Updates from Gen Con 2026

As the gaming companies at Gen Con make their big announcements, there are now two announcements regarding Star Wars roleplaying games. The first one, from Thursday, 7/30, game from Wizards of the Coast. This link is from ENWorld. 

https://www.enworld.org/threads/in-2027-d-ds-season-of-rebellion-is-star-wars.720102/

The immediate implication seems to be that this will be a one-and-done book, which presents guidelines for using the current Dungeons & Dragons rules to play Star Wars adventures. A few thoughts come right to mind. 

• How much of the Star Wars lore will they try to include? That is, of course, way too much for a book that also presents RPG mechanics. 
• What will be their mechanic for characters who use the Force? Will this look like spells for D&D, or will it be something different? 
• It should be pretty easy, too, to convert material from the D20 incarnations of the Star Wars RPG. 

The second one is a response from Fantasy Flight Games. Again the link is from ENWorld. 

https://www.enworld.org/threads/edge-studios-confirms-it-still-has-the-star-wars-license-despite-d-ds-upcoming-book.720121/

What they don't address in this is if and when they'll be producing new material. At this point it is more than five and a half years since the FFG message boards closed, and some thirteen years since that RPG premiered. It seems like they'd be due for a new edition of the game. 

Only time will tell. 

-Nate

Second Trailer for Andor Series

Here's a new trailer for the Andor series. This one provides more information about the plot. Sadly, it looks like the premiere has been pushed back three weeks from when it was originally intended. 

-Nate

Trailer for Andor Series

Here's the first full trailer for the upcoming series, Andor. I must say that while I liked Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Book of Boba Fett, and have loved both seasons of The Mandalorian, Andor is the show that seems like it can best capture the spirit of the Star Wars RPG for me. It promises to have mostly new characters, so anything can happen to them during the course of the series. What is more, it will focus on the battle against the Evil Galactic Empire, rather than telling a story about what happens before that fight really begins, or after it has concluded. 

-Nate 

Developments at Edge Studio

After a considerable hiatus in which little news was forthcoming, there are now updates on the Edge Studio website regarding the Star Wars RPG. For now, they are rereleasing the books created by Fantasy Flight Games, for the three thematically different RPG lines. Here are links to the pages that have the books, along with the free downloads. 

-Nate 

Star Wars RPG Books

Star Wars RPG Free Downloads

Star Wars RPG Maps Compilation

Since we're in a bit of a hiatus with the RPG--with Edge Studio having taken over, but no information yet about what they intend to do with the license--I haven't been to active in my Star Wars writing. Even so, I did decide to make a compilation of maps, for use with any incarnation of the game. 

-Nate 

Star Wars RPG Maps Compilation

Compiled Resources for the Fantasy Flight Games Star Wars RPGs

I started this blog nearly eight years ago, when Fantasy Flight Games had just released the Edge of the Empire RPG. About the same time I started a thread on their message boards to compile resources that were shared by other enthusiasts. That eventually grew to be pretty long, and was even pinned by the board moderators. Seeing as those message boards have now been shut down, as part of the Star Wars RPG transferring to Edge Studio, I figure it's appropriate to transfer that information here. I might dig through and clean up these listings, but for now here they are in a rather rough fashion. 

-Nate 

FFG SWRPG Compiled Resources List

This list includes supplements, adventures and other resources created by fans for use with the Star Wars roleplaying games from Fantasy Flight Games—Edge of the Empire, Age of Rebellion, and Force and Destiny. I am moving a copy of it to this blog because the FFG online forum is scheduled to close after 31 January 2021. Please feel free to copy this information to other websites, too, so that it is not lost.

General Information--Wookieepedia

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

A Night at Tosche Station by Kainrath and JD Wiker

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-V4Z58LEsgslsP-0zVaP3qPdRH3GmrzR/view

A Slew of Adventures from Legends of the Galaxy 

http://www.legendsofthegalaxy.com/Adventure-Downloads/

 

Players' Tools from Legends of the Galaxy, too

http://www.legendsofthegalaxy.com/Player-Toolbox/

 

Astrelan's Starting Gear Kits

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1atKuMorsggCEyxBq8DW1kN1obFSe9_29/view

 

LIghtsaber Crystal Supplement from Immortalfrieza

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WejcWa9Nc1IBiWB9un43XJ8hE1jHSRop/view

 

PowerPoint Templates for Edge of the Empire and Age of Rebellion

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mrqh5onuc7jh0cn/EotE Module Template v0.9.1.potx?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zjk2fqm07dhbytx/AoR Module Template v0.9.potx?dl=0

 

Online Shop Generator from Celofett

https://www.swrpg-shop.com/

 

