A Really Big Idea for the Whole Site

You're right, it CAN be bypassed. But outlining the general atmosphere in such a way might set the tone we need to pursuade people not to simply blow it off. Especially writers -looking- for RP (those not running with a pre-determined storyline) will be better guided towards jumping in on this idea.

I'm up for it, a very good idea.

Alright, we have a slight issue we ought to address.

With the Yavin IV Jedi leaving the game, I don't see why the Mandalorian Holy War couldn't continue, with alterations/narrative to cover changes, etc. But might these events affect when the "Cold War" RP starts off?
Though at the moment the Yavin IV RP is of indeterminate status, GALSAF for instance, might end up with enough free time to work on the rest of the MHW as well as lay its portion of the groundwork for the "Cold War" etc.

Anyone confused as to what I'm getting at here? I don't want to dive into insane detail, but not sure if my point is clear or not.

Ander Tagira

I say we just make it that Sin and her Major own everything, and all of you own nothing.

But that's not good for advertisements. Well, actually, who doesn't want such a wonderful universe?

Did someone say WW II?

So, fascism being a target which enables super powers to nationalize?

My musket is very happy.
And look at that. I know just the way to piss everyone off IC. I see now this is destiny.

Shouldn't be an issue. Tho I wouldn't recommend Sin's side to take the Communist approach of a state choked by a clenched fist. Rather, because they are Sith and other dark siders, the empire should exemplify a capitalist haven, a place where nationalistic individualism (a notion of free will so long as loyal to the state) is valued. There would be little legal clutter: science unfettered by regulations, military budgets completely controlled by the generals themselves, legalized slavery of aliens, xenophobia, expressive and wild art, etc, etc.

Basically, a place where only passion and might rules, where the only restricter was any one person's will. The catch is that there would be little if any care towards social reformation programs, and the illusion that any one can be great, when really most would fry as they cut throats.

To contrast this, the "Jedi" empire would be a sort of lumbering utopia: bogged down by bureaucratic systems, slow to move anything, rampant with welfare programs underlined with good intentions but exploited, an over abundance of class warfare arguments, and poor sense of national identity. Business would be difficult to conduct due to the dizzying amount of regulation and redundancy. However, despite these shortcomings, it would still be favorable for a poor person to inhabit the more supportive "light" side inclined state.

We will continue with the battles that have already been planned for the Mando War, however Kuat might have a change of motivation. I need to work that out with Rob.

The regurgitated cold war sides I can lose. The "unbridled" citizen of the Dark Tide - that I'd want to see too badly to skip.

I've been thinking of actually using Solomon Mines for this. One of like two or three mining companies actually "owned" which would be in high demand. It would cover some of the economic part of it, smuggling, blockade running and so on.