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Deniers | |
|---|---|
| Organization Profile | |
| Type | Political Group |
| Founded | 3151 |
| Parent Organization | Rasalhague Dominion |
Deniers were the denizens of the Rasalhague Dominion who were opposed to their nation joining the Third Star League founded by ilKhan Alaric Ward in 3151.
After Clan Wolf's victory in the IlClan Trial on Terra, Rasalhague's Unity Council began organizing a previously agreed upon plebiscite on the question of whether the Dominion would submit to the new ilKhan. As rancorous debate fired up divisions across the Dominion, those bent on voting 'no' became known as 'Deniers', so-called for their strong inclination to deny the summons of the ilKhan.[1]
Fiercely opposed to the pro-Star League 'Joiners', Deniers had several motives ranging from Clan Ghost Bear's historic feud with Clan Wolf, native Rasalhagian nationalists fearing upheaval, and pro-Republic Vegans. With varied reasons and spread across multiple worlds, the Deniers were not one unified faction but a collective of differing peoples with the same idea.[1]
Ultimately, despite resorting to intimidation and even violence on some worlds, the Deniers lost the vote by a slim margin.[2] While ilKhan Ward's unexpected rejection of the outcome gave them some relief and satisfaction, Deniers soon found themselves blamed by Joiners everywhere. Violence exploded both within the military and among the civilian population as Joiners attacked Deniers in what would become known as the Dominion Civil War.[3]
After several months of fighting, Prince Hjalmer Miraborg finally managed to patch over the Denier-Joiner divide in mid-3152 when he authorized an invasion of the Dominion's hereditary enemy, the Draconis Combine. All but the most hardcore Deniers rallied alongside Joiners, though whether the truce would be permanent was an open question. The wind taken out of their sails, the remaining true believers in the Denier cause set about rallying support before the next plebiscite.[4] [5]