So as we know X-wing is going to span all 3 eras which will make some interesting but not quite cannon encounters (Such as Anikin vs Darth Vader or Padme vs Kylo Ren). I hope to remedy that with my Alternate Universe Star Wars concept I like to call The X-wing Wars made exclusively for Star Wars: X-wing Miniatures 2nd edition . I made a general abstract of the background and the concept is same names and places but different player rolls and character relationships, keeping it familiar but being flexible enough that anything could be written and stay in continuity.

So onto the Wave 1 background : The Rebel Alliance have recently won a victory against the Galactic Empire resulting in the subsequent Treaty of Endor, establishing the Alliance as an independent nation. But many are unhappy with the treaty, numerous Alliance officers resigned after the treaty sayign that they gave up too many hard fought worlds, and hardliners in the Empire said that there will still be no peace for the rebels and eventuality the Empire will simply have to reconquer the worlds ceded in the treaty. This is further compounded by sporadics attacks in both Empire space and remote Alliance worlds. A new organization Resistance assumes responsibility for most of the attacks on the Empire while the Empire denies all involvement in the attacks on Alliance worlds, even though many claim to have witness the attacks made by TIE Fighters and Storm Troopers of the Empire. When Alliance diplomats confronted Imperial Ambassadors about this they were accused of supporting this Resistance and that the attacks on Alliance worlds was nothing more than "Rebel Propaganda".

Alliance Base near the Alliance/Empire Border

Luke Skywalker paced impatiently in the back of the war room his gaze avoiding the holo-screen as he did not want to see the destruction of a few settlements on the border worlds. It reminded too much of his home that was destroyed in the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Same story, different planet; the Imperials claimed that these villages, moisture farms, blue dairies, Bantha ranches it doesn't matter, they were all somehow hiding rebels and must be destroyed. Yet this time the Imperials did cross a line, they violated the boundaries set by the Treaty of Endor and Empire Ships clearly violated Alliance Space. Wedge Antilles speaking to the rest of the staff officers, "Most of our A-wings and B-wing squadrons are still patrolling the C.I.S. border to prevent more weapons from reaching the terrorists, and we still have yet to deploy our new E-wing and K-wing starfighters. Risking a full retaliation from the Empire for crossing into their space will set the Alliance in a disadvantage if the Empire wants to start another war." Luke snapped back, "You call them terrorists ? Last thing I saw on the holo-screens was the Empire terrorizing Alliance worlds, it wasn't too long ago we were the Rebels." "The Resistance doesn't fight for the Alliance," Wedge replied, "a few Fringe Worlds was worth having our own nation." "A nation that no one respects, not even the republic. You saw those holocams of the raids, those TIE Fighters strafing Civilians". Wedge gave out his rebuttal, "I saw the Empire with new advanced TIE Fighters, they were even shielded, we still got old T-65s from the war. I thought your Jedi training you went off to after the war would have given you a more objective look on things." Luke shot a glance at wedge, but then realized that Wedge was more concerned with tactics and numbers. Our X-wings are enough to take out TIE Fighters, shielded or not. The Empire couldn't stop the Resistance and all they used in modernized X-wings. We can put an end to those border raids." Wedge replied "Our T-65s are not modernized" as if he hadn't made his point clearly. Luke confidently glanced back, "That shouldn't be too difficult to do, we are much better equipped now then we have ever been in the war". Wedge looked back at Luke then look at the holocron again. Shook his head and said "It is not enough, these TIE Fighters don't have hyperdrive so they can be produced en mass. We are going to need something to take out their carriers, and their forward bases. The Y-wings can be outfitted for those roles and X-wings will act as escort and support if the Y-wing firepower is not enough." A smile rose across Luke's face, "Now there's the Wedge I know." Wedge didn't bother to respond to Luke's smug reply. I'll go see what else I can bring back from Capital and talk to Leia in case we need more than just X-wings and Y-wings, and I have a feeling we will need more than that." Luke nodded in agreement, I'll go talk to Saw, his U-wing can help use move some volunteers across systems to find out where exactly these TIE Fighters are coming from." Wedge left the room to head to the docking bay and Luke went to the Holoprojector. Luke wasn't the best at suppressing his aggressive emotions but he allowed contentment to take over, now they were not going to be on the defensive, now they were going to be on the hunt.

An Outlaw Cantania on the edge of Alliance Space.

