AC Coronet

AC Coronet was a Corellian jetball club, based in Coronet, the capital of Corellia. It was one of the most widely known and successful sports teams in the galaxy.

Early Years
"Coronet has established itself as the team to beat in the Corellian League."

- Jetball announcer Macc Fortan

AC Coronet was one of the original 8 teams of the Corellian Jetball League, one of the sport's oldest professional leagues. In the club's inagaural season in 42 BBY, the team went 18-3, finnishing in first place to capture the league championship. Their performance in the CJL season allowed them to qualify for the first ever Galactic Club Championship, where they would compete against clubs from other leagues around the galaxy. However, Coronet would exit the competition early, after a first round loss to the Coruscant Pirates.

In their second season in existence, Coronet would finish in second behind the champion Rellidir Pilots, who would also win the Galactic Club Championship. Despite their unsuccessful title defense, Coronet was able to sign center Ron Corto after the 41 BBY campaign. Corto, a native of Coronet, was already famous for leading Corellia to the Galactic Cup title in 44 BBY. The move reunited the center with Coronet head coach Franco Mooro, who had been Corto's offensive coordinator on the planetary team.

Corto's first season with the club was a memorable one, as the team got off to 9-0 start. Coronet's early undefeated streak included an epic triple overtime victory over Rellidir, as a heated rivalry between the two clubs began to develop. While the team lost its tenth game of the year to the crosstown rival Corellia Dragons, AC Coronet finished the season in first place with a 19-2 record. However, Coronet was not yet the champion, as, unlike the CJL's first two seasons, a championship game would be played in 40 BBY. Under the previous format, the team with the best record at the end of the season was awarded the league title. The new system in place called for a championship game between the teams with the best two records to determine the champion. Therefore, Coronet would need to win one more game to wear the crown. As fate would have it, this game would be against the Rellidir Pilots. In what would be described as "The Greatest Game of All-Time," Coronet triumphed in overtime to win 5-4. Corto was named the MVP of the game and would later call the victory the highlight of his club career.

Coronet then carried the momentum from the historic game into the Galactic Club Championship. After defeating the Kuat Storm and JC Galactic City, they met surprising JC Coral City in the finals. Coronet would win the game 2-0 to capture their first galactic title.

After a thrilling finish to the 40 BBY season, Coronet faced a rough start the following year. Prior to the beginning of the CJL season, the Corellian Jetball Federation (the sport's governing body within the Corellian System) created the Corellian Cup. The Cup would be a single elimination tournament involving all teams affiliated with the federation (at this time, this included only the 8 teams in the CJL). In the new tournament, Coronet was the number one seed and was widely expected to win. However, in an embarassing loss, the defending league champions were knocked out of the competition in the first round by JC Tralus, the eight seed. The feelings from the stunning defeat carried over into the 39 BBY CJL season, as Coronet lost their first four games and began the season 1-6. While many outsiders felt the season was lost, Mooro, the reigning league coach of the year, was still bursting with confidence. Appearing on the Republic Sports Network program Jetball Tonight, Mooro boldly stated "We are the Galactic Champions. We will defend our title." This implied that last-place Coronet would not only recover their season and win the Corellian League, but they would also go on and win the Galactic Club Championship. The analysts on Jetball Tonight were stunned and amused by the remarks and few in the jetball community took them seriously. Mooro would later comment on his remarks in his autobiography, saying "Nobody took what I said seriously. Who could've blamed them? We started the year as bad as you could start one. Hell, I barely even believed what I said. But the players believed, and thats all that mattered." After their coach's statements, Coronet embarked on a 10 game winning streak and finnished the year 14-7 to qualify for the CJL Championship. In the championship, Coronet defeated Rellidir again, winning the game 4-1 to become the first ever repeat champions of the CJL, doing so in dramatic fashion. Later that year, in the Galactic Club Championship, Coronet made Franc Mooro appear prophetic as they defeated the Aldera Warriors in the finals and defended their galactic title, just as their coach said they would.

