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	Above all else, the group holds an unwavering belief in truth.		Above all else, the group holds an unwavering belief in truth.

			== History ==
			Beginning in 2334, The Midnight Riders organization originates as a covert operations section within [[Excalibur Inc.]], a newly established private company led by Marcus Trent. The company focuses on specialized services such as providing bodyguards, liaisons, and transport protection during an era of relative peace. Despite achieving considerable success, the organization faces some criticism due to the necessity of occasionally employing covert measures. To distinguish its members involved in such missions, they are designated as "Midnight Riders" followed by personal call-names, often abbreviated as "mister" (MR) in communications. Marcus Trent, assuming the designation MR X, retains a fraction of each job's proceeds while investing the rest into the business and establishing valuable contacts.

			Then by 2340 Marcus Trent completes the process of separating the Midnight Riders from Excalibur Inc. The organization evolves into a volunteer operative group operating clandestinely. Excalibur Inc. experiences significant growth, amassing substantial influence across multiple industries, political arenas, and research sectors.

			During this period, the organization develops its distinct code, culture, and set of values. Members of the Midnight Riders share common characteristics and preferences. They are typically independent and free-spirited individuals who resist conformity to external authority. Although some may conform to certain extents in their professional lives, it is not uncommon for them to ascend quickly to positions of power while maintaining their autonomy. They believe that effective leadership involves granting subordinates the freedom to carry out their tasks in their own way, aligning with their philosophy of individual autonomy.

			In their relentless pursuit of knowledge, most members keep journals, often favoring physical paper versions. They have a fondness for collecting physical books, particularly hardcover editions and rare copies, amassing extensive personal libraries. The thirst for knowledge within the group is insatiable. Additionally, they hold a deep appreciation for martial arts and hand-to-hand combat, viewing them not merely as self-defense techniques but as art forms. They delve into the theories and underlying principles that govern these disciplines.

			Above all else, the Midnight Riders uphold an unwavering belief in truth. This foundational principle guides their actions and decisions as the organization expands rapidly, with the shared values becoming increasingly vital. By 2340, the group had firmly established these principles, which played a significant role in shaping its growth and development.

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	The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group operates independently or in small cells, all striving towards a common goal. Their core belief revolves around the idea that one can never have too much knowledge. They believe that knowledge leads to strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to combat corruption both within and outside their ranks. While the group is not widely publicized, it is not a secret either. Due to its decentralized nature, the group remains incredibly resilient to outside influence.		The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group operates independently or in small cells, all striving towards a common goal. Their core belief revolves around the idea that one can never have too much knowledge. They believe that knowledge leads to strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to combat corruption both within and outside their ranks. While the group is not widely publicized, it is not a secret either. Due to its decentralized nature, the group remains incredibly resilient to outside influence.

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			The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group operates independently or in small cells, all striving towards a common goal. Their core belief revolves around the idea that one can never have too much knowledge. They believe that knowledge leads to strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to combat corruption both within and outside their ranks. While the group is not widely publicized, it is not a secret either. Due to its decentralized nature, the group remains incredibly resilient to outside influence.

