Basic Summary - An alternate retelling of the Ranma 1/2 story set in the Star Wars universe.
Timeline - Somewhere between the KOTOR Era and Prequel Trilogy Era....a period of about 3,000 years give or take. The Sith are all but gone, and the Republic governs most of the known galaxy except for large areas of the outer rim. It is a period of relative peace in the galaxy, with a few scattered brush fires here and there.
Major Settings(at the moment):
Honshu - Forest moon of the gas giant Edo in the outer rim territories. The Earth sized moon has enjoyed relative isolation for the past 5,000 years, and was never caught up in the war between the Republic and the Sith Empire. The native population of Honshu is predominantly human, with a mix of Twi'lek, Togruta, Rodian, Toydarian, Mandalorian, and the rare Wookie or two who were drawn to the system because of a blossoming gas mining industry.
Josendo - Dense jungle moon of the gas giant Edo in the outer rim territories. Sparsely populated, and home to carnivorous plants and giant insects the jungle moon is a dangerous place. The only native inhabitants are the Joketsuzoku, descendants of discarded genetic experiments and slave workers when the moon was a remote research outpost for the Sith Empire thousands of years prior. To survive the harsh environment, the native peoples evolved martial arts fighting disciplines centered around the use of Ki (their name for the Force). Occasional contact with people from Honshu resulted in some forms of these disciplines being practiced there as well. Hidden in the jungle is Jusenkyo, the site of failed Sith experiments, and according to legend it is a place where warriors go test their true courage.
Locations:
Nerima - A large residential district of Honshu's capital city of Tokyo, which is home to a disproportionate number of martial arts schools. The Tendo Dojo is located here. Central to Nerima is Furinken Academy, a local school funded by the Kuno Conglomerate (the 2nd largest commercial gas mining corporation on Honshu). There is a financial district with restaurants, shops, and the Rare Relics Shop.
Joketsuzoku-Kai - A Joketsuzoku village on Josendo and home to the Warrior Cast. Here, warriors train to hone their fighting and spiritual prowess in the use of Ki. The village is located near Jusenkyo, and is located in a region that is considered very hazardous which is why the Joketsuzoku warriors live there.
Joketsuzoku-Ne - The central village of the Joketsuzoku on Josendo, and where they raise their children and interact with people from off world for the purposes of trade. The jungle provides a vast resource for trade which attracts offworld merchants.
Jusenkyo - Site of ancient failed experiments conducted in secret by the Sith Empire thousands of years ago. Nobody knows what the experiments were meant for. All that is left of the ancient research facility are thousands of stone vats embedded in the ground which have filled with water from a local spring. Coming up from each vat is a pipe made of a material which has endured the environment for countless centuries. Some unknown power, possibly derived from the Dark Side, gives each vat a unique property. Whoever immerses themselves into the water of these vats is temporarily transforms into whatever creature drowned there last. Warm water reverses the transformation, while cold water triggers it. An ancient groundskeeper droid (G3TR) is the only resident. The droid is friendly towards visitors, and if it has any knowledge about what the site was used for it won't say...some knowledge is best left unknown.
Story Summary - For the past 10 years, Genma Saotome has taken his son Ranma on a rigorous training journey all over Honshu. Drawn by the legend of Jusenkyo, they travel to Josendo. They do so on an old ion sailor, an ancient craft used by early Honshu explorers which uses sails that catch accelerated ions whirling around the gas giant's magnetic field as propulsion. Once there, they hire a local guide in Joketsuzoku-Ne. At Jusenkyo, they discover why the locals treat the place with so much respect. Seeking aid the guide takes them to Joketsuzoku-Kai which is nearby, and a tournament just so happens to be taking place. The usual happens here, Ranma ends up fighting Shampoo, who gives him the Kiss of Death, and Ranma and Genma race back to Honshu where they end up in Nerima. In Nerima, Ranma finds out he's been betrothed to the daughter of a local martial arts master. Much hilarity ensues from that point on, but where it diverges some is all the possibilities offered by the story taking place in the Star Wars universe. This means different locales can be set on other worlds, and the unique technology of the time can create some interesting challenges for Ranma and the Nerima Wrecking Crew. THIS WILL NOT be a Ranma becomes a Jedi story, though Ranma and Co. running into a Jedi isn't out of the question but won't be the point of the story. There likely won't be an overarching plot, much like the original manga, except the occasional long running arcs like the Prince Herb and Saffron arcs. These will likely change due to the new setting.