A Clone Wars Sourcebook written by Emilejos 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ptE6veAlSFwprTNxB-6BC2e1PXkPKUV/view

 

A Star Wars Language Translator by Arlo Di'Lya

http://starwars.myrpg.org/coruscant_translator.php

 

GroggyGolem's Resources (Dropbox) 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mej3dn1j943w88n/AACUQydF-PN2BDIjNU8wYwZMa?dl=0

 

Form-Fillable Character Sheet from Caied

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16057259/Edge-of-the-Empire-CharacterSheet-Fillable-v3.pdf

 

Form-Fillable Companion Sheet from SaraMcDohl

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rtg1sz6uvkwnx59/Companion%20Sheet%20%28Fillable%29.pdf

 

Form-Fillable Vehicle Sheet from Sara McDohl

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3u9o0kk0j7zcp74/Vehicel%20Sheet%20%28Fillable%29.pdf

 

Weapon Modifications Sheet from Bennxn

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/38409638/EOTEWEAPONSHEET.pdf

 

NPC Cards from 9littlebees

Letter Size

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2t5l_Ykgao_cUtwVExFNkk0c1E/edit?usp=sharing

A4 Size

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2t5l_Ykgao_YV9rWXo1MGtTUDg/edit?usp=sharing

 

SW Sheets courtesy of duffn

https://swsheets.com/

 

390 Names for NPCs from B.A. Simon

http://aux5.com/images/7/77/Star_Wars_-_Game_of_the_Name.pdf

 

Consolidated Index

http://www.alphachronicles.com/FFGSystem/FFG_Index_1_0_0.pdf

 

One Shot First Supplement from Maveritchell

http://thompsonpeters.com/eote/modules/

 

At a Crossroads--A Sourcebook for Jospro Sector from Lagspike

https://app.box.com/s/j6paepfovb2jhyygcvctgtaotrr8go1n

V1.1: https://app.box.com/s/pi1hfcn24ijgo93k768n3ilkhhoqe0xn

 

Adventure Template for Force and Destiny in LibreOffice from Depicacyx

https://www.dropbox.com/s/79y4l65u5aarp4q/Force and Destiny Adventure Template - LibreOffice.zip?dl=0

Adventures

"The Stars are Silent" by LuckyBunny 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Npjkgt9A4DyIxgMCkraOmhEwQ5r3gheN3HFCxgJXtQQ/edit#heading=h.l797bdmot9cd

"Murder on the Merciful" by Andynorton

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15GN1nF_yRoj1BrvqnXt-VMfSpKRkEyeZ/view

"Hunter and Hunted"

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dmu66yhee2ybjau/HaH%20Revised.pdf

"The Enemy of My Enemy"

http://www.d20radio....myofmyenemy.zip

"Only Two Ways Home"

http://triumphdespair.wordpress.com/2013/06/05/only-two-ways-home/

"How the Grrth Stole Life Day"

http://www.mediafire.com/folder/t2uz5bqotrpbb/How_Grrth

"Rendezvous at Ord Mantell" (Conversion)

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-bx0pVzywUJc3h3NldUVlhKa3M/edit?pli=1

"Echoes of the Past" (Multiple Versions)

Echoes of the Past (with ungridded maps)

Echoes of the Past (with gridded maps)

Echoes of the Past (pdf only for web viewing)

"Bendu's Shadow/Stalitz Flight"

https://app.box.com/s/jrfqk52bxnnzplojp4kf

https://app.box.com/s/qix8j7rmeilgu3g3u57w

"Fane of the Sith Lords"

http://triumphdespair.wordpress.com/2013/12/24/fane-of-the-sith-lords/

"Dreamscape" by Castlecruncher

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17u_MDzi1k-reasfntlaSB0Fxn8oG3hbYxVpO8Lk5fy0/edit

"Mists of Myrkr"

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9DOgh4L-pqaTHVwMmt0S2NqQkE&usp=sharing

"Pride and Piracy"

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9DOgh4L-pqaem5YS2MtSjdSY0E&usp=sharing

"The Scrapheap King"

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9DOgh4L-pqaQW9oTFlVT1lIMWc&usp=sharing

"The Price Is Might"

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9DOgh4L-pqaMEhXWlFtZlprVDQ&usp=sharing

"The Quarantine Quandary"

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9DOgh4L-pqaNnRhYUZHR2lrM3c&usp=drive_web

"Cold Comfort"

https://drive.google.com/?tab=mo&authuser=0#folders/0B9DOgh4L-pqaVEpXZE1SaVo4Z1U

"Shadow of the Broker: Trust Fall"

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9DOgh4L-pqafjdrR2hUUFMwNVpMYVBfVW4xeXFoRmctSmtiZUdDRExILURHVHp1YkJfMzg&usp=sharing

