Factions are part of the Galaxy Awaits game structure. Players must choose one of three Factions for their Character to become a part the game story and economy. Within each Faction, Players choose a Role, a function within that Faction as pertains to the game.
Rebellion
Faction Involvement
Faction Costume
Faction Status
Displays as Independent
The Rebellion is composed of small groups of individuals actively fighting against the Empire. Not yet an Alliance as depicted in film, small rebel cells are scattered throughout the galaxy operating separately, often unbeknownst of each other, yet covertly led by the mysterious Fulcrum.
Choosing the Rebellion Faction is about playing an undercover operative and facing consequences if caught... you are opting in for PvP. Your Character is putting themselves in danger while working to dismantle the Empire, often via covert missions and subterfuge to thwart Imperial plans.
PvP Expectations
Though automatically viewed as Independent on the Holonet, expect to pay the consequences if you are discovered to be a Rebel. Your main enemy is the Empire and they are expected to react appropriately using forms of consequences as defined in the RULEBOOK. Those Players have opted in for PvP by choosing to play an Imperial and you should expect them to react.
Conversely, engage in reasonable PvP as expected in Star Wars yet in a way that makes for a good LARP story. For some examples, you may hack the Imperial database, steal Imperial credits, or challenge an Imperial to a fight.
You must be comfortable with combat, arrests, interrogation, espionage, manipulation, and temporary removal of Player Characters... and having the same done to your Character.
The Rebellion Faction is not an excuse to kill Characters on a whim. Explore those Consequences before permanently removing a Character from play. Character Death is best when everyone involved can tell an amazing story afterward.
Faction Roles
Rebellion
Partisan
As a politician, you write legislation that benefits the Base and the Rebellion cause. You may submit new laws, manage permits, become an Elected Official, write press briefings and create Rebel propaganda, act as an attorney during court, campaign for funds, and other such activities.
As with all Rebels operating in secret, the public persona you choose to portray determines how easy or difficult interacting with other Characters outside the Rebellion will be.
PERK & RULES
POLITICIAN
Run for Town Council, write Laws, sway politics.
OBJECTIVE FAVOR
If a Town Council member, complete Town Council Objectives to win a Favor from Fulcrum (Mission Control).
Rebellion
Rebel Spy
As a spy, you provide intelligence and counterintelligence for the Base. You may use slicing, infiltration, sabotage, and theft to obtain information, disrupt the enemy, and root out enemy spies and dissidents in the Rebellion Faction.
As with all Rebels operating in secret, the public persona you choose to portray determines how easy or difficult interacting with other Characters outside the Rebellion will be.
PERK & RULES
SMUGGLER
Receive 1 Tamper Lock per event from Logistics.
UNDERCOVER PROFILE
Create a fake Chain Code using Undercover Profile.
SPY
Using the Security Skill, pick a Padlock or Security Lock in 3 seconds, a Ray Shield in 30 seconds.
Rebellion
Resistance Fighter
Use your combat training to plot and engage in strategic covert strikes on the Empire Faction and the Rebellions enemies. You may also participate in various combat skirmishes around town as well as assist in daily operations of the Base.
As with all Rebels operating in secret, the public persona you choose to portray determines how easy or difficult interacting with other Characters outside the Rebellion will be.
PERK & RULES
HEAVY STRIKE
Use the Heavy Strike Technique as described.
SUPPRESSING FIRE
Sig Call: Status pain 2
Using a weapon, spend 1 FP, and say the Sig Call to add the Pain Effect to the next strike.
Rebellion
Survivor
As a trained Force-user and Order 66 survivor, you handle matters of the Force for the Base. Deal with Inquisitors, recruit Force-sensitives, and manage Relics and Rituals.
If your Character is discovered, especially by the Empire, expect to pay the highest consequences.
As with all Rebels operating in secret, the public persona you choose to portray determines how easy or difficult interacting with other Characters outside the Rebellion will be.
PERK & RULES
ATTUNED
The Obelisk restores +1 FP per 50 credits spent. If you don’t have the Counselor Skill, participating in Counselor restores +1 FP.
LIGHTSABER PRACTICED
Sig Call: 3 or 5
Use a Lightsaber at base 3 Damage. Or spend 1 FP to inflict 5 Damage of a single strike.
In-Game, only Inquisitors may openly use the Force, so you want to keep your abilities a secret.
Leadership
Leadership is SECRET. As a member after Character approval, you will find them listed on the HOLONET.
LOYALTY
Choosing the Rebellion means you are committed to playing a Character loyal to the Rebelion. The traitor-turncoat concept has been overplayed. The Rebel Faction needs loyal members to function properly in the game.
Objectives
The Rebellion Faction has Objectives to complete each event! Each completed Objective is worth Credits paid to all Faction members regardless of individual participation. Collaborate with your teammates to earn additional rewards for completing all Objectives in an event!
Rebellion on Selvaris
The planet Selvaris, where Galaxy Awaits takes place, enjoyed a few years of peace after the founding of the Galactic Empire. However, rumors persisted of Jedi hiding on the remote forested world eventually leading to the appearance of Imperial forces on Selvaris. In response, small handfuls of individuals brave enough to act against the Empire formed. These rebel groups are spread across the towns and villages across the planet and how each one operates is different as well. Some work in secret, some are out in the open.
Corox Station, where the Galaxy Awaits campsite represents, is known to have a rebel cell. The locally stationed Imperials has made arrests, but the spirit of resistance continues on operating in secret to undermine and even defeat the Imperial Outpost of Corox Station.