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Wind-Shear Games Return to Koiogra V After Five-Year Hiatus

June 18th 2025

The wind was high and spirits higher as the people of Koiogra V gathered under endless blue skies this past weekend for the long-awaited return of the Kelovah Wind-Shear Games—a local tradition older than the Republic itself.

Held in the wide fields just north of the Kelovah ridgeline, the games are a beloved celebration of flight, speed, and windcraft, showcasing the unique talents of Koiogra’s glider pilots, skiff-riders, and wind-herders. For the first time since planetary restrictions during the final years of Imperial occupation, the event resumed in full, drawing families, artisans, and thrill-seekers from across the continent.

“This is more than sport,” said Mayor Ryn Callos, helping anchor a longtail glider before the crosswind sprint. “It’s how we remember who we are—people shaped by sky and grass.”

Koiogra V, known for its rolling plains and strong jetstream corridors, has a long-standing cultural tradition of harnessing wind—not just for transportation, but as a rite of passage. Youths from farming clans learn to ride wind-skiffs before they can drive a crawler, and elders speak of “listening to the air” as if it were a living guide.

The Wind-Shear Games celebrate that bond through contests ranging from low-altitude glider duels to the signature Whip-Ribbon Chase, where pilots fly kites on tethered rigs, attempting to cut one another’s streamers with precision-controlled dives.

“This year’s winds were tricky,” said Lina Tor, 17, who took second place in the youth glider circuit. “Real spiral action over the west ridge. Felt like flying through a sky current with a mind of its own.”

While the races dazzled the crowds, the festival’s heart lay in its community gathering. Merchants sold wind-chimes tuned to local air frequencies, children crafted pinwheels from native wildflax, and food stalls served up classic dishes like roasted sky-root stew and chilled fernleaf nectar.

At the edge of the event grounds, a group of elderly wind-herders gave quiet demonstrations of traditional aeroglyphs—wind-borne smoke patterns used by early settlers for long-distance signaling across the grasslands.

“We didn’t have holocomms back then,” laughed Oren Fesk, 82, as he released a trail of powdery resin from his portable burner. “Just the breeze and a good sense of timing.”

Organizers had been unsure whether this year’s event would draw much interest. Many younger residents have left Koiogra V in recent years, seeking opportunity in coreward systems, and the post-Empire rebuilding has been slow. But turnout exceeded expectations.

“I think people are ready to feel rooted again,” said Rena Voss, co-chair of the Kelovah Commons Committee. “The galaxy spins fast, but here, we let the wind lead.”

As the sun dipped below the horizon and the last of the gliders descended against the backdrop of pink-gold clouds, an elder read the closing lines of the Wind-Shear Oath—an old poem recited each festival cycle.

“We ride not to win, but to remember,” she said, voice carried on the wind, “that the sky is home, and the wind is kin.”

Organizers say the Wind-Shear Games are officially back for good.

Resistance Engineers complete development of Mk.II Trooper Armour

January 20th 2025

After several months of enhanced research and development, Resistance Command has formally authorised the production and deployment of the Mk.II Trooper Armour. The Armour, which features an enhanced integrated communications suite alongside lightweight duralloy plating, is expected to reach the front lines within the next month.

Liberty Always Prospers

January 6th 2025

In a bold move that shocked market analysts, The Resistance has announced a colossal 103% wage increase for it's citizens - A decision, leaders say, that was driven by remarkable economic growth across the boom sectors of Grohl, Arkanis, and Abrion. These regions, previously devastated by a brutal Imperial occupation, have seen a remarkable recovery since their liberation by Resistance forces five years ago. Following the defeat of the Empire, these sectors have attracted significant investment, with trade routes expanding and infrastructure being rebuilt. Revitalised mining and manufacturing industries in the Arkanis system have spurred much of this region's economic growth. Meanwhile, the construction of ecumenopoli - massive planet-sized cities - in the Calast, Issor, and Kamino systems has turbocharged a thriving economy. However, the rapid pace and scale of construction have raised concerns amongst some environmental groups. In response, Resistance civil leaders have touted responsible construction practices and a renewed focus on wildlife preservation, aiming to balance economic growth and environmental sustainability.

