Colonial Shockball League
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Introduction
The Colonial Shockball League (CSL) is one of the sporting activities of the Galactic Sports League.
As the name implies, it is about one of the most popular sports in the galaxy: shockball.
CSL was founded long before the creation of GSL, but with the increase in popularity CSL went through a re-organisation that eventually led to what it is today.< /br> Therefore two main "ages" can be distinguished: the pre- and post-GSL age.
The pre-GSL age
Two seasons were played without the cover of GSL. The first season was won by the Vyzerod Vulcans who dominated over a total of eight teams. Season Two was composed of eleven teams, but unfortunately never reached its natural end due to several circumstances.
Under the cover of GSL
With a renewed élan, the shockball league started anew and is still running. At this date, three season have been played and the fourth is about to start. During these four seasons, the level of antagonism increased as much as the number of teams accepted in the League.
Season 1
The first season was composed of 8 teams divided in two conferences: the Core Worlds and the Outer Rim worlds. All teams were mainly owned by private individuals.
The season was won by Kal`Shebbol Echelon. Corulus Rangers were second, and Kabal Onslaught third.
Season 2
This second season had a huge increment of teams playing. From eight teams and only one Tier, Season 2 schedule was played with two Tiers: Tier 1 with the eight "veteran" teams, and Tier 2 with the newly enrolled fourteen teams.
Fourteen new teams joined the franchise. This large boost in numbers witnessed the popularity gained by shockball all over the galaxy. This affected the status of CSL for the good.
The "status" of CSL changed as well. From a simple professional league of privately-owned teams, CSL attracted many teams whose owners were big galactic organisations.
The Galactic Government was the first to acknowledge the grown popularity of the League, and the Falleen Federals were the first government-aligned franchise to join CSL.
The Galactic Empire signed with the Coruscant Knights and the Kothilis United, while the New Republic enrolled the Republica Rogues, and the Sullust Cavers. Mandalore decided to give it a try, and supplied the League with the curiously named Dxun Bes'uliike, while rumors said that the Kiffex Outlaws were affiliated to the Black Sun.
As with everything, there are advantages and disadvantages. Although CSL had always and repeatedly affirmed that shockball must not involve politics, during this Season some interference from Governments was reported.
The second season was won by Kabal Onslaught, with Calivir Crushers at second place.
