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−	{{InfoBoxSystem	+	[[File:Randis Flag.jpg|right|thumb|Planetary Flag of Randis IV]]
−	| image               = Randis_3151.svg	+
−	| caption            = Hope [[#Nearby_Systems|nearby systems]] (3151)	+	{{InfoBoxPlanet
−	| name                = Randis	+	| image=[[Image:Randis IV_Neighbors.png|Planets within 2 jumps|right|thumb|225px]]
−	| coord              = 621.059 : −342.924{{e}}	+	| planetname=Randis
−	| stars              =	+	| startype = K4V
−	| 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>	+	| position = 2
−	| recharge           = 195 hours<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>	+	| time = 4.34 Days
−	| recharge stations  = None<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>	+	| recharge = None
−	| planets            =	+	| facility = B
		+	| lifeinfo = 30%, Fish
		+	| capital =
	}}		}}
−	==System Description==	+	''(References to [[Special:Whatlinkshere/Randis IV | Randis IV]])''
−	'''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]].	+
		+	''Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to [[Terra]] at (0, 0)
		+
		+	'''X''': 626.8
		+	'''Y''': -348.81
−	==Political Affiliation==	+	== Planetary Data<ref name=MM238>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p 238 - "Planet Profile"</ref>==
−	{{div col|colwidth=25em}}	+	* Star Type (Recharge Time): K4V (195 hours)
−	* [[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>	+	* Position in System: 2
−	* [[2596]] - No record<ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref>	+	* Time to Jump Point: 4.34 days
−	* [[2750]] - No record<ref name="H:MPSp121"/><ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"</ref>	+	* Number of Satellites: 1 (Eminence)
−	* [[2764]] - No record<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"</ref>	+	* Surface Gravity: 1.01
−	* [[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>	+	* Atmosphere Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
−	* [[2822]] - No record<ref name="H:LOTv2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref>	+	* Equatorial Temperature: 39º C (Temperate-Tropical)
−	* [[3025]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]]<ref name="TP1Ep152">''The Periphery, First Edition'', pp. 156–157: "Maps of the Periphery"</ref>	+	* Surface Water Coverage: 75 percent
−	* [[3040]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="H:MPSp121"/><ref name="H:Wo3039p133">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"</ref>	+	* Highest Native Life: Fish
−	* [[3050]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="ER:3052p11">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"</ref>	+	* Recharging Station: None
−	* [[3052]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="ER:3052p23">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23: "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"</ref>	+	* [[HPG]] Class: B
−	* [[3057]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="ER:3062p11">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3057] Map"</ref>
−	* [[3063]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="ER:3062p29">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29: "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"</ref>
−	* [[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>
−	* [[3075]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="JS:TBDp64">''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 64: "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"</ref>
−	* [[3079]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="FR:Pp22">''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 22: "Filtvelt Coalition Region Deployment Map - [August 3079]"</ref>
−	* [[3081]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="J:FRp63">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63: "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"</ref>
−	* [[3085]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref>
−	* [[3135]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref>
−	* [[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>
−	{{div col end}}
−	-------------------------------------	+	==Era Specific Data==
−	==Randis IV==	+	===3025===
−	{{InfoBoxPlanet	+	* Noble Ruler: Grand Knight Jacob Ben Volcroth
−	| image              = Randis Flag.jpg	+	* [[ComStar]] Representative: [[Precentor]] Adrien Brix
−	| name                = Randis IV	+	* Population: 3,000-5,000 (estimated)
−	| othernames          = Hope IV,<br>Lost Hope	+
−	| position            = Second<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>	+	===3076<ref name=MM238/>===
−	| distance            = 4.31 days<ref name=objp29/>	+	* Noble Ruler: Grand Knight [[Lucas Beckett]]
−	| moons              = 1 (Eminence)<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>	+	* Population: 12,154,000
−	| gravity            = 1.01<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>	+	* Socio-Industrial Levels [[USIIR]]: C-C-B-B-B
−	| pressure            = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>	+
−	| temperature        = 39°C (Tropical)<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>	+	==Planetary Description==
−	| water              = 75%<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>	+	'''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]].
