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Line 1: {{Update Needed|[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]}} {{Update Needed|[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]}} − {{InfoBoxState + − | image = + {{InfoBoxFactions − | Founded = 16 July [[2504]]{{cn}} + | crest = − | Dissolved = + | factionname = JàrnFòlk + | timeperiod = + | classification = [[Deep Periphery]] Proto-state + | systems = 4 | capital = | capital = − | systems = 4<ref name=IPp110>''Interstellar Players'', p. 110</ref> + | rulertitle = − | population = + | military = None − | currency = + | secretservice = unknown − | language = − | demonym = − | Head of State = − | cintel = − | commander = − | army = − | navy = − | mintel = }} }} − The '''JàrnFòlk''' (literally 'Iron People') are a society of deep Periphery denizens residing approximately 250 light years spinward of [[Columbus]]. The JàrnFòlk inhabit four worlds—Hamar, [[Trondheim (Periphery)|Trondheim]] (distinct from [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] located within the [[Inner Sphere]]), Ålborg and Hofn. The JàrnFòlk left the Inner Sphere as refugees and arrived in the Deep Periphery as a result of the [[Draconis Combine|Draconis Combine's]] harsh treatment of Rasalhagian worlds during the 2500s. + <div style="clear:both"></div> + [[Image:JarnfolkMap.jpg|right|250px]] + + The '''JàrnFòlk''' (literally 'Iron People') are a society of deep Periphery denizens residing approximately 250 light years spinward of [[Columbus]]. The JàrnFòlk inhabit four worlds—Hamar, [[Trondheim (Periphery)|Trondheim]] (distinct from [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] located within the [[Inner Sphere]]), Ålborg and Hofn. The JàrnFòlk left the Inner Sphere as refugees and arrived in the Deep Periphery as a result of the [[Draconis Combine|Draconis Combine's]] harsh treatment of Rasalhagian worlds during the 2500s. + <div style="clear:both"></div> ==History== ==History== − [[Image:JarnfolkMap.jpg|right|250px]] ===Society=== ===Society=== − The JàrnFòlk are loosely governed by a confederation-style council. As the JàrnFòlk confederation is rather weak, power within JàrnFòlk society mainly resides with nine familial clans which make up the JàrnFòlk population. + The JàrnFòlk are loosely governed by a confederation-style council. As the JàrnFòlk confederation is rather weak, power within JàrnFòlk society mainly resides with nine familial clans which make up the JàrnFòlk population. − − The JàrnFòlk speak a language most akin to Old Norse. It is unknown if the JàrnFòlk maintain many more Old Norse traditions, however the JàrnFòlk do decorate their spacefaring vessels in [[w:Urnes_style|Urnes-style]] curvilinear artwork frequently seen in [[Terra]]n Old Norse ruins. − − ===Planets=== − [[file:jarnfolk-cluster.png|right|thumb|150px]] − The JàrnFòlk inhabited 4 worlds: − : [[Hamar]] − : [[Trondheim (Periphery)|Trondheim]] − : [[Ålborg]] − : [[Hofn]] + The JàrnFòlk speak a language most akin to Old Norse. It is unknown if the JàrnFòlk maintain many more Old Norse traditions, however the JàrnFòlk do decorate their space-faring vessels in [[w:Urnes_style|Urnes-style]] curvilinear artwork frequently seen in [[Terra]]n Old Norse ruins. ===Great Families=== ===Great Families=== − The social structure is built around clans/great families. Each family searches for ways to dominate the others. Every member of the society has some kind of relationship to a family and this is regarded with honor. Any attack against a family leads to a duel with a deadly ending. The duels/vendettas follow strict rituals and any breach of the regulations is punished with harsh brutality.<ref>''Interstellar Players'', p. 109</ref> + The social structure is built around of clans/great families. Each family searches for ways to dominate the others. Every member of the society has some kind of relationship to a family and this is regarded with honor. Every attack against these lead often to duels with deadly ending. The duels/vendettas follow strict rituals and any breach of the regulations is punished with harsh brutality.<ref>''Interstellar Players'', p. 109 </ref> ===Leaders=== ===Leaders=== + {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ '''Family Heads''' |+ '''Family Heads''' Line 63:
Line 53: |- |- |Thor Torvald |Thor Torvald − |[[House Torvald|Torvald family]] + |[[Torvald family]] |- |- |Alice James |Alice James |James family |James family |} |} + + ===Planets=== + <div style="clear:both"></div> + [[file:jarnfolk-cluster.png|right|thumb|150px]] + The Jàrnfòlk inhabit 4 worlds: + + :[[Hamar]] + :[[Trondheim (Periphery)|Trondheim]] + :[[Ålborg]] + :[[Hofn]] + <div style="clear:both"></div> ==Industry== ==Industry== Line 75:
Line 76: ==Military== ==Military== − JàrnFòlk society is generally not particularly aggressive, tending to engage in hostilities only when demanded by a blood feud between families. Killings not related to preestablished blood feuds are viewed with extreme intolerance, and perpetrators are mercilessly hunted for any transgressions. + + JàrnFòlk society is generally not particularly aggressive, tending to engage in hostilities only when demanded by a blood feud between families. Killings not related to pre-established blood feuds are viewed with extreme intolerance, and perpetrators are mercilessly hunted for any transgressions. As JàrnFòlk people do not engage in large-scale combat, the JàrnFòlk maintain no standing army, nor do they field any [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] or [[combat vehicle|combat vehicles]]. However, JàrnFòlk customarily wear ornate sidearms of exquisite manufacture. These sidearms are surrendered only in the most dire of circumstances. As JàrnFòlk people do not engage in large-scale combat, the JàrnFòlk maintain no standing army, nor do they field any [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] or [[combat vehicle|combat vehicles]]. However, JàrnFòlk customarily wear ornate sidearms of exquisite manufacture. These sidearms are surrendered only in the most dire of circumstances. − During the late 3060s, rumors began to appear suggesting [[Skåret Assassins|kill teams of JàrnFòlk had begun working as assassins]]. The veracity of these claims may be solid.