Republica de Malta

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Class: Modified 'Shukensha'-class Renzu Corporation Luxury Liner
Occupancy: 9,485 people
Shields: Heavy
Armor: Moderate
Armament: 2x BLH-5 "Denier"; 10x P3-W "Shimmer"; 4x CQL-Gen I "Gladius"

Barcelona is undoubtedly the single most important part of the Republic's campaign against their foes. Constructed in the early 800s A.S. by the Renzu Corporation, the Barcelona began its life as the Yakagi, an Interspace Commerce ship owned by a wealthy Kusarian businessman. On her maiden voyage, she was to fly from the defense grid at Junyo to the Hogosha's Golden Dragon Casino. En-route, she was intercepted by two craft of the Maltese Armed Forces (then known as the 72nd Fleet). She was commandeered, her crew deported to Ames Research Station and sent to the freelance shipyard at Barrier Gate.

It was here that the many modifications to the ship would begin, including the gutting of nearly the entire ship, the replacement of her entire point defense system and the installation of the "LUNA" Artificial Intelligence system. Finally released from dock in late 824 A.S., she was rechristened the Barcelona, and began her tireless duty of serving as the seat of the newly founded Republic of Malta. With more than enough room to facilitate the clean running of a government 'in exile', the ship is easily the Republic's closest guarded treasure.

The Barcelona is effectively a test-bed for the numerous technologies and creations of the Maltese Department of Civil Development. With the assistance of the on-board AI, the ship is effectively immune to cyber-warfare, probing and all other manners of cyber-hacking. In addition to this, she serves as the political and financial hub of the entire Republic, operating as a mobile Freeport for groups that the Republic considers friendly.


Class: Modified 'Amber'-class Research Vessel
Occupancy: 408 people
Shields: Standard - Graviton
Armor: Moderate
Armament: 5x C-18 'Cerberus'

Science Ship Delphi, constructed in 817 A.S., is a specially designed modification of the 'Corvo'-class Science Vessel built specifically at the request of the Armed Forces. Officially an 'Amber'-class Research Vessel, the Delphi was built at Livadia Shipyard at the behest of the Maltese Research and Development Corps (the precursor to the Department of Civil Development) with the purpose of serving as a mobile science and humanitarian aid platform. Serving this role dutifully, the Delphi was the epicenter of many of the technological developments of the Armed Forces during the Interregnum, including a supposed cure to Cardamine alteration. This was found to be only temporary, but paved the way for future research.

In late January 824 A.S., Delphi, on a routine run through the Vespucci system, a neutral system owned by the Commonwealth of Liberty, was attacked by H.F.C. Invictus, a primary warship of the Hellfire Legion, the military arm of the Commonwealth. During the attack, the Delphi suffered numerous hull breaches and was left to drift through the system. Following the attack, authorities of the Republic took the Invictus' commander, Lord Commander Samuel Locklear, into custody and he was subsequently tried for the murder of the majority of the casualties aboard the Delphi. The ship was towed to a friendly port and repaired, reentering service soon after and continuing her duty.

With the official formation of the Republic as a genuine governing body, the Delphi was transferred to a civilian command, and serves still as a mobile research platform to this day.

