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::Star Wars:: SHATTERED EMPIRE ::Episode One::
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Burning_Endor
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::Star Wars:: SHATTERED EMPIRE ::Episode One::
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STAR WARS
SHATTERED EMPIRE
It has been twenty-eight years since the Battle of Yavin and the Rebellion is a distant memory, the Consortium eradicated, the Hutts subdued, and all others resisting our control have been destroyed or subverted. However, something once more threatens the stability of this, the great Galactic Empire, and it comes from outside the galaxy.
They, whatever they are, have made themselves apparent. They are among us, living, breathing, waiting until their moment of opportunity presents itself to attack. They threaten the lives of every human and alien alike. They make no differentiations; we are all their prey. If we do not take action quickly, I fear we may live to see the final hours of Human rule in this galaxy. - Grand Moff Arsol, five years ago
STORY
In the five years since Grand Moff Arsol warned Emperor Skywalker, formerly Darth Vader, and his right-hand and son, Darth Aries, of a new threat to the Empire, many changes have taken place in the galaxy.
The extragalactic threat have revealed themselves as the Yuuzhan Vong, polytheistic aliens who embrace pain and death as if it were a passionate lover. They hate technology and rely on organisms created by their ‘shapers.’ In the first several months of their invasion, the Vong overran several Outer Rim worlds and used them to further their plans. However, their attack on the galaxy was quickly slowed as Imperial pilots and soldiers adapted to Vong technology’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as their strategy. The war quickly became a stalemate, neither side gaining the upper hand.
The relative peace lasted for several months until the Yuuzhan Vong managed to tap into Imperial Communications and convince a small portion of the public to believe in them, using subtle lies and half-truths to twist the facts. Those who were convinced became a self-titled Peace Brigade.
Foolishly utilizing galactic instability, several rebel and separatist cells have reawakened and launched attacks on Imperial planets, taking valuable resources from the fight against the Vong. They seem too organized to be simple terrorists, but no semblance of leadership has revealed itself to the public. Many believe they are all acting under command of a single entity while others dismiss the groups as what they appear to be.
And in all of this there are whispers in the Force hinting at something much more sinister than the threat posed by the Yuuzhan Vong alone...
THE FACTIONS
Galactic Empire
The Galactic Empire once controlled the entire known galaxy, but have steadily lost planets to both the Yuuzhan Vong and the ‘reborn’ Rebellion. Imperial forces are largely concentrated at important shipyards, such as Kuat and Fondor and key planets such as Coruscant. However, their military might isn’t sparse on other planets, which has kept the Yuuzhan Vong’s invasion at bay for the time being. Imperial command currently plans to retake Bestine, a once-major Imperial shipyard, from the Yuuzhan Vong.
Rebellion
When the Yuuzhan Vong invasion began, many former rebel cells began to expectantly watch out and prepare for a lapse in Imperial security. They were not disappointed and began their crusade of liberation by freeing the fringe planet of Csilla from Imperial control. However, the act was practically ignored as the Empire’s military strength was, and still is, needed more critically to deal with the Yuuzhan Vong threat. The new Rebellion is planning to free another planet, Ilum, from Imperial grasp.
Yuuzhan Vong
The Yuuzhan Vong worship many gods and painfully manipulate thei bodies in honor of them. They utilize complex, yet somehow simple, organic ‘technology’ to achieve their goals. They believe force-users to be devils, as they misunderstand them. They have no presence in the force, which is as much an indication as if they had a force presence. Having taken several star systems along the Corellian Trade Spine, the Yuuzhan Vong plan to continue their coreward thrust by taking the Corellian system.
Other
There are many other people, Humans and aliens, who are simply trying to survive in today’s galaxy. Everything from a smuggler, to a bounty hunter, to a wanted criminal, to a legitimate merchant; they all have an impact on the events that are quickly unraveling the pseudo-stability of a chaotic galaxy.
SUB-FACTIONS
Imperial Adepts
Little is known of these force-wielding Imperials. They were handpicked from the Stormtrooper Corps by Darth Aeries himself and trained to augment their talents with the force, making them incredibly formidable opponents. They are normally organized as ‘packs’ of three adepts, with few exceptions.
Separatists
While unofficially a part of the Rebellion, the Separatists are in less organized groups and care only to disrupt Imperial government and, if possible, hinder the Yuuzhan Vong invaders. However, they do help augment Rebellion forces when they can, but lay no official claim to planets as the Rebellion does with their ‘liberation.’
Peace Brigade
Peace Brigadiers are humans, and some aliens, who believe that the Yuuzhan Vong will show mercy and care to those who help them in their invasion plans, disrupt their targets, or otherwise hinder human government. They walk amongst the common civilian, unknown to all, utilizing Vong ‘technology’ for their tasks. Most government-known Brigadiers are constantly on the run for fear of Imperial punishment, though some are so brainwashed that they will stand and fight for their cause; nonviolent integration into Vong society.
PROFESSION
Soldier
Allowed Factions: Galactic Empire, Rebellion, Yuuzhan Vong, Other, Imperial Adepts, Separatists, Peace Brigade
Description: Soldiers are the men and women who fight on the planetside battlegrounds and through boarded enemy ships. They are a faction’s first and final line of defense, tough, agile, strong, and intelligent.
