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It is a time of chaos in the galaxy. Nearly a thousand years have passed since the rebellion against the Empire, and now the galaxy has fallen into turmoil yet again. Under the weight of economic depression and endless brushfire conflicts, the Republic has collapsed and torn itself apart, fracturing into hundreds of system and sector-states, each quarreling to become the heart of a reborn Republic.

One of the first casualties of this conflict has been the planet of Coruscant. Once the shining jewel in the heart of the Republic, the planet has become a tomb world, as the collapse of trade has forced the planet to be abandoned in droves, and now it sits empty, a dusty memorial to peace and civilization as the galaxy spins deeper into chaos.

The Jedi Order has disbanded, unable to clearly decide which of the new nations to serve. Some of the Jedi strike off alone or in small groups, trying to do their best to reunify the galaxy or just to do some good, while others swear allegiance to the various states and fight for them against their competitors.

Now one of the last great Jedi Masters, Aldoran Kell, has called for a Grand Conclave of the Jedi in the ruins of Alderaan, a last attempt at unity against the coming darkness...[/center]

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Since the collapse of the Republic the galaxy has fragmented into numerous states. Major military and economic hubworlds have claimed vast reaches of space, and while a full-scale galactic war has not broken out tensions are high. The current major powers within the galaxy are:

The Republic of Kuat, an oligarchic-corporatist state dominated by the Kuati Noble Families and the massive Kuat Drive Yards corporation.

The Corellia-Duro League, an authoritarian state under the control of the Corellian Diktat that rules over the entirety of the Corellian Sector and heavily taxes the Corellian Run trade route.

The Federation of Dac, centered around the world of Dac (often called Mon Calamari), a Representative Democracy that is the dominant power in the galactic north.

The Fondor Empire, a militaristic dictatorship that controls the galactic south portion of the Core.

The Rim Alliance, centered around the planet Sullust, is a loose coalition of worlds in the galactic south, most prominently Sullust, Sluis Van, and Thyferra.

The Chiss Ascendancy, an isolationist nation within the Unknown Regions of the galaxy. They remain relatively unchanged from their political status a thousand years ago, having barely had diplomatic relations with the Republic before it collapsed, and conducts no diplomacy with the new galactic states.

Dozens of other states exist, some only singular planets or systems, others spanning as much as a sector, but those six are the dominant forces with the economy and military to wage war on a galactic scale. It should be noted that the formation of these states began before the Republic truly collapsed as Republic power gradually slipped through the fingers of the senate and to the powerful worlds.
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[hider=The Shattered Order]
The Jedi Order has fragmented into numerous splinter orders, too many to count. The Order had been breaking apart before the downfall of the Republic, differing philosophical and political opinions the wedges that the collapse of the Republic drove in. These are the major philosophical divisions, however there are numerous others throughout the galaxy.

The Watcher Philosophy holds that the Jedi should protect and serve the people of the galaxy at behest of their own consciences, beholden only to the people of the galaxy and a Council of Masters, without the repression of the Traditionalist. They are most akin to the reformed New Jedi Order of Luke Skywalker. Their Orders are known simply as the Jedi Watchers, and are the most moderate of the New Orders.

The Guardians hold that their place is on the battlefield, not simply defending but actively seeking out injustice and evil throughout the galaxy, particularly the corrupting influence of the Dark Side. They are most akin to Kyp Durron's more aggressive branch of the New Jedi Order. They are known simply as the Jedi Guardians, taking a name from the Warrior-Jedi of ancient times.

The Conciliators hold that the Jedi is anywhere but the battlefield, holding that for a Jedi to take up a weapon and use the Force in combat is directly contrary to the Jedi way, and that their place should be healing and bringing peace to the galaxy through words rather than a blade. They are known as the Jedi Consulars, following the style of the Guardians.

The Leaders hold that the Jedi must take an active role in the galaxy, not simply serving but directly guiding the course of events. The Leaders have split into two factions - the Jedi Lords, who hold that their place is as direct rulers of the galaxy, and the Jedi Guides, who hold that their place is as a separate but equal arm of the government alongside a Senate and Court.

The Monks believe that the Jedi involving themselves in affairs of the galaxy is foolish, believing that their only priority should be meditation and study on the Force, all else is transitory. The Jedi who espouse these beliefs have no special name, only known as the Jedi Monks.

The Traditionalists hold that the Jedi should return to their ancient ways before the Jedi Purge, returning to only recruiting young children and a highly stoic, ascetic lifestyle with emotion and attachment heavily discouraged. The people of the galaxy know them as the Old Jedi.

The Independents believe that a Jedi Order is a fundamentally flawed concept, and structuring the Force and its wielders into a neat hierarchy is foolish, the only Order there should be is a Master and his or her Students, with each Student eventually going his or her own way and eventually becoming a Master and taking on students. The Jedi who follow this way have become known as the Knights Errant.

The Theocrats believe that knowledge of the Force and the way of the Light should be spread throughout the cosmos, and that ultimately the path to a peaceful, unified galaxy lies through all beings understanding and following the ways of the Light. There are two major sects of the Priests - those called the Jedi Mystics believe in the Force as it is known, an energy field that binds together all beings, and their religious aspects resemble Animism, while those known as the Jedi Priests believe that the Light and Dark Side are intelligent entities, one good, one evil.[/hider]

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Your character is present at a Grand Conclave, representatives from most of the New Orders and Galactic States gathered on Graveyard Station to attempt to stop the outbreak of war. The Jedi also have some additional concerns, sensing the Dark Side stirring in the Rim.

Name: 
Age:
Sex:
Species:
Force Sensitive: (Yes or no)
Affiliation: (If not a Jedi, your home nation. If it's not one of the listed ones, give a short description. If a Jedi, your Order. If not one of the ones listed, give a short description.)

Appearance: Picture or Description

Abilities: (Both Mundane and Force related)

Possessions: (Nothing you don't carry on your person.)

Personality:

OPTIONAL BACKSTORY: (I don't mean "Optional, but I probably won't accept you if you don't. I honestly don't care either way, unless you write it -really- badly.)

Other:
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