Capital - Madrid system Status: Occupied Madrid MADRID Overview Madrid, colloquially known across Sirius as 'Omicron Alpha', is the capital and home system of the Maltese Nation, and the location of Planet Malta, the capital of the Republic. Colonized in 41 A.S., the system has been for centuries the capital of the infamous Maltese Cardamine drug cartel, and the centerpiece for all Maltese operations across Sirius. Having a fractured leadership for the majority of its colonization, the system has been subject the effects of leadership changes of the Maltese Nation for centuries, with the most recent being the Republic's ascension to governance after the fall of the National Council. Planetary System The system is host to three planets, two moons, two dust fields, a debris fieldlet and a large outcropping of the Edge Nebula. The wreck of Sleeper Ship Hispania is perhaps the system's most notable attraction, in addition to the system's sole inhabited planet, Malta. Malta Malta, undeniably the jewel of Madrid, is the system's sole inhabited planet. Colonized by survivors of the Hispania in 41 A.S., the planet soon evolved into a capital for the Maltese Cardamine Cartel, a now defunct organization that once brought profit to Malta at the cost of humanitarian face. The seat of government and the safe haven for all Maltese, Malta serves now as the capital of the Republic. Mallorca Mallorca is a large gas giant within Madrid serving as a landmark for the system. Composed primarily of methane gas, the planet is of little use to Maltese organizations, and is primarily utilized by Ibiza Base as a gravity well to operate from. Carinea Carinea is a fairly habitable planet located within the bounds of the Siniestre Cloud. While most of the planet would typically be habitable to human life, all fauna and flora on the planet are derived from a protein lethally toxic to human anatomy. As such, colonization attempts for Carinea are all marked as abandoned, and future attempts are not expected to be made within the near future. Stations and Permanent Outposts Valetta Shipyard Valetta Shipyard is a Maltese Armed Forces base located in the orbit of Planet Malta, and is the primary producer of Maltese capital-class vessels, as well as privatized civilian construction. Much of the work that occurs at Valetta is kept on a closed channel, however, and the free yards are typically reserved for civilian operations. Ibiza Base Ibiza Base is a small Maltese civilian installation in orbit of Planet Mallorca, operating as a research station to test gravitational weapons designs and the implementation mining possibilities within Maltese space. Much of the station serves these scientific endeavours, and operates with impunity in the pursuit of these goals. Santa Verna Santa Verna (formerly LOA-44921) is the name given to a large asteroid that was dragged into the orbit of Planet Carinea to serve as a listening post. Now operating as a more religious outpost within the Siniestre Nebula, the station serves as bastion for those of the Maltese society that seek supernatural answers to mundane problems. System Connections Madrid is currently connected to the following systems, noted through method of connection Barcelona Aragon Biscay

Barcelona system Status: Occupied Barcelona BARCELONA Overview Barcelona, colloquially known as 'Omicron Beta', is a border system of the Maltese Nation located approximately one system jump from the capital system of Madrid. Located fully within the Pyrenees Outcropping of the Edge Nebula, Barcelona is a sparsely populated system consisting of a sole planet and two Maltese established and operated stations. Barcelona is a border system of the Maltese Nation occupied by hostile forces, and borders GMG space in Sigma-19 and occupied Order border guard space in Omicron Sigma. The system of Melilla to the south is claimed and incorporated by the Nation. Planetary System Planet Elysium Planet Elysium is a very large, very dense planet located within the starless Barcelona system, and is not only completely lifeless but biologically hazardous as well. Civilian operations in regard to planet were halted as the planet was discovered to have a crushing gravitational pull and a lack of an atmosphere to shield the planet from the radiation of the Pyrenees expanse. Stations and Permanent Outposts Ruiz Base Ruiz is a small outpost in Barcelona operating as a waystation for Maltese forces deploying into the deeper Omicrons and the Sigma Expanse.

Name: Gabriella de la Zerda
Age: 37
Birthplace: Ruiz Base, Barcelona system
Department: Department of State
Service History (if applicable): N/A
Role: President
Dependent: Yes

Gabriella de la Zerda is the current standing President of the Republic of Malta. Elected in 824 A.S. by a unanimous vote during the Third Meeting of the Security Council of Barcelona, she works a rather routine duty aboard Liner Barcelona, seeing to the daily duties of her office.
A native from outside Malta, she is Cardamine dependent, and previously served as an advisor for Gabriella la Huerta on Malta during the Republic's tenure as the 72nd Fleet. Recognizing her skill in politics, she was recruited to serve as the vice secretary of the Enforcement Department, the precursor to the Department of State. Upon the Republic's birth in late 823 A.S. she was formally inducted into the Security Council, and at the Third Meeting was elected to the position of President.

Having led the Republic for the better part of nearly two years, her approval rating through the small numbers of the Republic is fairly high, a symbol of her adept skill in the political circle. It expected that the next two years of her term will be as productive, if not more, due in no small part to the expected conflict with the nationalist forces of Malta.



Name: Martin Laguna
Age: 43
Birthplace: Juarez, Planet Malta, Madrid system
Department: Department of State
Service History (if applicable): Commander, Armed Forces, 3 years
Role: Vice President
Dependent: Yes

Martin Laguna is the current standing Vice President of the Republic of Malta. Elected alongside Gabriella de la Zerda in 824 A.S., he currently works aboard Liner Barcelona to lighten the load of President de la Zerda, and ensure the smooth running of the nation.
A former plantation owner on Malta proper, Martin relinquished his claim to his holdings on the basis of a family dispute between him and his elders. His view of indentured servitude was fairly lacking, causing him to be forced off-planet into a life of service to the Maltese Navy. He served for three years beginning in 821, following the Armed Forces out of Maltese space during the Interregnum, and eventually being inducted as the Republic's first Vice President.

