The Grand Master's Royal Guard (also known as the GMRG) is comprised of the most dedicated and active gamers within the Dark Brotherhood. The mandate of a Royal Guardsmen focuses on excelling in regular competitions to improve their standing in the eyes of the Grand Master, and reaping the rewards such recognition bestows upon them. In this course, you will obtain a complete understanding of the Guard’s system of loyalty, ranks, and what sets its members apart from the average Brotherhood Jedi.

History of the Grand Master's Royal Guard

Under the influence of the former Grand Master known as "the Other", Clan Ar'kell staged a massive revolt in an attempt to overthrow the Dark Council. Their first attempt was to strike out at individual Council members. Fortunately, Ar'kell was driven back and fled to the Core to form their own splinter organization. It was their assassination attempts that led Khyronto form the Grand Master's Royal Guard. An elite sect of Dark Jedi soldiers, trained and conditioned to be peerless protectors of the reigning Dark Lord and his Council. Initial training was conducted under the supervision of Master Blazer, a loyal servant of the Brotherhood and a powerful warrior.

As the Grand Masters Royal Guard progressed, the warriors leading the Guard became less capable and training began to become inefficient. The Royal Guard became more of a volunteer corps rather than an elite organization with wearing the famed armor becoming the only true motivation for hopeful Guardsman. When Grand Master Sarin saw the Guard's loyalty as questionable and realized the quality of training was fading, he decided to put an end to the organization shortly before the Eighth Great Jedi War on Antei in 21 ABY. Many scholars believe that if the Royal Guard had not been dissolved that Grand Master Sarin would not have died needlessly in the sands of Antei during the Ninth Great Jedi War while fighting Jedi Master Omancor Crask in 24 ABY. Shortly after these events and his ascension to the Iron Throne, Grand Master Muz Ashen, recognized the need for a new Royal Guard. The Dark Lord, along with Headmaster Taigikori Aybara Dupar and the Grand Master’s Fist Ma`ar-Tyrius Ga-Tir, reinstated a brutal training ground on Lyspair so that the Royal Guard lived once again. In 28 ABY, Fremoc Pepoi took over the guard as Ma'ar stepped away, and within the year Fremoc moved the Guard to Antei at The Spike to be closer to the Dark Hall and the members it was protecting.

In 32 ABY Valhavoc noticed that while members of the Royal Guard would aggressively climb through the ranks, upon reaching the top Echelon the motivation for additional growth seemed to dissipate. Working with Grand Master Pravus, he implemented a training system which challenged members of the top Rank to compete for the opportunity to guard a Dark Councilor, and commissioned rewards to be crafted by the Herald to be given to individuals who have earned this distinct privilege, by excelling beyond their peers in their martial combat prowess.

When Valhvaoc resigned his position as Fist of the Brotherhood in 34 ABY, Pravus turned to one of his most promising pupils to rise to the role. Dracaryis was not only suddenly responsible for overseeing the Royal Guard, but also tasked with becoming the Supreme Commander of the Iron Navy and Legion.

Following the costly wars against the Collective and the Children of Mortis, Rajhin Cindertail saw the need to once again reform the Royal Guard, moving from its historical focus on guarding members of the Council to an elite strike force composed of members from across the Brotherhood. It is hoped that this new Guard, drawn from the various clans and rogue members, will represent the strength of a free and united Brotherhood.

