October 2022 Newsletter

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October 17th, 2022

Information · Story Spotlight · State of the Galaxy

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Welcome back to the newsletter! The newsletter has returned after a bit a lot of a hiatus, but, without further adieu, I present the Mid-October issue!



Site Changes & Information

Story deaths and timeframes

If a posting deadline would normally fall on a weekend, it will be extended until the following Monday night at 7pm EST. For holidays it will extend until the day after the holiday at 7pm EST.

Instances where there is no conceivable or logical reason for a character not to kill another will allow for exemptions from the death-disabled rules.

The entire announcement can be read [here].




General Time Update
  • Time has advanced three (3) years since the last newsletter
    It is now 119 years after the Battle of Exegol, we are in 154 ABY (After Battle of Yavin).
Please be aware that in general time is fluid on SWRP.

Rank-Ups

Events
  • Killik Invasion
    • The Killiks have invaded the galaxy! Their hivemind species is capable of “joining” others, making them an even more dangerous threat. They could be your leaders, your neighbors, your family… only time will tell if this threat will pass.
  • Halloween Events


Story Spotlight

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Join Together, or Fall Together

Just as the scourge of AMS had begun to fade from the minds of the galaxy, a new enemy has reared its ugly head. The Killiks, a species of insectoid sentients all connected by a hivemind, have crawled out from the Unknown Regions into the war-torn galaxy. Not only are they a threat because of their sheer numbers and technology, but also because of their ability to “join” unwilling victims to their pervasive hivemind…

A Joining of Minds
It all started when representatives from every major faction were called to Ruusan by Governor Lars Omah under the guise of peace summit so that some of the most influential voices in the galaxy could talk in favor of potential peace. Criticisms, excuses, and accusatory statements shot out from all corners of the room as droids and waitstaff calmly distributed refreshments. But just as things started to get heated, Governor Omah denounced their “bickering” and offered for everyone to Join With Him. When the majority of the room refused, all hell broke loose as Killiks stormed in, intent on killing anyone who wouldn’t Join. In the end, some were able to escape, but not without many lives lost.

Battles on Corellia and Thyferra
After the Killiks revealed themselves on Ruusan, they launched simultaneous attacks on Corellia and Thyferra, targeting a nuclear power plant called the “Core” and the galaxy’s bacta supplies respectively.

On Thyferra, the Killik hive, led by creature called Nirn, attack Thyferra and targeted the planet’s Vratix leader to try and take control of the galaxy’s bacta supplies. The defenders, which came from every faction, were successful in holding back the invading forces, albeit not without heavy casualities. The ISC Core Defense Fleet, for example, revealed themselves to be Joined and betrayed the ISC during the battle. In the end, @Zakrym La and @Darth Draugr managed to defeat Nirn, with the former shielding ISC president @Emyrc Thorne who later went on to gift the Jedi Order a defense fleet as thanks for his sacrifice.

On Corellia, defenders faced off against an army of Killiks targeting the Core—a nuclear power plant supplying power to millions of Corellians and their shipbuilding yards. If destroyed, the explosion would have resulted in millions of deaths and billions of damage to industry. Though there were many casualties, including Sector Ranger Captain @Bast Embali, the defenders just managed to subdue the invading force despite their use of child hostages. In the end, some of the rescued children turned out to be Joined and abruptly shut down the Core, but they failed to permanently damage the plant.

Ceasefire
After the events on Ruusan, members of the Galactic Senate came together during an improvised and informal session to talk about the Killik threat. In the end, the warring factions agreed to a ceasefire.

Korriban’s Triumvirate
After the Sith academy on Korriban discovered its High Overseer had fallen victim to Killik influences, the Triumvirate of the Sith academy—the First Blade, the Academy Warden, and the Arcane Master—opened a call for help to the galaxy to snuff out the Killik influences on Korriban. Many Sith and a few Jedi showed up and split themselves between the three masters to help. Many lives were lost that day, including that of the First Blade and the traitorous Arcane Master, but Korriban came out victorious thanks to the efforts and sacrifices of those involved.



State of the Galaxy

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HoloNet Highlights

What's Trending on the HoloNet?

Chaos! Killiks stage shock attack.

Tragedy Strikes Onderon

Uniting Against The Killik

Defense of Mustafar: Jedi Tragedy and Sith Triumph!

