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Line 16: }} }} − The '''Silver Hawks Coalition''' was a loose confederation of worlds within the [[Free Worlds League]] which banded together as a province for Parliamentary and self-defense purposes. The component worlds were separated during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]], and the Silver Hawks' military forces would later trigger [[Operation GOLDEN DAWN]], resulting in the final dissolution of the Coalition, with the remaining worlds absorbed into the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]]. Loyalty to the Silver Hawks' memory remained alive within the people of the Coalition's former worlds, however, and in April [[3152]] six worlds officially reestablished the alliance. + The '''Silver Hawks Coalition''' was a loose confederation of worlds within the [[Free Worlds League]] which banded together as a province for Parliamentary and self-defense purposes. The component worlds were separated during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]], and the Silver Hawks' military forces would later trigger [[Operation GOLDEN DAWN]], resulting in the final dissolution of the Coalition, with the remaining worlds absorbed into the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]]. + + In [[3025]], the Coalition consisted of the worlds of [[Danais]], [[Bondurant]], [[Concord]], [[Amity]], [[New Hope]], [[Alkes]], [[Kalidasa]], [[Shiloh]], [[Callison]], and [[Marcus]], and was further subdivided into several smaller subprovinces. <ref name=HBHM42>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 42, "Map of the Free Worlds League 3025"</ref> Additionally, the planet of [[Dubhe]] was noted as having been a member planet of the coalition in [[3011]]<ref>Shrapnel, vol. 3, If Auld Acquaintance be Forgot… part 3</ref> ==History== ==History== Line 22:
Line 24: Born in the fires of the [[Third Succession War]], the creation of the Silver Hawks Coalition was a direct result of the costly failure of [[Thaddeus Marik (30th c.)|Thaddeus Marik]]'s failed [[Operation KILLING STROKE]]. Unhappy with the Captain-General's continued military adventurism bringing conflict to their doorstep, and seeing the need for local military forces and political cooperation in Parliament, several unaffiliated worlds along the border with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] signed the [[Concord of Danais]] in [[2966]], which brought the coalition into being. <ref name=HBHM41/> Born in the fires of the [[Third Succession War]], the creation of the Silver Hawks Coalition was a direct result of the costly failure of [[Thaddeus Marik (30th c.)|Thaddeus Marik]]'s failed [[Operation KILLING STROKE]]. Unhappy with the Captain-General's continued military adventurism bringing conflict to their doorstep, and seeing the need for local military forces and political cooperation in Parliament, several unaffiliated worlds along the border with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] signed the [[Concord of Danais]] in [[2966]], which brought the coalition into being. <ref name=HBHM41/> − The structure of the new Coalition was a very loose confederation with no acknowledged capital world or overall political leader, consisting of the: + The structure of the new Coalition was a very loose confederation split into five sub provinces, with no acknowledged capital world or overall political leader. Instead, the Coalition serves as a way to consolidate political clout, with MPs from Silver Hawk worlds largely voting as a bloc in support of local interests. Those interests largely consist of mutual defense and opposing aggressive military campaigns. <ref name=HMFWL64>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 64, "Silver Hawks"</ref> While the Silver Hawks could be relied upon to vote against the Mariks on military matters, they were a swing vote in other matters and historically have voted for government measures, against government measures, and abstained from votes or voted independently in roughly equal proportions<ref name=HMFWL62>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 62, "Voting Blocs"</ref>. Before its repeal in [[3037]], the Silver Hawks made liberal use of the [[Home Defense Act]] to keep their native military, the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]], stationed nearby and defending their worlds<ref name=FM3145p108>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 16, Silver Hawk Irregulars/Atrean Dragoons/Protectorate Guard"</ref>. This focus on local affairs kept them strictly neutral during [[Marik_Civil_War_(31st_c.) | Anton Marik's Revolt]], for example<ref name=HBW22>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 22, "Provincial Loyalties During Anton's Revolt"</ref>. − *'''Amity Province''' ([[Amity]], [[Concord]])<ref name=EAp44>''Empire Alone'', p. 44, "Threat Assessment: Silver Hawks"</ref><ref name=HBHM42/> − *'''Callison Province''' ([[Callison]], [[Marcus]])<ref