Shipbuilding League

The Shipbuilding League was a union of minor shipyards from throughout the Rim worlds that worked to advance the interests of the smaller companies. It was also a pro-New Republic business, helping organize construction of naval vessels for the New Republic Starfleet.

History
Formed in 4 ABY by the shipping magnate, businessman, and investor Jovan Markota, the Shipbuilding League was a group of small companies specializing in starship construction. It was intended to provide a means for the smaller shipyards to compete with the big players like Kuat Drive Yards and Fondor Shipyards, by coordinating production, advertising, and communications between them. The New Republic government, having recently captured Coruscant from the Galactic Empire during Operation Free Stars, began supporting the League. It wanted to expand its navy, but since the major shipyards were still supporting the Empire, it needed a new method to construct a large fleet. Markota agreed to help, and the League saw a large amount of investment while also making a profit from selling ships to the Republic.

As it became more successful, the Shipbuilding League expanded over the next few years, bringing more and more shipyards into its fold.