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==Solaris Games Denizens==
 
==Solaris Games Denizens==
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===Brokers/Fixers===
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In every world there is somebody that knows people and that can put them in contact with whomever you might need: a stablemaster, an assassin... They are known from their contacts and their capability to get anything done for a price.<ref name=MWGS89>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 89: "Fixer"</ref>
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====Known Brokers====
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* [[Andrea Rigsby]]<ref name="SBS-PGp35c">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 35: "Cathay - Miscellaneous"</ref>
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* [[Anton Von Tripp]]<ref name=S7-PB-41b>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 41: "Montenegro - Miscellaneous"</ref>
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* [[Brachall]] (no surname)<ref name="MainEvent">''Main Event'', ch. 6</ref>
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* [[Gabrielle Murdock]]<ref name="SBS-PGp44b">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 42: "Silesia - Miscellaneous"</ref>
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* [[Mister Yurei]]<ref name=AGWIABS7/>
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* [[Sergei Chou]]<ref name=AoR-C25>''Assumption of Risk'', "Chapter 25"</ref>
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* [[Theo Cramer]]<ref name="SBS-PGp38b">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 38: "Kobe - Miscellaneous"</ref>
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* [[Una Bradley]]<ref name="SBS-PGp31c">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 31: "Black Hills - Miscellaneous"</ref>
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===Gangsters===
 
