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Line 36: ---- ---- ===Origins of the Conflict=== ===Origins of the Conflict=== − The Rasalhague Dominion was born by the fusion of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and the [[Principality of Rasalhague]]. The combination of the Clans and Rasalhague's culture had created one of the strongest, most stable states in the [[Inner Sphere]]. It had also had its problems, like the [[Motstand]] terrorist group, but towards the end of the [[Dark Age Era]], that group had been decimated. However, the year [[3151]] brought deep changes to the situation. + The Rasalhague Dominion was born by the fusion of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and the [[Principality of Rasalhague]]. The combination of the Clans and Rasalhague's culture had created one of the most strong and stable states in the [[Inner Sphere]]. It had also had its problems, like the [[Motstand]] terrorist group, but towards the end of the [[Dark Age Era]], that group had been decimated. However, the year [[3151]] brought deep changes to that situation. Despite the Dominion's close relationship with the [[Republic of the Sphere]], the Dominion did not directly assist the Republic against the invasions it suffered. Both Bear Khans also refused to participate in the competition to be the [[ilClan]]. After the [[Clan Wolf]] victory at the [[ilClan Trial]], the Bear Khans traveled to Terra, participating at [[Alaric Ward]]'s crowning as [[ilKhan]]. In a private meeting with Alaric, the Bear Khans pledged their Clan's support to the ilClan, but for the Dominion to join [[Alaric's Star League|Third Star League]], the Khans would have to consult the ''lower castes''. Alaric accepted this arrangement, at least initially.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 29</ref> Despite the Dominion's close relationship with the [[Republic of the Sphere]], the Dominion did not directly assist the Republic against the invasions it suffered. Both Bear Khans also refused to participate in the competition to be the [[ilClan]]. After the [[Clan Wolf]] victory at the [[ilClan Trial]], the Bear Khans traveled to Terra, participating at [[Alaric Ward]]'s crowning as [[ilKhan]]. In a private meeting with Alaric, the Bear Khans pledged their Clan's support to the ilClan, but for the Dominion to join [[Alaric's Star League|Third Star League]], the Khans would have to consult the ''lower castes''. Alaric accepted this arrangement, at least initially.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 29</ref> ===Referendum and Polarization=== ===Referendum and Polarization=== − Even before the Khans returned to the Dominion, the news of the ilClan's birth reached it. The Dominion's population became very polarized about the ilClan, creating two fields: the ''Joiners'' which wanted to join the [[Third Star League]] at any cost, and the ''Deniers'', which wanted to remain free. Soon, as the referendum's preparations were on their way, the Dominion found itself more divided on the question. On the planet [[Alshain]], a Joiner group appeared calling itself ''Children of the Ghost Bear'' who's leader, [[Sanura Ghost Bear]], made speeches encouraging the people to vote to join, and when votes began, the "Children" turned to violence to force the people to join, forcing the ''polis'' to clear the streets. + Even before the Khans returned to the Dominion, the news of the ilClan's birth reached it. The Dominion's population became very polarized about the ilClan, creating two fields: the ''Joiners'' which wanted to join the [[Third Star League]] at any cost, and the ''Deniers'', which wanted to remain free. Soon, as the referendum's preparations were on their way, the Dominion found itself more divided on the question. On the planet [[Alshain]], appeared a Joiner group calling itself ''Children of the Ghost Bear'' who's leader, [[Sanura Ghost Bear]], made speeches encouraging the people to vote to join, and when votes began, the "Children" turned to violence to force the people to join, forcing the ''polis'' to clear the streets. − On [[Carse]], most of the militant Joiner-Denier groups grew around former resistance cells. Militiamen calling themselves ''[[Ghosts of the Tyr]]'' had the tacit approval of the ''polis'' to force the citizens to vote their way, mostly in a peaceful way, but another group, [[Sandra Tsen's Way]] began brawls, which escalated, forcing the ''polis'' to make mass arrests. + On [[Carse]], most of the militant Joiner-Denier groups grove around former resistance cells. Militiamen calling themselves ''[[Ghosts of the Tyr]]'' had the tacit approval of the ''polis'' to force the citizens to vote their way, mostly in a peaceful way, but another group, [[Sandra Tsen's Way]] began brawls which escalated, forcing the ''polis'' to make mass arrests. − On the [[Periphery]] planet [[Damian]], Deniers used [[WorkMech]]s in their attacks, causing heavy damage. [[Grumium]] saw also rival ''sibkos'' turn their weapons against each others during an exercise. On [[Rasalhague]], the vote was peaceful, but even the highest rank politicians began arguing between themselves. On other worlds, like [[Sheliak]], the situation was tense, but violence was limited. Ironically, on worlds deemed problematic, like [[Vega]], the voting was generally peacefully.