	The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group works either independently or in small cells of individuals working toward a common goal. As a generalized group, they have a core belief that one can never have too much knowledge, with knowledge comes strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to fight corruption within and without. While the group is not widely publicized it is also not a secret though due to it's decentralized nature the group is incredibly resilient to outside influence.		== Key Tenets ==
			The following principles are not laws but rather guidelines for the group. Each member is expected to uphold these principles rather than adhere rigidly to their literal interpretation. The aim is for these principles to serve as flexible ideals to aspire towards.
	== Key ~~Tenants~~ ==		* Do not judge the weaknesses of others, for none of us are mighty without our own weaknesses.
	The following are not laws for the group~~, they are more akin to guidelines~~. Each member is expected to uphold ~~the~~ principles ~~of the laws~~ rather than their ~~letter~~. The ~~general idea being that one should follow~~ these as ~~principles which can become~~ flexible ~~and outline an ideal which is aspirational~~.		* Defend the weak, the poor, and the hopeless, as these actions foster hope and kindness.
	* ~~Judge~~ not the ~~weakness~~ of others for none of us are so mighty ~~nor is anyone~~ without ~~their~~ own ~~weakness~~.		* Value honesty above all else and never betray the trust others place in your word.
	* Defend the weak, the poor, and the hopeless ~~for through such~~ actions hope and kindness ~~shall prevail~~.		* Seek knowledge, for it brings strength, and share your knowledge openly with all.
	* ~~Hold~~ honesty ~~in the highest regard~~ and ~~do not breech~~ the trust of others in your word.		* Stand as a champion of righteousness and goodness, shining the light of knowledge upon the darkness caused by ignorance, injustice, and the lies of evil.
	* ~~Pursue~~ knowledge, for ~~through knowledge comes~~ strength and share your knowledge openly with all.		* Show neither cruelty nor cowardice in your endeavors, and never shy away from a necessary fight.
	* ~~Be the~~ champion of ~~what is right~~ and ~~good~~, ~~always shed~~ the light of knowledge on the darkness caused by ignorance, injustice, and the lies of evil.		* Do not fight for personal gain; instead, fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, without succumbing to vanity, anger, or hate.
	* ~~Never be cruel~~ nor ~~cowardly~~ in your ~~affairs nor turn your back on~~ a fight ~~when needed~~.
	* ~~Through vanity, anger, nor hate, does one fight and thus do~~ not fight for ~~yourself but~~ fight for ~~others~~ who cannot fight for themselves.
	* Never turn away, never turn your back, and never refuse to face the truth.		* Never turn away, never turn your back, and never refuse to face the truth.

	== ~~Symbology~~ ==		== Symbolism ==
	The group strongly identifies with the traditions of old ~~Earth~~ English knights from the 12th and 13th centuries ~~along with~~ the ideals of the ~~''renaissance~~ man~~'' of Italy of~~ the 14th to 17th centuries ~~on Earth or~~ the ~~''greek~~ ideal'' from ancient Greece. These ~~ideals form into a strong belief in being educated~~ not ~~just~~ in mind but in spirit and body. ~~As such~~, the symbol of the chess piece ''Knight~~'' is strongly associated with~~ the group ~~along with~~ symbols of books, particularly journals with a red ~~place marker in them~~. This ~~iconography is related to~~ the use of a red ribbon attached to the ~~binding~~ of many journals ~~used to keep place~~ of ~~where a person~~ last ~~wrote~~.		The group strongly identifies with the traditions of old English knights from the 12th and 13th centuries, as well as the ideals of the Italian Renaissance man from the 14th to 17th centuries and the Greek ideal from ancient Greece. These beliefs emphasize the importance of education not only in the mind but also in spirit and body. Consequently, the symbol of the chess piece "Knight" holds great significance for the group, as do symbols of books, particularly journals with a red bookmark. This symbolism stems from the use of a red ribbon attached to the bindings of many journals, serving as a marker of the writer's last entry.

	~~Other images~~ the group commonly associates with ~~are~~ the Knight playing card ~~of some~~ decks or the Knight of ~~many~~ Tarot decks ~~is also used, particularly the Knight of Swords~~.		Additionally, the group commonly associates itself with the Knight playing card from certain decks and the Knight of Swords from various Tarot decks.

	== ~~Habits~~ ==		== Practices ==
	Members of the group ~~have some commonalities in their affairs~~. They are ~~usually~~ free ~~spirits~~ who ~~do not particularly like to adhere~~ to the will of others. ~~Though~~ many ~~will and do~~ in ~~some kind of~~ professional ~~life~~ it ~~isn't unusual~~ for ~~someone in such a place~~ to quickly rise to ~~to the top~~ of ~~the pecking order~~ and ~~preserve some amount~~ of autonomy. Members also ~~tend to~~ believe that leadership ~~is a matter of letting~~ subordinates do their ~~job as~~ they see fit, ~~this again goes~~ with ~~the~~ philosophy of ~~being autonomous and allowing for free spirits~~.		Members of the group share certain habits and tendencies. They are typically free-spirited individuals who dislike conforming to the will of others. While many may conform to some extent in their professional lives, it is not uncommon for them to quickly rise to positions of authority and maintain a level of autonomy. Members also believe that leadership involves allowing subordinates to perform their tasks in the manner they see fit, aligning with their philosophy of individual autonomy.

