maskormenace | [text] timeline project stage one

[The master copy that he'll update with their additions/corrections/notations stays for now between himself and Kay—who'd calculated the LY -> BBY equivalences. They'll distribute it after collating everyone else's. For now, he doesn't want anyone's writings influencing one another's, so they'll all get the same draft: Cassian's overview based on his eidetic recall of Alliance Archives and news sources, which he attempts to not personally embellish. Sent in individual sets—chronologically, sheesh; hard not to now—with personalized addresses:]

[to Revan:]

Sorry my knowledge pre-3245 so sparse. Alliance Intelligence education cause-centric. We're on a different scale now. Your insight will be valuable

[to Count Dooku, General Grievous:]

My Lord; General; please find attached my preliminary report. Updates to follow as I incorporate additional accounts, including your own?

[to Anakin Skywalker:]

Jedi Skywalker; I'm compiling a master timeline of our galaxy's history, as sourced from its representatives on this world. My goal is objectivity and balance. Your perspective would be valued.

[to Jyn Erso, K-2SO:]

J - hit me
K - dont hit me

[to Lando Calrissian, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo:]

interested what you know re: any time period not just your own

[to Armitage Hux:] [ooc: GAH Cas has failed to meet Ren!! Hux can show him copy if he wants to respond anyway?]

Not an express condition of our neutrality, sending as gesture of transparency. Interested in your input but won't hold breath.

[to all:]

If prefer not to respond here, can meet in person. /c_a

[ooc: plurknotes & commentary
Document appearance IC will leave sources by default anonymous
Colorcoding is OOC for players to enjoy tracking biases/agendas in who provided what info/notations
Key e.g.:
• Cassian Andor
• K-2SO
ic:]

an imPort history of the "Ashla" Galaxy
regions: Deep Core, Core Worlds, Colonies, Inner Rim, Expansion Region, Mid Rim, Outer Rim, Unknown Territories
Rimma and Perlemian Trade Routes, Hydian Way, Corellian Trade Spine
dwarf satellite galaxy: Rishi Maze

c. 26,463 TYA / 6,347 BTC / 10000 BBY

hyperspace travel discovered

Jedi Order founded

Hundred-Year Darkness; Sith Order founded

c. -2744 LY / 6021 BBY

Sith Empire formed
Galactic domination achieved through slavery

Prior to 2245 LY / 1032 BBY

Battle of Takodana begins Jedi-Sith War
Sith are defeated, Jedi driven into hiding
Old Republic collapses
Galactic Republic founded

3245 LY / 32 BBY

Naboo Senator Sheev Palpatine elected Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic

3255 LY / 22 BBY

star systems split from Galactic Republic to form Confederacy of Independent Systems with Dooku, Count of Serenno, as Head of State; beginning the Separatist "Movement"/"Crisis"
Galactic Republic Senate debates Military Creation Act, resulting in Chancellor Palpatine given emergency powers of unilateral military creation
Battle of Geonosis begins the Clone Wars

3259 LY / 18 BBY

Western Reaches Pacification Operations initiated against CIS

3258 LY / 19 BBY

Order 66 initiates Jedi Purge, ending the Jedi Order
Separatist Council, including Count Dooku and Supreme Commander General Grievous, killed in succession, ending CIS as an organized galactic government
Galactic Republic is reorganized into the Galactic Empire; Palpatine declares himself Emperor

3262 LY / 15 BBY

Western Reaches Pacification Operations brought to a close

3263 LY / 14 BBY

The Berch Teller Campaign
The Tarkin Doctrine
transcription: public statement by Wilhuff Tarkin on his promotion to Grand Moff by Emperor Palpatine; recreated by representative Fulcrum:

