Whats what. How did I come up with this
.You don't have to read this part if you don't want to. Mind you this is not just authors notes in this chapter. It is just a tradition for me to write talk about were my stories come from and what I feel when I write them or what ever inspirations were involved. Mostly rambling, forgive me. I posted this summary on as well.
Well this project is quite the labor for me. The basic idea has been around for ages. Many of my main characters come from the adventures me and my brothers created and drew back when we were a bit younger and the Movies were re-released. Wow that sounds so strange as I right this, so much time….. The story evolved much more through the release of the new movies and were greatly influenced by my diving into the world of Expanded Universe novels and comics. Actually my first SW book officially was Vector Prime. And well as you can guess by my name I am a NJO fan, deeply. I hope this doesn't run anyone off heh. Don't worry this is not an NJO story, it is something else…..heh heh. This is something of an adventure story, perhaps a little bit of a war story too but it changes into something more bigger I hope as it proceeds along. You'd be surprise how many light bulbs you get when you start to put your words down on paper. So many good breaks, I doubt I could do this over.
Another part of my motivations for coming up with this story is my need to actually do a Star Wars story. But the big thing is that this story is an experiment. I set out to do this project to prove, hopefully, that it is possible to have an entertaining, exciting, and involving story set in the SW universe but one that did not involve one of the SW stories typical draws. Namely I wanted to see if it is possible to make a good story without the Movie characters, environments, or even the main book characters. Please dont judge harshly for this but I am known for not liking to be restricted by stories' "continuities". It's not that I am a shrewd or anything, I just never feel I can do other authors worlds or characters justice. So I set my own characters up in their worlds, setting things up parallel to events or in the future or past of events. Which is when I got the idea to put this thing far in the future of the Star Wars universe. It would also prevent me from crossing over other books work and let me show others what I expected to happen to the SW Universe after the Yuuzhan Vong war. I hope I am successful in this experiment. May my writing skills be up to the task. I actually orignially posted this story a while ago on I rewrote a few bits of it on repost. I was so embarrassed, how did I let those kinds of errors and confusing passages slip in. Though there are probably still some more left. "One can only find so much of one's own errors." Well I feel my skills I feel have grown since I first started writing so long ago. But I guess I'll let you guys be the judge of that.
First up is my prologue. Should help get you up to speed concerning events in my timeline. Note: This prologue has remained relatively unchanged since I first "published" it in 7/23/02.
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An After NJO Saga….
A SHATTERED GALAXY
Episode 1: Sa'ree Eclipse
Prologue
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away.
A new era has arisen in a galaxy fractured by horrid war. The great shadows brought by war fell upon this galaxy forever changing its evolution and flow. Now is a time of recovery, recovery from fracture and endless battles. It is a time of adventure and intrigue, a time when the galaxy is filled with new dangers. Many things have changed and some have expectedly remained the same. The galaxy is a different image of its former self, in some ways better and in some ways worse. This being primarily due to events of the past.The Yuuzhan Vong War
Over 450 years have passed since the devastation of the great Yuuzhan Vong War. The galaxy of that time was under siege from a race of extragalactic invaders. A race of war-minded people that believed their gods sent them to this galaxy to cleanse it of heathens. Their disdain of technology and strange beliefs involving pain and death proved too "alien" for there to be any chance at peace. The Yuuzhan Vong used totally organic technology, from ships to weapons and anything in between; this "biotech" was more than a match for the Galaxy's military forces. The Yuuzhan Vong's tactics and ferocity in battle bested the Republic military time and again. Whole planets and races disappeared forever, destroyed by these strange aliens, and over half the galaxy was conquered by the invaders. Even the precious jewel of the Republic, Coruscant, was taken and shattered. The champions of the Force, the Jedi, were also hard pressed to help defeat the Yuuzhan Vong. Especially since the Yuuzhan Vong defied a "fundamental concept" to the Jedi, they "did not exist in the force". But that did not stop the Jedi. And though they were already few in number, perhaps no more than over 100, the Jedi lost many brave heroes in helping to stop the invaders. Still the damage was done to the New Republic as deceit perpetrated by the invaders and its own members caused it to implode. The great galactic government that was restored from Imperial rule only decades ago fell apart. But thanks in part to many courageous heroes the citizens of the galaxy did not fall. Against all odds an armistice was achieved, the surviving Yuuzhan Vong were allotted a space in the unknown regions to settle. Much to the ire of the galaxy's survivors. Still, with the Yuuzhan Vong occupation having been so large and long, the galaxy's defenders would not have been able to find and defeat all of the Yuuzhan Vong's forces. Better to give them a single place to congregate, instead of having them spread all over the galaxy. And despite few incidents, mostly involving Warrior Caste holdouts and rouge Yuuzhan Vong Warlords, the majority of the Yuuzhan Vong eventually settled into quite obscurity.