name=EAp44/><ref name=HBHM42/> − *'''Danais Province''' ([[Danais]], [[Bondurant]])<ref name=EAp44/><ref name=HBHM42/> − *'''Kalidasa Province''' ([[Kalidasa]], [[New Hope]], [[Alkes]])<ref name=EAp44/><ref name=HBHM42/> − *'''Shiloh Province''' ([[Shiloh]])<ref name=EAp44/><ref name=HBHM42/> − − Additionally, the planet of [[Dubhe]] was noted as having been a member planet of the coalition in [[3011]]<ref>Shrapnel, vol. 3, If Auld Acquaintance be Forgot… part 3</ref> Instead, the Coalition serves as a way to consolidate political clout, with MPs from Silver Hawk worlds largely voting as a bloc in support of local interests. Those interests largely consist of mutual defense and opposing aggressive military campaigns. <ref name=HMFWL64>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 64, "Silver Hawks"</ref> While the Silver Hawks could be relied upon to vote against the Mariks on military matters, they were a swing vote in other matters and historically have voted for government measures, against government measures, and abstained from votes or voted independently in roughly equal proportions<ref name=HMFWL62>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 62, "Voting Blocs"</ref>. − − Before its repeal in [[3037]], the Silver Hawks made liberal use of the [[Home Defense Act]] to keep their native military, the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]], stationed nearby and defending their worlds<ref name=FM3145p108>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 16, Silver Hawk Irregulars/Atrean Dragoons/Protectorate Guard"</ref>. This focus on local affairs kept them strictly neutral during [[Marik_Civil_War_(31st_c.) | Anton Marik's Revolt]], for example<ref name=HBW22>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 22, "Provincial Loyalties During Anton's Revolt"</ref>. ===Losses and Returns=== ===Losses and Returns=== Line 41:
Line 34: ===Jihad and Dissolution=== ===Jihad and Dissolution=== − The dissolution of the Silver Hawks Coalition began with the onset of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] in early [[3068]]. The first sign of trouble was when Shiloh effectively seceded from both the League and the Silver Hawks Coalition on April 16th, 3068, by ceasing all transmissions from their [[HPG]]. In the chaotic atmosphere of the time, this was initially chalked up to Lyran foul play during the ongoing hostilities with [[Skye]], but in fact Shiloh had joined the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]].<ref name=DoJ78>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 78, "Silence on Shiloh"</ref> Having a long history of repressive theocracy under the Exituri sect, the religious fanaticism of Shiloh had been subverted to serve the Word of Blake, and it would become a hotbed of Blakist recruitment. <ref name=DARW197>''Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)'', p. 197, "Shiloh"</ref> + The dissolution of the Silver Hawks Coalition began with the onset of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] in early [[3068]]. The first sign of trouble was when Shiloh effectively seceded from both the League and the Silver Hawks Coalition on April 16th, 3068, by ceasing all transmissions from their [[HPG]]. In the chaotic atmosphere of the time, this was initially chalked up to Lyran foul play during the ongoing hostilities with [[Skye]], but in fact Shiloh had joined the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]].<ref name=DoJ78>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 78, "Silence on Shiloh"</ref> Having a long history of repressive theocracy under the Exituri sect, the religious fanaticism of Shiloh had been subverted to serve the Word of Blake, and it would become a hotbed of Blakist recruitment. <ref name=DARW197>''Dark Age: Republic Worlds'', p. 197, "Shiloh"</ref> When the Word of Blake revealed the true identity of the false Thomas Marik, the political situation in the Free Worlds League deteriorated rapidly. In May [[3070]], the Silver Hawks Irregulars refused their allegiance to the Captain-General and aligned themselves with Blakist forces in and around the Coalition's traditional space. <ref name=JHS3070p88>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88, "Warriors of the League Embrace Blake's Word"</ref> In light of this news, many in the rapidly deteriorating League considered the Silver Hawks Coalition as whole to have thrown their lot in with the Blakists.<ref name=JHS3070p89>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88, "Traitors!"</ref> By 3072, half of the Coalition's traditional worlds were under direct governance of the Protectorate. It is unclear if the Coalition maintained any political coherence through this process.