The factor that contributed most to the demise of the Republic was not, in fact, the war, but rampant self-interest. Endemic to the political process our ancestors engineered, the insidious pursuit of self-enrichment grew only more pervasive through the long centuries, and in the end left the body politic feckless and corrupt. Consider the self-interest of the Core Worlds, unwavering in their exploitation of the Outer Systems for resources; the Outer Systems themselves, undermined by their permissive disregard of smuggling and slavery; those ambitious members of the Senate who sought only status and opportunity.
The reason our Emperor was able to negotiate the dark waters that characterized the terminal years of the Republic and remain at the helm through a catastrophic war that spanned the galaxy is that he has never been interested in status or self-glorification. On the contrary, he has been tireless in his devotion to unify the galaxy and assure the well-being of its myriad populations. Now, with the institution of sector and oversector governance, we are in the unique position to repay our debt to the Emperor for his decades of selfless service, by lifting some of the burden of quotidian rulership from his shoulders. By partitioning the galaxy into regions, we actually achieve a unity previously absent; where once our loyalties and allegiances were divided, they now serve one being, with one goal: a cohesive galaxy in which everyone prospers. For the first time in one thousand generations our sector governors will not be working solely to enrich Coruscant and the Core Worlds, but to advance the quality of life in the star systems that make up each sector-keeping the spaceways safe, maintaining open and accessible communications, assuring that tax revenues are properly levied and allocated to improving the infrastructure. The Senate will likewise be made up of beings devoted not to their own enrichment, but to the enrichment of the worlds they represent.
This bold vision of the future requires not only the service of those of immaculate reputation and consummate skill in the just exercise of power, but also the service of a vast military dedicated to upholding the laws necessary to ensure galactic harmony. It may appear to some that the enactment of universal laws and the widespread deployment of a heavily armed military are steps toward galactic domination, but these actions are taken merely to protect us from those who would invade, enslave, exploit, or foment political dissent, and to punish accordingly any who engage in such acts. Look on our new military not as trespassers or interlopers, but as gatekeepers, here to shore up the Emperor's vision of a pacified and prosperous galaxy.

3266 LY / 11 BBY

The Gorse Conflict

3271 LY / 6 BBY

The Westhills Massacre

3273 LY / 4 BBY

Imperial blockade of Lothal

3275 LY / 2 BBY

Alliance to Restore the Republic formed by Mon Mothma and Bail Organa
document: Declaration of Rebellion by Mon Mothma to Emperor Palpatine; recreated by representative Fulcrum:

We, the beings of the Rebel Alliance, do this day send forth this Declaration to His Majesty, the Emperor, and to all sentient beings in the Galaxy, to make clear to all the Purposes and Goals of this Rebellion.
We firmly acknowledge the importance and necessity of the institution of Galactic Government. We accept that all must subjugate themselves to that Government, giving up certain rights and freedoms, in return for peace, prosperity and happiness for all.
We believe that the Galactic Government derives its power and right to rule from the consent of the governed. We believe that, should the rights of free beings be willfully and malignantly usurped, it is the unalienable right of said beings to alter or abolish said Government.
We believe that the Galactic Empire has willfully and malignantly usurped the rights of the free beings of the Galaxy and therefore, it is our unalienable right to abolish it from the Galaxy.
We do not take this course lightly. Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes, but when a Government displays a history of usurpation, abuse and moral atrocity, displaying a clear design to subjugate totally and absolutely beings born free under the auspices of nature, it is our right—our duty—to depose of that Government.
The history of the present Galactic Empire is of repeated injuries upon its members, with the direct objective of establishing you, Emperor Palpatine, as absolute tyrant over the Galaxy:
You have disbanded the Senate, the voice of the people;
You have instituted a policy of blatant speciesism and genocide against the nonhuman peoples of the Galaxy;
You have overthrown the chosen leaders of planets, replacing them with Moffs and Governors of your choice;
You have raised taxes without the consent of those taxed;
You have murdered and imprisoned millions without benefit of trial;
You have unlawfully taken land and property;
You have expanded the military far beyond what is necessary and prudent, for the sole purpose of oppressing your subjects.
We, the Rebel Alliance, do therefore in the name—and by the authority—of the free beings of the Galaxy, solemnly publish and declare our intentions:
To fight and oppose you and your forces, by any and all means at our disposal;
To refuse any Imperial law contrary to the rights of free beings;
To bring about your destruction and the destruction of the Galactic Empire;
To make forever free all beings in the galaxy.
To these ends, we pledge our property, our honor, and our lives.
The Battle of Atollon

3277 LY / 0 BBY

Jedha City destroyed by Death Star
Confirmation of the existence and first known use of the planet-killing superweapon designed by Galen Erso. Jedha City had been under Imperial occupation harvesting kyber crystals for the Death Star's construction. Ex-Alliance member Saw Gerrera had formed his own partisan faction to resist occupation. Gerrera and his people died in the shockwave from NiJedha's destruction with all its citizens.
The Battle of Scarif
The Allied Council held a vote to disband and surrender. A squad of Rebel volunteers used a stolen Imperial cargo shuttle (renamed "Rogue One") for unauthorized engagement. Intel from Galen Erso via Imperial defector Bodhi Rook led Rogue One to infiltrate the Imperial security complex on Scarif to steal the Death Star's schematics, which would show an exploitable flaw hidden by Erso for the Alliance. Plans successfully transmitted before the Death Star destroyed the facility and surrounding biosphere. All members of Rogue One (Cassian Andor • Arro Basteren • Yosh Calfor • Eskro Casrich • [REDACTED]~~Jyn Erso~~ • Chirrut Îmwe • [REDACTED]~~K-2SO~~ • Farsin Kappehl • Baze Malbus • Jav Mefran • Ruescott Melshi • Paodok'Draba'Takat • Bodhi Rook • Serchill Rostok • Taidu Sefla • Stordan Tonc) were killed.

