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| − | '''House Espinosa''' was one of the seven noble families that form the [[Founding Council]] of the [[Aurigan Coalition]], traditional rulers of [[Coromodir V]].<ref name= | + | '''House Espinosa''' was one of the seven noble families that form the [[Founding Council]] of the [[Aurigan Coalition]], traditional rulers of [[Coromodir V]].<ref name=HA:TACp20>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 20</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | After the [[Taurian Concordat]]'s withdrawal from the [[Coromodir]] system, House Espinosa supported [[House Arano]] in the latter's bid to make Coromodir an independent system under their governance. In [[2870]], the two houses approached the leading nobles of [[Guldra]], [[Smithon]], [[Itrom]], and [[Tyrlon]], proposing what would become the [[Aurigan Trade Partnership]]. In [[2910]], this organization would become the [[Aurigan Coalition]], with House Espinosa as one of the members of the [[Founding Council]].<ref name=HA:TACp11>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 11</ref> | |
| − | === | + | From the time of [[Coromodir]]'s independence from the [[Taurian Concordat]] to the founding of the [[Aurigan Directorate]], House Espinosa served as chief advisers and supporters to House Arano.<ref name=HA:TACp11/><ref name=HA:TACp12>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 12</ref><ref name=HA:TACp20/><ref name=HA:TACp27>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 27</ref> |
===The Directorate=== | ===The Directorate=== | ||
| − | + | As the Coalition brought more systems under their banner, the Taurian Concordat began to take notice, and emissaries were sent to Coromodir in hope of signing treaties. Negotiations stalled due to inability to reach a compromise. [[Santiago Espinosa]], the [[High Lord of the Aurigan Coalition|High Lord's]] brother-in-law and chief adviser, saw this as a weakness of the Aurigan political system, and urged [[Tamati Arano II]] to dissolve the Council and assume direct rule of all the worlds in the Coalition. Shortly after, the High Lord and his wife [[Serena Espinosa]] were killed in a [[JumpShip]] accident. Tamati's heir, [[Kamea Arano]], rejected Santiago's plan. Believing the nation to be under threat, Santiago deposed Kamea in a bloody coup, and believed she had been killed. He created the [[Aurigan Directorate]], keeping the nobles of the Council in line through bribes, threats, and hostages as need.<ref name=HA:TACp12/>. He dissolved the popularly elected portion of the Council.<ref name=HA:TACp17/> | |
| + | Still, there was resistance. A notable example was the [[Second Decimis Fusiliers]], a partisan group from [[Panzyr]] loyal to [[House Decimis]].<ref name=HA:TACp38>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 38</ref>. Then a new threat arose: the [[Arano Restoration]]. Kamea Arano had survived to escape the coup, and with mercenaries and even [[SLDF]]-vintage [[Assault 'Mech]]s, she began retaking worlds and rallying the Houses to her cause.<ref name=HA:TACp12/> | ||
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| + | At some point in this period, [[Victoria Espinosa]] used cyanogen gas in the [[Perdition Massacre]].<ref name=Guns>''Almost Sounds Like the Guns Themselves'', referred to as past event 16 December 3025</ref> She was also noted as having caused lasting injuries to [[Alexander Madeira]].<ref name=HA:TACp5>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 5</ref><ref name=HA:TACp27>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 27</ref> | ||
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| + | The Directorate forged a secret alliance with the Taurian Concordat, which provided the Directorate with heavy and assault [[BattleMech]]s and veteran personnel to go with them. However, the Taurians later withdrew their support.<ref name=HA:TACp12/> | ||
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| + | Finally the Restoration reclaimed Coromodir, ending the war. Santiago Espinosa was executed for treason.<ref name=HA:TACp13>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 13</ref>. Victoria died in her final duel, piloting a KGC-0000 ''[[King Crab]]''.<ref name=HA:TACp6>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 6</ref> | ||
===Destruction=== | ===Destruction=== | ||
| − | When the Aurigan Directorate was destroyed, House Espinosa would die along with it. With the death of Victoria and execution of Santiago, House Espinosa would cease to exist as a political entity within the Reach. The house itself continues to exist, in the form of a few heirs, among them | + | When the Aurigan Directorate was destroyed, House Espinosa would die along with it. With the death of Victoria and execution of Santiago, House Espinosa would cease to exist as a political entity within the Reach. The house itself continues to exist, in the form of a few heirs, among them the High Lady herself.<ref name=HA:TACp17/><ref name=HA:TACp20/><ref name=HA:TACp27/> |
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| + | ===Legacy=== | ||
| + | Even after the end of the Restoration War, pro-Espinosa resistance groups remained. [[Ibex Rampant]], named for the heraldic crest of the Espinosas, and [[Forever Vigilant]], adopting the Espinosa House Motto, continued to fight the [[Aurigan Coalition Military]].<ref name=HA:TACp6/><ref name=HA:TACp20/><ref name=HA:TACp56-57>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' pp. 56-57</ref><ref name=Guns/> | ||
==Espinosa Family Tree== | ==Espinosa Family Tree== | ||
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{{familytree/end}} | {{familytree/end}} | ||
| + | (Sources: Santiago was father of Victoria.<ref name=HA:TACp17>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 17</ref> Santiago was Kamea's Uncle, and Victoria her cousin.<ref name=HA:TACp27>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 27</ref> Tamati II's heir was Kamea, and Santiago was his brother-in-law.<ref name=HA:TACp12>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' p. 12</ref>) | ||
