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[[image:KotcFlag.png|right|thumbnail|Flag of the Knights of the Church]]
{{Infobox Batallion
| caption      = Flag of the Knights of the Church
| image        = image:KotcFlag.png
| founded      = April 2, 2015 (?)
| commander    = /u/sms77/
| first officer      = /u/uncannybook581
| motto        = "Button Vult!"
}}
 
===Battalion Description===
===Battalion Description===
One of the original battalions, this battalion formed from the Church of the Button before they joined the April Knights, led by their [[Commander]], the Pope of the Button, [[Ghostise]].
One of the original battalions, this battalion formed from the Church of the Button before they joined the April Knights, led by their [[Commander]], the Pope of the Button, [[Ghostise]].


Members of this battalion are known as templars and are divided into three squads, each led by a [[Sergeant]].
Members of this battalion are known as templars and are divided into three squads, each led by a [[Sergeant]].
Since the end of the Button, Templars have continued our mission to proselytize the Church, support other battalions in their objectives, keep records and histories, and work with the Inquisition to keep the Order safe.


''What are the qualities of a Templar of the Knights of the Church?''
''What are the qualities of a Templar of the Knights of the Church?''
'''Tradition, dignity, integrity, tenacity, and faith.'''
'''Tradition, dignity, integrity, tenacity, and faith.'''


The inquisition was born from the KotC, with quite a view inquisitors and grand inquisitors among their ranks. KotC was the only battalion that survived intact through the dark ages, a time of atrophy after [[The Button]] Reddit event, 2015 to 2018.
Subreddit - [https://www.reddit.com/r/ChurchOfTheButton/ r/ChurchOfTheButton]


===Motto===
From the steadfast Templar order to the secretive Inquisition, the Knights of the Church (KotC) focus on purging the unworthy in holy fire! We either support operations through our templars or handle the espionage affairs with the Inquisition. After the the excitement of a campaign has peaked, many templars make sure to document the details for posterity and analysis, helping the masses of the lost find the true meaning of the nostalgia through the church. Others may help organize activities to keep the faith alive throughout the year, so that the Knights have the greatest numbers going into each new event!


'''''Button Vult!'''''
The inquisition was born from the KotC, with quite a view inquisitors and grand inquisitors among their ranks. KotC was the only battalion that survived intact through the dark ages, a time of atrophy after [[The Button]] Reddit event, 2015 to 2018.


Meaning: "The Button wills it!"
===Oath===
Although translations of "vult" could also lean towards "desires it, needs it, or demands it". This speaks to the calling within us to fulfill the grand plan of the knights and events with devotion, and to collect those who long to continue finding meaning from these past events.
<blockquote>
TBD
</blockquote>


===Battalion Animal===
===Battalion Animal===
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[[image:KOTC_sticker.png|right|thumbnail|Knights of the Church Coat-of-Arms Sticker]]
[[image:KOTC_sticker.png|right|thumbnail|Knights of the Church Coat-of-Arms Sticker]]
*description of the symbolism in the coat-of-arms to go here
*description of the symbolism in the coat-of-arms to go here
===Oath===
TBD


===Current Leadership===
===Current Leadership===
;[[Commander]]: [[Ghostise]]
;[[Commander]]: [[Ghostise]]
;[[First Officer]]: [[Uncanny]]
;[[First Officer]]: [[Uncanny]]
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:[[Lady Atrian]] - Sergeant of the Third Squad
:[[Lady Atrian]] - Sergeant of the Third Squad
:[[Uncanny]] - Sergeant of the Fourth Squad (Temporarily 2nd Sergeant of the Third Squad pending Fourth Squad Formation)
:[[Uncanny]] - Sergeant of the Fourth Squad (Temporarily 2nd Sergeant of the Third Squad pending Fourth Squad Formation)
==Trivia==
* Our moto "button vault!" translates to "The Button wills it!" Some other translations of "vult" include "desires it, needs it, or demands it". This speaks to the calling within us to fulfill the grand plan of the knights and events with devotion, and to collect those who long to continue finding meaning from these past events.


[[Category:Battalion]]
[[Category:Battalion]]

Latest revision as of 02:29, 4 April 2025

Knights of the Church

Flag of the Knights of the Church
Founded April 2, 2015 (?)
Commander /u/sms77/
First Officer /u/uncannybook581
Motto
"Button Vult!"

Battalion Description

One of the original battalions, this battalion formed from the Church of the Button before they joined the April Knights, led by their Commander, the Pope of the Button, Ghostise.

Members of this battalion are known as templars and are divided into three squads, each led by a Sergeant.

Since the end of the Button, Templars have continued our mission to proselytize the Church, support other battalions in their objectives, keep records and histories, and work with the Inquisition to keep the Order safe.

What are the qualities of a Templar of the Knights of the Church? Tradition, dignity, integrity, tenacity, and faith.

Subreddit - r/ChurchOfTheButton

From the steadfast Templar order to the secretive Inquisition, the Knights of the Church (KotC) focus on purging the unworthy in holy fire! We either support operations through our templars or handle the espionage affairs with the Inquisition. After the the excitement of a campaign has peaked, many templars make sure to document the details for posterity and analysis, helping the masses of the lost find the true meaning of the nostalgia through the church. Others may help organize activities to keep the faith alive throughout the year, so that the Knights have the greatest numbers going into each new event!

The inquisition was born from the KotC, with quite a view inquisitors and grand inquisitors among their ranks. KotC was the only battalion that survived intact through the dark ages, a time of atrophy after The Button Reddit event, 2015 to 2018.

Oath

TBD

Battalion Animal

File:KOTC octopus.png
Popetopus (Octopus with a Pope Hat)

Popetopus (Octopus with a Pope Hat)

Why the octopus? The octopus has 8 legs for the 8 button colours: purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, grey.

Battalion Coat-of-Arms

File:KOTC sticker.png
Knights of the Church Coat-of-Arms Sticker
  • description of the symbolism in the coat-of-arms to go here

Current Leadership

Commander
Ghostise
First Officer
Uncanny
Captains
Nate337 - Also Sergeant of the First Squad
Sergeants
Vontar - Sergeant of the Second Squad
Lady Atrian - Sergeant of the Third Squad
Uncanny - Sergeant of the Fourth Squad (Temporarily 2nd Sergeant of the Third Squad pending Fourth Squad Formation)

Trivia

  • Our moto "button vault!" translates to "The Button wills it!" Some other translations of "vult" include "desires it, needs it, or demands it". This speaks to the calling within us to fulfill the grand plan of the knights and events with devotion, and to collect those who long to continue finding meaning from these past events.