"Shadow of the Broker: The Laws of War"

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9DOgh4L-pqafmZtQXhIY2VHZklQV3BBVjZSQktFTFl5MmszQnA2dldUUUpWS3YzbWtZNFE&usp=sharing

Conversions of WEG Modules by Kyla

https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/177664-weg-modules-for-aor/

A Campaign for Imperial Storm Commandos, with Pre-GEns, by Lagspike

https://app.box.com/s/yeabou6jt02qbnpcrjxnoja5uqvgn3i3

 

Star Wars RPG Homebrew Distillery by DangerShine Designs

http://starwarsrpghomebrewdistillery.weebly.com/

 

Operational Costs (by RebelDave, RusakRakesh and others)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-cK7UE7hkkcTzJocVowQnJwRkk/view

 

Trade Route Economics Spreadsheet by Nevermind

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Kc1WTVH7ALVnBzN1lGaTRESnM/view

User Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Kc1WTVH7ALdy1YeEcxOWFZSVk/view

 

Star Wars: Rebels Sourcebook (courtesy of Jaspor, et al)

http://rebels.d20radio.com/

 

Cartol's Emporium of Useful Things (by Jegergryte)

https://jegergryte.wordpress.com/2014/02/14/somewhere-in-the-arkanis-sektor/

 

Campaign Websites

Bubblepopmei's Campaign

https://star-wars-edge-of-the-empire-18.obsidianportal.com/

"We Don't Need Their Scum" (2P51)

https://wedontneedtheirscum.obsidianportal.com/

"The Second Chance" (Jaspor)

https://the-second-chance.obsidianportal.com/

"Star Wars: The Next Big Thing" (I.J. Thompson)

http://rpol.net/gameinfo.php?gi=62652&date=1427322831

"Star Wars: Veil of Darkness" (GM Hooly)

http://rpol.net/gameinfo.php?gi=62652&date=1427322831

"Star Wars: Tales of the Solay Express" (GM Hooly)

https://solayexpress.obsidianportal.com/

"Tumbleweeds in Space" (RusakRakesh)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RZ6B4RAji13ARzvRKQXLvLP6eEq1Z-HjqQ1FvuKeeZg/edit

Simon Retold's Campaign Wiki

aux5.com

"Unforeseen Fates" (Atraangelis)

https://starwars-eoe-unforeseen-fates.obsidianportal.com/

"The Force Unbridled" (Kyla)

https://force-unbridled.obsidianportal.com/

"Tempest Feud" (Lady Skywalker)

http://roleplayinggames.net/cgi-bin/mainboard.cgi?&board=68

"Misery of the Corrupted" (GM Teyvill)

https://swmoc.obsidianportal.com/

"After the Fall" (ShadoWarrior) 

http://nemeses.freeforums.org/after-the-fall-f126.html

"Far Orbit Project" (ShadoWarrior) 

http://nemeses.freeforums.org/far-orbit-project-f95.html

"Fight or Flight" (swrider) 

http://nemeses.freeforums.org/fight-or-flight-f104.html

"Strike Force Isk" (ShadoWarrior) 

http://nemeses.freeforums.org/strike-force-isk-f94.html

"Trial by Fire" (ShadoWarrior) 

http://nemeses.freeforums.org/trial-by-fire-f63.html

"The Minos Cluster" (Kinnison) 

https://sw-eote-minos.obsidianportal.com/

 

Podcasts

"One Shot" Campaign

http://oneshotpodcast.com/category/campaign/

 

Alien Species

https://ia801900.us.archive.org/30/items/UnofficialSpeciesMenagerieV3rev/USM3RE_highrez.pdf

 

A Tatooine Supplement

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ngqk5t0v6ch4jx7/Tatooine.pdf

 

Kainrath's Mos Shuuta Supplement

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-n7ekVbbfnRTThtSUNtaXpNY2c/view

 

A Corellia Supplement

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5t9oq57804outs6/Corellia.pdf

 

A Hutt Space Supplement

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vhbq2zl54wvbe3c/Hutt%20Space.pdf?dl=0

 

Star Wars Galaxy Maps

http://wrvh.home.xs4all.nl/galaxymap/

http://starwarsatlas.uw.hu/map/layer/wookiee.htm

http://abload.de/img/galaxymap1h0sxq.jpg

http://www.swgalaxymap.com/

http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Galaxy_Map

 