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', pp. 30–34</ref> + On the [[Periphery]] planet [[Damian]], Deniers used [[WorkMech]]s in their attacks, causing heavy damage. [[Grumium]] saw also rival ''sibkos'' turn their weapons against each others during an exercise. On [[Rasalhague]], the vote was peaceful, but even the highest rank politicians began arguing between themselves. In other worlds, like [[Sheliak]], the situation was tense, but violence was limited. Ironically, on worlds deemed problematic, like [[Vega]], the voting was generally peacefully.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', pp. 30–34</ref> Eventually, the vote for Yes (to join the Third Star league) won, but the numbers were close, very close, which angered the Deniers. The "Children of the Ghost Bear" proclaimed the caste system would return, sowing anger and confusion.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 44</ref> Eventually, the vote for Yes (to join the Third Star league) won, but the numbers were close, very close, which angered the Deniers. The "Children of the Ghost Bear" proclaimed the caste system would return, sowing anger and confusion.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 44</ref> ===Refusal and Open Conflict=== ===Refusal and Open Conflict=== − On 1 August, a [[Clan Sea Fox]] vessel brought Alaric Ward the results. Alaric denied the Dominion the right to enter the Star League, claiming they must manifest their desire more unanimously. The refusal shattered the Khans' plans, and doubt about what to do next settled. Another Referendum was not possible, and some leaders even wanted to attack the Wolves in reprisal. The population felt outraged at the refusal, and violence exploded, with the Joiners attempting to force the Deniers to join their cause, killing them and razing some farms. A [[Trial of Grievance]] began extending between members of the Bears' units, who were Joiners versus Deniers. All cohesion vanished. Officers targeted the lower ranks. The lower ranks targeted the officers... [[saKhan]] Jorgensson's orders for the military to take an apolitical position were ignored. + On 1 August, a [[Clan Sea Fox]] vessel brought Alaric Ward's the results. Alaric denied the Dominion the right to enter the Star League, claiming they must manifest their desire more unanimously. The refusal shattered the Khans' plans, and doubt about what to do next settled. Another Referendum was not possible, and some leaders even wanted to attack the Wolves in reprisal. The population felt outraged at the refusal, and violence exploded, with the Joiners attempting to force the Deniers to join their cause, killing them and razing some farms. A [[Trial of Grievance]] began extending between members of the Bears' units, who were Joiners versus Deniers. All cohesion vanished. Officers targeted the lower ranks. The lower ranks targeted the officers... [[saKhan]] Jorgensson orders for the military to take an apolitical position were ignored. Violence extended across the Dominion, with the ''polis'' taking one side or the other side. Former Rasalhagian and [[Draconis Combine]] descendants clashed. Even survivors of the Motstand group resurfaced, using the chaos to attack again. On Damian, the Bears [[Third Hussars (Rasalhague Dominion)]] restored order forcibly, but even their leaders were polarized. In the [[Vega Protectorate]], local factions wanted to get rid of the [[Freeminders]], but calm prevailed, with [[Rho Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)]] settling on defensive positions. Violence extended across the Dominion, with the ''polis'' taking one side or the other side. Former Rasalhagian and [[Draconis Combine]] descendants clashed. Even survivors of the Motstand group resurfaced, using the chaos to attack again. On Damian, the Bears [[Third Hussars (Rasalhague Dominion)]] restored order forcibly, but even their leaders were polarized. In the [[Vega Protectorate]], local factions wanted to get rid of the [[Freeminders]], but calm prevailed, with [[Rho Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)]] settling on defensive positions.
