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The '''Republic of the Barrens''' is a microstate in the [[The Barrens|Barrens]] region. | The '''Republic of the Barrens''' is a microstate in the [[The Barrens|Barrens]] region. | ||
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| Founded = [[3086]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref> | | Founded = [[3086]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref> | ||
| Dissolved = | | Dissolved = | ||
| − | | capital = [[Gustrell]]<ref>''Tamar Rising'', p. 40</ref> | + | | capital = [[Gustrell]]<ref name=TRp40>''Tamar Rising'', p. 40</ref> |
| systems = 5 (in 3086)<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> | | systems = 5 (in 3086)<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> | ||
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In [[3085]], following a rebellion on [[Ferris (OC)|Ferris]], [[Clan Hell's Horses]] abandoned the Barrens region.<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> Left without support and fearing what might befall them, in [[3086]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> the worlds of [[The Rock]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>, [[Drask's Den]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>, [[Paulus Prime]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>, [[Crellacor]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> and [[Gustrell]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> negotiated to form a union<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. Drawing inspiration from the [[Clans]] and more ancient sources, the new Republic would maintain the caste system, but ensure that no caste ruled over the others<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. Instead each caste on each world would elect representatives to a senate, which would collectively govern the Republic<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. Lacking a strong military, the Republic adopted a pacifist stance, but was repeatedly attacked by the [[Oberon Confederation]] and [[Ferris Collective]].<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> The Hell's Horses came to consider the Republic a useful buffer state, and were more receptive than other powers to calls for aid<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. | In [[3085]], following a rebellion on [[Ferris (OC)|Ferris]], [[Clan Hell's Horses]] abandoned the Barrens region.<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> Left without support and fearing what might befall them, in [[3086]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> the worlds of [[The Rock]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>, [[Drask's Den]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>, [[Paulus Prime]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>, [[Crellacor]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> and [[Gustrell]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> negotiated to form a union<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. Drawing inspiration from the [[Clans]] and more ancient sources, the new Republic would maintain the caste system, but ensure that no caste ruled over the others<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. Instead each caste on each world would elect representatives to a senate, which would collectively govern the Republic<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. Lacking a strong military, the Republic adopted a pacifist stance, but was repeatedly attacked by the [[Oberon Confederation]] and [[Ferris Collective]].<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> The Hell's Horses came to consider the Republic a useful buffer state, and were more receptive than other powers to calls for aid<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. | ||
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| + | In the 3140s, an unknown supplier upset the balance of power in the Barrens by providing the Oberon Confederation with [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]], enabling them to make gains at the Republic's expense<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 155, "Omega Galaxy"</ref>. Crellacor was overrun by Confederation forces in [[3144]]<ref name=TRp39>''Tamar Rising'', p. 39</ref>, with Gustrell falling in [[3147]]<ref name=TRp39/>. Clan Hell's Horses intervention was delayed by concerns on other fronts until December [[3150]]<ref name=TRp39/>, when the [[12th Rangers (Clan Hell's Horses)|12th Rangers Cluster]]<ref name=TRp40/> were dispatched to assist the Republic. Crellacor and Gustrell were promptly recaptured<ref name=TRp40/>. | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]'' | * ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Tamar Rising]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
[[Category:Nation States|Republic of the Barrens]] | [[Category:Nation States|Republic of the Barrens]] | ||
[[Category:Republic of the Barrens]] | [[Category:Republic of the Barrens]] | ||
Revision as of 22:45, 11 January 2023
The Republic of the Barrens is a microstate in the Barrens region.
| Republic of the Barrens | |
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| State Profile | |
| Founding Year | 3086[1] |
| Capital world: | Gustrell[2] |
| Controlled system(s): | 5 (in 3086)[1] |
| Government | |
| Military | |
Contents
History
In 3085, following a rebellion on Ferris, Clan Hell's Horses abandoned the Barrens region.[1] Left without support and fearing what might befall them, in 3086[1] the worlds of The Rock[1], Drask's Den[1], Paulus Prime[1], Crellacor[1] and Gustrell[1] negotiated to form a union[1]. Drawing inspiration from the Clans and more ancient sources, the new Republic would maintain the caste system, but ensure that no caste ruled over the others[1]. Instead each caste on each world would elect representatives to a senate, which would collectively govern the Republic[1]. Lacking a strong military, the Republic adopted a pacifist stance, but was repeatedly attacked by the Oberon Confederation and Ferris Collective.[1] The Hell's Horses came to consider the Republic a useful buffer state, and were more receptive than other powers to calls for aid[1].
In the 3140s, an unknown supplier upset the balance of power in the Barrens by providing the Oberon Confederation with BattleMechs, enabling them to make gains at the Republic's expense[3]. Crellacor was overrun by Confederation forces in 3144[4], with Gustrell falling in 3147[4]. Clan Hell's Horses intervention was delayed by concerns on other fronts until December 3150[4], when the 12th Rangers Cluster[2] were dispatched to assist the Republic. Crellacor and Gustrell were promptly recaptured[2].
Military
The Republic's Warrior Caste was mentored by Clan Hell's Horses, who provided the Republic with ten trinaries of tanks in the decade after it's formation.[1] The downside of the Horse's assistance was their encouraging the fledgling Warriors to consider themselves above the other castes, creating a risk of coup.[1]