Blogs

Tales from the Edge of the Empire

http://talesfromtheedgeoftheempire.blogspot.com/

Triumph & Despair

http://triumphdespair.wordpress.com/

Jegergryte's Cubicle

https://jegergryte.wordpress.com/starwarsrpg/the-edge-of-the-empire-supplements/

Dono's Gaming & Etc Blog

http://jedimorningfire.blogspot.com/

d20 Radio Blog
http://www.d20radio.com/main/

Sterling Hershey's Blog

http://www.sterlinghershey.com/

Shalemanse's Edge of the Empire Homebrew

http://sweotehomebrew.wordpress.com/about/

Consummate Gamer

http://fanggrip.wordpress.com/

A Few Manevers

http://www.afewmaneuvers.com/

Kainrath's Blog with Lots of Gear

http://kainrath.wordpress.com/

Bastion Kain's Blog

http://bastionkainssweote.blogspot.com/

Cardhu's Blog

http://cardhu-rpg.blogspot.ca/

Tierfon Campaign

http://tierfoncampaign.blogspot.com/

Maveritchell's Page

http://thompsonpeters.com/eote/

Sturn's Stuff

https://sites.google.com/site/sturnsstuff/starwars

 

OggDude's Character Generator

bit.ly/1GN0ilF

bit.ly/1yOHzko

 

Squirrelsan's Resource Thread

(Including an Excel character sheet)

https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/185707-resources-i-made-for-my-campaign/?p=1757540

 

Reference Sheets from Gribble

One-Page Reference sheet

http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9077657/SW-EotE-1page-Reference-Sheet.pdf

Combat Reference Sheet

http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9077657/SW-EotE-Combat-Reference.pdf

Critical Cards

http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9077657/SW-EotE-Critical-Cards.pdf

Talent Tree Reference

http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9077657/SW-EotE-TalentTrees.pdf

 

Valiant One's Character Creation Aid

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8huqlbxaxmie36u/EotE%20Character%20Creation%20Aid.pdf

 

Daniel Cowdery's Starship and Vehicle Aid

https://www.dropbox.com/s/il1gaw12zphfheh/Starship%20Combat%20Aid.pdf

 

Ways of the Force

https://www.dropbox.com/s/st44xt9e601mnta/Ways%20of%20the%20Force%20%28v1.2%29.pdf

 

Kaalamity's Companion Sheet

http://www.hostedmoodily.com/imageups/eote/EOTECOMPANIONSHEET.pdf

 

Podcasts

"Order 66"

http://start.d20radio.com/home/the-order-66-podcast

"The Sabacc Table"

http://www.forcecast.net/story/gaming/Sabacc_Table_1_Welcome_152955.asp

 

Star Wars Crawl Generator

(Thanks to Venthrac for the mention)

http://starwars.com/play/online-activities/crawl-creator/index.html

 

Another Crawl Generator

(Thanks to ArisSN for the mention)

http://codepen.io/TimPietrusky/pen/eHGfj

 

Star Wars Name Generator

(Thanks to IceBear for the mention)

http://donjon.bin.sh/scifi/name/#star_wars

 

Star Wars Soundboards

http://starwars.com/play/online-activities/soundboards/

 

Range-Tracking Tool from CharlieBananas

http://www.mediafire.com/download/u91tbh35ufn77c0/RANGE_APP.pdf

 

A Version of the Intro PDF in French from Naglareph

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pxlw5ww2a7vl0a7/Edge%20of%20the%20Empire%20Basics%20FR.pdf

 

Expanded Mos Shutta from Maveritchell

Mos Shuuta Expanded (gridded maps)

Mos Shuuta Expanded (no-grid maps)

Tatooine Props

YT-1300F "clean"

 

Stats for Rakghouls from DiegoOnasi

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jh1hcspoj68vjvt/Rakghoul.docx?dl=0

 

BrashFink's Bennie Deck a la Savage Worlds

BRASHFINK'S BENNIE DECK

 

Index of NPCs from Musket_Max

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B16uAbqroeeiQi1RLWpWUVdqY3M/edit

 

Kainrath's Loot Table

https://app.box.com/s/o4jl4sb3na0d0bpukp88

 

Stan's Combat Tracker

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Byr-i7lu1I5IQWZ6MUVPajZUaXc/edit

 

Lots of Good Artwork

http://www.swagonline.net/

 

Character Tokens by Kitty Kissz

http://kndr.io/ts/swt1/

http://kndr.io/ts/swt2/

 

Liberiton's Article about Hutt Politics

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-1UZe2YI93mRkR1aWZCYlBLRUE/edit

 

Rules for Sith Alchemy by Ian2400

https://www.dropbox.com/s/r5zt67nvh8sope4/Sith Alchemy.png?dl=0

 

French Character Sheet from Bobmoranne

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-yfNEzryDGffms1ckVuanJqelJJVlpoUVdDb0NUamExX18xRGRrZDRmVzBqakZoT093cnM&usp=drive_web

 