<ref>''Interstellar Players'', pp. 109–114</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 10</ref> + During the late 3060s, rumors began to appear suggesting kill teams of JàrnFòlk had begun working as assassins. The veracity of these claims may be solid.<ref>''Interstellar Players'', pp. 109-114</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 10</ref> ==History (Timeline)== ==History (Timeline)== Line 88:
Line 90: ==Relations== ==Relations== + JàrnFòlk are explorers and [[Deep Periphery|Deep Periphery]] traders. Each familial clan maintains [[JumpShip]]s and [[DropShip]]s, which can be spotted on shipping lanes within the deep Periphery. JàrnFòlk are explorers and [[Deep Periphery|Deep Periphery]] traders. Each familial clan maintains [[JumpShip]]s and [[DropShip]]s, which can be spotted on shipping lanes within the deep Periphery. Line 93:
Line 96: ==Notes== ==Notes== − The JàrnFòlk field highly trained bodyguards. Each teammember has their own specialization. A common operation is: one member operates in the background, one guards the side and one guards the back of the individual that is protected. The team is trained to know one another's capabilities and to fight in the way of Poznai Sebia, a martial art developed during the twentieth-century in Russia. <ref>''Interstellar Players'', p.112 </ref> + The JàrnFòlk field highly trained bodyguards. Each teammember has their own specialization. A common operation is: one member operates in the background, one guards the side and one guards the back of the individual that is protected. The team is trained to know one another's capabilities and to fight in the way of Poznai Sebia, a martial art developed during the 20th century in Russia. <ref>''Interstellar Players'', p.112 </ref> There are two types of these teams: There are two types of these teams: Line 99:
Line 102: :These teams follow rules, such as killing only their target without other fatalities. :These teams follow rules, such as killing only their target without other fatalities. − :''[[Skåret Assassins|Skåret]]'' + :Skåret :They were expelled from their society and have sold their deadly services to the highest bidder. Sometimes, members of these teams come to relish murder. <ref>''Interstellar Players'', p.114 </ref> :They were expelled from their society and have sold their deadly services to the highest bidder. Sometimes, members of these teams come to relish murder. <ref>''Interstellar Players'', p.114 </ref> Line 106:
Line 109: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]'' + * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]'' − * ''[[Godt Bytte]]'' * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' * ''[[Interstellar Players]]'' * ''[[Interstellar Players]]'' − [[Category:Nation States]] + − [[Category:JàrnFòlk Related Categories]] + + [[Category:Factions]] + [[Category:JàrnFòlk]]
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| − | The '''JàrnFòlk''' (literally 'Iron People') are a society of deep Periphery denizens residing approximately 250 light years spinward of [[Columbus]]. The JàrnFòlk inhabit four worlds—Hamar, [[Trondheim (Periphery)|Trondheim]] (distinct from [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] located within the [[Inner Sphere]]), Ålborg and Hofn. The JàrnFòlk left the Inner Sphere as refugees and arrived in the Deep Periphery as a result of the [[Draconis Combine|Draconis Combine's]] harsh treatment of Rasalhagian worlds during the 2500s. | + | <div style="clear:both"></div> |
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| + | The '''JàrnFòlk''' (literally 'Iron People') are a society of deep Periphery denizens residing approximately 250 light years spinward of [[Columbus]]. The JàrnFòlk inhabit four worlds—Hamar, [[Trondheim (Periphery)|Trondheim]] (distinct from [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] located within the [[Inner Sphere]]), Ålborg and Hofn. The JàrnFòlk left the Inner Sphere as refugees and arrived in the Deep Periphery as a result of the [[Draconis Combine|Draconis Combine's]] harsh treatment of Rasalhagian worlds during the 2500s. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Society=== | ===Society=== | ||
| − | The JàrnFòlk are loosely governed by a confederation-style council. As the JàrnFòlk confederation is rather weak, power within JàrnFòlk society mainly resides with nine familial clans which make up the JàrnFòlk population. | + | The JàrnFòlk are loosely governed by a confederation-style council. As the JàrnFòlk confederation is rather weak, power within JàrnFòlk society mainly resides with nine familial clans which make up the JàrnFòlk population. |
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| + | The JàrnFòlk speak a language most akin to Old Norse. It is unknown if the JàrnFòlk maintain many more Old Norse traditions, however the JàrnFòlk do decorate their space-faring vessels in [[w:Urnes_style|Urnes-style]] curvilinear artwork frequently seen in [[Terra]]n Old Norse ruins. | ||
===Great Families=== | ===Great Families=== | ||