As these once-devastated Outer Rim sectors continue to prosper, this move highlights the Resistance’s commitment to ensuring that no citizen is left behind.

Operation Swift: Cleared for General Release

December 24th 2024

In a stunning turn of events, a bold coalition of Rebel-affiliated factions launched a daring raid against the Shadow Dominion's forces in the Derra system.

The Shadow Dominion, notorious for its brutal pirate raids and stranglehold on vital shipping lanes, was caught completely off guard when a small but determined raiding party composed of operatives from the Jedi Order, Antarian Rangers, and The Resistance, struck in the early hours of Year 26 Day 27. The attack, which took place just days after the Shadow Dominion's initial assault on the system, marked a decisive victory for the Rebel forces. The pirate fleet, already stretched thin by their ruthless assault on civilian traffic, was immediately forced into a chaotic and disorganised retreat during which a Valor-class Cruiser and Fury-class Interceptor were severely damaged. Their swift retreat left many of their vessels and equipment abandoned, with the Rebel forces seizing the opportunity to liberate captured civilians and operatives blockaded by the pirates. Rebel sources confirm that the operation, while small in scale, was a major blow to the Shadow Dominion’s power in the region.

Many of the civilians who had been trapped in the conflict were successfully evacuated with zero rebel losses, and several strategic positions once under pirate control have now been reclaimed. This victory demonstrates the strength and unity of the Rebel forces, proving once again that despite the odds, the spirit of resistance will never falter in the face of tyranny.

Descartes appointed Commander-in-Chief

December 19th 2023

In a brief press release this evening, General Xitwa confirmed the transition of power to General Eli Descartes. General Descartes, who is currently on operations in the Derra system, addressed Resistance personnel from the bridge of the RMS Aether.

"Brave men and women of The Resistance,

We have achieved so much together. From an upstart band of rebels, to a thriving, professional, and respected opposition fighting against tyrannical regime. We have shown the Galaxy who we are, and what we stand for. Billions of sentients live a free and prosperous life, because of you. The Outer Rim has become a beacon of free trade, because of you. The despotic Imperial Union poisons itself from the inside out, because of you. Yet, there is still work to be done. We will fight injustice wherever it rears it's ugly head, and we will ensure that the Galaxy sees the peace and prosperity that it so deserves.

It is my honour to receive the torch from General Xitwa, a Gand who's contribution to the cause cannot be overstated. His accolades are many. His vision, tact, and direction has thrust The Resistance into the position it holds today.

It has long been my life's mission to serve the Alliance to the best of my ability, that shall not change. I am just one man, but make no mistake, you are The Resistance.

May the force be with you all."

RNN confirm that General Xitwa will continue to serve alongside Generals Vandron and Descartes as an esteemed member of the High Command.

Press Release from the Chief of Staff

February 16th 2023

The Resistance Faction Advisory Panel

Earlier today, Public Communications Officers Trisha Dunn from the office of the Chief of Staff announced that Commander-in-Chief Gand Xitwa authorized changes to the organizational structure of the Resistance. Effective Year 24 Day 78, The Resistance Faction Advisory Panel was established to aide the Commander-in-Chief with long term strategic planning and administration of the Resistance. While Resistance High Command has always managed the day to day operations of The Resistance and its Nationalized Factions, General Xitwa had previously consulted with individual advisors as needed to devise long term strategic plans and operations for The Resistance. This formal adoption of a Faction Advisory Panel signals General Xitwa's and The Resistance's ability to adapt with the times and delegate administration responsbilities among a select group of senior leadership within the Resistance High Command.