Transition Period
After the remarkable 39 BBY season, Franco Mooro decided to retire. The team's first head coach, who led Coronet to three league championships and two galactic championships, would be remembered as one of the greatest jetball coaches of his era. In attempt to sustain the team's success, defensive coordinator Ax Killstar was promoted to head coach. During his time with the team, Killstar tried unsuccessfully to fill the large shoes left by Mooro. During his three years as head coach, the squad didn't finnish higher than fifth place. While Killstar did lead Coronet to its first Corellian Cup title in 36 BBY, it was not enough to save his job, as he would be fired at the end of that year.

The conclusion of the 36 BBY season also saw the end of Ron Corto's time with Coronet. The Corellian center's production had been declining during Killstar's years as coach, and as a result he was sold to the Fondor Battleships of the Fondor Jetball League. While the move did make Coronet a good deal of money (Corto was still regarded as a top level player) it also left the team without an experienced center on their roster.

When new head coach Don Suula took over the team in 35 BBY, he was faced with numerous daunting tasks. These included replacing Corto at center, repairing a defense which had ranked among the league's worst, and restoring a once-dominant club's respectability. To add to the pressure, Coronet's fans had to endure watching Rellidir win two straight league championships in 37 and 36 BBY, with the 36 season culminating with a galactic championship. It seemed at this time that the Pilots had overtaken fading Coronet as the most prestigous club in the Corellian System.

This would all change, however, once Sol Tios arrived in "The Jewel of Corellia."

The Sol Tios Years
"No one has done more for the sport of jetball than Sol Tios."

- AC Coronet owner Nal Cautov

Regarded as the best jetball player of his time, Sol Tios was famous for leading Alderaan to two out of the first three Galactic Cup championships (he would win four by the end of his career). The Alderaanian center had started his club career with the Aldera Warriors but grew disatisfied with the team after new ownership began to sell the talented players around him. Once his contract expired in 35 BBY, the Warriors refused to offer him an acceptable new deal, and as a result, he declined to re-sign with the team and opted instead for free agency. AC Coronet management saw this as a golden opportunity to solve their problems at center and restore the club to dominance. However, signing Tios would not be easy, as countless clubs in the Core Worlds coveted his services. Coronet's seemingly desperate times called for desperate measures, as the club offered him what would be a record contract at the time. The offer was substantially higher than those of the other clubs, and as a result, Tios eagerly signed with the Corellian team.

Coronet went into the 35 BBY season bolstered not only by the arrival Tios, but also by the signing of the Wookie forward Harbatukk, the team's first non-human player. Harbatukk had previously starred on the Coruscant Raiders and was a high quality supporting player for Tios, something he generally lacked during his days with the Warriors. The success came immediately, as Coronet demolished the competition and won the Corellian Cup for the second straight season. During the regular season, Tios led the league in assists, breaking Ron Corto's franchise record along the way. Harbatukk also excelled in his first year in the CJL, earning a place on the league's all-star team. In the end, Coronet finnished the regular season with a 25-5 record. However, this was outdone by JC Talus and Dearic SC, who both went 26-4. Therefore, despite a thrilling season and a great record, Coronet would be unable to play for the league championship. This also meant Coronet would miss the inaugural  CJA Champions League, which would be the Core's regional championship and a qualifying event for the Galactic Club Championship, which Coronet would consequently miss as well. Infuriated by the circumstances, coach Suula and team owner Nal Cautov argued that the league should modify its postseason structure. Eventually, the CJL agreed to modify the league's format, allowing the top four teams each season to qualify for the playoffs.

In 34 BBY, Coronet would not even need the changes they had fought to create, as they finnished the season as the number one seed. Led by Tios, who was named the league MVP, Coronet shattered the league record for team goals scored in a single season. The offensive juggernaut would go on to play fourth seeded Talus in the first playoff game in CJL history. After a 4-1 first round victory, Coronet met Dearic SC in the CJL Championship. What was predicted to be a close game turned into a rout, as Coronet triumphed 6-0. In the CJA Champions League Coronet set a single tournament record for goals scored, which would stand for 54 years. A 3-0 victory over the Coruscant Mynocks earned Coronet its first champions league title. A month later, Coronet officially became the top team in the galaxy, winning the Galactic Club Championship for the third time in club history. The victory also meant Coronet had won its first "Triple Crown," meaning they had won three championships in one season (the CJL, CJA Champions League, and Galactic Club Championship).

