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NewOriginalSchwann: So it begins.

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NewOriginalSchwann: /* The Eastern Military Frontier */

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The Eastern Military Frontier

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	=====Chaldea=====		=====Chaldea=====

	Located in the Youdu System, the '''Imperial Viceroyalty of Chaldea''' is a pan-thalassic world covered in ~~shadow~~ seas and mineral-rich seafloors. With no true land to build on, the cities of Chaldea are built on sea mounds — points where the seafloor reaches nearly to the surface where it is easier to sink the reinforcements needed to construct the planet’s sea-cities. Chaldea submitted to the [Dominian Imperial Military#The Imperial Fleet\|Imperial Fleet]] in 2435 following a brief parley between the planet’s leading citizens and the staff officers of the 2nd Battlefleet, where Fleet Admiral Wei Zhao remarked he could simply obliterate the planet’s cities as, with only water below them, there was no room to build any bunkers. Chaldea surrendered the next day. The planet’s surface is covered entirely by water and is known for its frequent inclement weather, which can cause typhoon-like conditions Bactrians refer to as “sea-storms” or “great sea-storms” depending upon their severity. The sea-cities of Chaldea are designed to withstand these sea-storms, but are rotting after centuries cut off from the broader Spur and neglect by the Empire in favor of the Youdu System’s orbital and spaceborne installations and defenses.		Located in the Youdu System, the '''Imperial Viceroyalty of Chaldea''' is a pan-thalassic world covered in shallow seas and mineral-rich seafloors. With no true land to build on, the cities of Chaldea are built on sea mounds — points where the seafloor reaches nearly to the surface where it is easier to sink the reinforcements needed to construct the planet’s sea-cities. Chaldea submitted to the [Dominian Imperial Military#The Imperial Fleet\|Imperial Fleet]] in 2435 following a brief parley between the planet’s leading citizens and the staff officers of the 2nd Battlefleet, where Fleet Admiral Wei Zhao remarked he could simply obliterate the planet’s cities as, with only water below them, there was no room to build any bunkers. Chaldea surrendered the next day. The planet’s surface is covered entirely by water and is known for its frequent inclement weather, which can cause typhoon-like conditions Bactrians refer to as “sea-storms” or “great sea-storms” depending upon their severity. The sea-cities of Chaldea are designed to withstand these sea-storms, but are rotting after centuries cut off from the broader Spur and neglect by the Empire in favor of the Youdu System’s orbital and spaceborne installations and defenses.

	Chaldeans, like Xians, are one of the Empire’s poorest groups, though they are poor out of neglect while Xians are poor due to exploitation. Their sea-cities — once magnificent works of the Alliance’s golden age — have sat for centuries without off-world support and many systems are barely functional or jerry-rigged, with locally-produced components having substituted the original parts long ago. The hands-off policy of the Empire has led many to desperation, turning to piracy on the planet’s seas in hopes of eking out some kind of living. Equally desperate sea-cities are rumored to unofficially sponsor privateering to secure the supplies they need to survive and weather the sea-storms of the planet, as the act of dredging materials from the seafloor and turning them into usable parts is an arduous one. For some, it is much easier to steal them. The Empire has yet to intervene against this, perhaps viewing it as beneath its notice, or believing this organized chaos may prevent any possible dissident movement. Seeing no better option on their home, many Chaldeans opt to migrate abroad in the Empire and the world has seen a steady population decline since its annexation. While some expatriates join the military first, many instead go to work in the mines and factories of the Imperial Core, or in the Empire’s growing service industry, where many serve as hired help for wealthy Secondary or Jadraner families.		Chaldeans, like Xians, are one of the Empire’s poorest groups, though they are poor out of neglect while Xians are poor due to exploitation. Their sea-cities — once magnificent works of the Alliance’s golden age — have sat for centuries without off-world support and many systems are barely functional or jerry-rigged, with locally-produced components having substituted the original parts long ago. The hands-off policy of the Empire has led many to desperation, turning to piracy on the planet’s seas in hopes of eking out some kind of living. Equally desperate sea-cities are rumored to unofficially sponsor privateering to secure the supplies they need to survive and weather the sea-storms of the planet, as the act of dredging materials from the seafloor and turning them into usable parts is an arduous one. For some, it is much easier to steal them. The Empire has yet to intervene against this, perhaps viewing it as beneath its notice, or believing this organized chaos may prevent any possible dissident movement. Seeing no better option on their home, many Chaldeans opt to migrate abroad in the Empire and the world has seen a steady population decline since its annexation. While some expatriates join the military first, many instead go to work in the mines and factories of the Imperial Core, or in the Empire’s growing service industry, where many serve as hired help for wealthy Secondary or Jadraner families.