<ref name=SBWB13>''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', p. 13, "Word of Blake Protectorate, 3072"</ref> When the Word of Blake revealed the true identity of the false Thomas Marik, the political situation in the Free Worlds League deteriorated rapidly. In May [[3070]], the Silver Hawks Irregulars refused their allegiance to the Captain-General and aligned themselves with Blakist forces in and around the Coalition's traditional space. <ref name=JHS3070p88>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88, "Warriors of the League Embrace Blake's Word"</ref> In light of this news, many in the rapidly deteriorating League considered the Silver Hawks Coalition as whole to have thrown their lot in with the Blakists.<ref name=JHS3070p89>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88, "Traitors!"</ref> By 3072, half of the Coalition's traditional worlds were under direct governance of the Protectorate. It is unclear if the Coalition maintained any political coherence through this process.<ref name=SBWB13>''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', p. 13, "Word of Blake Protectorate, 3072"</ref> Line 47:
Line 40: Most of the Silver Hawk worlds in the Protectorate saw active fighting during [[Operation SCOUR]],<ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57, "The Jihad in Review"</ref> and even after the Blakists were forced back, Silver Hawk forces did not trust the Coalition. Soon after the defeat of the Word and the proclamation of Stone's [[Republic of the Sphere]], tensions grew high, as several former Silver Hawks Coalition worlds were slated to be incorporated into the Republic's borders. Unwilling to let this stand, the Silver Hawk Irregulars invaded New Hope on the 25th of March, [[3081]], taking the world in the name of the Silver Hawks Coalition. <ref name=FM3085p16>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 16, "Golden Dawn"</ref> Most of the Silver Hawk worlds in the Protectorate saw active fighting during [[Operation SCOUR]],<ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57, "The Jihad in Review"</ref> and even after the Blakists were forced back, Silver Hawk forces did not trust the Coalition. Soon after the defeat of the Word and the proclamation of Stone's [[Republic of the Sphere]], tensions grew high, as several former Silver Hawks Coalition worlds were slated to be incorporated into the Republic's borders. Unwilling to let this stand, the Silver Hawk Irregulars invaded New Hope on the 25th of March, [[3081]], taking the world in the name of the Silver Hawks Coalition. <ref name=FM3085p16>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 16, "Golden Dawn"</ref> − This triggered an overwhelming response from the ascendant Republic in the form of [[Operation GOLDEN DAWN]], which solidified much of the structure of the nascent [[RAF]] and completely shattered the Silver Hawks militarily, along with several other former Free Worlds League states bordering the Republic. While separate peace treaties were conducted with the [[Marik Commonwealth]], the [[Stewart Commonality]], and the [[Duchy of Oriente]], only the Silver Hawks Coalition refused to sign a peace. However, with the Irregulars destroyed and a standing ultimatum from the Republic in place considering any effort to re-form the Silver Hawk Irregulars an act of war, there was little that could be done.<ref name=FM3085p17>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 17, "Golden Dawn"</ref><ref name=FM3085p81>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 81, "Army of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth"</ref> Forcibly demilitarized and in need of protection, the remains of the Silver Hawks Coalition were absorbed into the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in [[3082]].<ref name=FM3085p234/> + This triggered an overwhelming response from the ascendant Republic in the form of [[Operation GOLDEN DAWN]], which solidified much of the structure of the nascent [[RAF]] and completely shattered the Silver Hawks militarily, along with several other former Free Worlds League states bordering the Republic. While separate peace treaties were conducted with the [[Marik Commonwealth]], the [[Stewart Commonality]], and the [[Duchy of Oriente]], only the Silver Hawks Coalition refused to sign a peace. However, with the Irregulars destroyed and a standing ultimatum from the Republic in place considering any effort to re-form the Silver Hawk Irregulars an act of war, there was little that could be done.<ref name=FM3085p17>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 17, "Golden Dawn"</ref><ref name=FM3085p81>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 81, "Army of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth"</ref> Forcibly demilitarized and in need of protection, the remains of the Silver Hawks Coalition were absorbed into the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in [[3082]].