Your self - insert character could be a spy who has infiltrated the Empire for years. In the fanfiction, you decide to defect to the Rebels after learning about some heinous plans of the Empire. You bring with you valuable information about Imperial troop movements and secret bases. This leads to a series of missions where the Rebels use your intel to strike at the Empire. Along the way, you struggle with your identity as a former Imperial and your new life with the Rebels, and form a relationship with Hera who helps you adjust to the Rebel way of life.
One idea could be the self - insert character being a long - lost apprentice of Revan. They could discover hidden Jedi teachings that Revan had left behind and use them to fight against the Sith. Another plot could involve the self - insert traveling back in time to the era of Revan and getting caught in the middle of the Jedi - Sith war, having to make choices that could change the course of history. Or perhaps the self - insert is a descendant of Revan and discovers their heritage while also uncovering a plot by the dark side to use Revan's legacy for evil.
One idea could be that your self - insert character is an undercover agent sent to infiltrate the Inquisitors. They have to pretend to be loyal while secretly gathering information for the Rebellion. Another idea is that your character discovers a long - lost Sith artifact that the Inquisitors are also after, leading to a race against time and a battle of wits. Or maybe your character has a unique connection to one of the main Star Wars characters, like Darth Vader, and this connection causes all sorts of complications within the Inquisitor group.
One idea could be that you insert yourself as a new apprentice to Darth Vader. You start with basic training, learning the ways of the dark side from him. Maybe you discover a hidden power within the Force that Vader is also intrigued by, and together you explore its potential.
One idea could be that your self - insert character is a former slave who has gained freedom and decides to build a kingdom as a safe haven for other slaves. They start small, with a hidden base on a remote planet, and gradually expand by recruiting others who share their vision. Another plot could involve your character being a fallen Jedi who wants to atone for their past mistakes by creating a kingdom based on a new form of Jedi teachings that are more inclusive. They face opposition from the traditional Jedi Order and the Sith. Or perhaps your character is a tech - savvy alien who discovers an ancient, powerful technology on a forgotten planet and uses it to build a high - tech kingdom, but has to defend it from those who want to steal the technology.
There are several great plot ideas. For instance, imagine a situation where Yoda, before his death, set in motion a series of events that are only starting to unfold during the Rebels' time. Maybe he planted the seeds for a new Jedi order in a very secretive way. A young Rebel might stumble upon these secrets. Another idea is that Yoda's teachings, which were thought to be lost, are rediscovered by the Rebels through an ancient Jedi artifact. This discovery changes the way they approach the fight against the Empire. And what about a story where Yoda's influence reaches out to a non - Force - sensitive character in Rebels, inspiring them to do great things for the Rebellion in a different way?
One idea could be to insert yourself as a new Jedi in training during the Clone Wars era. You could interact with famous Jedi like Obi - Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, learning the ways of the Force from them. Another is to be a smuggler in the Outer Rim, getting involved in various shady deals and encounters with bounty hunters.
A cool concept for a Sith self - insert fanfiction would be a character who was experimented on by the Sith, giving them enhanced Force abilities but also a strange connection to the light side that they constantly have to fight against. They might be seen as an outcast among the Sith because of this internal struggle. Their journey could involve trying to prove themselves to the Sith while also coming to terms with their own identity within this dark - side - dominated world.
One idea could be a crossover with the original Star Wars trilogy characters. For example, having Luke Skywalker meet the Rebels crew and learn from their guerilla warfare tactics against the Empire. It would be exciting to see how their different fighting styles blend and how they interact with each other.
One idea could be exploring the post - Rebels era and how the actions of the main characters have influenced the new generation. Maybe a young Jedi discovers an old artifact left by Ezra Bridger and it sets them on a journey to learn more about the Rebels' fight.
A character could experience a moral transformation. A former Imperial who has joined the Rebels might start to transform back to his old ways due to the stress and hardships of the Rebellion. This internal struggle could be a central part of the fanfiction. The other Rebels would then have to decide what to do with him - try to reform him again or cut their losses. It would show the complex nature of the Rebels' cause and the different types of people it attracts.