Empire Ascendant

Empire Ascendant, a campaign for Star Wars The Roleplaying Game (West End Games 1st Edition)

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.

Gaming Threads:

• (Recruitment) Star Wars d6 West End Games 1st Edition
• OOC Thread
• IC Thread

Emperor Palpatine's Announcement:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Player Characters

• Blank Character Sheet Template for Star Wars d6 1st Edition -- Gender / Species / Template
• Xilaren Myndraav -- Female Human Bounty Hunter
• Carilla West -- Female Miralukan Minor Jedi
• Vyrim Jade -- Male / Species / Tongue-Tied Engineer
• Alcran Festalis -- Gender / Species / Failed Jedi
• Fenya Gallant -- Female / Arkanian Offshoot / Smuggler
• Kel Jorwal -- Gender / Species / Disgruntled Senator
• Sarasto Tharion III -- Gender / Species / Young Rebel Senator

The Deceased and Departed

• Space for Player Character 1 -- Gender / Species / Template
• Space for Player Character 2 -- Gender / Species / Template
• Space for Player Character 3 -- Gender / Species / Template
• Space for Player Character 4 -- Gender / Species / Template

Recurring Non-Player Characters

• Empire Ascendant - Imperial Characters
• Empire Ascendant - Rebellion Characters
• Empire Ascendant - Fringe Characters
• Empire Ascendant - Other Characters

Plot Hooks

• (Carilla West) Jedi Master Jesseel never brought Carilla to the Jedi Temple Coruscant, and was murdered by his Clone Troopers before finishing her training.
• (Vyrim Jade) Family was chased(?)/murdered(?) by mysterious thugs.
• (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.
• (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.

Deck Plans, Maps, and Player Handouts

The Rim Dancer

The Rim Dancer

Deck Plans

Key:

1. Crew/Passenger Lounge
2. Captain's Stateroom
3. Crew Stateroom
4. Passenger Stateroom
5. Passenger Stateroom converted to cargo
6. Drive Room
7. Cockpit
8. Main Turret (ion cannons)
9. Docking Collar
10. Boarding Ramp

Notes:

• An X denotes a Cargo Area.
• All staterooms except the captain's are double-occupancy.
• The hidden smuggling compartment is in the forward bulkhead of the lounge, behind a bench.

Modifications:

• Cargo Conversion, -4 passengers, +40 tons cargo: no cost
• Increasing Maneuver to 2D: 1200 credits, 0 tons
• Hidden Compartment, 5 tons capacity: 2000 credits, 1 ton

Game Stats

Note: Not finalized.

YG-4210 Transport

Craft: Corellian YG-4210 Transport

Era: Old Republic

Type: Exploration freighter

Scale: Starfighter

Length: 24 meters

Crew: 1, gunners: 2

Passengers: 8

Cargo Capacity: 64 metric tons (5 tons hidden)

Consumables: 1 year

Cost: 40,000 (used)

Hyperdrive Multiplier: x3

Backup Hyperdrive???

Nav Computer: Yes

Maneuverability: 2D

Sublight Speed: 1D+2

Hull: 4D

Weapons:

• 2 Blaster Cannons (fire-linked)
  • Fire Arc: Partial turret (front, right, left)
  • Fire Control: 1D
  • Damage: 4D
• 2 Light Ion Cannons (fire linked)
  • Fire Arc: Turret
  • Fire Control: 2D
  • Damage: 4D

Capsule: The YG-4210 light freighter, built by the Corellian Engineering Corporation, was a very old ship model, predating the famous YT series by several decades.

Designed specifically for space exploration rather than combat, the freighter was originally unarmed. However, after centuries of serving, most likely none of them matched the original specifications. Weapons such as blasters, ion cannons and concussion missiles were common in these modified vehicles.