<ref name=FM3085p234/> While the Silver Hawk Irregulars would eventually be re-formed in an effort to defend their traditional homelands in the face of [[Operation HAMMERFALL]], they would be under the command of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth and the Coalition was not re-formed. <ref name=FM3145p108/> − − ===Dark Age=== − While the Silver Hawk Irregulars would eventually be re-formed in an effort to defend their traditional homelands in the face of [[Operation HAMMERFALL]], they would be under the command of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth and the Coalition was not re-formed.<ref name=FM3145p108/> − − ===IlClan Era and Resurrection=== − Following the departure of virtually the entire ''touman'' of the [[Wolf Empire]] to [[Terra]] in late [[3150]], news of the Empire's weakened defenses gradually filtered across its border with the Free Worlds League. As the newly-victorious [[ilClan]] remained mysteriously cut off from its holdings, the Silver Hawk Irregulars and like-minded League units began liberating former Coalition worlds from the Wolves. In late April [[3152]] six of these planets - [[Alkes]], [[Amity]], [[Bondurant]], [[Concord]], [[Danais]] and [[New Hope]] - formally proclaimed themselves members of the resurrected Silver Hawks Coalition.<ref name=EA70/> ==Notes== ==Notes== * The traditional colors associated with the Coalition's Parliamentary delegations are orange and gold.<ref name=HMFWL67>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 67, "Sir Charles Smith, MP"</ref> * The traditional colors associated with the Coalition's Parliamentary delegations are orange and gold.<ref name=HMFWL67>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 67, "Sir Charles Smith, MP"</ref> * The Silver Hawks Coalition falls under the military jurisdiction of the [[Free_Worlds_League_Military#Military_Districts | Dieudonné District ]]. <ref name=HBHM99>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 99, "Dieudonné District"</ref> * The Silver Hawks Coalition falls under the military jurisdiction of the [[Free_Worlds_League_Military#Military_Districts | Dieudonné District ]]. <ref name=HBHM99>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 99, "Dieudonné District"</ref> − * Though there is no acknowledged leader of the Coalition, [[House Smith]] is noted as being among the most notable political clans in the Coalition, pushing policies that tend toward pacifism. <ref name=HMFWL67/> + * Though there is no acknowledged leader of the Coalition, House Smith is noted as being among the most notable political clans in the Coalition, pushing policies that tend toward pacifism. <ref name=HMFWL67/> * There is some confusion in canon sources on exactly which worlds constitute the Coalition. For instance, [[Handbook: House Marik]] show the world of Kalidasa as within Silver Hawk territory on its map of the Free Worlds League, but the more extensive write-up on Kalidasa later in the book lists its affiliation as "Independent," as compared to Shiloh being listed as affiliated with the Silver Hawk Coalition in the same section.<ref name=HBHM72>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 72, "Kalidasa Profile"</ref> * There is some confusion in canon sources on exactly which worlds constitute the Coalition. For instance, [[Handbook: House Marik]] show the world of Kalidasa as within Silver Hawk territory on its map of the Free Worlds League, but the more extensive write-up on Kalidasa later in the book lists its affiliation as "Independent," as compared to Shiloh being listed as affiliated with the Silver Hawk Coalition in the same section.<ref name=HBHM72>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 72, "Kalidasa Profile"</ref> Line 67:
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| − | The '''Silver Hawks Coalition''' was a loose confederation of worlds within the [[Free Worlds League]] which banded together as a province for Parliamentary and self-defense purposes. The component worlds were separated during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]], and the Silver Hawks' military forces would later trigger [[Operation GOLDEN DAWN]], resulting in the final dissolution of the Coalition, with the remaining worlds absorbed into the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]]. | + | The '''Silver Hawks Coalition''' was a loose confederation of worlds within the [[Free Worlds League]] which banded together as a province for Parliamentary and self-defense purposes. The component worlds were separated during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]], and the Silver Hawks' military forces would later trigger [[Operation GOLDEN DAWN]], resulting in the final dissolution of the Coalition, with the remaining worlds absorbed into the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]]. |
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| + | In [[3025]], the Coalition consisted of the worlds of [[Danais]], [[Bondurant]], [[Concord]], [[Amity]], [[New Hope]], [[Alkes]], [[Kalidasa]], [[Shiloh]], [[Callison]], and [[Marcus]], and was further subdivided into several smaller subprovinces. <ref name=HBHM42>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 42, "Map of the Free Worlds League 3025"</ref> Additionally, the planet of [[Dubhe]] was noted as having been a member planet of the coalition in [[3011]]<ref>Shrapnel, vol. 3, If Auld Acquaintance be Forgot… part 3</ref> | ||