−	| life                = Fish<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
−	| continents          = 4 (Hope, Volcroth, Frews, Randis)<ref name=objp29/>
−	| colonized          =
−	| demonym            =
−	| language            =
−	| religion            =
−	| 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/>
−	| ruler              = [[Grand Knight of the Brotherhood of Randis|Grand Knight]]
−	| political          =
−	| commander          =
−	| capital            = Hope City<ref name=objp29/>
−	| hpg                = B<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/>
−	| hpgrep              = [[Precentor]] [[Adrien Brix]] (3025)<ref name=P88-129/>
−	}}
−	'''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/>
−	===Planetary History===	+	==History==
−	====Succession Wars====	+	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/>
−	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/>
−	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]] 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/>
	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/>
−	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>	+	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/>
−	====Jihad====	+	==References in fiction==
−	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/>	+	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 Periphery"'' and ''"Universal Truth"''</ref>
−	===Military Deployment===	+	==Owner history==
−	====3145====	+	* [[2750]] - [[Periphery]]
−	* [[Brotherhood of Randis]] (2 battalions)<ref name=FM3145p203>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 203: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref>	+	* [[3025]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]]
		+	* [[3030]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]]
		+	* [[3040]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]]
		+	* [[3052]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]]
		+	* [[3057]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]]
		+	* [[3062]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]]
−	===Geography===	+	==Description==
−	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/>	+	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>''The Periphery (sourcebook)'', p. 129, "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref><ref name=P96-76/><ref name=ISP2-41i/>
−	===Planetary Locations===	+	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>
−	* Hope City: planetary capital on the continent of Hope<ref name=objp29/>
−	* 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>
−	===Companies and Industries===	+	==Politics==
−	* [[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name=objp29/>	+	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>
−	===References in fiction===	+	==Source analysis==
−	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>	+	*The description of the Istyn Valley comes from the Clyde Cutler novel, ''Dark Periphery''. However, it 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/>
−	==Map Gallery==	+	==See also==
−	<div class="system-map-gallery"></div>	+	* [[Brotherhood of Randis]]
−		+	* [[Fiefdom of Randis]]
−	== Nearby Systems ==	+	* [[Galahad Frews]]
−	<!-- NOTE: This table is automatically generated by BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping, and any edits to this section may be overwritten at any time by a bot -->	+	* [[Erdelmaine Randis]]
−	{|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;"
−	! colspan="8" | Closest 20 systems (1 within 60 light-years)<br>Distance in light years, closest systems first:
−	|-
−	| class="over30" | [[T Cephei]]
−	| class="over30" | 34.3
−	| class="over60" | [[New Gascony]]
−	| class="over60" | 91.5
−	| class="over60" | [[Cooperland]]
−	| class="over60" | 93.9
−	| class="over60" | [[New Hati]]
−	| class="over60" | 100.9
−	|-
−	| class="over60" | [[Lastpost]]
−	| class="over60" | 115.6
−	| class="over60" | [[Tortuga Prime]]
−	| class="over60" | 117.7
−	| class="over60" | [[Oscar]]
−	| class="over60" | 131.0
−	| class="over60" | [[Baltar]]
−	| class="over60" | 134.3
−	|-
−	| class="over60" | [[Fletcher's Feast]]
−	| class="over60" | 136.1
−	| class="over60" | [[New Port_Royal|New Port Royal]]
−	| class="over60" | 136.9
−	| class="over60" | [[Ulvskollen]]
−	| class="over60" | 141.3
−	| class="over60" | [[Fugeres]]
−	| class="over60" | 145.7
−	|-
−	| class="over60" | [[Luderitz]]
−	| class="over60" | 149.1
−	| class="over60" | [[Great Gorge]]
−	| class="over60" | 149.7
−	| class="over60" | [[Diik]]
−	| class="over60" | 151.4
−	| class="over60" | [[Famdo]]
−	| class="over60" | 154.3
−	|-
−	| class="over60" | [[Mararn]]
−	| class="over60" | 155.4
−	| class="over60" | [[Merowinger]]
−	| class="over60" | 155.7
−	| class="over60" | [[Morgan's Holdfast]]
−	| class="over60" | 158.6
−	| class="over60" | [[Frankson]]
−	| class="over60" | 163.8
−	|-
−	|}
	==References==		==References==
	<references/>		<references/>
