special force skills are found here. This school is almost entirely dominated by members of the Krath order. Members of the Krath order will find these courses appealing because the knowledge it provides can help one manipulate events from the shadows. To promote the character of the campus and the order, the Krath Core exam is placed in this school.
The Onderon school houses courses related to tactics and flight. Starship identification, piloting, and the basics of galactic astronomy are all taught in this school. This school is almost entirely dominated by members of the Sith Order, who will find the courses appealing because they introduce the basics of the primary tools of the Sith trade. The Sith are bent on conquest and domination, but sheer physical force alone is not enough. To promote the character of the campus and the order, the Sith Core exam is placed in this school.
The Karana school houses courses related to melee and ground combat. Introductions to lightsabers, lightsaber training, and the basics of ground combat are provided. This school is almost entirely dominated by members of the Obelisk order, who will find that the courses provide them with the basic skills to utilize the Force in combat. Obelisk are notorious for their preference for their use of the Force to increase their fighting skills. To promote the character of the campus and the order, the Obelisk Core exam is placed in this school.
New courses will be offered from time to time, as they are written and accepted. The process for approving a new course, however, is long, and each course is treated as an individual project. There is no set time for new courses to come out. When they do, they are assigned to one of the four campuses listed above.
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Table of Contents:
I. Location and Layout
II. Lyspair
III. Shadow Academy structure
IV. Shadow Academy Defenses
V. Conclusion
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