Rebellion Era Sourcebook The Rebellion Era Sourcebook is a supplement to the " Star Wars Roleplaying Game " , published by Wizards of the Coast . It was written by Bill Slavicsek , Steve Miller , and Owen K . C . Stephens . It was first published in 2001 . The book details material from the era of the original trilogy of films and key contemporary Expanded Universe information . It includes characters , adventure hooks , and advice on conducting a Rebellion era campaign . It is a time of Civil War . . . . Tyranny and oppression mark the reign of the Galactic Empire , threatening to extinguish the last flames of freedom . From the Outer Rim to the opulent worlds of the Core , the Emperor ' s iron will and his New Order crush all opposition . But in this dark time , heroes emerge — Rebels intent on restoring the glory of the Old Republic . Hope rests in this Alliance , but is that enough to overthrow pure evil ? The Book . Comprising 159 pages , this book packs a good deal of information about the era of the Galactic Civil War . Information for roleplaying is included side - by - side with a storyline during the time of , , and . Introduction . Starting off , there is a short synopsis of how the galaxy got into the state that it is in . The Fall of the Republic and the Rise of a New Order are described , and the twenty years between and Episode IV are briefly covered . Chapter 1 : A New Hope . As with most roleplaying games , there is a clear division of good and evil , and it is recommended that players turn to the side of good at some point , if they are not already . The Doctrine of Fear Tarkin ' s Doctrine of Fear , along with the Ultimate Battle Station are detailed as potential plot points for the Gamemaster . Tatooine Tatooine , though it is small , barren , and barely worthy of anyone ' s notice is close to several hyperspace lanes , and a number of important Galactic events have happened on the planet ' s surface , warranting some attention to the home of the Skywalkers . Droids Droids keep the universe running , to an extent , and are an ubiquitous part of Star Wars , from Protocol droids to Astromechs to Mouse droids . The Empire As a major player in most any campaign , the Empire and Darth Vader are detailed for use . Keeping the Light Side Alive Details about Episode IV heroes Obi - Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker are presented as examples of Jedi characters , with admonitions that it really isn ' t easy to be a Jedi or even Force - sensitive during this time , with Darth Vader hunting down every rumor of Jedi he hears . The End of the Senate With the end of the Imperial Senate came the end of the last vestige of democracy in the Empire , and the Rebel Alliance got into full swing . The Death of Alderaan The Destruction of Alderaan is provided as a potential character motivation to join the Rebellion . Ships Details for ships shown in Episode IV , as well as the companies that make the ships are given . There is also information about the pilots of such craft . The Battle of Yavin The Battle of Yavin acts as a polarizing point for the galaxy , thus is provided as another potential reason for characters to get involved with the Rebellion . The Heroes of Yavin Stats are given for Leia Organa , Han Solo , and Chewbacca as of the end of the Battle of Yavin .