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The '''Magistracy of Canopus''' is an interstellar nation located in the [[Periphery]]. The Magistracy is a matriarchal society led by a Magestrix of the Centrella family. The capital is in the city of Crimson on [[Canopus]].
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The '''Magistracy of Canopus''' is an interstellar nation located in the [[Periphery]]. It was founded in [[2530]] by [[Kossandra Centrella]], a former [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] for the [[Free Worlds League Military]] who opposed the patriarchal systems which dominated the [[Inner Sphere]].  The Magistracy is a matriarchal society led by a [[Magestrix]], an elected position open to any woman but largely controlled by [[House Centrella]] due to the family's popularity. Disparaged by some for promoting a hedonistic lifestyle, the Magistracy supports an open society and the personal freedom of all citizens and their right to live their lives as they see fit.  As such, it is a popular destination for those fleeing persecution or looking to satisfy their discerning tastes.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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==Politics==
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At its founding, the Magistracy allowed only women to participate in the government or hold any elected office.  This restriction eased under [[Floral Centrella]], who allowed men to participate in local and later planetary governments.  [[Crystalla Centrella]] began to allow men into lower-level positions of the national government in [[2570]], and within a few years also opened up positions on the lower courts to male judges.  It wasn't until after the [[Reunification War]] when Military Governor [[Melissa Humphreys]] instituted universal suffrage and opened all political and judicial positions to men (barring the Magistrix).  After the governorship ended these reforms were maintained by future Canopian governments, ensuring equality for both men and women before the law.  However, there has remained a strong cultural bias in favor of women holding positions of authority within Canopian society.<ref>''The Periphery'', p. 89</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery Powers'', p. 77</ref>
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===Government===
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The head of the Magistracy is the [[Magistrix]], an elected autocrat who serves until death (or, following the reforms of [[Emma Centrella]], they are deemed unfit to rule).  It is a position technically open to any Canopian woman but has largely been filled by members of [[House Centrella]].  Originally imbued with sweeping powers, the position lost much of its authority during the period of military governorship after the Reunification War; most of these powers returned after self-rule was reinstated, but a number of important checks on this power was also created.<ref name=TP90>''The Periphery'', p. 90</ref><ref name=HMPP78>''Handbook: Major Periphery Powers'', p. 78</ref>
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The '''Canopian Central Committee''' was formed by Governor Humphreys as a review board to ensure that any legislation passed by the Magistrix was compatible to the will of the [[Star League]].  When the Magistrix regained her authority, the Committee was reformed and its powers expanded.  Each Canopian planet elects by popular vote one Committeewoman (or Committeeman) to serve on the Central Committee; originally each member's term of service was for five years, but this was later decreased to two.  The Central Committee has the power to review legislation proposed by the Magistrix, and if they do not have a two-thirds majority approval to veto them.  The Committee can also pass legislation of its own, though this is subject to a veto by the Magistrix as well.<ref name=TP90>''The Periphery'', p. 90</ref><ref name=HMPP78>''Handbook: Major Periphery Powers'', p. 78</ref>
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Serving an important if limited role in the government are the '''Canopian Electors'''.  In the event the Magistrix dies or can no longer rule, it is the Electors who are responsible for nominating her replacement and putting her before a final vote in the Central Committee.  If the Committee approves the Elector's nominee by a two-thirds majority, she becomes the new Magistrix; if not, the Electors are responsible for nominating a new woman, with the process continuing back and forth until a nominee attains the required number of votes.  Each planet has two Electors who serve lifetime terms, and while a few have become hereditary most are decided by popular vote.  Originally only aristocrats could become Electors, but after the reforms of [[2840]] any adult Canopian citizen could become an Elector.<ref name=TP90>''The Periphery'', p. 90</ref><ref name=HMPP78>''Handbook: Major Periphery Powers'', p. 78</ref>
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Lastly is the '''Crimson Council''', a governing body responsible for overseeing all aspects of [[Nobility#Magistracy of Canopus|Canopian nobility]].  Created in [[2557]] by [[Coranna Centrella]], the Council assumed many of the powers once held by the Magistrix: creating new titles of nobility, assessing the privileges and responsibilities of nobles, and adjudicating in disputes between nobles.  The six members of the Council serve at the pleasure of the Magistrix and have adopted robes trimmed in red-dyed ermine as an unofficial uniform.<ref name=TP90>''The Periphery'', p. 90</ref><ref name=HMPP79>''Handbook: Major Periphery Powers'', p. 79</ref>
  