	In ~~the~~ pursuit of knowledge most keep journals ~~of some kind~~, ~~predominantly they are kept as~~ paper ~~journals, most~~ also prefer to ~~keep actual~~ books ~~on hand (hardback collectors~~ or ~~old editions) and keep~~ extensive personal libraries ~~and seek out~~ knowledge ~~with a hungry passion~~. As a group~~, though of course there are exceptions~~, they ~~have an appreciation for~~ martial arts and hand to hand combat as an art form ~~rather than simply~~ for self defense~~; learning not just techniques but~~ the ~~reasons~~ and ~~theories~~ behind ~~them~~.		In their pursuit of knowledge, most members keep journals, often opting for paper versions. They also prefer to possess physical books, particularly hardcover editions or collectible copies, amassing extensive personal libraries. Their thirst for knowledge is insatiable. As a group, they appreciate martial arts and hand-to-hand combat as an art form, not solely for self-defense purposes. They delve into the theories and underlying principles behind various techniques.

	~~Finally, above~~ all else, the group ~~as a whole believes~~ in truth.		Above all else, the group holds an unwavering belief in truth.

	{{Credit\|Name=SaynteSinner on Discord}}		{{Credit\|Name=SaynteSinner on Discord}}

	[[Category:Blazing Umbra]]		[[Category:Blazing Umbra Organizations]]

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Cyclops at 01:24, 1 March 2019

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	The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group works either independently or in small cells of individuals working toward a common goal. As a generalized group, they have a core belief that one can never have too much knowledge, with knowledge comes strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to fight corruption within and without. While the group is not widely publicized it is also not a secret though do to it's decentralized nature the group is incredibly resilient to outside influence.		The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group works either independently or in small cells of individuals working toward a common goal. As a generalized group, they have a core belief that one can never have too much knowledge, with knowledge comes strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to fight corruption within and without. While the group is not widely publicized it is also not a secret though do to it's decentralized nature the group is incredibly resilient to outside influence.

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	The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group works either independently or in small cells of individuals working toward a common goal. As a generalized group, they have a core belief that one can never have too much knowledge, with knowledge comes strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to fight corruption within and without. While the group is not widely publicized it is also not a secret though do to it's decentralized nature the group is incredibly resilient to outside influence.		The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group works either independently or in small cells of individuals working toward a common goal. As a generalized group, they have a core belief that one can never have too much knowledge, with knowledge comes strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to fight corruption within and without. While the group is not widely publicized it is also not a secret though do to it's decentralized nature the group is incredibly resilient to outside influence.

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	The group strongly identifies with the traditions of old Earth English knights from the 12th and 13th centuries along with the ideals of the ''renaissance man'' of Italy of the 14th to 17th centuries on Earth or the ''greek ideal'' from ancient Greece. These ideals form into a strong belief in being educated and educated not just in mind but in spirit and body. As such, the symbol of the chess piece ''Knight'' is strongly associated with the group along with symbols of books particularly journals with a red place marker in them. This iconography is related to the use of a red ribbon attached to the binding of many journals used to keep place of where a person last wrote.		The group strongly identifies with the traditions of old Earth English knights from the 12th and 13th centuries along with the ideals of the ''renaissance man'' of Italy of the 14th to 17th centuries on Earth or the ''greek ideal'' from ancient Greece. These ideals form into a strong belief in being educated and educated not just in mind but in spirit and body. As such, the symbol of the chess piece ''Knight'' is strongly associated with the group along with symbols of books particularly journals with a red place marker in them. This iconography is related to the use of a red ribbon attached to the binding of many journals used to keep place of where a person last wrote.

	Other images the group commonly associates with are the Knight playing card of some decks or the Knight of many ~~Tarrot~~ decks is also used, particularly the Knight of Swords.		Other images the group commonly associates with are the Knight playing card of some decks or the Knight of many Tarot decks is also used, particularly the Knight of Swords.