Serving under President de la Zerda, Laguna's role in the Republic's function focuses primarily on keeping the flow of work balanced.



Name: Randall Marcato Santiago
Age: 54
Birthplace: Cali Base, Tau-23 system
Department: Department of Defense
Service History (if applicable): Fleet Admiral, Armed Forces, 5 years
Role: Secretary of Defense
Dependent: No

Randall Marcato Santiago is currently the standing Secretary of Defense and Commander in Chief of the Maltese Armed Forces. Having served as its supreme commander for the past 5 years, Randall Santiago has experience in his field few in his position would dream of having.
A native of Cali base, Santiago has never set foot on the Maltesian homeworld, nor sniffed a single gram of the orange substance native to it. As such, he remains one of the very few members of the Maltese cabinet not affected by Cardamine. Having previously commanded the Santa Maria during her escape from the Omicrons, Santiago can easily be traced back to nearly every single anti-Maltese military operation in the Tau Sector, and by extension the Armed Forces in general.

It was only recently that Randall Santiago ascended to the rank of government, leaving the Armed Forces to be lead by a new individual of rank. He still, however, controls their funding and their overall motives, so the Armed Forces are not completely outside of his realm of influence, and such is only seen as a benefit.



Name: Arturo Ruiz
Age: 47
Birthplace: Havana, Planet Malta, Madrid system
Department: Department of Colonial Affairs
Service History (if applicable): N/A
Role: Secretary of Colonial Affairs
Dependent: Yes

Arturo Ruiz is the current Secretary of Colonial Affairs for the Republic of Malta. Having an extensive background in colonial enterprising from his studies on Malta, he manages the day-to-day affairs of the Republic's colonial expeditions, most notably the Lipari Colony on Planet Borneo.
An economics major from Malta itself, Arturo has been at the forefront of nearly ever Maltesian colonial expansion endeavor. A proponent of the colonization of Planet Soledad, he ultimately joined the Republic's ranks after submitting a proposal to remove Cardamine from the Soledad environment to preserve the ecosystem. This netted him a distasteful view from many within his community, and forced him out of the colonial political circle. His enthusiasm seen from a distance, the Republic took the opportunity and offered his the cabinet position of Secretary of Colonial Affairs.

Apart from managing the colonial affairs at Lipari Colony, Arturo is a staunch proponent of terraforming, though in manageable levels. Planet Baja in Coronado is a classic example of his desires to see colonialism spread through Sirius once more, and on numerous occasions he has been seen in the presence of the Civil Development Department to brainstorm new techniques for colonialism.



Name: Horatio Esposita
Age: 51
Birthplace: Freeport 10, Tau-37 system, Maltese Border Worlds
Department: Department of State
Service History (if applicable): N/A
Role: Secretary of State
Dependent: Yes

Horatio Esposita is the current Secretary of State for the Republic of Malta. Like most within the Republic's governmental cabinet, he was a political major from the homeworld, and sees to the daily needs of the Republic's calibrated inner workings.
What can be said about Horatio's career in association with Malta can be summed up as a relatively efficient, if boring, existence. Inducted into the cabinet as part of President de la Zerda's administration, his talents were recognized almost immediately upon her election. A supporter of due process, the Republic's space rental systems is partly his creation, and is constantly being refined and readjusted to promote efficiency.



Name: Sabrina Iltzmann
Age: 27
Birthplace: Vern, Planet Stuttgart, Stuttgart system
Department: Department of Foreign Affairs
Service History (if applicable): N/A
Role: Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Dependent: No

Sabrina Iltzmann is the current Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Malta. A promising political student and graduate of the New Berlin University, she sees to the needs of the Republic on a foreign level, and attends to most diplomatic business on the Nation's behalf.
A native of House Rheinland, most of what can be discerned from her background is an interest in learning foreign culture. A psychology minor and social justice major, her talents and interests are what caught the eye of the Armed Forces before the reformation, and she served as the Republic's first official member of the cabinet before even the First Meeting of the Security Council.

Her duty under President de la Zerda's administration has been plentiful, and due to the Republic's desire to oversee a large and webbed diplomatic relations network, she preforms admirably for an individual her age.



