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The Confederacy of Independent Systems, abbreviated to CIS, and otherwise known as the Separatist Alliance, the Separatist State, the Separatist Confederacy, the Separatist coalition, or simply referred to as the Separatists, was a confederation with limited recognition of outlying star systems in the galaxy that had declared independence from the Galactic Republic, a democratic union, and had its capital on the planet Raxus Secundus in the Outer Rim. Secession could be traced back to the Raxus Address by former Jedi Master Count Dooku of Serenno, from a belief of excessive taxation and corruption within the Galactic Senate, as well as a general feeling of dissatisfaction towards the neglect by the Republic-centric Core Worlds. Furthermore, the Confederacy was secretly supported by several major galactic corporations which formed the executive council, while a parliament of senators become its civilian legislature.

Thousands of disgruntled star systems seceded from the Republic and joined together in the newly-created Confederacy of Independent Systems, born from a galaxy-wide secessionist movement orchestrated by the Count of Serenno Dooku. By 24 BBY, it had become a political crisis which led to escalating tensions between the Republic and the rising Confederacy. Many within the Confederacy, including its senators, had no desire in fighting their adversaries, as they sought to be free of what they saw as the corruption and tyranny of the Republic. The Confederacy was supported by the Trade Federation, led by Viceroy Nute Gunray; the Stalgasin hive, led by Archduke Poggle the Lesser; the InterGalactic Banking Clan, headed by Chairman San Hill; the Techno Union, led by Foreman Wat Tambor; the Commerce Guild, led by Presidente Shu Mai; the Corporate Alliance, led by Magistrate Passel Argente; and the Retail Caucus. However, in 22 BBY, both governments and their respective military forces became enmeshed in the pan-galactic Clone Wars, the first major conflict in a millennium, after the conflict exploded into being on the Confederacy's first capital world, Geonosis.

By the third year of the war, the Confederacy had suffered several major defeats in the Outer Rim Sieges as the conflict began to approach its end, while losing many starships in the decisive Battle of Coruscant, which also resulted in the death of Dooku. In the days following their defeat at Coruscant, General Grievous was neutralized on the planet Utapau, leading to the collapse of the Separatist leadership, and the fighting effectively coming to an end.

Following both the Jedi's demise and rise of the Galactic Empire, Viceroy Nute Gunray and the other surviving leaders gathered on the planet Mustafar with hopes of securing peace with the newly rising Empire ruled by Galactic Emperor Sheev Palpatine. However he sent his new apprentice Darth Vader to wipe out them and deactivate the Separatist Droid Army as a threat to his Empire.

With the end of the Clone Wars, the newly-formed Galactic Empire as the successor to the Old Republic, reintergrated former Separatists worlds into the Empire, with only several holdouts daring to resist the Empire, which were suppressed. But an idealized view of the cause persisted during the Imperial Era, with some still holding secessionist tendencies, even into the New Republic Era.

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[–] thelastaxolotl@hexbear.net 6 points 5 days ago

I was the first one in my village to listen to Chapo which explains my terrible political analysis, but then in 2020 I took the china pill, became third-worldist and denounced Bernie Sanders as Hitler from Vermont.

Haven't been wrong since.

[–] HarryLime@hexbear.net 13 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Sports must be a lot better in the Star Trek universe. Just run a re-generator over an injury and an athlete can get back up and play hard and physical again.

[–] Le_Wokisme@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

kids die playing Parrises Squares sometimes

on the other hand kids die playing t-ball sometimes so both-sides

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[–] makotech222@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago

Expedition 33 spoilers, this one got me cracking up really good:

spoiler

[–] infuziSporg@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago

Haha I have biceps and sixpack abs for the first time in years now, just from working as a stocker for the past few months

Body by retail, lmao

[–] JD_Vyvanse@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago

on the one hand the Witch King of Angmar was a Based Martyr (slain by woke DEI despite best efforts to fight teh SJW menace)

on the other hand they definitely did pronouns (Witch KING????)

very dialectics, i discuss this with the boys at the ACP often thinky-felix i guess this si where the critical in supportt comes in....

Having gays on my podcast, turning up the de-esser as a form of erasure.

[–] SexUnderSocialism@hexbear.net 11 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Every time I spot a patsoc in the wild, I become instantly annoyed to the point that I want to outright fash-bash them on the spot and then stalin-gun-1 them. They anger me more than regular fash.

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[–] someone@hexbear.net 14 points 6 days ago (3 children)

I've never seen, and have no interest in seeing, Shrek.

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[–] Wmill@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago

I think in my own writing I'm very much adverse to timeskips even from moment to moment because especially when it's two people around each other I think nah there's so much they could be doing or saying to move things along or sus out motivations. I might be asking too much out of myself in my works but it's something I think about a lot.

Guess this is a moot point with how much silence I enjoy with my friends so maybe that'll put my mind to rest on this. I would like to talk endlessly but even I tire not to mention other people have their limits too I find.

[–] WizardOfLoneliness@hexbear.net 6 points 5 days ago (6 children)

Turns out you can just buy a kit to assemble an 80 square foot greenhouse for like 350 dollars.........

