Free Tatooine

Free Tatooine or The Independent Republic of Tatooine was an anti-Hutt resistance movement founded on Tatooine. The movement started in 31 ABY, but military conflicts began with the Hutts in 32 ABY. Etel Visaad, one of the original founders and a promising military leader, gained much popularity among the movement, eventually leading to the position of Mandate being established for him and his heirs. Visaad was openly not too fond of the idea, much rather preferring 'democratic ideals', however he went along with it, as he would become an icon of unity for the people of Tatooine.

Military
While lacking in funds and resources, the Tatooine Armed Forces still have a formidable army. The army uses weapons and supplies stolen from Hutt forces (other factions occupying Tatooine aswell)

as well as a collection of their own arms. The Armed Forces often employ the use of cavalry, tankettes, artillery, and occasionally, starships.