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	The Empire’s hold on the planet itself is tenuous at best outside of its capital, Forsegard, with no Imperial Army units stationed on the world and its small rural constable service only truly effective in the capital and its surrounding waters. Officially the reasoning behind this is that resources are better spent elsewhere, with little attention being paid to the native population aside from protecting missionary stations and Imperial businesses. Unofficially, the lack of any real effort to pacify Chaldea is a sign ''the Empire has stretched its colonial possessions far enough that it cannot secure all of them''', leading to it prioritizing some over others. Every [[Dominian Imperial Military#The Imperial Army\|Imperial Army]] trooper who could theoretically be committed to Chaldea is needed elsewhere, be that on Xiang-Xia, in [[Fisanduh]], or elsewhere. If there is a true problem in Forsegard, such as a riot against the colonial government or [[Moroz Holy Tribunal#Divergent Tribunalist Interpretations\|apostasy]], the Fleet can bomb it into submission or deploy armsmen to contain it.		The Empire’s hold on the planet itself is tenuous at best outside of its capital, Forsegard, with no Imperial Army units stationed on the world and its small rural constable service only truly effective in the capital and its surrounding waters. Officially the reasoning behind this is that resources are better spent elsewhere, with little attention being paid to the native population aside from protecting missionary stations and Imperial businesses. Unofficially, the lack of any real effort to pacify Chaldea is a sign ''the Empire has stretched its colonial possessions far enough that it cannot secure all of them''', leading to it prioritizing some over others. Every [[Dominian Imperial Military#The Imperial Army\|Imperial Army]] trooper who could theoretically be committed to Chaldea is needed elsewhere, be that on Xiang-Xia, in [[Fisanduh]], or elsewhere. If there is a true problem in Forsegard, such as a riot against the colonial government or [[Moroz Holy Tribunal#Divergent Tribunalist Interpretations\|apostasy]], the Fleet can bomb it into submission or deploy armsmen to contain it.

	=====~~Bactria~~=====		=====Hyrcania=====

	The Imperial Viceroyalty of ~~Bactria~~ is the most western Dominian world, having only submitted to Imperial authority in 2438 following the arrival of an Imperial Fleet force in its system. It is located in the Caer Sidi System. The planetary surface is covered in continent-wide forests of supermassive trees which can stretch nearly a kilometer into the air at times. Below these trees is a biological system which — for reasons unknown — favors large, territorial, and predatory monsters. The presence of these monsters has led to very few permanent human settlements existing on land, with ~~Bactrians~~ instead living in semi-nomadic boat cities that float up and down the coasts of its freshwater oceans as the seasons change to avoid the seasonal activity of predatory animals. Settlements on land are often seasonal foraging communities of these boat cities and typically feature defensive fortifications to prevent them from being overcome by wildlife. The Empire has done very little to interfere with this cycle of life, viewing the residents of the planet as beneath notice so long as they do not actively plot against the Empire and follow the Goddess. Instead its interest lies mostly in orbit, as ~~Bactria’s~~ position has made it an excellent point of defense for the wider Empire against the broader Southern Spur.		The Imperial Viceroyalty of Hyrcania is the most western Dominian world, having only submitted to Imperial authority in 2438 following the arrival of an Imperial Fleet force in its system. It is located in the Caer Sidi System. The planetary surface is covered in continent-wide forests of supermassive trees which can stretch nearly a kilometer into the air at times. Below these trees is a biological system which — for reasons unknown — favors large, territorial, and predatory monsters. The presence of these monsters has led to very few permanent human settlements existing on land, with Hyrcians instead living in semi-nomadic boat cities that float up and down the coasts of its freshwater oceans as the seasons change to avoid the seasonal activity of predatory animals. Settlements on land are often seasonal foraging communities of these boat cities and typically feature defensive fortifications to prevent them from being overcome by wildlife. The Empire has done very little to interfere with this cycle of life, viewing the residents of the planet as beneath notice so long as they do not actively plot against the Empire and follow the Goddess. Instead its interest lies mostly in orbit, as Hyrcania’s position has made it an excellent point of defense for the wider Empire against the broader Southern Spur.