The following season, Coronet won the Corellian Cup and defended its CJL Championship. The team then went in to the Champions League thinking about winning a "Quadruple Crown," something no team had ever accomplished. To win a "Quadruple Crown," a team needed to win its domestic cup, its domestic league, its regional championship, and the galactic championship. Don Suula's team had accomplished the first two feats and look poised to make a run at the next two. However, Coronet was caught looking too far ahead of itself and did not make it out of the Champions League's group stage. Embarrassed, the Corellian club looked towards the following year with renewed determination.

32 BBY would be a memorable season for Coronet fans, as the team continued to raise the bar for jetball clubs everywhere. While the club's "Quadruple Crown" hopes would be dashed by Talus in the Corellian Cup, the squad would soar to new heights during the CJL season. Sol Tios, who was named the team captain prior to the season's start, broke his own club record for assists in a season and won his second league MVP award. Tios had become the face of the sport and was clearly the most visible player in the galaxy. His jersey was a best seller everywhere from the Deep Core to the Outer Rim and he had numerous endorsement deals, ranging from the CEC to Biscuit Baron. Tios' soaring popularity also further increased Coronet's already considerable fame. Led by their star center, Coronet again finnished with the best record in the CJL. After dismantling the Qaestar Lightning in the first round of the playoffs, Coronet was set to face off with the Rellidir Pilots for the league title. Despite Coronet's impressive regular season accomplishments and strong playoff victory, Pilots forward Ben Orsnorr was unintimidated by his opponent and was extremely confident. Orsnorr, known for being outspoken, called his rivals "soft" and referred to Coronet as "AC Drall", in reference to the homeworld of the Drall, a small and furry species. The remarks, published in the Corellia Times, were not only considered offensive towards the Drall, a repsected and intelligent species, but also served as a major source of motivation for the Coronet players. A determined Coronet team went into the CJL Championship with something to prove and did not disappoint. In one of the most lopsided championship games of all time, Coronet triumped 7-0, dominating Rellidir in every aspect of the game. When asked in a postgame interview to comment on Orsnorr's comments, Suula declined, stating that the team had done its talking on the court. After producing a number of dominating performances in both the Champions League and Galactic Club Championship, Coronet won both competitions, earning another "Triple Crown."

The following seasons, Coronet did not meet the success it had grown accustomed to. In the next four years, Coronet did not win a single title in any of the four major championships. This was no fault to Tios, however, who continued to produce at a record pace. The center, who had already become the club's all-time leader in assists, also broke the league's all-time assist mark in 30 BBY.

After a disappointing 29 BBY season, in which Coronet missed the league playoffs for the first time since 35 BBY, team management decided to make some adjustments to a roster that had largely been left unchanged in the past five years. An aging Harbatukk, who had been battling a string of injuries and was no longer considered a "number one" forward, was traded to JC Talus. To take the Wookie's place, Coronet reaquired forward Caleb Solstar from the Theed Kings. Solstar had previously played for Coronet in 32 BBY, when the Naboo Jetball League suspended operations due to the Trade Federation invasion. The forward, who was a major contributor to Coronet's 32 BBY championship team, was a welcomed addition to the club, joining six other new comers for the 28 BBY season. That year, the team reached the CJL Championship but was denied its seventh league title by Dearic SC.

Despite not winning a major trophy in four years, Coronet went into the 27 BBY season with a quiet confidence. The team that had gone to the league championship game the previous season returned intact, and despite the humble attitude, the team had high expectations for itself. To start off the campaign, the club won an exciting Corellian Cup, needing dramatic second-half comebacks in both the semi-finals and finals. In the league season, Coronet got off to a surging start, winning in overpowering fashion. This came to the surprise of the rest of the league, who did not expect Coronet to suddenly return to such a dominant level. In fact, the team's performance that year was one of the greatest in club history, and statistically it was second only to its 32 BBY season at the time. In the playoffs, Coronet avoided an upset against a spirited JC Tralus team, escaping the first round with a 2-1 victory. For the championship game, the team returned to form and crushed the Corellia Dragons 4-0 to capture the CJL Championship.

