House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)

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Description

House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth) provides an overview of the history of the Steiner family and of the Lyran Commonwealth through 3025.

From the back cover

ComStar answers all...
Who was Claudius the Cruel?
What is the hottest rock group in the Inner Sphere?
Which mercenary leader has a crush on Melissa Steiner?

Precariously poised between the fierce eagle of House Marik and the voracious dragon of House Kurita, House Steiner fights a desperate battle to protect the worlds, industries, and peoples of the Lyran Commonwealth. One of the five Successor States of the fallen Star League, the Commonwealth is noted for having the strongest economy and the weakest military leadership of all the realms. Nevertheless, its clenched fist is a symbol of defiance to those who would swallow the Commonwealth whole.

Compiled from ComStar records both ancient and modern comes this sourcebook on the Lyran Commonwealth and House Steiner. Included are dozens of full-color illustrations depicting Commonwealth rank insignias, unit crests, medals, personalities, and more. Classified documents on the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces' deployment from the Tamar Theater to Tharkad, military structure, and political intrigues are also provided. The extensive history section stretches from Terra's first steps into interstellar space to Melissa Steiner's betrothal to Hanse Davion.

Discover the skeletons in the Steiners' closets...

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Sociopolitical Structure
    • The Archonship
    • The Commonwealth Council
    • The Royal Court
    • Nobility
    • The Estates General
    • Provinces
    • The Commonwealth Judiciary
    • Internal Politics and Policies
    • The Lyran Commonwealth Civil Service
    • Overt Political Goals
    • Interstellar Relations
    • Covert Political Goals
    • Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Religion and Philosophy
    • Judaism
    • Christianity
    • Islam
    • Hinduism
    • Buddhism
    • The One Star Faith and Other Beliefs
    • Relations Between Religions
    • Myths and Legends
    • Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Military Forces
    • Uniforms in the LCAF
    • The Structure of the LCAF
    • Deployment of LCAF Forces
    • Weapon Industries
    • Major Military Academies
    • Medals and Decorations
    • Strengths and Weaknesses of the LCAF
  • Culture and Arts
    • Education
    • The Arts
    • Daily Life and Culture
    • Public Media
    • Societal Problems
    • ComStar and the Lyran People
  • Socioeconomics
    • Governmental Attitude
    • Political Aims of the Economy
    • Consumer Goods
    • Corporate Profiles
    • Trade with Other Successor States
    • Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Personalities
  • Map of the Lyran Commonwealth
  • Index

Notes

  • This was the first of the House books published by FASA. Much of the information was intended as background material for MechWarrior role-playing game campaigns.
  • A downloadable version (sans pictures) is available at House Steiner Book