At some point during the Ssi-Ruuvi invasion, Wedge Antilles and the New Republic Starfleet were contacted by Gallius Rax and invited to test the new, recently unclassified Frei-Tek E-7 prototype starfighter (nicknamed 'E-wing') in a dogfight simulation against the late treacherous ex-Grand Admiral Zaarin's pet project - one of the few remaining 'Defender' prototypes, which survived then-Admiral Thrawn's epic thwart of Zaarin's attempted coup. Corellian authorities and Diktat Gallamby agreed to observe the upcoming collaboration in order to prevent any hostilities from both sides (Gallamby was trusted by the New Republic government despite his agreements with the Empire) and make sure the ships' weapons are not loaded with ammo.

Wedge and Frei-Tek executives cautiously agreed, seeing the challenge as relatively simple - they knew Thrawn easily destroyed Zaarin's 'Defenders' with what became known as the mass-produced TIE Interceptors. Little did they know that the ship tested by Rax was not one of the bulky, heavy and inert prototype ships Zaarin employed during his failed coup...

...But a slim and agile improved version, painted in a happy bright red colour, uncharacteristic for most Imperial vessels. Thanks to lighter and more compact hyperdrive and shield generators, this starfighter's frame lost much weight, allowing better flight performance to be achieved.

The test went surprisingly well, and in the end both sides agreed that their opponents' ships were the best deal in each Starfleet.

- Honestly, you are a much better pilot than I expected, - Wedge told Rax, - but why did you decide to contact me out of all people? Is it because of my reputation? 

- This and one other thing, - the Commissar answered, - I read your recent interview to Voren Na'al and noticed that it was obviously redacted by the latter; especially the part about your girlfriend's death. I don't think you hate our Empire that much; you joined the Rebellion not out of hate like Leia Organa or Luke Skywalker, but rather out of despair...

- We're not going into that direction, - Wedge said harshly, - thanks for the collaboration; I hope to never meet you again... in battle, at least.

- As you wish, - Rax grinned creepily, - but always remember: if the New Republic government is to be taken over by people whose ideas and methods you won't be able to cope with, I am personally ready to forgive you the destruction of the Death Star...

- Thanks. This will never happen.

- You have hope...

...

Roughly two years later, Wedge Antilles and Gallius Rax met again - ironically it was during the battle of Sluis Van, which set off the Thrawn Campaign. Rax flew his 'Red star' once more, while Wedge and his comrades had their trusty X-wings - the E-wing was yet to enter production. Even more ironic was the fact that both pilots and their ships survived the battle; however, this was just the beginning...

...

Pictures of the New Republic's E-7 'E-wing', developed by the Frei-Tek corporation, in Blue squadron colours:

The ship's landing gear is retractable:

For judging purposes please note that the red TIE Defender isn't a new build

That said, there are other Star Wars RPGs out there. If you're itching to be a part of an active community there are other groups who would be happy to have your building skills. You can, of course, post any MOCs for other RPGs here on Eurobricks in the general SW forum. I'll try to feature as many of them as I can!

One such RPG is Factions which began right here on EB but now is hosted on an external site. I'd like to invite the main person running Factions, @Darth Bjorn to share his thoughts. Although Eurobricks and Factions did not part under the best of circumstances, both groups would like to leave the past behind and work together to be build a stronger Lego Star Wars community.

For the pilots serving under the ambitious Commissar Rax, Thrawn's immediate acceptance of New Republic's help came as little surprise - everyone knew Thrawn as a pragmatic leader, and the situation went out of Imperial control. But Rax's enthusiastic demeanor towards the upcoming collaboration shocked even those aware of the Commissar's fanatic loyalty to the Grand Admiral - after all, Rax furiously hated the self-proclaimed rebel state. 

- As the late Emperor Palpatine once pointed out, - Rax explained, - accepting help from our direct enemies is not against the Imperial way, if absolutely essential to our Empire's survival. From this moment on, any anti-Rebel propaganda should be postponed indefinitely.

- How are we supposed to collaborate with those Rebel scum? - the reinforcement pilots asked their leader before embarking on a journey to Kammia.

- Just keep yourselves as friendly towards them as possible, okay? And of course, don't discuss any politics with them. In fact, consider this collaboration as "friendly competition"! Show Rebel pilots that TIE interceptors are superior to anything they fly...

...

The Ssi-Ruu deployed thousands of Swarm-class space droids around Kammia in order to prevent any landing parties to assist the local Imperial garrison.

Thrawn quickly came up with a plan, approved by New Republic Starfleet admirals. While TIE Interceptors engaged the droids in dogfights (thanks to their superior maneuverability), New Republic A-wings employed the 'hit & run' tactic against the latter (due to their superior speed). 

In the end of the operation, pilots on both sides executed Thrawn's plan flawlessly, successfully destroying all enemy droids. By then not only they put their political differences aside, but, most surprisingly, neither side cared whose starfighters were better. Upon learning this, Commissar Rax laughed so hard that the entire Galactic Empire crew felt that this was indeed a glorious day!

...

Two additional pics of the RZ-1 A-wing starfighter:

Please note, that the model was assembled in frantic hurry, has imperfections and is yet to be finished. However, due to limited time, I had to rush it into flight! 

Hardly has each faction had time to set up a home base before word breaks out of an alien invasion of the planet Bakura. A race from the Unknown Regions, the Ssi-ruuk have appeared and laid siege to the planet. The Imperials send out a call for help, but with the Empire in turmoil after the destruction of the Death Star it's the Rebel Alliance who ends up responding. Local Senate member Gaeriel Captison helps facilitate the negations between the two warring factions as they all seek to stop the invading force of Ssi-ruuk.

But while Luke, Leia and Han try to help the Imperials stop the Ssi-ruuk on Bakura, there is more going on in the region...

 Our attack on Bakura is not going as planned. We are facing more resistance than expected. Send out more ships. We must establish a foothold in this part of the galaxy.

While their main force is at Bakura, the Ssi-ruuk have also launched attacks on Kammia, Ravaath, Cattamascar, and Timora.

Having received intel about these attacks, each faction send it's own forces to try to stop the alien invaders.

Contest Specifics:

For the duration of this contest all teams have access to G16. Submit your entries with G16 and the chosen planet following all other prefix rules: [Square - System - Faction.

Currently the Light Side has control of planets in H16. The may continue to access planets as normal in and around H16. The special contest access is granted only for planets in G16.

Cat A: Build a scene from the Truce at Bakura book. (If you've never read it you can find out more on Wookiepedia.) All Cat A builds should be registered for Bakura. Size restriction is 32x32. Each player may enter 1 MOC for this category.

Cat B: Build a scene showing an aspect of the Ssi-Ruuk. This can be their fighting style, their entrenchment technology, the ships, their caste system, or something else. All Cat B builds should be registered on Bakura. No size restriction. Each player may enter 1 MOC for this category.

Cat C: Invasion! During this contest the Ssi-Ruuk will be a GM controlled team. The GM will be building on Kammia, Ravaath, Cattamascar, and Timora as the Ssi-Ruuk. A 3rd party person will judge the GMs builds. At the end of the contest, if the Ssi-Ruuk have more points than any other team on a given planet they will automatically gain full control of that planet. All other XP points will be registered as normal for the teams. For example, if the Dark Side earns 32 XP on Kammia and the Ssi-Ruuk earn 40 XP the Ssi-Ruuk will be given 50 additional XP and control of Kammia. The Dark Side would retain the 32 XP earned on Kammia. However, if the Light Side earns 25 XP on Ravaath and the Ssi-Ruuk earns 21 XP the Light Side would retain 25 XP and the Ssi-Ruuk would lose their 21 XP.

Each player may build as much as they want for Cat C.

Prize:

The team whose player earns the most points for Cat A and B (combined total of both entries) will earn their team the name of the planet in G16 with the madman's clue on it.

The Rules:

• All rules in the Core Rules topic apply unless otherwise stated in this explanation or the rules above.
• There are no restrictions on the size/form/content of the builds other than the specifics described above.
• The Episode will run from Sept 9th to Nov 10th. As long as it is still Nov 10th somewhere in the world, you can still enter. 
• Entries posted after the deadline will be disqualified from the episode and will only earn normal XP points.
• The criteria by which your MOCs will be scored is 1) Storytelling, 2) Aesthetics, and 3) Technical Ability. You can earn up to 10 points in each category for a max total of 30 points per entry.

