Traditionally, each Lance is made up of members who are all of the same species (or else at least somewhat similar species), with the idea that they will be able to work better together, and quite often of the same species as their Champion. They are typically identified by a single color assigned to the Lance, identified by what color cloak they wear.

Some examples of active Lances would include the Bronze Lance, the Magenta Lance, the Black Lance, the Diamond Lance, the Crimson Lance and the Cobalt Lance.

The Bronze Lance, consisting of Rath'anis, is led by the Champion of Gears (also known as the Champion of Order), and is special in that its members are chosen in part by the Technopriesthood. They are based in the Sanctuary of Order, on the edge of Bosch.

The Magenta Lance, an all-female group consisting of a mix of Khattas and Katthas, is led by the Champion of Roses, based in Rephidim. It has been controversial from the start, being one of the newest Lances, recruited from Temple Scout graduates, and more recently marred by numerous failures.

The Black Lance, consisting of "City" Jupanis, is led by the Champion of Ashes, and is also based in Rephidim, though their Sanctuary at Golgotha appears to be abandoned and ruinous.

The Diamond Lance, consisting of Vartans, is led by the Champion of Diamonds (unofficially called by some the "Champion of Shinies"), and is based in Rephidim.

The Crimson Lance, comprised of "City" Jupanis, is led by the Champion of Flames, and is another Rephidim-based Lance, though often sent on missions to the surface.

The Cobalt Lance, comprised entirely of Titanians, is another relatively newly-created Lance, led by the Champion of Sound, and is noteworthy in that all of its members are musicians, their instruments doubling as weapons.

Members of a Lance are typically referred to as "Lancers". They are also sometimes called "Templars", though this term can be confused with the more generic reference to anyone serving Rephidim Temple.