===Gangsters===
 
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[[File:SolarisVIIGames_Gangster.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Gangster]]The dark side elements behind life in every planet. Gangs, Mafia, Yakuza. They have a bit of everything. Fighting between them to control the dark side of the planet.<ref name=Unboundp46>''Unbound'', pp. 46 "Yakuza of Solaris"</ref>
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[[File:SolarisVIIGames_Gangster.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Gangster]]These are the dark side elements behind life in every planet. Gangs, Mafia, Yakuza. They have a bit of everything and keep fighting between them to control the underworld.<ref name=Unboundp46>''Unbound'', p. 46: "Yakuza of Solaris"</ref> After the [[Jihad]], the problems around Solaris City increased with the return of refugees. At that time, the government struck a devil's bargain in [[3072]] with the surviving Mafia and with surviving elements and the Triad and Tongs, which became the effective overlords of the refugee camps. The Yakuza had been virtually annihilated in the [[3071]] fighting.<ref name=AToWp821>''A Time of War'', pp. 382–385: "Solaris VII"</ref>
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====Mafia====
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The [[Mafia]] is the single most powerful and dangerous criminal entity on [[Solaris VII]]. The '''Bertoli''' Mafia family is in charge of Solaris Mafia, though there is also another big competitor, the '''Gambelli'''<ref name="TC">''Total Chaos'', pp. 100–102: "Solaris VII"</ref>, and several other smaller families (with ties to other planets) have operations on Solaris.
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On [[3051]], the Bertoli family was at war with the Red Cobra triad.
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* [[Martin Bialistock]] was the leader of the Bertolis from [[3033]] to at least [[3051]]. Martin was canny, intelligent and sophisticated, known for his excellent taste in food, clothing, books and art.<ref name="SBS-PGp19">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 19: "Mafia"</ref>
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* [[Theo Cramer]] was a major capo that doubles as 'Mech broker, giving the Bertoli family an edge on protection, smuggling, drug and gambling rackets.<ref name="SBS-PGp38b"/>
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* [[Christopher Smith (Pocopo Stables)|Christopher Smith]] was a Mafia boss belonging to a family with roots on Lyran State but not related to the Bertoli family. With his actions he tries to blame the [[Federated Suns]] just to fuel the [[FedCom Civil War]]. He was known for his expensive tastes. He was a leader element of the [[Pocopo Stables]] from the [[Solaran League of Independent Stables]].<ref name=MWGSp110>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 110: "Back into the Fire"</ref>
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* [[Ivan Toviesh]], who works for the Bertolis, was the manager of [[Cathay|Raven's Roost]] and a crack shot, defending Cathay's office in [[3051]] from the '''Red Cobras''' tong band.<ref name="SBS-PGp33b">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 33: "Hotels"</ref>
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* [[Morris Chastain]] was a midlevel bookie from [[Montenegro]].<ref name="GILGAMESHSTABLESp4a">''Gilgamesh Stables'', p. 4: "Stable Master Hector Rivera"</ref>
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====Yakuza====
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Several [[Yakuza]] families operates on Solaris, though competition between them is low. There are four big Yakuza families on Solaris VII, among them the ''Hamagachi Clan''. Their enemies are the triads and the Bertolis.
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* [[Boss Ito]]<ref name=AGWIABS7/>
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* [[Mister Yurei]]<ref name=AGWIABS7/>
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* [[Yin Pah]]<ref name=UB>''Unbound''</ref>
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====Triads and Tongs====
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The weakest of the big three, there are several [[Triads and Tongs]] working in each sector of Solaris City:<ref name="SBS-PGp20">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 20: "Triads"</ref> Unlike Mafia and Yakuza, it is not strange to have the Triads and Tongs fighting between themselves.{{cn}}
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=====Known Triads=====
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* '''The Demons''' (Kobe, [[Black Hills]])
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* '''The Eternal Flames''' (Montenegro and Silesia)
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* '''The Heavenly Warriors''' (Cathay, [[Montenegro]])
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* '''Hundred Swordsmen''' (Cathay)
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* '''Red Cobras''' ([[Cathay]] and [[Silesia]])
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* '''The Steel Brothers''' ([[Kobe]])
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As per [[3051]] the '''Red Cobras''' and the '''Hundred Swordsmen''' are at war.<ref name="SBS-PGp33_35"/>
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* [[Shad Greenville]], ruthless triad leader and his bodyguards make huge profit with his local, [[The Bitter Pool]] in [[Cathay]].<ref name="SBS-PGp33_35">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', pp. 33–35: "Entertainment"</ref>
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* [[Xun Li Binh]] is the leader of the '''Hundred Swordsmen'''. He lives in the Maze (an unusual move on Cathay's gangsters) so he can better control his operations. He is always escorted by his personal bodyguards, the Hundred Swordsmen from which the gang takes its name.<ref name="SBS-PGp33_35"/>
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* [[Li Ban]] is a major operative of the '''Red Cobras''' that runs [[The Kirin]] in Cathay.<ref name="SBS-PGp33_35"/>
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====Bloods====
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The '''Bloods''' are a group of male-dominated gangs. Bloods usually cooperate between them. They hate the '''Yakuza''' with passion and the sentiment is reciprocate. Violence between the two groups is near-continuous.<ref name="SBS-PGp20b">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 20: "Bloods"</ref>
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====Independent Gangs====
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[[File:Gang the reaches.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Gangster]]
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Dozens, even maybe hundred smaller gangs also exist on Solaris. Usually found in the outlands or smaller cities.<ref name="SBS-PGp20c">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 20: "Independent Gangs"</ref>
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* [[Black Hats]] - destroyed in [[3068]].<ref name=AGWIABS7/>
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* [[The Dead]]<ref name="STRp9a">''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 9: "Gangs and Stables - The Dead"</ref>
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* [[The Highwaymen]], renamed as '''Szabian's Renegades''' in [[3067]] and destroyed in 3068.<ref name="STRp9b">''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 9: "Gangs and Stables - The Highwaymen"</ref><ref name=AGWIABS7>''A Guy Walks Into a Bar on Solaris VII...''</ref>
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* [[The Orphans]]<ref name="SOLARISGMBp31">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book'', p. 31: "Gang Encounters"</ref>
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* [[The Pentastars]]<ref name="STRp10">''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 10: "Gangs and Stables - The Pentastars"</ref>
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* [[Terminators]] - a defunct gang formerly operating in [[Xolara]].<ref name=STRp15_16>''Solaris: The Reaches'', pp. 15–16: "Xolara - City Administration"</ref>
 
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===Ghosts===
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In the [[Inner Sphere]] there are spies, and the reality has shown everybody that all powers try to spy on their enemies: House against House, Corporation against Corporation... [[Solaris VII]] is no different. But here, the espionage work is usually between Stables.
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'''Ghost''' is the term used on Solaris to identify spies. Simply said, a ghost is there ''to spy to you out-of-towners''.<ref name="MainEventp41">''Main Event'', ch. 8, p. 41</ref> The usual tactic is to infiltrate the ghost as part of the other Stable's team, if possible as a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]].
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===Arena Gladiators===
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The warriors fighting on the games.
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* [[:Category: Solaris Games Aerospace Fighter Pilot|Aerospace Fighter Pilot]]
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* [[:Category: Solaris Games Battle Armor Fighters|Battle Armor Fighters]]
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* [[:Category: Solaris Games Combat Vehicle Pilot|Combat Vehicle Pilot]]
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* [[:Category: Solaris Games MechWarriors|MechWarriors]]
  
