SWRPF Archive Smaller Factions Thread (IBOP)

SMALLER FACTIONS

SMUGGLERS ALLIANCE FACTION INFORMATION

Founded by Talon Karrde and organised by Mara Jade, the Smugglers Alliance is exactly as its name suggests. Its purpose is to provide smugglers with the advantages that come from working together rather than in competition. Its roles include those of transportation (of both passengers and cargo), the collection, and sale, of information, and in some instances, military or financial aid.

While not a strongly structured organisation, it is well established. The Alliance seeks to serve its members and potential members as its primary goal. It also seeks to profit from its activities and often avoids conflict between the Republic and the Empire. The organisation is divided into into smaller divisions which are almost independent entities. These divisions and groups are led by veteran smugglers who have proved themselves through loyalty and service.

The Smugglers Alliance has a reputation for looking out for its own interests and the interests of its members. It provides training for its own people and often charges astronomical prices for its variety of services. The Smugglers Alliance is independent of all other factions, but has commonly sold its services to both the Empire and Republic.

Its members are comprised of head smugglers, information brokers, thieves, pilots, slicers and other various classes who have useful skills to offer.


If the goals of the Smugglers Alliance suit your character needs, then this is the faction for you. To join, all you need do is send a private message to the faction leader(s) or make a post indicating that you wish to join. In doing so, you should consider which division of the Alliance you would most like to be a part of (transfers between divisons will be made available if need be). Available Divisions are Logistics and Information. You'll need the following for your bio: Character Name, Gender, Age, Species, Division, and whether or not you are Force sensitive.


The Game Masters for this thread are: Ktala, Gorin_Zachian and LightSide_Apprentice. This team is subject to change as time draws on.

SETTING

Hoth Asteroid Belt

One year has passed, during which time the Smugglers Alliance has received word of a terrible betrayal by the Empire. While there is still some uncertainty as to whether or not the New Republic can be trusted, the smugglers have decided to keep themselves free of allegiance with the two known governments. They have set up several outposts throughout the galaxy, but their primary base of operations is spread across the region known as the Ison Corridor. It is from here that they plan their destiny.


If you'd like to join the Smugglers Alliance, and be a part of the Integrated Balance of Power, please don't hesitate to make your wishes known. The above is merely an introductory setting, and a more detailed story will soon unfold.

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[color=purple][b]BOUNTY HUNTERS GUILD FACTION INFORMATION[/b]

Formed to protect Bounty Hunters from elimination by larger and more powerful factions, the Bounty Hunters Guild acts as an independent organisation. It consists of a large number of veteran Bounty Hunters who are employed for their services, as individuals and teams, to capture various criminals and other beings for interested parties and clients.

They often serve the Empire and Republic in capturing, and sometimes killing, specified targets. Their specialty lies in the ability to track down their prey and often be able to perform live captures. They are also commonly contracted by the hutts and various other criminal groups who can afford to meet their prices.

Its advantage over independent Bounty Hunters is a larger pool of resources and skills for the meeting of better contracts, the gathering of greater information sources, the possession of extended contacts and its ability to demand higher prices while reducing compet

 

I'll have a character in the Assasins' Guild.

Character Name: Manzar Loze
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Species: Human
Division: Assasins Guild
Force sensitive: No

BTW, there's a typo in your thread title, Ktala.

EDIT: Shouldn't there be a Bards' Guild. Just a thought.

 

Here's Veteran Smuggler Rawranwar.

Name: Rawranawar
Gender: Male
Age: Guess, i dae you
Species: Wookie
Force Sensitivity: No
Area of Expertise: Smuggleing, Piracy
Rank: Veteran Smuggler
Ship: The Dragon-Class Light Crusier Dragon

BIO:

Rawranwar began as a simple smuggler, just trying to make his way in the big bad universe. he joined the smugglers alliance to reap the benefits, to to makie as much money as he could. He was quickly given this oppertunity, and made signifigant amounts of illegal cargo runs, before his big break happened.

After having built the Dragon from most of his person alFunds he was uding it, as well as the Hawk's Talon to run supplies to a Rebellion garrison on a minor planet. Along the way he was attacked by Pirates in a marauder corvette. They proved to be inept, unable to defeat the canny smuggler, and his disabled and captured their ship.

He sold it on the Black market, delivered the supplies to the New Rpeublic, and saved a pair of jedi from near certian death at the hands of Imperials attacking the base. Returnign the jedi to their Base he returned to Hoth, top find himself rpomoted to Veteran Smuggler, allowed to set up his own missions and rtun thins the way he wanted to.