Inspiration for Ki as the Force - The Clone Wars CG series does a great deal to inject some aspects Star Wars Legends into Official Canon. Yes, the Clone Wars series and Star Wars Rebels both are official canon according to Lucasfilm. In Clone Wars the Witches of Dathomir arc and the Force Siblings arc gave me the inspiration to use the Force as the basis for Chakra in the story Nindo of the Force, so I'm adapting that idea for Ki in Ranma 1/2. Post Disney acquisition Lucasfilm is cementing the Force as a mystical energy comprised of the Living and Cosmic Force, and are ignoring the whole Midi-Chlorian thing. What the Witches of Dathomir could do with the Force clearly shows it can be used like magic. Their power was able to blind Count Dooku light years away, give Darth Maul brand new legs, and even raise an army of the undead. The planet where the Force Siblings and their father lived also demonstrated just how powerful the Force really is, and that there is WAY more to it than what the Jedi and the Sith realize. This also comes up in Yoda's journey at the end of the series when he goes to various worlds, including the Sith homeworld. So, can the Force be used to explain Ki techniques in Ranma 1/2? Definitely. Hell, you could even put Harry Potter in the Star Wars universe....the Force is essentially a form of Magic.
Series Characters (so far) and their attributes (for "this" story):
Name: Ranma Saotome
Age: 16
Race: Human (Honshu native)
Data: Main character. Turns into a girl with cold water. Prideful and arrogant on the outside, but tries to do the right thing. Is terrified of Lothcats because his father tried to teach him the Nekoken. Has the uncanny ability to learn a new martial arts technique simply by seeing it being used once, rare has to see it a second time. Has an irrational fear that his female form will start making him like guys.
Name: Genma Saotome
Age: Early 40s
Race: Human (Honshu native)
Data: Ranma's father. Habitual liar and clumsy criminal. Despite his flabby physique he is a very skilled fighter. Dislikes droids, especially security droids. Mastered dangerous techniques which he sealed, then later gives to Ranma to learn.
Name: Soun Tendo
Age: Late 30s
Race: Human (Honshu native)
Data: Patriarch of the Tendo family. Skilled martial arts master and owner of the Tendo Dojo. Emotional wreck due to the untimely death of his wife. Can never say no to his best friend Genma, who often gets him into trouble.
Name: Akane Tendo
Age: 16
Race: Human-Togruta
Data: The very definition of a Tsundere. Is extremely self-conscious about her breast size. Hates men because of what she puts up with at Furinkan Academy. A Lesbian in denial with homophobic tendencies. The more attracted to female Ranma she is the angrier she gets.
Name: Nabiki Tendo
Age: 17
Race: Human-Togruta
Data: Miserly and sadistic, but occasionally shows a softer side towards her sisters. is in denial over romantic feelings for Tatewaki Kuno. Knows Akane's dirty little secret, but keeps to herself incase she never needs to use it was blackmail material.
Name: Kasumi Tendo
Age: 19
Race: Human-Togruta
Data: Beautiful, gentle, kind, caring, and very forgiving. Loves Dr. Tofu, but is waiting for him to make the first move. Loves Ranma like a little brother. Is the primary homemaker of the Tendo household.
Name: Ryouga Hibiki
Age: 16
Race: Mandalorian
Data: Quick tempered (Mandalorian, duh!), has more brawn than brains. Turns into a baby Shaak when doused with cold water. Has a huge crush on Akane. Won't take responsibility for his own actions, psychologically projects Ranma as the blame for all of his woes. A malfunctioning neural implant irreparably damaged his sense of direction.