	~~Bactrians~~ — the residents of the planet — are stereotyped as uneducated and provincial in the broader Empire, and are often accused of ~~“Bactrian’s~~ faith” — a belief they, isolated from the broader Empire and Tribunal in their forests and boat cities, have no knowledge of the Goddess beyond Her name and to praise Her when nobles are present. Many ~~Bactrians~~ claim the [[Moroz Holy Tribunal#The Goddess\|Goddess]] sends those deemed having evil souls to a [[Visegrad\|dark reflection]] of ~~Bactria’s~~ forests, where they are hunted by its [[IPC\|monsters]] until they repent. Local clergy have deemed this an acceptable deviation from conventional ideology, though some conservatives argue it could be stamped out if the colonial bureaucracy paid more attention to the planet. ~~Bactrians~~ have a maritime culture and have been deemed “Sea-Scarabs” by some scholars, with them having maintained their oceangoing ships — dating to the colonial era — for generations, just as the Scarabs have their spacecraft. Most generally have some form of mechanical knowledge as a result, and live under the rulership of major-captains who are generally first elected by the ship, then approved by the colonial bureaucracy before being appointed.		Hycians — the residents of the planet — are stereotyped as uneducated and provincial in the broader Empire, and are often accused of “Hyrcian's faith” — a belief they, isolated from the broader Empire and Tribunal in their forests and boat cities, have no knowledge of the Goddess beyond Her name and to praise Her when nobles are present. Many Hyrcian claim the [[Moroz Holy Tribunal#The Goddess\|Goddess]] sends those deemed having evil souls to a [[Visegrad\|dark reflection]] of Hyrcania’s forests, where they are hunted by its [[IPC\|monsters]] until they repent. Local clergy have deemed this an acceptable deviation from conventional ideology, though some conservatives argue it could be stamped out if the colonial bureaucracy paid more attention to the planet. Hyrcians have a maritime culture and have been deemed “Sea-Scarabs” by some scholars, with them having maintained their oceangoing ships — dating to the colonial era — for generations, just as the Scarabs have their spacecraft. Most generally have some form of mechanical knowledge as a result, and live under the rulership of major-captains who are generally first elected by the ship, then approved by the colonial bureaucracy before being appointed.