He gave command of the Hawk's Talon to his then friend Tinh, to run operations in cargo smuggling, while he himself began to work upon bettering the alliance. He scouted out the planet Ison, for use as a new base, in combonation with the Slicer ZaZhen.

Returning to Hoth upon completeion fo that Task he arrived in time to have a conflict with the Jedi as they landed on Hoth, even going so far as to plan to hold them for the likelyhood of them revealing their secret location when the decision was taken away from him. He transported the Jedi back to Yavin 4, intending to Drop them and leave when, just before he was leaveing, a jedi approached him. it was Jikar, on of the Two Jedi he had saved. A deal was worked out betwen them where Jikar would provide information about imperial Convoys and ships, and Rawranwar would act upon it, reying upon these ships for profit. it seemed Piracy was gewtting lucrative.

The thing that came next was even more so. He was approaced by a man claiming to be part of the New Republic Military, and he offere Rawranwar a deal to as privateers for the New Republic.

He agreed and, with the funds from both the raids and the priavteering, he has managed to build a fleet of Dragon-Class ships, and is beginning work on hs own station to house and supply them.


Feel free to PM me about joining the Alliance, either as a smuggler, a pirate, or anything else.

 

**Returning chracters***

Name: T'ruga Fel (Ruga)
Age: 21
Species: Defel - Female
Homeworld: Af'El
Occupation: Assassin
Rank - Elite Circle
Appearance: A shadow with red eyes.
Force: No

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Name - ZaZhen
Age - ? (She guesses between 19-20) Young adult.
Species - Fallen
Rank - Head Slicer/Smugglers Alliance
Appearance - (smooth/not scaled)reptile humanoid skin changes from deep green to orange/red. Usually a light green.
Height - 6'7"
Occupation - Thief/Slicer
Force-sensative - Some force talents

 

They are back. And hopefully, better than ever.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE MANDALORIANS

Originally formed decades before the rise of the Empire, The group of Mandalorians that now populate the world of Concord Dawn have come to be both revered and feared throughout the Galaxy. Originally designed as a group of well trained Bounty Hunters for hire, the Mandalorians live by a creed that depicts values such as duty, honor, and comradery. Only the best of the best walk within their ranks.

Though their past is stained with bloodshed and internal conflict, within the last few years they have once again made their presence known. Following the downfall of the first Emperor and the withdrawal of the Empire from Concord Dawn, several political organizations once oppressed by the Empire attempted to gain total control of the planet before joining the New Republic. This downcast the world into a small, rather disorganized civil war. Seeing this as an opportunity, the new force of Mandalorians, comprised of descendants of those who fought alongside Jango Fett and Jaster Mereel, were quick to eliminate the leaders of all sides and unite the remnants of each under one banner.

From this point out, the Mandalorians split up. Several of them left to help spearhead the project of forming a new Democratic Government for Concord Dawn, while others went on to begin the task of rebuilding the world into what it once was, prior to the Imperial occupation and civil war. The majority of them though, split apart and began forming a powerful new Military force consisting of five core divisions. This Military force, though independent from the Republics, is still allied with them and won?t hesitate to help them if asked.

However, to retain the history of the Mandalorians, a special Taskforce within the Military sharing the same name has been created. To this day they continue to hire themselves out as a group of specially trained bounty hunters who are willing to go anywhere and do anything, if the price is right.

They are the few, the proud, the Marin...Erm, The Mandalorians.



If you are interested in portraying a Mandalorian, please don?t hesitate to inquire about it. You?ll find the combat scenarios and missions will be very similar to ones found in Special forces related video games such as Rainbow Six and Delta force. Also, if you are interested, you could portray a character involved in any division of the Concord Dawn Military Force, as they would be interfacing with the Mandalorians on a fairly constant basis.

 

Note for Smugglers: I'd like to point out something briefly. Until further notice, Ktala will be the GM for all Smugglers Alliance Information-based activities, including slicing Intelligence, Infiltration. Gorin_Zachian's duties will be based upon logistics and shipping concerns, including defenses.


