Roalia

> *"What the hell is this place?"*
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> *"Pretty sure it's Roalia."*
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> *"Yeah, but the sun hasn't set in days and it's freaking me out."*
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-Ghaa and Ace, conversing about the new world.

**Roalia**, often times nicknamed the "**Sunset World**" was a desert-environment world that was first discovered one year before the Clone Wars. It was discovered to have a large stockpile of Isotope-5, making it an extremely high-resource world.

## **Astrography**

### **The Sunset World**

Roalia, a planet stuck in set gravitational pull by two distinct suns, had no environmental change at all. There was no rotation on its axis which led to one safe zone within the planet. This line, spanning from north to south on both sides of the planet, is 0 degrees latitude until hitting the north or south end, then turning to 180 degrees. No matter where in the safe zone you go, it will always remain a temperate environment between 60 degrees to 90, making it a comfortable place to live. However, due to the lack of rain storms, secondary farming techniques require harvesting moisture and the use of greenhouses to ensure necessary crop growth. When leaving the safe zone, you can either experience intense heat and solar flares or intense, but survivable cold. This makes the safe zone the only habitable area.

### **The Star Moon**

Roalia was not alone. Among it remained a close moon that was simply named after the discoverer of Roalia, Curtrell. Every five months, the moon with shift the way it orbited around the planet. It would move from left to right in the sky from right to left. It was discovered to be habitable as the moon did indeed rotate on its axis by the gravity of Roalia, while Roalia stayed still. Curtrell was quite different to Roalia. While it remained a temperate environment, it was very lush, green, and many people believed it was more worthwhile inhabiting than Roalia. However, the amount of animals and the lack of clear vegetation made it hard to even land a ship, making it a simple companion to the planet. It was planned after the successful colonization of Roalia, they would attempt to develop a community on the moon of Curtrell.

### **Y'llima Trade Route**

The Y'llima Trade Route was a trade route created by Captain Ace and Chalkurra 21 years before the Battle of Yavin. It was designed to skip around normal frequencies for secure docking at the Trockz Enclave. However, it became noticed by pirates and criminals alike, being used as a smuggling route for illegal goods.

### **Roalia System**

The Roalia System was the home of Roalia and Curtrell, along with three other unexplored and unnamed worlds. It housed the two suns of Roalia Prime and Roalia Minor, the two suns that held the world of Roalia in a dead lock and prevented it from rotating or orbiting either one.

## **History**

### **Late Separatist Crisis**

Approximately one year before the Clone Wars, a group of explorers stumbled upon the world. They had landed not far from the official location of Khalis, studying it and realizing the world was a paradox, remaining extremely unique compared to many other worlds in the galaxy. After reporting it to the rest of the galaxy, the Republic had no interest in the world, dealing with internal and political struggle with the newly found Confederacy of Independent Systems. The Separatists on the other hand, grew intrigued and had scientists and spies study the world, only to find it had a stockpile of a lost Hyperfuel known as Isotope-5. The CIS sent in droids and spies alike to build stations on the world. Not long afterward, a colony ship filled with Coruscanti people and aliens alike had landed and begun the construction of the city. Eventually, after the establishment of Khalis, Marlow, one of the Roalian Mountain Men and explorer of the world, led to find a cliff face, hidden by a mirage of sand, which would later be known as Marlow's Drop. Learning of this, a group of wealthy individuals in league with a man known as Big Doc, a new colonist to the world, came to Marlow's Drop and immediately began the construction of a hidden wealthy city for high-rollers and rich individuals. The Separatist Alliance hoped that they could keep their involvement with the world secret and constructed a listening post at Sunshine Ridge to spy on the new colonists while they had their lead scientist, Isead Biabru, prepare an invasion force to capture the world to begin the mining of the Isotope-5. Republic Intelligence eventually learned of the Separatist forces on the world and sent a droid named HK-51 to keep an eye on the world, feeling war would come soon.

### **The Clone Wars**

About one month after the Clone Wars began, two Jedi Knights, Heyvis Trockz and Valo Sindar, accompanied by Valo's padawan, Ghaa Tabbak, had been assigned on a secret mission by the Jedi Council to find the Separatists and stop them from achieving an ancient Hyperfuel known as Isotope-5. They brought with them their new allies, Captain Ace and Chalkurra, to help hunt down the Separatists in their starship, the *Shadow's Scepter*.

#### **Battle of Roalia**

During the Clone Wars, a major Separatist invasion armada, led by Isead Biabru, invaded the local colony. The soon-to-be-named Heroes of Khalis called and requested aid from the Republic fleet. After a large fleet arrived, a group invasion began in the middle of the capital. A *Acclamator*-class cruiser landed, deploying the First Republic Raider's Corps, a Juggernaut Turbo Tank, and an AT-TE (All Terrain Tactical Enforcer). Leading the troops, Valo managed to distract the droid army while Heyvis captured the Separatist Commander. Ghaa took to the skies, destroying several starships in the process. After the retreat, the Republic and people of Roalia designed a plan to create a defense militia to protect against further invasion.