| − | The social structure is built around clans/great families. Each family searches for ways to dominate the others. Every member of the society has some kind of relationship to a family and this is regarded with honor. | + | The social structure is built around of clans/great families. Each family searches for ways to dominate the others. Every member of the society has some kind of relationship to a family and this is regarded with honor. Every attack against these lead often to duels with deadly ending. The duels/vendettas follow strict rituals and any breach of the regulations is punished with harsh brutality.<ref>''Interstellar Players'', p. 109 </ref> |
===Leaders=== | ===Leaders=== | ||
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|+ '''Family Heads''' | |+ '''Family Heads''' | ||
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|Thor Torvald | |Thor Torvald | ||
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|Alice James | |Alice James | ||
|James family | |James family | ||
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| + | ===Planets=== | ||
| + | <div style="clear:both"></div> | ||
| + | [[file:jarnfolk-cluster.png|right|thumb|150px]] | ||
| + | The Jàrnfòlk inhabit 4 worlds: | ||
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| + | :[[Hamar]] | ||
| + | :[[Trondheim (Periphery)|Trondheim]] | ||
| + | :[[Ålborg]] | ||
| + | :[[Hofn]] | ||
| + | <div style="clear:both"></div> | ||
==Industry== | ==Industry== | ||
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==Military== | ==Military== | ||
| − | JàrnFòlk society is generally not particularly aggressive, tending to engage in hostilities only when demanded by a blood feud between families. Killings not related to | + | |
| + | JàrnFòlk society is generally not particularly aggressive, tending to engage in hostilities only when demanded by a blood feud between families. Killings not related to pre-established blood feuds are viewed with extreme intolerance, and perpetrators are mercilessly hunted for any transgressions. | ||
As JàrnFòlk people do not engage in large-scale combat, the JàrnFòlk maintain no standing army, nor do they field any [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] or [[combat vehicle|combat vehicles]]. However, JàrnFòlk customarily wear ornate sidearms of exquisite manufacture. These sidearms are surrendered only in the most dire of circumstances. | As JàrnFòlk people do not engage in large-scale combat, the JàrnFòlk maintain no standing army, nor do they field any [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] or [[combat vehicle|combat vehicles]]. However, JàrnFòlk customarily wear ornate sidearms of exquisite manufacture. These sidearms are surrendered only in the most dire of circumstances. | ||
| − | During the late 3060s, rumors began to appear suggesting | + | During the late 3060s, rumors began to appear suggesting kill teams of JàrnFòlk had begun working as assassins. The veracity of these claims may be solid.<ref>''Interstellar Players'', pp. 109-114</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 10</ref> |
==History (Timeline)== | ==History (Timeline)== | ||
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==Relations== | ==Relations== | ||
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JàrnFòlk are explorers and [[Deep Periphery|Deep Periphery]] traders. Each familial clan maintains [[JumpShip]]s and [[DropShip]]s, which can be spotted on shipping lanes within the deep Periphery. | JàrnFòlk are explorers and [[Deep Periphery|Deep Periphery]] traders. Each familial clan maintains [[JumpShip]]s and [[DropShip]]s, which can be spotted on shipping lanes within the deep Periphery. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The JàrnFòlk field highly trained bodyguards. Each teammember has their own specialization. A common operation is: one member operates in the background, one guards the side and one guards the back of the individual that is protected. The team is trained to know one another's capabilities and to fight in the way of Poznai Sebia, a martial art developed during the | + | The JàrnFòlk field highly trained bodyguards. Each teammember has their own specialization. A common operation is: one member operates in the background, one guards the side and one guards the back of the individual that is protected. The team is trained to know one another's capabilities and to fight in the way of Poznai Sebia, a martial art developed during the 20th century in Russia. <ref>''Interstellar Players'', p.112 </ref> |
There are two types of these teams: | There are two types of these teams: | ||
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:These teams follow rules, such as killing only their target without other fatalities. | :These teams follow rules, such as killing only their target without other fatalities. | ||
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:They were expelled from their society and have sold their deadly services to the highest bidder. Sometimes, members of these teams come to relish murder. <ref>''Interstellar Players'', p.114 </ref> | :They were expelled from their society and have sold their deadly services to the highest bidder. Sometimes, members of these teams come to relish murder. <ref>''Interstellar Players'', p.114 </ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps | + | * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]'' |
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* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
* ''[[Interstellar Players]]'' | * ''[[Interstellar Players]]'' | ||
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