Entrance to the Guard and Elevations

To become a member, just need to start earning GMRG Points by participating in Gaming Activities and Competitions. It's that simple. But to advance, you need to game for the Dark Jedi Brotherhood and follow the Rites of Combat, which will be explained later. There are twelve (12) ranks in the Grand Master's Royal Guard, which can be climbed by earning society points through various gaming activities, achievements and service, as follows:

Activity, Achievement or Service	Points Earned
Cluster of Fire	2 Points
First Place	40 Points x Multiplier
Second Place	35 Points x Multiplier
Third Place	25 Points x Multiplier
Fourth Place	15 Points x Multiplier
Fifth Place	10 Points x Multiplier
Participation	5 Points x Multiplier
Organize Fist Approved Competition	50 Points
90 Days as P:FIST	70 Points (per 90 day period)
90 Days as M:FIST	50 Points (per 90 day period)
120 Days as Fist	120 Points (per 90 day period)

Placement Multipliers:
- Novae Awarding: 3x
- 1st Level Crescents: 2.5x
- 2nd Level Crescents: 2x
- 3rd Level Crescents: 1.5x
- 4th Level Crescents: 1.25x
- 5th Level Crescents: 1x

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Society Rank and Award

Each rank comes with awards in the form of credits, possessions and the chance to compete on the quarterly GMRG Leaderboard to protect a Dark Councilor and earn their unique accessory. The society ranks, pointed required to earn them, and awards are listed below.

Society Rank	GMRG Points Required to Earn the Rank	Reward
GMRG: I	15	GMRG Warbanner Tasset, Marksman Honorific
GMRG: II	75	Royal Guard Shock Gloves
GMRG: III	50	Royal Guard Datapad
GMRG: IV	300	Guardsman Warbanner Pattern, "Behind Enemy Lines" Selectable Feat
GMRG: V	600	Royal Guard TactiX Armor, Infiltrator Honorific
GMRG: VI	975	Synergy CX-17m ICWS
GMRG: VII	1,500	Legion's Eye
GMRG: VIII	2,025	Royal Guard TactiX Manual, "Back Knife Block" Selectable Feat
GMRG: IX	2,625	Elite Royal Guard TactiX Armor, Ghost Honorific
GMRG: X	3,750	Royal Guard TactiX Vambrace, Force Sensitivity Point
GMRG: XI	5,205	Royal Guard Gravity Grenade
GMRG: XII	7,125	Synergy CS-series Commando Droid; Granted Feat: "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome"; Reaper Honorific

Gaming Battle Pass

Beginning on January 1, 2026, the old system of the quarterly top 10 Rank XII Leaderboard was officially retired in favor of the new Royal Guard Battlepass system. This system is a quarterly achievement-and-reward framework designed to recognize members for consistent participation, skill, and creative leadership within the Grand Master's Royal Guard. Members earn points through competitive activity, event organization, and Crescents earned during each quarter of the year.

This system was designed for all GMRG members regardless of their ranking within the society. Every member can earn points towards the quarterly Trophy and rewards earned for each level. The current tiers and awards are as follows:

Level	Title	BP Range	Credits Earned	Special Item Access
Tier 1	Initiate of the Guard	1 to 160	1000	No
Tier 2	Centurion of the Guard	161 to 575	1500	No
Tier 3	Praetorian of the Guard	576 to 1550		Yes
Tier 4	Crimson Sentinel	1551 and Higher		Yes and access to one Councilor or GMRG item past or present

As noted, special Battlepass items will be available upon reaching both Tier 3 and 4, and at Tier 4 you can also purchase one past or present Council Guardsman Accessories that used to be awarded in the previous system. A listing of the Battlepass items and the Accessories can be found on the following wiki page.

GMRG Battlepass.

Rites of Combat

The Rites of Combat can be found on the DJBWiki.

The Rites of Combat are the standard set of rules for any gaming event or competition in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, including Gaming Nights and Vendettas. Unit leaders are encouraged to to tell members about the Rites so they do not violate it. Violations of the Rites fall under the jurisdiction of the Fist of the Brotherhood and the Justicar. Most violations result in members having their matches deleted, but the repercussions may even include a ban. The goal of the RoC is to provide a sense of fair play and consistency in how multiplayer competitions operate.

Read over the Rites – there will be questions on the exam.

Conclusion

There you have it, the inner workings of the Grand Master's Royal Guard in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. Now the question is, do you have what it takes to become a member of the elite guard that already stands at the top of the hill?