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Star Wars: Empire Asunder

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Keywords: realism, politics, trade/economics, intrigue, crime, gore, war, romance, racism, mature themes, sci-fi, plot twists, ... In short: advanced, character-driven roleplay.

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Following the Rebel Alliance's victory at the Battle of Endor and the death of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, riots and uprisings took place on a multitude of Imperial-held worlds, as the news spread across the galaxy. Even Palpatine's homeworld of Naboo could not escape a liberation struggle. On Coruscant, billions revelled in their newfound freedom, and riots broke out from the non-Human-dominated sectors in which all Imperial patrols were attacked in the streets. Statues of Palpatine were toppled and other Imperial symbols were desecrated by those non-human minorities that had been savagely oppressed.

In the midst of all the celebrating and rioting, Imperial authorities ordered a massive crackdown on the rebellious elements in the city-planet's population and gave full power to the local military force to end the uprising and restore order to the system. The military retaliation was horrendous and the death-tolls rose as the Empire struck down the insurrectionists and brought the populace back under its control. Following this, control over Coruscant was again restored.

However, Emperor Palpatine's death provoked a crisis of leadership within the Empire: Palpatine had never laid down a succession plan, and various individuals and organisations alike now lock eyes onto the tasty prize that is the Imperial throne. A temporary Ruling Council was established, but held little real power. Wary of further Rebel strikes against key targets, the Ruling Council adopted a fortress world strategy, fortifying key systems. This left the Rebellion, swiftly reconstituted as the Alliance of Free Planets, largely unopposed. Additionally, this defensive strategy caused many of the Empire's most ambitious Moffs and governors to think only of the safety of their homeworlds and power bases, causing them to de facto break with the Ruling Council and become the first ‘warlords’.

Did the Rebels truly defeat Palpatine’s Empire at the Battle of Endor? Remnants of the Empire surely remain. What fate awaits the disintegrated Galaxy now, with a fledgling Alliance trying to maintain order? What of the secrets still uncovered?


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This is a free-form story. Though there will be some form of over-arching tale, or a series of 'planned' events, participants are encouraged to write their own opus. The Star Wars universe is hugely diverse, and this makes for a lot of potential characters. Do you want to be a Moff? Go for it. Rather play a cock-sure smuggler? Right on. A pilot? An officer? A screaming fuzzball? A scruffy-looking nerf-herder? Sure. Force and sabre wielding freaks are fair game, just provide a plausible backstory true to the setting.
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@SiniYou've got my interest. Probably gonna play an ambitious, power-seeking Imperial Official/Officer of some kind.
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Sounds good!
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I'm interested.
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And now I'm tempted to roll a gruff, if noble Captain Pellaeon type along...
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Considering I'm Co-GMing, yeah, I'm game.
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Interested! Playing Knights of the Old Republic recently (yeah I'm late) left me with an itch to scratch.
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You've got my interest for sure.
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Id like to play a former Imperial Intelligence officer, leveraging her influence to go Warlord/Queenpin.
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Will start working on OOC.
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Tempted doing a Rebel Squadron Leader. You've got my interest.
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Well, well, well. Let's get it poppin', my Ewoks and Darkside overlords.
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Few questions I got:

"Is there a limit to how many players for the game?"

Not really. It's a big, big sandbox and a lot can go on and on many different levels.

"Can I play more than one character?"

Yeah. Because it's such a big sandbox, as mentioned above, you can play multiple characters.

Obviously Force users will be highly scrutinized character sheets, as will largely powerful Imperial/Resistance characters--though that's not to discourage anyone from these characters.

I got these questions on Discord, so feel free to hop in the game channel and ask your own questions or plot aloud with us.
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@Sini And just wanted to add that I loved Taboo. One of the best shows this year.
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@SiniI'm somewhat interested I got a few ideas however I'm not really sure if this is my type of roleplay. What will our characters be doing at the start of this roleplay? I'm not a big fan of 'just plant a character here and do your own thing' I like to have my characters have a series of events they can follow through on. Is this one of those former roleplays? If not then I'll definitely consider joining but basically I need more info on what's going on and how it's going to work.
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If there is still room I would totally be interested in joining, although I hope there is somewhat of a guiding hand for the players :D
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@SiniI'm somewhat interested I got a few ideas however I'm not really sure if this is my type of roleplay. What will our characters be doing at the start of this roleplay? I'm not a big fan of 'just plant a character here and do your own thing' I like to have my characters have a series of events they can follow through on. Is this one of those former roleplays? If not then I'll definitely consider joining but basically I need more info on what's going on and how it's going to work.


If there is still room I would totally be interested in joining, although I hope there is somewhat of a guiding hand for the players :D


These two posts intertwine so I (read Ruby and I) will try and give a concise answer that satisfies you both.

The "series of events" that you can follow already exist in the Star Wars Universe. So, yes, there is an overarching narrative: the one available from canon. We will be using this as a basis and touch upon flashpoints and events already in place. However, while we start with these 'fixed' plotpoints I suspect that depending on PC (inter)action we will deviate from the canon course. In short, we'll use canon for ease of reference and groundwork but we are not anchored down by it. For example: after Endor came Jakku which cemented the New Republic's victory over the Empire.

Referring to the "guiding hand" I'd say you largely make your own story. You're not obligated to adhere to the master narrative but this in itself would arleady offer you a guideline. Furthermore, other player's characters will be there, so these too provide a shoreline for the literary lost. Finally, I consider it as my job as a GM to offer support and guidance, and am fairly certain that Ruby will say the same thing.

If you feel I skipped or inadequately answered your concerns, let me know! ;)
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@SiniMy own personal hatred for the 'new canon' aside my main hesitation for this roleplay comes from the fact that I don't want to make character and just put him somewhere randomly in the galaxy and work on from there. I don't enjoy just going off and doing my own thing solo by myself as a player.
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@SiniMy own personal hatred for the 'new canon' aside my main hesitation for this roleplay comes from the fact that I don't want to make character and just put him somewhere randomly in the galaxy and work on from there. I don't enjoy just going off and doing my own thing solo by myself as a player.


Wave your hands. Ask for collabs. Try to plot your character in with other characters.

I'll be doing Mara Jade and a Rebellion/Resistance higher up. I'm open to plotting courses with people so our characters cross paths.

I doubt I'll be the only person open to such a thing. Who wants to RP in a vacuum?
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I agree with what @vancexentan said. I like it when players interact, and I don't really like just going off on solo adventures. Regardless, this looks interesting enough that I'll probably join ^^
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