Resources from Joress

Swoop Bike Sheet 

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3986987/FFG%20SW%20RPG/EOTE/statBlockBlank-swoopBikes.pdf

Star Destroyer Stat Sheet

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3986987/FFG%20SW%20RPG/EOTE/statBlock-starDestroyer.pdf

Squadron Stat Sheet

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3986987/FFG%20SW%20RPG/EOTE/statBlock-squadroncombat.pdf

GM Combat Tracker

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3986987/FFG%20SW%20RPG/EOTE/EOTE-GMSheet-tracker-V1-4.pdf

GM Sheets for Tracking Gameplay

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3986987/FFG%20SW%20RPG/EOTE/EOTE-GMSheetV1-4.pdf

 

Resources in German

http://caperiastestportal.jimdo.com/star-wars/sw-downloads/

 

Resources in Spanish

http://www.edgeent.com/

And Now for Something Completely Different

"Edge of Sanity" Lovecraftian One-Shot Adventure

Edge of the Union Western RPG

http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16776996/Permalink/Fistful%20of%20Dice%20-%20Edge%20of%20the%20Union%20RPG.pdf

Edge of the Kingdom Fantasy Conversion (Blue Dog, et al) 

http://www.redshirtdown.com/kingdom/

The FFG SWRPG Forum Is Closing

 This is sad news, but not much of a surprise. I'm still not sure what is going to happen with the Star Wars RPG as Fantasy Flight Games is transferring development of roleplaying games to a new company, but they have announced that the online forum will close after 31 January 2021. For that reason, I'll be transferring the Compiled Resources Thread that I started there onto this blog over the next month. 

-Nate

Wroshyr Trees of Kashyyyk

Here's my first bit of useful content in quite some time.

-Nate

The Wroshyr Tree

The very center of most settlements on Kashyyyk are the massive wroshyr trees, a towering form of local plant life that rises hundreds of meters up from ground level, creating living space for the Wookiees on their higher branches and leaving much of what lies beneath in darkness. Indeed, Wookiee architectural style is such that it works with the features of the tree, rather than replacing the existing natural elements. For example, landing pads for airspeeders and starships are built onto relatively flat branches, especially where boughs come together to create broad, open areas. Similarly, typical Wookiee domiciles fit into niches, with support structure added as needed, but removing as little as possible. For example, the map above depicts part of one such tree, with a single landing platform and three houses. Note that the circle in the center of the tree represents the average circumference of its central trunk, although this is never quite so regular in shape as would seem to be indicated.

A typical Wookiee dwelling is surrounded by a covered walkway, allowing the inhabitants to enter or exit from various directions (A). There is often a common room (B), where members of the family or friends can relax and enjoy each other's company. In the center of the structure a spiral staircase (C) provides access to the upper level. A utility room (D) could feature storage space, work tables and the home's refresher units. Meals are taken in the dining room (E), and prepared in the kitchen (F), which boasts dry and cold storage areas. Bedrooms are located on the upper level (G). 

What most beings—and especially the Imperials—don't know is that the Wookiees have managed to dig tunnels through the living limbs of certain wroshyr trees, thus creating hiding places for materials as well as routes for secret travel. Many of these are accessible via the spiral staircases of Wookiee homes; they have secret viewports for looking outside, along with broad passages that permit travelers to move equipment and supplies freely.  

Report #8: Archives from the Church of the Force

<Note: This report is only available to those who have the highest security clearance.>

The defeat of Imperial leadership at the Battle of Endor has provided a new glimmer of hope for those beings who want to study the way of the Force, since the threat of persecution for doing so is lessened. Indeed, there have been rumblings of a group known as the Church of the Force, beings who revere such mysticism whether or not they have aptitude for wielding it. To that end, this report introduces a special agent, Chonta Veleb, who has studied these matters and will offer insight into the various ways in which this energy field manifests itself throughout the galaxy.

-Vor Sendalin, New Republic Intelligence Operative

Chonta Veleb Type: Young Jedi DEXTERITY 3D KNOWLEDGE 2D Languages 4D MECHANICAL 2D PERCEPTION 4D Investigation 6D STRENGTH 2D TECHNICAL 2D Special Abilities: Force skills: Control 2D, Sense 2D, Alter 2D. Force powers: Accelerate healing, control pain, hibernation trance, life detection, life sense, magnify senses, reduce injury, remain conscious, sense Force Force Points: 2 Character Points: 5 Move: 10 Equipment: 500 credits, blaster pistol (damage 4D), Astromech droid

Chonta Veleb Brawn 2 Agility 2 Intellect 2 Cunning 2 Willpower 2 Presence 2 Soak: 2 Wound Threshold: 12 Strain Threshold: 12 M/R Defense: 0 / 0 Skills: Athletics 1, Discipline 1, Lore 1, Perception 1, Survival 1, Vigilance 1 Talents: Enhance Basic Power, Foresee Basic Power, (Control Upgrade), Grit, Insight, Sense Danger, Touch of Fate, Toughened, Uncanny Reactions, Uncanny Senses Abilities: One free rank in two non-career skills, Force rating 1 Equipment: 500 credits, blaster pistol (Ranged—Light; Damage 6; Critical 3; Range [Medium]; Stun setting), Astromech droid.

