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==History== | ==History== | ||
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| + | The Free Worlds League was a federation that was initially created by three existing nations, the [[Marik Republic]], [[Federation of Oriente]], and [[Regulan Principality]]. Three nations, formed in the wake of the [[Terran Alliance]]'s internal struggles, signed the [[Articles of Unification]] (also known as the Treaty of Marik) in [[2271]], creating the League even before the establishment of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. As influential as [[Detlev Marik]], [[Tomás Allison]], and [[Raju Selaj]], the leaders of their respective nations, were, the League owes just as much to [[George Humphreys]], the man who negotiated between the three leaders.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', pp. 11-13, “To the Stars”</ref> | ||
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| + | The League's first war occurred in [[2293]] against the [[Stewart Commonality]]. That nation's dictator, [[David Genovese]], refused the League's peaceful entreaties. In September, [[Captain-General]] [[Juliano Marik]] led a force in what came to be known as the [[Stewart War]]. Marik's forces were easily victorious and the League annexed the six-world Commonality. This marked the first time the League Parliament named a Captain-General to lead military forces in battle. As proscribed by the League constitution, Marik returned control of the [[Free Worlds League Military]] to Parliament at the end of the war.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 11</ref><ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 13, “First Blood”</ref><ref name=POC>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 6-7, “Politics of Command”</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Internal Troubles=== | ||
The League's history is wracked with considerable internal tensions punctuated by several vicious civil wars and tensions along its eastern border; the League gained considerable territory at the expense of a vengeful [[Capellan Confederation]]. | The League's history is wracked with considerable internal tensions punctuated by several vicious civil wars and tensions along its eastern border; the League gained considerable territory at the expense of a vengeful [[Capellan Confederation]]. | ||
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As one of the two untouched and—until [[Operation Serpent]]—uninvolved nations in the war, the Free Worlds League gained the status of economic powerhouse of the Inner Sphere, selling huge amounts of materials, ranging from food to [[Mech]]s, to other factions in need. It often received captured advanced Clan technology in exchange. Near the end of [[3067]], the Free Worlds League had a space navy that greatly outpaced those of the other [[Successor States]]. | As one of the two untouched and—until [[Operation Serpent]]—uninvolved nations in the war, the Free Worlds League gained the status of economic powerhouse of the Inner Sphere, selling huge amounts of materials, ranging from food to [[Mech]]s, to other factions in need. It often received captured advanced Clan technology in exchange. Near the end of [[3067]], the Free Worlds League had a space navy that greatly outpaced those of the other [[Successor States]]. | ||
| + | ===Jihad=== | ||
However the schism between [[ComStar]] and the [[Word of Blake]] would strongly affect the League, and ultimately destroy it. | However the schism between [[ComStar]] and the [[Word of Blake]] would strongly affect the League, and ultimately destroy it. | ||
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Unable to reach a compromise, the rulers of these realms tried to re-unite the League under their own leadership and for decades. Their disputes led to conflicts, in which these states fought each other savagely. During this period of turmoil, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], taking advantage of the whole mess, successfully conquered a large portion of the former League's coreward border. | Unable to reach a compromise, the rulers of these realms tried to re-unite the League under their own leadership and for decades. Their disputes led to conflicts, in which these states fought each other savagely. During this period of turmoil, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], taking advantage of the whole mess, successfully conquered a large portion of the former League's coreward border. | ||
| − | ==Resurrection== | + | ===Resurrection=== |
[[Jessica Marik]], daughter and heir of the false Thomas Marik, finally managed to successfully reunite the Free Worlds League. She reinforced her claim to House Marik's legacy by marrying [[Thaddeus Marik]], scion of the line of Alys Rousset-Marik, and largely succeeded in her reformation plan, being proclaimed Captain-General of the reformed Free Worlds League on July 3, 3139. | [[Jessica Marik]], daughter and heir of the false Thomas Marik, finally managed to successfully reunite the Free Worlds League. She reinforced her claim to House Marik's legacy by marrying [[Thaddeus Marik]], scion of the line of Alys Rousset-Marik, and largely succeeded in her reformation plan, being proclaimed Captain-General of the reformed Free Worlds League on July 3, 3139. | ||
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==Manufacturing Center== | ==Manufacturing Center== | ||
| − | A detailed list of some FWL | + | A detailed list of some FWL manufacturing centers. |
===Heavy Aerospace Industry<ref>''Strategic Operations'', p. 14</ref>=== | ===Heavy Aerospace Industry<ref>''Strategic Operations'', p. 14</ref>=== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Handbook: House Marik | + | * ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]'' |
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* ''[[Strategic Operations]]'' | * ''[[Strategic Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[To Ride the Chimera]]'' | + | * ''[[To Ride the Chimera]]'' |
[[Category: Factions]] | [[Category: Factions]] | ||
Revision as of 23:06, 21 February 2011
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| Crest of the Free Worlds League | |
| Free Worlds League | |
|---|---|
| Faction Profile | |
| Time period: | 2271 – present |
| Classification: | Successor State |
| Controlled systems: | 330+ |
| Capital world: | Atreus |
| Ruler title: | Captain-General |
| Military: | Free Worlds League Military |
| Secret Service: | SAFE |
The Free Worlds League is one of the five Successor States of the Inner Sphere. Its capital is Atreus and the League is ruled by House Marik.