In the 27 BBY CJA Champions League, Coronet easily won its group and proceded to reach the quarterfinals. Once again, the team was caught up in talk of a "quadruple crown." Not willing to let his team fall like they did in 33 BBY, Sol Tios urged his team to stay focused on the present and not look too far ahead. The leadership from the captain proved to be vital, as the team cruised through the rest of the Champions League and won the event. In the Galactic Club Championship, despite stingy efforts from the galaxy's best teams, Coronet completed the dream and took home the first "quadruple crown" in Galactic Jetball Federation history. It was a proud moment for a proud franchise and a crowning moment for Sol Tios. He had led his team to an unimaginable feat and cemented his place as one of the best players of all time. Tios had reached the peak of his career; soon, however, things would begin to go downhill.

Decline
After winning all four major titles the previous season, many predicted Coronet would continue their success in 26 BBY. All this changed during the third game of the CJL season, when Tios injured his knee and was out for the rest of the season. Without their leader, Coronet stumbled to a 8-22 record, the most losses the franchise ever had. Health issuess continued to plague Tios and his team the following year, as his knee continued to bother him, along with a sore elbow and shoulder. The star center missed a number of games during the year, and was generally ineffective when he did play. As a result, the team missed the league playoffs for the second straight year. At this point, team leadership began to quietly question whether Tios could still play at a high level.

Coronet's fears were comforted, to an extent, when a banged up Tios led Alderaan to victory in the 24 BBY Galactic Cup. Relieved to see that Tios could continue to play, Suula was still concerned about his captain's recent injury trouble. To reduce the stress on Tios' arm, the coach decided to bring in a quality backup center, who would see significnat playing time. To that end, Coronet signed Nik Cran from the Coruscant Nexu. While Cran was technically the backup, Suula assured him he would start occasionally to keep Tios fresh. In addition, team leaders felt this was an effective way to groom the young Cran into the full-time starter once Tios retired.

This two-center system was more successful than outside observers had anticipated, as Tios looked healthier than he had in years. The legendary center later commented that while he was initially skeptical of this new system, he felt it did add an extra year or two to his career. With Tios and Cran playing well, Coronet made the league playoffs as the fourth seed, but lost in the first round. The next season, Coronet finished in fourth place again, and, like the previous year, was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

End of An Era
In 22 BBY, it was evident that the end of Sol Tios' career was in sight. Nagging injuries limited the 40 year old center's productivity, and as a result, Nik Cran saw increased playing time. Midway through the season, with Coronet fighting for a playoff spot, Tios reinjured his knee and would miss the rest of the season. It was now obvious that Sol Tios' days as a jetball player were numbered. However, unlike 26 BBY, the end of Tios' season did not mean the end of AC Coronet's. Instead, Cran led the team to the playoffs and took them back to the CJL Championship. While the team did lose to JC Tralus in the final, Cran was successful enough to present the team with a dilemma.

Prior to the 21 BBY season, as Sol Tios contemplated retirement, the club was faced with a problem. Nik Cran's recent play and Tios' recent inconsistency should have easily earned the former the full-time starting job. However, the team was also very loyal to Tios, one of the all-time greats, and Suula and Cautov were both uneasy with benching or trading a legend. Coronet's fanbase was divided on this issue, as they anxiously awaited the center's decision. In the end, Tios decided to continue his career, with the stated goal of playing in one more Galactic Cup. As the debate to sit or play the star player raged on, Suula eventually came to a difficult conclusion. Despite his high respect for Tios, Suula stated that his job as head coach was to win games, and Nik Cran gave them the best chance to do that. While the Alderaanian was uneasy with being a fulltime backup, he reluctantly accepted his role. Fortunately for him, he would not remain in his new position for long, as Cran himself was injured in the season's fifth game. Tios was again at center, and Coronet was succeeding, as the rest of the team rose to the occasion to send the legend off on a high note. Midway through the season, Tios confirmed that it would be his last in club jetball, bringing a 21 year career to an end. From that point on, Coronet set attendance records, as fans rushed to see the player they loved one final time. And while the team narrowly missed the league playoffs that year, Sol Tios did in fact end on a good note, producing at a level not seen since Coronet's quadruple crown season. In the last game of his club career, in front of a sold out home crowd, an emotional Sol Tios rallied his team to a 2-1 victory, in a fitting end to his time with AC Coronet.

