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Line 31: * [[3135]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] 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> * [[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}} − ------------------------------------- ==Randis IV== ==Randis IV== {{InfoBoxPlanet {{InfoBoxPlanet | image = Randis Flag.jpg | image = Randis Flag.jpg + | caption = Planetary flag | name = Randis IV | name = Randis IV − | othernames = Hope IV,<br>Lost Hope | position = Second<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/> | position = Second<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/> | distance = 4.31 days<ref name=objp29/> | distance = 4.31 days<ref name=objp29/> Line 51:
Line 45: | water = 75%<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/> | water = 75%<ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/> | life = Fish<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/> | life = Fish<ref name=P88-129/><ref name=MMp238/><ref name=objp29/> − | continents = 4 (Hope, Volcroth, Frews, Randis)<ref name=objp29/> + | continents = | colonized = | colonized = | demonym = | demonym = | language = | language = | religion = | 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/> + | 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]] | ruler = [[Grand Knight of the Brotherhood of Randis|Grand Knight]] | political = | political = Line 64:
Line 58: | hpgrep = [[Precentor]] [[Adrien Brix]] (3025)<ref name=P88-129/> | 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/> + '''Randis IV''' 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 monastic order of MechWarriors, the [[Brotherhood of Randis]]. The planet has four landmasses, Hope where the capital city is located, Volcroth, Frews and Randis.<ref name=objp29/> ===Planetary History=== ===Planetary History=== − ====Succession Wars==== + ====Early History==== − 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/> + 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 (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/> Line 74:
Line 68: 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>+ ====Jihad==== + 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 antipiracy campaigns.<ref name=ISP2-41i/> − ====Jihad====+ The Randis of [[3079]] was a 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. The capital, Hope City, was found on Hope.<ref name=objp29/> − 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/> ===Military Deployment=== ===Military Deployment=== Line 83:
Line 77: * [[Brotherhood of Randis]] (2 battalions)<ref name=FM3145p203>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 203: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref> * [[Brotherhood of Randis]] (2 battalions)<ref name=FM3145p203>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 203: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref> − ===Geography=== + ===References in fiction=== − 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/>+ 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> − − ===Planetary Locations=== − * 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=== ===Companies and Industries=== * [[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name=objp29/> * [[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name=objp29/> − ===References in fiction=== + ===Description=== − 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>+ Randis IV, actually the second planet from its star, was a warm, tropical world with one continent and a large rainforest. 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 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/> + + 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 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> + + ===Source analysis=== + *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/> ==Map Gallery== ==Map Gallery== Line 155:
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* [[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> | * [[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> | ||
* [[2596]] - No record<ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref> | * [[2596]] - No record<ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref> | ||
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* [[3135]] - Fiefdom of Randis<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] 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> | * [[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> | ||
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==Randis IV== | ==Randis IV== | ||
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| image = Randis Flag.jpg | | image = Randis Flag.jpg | ||
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| ruler = [[Grand Knight of the Brotherhood of Randis|Grand Knight]] | | ruler = [[Grand Knight of the Brotherhood of Randis|Grand Knight]] | ||
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| hpgrep = [[Precentor]] [[Adrien Brix]] (3025)<ref name=P88-129/> | | hpgrep = [[Precentor]] [[Adrien Brix]] (3025)<ref name=P88-129/> | ||
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| − | '''Randis IV''' | + | '''Randis IV''' 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 monastic order of MechWarriors, the [[Brotherhood of Randis]]. The planet has four landmasses, Hope where the capital city is located, Volcroth, Frews and Randis.<ref name=objp29/> |
===Planetary History=== | ===Planetary History=== | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====Early History==== |
| − | 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/> | + | 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 (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/> | ||
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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/> | ||
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| + | 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 antipiracy campaigns.<ref name=ISP2-41i/> | ||
| − | + | The Randis of [[3079]] was a 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. The capital, Hope City, was found on Hope.<ref name=objp29/> | |
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===Military Deployment=== | ===Military Deployment=== | ||
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* [[Brotherhood of Randis]] (2 battalions)<ref name=FM3145p203>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 203: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref> | * [[Brotherhood of Randis]] (2 battalions)<ref name=FM3145p203>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 203: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref> | ||
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| − | + | 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> | |
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===Companies and Industries=== | ===Companies and Industries=== | ||
* [[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name=objp29/> | * [[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name=objp29/> | ||
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| − | + | Randis IV, actually the second planet from its star, was a warm, tropical world with one continent and a large rainforest. 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 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/> | |
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| + | 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> | ||
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| + | ===Politics=== | ||
| + | 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> | ||
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| + | *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/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objectives: Periphery]]'' | * ''[[Objectives: Periphery]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' | + | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery, First Edition]]'' |
| − | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd | + | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition]]'' |
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[[Category:Systems|Randis]] | [[Category:Systems|Randis]] | ||
[[Category:Fiefdom of Randis Systems|Randis]] | [[Category:Fiefdom of Randis Systems|Randis]] | ||