Name: Dr. Tofu Ono
Age: Late 20s
Race: Human (born on Coruscant)
Data: Trained medical technician. Former Jedi Padawan, left the temple to pursue a medical career. Is deeply in love with Kasumi with feels he's not good enough for her. Has a deep understanding of the Force, which helps him understand Ranma's curse. Still carries his lightsaber, but rarely uses it.
Name: Tatewaki Kuno
Age: 17
Race: Mandalorian
Data: Has an extremely massive ego and overinflated opinion of his importance due to his heritage. Heir to the Kuno Conglomerate. President of the Fencing Club at Furinkan Academy. Carries a wooden practice sword that conceals a deadly Mandalorian vibrosword. Owns several sets of Mandalorian armor used by famous warriors from his family's history. Is infatuated with Akane and Ranma's female half. Believes male Ranma is a Sith Lord.
Name: Kodachi Kuno
Age: 16
Race: Mandalorian
Data: Sister to Tatewaki. Sadistic, a closet dominatrix. Has a large and very easily bruised ego. Looks down on poor people as inferior, except for Ranma whom she is obsessed with. Believes female Ranma is a Sith Lord. Dabbles in making drugs from herbs she has imported by Josendo, which she then incorporates into her martials arts gymnastic fighting style. Always carries a cortosis weave ribbon as a weapon, among many others.
Name: S3K8 "Sasuke"
Age: N/A
Race: Droid
Data: Formerly an assassination droid, reprogrammed as a manservant for Tatewaki and Kodachi. Is still a formidable fighter despite reprogramming. Has a snarky personality similar to HK-47 without his unusual manner of speech.
Name: Ukyo Kuonji
Age: 16
Race: Twi'lek
Data: First daughter in a family of master chiefs specializing in Twi'lek Pizza. Her family incorporated Honshu martial arts into their cooking style. Is betrothed to Ranma because of a deal between their fathers when they were children. Is extremely beautiful, and is often mistaken for a pleasure slave, so she pretends to be a man most of the time. Carries of a huge vibroblade spatula weapon and spatula throwing knives.
Name: Happosai
Age: Unknown
Race: Bimm (Near-Human)
Data: Extremely perverted, obsessed with beautiful women, and their undergarments. Martial Arts Master to both Soun Tendo and Genma Saotome. Former love interest to Cologne of the Joketsuzoku. Used ancient Sith secrets found on Josendo to extend his lifespan, but the side effect made him addicted to the aura given off by women. Is a very formidable fighter despite his size and advanced age.
Name: Cologne
Age: 300
Race: Joketsuzoku (Near-Human)
Data: Matriarch of the Joketsuzoku of Josendo, and great grandmother to Shampoo. Her diminutive size is a genetic aberration, a legacy of her people's time as subjects in Sith genetic experiments in ancient times. Is one of the most formidable fighters among her people, is easily on Happosai's level. Like Mother Talzin, of the Witches of Dathomir in the future, she possesses immense power that she keeps hidden until needed.
Name: Shampoo
Age: 16
Race: Joketsuzoku (Near-Human)
Data: Great granddaughter to Cologne, and her chosen heir in training. Strongest warrior of her age in the Warrior Cast. Is bisexual, but doesn't show it until she reveals her willingness to be intimate with Ranma's female form. Stunningly beautiful by human standards. Wants Ranma as her husband to improve the genetic diversity of her race.
Name: Hinako Ninomiya
Age: Mid 20s
Race: Hapan
Data: Sickly as a child, modified by Happosai using Sith technology he found on Josendo. Can drain vital energies from people, which transforms her from the appearance of a pretty little girl, to a ravishing adult woman. A teacher obsessed with discipline and punishing delinquents. Has a strong crush on Soun Tendo. Is allergic to Wookies, has to wear nose filters at school or she sneezes uncontrollably.
Name: Hikaru Gosunkugi
Age: 16
Race: Rodian
Data: Is obsessed with Akane, possibly more so than Tatewaki. Conspires with Tatewaki against Ranma often, but his plans usually backfire. There is a rumor going around that he's actually gay.
