Rim Commonality

The Rim Commonality is a sub-nation located in Free Worlds League.

National Information

The Commonality was founded in 2681, with its capital located on Lesnovo, in city of Zletovo.

As of 3130, the Commonality consisted of 15 worlds.

The government is a Feudal Autocracy (with democratic leanings). The nation's national emblem is a yellow sunburst on a red field, at the heart of which is a silhouette of an eagle.

As of 3130, its elected leader is Prime Minister, Lord Michael Cendar.

History

Free Worlds League

The Rim was original part of the Principality of Regulus, until 2681. Advanced by House Marik, a document was created that severed the Rim from Regulus control as part of a political campaign to break down its opposition. The Rim & Regulus maintained good trade between one another up, but changed and trade was considerly reduced since it had broken away.

During the Jihad, the Rim Commonality declared independance from the League in 3075 after 6 half years of the war. The Rim Commonality had hired various mercenary units to help in the defend the nation against Pirate Raids, which includes Chaos Irregulars mercenary unit. The nation annexed pirate haven Astrokaszy and other neighboring worlds, reinforce its borders and security.

Jihad

Rim Commonality views of the Principlity of Regulus changed after the Jihad. After the central government of the Free Worlds League collapsed, the Regulans consulated worlds surrounding it. Which included Regulan Free States and worlds of the former Principality of Gibson.

Post Jihad Era

This forced the nation to fight off invasions from Regulans, as well raids from others nations such as Marian Hegemony & Magistracy of Canopus. Despite the threats, had maintained their policy of peaceful expansion and trade through late 31st & early 32nd centuries. The Chaos Irregulars, were formally asked and accepted become elite military unit in Rim's military forces, becoming known as 1st Rim Commonality Guard. In 3110, Michael Cendar is elected to position of Prime Minister.

Dark Age

The Oriente Protectorate in bid to expand ties with Rim, sent Captain-General's daughter Elis Marik to try estiblish better relationship. This was in the form of a political marriage between the two noble families. Secretly, Elis is influencing her husband to work more closely with Protectorate & bring about change in the government. Ultimately, an alliance was created between two by 3137.

However, Regulan Fiefs, began passing false documents to create rumors of Rim Commonality was forcely taking worlds. Rim Commonality, worried this aggression begin to be tanted its good ties with various worlds, including Westover. 1st Rim Commonality Guard are deployed on a diplomatic mission to the planet to win over its Duke Wesley. Thier mission was to convince them enter alliance with them, against Regulans expansivion policies. Which they did indeed succeeded.

In April 3139, the Protectorate's 1st Rim Commonality Guard were deployed in Operation Homecoming to seize final worlds to help reunify League. June 3rd, with the swearing in of Captain-General Jessica Marik, the Rim Commonality became a member state of the newly Free Worlds League.

References

• Handbook: House Marik
• Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
• Pandora's Gambit
• To Ride the Chimera
• [Map of Rim Commonality included with Free Worlds League map of 3139]
• House Marik (Free World League)