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Born in the fires of the [[Third Succession War]], the creation of the Silver Hawks Coalition was a direct result of the costly failure of [[Thaddeus Marik (30th c.)|Thaddeus Marik]]'s failed [[Operation KILLING STROKE]]. Unhappy with the Captain-General's continued military adventurism bringing conflict to their doorstep, and seeing the need for local military forces and political cooperation in Parliament, several unaffiliated worlds along the border with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] signed the [[Concord of Danais]] in [[2966]], which brought the coalition into being. <ref name=HBHM41/> | Born in the fires of the [[Third Succession War]], the creation of the Silver Hawks Coalition was a direct result of the costly failure of [[Thaddeus Marik (30th c.)|Thaddeus Marik]]'s failed [[Operation KILLING STROKE]]. Unhappy with the Captain-General's continued military adventurism bringing conflict to their doorstep, and seeing the need for local military forces and political cooperation in Parliament, several unaffiliated worlds along the border with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] signed the [[Concord of Danais]] in [[2966]], which brought the coalition into being. <ref name=HBHM41/> | ||
| − | The structure of the new Coalition was a very loose confederation with no acknowledged capital world or overall political leader | + | The structure of the new Coalition was a very loose confederation split into five sub provinces, with no acknowledged capital world or overall political leader. Instead, the Coalition serves as a way to consolidate political clout, with MPs from Silver Hawk worlds largely voting as a bloc in support of local interests. Those interests largely consist of mutual defense and opposing aggressive military campaigns. <ref name=HMFWL64>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 64, "Silver Hawks"</ref> While the Silver Hawks could be relied upon to vote against the Mariks on military matters, they were a swing vote in other matters and historically have voted for government measures, against government measures, and abstained from votes or voted independently in roughly equal proportions<ref name=HMFWL62>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 62, "Voting Blocs"</ref>. Before its repeal in [[3037]], the Silver Hawks made liberal use of the [[Home Defense Act]] to keep their native military, the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]], stationed nearby and defending their worlds<ref name=FM3145p108>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 16, Silver Hawk Irregulars/Atrean Dragoons/Protectorate Guard"</ref>. This focus on local affairs kept them strictly neutral during [[Marik_Civil_War_(31st_c.) | Anton Marik's Revolt]], for example<ref name=HBW22>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 22, "Provincial Loyalties During Anton's Revolt"</ref>. |
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| − | Before its repeal in [[3037]], the Silver Hawks made liberal use of the [[Home Defense Act]] to keep their native military, the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]], stationed nearby and defending their worlds<ref name=FM3145p108>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 16, Silver Hawk Irregulars/Atrean Dragoons/Protectorate Guard"</ref>. This focus on local affairs kept them strictly neutral during [[Marik_Civil_War_(31st_c.) | Anton Marik's Revolt]], for example<ref name=HBW22>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 22, "Provincial Loyalties During Anton's Revolt"</ref>. | ||
===Losses and Returns=== | ===Losses and Returns=== | ||
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===Jihad and Dissolution=== | ===Jihad and Dissolution=== | ||
| − | The dissolution of the Silver Hawks Coalition began with the onset of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] in early [[3068]]. The first sign of trouble was when Shiloh effectively seceded from both the League and the Silver Hawks Coalition on April 16th, 3068, by ceasing all transmissions from their [[HPG]]. In the chaotic atmosphere of the time, this was initially chalked up to Lyran foul play during the ongoing hostilities with [[Skye]], but in fact Shiloh had joined the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]].