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Line 86: These city-states became home to interstellar trade, and by [[2905]], the surface of Astrokaszy was dotted with successful urban centers. [[Caliph of the Shervanis Caliphate|Caliph]] [[Omar Shervanis]], a fifth-generation descendant of the leader of the Crimson Reapers, became the most prominent and most powerful of the urban centers on Astrokaszy. Shervanis's Caliphate was guaranteed by the remnants of the Crimson Reapers BattleMechs, two ''Clints'' and a ''Warhammer''. However, Shervanis' aspirations were greater than Astrokaszy, and the Caliph had devoted his efforts to the acquisition of more war matériel, power, sphere of influence and even legitimacy. By [[3001]], Astrokaszy, led by Caliph Shervanis, had formed a federated government, stable and affluent enough to be recognized by [[Inner Sphere]] powers and [[ComStar]], who connected the colony to the Inner Sphere-spanning [[HPG]] network.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> These city-states became home to interstellar trade, and by [[2905]], the surface of Astrokaszy was dotted with successful urban centers. [[Caliph of the Shervanis Caliphate|Caliph]] [[Omar Shervanis]], a fifth-generation descendant of the leader of the Crimson Reapers, became the most prominent and most powerful of the urban centers on Astrokaszy. Shervanis's Caliphate was guaranteed by the remnants of the Crimson Reapers BattleMechs, two ''Clints'' and a ''Warhammer''. However, Shervanis' aspirations were greater than Astrokaszy, and the Caliph had devoted his efforts to the acquisition of more war matériel, power, sphere of influence and even legitimacy. By [[3001]], Astrokaszy, led by Caliph Shervanis, had formed a federated government, stable and affluent enough to be recognized by [[Inner Sphere]] powers and [[ComStar]], who connected the colony to the Inner Sphere-spanning [[HPG]] network.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> − ====Post-Fourth Succession War==== The success of Astrokaszy was short-lived. In [[3035]],<ref name=HB:MPSp8>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 8: "Local Color"</ref><ref name=TP2Ep54>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', pp. 54, 56: "Foundation and Early History"</ref> the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded and took control of the planet because [[Imperator of the Marian Hegemony|''Imperator'']] [[Marius O'Reilly]] believed Astrokaszy harbored a [[House Marik|Marik]] agent who had sent an assassin to try to kill him. Quickly, the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Illyrian Palatinate]], and [[Circinus Federation]]—as well as a Free Worlds League peacekeeping force—landed forces on-planet to prevent violence from erupting. However, the damage had been done; despite the Marian Hegemony removing its troops from the planet, Astrokaszy's federation had dissolved and individual city-states had formed alliances and begun a civil war.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> The success of Astrokaszy was short-lived. In [[3035]],<ref name=HB:MPSp8>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 8: "Local Color"</ref><ref name=TP2Ep54>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', pp. 54, 56: "Foundation and Early History"</ref> the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded and took control of the planet because [[Imperator of the Marian Hegemony|''Imperator'']] [[Marius O'Reilly]] believed Astrokaszy harbored a [[House Marik|Marik]] agent who had sent an assassin to try to kill him. Quickly, the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Illyrian Palatinate]], and [[Circinus Federation]]—as well as a Free Worlds League peacekeeping force—landed forces on-planet to prevent violence from erupting. However, the damage had been done; despite the Marian Hegemony removing its troops from the planet, Astrokaszy's federation had dissolved and individual city-states had formed alliances and begun a civil war.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> Worse still, the [[Federated Suns]], [[Draconis Combine]], and (unnamed) Periphery powers took advantage of the situation to use the planet as a testing ground for experimental weapons, tactics, and [[BattleMechs]], and as a training area for special operations forces. The Free Worlds League brokered a peace agreement between the city-states but bloodshed resumed mere weeks after they left the system in [[3042]]. Though violence on Astrokaszy was low-grade, warfare continued until [[3048]], by which point its cities contained vast areas of rubble and the population was sharply divided.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> Worse still, the [[Federated Suns]], [[Draconis Combine]], and (unnamed) Periphery powers took advantage of the situation to use the planet as a testing ground for experimental weapons, tactics, and [[BattleMechs]], and as a training area for special operations forces. The Free Worlds League brokered a peace agreement between the city-states but bloodshed resumed mere weeks after they left the system in [[3042]]. Though violence on Astrokaszy was low-grade, warfare continued until [[3048]], by which point its cities contained vast areas of rubble and the population was sharply divided.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> − − In mid-[[3057]], renewed infighting between the various city-states gave Marius' son [[Sean O'Reilly]], now the ruling [[Caesar of the Marian Hegemony|''Caesar'']], an opportunity to begin a new round of Marian conquests. Although O'Reilly was supported by the [[Word of Blake]] faction known as the [[Sixth of June]], the sudden arrival of the veteran mercenary unit [[Avanti's Angels]], funded by the Magistracy of Canopus, prevented the planet from falling to the Hegemony.<ref name=FM:Pp70>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 70: "Empire Building"</ref> ====The Smoke Jaguars==== ====The Smoke Jaguars==== Line 99:
Line 96: ====Jihad==== ====Jihad==== − Before the system-wide HPG blackout, Blakist forces were in control of the planet's ten largest settlements, including the Shervanis Caliphate. Mercenary business has been completely stopped.{{cn}} + Before the system-wide HPG blackout, [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] forces were in control of the planet's ten largest settlements, including the Shervanis Caliphate. Mercenary business has been completely stopped.{{cn}} − On 6 April [[3076]], a raiding force from the Magistracy of Canopus raided Astrokaszy, striking at what they believed were bases established on the planet by the Word of Blake. The Canopians had material support from the Capellan Confederation and fought against the Blakist-sponsored group known as the [[Order of the Faithful]].<ref name="JHS:Tp21">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> + On 6 April [[3076]], a raiding force from the Magistracy of Canopus raided Astrokaszy, striking at what they believed were bases established on the planet by the [[Word of Blake]]. The Canopians had material support from the Capellan Confederation and fought against the Blakist-sponsored group known as the [[Order of the Faithful]].<ref name="JHS:Tp21">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The original inhabitants of Astrokaszy were semi-barbaric nomadic tribes under the rule of "caliphate" and local suzerains. The people of Astrokaszy were fearless fighters with an interest in blood sports. However, the planet remained mostly fractious as the population blossomed. As the population spread, Astrokaszy's surface became dotted with rich oases and caravans. However, Astrokaszy always possessed a certain sinister character.{{cn}} The original inhabitants of Astrokaszy were semi-barbaric nomadic tribes under the rule of "caliphate" and local suzerains. The people of Astrokaszy were fearless fighters with an interest in blood sports. However, the planet remained mostly fractious as the population blossomed. As the population spread, Astrokaszy's surface became dotted with rich oases and caravans. However, Astrokaszy always possessed a certain sinister character.{{cn}}
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These city-states became home to interstellar trade, and by [[2905]], the surface of Astrokaszy was dotted with successful urban centers. [[Caliph of the Shervanis Caliphate|Caliph]] [[Omar Shervanis]], a fifth-generation descendant of the leader of the Crimson Reapers, became the most prominent and most powerful of the urban centers on Astrokaszy. Shervanis's Caliphate was guaranteed by the remnants of the Crimson Reapers BattleMechs, two ''Clints'' and a ''Warhammer''. However, Shervanis' aspirations were greater than Astrokaszy, and the Caliph had devoted his efforts to the acquisition of more war matériel, power, sphere of influence and even legitimacy. By [[3001]], Astrokaszy, led by Caliph Shervanis, had formed a federated government, stable and affluent enough to be recognized by [[Inner Sphere]] powers and [[ComStar]], who connected the colony to the Inner Sphere-spanning [[HPG]] network.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | These city-states became home to interstellar trade, and by [[2905]], the surface of Astrokaszy was dotted with successful urban centers. [[Caliph of the Shervanis Caliphate|Caliph]] [[Omar Shervanis]], a fifth-generation descendant of the leader of the Crimson Reapers, became the most prominent and most powerful of the urban centers on Astrokaszy. Shervanis's Caliphate was guaranteed by the remnants of the Crimson Reapers BattleMechs, two ''Clints'' and a ''Warhammer''. However, Shervanis' aspirations were greater than Astrokaszy, and the Caliph had devoted his efforts to the acquisition of more war matériel, power, sphere of influence and even legitimacy. By [[3001]], Astrokaszy, led by Caliph Shervanis, had formed a federated government, stable and affluent enough to be recognized by [[Inner Sphere]] powers and [[ComStar]], who connected the colony to the Inner Sphere-spanning [[HPG]] network.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | ||
