The Brotherhood was founded in 238 BBY by the Chyornov Family of Alderaan. It was a network of families, some influential, some not, all sharing the same political views. The Brotherhood began stockpiling ships and arms shortly after its inception, preparing to move against threats to the liberty of individuals. It was not until the Stark Hyperspace war, however, that they began the Freedom's Edge Project, designing and producing their own military hardware under the guise of Chyornov Medical and Design.