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| + | [[House Madeira]] also had family ties to House Espinosa.<ref name=HA:TACp20/> | ||
==Family Heirlooms and Holdings== | ==Family Heirlooms and Holdings== | ||
| − | + | The House Espinosa estate was on the southern landmass of [[Coromodir V]].<ref name=HA:TACp20/> | |
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Crest of House Espinosa apoc.png|Crest of House Espinosa as it appeared in [[Harebrained Schemes]]' [[BattleTech (Video Game)|''BattleTech Video Game'']] | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Almost Sounds Like the Guns Themselves]]'' (short story) | ||
* ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]]'' (Video Game) | * ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]]'' (Video Game) | ||
| + | * ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' (sourcebook) | ||
[[Category:Noble Houses|Espinosa]] | [[Category:Noble Houses|Espinosa]] | ||
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| Family Profile | |
| Died out | 3025 |
| Affiliation | Aurigan Coalition |
House Espinosa was one of the seven noble families that form the Founding Council of the Aurigan Coalition, traditional rulers of Coromodir V.[1]
Contents
History[edit]
After the Taurian Concordat's withdrawal from the Coromodir system, House Espinosa supported House Arano in the latter's bid to make Coromodir an independent system under their governance. In 2870, the two houses approached the leading nobles of Guldra, Smithon, Itrom, and Tyrlon, proposing what would become the Aurigan Trade Partnership. In 2910, this organization would become the Aurigan Coalition, with House Espinosa as one of the members of the Founding Council.[2]
From the time of Coromodir's independence from the Taurian Concordat to the founding of the Aurigan Directorate, House Espinosa served as chief advisers and supporters to House Arano.[2][3][1][4]
The Directorate[edit]
As the Coalition brought more systems under their banner, the Taurian Concordat began to take notice, and emissaries were sent to Coromodir in hope of signing treaties. Negotiations stalled due to inability to reach a compromise. Santiago Espinosa, the High Lord's brother-in-law and chief adviser, saw this as a weakness of the Aurigan political system, and urged Tamati Arano II to dissolve the Council and assume direct rule of all the worlds in the Coalition. Shortly after, the High Lord and his wife Serena Espinosa were killed in a JumpShip accident. Tamati's heir, Kamea Arano, rejected Santiago's plan. Believing the nation to be under threat, Santiago deposed Kamea in a bloody coup, and believed she had been killed. He created the Aurigan Directorate, keeping the nobles of the Council in line through bribes, threats, and hostages as need.[3]. He dissolved the popularly elected portion of the Council.[5]
Still, there was resistance. A notable example was the Second Decimis Fusiliers, a partisan group from Panzyr loyal to House Decimis.[6]. Then a new threat arose: the Arano Restoration. Kamea Arano had survived to escape the coup, and with mercenaries and even SLDF-vintage Assault 'Mechs, she began retaking worlds and rallying the Houses to her cause.[3]
At some point in this period, Victoria Espinosa used cyanogen gas in the Perdition Massacre.[7] She was also noted as having caused lasting injuries to Alexander Madeira.[8][4]
The Directorate forged a secret alliance with the Taurian Concordat, which provided the Directorate with heavy and assault BattleMechs and veteran personnel to go with them. However, the Taurians later withdrew their support.[3]
Finally the Restoration reclaimed Coromodir, ending the war. Santiago Espinosa was executed for treason.[9]. Victoria died in her final duel, piloting a KGC-0000 King Crab.[10]
Destruction[edit]
When the Aurigan Directorate was destroyed, House Espinosa would die along with it. With the death of Victoria and execution of Santiago, House Espinosa would cease to exist as a political entity within the Reach. The house itself continues to exist, in the form of a few heirs, among them the High Lady herself.[5][1][4]
Legacy[edit]
Even after the end of the Restoration War, pro-Espinosa resistance groups remained. Ibex Rampant, named for the heraldic crest of the Espinosas, and Forever Vigilant, adopting the Espinosa House Motto, continued to fight the Aurigan Coalition Military.[10][1][11][7]
Espinosa Family Tree[edit]
| House Espinosa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| unknown | House Arano | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Santiago Espinosa | Serena Espinosa | Tamati Arano II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Victoria Espinosa | Kamea Arano | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Sources: Santiago was father of Victoria.[5] Santiago was Kamea's Uncle, and Victoria her cousin.[4] Tamati II's heir was Kamea, and Santiago was his brother-in-law.[3])
House Madeira also had family ties to House Espinosa.[1]
Family Heirlooms and Holdings[edit]
The House Espinosa estate was on the southern landmass of Coromodir V.[1]
Gallery[edit]
Crest of House Espinosa as it appeared in Harebrained Schemes' BattleTech Video Game
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) p. 20
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) p. 11
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) p. 12
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) p. 27
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) p. 17
- ↑ House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) p. 38
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Almost Sounds Like the Guns Themselves, referred to as past event 16 December 3025
- ↑ House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) p. 5
- ↑ House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) p. 13
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) p. 6
- ↑ House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) pp. 56-57
Bibliography[edit]
- Almost Sounds Like the Guns Themselves (short story)
- BattleTech (Video Game)
- House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) (sourcebook)