Argaian Revolutionary Movement

The Argai Revolutionary Movement (Tionese: Арќаи Ревољуџона Движена, ARD) was a political organization on the planet of Argai, founded by the revolutionary and Argaian nationalist Nicolau Xesús in 26 BBY. Members of the Movement revered the ancient and, and viewed the infamous Argaian warlord  as a national hero. They also heavily promoted the use of of the traditional Tionese language, and were supported by the Separatists during the Clone Wars. The organization was banned by the Galactic Empire during an occupation, but the Imperial garrison was defeated by the Movement in 8 BBY—6 BBY. The Movement became the dominant party of the Argaian National Republic.