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===Origins of the Conflict=== | ===Origins of the Conflict=== | ||
| − | The Rasalhague Dominion was born by the fusion of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and the [[Principality of Rasalhague]]. The combination of the Clans and Rasalhague's culture had created one of the | + | The Rasalhague Dominion was born by the fusion of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and the [[Principality of Rasalhague]]. The combination of the Clans and Rasalhague's culture had created one of the most strong and stable states in the [[Inner Sphere]]. It had also had its problems, like the [[Motstand]] terrorist group, but towards the end of the [[Dark Age Era]], that group had been decimated. However, the year [[3151]] brought deep changes to that situation. |
Despite the Dominion's close relationship with the [[Republic of the Sphere]], the Dominion did not directly assist the Republic against the invasions it suffered. Both Bear Khans also refused to participate in the competition to be the [[ilClan]]. After the [[Clan Wolf]] victory at the [[ilClan Trial]], the Bear Khans traveled to Terra, participating at [[Alaric Ward]]'s crowning as [[ilKhan]]. In a private meeting with Alaric, the Bear Khans pledged their Clan's support to the ilClan, but for the Dominion to join [[Alaric's Star League|Third Star League]], the Khans would have to consult the ''lower castes''. Alaric accepted this arrangement, at least initially.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 29</ref> | Despite the Dominion's close relationship with the [[Republic of the Sphere]], the Dominion did not directly assist the Republic against the invasions it suffered. Both Bear Khans also refused to participate in the competition to be the [[ilClan]]. After the [[Clan Wolf]] victory at the [[ilClan Trial]], the Bear Khans traveled to Terra, participating at [[Alaric Ward]]'s crowning as [[ilKhan]]. In a private meeting with Alaric, the Bear Khans pledged their Clan's support to the ilClan, but for the Dominion to join [[Alaric's Star League|Third Star League]], the Khans would have to consult the ''lower castes''. Alaric accepted this arrangement, at least initially.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 29</ref> | ||
===Referendum and Polarization=== | ===Referendum and Polarization=== | ||
| − | Even before the Khans returned to the Dominion, the news of the ilClan's birth reached it. The Dominion's population became very polarized about the ilClan, creating two fields: the ''Joiners'' which wanted to join the [[Third Star League]] at any cost, and the ''Deniers'', which wanted to remain free. Soon, as the referendum's preparations were on their way, the Dominion found itself more divided on the question. On the planet [[Alshain]], a Joiner group | + | Even before the Khans returned to the Dominion, the news of the ilClan's birth reached it. The Dominion's population became very polarized about the ilClan, creating two fields: the ''Joiners'' which wanted to join the [[Third Star League]] at any cost, and the ''Deniers'', which wanted to remain free. Soon, as the referendum's preparations were on their way, the Dominion found itself more divided on the question. On the planet [[Alshain]], appeared a Joiner group calling itself ''Children of the Ghost Bear'' who's leader, [[Sanura Ghost Bear]], made speeches encouraging the people to vote to join, and when votes began, the "Children" turned to violence to force the people to join, forcing the ''polis'' to clear the streets. |
| − | On [[Carse]], most of the militant Joiner-Denier groups | + | On [[Carse]], most of the militant Joiner-Denier groups grove around former resistance cells. Militiamen calling themselves ''[[Ghosts of the Tyr]]'' had the tacit approval of the ''polis'' to force the citizens to vote their way, mostly in a peaceful way, but another group, [[Sandra Tsen's Way]] began brawls which escalated, forcing the ''polis'' to make mass arrests. |
