Editing Star League (3151–)

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The '''Star League''' was recreated in [[3151]] after the fall of the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name=SSWp11>''Second Succession War'', p. 11</ref> This third incarnation was inaugurated by [[Clan Wolf]] with [[ilKhan]] [[Alaric Ward]] as its leader and was still in existence a century later. 

==History==
===Fall of the Republic===
During the [[Battle of Terra (3151)|fight]] on [[Terra]], [[Devlin Stone]] and his Republic forces were suffering the brunt of the fighting between Clan Wolf and [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. This changed however when [[Exarch]] [[Damien Redburn]] enacted a plan to destroy both Clan leaderships under the guise of a false-flag operation. Although reluctant to approve the plan, Stone accepted it as the only means to end the war. Though the plan seemed sound, it backfired when Redburn killed the wrong target and in turn, was killed himself. Although Damien did not live to see it, his plan caused the downfall of the Republic as Stone would surrender to both Clan Wolf and Clan Jade Falcon to discuss further terms. The Exarch offered himself to the Khan as a bondsman to the Wolves, but an angered Alaric refused his offer. With few options left, Devlin Stone disbanded the Republic of the Sphere.

===Trial for ilClanship and Afterwards===
After the fall of the Republic, Khans Alaric and Malvina enacted one final trial to end their rivalry once and for all, the [[ilClan Trial]]. This trial was a "winner-take-all" challenge that would decide not only the fate of Terra but the entire [[Inner Sphere]], too, as the winner would become First Lord of the Star League and ilKhan with the title of ilClan. Mirroring the [[Refusal War]] from long ago, both sides mauled each other until Clan Wolf was the victor. After the battle, Clan Wolf ruled Terra, with Clan Jade Falcon acting as the bodyguard for the ilKhan and Clan Smoke Jaguar bound to the ilClan.

==ilClan Era==
Later in the Star League's history the [[Blackout|Blackout's]] impact upon the Inner Sphere faded, although this did not occur until some years after "the Last Annihilation". As noted by Loremaster [[Stephan Roshak]] the so-called [[Dark Age Era]] preceding the ilClan's rise was often derided retrospectively as a literal "dark age", even the peaceful and prosperous decades prior to the HPG collapse.<ref name=TRDAp4>''Technical Readout: Dark Age'', p. 4</ref>

[[Clan Snow Raven]] willingly joined the IlClan. In 3152, they easily conquered the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Milligan]]. Their forces, with or without Alaric's permission, wore the [[Cameron Star]] of the Star League.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 74</ref>

The decision on whether or not to join the new Star League left [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and its fellow denizens of the [[Rasalhague Dominion]] split almost down the middle. While the [[Joiners|Joiner]] faction eked out a very narrow victory in a plebiscite on the question, ilKhan Ward rejected the result due to the Dominion's divided loyalties, resulting in the brief but bitter [[Dominion Civil War]] and the announcement of a second referendum on the issue.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 45-48</ref> <ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 84-87</ref>

By [[3250]] the League had well-established arenas where warriors fought duels or historical reenactments. Some of these warriors used state-of-the-art [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]], while others (usually novices or poorer [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]]) piloted older designs. [[Gunslinger Program|Gunslinger]] [[Jázon Marik]] was a noted participant in these arenas.<ref>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 4</ref>

==Politics==
While the exact makeup of this Star League's government is unknown, But it is more democratic than the first star league and that clan breeding was outlawed. it did include an [[ilKhan]] and a [[Loremaster of the Star League|Loremaster]].<ref name=SSWp11/> Territory-wise, the League excluded as least part of the [[Periphery]].<ref name=TRJp4>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', p. 4</ref>

Dissenting forces such as the Lost Command and "Renegades" had emerged as opponents to the League by [[3250]]. Units known as Auditor [[Cluster|Clusters]] were tasked with seeking out unauthorized industry and military manufacturing throughout both the League and the [[Periphery]], in part to forestall these dissidents' efforts.<ref>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 4</ref> <ref name=TRJp4/>

==Military==
The [[SLDF]] Regular Army was revived at some point and appeared to be a separate entity from the Clan ''toumans''. Members of both sought to attain the coveted status of [[Gunslinger Program|Gunslinger]], which was modeled (with some changes) on the Republic's [[Knights of the Republic of the Sphere|Knights]] and likewise offered role models for the public and other military personnel to aspire to.<ref name=TRDAp4/>

==Notes==
* Though the third incarnation of the Star League, individuals in-universe have yet to refer to the "Third Star League". See this article's talk page for the details on the article's naming structure.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Dominions Divided]]''
*''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: Clan Invasion]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: Dark Age]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: Jihad]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: Succession Wars]]''

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