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''(References to [[Special:Whatlinkshere/Randis IV | Randis IV]])''
 
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| caption            = Hope [[#Nearby_Systems|nearby systems]] (3151)
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| name                = Randis IV
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| name                = Randis
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| class              = K4V<ref name=P88-129>''The Periphery (sourcebook)'', p. 129, "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref><ref name=P96-76/><ref name=MMp238>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 238, "Randis Planet Profile"</ref><ref name=objp29>''Objectives: Periphery'', p. 29, "Randis IV"</ref>
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| class              = K4V<ref name=P88-129>''The Periphery'', p. 129: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref><ref name=P96-76/><ref name=MMp238>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 238: "Randis Planet Profile"</ref><ref name=objp29>''Objectives: Periphery'', p. 29: "Randis IV"</ref>
 
| recharge            = 195 hours<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
 
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| recharge stations  = None<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
 
| recharge stations  = None<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
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''Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to [[Terra]] at (0, 0)''
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==System Description==
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'''Randis''', located nearest to the [[T Cephei]] system, is an isolated Periphery system located spinward of the [[Taurian Concordat]] and rimward of the [[Outworlds Alliance]].
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==Political Affiliation==
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* [[2571]] - No record<ref name="H:MPSp121">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 121: "Taurian Concordat after Age of War [2571], Fall of the Star League [2750] and End of the Third Succession War [3025]"</ref>
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* [[2596]] - No record<ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref>
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* [[2750]] - No record<ref name="H:MPSp121"/><ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"</ref>
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* [[2764]] - No record<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"</ref>
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* [[2765]] - No record<ref name="H:LoTv1p11">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"</ref><ref name=FR:2765Pp36>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 36: "Outworlds Alliance Militia Deployment Map - [2765]"</ref>
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* [[2822]] - No record<ref name="H:LOTv2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref>
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* [[3025]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]]<ref name="TP1Ep152">''The Periphery, First Edition'', pp. 156–157: "Maps of the Periphery"</ref>
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* [[3040]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="H:MPSp121"/><ref name="H:Wo3039p133">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"</ref>
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* [[3050]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="ER:3052p11">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"</ref>
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* [[3052]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="ER:3052p23">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23: "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"</ref>
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* [[3057]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="ER:3062p11">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3057] Map"</ref>
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* [[3063]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="ER:3062p29">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29: "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"</ref>
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* [[3067]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="H:MPSp127">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 127: "Taurian Concordat after modern colonization drive (3040) and after FedCom Civil War (3067)"</ref><ref name="J:FRp43">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 43: "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"</ref>
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* [[3075]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="JS:TBDp64">''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 64: "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"</ref>
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* [[3079]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="FR:Pp22">''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 22: "Filtvelt Coalition Region Deployment Map - [August 3079]"</ref>
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* [[3081]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="J:FRp63">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63: "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"</ref>
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* [[3085]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref>
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* [[3135]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref>
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* [[3145]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref>
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==Randis IV==
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| image              = Randis Flag.jpg
 
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| name                = Randis IV
 
| name                = Randis IV
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| position            = 2nd<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
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| othernames          = Hope IV,<br>Lost Hope
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| position            = Second<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
 
| distance            = 4.31 days<ref name=objp29/>
 
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| moons              = 1 (Eminence)<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
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| gravity            = 1.01<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
 
| gravity            = 1.01<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
 
| pressure            = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
 
| pressure            = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
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| water              = 75%<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
 
| water              = 75%<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
 
| life                = Fish<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
 
| life                = Fish<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
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| continents          = 4 (Hope, Volcroth, Frews, Randis)<ref name=objp29/>
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| year                = 3025<ref name=P88-129/> - 3079<ref name=objp29/>
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| ruler              = Grand Knight Jacob Ben Volcroth (3025)<ref name=P88-129/><br>Grand Knight, [[Lucas Beckett]] (3076-3079)<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
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| population          = 3,000-5,000 (3025),<ref name=P88-129/><br>12,154,000 (3076),<ref name=MMp238/><br>12,186,000 (3079)<ref name=objp29/>
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| ruler              = [[Grand Knight of the Brotherhood of Randis|Grand Knight]]
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| capital            = Hope City<ref name=objp29/>
 
