Capellan Confederation

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Revised crest of the Capellan Confederation
Capellan Confederation
Faction Profile
Time period: 2367 - present
Classification: Successor State
Controlled systems: ca. 217
Capital world: Sian
Ruler title: Chancellor
Military: Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)
Secret Service: Maskirovka

In the BattleTech universe, the Capellan Confederation is the smallest Successor State, ruled by House Liao. Originally governed from Capella, its current capital world is Sian. The chief of state is the Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation and the official language is Mandarin.

Fact Sheet

  • Fact Sheet: Capellan Confederation
  • Founding Year: 2366
  • Capital (City, World): Zi-jin Cheng (Forbidden City), Sian
  • National Symbol: A green arm raising a green dao sword, against a green triangle, edged in gold.
  • Location (Terra relative): Rimward
  • Total (Inhabited) Systems: 166
  • Estimated Population (3130): 228,280,000,000
  • Government: Dictatorship (Chinese feudal stylings)
  • Ruler: Chancellor Daoshen (Centrella-) Liao
  • Dominant Language(s): Chinese (Mandarin, official), Chinese (Cantonese), Russian, English, Hindi
  • Dominant Religion(s): Buddhism, Taoism, Hindu
  • Unit of Currency: Yuan (1 yuan = 0.56 C-Bills)


Politics

The Capellan Confederation started out as collection of states united for common defense & well-being, but over hundreds of years, through the influences of certain schools of philosophy and the House Liao, it has evolved to become an autocratic state with a controlled economy. Nearly all of the power in the Capellan Confederation is actually held by the Chancellor who is among the most important rulers in the Inner Sphere. Technically, the Chancellor is elected by the Prefectorate, but in practice, it is little more than a rubber stamp; only two Chancellors in history have not been members of the Liao family. Officially a law-making body, the Prefectorate is made up of the six leaders of the Capellan member-states, which generally includes the current Chancellor. Below the Prefectorate is the House of Scions, a gathering of the Capellan nobility.

As far as organization is concerned, the Capellan Confederation is divided into Commonalities & Prefectures. Commonalities are large districts which originally consisted of the signatory-states forming the Confederation. Hundreds of years have seen series of redistricting, so that currently they consist of Sian, Capella, Victoria, St. Ives, & Liao Commonalities. Prefectures, on the other hand, are small collections of planets within a commonality, each ruled by an appointed administrator.


History

Main article: History of the Capellan Confederation

Military

Main article: Capellan Confederation Armed Forces

The military of the Capellan Confederation is known as the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF). Though it is small and often under-equipped, the CCAF is actually among the most powerful of militaries in a one-on-one encounter. The CCAF is unique in that it places more power in the hands of the commander at the regiment level and less at higher levels than do most other militaries. Capellan units are often named after their commander; for example the first regiment of the Victoria Commonality Rangers is known as Kingston's Rangers. The CCAF is also famous for its use of Military Orders. Military Orders are collections of warriors organized on allegiance to a particular set of principles.

CCAF units are composed of 'Mech, conventional, infantry and aerospace forces, and has long relied on mercenaries, more than other Inner Sphere militaries.

Military academies

The Capella War College is the most prestigious of all the academies in the Capellan Confederation. The War College is the source of many of the most important leaders of the CCAF. Historically, the Holdfast Guard and Capellan Hussars have been given "first pick" among graduates.

The Liao Conservatory of Military Arts was formed in 3058 in part to ameliorate the gap caused by the loss of several academies during the Fourth Succession War. It is famous for its heavy influence on meditation and intellectual pursuits.

The Sarna Military Academy (SMA) was an important part of the Capellan Confederation's training program. During the Fourth Succession War, the world of Sarna was conquered by the Federated Suns and was briefly integrated into the AFFC. After the collapse of authority in the Sarna March and the re-emergence of the Sarna Supremacy, the academy opened its doors to all and became known as an academy for mercenaries. The academy is still independent and is considered the least prestigious of the major Capellan military academies.

Manufacturing Centers

A list of some Capellan major manufacturing companies.

