The Basics
Star Wars: Imperial Shadows MUSH (IS MUSH) is a text-based online roleplaying game set in the Rebellion era of the Star Wars universe. For an introduction to MUSH games and how they are played, please refer to our "MUSH 101" guide.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...
Our story unfolds on Lothal, a planet in the Outer Rim Territories. The timeline begins in 0 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin), just after the Empire's retreat from a now ecologically ruined and resource-stripped Lothal. Newly liberated by the Spectres, an early Rebel cell featured in the animated series Star Wars Rebels, Lothal now faces an uncertain future as a 'Free World'. Although the Empire's direct control has waned, its lingering influence continues to be felt, Imperial Shadows cast upon a world in fear of its potential return.
However, peace remains elusive. Many pro-Imperial corporations have not fled, their remote factories producing military hardware despite supply and security difficulties. The underworld thrives, capitalizing on a planet that had grown reliant on its illicit services. Rebel cells and agents diligently counter the Empire’s remnants, even as the Rebellion's attention remains focused on the wider war erupting throughout the galaxy. Amidst all of these competing powers, countless civilians brave the chaos, take sides, and strive for survival.
For more in-depth information, explore out sections on Game Setting and Game History.
The Big Picture... Zoomed In
So what is unique about our story focus? Star Wars has always been an important setting for MU* players to explore, with dozens of MUDs and MUSHes enjoyed by thousands of players over the past three decades. The vast majority of them have shared an important trait in common: vastness. Star Wars is, after all, about a Galactic War. Gameplay has, by necessity, covered that vast scale as best it could. Few Star Wars games have taken the different approach to zoom in, and stay there. Our conflict does not involve armies or fleets. It does not threaten the stability of empires. In that way it may become... more personal. Maybe even a little bit scarier. Our setting is Star Wars, but our focus is upon the many smaller moments within which sentient beings lived, loved, explored, achieved, fought, and died.
Connection Information
In order to connect to Star Wars: Imperial Shadows MUSH you must use a telnet client (we recommend PotatoMUSH Client).
Address: imperialshadows.net
Port: 4400