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The success of Astrokaszy was short-lived. In [[3035]],<ref name=HB:MPSp8>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 8: "Local Color"</ref><ref name=TP2Ep54>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', pp. 54, 56: "Foundation and Early History"</ref> the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded and took control of the planet because [[Imperator of the Marian Hegemony|''Imperator'']] [[Marius O'Reilly]] believed Astrokaszy harbored a [[House Marik|Marik]] agent who had sent an assassin to try to kill him. Quickly, the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Illyrian Palatinate]], and [[Circinus Federation]]—as well as a Free Worlds League peacekeeping force—landed forces on-planet to prevent violence from erupting. However, the damage had been done; despite the Marian Hegemony removing its troops from the planet, Astrokaszy's federation had dissolved and individual city-states had formed alliances and begun a civil war.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | The success of Astrokaszy was short-lived. In [[3035]],<ref name=HB:MPSp8>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 8: "Local Color"</ref><ref name=TP2Ep54>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', pp. 54, 56: "Foundation and Early History"</ref> the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded and took control of the planet because [[Imperator of the Marian Hegemony|''Imperator'']] [[Marius O'Reilly]] believed Astrokaszy harbored a [[House Marik|Marik]] agent who had sent an assassin to try to kill him. Quickly, the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Illyrian Palatinate]], and [[Circinus Federation]]—as well as a Free Worlds League peacekeeping force—landed forces on-planet to prevent violence from erupting. However, the damage had been done; despite the Marian Hegemony removing its troops from the planet, Astrokaszy's federation had dissolved and individual city-states had formed alliances and begun a civil war.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | ||
Worse still, the [[Federated Suns]], [[Draconis Combine]], and (unnamed) Periphery powers took advantage of the situation to use the planet as a testing ground for experimental weapons, tactics, and [[BattleMechs]], and as a training area for special operations forces. The Free Worlds League brokered a peace agreement between the city-states but bloodshed resumed mere weeks after they left the system in [[3042]]. Though violence on Astrokaszy was low-grade, warfare continued until [[3048]], by which point its cities contained vast areas of rubble and the population was sharply divided.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | Worse still, the [[Federated Suns]], [[Draconis Combine]], and (unnamed) Periphery powers took advantage of the situation to use the planet as a testing ground for experimental weapons, tactics, and [[BattleMechs]], and as a training area for special operations forces. The Free Worlds League brokered a peace agreement between the city-states but bloodshed resumed mere weeks after they left the system in [[3042]]. Though violence on Astrokaszy was low-grade, warfare continued until [[3048]], by which point its cities contained vast areas of rubble and the population was sharply divided.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | ||
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| − | Before the system-wide HPG blackout, Blakist forces were in control of the planet's ten largest settlements, including the Shervanis Caliphate. Mercenary business has been completely stopped.{{cn}} | + | Before the system-wide HPG blackout, [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] forces were in control of the planet's ten largest settlements, including the Shervanis Caliphate. Mercenary business has been completely stopped.{{cn}} |
| − | On 6 April [[3076]], a raiding force from the Magistracy of Canopus raided Astrokaszy, striking at what they believed were bases established on the planet by the Word of Blake. The Canopians had material support from the Capellan Confederation and fought against the Blakist-sponsored group known as the [[Order of the Faithful]].<ref name="JHS:Tp21">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> | + | On 6 April [[3076]], a raiding force from the Magistracy of Canopus raided Astrokaszy, striking at what they believed were bases established on the planet by the [[Word of Blake]]. The Canopians had material support from the Capellan Confederation and fought against the Blakist-sponsored group known as the [[Order of the Faithful]].<ref name="JHS:Tp21">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> |
The original inhabitants of Astrokaszy were semi-barbaric nomadic tribes under the rule of "caliphate" and local suzerains. The people of Astrokaszy were fearless fighters with an interest in blood sports. However, the planet remained mostly fractious as the population blossomed. As the population spread, Astrokaszy's surface became dotted with rich oases and caravans. However, Astrokaszy always possessed a certain sinister character.{{cn}} | The original inhabitants of Astrokaszy were semi-barbaric nomadic tribes under the rule of "caliphate" and local suzerains. The people of Astrokaszy were fearless fighters with an interest in blood sports. However, the planet remained mostly fractious as the population blossomed. As the population spread, Astrokaszy's surface became dotted with rich oases and caravans. However, Astrokaszy always possessed a certain sinister character.{{cn}} | ||