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[–] SterlingPooper@hexbear.net 11 points 6 days ago

Was gonna stay lurking, but every time I scroll on this site lately I see fake news and bad posting from different comms that aren't c/fakenews and c/badposting lmao

Never change, Hexbear

[–] hexaflexagonbear@hexbear.net 13 points 6 days ago (2 children)
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[–] HarryLime@hexbear.net 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

This Nuggets-Thunder series has felt like an underdog doing a valiant job pulling out every stop to stay alive against a juggernaut, but it looks like they're finally being overwhelmed.

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[–] thelastaxolotl@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago

my first lemmy experience was getting insulted on hexbear

Thats how you know you are in the right instance

[–] HarryLime@hexbear.net 8 points 6 days ago
[–] AernaLingus@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago

VTuber postingLazulight love

So happy for Wiwa

Peak Autofister karaoke

Yesterday was a good day

[–] hexaflexagonbear@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago

A Lean night

[–] Wmill@hexbear.net 9 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Stacy's mom fills me with an existential dread for some reason. Frankly I'd prefer to have never heard it before but hear I am playing it and feeling some feels.

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[–] WizardOfLoneliness@hexbear.net 6 points 6 days ago (5 children)

Do you guys think if i want to try planting a meyer lemon tree in a zone where it gets too cold (usda 7a, baby) it might help if I like, plant it in a raised garden bed with a thick layer of mulch

Google AI says it could help in ways i find plausible (i.e. insulating some of the roots from colder temps deeper underground) but google says a lot of shit

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[–] CrispyFern@hexbear.net 6 points 6 days ago

they took away acrobatics in Skyrim and gave it to the horses.

[–] WhoaSlowDownMaurice@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Baby Gronk doot doot da-doot da-doo

Baby Gronk doot doot da-doot da-doo

Baby Gronk doot doot da-doot da-doo

Baby Gronk

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[–] Wmill@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago

The buses are kinda garbo on the weekend, I'm like 4 towns over and just finished a plasma donation and heading home. Bus here had to sit on the floor and least home I sit on a seat. Rest of buses just been skipping me no clue why, I've still no clue who runs these city or company but they suck.

[–] HarryLime@hexbear.net 11 points 6 days ago

spoilerLin-Manuel Miranda rapping in House cringe

[–] DragonBallZinn@hexbear.net 11 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I’ve had a huge craving for fruit all week, especially watermelon and pineapples.

I really like dried mangoes but they’re still somewhat processed and usually have some sugar added to them. Watermelons are just nice and refreshing.

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I read a book that someone lazily wrote with AI and it shows. It would constantly repeat the same phrases, would change scenes or alter them mid-sentence, and would frequently change details about the characters. Glad I didn’t pay for it.

[–] SpiderFarmer@hexbear.net 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Kinda hate how my favorite WKUK line is from their most unfunny and offensive sketch.

spoilerSomething about this lead pipe in my hand says this fucker ain't magic!

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[–] Wmill@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

My dad talks to the cats with the same voice he used to talk to use when we were little, he still loves us dearly and tells it to us idk I just love my dad for that. My mom is a bit more reserved with emotions but I know she does love us all the same.

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[–] WittyProfileName2@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Dr Who rant incoherent geopolitical metaphor edition

The Doctor and Belinda go to space Eurovision but uh oh, terrorists from the genocided helian people are about to spoil the show. On the bright side, I can appreciate Andor in a new, brighter light after seeing how badly Dr Who fails to say anything while tackling the concepts of imperialism and genocide.

But it's ok, an assimilationist liberal got to sing on stage at the end.

The good:

  • I'm really groping around for something positive to say but, some of the various background aliens were cool.

The bad:

  • the irritating fawning about the reality TV micro celebrities that cluster around Eurovision like pilot fish around a shark.

  • the marvel quippy ass "did he just shoot his self into an airlock with a glitter cannon?" scene.

  • the confused mess that is the core political statement.

  • the thread around the Doctor torturing Kid because he's angry being dropped way too abruptly. It's like they wanted to make the Doctor more complex and less heroic but couldn't be bothered to put any narrative work in.

Overall:

Fuck this episode. This one is joining Kerblam in my seething hatred. Fuck everyone involved with this, may they spend the rest of their career trapped in the BBC's gritty cop drama mine.

Remember kids, genocide is bad but trying to liberate your people via direct action is worse. The only way you can be liberated is by asking nicely after you've been assimilated into the imperial structure.

Mrs Flood turning out to be the Ranni may finally shut up the fan speculators who keep headcanoning every woman that shows up more than once as her.

First part of the series finale next week. For better or for worst this series is almost over.

[–] Acute_Engles@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago (8 children)

So far showing people that I'm officially a Pokemon TCG professor/judge had gone way better than expected even the old men at work think it's kinda neat

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[–] Carl@hexbear.net 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Made chili today. It was pretty good, but I accidentally left the stove on after scooping out a bowl so when I went to get seconds it was all burned to shit. Feels bad man.

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[–] Keld@hexbear.net 6 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

This is a post

[–] Euergetes@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago

worst phase of skyrim loadbuilding is cities, there's lots of good options but they're so wildly different and few people have brought their design philosophy to every city. and those that have tend to give the fewest fucks about npc pathing and quest compatibility

[–] WizardOfLoneliness@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago (5 children)

Okay i spent 130 on basic black and decker roomba, in seven hours when it finishes charging I'll see if it was worth the money

If it can just get up like 70% of the fucking cat litter my cats track everywhere it'll be worth it

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