| − | On the [[Periphery]] planet [[Damian]], Deniers used [[WorkMech]]s in their attacks, causing heavy damage. [[Grumium]] saw also rival ''sibkos'' turn their weapons against each others during an exercise. On [[Rasalhague]], the vote was peaceful, but even the highest rank politicians began arguing between themselves. | + | On the [[Periphery]] planet [[Damian]], Deniers used [[WorkMech]]s in their attacks, causing heavy damage. [[Grumium]] saw also rival ''sibkos'' turn their weapons against each others during an exercise. On [[Rasalhague]], the vote was peaceful, but even the highest rank politicians began arguing between themselves. In other worlds, like [[Sheliak]], the situation was tense, but violence was limited. Ironically, on worlds deemed problematic, like [[Vega]], the voting was generally peacefully.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', pp. 30–34</ref> |
Eventually, the vote for Yes (to join the Third Star league) won, but the numbers were close, very close, which angered the Deniers. The "Children of the Ghost Bear" proclaimed the caste system would return, sowing anger and confusion.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 44</ref> | Eventually, the vote for Yes (to join the Third Star league) won, but the numbers were close, very close, which angered the Deniers. The "Children of the Ghost Bear" proclaimed the caste system would return, sowing anger and confusion.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 44</ref> | ||
===Refusal and Open Conflict=== | ===Refusal and Open Conflict=== | ||
| − | On 1 August, a [[Clan Sea Fox]] vessel brought Alaric Ward the results. Alaric denied the Dominion the right to enter the Star League, claiming they must manifest their desire more unanimously. The refusal shattered the Khans' plans, and doubt about what to do next settled. Another Referendum was not possible, and some leaders even wanted to attack the Wolves in reprisal. The population felt outraged at the refusal, and violence exploded, with the Joiners attempting to force the Deniers to join their cause, killing them and razing some farms. A [[Trial of Grievance]] began extending between members of the Bears' units, who were Joiners versus Deniers. All cohesion vanished. Officers targeted the lower ranks. The lower ranks targeted the officers... [[saKhan]] Jorgensson | + | On 1 August, a [[Clan Sea Fox]] vessel brought Alaric Ward's the results. Alaric denied the Dominion the right to enter the Star League, claiming they must manifest their desire more unanimously. The refusal shattered the Khans' plans, and doubt about what to do next settled. Another Referendum was not possible, and some leaders even wanted to attack the Wolves in reprisal. The population felt outraged at the refusal, and violence exploded, with the Joiners attempting to force the Deniers to join their cause, killing them and razing some farms. A [[Trial of Grievance]] began extending between members of the Bears' units, who were Joiners versus Deniers. All cohesion vanished. Officers targeted the lower ranks. The lower ranks targeted the officers... [[saKhan]] Jorgensson orders for the military to take an apolitical position were ignored. |
Violence extended across the Dominion, with the ''polis'' taking one side or the other side. Former Rasalhagian and [[Draconis Combine]] descendants clashed. Even survivors of the Motstand group resurfaced, using the chaos to attack again. On Damian, the Bears [[Third Hussars (Rasalhague Dominion)]] restored order forcibly, but even their leaders were polarized. In the [[Vega Protectorate]], local factions wanted to get rid of the [[Freeminders]], but calm prevailed, with [[Rho Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)]] settling on defensive positions. | Violence extended across the Dominion, with the ''polis'' taking one side or the other side. Former Rasalhagian and [[Draconis Combine]] descendants clashed. Even survivors of the Motstand group resurfaced, using the chaos to attack again. On Damian, the Bears [[Third Hussars (Rasalhague Dominion)]] restored order forcibly, but even their leaders were polarized. In the [[Vega Protectorate]], local factions wanted to get rid of the [[Freeminders]], but calm prevailed, with [[Rho Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)]] settling on defensive positions. | ||