Star Wars_ Edge of the Empire Rule Book

The Alliance to Restore the Republic

A

lthough the Empire's propaganda machine would

have the general populace believe the Rebellion is

nothing more than a ragtag bunch of pirates, malcon-

tents, and revolutionaries, the Alliance represents a

real threat to the New Order and hope for the galaxy.

The Alliance struggles in a truly titanic fight for sur-

vival, but it does so with a keen eye for the future it

desires. Nonetheless, desperate times do indeed call

for desperate measures, which can appeal to fringers

seeking opportunities for credits and altruism.

THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT

The Alliance structure is split into two major organiza-

tions, the Civil Government and the Military. Mon Moth-

ma, the elected Chief of State and Commander in Chief,

focuses most of her attention on civil issues and wisely

leaves military matters in more experienced hands.

While the recent successes of the military, especially

the destruction of the Death Star, have elevated the Al-

liance in the eyes of much of the galaxy, the political

and diplomatic maneuverings of the Civil Government

secure the vital long-term support needed to keep the

Rebellion going. Without the successful negotiations

with the Mon Calamari, who then provided access to

their renowned ship-building capabilities, the Alliance

would have died at Yavin.

While the Rebellion is founded on admirable ideals,

it must be pragmatic to survive. Though she is nowhere

near as ruthless as Palpatine, Mon Mothma is more

than willing to use tactics that may not qualify as par-

ticularly moral or above-board to obtain vital goals.

This is where enterprising fringers can benefit in

their dealings with Alliance representatives. Their cof-

fers may not match the Empire's, but there's enough

resources at hand for the Alliance to see to the needs

of those who do good work for them. From transport

of supplies and key personnel to acquiring key data

or items from secure locations, there are opportuni-

ties for those who choose to work behind the scenes

and in the shadows, breaking Imperial law.

AT THETOP

By necessity, the Alliance runs as a benevolent dictator-

ship, placing ultimate power in the Chief of State's hands

in order to operate in effective opposition to the Empire.

Unlike Palpatine's advisors, however, the Alliance's Ad-

visory Council has a strong influence on Mon Mothma,

and she also has a Cabinet that works fairly efficiently to

administer the various functions of the Alliance govern-

ment. Some of these positions deal with current issues,

others prepare for the elusive day when the Alliance

may be able to operate as a real government.

Unlikely as it is that any fringer group would have di-

rect dealing with the highest echelons of the Alliance

Civil Government, it remains possible that a particularly

effective group may find itself brought to the attention

of those that run things from the top. Most likely, the

group would first encounter representatives of the Min-

ister of War or the Minister of Supply, since they're likely

to require a fringe group's services.

ALLIED COMMANDS

Long before fringers find themselves talk-

ing to the likes of Mon Mothma, they'll

get jobs from representatives of a

particular Allied Command. Though

larger military and related efforts

are run at the higher levels, day-

to-day administration, gover-

nance, and defense efforts are

managed by each of the Allied

Commands that are structured

under the Chief of State.

Right from the beginning,

Mon Mothma, Bail Organa,

and other founders of the

Alliance understood that

trying to homogenize all of

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