	On ~~Bactria’s~~ moon, known as Shangdi by the [[Dominian Imperial Military#The Imperial Fleet\|Imperial Fleet]], and throughout Caer Sidi is a significant [[Dominian Imperial Military#The Imperial Fleet\|Imperial Fleet]] presence known informally as the Western Bastion. Here once will find dozens of naval operations stations, supply and fuel depots, refitting docks and repair stations, and — on Shangdi — command and control centers buried deep under its surface, which is home to numerous concealed anti-orbital weapon systems. The nerve center of Caer Sidi, is the '''Shangdi Fleet Command Center''', or SFCC. The SFCC coordinates Imperial Fleet and privateer operations throughout much of the Sparring Sea and Badlands, and is where Vice Grand Admiral Xuiling Zhao is based, with the Emperor Godwin often seen in orbit above the moon. Dozens of Fleet vessels come and go from Caer Sidi every day, and resupply convoys from Zhurong are a near daily occurrence for the Western Bastion. In recent years long-range [[Solarian Armed Forces#Solarian Navy\|Solarian Navy]] vessels have become an uncommon sight in the system, though to no known end. The extensive orbital works of Caer Sidi have attracted a significant [[Offworlder Humans\|offworlder human]] population from throughout the Empire and beyond, with some technical experts from as far afield as [[Sol#Titan\|Titan]] in the [[Sol\|Sol System]] having been paid to work here.		On Hyrcania’s moon, known as Shangdi by the [[Dominian Imperial Military#The Imperial Fleet\|Imperial Fleet]], and throughout Caer Sidi is a significant [[Dominian Imperial Military#The Imperial Fleet\|Imperial Fleet]] presence known informally as the Western Bastion. Here once will find dozens of naval operations stations, supply and fuel depots, refitting docks and repair stations, and — on Shangdi — command and control centers buried deep under its surface, which is home to numerous concealed anti-orbital weapon systems. The nerve center of Caer Sidi, is the '''Shangdi Fleet Command Center''', or SFCC. The SFCC coordinates Imperial Fleet and privateer operations throughout much of the Sparring Sea and Badlands, and is where Vice Grand Admiral Xuiling Zhao is based, with the Emperor Godwin often seen in orbit above the moon. Dozens of Fleet vessels come and go from Caer Sidi every day, and resupply convoys from Zhurong are a near daily occurrence for the Western Bastion. In recent years long-range [[Solarian Armed Forces#Solarian Navy\|Solarian Navy]] vessels have become an uncommon sight in the system, though to no known end. The extensive orbital works of Caer Sidi have attracted a significant [[Offworlder Humans\|offworlder human]] population from throughout the Empire and beyond, with some technical experts from as far afield as [[Sol#Titan\|Titan]] in the [[Sol\|Sol System]] having been paid to work here.

	The Empire’s hand is loosest on ~~Bactria~~, with only a token bureaucracy present on the ground, itself subordinated to the SFCC, and no permanently stationed Imperial Army units. Any problems that do emerge Planetside are expected to be handled by the SFCC without outside assistance from the broader government. For many ~~Bactrians~~ it is as if their planet is still not part of the Empire, aside from the presence of small Tribunalist churches and temples in many boat cities — though they often lack the means to enforce anything beyond token faith. The first Imperial bureaucrat many residents of the planet will see is a processing officer if they choose to seek employment in the wider Empire.		The Empire’s hand is loosest on Hyrcania, with only a token bureaucracy present on the ground, itself subordinated to the SFCC, and no permanently stationed Imperial Army units. Any problems that do emerge Planetside are expected to be handled by the SFCC without outside assistance from the broader government. For many Hyrcians it is as if their planet is still not part of the Empire, aside from the presence of small Tribunalist churches and temples in many boat cities — though they often lack the means to enforce anything beyond token faith. The first Imperial bureaucrat many residents of the planet will see is a processing officer if they choose to seek employment in the wider Empire.

	==Economy==		==Economy==

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2465: The Mandatory Period

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	===2465: The Mandatory Period===		===2465: The Mandatory Period===

	~~Texxt~~		Since the end of the Solarian Civil War the Alliance has begun to reassert itself over its territory and, by extension, the broader Spur. In the government, preparations are underway to return to a democratic government as the Alliance's political parties wait in the wings. In the Northern and Southern Reaches, the Reconstruction Mandates work to stabilize regions tainted by war and anarchy. And abroad other powers watch the reemerging Alliance with nervousness, as none can truly say what it will do in response to the territories seized by the Republic of Biesel or Coalition of Colonies in 2462.

	==Historical Solarian Sectors and Regions==		==Historical Solarian Sectors and Regions==

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2462: The Solarian Civil War