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''[[House Centrella|Centrella]] Magestrix [[2530]] - [[2584]]'''
 
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| [[Kossandra Centrella|Kossandra]]||[[2530]] - **** ||
 
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|****||**** - ****||Daughter of [[Kossandra Centrella|Kossandra]]
 
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| [[Floral Centrella|Floral]]||**** - [[2550]]||Granddaughter of [[Kossandra Centrella|Kossandra]]
 
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| [[Coranna Centrella|Coranna]]||[[2550]] - [[2569]]||
 
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| [[Crystalla Centrella|Crystalla]]||[[2569]] - [[2584]]||
 
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|colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Rulers [[2584]] - [[2604]]'''
 
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| General [[Ian Marik]]||[[2584]] - [[2588]]||
 
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| Military Governor [[Melissa Humphreys]]||[[2588]] - [[2604]]||
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''[[House Centrella|Centrella]] Magestrix [[2604]] - present'''
 
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| [[Rinalla Centrella|Rinalla]]||[[2604]] - [[2612]]||Daughter of [[Crystalla Centrella|Crystalla]]
 
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| [[Carla Centrella|Carla]]||[[2612]] - [[2654]]||Daughter of [[Rinalla Centrella|Rinalla]]
 
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| [[Celine Centrella|Celine]]||[[2654]] - [[2656]]||Daughter of [[Carla Centrella|Carla]]
 
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| [[Gorraine Centrella|Gorraine]]||[[2656]] - [[2680]]||Sister of [[Celine Centrella|Celine]]
 
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| '''Acting Magestrix''' [[Kim Centrella|Kim]]||[[2680]] - [[2683]]||Granddaughter of [[Gorraine Centrella|Gorraine]]
 
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| [[Kim Centrella|Kim]]||[[2683]] - [[2712]]||
 
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| [[Jehan Centrella|Jehan]]||[[2712]] - [[2738]]||Daughter of [[Kim Centrella|Kim]]
 
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| '''Acting Magestrix''' [[Vanura Centrella|Vanura]]||[[2738]] - ****||Daughter of [[Jehan Centrella|Jehan]]
 
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| [[Vanura Centrella|Vanura]]||**** - [[2760]]||
 
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| [[Janina Centrella|Janina]]||[[2760]] - ****||Daughter of ****, Magestrix during the [[Amaris Civil War|Amaris Crisis]]
 
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| [[Rwannah Centrella|Rwannah]]||**** - ****||Daughter of ****, Magestrix during the [[First Succession War|1st Succession War]]
 
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| [[Michaela Centrella|Michaela]]||**** - ****||Daughter of ****, Magestrix [[2840]]
 
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| [[Tamara Centrella|Tamara]]||**** - 3012||
 
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| [[Kyalla Centrella|Kyalla]]||[[3012]] - [[3040]]||Daughter of Tamara
 
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| [[Emma Centrella|Emma]]||[[3040]] - ****||Daughter of [[Kyalla Centrella|Kyalla]]
 
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| [[Naomi Centrella|Naomi]]||[[3073]] - ****||Daughter of [[Emma Centrella|Emma]] & Nicolas Ramilia, wife of [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]
 
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| [[Ilsa Centrella-Liao|Ilsa]]||**** - ****||Daughter of [[Naomi Centrella|Naomi]] and [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]
 
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Crest of the Magistracy of Canopus
Magistracy of Canopus
Faction Profile
Time period: 2530 - present
Classification: Periphery State
Controlled systems: 42
Capital world: Canopus IV
Ruler title: Magestrix
Military: Magistracy Armed Forces
Secret Service: Magistracy Intelligence Ministry

The Magistracy of Canopus is an interstellar nation located in the Periphery. It was founded in 2530 by Kossandra Centrella, a former MechWarrior for the Free Worlds League Military who opposed the patriarchal systems which dominated the Inner Sphere. The Magistracy is a matriarchal society led by a Magestrix, an elected position open to any woman but largely controlled by House Centrella due to the family's popularity. Disparaged by some for promoting a hedonistic lifestyle, the Magistracy supports an open society and the personal freedom of all citizens and their right to live their lives as they see fit. As such, it is a popular destination for those fleeing persecution or looking to satisfy their discerning tastes.

