Interstellar Wisdom Society



The Interstellar Wisdom Society was publicly a philanthropic and philosophic organization. Made up of the heads of several influential corporations and wealthy families, they donated credits, manpower, and technology to help victims of planetary disasters, wars, and plagues. Privately, however, they were a front for the Mahk-Uru cult.

Founding
Founded 500 years before the Battle of Yavin by the leader of the Mahk-Uru, a male human named Alazrus Dwelch. Dwelch was the owner of Calax Technologies, a computer software maker. Dwelch realized that by creating a group that could work in the open the goals of the Mahk-Uru could be brought to fruition easier.

Citadel Project
The largest project undertaken by the IWS was the creation of the space station Citadel 7. Located on the border of the Republic and Wild Space, it was proposed to the public as a watchtower to warn the Republic of possible attack, and as a way station for explorers and colonizers on their way to the the unknown.

In truth, the station was part of the Mahk-Urus' plan to resurrect the Dark Ones.

The station was abandoned roughly 100 years before the start of the Clone Wars.

Recent Activity
The current leader of the Interstellar Wisdom Society as of 20 years ABY is Faraz Niska, a male human from Alderaan. The society has begun funding the repairs of Citadel 7, as the recent armistice between the New Republic and the Imperial Remnant has increased interest in exploring Wild Space for new resources.