Colonial Shockball League

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Colonial Shockball League
Colonial-shockball-league-logo.png
General Information
Status Defunct
Commissioner Troon Kebris
Historical Information
Founded Year 9
CSL Champions Pre-GSL
Season 1 - Vyzerod Vulcans
Post-GSL
Season 1 - Kal`Shebbol Echelon
Season 2 - Kabal Onslaught
Season 3 - Corulus Guardians

The Colonial Shockball League (CSL) was the principal shockball league in the galaxy, operating as one of the many sporting activities in the Galactic Sports League.

Introduction

CSL was founded long before the creation of Galactic Sports League (GSL), when Colonial Recycling Corporation's CEO Troon Kebris wanted the sport to become popular in the wider galaxy, rather than being limited to the outer rim. Subsequently, with the increase in popularity, CSL went through a re-organisation that eventually led to its eventual popularity. Therefore two main "ages" can be distinguished: the pre and post-GSL age.

Rules

Colonial Shockball was played between two teams of four players each, where the object of the game is to score goals. Points could be scored in two ways: a goal, worth 5 points, and one additional point awarded for each opposing player stunned with the shock blaster.

The game was played out over 80 minutes. These games were often brutal and demanding on the players, but exhilarating for the fans. Each member of the team was armed with a small, specially designed blaster that packed enough punch to render someone unconscious for 30 seconds. However, the recharge time of the blaster was 5 minutes, so selecting your target is very important.

The field was also littered with many obstacles that could either hinder or aid a player's progress. The game was played using a small ball of energy, which could be passed between teammates by a simple toss. The opposing players can tackle, shoot, or do anything else they wish in an attempt to gain possession of the ball.

Stadiums

Beginning in later seasons, with the increasing influence of this sport in the galaxy, the CSL Board set specific requirements for teams. Among them, each team had to own their own stadium.

The pre-GSL Age

Around Year 9, two seasons were played under the stewardship of the Colonial Recycling Corporation. The first season was played by eight teams from around the galaxy and the Colonial Shockball League Trophy was won by the Vyzerod Vulcans. Season Two was composed of eleven teams, but unfortunately never reached its natural end due to several circumstances; only one game was played of the season.

Season 2 Teams

The post-GSL Age

With a renewed spirit, the shockball league started anew, running for four seasons before eventually coming to conclusion. 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 into two conferences: the Core Worlds and the Outer Rim worlds. The teams were mainly owned by private individuals. The first matches were played on Year 10 Day 329. The season was won by Kal`Shebbol Echelon, with Corulus Rangers coming in second, and Kabal Onslaught taking third.

Season 1 Teams

Tier 1
Core Worlds

Outer Rim Worlds

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.

This large boost in numbers was due to the popularity gained by shockball all over the galaxy; 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, then the Falleen Federation, was the first to acknowledge the grown popularity of the League, and the Falleen Federals were the first government-aligned franchise to join CSL. Following this move, 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 were advantages and disadvantages. Although CSL had always and repeatedly affirmed that shockball must not involve politics, during this Season some interference from Governments were reported.

The second season was won by Kabal Onslaught, with Calivir Crushers at second place.

Season 2 Teams

Tier 1
Core Worlds

  • Calivir Crushers, OB Jaxom Sky
  • Douglas Rangers, OB Unknown
  • Meerec Wildcats, OB Mia Logon
  • Pelentar Flares, OB Vee Null

Outer Rim Worlds

  • Endor Supernovae, OB Callisto Xaltir
  • Kabal Onslaught, OB Kabal Shryke
  • Kal`Shebbol Echelon, OB Ellias Aubec
  • Lothbo Rancors, OB Locago Besadii Tai

Tier 2
Core Worlds

Outer Rim Worlds

Season 3

Season 3 was once again very different from the previous season. Tier 1, the "elite" League, was brought to 10 teams thanks to the promotions of two teams from Tier 2. Instead, Tier 2 was expanded to include 20 teams. Matches in Tier 1 were held on Sundays, whereas the matches in Tier 2 were played twice a week: on Sundays and on Wednesdays.

The third season was won by the Corulus Guardians, with Kabal Onslaught at second place. Tier 2 also had its own final, and the Tier 2 Championship was won by the Boordii Steampunks.

