The High Republic
The Story So Far
Pre-RNR/THR (CIS & Kingdom of Naboo)
897 ABY: Fall of the CIS
The Fall of The Confederacy of Independent Systems began with the arrival of The Unmaker, a malevolent entity that opened Netherworld Rifts across all CIS territories.
The city of Theed became the epicenter of the battle, defended by Confederate Armed Forces, local militias, and Knights Obsidian.
The Confederate flagship, Seeker of Truth, made a desperate suicide run in orbit, detonating its reactors to clear an escape corridor for refugee ships.
The conflict culminated when an Eldorai Knight Obsidian channeled ancient powers to banish The Unmaker and successfully close the rift.
Despite the victory, the Confederacy of Independent Systems abandoned Naboo and all their territories, leading to the collapse of the government and creating a power vacuum seen as the ultimate act of betrayal by survivors.
Lawlessness and crime surged in the Southern Systems, with bandits and warlords claiming territory; Theed was left in ruins.
Naboo survivors eventually began rebuilding the planet, adopting a new policy of fierce self-reliance, determined never to trust or rely on foreign powers for their survival again.
900 ABY: Remembrance Day
The New Way emerges: The terrorist organization, "The New Way," founded by Baros Sal-Soren, launched a devastating bioweapon attack on Naboo during a memorial gathering at the Ee'everwest Estate.
The New Way's Ideology and Origins: Led covertly by Baros Sal-Soren, the group advocated against Force-wielders, viewing the Force as an unnatural imbalance needing eradication. Initially, their actions were political, but they escalated to sabotage, assassinations, and eventually large-scale terrorism.
Bioweapon - Pazhkic'Dau: The New Way developed Pazhkic'Dau, a parasitic bioweapon refined from Yuuzhan Vong biotechnology, intended to sever connection to the Force. However, trials showed it caused widespread casualties among the general populace, while disproportionately harming Force-sensitives.
Memorial Day Attack (900 ABY): Dozens of bioweapon dispersal devices released Pazhkic'Dau at the Naboo memorial, causing rapid, severe flu-like symptoms and mass deaths, especially among Force-sensitives.
Baros Sal-Soren's Demise: After going on the lam due to internal New Way schisms, Baros resurfaced to try and save his captured wife, Teyla, who was exposed to the bioweapon. He was fatally wounded by an assassin, and both he and Teyla died. His role as the architect of The New Way was then publicly exposed.
Briana Sal-Soren's Redemption: Baros's daughter, Briana, publicly condemned her father and The New Way. She tracked the virus's source to a hidden New Way base, infiltrated it to steal samples and destroy the lab, preventing further use of the bioweapon.
The Cure Found: Using the recovered samples and Baros's own research, scientists developed an antidote for Pazhkic'Dau, saving the lives of the remaining infected.
The New Way Continues: With their lab destroyed, The New Way's members scattered, but it is believed they are not defeated and remain a persistent threat.
The Fall of The Confederacy of Independent Systems began with the arrival of The Unmaker, a malevolent entity that opened Netherworld Rifts across all CIS territories.
The city of Theed became the epicenter of the battle, defended by Confederate Armed Forces, local militias, and Knights Obsidian.
The Confederate flagship, Seeker of Truth, made a desperate suicide run in orbit, detonating its reactors to clear an escape corridor for refugee ships.
The conflict culminated when an Eldorai Knight Obsidian channeled ancient powers to banish The Unmaker and successfully close the rift.
Despite the victory, the Confederacy of Independent Systems abandoned Naboo and all their territories, leading to the collapse of the government and creating a power vacuum seen as the ultimate act of betrayal by survivors.
Lawlessness and crime surged in the Southern Systems, with bandits and warlords claiming territory; Theed was left in ruins.
Naboo survivors eventually began rebuilding the planet, adopting a new policy of fierce self-reliance, determined never to trust or rely on foreign powers for their survival again.
900 ABY: Remembrance Day
The New Way emerges: The terrorist organization, "The New Way," founded by Baros Sal-Soren, launched a devastating bioweapon attack on Naboo during a memorial gathering at the Ee'everwest Estate.
The New Way's Ideology and Origins: Led covertly by Baros Sal-Soren, the group advocated against Force-wielders, viewing the Force as an unnatural imbalance needing eradication. Initially, their actions were political, but they escalated to sabotage, assassinations, and eventually large-scale terrorism.
Bioweapon - Pazhkic'Dau: The New Way developed Pazhkic'Dau, a parasitic bioweapon refined from Yuuzhan Vong biotechnology, intended to sever connection to the Force. However, trials showed it caused widespread casualties among the general populace, while disproportionately harming Force-sensitives.
Memorial Day Attack (900 ABY): Dozens of bioweapon dispersal devices released Pazhkic'Dau at the Naboo memorial, causing rapid, severe flu-like symptoms and mass deaths, especially among Force-sensitives.