THE SMUGGLER'S ALLIANCE MEMBERS LISTING

Information Division

Head Slicer ZaZhen [Ktala]
Veteran Slicer Arihm Harminh [LightSide_Apprentice]


Logistics Division

Veteran Smuggler Rawranwar [Gorin_Zachian]
Veteran Smuggler Gene Harminh [LightSide_Apprentice]
Veteran Smuggler Henrolk Dalran [LightSide_Apprentice]
Accomplished Smuggler Tinh Likerm [LightSide_Apprentice]

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[color=red]There is also another faction, it is known as Black Sun. Unfortunately, it is only open to players after completing an intensive training session. PM me if you're interested.[/color]


[color=black][b][u]BLACK SUN MEMBERS LISTING[/b][/u]
[b]Prince Xizor[/b] [LightSide_Apprentice]
[b]Xanahrk[/b] [LightSide_Apprentice]
[b]Erik Riggers[/b] [CmdrMitthrawnuruodo][/color]

 

Name: Alitash [Tash] Saran
Gender: Female
Age: 30
Species: Human
Division: Black Sun [well hoping to be anyway]
Force Sensitive: No

So I don?t need to put history or whatnot on this?

 

Hi, Stradman here. As you know, we are starting IBOP and we need Bounty Hunters. If you are an experienced RPG'er or just starting out, this is an excellent place to be. For now, the home base for the Bounty Hunters is on Nar Shaddaa. If you have any questions please either post here or PM me and I will try to answer them as quickly as I can.

Stradman

Charicter discription for Jarren Rivath.

Name: Jarren Rivath
Rank: Senior Bounty Hunter
Speicies: Human male from Corellia
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Heigth: 5' 11"

Personal Ship: Avenger: an IG-2000
Personal Armor: Black and silver Mandalorian battle armor

Jerren is one of the Leaders of the Bounty Hunter's Guild. He is quite skilled with both assasinating and capturing his prey. During his time with the guild he made friends and enemies. Through his contacts, he has become a Bounty Hunter for several organizations including one known as Galactic Armory and Weaponary Specialist Group (GAWSG). Being a member of this group allows him to have only the finest in ships, armor, weapons...

He has also come to an understanding with the Assasins Guild. After they destroyed the Bounty Hunter's Base on Nar Shaddaa, The Bounty Hunters assasinated the leader of the assasins and the galaxy was becoming a battleground for the Bounty Hunters and the Assasins. There was a meeting of all assasins and bounty hunters in the two guilds and the result was a "they play nice, we play nice."

Now Jarren is back on Nar Shaddaa to rebuild the Guild that gave him his start. He is back to lead and fight for the guild.

 

Lightside has given me permission for me to be the Hutt Syndicate. This faction will consist of only Hutts and Shell Hutts. The current leadership/council will consist of my three Hutt characters.



Name: Jafar the Hutt
Gender: Male
Age: 500
Species: Hutt
Division: Hutt Syndicate
Force Sensitive: Yes

Name: Vega the Hutt
Gender: Male
Age: 500
Species: Hutt
Division: Hutt Syndicate
Force Sensitive: no

Name: Koopa the Hutt
Gender: Male
Age: 500
Species: Hutt
Division: Hutt Syndicate
Force Sensitive: no

 

Yo! Erik and Ter'rek clan Gryn popping in!

I'll have their bios up some time this week. After writing General Thane's in the GE, I'm pooped.

 

Checked in with Ktala on this, so here's my character...

Character Name: Kandarro
Gender: Male
Age: 140
Species: Wookiee
Division: Logistics
Area of Expertise: Ship Piloting, Shipboard Weapons Systems
Force sensitive: No
Brief Background: Kandarro has tried his hand at many things since he escaped an Imperial slaver's ship at the tender age of 40, but he has found that piloting vessels for financial remuneration is one of the most satisfying. He has a speech impediment that makes it possible for him to speak Basic, as with Ralrra from Heir to the Empire (i.e I'll be talking in brackets like [these] and [doubling my arrs] ).

 

ASSASSIN'S GUILD
Unknown Location


The year had been interesting, as far as the guild was concerned.
It had seen itself badly managed, along with the Bounty Hunter's Guild,
through the small minds of their previous Guild leaders. T'Ruga was certain
not to let that mistake happen again.

After finally making contact with Gorick Salk, the two worked together to
build the guild. After a year's absence, it was time once again to get to work.

Time to earn some pay. Much had been happening in the galaxy lately. But
the Guild must be wary. News of what happened to another guild has
reached their ears. They don't want to find themselves in the same fate.

T'Ruga watched from her office, as a ship, with the first new recruits arrived. They had been scanned and checked several times. The ship that brought them had been scanned for 'markers', and the windows blocked out, once it reached a certain point in space.

