The aftermath of the Clone Wars presents a situation that provides
plenty of opportunities for conflict, intrigue and other drama; a few
of the possibilities are detailed here.
The Confederacy
of Independent Systems
This
group of secessionist planets and systems that brought about the
Clone Wars has been defeated. The charismatic Count Dooku was killed
by Anakin Skywalker during the Siege of Coruscant, while wicked
General Grievous died at the hands of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Utapau. What
is more, the entire leadership of the group, it is believed, has also
been killed, since none of them have been reported elsewhere since
fleeing from Utapau. Even so, those elements that do remain can
provide many hooks to use in adventures and campaigns.
Bomo
Greenbark's forces from New Plympto are a good example of a
non-Human force that didn't take kindly to the Empire. Accused of
harboring a Jedi fugitive, they suffered a brutal crackdown, and
many former soldiers found themselves sold into slavery. While these
beings are largely defeated, it would take just the right spark to
ignite a flame of resistance among them.
Following
their defeat, many agents of the Trade Federation, the Commerce
Guild, the Intergalactic Banking Clan and other such groups fled to
the Corporate Sector, where their money and business savvy were
welcomed with open appendages. These beings are mostly motivated by
their own profit, but some of them might be convinced to bankroll
anti-Imperial activities with a little convincing.
The
Separatists had many secret facilities and projects scattered
throughout their territory. Although Republic/Imperial forces dealt
with many of them, others still remain, ripe for the taking of those
who can find them.
The Old Republic
With
the establishment of the New Order, the Old Republic is no more.
There is still a Galactic Senate, but it does little more than
approve of decisions made by Emperor Palpatine and thus provide a
veneer of democracy for his totalitarian regime. Still, more than a
few beings remember how things were and work to undermine Imperial
control.
The
Committee of the 2000 represented many worlds whose inhabitants
resented Palpatine's growing control. Among these are such senators
as Bail Organa of Alderaan and Mon Mothma of Chandrila. Some, such
as Fang Zar of Sern Sector, have even been killed for speaking out
against the Empire.
Indeed,
Bail Organa of Alderaan has worked in secret to assemble groups of
like-minded beings who are willing to take action against Imperial
resources and activities.
Sabé
the Handmaiden, who once served the Queen and Senator from Naboo, is
a good example of an agent who works within the Senate to foment
opposition to the New Order.
Rahm
Kota's militia is one of the few non-clone forces that played a
prominent role in the Clone Wars. As such, when Order 66 was given,
their Jedi commander avoided assassination. Now they continue to
fight, staging guerrilla attacks across the galaxy.
The
Antarian Rangers were a paramilitary organization that served the
Jedi, providing covert operations and reconnaissance. They, of
course, did not buy into the official story that the Jedi were
plotting to take over the Republic. Now, though they have lost their
official standing, many of their members still uphold the tenets of
the Jedi Order.
Despite
the best efforts of the Empire, there are still some surviving Jedi.
A good example of this is the survivors of the Almas Academy in the
Cularin System. While many of the Jedi from that system were killed
in the Clone Wars, it is believed that some fled into the jungles on
Cularin, and are still at large there.
The Galactic
Empire
The
New Order now controls the galaxy with an iron grip. Even so, not all
of its citizens are happy with the ways in which the galaxy has
changed, and are beginning to suspect that they've been deceived.
Here again, suitable persuasion could convince them that it's time to
take action against the Empire.
Some
Imperial military officers who fought in the Clone Wars don't
approve of the Empire's brutality; this has led to retirements, like
that of General Jan Dodonna. Others, such as Crix Madine, still
struggle with where their loyalties lie.
Non-Humans
face tremendous bias in the Galactic Empire. Very few are selected
for military service, and those that fill government positions do so
in little more than a token capacity. This has led to much
grumbling, and even to outright resistance, such as that promulgated
by the Free Ryloth movement.
Needless
to say, the Empire is doing all that it can to stamp out any
resistance; the two organizations most responsible for these efforts
are the Internal Security Bureau and the dreaded Inquisitorius.
The Fringe
For
those beings who live and work in the seedier places throughout the
galaxy, the change of power from the Old Republic to the New Order
hasn't meant a whole lot. While much of the corruption that existed
in the Senate has been eliminated, up-and-coming Imperial bureaucrats
provide new opportunities for bribery and coercion. Additionally,
other groups of concerned citizens have started doing what they can
to fight the good fight.
Whiplash,
an organization based off of Coruscant, is a good example of a small
local effort. In addition to other activities, these beings maintain
an Underground Mag-Lev used to sneak dissidents off of Imperial
Center.
Ragtag
bands like the crews of the Uhumele
and the Drunk Dancer
travel the galaxy taking odd jobs to keep their fuel cells charged
and their ships' galleys stocked, but also do what they can to
hinder Imperial influence.
The
Cult of Those Who Redeem, based off of Merisee, is a good example of
a civilian group that remembers the good done by the Jedi, and that
doesn't believe Imperial lies about that order's corruption.
At
first glance, Black Sun might not seem like a good option for those
who seek allies against the Empire. This organization—and
especially its leader—have suffered persecution from the Empire,
however, and thus could be willing to aid those who seek revenge
against it.
The
Bothan Spynet survived the Clone Wars by playing the role of a
neutral party. While many of its members are content to do the same
during the New Order, there are those who recognize the Imperial
anti-alien bias and want to do something about it.
Refugees
from the Clone Wars present a considerable logistical problem. May
have been displaced due to the fighting, and now need somewhere
else to live. Some have integrated themselves with populations on
other planets, but others find themselves exploited by agents of the
government who seek personal profit, such as those who've been sold
into indentured servitude.
