The REPUBLIC is no more! With the end of the Clone Wars, and the collapse of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, EMPEROR PALPATINE has centralized power to create his new GALACTIC EMPIRE. With legions at his disposal and the remaining Jedi being systematically hunted down by his enforcer, the menacing DARTH VADER, the Emperor's will is now law in the Galaxy.
As Imperial power grows, so to does the galaxy's suffering. Planets ravaged, populations annihilated, and slavery reinstated. While the Core and the Midrim prosper, the Outer Rim remains a lawless, wild place, full of criminals, and Separatist warlords.
Under this shroud of DARKNESS, there yet remains sparks of HOPE. There are Jedi that yet live, and democratic partisans for whom the dream of freedom will never die. As the Emperor tightens his grip on key systems, and builds up his new army, it will be up to these brave few to rid the Galaxy of tyranny once and for all...
Introduction
Hello everyone, and welcome to Star Wars: Rise of the Empire, my rebooted attempt to create a large, sandbox style, character driven RP, set in the Star Wars: Legends universe. My name is Jedi, and I will be the OP for this adventure, one that I hope you will join me on.
This RP will be set in a time of great turmoil in Galactic History. The Republic is no more. The Jedi Order has been all but annihilated. The Sith have prevailed, their success embodied by the Galactic Emperor, Sheev Palpatine, whose alter-ego Darth Sidious engineered a multi-stage plan to rewrite the balance of power in both the Force, and the Galaxy. It is now one year exactly since the dissolution of the Republic, and the execution of Order 66. Yes, this RP will start in 18 BBY, on Empire Day. Through this RP, you can play as any kind of character seen in the Star Wars universe, from a Jedi Knight on the run, to an Imperial Officer, to a Hutt Crime Boss or a Mandalorian Bounty hunter. The Galaxy is yours to explore.
This RP will be sandbox style, which entails creativity on the part of the players. In my capacity as OP, I will set the rules of engagement, and define what is allowed, and what is not, but it will be up to the players themselves to create their own stories, interactions, and events. This will allow as many people as possible to join the RP, and ensure that no one is left out of storylines provided they try to engage and be creative. Once we begin, I hope this will evolve into a hands off RP World, where each character can move through their story without guidance from anyone but the player, reacting to unscripted events, and taking the plot as it comes.
So, without further ado, we can move on to the rules.
Rules
1. I am the OP. While we can disagree and debate events or outcomes, final decisions are final.
2. Standard site rules apply. I will not go into detail about Metagaming, Godmodding etc because if if you are accepted into the RP, you are expected to know how these things work by now.
3. High quality writing is a must, no one liners, no egregious spelling or grammatical mistakes. You will be asked for an RP example with your app, and if it is not good enough, then unfortunately you will not be allowed to participate until you can improve your writing skills.
4. Creativity is a must. This may be one of the most interesting period in Galactic History, but its always more fun to be creative. As I mentioned in the Intro, since this is a sandbox RP, you will not be spoonfed plot lines. You must be creative in coming up with your own story arcs, your own objectives, and your own methods.
5. We will largely be drawing on Legends material. Since most problems arise after RotJ between Canon and Legends, this should not be too big of an issue.
6. Be polite and respectful. If you have a disagreement, come to me, or any Co-Op that we end up getting.
7. Be realistic. You cannot be a Jedi Master more powerful than Master Windu, more wise than Master Yoda, with Anakins good looks, Obi-Wans sense of humor, Lukes optimism, and Hans daring. Your character will have flaws, and if they are exploited by another player, through combat or manipulation, then that's how things will go.
8. Have FUN. This RP lets you go wherever you want with your character. So go do it!
The State of the Galaxy in 18 BBY
As this RP starts on Empire Day in 18 BBY, it is worth noting what may have gone on between the events of Revenge of the Sith and the present day. As of the RP's start, the Galactic Empire is still relatively fresh. While its grip on the Core and Mid-rim is fairly stable, it has yet to fully project itself into the Outer Rim. Palpatine has embarked on a program of rapid Imperialization, purging the Government and military of Republican sympathizers and their allies, and redistributing power from the Senate, Courts, and old bureaucracy to himself and his circle of advisors, Moffs, and agents. The Imperial Military is still largely made up of Clones, though, this is starting to change. Likewise, Imperial hardware will be much more similar to the familiar designs we see in the Clone Wars than to the more powerful and intimidating force depicted in the Original Trilogy. Alongside these governmental, and military, reforms Darth Vader and the Inquisitors are hunting down Jedi dissidents and other subversive elements.
