The Corporation

The Corporation was a mysterious military/industrial organization which plagued the Old Republic for over two centuries. It dealt heavily in sulphur, and at its peak in the 100's BBY, it was thought that not a single atom of sulphur could be obtained except through the Corporation. The goal of the Corporation was never discovered, but it was thought that it aimed to either monopolize on more of the Galaxy's resources, or destroy the Old Republic so that it could become the dominant power.

The Corporation mysteriously disappeared in 35 BBY, shortly before the republic was plunged into another war, with the CIS and Trade Federation. It was often pondered, but remained unproved, that the Corporation was an early incarnation of the new enemies, or perhaps it was the force behind them.

Military
The Corporation waged a long and costly war with the Republic, and seemed to have an endless army of thugs from every imaginable species. They often fought in four groups:


 * Strike Teams - The elite soldiers, often in full body armour and with visored helmets. These teams raided supply bases and pushed forward into enemy lines to claim more ground.
 * Skirmishers - Performed odd jobs such as sniping, helping with artillery, piloting tanks and helping wounded soldiers. They also acted as engineers should the need arise.
 * Main Army - Standard soldiers. They did most of the more orthodox fighting, and used tanks much more frequently than skirmishers. They took orders from generals throughout the battle.
 * Scouts - Piloted speeders or rode animals. They were used less during urban warfare, but in wilder regions they helped to find locations for field hospitals, command posts, and impromptu airstrips. They also monitored enemy positions.

Their troop types were:
 * Black Operatives
 * Grunts
 * Skirmishers
 * Scouts
 * Field Technicians