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== The Age of the Je’daii ==
''A Historical Overview of the Galaxy from 0 BBY to 300 ABY''
''A Historical Overview of the Galaxy from 0 BBY to 300 ABY''


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Age of the Je’daii marks a profound transformation in the understanding of the Force and the structure of galactic civilization. Following the fall of the Empire after the [[Battle of Yavin]], the galaxy entered a period of reflection, evolution, and ultimately, harmony.
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'''.
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 ==
== 0–10 ABY: The Final Balance ==
The Galactic Empire collapses and the Rebel Alliance establishes the New Republic. [[Luke Skywalker]] begins rebuilding the Jedi Order, seeking to restore what was lost.
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:
However, the legacy of Anakin Skywalker raises a deeper question:


''What does it truly mean to bring harmony to the Force?''
''What does it truly mean to bring harmony to the Force?''
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== 100–150 ABY: The Birth of the Je’daii ==
== 100–150 ABY: The Birth of the Je’daii ==
On Virelya, ancient teachings originating from [[Tython]] are rediscovered.
On Virelya, ancient teachings originating from [[Star Wars/Worlds/Tython|Tython]] are rediscovered.


The name '''Je’daii''' is adopted, not as a revival, but as a recognition of a deeper truth.
The name '''Je’daii''' is adopted, not as a revival, but as a recognition of a deeper truth.
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== Galactic Evolution ==
== Galactic Evolution ==


=== The New Republic ===
=== From the New Republic to the Central Republic ===
Without the Jedi, the Republic is forced to evolve.
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 '''[[Star Wars/Factions/Central Republic|Central Republic]]''' to distinguish its shared institutions from the regional governments around it.


* Regional autonomy increases   
* Regional autonomy increases   
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* Stability is achieved through governance rather than guardianship   
* Stability is achieved through governance rather than guardianship   


The Republic becomes more self-reliant, though less inspired.
By 300 ABY, the [[Star Wars/Factions/Central Republic|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 ===
=== InterGalactic Banking Clan ===
The [[InterGalactic Banking Clan]] emerges as the primary stabilizer of the galactic economy.
The InterGalactic Banking Clan emerges as the primary stabilizer of the galactic economy.


* Standardizes currency across systems   
* Standardizes currency across systems   
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While not overt rulers, they influence the galaxy through subtle economic pressure.
While not overt rulers, they influence the galaxy through subtle economic pressure.
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=== Trade Federation ===
=== Trade Federation ===
The [[Trade Federation]] reinvents itself as a legitimate and essential logistical power.
The Trade Federation reinvents itself as a legitimate and essential logistical power.


* Controls major hyperspace trade routes   
* Controls major hyperspace trade routes   
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Their influence determines which systems prosper.
Their influence determines which systems prosper.
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=== The Hutts ===
=== The Hutts ===
The [[Hutts]] evolve into powerful merchant lords.
The [[Star Wars/Syndicates/Hutt Cartels|Hutt Cartels]] evolve into powerful merchant lords.


* Control luxury goods and rare resources   
* Control luxury goods and rare resources   
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Their power is no longer fear, but dependence.
Their power is no longer fear, but dependence.
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=== Crime Syndicates ===
=== Crime Syndicates ===
Organized crime adapts to a peaceful galaxy.
Organized crime adapts to a peaceful galaxy.


* Black Sun dominates information networks  
* Black Sun’s Solar Courts combine elite commerce, debt, political access, and discreet coercion  
* Crimson Dawn manipulates political systems  
* Crimson Dawn uses terror, propaganda, and stolen history to control symbols and public belief  
* The Pyke Syndicate controls regulated spice trade  
* 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.
Crime becomes subtle, systemic, and difficult to eliminate.
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== 200–260 ABY: The Age of Harmony ==
== 200–260 ABY: The Age of Harmony ==
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Peace exists… without guardians.
Peace exists… without guardians.
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== 260–300 ABY: The Hidden Fracture ==
== 260–300 ABY: The Hidden Fracture ==
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''They are controlled.''
''They are controlled.''
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== The Je’daii in the Modern Era ==
== The Je’daii in the Modern Era ==
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They are:
They are:


* Observers of balance  
* Observers of harmony  
* Guardians of the Force itself   
* Guardians of the Force itself   
* Agents of intervention only when necessary   
* Agents of intervention only when necessary   
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''If the Je’daii still exist… they have chosen not to help.''
''If the Je’daii still exist… they have chosen not to help.''
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== Campaign Era ==
== Campaign Era ==
The current campaign is set in '''300 ABY''', at the height of galactic harmony.
The current campaign is set in '''300 ABY''', at the height of galactic harmony.
 
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Star Wars › Lore › History of the Je’daii

History of the Je’daii

Je’daii Symbol

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.