Heavy Aerospace Industry[1]

3067

Major Defense Industries[2]

3067

Religion and Philosophy

The Capellan Confederation, more than any other state in the Inner Sphere, is indifferent to all forms of organized religion. Although a wide segment of the Capellan Confederation, especially the worlds near Terra, still practice organized religion, most of the population is either agnostic or adheres to the state-sponsored atheism of the Capellan government.

Religion does not play a large part in the day to day lives of the inhabitants of the Capellan Confederation. Although the Confederation allows freedom of religion, the state heavily promotes a trio of uniquely Capellan philosophies, the Korvin Doctrine, the Sarna Mandate, & the Lorix Order.

The Korvin Doctrine is derived from the collected writings of early Terran space explorer Alana Korvin DeVall. In her writings, Korvin states that mankind's inherent fragility can only be overcome through unity, and that in order for mankind to survive and thrive, individuals must work together for the good of the Greater Humanity, and learn to identify with their collective community. It also stresses the need for strong central leadership to bind together millions of people dwelling on planets orbiting divergent star systems, lest humanity collapse into weaker, fratricidal factions.

The Sarna Mandate comes to the Confederation from the founding principles of one of its founding states, the Sarna Supremacy. The Mandate stresses that only the most talented political, military, & scientific minds are qualified for leadership, and that those who do not originate with that elite group of individuals are not competent enough to decide the fate of others. Furthermore, by virtue of their capability, these individuals are justified in taking whatever actions are deemed necessary for the continued survival of a given population, up to and including the what some would deem ruthless acts or the periodic restructuring of society. In many citations of the Sarna Mandate, the reverse is also applied: If a leader is found to be utterly incompetent, then they are considered to have lost the right to rule and should be removed or deposed.

The Lorix Order was developed by CCAF Major Kalvar Lorix during a long convalesence in 2672. It stresses that the citizen has the right to expect the highest level of professionalism and performance from the military that defends it, and to that end, the military, particularly Mechwarriors, owe to the populace a life of endless training and campaigning. Warfare is a virtue, because even offensive operations contribute to the good of society by providing experience to society's defenders. Once a Mechwarrior has reached the pinnacle of his craft, he has become a valuable asset of the state, and no-one has the right to deprive him of his life save other Mechwarriors, and conversely, the Mechwarrior in certain circumstances has the right to exact personal retribution against those who transgress against him. To a soldier, the highest ideal must ever be loyalty, to the people, to the state, and to the head of state whom is his commander in chief.

Culture

Unlike the other Successor States of the Inner Sphere, where individuals are born with citizenship, in the Confederation, citizenship is a benefit to be earned. All minors in the Capellan Confederation are technically wards of the state under the provisional supervision of their parents. During this time, they receive a state sponsored education and are encouraged to participate in the betterment of their communities. Upon reaching maturity, each Capellan child is evaluated to determine if they have proven their commitment to the state by participating in their community, whether through outreach work, artistic work of cultural value, or civic participation. Those who are found willing to provide service to the state are granted citizenship. Those who have not are given a grace period of two years after which they will have a second evaluation. Failure to earn citizenship after one's second evaluation regulates an individual to the class of non-citizens referred to as servitors. The life of a servitor is harsh, because a Servitor has no legal rights within the Confederation. Servitorship, however, is not a lifetime sentence, as citizenship can still be earned as a Servitor, although the task becomes significantly harder. Likewise, neither citizenship nor servitorship is inheritable, with all Capellan's children receiving the same education and facing the same requirements to earn citizenship.

Capellan citizens are expected to continue providing services to their community throughout their lifetime, and the state makes a point of continuing to promote and reward those who provide selfless service to the state. All Capellan citizens are guaranteed free healthcare & education for life, in addition to other minor benefits. The result is a Capellan citizenry who is far more loyal and civic-minded than the average Inner Sphere inhabitant, one who sees his citizenship as a reward for hard work and not a right.

