Queen of Naboo
TO HELL AND BACK
… a Royal Naboo Republic Story
A chilling discovery prompts Queen Kalantha to authorize an elite strike for a perilous mission into the Netherworld.
Several years ago, before Kalantha was the ruler of Naboo, Baros Sal-Soren – father of Brandyn, Briana, and Blaire – founded a dark organization known as The New Way. From the shadows, they worked toward a singular goal of eliminating Force sensitivity in the galaxy. During the height of its existence, The New Way carried out several violent attacks against Force-users. They bombed Coruscant, unleashed a midichlorian-killing parasite, and performed agonizing experiments on countless people.
Their reign of terror was finally halted when Baros was killed. The galaxy’s Force orders believed The New Way had disbanded, scattered and disillusioned by the death of their visionary.
They were wrong.
In the shadows, The New Way stoked the flame of their hatred for Force sensitives. They took on a new name, the Unblessed, and under this guise they resumed their work. They’ve remained hidden, their machinations unknown to the galaxy, until now. Following leads from Rook Merriex, the Order of Shiraya’s Vanguard division discovered the Unblessed conclave and a disturbing project dubbed “Operation Sunkiller.” By sacrificing Force sensitives in an infernal machine gifted by the Archon of the Netherworld, the Unblessed can send a powerful shockwave through reality itself that can not only neutralize midichlorians on a galactic scale, but disrupt organic life en masse.
The Republic has green-lit a counteroffensive, dubbed “Operation Elysium.” A joint task force of Jedi, Vanguard, and the Royal Defense Force will spearhead an invasion of the Netherworld to end the Unblessed plot once and for all.
- Netherworld Objectives
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A sprawling complex houses the machine that the Unblessed need to enact their plan. Within its labyrinthine corridors and myriad labs, the lives of three Force-sensitives hang in the balance: the abducted daughter of Lossa Aureus; the infant son of Blaire Sal-Soren who was stolen at birth; and Jedi Master Elias Edo, trapped during the Second Cataclysm and tortured by the Archon himself. The machine must be stopped at all costs, and the captives must be rescued.
The following mission tasks are available to complete:- Locate the machine and destroy it
- Rescue the captives, namely Zeriana and Blaire’s son
- Apprehend Unblessed scientists, engineers, and agents for questioning
- Download any data relating to the Unblessed, the machine, or the Netherworld
- Duel a possessed Elias Edo to drive out the Archon
Anticipating opposition, the Unblessed have reinforced the primary entry point where Naboo connects to the Netherworld. This anchor point, known ominously as "the Gatehouse," is the only thing standing between the hellmouth of the Netherworld and the galaxy at large. It must be liberated and defended against both Unblessed agents and their demonic allies.
The following mission tasks are available to complete:- Secure the Gatehouse by any means necessary
- Eliminate high-value Unblessed and Netherworld targets
- Defend the Gatehouse from counterattacks
- Prevent the rift from collapsing
Meanwhile...
The planet Vendaxa, known for its lethal biodiversity and nightmarish predators like the acklay, was once part of the Galactic Alliance. Following the strange planetary shifts, it now sits uneasily on the outer edge of Naboo-controlled space, in the place once occupied by Zolan. Though its transition into the region caused no visible spatial damage, something beneath the surface is beginning to stir.
The Royal Naboo Republic has dispatched a team of senators, engineers, and relief personnel to assist with stabilization efforts and begin soft diplomatic integration. But what was meant to be a routine goodwill mission has quickly turned into something far more complicated. Multiple aid outposts have reported sudden equipment malfunctions, inexplicable power surges, and waves of electromagnetic interference. Static energy now pulses intermittently through the tall grasses and tangled undergrowth, with the highest concentrations clustered near long-forgotten Rakatan ruins, recently uncovered by shifting terrain.
Meanwhile, Vendaxa's infamous predators have begun to act out of character: acklay sightings in areas once devoid of them, unusual patterns of avoidance, and bursts of unprovoked aggression. The planet's natural balance seems… disrupted. Among the displaced locals, unease is growing, with whispers that when Vendaxa was pulled into the Southern Systems, it tore through something it was never meant to cross—the already thin veil between reality, and the Netherworld.
- Vendaxa Objectives
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Uncertain of how to handle anomalies without a baseline, teams of explorers and scientists are dispatched to affected areas. Until now, proper scientific analysis of Netherworld phenomena has been too dangerous to acquire. While unfortunate, now is the most opportune time to collect as much data as possible.
The following mission tasks are available to complete:- Use sensors to measure temporal or dimensional shifts.
- Study residual energy signatures from Vendaxa's planeshift.
- Record unusual findings in at affected sites.
- Contain any abnormal plant or animal specimens.
To ease tensions and maintain peace, Royal Naboo Security forces are inbound to Vendaxa as a small but coordinated force. The mission is not to intimidate the Vendaxans, but to protect them from potential attacks from the Nether.
The following mission tasks are available to complete:- Reinforce perimeter defenses around vulnerable camps.
- Intercept saboteurs or opportunists who may be trying to loot from or take advantage of the Vendaxan.
- Patrol temporal rifts in the event of Netherworld incursions.
A veritable diplomatic crisis is on the rise as the Vendaxan government struggles to comprehend the situation. Senators and ambassadors from the Royal Assembly arrive in the capital to help mitigate upheaval in the government.
The following mission tasks are available to complete:- Manage tensions between Republic aid teams and Vendaxan locals who may still identify with the Galactic Alliance.
- Hold a town hall-style discussion on formal negotiations to ease fears. Distribute goods, emergency supplies, and medical attention to those who have been displaced and might need it.