#### **The Grand Duel**

Seeking to protect the world, the newly anointed Heroes of Khalis made a deal with a pirate lord and leader of the Burning Blades gang, Draag. Among the agreement was to have a duel to the death in the arena pits of Marlow's Drop. There, Valo had lost to the Zygerrian gang leader, but favored the Heroes for what they have done to the galaxy. He instead decided not to kill Valo and said that if they would protect his newly conquered world, he would keep a minimal presence. He even helped provide funds to the Heroes and to their planetary militia, the Roalia Defense Force.

#### **Incursion of Roalia**

Not long after the fall of the Burning Blades to the Black Diamonds gang, the Roalia Defense Force had absorbed what was left of their forces. Not too long afterward, they learned the Black Diamonds fleet was on its way toward the system, planning to end the war early. Launching their fleet as well, they found the Black Diamonds fleet approaching in the skies. In what became known as the Incursion of Roalia, the Roalia Defense Force managed to thwart the attack, but the *Starrunner*, the flagship of the Black Diamonds fleet, managed to deploy spies on Roalia before their retreat.

#### **Assault on Roalia**

Only a month passed between the Incursion of Roalia and the Second Battle of Roalia, also known as the Assault on Roalia. The Black Diamonds had launched an invasion on the world again, utilizing the full force of their fleet, attacking the world and forcing the Roalia Defense Fleet to retreat behind the Dead Moon of Arelli, using what little ground forces they had to hold off against the fleet. They were distracted while the Black Diamonds used their forces to capture the illustrious Baku Task, recruiting him into the Shadow Council.

## **Locations**

### **Sunshine Ridge**

> *"Excuse me, we're looking for Sunshine Ridge."*
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> *"Sunshine Ridge? Ha, good luck trying to survive there. Place is a death trap."*
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- Valo speaks to one of the mountain men about Sunshine Ridge.

Sunshine Ridge was a location that was rarely explored. Due to intense Solar Flares and extreme heat, it was dangerous to pass through. However, during the Clone Wars, the CIS had constructed a listening post into one of the sides of the ridge, hiding and listening to local communication on Roalia. It was then destroyed by three Jedi and their strike team.

### **The Badlands**

One of the most notable locations is the Badlands. Over 53 people have gone in, and 3 have returned. The only three being the Jedi Knights. They claim to have seen the tomb of an ancient Sith Lord, among several dead bodies accompanied by other things.

### **Crystal Canyon**

Crystal Canyon is another notable location. Explorers and mountain men claim to have seen rare crystals, Lightsaber crystals. Venturing into the canyon makes yourself vulnerable to Akk Dogs, making Crystal Canyon a very dangerous place to explore. The only safe way to travel is armed with blasters, and making your way into the canyon can be as dangerous as walking in it.

### **Marlow's Drop**

Marlow's Drop leads down to the far ocean. Upon reaching Marlow's drop, one could fall to their death into the ocean, much like the Dug, Marlow. It leads to a 700 foot drop into the ocean. Tucked inside the drop is a very luxurious hidden city established even before Khalis. Only those with enough credits may buy or rent a place in the city, but any who make it down are allowed to visit and tour the place. Among the most popular places include the casino, the arena pits, and the zoo.

### **Khalis**

Khalis, the local colony on Roalia, is a major location. It features the typical items in a small city. Cantina, restaurant, city hall, residential areas, junk shops etc. It most notably was the sight of the Battle of Roalia. Khalis is the home to several mountain men and explorers, making it a great place to gain intelligence on the world. It held the locations of buildings like Letta's Saloon, Marlow's Junkshop/Speeder Rental, Izzy's Casino, Tragdel's Cozy Cafe, and the main marketplace of Roalia.

Not long afterward, the Heroes of Khalis would eventually establish Fort Sindar as one of the key locations for the local defense force. Although Fort Sindar was the main headquarters of the Roalia Defense Force, Khalis remained one of the key locations to the Defense Force, as it was where they first formed.

### **Dune Sea**

Much similar to the one on Tatooine, the Dune Sea of Roalia is ever-changing. The dunes you may see one day will be gone the next. It can be a quick easy place to travel through, but beyond that point is nothing but pure danger, and camping in the sea can be one of the most dangerous places to camp.

### **Brakeston River**

Brakeston River is a minor location. It leads through Sunshine Ridge and has a minor waterfall pooling into Crystal Canyon, making a small pool that leads a spring back to Marlow's Drop.

### **Great Range**

The Great Range is one of the key locations of Roalia. It extends about 17 kilometers. The Legend's Mountain is a 22,000 foot climb. No one has yet been able to make their way up without need of a vehicle, but one mountain man, Marlow, managed to make his way up. He claims to have seen insane things in the clouds, and some people have been convinced that Marlow may be the one who's insane, but no one can deny his claims.