More will come, this is what I've got from my personal notes. Any "constructive and non-assholely" comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Timeline - Somewhere between the KOTOR Era and Prequel Trilogy Era....a period of about 3,000 years give or take. The Sith are all but gone, and the Republic governs most of the known galaxy except for large areas of the outer rim. It is a period of relative peace in the galaxy, with a few scattered brush fires here and there.
Major Settings(at the moment):
Honshu - Forest moon of the gas giant Edo in the outer rim territories. The Earth sized moon has enjoyed relative isolation for the past 5,000 years, and was never caught up in the war between the Republic and the Sith Empire. The native population of Honshu is predominantly human, with a mix of Twi'lek, Togruta, Rodian, Toydarian, Mandalorian, and the rare Wookie or two who were drawn to the system because of a blossoming gas mining industry.
Josendo - Dense jungle moon of the gas giant Edo in the outer rim territories. Sparsely populated, and home to carnivorous plants and giant insects the jungle moon is a dangerous place. The only native inhabitants are the Joketsuzoku, descendants of discarded genetic experiments and slave workers when the moon was a remote research outpost for the Sith Empire thousands of years prior. To survive the harsh environment, the native peoples evolved martial arts fighting disciplines centered around the use of Ki (their name for the Force). Occasional contact with people from Honshu resulted in some forms of these disciplines being practiced there as well. Hidden in the jungle is Jusenkyo, the site of failed Sith experiments, and according to legend it is a place where warriors go test their true courage.
Locations:
Nerima - A large residential district of Honshu's capital city of Tokyo, which is home to a disproportionate number of martial arts schools. The Tendo Dojo is located here. Central to Nerima is Furinken Academy, a local school funded by the Kuno Conglomerate (the 2nd largest commercial gas mining corporation on Honshu). There is a financial district with restaurants, shops, and the Rare Relics Shop.
Joketsuzoku-Kai - A Joketsuzoku village on Josendo and home to the Warrior Cast. Here, warriors train to hone their fighting and spiritual prowess in the use of Ki. The village is located near Jusenkyo, and is located in a region that is considered very hazardous which is why the Joketsuzoku warriors live there.
Joketsuzoku-Ne - The central village of the Joketsuzoku on Josendo, and where they raise their children and interact with people from off world for the purposes of trade. The jungle provides a vast resource for trade which attracts offworld merchants.
Jusenkyo - Site of ancient failed experiments conducted in secret by the Sith Empire thousands of years ago. Nobody knows what the experiments were meant for. All that is left of the ancient research facility are thousands of stone vats embedded in the ground which have filled with water from a local spring. Coming up from each vat is a pipe made of a material which has endured the environment for countless centuries. Some unknown power, possibly derived from the Dark Side, gives each vat a unique property. Whoever immerses themselves into the water of these vats is temporarily transforms into whatever creature drowned there last. Warm water reverses the transformation, while cold water triggers it. An ancient groundskeeper droid (G3TR) is the only resident. The droid is friendly towards visitors, and if it has any knowledge about what the site was used for it won't say...some knowledge is best left unknown.
Story Summary - For the past 10 years, Genma Saotome has taken his son Ranma on a rigorous training journey all over Honshu. Drawn by the legend of Jusenkyo, they travel to Josendo. They do so on an old ion sailor, an ancient craft used by early Honshu explorers which uses sails that catch accelerated ions whirling around the gas giant's magnetic field as propulsion. Once there, they hire a local guide in Joketsuzoku-Ne. At Jusenkyo, they discover why the locals treat the place with so much respect. Seeking aid the guide takes them to Joketsuzoku-Kai which is nearby, and a tournament just so happens to be taking place. The usual happens here, Ranma ends up fighting Shampoo, who gives him the Kiss of Death, and Ranma and Genma race back to Honshu where they end up in Nerima. In Nerima, Ranma finds out he's been betrothed to the daughter of a local martial arts master. Much hilarity ensues from that point on, but where it diverges some is all the possibilities offered by the story taking place in the Star Wars universe. This means different locales can be set on other worlds, and the unique technology of the time can create some interesting challenges for Ranma and the Nerima Wrecking Crew. THIS WILL NOT be a Ranma becomes a Jedi story, though Ranma and Co. running into a Jedi isn't out of the question but won't be the point of the story. There likely won't be an overarching plot, much like the original manga, except the occasional long running arcs like the Prince Herb and Saffron arcs. These will likely change due to the new setting.
