So the series happens a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. Well this here is the same universe, but right here and right now.
Backstory:
Exploration beyond the Galactic Republic's reach has gone further and further, and they've reached Earth, and discovered Force potential in the Humans who lived there. Unfortunately for everyone involved, it was the Sith who made this discovery. The Sith have come back, as they always seem to do, in a big way. The Rule of Two has been discarded yet again, and the Sith have a veritable army of Acolytes, ruled by a small group of Lords. The Sith entered the Sol System with just one Frigate with an expeditionary force. They made first contact under a false banner of peace, but quickly showed their true colors as they started snatching up children, and occasional adults, in whom they sense the potential for the Force. The Frigate retreated for a time, further from Earth than humanity could reach with its paltry technology.
Earth united, attempting to find a recourse for retaliation, however none seemed practical. Their salvation came in two parts. The first, was Cameron Ortega. A soldier who was among the few adults captured. He was subjected to the same torture that passes for training among the Sith. But what was different was his previous training with the US Army, which had taught him to withstand interrogation in the event of capture. He put on a show, pretended to be molded in their twisted image. Until he got a premonition that told him it was time to make his move. He stole a starfighter and fled back to Earth, managing to land through stealth. He returned to his superiors and reported everything that had happened.
The UN used Ortega's knowledge of the Force to gather other Force-Sensitives from among the armed forces of the world, and set up the Sith Task Force, or STF.
The second part of Earth's salvation, was the Jedi Order. They followed a great distance behind the Sith, and when their advance spies finally got word back of what was happening, a second ship appeared in the Sol System, but this one truly meaning to help.
So there are three factions.
The Galactic Republic's Jedi.
The Sith Empire
And Earth's own STF.
The STF allows the use of lightsabers(the components for which were provided by the Jedi) but does not issue them. Instead they use primarily conventional assault weapons. They are trained using usual Earth military regimens(with the addition of Force training), making them quite distinct from either of the other two factions. Both the Jedi and the Sith see the faults of their opposite numbers in the STF. The Sith see the Jedi's suppression of emotions, while the Jedi see the Sith's impulsiveness(which is encouraged in STF training, under the belief that their new found Force-Sensitivity will guilde their actions).
So there's the basic premise. We can hash out more if we get any interest. If you have any suggestions for additions or revision, you can definitely voice them.
One very important note. I am leaving for basic training on the 20th of May. I need a Co-GM who is not just running this in tandem, but who intends to be my successor. I like the idea, and would love it if it stays an active RP until I return so that I can come back to it.
Backstory:
Exploration beyond the Galactic Republic's reach has gone further and further, and they've reached Earth, and discovered Force potential in the Humans who lived there. Unfortunately for everyone involved, it was the Sith who made this discovery. The Sith have come back, as they always seem to do, in a big way. The Rule of Two has been discarded yet again, and the Sith have a veritable army of Acolytes, ruled by a small group of Lords. The Sith entered the Sol System with just one Frigate with an expeditionary force. They made first contact under a false banner of peace, but quickly showed their true colors as they started snatching up children, and occasional adults, in whom they sense the potential for the Force. The Frigate retreated for a time, further from Earth than humanity could reach with its paltry technology.
Earth united, attempting to find a recourse for retaliation, however none seemed practical. Their salvation came in two parts. The first, was Cameron Ortega. A soldier who was among the few adults captured. He was subjected to the same torture that passes for training among the Sith. But what was different was his previous training with the US Army, which had taught him to withstand interrogation in the event of capture. He put on a show, pretended to be molded in their twisted image. Until he got a premonition that told him it was time to make his move. He stole a starfighter and fled back to Earth, managing to land through stealth. He returned to his superiors and reported everything that had happened.
The UN used Ortega's knowledge of the Force to gather other Force-Sensitives from among the armed forces of the world, and set up the Sith Task Force, or STF.
The second part of Earth's salvation, was the Jedi Order. They followed a great distance behind the Sith, and when their advance spies finally got word back of what was happening, a second ship appeared in the Sol System, but this one truly meaning to help.
So there are three factions.
The Galactic Republic's Jedi.
The Sith Empire
And Earth's own STF.
The STF allows the use of lightsabers(the components for which were provided by the Jedi) but does not issue them. Instead they use primarily conventional assault weapons. They are trained using usual Earth military regimens(with the addition of Force training), making them quite distinct from either of the other two factions. Both the Jedi and the Sith see the faults of their opposite numbers in the STF. The Sith see the Jedi's suppression of emotions, while the Jedi see the Sith's impulsiveness(which is encouraged in STF training, under the belief that their new found Force-Sensitivity will guilde their actions).
So there's the basic premise. We can hash out more if we get any interest. If you have any suggestions for additions or revision, you can definitely voice them.
One very important note. I am leaving for basic training on the 20th of May. I need a Co-GM who is not just running this in tandem, but who intends to be my successor. I like the idea, and would love it if it stays an active RP until I return so that I can come back to it.