 
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===Hotshot Pilot===
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There are dozens like him, Warriors that believe in nothing but their onw abilities and who came to [[Solaris VII]] to seek fortune in the [[Solaris Games]]. His skills are unquestioned, but on Solaris being "good" is usually not enough. Pride comes bofore the fall and pitfalls lurk around every corner.<ref name="MCHWGUIDSOLVIIp86">''MechWarriors Guide to Solaris VII'' p. 86 "Hotshot Pilot"</ref>
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These are the Warriors that believe in nothing but their own abilities and who came to [[Solaris VII]] to seek fortune in the [[Solaris Games]]. Every year lots of them come to the planet, their skills are unquestioned, but that is not enough on Solaris. If they are not able to control their pride, they will fall... and around Solaris VII pitfalls lurk around every corner. And that without taking into account the dark side of the Games.<ref name="MCHWGUIDSOLVIIp86">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 86: "Hotshot Pilot"</ref>
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===Information Dealers===
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As in most places, there is always somebody with access to desired knowledge. People who know people, who know whatever somebody might be interested in. On Solaris where [[Solaris Games]] information is also a relevant commodity, some elements work with.
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* [[Wayne Dyr]]<ref name=STRp26_27>''Solaris: The Reaches'', pp. 26–27: "Burgton - Dowagiac"</ref>
  