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	The Solarian Civil War has become, alongside the Interstellar War, one of the defining events in the history of the Orion Spur. While many view the Collapse as the result of the Violet Dawn catastrophe on Mars, the truth is far more complicated. It is the result of decades, if not centuries, of mismanagement by the Alliance following its defeat in the Interstellar War. It is the result of megacorporations ballooning in power after the Interstellar War and meddling in the affairs of nations which are meant to regulate them. It is the result of a Navy which long concerned itself with past glory rather than current realities. But above all, beyond all other factors, the Civil War is the result of corruption. Corruption at a massive, intergalactical scale which was fueled by mismanagement, by the Navy, by corporations, and by the simple desire to enrich oneself at the expense of one’s neighbors.		The Solarian Civil War has become, alongside the Interstellar War, one of the defining events in the history of the Orion Spur. While many view the Collapse as the result of the Violet Dawn catastrophe on Mars, the truth is far more complicated. It is the result of decades, if not centuries, of mismanagement by the Alliance following its defeat in the Interstellar War. It is the result of megacorporations ballooning in power after the Interstellar War and meddling in the affairs of nations which are meant to regulate them. It is the result of a Navy which long concerned itself with past glory rather than current realities. But above all, beyond all other factors, the Civil War is the result of corruption. Corruption at a massive, intergalactical scale which was fueled by mismanagement, by the Navy, by corporations, and by the simple desire to enrich oneself at the expense of one’s neighbors.

	~~Now~~ the ~~Alliance~~, ~~reduced to only its Jewel Worlds~~ and ~~its most loyal adherents~~, ~~must work its way back~~ to ~~a shadow~~ of ~~what it once was~~. The ~~goal~~ of the ~~Alliance~~, ~~which once ruled~~ the ~~Spur, is now~~ to ~~simply reclaim its borders of 2462 rather than 2259~~. ~~Gone are the days of the long shadow~~, ~~and here are~~ the ~~days of desperate survival~~.		In 2465 the civil war would reach its apex with the '''War in the Northern Reaches''' between the Middle Ring Shield Pact, Solarian Restoration Front, and Anti-Corporate League. The Front eventually destroyed the League, and laid siege to San Colette: the capital of the Shield Pact. The Solarian Navy intervened on the side of the Shield Pact towards the end of the conflict, destroying the Front's invasion force and allowing the Alliance to secure the Northern Reaches. Shortly thereafter, the Southern Reaches were re-integrated. The Solarian Civil War had at last come to an end.

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	==Historical Solarian Sectors and Regions==		==Historical Solarian Sectors and Regions==

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	==Environment==		==Environment==

	<center><i>“Soldiers! This environment will be unlike your homes in the Imperial Mandate. Expect humidity, insects, and constant rain in some areas. Remember your training and watch yourself and your comrades for signs of heatstroke. Dismissed!”</i> - First Lieutenant Henrik Novak of the 122nd Jadranic Infantry Regiment prior to their deployment to Sun Reach, 2457.		<center><i>“Soldiers! This environment will be unlike your homes in the Imperial Mandate. Expect humidity, insects, and constant rain in some areas. Remember your training and watch yourself and your comrades for signs of heatstroke. Dismissed!”</i> - First Lieutenant Henrik Novak of the 122nd Jadranic Infantry Regiment prior to their deployment to Sun Reach, 2457.</center>

	Sun Reach is a hot, humid, and wet world dominated by swamps and mangroves. It has long, hot summers with short, cool winters and temperatures rarely drop below freezing even during winter. Much of the planet’s surface outside of its limited landmasses is covered by shallow oceans. These oceans are home to floating islands of organic plant mass which, while rarely encountered, represent a stunning example of Reacher biodiversity. Rain is frequent and many areas flood seasonally, being dry during the winter and underwater during the summer months. Building any serious infrastructure on Sun Reach is difficult due to these seasonal floods and the swampy conditions of much of its land. Much of the planet’s water is salty, which leads to further infrastructure issues due to corrosion and a need to build desalination facilities — historically, Reacher settlements are often based around these plants.		Sun Reach is a hot, humid, and wet world dominated by swamps and mangroves. It has long, hot summers with short, cool winters and temperatures rarely drop below freezing even during winter. Much of the planet’s surface outside of its limited landmasses is covered by shallow oceans. These oceans are home to floating islands of organic plant mass which, while rarely encountered, represent a stunning example of Reacher biodiversity. Rain is frequent and many areas flood seasonally, being dry during the winter and underwater during the summer months. Building any serious infrastructure on Sun Reach is difficult due to these seasonal floods and the swampy conditions of much of its land. Much of the planet’s water is salty, which leads to further infrastructure issues due to corrosion and a need to build desalination facilities — historically, Reacher settlements are often based around these plants.