A new base, with new people..and even now, the first recruits began to arrive. And while the recruits were being tested, so it would remain for awhile.


C_o_r_u_s_c_a_n_t
Arriving at Unknown Location


As the shuttle that bore Manzar Loze silenty docks at the base. It had been sent to pick him up, when he had expressed an interest in joining the guild.

As the engines shut down, its doors silently slid open. An armor clad figure met him at the shuttle, and escorted him into a waiting room.

A few moments later, the person returned.
"You wish to join our guild? Fill out this test, and return it."

The being left the room again, to leave Manzar alone to take the test.



C_o_r_u_s_c_a_n_t, expect a PM.





Smugglers Guild
-Information Branch- Hoth Asteroid Field

After find not only a site, but resources as well, the work on scouting out other areas for the Smugglers Guild would keep them quite busy indeed.

A disastrous turn of events, and a betrayal had made a huge loss of many smugglers and informants that the smugglers turned to for information. The Alliance was hard at working, making sure they would not be next. Their remaining contacts were carefully guarded, as their database, which changed their codes more frequently. A new database went into the works as well.

The loss of her partner, meant ZaZhen had to deal with things a bit slower, as she moved to safeguard the Alliances most valuable assets..its people.

There were still planets to check on, and profit to be made.

Plenty of work for all.




C_o_r_u_s_c_a_n_t, glad you can join us. We need more Assassins!

Gorin, glad to see you back!

Quickstrike, Nice to see the Mandalorians, in this part of space.

Pyrate, You need some training before you can call the Black Sun your home.

Strandman, Hmmmm..the rise of the Bounty Hunters.

Lord Vader, Hutt Syndicate...this could get interesting

CmdrMitthrawnuruodo, Welcome back!

Saintheart, Welcome to the Smuggler's Alliance

 

Bounty Hunter's Guild

Name: Coralis Norin
Sex: Female
Age: 24
Home Planet: Ukio (Currently on Nar Shaddaa)
Species/Race: Human
Faction: Bounty Hunters Guild
Physical Features:
Picture here
Force Sensitive: no

Ship: Murrian Transport Victorious
Weapon(s): Double-barrel blaster pistol, blaster carbine, jet pack

Is this OK?

 

Ultima 1
Nar Shaddaa
Bounty Hunter's Guild

The Bounty Hunter's Guild was reborn, under new leadership and ready for buisness. The last year had been one of rebuilding. Jerren Rivath knew that he had a few good men to help with the rebuilding of the Guild.

As Jerren looked out over the landing pad and onto the city, he noticed a ship coming in for a landing on the guild's landing pad. Jerren rose from his desk and went to meet the person who had just arrived. He noticed a tall, slender woman with blonde hair exit the Murrian transport. Jerren took note that she was well armed as if she were ready for battle.

"Welcome to the Bounty Hunter's Guild. My name is Jerren Rivath. How may I help you." Jerren called out over the noise of the city.


Ultima 1, Welcome to the Bounty Hunter's Guild and IBOP. We will be starting your training with a couple of practical application tests to get you used to the format of the game.

 

Name: Arad Fel
Age: 28
Sex: Male
Rank: Bounty Hunter
Speicies: Human
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: grey
Heigth: 6'0

Personal Ship: Fel's Fury: Same thing as the Outrider

IC:

Nar Shadda, Bounty Hunter Headquarters

The large, wierd-looking frieghter landed outside the Guild, and out stepped a tall man, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He had a blaster pistol at either hip, and wore a yellow jacket, with brown pants and black boots.

His confidence showed as he walked up to the Guild. He flung open the door, and his eyes widened at the sight of Jerren.

"Of all the people...." Arad Fel said jokingly, moving forward to shake Jerren's hand.

"I heard the Guild was back, and decided to come rejoin, although with you in charge, you may need my help more than anything else."

"I'm just kidding," he said, placing a hand on Jerren's shoulder, and looking around at the office.

"It's good to be back."

Tag: stradman

 

"Hello, Jerren Rivath. I am Coralis Norin. I am interested in joining the Bounty Hunter's Guild. I am proficient with ranged weapons and a passable pilot."

Tag: stradman

 

Saintheart welcome to my little club of horrors . I'll be PMing you either later today or tommorow to get a better picture of what your character is interested in doing, and then i'll be giving you a few tests to run. Good to have you.

