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This is the wiki for '''Empire Ascendant''', a Star Wars the Roleplaying Game 1st Edition (West End Games) campaign set in the very beginnings of the Galactic Civil War era, between Episodes 3 and 4.
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==Empire Ascendant, a campaign for Star Wars The Roleplaying Game (West End Games 1st Edition)==
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This is the wiki for '''Empire Ascendant''', set in the very beginnings of the Galactic Civil War era, between Episodes 3 and 4.
  
 
'''It is the individual player's responsibility to maintain their own wiki entries.  If it is not listed on the wiki the character does not have it.'''
 
'''It is the individual player's responsibility to maintain their own wiki entries.  If it is not listed on the wiki the character does not have it.'''
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'''Gaming Threads:'''
 
'''Gaming Threads:'''
 
*[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?677209-Recruitment-Star-Wars-d6-West-End-Games-1st-Edition (Recruitment) Star Wars d6 West End Games 1st Edition]
 
*[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?677209-Recruitment-Star-Wars-d6-West-End-Games-1st-Edition (Recruitment) Star Wars d6 West End Games 1st Edition]
*[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?679527-Re-Recruitment-Star-Wars-d6-West-End-Games-1st-Edition Re-Recruitment for Star Wars d6]
 
 
*[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?677656-Empire-Ascendant-(Star-Wars-RPG-d6-1e) OOC Thread]
 
*[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?677656-Empire-Ascendant-(Star-Wars-RPG-d6-1e) OOC Thread]
 
*[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?677653-Empire-Ascendant-(Star-Wars-RPG-d6-1e) IC Thread]
 
*[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?677653-Empire-Ascendant-(Star-Wars-RPG-d6-1e) IC Thread]
  
==Player Characters and Plot Hooks==
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'''Emperor Palpatine's Announcement:'''
===[[Blank Character Sheet Template for Star Wars d6 1st Edition]]===
 
  
===[[Carilla West]]===
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<blockquote>
''Female Miralukan Minor Jedi'' (played by '''Shawn_Hagen''')
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''The Jedi, and some within our own Senate, had conspired to create the shadow of separatism using one of their own as the enemy's leader… The Jedi hoped to unleash their destructive power against the Republic by assassinating the head of government and usurping control of the clone army. But the aims of would-be tyrants were valiantly opposed by those without elitist, dangerous powers. Our loyal clone troopers contained the insurrection within the Jedi Temple and quelled uprisings on a thousand worlds… The remaining Jedi will be hunted down and defeated. Any collaborators will suffer the same fate.''
*Jedi Master Jesseel never brought Carilla to the Jedi Temple Coruscant, and was murdered by his Clone Troopers on Kashyyk before finishing her training.
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</blockquote>
  
===[[Fenya Gallant]]===
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<blockquote>
''Female Arkanian Offshoot Smuggler'' (played by '''MarianLH''')
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''These have been trying times, but we have passed the test. The attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed, but I assure you my resolve has never been stronger. The war is over. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning.''
*Owes 25,000 credits to a mysterious backer, who occasionally gets her legit work, but also has her transport passengers...no questions asked.
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</blockquote>
*Alerted by an underworld contact that the original owner of the ''Rim Dancer'' - a Wookiee named Monlambac - has recently been released from prison, probably due to overcrowding thanks to the fall of the Separatists.
 
*Recognized Vyrim's pursuers, but hasn't let on to that fact.
 
  
====Contacts====
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<blockquote>
*Friendly Spacer --
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''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 body and a sovereign ruler chosen for life. An Empire ruled by the majority, ruled by a new constitution.''
*Klaus "Doc" Vandangante ([[Empire Ascendant - Fringe Characters]]) - Male Human outlaw starship technician, operating in the Corporate Sector.
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</blockquote>
*Pirate Officer --
 
  
===[[Kel Jorwal]]===
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<blockquote>
''Male Human Rebel Noblemen'' (played by '''Rex''')
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''By bringing the entire galaxy under one law, one language, and the enlightened guidance of one individual, the corruption that plagued the Republic in its later years will never take root. Regional governors will eliminate the bureaucracy that allowed the Separatist movement to grow unchecked. A strong and growing military will ensure the rule of law… Under the Empire's New Order, our most cherished beliefs will be safeguarded. We will defend our ideals by force of arms. We will give no ground to our enemies and will stand together against attacks from within or without. Let the enemies of the Empire take heed: Those who challenge Imperial resolve will be destroyed.''
*Grew up on Coruscant and spent some time in the military, attaining the rank of Captain in a ground speeder recon unit.
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</blockquote>
*Becoming quickly disgruntled by Palpatine's blatant -- and perhaps willful -- ignorance of political etiquette since obtaining emergency powers throughout the Clone Wars.
 
