History
Calabrex’s past is shrouded in myth and legend as no written documents exist until Humans colonized the planet. Scattered throughout the planet are remnants of a great, massive civilization, known to the Rexans as the “Ancients”. These ruins reveal the magnitude of the civilization as its population’s centers rival most modern population centers. Only recently have the Humans in conjunction with Dark Jedi of the Krath Order begun to excavate the “Ancient” sites.
Upon the arrival of Humans to Calabrex, the “Ancients” had ceased to exist and the remnants of their civilization were in ruin. The Rexan had no memory of the “Ancients”, only knowing that the ruins were believed to have magical nature. The Humans dismissed the Rexan’s belief in the “Ancients” and created their own society. The original colonists of Calabrex formed the settlement of Tiran, which now serves as the Calabrexian capital. The documents from the original settlers are vague and explain little of the events that took place in the forming years. The only document that is of great historical worth is the colonists’ composition on the structure of the government.
The government, known as the Fortress, is composed of two separate bodies. The Upper Fortress is comprised of a chief executive, known as the Supreme, and upper echelon administrative staff to assist the Supreme. The Supreme is an enlightened dictator for a period of three years. The other body of the Fortress is a group of 100 individuals who represent certain regions of the planet. The Lower Fortress elects the Supreme every three years and has the ability to make recommendations to the Upper Fortress but the final decision rests with the Supreme. This colonial government continues to exist to this day, overseeing all affairs of the planet.
For several decades, the Humans dominated the native Rexan, encroaching upon their homelands and destroying many of their populations. Eventually the Rexan formed a peaceful rebellion forcing the Humans to desist in their domination of the Rexan people. In a series of rapid changes, the Rexan were given the same rights as the Humans. The Fortress changed drastically as the Rexan were allowed to select their own representatives, making the Fortress predominately Rexan with few Humans holding seats in the Lower Fortress. Since the rebellion, known as the Rexan Restoration, the Rexan and Humans have lived in reasonably peaceful harmony.
Several hundreds of years after the Rexan Restoration, Dark Jedi discovered the planet. The peoples of Calabrex were fairly sophisticated and had formed many cities scattered throughout the continents of the planet. However, the Dark Jedi were more interested in the widespread climate and terrain differences on Calabrex. Immediately the Dark Jedi realized the possibility of training on a planet with so much contrast.
Within a few short months, the Grand Master had sent Envoys to the Calabrexian Fortress to discuss negotiations and the Supreme, realizing the benefits of joining the Brotherhood’s Territories, agreed to allow for Dark Jedi facilities and bases but ensured that the Fortress remained a sovereign entity from Brotherhood influence. The Calabrexian Fortress and Brotherhood formed the pact known as the Treaty of Tiran, initiating Calabrex as a member of the Brotherhood Territories and allowing the Fortress continued reign of the planet.
After the formation of the Treaty of Tiran, the Brotherhood began to build the military infrastructure that is seen today on Calabrex. In several massive undertakings the Brotherhood created the Stronghold of Darkness, the Combat Training Center, the Strategy and Tactics Academy, the War Simulation Station, the Shipyard Plexus, and the Spaceport Complex. In addition, scattered throughout the planet are smaller training posts and stations that allow the Dark Jedi and Brotherhood military forces to train in different terrains and environments.
The Calabrexians and Brotherhood have coexisted peacefully on the now militarized stronghold planet. The Calabrexians have transformed into a military manufacturing and technological society to serve the needs of the Brotherhood’s war machine and their own pocketbooks.
Geography
Xevgar
Xevgar is the northernmost continent of Calabrex composed of huge regions of frozen tundra and mountainous terrain. The continent produces an unusual herb that is used for medicinal purposes and serves as a perfect locale for the Brotherhood to train their specialized troops.
Kandarin
The most populated continent, Kandarin is the most hospitable. The continent is composed of vast plains and forests. Kandarin is known for its lakes and massive river systems. In addition, Kandarin possesses some of the greatest beaches known to the galaxy on its coasts. The continent is home to the capital of Tiran.
Dalarton
The largest continent of Calabrex, Dalarton is a great expanse of desert with a massive deadly jungle covering a small portion of the land. These two contrasting landscapes are divided by a massive mountain range, whose pinnacles reach above the clouds. The Calabrexian have several small cities on the jungle coasts of Dalarton but the rest of the continent remains fairly unpopulated.
Vasten
Vasten is not a major landmass, but a sweeping archipelago of more than six hundred islands of various size. The islands possess volcanoes, deserts, jungles, forests and the northernmost tundra. Due to the massive expansive of Vasten it holds the most unique and different terrains and environments on Calabrex. Many of the islands are populated and the Brotherhood has utilized them for their various terrains and amphibious training.
Landmarks
Stronghold of Darkness
The Stronghold of Darkness is a massive complex in the jungles of Dalarton. The Stronghold is the training center for Dark Jedi who would like to further their powers and influence in the Dark Side. The Stronghold is an extremely well-defended fortress that was originally created for the protection of the Grand Master and Dark Council in the event of their evacuation from Antei. The Stronghold now serves as the military command center for the Brotherhood. The Stronghold has the ability to command the entire Dark Brotherhood military forces.
Combat Training Center
A training base for the Brotherhood’s war machine, the Combat Training Center educates military personnel in offensive and defensive combat. The Kandarin-based center is also utilized by Dark Jedi for advanced combat training without normal Jedi weaponry.
Strategy and Tactics Academy
For the most promising military officers of the Dark Brotherhood, the Strategy and Tactics Academy instructs officers on the proper forms of warfare. The Academy may be utilized by the Dark Jedi to hone their tactical skills for combat in all areas.
War Simulation Station
A large expanse of land on Xevgar, the War Simulation Station allows military ground forces to simulate real battle situations. In addition, the Station houses multiple holo-simulators to practice and formulate tactics and strategies in battles.
Shipyard Plexus
The Plexus is a massive, intricate shipyard that can repair various craft including capital warships. The Shipyard Plexus also serves as the base of operations for the Dark Brotherhood’s fleet and space defense forces.
Spaceport Complex
The Spaceport Complex, outside Tiran, is primarily utilized by the Brotherhood and is the staging ground for the transport of their military forces. In addition, The Spaceport Complex has the ability to repair medium to small scale ships with the ability to land.