	== Habits ==		== Habits ==

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	The group strongly identifies with the traditions of old Earth English knights from the 12th and 13th centuries along with the ideals of the ''renaissance man'' of Italy of the 14th to 17th centuries on Earth or the ''greek ideal'' from ancient Greece. These ideals form into a strong belief in being educated and educated not just in mind but in spirit and body. As such, the symbol of the chess piece ''Knight'' is strongly associated with the group along with symbols of books particularly journals with a red place marker in them. This iconography is related to the use of a red ribbon attached to the binding of many journals used to keep place of where a person last wrote.		The group strongly identifies with the traditions of old Earth English knights from the 12th and 13th centuries along with the ideals of the ''renaissance man'' of Italy of the 14th to 17th centuries on Earth or the ''greek ideal'' from ancient Greece. These ideals form into a strong belief in being educated and educated not just in mind but in spirit and body. As such, the symbol of the chess piece ''Knight'' is strongly associated with the group along with symbols of books particularly journals with a red place marker in them. This iconography is related to the use of a red ribbon attached to the binding of many journals used to keep place of where a person last wrote.

	Other images the group commonly associates with are the Knight playing card of some decks ~~of playing card, additionally~~ the Knight ~~suit~~ of many Tarrot decks is also used, particularly the Knight of Swords.		Other images the group commonly associates with are the Knight playing card of some decks or the Knight of many Tarrot decks is also used, particularly the Knight of Swords.

	== Habits ==		== Habits ==

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	* Through vanity, anger, nor hate, does one fight and thus do not fight for yourself but fight for others who cannot fight for themselves.		* Through vanity, anger, nor hate, does one fight and thus do not fight for yourself but fight for others who cannot fight for themselves.
	* Never turn away, never turn your back, and never refuse to face the truth.		* Never turn away, never turn your back, and never refuse to face the truth.

			== Symbology ==
			The group strongly identifies with the traditions of old Earth English knights from the 12th and 13th centuries along with the ideals of the ''renaissance man'' of Italy of the 14th to 17th centuries on Earth or the ''greek ideal'' from ancient Greece. These ideals form into a strong belief in being educated and educated not just in mind but in spirit and body. As such, the symbol of the chess piece ''Knight'' is strongly associated with the group along with symbols of books particularly journals with a red place marker in them. This iconography is related to the use of a red ribbon attached to the binding of many journals used to keep place of where a person last wrote.

			Other images the group commonly associates with are the Knight playing card of some decks of playing card, additionally the Knight suit of many Tarrot decks is also used, particularly the Knight of Swords.

			== Habits ==
			Members of the group have some commonalities in their affairs. They are usually free spirits who do not particularly like to adhere to the will of others. Though many will and do in some kind of professional life it isn't unusual for someone in such a place to quickly rise to to the top of the pecking order and preserve some amount of autonomy. Members also tend to believe that leadership is a matter of letting subordinates do their job as they see fit, this again goes with the philosophy of being and allowing for free spirits.

			In the pursuit of knowledge most keep journals of some kind, predominantly they are kept as paper journals, most also prefer to keep actual books on hand (hardback collectors or old editions) and keep extensive personal libraries and seek out knowledge with a hungry passion. As a group, though of course there are exceptions, they have an appreciation for martial arts and hand to hand combat as an art form rather than simply for self defense, learning not just moves but reasons and theories behind it.

			Finally, above all else, the group as a whole believes in truth.

	{{Credit\|Name=SaynteSinner on Discord}}		{{Credit\|Name=SaynteSinner on Discord}}

	[[Category:Blazing Umbra]]		[[Category:Blazing Umbra]]

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	The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group works either independently or in small cells of individuals working toward a common goal. As a generalized group, they have a core belief that one can never have too much knowledge, with knowledge comes strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to fight corruption within and without. While the group is not widely publicized it is also not a secret though do to it's decentralized nature the group is incredibly resilient to outside influence.		The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group works either independently or in small cells of individuals working toward a common goal. As a generalized group, they have a core belief that one can never have too much knowledge, with knowledge comes strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to fight corruption within and without. While the group is not widely publicized it is also not a secret though do to it's decentralized nature the group is incredibly resilient to outside influence.

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	The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group works either independently or in small cells of individuals working toward a common goal. As a generalized group, they have a core belief that one can never have too much knowledge, with knowledge comes strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to fight corruption within and without. While the group is not widely publicized it is also not a secret though do to it's decentralized nature the group is incredibly resilient to outside influence.		The Midnight Riders are a loose association of like-minded individuals working freelance throughout known (and at times uncharted) space. The group works either independently or in small cells of individuals working toward a common goal. As a generalized group, they have a core belief that one can never have too much knowledge, with knowledge comes strength, and with that strength comes the responsibility to fight corruption within and without. While the group is not widely publicized it is also not a secret though due to it's decentralized nature the group is incredibly resilient to outside influence.