Specializations (Non-Vong): Commando, Sniper, or Gunner
Specializations (Vong): Mêléeist, Ambusher, or Shooter
Specializations (Other): Hunter, Mercenary, or Trapper
Specializations (Imperial Adepts): Mauler, Watcher, Keeper, or Stinger
Engineer
Allowed Factions: Galactic Empire, Rebellion, Other, Separatists, Peace Brigade
Description: Engineers are experts in all thing mechanical, building, disabling, maintaining, and repairing equipment and vehicles. They are experts at driving ground based vehicles and disabling the technology of their enemies. With the threat of the Yuuzhan Vong, it is standard for an Engineer to know how to disable or destroy Vong ‘tech.
Specializations (Non-Other): Slicer, Anti-Vong, or Demolitionist
Specializations (Other): Smuggler, Trader, Saboteur, Assassin, or Spy
Pilot
Allowed Factions: Galactic Empire, Rebellion, Yuuzhan Vong, Other, Imperial Adepts, Separatists, Peace Brigade
Description: Pilots are the daredevils of the galaxy, dogfighting, bombing, and engaging the enemy with state-of-the-art starships.
Specializations (Non-Other): Fighter Pilot, Bomber Pilot, Interceptor Pilot, Fighter-Bomber Pilot, or Captain
Specializations (Other): Smuggler, Salvager, or Pirate
Specializations (Imperial Adepts): Lone Wolf, Pack Leader, Pack Follower
Vong-Only
Allowed Factions: Yuuzhan Vong
Description: These specializations are Vong-only classes.
Specializations (Vong): Shaper, Warmaster, Priest, or Warrior-Priest
CHARACTER SHEET
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Species:
Faction:
- Sub-Faction: (If Applicable)
Profession:
- Specialization:
Appearance:
Personality:
Possessions-
- Clothing/Armor:
- Weapons:
- Other:
Other Notes:
History:
The Force (If Imperial Adept)
Lightside Power:
Neutral Powers-
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Darkside Power:
Force-induced Weaknesses-
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3.
Lightsaber-
Hilt:
Color:
Crystals:
Shaping (If Shaper)
Companion Creature:
Able to Shape-
1.
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Sense Offered to Yun-Ne’shel: (Sight, Touch, Hearing, or Speech only)
Notoriety (If Smuggler, Salvager, Pirate, Hunter, Mercenary, Trapper, Saboteur, Assassin, or Spy)
Wanted By: (Person, Organization, or Government. Specify Who/What.)
Wanted: (Alive, Dead, Dead/Alive)
Wanted For:
Engineering (If Engineer)
Constructing: (Weapon, Ship, Droid, Other. If ‘Other,‘ specify)
Repairing: (Same choices as above)
Disabling/Destroying/Reprogramming: (Specify which. Same choices as above + Vong tech, which can only be classified under destroying or disabling.)
Combat (If Soldier, Warmaster, or Warrior-Priest)
Best Weapon:
Second-best Weapon:
Strength:
Weakness:
Starship (If Applicable)
Name:
False Transponder Codes: (If Applicable)
Notable Former Owner(s): (If Applicable)
Model:
Paint Job:
Interior Visual Modifications: (If Applicable)
Exterior Visual Modifications: (If Applicable)
Legal Performance Modifications: (If Applicable)
Illegal Performance Modifications: (If Applicable)
RULES
1. SEND ALL CHARACTER SHEETS TO ME FOR APPROVAL.
2. GODMODING IS PUNISHABLE AND REPEATED OFFENSES MAY INCUR CHARACTER DEATH BY DEUS EX MACHINA.
3. Deus Ex Machine can be arranged in advance with me, but is not to be done on whim; such is godmoding.
4. Keep OOC to a minimum. If you have a problem with me, or a fellow player, PM the offender and politely discuss the problem. Anyone who gets overworked by an in-game argument is to be reported to me; I will not tolerate irrational behavior.
5. I will only approve eight character sheets to begin, with a maximum of three characters per faction and sub-faction. I will inform players in-thread when a faction or sub-faction is filled, or when I will have to stop accepting CSs. If you wish, I can place you on a waiting list if any player drops out/disappears. More players may be added later, as well as a Co-GM. DO NOT ask for Co-GMship now or then. It is earned, not begged for.
6. Have fun! I really do mean it!
7. Stay active, please! Remind your fellow players if they become lax, especially if that player is me. I tend to forget I need to update every now and then. 
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I look forward to a fun and fulfilling RP experience with you all!
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ForceForever
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Date Posted:
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Expect a Cs from me!
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You have to organize us. We're not cowards, we'll do as you tell us, we'll fight. No. - Why not? - Soldiers deserve soldiers, Sir But one soldier, against seventeen. What are you going to do? I'm going to kill them all, Sir. BrentusofGath = 
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CmdrMitthrawnuruodo
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Date Posted:
6/12 10:13pm
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Ooooo
starts thinking up a new character
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Burning_Endor
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Date Posted:
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RE: ::Star Wars:: SHATTERED EMPIRE ::Episode One::
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GM OOC: From 6:00 PM (North American) Eastern Standard Time, until the same time tomorrow, I will be unreachable and very, very busy. However, I encourage many, many more players to send in a CS to me anyway! When I return I hope that I will be able to have all positions filled and then some more for the waiting list.
I like what I am seeing so far people! If things go well, we may just be able to begin when I get back, but that may be a little too optimistic. But we shall see!
Happy RPing! 
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