The beginning of 20 BBY saw Sol Tios complete his interplanetary career by leading Alderaan to a Galactic Cup title, closing the book on his jetball playing life. The end of the Tios era meant Coronet would enter a new transition period, where the club would look rebuild its dominance.

A New Beginning
For AC Coronet, 20 BBY had a very different feel from other years. First and foremost, for the first time since 36 BBY, Sol Tios would not be in training camp for the team. In addition, the Clone Wars, which continued to rage across the galaxy, seriously limited the team's Outer Rim scouting trips, compromising the ammount of new talent they could bring in from other worlds. The one steady presence which existed was Don Suula, who was entering his 16th year as head coach. Suula instilled confidence in his team and believed that it was ready for greatness again. The coach also noted that Tios' replacement, Nik Cran, already had plenty of experience from his days splitting time with the legend.

That season, Cran rewarded the coach for his faith in him, delivering the team to the CJL Championship and earning a spot on the league all-star team. While Coronet was narrowly defeated in the final by the Kor Vella Knights, the young team was very optimistic about its future.

In the preseason leading into the 19 BBY season, hopes were high for AC Coronet. Nik Cran was considered a legitimate successor to Sol Tios, and it seemed likely the team could enter a new era of dominance. The team would, in fact, reestablish its status as a powerhouse, but in a way no one foresaw.

Enter Cal Jawdro
"Cran's injury turned out to be the ultimate blessing in disguise."

- Jetball analyst Lot Crenen

In early 19 BBY, before the start of the jetball season, a series of seemingly innocuous events took place. Backup center Poa Davrakar left the team to join JC Cato Nemoidia, leaving Coronet with only two centers, Nik Cran and Ro'an Gurcaf. Wanting a third ceter on the roster in case of injuries, Don Suula signed a little known Corellian named Cal Jawdro. Jawdro had a respectable career in college at Corellia University but attracted little attention from pro teams. After being cut from Dearic SC after a brief preseason stint in 20 BBY, the center played the remainder of the season in the second-tier Talus Jetball League. In 19 BBY, Jawdro got a second chance to play in the CJL when he signed with Coronet, although his chances of actually making an impact seemed remote.

Early on in the 19 BBY CJL season, Coronet's high hopes quickly turned to despair. Yet again, their starting center was injured, as a hit on Cran's knee knocked him out for the season. Gurcaf replaced Cran after his injury in the first game, but was terribly ineffective. In the second game, Gurcaf was dismal again, leading to calls for Coronet to acquire a new center from another team. However, few quality centers were available, forcing Suula to work with what he had. Despite Gurcaf's poor play, the coach decided to stay with him, as Jawdro was hardly a viable alternative. The Corellian had only been on an active CJL roster for two games, and had never actually played in one. Despite his lack of experience, midway through the third game of the year, Jawdro was seen as an improvement over the veteran Gurcaf, who was having yet another poor game. Suula lost his patience with the experienced center after he threw three first half interceptions. Therefore, after halftime, Cal Jawdro entered his first career Corellian Jetball League game. Surprisingly, the offense responded to the change, scoring 3 second half goals. The performance was enough to earn Jawdro his first career start, which Coronet won. In fact, Coronet won Jawdro's first six starts, and their new center was the talk of the league. Jawdro was outplaying virtually every other center in the CJL, and as a result, Coronet earned an unlikely playoff berth. It was the ultimate underdog story, as the team rose above seemingly disastrous circumstances with a center who had never before played in the league. While the unlikely journey ended in the first round of the playoffs, Coronet's 19 BBY season was regarded as one of the most unbelievable in jetball history. It also left the team with yet another dilemma at the center position.

