[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/kz1776s.png[/img] [hr] [i][h3][color=f5c870] The truth in our soul, Is that nothing is true. The question of life Is what then do we do?[/color][/h3][/i][/center] - Fragmented Passage, Journal of the Whills [hr] [h2][color=f5c870]Overview:[/color][/h2] [indent]It has been over 150 years since the decisive victory by the Resistance and its allies over the Sith Eternal at Exegol. On that fateful day, the Galaxy was at last freed fully from the corrupting influence of the Sith. In the years that followed, an uneasy peace settled over the surviving worlds and peoples. Old enemies laid down their arms and clasped hands. New Galactic boundaries were drawn, not with fire but with the oaths of allies. The Galactic Federation of Free Alliances - more commonly known simply as the Galactic Alliance - was born out of the shattered remains of the Old Empire and the New Republic and spread its vast arms across all of known space, ruling through the combined input of the leaders of these humbled powers. Small conflicts flared occasionally, though they were quickly put down by the strong arm and watchful eyes of Jedi Grandmaster Rey Skywalker, her burgeoning new Jedi Order, and the Galactic Alliance Guard. In these long and untroubled years, the monstrous and brutal acts of the Sith faded at first to distant memories, and then to legend. However, the few and the wise know that there is always a bit of truth in Legends…[/indent] [hr] [h2][color=f5c870]Guidelines:[/color][/h2] [indent]This roleplay takes place in the somewhat-distant, somewhat-near future of the Star Wars universe, after the Skywalker Saga has concluded and most if not all of the characters we know well from the movies and shows are long gone. As such, it is a reboot of sorts, and I intend to make the most of it. I have and will continue to incorporate the best elements from the current canon as well as the Legends or Expanded Universe canon, alongside my own original creations. Generally, movie canon will take priority in establishing the timeline of events and Legends material will be adapted to fill out the empty spaces as needed. The Star Wars Galaxy is a big, big place. This roleplay is intended to let you, the players, explore it at whatever pace you desire. There will be a main story with a lot going on, but progressing your own side plots and character-to-character interactions is both allowed and encouraged. That said, here are some guidelines: 1. As stated above, this is a relatively open-ended experience. I'll try to keep an updated summary of main-plot events for newcomers, but there won't be a cap on number of players. Anyone can join in at any time. 2. As this is a casual roleplay, I won't be demanding super high-effort posts, but I would appreciate at least one or two detailed paragraphs. 3. Characters of all occupations and backgrounds are allowed (as long as they're lore-friendly), with Jedi characters encouraged as there's going to be some Force-heavy events happening quite early on. 4. Though all kinds of characters are welcome, power scaling should be kept in mind. If you're going to make a Jedi character, for example, they should probably be a Padawan or a younger, more inexperienced knight and not the second coming of Anakin Skywalker. 5. Please try to post at least once a week or so, so that you don't get left behind! 6. Don't feel intimidated if you don't know a lot about Star Wars, the Legends continuity, or anything like that. I've deliberately set things in a timeline where nothing necessarily has to adhere strictly to any established continuity. If you even have an inkling that you think you'd enjoy this story, I encourage you to participate! [/indent] [hr] [h2][color=f5c870]Lore[/color][/h2] [indent][hider=The Galactic Alliance] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/EdkBx20.png[/img][/center] After the near-total collapse of the New Republic and the brief reign of the First Order, the Galaxy was left rudderless. Hope came from an unexpected place: the Empire - or what was left of it. Even as the First Order rose to prominence, a small number of the Imperial Remnants scattered around the Galaxy refused to integrate into to this new, fanatical regime. Coming together into a unified whole again under the firm direction of a respected officer, Admiral Gilad Pellaeon, the Imperial Remnant offered assistance to the scattered New Republic Military in restoring order and providing supplies and relief to their many war-torn systems, as well as defending against the remaining First Order and Sith Eternal forces. Over time, the Empire and the Republic convened on Coruscant to write a new treaty, the results of which formed the Galactic Alliance. [/hider] [hider=The New Jedi Order] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/a2LJ7RU.png[/img][/center] After some time spent wandering the Galaxy, the only surviving Jedi, Rey, resolved to continue her master's mission of rebuilding the Jedi. With her constant companion Finn at her side, she established a small Jedi Academy on D'Qar, the forest world that once served as the main base of operations for the Resistance. Though plagued by many troubles over the years, Rey eventually succeeded at restoring the Jedi to their former glory, and before she passed on the mantle of Jedi Grandmaster also traveled to Coruscant to restore the Jedi Temple and remove the lasting touches of the Emperor's influence over the structure. Today, the New Jedi Order once again serves as one of the main peacekeeping and diplomatic elements of the Galactic Alliance. Though their numbers are few, their deeds are legendary. The New Jedi Order practices what Rey named 'the Skywalker Doctrine.' Jedi of the New Order are not forbidden from attachment as the Jedi of old were. Instead, Jedi are encouraged to find balance in their lives through the strength that their friends and loved ones provide, and are cautioned firmly on controlling grief and seeking vengeance should the worst come to pass. [/hider] [hider=Reconstituted Mandalorians] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/ivmWuG5.png[/img][/center] After being massacred and scattered by the forces of the Galactic Empire, the Mandalorians were left adrift for many years. They were restored to their former glory by onetime bounty hunter Din Djarin, the first new Mand'alor. The new Mandalorians are understandably distrusting of Galaxy-spanning regimes, and refuse to incorporate into the Galactic Alliance in any form. As such, Mandalorian Space operates on its own terms. [/hider] [hider=Lando's Privateers] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/vyNUzWk.png[/img][/center] Hutt Space was particularly devastated by the brief reign of the First Order, and the Hutts gradually lost control over many systems. Today, the territory is fractured, with a large chunk ruled independently by the group of merchants, ideologues and rogue planetary governors known as the Free Outer Rim Territories. Though each member world of this coalition is independent of any central governing body, the Heads of State of each meet and make collective policy decisions as the Free Council. Because the Territories lack any standing army, they are protected by the militia known as Lando's Privateers, a motley assortment of smugglers, mercenaries and bounty hunters headed by the legendary "Gentleman Pirate," Valt Wendyn. The group is named in honor of late Rebel war hero and famous smuggler-turned statesman Lando Calrissian who, while not affiliated with them in any way, serves as an inspiration to all aspiring do-gooders, rogues and upwardly-mobile schemers in the criminal underworld of the Galaxy. [/hider] More lore coming soon! [/indent] [hr] If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! All the information and the roleplay guidelines on this post are subject to change if need be. If there's some decent interest in this, I'll get right to work on an OOC post with a character sheet, as well as a Discord for the RP.