| capital            = Hope City<ref name=objp29/>
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| population          = 3,000-5,000 (3025)<ref name=P88-129/><br>12,154,000 (3076)<ref name=MMp238/><br>12,186,000 (3079)<ref name=objp29/>
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| hpg                = B<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
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| USIIR              = C-C-B-B-B<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
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| hpgrep              = [[Precentor]] [[Adrien Brix]] (3025)<ref name=P88-129/>
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| hpg                = B<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/> ([[Precentor]] Adrien Brix) (3025)<ref name=P88-129/>
 
 
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'''Randis IV''', actually the second planet from its star, was a warm, tropical world with a large rainforest. The world possesses little in the way of natural resources but was home to a monastic order of MechWarriors: the [[Brotherhood of Randis]].<ref name=objp29/> The [[3028]]-assessed population of between 3,000 and 5,000 natives was made up mostly of unskilled laborers, hired by the Brotherhood to clear the central rainforest in order to build the repair facilities necessary to attract additional revenues from passing traders. However, little was actually accomplished by the Brotherhood at that time. It now has several spaceports, large farms and rail lines linking each town and indications are that it has the capability to produce ammunition (though not yet components).<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=ISP2-41i/>
  
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== Political Affiliation ==
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===Planetary History===
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* [[2571]] - No record <ref name="H:MPSp121">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p, 121, "Taurian Concordat after Age of War [2571], Fall of the Star League [2750] and End of the 3rd Succession War [3025]"</ref>
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====Succession Wars====
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* [[2596]] - No record <ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159, "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref>
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Prior to the Brotherhood of Randis, Randis IV was known as '''Hope IV''' in the late [[twenty-seventh century]], and later as '''Lost Hope'''. Settled by deserters from the [[First Succession War|First]] and [[Second Succession War|Second]] Succession wars, it was situated in the [[Deep Periphery]], between the [[Taurian Concordat]] and the [[Tortuga Dominions]]. Its charted position well outside the radius of the [[Federated Suns]] afforded it the opportunity as a stopover for traders traveling between the Concordat and the coreward [[Outworlds Alliance]].<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=P96-76>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 76: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref><ref name=ISP2-41i/>
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* [[2750]] - No record <ref name="H:MPSp121"/><ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37, "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[2764]] - No record <ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[2765]] - No record <ref name="H:LoTv1p11">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"</ref><ref name=FR:2765Pp36>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 36, "Outworlds Alliance Militia Deployment Map - [2765]"</ref>
 
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* [[2822]] - No record <ref name="H:LOTv2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 122-123, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3025]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]] <ref name="TP1Ep152">''The Periphery (sourcebook)'', p. 157, "Map of the Periphery"</ref>
 
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* [[3040]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="H:MPSp121"/><ref name="H:Wo3039p133">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133, "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3050]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="ER:3052p11">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3052]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="ER:3052p23">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23, "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3057]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="ER:3062p11">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3057] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3063]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="ER:3062p29">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29, "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3067]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="H:MPSp127">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 127, "Taurian Concordat after modern colonization drive (3040) and after FedCom Civil War (3067)"</ref><ref name="J:FRp43">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 43, "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3075]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="JS:TBDp64">''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 64, "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3079]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="FR:Pp22">''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 22, "Filtvelt Coalition Region Deployment Map - [August 3079]"</ref>
 
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* [[3081]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="J:FRp63">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3085]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii, "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3135]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3145]] - Fiefdom of Randis <ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref>
 
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== Planetary Info ==
 
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'''Randis''' is an isolated, tropical Periphery world located spinward of the [[Taurian Concordat]] and rimward of the [[Outworlds Alliance]]. The world possesses little in the way of natural resources, but is home to a neo-monastic order of MechWarriors, the [[Brotherhood of Randis]]. The planet has four landmasses, Hope where the capital city is located, Volcroth, Frews and Randis.<ref name=objp29/>
 
