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Within the near-space surrounding the [[Inner Sphere]] is a number of independent nations, known collectively as the Periphery. Some were colonized before the time of the [[Star League]]. These nations range from single independent planets, minor merchant alliances and pirate havens, all the way up to major nations rivaling the Successor States themselves in power.
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The '''Periphery''' surrounds the [[Inner Sphere]]. Allthough colonized during the days of the [[Star League]] many of its sparsely colonized worlds fiercely clung onto their independence. Always restless and rebellious, the largest Periphery states were being bloodily conquered by the [[SLDF]]. With the [[Succesion Wars]] the whole area suffered the most of the [[Lostech]] developement.  
  
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In the eyes and mind of a jaded citizen of the Inner Sphere the Periphery is little more than a large lawless area.
  
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And there some truth in this view; many worlds are little more than hideouts and havens for groups of bandits, bands of pirates, assassins, renegades, misfits, religious extremists, and fanatics. It is a natural place to hide oneself, making it a favourite destiny for renegades, deserters, and criminals on the run.
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However the same citizen would be surprised to learn that many lawful Periphery states exist, and in some few cases even enjoy greater degrees of liberty and personal right. Many inhabitants of the Periphery are simply war refugees, looking for a stable and peaceful future for themselves and their children. Periphery states range from single independent planets, minor alliances, small confederations, trade conglomerates, all the way up to major nations able to rival certain Successor States themselves in wealth, political power, and military might.
 
===Major Powers===
 
===Major Powers===
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*[[Rim World's Republic]]: responsible for, and destroyed during, the fall of the [[Star League]].
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*[[Rim World's Republic]] directly involved, and destroyed during the fall of the [[Star League]].
 
**Rulers:[[Amaris family]]
 
**Rulers:[[Amaris family]]
 
*[[Taurian Concordat]]: The largest of the existing Periphery realms, noted for its fiercely patriotic people and mild xenophobia.
 
*[[Taurian Concordat]]: The largest of the existing Periphery realms, noted for its fiercely patriotic people and mild xenophobia.
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===Medium Powers===
 
===Medium Powers===
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*[[Marian Hegemony]]: a former bandit kingdom turned into a conquering state. Noted for its adoption of an Imperial Roman social model.
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*[[Marian Hegemony]]: a conquering state. Noted for its adoption of an Imperial Roman social model. Absorbed many minor Periphery states.
 
**Rulers:[[O'Reilly family]]
 
**Rulers:[[O'Reilly family]]
 
*[[Oberon Confederation]]: a former bandit kingdom trying to go legit, it was later conquered by the [[Clans]] during their [[Clan Invasion|initial invasion]].
 
*[[Oberon Confederation]]: a former bandit kingdom trying to go legit, it was later conquered by the [[Clans]] during their [[Clan Invasion|initial invasion]].
  
 
===Minor Powers===
 
===Minor Powers===
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*[[Lothian League]]: a minor Periphery state conquered by the [[Marian Hegemony]] in [[3063]].
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*[[Circinus Federation]]: a pirate kingdom, sided with the [[Word of Blake]] to stave off an invasion by the [[Marian Hegemony]] but were subsequently annihilated during the [[Jihad]].
 
*[[Circinus Federation]]: a pirate kingdom, sided with the [[Word of Blake]] to stave off an invasion by the [[Marian Hegemony]] but were subsequently annihilated during the [[Jihad]].
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*[[Elysian Fields]]: conquered by the [[Clans]] during their invasion.
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*[[Elysian Fields]]: a protectorate of the Oberon Confederation, it was also conquered by the [[Clans]].
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*[[Fiefdom of Randis]]: led by a neo-chivalric order of MechWarriors
 
*[[Fiefdom of Randis]]: led by a neo-chivalric order of MechWarriors
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*[[Filtvelt Coalition]]: became independent from the [[Federated Suns]] during or after the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]].
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*[[Fronc Reaches]]: Formerly the [[New Colony Region]], this nation gained statehood in [[3066]].
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*[[Fronc Reaches]]: Formerly named the [[New Colony Region]], this nation gained statehood in [[3066]].
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*[[Greater Valkyrate]]: a pirate kingdom conquered by the [[Clans]] during their invasion in [[3050]].
 
*[[Greater Valkyrate]]: a pirate kingdom conquered by the [[Clans]] during their invasion in [[3050]].
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*[[Lothian League]]: a minor Periphery state conquered by the [[Marian Hegemony]] in [[3063]].
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*[[Mica Majority]]: is a minor collection of atmospherically domed colonies.
 
*[[Mica Majority]]: is a minor collection of atmospherically domed colonies.
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*[[The New Belt Pirates]]: A pirate band that managed to survive the [[Clan Invasion|Clan invasion]] due to location in a large asteroid cluster. They also have access to a large [[germanium]] supply and [[JumpShip]] repair yards.
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*[[Niops Association]]: is a tiny collection of secular, isolationist colonies.
 
*[[Niops Association]]: is a tiny collection of secular, isolationist colonies.
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*[[Rim Collection]]: survivor state of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] formed in the 3040s to stave off pirate attacks.
 
*[[Rim Collection]]: survivor state of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] formed in the 3040s to stave off pirate attacks.
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*[[Tortuga Dominions]]: a pirate haven.
 
*[[Tortuga Dominions]]: a pirate haven.
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*[[The New Belt Pirates]]: A pirate band that managed to survive the [[Clan Invasion|Clan Invasion]] due to location in a large asteroid cluster. They also have access to a large [[germanium]] supply and [[JumpShip]] repair yards.
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*[[Filtvelt Coalition]]: became independent from the [[Federated Suns]] during or after the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]].

Revision as of 17:52, 16 April 2008

The Periphery surrounds the Inner Sphere. Allthough colonized during the days of the Star League many of its sparsely colonized worlds fiercely clung onto their independence. Always restless and rebellious, the largest Periphery states were being bloodily conquered by the SLDF. With the Succesion Wars the whole area suffered the most of the Lostech developement.

In the eyes and mind of a jaded citizen of the Inner Sphere the Periphery is little more than a large lawless area.

And there some truth in this view; many worlds are little more than hideouts and havens for groups of bandits, bands of pirates, assassins, renegades, misfits, religious extremists, and fanatics. It is a natural place to hide oneself, making it a favourite destiny for renegades, deserters, and criminals on the run.

However the same citizen would be surprised to learn that many lawful Periphery states exist, and in some few cases even enjoy greater degrees of liberty and personal right. Many inhabitants of the Periphery are simply war refugees, looking for a stable and peaceful future for themselves and their children. Periphery states range from single independent planets, minor alliances, small confederations, trade conglomerates, all the way up to major nations able to rival certain Successor States themselves in wealth, political power, and military might.

Major Powers

Medium Powers

Minor Powers

  • Elysian Fields: a protectorate of the Oberon Confederation, it was also conquered by the Clans.
  • Mica Majority: is a minor collection of atmospherically domed colonies.

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