Republik of Independent Planets
| Republik of Independent Planets |
|---|
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| Republic |
| TL 6 |
| Small Empire |
| Player |
| None listed |
| Allies |
| Enemies |
| Avokhan Empire |
| Notable People |
| Captain Alor'ad |
The RIP began on the planet Concordon, as a Mandalorian colony. The Mando’ade sent settlers there in early R. 2,013, but contact between the settlement and homeworld were soon lost in the civil war that engulfed Mandalore. For a while, the settlers attempted to keep in contact with Mandalore. Eventually, however, the point seemed lost. Concordon was a resource rich world, and life was good. What use was the homeworld anyway? Over decades, the original Mandalorian culture was changed, and the settlers formed a republikan government. Eventually, however, the settler’s warrior blood began to burn once more, and they set their eyes on the stars above.
They launched an all out assault on nearby planets, quickly expanding their influence past a dozen systems. Other planets began to take notice, and took advantage of the fledgling empires republikan government by asking to join. For some, it was a means to avoid the destruction of conquest, for others a way to destroy their enemies. Many of the joiner systems were former colonies from other empires, and they brought with them their own unique culture and warfare tactics. Thus the Republik of Independent Planets was formed, and period of great expansion followed.
In early R. 2,014, the RIP came upon two large obstacles. The first was the Avohkan Empire, with whom they found they shared a very long border. The other was the planet Ossum, which stood directly in the path of their fleet to the greater Nehellenium Galaxy. Similarly to the Avohkan, they were caught up in the ferocity of the native inhabitants, the Mechanus Empire. While much of their forces are tied up at Ossum, a few have begun to reach beyond and the RIP is looking for allies in the greater galaxy. They are virulently anti-peach, and are appalled at the rumors of these pwnies which their scouts bring back. The primary force responsible for beyond-Ossum contact is the 42nd Expeditionary Company
The Raging beast-men of Himac. Himac was one of the earliest planets to ask for membership in the republic, and their powerful warriors have provided close-combat support on many campaigns.
The heroes of the 42nd. The Kommando squad leader is known only as Alor’ad, Captain in his native Mando’a, he was raised as a traditional Mando’ade and has served through many campaigns. His skill and prestige keep people from criticizing his wardrobe choice.
The Company Commander, Erik Vett began his career as private just after the Republik was officially formed. His skill in battle quickly brought him to the rank of Seargant, and he proved no less adept at handling troops. After a myriad of wars and battles, Vett was selected to lead the 42nd Expeditionary Company in search of contact with Nehellenium. He is just as often found on the ground on Planet Ossum, however, ever fighting to further the RIP’s goals of conquest. Here he is armed with an OTC and one of his trusty Westar 34’s.
