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History of the Je’daii
The Age of the Je’daii
A Historical Overview of the Galaxy from 0 BBY to 300 ABY
Overview
The Age of the Je’daii marks a profound transformation in the understanding of the Force and the structure of galactic civilization. The Battle of Yavin began the Empire’s final decline. Its eventual fall and the rise of the New Republic opened a long period of reconstruction, political reform, and changing ideas about the Force.
Unlike prior eras defined by conflict between the Jedi and the Sith, this age is characterized by the rediscovery of harmony through the ancient philosophy of the Je’daii.
0–10 ABY: The Final Balance
The Galactic Empire begins to collapse, and the Rebel Alliance establishes the New Republic as Imperial power recedes. Luke Skywalker begins rebuilding the Jedi Order, seeking to restore what was lost.
However, the legacy of Anakin Skywalker raises a deeper question:
What does it truly mean to bring harmony to the Force?
10–40 ABY: The Age of Questions
Under Luke’s guidance, the new Jedi begin to evolve beyond the rigid doctrines of the past.
- Emotional suppression is reconsidered
- Curiosity about the darker aspects of the Force emerges
- Independent Force traditions begin to surface
The Jedi are no longer certain that the old ways were entirely correct.
40–70 ABY: The Quiet Convergence
Fragments of Jedi and Sith philosophy begin to overlap.
Small, secret groups experiment with using both aspects of the Force without succumbing to corruption. As understanding grows, large-scale conflict diminishes.
War fades not through victory… but through the loss of ideological certainty.
70–100 ABY: The Great Departure
Recognizing the limitations of their past, both Jedi and Sith traditions undergo a radical transformation.
- The Jedi Order formally dissolves
- Sith traditions abandon titles and hierarchy
- Both groups depart Republic space
They settle on a distant, Force-rich world:
Virelya
There, they begin anew.
100–150 ABY: The Birth of the Je’daii
On Virelya, ancient teachings originating from Tython are rediscovered.
The name Je’daii is adopted, not as a revival, but as a recognition of a deeper truth.
The Force is no longer divided into light and dark. Instead, it is understood as a unified whole, expressed through different aspects.
The first Je’daii Knights emerge, trained not in opposition, but in harmony.
150–200 ABY: The Age of Withdrawal
The Je’daii choose a path of non-intervention.
They do not govern. They do not enforce peace. They do not involve themselves in galactic politics.
Instead, they observe and act only when the fundamental nature of the Force itself is threatened.
To the wider galaxy, they become:
- Legends
- Myths
- Forgotten guardians
Galactic Evolution
From the New Republic to the Central Republic
Without the Jedi, the New Republic is forced to evolve. Over the following centuries it decentralizes, grants greater authority to sectors and member worlds, and gradually adopts the name Central Republic to distinguish its shared institutions from the regional governments around it.
- Regional autonomy increases
- Bureaucratic systems expand
- Stability is achieved through governance rather than guardianship
By 300 ABY, the Central Republic remains based on Coruscant, but it governs through treaties, sector councils, and shared institutions rather than a single political center.
InterGalactic Banking Clan
The InterGalactic Banking Clan emerges as the primary stabilizer of the galactic economy.
- Standardizes currency across systems
- Prevents economic collapse and instability
- Develops predictive financial models
While not overt rulers, they influence the galaxy through subtle economic pressure.
Trade Federation
The Trade Federation reinvents itself as a legitimate and essential logistical power.
- Controls major hyperspace trade routes
- Maintains supply chains across the galaxy
- Enforces trade stability
Their influence determines which systems prosper.
The Hutts
The Hutt Cartels evolve into powerful merchant lords.
- Control luxury goods and rare resources
- Dominate gray-market economies
- Operate beyond strict Republic oversight
Their power is no longer fear, but dependence.
Crime Syndicates
Organized crime adapts to a peaceful galaxy.
- Black Sun’s Solar Courts combine elite commerce, debt, political access, and discreet coercion
- Crimson Dawn uses terror, propaganda, and stolen history to control symbols and public belief
- The Pyke Syndicate dominates spice routes while expanding into pharmaceuticals, stimulants, and memory-altering compounds
- The Glass Choir controls stolen identities, forged records, and illicit information networks
Crime becomes subtle, systemic, and difficult to eliminate.
200–260 ABY: The Age of Harmony
The galaxy experiences an unprecedented era of peace.
- Large-scale war disappears
- Trade flourishes
- Systems prosper
The Force fades from common awareness, becoming myth to most citizens.
Peace exists… without guardians.
260–300 ABY: The Hidden Fracture
Beneath the surface of harmony, subtle tensions begin to emerge.
- Some believe the Je’daii abandoned the galaxy
- Others seek to restore Jedi or Sith traditions
- Scientific attempts to replicate the Force begin
- Unnatural disturbances ripple through the Force
These disturbances are not chaotic… but something far more concerning:
They are controlled.
The Je’daii in the Modern Era
The Je’daii are neither rulers nor saviors.
They are:
- Observers of harmony
- Guardians of the Force itself
- Agents of intervention only when necessary
To most beings in the galaxy:
If the Je’daii still exist… they have chosen not to help.
Campaign Era
The current campaign is set in 300 ABY, at the height of galactic harmony.
