Faction Differences?

[RulerofTwo]

This is just something I'm just posting as a general questions, mainly so I know where to start with some of my intended characters.

I notice there's different factions that are of the same dark or light side alignment; and the few in-between. Is there any real difference between those like e.g. the Sith Empire and the First Order? If there is please clarify. Thanks so much!

 

[Darth Caecus]

[member="RulerofTwo"] Oh there are a lot of differences!

In that particular case, both are Imperialistic. The First Order is similar to the one depicted in The Force Awakens. Think Lawful Neutral/Evilish but with a veneer of class- more than a veneer really, there is a certain respectability to them. Their Force group, the Knights of Ren, operate for the good of their order, and generally fall under the lawful category.

The Sith Empire is an Empire that is run by the Sith. So while they may treat their citizens well enough (no need to waste resources) they are a lot *darker*. There is a lot of variation in the types of sith there, their motivations, etc. Alignment swings thoroughly between Lawful Evil when dealing with its own subjects all the way to chaotic evil when dealing with, well, anyone else.

 

[Zeradias Mant]

[member="RulerofTwo"]

This thread should give you a good idea as to what each major faction is about. For every major faction, theres twenty more minor factions also worth checking out. Be sure to check them out too!

http://starwarsrp.net/topic/100873-major-faction-profile-directory/

 

[RulerofTwo]

[member="Darth Caecus"]

Ah, now I start to see. Thanks for helping.

[member="Zeradias Mant"]

Oh thank you so much. That helps a lot.

 

[Robogeber]

[member="RulerofTwo"]

First of all welcome!

And secondly, yes!

While the Sith Empire, as per its name is run by Sith, the First Order does not have as much open influence from force users. While its Supreme Leader does run the First Order, its day to day operation comes down to a skilled team of bureaucrats spanning its Empire. The First Order adheres more to basic imperialism, one which expands and wishes to constantly incorporate new territories, and peoples, with the purpose of giving them new opportunities in a part of the Galaxy sparse with them. Think a more benevolent sort of imperialism, compared to the Sith, who may on one day be into massacring people, and the next acting like rulers.

But talking more on an OOC level, the First Order is more geared to NFU characters. Of course we don't prohibit the writing of FUs, and should you wish to join us writing an FU, no one would judge you for it. But FUs very much so take a back seat, with them, at least ICly, acting as more a covert operations unit rather than an open secret like the Sith.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Or contact any of the following people, [member="Natasi Fortan"], [member="Rolf Amsel"], [member="Samka Derith"] or [member="Asharad Graush"]. All four are our lovely faction admins, and should be able to help elaborate on any lore questions you may have.

 

[RulerofTwo]

[member="Robogeber"]

Thanks so much And yeah, reading into it I'm starting to see where the differences lie. It helps a lot.

Also love that characters look. So cool.

 

[Robogeber]

[member="RulerofTwo"]

Thank you! I'm glad to have helped.

Hope to write with you soon.

 

[Darth Carnifex]

Basically what the others said.

Both FO and TSE are Imperialistic, but have different policies and methods on how to rule.

[member="RulerofTwo"]

 

[Alkor Centaris]

The Sith Empire is where you want to go if you want to do bad things.

I heard the FO actually court martials people for things.

 

[Natasi Fortan]

The Sith Empire is where you want to go if you want to do bad things.

I heard the FO actually court martials people for things.

Order is kind of our thing. It's even in the name.

 

[Stephanie Swail]

[member="RulerofTwo"] The Sith Empire eat babies. The First Order doesn't.

That's the "in a nut-shell" overview.

 

[RulerofTwo]

[member="Stephanie Swail"]

lol great summary