Chonta Veleb was raised on an Outer Rim planet and grew up hearing stories about members of the Jedi Order and others who wielded the power of the Force. Although she had to keep her affinity for that subject a secret for much of her life, the defeat of the Galactic Empire at the Battle of Endor now allows her to investigate the Force more openly, and to share what she has learned with others with the same interests.

Report #7: The Akiva Incident

What follows is a brief summary of the recent events on Akiva, which mark a first major victory for the fledgling New Republic.

-Vor Sendalin, New Republic Intelligence Operative

Akiva—Overview

This planet lies in the region of space close to Tatooine and Geonosis. It is a relatively small world; its terrain consists chiefly of sprawling mountain ranges swathed in jungle, with rivers connecting the lakes that have formed around them, and some ocean. The weather tends toward hot and humid, and is known for powerful storms known as mausim that arise during the transition from dry season to rainy, and can last for days or even weeks.

Local Government

The capital city of Akiva, Myrra, was home to the palace of Satrap Isstra Dirus. While nominally a part of the Galactic Empire, it had for decades been more of a world for visiting officers who sought rest and (sometimes illicit) relaxation, rather than a world with a strong rank-and-file military presence. That all changed, however, when the Imperial Embassy took place there a few months ago (see below).

Criminal Underworld

Kingpin of illegal activities on the planet is a Sullustan named Surat Nuat. He is known to run a gambling den in Myrra, and to deal in the spice trade and slavery. What is more, Nuat was known to have possessed a considerable amount of secret information, which was acquired by the beings who would come to form Halo Team and subsequently turned over to New Republic Intelligence.

According to reports, there's also an abandoned C.I.S. droid factory in the tunnels beneath Myrra. It is not currently know what that facility might contain, but there were also claims that semi-sentient creatures known as Uugteen live in that area, donning old pieces of battle droids like clothing and attacking anyone who ventures into their territory.

Imperial Embassy

It was Captain Wedge Antilles who first discovered the gathering of Imperials on Akiva, and Lieutenant Norra Wexley who helped rescue him and expose what was happening there to the rest of the galaxy. Included among the Imperial visitors were the broker Arsin Crassus, General Jylia Shale, Moff Valco Pandion, Advisor Yupe Tashu, and Admiral Rae Sloane. In the aftermath, Pandion and Crassus were killed, Tashu and Shale captured, but Sloane escaped.

Using this Report in a Star Wars RPG Campaign

There are many ways in which the details from this report can be used in adventures and campaigns, including the following.

• The fact that Surat Nuat has been deposed provides an excellent opportunity to free former slaves from their captivity.
• Since Satrap Isstra has been deposed, and Akiva has joined the New Republic, agents of that government could help the locals elect new leaders. Such changes never go as smoothly as one might hope, however.
• While unlikely, it is possible that secrets from the Confederacy of Independent Systems back during the Clone Wars can still be found in the tunnels beneath the city.
• Since it is also known that members of the Jedi Order fought on Akiva, it's also possible that they could have left behind items of value.

Report #6: Planetary Updates

Due to recent upheaval, the powers that be have decided to provide updates regarding the situations developing on a number of notable planets around the galaxy.

-Vor Sendalin, New Republic Intelligence Operative

Bespin and Cloud City

Once a backwater mining colony known as a place to buy cybernetic enhancements without interference, this world and its aerial metropolis fell under Imperial sway after a visit from certain Rebel agents, when Darth Vader ordered that a garrison be established. Following the Battle of Endor, General Calrissian is working with various assets to take back control of the planet and the surrounding sector.

Chandrilla

This world is now the capital of the New Republic, with the reestablished Galactic Senate taking its seat in Hanna City. Those representatives of member worlds, in turn, have elected Mon Mothma—once the leader of the Rebel Alliance—to be the new Chancellor. While in this way it is a symbol of newfound hope for peace and prosperity throughout the galaxy, it is also a place where beings come to air their grievances. Given the difficulties that the New Republic military has experienced in enforcing the law on formerly Imperial-held worlds, those grievances are sometimes considerable. This is also where those ex-Imperials who've been captured and accused of war crimes are brought to trial, something that invites even more drama and conflict. Finally, the New Academy provides opportunities for promising young recruits to prove their value in serving the New Republic military.