<ref name=DoJ78>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 78, "Silence on Shiloh"</ref> Having a long history of repressive theocracy under the Exituri sect, the religious fanaticism of Shiloh had been subverted to serve the Word of Blake, and it would become a hotbed of Blakist recruitment. <ref name=DARW197>''Dark Age: Republic Worlds | + | The dissolution of the Silver Hawks Coalition began with the onset of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] in early [[3068]]. The first sign of trouble was when Shiloh effectively seceded from both the League and the Silver Hawks Coalition on April 16th, 3068, by ceasing all transmissions from their [[HPG]]. In the chaotic atmosphere of the time, this was initially chalked up to Lyran foul play during the ongoing hostilities with [[Skye]], but in fact Shiloh had joined the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]].<ref name=DoJ78>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 78, "Silence on Shiloh"</ref> Having a long history of repressive theocracy under the Exituri sect, the religious fanaticism of Shiloh had been subverted to serve the Word of Blake, and it would become a hotbed of Blakist recruitment. <ref name=DARW197>''Dark Age: Republic Worlds'', p. 197, "Shiloh"</ref> |
When the Word of Blake revealed the true identity of the false Thomas Marik, the political situation in the Free Worlds League deteriorated rapidly. In May [[3070]], the Silver Hawks Irregulars refused their allegiance to the Captain-General and aligned themselves with Blakist forces in and around the Coalition's traditional space. <ref name=JHS3070p88>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88, "Warriors of the League Embrace Blake's Word"</ref> In light of this news, many in the rapidly deteriorating League considered the Silver Hawks Coalition as whole to have thrown their lot in with the Blakists.<ref name=JHS3070p89>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88, "Traitors!"</ref> By 3072, half of the Coalition's traditional worlds were under direct governance of the Protectorate. It is unclear if the Coalition maintained any political coherence through this process.<ref name=SBWB13>''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', p. 13, "Word of Blake Protectorate, 3072"</ref> | When the Word of Blake revealed the true identity of the false Thomas Marik, the political situation in the Free Worlds League deteriorated rapidly. In May [[3070]], the Silver Hawks Irregulars refused their allegiance to the Captain-General and aligned themselves with Blakist forces in and around the Coalition's traditional space. <ref name=JHS3070p88>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88, "Warriors of the League Embrace Blake's Word"</ref> In light of this news, many in the rapidly deteriorating League considered the Silver Hawks Coalition as whole to have thrown their lot in with the Blakists.<ref name=JHS3070p89>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88, "Traitors!"</ref> By 3072, half of the Coalition's traditional worlds were under direct governance of the Protectorate. It is unclear if the Coalition maintained any political coherence through this process.<ref name=SBWB13>''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', p. 13, "Word of Blake Protectorate, 3072"</ref> | ||
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Most of the Silver Hawk worlds in the Protectorate saw active fighting during [[Operation SCOUR]],<ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57, "The Jihad in Review"</ref> and even after the Blakists were forced back, Silver Hawk forces did not trust the Coalition. Soon after the defeat of the Word and the proclamation of Stone's [[Republic of the Sphere]], tensions grew high, as several former Silver Hawks Coalition worlds were slated to be incorporated into the Republic's borders. Unwilling to let this stand, the Silver Hawk Irregulars invaded New Hope on the 25th of March, [[3081]], taking the world in the name of the Silver Hawks Coalition. <ref name=FM3085p16>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 16, "Golden Dawn"</ref> | Most of the Silver Hawk worlds in the Protectorate saw active fighting during [[Operation SCOUR]],<ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57, "The Jihad in Review"</ref> and even after the Blakists were forced back, Silver Hawk forces did not trust the Coalition. Soon after the defeat of the Word and the proclamation of Stone's [[Republic of the Sphere]], tensions grew high, as several former Silver Hawks Coalition worlds were slated to be incorporated into the Republic's borders. Unwilling to let this stand, the Silver Hawk Irregulars invaded New Hope on the 25th of March, [[3081]], taking the world in the name of the Silver Hawks Coalition. <ref name=FM3085p16>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 16, "Golden Dawn"</ref> | ||
