Sternlichter

The Sternlichter (星影順位 (シュテルンリヒト), shuterunrihito; German for "Starlights", Japanese for "Star Light Order") is a secretive organization which replaced the Geheim as the king's select guard when Zinnia rose to the throne of the Wandenreich. They are dedicated to the protection of the king and are stronger than his Sternritter.

Overview
The Sternlichter are presented as the of the Shinigami Royal Guard. Like the Guard, they are handpicked by the king, from among his elite, for the express purpose of being his personal bodyguards. Whenever Zinnia embarks on a personal mission, the Sternlichter can usually be seen accompanying him.

They are also charged with hunting down and executing defective members of the Wandenreich — specifically defective Sternritter.

Due to their unique position and objectives, the Sternlichter do not assist in Sternritter-related missions except when the king orders them to do so. It is said that the Sternlichter are each as powerful as the masters of the Kawahiru Dojang and — together — are stronger than the whole of the Sternritter themselves.

History
The Sternlichter are exclusively composed of Quincy who followed Zinnia, rather than Yhwach, during the first incarnation of the Wandenreich. They too were sealed with him in the Moon and released when he was released.

Insignia
In addition to the traditional garb a Sternritter wears, Sternlichter also wear a bow shaped insignia on thier chests, just below the cowl of their cloaks.

Trivia

 * Their name comes from a mistranslation of the "Sternritter" used with Yhwach revealed his elite Quincy.