• This episode/contest is open to all players of Mysteries, even if they joined EB or signed up for the game after the episode has begun.
• All entries must be new creations, not posted anywhere else prior to the start date of this episode. You can use creations for this contest in other forums or contests, but it should not have been displayed before the start date for this contest.
• All entries must be built from real LEGO or with Lego Digital Designer. 3rd party parts may be allowed if used to customize characters and in small quantities. I.E. guns or decals. 3rd party bricks are not allowed to be intentionally used (if you have a Megablock 2x2 brick in a wall of Lego bricks you won't be penalized).
• You may do a 'full-blown photo edit' with all the text, effects, background compositing, support erasing, and other effects on one picture. All your other pictures may have no editing other than color adjustment or background removal for a solid-color background. For obvious reasons, any photo editing that changes the shape, functionality, or color (not tint or adjustment, but actual color) of a LEGO piece is prohibited,.
• All entries will be entered by the GM using this form: Link to Submission Form

 The entrenchment process won't take long. Try to relax.

Mysteries

How to Play:

1. Create your build/moc (My Own Creation)
2. Photograph your build, write a fitting background story, and post your entry to the Forum (remember to include the prefix [Square - System - Faction] in your title - see example below). 
   Example: [L7 - Ord Mantell - DS] Hunting for Bounty Hunters
3. The GM will submit your entry, for scoring, by filling out this form.
4. You will earn your XP after the judges have scored your entry each Monday. You can see those scores at the top of your entries and you can see totals for the game here.

  
Welcome!

Welcome to Mysteries. A Star Wars RPG run by Eurobricks. Our goal is to provide a fun place for Star Wars builders to meet each other, grow in their building skills, and have fun playing the game.

• Mysteries is a strategy Lego Star Wars RPG set in the Expanded Universe/Legends timeline of Star Wars.
• Our game is focused on the Legends timeline and characters, but if you want to include elements from the Disney timeline like the Mandalorian that's fine as long as it doesn't contradict the Legends main events. Some of those events are detailed in the Timeline section below.
• This is a strategy RPG but we also want to help builders improve their skills. Any level of builder is welcome to participate and as a community we'll try to provide instructive feedback on how to take your MOCs to the next level.
• Players choose 1 of 3 teams to join as they seek to assert their influence over the galaxy and solve its mysteries.
• Each team has access to different parts of the galaxy and different bonuses that can be applied to their member's builds.
• Freebuilds can be any size and are allowed any anytime. Special challenges happen regularly and will have building requirements and provide bonuses. Episodes happen as teams meet the requirements for each episode.
• We can see the old rules here and the even older rules here.

Solve the Galaxy's Mysteries!

The Mysteries RPG will start during 4 ABY. And we'll progress along the timeline as challenges and episode contests happen. You will join one of three teams, each looking to exert influence on the galaxy. The teams are The Light Side, The Dark Side, and The Mercenaries.

The first mystery was solved by reaching Rorgam in P10. The Dark Side reached it first and discovered Hondo's hideout. He revealed that there is a madman on the loose, striking out at Imperial, New Republic, and independent forces alike.

The second mystery is to find the madman's base. Every grid space with 3 or more planets has a clue to his whereabouts. The first team to track down 3 clues will solve the 2nd mystery. A clue is found by gaining control of the planet with a clue on it.

A Brief History Lesson

• The Clone Wars ended in 19 BBY (before battle of Yavin)
• The first Death Star is destroyed in 0 BBY/ABY
• The second Death Star is destroyed in 4 ABY (after battle of Yavin)
• The Lusankya leaves Coruscant in 7 ABY
• The Thrawn Trilogy takes place 9 ABY
• *The Mandalorian discovers the Child in 9 ABY *Since this is part of the Disney timeline it is not ranked as highly as Legends events
• The Jedi Academy Trilogy takes place 11 ABY

Star Wars Mysteries is not part of Star Wars canon and therefore liberties will be taken in regards to characters, timeline, and stories. But we are going to use the Legends timeline as a base from which to work.

Getting Started

• Choose a team and announce it in the appropriate team thread. Once you choose a team you won't be able to switch so choose wisely!
• Read up on the Core Rules here!
• This subforum, Star Wars Mysteries, is used for this game. As such, you should only post your entries to Star Wars Mysteries here.
• When posting a build for your team please include a prefix following this format [Square - System - Faction]. For example, [P7-Garos-LS] New Republic Forces for the Light Side, [M10--Ator-DS] ISD Bridge for Dark Side, or [S10-Kor Hestilic-MC] Cantina Brawl for the Mercenaries.
• After you post on EB make the GM fill out a Submission Form so your builds can count toward your team's points.
• A sheet with all the public data from those form can be viewed on the Public Sheet.

How does the game work?
Players post builds, earning XP and take territory for their team. Every build you post will give your Team XP (Experience Points) in the appropriate system. Once a Team earns 50 XP on a planet, they gain control. Once a team has 3+ planets in a grid they gain control of the whole grid and open up new territory.

Getting Started
Choose a Team, create a Eurobricks account, and send a message to the Team Leader asking to join. You can start building right away. If you have questions about how to title your posts or how to fill out the entry form be sure to ask your team leader, the GM MKJoshA, or your fellow players and we can help you as you get started.

Welcome to the Galaxy
That's the basic overview of the game. While the initial learning curve can feel steep, it quickly levels out, and the bulk of the strategy is on the shoulders of your Team Leader. They will be glad to help you get involved as much (or as little) as you want. The benefit of the game's depth is that it provides a rewarding experience where you can have an enormous impact on the state of the galaxy.
The full rules are below. Feel free to ask if you have any questions! Mysteries is a place to grow as a builder and enjoy a community of like-minded Star Wars fans.

Just build a Star Wars MOC, post it for your Team, and tell your stories in a galaxy far, far away.

Farmers awake earlier than normal to chirps and whirs of distraught field droids. Exiting their easily transportable habitat pod they are met with beamer shots from a Ssi-Ruuk invasion force.

Will anyone be able to save these poor farmers from being entrenched!?!

Have I got a deal for you! Turns out a collector is looking for an antique V-Wing from the early Empire days. If you can get me one I will make it worth your time!

The Prize:

If your team collects the bounty, you will get 1 XP to be placed anywhere in the Outer-Rim. If the planet is in the Outer-Rim you can place the 1 XP there. That will give you future access.

The Rules:

• Build a V-Wing. It can be just the ship or set in a surrounding. Build it on a planet, in space, or docked in a bigger ship, anything is allowed as long as you build the requested ship.
• Post it like a regular build using the standard title format with the addition of the word "Bounty": [Bounty][L7 - Ord Mantell - DS] V-Wing Found
• Post a link to this topic. When the time runs out to collect the bounty, the highest scored entry wins.
• Bounty builds cannot stack with the current episode challenge for bonus XP.
• All rules in the Core Rules topic apply unless otherwise stated in this explanation or the rules above.
• The Bounty will be available from July 7th to Aug 1st. As long as it is still Aug 1st somewhere in the world, you can still enter. 

Mid Rim, Lantillies, nowadays

Koko : So you have understood, the signal is at best fragmentary, might be false positive.

Soldier 1 : This signal is poor, but I pick it !

Soldier 2 : We will figure this one out on our own. We'll keep you informed.

Koko : Have a nice trip.

PSSSSSHSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 

Raint : We will come back as soon as we get some news. We're leaving Koko.

Koko : Lucky me !

Koko : Who came up with that smart idea to use this old junk ! Even not a two man seater ! Raint, I'm not a fan of this ship !

Raint : Krakoo Kaas asked us to deliver this one to a stool pigeon. I'm waiting for the coordinates.

Koko : He will have put me through the wringer.

Raint : Take it easy Koko...

Raint : Coordinates uploaded, let's go !

C&C welcome as usual

Core worlds, Duro, orbital station Hakendorf.

Capt Groahgrgn : Here I am, with your parcel.

Pilot : OK, the famous box ?

Capt Groahgrgn : Yep, everything is OK ?

Pilot : Check list already complete. I was waiting for you. My Pandora is ready to leave as soon as the box is loaded and locked. Don’t worry, I’m a natural !

Capt Groahgrgn : Half now and the rest when the parcel will be delivered. Have a nice trip…

Somewhere on the barren world of Duro...

The repetitive bip-bip of the droid keeps his senses on alert. The darktrooper has been trained for such a hard and secret task. Results and discretion are his officer's favorite words. This mission is the occasion to prove him how talented he is. He will get his target, dead or alive...

Just a small moc with a fig I wanted to use.

All credits to @Eternal Maul for this beautiful one

Core Worlds, planet Sedratis, Somewhere on the surface (a remote location, etc, etc)

Guard : I'm sick of this damn dusty, rusty plain! Two more hours until shift change. Then I have to go back out there in eight. What I wouldn't give to be sitting at a Sabacc table sipping a glass of cold Glar!