 
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===Mechbunny===
 
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[[File:SolarisVIIGames_Mechbunny.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Mechbunny]]A sweet young thing that wear her makeup too thick and her clothes too tight. They are cute and cuddly teenybooper bubbling over with enthusiasm (and a slap in the face to any woman who wants to be taken seriosly. Decked out in hastly autographed momentos and the very latest arena gift shops, but still managing to look almost as attractive as they pretend. They are basically harmless and live to bask in the glow of fame.<ref name=Unboundp10>''Unbound'', pp. 10 "Mechbunny"</ref>
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[[File:SolarisVIIGames_Mechbunny.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Mechbunny]]
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Similar male characters can be included in this category, usually following the hottest [[MechWarrior (pilot)|Mechwarrior]] of the moment.
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History is full of famous sportsmen and women that have been followed by crowds of fans and groupies. A Mechbunny (a term used irrespective of gender) just takes this to the next level in their efforts to be seen and attract the attention of their idols. It is very common to see them carrying hastily autographed mementos or the latest arena gifts. They are considered basically harmless and live to bask in the glow of fame,<ref name=Unboundp10>''Unbound'', p. 10: "Mechbunny"</ref><ref name="MWGUIDETOSOLARISp88">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', pp. 88–89: ''Mechbunny''</ref> though occasionally they can go to some dangerous extremes to be with/touch the subjects of their adoration.
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===Mech Techs===
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Master/Ace Technicians are a must in every BattleMech equipped Unit, but on Solaris, where customization and high tech is the norm, some of the best techs in the [[Inner Sphere]] can be found. Some of them have opened their own small facilities/shops. Others are used to work directly at the Stable's facilities.
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====Known Mech Facilities====
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* [[Solaris City#Cy's 'Mech City|Cy's 'Mech City]] in the [[International Zone]].<ref name=MWGS128-133/>
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* [[Solaris City#Danner's Spare Parts|Danner's Spare Parts]] in [[Montenegro]].<ref name="S7GW-PHp41>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 41: "Montenegro - 'Mech Tech"</ref>
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* [[Solaris City#Falcher's Repair|Falcher's Repair]] in [[Silesia]].<ref name="S7GW-PHp42>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 42: "Silesia - 'Mech Tech"</ref>
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* [[Innovative Design Concepts]]<ref name=HBHS147>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 147: "Innovative Design Concepts Profile"</ref>
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* [[Kramer's Parts and Machinery]] in [[Burgton]]<ref name=STRp27>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 27: "North Pier"</ref>
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* [[Solaris City#Macami's Place|Macami's Place]] in [[Cathay]].<ref name="S7GW-PHp35>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 35: "Cathay - 'Mech Tech"</ref>
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* [[Matani's 'Mechs]] in [[Xolara]].<ref name=STRp24>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 24: "Xolara - 'Mech Tech"</ref>
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* [[Solaris City#'Mech Sales|'Mech Sales]] in [[Black Hills]].<ref name="S7GW-PHp31>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 31: "Black Hills - 'Mech Tech"</ref>
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* [[Nashan Diversified]]<ref name=MWGS128-133>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', pp. 128–133: "Location Index"</ref><ref name=MWGtS7-128>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', pp. 128–133: "Location Index"</ref><ref name="SBS-PGp44b">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 42: "Silesia - Miscellaneous"</ref>
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* [[Omnitech Industries]]<ref name=HBHS148>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 148: "Omnitech Industries (Not Trading) Profile"</ref>
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* [[O'Neil BattleMechs]] in [[Xolara]].<ref name=STRp24/>
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* [[Rakker's Machine Shop]] in [[Burgton]]<ref name=STRp27/>
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* [[Ryder's Modifications]] in [[Burgton]].<ref name=STRp26>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 26: "Dowagiac"</ref>
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* [[Silverlake Customs]] somewhere in [[Solaris City]].<ref name=WH/>
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* [[Snorkel's]] in [[Bracken Swamp]].<ref name=STRp26-27>''Solaris: The Reaches'', pp. 26–27: "Bracken Swamp - Rowe"</ref>
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* [[Solaris City#Tekshop|Tekshop]] in [[Kobe]].<ref name="S7GW-PHp38>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 38: "Kobe - 'Mech Tech"</ref>
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* [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] in [[Xolara]].<ref name=STRp24/>
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* [[Jackson Silverlake]] was an Ace Tech in [[3136]] who worked on [[Yulri Wolf]]'s ''[[Nova]]''.<ref name=WH/>
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* [[Rico Esteban]], a technician during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=SolarisRebelsLosingSteam>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [28/04/3071]: "Solaris Rebels Losing Steam"''</ref>
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[[File:Media_representative.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Media]]All planets have several press media, but [[Solaris VII]] attracts them as bears to honey. Media is mostly focused in the [[Solaris Games]] and all who gravitate along it. Their work is also more dangerous as in other planets, with from official to more fuzzy people looking upon them just to "decide" if their life has to be forfeit or not.<ref name="STRp64">''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 64: "Media Representative"</ref>
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* [[Solaris City#F-C Broadcasting|F-C Broadcasting]]
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* [[Solaris City#F-C News Service|F-C News Service]]
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* [[Solaris City#Free Worlds News Service|Free Worlds News Service]]
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* [[Kobe Information Network]]
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* [[MechSports]]<ref name=MMI1>''Mech'', Issue One</ref>
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* [[Solaris City#Larzellier Communications|Larzellier Communications]]
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* [[Solaran Spectator]]
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* [[Solaris Broadcasting Corporation]]
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* [[Solaris Enquirer]]<ref name=SE>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (ScandalVids section), news item published [19/06/3067]: "Celebrity Leader Stress-Relief Techniques Revealed!"''</ref>
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* [[Solaris Games Enthusiast]]<ref name=ETR-Gp1/>