Name: Hannah Escher
Age: 31
Birthplace: Glendale, Planet Los Angeles, California system
Department: Department of Education
Service History (if applicable): N/A
Role: Secretary of Education
Dependent: No

Hannah Escher is the current Secretary of Education for the Republic of Malta. A former elementary school teacher on Manhattan, she oversees the implementation of the Republic's education system into daily life.
A mother of four, she began her career as a physics and math major at Belltown Community College on Los Angeles, minoring in educational studies. Finding her way into a small elementary school on Planet Manhattan, she was discovered during a low-priority MIS operation in Liberty, and was instrumental in its success. After being offered a position as the Republic's new Secretary for Education, she agreed, and has since been offered a position at the Lipari Colony on Borneo to oversee the administration of a schooling system at the colony.

Due to the relative obscurity of both her job and the Republic as a whole, her progress has been slow but promising.



Name: Gabriella La Huerta
Age: 36
Birthplace: Lipa, Planet Malta, Madrid system
Department: Department of Commerce
Service History (if applicable): Chief of Logistics, Comerciantes de la República, 3 years
Role: Secretary of Commerce
Dependent: Yes

Gabriella La Huerta is the current Secretary of Commerce for the Republic of Malta. A supporter of the Republic from the interregnum, she now serves as the primary financial authority within the Nation.
A native of Malta, La Huerta once owned an array of plantations across the surface. Seeing the need to expand her business into space, she founded a small company native to the planet: La Huerta Supply. Primarily supporting the military, she eventually sold her plantations on the idea of making it big in space. It worked to a degree, though after the Delta offensive her support for the military waned and she began to look for new clients. The Armed Forces, at the time known as the 72nd Fleet, was one of these clients, and the prospect of a fair and powerful business market are some of the core reasons she serves the Republic to this day.

As far as is known, she has no direct family members, and devotes what spare time she has to ensuring the safe and efficient flow of goods through the Republic's space.



Name: Eli Alan
Age: 50
Birthplace: Worcester, Planet Cambridge, Cambridge system
Department: Department of Civil Development
Service History (if applicable): Commodore, Armed Forces R&D, 3 years
Role: Secretary of Civil Development
Dependent: No

Elijah Allen is the current Secretary for Civil Development for the Republic of Malta. A Bretonian native and adept scientist in the art of civil engineering, His primary role is serving as a head from which to relay between the cabinet and the Civil Development Department.
Recruited by the 72nd Fleet during the interregnum as the head of the Research and Development branch, Elijah Allen is an oddity within the Republic. A non-native supporting the Republic's research into Cardamine, most of his work with the Nation revolves around coordinating with the Colonial Affairs Department and cataloguing experiments in the field with Cardamine. While the Republic may not deal in the trade of the substance, most of the import of it from outside is fielded towards him and his people.



Name: Maria Cortez
Age: 28
Birthplace: Skiros Station, Omicron Gamma system
Department: Department of Homeward Defense
Service History (if applicable): Colonel, Armed Forces, 5 years
Role: Secretary of Homeward Defense
Dependent: No

Maria Cortez is the current Secretary of Homeward Defense for the Republic of Malta. A young soul, she has served the Republic since the middle of the interregnum, operating primarily as an advisor to the now Minister of Defense.
Cortez is a sight unseen within most Maltese circles: A Crete-born woman in the north of Sirius. A native of the Corsairs, she has worked primarily as an intelligence operative, securing much of the classified intelligence the Republic has in store. Despite being native to Crete, she seems to prefer working with the Republic, noting the Corsairs' taboos as 'misguided and dumb'.

She has one child and a presumably deceased husband, Ryante Stratton, who served with the Fleet during the interregnum.





Name: Carolina Elvira
Age: 32
Birthplace: Los Libertas, Planet Malta, Madrid system
Department: Department of Colonial Affairs
Service History (if applicable): N/A
Role: Governor of Lipari Colony, Borneo
Dependent: Yes

Carolina Elvira is the current Governor of Lipari Colony based on Planet Borneo in the Tau-44 system. As the Republic's sole representative for the burgeoning colony of Lipari, Carolina is tasked with overseeing the welfare of the colony, as well as tending to extracolonial matters that may involve the colony in a larger view.
Born on Malta, Elvira began a promising career out of college as a colonial expeditionary investigator, at times even working close with those who initially settled Soledad in an effort to better understand the management of a colony such as those placed there. Adept at leadership, as well as prioritizing under pressure, Carolina is currently on her first term as governor of the small colony, and as stated in her local election campaign has plans to grow the colony across Lipari Island and to spur an influx of citizens to the growing settlement.