Guard : Who even cares about these hyperbeacon relays anymore. Rust will have swallowed this plain before anything comes sniffing around this antenna. Nothing ever happens here!

However…

Terrorist : So, they want something vintage, a low-grade attack, unworthy even of a Tusken. They gave me this old piece of junk, but, they said it was really simple to operate : place the large firecrackers at the foot of the bunker, connect them to the wire, unroll the wire to the detonator, at least 20 paces away. Unlock the lever and press.

Detonator : Click

Vintage bomb : BAAAOOOOOUUUMMMM

C&C welcome as usual

Some bonus

*You entry has earned 9 points (S:5, A:2, T:2)

Core Worlds, Sedratis System, 07:08 pm

: Echo Control to Centaur leader, contact lost with the hyperbeacon and half a dozen unknown spots on the screen. Point 17 – 0 – 0 . Check this out

: Copy that Echo Control.

: Centaur 4 to leader, I pick the hyperbeacon up, bearing 3-7-0

 : Roger, contact Echo Control for them to readjust on the beacon.

: Copy

Number 2 to the wing.  At 3 - 9 - 5 : TIEs !

: Tally Ho ! Echo control from Centaur leader. TIEs on the beacon, we engage.

: Chuck them out of here ! Reinforcement incoming.

: Arrrrrrrrr….

: Mother hen in the poultry farm.

 : Wild hen, break ! Hyperspace !

****

Just a few seconds later

: The place around the beacon is clear Echo control.

C&C welcome as usual, I had to use the LDD pics for the showdown it helps a lot for the positions

here is a bonus micro TIE shot

*You entry has earned 18 points (S:6, A:7, T:5)

Surface of Sedratis, a republican remote location... (the republic thought it was remote but no none could escape the Imperial Intelligence)

The small scout unit, led by Mar' Cato, arrives on the point indicated: an old traintrack where the cargo boxes lay around in disorder. The dry atmoshpere and the rust create an disturbing smell in the air. "Secure the perimeter, we'll just have to wait for the "convoy" to arrive now !". The scouts execute Mar' Cato's orders while the officer takes out his binoculars, on the watchout for uninvited guests...

Always wanted to include a train track in a moc someday, here it is ! 

All credits to @Eternal Maul for this MOC

*You entry has earned 14 points (S:5, A:4, T:5)

So, it's time to put the gloves back on and to settle the M11 matter

Core Worlds, Sedratis System, 07:08 pm

 : Mother hen to poultry farm : egg new laid, over.

 : Mother hen from wild hen leader, here they come ! Wave off !

: Copy that.

C&C welcome as usual.

This entry feature a new TIE heavy fighter representing a new approach to the Empire's space doctrine.

Pressurized cockpit with a complete survival unit, class 2 hyperdrive, deflector shields and reinforced hull, two standard laser cannons accompanied by two heavy ion cannons, two pylons for mission-specific payload and a ventral pylon for a "more particular" payload.

Some bonus pics under spoiler

*You entry has earned 16 points (S:5, A:5, T:6) plus 16 bonus = 32 points.

Thrawn's small fleet of Star Destroyers exited hyperspace at a safe distance from the dreaded Mugg Fallow system. Before the Mnggal-Mnggal had time to alert the zombie ships in the planet's orbit, TIE squadrons were launched.

(Sadly, I didn't have enough imagination to design and build at least some of the ghost ships, so they are omitted)

The TIE Bombers launched multiple homing missiles at enemy ships, with TIE Interceptors finishing the job with blaster cannon fire as soon as defeated targets couldn't respond. The Bombers could launch missiles without entering the enemy firing range, which gave them advantage. 

In roughly one hour there were no zombie ships left, with only one TIE Interceptor lost by accident (with the pilot being killed immediately).

The Star Destroyers then began a total orbital bombardment of the planet's surface. The agony of the evil gray mass being obliterated by turbolasers could be seen on the ships' sensors.

In two exhausting hours of non-stop bombardment, with the turbolasers starting to run out of ammo, the planet's surface was entirely molten. Due to the significant loss of mass, the planet's gravity was altered, which required correcting the Star Destroyers' trajectories. It's been half an hour since the sensors stopped picking up any life form activity until Thrawn ordered to cease the bombardment.

- There's no way anything could survive that, - Captain Kanady commented.

- Is this Mnggal-Mnggal finally annihilated for good? - Faro asked Thrawn.

- Almost , but not exactly, - Thrawn replied, - small fragments of the Mnggal-Mnggal still exist out there, but now they are scattered and vulnerable. With most of its mass on Mugg Fallow's surface obliterated, the Mnggal-Mnggal lost 99,99% of its power, and regaining it would require too much time. Of course, we won't allow it to happen. Wherever fragments of the Mnggal-Mnggal resurface, we shall destroy it without mercy...

...I'm done here. It could've been much better - I just couldn't put enough effort into it.

With the destruction of the Death Star II every faction across the galaxy feels the repercussions. The Rebel Alliance and other Light Side sympathizers have a chance to set up a base the Empire can't get rid of easily. The Imperials and other Dark Side sympathizers have to find a new base of operations with there being so much turmoil on Coruscant. And Mercenaries all over the galaxy see a golden opportunity to stake their claim. Each group decided it was time to set up a permanent base of operations. But where?

Contest Specifics:

As we launch Season 2, each team has the opportunity to pick a planet to be their home base. This planet can be anywhere in the galaxy, regardless of current access. Each team must declare, in this topic, which planet they are picking before posting any episode entries.

The planet each team picks may not be one that has any points already on it. Nor may it be in a contested zone. It also cannot be a planet on one of the 5 main hyperspace routes.

After picking a home base, that planet cannot be contested by any of the other teams and will act as a permanent safe zone for the team. After gaining control of the home planet, team members will have a new perk. Any player who wants to build on a planet they don't have access too (the most prevalent reason being story purposes) can register it to their home planet and still gain XP. For example, if a Dark Side player wanted to build on Yavin IV, which they don't have access to right now, they could build something set on that planet but register it to their home planet still allowing them to earn XP for their team.

For the next 3 months, any entries on the home planet will earn double XP. This will allow teams to take control of their new homes faster.

The Rules:

• All rules in the Core Rules topic apply unless otherwise stated in this explanation or the rules above.
• There are no restrictions on the size/form/content of the builds other than the specifics described above.
• You may build as many entries as you like.
• The Episode will run from May 4th to Aug 4th. As long as it is still Aug 4th somewhere in the world, you can still enter. 
• Entries posted after the deadline will be disqualified from the episode and will only earn normal XP points.
• The criteria by which your MOCs will be scored is 1) Storytelling, 2) Aesthetics, and 3) Technical Ability. You can earn up to 10 points in each category for a max total of 30 points per entry.

• This episode/contest is open to all players of Mysteries, even if they joined EB or signed up for the game after the episode has begun.
• All entries must be new creations, not posted anywhere else prior to the start date of this episode. You can use creations for this contest in other forums or contests, but it should not have been displayed before the start date for this contest.
• All entries must be built from real LEGO or with Lego Digital Designer. 3rd party parts may be allowed if used to customize characters and in small quantities. I.E. guns or decals. 3rd party bricks are not allowed to be intentionally used (if you have a Megablock 2x2 brick in a wall of Lego bricks you won't be penalized).
• You may do a 'full-blown photo edit' with all the text, effects, background compositing, support erasing, and other effects on one picture. All your other pictures may have no editing other than color adjustment or background removal for a solid-color background. For obvious reasons, any photo editing that changes the shape, functionality, or color (not tint or adjustment, but actual color) of a LEGO piece is prohibited,.
• All entries will be entered by the GM using this form: Link to Submission Form

The Dark Side

The Dark Side is the powerful, malignant and often mysterious force, which terrorizes the Galaxy in the hope of obtaining one thing: total and absolute power. Since the Fall of the Empire, however, the free and open government of the New Republic has been spreading across the Galaxy, forcing the Imperial military into retreat. Despite the tides of war turning against their favour, the Dark Side remains a potent and aggressive force who believe they can lead themselves to a glorious victory!

The Dark Side Faction:

The Dark Side is more than just Imperials, here are examples of some of the many groups who form the Dark Side.

Imperial Remnants

After the death of Emperor Palpatine, the Imperial government splintered into many groups, each vying for the position as next Emperor of the Galaxy. But the often violent disputes caused the Empire to disintegrate, and now many loosely connected remnants carry on the fight against the New Republic and its member worlds. Led powerful warlords and many former Moffs of the Old Empire the Imperial remnants range from large sector-spanning governments to pockets of resistance in outer-rim worlds.

