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| Dissolved = [[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p234>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 234, "Former Free Worlds League Sub Affiliations"</ref>
 
| Dissolved = [[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p234>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 234, "Former Free Worlds League Sub Affiliations"</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, consisting of the:
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The structure of the new Coalition was a very loose confederation split into five subprovinces, 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>.
*'''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>.
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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>
  
 
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>.
 
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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===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>
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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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===IlClan Era and Resurrection===
 
===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/>
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Following the departure of virtually the entire ''touman'' of the [[Wolf Empire]] to [[Terra]] in late [[3050]], 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/>
  
 
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