A long time ago in a galaxy far,
far away...

The Dark Forces

It is a dark time for the Galaxy. The Evil Emperor Palpatine has destroyed all remnants of the Old Republic, disbanding the Imperial Senate and establishing himself as ruler of a Galactic Empire.

Fighting against the tyranny of the Empire are those who oppose it's evil acts, want a better life or harken for the golden days of the Republic once more. The Rebel Alliance have won a major victory with the destruction of the Empire's superweapon; the Death Star. The Imperial military have not taken this lightly and struck back at the Rebel's secret base on the Ice Planet of Hoth, once again driving them into hiding. Little does the Rebellion realise that the Empire has begun work on more secret projects in their effort to keep an iron grip on the good citizens of the galaxy.

The Rebels cannot hope to foil all of these plans, but there are other, smaller factions and individuals who strive for peace and justice. It is these people; the unsung heroes, who fight because they want to, are paid to or have no choice, who fight where the Rebellion can't. Six of these adventurers will soon cross paths and begin a journey that will remain with them forever...

A Jedi from the time of the Old Republic, Ish was on a routine mission with his master when their ship was attacked and boarded by an unknown red and black tattoed assailant. His master fought the attacker valiantly but lost his life using his last moments to shield his apprentice from the evil creature's senses. Remaining in hibernation for 30 years, Ish's ship was discovered by traders in the Bespin system, which he made his new home. He used his skills and a droid and computer programmer to good effect when the Empire took over Cloud City and he planted code deep within the city's computer to warn escaping Rebels of damage to their hyperdrive. Ish carries a green tinted light-saber of his own construction after his original was lost on the planet Yaega.

Jiro Adrai - Jedi Consular (Deceased)

As a young child he discovered a library of Jedi lore from which he learnt his trade and obtained his light-saber. In one of the texts was a prophecy that a force user on his planet would one day bring great darkness to the force. Afraid of the damage this may do - and aware that he has to protect the force - he has gone on a crusade to find out who this is and kill them. He beleives he has now done this and is trying to return to his library to further his studies.
Jiro met a grim end when his Dark Side tendencies overcame him and he attacked Ish Boseth. Ish was lightly injured but Jiro was cut down by a raging Oowook defending his friend. In the hurry to escape from an Imperial camp on Denya, Jiro's body was left to rot in the hot desert sun as the rest of the party escaped in a stolen landing craft.

Oowook - Force Attuned Wookiee Mercenary

A Force-Sensitive Wookiee mercenary, Oowook wanders the galaxy, evading the Empire and helping those he can. Ookwook's incredible strength allows him to take on almost any combatant. He bested the Bounty Hunter Jonas Krel in a hand-to-hand fight to the death. Oowook has recently taken up the path of the Jedi, using a lightsaber given to him by his long dead father. Ookwook's casualty toll is impressive:

Stormtroopers: 18
Snowtroopers: 10
Imperial Guards: 16
Yaegan Rebels: 2
Hired Thugs: 2
Kariolan Terrorists: 10
Imperial Agents: 3
Imperial Officer:1
Imperial Technicians: 2
Dark Trooper Phase One: 1
Dark Trooper Phase Two: 3
Pirates: 2
Jonas Krel
Jiro Adrai

Captain of the "Zombie Rook", Greedo is invaluable as a top notch fighter pilot and not a bad light freighter pilot either!. He has saved the party from certain doom several times with his quick reflexes and natural piloting skill.

Sath Feronex - Imperial Security Beareau Deserter

An ex Imperial Agent, Sath tries to keep as low a profile as possible. His excellent piloting and computer skills have proved useful in many critical situations. He has also recently taken up the sport of illegal high-speed swoop racing, to which his piloting skills lend naturally.

Rekal Klawsky - Outer-Rim Farmer

Rekal's many and varied skills come in extremely useful in survival situations. His acrobatic antics have gotten him out of several sticky situations.

The Ship

Here is the original ship detail as a Word 97 file.
Here is the current ship detail as a Word 97 file.

The Story so Far

First encountered on Itchkon Station where he claimed to be a rebel contact and led the party into an ambush, Jonas Krel was a talented and sneaky Bounty Hunter. After barely escaping his first encounter when Ish, Greedo and Oowook took out his entire retinue of hired help, Krel tried to even the score later when the characters were captured by Gorba The Hutt. The Hutt was ready to give his prisoners to Krel when Oowook volunteered to unarmed combat to the death in an effort to win his freedom. After a heated combat in which Krel tried to stab Oowook with a concealed vibroknife, Oowook bested him, ripping his head from the spine and completely disarming him. Krel was revealed to have a huge disfigured scar across one side of his face usually covered by his mask.

Gorba The Hutt - Crimelord

The heroes were captured by Gorba after dropping from hyperspace into a slave capture operation around Ord Mantell. Subsequently captured, the heroes escaped by promising to bring back a shipload of combat droids they had encountered for the Hutt's own personal use.

Reich Combes- Unmarked Imperial Officer

A very athletic young man with perfectly symmetric features and an ability to jump very high. First encountered on Rykyao at the Imperial Vehicle Design Centre, the heroes have little information on this enemy. Obviously linked with the Dark Trooper project, Combes has unnatural speed and agility, not matched even by Ish' Jedi abilities. When he appears, the heroes know trouble is not far behind.

Mr Hellak - Ruthless Archeologist

A rival to the ageing Xerich Canus, Mr Hellak was hired by Imperial Commander Jerrimad to help unearth an ancient archeological artifact. He escaped the confusion on Denya in his own personal transport.

Commander Jerrimad - Imperial Commander

First encountered on the desert planet of Denya, Commander Jerrimad was in charge of an Imperial expedition sent to unearth an artifact of immense historical value. He trapped the heroes in an underground complex and kidnapped Professor Canus, whom they were working for. The heroes broke loose, destroying the entire Imperial camp and very nearly killing Jerrimad, who escaped across the dunes.

Admiral Tren - Imperial Officer

Seen accompanying Reich Combes at a swank party on Kariolis, Admiral Tren escaped into the streets when a 10 man squad of Dark Trooper Phase Two's dropped from the ceiling into the party. Some of the heroes attempted to chase him, but lost him in the panic as the crowd rushed from the hotel.