Paramilitary • Spiritual • Princely • Chivalric
✠ Reviving the Sacred Path of True Knighthood
“Not by might, nor by power, but by spirit, sword, and sacred flame.”
The Order of the Temple and the Corps (OTC) is a living order of spiritual warriors, honourable servants, and defenders of divine and communal truth.
Founded by Prince Sir Chase Neil, under the joint authority of the Principality Tribe of Aarsiisii, the Temple of the Tao of Christ, and the Ranger Cadet Combined Corps, the OTC renews the sacred legacy of true knighthood for the modern age.
Spiritual Knights and Cadet Mentors
Nation-Builders and Peacemakers
Warriors of Peace and Moral Discipline
Scholars of Light and Sacred Tradition
Truth • Service • Honour • Justice • Discipline • Leadership
Responsibility • Confidence • Progress • Good Health
Defend and promote the Christian faith and all peaceful religions
Protect the poor, the weak, and the oppressed
Lead in community outreach, nation-building, and good works
Support spiritual and emotional healing by faith
Uphold the sovereignty of the Principality Tribe of Aarsiisii
Serve allied micronations and noble causes
Embody chivalry in action, education, and heart
🏰 Our Ranks
Each of these ranks has a military approximate equivalent and defined chivalric/ceremonial role:
Note: Lieutenant Major (Lt Maj.) is a specialized Commissioned Officer rank unique to the Ranger Cadet Combined Corps (RCC) with a historical basis in the one-time Soviet Army Air Force rank of Lt Maj. In the RCC, Lt Majors rank above Captains and below Majors, and are senior Captains who have not yet met the requirements for promotion to Major and are in charge of at least two Captains commanding Companies or two-platoon Units.
Knight-Doctors are knights who have earned the Doctorate in Chivalric Studies (DChiv) from the Temple of the Tao of Christ Seminary, having made exceptional contributions to chivalric knowledge, doctrine, or metaphysical ethics.
Addressed as Sir Doctor / Dame Doctor
Entitled to wear distinct robes and insignia
Serve as advisors, educators, and doctrinal guardians
Can also be awarded honoris causa for civilian scholars
You may enter the OTC through:
Nomination by a member of the public (with 3–4 references)
Nomination by two existing Knights
Recommendation from the Prince Chief Commissioner
Applying directly through the application form, studying, serving, and rising through the ranks below Officer
🪖 Ranks Below Officer (Training Path)
Principality Tribe of Aarsiisii – a sovereign spiritual cultural paramilitary micronation
Temple of the Tao of Christ – our metaphysical and doctrinal heart
Ranger Cadet Combined Corps – our paramilitary youth outreach arm and the base of citizenship for the Principality Tribe of Aarsiisii
TRUTH • SERVICE • HONOUR
We are a new generation of knights — sacred in purpose, sovereign in spirit, fearless in service.
Operations and Funding
All operations and activities of the Order in furtherance of our Mission are funded by the generous donations of our members. Members contribute monthly according to their rank:
Apprentice - $10 monthly
Soldier - $12 monthly
Corporal - $15 monthly
Sergeant - $20 monthly
Sergeant Major - $25 monthly
Officer - $30 monthly
Knight - $33 monthly
Doctor - $35 monthly
Knight Commander - $40 monthly
Knight Grand Cross - $45 monthly
Prince-Knight/Princess-Knight - $50 monthly
Grandmaster - $55 monthly
Knighthood is a lifetime commitment, therefore, those who wish to commit to the path must know exactly what they are signing up for.
In order to become eligible to apply for membership to be considered for knighthood, one must have:
Read the Statute of the Paramilitary Spiritual Princely Order of the Temple and the Corps
Read the Rules Preluding and for the Foundation of the Principality Tribe of Aarsiisii
Pledged lifelong loyalty to the development and honour of the Order of the Temple and the Corps, the Principality Tribe of Aarsiisii, the Temple of the Tao of Christ, the Ranger Cadet Combined Corps, their country and their God.
Reading of the seven documents (The Seven Virtues) and swearing loyalty to the Order, Principality Tribe, Temple, Corps, country and God together constitute the Eightfold Path to readiness to start training to become a Knight of the Temple and the Corps.