		+	==Bibliography==
		+	*''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
		+	*''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]''
		+	*''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''
		+	*''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)]]''
		+	*''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)]]''
−	==Bibliography==
−	{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
−	* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
−	* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
−	* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
−	* ''[[Era Report: 3145]]''
−	* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
−	* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
−	* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
−	* ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]''
−	* ''[[Field Report: Periphery]]''
−	* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]''
−	* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]''
−	* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]''
−	* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]''
−	* ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]''
−	* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
−	* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
−	* ''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]''
−	* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
−	* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''
−	* ''[[Objectives: Periphery]]''
−	* ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]''
−	* ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]''
−	{{div col end}}
−	[[Category:Systems|Randis]]	+	[[Category:Planets|Randis IV]]
−	[[Category:Fiefdom of Randis Systems|Randis]]

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[[File:Randis Flag.jpg|right|thumb|Planetary Flag of Randis IV]] {{InfoBoxPlanet | image=[[Image:Randis IV_Neighbors.png|Planets within 2 jumps|right|thumb|225px]] | planetname=Randis | startype = K4V | position = 2 | time = 4.34 Days | recharge = None | facility = B | lifeinfo = 30%, Fish | capital = }} ''(References to [[Special:Whatlinkshere/Randis IV | Randis IV]])'' ''Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to [[Terra]] at (0, 0) '''X''': 626.8 '''Y''': -348.81 == Planetary Data<ref name=MM238>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p 238 - "Planet Profile"</ref>== * Star Type (Recharge Time): K4V (195 hours) * Position in System: 2 * Time to Jump Point: 4.34 days * Number of Satellites: 1 (Eminence) * Surface Gravity: 1.01 * Atmosphere Pressure: Standard (Breathable) * Equatorial Temperature: 39º C (Temperate-Tropical) * Surface Water Coverage: 75 percent * Highest Native Life: Fish * Recharging Station: None * [[HPG]] Class: B ==Era Specific Data== ===3025=== * Noble Ruler: Grand Knight Jacob Ben Volcroth * [[ComStar]] Representative: [[Precentor]] Adrien Brix * Population: 3,000-5,000 (estimated) ===3076<ref name=MM238/>=== * Noble Ruler: Grand Knight [[Lucas Beckett]] * Population: 12,154,000 * Socio-Industrial Levels [[USIIR]]: C-C-B-B-B ==Planetary Description== '''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]]. ==History== 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]] 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/> 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/> 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/> ==References in fiction== 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 Periphery"'' and ''"Universal Truth"''</ref> ==Owner history== * [[2750]] - [[Periphery]] * [[3025]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]] * [[3030]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]] * [[3040]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]] * [[3052]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]] * [[3057]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]] * [[3062]] - [[Fiefdom of Randis]] ==Description== 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>''The Periphery (sourcebook)'', p. 129, "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref><ref name=P96-76/><ref name=ISP2-41i/> 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> ==Politics== 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> ==Source analysis== *The description of the Istyn Valley comes from the Clyde Cutler novel, ''Dark Periphery''. However, it 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/> ==See also== * [[Brotherhood of Randis]] * [[Fiefdom of Randis]] * [[Galahad Frews]] * [[Erdelmaine Randis]] ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' *''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]'' *''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' *''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)]]'' *''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)]]'' [[Category:Planets|Randis IV]]

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