She has one daughter, Sizara, yet no known spouse.

Republic of Crayter Status: Allied Detailed Information General The Crayter Republic is a nation of refugees from the catastrophized Crayter sector, an area unknown to most within Sirius aside from the Crayterians. Their primary hub of operation is the Coronado system, an independent world nestled between Liberty, Bretonia and the Tau systems. In addition to this owned system, the Crayter Republic has recently also reclaimed their former capital of Tau-44, a border world located within the dense Tau Cluster. Crayter maintains lawful claims to the systems of Tau-31, Tau-23 and Tau-27 (also known as Orkney or Brittany). Crayter currently maintains two operating stationary battlegroups: Hades in Tau-31 and Malachite in Coronado. Other known battlegroups operated by the Crayter Republic include Battlegroup Agamemnon, Battlegroup Hera, Battlegroup Olympia (defunct), Battlegroup Nemesis, and Battlegroup Valkyrie. Relations Relations with the Crayter Republic began during the Interregnum, where forces of the 72nd Fleet made contact with the Crayter Military outside Barrier Gate Station in 822 A.S. Since the cooperation between then Fleet Admiral Randall Santiago and the Crayter Admiralty, the Republic's potential legitimacy has since gone up exponentially, and further cooperation between both Republics has blossomed into a full blown economic treaty. Military support is common between both sides, and mutual alliance against the Kingdom of Gallia and the homeworld has been ensured. Known Leaders Government President - Fiona Payne Vice President - UNKNOWN Minister of Foreign Affairs - Alicia Young Minister of Defense - Trevor Westbrook Minister of Trade - UNKNOWN Minister of Science - UNKNOWN Military Admiral - Amanda Townley Admiral - Michael Richard (formerly) Admiral - Zack Xander (formerly) Admiral - Claire Chandler (formerly)

Commonwealth of House Liberty Status: Friendly Detailed Information General The Commonwealth of House Liberty is a separatist state like the Republic declaring their independence from the Republic of Liberty as a whole. Backed by their military arm, the Hellfire Legion, the Commonwealth have staged an open rebellion that is currently on pause for the duration of the Gallic Crisis. The Hellfire Legion, the de-facto military of the Commonwealth, has, at one point conferred with unlawfuls of Liberty to secure technological and resource superiority over their enemies. They hunt the elements of the Liberty Navy and Security Force when possible, but appear openly willing to ignore their homeland enemies to jointly defend their house from invasion. Relations The Commonwealth is a long-time interest of the Republic's, though not nearly to the relations level of the Crayterians. Originally encountered during a daring patrol into the heart of Liberty space, the Republic has since kept loose contact with the Commonwealth, however a ceasefire act was called in the interest of securing future relations. In late 824 A.S., Hellfire Legion warship Invictus engaged and disabled Republic hospital ship Delphi while she was moving refugees and casualties of war to safe harbour. Lord Commander Locklear willingly entered custody of the Republic for 8 months, serving his sentence and being returned to the Commonwealth. The Republic worked a trade through with the Commonwealth, exchanging Destroyer H.F.D. Abaddon and Dreadnought H.F.B. Ravager for the Lord Commander. While the former was transferred and is awaiting reactivation, the latter is currently being decided on, and may take longer. Relations with the Commonwealth are curious at best. Not much contact has been kept with the Libertonians, and is expected to remain relatively quiet for the foreseeable future. Known Leaders Government President - Isaac Stone Vice President - UNKNOWN Secretary of State - Michelle Sarno Secretary of Foreign Affairs - Elton McKenna Military Lord Commander - Samuel Locklear (formerly?) Lord Commander - Sam Mason Executive Commander - Christopher Dalgaard (formerly?) Star Colonel - Etomgi Sehega (formerly?) Fleet Admiral - Derek Smith Fleet Admiral - Amy West

