There is also the Han Solo Trilogy by A.C. Crispin which has a huge emphasis on the Hutts, Nar Shaddaa, and the "fringe" element that would later form the Rebel Alliance. Definitely worth a read.

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Cilionelle said: 2. When would you suggest starting such a campaign within that timeline. I was thinking of putting the PCs as TIE fighter pilots, mirroring the stories of Rogue Squadron pilots who are ordered to bomb their home planet, defenceless people, etc. This would tip them over the edge as far as serving the Empire and convince them to defect. Hopefully… Perhaps they are initially hired pilots who get caught up in the cause or see the potential for wealth from a needy group in need of pilots. Maybe they are part of a planetary defense force (from the planet or hired contractors) who witness a terrible act done by the Empire and must flee from them. Or maybe they just like those new X-Wings in the hangar and want to take them for a spin.

Anything dealing with dealing, addiction, and smuggling of spices seems completely fitting for the Edge of the Empire. I also think anything that allows the players to "freelance" between the Empire and the fledging Rebel Alliance would be good too. There's a lot of moral grey to be found in the Outer Rim.

I can only imagine how many relics from the numerous Sith Wars from the Old Republic era are hidden in tiny pockets of the Outer Rim. I'd like to find out. And then there's that pesky pirate fleet only heard in rumors in the backwater planet cantinas, you know the one that's taken out a Star Destroyer or two? Even the Imperials know their captain's name…

I can only imagine how many relics from the numerous Sith Wars from the Old Republic era are hidden in tiny pockets of the Outer Rim. I'd like to find out. And then there's that pesky pirate fleet only heard in rumors in the backwater planet cantinas, you know the one that's taken out a Star Destroyer or two? Even the Imperials know their captain's name..

All I know is I'd pay for an collection of adventures, connected or not, if it came with some added content like ships and the like. I thought it was very nice of FFG to finish the story that started with Escape from Mos Shuuta with The Long Arm of the Hutt. Hopefully there will be more of that in our future?

I agree. I also think that the material produced already (Beginner's Set and Long Arm of the Hutt) can easily be adapted to the Old Republic or New Republic era. The Hutts were a major element in just about every era of the setting. There are all sorts of adventures that a group of players can get involved in to keep them busy. Also, this is kind of a stretch, but it's interesting that A New Hope's focus is in the fringe element (Edge of the Empire), The Empire Strikes Back is the military (Age of Rebellion), and Return of the Jedi is the force (Destiny and the Force). It's a gradual build up. It has also been stated that there will be force related content in EoTE, just not enough to go full on Battlefield Yoda. Until Luke makes his academy on Yavin, there's just a bunch of force sensative fugitives running around trying to hide what they are. That in itself should provide for some interesting and Jedi ethical code breaking situations. I understand the frustration though, so hopefully the new core book has something that can hold us over until 2015.