Sith Cultists

For millennia, the terrifying legend of the Sith has been the symbol of the power of the Dark Side. As rulers of the former Sith Empire, and head of the late Galactic Empire, the Sith seek power through manipulation and inspiring fear and hatred. Even with the contemporary Sith believed dead, Sith cultists still worship the legacy of the Emperor and the Sith before him, and many cultists work towards a final plan for Galactic domination, flying under the auspices of the New Republic. . .

Imperial Security Bureau

Although the Empire is in tatters, many parts of the Imperial war machine still function. Motivated by the cause of the Empire, members of the Imperial Security Bureau still serve the many segments of the Empire, eliminating their opponents through whatever means possible, and instilling fear through propaganda and terror. An elite and unconditionally loyal unit, the Imperial Security Bureau’s activities are devoted to cripple the New Republic through espionage, special operations and asymmetric warfare.

How to join the Dark Side

To join the Dark Side Faction, drop a message here or PM Leader : @Professor Thaum  to express your interest. All builders are invited. There are no expectations for how much or what you need to build, and all building is encouraged and welcomed.

Faction Information

For RPG rules and information on game mechanics, please refer to the Core Rules Page, linked here:

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The Dark Side is run by the Dark Side Leadership Team. This consists of the two to three most active players, measured through numbers of builds, community involvement and helping to run the Team. All players however, are welcomed to participate in the decision making process and the way in which the Team is run will be flexible and dependent on member involvement and numbers of members.

Faction Bonuses

Throughout the RPG, each faction is offered XP bonuses which are redeemable by incorporating specific elements, figures or storylines into your builds. The current bonuses are:

• Imperial Remnants: Include an Imperial officer in your build and get +2 XP
• ISB: Include an intelligence agent in your build and get +3 XP
• Sith Cultists: Show a Sith artifact in your build and get +4 XP

Most importantly of all: have fun and may the dark side of the force be with you!

The Jedi Code stated:
There is no emotion, there is peace.
There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.
There is no passion, there is serenity.
There is no chaos, there is harmony.
There is no death, there is the Force.

Those who align themselves with The Light Side don't necessarily all follow this Code. But they at least seek to emulate the Jedi who followed it in days gone by.

The Light Side Faction:

The Light Side is more than just Rebel Scum, here are examples of some of the many groups who form the Light Side.

The New Republic

With the fall of the Emperor, and the eventual collapse of the Empire on the horizon, the Alliance to Restore the Republic transitioned into a new galactic government: the New Republic. Now boasting the largest and most advanced military force in the Galaxy. The New Republic is a conglomerate of member worlds, each represented in the re-instituted Galactic Senate. Membership of the New Republic offers economic benefits as well as the guarantee of its security umbrella, and its diverse members include the ecumenopolises like Coruscant and Hosnian Prime, pacifist states like Naboo and military powerhouses like Mon Cala, and industrial centers like Corellia and Sullust, governed on the Capital planet of Chandrilla.

CorSec

The industrial planet of CorSec has long maintained an effective military force - CorSec - to protect its interests abroad and defend its homeworld. Once aligned with the Galactic Empire the planet now pledges its allegiance to the New Republic, and alongside Mon Cala it is a major supplier of the New Republic fleet. CorSec also manages a major intelligence gathering operation, working continuously to ensure the complete destruction of the remnants of the Empire through systematic espionage and intelligence.

Jedi Temple of Luke Skywalker

With the dawn of the Empire, the Jedi Order was purged, however with the Return of the Jedi, and opportunity arises for a new generation of Jedi protectors. Trained by the Jedi Master Skywalker, the new temple is being rebuilt on a hidden jungle planet. Now disconnected from the New Republic, unlike the original Jedi Order that preceded it, the rebuilt Temple offer sanctuary and a haven for the training of new Padawans.

How to join the Light Side

To join the Light Side Faction, drop a message here or PM Leaders: @Yperio_Bricks, to express your interest. All builders are invited. There are no expectations for how much or what you need to build, but all building is encouraged and welcomed.

Faction Information

For RPG rules and information on game mechanics, please refer to the Core Rules Page, linked here:

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The Light Side is run by the Light Side Leadership Team. This consists of the two to three most active players, measured through numbers of builds, community involvement and helping to run the Team. All players however, are welcomed to participate in the decision making process and the way in which the Team is run will be flexible and dependent on member involvement and numbers of members.

Faction Bonuses

Throughout the RPG, each faction is offered XP bonuses which are redeemable by incorporating specific elements, figures or storylines into your builds. The current bonuses are:

• The New Republic: Include a senator in your build and get +2 XP
• CorSec: Include an intelligence agent in your build and get +3 XP
• Rogue Squadron: Include a one to two man starfighter in your build and get +5 XP

Most importantly of all: have fun and may the force be with you!

A starting place for all of us mercenaries, bounty hunters, scavengers...

Stationed near Corellia, the old Republic space station Valor has become a hub of information gathering. Clandestine meetings lead to vital intelligence being passed along to Rebel, Imperial, and Mercenary leaders.

But secret rendezvouses are not always safe. Looking to make a public statement, our shadowy figure blows up a part of the space station. Each faction lost a key intelligence asset that day. While looking to fill the hole in their intelligence, each team learns of an information broker who might be willing to help them... for the right price.

Armed with the knowledge that this broker can be found on Rorgam in the Terr'skiar Sector each team sets off to find him or her.

Between the Imperial Warlords fighting for control and Isard sending commands from Coruscant no one seems to know what to do. The ISB has tasked us with re-establishing an intelligence network in the mid-rim. Secure the hyperspace lanes between here and Rorgam!

Wedge is off helping Ackbar secure the Rebels' positions across the galaxy, Luke is searching for information on the Jedi, and we're left with little intelligence. Time to follow up on that lead from Rorgam!

Stormtroopers being called back to protect Moffs and the Rebels are occupied with Imperial Remnants, this is a great time to be a Mercenary! Though we should work to secure our position. Someone track down that lead on Rorgam!

Welcome!

Welcome to Mysteries. A Star Wars RPG run by Eurobricks. Our goal is to provide a fun place for Star Wars builders to meet each other, grow in their building skills, and have fun playing the game.

• Mysteries is a strategy Lego Star Wars RPG set in the Expanded Universe/Legends timeline of Star Wars.
• Our game is focused on the Legends timeline and characters, but if you want to include elements from the Disney timeline like the Mandalorian that's fine as long as it doesn't contradict the Legends main events. Some of those events are detailed in the Timeline section below.
• This is a strategy RPG but we also want to help builders improve their skills. Any level of builder is welcome to participate and as a community we'll try to provide instructive feedback on how to take your MOCs to the next level.
• Players choose 1 of 3 teams to join as they seek to assert their influence over the galaxy and solve its mysteries.
• Each team has access to different parts of the galaxy and different bonuses that can be applied to their member's builds.
• Freebuilds can be any size and are allowed any anytime. Special challenges happen regularly and will have building requirements and provide bonuses. Episodes happen as teams meet the requirements for each episode.
• The rules were slightly updated as of 14.6.23. You can see the old intro posts here.

Solve the Galaxy's Mysteries!

The Mysteries RPG will start during 5 ABY. And we'll progress along the timeline as challenges and episode contests happen. You will join one of three teams, each looking to exert influence on the galaxy. The teams are The Light Side, The Dark Side, and The Mercenaries.

The first mystery will be solved by reaching Rorgam in P10. The first team to reach P10 by controlling P9, P11, O10 or Q10 will trigger a special challenge. We will have smaller challenges between now and then.

A Brief History Lesson

• The Clone Wars ended in 19 BBY (before battle of Yavin)
• The first Death Star is destroyed in 0 BBY/ABY
• The second Death Star is destroyed in 4 ABY (after battle of Yavin)
• The Lusankya leaves Coruscant in 7 ABY
• The Thrawn Trilogy takes place 9 ABY
• *The Mandalorian discovers the Child in 9 ABY *Since this is part of the Disney timeline it is not ranked as highly as Legends events
• The Jedi Academy Trilogy takes place 11 ABY

Star Wars Mysteries is not part of Star Wars canon and therefore liberties will be taken in regards to characters, timeline, and stories. But we are going to use the Legends timeline as a base from which to work.

