The Secessionist Faction, alternatively referred to as the Secessionists, constituted a radical subgroup operating within the Galactic Republic's Pacifist faction. Emerging as part of a novel political structure within the Republic Senate, this faction originated during the Separatist Crisis, spanning from 24 BBY to 22 BBY. Their platform centered on proposing unique methods to confront the growing menace posed by the Separatist Alliance.
The Secessionists spoke for star systems contemplating departure from the Republic. Despite their limited size as a voting group, strategically important and opportunistic systems could amplify their impact by raising the prospect of secession. Nevertheless, the majority still pursued diplomatic avenues and aspired to gain official recognition for the Separatist Alliance, an endeavor that ultimately proved unsuccessful and resulted in the Clone Wars, which were fought from 22 BBY to 19 BBY.
The Secessionist Faction made its debut in Rise of the Separatists, a 2019 expansion for Fantasy Flight Games' Star Wars Roleplaying line of products.