Protected by the legendary Jedi Order, the Galactic Republic stood as
a bastion of peace in the galaxy for a thousand generations. Several 
centuries ago, the greatest threat the galaxy has ever known emerged 
in the form of the dark Sith Empire. After a volatile war, the 
Republic emerged victorious and the Sith were assumed to be extinct. 
Nonetheless, the Jedi have maintained a constant vigil over the 
ancient Sith homeworld, Korriban, to protect the galaxy from the 
darkness that still resides in the planet's tombs.

Though a small group of survivors escaped to warn of the Imperial 
invasion, it was only a minor reprieve for the Republic. Korriban was 
one of several worlds to fall in the initial onslaught, and in the 
years that followed, the Republic suffered many more painful defeats. 
Emboldened by their numerous victories, the Empire soon moved to 
conquer the Core Worlds, luring the Republic fleet out of position
and launching a surprise attack against the noble world of Alderaan.
the courageous stand on Alderaan rallied the spirits of Republic
defenders across the galaxy, but the balance of the power remained
in the Empire's favor.

This only fueled the surprise felt when the Imperial Dark Council 
extended the offer to the Republic to engage in peace negotiations. 
Suspecting possible treachery, Republic officials agreed to meet on 
Alderaan, but insisted that the Jedi Order marshal all its resources 
to provide comprehensive security. The Jedi complied, sending most 
senior members of the Order to Alderaan, and leaving only a token 
force in the Temple on Coruscant...

After destroying the Jedi Temple and overwhelming the Republic's 
defenses, Imperial forces occupied Coruscant, holding the planet 
hostage while negotiations restarted on Alderaan. With their capital 
at stake, Republic officials had little choice but to agree to the 
Empire's terms.

The Treaty of Coruscant was signed, forcing the Republic to cede 
control of several star systems and to acknowledge new boundaries of 
Imperial dominion. Though the treaty brought about an official end to 
the war, tensions between the two sides have remained high over the 
last several years, and now, a return to open war seems all but 
inevitable...