Milky Way galaxy, several light years away from Sagittarius A*
The Order had stayed well hidden over the years and while they boasted quite the power, they were still no match for the empire.
For this reason, they operated in the shadows, taking actions that seemed pointless and useless at times and also recruiting talented people from the empire to join the cause.
With many bases all over the empire, well hidden in natural celestial positions that would make anyone think twice, The Order had thrived, awaiting the day the one who was envisioned would appear.
Since the return of Alexander, The Order had been busy. First, they needed to reaffirm their decision. That is, they had to make sure Alex was the kind of person to be trusted.
Many of the high-profile members of The Order objected to the decision of the oracle. However, a quick reminder of their purpose put them in their place.