Minor Factions

The Hapes Consortium
Queen T'eklara rules after a period of isolationism. The Hapan Conquest was a military strategy in which the Queen Mother expanded her rule through political maneuvering, and secret alliances, and through military conflict when she declared all out war against the Corporate Sector for a perceived slight against her. Recently, with the reemergence of the Sith Empire, Hapan ships have withdrawn to protect their borders and some experts believe a new period of isolation may begin again.

The Corporate Sector Authority
Once, the source of money for the wealthiest and most successful businessman, the war against the Hapans was devastating and costly to the CSA. So costly, that the Chief Executive was forced to sell several star systems to the New Imperium just to maintain enough income for regulating and protecting its coreworlds. The Corporate Sector is slowly rebuilding, taking loans and seeking allies as it struggles to maintain galactic importance.

The Independent Confederation of Planets
President Strahd Von Zarovich has been the galaxy's wealthiest individual for nearly a decade. His actual worth can only be estimate and most experts agree that it is exceedingly lower than what they believe. The ICP first formed as treaty of protection between Sullust and various other systems that were plagued by pirate raiding. Since then, they have established a common currency, market and trading rights. President Zarovich is well-loved by his citizens, even though he is rarely seen in public.

Penstar Alignment
Originally known as the Pentastar Alignment, the core of these worlds remained Imperial-controlled after Palpatine's reign ended and the New Republic came to power. Most of the original worlds were absorbed into the Imperial Remnant, which later joined the New Imperium when Monarch came to power. When the PSA absorbed Empress Teta into their fold, they made a drastic miscalculation. Alycione, the young heir to the throne of Teta, and her supporters silently assassinated everyone involved in the annexing of her homeworld. In the morning, she appeared on the throne and declared the Penstar Alignment (with the slight name change) now under her control. Since then, the Empress has visited many of the galactic governments to sign non-aggression treaties or trade agreements in exchange for protection. Her people are fanatically loyal followers and her popularity has risen to a cult-like status in just a few years time.

Neutral Systems Corporation
The Neutral Systems Corporation began as a venture of a small branch of Merchant Guild members located within the Elrood sector. They initially began hiring mercenaries and independent privateers to protect their vessels from marauders. As time grew, they expanded in power and grew in dominance, firmly establishing themselves in both the sector and the guild. Today, the Merchant Guild is almost synonymous with the NSC and even though the guild spans the galaxy, their primary headquarters now reside firmly within the Elrood sector.