Welcome to The Rebel Faction; use at your own risk.
First things first...
If you haven't read the Rules & FAQ, do so. Once you have, I suggest doing so again. Notable notations for your observation include the Timeline (a semi-detailed list of the events of our Galaxy), the Planets List (which factions own what) and the Groups and Factions listings. The Timeline will give you a fairly solid idea of how our galaxy differs from the Canon and in which 'year' we are currently occupied. Similarly the Planets List will allow you to get an idea of which factions own what, which factions own the most, and where those factions are located in the galactic scope. At the bottom of our main page you'll find sub-forums, each of which is assigned to a given faction... take a browse through those forums to get a better understanding of which faction does what... and to whom.
We, the Administrative Staff (and membership) suggest you postpone or otherwise delay creating a faction of your own as the intricacies of such are not clearly defined and only time will give you the knowledge required to properly manage a faction. More-over you may find that your inspirations shift and change the better you come to understand TRF and as such, your initial ideas may not match your evolving comprehensions. There are multiple factions already active and in existence, one of which will likely match your desires. However, if you are not inclined to join a faction, you do not have to. I personally encourage you to spend some time as a 'freelancer' until you find your footing. You'll find most of our members very helpful in this and any other regard.
If you have any questions, comments or just want to chat, the membership and Staff can be reached through a multitude of inter-connect methods, be that IM, Email (internal or external) or just posting on the forums.
I hope you find your niche. We are a fairly active community with a longstanding history, a rich tapestry and very adaptable. I think you'll fit in just fine.
He's scary otherwise. 