The New Order of the Galaxy
A long period of rebuilding and reforming began as the citizens of the galaxy struggled to heal the damage done. Some survivors pushed for restoration of the Republic, but that notion fell on deaf ears. The citizens of the galaxy had lost faith in the Republic after the fiasco of the War. Especially those peoples in the inner and outer rim sectors, which the government essentially left at the mercy of the enemy, so as to protect its precious Core sectors. Many different factions arose, with the most powerful usually being those factions that did not heavily encounter the Yuuzhan Vong during the war. And though they continue to exist, not many independent planets can boast being able to survive on their own for long. Then a horrible period of civil wars broke out, called the Succession Wars, as the strongest factions fought over the scraps of the galaxy. This long drawn out conflict ended mostly thanks to the efforts of crusading Jedi and the alliance of planets that would again reform into the New Republic. After this conflict, the galaxy is still divided however; with many factions like the Bothan Federation, the Hutt Combine, and the Mon Cal Protectorate retaining autonomy. The Newest form of the Republic still remains the largest and most powerful of them, incorporating many more worlds over the years, with the hope that one day the entire galaxy will once again be united under its banner.
The New Jedi Order
The Jedi have once again proliferated the galaxy, and are now hailed as the heroes of old. They have returned from near extinction by the hands of the old Empire and the efforts of the Yuuzhan Vong. Thousands now roam the spaceways thanks to the efforts of great Jedi such as the legendary Luke Skywalker, Jacen Solo, Kais Bex, the Xhadan sisters and many more. These tireless and fearless souls helped bring about a new era for the followers of the force. The current guardians of peace are reminiscent of the Jedi from the times of old, in their quest to provide peace to all of the galaxy, but also decidedly different in philosophy and practice. They fought during the Succession Wars, mostly to protect those that were defenseless and to try and reunite the Galaxy. They also helped with the rebuilding of the Republic and helped heal many of the scars caused by the long period of aggression. This made the citizens of the galaxy revere them, especially the newly reformed Republic. Erasing much of the distrust caused by the Empire's reign. Still, the Jedi no longer fully ally themselves solely with the Republic as they seek to remain as unbiased and uncontrolled as possible. Jedi are found equally throughout the many factions and sectors, with many training schools found therein as well. The Jedi tend to gather from time to time and hold great conferences at their main Jedi academy on Yavin, which was once occupied by the Yuuzhan Vong during their invasion. These days recruiting standards are less stringent, as the Jedi seek to expand their number, as they are in such need these days. The Jedi also would never again have the galaxy without trained force-users as during the time of the Empire, or have their numbers so small that they could be counted on fingers as during the Yuuzhan Vong War. Nor would they be so strict as during the Old Republic.
The Birth of the Jenrai Alliance
A new shining star has arisen in the eyes of the galaxy. It is a newly formed stellar nation called the Jenrai Alliance. It is fast becoming a beacon of hope to the disenfranchised and those whose planets suffer from horrid government and oppression. It is said to be a place of understanding and prosperity, an island in the chaos of the rest of the galaxy.
