The Sundered Galaxy

The Sundered Galaxy is a sprawling, war-haunted civilization on the brink of collapse. The Jedi Order claims to protect peace, yet political rot in the Galactic Republic undermines them at every turn. The Sith—thought extinct—operate from the shadows, puppeteering galactic tensions toward inevitable conflict. Technology is highly advanced: starships, droids, clones, cybernetics, and ancient relics from the Old Republic and Mandalorian Wars lie buried across the stars. Magic translates to the Force, a cosmic energy field accessible by Jedi, Sith, witches, shamans, and rare force attuned individuals. The galaxy feels stretched thin—haunted by ancient wars, drowning in corruption, and trembling on the edge of the Clone Wars.

The galaxy is divided among major political and cultural powers: Galactic Republic A vast democratic body seated on Coruscant. Once noble, now riddled with corruption, corporate influence, and bureaucracy. Worlds like Alderaan, Corellia, Naboo, and Kashyyyk fall under its banner. Outer Rim Territories Lawless frontier space filled with pirates, smugglers, crime syndicates, warlords, Mandalorian tribes, and separatist agitators. Includes worlds like Tatooine, Mandalore, Dathomir, Lothal, and Ryloth. Corporate Powers Mega-corporations like the Trade Federation, Techno Union, Commerce Guild, and Banking Clan control fleets rivaling small militaries. Their “neutrality” is fracturing. Neutral + Rogue Worlds – Kalee (General Grievous’ homeworld) – Jedha (ancient Force temples) – Ilum (lightsaber crystal world) – Malachor (Sith superweapon ruins) – Taris, Korriban, Ziost, Ossus, Lehon (Old Republic remnants) These regions allow adventurers to travel from city-worlds to deserts, jungle moons, ice caverns, temple ruins, and battle-scarred graveworlds.

Your world includes the full spectrum of Star Wars species: Humans Dominant in government and military, but culturally diverse across thousands of worlds. Twi’leks, Zabraks, Togruta, Wookiees, Rodians, Mon Calamari, Nautolans, Chiss Each race has its own homeworlds, traditions, and political standings. Many are exploited or oppressed by corporate powers or slavers. Mandalorians Fragmented after the fall of their empire. Clans struggle for identity—warrior traditionalists, pacifists, and mercenaries. Force Cultures – Jedi Order on Coruscant: monastic peacekeepers under growing scrutiny – Sith (secret rule of two) working behind the scenes – Nightsisters of Dathomir wielding dark magicks – Guardians of the Whills on Jedha – Zealots and remnant force cults of Old Republic lore Droids Some sentient, some bound by programming—used everywhere, from service to battle. Relationships between species shift by world, but tension, injustice, and war scars create a galaxy defined by distrust, opportunity, and rebellion.

The galaxy is at a breaking point. Rise of the Separatist Movement Count Dooku secretly rallies thousands of worlds to secede. Trade Federation blockades intensify. The Senate debates military action, unaware this is orchestrated by the Sith. Jedi Under Pressure The Order is spread thin. Anti-Jedi sentiment rises. Strange Force disturbances, missing younglings, hidden Sith shrines, and rogue dark adepts hint at a growing shadow. Mandalorian Turmoil Clans debate whether to return to ancient warrior traditions or rebuild peacefully. Some flee to the Outer Rim, becoming elite mercenaries and bounty hunters. Imperial Prototypes Secret Kaminoan cloning begins. Republic black projects accelerate weapon development. Cyborg experiments—such as those that created Grievous—are quietly spreading. Criminal Syndicate Expansion The Hutts, Black Sun, Crimson Dawn, Pykes, and even rogue Mandalorians exploit the growing chaos. Adventurers thrive in this powder keg—spies, Jedi, Sith, bounty hunters, ex-soldiers, and commandos all find work.

Magic = manipulating the Force, which flows through all things. Light Side (Jedi, monks, guardians) – Healing – Telekinesis – Foresight – Defensive abilities – Mind empathy Dark Side (Sith, Inquisitors, cultists) – Rage-based amplifications – Lightning – Fear manipulation – Forbidden rituals – Weapon empowerment – Nightsister necromancy Grey / Unaligned – Force witches – Zeffo-style ancient Force channelers – Those like Ahsoka, Cal Kestis, Quinlan Vos, or Starkiller Deities / Belief Systems While the Force is not a god, many cultures treat it religiously: – Guardians of the Whills (Jedha) – Sith code adherents – Jedi code monastics – Nightsister spirit gods Magic is powerful but dangerous—a temptation, a burden, a calling.

Star Wars “planes” are cosmic states and realms that influence the material galaxy: The Cosmic Force Where the spirits of the dead return. Rare Jedi commune with it—Yoda, Qui-Gon, etc. The Living Force The energy flowing through all life; sensitive individuals feel it intensely. Vergences / Nexuses Planets rich in Force alignment: – Ilum (light) – Lothal (mysterious neutral) – Korriban (dark) – Malachor (cataclysmic dark) – Mortis-like anomalies (rare, reality-warping) These places empower Force users, twist nature, or break physical laws, giving you D&D style planar-magic equivalents.

The Old Republic Era A time of Jedi armies, Sith empires, Rakatan remnants, Mandalorian crusades. Ruins, weapons, and holocrons from this era still shape galactic politics. The High Republic Era Golden age of Jedi peacekeeping. Abandoned temple outposts, ancient kyber repositories, and disaster-era artifacts remain. The Mandalorian Wars Saw Mandalore’s devastation. Scattered beskar caches, ruined citadels, and cursed battlefields litter the Outer Rim. The Dark Age of the Sith Korriban, Ziost, and Moraband hide relics from when Sith lords commanded legions. The Recent Past – Inquisitor prototypes – Dathomiri civil wars – Early Separatist uprisings – Jedi missions hidden from public records Every ruin can become an adventure location.

Currency: Galactic Credits Black markets: Hutt cartel chips, Beskar bars, Kyber crystals, spice, tech components Major trade routes: – Hydian Way – Corellian Run – Perlemian Trade Route – Smuggler routes (Kessel Run, Hutt lanes) Economy fueled by: – Kyber crystal mining – Droid manufacturing – Cloning contracts – War supplies – Illegal arms trading – Bounty hunting networks Perfect for campaigns involving heists, smuggling, espionage, or war profiteering.

Republic Law Highly bureaucratic, inconsistent enforcement. Jedi act as peacekeepers but lack legal authority on many worlds unless invited. Planetary Law Each world enforces its own rules—ruthless on Nar Shaddaa, honorable on Mandalore, strict on Coruscant. Crime Syndicates Run Parallel “Shadow Law” Assassins, bounty hunters, smugglers, spice dealers, gladiators—this underworld is a second legal system. Views on Adventurers – Jedi: respected, feared, distrusted – Sith: believed extinct but secretly active – Bounty hunters: necessary evil – Mercs: everywhere – Force users not in the Order: suspicious, often hunted A perfect setting for PC freedom and moral complexity.

Creatures – Rancors – Acklays – Wampas – Krayt dragons – Sarlaccs – Terentateks (Sith-spawned Force predators) – Nightsister undead – Malachor aberrations – Rakatan machine-horrors Villain Factions – The Sith (Sidious + Tyranus) orchestrating everything – Separatist military and droids – Hutt cartel warlords – Crimson Dawn assassins – Black Sun crime lords – Mandalorian extremists – Dark side cults worshiping ancient Sith or Force entities Ancient Evils – Sith holocrons – Rakatan star-forges – Malachor superweapons – Wounds in the Force (à la KOTOR 2) These threats give you boss monsters, NPC antagonists, and campaign arcs.