From the introduction: In the thousands of years before the rise of the Empire, the OLD REPUBLIC withstood assaults from mighty foes. It was an era of great light and great dark. Through the eons, the stories of heroes and villains alike survive as lessons and warnings to all. The JEDI ORDER held as a bulwark of good against the evil forces of the SITH EMPIRE and the vicious MANDALORIANS for generations. Between these great powers, the galaxy struggled to survive, seeking a living out amongst the stars...