The Jenrai Alliance started from humble means. It is located on the edge of the Outer rim. Formerly it was territory known as wildspace, areas never truly explored by anyone. But during the Successions Wars and the exploratory period that followed many resource rich planets were found in those areas. Because of the rampant problems of the time many fled to this area seeking to make a change. Some destitute looking to strike it rich, other trying to flee the war and destruction of the inner sectors of the galaxy. As these new areas prospered and developed further exploration began and new alien civilizations where encountered. The opening up of trade routes with these new races and the rest of the sector lead to even more prosperous and cultural developments. Still the area was not totally unified, and as it became more prosperous so did it draw the attention of its larger neighbors. During this period planets in the region fell pray to attacks from many different forces. In order to combat this threat many of the representatives from the area met at Jenrai. Jenrai being one of the most developed planets at the time, and a hub for most of the trade and communication of the area. The leaders met and decided that a formal and functional alliance would be most beneficial for increased prosperity, unity, and protection. Thus with all of the regions leaders, including representatives from the strongest alien civilizations in the region; the Verillu, L'hion, Mir'bishi, and the Roujin the treaty of Jenrai is signed. When the formation of the Jenrai Alliance is formerly announced. Response from the other galactic nations is negligible, as some still doubt their ability to defend themselves or the sincerity of their unified front.
A few years would pass until the Alliance's authority was finally challenged by the aggressive actions of the Hutt combine. The hutt's forces attack a few alliance border worlds, with the intentions of pressing in to conquer the entire region. War ensues and soon a decisive battle takes place over Merceles II. The newly formed Jenrai Alliance Defense Force (JADF) arrives with a large flotilla of different ships supplied by all the member worlds. And though they had not been formed into a true unified force yet, they had proved to be competent in engaging the enemy throughout the conflict. The Hutt' Combine forces then arrive as well with a force that is capable of out gunning the Jenrai Alliance fleet. The battle is fierce and though they fight hard soon the rookie JADF forces begin to loose under the savage offensive. Luckily thanks to the efforts of a few outstanding heroes the tide of battle was turned and the enemy was either destroyed or repulsed. The battles shinning star was, a tactically brilliant young officer, a then Lt. Commander, Etrum Abahn. After the acting commander of the fleet's flagship, the Yvarra is killed in a suicide attack by an enemy fighter the Jenrai Alliance fleet fragments and defeat seems certain. Lt. Commander Abahn assumed command and was able to rally the fleet's forces. His quick and precise commands under pressure were able to hold the enemy at bay. This combined with the actions of the JADF's premiere fighter squadron, the then named Alpha Squadron, the Alliance forces managed to turn the tide. It was Alpha squadron that committed a suicidal attack against the heavily guarded Hutt flagship, the Emporia. Braving heavy fire from surrounding ships and fighters, they are able to destroy the Emporia, killing the fleet's leader, Warlord Besajdi Goroda the Hutt. With their leader slain, the Hutt forces either fled the battle or turned against each other, allowing the Alliance forces to route the enemy.
After this battle the Jenrai Alliance becomes a major power in the galaxy over the course of the year. Their influence grows, and tourism and emigration begin to increase in the Jenrai sectors. They also begin friendly relationships with the Republic and other nations. And because of their increased strength after the end of the Hutt Conflict, the Jenrai Alliance begins to protect their weaker neighbors much like the Mon Cal Protectorate. It is still disputed by Jenrai citizens if they should be interfering with other nation's affairs. And with many new conflicts brewing all over the galaxy, many feel that the Jenrai Alliance should not be so eager to make more enemies. All over the galaxy now it seems relations between different factions have become strained. Many old conflicts have inexplicably resurfaced and there are fears that another round of Succession Wars is eminent. A dark veil is falling. And the Jenrai Alliance seeks to stay out of any such hostilities. Still there is no telling what forces have initiated plans to bring misfortune to them.....