Covenant of Auxesia Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The Covenant of Auxesia is a paramilitary group operating out of the Inverness system. Renegades from the Core, the Covenant have a long time understanding of the Republic, and as such the Republic maintains a neutral standing with them. Having origins in the Omicrons, the Covenant moved out towards the independent worlds to operate in relative seclusion. The location of their main base of operations is suspected to be in the remote fringes of the Inverness system, but exploratory operations have yet to discover the location of such. Auxesia is known to take security very seriously, and as such not much else is known about them. Relations The Republic has so far had very little contact with the Covenant over their time of influence. Little in the way of cooperation has ever truly been seen, and relations have mostly been kept to an understanding at the least. What is known is that they have ties to the Hellfire Legion, and are considered a mutual friend as well as a neutral entity. Due to the assault against the homeworld, it is expected that the Republic may attempt to contact the Covenant for assistance. Known Leaders Government (Inner Phalanx) Keeper - Revenant Keeper - Endurance Curator - Firmitas

Independent Miners Guild Status: Friendly Detailed Information General The IMG are an independent organization of free miners that scour the Sirius sector for sources of minerals untouched by the corporate hands of the Houses. They have bases throughout Bretonia, the Taus and Omegas, and are known to operate in relative self-sufficience. Long time enemies of the Maltese, the IMG have waged a long-standing war against the homeworld, often taking part in humane servicing projects to seemingly spite the Maltese's reliance on human suffering. They are known acquaintances with the Crayter Republic, but have recently found themselves in conflict with the Kingdom of Bretonia. Relations The Republic's relations with the IMG stem back to the Interregnum when forces of the 72nd Fleet assisted the IMG against a Nomad incursion into the Tau Sector. M.N.S. Santa Maria worked in coordination with IMG Defense Vessel Pathfinder to return crew from fallen IMG vessels to their families. This act of humanitarianism was received with great thanks from the IMG, and has ensured that the IMG and the Republic stayed on equal terms until the recent present. As of now, however, the Guild has seemingly become distrustful of unknowns. The Republic's emergence from the shell of the 72nd spurred a cascade of questions by apparent Guildmaster Kirigiri Kyoko, a voice the Republic has since deigned to gain favor with. The IMG, like many within the Tau Sector, despise the homeworld's agenda, and are predicted to support the Republic in its campaign to retake Malta. Known Leaders Government Guildmaster - Kirigiri Kyoko Guildmaster - Jack Henderson (formerly)

The Gallic Council of National Freedom and Unity Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The Gallic Council of National Freedom and Unity, known colloquially as simply The Council, is a Gallic-based revolutionary group devoted to the ideal of overthrowing the Royal Monarchy and instituting a Republic. They are heavily involved in fighting the Royalist Regime, and up until recently have been a driving force against the Royal Navy since their escape from the core systems. However, within the latest push, the council has recently lost their primary refuge of Roussillon to the Royal Navy's Montmorency battlegroup, though managed to lay waste to the planet's life supporting farms before they escaped. The Council allegedly have a strong force within Gallia proper taking the fight to the Royal Navy in full, though Republic forces have not had the time or opportunity to confirm this. Relations The Council has been a steadfast ally against the Royal Navy, though have remained cautious of the Republic's agenda since our reveal to them during the Interregnum. The Republic has since tried to contact the Council, but to no avail. At present, the Council's military has orders to not consider Republic vessels a threat, and cooperation against the Royal Navy has been steady and productive, including during the Toulouse evacuation. Known Leaders General en Chef - Pierre LaFlamme

United Kingdom of Bretonia Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The United Kingdom of Bretonia is a Major House and the primary target of the Gallic Royal Invasion into Sirius. The Kingdom has been a target of opportunity by the Maltese people for centuries, but in the face of overwhelming odds and lack of support, the Maltese aimed to settle differences with Bretonia, securing a working peace that has kept the Royal Navy at bay. The Kingdom is currently allied to the Republic of Crayter and Republic of Liberty, as well as the Council, the Gaians, and the Maltese. It is unknown if this alliance will last past the war, but Bretonia's military support has never been stronger. Relations Relations between the Republic and Bretonia have been fairly non-existent. Communications have been fairly isolated, and direct contact was assume to be pointless due to nationalist corruption of the Bretonian view of the Maltese. While cooperative against the Royal Navy, it is unlikely that Bretonia and the Republic will ever see eye-to-eye, especially given Bretonia's rampant streak of imperialism against its southern border. Known Leaders Government Queen - Carina I Prince - James III Numerous Duke and Duchesses Military Fleet Admiral - Sir Edmund Steiner Admiral - Sir Jacob McIntire Admiral - Sir George Hall (formerly) Admiral - Michelle O'Brian Admiral - Kaze Nelson Reidman Dagon Commodore - John Redmond Captain - Willis Osborn Captain - John Khatri Captain - Pria Y'berg Commander - Malachy Marshall Commander - Eva Flameheart Commander - Seeley French Lieutenant Commander - Rick Holden