Corellia

The home of the Corellian Engineering Corporation—and, the, major shipbuilding facilities that served the Galactic Empire—this world is a prime target for the New Order to establish its control. As such, a considerable portion of the fleet has been moved here, in order to take control of ground-based as well as orbital locations. Along with that, however, is a call for effort to aid the poor and downtrodden who survive in the underbelly of the planet's cities, especially those children who are known as “scrumrats.”

Coruscant

Once known as Imperial Center—the very heart of the New Order—this world has descended into a complex mix of rebellion and riot, unchecked crime, and efforts by the remaining Imperial forces to maintain order. Most notably, the planet is still home to Imperial Grand Vizier Mas Amedda, the Chagrian who once advised Emperor Palpatine. Given the lack of a clear order of succession, Amedda can make a claim to be in charge of the Imperial Remnant, although those military officers who command ground

Endor and the Sanctuary Moon

For the most part, agents of the New Republic are leaving the Forest Moon as pristine as possible, given the need to gather leftover materiel from the fighting on the ground, as well as debris falling into the atmosphere from space. A small flotilla remains in orbit to make sure that scavengers don't steal the remains of Rebel or Imperial warships. They are also providing support to the native Ewoks, especially those who were injured in the fighting. A previous report, however (#4), details how certain outsiders on the moon are suspected of collecting war materiel and smuggling it offplanet.

Naboo

This planet remains a staunch supporter of the New Republic. It suffered considerable damage during attacks that were part of Operation Cinder, especially the use of the Climate Disruption Array (see Report #3). As such, New Republic personnel have been assigned to assist the local Human and Gungan populations with food, shelter, medical attention and other emergency support.

Tatooine

Whatever was once normal in this planet's underworld has been upset by the death of crime boss Jabba the Hutt. The likelihood that another Hutt crime boss—such as Hunvar, detailed in Report #5—will try to take control of the planet's various illicit businesses is high. There's also a local player, a Whiphid boss named Lady Valarian—who is expected to horn in on some of that activity, too. What is more, an erstwhile legitimate mining interest, the Red Key Company, has been trying to make some inroads. Finally, a being who refers to himself as Sheriff Vance is working to establish his own brand of law and order on this desert planet. Sooner or later, these various influences are sure to make for an explosive situation.

Yavin IV

Once the home of the Rebellion's primary base of operations, it is now home to certain agents have retired to set up homesteads here. There's also the mystery of the Massassi temples that are located throughout the jungle, many of which have not been completely explored.

Using this Report in a Star Wars RPG Campaign

There are, of course, many potential plothooks in the summaries detailed above. Additionally, there are numerous RPG books that can provide more information about these worlds.

• Fantasy Flight Games: Suns of Fortune (Corellia); Strongholds of Resistance (Chandrilla and Yavin IV)
• From Wizards of the Coast: Secrets of Naboo; Secrets of Tatooine; Star Wars Gamer Magazine #9 (Endor)
• From West End Games: Galaxy Guide #2: Yavin and Bespin; Galaxy Guide #7: Mos Eisley (Tatooine)

Report #5: Developments in the Galactic Underworld

The recent deaths of Prince Xizor and Jabba the Hutt—leaders, respectively, of Black Sun and one of the Hutt cartels—have left a power vacuum in the galaxy's criminal underbelly. That, combined with a setback to law enforcement that comes from the defeat of Imperial leadership at the Battle of Endor, means there are plenty of opportunities for criminal organizations to make a grab for greater influence and profit. One of the individuals that New Republic Intelligence has identified as a likely key player is Hunvar the Hutt, who maintains a base of operations on Ryloth. Given the momentum created by the Free Ryloth movement, and the defeat of Imperial leadership, this could be a chance to score a major coup in the battle against slavery and other illicit trade.

Hunvar the Hutt Type: Hutt DEXTERITY 2D Brawling Parry 3D Melee Combat 3D Melee Parry 3D KNOWLEDGE 3D Skill XdX+X MECHANICAL 3D PERCEPTION 3D Bargain 6D Con 6D STRENGTH 4D Brawling 5D TECHNICAL 3D Special Abilities: Force Resistance: Hutts roll double their Perception dice to resist mental manipulation. Force Points: 1 Character Points: 10 Move: 2 Equipment: None

Hunvar the Hutt Brawn 3 Agility 1 Intellect 2 Cunning 2 Willpower 3 Presence 2 Soak: 3 Wound Threshold: 16 Strain Threshold: 15 M/R Defense: 0 / 0 Skills: Brawl 1, Coercion 2, Cool 1, Deception 3, Discipline 1, Melee 1, Negotiation 3, Perception 1, Resilience 3, Skulduggery 1, Underworld 3, Vigilance 2 Talents: Bought Info, Enduring, Greased Palms, Grit, Nobody's Fool, Plausible Deniability, Rapid Recovery x2, Sound Investments x2 Abilities: One rank in Enduring and Nobody's Fool talents; one rank in Coercion or Discipline; Ponderous—cannot spend more than one maneuver on movement per turn Equipment: None.

