0 BBY. Known as The Disaster, Alderaan was destroyed by Imperial forces using the DS-1 (Death Star) battle station. Following the destruction of the planet, the Empire began an unofficial, but systematic purge of Alderaanians from Imperial worlds. The rescue of Alderannians became a focus of Rebel efforts.
We stand on the threshold of a new beginning. In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society, which I assure you will last for ten thousand years. An Empire that will continue to be ruled by this august …
19 BBY. With the declaration of the Jedi as enemies of the Republic and subsequent execution of Order 66 to purge the Jedi from the galaxy, Chancellor Palpatine dissolved the Imperial Senate, elevated himself to Galactic Emperor and began the period of Imperial rule over the galaxy. The formation of the Empire moved swiftly and …
The Jedi were a religious order of protectors united in their devotion to the light side of the Force. With a history dating back thousands of years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, the Jedi Knights — noted for their lightsabers (laser swords) and natural ability to harness the powers of the Force — …
Lorik Feryss was a middle-aged human male who appeared to have seen the galaxy and lived a rather stressful life. He was a scholar, historian and archaeologist who spent his career locating and studying ancient, arcane and mythological artifacts. While not particularly profitable, he traded what he found to feed himself, gather funds to seek …
Order 66 was the proclamation that all Jedi were traitors to the Galactic Republic, thus beginning the Jedi purge throughout the Galaxy and marking the fall of the Republic. Shortly thereafter, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine was named Emperor and the Galactic Empire was formed. Order 66 marks the beginning of the time period of the Malproksime …
