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Line 1: − The '''Scourge of Death''' was a terrorist organization that operated in the [[Free Worlds League]] during the mid-[[twenty-seventh century]]. + The '''Scourge of Death''' was a terrorist organization that operated in the [[Free Worlds League]] during the mid-27th Century. ==Overview== ==Overview== − Following the establishment of the [[Star League]] and the [[Reunification_War#Campaign_Against_the_Magistracy_of_Canopus|conquest]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], the Free Worlds League became a victim of its own success in both of these events. Canopian industries, refurbished and updated by postwar aid, soon outperformed those of their League benefactors, and then the introduction of the [[Dictionary#StarLeagueDollar|Star League dollar]] became the straw that broke the League's economy's back. Driven into recession from [[2623]] until the late 2640s, the Free Worlds League witnessed the rise of a protectionist faction opposed to the Star League and seeking to guard the League's economy with anti-free trade measures.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 20</ref> <ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 23 and 26</ref> + Following the establishment of the [[Star League]] and the [[Reunification_War#Campaign_Against_the_Magistracy_of_Canopus|conquest]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], the Free Worlds League became a victim of its own success in both of these events. Canopian industries, refurbished and updated by post-war aid, soon outperformed those of their League benefactors, and then the introduction of the [[Dictionary#StarLeagueDollar|Star League dollar]] became the straw that broke the League's economy's back. Driven into recession from [[2623]] until the late 2640s, the Free Worlds League witnessed the rise of a protectionist faction opposed to the Star League and seeking to guard the League's economy with anti-free trade measures.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 20</ref> <ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 23 and 26</ref> − While the League's economy recovered in the mid-twenty-seventh century, the most extreme anti-Star League protectionists continued to push their agenda. Deprived of popular support due to the economic upsurge, they began resorting to violence in the 2660s. While most of these groups were small and swiftly hunted down, one organization would pose a far greater challenge. + While the League's economy recovered in the mid-27th Century, the most extreme anti-Star League protectionists continued to push their agenda. Deprived of popular support due to the economic upsurge, they began resorting to violence in the 2660s. While most of these groups were small and swiftly hunted down, one organization would pose a far greater challenge. − This "Scourge of Death" terrorist group first made its presence known with [[2667]] with a bomb at [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus']] starport aimed at pro–Free Trade industrialists. This action heralded over a decade's worth of bombings, assassinations, hijackings and other terrorist acts while the League's security forces were unable to capture any high-ranking members or uncover the Scourge's shadowy patrons.<ref name=HHMp26-27>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 26-27</ref> + This "Scourge of Death" terrorist group first made its presence known with [[2667]] with a bomb at [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus']] starport aimed at pro-Free Trade industrialists. This action heralded over a decade's worth of bombings, assassinations, hijackings and other terrorist acts while the League's security forces were unable to capture any high-ranking members or uncover the Scourge's shadowy patrons.<ref name=HHMp26-27>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 26-27</ref> − On October 19, [[2678]], the Scourge finally overreached when it bombed [[House Marik|House Marik's]] family estate in Dormuth on [[Marik]]. The reigning [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Theodore Marik]] was slain along with thirty-eight others in an attack which almost destroyed the Marik dynasty. But [[Gerald Marik (27th c.)|Gerald Marik]] managed to survive after a month of treatment and bionic reconstruction. Taking office as Captain-General, Gerald determined to hunt down and destroy the Scourge of Death.<ref name=HHMp26-27>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 26-27</ref> <ref name=HMFWLp22>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 22</ref> + On October 19, [[2678]], the Scourge finally overreached when it bombed [[House Marik|House Marik's]] family estate in Dormuth on [[Marik]]. The reigning [[Captain-General]] [[Theodore Marik]] was slain along with thirty-eight others in an attack which almost destroyed the Marik dynasty. But [[Gerald Marik (27th c.)|Gerald Marik]] managed to survive after a month of treatment and bionic reconstruction. Taking office as Captain-General, Gerald determined to hunt down and destroy the Scourge of Death.<ref name=HHMp26-27>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 26-27</ref> <ref name=HMFWLp22>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 22</ref> Taking full advantage of his support from Parliament and the public, Gerald unleashed [[SAFE]] and the [[Marik Militia]] upon any and all suspected Scourge hideouts and members. Though civil liberties suffered and many innocent opponents of the government were imprisoned or dispossessed, the campaign proved effective in slowly but surely ferreting out Scourge cells throughout the League and the nearby [[Periphery]]. Nonetheless, opposition to the Captain-General was steadily rising when a SAFE raid on [[Westover]] gave them the clues needed to identify the Scourge's secret backers.<ref name=HHMp26-27/> <ref name=HMFWLp22/> Taking full advantage of his support from Parliament and the public, Gerald unleashed [[SAFE]] and the [[Marik Militia]] upon any and all suspected Scourge hideouts and members. Though civil liberties suffered and many innocent opponents of the government were imprisoned or dispossessed, the campaign proved effective in slowly but surely ferreting out Scourge cells throughout the League and the nearby [[Periphery]]. Nonetheless, opposition to the Captain-General was steadily rising when a SAFE raid on [[Westover]] gave them the clues needed to identify the Scourge's secret backers.<ref name=HHMp26-27/> <ref name=HMFWLp22/> Line 24:
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| − | The '''Scourge of Death''' was a terrorist organization that operated in the [[Free Worlds League]] during the mid- | + | The '''Scourge of Death''' was a terrorist organization that operated in the [[Free Worlds League]] during the mid-27th Century. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Following the establishment of the [[Star League]] and the [[Reunification_War#Campaign_Against_the_Magistracy_of_Canopus|conquest]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], the Free Worlds League became a victim of its own success in both of these events. Canopian industries, refurbished and updated by | + | Following the establishment of the [[Star League]] and the [[Reunification_War#Campaign_Against_the_Magistracy_of_Canopus|conquest]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], the Free Worlds League became a victim of its own success in both of these events. Canopian industries, refurbished and updated by post-war aid, soon outperformed those of their League benefactors, and then the introduction of the [[Dictionary#StarLeagueDollar|Star League dollar]] became the straw that broke the League's economy's back. Driven into recession from [[2623]] until the late 2640s, the Free Worlds League witnessed the rise of a protectionist faction opposed to the Star League and seeking to guard the League's economy with anti-free trade measures.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 20</ref> <ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 23 and 26</ref> |
| − | While the League's economy recovered in the mid- | + | While the League's economy recovered in the mid-27th Century, the most extreme anti-Star League protectionists continued to push their agenda. Deprived of popular support due to the economic upsurge, they began resorting to violence in the 2660s. While most of these groups were small and swiftly hunted down, one organization would pose a far greater challenge. |
| − | This "Scourge of Death" terrorist group first made its presence known with [[2667]] with a bomb at [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus']] starport aimed at | + | This "Scourge of Death" terrorist group first made its presence known with [[2667]] with a bomb at [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus']] starport aimed at pro-Free Trade industrialists. This action heralded over a decade's worth of bombings, assassinations, hijackings and other terrorist acts while the League's security forces were unable to capture any high-ranking members or uncover the Scourge's shadowy patrons.<ref name=HHMp26-27>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 26-27</ref> |
| − | On October 19, [[2678]], the Scourge finally overreached when it bombed [[House Marik|House Marik's]] family estate in Dormuth on [[Marik]]. The reigning [[ | + | On October 19, [[2678]], the Scourge finally overreached when it bombed [[House Marik|House Marik's]] family estate in Dormuth on [[Marik]]. The reigning [[Captain-General]] [[Theodore Marik]] was slain along with thirty-eight others in an attack which almost destroyed the Marik dynasty. But [[Gerald Marik (27th c.)|Gerald Marik]] managed to survive after a month of treatment and bionic reconstruction. Taking office as Captain-General, Gerald determined to hunt down and destroy the Scourge of Death.<ref name=HHMp26-27>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 26-27</ref> <ref name=HMFWLp22>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 22</ref> |
Taking full advantage of his support from Parliament and the public, Gerald unleashed [[SAFE]] and the [[Marik Militia]] upon any and all suspected Scourge hideouts and members. Though civil liberties suffered and many innocent opponents of the government were imprisoned or dispossessed, the campaign proved effective in slowly but surely ferreting out Scourge cells throughout the League and the nearby [[Periphery]]. Nonetheless, opposition to the Captain-General was steadily rising when a SAFE raid on [[Westover]] gave them the clues needed to identify the Scourge's secret backers.<ref name=HHMp26-27/> <ref name=HMFWLp22/> | Taking full advantage of his support from Parliament and the public, Gerald unleashed [[SAFE]] and the [[Marik Militia]] upon any and all suspected Scourge hideouts and members. Though civil liberties suffered and many innocent opponents of the government were imprisoned or dispossessed, the campaign proved effective in slowly but surely ferreting out Scourge cells throughout the League and the nearby [[Periphery]]. Nonetheless, opposition to the Captain-General was steadily rising when a SAFE raid on [[Westover]] gave them the clues needed to identify the Scourge's secret backers.<ref name=HHMp26-27/> <ref name=HMFWLp22/> | ||
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