Baros Sal-Soren's Demise: After going on the lam due to internal New Way schisms, Baros resurfaced to try and save his captured wife, Teyla, who was exposed to the bioweapon. He was fatally wounded by an assassin, and both he and Teyla died. His role as the architect of The New Way was then publicly exposed.
Briana Sal-Soren's Redemption: Baros's daughter, Briana, publicly condemned her father and The New Way. She tracked the virus's source to a hidden New Way base, infiltrated it to steal samples and destroy the lab, preventing further use of the bioweapon.
The Cure Found: Using the recovered samples and Baros's own research, scientists developed an antidote for Pazhkic'Dau, saving the lives of the remaining infected.
The New Way Continues: With their lab destroyed, The New Way's members scattered, but it is believed they are not defeated and remain a persistent threat.
Royal Naboo Republic (Minor to Major Faction)
902 ABY
Rise of the Republic
Rise of the Republic
- The Kingdom of Naboo was reorganized and expanded into the Royal Naboo Republic, with plans to extend beyond its home system.
- The groundbreaking ceremony for the Royal Naboo Republic was attacked by forces from the Netherworld, led by the Archdemon.
- Naboo's Royal Defense Force and the Order of Shiraya, with help from Strill Securities, defended the capital.
- A team of Shirayan Knights, aided by Rook Merriex, entered the Netherworld and defeated the Archdemon, causing the rift to collapse.
- Jedi Master Elias Edo was trapped in the Netherworld and presumed lost.
- Relief efforts began immediately, with Mother Askani of the Foundation and Joran Del-Finn of Naboo providing assistance to Naboo and affected neighboring worlds.
- Under the leadership of Field Marshal Vreegan Fett, the Mandalorians seized Kashyyyk with overwhelming force, enslaving the Wookiee homeworld.
- The Mandalorians launched an invasion of Naboo seeking valuable plasma. The Royal Naboo Republic successfully repelled the initial attack, forcing a strategic Mandalorian withdrawal.
- Mand'alor Carduul Akahl initiated the second phase, known as the Plasma War. Fett seized the city of Dee'ja Peak and established a fortified presence and a covert listening post in the Gallo Mountains.
- The Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS) intervened on Naboo's behalf, aiding the Royal Naboo and the Shirayan Vanguard.
- Shirayan forces successfully crippled Mandalorian intelligence by destroying the mountain listening post.
- During the fighting in Dee'ja Peak, white phosphorus munitions were deployed on a populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties.
- The Neo-Crusaders were eventually repelled, ending the Plasma Wars, but at a high moral and political cost for Naboo.
- Galactic Context: Concurrently, galactic security deteriorated as the Sith launched an invasion of Woostri and increased pressure on Kuat.
- The Unblessed, an evolved form of the New Way, resurfaced with a plan called "Operation Sunkiller" to eradicate Force sensitivity.
- The Republic launched "Operation Elysium," a coalition of Jedi, the Order of Shiraya's Vanguard, and the Royal Defense Force, to infiltrate the Netherworld.
- Their mission: destroy the Operation Sunkiller machine, rescue captives (including children of Naboo), and secure the "Gatehouse."
- The Shirayan Vanguard secured the Gatehouse.
- Jedi confronted a possessed Master Elias Edo, rescued the abducted children, and defeated the Archon's influence.
- Jedi Master Kahne Porte sacrificed his life to ensure the mission's success.
- The operation delivered a final blow to the Unblessed.
The High Republic (Major Faction)
902 ABY
The Rise of the High Republic
- The Royal Naboo Republic, led by Queen Kalantha, emerged battle-hardened and unbroken from galactic upheavals.
- Queen Kalantha announced she would not seek another royal term, but would instead pursue the Chancellorship of a newly envisioned High Republic.
- This new High Republic promised representation beyond the noble class, a wider High Assembly for the Southern Systems, and a reimagined Republic.
- This period marked the birth of the High Republic.
- Queen Kalantha elected as the High Republic's first Chancellor.
- Ambassador to the Mandalorian Empire, Sibylla Abrantes brokers an retainer contract for the Mandalorians to aid in the High Republic's defense when needed.
- Mid-Rim expansion of Republic worlds.
- Aurelian Veruna elected Naboo Sovereign, Sibylla Abrantes elected Voice of the Great Houses.
- First conflict with Black Sun Syndicate as they attack Republic worlds: Wielu, Sarko VI, and Sepan 8.
- King Veruna II calls for a military expansion, a state of emergency, and war the Black Sun Syndicate.
- The High Republic invests in clones and droids to augment their enlisted ranks.
- The Black Sun Syndicate kidnaps Chancellor Kalantha in a simultaneous raid on the Senate and the Jedi.
- Death Star III and the Galactic Empire appear in orbit around Atrisia, High Republic Jedi are sent to help the defense.
- TBD