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== Planetary History ==
 
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===Early History===
 
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Prior to the [[Brotherhood of Randis]], '''Randis IV''' was known as '''Hope IV''' in the late 27th century, and later as '''Lost Hope'''. Settled by deserters from the [[First Succession War|First]] and [[Second Succession War|Second]] Succession wars, it was situated in the [[Deep Periphery]], between the [[Taurian Concordat]] and the [[Tortuga Dominions]]. Its charted position well outside the radius of the [[Federated Suns]] afforded it the opportunity as a stopover for traders traveling between the Concordat and the coreward [[Outworlds Alliance]].<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=P96-76>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 76, "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref><ref name=ISP2-41i/>
 
  
 
In [[2988]], former [[House Marik|Marik]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] commander [[Erdelmaine Randis]], seeking a higher purpose in life, landed on the planet and discovered his goal. The native population was besieged by the world's resident disenfranchised MechWarriors. He cobbled together a unit from like-minded warriors and sought to liberate the people from their oppressors. He declared the formation of both the [[Fiefdom of Randis]] (of which the planet was the only member) and the cultish Brotherhood of Randis. The planet's name changed just as quickly.<ref name=P88-129/>
 
In [[2988]], former [[House Marik|Marik]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] commander [[Erdelmaine Randis]], seeking a higher purpose in life, landed on the planet and discovered his goal. The native population was besieged by the world's resident disenfranchised MechWarriors. He cobbled together a unit from like-minded warriors and sought to liberate the people from their oppressors. He declared the formation of both the [[Fiefdom of Randis]] (of which the planet was the only member) and the cultish Brotherhood of Randis. The planet's name changed just as quickly.<ref name=P88-129/>
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The Brotherhood provided an adequate defensive force from less well-organized offworld raiders and sought local contracts to rid the neighboring systems of the same, which brought in a steady though meager economic income for the planet. Though Randis intended to improve the overall quality of life for all, the Brotherhood's attentions had generally been focused inward, as they sought to improve their mastery of [[BattleMech]] combat. After [[Galahad Frews]] ascended to the position of Grand Knight in [[3037]], the planet began to undergo significant development. By [[3047]], each town was tied to the others by rail lines and each also had new storage and trading facilities. Several spaceports had been built for the passing ships and the laborers had started farms to service their own requirements.<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=P96-76/>
 
The Brotherhood provided an adequate defensive force from less well-organized offworld raiders and sought local contracts to rid the neighboring systems of the same, which brought in a steady though meager economic income for the planet. Though Randis intended to improve the overall quality of life for all, the Brotherhood's attentions had generally been focused inward, as they sought to improve their mastery of [[BattleMech]] combat. After [[Galahad Frews]] ascended to the position of Grand Knight in [[3037]], the planet began to undergo significant development. By [[3047]], each town was tied to the others by rail lines and each also had new storage and trading facilities. Several spaceports had been built for the passing ships and the laborers had started farms to service their own requirements.<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=P96-76/>
  
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The population of Randis looked upon the Brotherhood favorably, actively supporting the unit when at home in almost all of its noncombat needs. Frews still had considerable influence amongst the people after his dismissal, including some who wished to see him return to the position of Grand Knight (though he distanced himself from those expectations). The planet has a democratically elected government, but defers to the Brotherhood on military decisions and crises. The Brotherhood made the protection of the planet a top priority.<ref name=ISP2-41i>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 41–44: "Universal Truth"</ref><ref name=FMP-116>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 116: "The Brotherhood of Randis"</ref><ref name=ISP2-44i>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 44–45: "Universal Truth"</ref>
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Pirate attacks upon the planet have significantly increased during the [[Jihad]] period, possibly because of either the Brotherhood's increased anti-[[Word of Blake|Blake]] stance or due to their frequent violations of both Concordat and Alliance borders in their anti-piracy campaigns.<ref name=ISP2-41i/>
 
