The Calamari Hegemony, also known as the Hegemony, was the government and separatist movement formed by various planetary and sectorial governments, as well as some mega-corporations, that declared their intentions to stop providing Coruscant with their help, refusing to comply with its excessive taxation and corruption during its isolation crisis.
History[]
Founding[]
In the decades prior to the establishment of the Hegemony, Coruscant was seen by many as a failing government, plagued by corruption and mindless bureaucracy that stifled the voices of many constituents represented in the Senate. Secession grew during this period and some commercial entities and corporations of the Outer Rim became disillusioned with the Senate after the law was passed to place taxation on all trade routes to outlying star systems. Into this critical situation stepped Gial Vizla, a Jedi Master who had become disillusioned with how Coruscant was treating his homeworld of Dac. This charismatic figure stirred up nationalist sentiments on many worlds, paving the way to build a new government that began as a mutual protection and economic alliance among Dac and a number of planets in the Tion Cluster. Later, the Ash Worlds would join to fully establish this government.
Government and politics[]
The Hegemony was a federal republic, properly defining the roles of both the federal government and the member worlds and states. It was led by a President and a High Council that consisted of Jedi, Senators, and members of the military and governmental leadership.
Economy[]
At the heart of this government's economy was planetary trade. Interplanetary trade could support a local economy, but, in many cases, the high levels of economic interaction and the massive scale of exchange required for an advanced society could only be funded by interplanetary exports. While some planets maintained their own shipping fleets, most relied on large freight firms to carry their goods along major hyperlanes.
Society and culture[]
The Hegemony had a very diverse culture. Member worlds were able to maintain their own culture in accordance with local beliefs, customs, and traditions.
