"Since the inception of the Treaty of Coruscant, Republic society has been plunged into a time of change and uncertainty. While the machinations of the ruthless Sith Empire sow fear and invite strife upon hapless worlds the Galactic Senate prepares and plans for the future. It falls to the proud citizens to protect the peace and freedom of the Golden Age.

 

As a new generation of heroic travelers from all walks of life venture forth, many come together under bonds of friendship and respect to support one another. Some travel to help the innocent, caught in the vice of war - others work to further their own ends. But they all share a sacred bond of camaraderie. One such network of unlikely allies bear a mark: a swooping bird of prey. They are the Kestrel Minority.

 

No one really knows when the Kestrels came to be. Some say they have always been and live as a legend shrouded in mystery. Now the Kestrels are again searching for new members because their numbers are waning and the war is coming.

 

The Kestrels consist mostly of individuals who do not necessarily see eye to eye with the Jedi Council or the Senate of the Republic on all points but who do not support the Sith Empire either. They regard themselves as independent, taking on things that the Jedi order or the senate seem to ignore or cannot act upon. Kestrels may decide that something needs to be done, but everyone still has their own reasons on a personal level. To maintain their freedom and stay hidden from their enemies, Kestrels all agree to stay silent about their affiliation.

 

The Galaxy has entered a new epoch. Zakuulan ships appeared and the Empire and Republic were both forced to their knees. The Kestrels suffered a loss as well when a number of their people suddenly disappeared aboard an old warship named Talon, just as the first wave of the Eternal Fleet struck, leaving others behind to struggle through the chaotic years even after the treaties were signed, The remaining Kestrels stood defiant in their struggles and refused to believe the demise of their comrades. Even when lady luck stacked the deck against them.

 

There is a new force forming now in the galaxy, an alliance opposing the Eternal Throne, and while the Kestrels keep to the shadows, they do not stand idle. Small tasks, not considered important enough by the more powerful organisations of the Galaxy, or ones not reaching their ears, are ones the Minority takes on.

 

Civilians are still caught up in fights, politics still restrain the hands of the leaders, there is still shortage of personnel and resources limiting the options of the official organizations. Yet there are still problems to be solved, and things to do, for those who wish to help. For credits or for the thrill of a good fight, the adrenaline rush of sneaking through enemy lines, for the sake of their beliefs, or for bigger future plans, or simply because they cannot simply sit by and watch - as many reasons as there are Kestrels, but they work together, they back each other up and share what they find.

 

They are hiding from the public eye but they fight on as they always did, like the old generations did ages ago and as the next ones will in the future. As long as there are people in the galaxy there will be need for them and they will seek to make a difference, big or small, for better or worse."

 

TKM was originally formed by a small group of MMO veterans, who have played many games together. When SWTOR popped up we were all keen to get involved and see what it had to offer us as avid roleplayers.

 

While we consider ourselves a RP guild many of us do of course have an interest in and do enjoy other parts of the game as well, be it exploring, questing, raiding or PVP. Most importantly though we want a sociable atmosphere to do these things in. To enjoy the company of like-minded individuals as we journey the many many stars and planets of the Star Wars universe.

 

If you want to join us visit our website, and take a look around: http://kestrel-minority.com/

Edited March 15, 2016 by Lisszia

we are still there doing various activities. We got new homepage host:

The Kestrel Minority

Edited July 2, 2013 by Lisszia

If you need an out of game contact to the guild you can send mail to:

lisszia@kestrel-minority.com

You can check some of the in game screen shots form events on our homepage placed in the open recruitment section:

 

New screens added to our recruitment forum section, and roll system also available now there to check.

We moved into a new base, at Tatooine for now. Nice and big nest, where we can find rest, train, heal, or from where we can help others who are on the hunt.

The Kestrels are still around.

 

We are a relaxed bunch of a mature and social players, focused mainly on RP.

 

We have our homey stronghold, or Nest if you like, on Tatooine, and the Talon (our guildship) is serving as a meeting place at the fleet for now, with an ongoing event chain to bring it into our roleplay.

 

We have mumble.We team up for PvE content from time to time, and we are trying to get back to doing operations, aiming for a Story Mode operation every other week.

PvP is done on a irregular basis with players interested banding together. (We've done PvP events before and they might return with enough interest.).

 

Our focus is still on enjoying the game in a social and fun way, rather than being hard progression guild.

 

 

New screens on our forum in recruitment thread: Here

The Kestrels will soon be entering the new era, once the last plotlines from the old era are wrapped up in this moth. We are still around and we plan to stay.

 

 

Some new screens added to our recruitment forum section about the last events:

New pictures

The Galaxy has entered a new epoch. Zakuulan ships appeared and the Empire and Republic were both forced to their knees. The Kestrels suffered a loss as well when a number of their people suddenly disappeared aboard an old warship named Talon, just as the first wave of the Eternal Fleet struck, leaving others behind to struggle through the chaotic years even after the treaties were signed, The remaining Kestrels stood defiant in their struggles and refused to believe the demise of their comrades. Even when lady luck stacked the deck against them.

 

There is a new force forming now in the galaxy, an alliance opposing the Eternal Throne, and while the Kestrels keep to the shadows, they do not stand idle. Small tasks, not considered important enough by the more powerful organisations of the Galaxy, or ones not reaching their ears, are ones the Minority takes on.

 

Civilians are still caught up in fights, politics still restrain the hands of the leaders, there is still shortage of personnel and resources limiting the options of the official organizations. Yet there are still problems to be solved, and things to do, for those who wish to help. For credits or for the thrill of a good fight, the adrenaline rush of sneaking through enemy lines, for the sake of their beliefs, or for bigger future plans, or simply because they cannot simply sit by and watch - as many reasons as there are Kestrels, but they work together, they back each other up and share what they find.

 

They are hiding from the public eye but they fight on as they always did, like the old generations did ages ago and as the next ones will in the future. As long as there are people in the galaxy there will be need for them and they will seek to make a difference, big or small, for better or worse.

 

New screen-shots added to forum open section: here

Edited March 16, 2016 by Lisszia

We added some screenshots from events of the Kestrels in the new era to our recruitment forum section: here

I'm trying to find someone in-game to contact and not one person is ever on in the guild. I tried a lot and no one is on.

Weekend is not the most active time for me, but will try to find you if you leve me a pm on our forum.

We are in game, we had even events this week. If you leave us a message on forum with your character name we can whisper you when we are online. Some others more active during weekends then me.

Edited July 9, 2016 by Lisszia