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* [[Solaris Gameworld Broadcasting]]<ref name=WH/>
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* [[Solaris Sentinel & Review]]<ref name=HvsM>''Hendry Vs. Metz''; record sheet published in the [[Heavy Metal Mayhem]] scenario</ref>
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* [[Solaris City#Solaris Times|Solaris Times]]
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* [[Wave 59 Action News]]<ref name=ASAG>''A Shot at Glory''</ref>
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* [[Sharona Avner]] - Reporter working for '''Free Worlds News Service'''<ref name=S7-PB40A/>
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* [[Buck Blaylock]] - Commentator from the [[F-C Broadcasting]]<ref name="MEc6"/>
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* [[Darryl Bergstrom]] - Reporter from [[Solaris Broadcasting Corporation]]<ref name=HvsM/>
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* [[Tori Burzhai]] - MechSports Correspondent<ref name=MMI1/>
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* [[Kiva Cooper]] - Pulitzer Prize winning Reporter, working for the '''Solaris Broadcasting Corporation'''. She was present in the first [[Word of Blake]] attack during the [[Jihad]] covering the event direct.<ref name=DoJ-51>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 51: "Burning Fist - Solaris Attacked!"</ref><ref name=JHS3070-29>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 29: "Alliance in Turmoil - The Show Must Go On!"</ref><ref name=JHS3076-14>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 11: "Reconstruction Deconstruction"</ref>
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* [[Duncan Croft|Duncan "Grazer" Croft]] - Editor-in-Chief of the Solaris Games Enthusiast on December [[3077]]<ref name=ETR-Gp1>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators''</ref>
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* [[Barbara Emerson]] - Reporter working for the '''Solaris Broadcasting Corporation'''<ref name=S7PB-24>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 24: "International Zone - Information"</ref>
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* [[Cal Helmway]] - Reporter working for '''Free Worlds News Service'''<ref name=S7-PB40A>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 40: "Montenegro - Information"</ref>
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* [[Tim Jackman]] - Reporter from the '''SBC''' active after the [[WoB]] [[Jihad]] on Solaris VII.<ref name="ADWpIII">''Solaris Broadcasting Co., 27/05/3072: All in a Day’s Work (Pt 2)''</ref>
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* [[Gwen Klornax]] - Co-Anchor of the '''Contender Spotlight''', a program by [[Solaris Gameworld Broadcasting]] on [[3136]]<ref name=WH/>
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* [[Adam Kristof]] - A reporter from the [[Federated Broadcasting Corporation]] assigned to Solaris and covering the [[3062]] Grand Tournament.<ref name=BP>''Blood Price''</ref>
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* [[Janet Lynn-Doyle]] from the Solaris Sentinel & Review in [[3067]].<ref name=HvsM/>
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* [[Julian Nero]] - Anchor from the [[Donegal Broadcasting Company]], present on Solaris City, during 12th August [[3062]] match in the [[Steiner Stadium]] that tipped the [[Solaris Riots]].<ref name=HHSp66>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 66: "History of the Lyran Alliance - FLASHPOINT"</ref>
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* [[Lars Olafson]] - Anchor, working for the [[Solaris Broadcasting Corporation]]<ref name=JHS3076-14/>
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* [[Tanya Oshia]] - Reporter from the Kobe Information Network<ref name="IoV-C17">''Illusions of Victory'', ch. 17</ref>
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* [[Ian Owans]] - Commentator from the F-C Broadcasting<ref name="MEc6">''Main Event'', chapter 6</ref>
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* [[David Parmenter]] - Co-Anchor of the '''Contender Spotlight''', a program by [[Solaris Gameworld Broadcasting]] on [[3136]]<ref name=WH/>
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* [[Edgar Phiebus, Jr.]] - Anchor, working for the '''Solaris Broadcasting Corporation'''<ref name=DoJ-47>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 66: "Burning Fist - Retraction - Long Odds for Duke Robert"</ref>
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* [[Ervin Rebelke]] - The famous [[Class Six Champions]] become a sports commentator on holovid show ''[[MechTalk]]'', replacing its longtime host Todd Richards when he retired after his defeat in the [[3067]] Grand Tournament<ref name=MPS7-14>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 14: "The Game World Revisited - Welcome to Solaris! - Let the Games Begin! - Recent Standings"</ref>
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* [[Todd Richards]] - Host of the ''MechTalk'' show, working for '''DBC Studios'''<ref name="IoVp10">''Illusions of Victory'', ch. 1, p. 10</ref>
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* [[Veronica Sherman]] - The ace video journalist from '''Solaris Broadcasting Corporation''' covering the [[3062]] Grand Tournament<ref name="IoVp31">''Illusions of Victory'', ch. 6, p. 31</ref>
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* [[Paula Slater]] - Sportscaster from '''Solaris Broadcasting Corporation''' in [[3053]]<ref name="UNBOUNDp20">''Unbound'', pp. 20–21: "Challenge Match"</ref>
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* [[Dennis Stanzio]] - An [[SBC]] anchor during the [[Dark Age]]<ref name=DAINN_p120>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', pp. 120–121: "Blackstar’s Kirkpatrick Claims 3132 S7 Championship"</ref>
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* [[Lana Turvy]] - Anchor of the '''Wave 59 Action News''' during the Dark Age<ref name=ASAG/>
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* [[Mason Wells]] - The Black Hills anchorman, second most popular journalist during the Solaris Riots<ref name="IoV-C12">''Illusions of Victory'', ch. 12</ref>
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* [[William Wrigley Jr.|William "Eclipse" Wrigley Jr.]] from the Solaris Sentinel & Review in [[3067]]<ref name=HvsM/>
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===Patrons===
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They could be noblemen or businessmen, but whatever the case, they are the people willing to invest in a 'Mech Stable (but without actually becoming the owners) or to invest in a private team of operatives, or directly with a specific MechWarrior. As such, they are essential to life on Solaris, even more for those MechWarriors seeking fame in the arenas.<ref name="MCHWGUIDSOLVIIp6">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 6: "Patrons"</ref>
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* [[Jarvo Parmus]]<ref name=S7GW-PH>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book'', p. 42: "Silesia - Points of Interest"</ref>
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* [[Adella Stevenson]]<ref name=WH>''Wolf Hunters''</ref>
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The men and women operating/owning the Solaris VII stables. Most of them are known for thinking that their word is law (something that inside their stable it is true).<ref name=MWGS87>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 87: "Stablemaster"</ref>
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For a list of fighting stables and cooperatives, see [[:Category:Solaris Stables|here]]. Inside each of them references for the stablemasters can be found.
  
