The homeworld of the Jedi.
Lost to time.
Now, the Jedi and Republic return.
Lost to time.
Now, the Jedi and Republic return.
JUSTICE
Millions have died at the hands of the Sith Empire. The Republic has suffered no less than the rest of the galaxy. Sith attacked the Senate twice and decimated countless lives on Coruscant. Grand Master Teferi Efreet fell to a Sith in defense of Mandalore.
The Sith Empire continues to terrorize the galaxy and threaten the Republic. In order to insure peace and security in the Republic, the Sith Empire must be permanently stopped.
WORLD
Ossus had been abandoned by the Jedi for thousands of years. Yet after the resurgence of the New Republic, the Jedi returned to its ancient homeworld. Yet when the One Sith rose to power, the Jedi were driven off the world once more.
By 836 ABY, the planet was covered in jungles with a mixture of historical and Yuuzhan Vong flora. The Grand Jedi Library still stood in ruins and the rubble of the Jedi Academy could still be sifted through.
STRATEGY
Ossus both serves sentimental and practical value to the Republic. The Jedi might be able to recover the few remaining artifacts on the planet and rebuild a temple on the world.
Strategically, Ossus would allow the Republic to stage attacks deeper into the Sith Empire's territory. It could allow for attacks against Lianna - an important world for the Empire's production.
TACTICS
Some ground forces will be heading toward the ancient Great Jedi Library to secure it and set up a base of operations for the Republic.
Space forces will be attempting to route Imperial forces that enter the planet's orbit.
There may be some more goals for the Republic. This operation encompasses the entire planet. Some more diplomatic individuals might be going to conscript the Ysannan people. There are many cities available for capture. The possibilities are endless.
HONORS
The Republic honors its heroes. Those that fight valiantly for Ossus will be recognized. Jedi Padawans will face their trials through the battle itself - proving their ability to be a Jedi Knight. Soldiers and fighters will demonstrate their ability and earn the promotion their deserve.The most valorous Republic member in the Liberation of Ossus will be recognized as the Hero of Ossus. There is no higher honor for this fight.
REWARDS
In the event of a successful Liberation of Ossus, the Republic will provide ample rewards for its members.
For Jedi, the Ysanna people of Ossus would be grateful to the Republic and be willing to teach others of their way of fighting. With the use of the Force, the Ysanna guide projectiles they fire in order to have accurate strikes. If freed from the Sith Empire's tyranny, the Ysanna people would be willing to teach Jedi their techniques.
For non-Jedi combatants, they will be given a personal starship similar to a BT-7 Thunderclap. It will help assist recipients of the ship to run independent operations. The ship will be submitted to the Factory after the Invasion for limited access.
Prepare for battle, comrades.
And may the Force be with you.
The Liberation begins Saturday, February 8!