| − | This triggered an overwhelming response from the ascendant Republic in the form of [[Operation GOLDEN DAWN]], which solidified much of the structure of the nascent [[RAF]] and completely shattered the Silver Hawks militarily, along with several other former Free Worlds League states bordering the Republic. While separate peace treaties were conducted with the [[Marik Commonwealth]], the [[Stewart Commonality]], and the [[Duchy of Oriente]], only the Silver Hawks Coalition refused to sign a peace. However, with the Irregulars destroyed and a standing ultimatum from the Republic in place considering any effort to re-form the Silver Hawk Irregulars an act of war, there was little that could be done.<ref name=FM3085p17>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 17, "Golden Dawn"</ref><ref name=FM3085p81>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 81, "Army of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth"</ref> Forcibly demilitarized and in need of protection, the remains of the Silver Hawks Coalition were absorbed into the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in [[3082]].<ref name=FM3085p234/> | + | This triggered an overwhelming response from the ascendant Republic in the form of [[Operation GOLDEN DAWN]], which solidified much of the structure of the nascent [[RAF]] and completely shattered the Silver Hawks militarily, along with several other former Free Worlds League states bordering the Republic. While separate peace treaties were conducted with the [[Marik Commonwealth]], the [[Stewart Commonality]], and the [[Duchy of Oriente]], only the Silver Hawks Coalition refused to sign a peace. However, with the Irregulars destroyed and a standing ultimatum from the Republic in place considering any effort to re-form the Silver Hawk Irregulars an act of war, there was little that could be done.<ref name=FM3085p17>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 17, "Golden Dawn"</ref><ref name=FM3085p81>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 81, "Army of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth"</ref> Forcibly demilitarized and in need of protection, the remains of the Silver Hawks Coalition were absorbed into the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in [[3082]].<ref name=FM3085p234/> While the Silver Hawk Irregulars would eventually be re-formed in an effort to defend their traditional homelands in the face of [[Operation HAMMERFALL]], they would be under the command of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth and the Coalition was not re-formed. <ref name=FM3145p108/> |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The traditional colors associated with the Coalition's Parliamentary delegations are orange and gold.<ref name=HMFWL67>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 67, "Sir Charles Smith, MP"</ref> | * The traditional colors associated with the Coalition's Parliamentary delegations are orange and gold.<ref name=HMFWL67>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 67, "Sir Charles Smith, MP"</ref> | ||
* The Silver Hawks Coalition falls under the military jurisdiction of the [[Free_Worlds_League_Military#Military_Districts | Dieudonné District ]]. <ref name=HBHM99>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 99, "Dieudonné District"</ref> | * The Silver Hawks Coalition falls under the military jurisdiction of the [[Free_Worlds_League_Military#Military_Districts | Dieudonné District ]]. <ref name=HBHM99>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 99, "Dieudonné District"</ref> | ||
| − | * Though there is no acknowledged leader of the Coalition, | + | * Though there is no acknowledged leader of the Coalition, House Smith is noted as being among the most notable political clans in the Coalition, pushing policies that tend toward pacifism. <ref name=HMFWL67/> |
* There is some confusion in canon sources on exactly which worlds constitute the Coalition. For instance, [[Handbook: House Marik]] show the world of Kalidasa as within Silver Hawk territory on its map of the Free Worlds League, but the more extensive write-up on Kalidasa later in the book lists its affiliation as "Independent," as compared to Shiloh being listed as affiliated with the Silver Hawk Coalition in the same section.<ref name=HBHM72>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 72, "Kalidasa Profile"</ref> | * There is some confusion in canon sources on exactly which worlds constitute the Coalition. For instance, [[Handbook: House Marik]] show the world of Kalidasa as within Silver Hawk territory on its map of the Free Worlds League, but the more extensive write-up on Kalidasa later in the book lists its affiliation as "Independent," as compared to Shiloh being listed as affiliated with the Silver Hawk Coalition in the same section.<ref name=HBHM72>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 72, "Kalidasa Profile"</ref> | ||
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* ''[[Dark Age: Republic Worlds]]'' | * ''[[Dark Age: Republic Worlds]]'' | ||
* ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | * ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''' | * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''' | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' | ||
* ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' | * ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' | ||