The Free Worlds League is notable as the first successor state founded in the Inner Sphere. It is multicultural, with strong European, American and Indian influences. It also traditionally offered great autonomy to its component regions, like the Duchy of Oriente, Principality of Regulus, and Duchy of Andurien.
Contents
History
Creation
The Free Worlds League was a federation that was initially created by three existing nations, the Marik Republic, Federation of Oriente, and Regulan Principality. Three nations, formed in the wake of the Terran Alliance's internal struggles, signed the Articles of Unification (also known as the Treaty of Marik) in 2271, creating the League even before the establishment of the Terran Hegemony. As influential as Detlev Marik, Tomás Allison, and Raju Selaj, the leaders of their respective nations, were, the League owes just as much to George Humphreys, the man who negotiated between the three leaders.[1]
The League's first war occurred in 2293 against the Stewart Commonality. That nation's dictator, David Genovese, refused the League's peaceful entreaties. In September, Captain-General Juliano Marik led a force in what came to be known as the Stewart War. Marik's forces were easily victorious and the League annexed the six-world Commonality. This marked the first time the League Parliament named a Captain-General to lead military forces in battle. As proscribed by the League constitution, Marik returned control of the Free Worlds League Military to Parliament at the end of the war.[2][3][4]
Internal Troubles
The League's history is wracked with considerable internal tensions punctuated by several vicious civil wars and tensions along its eastern border; the League gained considerable territory at the expense of a vengeful Capellan Confederation.
From 3014-15, Anton Marik led a revolution against his brother Janos.
In 3030, the Duchy of Andurien declared independence from the League, and started a war with the Capellan Confederation. It took several years for the FWLM to reclaim the wayward province. During this war, an assassin's bomb claimed the life of Captain-General Janos Marik. His son Thomas, disfigured in the same explosion, succeeded Janos to the office.
The invasion of the Clans in Operation Revival in 3049 changed the role of the League in the Inner Sphere considerably.
As one of the two untouched and—until Operation Serpent—uninvolved nations in the war, the Free Worlds League gained the status of economic powerhouse of the Inner Sphere, selling huge amounts of materials, ranging from food to Mechs, to other factions in need. It often received captured advanced Clan technology in exchange. Near the end of 3067, the Free Worlds League had a space navy that greatly outpaced those of the other Successor States.
Jihad
However the schism between ComStar and the Word of Blake would strongly affect the League, and ultimately destroy it.
Removing ComStar personnel from interstellar communication facilities in favor of the Blakists the League was repaid with treachery.
At the start of the Jihad "Thomas Marik" was denounced as an impostor by the Word of Blake. This revelation led to the total collapse of the League.
The Free Worlds League was torn apart into several competing states, namely the Regulan Fiefs, the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth, the Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey, and the Oriente Protectorate.
Unable to reach a compromise, the rulers of these realms tried to re-unite the League under their own leadership and for decades. Their disputes led to conflicts, in which these states fought each other savagely. During this period of turmoil, the Lyran Commonwealth, taking advantage of the whole mess, successfully conquered a large portion of the former League's coreward border.
Resurrection
Jessica Marik, daughter and heir of the false Thomas Marik, finally managed to successfully reunite the Free Worlds League. She reinforced her claim to House Marik's legacy by marrying Thaddeus Marik, scion of the line of Alys Rousset-Marik, and largely succeeded in her reformation plan, being proclaimed Captain-General of the reformed Free Worlds League on July 3, 3139.
The reformed league listed two new positions: a Warden-General to handle military affairs and a Minister-General to handle domestic affairs of the people.[5]
Military
The Free Worlds League has a strong emphasis on combined-arms tactics, with almost all of their regiments featuring a large number of infantry, armor, and aerospace assets, as well as one of the largest navies in the Inner Sphere. The focus on BattleMechs, however, does exist within their elite regiments, including the Knights of the Inner Sphere.
Manufacturing Center
A detailed list of some FWL manufacturing centers.
