Edeltia

Edeltia was a rock world in the Mid Rim.

History
Following Edeltia's discovery and colonization c. 1100 BBY, the world became host to numerous mining facilities that directly supplied the Galactic Republic's war effort during the New Sith Wars. The Edeltians soon grew tired of giving most of their metals and crystals to other worlds in the galaxy, and subsequently revolted against the semi-autonomous Republic government over their homeworld. The revolting colonists, who came to be known as Kroxonites, was spearheaded by an individual named Kroxonis, who himself was the grandson of the Republic admiral that oversaw the world's colonization. Although decades of war ensured, the revolt was eventually a success and Kroxonis' son, Kroxonis II, became king of the Edeltians. Edeltia remained largely isolated, though relied on trade from neighboring systems for foodstuffs in exchange for Edeltia's precious metals and fuels. A pirate confederation known as the Ruby Rebels, who operated throughout the sector Edeltia was located in and preyed on Edeltia's mines as well as their mineral transports, and were the target in most of Edeltia's military operations.

The Edeltians rejoined the Galactic Republic as independent members of the Senate, though much political discourse arose when they were denied planetary representation, and were instead represented by a Senator that represented the entire sector Edeltia was located in. Despite this, Edeltia peacefully remained part of the Republic and, other than a few failed local pro-Separatist revolts, managed to avoid becoming part of the Clone Wars. Although Edeltia itself was not involved in the Clone Wars, a group of renegade Edeltian soldiers known as the "Edeltian Hellhounds" left their homeworld to serve the Confederacy of Independent Systems as mercenaries, who went on to operate independently following the war's end. At the height of the Imperial era, the Kroxonite dynasty was finally deposed and an Imperial governor from the Core Worlds was appointed to oversee mining efforts on Edeltia. A resistance movement on Edeltia, formed from remaining elements of Edeltia's military, was consequently formed on the world that violently opposed the Imperial occupation until 5 ABY, when the final Imperials on Edeltia surrendered and the Kroxonite dynasty was restored as part of the New Republic Senate.

Government
Edeltia was ruled by the Kroxonite dynasty, direct descendants of King Kroxonis II, who used the title "Overlord". At different points in their history, the Edeltian state was known as the "Overlordship of Edeltia", however during their brief period of times when they managed to occupy neighboring systems, they were also sometimes known as the "Empire of Edel". The Overlord of Edeltia was advised by five Consuls, whose headquarters was located in Atmos Square in Edeltia's capital city of Edel.

Military
The Edeltian fire-caster was the standard issue blaster of the Edeltian military. It was often painted blue in color, and fired blue-colored blaster bolts.

The Edeltian navy was comprised of only two ship types: corvettes that resembled a "train" in design and was equipped with four heavy turbolasers as well as several boarding pods, and a gunship that resembled a disc that had a single heavy blaster cannon, as well as numerous missile launchers. While not large enough to participate in any full-scale war, the Edeltian navy was adequate enough to stave off most attacks by the Ruby Rebels.

Edeltian soldiers were equipped with modernized suits of plate armor that was colored blue with yellow trimmings. The chestplate protected only the pectoral area, while the backplate only protected the upper back. Shoulder pads and wrist gauntlets were also featured in Edeltian armor. The armor plates were placed over a modernized body suit that was durable enough to stave off small projectiles, though was still vulnerable to blaster fire.

Edeltian special forces wore distinct armor that protected more of their body, though with a similar color pattern to that of their standard issue counterparts. While standard soldiers rarely wore helmets, Edeltian commandos wore silver-colored helmets similar to those worn by ancient knights, and featured an advanced heads-up display. They wielded the same blasters as regular soldiers, and were equipped with personal shield generators. These commandos were especially trained for boarding actions against Edeltia's mortal enemy: the Ruby Rebels, and also served as guardsmen to the Overlord and his Consuls.