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Republic Worlds

Ever since its founding days, the Republic has stood as a beacon of democracy in a once-chaotic galaxy. Even in the midst of countless wars against the old Sith Empire, the Republic remained the singular stabilizing force for worlds across the cosmos. It is no wonder, then, that the Republic has expanded ever since its inception, holding territories from the Core Worlds to the Inner Rim.

It is important to note that Coruscant is not the capital of the Republic in this era. In this era, the Republic's capital is on Chandrila, where the Galactic Senate is located and most of the government is situated. Coruscant is still important, however, as the center of trade in the galaxy. Another world you will see in this thread is Mandalore. Though there is a lot of lore about Mandalore in the Expanded Universe, now known as the non-canon Star Wars Legends brand, our Mandalore is inspired by its canonical depiction in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. This is still long before the domed cities arose over what will one day become an inhospitable Mandalore, so right now Mandalore is a vibrant and busy world that is home to the Mandalorian people and culture.

The full extent of the Republic's territory can be seen on the official map for Star Wars: Dawn of the Republic, but this thread will give you an overview of some of the key worlds in Republic territory.


Chandrila, Capital of the Republic

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The democratic center of the Republic, Chandrila has served as the host world of the Republic Senate for millennia, breeding a strong political culture within its local communities as a result. As the capital of the Senate and one of the founding members of the Republic, Chandrila has always been known throughout the galaxy as the home of some of the greatest thinkers, artisans, and diplomats history has ever known. Its citizens have carried that torch since the dawn of the Republic, knowing that the often-war torn galaxy needed its great minds.

A predominantly agricultural world, the largely unspoiled plains and forests of Chandrila serve as an idyllic backdrop for the Republic. It is a calming and inspiring location to breed the sharpest political minds in the galaxy, and a place where otherwise heated debate becomes a calm discussion. This idea of being inspired by nature is reflected even in the Senate Rotunda; massive transparisteel windows surround the building, allowing senators of all systems glorious views of the surrounding landscape. It is a view which, some Senators argue, causes the Republic to forget the plights of the most distant colonies. For who could possibly focus on the hardships of a distant world when one is surrounded by such beauty?

However, the Republic's history of war and the need for greater security is evident. Surrounding the Senate grounds, multiple turbolaser emplacements have been installed, and a keen-eyed senator will occasionally be distracted by the flicker of energy from the massive shield surrounding the complex. Such security stands in stark contrast to the Senate’s decision to avoid a war with the Sith Brotherhood.


Bandomeer, Home of the Border Alliance

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When the Sith Brotherhood made its initial strides towards Republic territory through acts of piracy in the Gordian Reach, Bandomeer was one of the many planets that rallied the northern worlds in asking the Galactic Senate to raise a Republic Army in opposition to the Sith. When the Senate chose inaction and the Border Alliance was founded by the northern territories, Bandomeer became the headquarters of the Border Alliance. Still scarred from the horrors of the last war with the old Sith Empire, Bandomeer knows all too well the dangers of Sith aggression.

A mining world, Bandomeer is still sought after by many corporations for its deposits of ionate and other valuable minerals, chiefly under the ownership of the Offworld Mining Corporation. Though Bandomeer continues to supply the galaxy with its materials, it primarily devotes them to fueling the Border Alliance. Most of the planet's resources come from its Enrichment Zone, within which is the shifting home of the High Commander.


Mandalore, the Warrior World

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Mandalore is home to a proud culture of warriors. In the past, Mandalorian commandos were sought by the Republic and the old Sith Empire alike to train and fuel their war machines, but, in the centuries since, Mandalore has become a loyal member of the Republic and has a powerful seat in the Galactic Senate. It is an old enemy of the Sacred Band of Ziost, which was founded by many warrior sects, among them some rogue Mandalorian houses. During the last war with the old Sith Empire, House Kryze and House Vizsla organized soldiers to thwart the Sacred Band of Ziost and were instrumental in the fall of the Sith Empire.

Always willing to defend the Republic, Mandalore was the first to predict war when the Sith Brotherhood asserted itself. In conjunction with Bandomeer and Phindar, the Mandalorians helped organize the Border Alliance and are heavily involved in the training of the multitudes of volunteer militias and mercenaries that make up the Border Alliance ranks. As such, Mandalore hosts not only the backup headquarters to the Border Alliance, but also the training ground for its soldiers, including those of Defiant Squadron.


Corellia, a Manufacturing Juggernaut

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The heart of manufacturing in the Republic, Corellia boasts one of the largest industrial economies in the galaxy and exports its products to even the farthest colonies in the Republic and beyond. From droids to ships to hydrospanners, the technology that is churned out from Corellia's many industries prove both essential to the Republic and lucrative for the Corellians. As a union based heavily on trade, the Republic worlds that import Corellian products tend to purchase more utilitarian products as opposed to military equipment; the bulk of Corellia's exports are the likes of trade ships and freighters, farming equipment, heavy machinery and labor droids. However, several governments also employ Corellia as military contractors, purchasing patrol ships and starfighters for local planetary defence forces. Though Corellia retains the potential to produce hardened warships for the Republic, opposition in the Senate and a lack of demand prevent it from being a lucrative market.


