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The history of the Republic extends back many centuries, beginning with the formation of what is now referred to as the Old Republic. During these times the Republic flourished, and with the help of the Jedi Knights, peace governed the galaxy. However, less than a century ago, a very powerful and charismatic man began to influence the Senate of the Republic. Senator Palpatine began deviously organizing a new governmental arrangement, and most were blind to his evil ambitions, save a select few, amoung them young Senators Mon Mothma and Bail Organa. At the height of his power, the now self-proclaimed Emporer Palpatine launched the Clone Wars, destoryed most of the Jedi, and in the process took control of almost all Republic worlds, placing them under his Imperial rule. Thus the Old Republic collapsed, being replaced by the evil Empire. However, resistance, at first very small, did exist, led by Bail Organa and Mon Mothma.
As the rule of the Emperor and his henchman, Darth Vader, became tighter,
the resistance grew. Soon the leaders had arranged an official Alliance
between several key planets who, although afraid to express outright
support, did supply much needed funds and personnel. Years passed, and the
Alliance grew larger until the Emperor finally took notice. He proceeded
to construct the most powerful weapon ever seen, The Deathstar, which he
used to destory the planet of Alderaan, killing Bail Organa. But with the
heroic help of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and the re-emerged Jedi Knight
Obi Wan Kenobi, the Death Star was destroyed and Organa's daughter,
Princess Leia, was rescued. This outrage forced the Emperor to concentrate
on destroying the Rebellion, and all the while the Rebellion grew.
Construction began on a new Death Star, and the Alliance launched an
all out assault on this weapon, led by the new Jedi Knight, Skywalker and
Alliance Generals Solo and Lando Calrissian. The attack was successful,
and the Emperor was destroyed, as was Darth Vader. With the death of the
Emperor, the Empire crumbled, and led by Mon Mothma, the Republic was
restored. Thus began the era of the New Republic, although the formation
of the new government has been difficult.
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