Getting Started

• Choose a team and announce it in the appropriate team thread. Once you choose a team you won't be able to switch so choose wisely!
• Create your sig-fig and fill out the Character Form. Your sig-fig will be used to keep track of your stats within Mysteries. We encourage using him or her in your MOCs for storytelling purposes, but it's not a requirement.
• Read up on the Core Rules here!
• This subforum, Star Wars Mysteries, is used for this game. As such, you should only post your entries to Star Wars Mysteries here.
• When posting a build for your team please include a prefix following this format [Grid-Team]. For example, [P7-LS] New Republic Forces for the Light Side, [M10-DS] ISD Bridge for Dark Side, or [S10-MC] Cantina Brawl for the Mercenaries.
• After you post on EB make sure to fill out a Submission Form so your builds can count toward your team's points.
• A sheet with all the public data from those form can be viewed on the Public Sheet.

We need to know more about this new threat. Send a battalion down to the surface and track down this informant. He's reported to operate out of the establishment called "Level 13."

The troops and their captain enter Level 13.

Show yourself!

Ah, Imperial forces. If you're here about that incident on Tanab, that wasn't my fault!

Actually, we're here because someone has been threatening Imperial garrisons throughout the galaxy. Our intel said you might know something about that.

I'm so glad to hear my excellent reputation has proceeded me. Have a seat and I'd be happy to tell you all I know... for a nominal service fee of course.

How about you tell us what you know and we don't throw you in the brig.

How could I refuse such a generous offer!

In the depths of Mawan...

The small base clearly shapes out in these clear woods. As Mar' Cato walks out on the hard-packed dirt path, he observes the last crates being moved in the base from this morning's supply convoy. Followed by regular stormtrooper, he quickly makes his way further in the woods...

My first time making a real base with interiors in a moc. Hope you like it !

Check out my flickr : tuskenbricks | Flickr

*Your entry has earned 14 XP + 2 bonus for a total of 16 XP (S:4, T:5, A:5) 

Commissar Rax, his new friend Jordan Arendale, the Empire's greatest commando, whom Field Marshal Cody had assigned to Rax's command per agreement, and Jar Jar Binks were greeted on board of the ancient Centerpoint station by Imperial Military Investigator, Captain Twigs. 

- I am so glad you brought a Commando trooper and, erm... Jar Jar here, - Twigs said, - we really need assistance in locating the intruders now...

- No problem, Captain! - Rax said, - please show us how the investigation is going.

The four entered the tractor beam power room.

- This is a terrorist attack, sir, - Twigs told the three, - we located some radio-controlled devices, connected to the tractor beams' power generators. Those devices were attached to bombs, wich were supposed to go off at any attempt do disconnect the radio devices. We are sure that the intruders' intent was to seize control of the tractor beams...

- Did your sappers disarm the bombs, Captain? - Arendale asked.

- Yes, all the ones we discovered. Currently they are looking for other explosives, while our technicians are carefully detaching the radio devices off the power generators. We have trouble with locating the terrorists though...

- Hold on! - Rax said, excited, - I think Jar Jar found something interesting!

- Oh sorry, mesa just found disa bombad red spider here...

- This spider couldn't have gotten in such a secure room on its own, Comrade the Political Director, - Arendale told Rax.

- Yes. I know them! Such spiders live only in the Southern jungle of the station, - Twigs added.

- Jar Jar, you are a genius! We must check the southern entrance to the power rooms immediately, - Rax said...

- Sir! - a Stormtrooper officer told the Investigator via hologram, - we discovered the intruders in the Southern rooms! We neutralised all but three of them, whom we are pursuing at the moment! The leader is armed with a lightsaber, sir! We identified him as Kyle Katarn!

- This is a job for me, then! - Rax said through comlink (together with Arendale, they were already heading to the place as fast as they could), - let's see if I can hold up against Kyle with my Beskad and swordsmanship skills...

all credits to @Max_Lego for this one too

The Diktat of Corellia was never a trusted, but always a strategically important ally of the Galactic Empire. Many plants, producing equipment essential for the Imperial Starfleet, and some major shipyards were located in the Corellian system since before the beginning of the Clone Wars. Corellia remained an ally of the Old Republic and the Galactic Empire since then, however, after the Empire's defeat at Coruscant, Diktat Gallamby started playing 'independance', turning into an authocrat-wannabe. Commissar Rax didn't like Gallamby, but he had rights and an opportunity to temporarily rent some of the important Corellian plants for the needs of his Imperial remnant. After achieving a small agreement with Field Marshal Cody on Naboo, Rax and Jar Jar travelled to Corellia for further negotiations. Gallamby agreed to provide some of Corellia's plants and shipyards to Rax on the condition of solving the very recent Centerpoint station problem.

When Han Solo, who claimed that he "travelled from one end of the Galaxy to another and saw a lot of crazy stuff", uttered his "It's too big to be a space station" phrase, little did he know that an even larger station was located near his presumed homeworld. Centerpoint station, built by the insectoid Killik hives almost ten thousand years ago, has been modernised and upgraded for centuries and was still sustained fully functional by the Corellian authorities with the assistance of Imperial specialists. It was populated by more than five hundred thousand inhabitants and notable for its artificial ecosystem with almost natural environments and, more importantly, its powerful tractor beams, capable of moving entire planets. The day before Rax arrived to Corellia, there was an intruder alert in the station's tractor beam section; détermined to capture the intruders, Gallamby ordered to not let anyone out until they were captured. 

Having read ancient Sith manuscripts, Rax knew Centerpoint station's tractor beams' true purpose; he eagerly accepted to catch the intruders and find out about their intentions with the potentially dangerous equipment. Soon after returning to the Judicator, Rax and Jar Jar, on whose participation in the mission the Commissar insisted, boarded a TIE shuttle and travelled to the ancient station, having a very bad feeling about this ...

And bonus pics :

*Your entry has earned 9 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 12 XP (S:3, T:3, A:3) 

Core Worlds, Corellian Sector, Corell System, Corellia, Coronet, 07:01 pm

Man in black : Just a little program, inserted… and I’m in !

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A few minutes later

Core Worlds, Corellian Sector, Corell System, Hyperspace sector traffic management centre

: Captain, potential stellar flare disrupting the grid on Sedratis. The hyperbeacon is offline, and Comscan is partially jammed there.

 : Check all the Sedratis data ! And check the aerial. Jamal, patch me throught to Sedratis space control.

 : Sure, sir…. You have the com with Sedratis

 :  Altaïr Control to Echo Control…

C&C welcome as usual, some bonus shots

 Core Worlds, Trellen System, on board cruiser Big K

K. Kaas : I’m done Igor, you may put it back.

Igor : Yes master.

The holocron :

 : My Lord, the Shuttle of the Emperor is heading back home.

 : Good. Keep me informed, Callaghan. Everything is ready, Mark ?

 : Of course.

K. Kass : Launch operation Mercury.

 : Aye aye.

C&C welcome as usual.

Bonus under spoiler

 Core worlds, Corell System, along the last system orbit

 Admiral Dunn, I was advised that the fleet could be deployed here. Some troubles incoming ?

 : No, Your Imperial Majesty. Order from the imperial Moff because of numerous minor snags around Corellia. It would be wise to rejump in safety and not stop around. But if you want to stay here, could you please dock the Peacemaker. I prefer to know you in safety inside my cruiser rather than inside a simple shuttle.

Darth Illnious : A show of force is mandatory Master !

 : Thanks admiral, I won’t stay here. I head back to the capital.

 : You decide, Your Majesty. My fighters will provide you close escort until you jump.

 : That’ll be all, admiral.

C&C Welcome

some bonus under spoiler
 

A lady in white attire is celebrating Life Day with a blue crystal life day orb and an enormous hookah.

A New Republic general casually defeats a Stormtrooper on his way to the Life Day celebrations while wearing a smoking.

A senator of the New Republic is celebrating Life Day in the streets of a festive decorated city.

A dame in her Life Day dress is wandering through the gardens, accompanied by butterflies.

A Jedi is contemplating on Life Day in front of a small shrine.

 : Enforcer from Peacemaker.

 : Enforcer listening.

 : Go-ahead for the egg.

 :  Copy that.

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Core Worlds, Sedratis System, last orbit, Lagrange point 3, 07:00 pm

 : Target : the hyperbeacon.

 : Locked.

 : Match bearings and shoot !

 : Set !

 : Fire !

 : Transmit « omelet on the menu » and launch the ties.

 : Aye aye

*Your entry has earned 7 XP + 2 bonus for a total of 9 XP (S:2, T:2, A:3) 

Core worlds, Corell System, along the last system orbit. A desk of the Cruiser Peacemaker

Admiral DUNN : My Lord, I have to inform you that the Emperor’s shuttle has just arrived in the Corell system.

 : What the hell is he doing here ?! I’ll call Callaghan, he’d might hear me coming ! Get rid of this troublemaker ! But with the complete show, Mark.

Admiral DUNN : Copy that, my Lord, over.