History


Politics

At its founding, the Magistracy allowed only women to participate in the government or hold any elected office. This restriction eased under Floral Centrella, who allowed men to participate in local and later planetary governments. Crystalla Centrella began to allow men into lower-level positions of the national government in 2570, and within a few years also opened up positions on the lower courts to male judges. It wasn't until after the Reunification War when Military Governor Melissa Humphreys instituted universal suffrage and opened all political and judicial positions to men (barring the Magistrix). After the governorship ended these reforms were maintained by future Canopian governments, ensuring equality for both men and women before the law. However, there has remained a strong cultural bias in favor of women holding positions of authority within Canopian society.[1][2]

Government

The head of the Magistracy is the Magistrix, an elected autocrat who serves until death (or, following the reforms of Emma Centrella, they are deemed unfit to rule). It is a position technically open to any Canopian woman but has largely been filled by members of House Centrella. Originally imbued with sweeping powers, the position lost much of its authority during the period of military governorship after the Reunification War; most of these powers returned after self-rule was reinstated, but a number of important checks on this power was also created.[3][4]

The Canopian Central Committee was formed by Governor Humphreys as a review board to ensure that any legislation passed by the Magistrix was compatible to the will of the Star League. When the Magistrix regained her authority, the Committee was reformed and its powers expanded. Each Canopian planet elects by popular vote one Committeewoman (or Committeeman) to serve on the Central Committee; originally each member's term of service was for five years, but this was later decreased to two. The Central Committee has the power to review legislation proposed by the Magistrix, and if they do not have a two-thirds majority approval to veto them. The Committee can also pass legislation of its own, though this is subject to a veto by the Magistrix as well.[3][4]

Serving an important if limited role in the government are the Canopian Electors. In the event the Magistrix dies or can no longer rule, it is the Electors who are responsible for nominating her replacement and putting her before a final vote in the Central Committee. If the Committee approves the Elector's nominee by a two-thirds majority, she becomes the new Magistrix; if not, the Electors are responsible for nominating a new woman, with the process continuing back and forth until a nominee attains the required number of votes. Each planet has two Electors who serve lifetime terms, and while a few have become hereditary most are decided by popular vote. Originally only aristocrats could become Electors, but after the reforms of 2840 any adult Canopian citizen could become an Elector.[3][4]

Lastly is the Crimson Council, a governing body responsible for overseeing all aspects of Canopian nobility. Created in 2557 by Coranna Centrella, the Council assumed many of the powers once held by the Magistrix: creating new titles of nobility, assessing the privileges and responsibilities of nobles, and adjudicating in disputes between nobles. The six members of the Council serve at the pleasure of the Magistrix and have adopted robes trimmed in red-dyed ermine as an unofficial uniform.[3][5]

Military

Economy

Since before the formation of the Star League, the Magistracy of Canopus has based itself primarily around two basic principles. The first was the refusal to submit to orders of the Inner Sphere, only violated by the Star League subjugation of the Periphery, and the second was the pursuit of pleasure. Inclusive of, but not limited to, the sexual fantasies that many think of when they hear the term pleasure, the Canopian pursuit of pleasure is more a pursuit of happiness, fun, and joy in all its forms, for a price. The higher the price, the higher the happiness gained.


Manufacturing Centers

3067

Major Defense Industries[6]


Maps

Historical Maps

References

  1. ↑ The Periphery, p. 89
  2. ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery Powers, p. 77
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The Periphery, p. 90
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Handbook: Major Periphery Powers, p. 78
  5. ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery Powers, p. 79
  6. ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 16

Bibliography

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