Commander-in-Chief awards The Resistance's First Medal of Honor

Immediately after a press conference where he announced he would be stepping down as the Chief of Military Operations of The Resistance, General William Siethr was awarded The Resistance's first medal of honor today in a ceremony held onboard the MC-80 Home-One class Star Cruiser RMS Raddus. The was presented personally by the Commander-in-Chief, General Gand Xitwa, in recognition of General Sither's long-standing service and dedication to the cause. General Xitwa acknowledged that General Siethr would be stay on as a member of Resistance High Command in an advisory capacity, after taking some time for well deservered personnal leave.

General Siethr has severed with distinction of nearly a decade, participating in numerous combat deployments in defense of Resistance and allied citizens. Considered to be one of the prime architects of The Resistance's growth and ascension to the status of galactic government and a major political and military force on the galactic scale, political analysts argue that the affects of the General's contributions are ubiquitous across resistance territory. Perhaps most notably, the general oversaw the Resistance's military's campaign against the Imperial Union in the south east quadrant of the galaxy after the Fall of the Republic. Even after imperial union forces were driven out of the Abrion, Grohl, and Arkanis sectors, General Siethr personally commanded the resettlement and reconstruction efforts on multiple planets after Resistance Military Forces took control of the sectors.

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William Siethr

Holowan Starts New Phase of Production Operations

November 9th, 2020

Over the past several months Holowan Conglomerate has been working closely with its sister nationalized factions Cloud City and Reclamation Services Inc. to repair or salvage orbital shipyards and planetary factories across the Arkanis Sector, sabotaged by Imperial Commandos before Resistance Military Forces took control of the sector. As those repair and salvage operations neared the completion last month, senior Holowan officials began overseeing the hiring and staffing of starship production workers and mechanics to shipyards across the sector. "The Huldamun System was hit the worst." Stated Baron Administrators Bram Dupol, the former Director of Reclamation Services Inc. (RSI) who was recently promoted to head up the Nationalized Faction Cloud City (CC) after the merger of RSI and CC. "While it took longer than we expected to repair many of the shipyards, and several shipyards were so badly damaged they had to be scrapped entirely, I can now confirm that all priority repair and recycling operations have been completed. Although there may be a few minor tasks still left to be completed, all orbital shipyards in the Huldamun sector are now operational. Knowing Chief Descartes, we can expect these shipyards to be churning out MC-80B Cruisers for the foreseeable future."

Baron Administrator Dupol's predictions have so far proven accurate, as of today Chief of Ordnance & Supply, General Eli Descartes publically announced the completion of the first phase of new production operations by Holowan Conglomerate. Over a dozen orbital shipyards in the Huldamun System have started production on new Mon Calamari Cruisers, some of which have been slated to be sent to The Rebel Alliance, as The Resistance has pledged to assist The Rebel Alliance in the rebuilding of its fleets. Although not as easily visible as the Mon Calamari Crusiers being produced in orbital shipyards, the planetary based factories in Huldamun have also been tasked with producing military-grade starships to bolster Rebel and Resistance forces. "No fighter matches the survivability and weapons loadout of a B-wing." said Operations Manager Bartan DeWalt, "and we've recently started production of several hundred this quarter alone, not to mention the hundreds of X-Wings, A-Wings, and Y-Wings that are also being produced. As it currently stands, our raw material stockpiles and logistics systems will enable us to produce several thousand per year." Operations Managed DeWalt grinned as he suggested that Resistance Pilots would soon be flying starfighters produced by the newly repaired Holowan shipyards and factories.

When reporters asked Chief of Ordnance & Supply General Eli Descartes about the production status of GalFest Datacard purchased by Resistance Members, his response was direct, "The Office of the Chief of Staff is directly overseeing the production of individually purchased datacards by Resistance Officers and Citizens at GalFest. While Holowan Conglomerate is assisting with production by providing and coordinating workers and shipyard personnel, I can not provide a more concrete timeline other than to say that the Chief of Staff has assured me that all of these ships will be under production by the end of next month. It is my understanding that the orbital shipyards slated for GalFest production were more severely damaged than our initial inspections determined. Additionally, a vast majority of our Raw Material surplus from Operation Amos had to be used for humanitarian efforts such as infrastructure repair and development projects after we pushed Imperial forces out of the sector."