The Jawdro Era
Jawdro's steller play in 19 BBY led to controversy heading into the 18 BBY season. Nik Cran had shown that he could play top level jetball, but staying healthy had been a problem. On the other hand, Jawdro's stastitics in his one year were better than those of any of Cran's years with the team. However, many were concerned that the previous season had been a fluke, as they were not convinced that Jawdro was the true answer. Cran, who had patiently waited through the Tios years for an opportunity to start, was in jeopardy of losing this opportunity yet again. Growing frustrated with the situation, Cran told the media that if the team was not going to start him, "they might as well trade me." This raised the stakes of the decision, as if the team did decide to choose Jawdro, they would not have Cran available as a fallback option. Still, the team decided to take a risk and stick with Jawdro, selling Cran to the Kuat Banthas.

As fate would have it, this changed the course of team history. Jawdro continued his stellar play in his second season, helping Coronet win the Corellian Cup, its first major championship since 27 BBY. The center soon became a star, as Coronet scored at a pace not seen since the Tios years. It became evident that team made the right move in chosing Jawdro over Cran, as although the latter played well on Kuat, Jawdro would turn out to be one of the all-time greats. In just his second year, the center broke the league's record for assists in a single season. Behind their new leader, as well talented forwards such as Caleb Solstar, and "Ray" Burcur, Coronet made the CJL final, but lost. However, the team was still able to play in the CJA Champions League, under a new rule which allowed runner-ups of the top leagues to still qualify. The team reached the semi-finals of the tournament, but lost, ironically, to JC Cato Nemoidia, led by former Coronet center Poa Davrakar.

Undaunted by the big game losses of the previous year, Coronet continued to dominate as it looked for an elusive league championship in 17 BBY. Cal Jawdro squelshed any talk of him being a fluke, as he broke the league's single-season assist record that he set the year before again. The center who at one point failed to make a CJL roster, was now being compared to Sol Tios, the consensus best player ever. The humble Jawdro downplayed such comparisons, focusing more on winning a championship than how he stood with the game's greats. The team would arrive at this championship game after a first-round playoff win over the Corellia Dragons. After an exciting overtime game against JC Talus, Coronet captured its first league title in a decade.

The following five year stretch would be remembered as one of the greatest in jetball history. During this time, Coronet would win three league tiles, three champions league titles, and a Galactic Club Championship title, dong so in dominating fashion. Cal Jawdro never cooled down, as some had predicted, as he would eventually become the Corellian Jetball League's all-time leader in assists, points, and completions. He was not the only one to have record setting success, however, as Caleb Solstar became the club's all-time leading goal scorer. On the field, it was undoubtedly a golden era for the club; off the field, like for the rest of the galaxy, it was dark times.

Taking on the Empire
"Looking back on it, it's amazing we had the success we did during those times. We not only had to compete with the other teams, but with the government and the refs as well. If the Republic would have still been around, we may have won even more championships."

- AC Coronet owner Nal Cautov

When the Republic became the Galactic Empire, the new government imposed a number of xenophobic regulations on the jetball community. These new rules were most harsh in the Core Worlds, where no non-human could play on or against a team with humans. Teams already with non-humans were required to sell these players to so-called "alien leagues." These new rules infuriated AC Coronet management, who had a number of important non-humans on their team. Outspoken team owner Nal Cautov adamently refused to sell his players, and threatened to play with them anyway once the season started. However, once the team was threatened with a hefty fine and demotion to CJL Division B, the owner knew he would not be able to keep his non-humans. Still, Cautov, known for his stubborness, did not sell the players outright, but instead loaned them to JC Coral City of the Dac Jetball League. This way, although the non-human players could not play for Coronet, the team still owned their contracts. While it was only a small victory, Cautov hoped that by the time his players were eligible to return to his team, the xenophobic regulations would be overturned. Even though these rules did stay in place until the end of the Galactic Civil War, Coronet was successful on the field anyway, despite the best efforts of the Empire.