  
===[[R2-42]]===
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Specifically, Jedi Masters Sifo-Dyas and Mace Windu have been implicated with gross crimes against the Republic and Palpatine himself, and Count Dooku appears to have been the mastermind of the Naboo incident, which led to the formation of the CIS (Confederacy of Independent Systems).
''R2 Astromech Droid'' (played by '''Darth Illithid''')
 
*Vyrim's R2 unit, custom programmed as a servant droid in addition to the usual technical role of an R2 unit.
 
  
===[[Sarasto Tharion III]]===
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==Player Characters==
''Male Human Young Rebel Senator'' (played by '''Kiriath''')
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*[[Blank Character Sheet Template for Star Wars d6 1st Edition]] -- Gender / Species / Template
*Homeworld of Yir Tangee (L8) is a target of the new Empire, as they want to cleanse its noble houses of any Separatist allegiances.
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*[[Xilaren Myndraav]] -- Female Human Bounty Hunter
*Son of the jealous, ineffectual Sarasto II and his wife compassionate wife Daemorra, wealthy business owners.
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*[[Carilla West]] -- Female Miralukan Minor Jedi
*Nephew of Delza Tharion, the patriarch of House Tharion, whose son Dreks is the black sheep of the family.
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*[[Vyrim Jade]] -- Male Human Tongue-Tied Engineer
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*[[Alcran Festalis]] -- Gender / Species / Failed Jedi
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*[[Fenya Gallant]] -- Female Arkanian Offshoot Smuggler
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*[[Kel Jorwal]] -- Male Human Rebel Noblemen
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*[[Sarasto Tharion III]] -- Gender / Species / Young Rebel Senator
  
===[[Vyrim Jade]]===
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==Plot Hooks==
''Male Human Tongue-Tied Engineer'' (played by '''James_Sure_Would''')
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*''(Carilla West)'' Jedi Master Jesseel never brought Carilla to the Jedi Temple Coruscant, and was murdered by his Clone Troopers before finishing her training.
*Family was murdered by mysterious thugs (as far as he knows).
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*''(Vyrim Jade)'' Family was murdered by mysterious thugs (as far as he knows).
 
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*''(Fenya Gallant)'' Owes 25,000 credits to a mysterious backer, who occasionally gets her legit work, but also has her transport passengers...no questions asked.
===[[Xilaren Myndraav]]===
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*''(Sarasto Tharion III)'' Homeworld of Yir Tangee (L8) is a target of the new Empire, as they want to cleanse its noble houses of any Separatist allegiances.
''Female Human Bounty Hunter'' (played by '''t@nya''')
 
*Hired by a mysterious representative of House Tharion's Delza Tharion requesting that Sarasto be brought to Tharion Estates on Yir Tangee.
 
*Baroness of the Barony of Myndrav on the planet Mossak
 
  
 
==The Deceased and Departed==
 
==The Deceased and Departed==
[[Alcran Festalis]] ('''bertrandhussle''') -- Male Human Failed Jedi (departed)
 
 
*Space for Player Character 1 -- Gender / Species / Template
 
*Space for Player Character 1 -- Gender / Species / Template
 
*Space for Player Character 2 -- Gender / Species / Template
 
*Space for Player Character 2 -- Gender / Species / Template
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*Space for Player Character 4 -- Gender / Species / Template
 
*Space for Player Character 4 -- Gender / Species / Template
  
==Non-Player Characters and Important Locations==
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==Recurring Non-Player Characters==
 
*[[Empire Ascendant - Imperial Characters]]
 
*[[Empire Ascendant - Imperial Characters]]
 
*[[Empire Ascendant - Rebellion Characters]]
 
*[[Empire Ascendant - Rebellion Characters]]
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*[[Empire Ascendant - Other Characters]]
 
*[[Empire Ascendant - Other Characters]]
  
===[[Locales and Maps]]===
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==Deck Plans, Maps, and Player Handouts==
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===The Galaxy and Travel Times===
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The best -- though certainly not the most accurate! -- way to figure out relative positions and travel times are to use the following resources:
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[http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/d/d2/MainGalaxy.jpg The Galaxy] - This is the Essential Atlas version of the map of the Star Wars Galaxy.
  