In the Outer Rim, Imperial outposts exist, but have little control over their sectors, with widespread criminal enterprises and cartels controlling most of the power. Some separatist hold outs are also extant, but, without the coordination of the Separatist Council, nor the resources of their economic partners like the Trade Federation or Techno Union, they are running on borrowed time.
It is in this increasingly despotic and dark Galaxy that you will build your story. Character options are limitless; you can be an inquisitor hunting down Jedi, or an insurgent fighting the Empire for your home world. You could be a wealthy businessman, or Senator, or a crime boss and gun runner. Whether you fight against the Empire, fight for it, or fight only for yourself, the choice is yours.
The Applications
Before we get to the actual text of the applications, there are a few things to note. Firstly, the more detailed your application, the better. Bios are expected to be a minimum of three paragraphs. Describe how their childhood was, any formative experiences they had, their reaction to the Clone Wars and the fall of the Republic. There is a lot to work with. Likewise, if you are designing an organization, like a Cartel or Resistance cell, you will want to be detailed in its description.
In terms of character filters, there are indeed a few. If you create common archetypal characters, expect them to be vetted strenuously. Two of the most egregious examples of this are brooding Grey Jedi or the ever common Bounty Hunters with stolen lightsabers. These kind of characters have been beaten to death. If you think you have an idea to make a well worn character type better, by all means, make an app, but it is expected that said app is even higher quality than the average one.
Similarly, you may apply as real, canon, characters. Yes, that means you can be someone featured in the Clone Wars, Rebels, or any of the movies. But be warned, if you take on one of these characters, characters like Yoda, Vader, or the Emperor, it is expected that your writing be consistently excellent, your storylines and plot well developed, and your application be of considerable quality. You will also be expected to stay in close contact with the Op or Co-Op, in order to ensure that the plotlines for these characters are not too wild, overpowered, or out of line. These characters would be best served in the hands of more experienced players, so if you are newer, you may want to try your hand with something of your own design first. These Canon characters must be alive during this time period; there will be no resurrections allowed, so that precludes cyborg Mace Windu or cloned Padme.
The final note on the applications; do not build characters that unbalance the RP. Your character might be a wealthy droid designer, with factories on several worlds, but they will not have the ability to go toe-to-toe with the Imperial fleet. Your character may be the Commander of an Imperial Army Corps, but you must be reasonable in the use of your forces. Using resources and skills wisely is more interesting for everyone when they are not overpowering.
With that out of the war, we can take a look at the apps themselves.
The Character Application
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[b]The APP[/b]
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Allegiance paid to:
Rank:
Appearance (Picture preferred, if not, detailed description accepted):
Personality:
Force Sensitive: (Y/N)
Skills/Powers: (Please include Force abilities and light saber forms if applicable)
Weaponry:
Ship (If you have one):
Biography:
RP Example:
Notes:
The Organization Application
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Name:
Type: (Business, Cartel, Outlaw cell etc)
Objective:
Headquarters:
Resources: (Ships, bases, number of assets)
History:
All players must submit a detailed Character application, for whomever they are designing. If that character is also the leader of an organization, say a criminal syndicate or political faction, it must also be app'd for using the second outline.
Final Notes
Thank you for reading this OP, I am generally not great a writing them or formatting them, but I hope it has been enough to interest you in putting down an application.
With regard to how this RP will function, there are several options. If we get sufficient interest, I will create a discord channel and we will move the majority of OOC and post development to that arena. Until then, feel free to use this thread or TG me directly with questions.
If you would like to be even more involved than that, you could offer your services as a Co-Op. I may not need one right away, but if all goes well and we have a lot of interest, then I may need the extra help.