 

[color=blue[b]Ultima 1

Nar Shaddaa[/b]
"Hello, Jerren Rivath. I am Coralis Norin. I am interested in joining the Bounty Hunter's Guild. I am proficient with ranged weapons and a passable pilot." Coralis replied to the bounty hunter.

"I would love to talk with you some more but there is something that must first be attended to" Jerren said as he walked with the potential bounty hunter back into the guild's main building.

"There is a man on Nar Shaddaa by the name of Keran Takyle. I neen you to hunt him down and capture him. He must be taken alive. Our employers wish to deal with him personally."[/color]

 

OoC: I know, I've PMed lightside apprentice about it. He's working me up some training whatnot

 

"How much is the bounty on him worth? I will also need access to any information you have about him," Coralis commented. "I will at least need an image to identify him."

Tag: stradman

 

Ultima 1
Nar Shaddaa

"I thought that you might want a profile of him and I have one prepared." Jerren said as he pulled a datapad out of his pocket.

"Here, this has a picture of him, a list of past associates, and the names of three cantinas he has been known to visit. And if I was to say that the reward will be worth your time." Jerren said as he handed the potential bounty hunter the datapad

Exodus 4:11
Nar Shaddaa
The large, wierd-looking frieghter landed outside the Guild, and out stepped a tall man, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He had a blaster pistol at either hip, and wore a yellow jacket, with brown pants and black boots.

His confidence showed as he walked up to the Guild. He flung open the door, and his eyes widened at the sight of Jerren.

"Of all the people...." Arad Fel said jokingly, moving forward to shake Jerren's hand.

"I heard the Guild was back, and decided to come rejoin, although with you in charge, you may need my help more than anything else."

"I'm just kidding," he said, placing a hand on Jerren's shoulder, and looking around at the office.

"It's good to be back."

"Arad Fel!" the bounty hunter exclamed as he walked over to shake the other man's hand. "It looks as if life has been treating you well over the past year maybe too well in some areas". Jerren said jokingly as he patted his stomach. "But you are right, it is good to be home." Jerren said as he invited the Bounty Hunter in for a drink.

"Alot has changed over the last year, and you are right, I could use the help of a bounty hunter of your calibur. I am sure that we can find quarters that would accomidate your needs." Jerren led Arad over to a place that was furnished with a couple of chairs and military crates.

Ultima 1, I will give you clues and opportunities along the way

Exodus, Great to have you back!!!!!

 

After reading the information about her target, Coralis walked out of the headquarters building and activated her jet pack, flying towards the first cantina on her list.

She set down near the cantina and walked directly to the bar. She took out the datapad and asked the bartender, "Have you seen this man?" showing the image of her quarry.

TAG: stradman

 

Ultima 1
Nar Shaddaa

Coralis entered the first cantina on the list and went to the bar to ask the bartender for information. The bartender turned around with a glass in his hand and asked "What do you want?"

She took out the datapad and asked the bartender, "Have you seen this man?" showing the image of her quarry.

"Yes, but it was about 2 monthes ago when I did." He paused for a second as he thought. "I did here him say something about a buisness opportunity on the other side of town. I heard something about spice, but that is all I can tell you."

 

"Thanks," Coralis replied, flipping the bartender a ten-credit piece.

She prepared to walk out of a bar but was distracted by a commotion in one of the bar's back rooms.

TAG: stradman

 

ZaZhen
Back home...Hoth Asteroid Field

When Xanahrk offered her a strategic alliance between them and the Black Sun, she was glad, for she felt it would would benifit both groups. It would also give her a reason to keep in touch with Xanahrk.

ZaZhen was saddened, to lose her friend, Erik, who left the Smuggler's Alliance to persue his dream to become as he put it, "the best bloody thief in the entire galaxy and have an arsenal of information at his disposal." ZaZhen chuckled.

ZaZhen had also been dismayed to learn that the database had been hacked into..and her cover possibly blown. Not at all happy. That could not have been an accident...too many safeguards. But she had spent the year making new programs as well.. One of them, she soon implimented to the new database.

ZaZhen also looked for new places to search. Two new areas caught her eyes. She would have them checked out soon.


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T'Ruga
Unknown location

Ruga sighed softly, as she watched the new recruits take the tests. She was glad to see them. She had heard that the Bounty Hunters guild was also hard at work again as well. A few smaller groups also seemed to be working..but nothing to worry about. All the groups were playing nice at the moment.

One thing she did like about the new place...it had many places that allowed her to wander about..unseen by most folks. That..and a wider area to work on her new skills was quite helpful. Now, she was content to sit back and watch things.