Admiral DUNN : patch me throught "tourer"

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a bonus shot under the spoiler :

 Core worlds, Corell System, along the last system orbit.

 : Admiral, a shuttle just out of hyperspace, codename « tourer »,  incoming.

 : I see… 4 fighters close escort immediatly. Inform the shuttle, that they can’t stay in this area. They must jump again or dock inside the Peacemaker.

 : Nurse leader to the wing, close formation.

C&C welcome as usual

@Yperio_Bricks A small challenge for you... Let the war for M11 begin !

Bonus under spoiler

Rax was surprised to receive an invitation to the Imperial warlords' Gala from Elena Vonreg - he was absolutely sure that other Imperial remnants' leaders will never take him seriously (in fact, he counted on it, and, frankly speaking, it was part of his goal). But upon receiving an direct order from Grand Admiral Thrawn himself to accept that invitation - his mind was blown. Together with Jordan Arendale, THE EMPIRE'S GREATEST COMMANDO!!!, who was assigned to his command by Cody, and his trusted friend Jar Jar, Rax put on his custom 'parade' uniform and headed to Castle Vonreg.

The castle's hall was dark and dull on the inside, decorated with some precious artworks the Baron didn't value enough to hide from visitors. There vere some mosaics out of shiny stones and a full ancient Mandalorian Beskar armor. Rax wished those treasures belonged to the Empire and displayed to the public in a museum, but he knew he should hide those thoughts as far as possible.

Elena Vonreg herself greeted the trio.

- Greetings, Commissar Rax, and welcome to Castle Vonreg! - she said, - this is a very handsome uniform you wear! Are you a Grand Admiral, by any means?

- No, no... Of course not, - Rax said, I just like the combination of white and some Imperial Army red! By the way, your uncle has a beautiful collection of artworks! 

- Well, thanks, but... - a confused Elena said, - but I would've preferred them to be in a museum, honestly. I thought you'd understand me...

- Well, they are your uncle's property now, - Rax answered carefully, - I don't think he'll give them up...

"Could she really be sincere? - he asked himself, - those warlords make me feel miserable... I was hoping for Moff Krakoo Kaas to show up - Cody told me he's a very nice person, - but all I see is this Gilad Pellaeon bad guy... Alright, the Chess Meister told me to find out as much as possible about them... And Jar Jar is with me, alongside with THE EMPIRE'S GREATEST COMMANDO!!! I have no right to complain"

- Anyway, the meeting will start in exactly a standard hour, - Elena said, - would you mind a little tour?

- Thanks! My dear friends, - Rax told his comrades, - I think we should accept this generous invitation!..

- That sick deranged bastard, - captain Moden Canady uttered upon seeing the captive Ssi-ruuk priest, whom captain Enoch brought on the Peremptory's bridge.

The Galactic Empire was generally not fond of any religion, but the Ssi-ruuvi cult ultimately disgusted the Imperials, who served alongside Thrawn in the Unknown Regions, justifying the infamous entechment process with divine will: none of the non-Ssi-ruuk sentient species deserve having an immortal soul, which therefore must be taken away and used for the good of the Imperium. Vice Admiral Karyn Faro wondered how could the Grand Admiral possibly retain his cool while speaking to the henious creature.

Thrawn nodded, and Enoch took the cult leader away.

- At least, we managed to thwart their invasion, - Faro told Canady.

- They wouldn't have invaded our borders, hadn't the Rebels destroyed our battle stations - both of them - Canady answered grimly. The captain was well known for his pessimistic worldview, and recent events didn't help.

- Captain, - Thrawn said calmly, - please report galactic news. Did you find anything interesting?

- Apart from the numerous 'emperors' and 'reforms' of the New Republic...

- ...

- Forgive me, sir, apart from the Rebellion's activities, Vonreg's niece is planning a grand assembly of the Remnants' leaders, hoping to unite their efforts to restore the Empire in its former glory...

- Ah, Baron Vonreg... I remember him: art collector. Sincerely believes in his right to own precious works of art personally and not share them with the people...

- With all due respect, sir, - Faro interrupted, - aren't you an art collector, Admiral?

Canady coughed.

- With all my respect, Admiral, - Thrawn answered coolly, - please allow me to remind you of the words you spoke to me three years ago: "Why do you collect copies and reprints of famous artworks? They are not genuine. This makes no sense."

- I am sorry, sir, - Faro said quickly, - now I see your point...

- You shall tell me the rest of the news later, Captain, - Thrawn said, - and please tell Gallius Rax to attend the meeting and find out as much information on the warlords as possible.

- ...Rax? We barely ever contacted this guy since his rise on Pavo Prime - Faro said, feeling that Thrawn trusts Canady with some secrets.

- Rax may be unwilling to attend the meeting without our kind advice, - Thrawn explained.

- I see, sir.

- Good. Admiral, please give me status report on the fleet.

- The remaining fleet is fully operational and fully at your command, Admiral - Faro replied.

- Good, - Thrawn repeated, - please order all the remaining Star Destroyers to prepare to jump into hyperspace at my command. I had already sent them the coordinates.

- So, we're doing this? - an excited Canady said, - your childhood dream, sir?

- Quite exactly, - Thrawn answered with a creepy half-smile. Faro's fears kept growing, as did her dislike for the Captain.

- Yes, sir. May I learn a little more about this, Admiral? - she asked.

- If you insist, Admiral Faro. You must be aware of the presence of Mnggal-Mnggal in the Unknown Regions, are you?

A shiver ran down Faro's spine.

- ...Yes, sir. I read the Unknown Regions handbook and know everything on this monstrosity...

- You can't, - Thrawn cut her calmly, - only the Chiss have the most comprehensive knowledge on the subject, as well as of the location of its world of origin, known as Mugg Fallow...

- Are we going to this planet, sir?!

- ...As a child, - Thrawn, ignoring Faro, I was very impressed with with the abilities of the Mnggal-Mnggal. I dreamt of having a fleet of mighty artillery starships and annihilating the root of the gray evil. Dreams are coming true, Admiral Faro...

- You are willing to sacrifice us Imperials in your quest to destroy the planet, where this cosmic horror came from!? - Faro said daringly.

- If course not. I calculated the risks and planned the operation carefully; the losses must be minimal. But, what is most important, I already discussed the matter with the commanders and crews of our Star Destroyers; they are aware of the dangers and willing to participate, recognising the threat that Mnggal-Mnggal poses.

- That's true, - Canady added, - our crew also volunteered to the mission. We were told about the risks.

- I am the commander of the Peremptory, Admiral! Why didn't you tell me?

- Because you are the only fleet commander who would have been against my plan, - Thrawn answered blatantly, - but now it's your 'power of one' against our 'power of many'...

- This operation shall not stop the spread of Mnggal-Mnggal across the Galaxy, Admiral?..

- Perhaps. But it shall be minimised. To destroy Mugg Fallow, we shall have to destroy the 'ghost' ships around it first - and those 'ghost' ships are responsible for spreading Mnggal-Mnggal on other planets... Not to mention that its destruction on the planet shall significantly decrease its influence. The more it spreads, the stronger it becomes... Stronger and smarter. If most of its mind is located somewhere in one place, Mugg Fallow is the obvios choice.

- Well then... Considering everything you just told me, I think I agree... The losses will be minimal, you say?

- They shall be much less than the acceptable level and may actually be fully avoided, if my plan is perfectly executed.

- Alright... Then I agree to join your quest, Admiral.

- You shall not be disappointed, Admiral Faro... It is going to be worth our efforts.

/

To be continued...

The Wind Riders

Chapter 1

Bombardment

*Location* - - - Randon Sector

We, the Wind Riders, a feared pirate collective, were speeding through the emptiness of the galaxy in out CT-8700 transport ship.

I, Ernok Tauf, sat at the cockpit, steering the giant and letting it drift through the blackness.

Then the ship lost all propulsion and slowed drastically with an uneven jutter.

"Karabast!" AG-77, crimson sharpshooter droid and fellow brother of the Wind Riders, exclaimed from the passenger seat. Unusual conking sounds followed. I glanced at the gauge. Out of fuel?

Kyter suddenly bounded into the cockpit room. "Dang ferrik what did you two do?"

"We are out of fuel, but I do not know why--"

Kyter cut me off. "We just refuelled at Aetwelt the other day." Angrilly, he mumbled something unintelligible to himself. "Try to jumpstart the engine."

I ducked under the dashboard and tinkered around with a flashlight until I uncovered two dusty wires. After connecting them, a hoarse and obnoxious coughing and sputtering followed. Smoke suddenly began to blast out of the vent from head-level. I unconnected the wires, and the smoke slowly disappeared. However, the annoying conkconkconkconkconkconkconk splutsplut chhhhhhhhhhhhh sounds pursued. After tampering with some more electric under the dashboard and managed to get the bloody engine fans to shut up.

