How the Forces of the Empire fits
into the Star Wars Universe
We are often asked exactly where Forces of the Empire fits into the
Star Wars Universe. Until The
Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones came out, the answer was this: We
follow along exactly right until the end of Return of the Jedi. At that point, our universe
diverges, and leads into the alternate universe in which we role play.
It was necessary to do this, since we have people who play the Emperor
and Darth Vader, as well as other characters who died in the movies.
In our universe, the Empire was dealt a great blow by the victory at
Endor, but it was by no means destroyed. The Emperor survived the
attack on the second Death Star (whether by grabbing something before
landing in the reactor or by jumping into a pre-cloned body, is
anyone's guess.) The Empire is out to take back complete control of the
galaxy, and at the same time, is trying to keep itself together and
stem the tide of Rebellion.
In our universe, the Alliance was greatly buoyed by its victory at
Endor, and is continuing the fight for freedom. The Alliance took
advantage of the confusion in the Empire following the destruction of
the second Death Star, and before the return of the Emperor, to gain a
great deal of territory in the galaxy. Now the Alliance is trying to
set up its own government in the territory it controls, to form the New
Republic; as well as resisting the Empire's efforts to crush it.
Since the release of The
Phantom Menace and
Attack of the Clones, a steady stream of the Old Jedi
are returning to the galaxy, whether from extra-galactic missions,
stasis sleep or hiding. This naturally brings them into conflict when
they encounter Luke Skywalker and his Jedi Academy. The galaxy has
gained a greater understanding of Palpatine's rise to power since these
"documentaries" have been made public, and old Sith beliefs and
techniques are being incorporated into the training of the Emperor's
dark minions.
While the Imperials and the Alliance fight their battles, the
Mercenaries Guild does what they always do: try to make a spare credit
or two, sometimes selling to both sides. Ordinary citizens of the
galaxy provide Local Color, and the Press Corps keeps everyone
informed, while the Diplomats try to negotiate a peaceful settlement.
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