While it was true Palpatine had more important things to worry about than the outcomes of jetball games, the Empire did go to great lengths to ensure that its regulations were taken seriously. With this in mind, it was no surprise that AC Coronet became a target, due its continual search for and exploitation of loopholes in the Empire's rules. For example, while the rules stated that no non-humans could play on a human team, teams were allowed to sign "aliens" and loan them out to non-human teams. While most teams only did this immediately after the rule was put in place in order to clear their rosters of non-humans, Coronet pushed the limit and continued to sign and loan "alien" players. Soon, however, the Empire grew tired of this, and banned non-humans from being under contract to teams in the Core. Not willing to be defeated, on or off the field, AC Coronet decided to buy a low level team on Muunilist, only a week after the new regulations were put in place. Through this new team, AC Coronet signed a number of young non-human players who they wanted to develop. This enraged the Empire, as Coronet was making a mockery of its restrictions. Instead of making more rules, however, the Empire decided to get revenge on Coronet on the actual field of play.

In 14 BBY, a strong AC Coronet team had won both the Corellian Jetball League, and the CJA Champions League. Going for the Triple Crown, Coronet crushed its competition in the Galactic Club Championship and made its way to the final, against the Corsucant Pirates. While Coronet was expected to win, questionable decisions by the referees cost the team in numerous key situations. The team was also penalized excessively, as it seemed every call went against Coronet. In the end, the Pirates won the galactic championship, in a game remembered for its poor officiating. Years later, referees of the game admitted that the Galactic Jetball Federation, under direct pressure from the Empire, had told them to give the game to Coruscant, to punish Coronet.

End of a Golden Age
During his career, Cal Jawdro had won four league titles, three Champions League titles, and a galactic club championship. Personally, he also won three Galactic Player of the Year awards, and five CJL Most Valuable Player Awards, in addition to setting the league's all-time records for assists, points, and completions. In his time with Coronet, he became a beloved player for a new generation of fans, who may have been too young to watch Sol Tios. While Tios was a legend, Jawdro held a special place in the hearts of Corellian fans, for he was a true hometown player, born and raised in Coronet. When Jawdro decided to retire after the 4 BBY season, AC Coronet needed to replace a legendary center once again.

New Beginnings
For 3 BBY, Coronet signed a Kuati named Ben Traystar to play center. While he did not play poorly, Coronet did miss the league playoffs for the first time since before Cal Jawdro was the center. Do in part to unfairly high expectations, Traystar requested to be traded after the season, thus continuing Coronet's search for a new center.

Going into the new season, after failing to sign a star center off another team, Coronet settled on Dev Cozzo, Traystar's backup the year before. Cozzo was not another Tios or Jawdro, but he was good enough to lead Coronet to a Corellian Cup victory in 2 BBY. The new starter was not great, but was at least a capable, short term answer.

Following the 2 BBY season, Don Suula retired, ending his 34 year run as head coach. The winningest coach in CJL history left Coronet with another pair of huge shoes to fill. Immediately, the leading candidate to replace Suula became one of his former players, Sol Tios. Tios, at the time, was the head coach of the Alderannian Planetary Jetball Team, and had coached it to victory in the last two Core Jetball Chamionships. Many in the galaxy speculated that the former center would leave the planetary team to coach his club team. However, in the end, Tios declined to leave Alderaan, forcing AC Coronet to look elsewhere.

To be continued...

Championships
Galactic Club Championship- 9 titles

CJA Champions League Champions- 10

Corellian Jetball League Champions- 17

Corellian Cup Champions-12

Star Cup Champions-4

Players
88 ABY:

C-Gizordinho-Geonosis

C-Coran Johon-Corellia

F-Cal Stanford-Corellia

F-Pattichuk-Kashyyyk

F-Noa Walson-Talus

F-Kurt Ofriii-Iiol

F-Coran Frederick-Coruscant

F-Hans Sorin-Corellia

F-Stephen Utley-Coruscant

G-Jacen Igsby-Corellia

G-Timi Romal-Dac

G-Pol Hytoryn-Kuat

G-Gary Tomaz-Fondor

G-Jacen Wahke-Corellia

G-Fan Vark-Chazwa

Other Notable Players:

C-Sol Tios-Alderaan

C-Cal Jawdro-Corellia

C-Burt Mirpa-Endor

C-Ron Corto-Corellia F-Foor Yyro-Coruscant

F-Harbatukk-Kashyyyk

F-Rulf Sumin-Corellia