Season 3 Teams

Tier 1
Core Worlds

  • Calivir Crushers, OB Karvainen Kummajainen
  • Corulus Guardians, OB Xavier Bordain
  • Falleen Federals, OB Xias
  • Meerec Wildcats, OB Mia Logon
  • Pelentar Flares, OB Vee Null

Outer Rim Worlds

  • Cirbodyn Crusaders, OB Karl Korne
  • Endor Supernovae, OB Callisto Xaltir
  • Kabal Onslaught, OB Kabal Shryke
  • Kal`Shebbol Echelon, OB Lazarus Kell
  • Sullust Cavers, OB Craulani Ortesma (New Republic)

Tier 2
Core Worlds

  • Alronisa Red Storm, OB Jado Dur`rik
  • Asran Avengers, OB John Green (Tresario Star Kingdom)
  • Boordi Steampunks, OB Ragnos Deott
  • Corellia Stars, OB Coral Dayton
  • Coruscant Knights, OB Jacen Varos (Galactic Empire)
  • Dxun Bes`uliike, OB Leos Adrynn (Mandalore)
  • Jokspra Raiders, OB Fred Berry
  • Kothlis United, OB Jarek Sankin (Galactic Empire)
  • Ku`Bakai Clones, OB Steve Sphinx (Tresario Star Kingdom)
  • Pakrik Phalanx, OB Helseth Hlaalu

Outer Rim Worlds

  • Dellalt Murderers, OB Tola Velar
  • Dolstan Destroyers, OB Rex Rawrlington
  • Douglas Rangers, OB Unknown
  • Kiffex Outlaws, OB Corvis Orion (Black Sun)
  • Koornacht Legionnaires, OB Dorn Zeke
  • Lanthrym Nomads, OB Wuma Uxal-Lumir
  • Lothbo Titans, OB Locago Besadii Tai
  • Malduiphin Marauders, OB Gadon Trammer
  • Republica Rogues, OB Jace Tracken (New Republic)
  • Senona Rancors, OB Kain Elderan

Season 4

Season 4 saw yet another increase in popularity for Colonial Shockball with ten teams in Tier 1, ten teams in Tier 2, and fourteen teams in Tier 3 for a total of thirty-four teams. CSL was forced to stop the applications to play in the league, and the last positions were put on auction on the Centrepoint Marketplace (CPM). Another record was set in the shockball world: the last team franchise was bought for AurebeshSans-Serif credit.png315 million[1]. Unfortunately, despite being the most popular season, Season 4 met the same fate as the pre-GSL Season 2 and never reached completion.

Season 4 Teams

Tier 1
Core Worlds

  • Boordii Steampunks, OB Ragnos Deott
  • Calivir Crushers, OB Karvainen Kummajainen
  • Corulus Guardians, OB Xavier Bordain
  • Dxun Bes`uliike, OB Leos Adrynn (Mandalore)
  • Falleen Federals, OB Bisz Aldaris

Outer Rim Worlds

  • Endor Supernovae, OB Callisto Xaltir
  • Kabal Onslaught, OB Kabal Shryke
  • Kal`Shebbol Echelon, OB Lazarus Kell
  • Kiffex Outlaws, OB Corvis Orion (Black Sun)
  • Senona Rancors, OB Kain Elderan

Tier 2
Core Worlds

  • Corellia Stars, OB Mephiston Leonatos
  • Coruscant Knights, OB Jacen Varos (Galactic Empire)
  • Ku`Bakai Clones, OB Steve Sphinx (Tresario Star Kingdom)
  • Meerec Wildcats, OB Dac Kain
  • Pelentar Flares, OB Vee Null

Outer Rim Worlds

  • Cirbodyn Crusaders, OB Karl Korne
  • Lanthrym Nomads, OB Wuma Uxal-Lumir
  • Lothbo Titans, OB Kara Ikron
  • Olovalas Rangers, OB Lucious Maximous
  • Sullust Cavers, OB Craulani Ortesma (New Republic)

Tier 3
Core Worlds

Outer Rim Worlds

  • Asran Avengers, OB John Green (Tresario Star Kingdom)
  • Dellalt Murderers, OB Tola Velar
  • Dolstan Destroyers, OB Rex Rawrlington
  • Koornacht Legionnairs, OB Dorn Zeke
  • Malduiphin Marauders, OB Gadon Trammer
  • Republica Rogues, OB Jace Tracken (New Republic)
  • Spuma Pulsars, OB Rick Stormchaser

The Shocker

The League published a periodical magazine called The Shocker - Shockball from the inside. Announcements, match reports and comments, and betting ratios were part of the standard articles. The first issues were published via the Galactic News Service, while the following ones were published directly on the CSL holosite.

The press coverage on shockball lists many different GNS articles.

References

  1. ↑ http://market.centrepointstation.com/details.php?lid=125028

Holonet links

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