  
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The Randis of [[3079]] was a water-rich world whose population had increased dramatically in the previous 100 years. Expatriates from many nations arrived on the world. Despite the relatively rapid growth of the population, the planet's leadership enforced a development policy that prevented damage to the native environment. The Brotherhood of Randis also enforced this policy. The world had four continents: Hope, Volcroth, Frews, and Randis. The capital, Hope City, was found on Hope.<ref name=objp29/>
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====Jihad====
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Pirate attacks upon the planet significantly increased during the [[Jihad]] period, possibly because of either the Brotherhood's increased anti-[[Word of Blake|Blake]] stance or due to their frequent violations of both Concordat and Alliance borders in their antipiracy campaigns.<ref name=ISP2-41i/>
  
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==Military Deployment==
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* [[Brotherhood of Randis]] (2 Btns)<ref name=FM3145p203>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 203, "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref>
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* [[Brotherhood of Randis]] (2 battalions)<ref name=FM3145p203>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 203: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref>
  
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==References in fiction==
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===Geography===
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In [[3073]], novelist [[Clyde Cutler]] released a book titled ''[[Dark Periphery]]'', in which he ties 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 suggests that the Brotherhood is charged with protecting the Vatican's historical valuables smuggled off [[Terra]] in [[2768]], basing this conjecture on their missions of (non-profit) mercy.<ref name=ISP2-40c>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 40-42, ''"Dark Pehttp://master.travians.com/img/x.gifriphery"'' and ''"Universal Truth"''</ref>
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The Randis of [[3079]] was a warm, water-rich world whose population had increased dramatically in the previous 100 years. Expatriates from many nations arrived on the world. Despite the relatively rapid growth of the population, the planet's leadership enforced a development policy that prevented damage to the native environment. The Brotherhood of Randis also enforced this policy. The world had four continents: Hope, Volcroth, Frews, and Randis.<ref name=objp29/>
  
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== Industrial Centers ==
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===Planetary Locations===
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* Hope City: planetary capital on the continent of Hope<ref name=objp29/>
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* Istyn Valley: containing a tropical forest and a river that runs through it. (The description of the Istyn Valley comes from the Clyde Cutler novel, ''Dark Periphery''. However, in spite of its fictional nature, the book is presumed to be describing factual details of the geographic nature of the planet.)<ref name=ISP2-40f>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 40–41: "Dark Periphery"</ref>
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===Companies and Industries===
 
* [[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name=objp29/>
 
* [[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name=objp29/>
  
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==Description==
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===References in fiction===
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Randis IV, actually the second planet from its star, was a warm, tropical world with one continent and a large rain forest. The planet did not have many mineral resources. The [[3028]]-assessed population of between 3,000 and 5,000 natives was made up mostly of unskilled laborers, hired by the Brotherhood to clear the central rain forest in order to build the repair facilities necessary to attract additional revenues from passing traders. However, little was actually accomplished by the Brotherhood at that time. It now has several spaceports, large farms and rail lines linking each town and indications are that it has the capability to produce ammunition (though not yet components).<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=ISP2-41i/>
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In [[3073]], novelist [[Clyde Cutler]] released a book titled ''[[Dark Periphery]]'', in which he ties 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 suggests that the Brotherhood is charged with protecting the Vatican's historical valuables smuggled off [[Terra]] in [[2768]], basing this conjecture on their missions of (nonprofit) mercy.<ref name=ISP2-40c>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 40–42: "Dark Periphery" and "Universal Truth"</ref>
  