#### **Trockz Enclave**

Across the galaxy, the Jedi Order have built enclaves across the galaxy to help administer and build the order. The Trockz Enclave, built in secret to hide the enclave from any known Separatist spies, was designed and commissioned by Jedi Knight Heyvis Trockz during the early stages of the Clone Wars. While the Badlands remain a place of darkness on Roalia, the Trockz Enclave has risen up to be a beacon of light to counteract the growing darkness of Darth Nox.

### **Sand Stone Pass**

Among one of the many locations on Roalia, Red Rock Pass was an area that connected to the Great Range and ran into Marlow's Drop. It was commonly used by criminals to hide within, making it a dangerous place to pass through. However, it was a common smuggling route that was traveled often, but always traveled with arms.

### **Fort Sindar**

Upon the collapse of the Burning Blades gang and the death of Draag in the Battle above Rishi, the Heroes of Khalis had led the remaining forces of the Burning Blades back to Roalia and recruited the members into the Roalia Defense Force. Now in the command of a small fleet, the Heroes agreed it was in the best interest to construct a dry dock for the ships to land, make repairs, and be housed from the sun. Valo Sindar and Heyvis Trockz both pooled what credits they had into the purchase of the dry dock and had the crew begin construction on it. It was used to dock the *Sujimis*, the *Olbio*, and the *Aurilia* as well as provide additional support and repairs for the Heroes' main ship, the *Shadow's Scepter* and provide housing for the new members of the Roalia Defense Force. While Cara led the construction, the Heroes would continue on in their adventures.

### **Outpost Cordus**

A small Twi'lek refugee camp, Outpost Cordus was established by Jiik Cordus as a trading post and settlement for a group of Twi'leks fleeing Separatist control on Ryloth. Only a short walk away from Khalis, Outpost Cordus is a dangerous place for any non-Twi'leks, but a home to any of the same species. It is a haven of scum and villainy.

### **Vuusko the Hutt's Palace**

Little is known of the new Hutt crime lord Vuusko, but his arrival hasn't gone unnoticed across Roalia. Vuusko the Hutt arrived on the world shortly after Ghaa Tabbak began his trials, leaving Captain Cara and the current standing leader of the Defense Force, Heyvis Trockz, curious about the Hutt's ambitions on the world. However, due to the stress of the Defense Force, the Heroes of Khalis were unable to discover anything about the Hutt, except that he has built his personal palace, a fortress in a way, atop of Crystal Canyon, where he can control who enters and leaves the palace with ease.

### **X Territory**

Beyond Marlow's Drop is what people call "the X Territory." Little to nothing is known of the sector beyond that of the vast darkness. The only explorer to venture farther than a mile deep is Marlow. He could only describe it as a frozen wasteland with the brightest stars, but the cold is survivable, making it possible to explore this territory.

### **Y Territory**

Beyond Sunshine Ridge leads to what is known as "the Y Territory." Nothing is known of this sector beyond that of the vast brightness. No one has been able to make it through here. Burning heat can seer damage into the hull of a ship in only thirty minutes. It can take some of the most advanced shields to raise the odds of survival, but crashing in Y Territory is for certain a death sentence.

## **Appearances**

*Force and Destiny*

* Episode V: Guardians of Peace (First appearance)
* Episode VI: Son of Royalty (Part I)
* Episode VII: Padawan's Path (Part I)
* Episode VIII: Battle of Roalia
* Episode IX: Warrior of Light (Part I)
* Episode X: Farewell to Peace
* Prelude: Shadow of the Ancients
* Episode XI: New Beginnings
* Episode XII: Son of Royalty (Part II) (Mentioned only)
* Episode XIII: Black Diamonds' Revenge
* A Knight's Journey
* Episode XIV: Padawan's Path (Part II)
* Episode XV: Incursion of Fate
* Episode XVI: Warrior of Light (Part II)
* Episode XVII: Hunt for the *Tythos*
* Episode XVIII: End Times
* Prelude: Guru in the Dunes (Mentioned only)
* Prelude: Rift on the Edge
* Episode XIX: Wealth of the Daring

*Age of Rebellion*

* Season One:
	+ Episode I: Flight of the Scrapper (Mentioned only)
* Season Two:
	+ Episode V: Battle of Yus Ajez (Mentioned only)

*A New Dawn*

* Episode II: Bounty Hunter (Mentioned only)

## **Behind the Scenes**

Roalia was loosely based upon a world-building design from the Force and Destiny sourcebook: Keeping the Peace. The design of a "sunset world" was based off of the idea of held in a constant gravitational state by two suns with no rotation on its axis. Roalia was specifically designed to be a unique world with a spiritual state to it that allows the aspiring Jedi to connect with.

Roalia was mentioned in the short story "*Dangerous Reconnaissance*" and appeared in "*A World of Adventures*."

Force-users traveling around Roalia (except for the Badlands) will receive one additional light per roll on their Force checks as an effect of the growing light side presence there.