 
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Like Mechbunnies, Sycophants are part of the Games. They are the true "fans" of the Games, well, two steps more. It is easy to spot them as they usually cover their jackets or other clothes with every trinket related to every Solaris Game topic. They have no life of their own, living only to religiously follow the games and the exploits of their favorite MechWarriors. Most of them will able to quote you anything related to the Games... but do not piss them off.<ref name=Unboundp11a>''Unbound'', p. 11: "Sycophant"</ref>
 
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[[File:SolarisVIIGames_Wannabe.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Wannabe]]Under the assumption that if you dress like a MechWarrior and you talk like a Mechwarrior, you are a Mechwarrior, they life like that. This makes the wannabe to be everything a real pilot learns to avoid in his first week of training. They look good, but you can still see the price tags on some of their gear. They might actually have some talent, but no experience other than the thousands of hours they have logged on the stripped-down simulators at the arcade.<ref name=Unboundp11b>''Unbound'', pp. 11 "Wannabe"</ref>
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[[File:SolarisVIIGames_Wannabe.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Wannabe]]''If you dress like a MechWarrior and you talk like a MechWarrior, you are a MechWarrior'' could be the best description for this group of people. They can look good, but it still easy to detect them for what they are. On their fighting skills, it is possible they really have some talent, but no actual experience other than thousands of hours on stripped-down simulators at the arcade.<ref name=Unboundp11b>''Unbound'', p. 11: "Wannabe"</ref>
 
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* ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#Solaris Rebels Losing Steam|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 28/04/3071: "Solaris Rebels Losing Steam"]]''
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* ''[[Blood Price]]''
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* ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]''
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* ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]''
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* ''[[Illusions of Victory]]''
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* ''[[Main Event]]''
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Latest revision as of 12:44, 2 May 2024

Several different archetypes can be found between the Solaris Denizens. Their actions, how they interact between them and with the real stars of the Solaris Games is what sets them apart.

Solaris Games Denizens[edit]

Brokers/Fixers[edit]

In every world there is somebody that knows people and that can put them in contact with whomever you might need: a stablemaster, an assassin... They are known from their contacts and their capability to get anything done for a price.[1]

Known Brokers[edit]

Gangsters[edit]

Gangster

These are the dark side elements behind life in every planet. Gangs, Mafia, Yakuza. They have a bit of everything and keep fighting between them to control the underworld.[10] After the Jihad, the problems around Solaris City increased with the return of refugees. At that time, the government struck a devil's bargain in 3072 with the surviving Mafia and with surviving elements and the Triad and Tongs, which became the effective overlords of the refugee camps. The Yakuza had been virtually annihilated in the 3071 fighting.[11]

Mafia[edit]

The Mafia is the single most powerful and dangerous criminal entity on Solaris VII. The Bertoli Mafia family is in charge of Solaris Mafia, though there is also another big competitor, the Gambelli[12], and several other smaller families (with ties to other planets) have operations on Solaris.

On 3051, the Bertoli family was at war with the Red Cobra triad.

Known Members[edit]

Yakuza[edit]

Several Yakuza families operates on Solaris, though competition between them is low. There are four big Yakuza families on Solaris VII, among them the Hamagachi Clan. Their enemies are the triads and the Bertolis.

Known Members[edit]

Triads and Tongs[edit]

The weakest of the big three, there are several Triads and Tongs working in each sector of Solaris City:[18] Unlike Mafia and Yakuza, it is not strange to have the Triads and Tongs fighting between themselves.[citation needed]

Known Triads[edit]
  • The Demons (Kobe, Black Hills)
  • The Eternal Flames (Montenegro and Silesia)
  • The Heavenly Warriors (Cathay, Montenegro)
  • Hundred Swordsmen (Cathay)
  • Red Cobras (Cathay and Silesia)
  • The Steel Brothers (Kobe)

As per 3051 the Red Cobras and the Hundred Swordsmen are at war.[19]

Known Members[edit]
  • Shad Greenville, ruthless triad leader and his bodyguards make huge profit with his local, The Bitter Pool in Cathay.[19]
  • Xun Li Binh is the leader of the Hundred Swordsmen. He lives in the Maze (an unusual move on Cathay's gangsters) so he can better control his operations. He is always escorted by his personal bodyguards, the Hundred Swordsmen from which the gang takes its name.[19]
  • Li Ban is a major operative of the Red Cobras that runs The Kirin in Cathay.[19]