Inspiration for Ki as the Force - The Clone Wars CG series does a great deal to inject some aspects Star Wars Legends into Official Canon. Yes, the Clone Wars series and Star Wars Rebels both are official canon according to Lucasfilm. In Clone Wars the Witches of Dathomir arc and the Force Siblings arc gave me the inspiration to use the Force as the basis for Chakra in the story Nindo of the Force, so I'm adapting that idea for Ki in Ranma 1/2. Post Disney acquisition Lucasfilm is cementing the Force as a mystical energy comprised of the Living and Cosmic Force, and are ignoring the whole Midi-Chlorian thing. What the Witches of Dathomir could do with the Force clearly shows it can be used like magic. Their power was able to blind Count Dooku light years away, give Darth Maul brand new legs, and even raise an army of the undead. The planet where the Force Siblings and their father lived also demonstrated just how powerful the Force really is, and that there is WAY more to it than what the Jedi and the Sith realize. This also comes up in Yoda's journey at the end of the series when he goes to various worlds, including the Sith homeworld. So, can the Force be used to explain Ki techniques in Ranma 1/2? Definitely. Hell, you could even put Harry Potter in the Star Wars universe....the Force is essentially a form of Magic.
Series Characters (so far) and their attributes (for "this" story):
Name: Ranma Saotome
Age: 16
Race: Human (Honshu native)
Data: Main character. Turns into a girl with cold water. Prideful and arrogant on the outside, but tries to do the right thing. Is terrified of Lothcats because his father tried to teach him the Nekoken. Has the uncanny ability to learn a new martial arts technique simply by seeing it being used once, rare has to see it a second time. Has an irrational fear that his female form will start making him like guys.
Name: Genma Saotome
Age: Early 40s
Race: Human (Honshu native)
Data: Ranma's father. Habitual liar and clumsy criminal. Despite his flabby physique he is a very skilled fighter. Dislikes droids, especially security droids. Mastered dangerous techniques which he sealed, then later gives to Ranma to learn.
Name: Soun Tendo
Age: Late 30s
Race: Human (Honshu native)
Data: Patriarch of the Tendo family. Skilled martial arts master and owner of the Tendo Dojo. Emotional wreck due to the untimely death of his wife. Can never say no to his best friend Genma, who often gets him into trouble.
Name: Akane Tendo
Age: 16
Race: Human-Togruta
Data: The very definition of a Tsundere. Is extremely self-conscious about her breast size. Hates men because of what she puts up with at Furinkan Academy. A Lesbian in denial with homophobic tendencies. The more attracted to female Ranma she is the angrier she gets.
Name: Nabiki Tendo
Age: 17
Race: Human-Togruta
Data: Miserly and sadistic, but occasionally shows a softer side towards her sisters. is in denial over romantic feelings for Tatewaki Kuno. Knows Akane's dirty little secret, but keeps to herself incase she never needs to use it was blackmail material.
Name: Kasumi Tendo
Age: 19
Race: Human-Togruta
Data: Beautiful, gentle, kind, caring, and very forgiving. Loves Dr. Tofu, but is waiting for him to make the first move. Loves Ranma like a little brother. Is the primary homemaker of the Tendo household.
Name: Ryouga Hibiki
Age: 16
Race: Mandalorian
Data: Quick tempered (Mandalorian, duh!), has more brawn than brains. Turns into a baby Shaak when doused with cold water. Has a huge crush on Akane. Won't take responsibility for his own actions, psychologically projects Ranma as the blame for all of his woes. A malfunctioning neural implant irreparably damaged his sense of direction.
