Mother of the Rebellion
The Foundation: Understanding Our Approach to the Map Mechanics
“Rebellions are built on hope—but hope alone is not enough. We fight because no one else will."
Welcome to the Foundation! This document serves as an introduction or roadmap to how the Foundation interacts with the map mechanics from both an in-character (IC) and out-of-character (OOC) perspective. Whether you're a new writer looking to understand our story or a veteran seeking clarity on our strategic approach, this guide will help you navigate The Foundation's role or approach to the Chaos Galaxy Map..
IC Perspective: The Foundation’s Role in the Galaxy
So perhaps unlike traditional factions that hold vast territories, the Foundation operates as a migratory rebel fleet rather than a governing body. Much like the Rebel Alliance etc., of Star Wars canon, the Foundation does not control large sections of space but instead establishes strategic outposts, safe havens, and resource hubs on various worlds. These locations serve as staging grounds for operations, but they do not equate to direct governance or planetary rule. Instead, the Foundation fosters local autonomy, supporting self-governance while maintaining a mobile presence to avoid direct confrontation with overwhelming opposition forces.
- Decentralized Resistance: The Foundation’s strength lies in its mobility. Without a fixed capital, its fleet moves between hidden bases, ensuring flexibility and security.
- Targeted Operations: Rather than full-scale invasions, the Foundation engages in guerrilla warfare, insurgency tactics, including sabotage, misinformation campaigns, and coordinated strikes to undermine opposition.
- Strategic Outposts: The worlds within our Influence Cloud are not territories we “own” but rather locations where we establish safehouses, intelligence networks, and hidden supply lines. Some of these planets may be Foundation-friendly, while others are hostile or neutral.
- Non-Territorial Governance: Planets within the cloud retain their autonomy, with the Foundation acting as a supportive force rather than a ruling entity.
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OOC Perspective: The Foundation’s Approach to the Chaos Map
From a gameplay and forum perspective, Major Factions in Star Wars RP: Chaos use the Influence Cloud system to represent their presence on the map. Traditionally, factions expand by Dominions (securing unoccupied hexes) or Invasions (challenging rival factions). The Foundation, while playing within these mechanics, does so with a focus on narrative approach.
How we'll handle our Influence Cloud OOC:
- Narrative, Not Ownership: When the Foundation expands its Influence Cloud, it does not mean we “own” the planets in the traditional sense. Instead, these expansions represent the establishment of hidden outposts, intelligence centers, and resistance cells that support our broader movement.
- Strategic Expansion: While the Foundation will expand its Influence Cloud as per the map rules and mechanics, our IC justification remains true to our guerrilla-style operation. Each addition to the cloud represents a carefully chosen world where our presence enhances our ability to operate rather than asserting control.
- Conflict Without Conquest: Our primary goal is disrupting oppressive powers rather than acquiring large swaths of territory. This means that while we may challenge factions through Invasions, our IC motivation is resistance and destabilization rather than conquest.
- Flexibility in Storytelling: Writers in the Foundation are encouraged to explore various forms of rebellion beyond just military engagements. Political intrigue, espionage, and grassroots activism are all valid forms of participation in our movement.
What This Means for Writers in The Foundation (Key Takeaways):
- Rebellions aren’t just about fighting: Resistance takes many forms—diplomacy, sabotage, espionage, supply chain disruption, and even cultural preservation.
- We don’t “own” planets in our Influence Cloud: Our presence is about strategic positioning, not governance.
- We are a mobile force: Our fleet moves constantly, keeping us from being pinned down.
- Story over mechanics: While we plan to play within the Chaos map rules and mechanics, our focus is on telling a rich, nuanced rebellion narrative, and finding creatives ways to make that happen within the rules and mechanics.
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The Foundation aims to bring a fresh narrative by challenging even Republic-like factions, advocating for decentralization, and resisting through diverse means beyond warfare. By maintaining a mobile presence and treating our Influence Cloud as a network of outposts rather than territory, we hope to uphold our commitment to crafting a rebellious narrative that is as ideological as it is tactical.