==Deck Plans and Player Handouts==
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[http://starwars.com/atlas/ Star Wars Essential Atlas Online Companion] contains an updated PDF index of all of the Star Wars planets and their position on the above map.
  
===[[Sabaac Rules for Star Wars D6]]===
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[http://www.starwars-chronicles.com/Hyperspace_Travel_Time.htm Hyperspace Travel Times] gives you a general idea of the travel times involved with going from one section of the galaxy to another.  Unfortunately, it's a generalization; certain features of the galaxy make it such that any planets not along well-traveled Hyperspace routes could have travel times that vary widely from what is presented.
  
===[[Smuggling and Piracy for Star Wars D6]]===
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Combine all these with several listings in the various Star Wars sourcebooks, and then multiply all that by your ship's Hyperdrive Multiplier.  See why it requires an Astrogation roll?
  
 
===The ''Rim Dancer''===
 
===The ''Rim Dancer''===
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Captain Gallant bought the ''Rim Dancer'' at a government auction, after it was impounded for smuggling. The modifications were already present at the time. She's heard rumors that the previous owner has escaped from prison and wants his ship back.
 
Captain Gallant bought the ''Rim Dancer'' at a government auction, after it was impounded for smuggling. The modifications were already present at the time. She's heard rumors that the previous owner has escaped from prison and wants his ship back.
 
===Kel's OP-5 Landspeeder===
 
 
'''OP-5 Landspeeder'''
 
*'''Craft:''' SoroSuub OP-5
 
*'''Type:''' Civilian Landspeeder
 
*'''Scale:''' Speeder
 
*'''Cost:''' 12,000 credits (new), 4,000 (used)
 
*'''Crew:''' 1
 
*'''Passengers:''' 4
 
*'''Cargo Capacity:''' 10 kilograms; 25 cubic centimeters
 
*'''Cover:''' 1/2
 
*'''Flight Ceiling:''' 1 meter
 
*'''Speed Code:''' 2D
 
*'''Maneuverability:''' 2D
 
*'''Body Strength:''' 2D
 
  
 
==House Rules==
 
==House Rules==
 
[[D6 Simple Rules Overview for Empire Ascendant]]
 
[[D6 Simple Rules Overview for Empire Ascendant]]
 
All of the following House Rules are noted with full text on the above D6 Simple Rules page.  They show up in both places for easy reference.
 
 
===Difficulty Numbers===
 
*Very Easy . . . 3-5
 
*Easy . . . 6-10
 
*Moderate . . . 11-15
 
*Difficult . . . 16-20
 
*Very Difficult . . . 21-30
 
*Heroic . . . 31+
 
  
 
===Combat===
 
===Combat===
  
 
====Initiative====
 
====Initiative====
#'''Declaration Phase:''' Determine your actions, including multiple actions, or declaring Full Dodge.
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#Declaration phase (determine your actions, including multiple actions, or declaring Full Dodge).
#'''Initiative Roll:''' Roll 1D per character, actions proceed in ascending order (1s go first, 2s go second, etc.).
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#Roll 1D per character, actions proceed in ascending order (1s go first, 2s go second, etc.).
#'''First Action Segment:''' Resolve first action for each character in initiative order.
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#Resolve first action for each character in initiative order.
#'''Subsequent Action Segements:''' Repeat for subsequent actions, until all declared actions are resolved.
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#Repeat for subsequent actions, until all declared actions are resolved.
#'''End of combat round.'''
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#End of combat round.
  
 
====Defenses====
 
====Defenses====
  
 
Defenses are a static number.  Normally, the Target Number (TN) of any ranged attack is simply based on the range, and any melee attack is based on the weapon employed.  Characters have two choices during the Declaration phase of initiative in terms of defense:
 
Defenses are a static number.  Normally, the Target Number (TN) of any ranged attack is simply based on the range, and any melee attack is based on the weapon employed.  Characters have two choices during the Declaration phase of initiative in terms of defense:
#'''No defense/not declared:''' The TN is modified by the character's appropriate static Defense score.
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#No defense/not declared: The TN is modified by the character's appropriate static Defense score.
#'''Full Dodge:''' The character declares that they will do nothing except defend themselves.  The TN is modified by the character's static Dodge + 10.
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#Full Dodge: The character declares that they will do nothing except defend themselves.  The TN is modified by the character's static Dodge + 10.
  
 
Static Defense are calculated as such, and should be noted on your character sheet:
 
Static Defense are calculated as such, and should be noted on your character sheet:

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