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The '''Republic of the Barrens''' is a microstate in the [[The Barrens|Barrens]] region.
 
The '''Republic of the Barrens''' is a microstate in the [[The Barrens|Barrens]] region.
  
 
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| Founded = [[3086]]<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>
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| Founded = January [[3087]]<ref name=IE:IP3p43>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 43: "Formation of the Barrens: A Timeline"</ref>
 
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| capital = [[Gustrell]]<ref>''Tamar Rising'', p. 40</ref>
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| capital = [[Gustrell]]<ref name=TRp40>''Tamar Rising'', p. 40</ref>
| systems = 5 (in 3086)<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>
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==History==
 
==History==
  
In [[3085]], following a rebellion on [[Ferris (OC)|Ferris]], [[Clan Hell's Horses]] abandoned the Barrens region.<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>. Left without support and fearing what might befall them, in [[3086]]<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref> the worlds of [[The Rock]]<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>, [[Drask's Den]]<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>, [[Paulus Prime]]<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>, [[Crellacor]]<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref> and [[Gustrell]]<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref> negotiated to form a union<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>. Drawing inspiration from the [[Clans]] and more ancient sources, the new Republic would maintain the caste system, but ensure that no caste ruled over the others<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>. Instead each caste on each world would elect representatives to a senate, which would collectively govern the Republic<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>. Lacking a strong military, the Republic adopted a pacifist stance, but was repeatedly attacked by the [[Oberon Confederation]] and [[Ferris Collective]]<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>. The Hell's Horses came to consider the Republic a useful buffer state, and were more receptive than other powers to calls for aid<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>.
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In [[3085]], following a rebellion on [[Ferris (OC)|Ferris]], [[Clan Hell's Horses]] abandoned the Barrens region.<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> Left without support and fearing what might befall them, in [[3086]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> the worlds of [[The Rock]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>, [[Drask's Den]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>, [[Paulus Prime]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>, [[Crellacor]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> and [[Gustrell]]<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> negotiated to form a union<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. Drawing inspiration from the [[Clans]] and more ancient sources, the new Republic would maintain the caste system, but ensure that no caste ruled over the others<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. Instead each caste on each world would elect representatives to a senate, which would collectively govern the Republic<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>. Lacking a strong military, the Republic adopted a pacifist stance, but was repeatedly attacked by the [[Oberon Confederation]] and [[Ferris Collective]].<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> The Hell's Horses came to consider the Republic a useful buffer state, and were more receptive than other powers to calls for aid<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>.
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In the 3140s, an unknown supplier upset the balance of power in the Barrens by providing the Oberon Confederation with [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]], enabling them to make gains at the Republic's expense<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 155, "Omega Galaxy"</ref>. Crellacor was overrun by Confederation forces in [[3144]]<ref name=TRp39>''Tamar Rising'', p. 39</ref>, with Gustrell falling in [[3147]]<ref name=TRp39/>. Clan Hell's Horses intervention was delayed by concerns on other fronts until December [[3150]]<ref name=TRp39/>, when the [[12th Rangers (Clan Hell's Horses)|12th Rangers Cluster]]<ref name=TRp40/> were dispatched to assist the Republic. Crellacor and Gustrell were promptly recaptured<ref name=TRp40/>.  
  
 
==Military==
 
==Military==
  
The Republic's Warrior Caste was mentored by Clan Hell's Horses, who provided the Republic with ten [[Trinary|trinaries]] of tanks in the decade after it's formation<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>. The downside of the Horse's assistance was their encouraging the fledgling Warriors to consider themselves above the other castes, creating a risk of coup<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 46</ref>.
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The Republic's Warrior Caste was mentored by Clan Hell's Horses, who provided the Republic with ten [[Trinary|trinaries]] of tanks in the decade after it's formation.<ref name=IE:IP3p46/> The downside of the Horse's assistance was their encouraging the fledgling Warriors to consider themselves above the other castes, creating a risk of coup.<ref name=IE:IP3p46/>
  
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]''
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* ''[[Tamar Rising]]''
  
  
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Latest revision as of 18:47, 6 October 2023

The Republic of the Barrens is a microstate in the Barrens region.

Republic of the Barrens
State Profile
Founding Year January 3087[1]
Capital world: Gustrell[2]
Controlled system(s): 5 (in 3086)[3]
Government
Military


History[edit]

In 3085, following a rebellion on Ferris, Clan Hell's Horses abandoned the Barrens region.[3] Left without support and fearing what might befall them, in 3086[3] the worlds of The Rock[3], Drask's Den[3], Paulus Prime[3], Crellacor[3] and Gustrell[3] negotiated to form a union[3]. Drawing inspiration from the Clans and more ancient sources, the new Republic would maintain the caste system, but ensure that no caste ruled over the others[3]. Instead each caste on each world would elect representatives to a senate, which would collectively govern the Republic[3]. Lacking a strong military, the Republic adopted a pacifist stance, but was repeatedly attacked by the Oberon Confederation and Ferris Collective.[3] The Hell's Horses came to consider the Republic a useful buffer state, and were more receptive than other powers to calls for aid[3].

In the 3140s, an unknown supplier upset the balance of power in the Barrens by providing the Oberon Confederation with BattleMechs, enabling them to make gains at the Republic's expense[4]. Crellacor was overrun by Confederation forces in 3144[5], with Gustrell falling in 3147[5]. Clan Hell's Horses intervention was delayed by concerns on other fronts until December 3150[5], when the 12th Rangers Cluster[2] were dispatched to assist the Republic. Crellacor and Gustrell were promptly recaptured[2].

Military[edit]

The Republic's Warrior Caste was mentored by Clan Hell's Horses, who provided the Republic with ten trinaries of tanks in the decade after it's formation.[3] The downside of the Horse's assistance was their encouraging the fledgling Warriors to consider themselves above the other castes, creating a risk of coup.[3]

References[edit]

  1. Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3, p. 43: "Formation of the Barrens: A Timeline"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tamar Rising, p. 40
  3. 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3, p. 46
  4. Field Manual: 3145, p. 155, "Omega Galaxy"
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Tamar Rising, p. 39

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