	== Key Tenants ==		== Key Tenants ==
	The following are not laws for the group, they are more guidelines. Each member is expected to uphold the principles of the laws rather than their letter. The general idea being that one should follow these as principles which can become flexible and outline an ideal which is aspirational.		The following are not laws for the group, they are more akin to guidelines. Each member is expected to uphold the principles of the laws rather than their letter. The general idea being that one should follow these as principles which can become flexible and outline an ideal which is aspirational.
	* Judge not the weakness of others for none of us are so mighty nor is anyone without their own weakness.		* Judge not the weakness of others for none of us are so mighty nor is anyone without their own weakness.
	* Defend the weak, the poor, and the hopeless for through such actions hope and kindness shall prevail.		* Defend the weak, the poor, and the hopeless for through such actions hope and kindness shall prevail.
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	== Symbology ==		== Symbology ==
	The group strongly identifies with the traditions of old Earth English knights from the 12th and 13th centuries along with the ideals of the ''renaissance man'' of Italy of the 14th to 17th centuries on Earth or the ''greek ideal'' from ancient Greece. These ideals form into a strong belief in being ~~educated and~~ educated not just in mind but in spirit and body. As such, the symbol of the chess piece ''Knight'' is strongly associated with the group along with symbols of books particularly journals with a red place marker in them. This iconography is related to the use of a red ribbon attached to the binding of many journals used to keep place of where a person last wrote.		The group strongly identifies with the traditions of old Earth English knights from the 12th and 13th centuries along with the ideals of the ''renaissance man'' of Italy of the 14th to 17th centuries on Earth or the ''greek ideal'' from ancient Greece. These ideals form into a strong belief in being educated not just in mind but in spirit and body. As such, the symbol of the chess piece ''Knight'' is strongly associated with the group along with symbols of books, particularly journals with a red place marker in them. This iconography is related to the use of a red ribbon attached to the binding of many journals used to keep place of where a person last wrote.

	Other images the group commonly associates with are the Knight playing card of some decks or the Knight of many Tarot decks is also used, particularly the Knight of Swords.		Other images the group commonly associates with are the Knight playing card of some decks or the Knight of many Tarot decks is also used, particularly the Knight of Swords.

	== Habits ==		== Habits ==
	Members of the group have some commonalities in their affairs. They are usually free spirits who do not particularly like to adhere to the will of others. Though many will and do in some kind of professional life it isn't unusual for someone in such a place to quickly rise to to the top of the pecking order and preserve some amount of autonomy. Members also tend to believe that leadership is a matter of letting subordinates do their job as they see fit, this again goes with the philosophy of being and allowing for free spirits.		Members of the group have some commonalities in their affairs. They are usually free spirits who do not particularly like to adhere to the will of others. Though many will and do in some kind of professional life it isn't unusual for someone in such a place to quickly rise to to the top of the pecking order and preserve some amount of autonomy. Members also tend to believe that leadership is a matter of letting subordinates do their job as they see fit, this again goes with the philosophy of being autonomous and allowing for free spirits.

	In the pursuit of knowledge most keep journals of some kind, predominantly they are kept as paper journals, most also prefer to keep actual books on hand (hardback collectors or old editions) and keep extensive personal libraries and seek out knowledge with a hungry passion. As a group, though of course there are exceptions, they have an appreciation for martial arts and hand to hand combat as an art form rather than simply for self defense, learning not just ~~moves~~ but reasons and theories behind it.		In the pursuit of knowledge most keep journals of some kind, predominantly they are kept as paper journals, most also prefer to keep actual books on hand (hardback collectors or old editions) and keep extensive personal libraries and seek out knowledge with a hungry passion. As a group, though of course there are exceptions, they have an appreciation for martial arts and hand to hand combat as an art form rather than simply for self defense; learning not just techniques but the reasons and theories behind them.

	Finally, above all else, the group as a whole believes in truth.		Finally, above all else, the group as a whole believes in truth.