Federation
of Free Systems
Faction: The Federation of Free Systems (FFS)
Faction Leader: Sam (RocketBoy), CyrusBuilds (2IC)
Faction pseudonyms: FFS, Federation, Free Systems
Affiliation: Chaotic Good
Headquarters/Capital: Batuu (H15)
Region: Mid Rim
Description
The Federation of Free Systems, also known as the Free Federation, is a loose collection of groups and systems united by a bond of fellowship. The Federation is, in practice, an agricultural combine, a trade union, and a defense pact, a way for systems to help each other get back on their feet after the war, and forge a new path, together, to a better future.
The Federation aims to help beings lead normal, free, and peaceful lives. Although they generally prefer peaceful measures, such as disaster relief, accepting refugees, and running underground aid to those living under oppression, some radical members will occasionally take more direct methods.
The Federation works throughout the galaxy, but especially in the outer regions where the New Republic’s helping hand can’t reach.
History
A mixture of former Alliance, Separatists, and ordinary galactic citizens, the Federation trace their origin to the war-torn planet of Batuu, where ordinary citizens united to protect each other — first from the oppression of the Empire, then from the predations of various criminal and corporate gangs. The society that emerged quickly began to grow, becoming a movement to help other worlds find their own freedom and stability, and help those without worlds find a home.
Organization and Operation
After establishing themselves on Batuu, the Federation have begun reaching across the galaxy to find and unite like-minded individuals. Operating in loosely connected cells, with little centralized leadership, the Federation frequently work quietly to establish small bases of operation from which to conduct relief missions, smuggling supplies in and refugees out. Although some planets may decide to declare openly their cooperation with the Federation, more frequently the faction works behind the scenes, trying to make a better life for those who have been overlooked by the rest of the Galaxy.
When decisions are made for the Federation as a whole, an informal council is convened of Elders from member systems and trusted representatives.
Sub-Groups
Because of its informal and decentralized nature, the Federation includes a number of small groups allied in a common goal of bringing peace and balance wherever they go.
Feel free to create as many characters as you want to tell different kinds of stories.
The Followers of the Force are a loose collection of groups and individuals united in their adherence to the will of the Force. The Followers aim to help others lead normal, free, and peaceful lives. Although they generally prefer peaceful measures, such as disaster relief, accepting refugees, and running underground aid to those living under oppression, some radical members will occasionally take more direct methods.
The Followers are a syncretistic movement brought together by a shared view that the Living Force is at the core of every belief system and unites all beings. Members belong to multiple groups, like the Church of the Force, the Searchers, the Clan of the Toribata, the Guardians of the Whills, and even the fabled Jedi Order. Most Followers simply live their lives like anyone else, whether they’re colonists, politicians, or adventurers. Some go on pilgrimages—journeys in search of objects related to the Force, or to return important artifacts to their places of origin. Some pledge themselves in defense of communities or sacred places. Others are motivated to return balance where things have become withered by darkness and oppression.
The majority of Followers are not force-wielders, but share a philosophy; life is best lived with compassion, humility, understanding, and selflessness. Followers come from all walks of life, and try to better the galaxy and the lives of those around them, to understand those who are different, and to use violence as a tool only when absolutely necessary.
The Preservation & Research Foundation is a privately funded group dedicated to finding and protecting artifacts of cultural, spiritual, and scientific importance. It’s not as boring in practice as it might sound: their work takes them into the thick of violent warzones, crumbling ancient ruins, and–here and there–the smoke-filled parlors of gang bosses to “steal back” stolen objects.
Much of the work is done by request; the Foundation exists to preserve culture, but that doesn’t always mean they take it back to the archives. Sometimes the client is indigenous peoples whose cultural heritage has been treated like a treasure chest by someone meaner with blasters. The Foundation is always happy to help stick it to some opportunistic aarbhole (and seize the opportunity to profit off said aarbhole.)
The Foundation’s membership is an eclectic lot: historians, museum curators, mercenaries, archivists, and former thieves all working together to save endangered history. Often times they’re not so much “members” as “temporary contractors”. Your characters might be part of the core, dedicated team, or just running jobs for the Foundation on the side.
The unofficial military of the Federation, the Volunteer Fleet (Colloquially, “the Freedom Fighters“) are a nomadic military group created from remnants of the Rebel Alliance and Separatist militia. The Freedom Fighters fight for the people of the galaxy, standing against threats to freedom and peace like Imperial holdouts, malicious corporations, and ruthless pirates. They bravely dedicate their lives to intervening wherever evil bears its teeth.
Aware of the risk of imposition, the Freedom Fighters will never intervene without first being asked. Unlike a government, they do not offer their services in exchange for submission, or assimilation. They fight for the good of others, and leave when the work is done. They protect their own.
Territory and Diplomacy
Because of our guiding philosophies, the Federation chooses to remain neutral and open to negotiation, until such a time where a clear and immediate threat presents itself. We hold to a doctrine of ‘no pre-emptive strikes’. When war does become necessary, we beat plowshares into swords and organize to defend our people and our allies. On the whole, the Federation would prefer to make friends rather than enemies.
Recruits Information
HOW DO I JOIN?
Send a PM to the faction leader, Sam (RocketBoy), explaining why you want to join FF!
WHAT SHOULD MY BUILDS LOOK LIKE?
You’ll get a chance to build all kinds of things, especially outdoor scenes, villages, ruins, and other things you might associate with fantasy. On the other hand, maybe you build Imperial bases for your Freedom Fighters to infiltrate, or gang parlors for your Relic Hunters to talk their way into. I’m excited by the idea of making Star Wars builds that bring something fresh and original to both the LEGO community and the Star Wars galaxy itself. At the end of the day it’s all about your own creativity. We love storytelling, but that’s optional. We share concept art on our Discord to help get the ideas flowing, and nothing is as good as helpful feedback for growing your skills.