Military and Civilian Decorations

These are awards given for various duties and actions accomplished by individuals in service of Confederation.[3]

Military Decorations

  • Liao Sunburst of Gallantry - Award for heroism under-fire. Awarded to an individual serving Capallen Confederation Armed Forces.
  • Liao Grand Cordon of Merit - Award to those whom performed in defense of the state for any organization of the CCAF.
  • Liao Cluster of Conspicuous Heroism - Generally a MechWarrior award for individuals wounded while risking their lives to save their fellow comrades. It is sometimes awarded to non-MechWarriers whom are wounded underfire.
  • Baton of Illustrious Service - It is a award which is individually given to those whom perform special task, above and beyond the call of duty. These personnally given to the recepitant by the Chancellor. The award is a 1/3rd of meter long, carved of ivory. Its is carved with a braided ribbon pattern, with House Liao crest engraved into it with colors of coral, onyx, and malachite bands on of its ends.[4]

Civilian Decorations

  • Citation for Meritorious House Service - Award for individuals who's actions are shining examples for others emulate. This award is usually prsented by a local Capellan Diem.
  • Civil Seal of Valor and Sacrifice - Award presented by the Chancellor to civilian individuals whom in times of war, directly aided Capellan armed forces at a high risk or personal loss.
  • Civil Seal of Valor and Sacrifice - Honorary society created to reward individual civilians whom have done unique self-sacrifice for the state.

Cancellors of the Capellan Confederation

Name Reign
Governors of Liao 2202 - 2240
Victor Edwar Liao 2202 - 2240
Presidents of Liao 2240 - 2315
Irenna Liao 2240 - 2260
Emile Faulkner Liao 2260 - 2315
Dukes of Liao 2315 - 2367
Emile Falkner Liao 2315 - 2356
Franco Martell Liao 2356 - 2367
Liao Cancellors of the Capellan Confederation 2367 - 2415
Franco Martell Liao 2367 - 2395
Kurnath Liao 2395 - 2399
Aleisha Liao| 2399 - 2415
Baxter Cancellors of the Capellan Confederation 2415 - 2425
Arden Baxter 2415 - 2425
Liao Cancellors of the Capellan Confederation 2425 - 2477
Stephen Edward Liao 2425 - 2450
Duncan Liao 2450 - 2452
Jasmine Liao 2452 - 2477
Salinder Regency 2477 - 2482
Edmund Salinder 2477 - 2482
Liao Chancellors of the Capellan Confederation 2482 - 2599
Raxal Liao 2482 - 2482
Hendrik Liao 2482 - 2520
Kalvin Thomas Liao 2520 - 2530
Mica Liao 2530 - 2542
Salicia Liao 2542 - 2551
Terrence Liao 2551 - 2571
Ursula Gabriel Liao 2571 - 2599
Aris Chancellors of the Capellan Confederation 2599 - 2611
Normann Aris 2599 - 2611
Liao Chancellors of the Capellan Confederation 2611 - 2795
Sundermann Liao 2611 - 2663
Androsar Liao 2663 - 2719
Warex Liao 2719 - 2760
Barbara Liao 2760 - 2795
Quinn Chancellors of the Capellan Confederation 2795 - 2801
Sandol Quinn 2795 - 2801
Liao Chancellors of the Capellan Confederation 2801 - present
Ilsa Liao 2801 - 2828
Laurelli Liao 2828 - 2860
Dainmar Liao 2860 - 2866
Otto Liao 2866 - 2917
Merlin Liao 2917 - 2942
Tarlak Liao 2942 - 2950
Ingrid Liao 2950 - 2980
Tormax Liao 2980 - 2990
Maximilian Liao 2990 - 3030
Romano Liao 3030 - 3052
Sun Tzu Liao 3052 - 3113
Daoshen Liao 3113 - present


See Also

References

  1. ↑ Strategic Operations, p. 15
  2. ↑ Tactical Operations
  3. ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 101, "List of Military Decorations & Civilian Decorations"
  4. ↑ Warrior: Coupé, p. 109: Justin Xiang (Allard) is rewarded the Baton for his daring raid on the Davion world of Bethel


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