Bloods[edit]

The Bloods are a group of male-dominated gangs. Bloods usually cooperate between them. They hate the Yakuza with passion and the sentiment is reciprocate. Violence between the two groups is near-continuous.[20]

Independent Gangs[edit]

Gangster

Dozens, even maybe hundred smaller gangs also exist on Solaris. Usually found in the outlands or smaller cities.[21]

Known Gangs[edit]

Ghosts[edit]

In the Inner Sphere there are spies, and the reality has shown everybody that all powers try to spy on their enemies: House against House, Corporation against Corporation... Solaris VII is no different. But here, the espionage work is usually between Stables.

Ghost is the term used on Solaris to identify spies. Simply said, a ghost is there to spy to you out-of-towners.[27] The usual tactic is to infiltrate the ghost as part of the other Stable's team, if possible as a MechWarrior.

Arena Gladiators[edit]

The warriors fighting on the games.

Hotshot Pilot[edit]

These are the Warriors that believe in nothing but their own abilities and who came to Solaris VII to seek fortune in the Solaris Games. Every year lots of them come to the planet, their skills are unquestioned, but that is not enough on Solaris. If they are not able to control their pride, they will fall... and around Solaris VII pitfalls lurk around every corner. And that without taking into account the dark side of the Games.[28]

Information Dealers[edit]

As in most places, there is always somebody with access to desired knowledge. People who know people, who know whatever somebody might be interested in. On Solaris where Solaris Games information is also a relevant commodity, some elements work with.

Known Information Dealers[edit]

Mechbunny[edit]

Mechbunny

History is full of famous sportsmen and women that have been followed by crowds of fans and groupies. A Mechbunny (a term used irrespective of gender) just takes this to the next level in their efforts to be seen and attract the attention of their idols. It is very common to see them carrying hastily autographed mementos or the latest arena gifts. They are considered basically harmless and live to bask in the glow of fame,[30][31] though occasionally they can go to some dangerous extremes to be with/touch the subjects of their adoration.

Mech Techs[edit]

Master/Ace Technicians are a must in every BattleMech equipped Unit, but on Solaris, where customization and high tech is the norm, some of the best techs in the Inner Sphere can be found. Some of them have opened their own small facilities/shops. Others are used to work directly at the Stable's facilities.

Known Mech Facilities[edit]

Known Independent Mech Techs[edit]

Media[edit]

Media

All planets have several press media, but Solaris VII attracts them as bears to honey. Media is mostly focused in the Solaris Games and all who gravitate along it. Their work is also more dangerous as in other planets, with from official to more fuzzy people looking upon them just to "decide" if their life has to be forfeit or not.[47]

Solaris Known Media[edit]

Apocryphal Content Starts

The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

Apocryphal Content Ends

Known Journalists[edit]

Apocryphal Content Starts

The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

Apocryphal Content Ends

Patrons[edit]

They could be noblemen or businessmen, but whatever the case, they are the people willing to invest in a 'Mech Stable (but without actually becoming the owners) or to invest in a private team of operatives, or directly with a specific MechWarrior. As such, they are essential to life on Solaris, even more for those MechWarriors seeking fame in the arenas.[70]

Known Patrons[edit]

Stablemasters[edit]

The men and women operating/owning the Solaris VII stables. Most of them are known for thinking that their word is law (something that inside their stable it is true).[72]

Known Stable Masters[edit]

For a list of fighting stables and cooperatives, see here. Inside each of them references for the stablemasters can be found.

Sycophant[edit]

Sycophant

Like Mechbunnies, Sycophants are part of the Games. They are the true "fans" of the Games, well, two steps more. It is easy to spot them as they usually cover their jackets or other clothes with every trinket related to every Solaris Game topic. They have no life of their own, living only to religiously follow the games and the exploits of their favorite MechWarriors. Most of them will able to quote you anything related to the Games... but do not piss them off.[73]

Wannabe[edit]