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Good. There are many individual battles that could be added here, however for streamlining of history I am sure you only wish to add the turning points. Keep me informed of updates.

[such a tangle of emotions, again, at receiving praise from a childhood hero whose legacy (individually and with the CIS as a whole) had become so tainted. Quite a relief to be in text rather than have to keep an unreadable voice or face. Especially when trying to give a nudge.]

Thank you, General. Must submit, you give me too much credit: selection less curated by myself as limited to available veritable sources. Any firsthand additions you find suitable would be fascinating.

You paid attention in your history lessons, it seems. I could tell you a great deal about what happens in the 34 years after Scarif but information comes at a price. What are you willing to do for me in exchange?

What do you have in mind
?

Well, what do you have to offer? I'm not interested in money.

this is already an offer:
you get control of your own narrative for an uninitiated world
and, if you wish to stay in the loop, knowledge of the perspectives of those who preceded you
I didn't have to include you

out of goodwill: not going to give undefined commitment for further actions but will consider suggestions

I'm sure you're very eager to end of the Rebel Alliance though, aren't you?

But very well, I'll see what I can write up.

could offer more info on saw and his split from alliance if needed.

[a few minutes later]

thank you for excluding my name from the records.

if youre comfortable i'm definitely interested

youre welcome - wasnt sure - glad it was the right call

will try to put together what i can remember. he kept most of it hidden from me since i'd been young, but i can see what i can recall and what i'd picked up along the way.

it was. would prefer to not be linked through surnames if possible.

parties who need not know true identities know me only via alias.

relevant for me to know which?

[He'll accept a "no" as readily as a yes. He understands it can be safer not to have everyone up to speed.

It's also possible he'll know it if he hears it, if it isn't the one she's been using on the 'net. And he's not planning on bringing her up if/when he speaks to such "parties" (again?). Still… he'll always want her say so.]

tanith, primarily.

have thought to use others, but all of them might still be known somewhere in the galaxy, even post-scarif. esp liana hallik given it's the one i used in the prison.

easier to use one at a time; no risk of using wrong one with wrong person that way.

i should give you mine in case we ever need to find one another

[So many protocols they might follow, would have already in other lives, hope they never have to in this one.

But better to have in place and never need, than…

Anyway, belated turnabout as fair play from him having seen her file, a lifetime ago.

(And later that night, he will; written on paper passed into her hand, rather than posted even privately on the 'net. Joreth Sward is to him as Lianna Hallik is to her, so that one's left off. The rest are obscure enough. Methu Willix / Auris Kol / Cav Rilio / Gabrael Torva / J'din Aasch )]

Edited 2017-06-04 08:07 (UTC)

[He's eager to get enough data to be able to gauge Hux's bias against opposing ones, certainly.]

the general's contribution is appreciated

let's hope it never comes to that.

[Though she knows the magnitude of the trust he's placing in her, their relationship, by even offering to share them with her.

When he gives her his list, she'll reciprocate in kind with a ripped corner from some obscure book she's found. Kestrel Dawn. Lyra Rallik. Nari McVee. Jyn Dawn. Tanith Pontha.]

Edited 2017-06-04 08:19 (UTC)

[(His thumb will slide over the names Lyra and McVee; he'll show his recognition with a glance into her eyes; then lean in to kiss her temple.)

Back in the present.]

agreed
imagine making plans and not following them in a good way

- by the way no need to be formal in whatever you write down
i'll keep everyone anonymous
dont expect everyone to imitate a textbook

Edited 2017-06-04 08:39 (UTC)

noted. i don't think i could manage to summarize any of what saw did in a 100% objective, sterile fashion to begin with. but any personal inclination will be easy means of tracing it back to me, so best for me to scribble down what i can, show it to you for editing prior your adding it.

affirmative - no ones additions will be released without their final approval

It was once.

it was memorable

I said sorry.

preferred medium for notes once i've finished them?

you did. and it was a fair move
any additional thoughts on the rest?

[this method of communication has many advantages, in this way it's frustrating: he wishes he could squeeze her hand or smile]

no preference

noted.

will probably send via comm thanks to anonymity factor and difficulty tracing info back. handwriting is easy to figure out.

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