Jedi Secure Powerful Alliance With Ailon Nova Guard

The Jedi

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The Jedi

New council members
After years alone on the council, Grandmaster Voran has seated two new members: Fynn Tarrell and Zakrym La Shortly after their promotion, the two new council members hosted an open conversation about the purpose and future direction of the Jedi Order. After, the Jedi Council convened to discuss various matters.

Later, after Tarrell’s untimely death, Kaisa Vanloa was promoted to the council by the Grandmaster during a meeting at Brighthome.

Jedi victories
Aggressive Negotiations - @Alexandria Voran and @Dimetri Unduli drive the Imperials off of Ithor and put the world under Jedi protection.

Sent to Detention - @Hauron Solus, @Hailee Lightwood, @Maura Starwalk, @Romeo Solus, and @Thayd Karkoza successfully defended against a Sith invasion of Onderon.

Arbitation on Ailon - @Tazlen Axil wins the debate against the Sith, bringing Ailon and their warriors into the Jedi alliance.

The Sith



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The Sith

The Imperial machine never sleeps, and neither do the Sith. They have made several expansions over the years, including the acquisition of Mirial by @Darth Draugr and @Luwalhati, as well as the ”bargain for Targon” by @Wodan, and again, Draugr. After all his efforts, Draugr eventually rose to the status of Lord and joined Darth Trelain on the Council.

Sith Victories
Taking What Is Ours - @Vahliri Kahtal led a successful invasion of Eriadu with help from @Asher.

Mustafar’s Purge - @Altair Din and @Varyn Atrix successfully defend against a Jedi-led, resistance invasion.


The Five Syndicates


Five Syndicates

See "The Mandalorians."


The Mandalorians


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The Mandalorians

Badgered and Beaten
@Kotii Solus flew to Nal Hutta for a meeting with the mighty @Nor'baal Desilijic, stating he had "...come to make a deal with [him], to settle Tol Amn and perhaps become a welcome neighbor." It turned out that the Mandalorian had ulterior motives, and when the mighty Nor'baal expressed doubt about the deal, Kotii pulled a heavy blaster on the Hutt. This proved to be a very poor decision, and within moments, the Hutts' guards dispatched his accompanying party.

Of course, there was hell to pay for the Mandalorians. The mighty Nor'ball demanded the presence of @Nox Solus, wishing to know his role in the attempted assassination. It soon came to light that Kotii was a Mandalorian "traitor" and that Nox was more than willing to make a deal with the Hutts and arrange Kotii's death.

En route to his execution however, Kotii was freed by @Hauron Solus, @Hailee Lightwood, @Romeo Solus, and @Elkras Arrieta.

Galactic Senate
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Going Once, Going Twice - A traveling Bothan salesman hosted a ship auction, intent on profiting off the current state of the galaxy on his older, less powerful ship models. Members from the Free Worlds Alliance, Five Syndicates, and even the Jedi Order were in attendance.

A new Galactic Senate is also being hosted, with agenda items such as recognizing the Sith and Jedi breaches of the ceasefire… It can be found [here].

Independent Systems Consortium

Uniting Against The Killik - After the events on Thyferra, President @Emryc Thorne went live on the HoloNet to make several announcements. First, he recognized Jedi @Zakrym La for risking his life to protect the ISC President from harm. He then went on to give the Jedi, as a thank you, several ships from the ISC navy. Additionally, he named @Galek Ordalos as the new ISC Vice President.

The ISC President also announced "a 20 million crown grant to any...that takes on the research and creation of an insecticide that can eliminate the Killik...The ISC will provide further funding once there is a promising prototype.” Labs and companies across the galaxy have begun working on such an insecticide, and some have even begun looking into a cure for those joined to the Killik hivemind.

Free Worlds Alliance

FWA Emergency Meeting - After the events on Ruusan, the Free Worlds hosted an emergency meeting to discuss their actions going forward.

You've Fynnally Made the Wookie Mad - After the Resistance attacked Dantooine unprovoked and broke the agreed upon ceasefire, Jedi Councilor @Fynn Tarrell is called to meet with an unhappy @Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl about the situation.

New Republic

Everything seems to be fine and calm in the New Republic.


 
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