Wannabe

If you dress like a MechWarrior and you talk like a MechWarrior, you are a MechWarrior could be the best description for this group of people. They can look good, but it still easy to detect them for what they are. On their fighting skills, it is possible they really have some talent, but no actual experience other than thousands of hours on stripped-down simulators at the arcade.[74]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 89: "Fixer"
  2. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 35: "Cathay - Miscellaneous"
  3. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 41: "Montenegro - Miscellaneous"
  4. ↑ Main Event, ch. 6
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 42: "Silesia - Miscellaneous"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 A Guy Walks Into a Bar on Solaris VII...
  7. ↑ Assumption of Risk, "Chapter 25"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 38: "Kobe - Miscellaneous"
  9. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 31: "Black Hills - Miscellaneous"
  10. ↑ Unbound, p. 46: "Yakuza of Solaris"
  11. ↑ A Time of War, pp. 382–385: "Solaris VII"
  12. ↑ Total Chaos, pp. 100–102: "Solaris VII"
  13. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 19: "Mafia"
  14. ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 110: "Back into the Fire"
  15. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 33: "Hotels"
  16. ↑ Gilgamesh Stables, p. 4: "Stable Master Hector Rivera"
  17. ↑ Unbound
  18. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 20: "Triads"
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, pp. 33–35: "Entertainment"
  20. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 20: "Bloods"
  21. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 20: "Independent Gangs"
  22. ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, p. 9: "Gangs and Stables - The Dead"
  23. ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, p. 9: "Gangs and Stables - The Highwaymen"
  24. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 31: "Gang Encounters"
  25. ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, p. 10: "Gangs and Stables - The Pentastars"
  26. ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, pp. 15–16: "Xolara - City Administration"
  27. ↑ Main Event, ch. 8, p. 41
  28. ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 86: "Hotshot Pilot"
  29. ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, pp. 26–27: "Burgton - Dowagiac"
  30. ↑ Unbound, p. 10: "Mechbunny"
  31. ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, pp. 88–89: Mechbunny
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, pp. 128–133: "Location Index"
  33. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 41: "Montenegro - 'Mech Tech"
  34. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 42: "Silesia - 'Mech Tech"
  35. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 147: "Innovative Design Concepts Profile"
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 Solaris: The Reaches, p. 27: "North Pier"
  37. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 35: "Cathay - 'Mech Tech"
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 Solaris: The Reaches, p. 24: "Xolara - 'Mech Tech"
  39. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 31: "Black Hills - 'Mech Tech"
  40. ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, pp. 128–133: "Location Index"
  41. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 148: "Omnitech Industries (Not Trading) Profile"
  42. ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, p. 26: "Dowagiac"
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 Wolf Hunters
  44. ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, pp. 26–27: "Bracken Swamp - Rowe"
  45. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 38: "Kobe - 'Mech Tech"
  46. ↑ BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [28/04/3071]: "Solaris Rebels Losing Steam"
  47. ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, p. 64: "Media Representative"
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 Mech, Issue One
  49. ↑ BattleCorps: INN Newscast (ScandalVids section), news item published [19/06/3067]: "Celebrity Leader Stress-Relief Techniques Revealed!"
  50. ↑ 50.0 50.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators
  51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 51.2 51.3 Hendry Vs. Metz; record sheet published in the Heavy Metal Mayhem scenario
  52. ↑ 52.0 52.1 A Shot at Glory
  53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 40: "Montenegro - Information"
  54. ↑ 54.0 54.1 Main Event, chapter 6
  55. ↑ Dawn of the Jihad, p. 51: "Burning Fist - Solaris Attacked!"
  56. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 29: "Alliance in Turmoil - The Show Must Go On!"
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 11: "Reconstruction Deconstruction"
  58. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 24: "International Zone - Information"
  59. ↑ Solaris Broadcasting Co., 27/05/3072: All in a Day’s Work (Pt 2)
  60. ↑ Blood Price
  61. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 66: "History of the Lyran Alliance - FLASHPOINT"
  62. ↑ Illusions of Victory, ch. 17
  63. ↑ Dawn of the Jihad, p. 66: "Burning Fist - Retraction - Long Odds for Duke Robert"
  64. ↑ MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 14: "The Game World Revisited - Welcome to Solaris! - Let the Games Begin! - Recent Standings"
  65. ↑ Illusions of Victory, ch. 1, p. 10
  66. ↑ Illusions of Victory, ch. 6, p. 31
  67. ↑ Unbound, pp. 20–21: "Challenge Match"
  68. ↑ Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, pp. 120–121: "Blackstar’s Kirkpatrick Claims 3132 S7 Championship"
  69. ↑ Illusions of Victory, ch. 12
  70. ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 6: "Patrons"
  71. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 42: "Silesia - Points of Interest"
  72. ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 87: "Stablemaster"
  73. ↑ Unbound, p. 11: "Sycophant"
  74. ↑ Unbound, p. 11: "Wannabe"

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