Although unable to give more information to reporters, sources in the Office of the Chief of Staff confirmed that the remaining starfighters, light freighters, corvettes, and frigate datacards individually purchased by Resistance Officers and citizens will be under production by the end of next week. Our sources suggest the major cause of the delay has been the transportation of large amounts of raw materials and availability of larger orbital shipyards needed to produce the half-dozen Acclamator-class Assualt Ships purchased by some of the longer-serving Resistance Officers. In addition to the half-dozen purchased for personal use by Resistance officers, it is rumored that The Resistance itself purchased datacards for research and development purposes.

Temple of the Kyber

August 23rd, 2019

Camden System, Morshdine Sector

“The ways of the Galaxy are not the same as those of the Force,” pronounced the Keeper of the Whills, Gothar Elensar, of the newly formed Guardians of the Whills from their temple on planet Camden. Rejecting the long standing belief of dichotomy in the Force, the Guardians embrace teaching that focuses on five distinct aspects, or shades, of a balanced Force. Practitioners from every walk of life, attuned to the Force or not, are welcomed to the teachings provided by the Guardians of the Whills.

Where there was once nothing be vast open desert, now stands the foundations of the new Temple of Kyber. The beginnings of could one day be an ecumenopolis, smaller churches, chapels, training dojos, meditation gardens, and residential buildings are being constructed around the Kyber Temple. Pilgrims and those seeking enlightenment flock in countless numbers to become residents and visitors to the new holy city.

In a statement released earlier today, the new Keeper of the Whills addressed a large crowd assembled before the temple.

“Greetings my fellow sentients. My name is Gothar Elensar, and I am here to show you the paths towards balance. In a galaxy filled with extremes, it feels as though each and every one of us is forced to pick or choose a side. Right or wrong. Light or dark. One or the other. Consistently, the choices before us are presented in a way that depicts a scale, tipping one way or the other. Despite the machinations of many… this is, my friends, simply untrue.”

“The true ways of the Force--the force that flows throughout the galaxy and throughout each of us--are not simply good or bad, or light or dark. The true way of the force is to maintain balance, and despite the attempts or interventions of mortal beings, the force shall always find a way to bring balance to the galaxy. When we come to understand this and seek not to change the balacy, but to maintain the balance, we become one with the force.”

“We understand the ever changing and recentering balance of the force by understanding the five paths of the force. Although understanding the depths and insights of the five paths may take a sentinet years to fully comprehend, they can expressed as five colored shades: the white path, the green path, the red path, the black path, and the blue path. Each of us, though we may be unaware, is a follower of one of these five paths. But again, I say, only through focused meditation and reflection, can we come to understand our true path and the role we play in the balancing of the Force, thus becoming one with the Force.”

“I shall not preach to you further, except to say that any and all in search of knowledge and balance are welcome here. Those of you who are aware of your deep connection to the force are welcome to join us to meditate and reflect. We train in various saber forms to center ourselves discipline our minds and bodies. Those of you who are unsure of your connection to the force, may come to us to discover the truth. Those of you who may not be gifted with the deep connection to the force, are welcome to join us in learning how we may best of service to the balance of the force. There are even coveted martial parts forms, which like the saber forms, will help to discipline your mind and body.”

“Let it be known the Guardians of the Whills opens our temple doors to all who seek to maintain balance in the force. No matter their path, no matter their connection to the force, all are welcome here. We only ask in return tolerance and respect, for those that seek to bring balance to the force.”

As the city around the Kyber Temple on Camden grows outward and upward, members of the Guardians of the Whills have begun exploration and excavations of recently discovered cave system under the holy city. Although few details have been released to the public through any official channels, local residents suggest they have heard Guardians talk of searching for a Force Nexus they have sensed below the city, as well as a vein of kyber crystals.

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