"The noise is gone, but we are still out of fuel. Without fuel, we are stranded here."

"Should I send out a distress signal, Captain Kyter?" AG-77 put in. The klatoonian frowned and broke into a hardened laugh.

"We ain't gonna send out a distress signal. Us Wind Riders rely on no soul to help us." 

AG-77 did not bother to comment.

"We have the smaller ship in the Cargo Bay. We are very close to Randon, which means Imperials. Gather some pirate brothers, we will find an outpost on the planet and steal some fuel to get us to our next destination."

After doing what Captain had commanded, we boarded the transport shuttle that we had stolen a whiles ago from a small village on an unnamed planet near Mimban. We shut off all power so no Imperials would detect us. Like a bolt, we speedily descended towards the sandstone-covered planet of Randon. In the distance, we saw an Imperial outpost on a hill. That would be our target.

We traversed through the arid terrain for what felt like an eternity. Soon we came to location of the outpost. A rocky trail wounded upwards towards the base, having many signs of being recently in use. After sheltering in a small cavern and Captain Kyter making a plan, we climbed the trail towards the top.

We took the Imperials by surprise. In an all-out assault, we rushed into the cargo area of the outpost, blasting every stormtrooper and Imperial we saw. Screams of pirates echoed through the air behind the repetitive sound of gunshots. Our distraction was working. While we fought, several other pirate brethren managed to stole the fuel cargo. It was a special type -  Corellian hyperfuel. Only a tad bit amount could last for days.

Suddenly, a fearsome figure in black started down the staircase with a glowing crimson blade.

A Sith Lord.

 .......

Thanks for reading the first chapter of The Wind Riders, I hope to release the next few soon.

Thank you in advance if you comment on this post.

TGBTG

SevenSevenSeven

Mid rim, Sector Lantillies, Phaseera, somewhere on a rocky shelf overlooking the jungle

WOOOOOSHHHH

WOOOOOOOOOOSH         

Koko : I still have the beacon on my screen, we're heading straight for it. And a patrol is already waiting for us there

Raint : I really don't see why they sent us reinforcements. This wreck is so old that we don't have much chance of finding any more looters there, and I don't see what danger this planet could pose to us from the local fauna. Anyway, if there's danger, I prefer to handle it myself.

Koko : Thus or it.

 C&C welcome as usual.

To render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's : credit to @Bob De Quatre for the speeder bike, an old memory of Andromeda Gates if I'm correct. Not a full copy but strongly inspired.

Life Day on Dathomir (or The Night(mare) before Life Day)

Dathomir: a remote planet full of wonders and with a strong presence of the dark side of the force. It is the home of the Nightsisters – the Witches of Dathomir – who practice an obscure facet of the force, called magick. Under the rule of the Nightsisters are the Nighbrothers, a group of fierce Zabrak warriors.

During the Clone Wars, the planet would come under attack due to a power struggle between the Sith and the Nightsister mother, leading to the destruction of the witch matriarchy. Since then, only a few Nighsisters and Nightbrothers remain, caught in despair and loneliness. But the Witches have one ghoulish power: Reciting the chant of resurrection, they could summon their dead sisters who would emerge from burial pods, hoisted up high above the ground…

It’s the night before Life Day, when a Nightsister decides to do something against the loneliness and calls a gathering. It’s a family holiday after all…

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Hello and welcome to this Life Day Entry

Dathomir is not the planet you probably would call ideal to convey the spirit of Life Day... ... and indeed, it is not. But hey, Life Day comes in many variants and flavours across the galaxy. The build has got the Life tree and the burial pod is like a large, hanging Life orb. And above all, Life Day is about family. I don't know if the Nightsister and Nightbrother will really enjoy themselves with their undead sisters though... (they're zombies and old, so they probably have a different political opinion they would express loudly, when drunk at dinner) 

My other stories and builds:

Big K , sector Terr'skiar

Later, Lord Krakoo Kaas had a more private party with old friends.

Abehir Zanier, a Harch specialist of cost-effective workforce for the Mining Guild and much-touted esclavagist.

Captain Groahgrgn, a karkarodon pilot, smuggler and blockade runner, very useful when it comes to deliver profitable goods ( precious ore free of custom fees or cost-effective workforce without immigration authorities visa ) Now head of a flourishing space transport company.

Iban Alhazred, a givin statistician for the Mining Guild, well known for his work about the life expectancy/profitability ratio. He was awarded the Damask price by the InterGalactic Banking Clan for that.

Very little is known about the celegian, but he is an old friend of Lord Krakoo Kaas.

Second entry cat B for me.

Onboard the Big K, Terr'skiar Sector.

K. Kaas : Oh dear, what's this.

Droid : OH OH OH, I'm XM 01 your new festive protocol droid for the party.

K. Kaas : A protocol droid !? With a huge piece ? And this dressing-up !

XM 1 : Your droid Kobalt model 00 insisted on a little bit security, for your safety.

K. Kaas : For my safety !? Inside my own cruiser ? OK nevermind, there is no presents in the hood, I suppose ?

XM 1 : Frags rockets, for security sake.

K. Kaas : No kidding.

XM 1 : Your first guest, director Hagen, executive of the Mining Guild for the sector.

XM 1 : The legate Ezzrair from Rorgam

XM 1 : Oggll from Ruusan

XM 1 : And the commodore Hogan from the sector Fleet

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This is my entry for Cat B.

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Chapter 18.5 - Gala Guests - A Festive Figbarf

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After all guests and staff boarded the Atrisia, the starliner jumped into hyperspace, for the New Republic Gala soon to begin…

The  characters displayed are:

Upper left:
Nobody expected a Pirate Lord at the Gala, but here he is. Make no mistake, Commodore Arrick Click (where the Click would truly be a clicking sound, if pronounced correctly) is an aged, but formidable corsair.  He is known to be merciful to those who surrender, but merciless to the ones who try to deceive him.  Over decades of his life as a pirate, the Aqualish Arrick emerged as a (de facto political) leader and lord protector of his wild space territory. Arrick loosly allied with some Rebel cells and fought the Empire with his fleet.  He was invited to the Gala (against some opposition) in the hope he would remain righteous. Arrick owns a Merqaal named Jinx.

Upper right:
The Ovissian U'Lell is a honorable judge at the reestablished New Republic's court of justice. He was a lawyer during the rise of the Empire and disputed the legality of its actions.  As a result, he spent almost 20 years imprisoned on Wobani. He wouldn't tell, but he still wakes up in nightmares of that place sometimes. The vegetarian loves the snackbar at the Gala and can usually be found there.

Middle left:
Yashdee Begoon is a lovely elder lady, fulfillin the Ithorian stereotype. She is fond of living nature and can admire a single, decorative plant for multiple hours. Yashdee is a friendly, sometimes a little naive lady, who despises violence. At younger age, she was leader of her herd. Now she is an ambassador of Ithor and supporting the idea of peace negotiations.

Middle right:
The human Stephim Saul-Saro is hailing from Milvayne. His father wanted him to take over the families' shipping business. But Stephim didn't give a kriff about what his father wanted. He left to become a street artist and indeed caused a stir in the underground scene on Coruscant with some anti-(clone) war art. When the planet became the Imperial Centre, he anonymously continued with anti-totalitarian artworks. He was lucky, the long reach of the ISB did not get to him - mostly because of his relationship with holovid-starlet Dzenia Moone. With the Rebellion turning into a democratic government, he now hopes for more liberty.

Lower left:
Yurs Vendelorn is the chief of security on board of the Atrisia and in this role subordinate directly to Admiral Ackbar and Princess Leia. At young age, Yurs witnessed the separatist bombardment of his homeworld Humbarine and volunteered for the Imperial Navy in the aftermath of the war. He climbed the ranks but soon became disillusioned by the corruption and carelessness of the totalitarian regime. Like many others, he defected and joined the Rebel Alliance.  Yurs sucessfully fought many battles during the civil war and eventually received the rank of Commander. Now, he was trusted the difficult task to secure the Gala and make the guests feel equally safe and free. Commander Vendelorn is busy at the moment, as some uninvited delegation of the Hutt cartell somehow bypassed the security and got as far as the flight deck.

