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Backstory...

The BATTLE OF ENDOR was one of the most costly military battles in history. Though the REBEL ALLIANCE succeeded in defeating the second DEATH STAR, the battle claimed the lives of most of the leaders and heroes on both sides. The Empire was weakened, but only briefly, and within a few years a new Empress - MIRANDA TARKIN - had seized power, backed by the might of the INQUISITORS.

Continuing to fight the good fight, the Alliance managed to liberate several worlds, and brought together the remnants of the Jedi Order aboard a constantly moving refugee convoy known as THE WHEEL. The dark side was not idle however: the dark lord DARTH DECEPIS sought to seize control of the Rebel Alliance from within, while DARTH CALLIDUS manipulated the politics of Hapes and Onderon to his own ends.

Ten years after the BATTLE OF YAVIN, a new alliance between the Rebellion and the CIZERACK PRIDE finally gave the Rebels the advantage they needed. With their new STARKILLER weapons they forced the Empire to accept a cease fire, and with the signing of THE TREATY a new era of cold war began. The galaxy is now divided in two: the GALACTIC EMPIRE on one side struggling to consolidate it's power and root out weakness and dissension within it's ranks, the ALLIANCE OF FREE PLANETS on the other trying to build a new Republic out it's newly freed worlds and still reeling from revelations of Decepis' infiltration into their ranks.

The Jedi meanwhile, no longer feeling safe under the Alliance's protection, have established a JEDI ENCLAVE on Ossus, and have begun venturing out into the galaxy on their own. In response, the Empire has established the IMPERIAL KNIGHTS: an order of Force warriors to enforce the will of the Empress and safeguard the Empire from the Jedi.

Get Started!

The Star Wars setting on TheHolo.net deviates from Star Wars canon after the events of Return of the Jedi. Elements of the Expanded Universe up to that point are drawn on in some cases: but the main focus is on the future of that story, not the past. Because of that, TheHolo.net is separate from the new continuity leading up to The Force Awakens. If you are interested in roleplaying in that era, check out our The Force Awakens setting!

Anyone is welcome to tell their stories within our continuity, and create the characters they need to do so. However, most storylines and story arcs are told collaboratively, so it's important to make sure you are familiar with our universe and the way you can fit into it. If you have any questions or need help, our friendly Faction Leaders would be more than happy to assist.

Creating Your Character

Creating a character can oftentimes be a bit daunting. Where to start? What sort of character to play? Good? Bad? Inbetween? The options are limitless.

Regardless of who you choose to be, the most important thing is understanding how you're going to fit in. Browsing the wiki, chatting to faction leaders and other players, or asking for help in the chat box are good places to start. Don't be afraid to start a thread in our Planning & Discussion forum either - we don't bite, honest!

Creating a Character Plotter is a great place to start: it gives you a place to explain your character and your plans/hopes for them, as well as giving other players a place to throw ideas at you and discuss potential plots and stories. Once you've got your character worked out, creating a character page here on the wiki is very useful for helping other players to understand your character: you can browse through other Star Wars characters here, and our guide will help you match your page format with everyone else's.

If you are familiar with roleplaying from another forum or website, you may have established characters who you want to transfer or adapt. That's great! With existing characters though, it's especially important to talk to your Faction Leaders, so they can help you tailor your character and backstory to fit with our continuity.

Ranks & Promotions

Not every character starts out at the bottom, and your character's rank and status can make a big difference to the kind of stories you'll find yourself involved in. Starting as a Jedi Padawan or an Imperial Cadet can be a great opportunity to find your feet, especially if you're new to roleplaying: it gives you the opportunity to play a young character who is going through the same process of learning about our universe as you are. Spending time on Ossus, Cloud City, or Jovan Station puts you in the midsts of loads of similar characters, which gives great opportunities for character development and fun shenanigans.

If you have more experience, you might be interested in a slightly more senior character. Becoming a Jedi Knight, a starship Captain, or an Alliance Senator gives you a front row seat to the politics and adventures that shape our continuity, but also brings with it responsibilities to the story and to other players. If you are interested in this sort of character, talk to your Faction Leaders: they will help you understand is expected for those kinds of characters, and will talk you through tailoring your character to fit that role.

Some characters eventually advance to leadership roles, becoming Admirals, Moffs, Ministers, Jedi Masters, and Sith Lords. Rising to those ranks involves approval from the Staff, who might encourage you to work on a story arc so your character can earn that promotion as part of the story. If you're not sure whether or not you are ready for that sort of role, your friendly neighbourhood Faction Leaders are here to help.

Which Faction?

Guide to the different factions.

Where To Begin?

Once you have created your Character Plotter and discussed your ideas and plots with Faction Leaders and other players, it's time to start making threads. There are three different types of place where threads can be posted:

The Galaxy

When in doubt, the best place for your thread is The Star Wars Galaxy. This is a catch-all forum that is used for threads that take place out and about in the galaxy. If you're in deep space, are travelling from world to world in your story, or are on a minor planet that doesn't have it's own forums, The Star Wars Galaxy is the place to be.

Specific Locations

Some locations in the galaxy are hubs for storytelling, where lots of characters from different factions come together and interact. Some of these locations have their own sub-forums, which can be found inside the The Star Wars Galaxy.

Jovan Station is an outpost on the border between the Alliance and the Empire. It is controlled by the Alliance of Free Planets and the Cizerack Pride, and is home to officers and diplomats from all sorts of different worlds, resulting in all manner of political tension and shady dealings. If you're a member of the Alliance, a spacer just passing through, or a scoundrel up to no good, Jovan Station is the place to be.

Bespin is one of the most important worlds in the Greater Javin, a region deep inside Imperial space. It is home to Cloud City, where the cream of Imperial society floats on top of a murky ocean of crime and corruption; and Tibannopolis, where the Empire's businessmen are hard at work creating a new Corporate Sector. If you work for Black Sun, the Hutts, backstabbing Imperials, information brokers, or just about everything else shady - or you're just a tourist wanting to blow all your credits in a flying city of casinos - Bespin is where it's at.

Homeworlds

If you're creating a thread that involves the leadership of a faction, or takes place on one of that faction's important capital worlds, the Star Wars Homeworlds are where your thread belongs.

• Most of The Galactic Empire threads take place on the capital, Coruscant. As well as being the headquarters of the Imperial government and military, it's also home to the Empress herself, and the Imperial Knights.

• Threads for The Alliance of Free Planets usually take place on the capital, Bothawui; or on other politically and tactically important worlds like Dac or Naboo. If you are posting as part of the Alliance Senate, from Alliance Intelligence headquarters, or one of the various fleet headquarters, this is where your thread should probably be.

• Some Alliance worlds, such as Hapes and Onderon, are connected by the shady machinations of Darth Callidus: the politics and intrigue on those worlds, as well as dark side antics on planets like Dathomir, take place in The Circle.

• In our continuity, the Jedi have settled down on Ossus and established The Jedi Enclave. Located in neutral space within the Alliance's borders, the Enclave provides a haven for Jedi and Force sensitives still fleeing the Jedi Purge, outside of the influences of any of the major political factions. The Jedi have established a temple and academy on Ossus, and are working to rebuild their Order.

• There are also Homeworlds forums for two darksider groups: The Sith Order located on [[Taanab]; and the mysterious Elutheria.