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The Istyn Valley has a river that runs through it and a tropical forest.<ref name=ISP2-40f>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 40-41, ''"Dark Periphery"''</ref>
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The population of Randis looked upon the Brotherhood favorably, actively supporting the unit when at home in almost all of its non-combat needs. Frews still had considerable influence amongst the people after his dismissal, including some who wished to see him return to the position of Grand Knight (though he distanced himself from those expectations). The planet has a democratically-elected government, but defers to the Brotherhood on military decisions and crises. The Brotherhood made the protection of the planet a top priority.<ref name=ISP2-41i>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp 41-44, ''"Universal Truth"''</ref><ref name=FMP-116>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 116, "The Brotherhood of Randis"</ref><ref name=ISP2-44i>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 44-45, ''"Universal Truth"''</ref>
 
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*The description of the Istyn Valley comes from the Clyde Cutler novel, ''Dark Periphery''. However, in spite of its fictional nature, the book is presumed to be describing factual details of the geographic nature of the planet.<ref name=ISP2-40f/>
 
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==See also==
 
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* [[Brotherhood of Randis]]
 
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* [[Fiefdom of Randis]]
 
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* [[Galahad Frews]]
 
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* [[Erdelmaine Randis]]
 
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* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
 
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Randis nearby systems
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System Information
X:Y Coordinates621.059 : −342.924[e]
Spectral classK4V[1][2][3][4]
Recharge time195 hours[3][4]
Recharge station(s)None[1][3][4]

System Description[edit]

Randis, located nearest to the T Cephei system, is an isolated Periphery system located spinward of the Taurian Concordat and rimward of the Outworlds Alliance.

Political Affiliation[edit]

Randis IV[edit]

Randis IV
Randis Flag.jpg
Astrophysical
Also known asHope IV,
Lost Hope
System positionSecond[1][3][4]
Jump Point distance4.31 days[4]
Moons1 (Eminence)[3][4]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.01[3][4]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[3][4]
Equatorial temperature39°C (Tropical)[3][4]
Surface water75%[3][4]
Highest native lifeFish[1][3][4]
Landmasses4 (Hope, Volcroth, Frews, Randis)[4]
History and Culture
Population3,000-5,000 (3025),[1]
12,154,000 (3076),[3]
12,186,000 (3079)[4]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerGrand Knight
CapitalHope City[4]
HPG ClassB[1][3][4]
HPG RepresentativePrecentor Adrien Brix (3025)[1]

Randis IV, actually the second planet from its star, was a warm, tropical world with a large rainforest. The world possesses little in the way of natural resources but was home to a monastic order of MechWarriors: the Brotherhood of Randis.[4] The 3028-assessed population of between 3,000 and 5,000 natives was made up mostly of unskilled laborers, hired by the Brotherhood to clear the central rainforest in order to build the repair facilities necessary to attract additional revenues from passing traders. However, little was actually accomplished by the Brotherhood at that time. It now has several spaceports, large farms and rail lines linking each town and indications are that it has the capability to produce ammunition (though not yet components).[1][27]

Planetary History[edit]

Succession Wars[edit]

Prior to the Brotherhood of Randis, Randis IV was known as Hope IV in the late twenty-seventh century, and later as Lost Hope. Settled by deserters from the First and Second Succession wars, it was situated in the Deep Periphery, between the Taurian Concordat and the Tortuga Dominions. Its charted position well outside the radius of the Federated Suns afforded it the opportunity as a stopover for traders traveling between the Concordat and the coreward Outworlds Alliance.[1][2][27]

In 2988, former Marik MechWarrior commander Erdelmaine Randis, seeking a higher purpose in life, landed on the planet and discovered his goal. The native population was besieged by the world's resident disenfranchised MechWarriors. He cobbled together a unit from like-minded warriors and sought to liberate the people from their oppressors. He declared the formation of both the Fiefdom of Randis (of which the planet was the only member) and the cultish Brotherhood of Randis. The planet's name changed just as quickly.[1]

The Brotherhood provided an adequate defensive force from less well-organized offworld raiders and sought local contracts to rid the neighboring systems of the same, which brought in a steady though meager economic income for the planet. Though Randis intended to improve the overall quality of life for all, the Brotherhood's attentions had generally been focused inward, as they sought to improve their mastery of BattleMech combat. After Galahad Frews ascended to the position of Grand Knight in 3037, the planet began to undergo significant development. By 3047, each town was tied to the others by rail lines and each also had new storage and trading facilities. Several spaceports had been built for the passing ships and the laborers had started farms to service their own requirements.[1][2]

