Post by Silas on Jul 21, 2015 20:25:19 GMT
Open War
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With victories upon the Republic world of Yaga Minor and the Jedi temple at Rhen Var, the Sith Order ensured their presence in the galaxy was felt by many and known to all. As planets on the Outer Rim fall, an increasing number of systems align themselves with the growing power of the Sith Empire. Meanwhile, the Republic is forced to fall back and consolidate its remaining strength as the Empire looks to conquer Taris and break into the Mid Rim.
Despite their decision to avoid the war, the Jedi Order led a campaign to cleanse the world of Subterrel of the dark side taint which had come to linger there. After uncovering a number of Sith, the two forces engaged one another until the Jedi managed to reclaim the vacated planet and return it to the Republic’s control.
With the continued success of their campaign to reclaim their former territories, the Mandalorians have agreed to avoid hostilities with the Sith Empire. Rumours are beginning to surface that talks are underway between these two factions to further their relationship. At the same time, the growing Mandalorian forces have set their eyes upon Ordo as their next target.
When the invasion came, the Republic forces on Ordo were unprepared for the
combined forces of the Mandalorians and the Sith and the planet fell. The decleration of their alliance signified by this battle did not go unnoticed by the Jedi Blades. Despite ignoring the High Council's wishes and getting involved in the war, they had previously avoided the Mandalorians, seeing only the Sith as the threat. But now that the two forces were co-operating, they would need to reaccess their position.
The once miniscule forces of the Sith Empire had previously claimed territory through financial and social pressure, diplomacy and surprise attacks. But with their growing military they launched an invasion upon the world of Thila, where a major Republic base had been built. They overcame the defences of the mountain fortress and bested the tactics of a renowned Republic general in order to claim the planet and open up access to more territories in the Outer Rim.
Expeditions and plots orchastrated by members of the Sith Order have cemented their place in galactic events. Members succeeding in securing alliances with the Gossam on Felucia and convincing the worlds of Troiken and Makem Te to turn from the Republic. In doing so, they set a trap for the Senators and leaders of the Jedi Blades that had been touring the Outer Rim as part of a diplomatic convoy. Whilst many of the Senators escaped with the help of the Blades and the fast response of nearby Republic forces, there were still some captured by the Sith forces.
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Now with their forces fighting two enemies, the Republic had to take action by any means that they could. Acting upon information they were provided, the Jedi Lord commanding the Republic forces orchastrated an ambush upon the leader of the Mandalorians shortly after their victory at Ordo. Despite being severly outnumbered and outgunned by the Republic fleet, Mandalore the Liberator refused to surrender, instead attacking the fleet, ultimately resulting in his death.
Hoping that the fall of their leader would cause the Mandalorian forces to break apart, the Republic were surprised when a new leader came forward called Mandalore the Reclaimer. She has already started preparing to free those Mandalorian worlds that remain under Republic control. And with the defences at Thila gone, the Republic's front line is pushed ever closer to Taris and the Mid Rim territories that lay beyond it.