Heavy Aerospace Industry[6]
3067
Major Defense Induries[7]
3067
- Andurien Aerotech
- Brigadier Corporation
- Brooks Incorporated
- Corean Enterprises
- Deller-Bingham-Fouts
- Earthwerks Incorporated
- Exeter Organization
- Gibson Federated BattleMechs
- Grumman Amalgamated
- Irian BattleMechs Unlimited
- Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation
- Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated
- Kallon Industries
- Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited
- Ronin Incorporated
- Quickscell Company
Captain-Generals of the Free Worlds League
Compared with the other Great Houses of the Inner Sphere, the Free Worlds League maintained a relatively decentralized government for much of its history. Before the formation of the Star League in 2571, the Captain-Generalcy was a purely military post, appointed in times of crisis to prosecute war or mobilize a defense. After the formation of the Star League, the Captain-Generalcy expanded also include diplomatic responsibilities. Therefore, the following list of provides the names and dates of service for all Captain-Generals of the Free Worlds League; for most of the League's history, the Captain-Generalcy is a non-succedent, appointed post.
| Name | Reign | Tenure (Years) | Descent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Succedent Captain-General of the Free Worlds League 2294 - 2573 | |||
| Juliano Marik | 2294, 2297, 2314 - 2318 | 6 | |
| Denak Selaj | 2306 - 2307 | 1 | |
| Christopher Marik II | 2319 | 1 | |
| Terrence Marik II | 2326 - 2327, 2330 | 3 | Uncle of Christopher II |
| Philip Marik | 2336, 2341 | 2 | Son of Terrence II |
| Geraldine Marik | 2349, 2356, 2364 | 3 | Daughter of Philip Marik |
| Mikhail Marik | 2364 - 2367 | 3 | Brother of Geraldine |
| Allan Marik | 2377, 2384, 2391 - 2392 | 4 | Son of Geraldine |
| Peter Marik | 2392 - 2393, 2396 - 2414, 2416 | 22 | Son of Allan |
| Joseph Stewart | 2420 | 1 | Nephew of Peter |
| Terrence Marik III | 2427, 2432 | 2 | |
| Peter Marik II | 2441, 2446, 2448 - 2449 | 4 | Brother of Terrence III |
| Geralk Marik | 2452, 2455 - 2459 | 5 | Grandson of Peter II |
| Simone Marik | 2459 - 2475 | 16 | Daughter of Geralk |
| Carlos Marik | 2475 - 2477 | 3 | Brother of Simone |
| Brion Marik | 2477, 2481 - 2482, 2493, 2496 - 2498, 2502 - 2506, 2508 - 2511 | 16 | Brother of Carlos |
| Albert "the Great" Marik | 2511, 2512, 2516 - 2519, 2528 - 2531, 2544, 2551 - 2552, 2571 - 2573 | 16 | |
| Succedent Marik Captain-General of the Free Worlds League 2573 - ??? | |||
| Marion | 2573 - 2598 | 25 | Daughter of Albert |
| Brion II | 2598 - 2614 | 16 | Son of Marion |
| Rhean | 2614 - 2616 | 3 | Daughter of Brion II |
| Tomas | 2616 - 2618 | 3 | Nephew of Rhean |
| David | 2618 - 2621 | 4 | Uncle of Tomas |
| Tomas (2nd term) | 2621 - 2635 | 15 | |
| Ward | 2635 - 2655 | 20 | Uncle of Tomas |
| Kernath | 2655 - 2671 | 17 | Son of Ward |
| Liam | 2671 - 2673 | 3 | Brother of Kernath |
| Terrence IV | 2674 - 2678 | 3 | Son of Kernath |
| Gerald "the Avenger" | 2678 - 2703 | 26 | |
| Elise | 2703 - 2731 | 29 | Daughter of Gerald |
| Boris | 2731 - 2734 | 4 | Nephew of Elise |
| Elise (2nd term, figurehead only) | 2734 - 2740 | 7 | |
| Bertram | 2740 - 2746 | 7 | Son of Elise |
| Ewan | 2746 - 2763 | 18 | Son of Bertram |
| Kenyon | 2763 - 2804 | 42 | Son of Ewan |
| Thaddeus I | 2804 - 2821 | 18 | |
| Charles | 2821 - 2854 | 34 | Son of Thaddeus |
| Gerald II | 2854 - 2861 | 8 | Son of Charles |
| Philippa | 2861 - 2873 | 13 | Daughter of Gerald II |
| Marie | 2873 - 2880 | 8 | |
| James | 2880 - 2882 | 3 | Son of Marie |
| Elisabeth | 2882 - 2917 | 36 | |
| Samuel | 2917 - 2944 | 28 | Nephew of Elisabeth |
| Paul | 2944 - 2947 | 4 | |
| Iris | 2947 | <1 | |
| Brock | 2947 - 2948 | 1.5 | Son of Iris |
| Thaddeus II | 2948 - 2963 | 16 | |
| Stephan | 2963 - 2991 | 29 | Son of Thaddeus II |
| Janos | 2991 - 3035 | 44 | Son of Stephan |
| Duncan | 3035 - 3036 | 1.5 | Nephew of Janos |
| Thomas (a.k.a. Thomas Halas) | 3036 - 3069 | 33.5 | False son of Janos |
| Corinne | 3069 - ??? | ? | Niece of the real Thomas Marik |
| .... | |||
| Marik Captain-General of the Reformed Free Worlds League 3139 - ??? | |||
| Jessica | 3139 - ??? | ? | Daughter of the false Thomas Marik |