Coruscant, the Center of Trade

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Coruscant represents the heart of trade in the Republic. With all major hyperspace lanes converging on the ecumenopolis, Coruscant has become the single largest trade hub in the galaxy, to such a degree that the wealth brought in from such trade markets has attracted citizens in the billions. Situated in the heart of the Core Worlds, in one of the safest locations in the galaxy, Coruscant has prospered from its sheltered and lucrative location, seen very little of war, and is generally regarded as one of the safe havens of the galaxy for the people of the Republic.

However, on the streets, the reality is significantly different. An overtasked local security force simply cannot cover the ecumenopolis' millions of streets and thousands of underground levels all at once, and seedier elements have claimed whole districts for their own. These dark sectors serve as trade ports for the black market, and the streets are ruled by the dominant criminal elements instead.

There is an old legend, whispered in the streets ever since the Sith Brotherhood began its aggression, about an ancient source of dark power far beneath the surface of Coruscant. Some say it dates back thousands of years, to when the Sith Empire ruled the galaxy from Coruscant. No one has ever confirmed the existence of this source of dark power, but some believe that Sith pilgrims secretly travel to Coruscant to this day, hoping to unlock the secrets beneath the surface.


Alderaan, an Ancient Democracy

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If Chandrila is the heart of democracy in the Republic, then Alderaan, one of the founders of the Republic, is the capital of diplomacy. The verdant plains and picturesque forests and mountains conceal many wondrous and beautiful cities, and the planet maintains a delicate balance between preserving nature and accommodating its inhabitants. A peaceful civilization, Alderaan often plays host as a neutral meeting ground for many purposes. Trade shows and technology exhibitions, diplomatic summits, as well as various interplanetary sports tournaments often find themselves hosted on Alderaan. While being part of the Republic, Alderaan attempts to remain as neutral as possible in modern affairs, and remains a strong supporter of conflict resolution through diplomacy, rather than force of arms.


Kuat, the Orbital Shipyards

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While Corellia is the main manufacturing world in the Republic, Kuat is known for another important industry: spaceships. the Kuat Drive Yards is one of the biggest corporations in the Republic, and is responsible for most of the naval war machine. A massive ring of shipyards surround the planet, which itself is filled with lush forests and scattered islands. The orbital shipyards is the source of almost all the Republic's ships. Kuat has been a longtime member of the Republic, being amongst the Core Founders. With the important role as the main shipbuilding world in the Republic, the orbital habitats are stocked with heavy defenses, all controlled by the Kuati Sector Forces. The Kuati aristocracy, known simply as the Ten Families, controls most of the government aspects, always investing in the expanse of the immense Shipyards.


Thyferra, the Bacta Factory

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As the main supplier of the healing substance known as Bacta, Thyferra remains an important world for the Republic. The magical healing agent remains an important asset for warfare, being the only resource able to heal soldiers on the battlefield fast, aside from Manaan's Kolto. The fierce neutrality of the Selkath, however, makes large scale imports hard. As the only planet in the galaxy with the resources required for the production healing agent being abundant, Thyferra has been a long fought after world by many governments and corporations, sometimes violently, sometimes through economic means. As an important asset for the Republic, Thyferra is adequately defended against orbital invasion. Thyferra is also known for its indigenous species, known as the Vratix or simply Thyferrans, a insectoid species, who first discovered the planet's Bacta and exploited it to the galaxy.


Zeltros, the Pheromone Planet

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Somewhat akin to Alderaan, the peope of Zeltros, the Zeltron, have a high appreciations for beauty. Covering their homes, squares and palaces in art and architecture, the constant revelry of the Zeltron assured that beauty would be always prominent. A more famous feature of the opulent world was the presence of powerful pheromones, spread by the native Zeltron. These pheromones can lead to the entrapment of permanent visitors, who can begin finding it hard to leave. With that, Zeltros has a long histroy of failed invasions, most of the times thwarted by the invaders succumbing to the heavy pheromones. Despite that, Zeltros maintains a sizeable defense force, mostly aimed at protecting the many art and architecture assets. The pheromones, although little is understood, have been a notable target for many corporations and leaders, who have sought to weaponise its uses on the battlefield. It is widely understood the pheromones cannot be harvested, and that the use of the Zeltron's natural ability is no use on the battlefield, because it cannot be contained.


Kashyyyk, the Wookiee Home

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Kashyyyk is the famed home of the Wookiees. The planet is filled with lush trees, long beaches and high mountains. The Wookiees themselves make home high on the tops of these trees, in massive treehouse cities. Aside from its close proximity to important Republic world such as Onderon, Hapes and Tanaab, the world is known as the site of the annual Live Day. Moreover, the Wookiees fierce nature has given them a status of excellent fighters in the Republic. The Wookiees are known for their handling of the ancient bowcasters, powerful weapons indigenous to Kashyyk. Aside from that, the tree consist of wroshyr wood, a valuable resource harvested by the Wookiees for multiple uses, including carpenting, housing, and food. Kashyyyk has long remained a neutral planet, but about four thousand years ago, they were welcomed into the Republic after dealings with Alderaan and Corellia. Since then, the Wookiees homeworld has been represented in the Republic, remaining an important ally.
 
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