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Reports available in [[3073]] suggested that the Fiefdom had the manufacturing capability to produce ammunition, though not components. Concern had been expressed regarding increased pirate attacks upon the world, with the suggestion the [[Word of Blake]], Outworlds Alliance or [[Taurian Concordat]] might have been behind them (possibly due to issues any of the three states had with the Brotherhood).<ref name=ISP2-40>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 40-44</ref> | Reports available in [[3073]] suggested that the Fiefdom had the manufacturing capability to produce ammunition, though not components. Concern had been expressed regarding increased pirate attacks upon the world, with the suggestion the [[Word of Blake]], Outworlds Alliance or [[Taurian Concordat]] might have been behind them (possibly due to issues any of the three states had with the Brotherhood).<ref name=ISP2-40>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 40-44</ref> | ||
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| + | By [[3081]] the Fiefdom of Randis was manufacturing [[BattleMech]]s based on [[RetroTech]] technology<ref name="J:FRp117">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 117, "Lesser Periphery States"</ref> and was purchasing small quantities of the ''[[Star Dagger]]'' [[AeroSpace Fighter]] from the [[Calderon Protectorate]] to equip local defense forces with.<ref name="J:FRp117">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 117, "Calderon Protectorate"</ref> | ||
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| Fiefdom of Randis | |
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| Time period: | 2988 – ? |
| Classification: | Periphery |
| Controlled systems: | 1 |
| Capital world: | Randis IV |
| Ruler title: | Grand Knight |
| Military: | Brotherhood of Randis |
| Secret Service: | n/a |
The Fiefdom of Randis is a one-system Deep Periphery state arising from a declaration of solidarity by Erdelmaine Randis, who simultaneously renamed the planet Randis IV and established the cultist Brotherhood of Randis.
Contents
History
The fiefdom, formed by a group of religious warriors who patterned themselves as modern Knights Templar, consists of exactly one tropical world, Randis IV, located between the Outworlds Alliance and the Taurian Concordat. In 2988, Erdelmaine Randis, a disillusioned Marik MechWarrior commander, landed on the then-named Hope IV (also known as Lost Hope) while seeking a new purpose in life. He found it in the beleaguered population, suffering under harassment from Dispossessed MechWarriors and other disenfranchised pirates. By gathering together a small cadre of MechWarriors, he proclaimed the new Fiefdom of Randis was now under the protection of his Brotherhood of Randis. [1][2][3]
The state enjoyed a meager but steady income, thanks in part to the Brotherhood's off-world contracts. The population numbered somewhere between three and five thousand, mostly unskilled laborers. Intentions to industrialize the state had not borne out, as the Brotherhood had instead focused on their training in the art of BattleMech combat to the exclusion of most everything else. [2]
After the accession of Galahad Frews to Grand Knight of the Brotherhood in 3037, the fiefdom began to enjoy a new found respect from its neighboring planets. Its status as trader stopover for repairs & resupply continued, but other than the existence as a protected realm, it held little value. By 3047, Frews' efforts at improving the planet had resulted in the small towns of Randis being connected by a modern transportation infrastructure, including rails, as well as each being equipped with storage and trading facilities. New spaceports were constructed to entice more off-world traders and the population had begun to develop their farms into more profitable enterprises. Though Frews was ousted from his position of leadership by Lucas Beckett, he still had ample support and authority with the people, some who did prefer to see him once again as Grand Knight.[3][4]
Reports available in 3073 suggested that the Fiefdom had the manufacturing capability to produce ammunition, though not components. Concern had been expressed regarding increased pirate attacks upon the world, with the suggestion the Word of Blake, Outworlds Alliance or Taurian Concordat might have been behind them (possibly due to issues any of the three states had with the Brotherhood).[5]
By 3081 the Fiefdom of Randis was manufacturing BattleMechs based on RetroTech technology[6] and was purchasing small quantities of the Star Dagger AeroSpace Fighter from the Calderon Protectorate to equip local defense forces with.[6]
References in fiction
In 3073, novelist Clyde Cutler released a book titled Dark Periphery, in which he tied the events of the John Paul II Square Massacre to a missing construction crew from Sandro Manufacturing, and finally to the Brotherhood on Randis IV. His novel suggested that the Brotherhood was charged with protecting the Vatican's historical valuables smuggled off Terra in 2768, basing this conjecture on their missions of (non-profit) mercy.[5]
Source analysis
- The use of the report contained in Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2 is predicated on the use of the verifiable interviews of two historians on the Universal Truth program, as well as the interview of author Clyde Cutler on the same program. The novelization of the history of the Brotherhood is not afforded the same level of validity as the two historians' interview, due to its fictional nature.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ The Periphery (sourcebook), p. 62
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Periphery (sourcebook), p. 129
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Periphery, 2nd Edition, p. 76
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 116
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pp. 40-44
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 117, "Lesser Periphery States" Cite error: Invalid
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