Hunvar the Hutt maintains his criminal operation on the planet Ryloth, in the underground city Kala'uun. Slavery is his biggest business, which speaks to his overall nature. He enjoys little more than exercising his will upon other beings, turning a profit from illegal transactions, eating and drinking well due to profit from his enterprises, and watching other beings fight in life-and-death battle at his own beck and call. The recent shakeup in the galaxy's underworld is likely to make him look at expanding his organization's activities.

Using this Report in a Star Wars RPG Campaign

There are many ways in which the details from this report can be used in adventures and campaigns, including the following.

• Since slavery is the source of Hunvar's primary income, taking down his organization could be a major coup for agents of the New Republic.
• To that end, the PCs would do well to coordinate with the Free Ryloth independence movement, which is preparing to cast off Imperial shackles on that planet once and for all.
• Hunvar's associates could possess valuable information about other criminal activities, especially as the Hutt is considering moving in on the lucrative but leaderless operations of Prince Xizor and Jabba.

Places of Interest

For more information about two of the locations mentioned in this report, please refer to the following Wookieepedia articles.

• Hunvar's spire: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Hunvar%27s_Spire
• Kala'uun: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Kala%27uun/Legends
• Starport: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Kala%27uun_Starport

Report #4: Smuggling Materiel from the Battle of Endor

Recently certain New Republic Intelligence agents in the field have filed reports of non-Imperial groups possessing weapons, armor and other equipment of Imperial manufacture. One theory to explain this is that someone is smuggling scavenged materiel off of Endor's forest moon; it is corroborated, at least in part, by the fact that some of the Ewoks have been found in possession of questionable off-world goods, especially alcohol and even some spice. Whatever the source of those items is, it's probably the same being who is receiving and then reselling the materiel.

Guion Kladys Type: Smuggler DEXTERITY 3D+1 Blaster 5D+1 KNOWLEDGE 2D+1 MECHANICAL 3D+2 Space transports 5D+2 Starship gunnery 4D+2 PERCEPTION 3D Con 4D STRENGTH 3D TECHNICAL 2D+2 Special Abilities: None. Force Points: 1 Character Points: 5 Move: 10 Equipment: Blaster pistol (5D), comlink, datapad, YT-1300 transport, 2000 credits, 25,000 credits in debt to a crime boss

Guion Kladys Brawn 2 Agility 3 Intellect 2 Cunning 2 Willpower 2 Presence 2 Soak: 2 Wound Threshold: 12 Strain Threshold: 12 M/R Defense: 0 / 0 Skills: Deception 2, Gunnery 1, Perception 1, Piloting—Planetary, Piloting—Space 2, Ranged—Heavy, Ranged—Light 2, Vigilance 1 Talents: Black Market Contacts, Convincing Demeanor, Hidden Storage, Toughened Abilities: None Equipment: Comlink, datapad, Blaster (Ranged—Light; Damage 6; Critical 3; Range [Medium]; Stun Setting), 2000 credits, 25,000 credits in debt to a crime boss

The source of the illicit goods among the Ewoks, and the recipient of the scavenged materiel, is a cocky Human smuggler named Guion Kladys. He owes a debt to Hunvar the Hutt, and is working to repay it in this way. While the job is not glamorous—Endor's moon is, after all, the backwater of backwaters—it does offer a chance to make some quick credits without too much danger. Indeed, he thinks it could be just the thing to pay off what he owes for his ship, the Kathol Koel, and then pull up stakes and head to a less rustic location.

Using this Report in a Star Wars RPG Campaign

There are many ways in which the details from this report can be used in adventures and campaigns, including the following.

• The PCs could be NRI agents sent to find and apprehend the source of the smuggling.
• Those who are also in debt to Hunvar, on the other hand, could be sent to protect Captain Kladys from an investigation.
• It could be that a corrupt New Republic bureaucrat knows of and is even aiding this business, possibility because of one's own debt to the Hutt crimelord.

Places of Interest

For more information about two of the locations mentioned in this report, please refer to the following Wookieepedia articles.

• Salfur's Trading Post: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Salfur%27s_Trading_Post
• Bright Tree Village: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Bright_Tree_Village/Legends#cite_note-Ewok_Village_in_the_Databank-0