Name: Dr. Tofu Ono
Age: Late 20s
Race: Human (born on Coruscant)
Data: Trained medical technician. Former Jedi Padawan, left the temple to pursue a medical career. Is deeply in love with Kasumi with feels he's not good enough for her. Has a deep understanding of the Force, which helps him understand Ranma's curse. Still carries his lightsaber, but rarely uses it.
Name: Tatewaki Kuno
Age: 17
Race: Mandalorian
Data: Has an extremely massive ego and overinflated opinion of his importance due to his heritage. Heir to the Kuno Conglomerate. President of the Fencing Club at Furinkan Academy. Carries a wooden practice sword that conceals a deadly Mandalorian vibrosword. Owns several sets of Mandalorian armor used by famous warriors from his family's history. Is infatuated with Akane and Ranma's female half. Believes male Ranma is a Sith Lord.
Name: Kodachi Kuno
Age: 16
Race: Mandalorian
Data: Sister to Tatewaki. Sadistic, a closet dominatrix. Has a large and very easily bruised ego. Looks down on poor people as inferior, except for Ranma whom she is obsessed with. Believes female Ranma is a Sith Lord. Dabbles in making drugs from herbs she has imported by Josendo, which she then incorporates into her martials arts gymnastic fighting style. Always carries a cortosis weave ribbon as a weapon, among many others.
Name: S3K8 "Sasuke"
Age: N/A
Race: Droid
Data: Formerly an assassination droid, reprogrammed as a manservant for Tatewaki and Kodachi. Is still a formidable fighter despite reprogramming. Has a snarky personality similar to HK-47 without his unusual manner of speech.
Name: Ukyo Kuonji
Age: 16
Race: Twi'lek
Data: First daughter in a family of master chiefs specializing in Twi'lek Pizza. Her family incorporated Honshu martial arts into their cooking style. Is betrothed to Ranma because of a deal between their fathers when they were children. Is extremely beautiful, and is often mistaken for a pleasure slave, so she pretends to be a man most of the time. Carries of a huge vibroblade spatula weapon and spatula throwing knives.
Name: Happosai
Age: Unknown
Race: Bimm (Near-Human)
Data: Extremely perverted, obsessed with beautiful women, and their undergarments. Martial Arts Master to both Soun Tendo and Genma Saotome. Former love interest to Cologne of the Joketsuzoku. Used ancient Sith secrets found on Josendo to extend his lifespan, but the side effect made him addicted to the aura given off by women. Is a very formidable fighter despite his size and advanced age.
Name: Cologne
Age: 300
Race: Joketsuzoku (Near-Human)
Data: Matriarch of the Joketsuzoku of Josendo, and great grandmother to Shampoo. Her diminutive size is a genetic aberration, a legacy of her people's time as subjects in Sith genetic experiments in ancient times. Is one of the most formidable fighters among her people, is easily on Happosai's level. Like Mother Talzin, of the Witches of Dathomir in the future, she possesses immense power that she keeps hidden until needed.
Name: Shampoo
Age: 16
Race: Joketsuzoku (Near-Human)
Data: Great granddaughter to Cologne, and her chosen heir in training. Strongest warrior of her age in the Warrior Cast. Is bisexual, but doesn't show it until she reveals her willingness to be intimate with Ranma's female form. Stunningly beautiful by human standards. Wants Ranma as her husband to improve the genetic diversity of her race.
Name: Hinako Ninomiya
Age: Mid 20s
Race: Hapan
Data: Sickly as a child, modified by Happosai using Sith technology he found on Josendo. Can drain vital energies from people, which transforms her from the appearance of a pretty little girl, to a ravishing adult woman. A teacher obsessed with discipline and punishing delinquents. Has a strong crush on Soun Tendo. Is allergic to Wookies, has to wear nose filters at school or she sneezes uncontrollably.
Name: Hikaru Gosunkugi
Age: 16
Race: Rodian
Data: Is obsessed with Akane, possibly more so than Tatewaki. Conspires with Tatewaki against Ranma often, but his plans usually backfire. There is a rumor going around that he's actually gay.
More will come, this is what I've got from my personal notes. Any "constructive and non-assholely" comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