Lower Right:
Dzenia Moone. Famous holoactress and descendant of the renowned Moone dynasty. The Coruscanti human with bleached white hair was already filthy rich, when she started her career. Dzenia was a darling of many imperial officials but fell in love with shipping company heir and no-name artist Stephim Saul-Saro. Not everyone approved this romance but as a Moone, Dzenia was almost untouchable. At some point, she learned about Stephims anti-imperial art-work and was riveted by his courage. Rumor has it, she stood up for Stephim, when the ISB found out. Another rumor even says that Emperor Palpatine - being a fan of the daily holo-soap Dzenia was starring in - granted her clemency. Dzenia and Stephim had to leave Coruscant but they were able to continue their careers on Cantonica. Finally after all these years of austerity, Dzenia Moone can show herself in public with her husband again and loves being in the spotlight.

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Chapter 18.5 - Gala Guests Part I - A Festive Figbarf

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After all guests and staff boarded the Atrisia, the starliner jumped into hyperspace, for the New Republic Gala soon to begin…

The characters displayed are (from left to right)

The Sullustan magnate Paydon Jatt. You wouldn't believe it, but in his younger years Jatt was a space-prospector. He made a fortune with charting space and exploring new mining opprtunities. He is a shareholder of the SoroSuub company.

The Rodian Valio was nominated ambassador of a loose group of a few neutral Outer-Rim worlds. He is visiting the Gala with his wife and is curious what the new government might bring. He is well prepared and carries a retinal projector for augmented reality data with him. 

The human artist Lashali Sunnard was booked for the background music of the party. Originally a star during the previous regime, Lashali gently critisized the Empire in one of her shows and found herself in a women labor camp. Now rehabilitated, she will perform with her other band members on the big stage.

The Pantoran Archduchess Firaya Sinsi was a silent supporter of the Rebel Alliance and her leader, Mon Mothma. Now that she can publicly show her affiliation, she would donate a significant amount of credits to the cause. Being a member of the high society, she loves these kind of events.

Morzog is a fashion designer, hailing from Gallus. When he learned that the New Republic Gala would be art-themed, he did everything to get one of the precious invitations. The small Gallusian is relieved the dark days are over and non-human (and even non-humanoid) artists and designers would again have a chance to display their creations to the Galaxy. Morzog brought a huge amount of his designs with him and would love to show them to anybody interested in his quarters.

The human Lem Korb is one of the many attendands, waiters and aides hired for the Gala. He had to undergo a strict security check to be allowed to work on the Atrisia today. For the Chandrilan Lem, this is a golden opportunity to finally make some credits. Even more, he's hoping for genenrous tips by the wealthy guests. 

Soon after releasing Callaghan's shuttle, the Big K jumped into hyperspace, heading to Terr'skiar, the Imperial Moff Kaas having a Life Day celebration to organize.

The Big K meeting Room

Mridjett and his team are ready to get down to work

The droids and Gurney starts the artwork. And after a while, everything is almost ready. Gurney has just to dress this wonderful Syren from Kashyyyk with guarland. Mridjett will be back later to be sure everything is set.

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A few moments later :

There's an upside down crate lying on the floor, and not a trace of this lazy Gurney !

The droids brought the table and some appetizer and removed the crate. Mridjett is satisfied, Lord Krakoo Kaas can see his guests very soon.

C&C welcome, there's my contribution to the Life Day contest. Entry cat. A

Trellen system, onboard the Big K

: So, what about the meeting at castle Vonreg, Your Imperial Moffness ?

: Enough with the boasting, Callaghan ! And I have no time to waste with some huffers discussing the future of the Empire. You will represent myself on Acorvus. No doubt you are the best choice ever. You're mastering all the requirements for such a conference !

I certainly won't send the Emperor there, he's damned to screw everything up and to get us more troubles than before the meeting.

: I prefered when I only was a simple Atlantis Mercy Mission guard.

  : Remember, water under the bridges.

Later, a commuter 4000 shuttle left the Big K, heading to Castle Vonreg.

: Shuttle FedEx to control, inform Acorvus that director Callaghan, Moff Krakoo Kaas' Special Envoy will attend the meeting. We are now taking the Hydian Way, over.

C&C welcome, sorry for posting only a short build for the meeting, but I'm not at ease with health at the moment.

Some bonus shot of the shuttle under the spoiler

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Chapter 18 - Approaching the Atrisia

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Chandrila system. The Republic agent’s YV-560 courier ship Cloudrunner is approaching the location, where the long awaited New Republic Gala would take place…

» Ah, there it is, the Atrisia. «

» We have you now on our monitors, Cloudrunner. Code Green confirmed. Proceed with docking. «

» Affirmative Atrisia. Approach vector 4-6-decimal 2-8. Cloudrunner over. «

»   Sths«

(So this is where the New Republic Gala will take place? It looks like a museum!)

» Oh I assure you, it is! A rarity from the days of the High Republic, manufactured by the Lantillian ShipWrights after a draft by famous designer Ramni Holian. She was an alumni of the Royal Academy of Arts on the planet Kitel Phard, also known as Atrisia!

»  h «

(Ah, therefore the name.)

Yes.

 Some years ago, in her desperation to come up with its own capital ships, the Alliance turned her into a starfighter carrier.

But now she can serve her real purpose again - To host this exquisite party! «

Meanwhile, aboard the Lambda-Shuttle Elysium with the very same destination…

» Shuttle Elysium? Priority landing confirmed. Proceed with your approach. «

» We just received the clearance to land on the starliner, my lord. «

» Very good. Let’s hope they prepared the finest suite for us.

The name Atrisia… This is a sign of fortune, Vee-Nine! Atrisia is the planet we Vonregs are hailing from.

I feel it. This Gala will be a turning point for me and alter the whole New Republic! «

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Hello and welcome to the next chapter of RotLA! Here I present you the miniature of a vintage, but refurbished civillian starliner, the Atrisia, where the New Republic Gala will take place.

The ship is around 370m long and equiped with three main ion engines, as well as secondary ones for better maneuverability. I added the Corellian Blockade Runner for size reference and storywise for escort purposes.

The Lambda-Shuttle shown on the first image is the 75302 one. One of my favorite series Star Wars ships by Lego.

Here are additional images without the FX.

Life Day Special – Surprise on Mon Gazza

Mon Gazza: A violent, poverty-stricken world, second only to notorious Kessel in spice production. Here, in the spice mines, only the toughest survive. Outworld workers are lured to sign a contract for three years where they would make big money and then return home, but the reality is different. Some miners are stuck in servitude for their lifetime. Nonetheless, within all the misery and darkness, a little spark of compassion can light a cozy fire…

» Dam-di-dam. Dam-di-da. Pom-po-pom.Pom-po-poo... «

» Look! Crow and I found this decommissioned, bronzium drill. «

» Yeah! What do you say, ol'Wensley? «

» Ha, completely corroded! It looks almost like a tree. We have our Tree of Life! Good job! «

» …and I got them Life Orbs! «

» Splendid! «

» Seems we have everything, but for... what was that white, crystallized water called again? «

» Ha ha! Snow, my dear Clueless! «

Snow... you think she be mad if we not gonna have it? «

» Wait! Sucker got something. «

» Wurrrrrpp! «

» He says he has collected some white-ish minerals at the den and pulverized them. «

» Wonderful. So everyone to his position. Here she comes! «

» Merry Life Day, Screwie!!! «

» Gwrrraaaahhh?! «

» Of course, sweetie. We know how you miss home! Here, this is for you! «

» Rooow? Rooof-Booof? «

» Ol'Wensley told us all about it! There is no planet and no weird custom this ancient prospector wouldn't know. «

» Ah Crow, almost every culture has a feast like Life Day, you know? «

» Hm. when I was a child, we would gather around the Kalikori at Three Moons Eve and exchange little presents. Then we would drink hot chakka and tell stories... «

» On Burnin' Bog Day, I’d go for a hunt with my siblings. After we return, we would set the bog on fire and the whole clan would dance around the flames.

The gases would make us dizzy and then we would feast. And eventually my sister and I would start a brawl. Awsome! «

» Oh! And before I was sent to the mines, I would also get to know similar customs at my masters' families! One would even set up a tree in the habitat to celebrate life with the family!

And he wasn't even a Wookiee! «

» Exactly! Since we are all stuck here in these spice mines, let ourselves have our own merry, little Life Day celebration, hm?  «

» Mhhrrr Chrrrhhstmmmhhrrrr! «

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Hello and welcome to my contribution to the Life Day Contest 2024

I hope you enjoy this little story about friends making their comrade happy on Life Day.

The characters:

Twi'lek Darm'ha "Clueless" Klulassa

Wookiee Sgrewgarr "Screwie"

Droid F0-4D "Ford"

Nikto "Crow" Crowbe'an

Veteran Wensley "Ol'Wensley" Dale

Spice Extraction and Filtration Unit SEFU-26 "Sucker"