The population of Randis looked upon the Brotherhood favorably, actively supporting the unit when at home in almost all of its noncombat needs. Frews still had considerable influence amongst the people after his dismissal, including some who wished to see him return to the position of Grand Knight (though he distanced himself from those expectations). The planet has a democratically elected government, but defers to the Brotherhood on military decisions and crises. The Brotherhood made the protection of the planet a top priority.[27][28][29]

Jihad[edit]

Pirate attacks upon the planet significantly increased during the Jihad period, possibly because of either the Brotherhood's increased anti-Blake stance or due to their frequent violations of both Concordat and Alliance borders in their antipiracy campaigns.[27]

Military Deployment[edit]

3145[edit]

Geography[edit]

The Randis of 3079 was a warm, water-rich world whose population had increased dramatically in the previous 100 years. Expatriates from many nations arrived on the world. Despite the relatively rapid growth of the population, the planet's leadership enforced a development policy that prevented damage to the native environment. The Brotherhood of Randis also enforced this policy. The world had four continents: Hope, Volcroth, Frews, and Randis.[4]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Hope City: planetary capital on the continent of Hope[4]
  • Istyn Valley: containing a tropical forest and a river that runs through it. (The description of the Istyn Valley comes from the Clyde Cutler novel, Dark Periphery. However, in spite of its fictional nature, the book is presumed to be describing factual details of the geographic nature of the planet.)[31]

Companies and Industries[edit]

References in fiction[edit]

In 3073, novelist Clyde Cutler released a book titled Dark Periphery, in which he ties 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 suggests that the Brotherhood is charged with protecting the Vatican's historical valuables smuggled off Terra in 2768, basing this conjecture on their missions of (nonprofit) mercy.[32]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 20 systems (1 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
T Cephei 34.3 New Gascony 91.5 Cooperland 93.9 New Hati 100.9
Lastpost 115.6 Tortuga Prime 117.7 Oscar 131.0 Baltar 134.3
Fletcher's Feast 136.1 New Port Royal 136.9 Ulvskollen 141.3 Fugeres 145.7
Luderitz 149.1 Great Gorge 149.7 Diik 151.4 Famdo 154.3
Mararn 155.4 Merowinger 155.7 Morgan's Holdfast 158.6 Frankson 163.8

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 The Periphery, p. 129: "Fiefdom of Randis"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Periphery, 2nd Edition, p. 76: "Fiefdom of Randis"
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 238: "Randis Planet Profile"
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 Objectives: Periphery, p. 29: "Randis IV"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 121: "Taurian Concordat after Age of War [2571], Fall of the Star League [2750] and End of the Third Succession War [3025]"
  6. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"
  7. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
  8. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
  9. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"
  10. ↑ Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 36: "Outworlds Alliance Militia Deployment Map - [2765]"
  11. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  12. ↑ The Periphery, First Edition, pp. 156–157: "Maps of the Periphery"
  13. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"
  14. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"
  15. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23: "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"
  16. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3057] Map"
  17. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29: "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"
  18. ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 127: "Taurian Concordat after modern colonization drive (3040) and after FedCom Civil War (3067)"
  19. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 43: "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"
  20. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64: "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"
  21. ↑ Field Report: Periphery, p. 22: "Filtvelt Coalition Region Deployment Map - [August 3079]"
  22. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63: "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"
  23. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
  24. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"
  25. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  26. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pp. 41–44: "Universal Truth"
  28. ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 116: "The Brotherhood of Randis"
  29. ↑ Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pp. 44–45: "Universal Truth"
  30. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 203: "Fiefdom of Randis"
  31. ↑ Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pp. 40–41: "Dark Periphery"
  32. ↑ Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pp. 40–42: "Dark Periphery" and "Universal Truth"

Bibliography[edit]

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