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====== Z155====== | ====== Z155====== | ||
- | Z155 is an independent world in Quadrant 8 currently at war with the Free Worlds Alliance. There were about 1,220,000 people in the system in 3211. Z155 has a Poor economy. | + | Z155 is an independent world in Quadrant 8 currently at war with the Free Worlds Alliance. There were about 1,220,000 people in the system in 3211. Z155 has a Poor economy. It was founded in 3206. |
===== General ===== | ===== General ===== | ||
- | Z155 is largely controlled by members of the First Church of Earth. The First Earthers form the majority of the colony | + | Z155 is largely controlled by members of the First Church of Earth. The First Earthers form the majority of the colony and control the government, military, judiciary |
===== Government ===== | ===== Government ===== | ||
- | In theory, Z155 is a republic. Z155’s Chief Executive is First Minister Reverend Ian Floralpattern, | + | In theory, Z155 is a Republic. The capitol is Friendly City. Z155’s Chief Executive is First Minister Reverend Ian Floralpattern, |
- | The multi-religious Free Thought Party is the main opposition party. The FTP briefly gained control of the Colonial Council in 3207 through a no confidence vote, but the CSP regained control through the arrest of several FTP councilors. | + | The multi-religious Free Thought Party is the main opposition party. Its leader is David Spart, and it is largely made up of Satanists. The FTP briefly gained control of the Colonial Council in 3207 through a no confidence vote, but the CSP regained control through the arrest of several FTP councilors. |
- | The First Minister currently holds emergency powers, following the declaration of a state of emergency in late 3211. Most opposition politicians are in hiding, making Z155 a semi-theocratic dictatorship. | + | The First Minister currently holds emergency powers, following the declaration of a state of emergency in late 3211. Most opposition politicians are in hiding |
===== Military ===== | ===== Military ===== | ||
- | Z155 has a paramilitary force called the Crusader Corps. It numbers roughly | + | Z155 has a paramilitary force called the Crusader Corps, dedicated to “Protecting God-Fearing People from Evil”. It numbers roughly |
- | Z155’s navy, the Sword of God, has a mercenary-crewed Armed Class 5000, Warrior of God. | + | The Crusader Corps are all members of the First Church of Earth and have been implicated in the burning of Satanist homes. The police have not acted to protect the Satanists, since they are 97.2% FCE themselves. |
- | It remains unclear how the Crusader Corps and Sword of God will fare in combat with the Free Worlds Alliance. | + | The Crusader Corps is supplemented by a small planetary militia of perhaps 2,000 mostly part time soldiers. They are lightly equipped. Like the Corps, they are headquartered in Friendly City. The Security Militia is commanded by Major Jolene Padgett \\ |
+ | Z155’s navy, the Sword of God, has a mercenary-crewed Armed Class 5000, Warrior of God. Warrior of God is the government’s pride and joy, as a navy is unusual for a colony of Z155’s size. It is captained by the determined but inexperienced Jamie Floralpattern. \\ | ||
+ | It remains unclear how the Crusader Corps and Sword of God will fare in combat with the Free Worlds Alliance. The Corps has lost at least one armored vehicle and several soldiers thus far in the war. | ||
==== Foreign Relations ==== | ==== Foreign Relations ==== | ||
- | On T98, Z155 voted to join the Free Worlds Alliance. This result surprised the CSP, who expected an easy victory to cement their control of the colony. The First Minister declared the Referendum invalid, declared a state of emergency | + | On T98, Z155 held a referendum on polity membership. 52% voted to join the FWA, 10% voted to join some other polity and 37% voted no. This result surprised the CSP, who expected an easy victory |
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+ | ===== War with the Free Worlds Alliance ===== | ||
+ | In T100, the Free Worlds Alliance declared war on Z155, according to Chairman Jackson to restore “order, democracy and peace.” Floralpattern vowed not to surrender and to fight the FWA. In response to the war, Z155’s government took a number of foreign nationals into “protective custody” in response. This included nationals of Pratt, Lamster, Killikrankie, | ||
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