Star World Defensive Forces (SWDF)
From Yb Timeline
Subsourian (Talk | contribs) m (SWDF moved to SWD) |
Revision as of 20:32, 19 January 2009
"We all have things we left back on Star World, things we all want to see again. But remember, Vash, if we fail here, there will be no Star World to go back to. We are the first and last line that keeps these monsters from our home, and we must be prepared to give our lives to hold it." -Commissar Gebit, The Blackest Days
The Star World Defensive Forces (SWDF)
Type: Planetary Defensive Force
Purpose: Defend Star World and its colonies
Allies: The Galactic Federation, All planets within the Alliance of Worlds, Yoshi Bodyguards
Enemies: All who seek to harm or dominate Star World
Leader: The Council of Star World (A member of each nation of Star World, each holding equal power)
Size: Estimated over 800 million active members
Notable Members: Coshi (former), General Birdross, Govoner-General Alexander, Captain Vash, Commissar Banir, Commissar Gebit, Private Frob, Private Bread
History
In the late 1940’s (Star World Calendar), The Galactic Federation made contact with the modern-technological Star World. This, along with the arrival of Mexous Sneezier some half-century later, enhanced Star World to the point of faster than light space travel. It was then it became apparent that Star World was, indeed, not alone in the universe, and the only way they would survive, as a planet was to unite.
After several invasions, the nations of Star World pooled their military might together to form the SWD. (The Koopa Kingdom fully joined much later in the timeline) To control it, the nations formed a Council to oversee the SWD’s command. As reliance on other planets grew, the Counsel grew to become the ruling body on Star World, able now to overrule a ruler’s decisions.
In its early days of colonization, the SWD were called upon to defend the newly found colonies against Ork and Kriken threats, as well as sustain several riots and uprisings on Star World itself. But the first time the SWD saw action was against Darkcorp, when Star World was invaded several times. Eventually, with the aid of the Yoshi Bodyguards, the SWD destroyed Darkcorp in time for the COUE to form. In those times, the YBs became a military force overshadowing the SWD, a force outnumbering the SWD and loyal only to the Yoshi Islands. Much debate formed over the YB until an event changed Star World forever.
When the Dark Ages set in, the SWD were charged with civilian evacuation and colonial lockdowns, while the YBs were charged to defeat the demon menace. While the casualties for both the YBs and the SWD were immense, it was the YBs that suffered more. As the Dark Ages set in, it was not rare to see a stranded SWD force defending refugee camps located across the planet, while the YBs left were nearly wiped out. When the Titans were killed, the YBs proved themselves loyal to Star World, and were allowed to hold a standing force. But the SWD were not out of the picture yet.
It was the YBs that primarily saw to the defeat of the COUE, but when the Metal Wars began to grip the universe, the SWD had regrown enough to become a major player in Star World’s contribution to the war effort. Fleets of SWD forces fought alongside the YBs in combat, and for a while all was well. Then, on Chronis, the largest battle of the Metal Wars, the YBs and the SWD had contradicting orders, which pitted them against each other. This caused the death of SWD hero Lucas Alexander as well as thousands of troops on both sides. After the battle, the YBs were put on trail for their actions, and a verdict was reached. After the Metal Wars would draw to and end, the YB and the SWD would be merged. This was not only in light of the clone’s actions, but also in the recent breakup of the YB core members.
Today, the SWD stands on the front of the Metal War, although recent intrusions by the X-Nauts have crippled their warfleets. Alongside the Federation, they have successfully blitzed worlds lost in the first strike of the Metal Army, and now are poised to strike at Mecheye.