"I'm telling you Lando, this could lead us to a real big score the big one I am telling you", Han Solo said again staring at his would be business partner. Lando shook his head in disagreement and sighed."Han, I like you; not as a friend, but as a slimy double-crossing no-good swindler. Have you forgotten the last job you found that we took? You still owe me a VCX tha..." Han cut him off," Yeah, yeah, yeah. I should have guessed that they attached a tracker on us". "Of Course you should, I had to have Tobias detonate those charges so the Empire doesn't put a Bounty on my head as it was my ship. It is not just the cost of the ship **** it Han, the Empire might be the second richest government in the galaxy, but that is because they trade in more than just credits, my reputation has to remains spotless, or else as soon as I step foot into Imperial space I could get stuck in a Sarlarac pit." "Hans smugly grinned, "Your Reputation, huh". A female voice projected across the Catina,"Your reputation isn't that much better Han", Qi'ra stepped across the room to their table. "Kept you waiting love?" She said to Han. You're just on time, you have our contact and our rout?" Han answered. Qi'ra replied, "Yes, Emon has delivered 18 crates of spice, but you may have a little competition. Apparently Boba Fet was also poking his head around, asking about some smuggler." Lando shot a glance at Han and shook his head in disbelief, "The Bounty Hunter, Han don't tell me you got another mark on your head." "It's nothing, a small amount that can be more than covered by this job and it is done." Lando was not convinced, "Have you still paid back for that Wookie you stolen?" "I didn't steel him, he was already in another system by the time I first saw him and he followed me home." Lando retorted "Han, guys like you don't have a home." "Oh I have one alright, it just doesn't stay on the same planet." Han answered. "That is still my ship, until you buy me a new VCX, heck I am about to put a bounty on your head if I didn't knew there was a larger one already on it." Han grinned at Lando got up from the table and said as he walked away, "Guess it is my lucky day." holding out a pair of dice on a chain before clutching it in his grip leaving the Catina with Qi'ra.

Bridge of an Imperial Ship Patrolling in Empire Space

It was an unusual silence across the bridge, it wasn't completely quiet, there was still the ambient sounds coming from the instrument panels across the bridge, the bridge crew was uneasy, usually the Captain known for his micro management would randomly give out inspirational messages from the Imperial Palace or more often scathing reprimands for any minor mistake, but for now he was unusually silent, combined that with the ambient noise it made the silence deafening, as if nothing was heard except for heavy breathing amplified from machines keeping this void of a monster alive. The Dark Figure of Lord Vader staring out the command view ports in the front of the bridge, his respirator although adding more noise was still paralyzing the ears as if they could hear nothing. Director Krennic entered the room to give his report. "Lord Vader, we have not observed anymore Resistance Activity, but intelligence has discovered that the Alliance has increased their strength along the border." Lord Vader did not even look back, he thought to himself Resistance, Alliance, Rebels, Scum. All were the same to him, traitors to the Empire. Sure they fought against the Republic they were once a part of but the republic betrayed their house first with their weakness. His Anger his rage started to build up. Then Director Krennic was stupid enough to bring up another subject. "Is it true that they are holding your son?" This stirred the Dark Lord of the Sith to action. "And by what means have you come across this information, Director?" Referring to his previous report "A reliable source has arrived at docking bay 2c. He has given us an insurmountable data on X-wing movements." The source right then stepped into the bridge from the turbolift. A feeling of rage flashed through Darth Vader as he recognized this Mandolarian Bounty Hunter. "You call this Traitor Reliable?" Krassis Trelix answered "I always fight for Mandalore not the Empire, or the Alliance, or any other system in this galaxy. Our past arraignment was an alliance of convenience. When it was no longer convenient for Mandalore our alliance with the Empire ended." Director Krennic intervened in attempt to mediate the upcoming hostilities on the bridge. "I am aware of his background and we have thoroughly investigate..gahk" Unwittingly Krennic drew the dark lord's wrath upon himself, unnatural forces leaped from Vader's hand and around the Director's throat. Amused but unwilling to let the person paying him expire he spoke on the director's behalf, "We also know where they are keeping Ren." Darth Vader released his hold on Krennic and turned back to the Bounty Hunter. "You will tell me where they have my son." Vader demanded from the Bounty Hunter. "Only when it is convenient, unless you are offering a convenient sum of credits." Darth Vader's hatred starts to boil from within, as if he is going to tear this ship in half. "No, another time then." And Krassis Trelix left the bridge. Director Krennic picked him self up off the floor finally recovering from the assault, and proceeded to follow after Krassis. Darth Vader turned to the comms officer, "Lieutenant, tell the dockmaster in 2c to attach a tracker on the Firespray there. I want to know where it is going." At once my lord" the junior officer immediately replied without even glancing towards the source of authority over his life. Darth Vader then turned back facing the command view-ports looking at the cold empty void only broken by dimly twinkling stars.

Well I got to go, the story is to focus on Wave 1 ships and the factions that have been released while referring to factions that will be later in the future. I will have the ships in the conversions mentioned but will give reasons while Wave 1 ships are the staple on the narrative focusing on X-wings, Y-wings, YT-1300s, TIE-fighters, and Slave-1 will take center stage while ships like E-wings or TIE Bombers will be more of a background. Hope you enjoy what is here so far feel free to put your battle reports in narrative format here but please make it 1 match per post. if you have a campaign you can make multiple posts and we can compile them later into a single narrative.