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The Rim Commonality view of the Principality of Regulus changed after the Jihad. After the central government of the Free Worlds League collapsed, the Principality consolidated holdings on worlds surrounding it, annexing areas such as the [[Regulan Free States]] and the worlds of the former [[Principality of Gibson]].<ref>''Touring the Stars'', p.??{{cn}}, "Rim Commonality info"</ref> | The Rim Commonality view of the Principality of Regulus changed after the Jihad. After the central government of the Free Worlds League collapsed, the Principality consolidated holdings on worlds surrounding it, annexing areas such as the [[Regulan Free States]] and the worlds of the former [[Principality of Gibson]].<ref>''Touring the Stars'', p.??{{cn}}, "Rim Commonality info"</ref> | ||
| − | This expansion forced the Commonality to fight off Regulan invasions as well raids from other nations such as [[Marian Hegemony]] and [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. | + | This expansion forced the Commonality to fight off Regulan invasions as well raids from other nations such as [[Marian Hegemony]] and [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. The Rim Commonality was initially only able to count on the badly-weakened [[Bad Dream]] mercenary unit for defense, but as the former League fragmented the [[4th Marik Milita|4th]] and [[9th Marik Militia|9th Marik Militias]] defected to the Rim Commonality, bringing a feeling of security to the population. The 4th in particular adapted quickly to their new home, introducing a new uniform and color scheme as a part of establishing the Militia as a native fighting force. The lack of military manufacturing within the Rim Commonality hampered the Militias though, as replacement equipment was difficult to find at best.<ref name="J:FRp92">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 92, "The Rim Collection"</ref> |
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| + | Despite external threats, the Commonality maintained a policy of peaceful expansion and trade through the late 31st and early 32nd centuries. The Chaos Irregulars were formally asked to become a permanent part of the Collection's military forces, which the Irregulars accepted, becoming an elite military unit known as the [[1st Rim Commonality Guard]]. | ||
In [[3110]], Lord Michael Cendar was elected to position of [[Prime Minister]].<ref>''To Ride the Chimera'', p. 165, "Election of Cendar is mentioned"</ref> | In [[3110]], Lord Michael Cendar was elected to position of [[Prime Minister]].<ref>''To Ride the Chimera'', p. 165, "Election of Cendar is mentioned"</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 05:04, 3 July 2012
The Rim Commonality is a sub-nation located within the Free Worlds League.
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National Information
The Commonality was founded in 2681, with its capital located in the city of Zletovo on the world of Lesnovo. The government is a Feudal Autocracy (with democratic leanings), and the national emblem of the Rim Commonality is a yellow sunburst on a red field, with the silhouette of an eagle at the heart of the sunburts.
As of 3130, the Commonality consisted of 15 worlds,[1] and the elected leader of the Commonality was the Prime Minister, Lord Michael Cendar.
History
Free Worlds League
The Rim was originally a part of the Principality of Regulus until 2681. A document was created and advanced by House Marik proposing that the Rim Commonality be severed from Regulan control as part of a political campaign to break down opposition to House Marik. Despite the seperation, the Rim Commonality and Regulus maintained good trade relations, albeit at a considerably reduced level.
Jihad
During the Jihad, the Rim Commonality declared independence from the League on the 13th of April 3075[2] The Rim Commonality cited the historic Camlann versus Free Worlds ruling as precedent, barring entry to all high-ranking Free Worlds League representatives and breaking away from the League. [3][4]
The Rim Commonality hired various mercenary units to help in the defend the nation against pirate raids, units which included the Chaos Irregulars. The Commonality went on to annex the pirate haven Astrokaszy and other neighboring worlds, reinforcing its borders and security.
Post Jihad Era
The Rim Commonality view of the Principality of Regulus changed after the Jihad. After the central government of the Free Worlds League collapsed, the Principality consolidated holdings on worlds surrounding it, annexing areas such as the Regulan Free States and the worlds of the former Principality of Gibson.[5]
This expansion forced the Commonality to fight off Regulan invasions as well raids from other nations such as Marian Hegemony and Magistracy of Canopus. The Rim Commonality was initially only able to count on the badly-weakened Bad Dream mercenary unit for defense, but as the former League fragmented the 4th and 9th Marik Militias defected to the Rim Commonality, bringing a feeling of security to the population. The 4th in particular adapted quickly to their new home, introducing a new uniform and color scheme as a part of establishing the Militia as a native fighting force. The lack of military manufacturing within the Rim Commonality hampered the Militias though, as replacement equipment was difficult to find at best.[6]
Despite external threats, the Commonality maintained a policy of peaceful expansion and trade through the late 31st and early 32nd centuries. The Chaos Irregulars were formally asked to become a permanent part of the Collection's military forces, which the Irregulars accepted, becoming an elite military unit known as the 1st Rim Commonality Guard.
In 3110, Lord Michael Cendar was elected to position of Prime Minister.[7]
Dark Age
The Oriente Protectorate sent the Captain-General's daughter, Elis Marik, to the Rim Commonality to try and establish a better relationship in a bid to expand ties with the commonality, cemented with a political marriage between the two noble families. Secretly, Elis influenced her husband to work more closely with the Protectorate to bring about change in the government, ultimately resulting in the creation of an alliance between the two by 3137.
However, the Regulan Fiefs began passing false documents to create rumors that the Rim Commonality was forcibly annexing worlds. The Rim Commonality worried that this aggression would taint the Commonality in the eyes of several allied worlds, most notably Westover; as a result, the 1st Rim Commonality Guard were deployed on a diplomatic mission to Westover to win over its Duke Wesley. This mission was a success.
In April 3139, the Protectorate's 1st Rim Commonality Guard were deployed in Operation Homecoming to seize the final worlds needed to help reunify the League. On June 3rd, with the swearing in of Captain-General Jessica Marik on Atreus, the Rim Commonality became a member state of the newly reborn Free Worlds League.
Historical Map Gallery
Rim Commonality in 3079
Rim Commonality in 3139
References
- ↑ Touring the Stars, p.??[citation needed], "Rim Commonality info"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, pp. 25-26, "The Rim Commonality Stands Alone"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 15, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 53, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Touring the Stars, p.??[citation needed], "Rim Commonality info"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 92, "The Rim Collection"
- ↑ To Ride the Chimera, p. 165, "Election of Cendar is mentioned"