Mystic Knights

An order of warrior monks who defend the empire using their Faraday Swords which appear to be made out of energy.

Most are completely independant of the Empire.

One branch is the Imperial or Phoenix Knights
motto - "Justify Everything Defending Imperial Sovereignty".

Reginald "Reg", Imperial Prince, couple of steps removed from Emperor, Member of the Mystic Knights "

They have bases and outposts in several locations of the empire.