The Order Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The Order is a military anti-xeno organization with ties to the underworld of Sirius. Operating in divisions of cells spread across the Sector, the Order operates against the efforts of the Nomads, executing any potential threat to the continued survival of the Human race. They were instrumental in ending the Nomad War from 800-801 A.S. and have been diligently keeping watch on the activities of the Nomads across the Sector. While seen as a terrorist organization by most, the Zoners, Blood Dragons and Bundschuh are known to work alongside them in order to keep Sirius secure. Relations The Order is on a rather hit or miss relationship with the Republic currently. Having been accepting of the Republic's intentions in the past, the growing distrust among the Order of the Maltese has created a barrier that is currently proving troubling to overcome. However, it is suspected that the Republic's intentions may be getting to the heart of the Order's leadership, and cooperation may yet again begin to flourish. Foreign Affairs is tasked with treating the Order as an equal and as the superior knowledge in the extermination of the Nomads. Known Leaders Leader - Casper Orillion (formerly) Leader - Grand Admiral Michal Golanski (Overwatch) Leader - Patricia Becker (possibly?) (Legacy of Orillion) Colonel - Dr. Stephen Callahan (Legacy of Orillion)

Unione Corse Status: Neutral Detailed Information General The Unione Corse are a Gallic-base criminal syndicate based off the ideals of the ancient Corsican Mafia, and as such act similarly to the Hogosha of Kusari, with an exception of prioritizing profit over civilian protection. They often deal with many of the criminal bodies of Gallia and Sirius alike, notably the Gallic Brigands, the Hogosha and the Gaians. Recently, after the clash of R.N.S. Arles and C.L.N. Oblique, the newly established Minarchy of Provence rose up from the Corse presence on Marsailles. They have few recognizing powers, but are accepted by the Council, Crayter and possibly even Bretonia. Relations The Republic has had spotty relations with the Unione in the past, and only recently has attempted to reach out. The Corse, understandably cautious about trusting a Maltese body, have accepted neutral relations at this time, and are simply seen as the syndicate that they are. The Minarchy specifically has received, legitimate or not, recognition by the Republic as the governing body of Provence, and are expected to act similarly to the rest of the Corse. Known Leaders Patron - Thomas-Alexandre Dantès

The Maquis Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The Maquis are a revolutionary group allied to the Council that work through terrorism to overthrow the Gallic Monarchy. Until recently, their actions have been quieter, and have received less notice than the Council in the past few years. However, with their recently resurgence of activity, the Maquis have become a noticeable force against the Royalist Navy of Gallia, and are expected to continue operations both against the Crown and the homeworld's forces for months or years to come. Relations The Republic has had substantial contact with the Maquis as of late, both via standard transmissions and through space-based contact. Armed Forces and Maquis forces worked alongside each other during the Toulouse evacuation, and were relatively cooperative given recent political schisms. It is expected that the Republic will continue to work with the Maquis through the next few months during the Tau Sector reconquest, and chances are high for possible alliance. Known Leaders Leader - Jean-Paul Courbet (possibly?) Captaine - Emilie Moineau Action révolutionnaire - Unknown speaker

Empire of Kusari Status: Unfriendly Detailed Information General The Empire of Kusari is a Major House and the primary colonial opponent to the Republic in terms of territorial compromise. The first house to submit to Gallia after their invasion into Sirius, the Empire was shortly a Republic of its own after their submission to the Gallic Crown. Having been reunited with their Imperial side, they have since been reunified into an Empire once more, sparking conflict against Rheinland in the Sigma systems. Relations Relations between the Republic and Kusari have been close to non-existent for centuries now. Since even before the reformation, the Republic has considered Kusari to be a hostile nation only suitable for raiding and conflict with. However, with the growth of the Republic's range of contact, the Republic is massing plans to cooperate with the Empire on certain issues such as Cardamine inflow and joint governance of the Tau sector. Known Leaders Kogen Jien - Emperor (formerly) Kogen Tetsuya - Emperor

Istituto di Ricerca Militare Maltese Status: Hostile Detailed Information General The Istituto di Ricerca Militare Maltese (Maltese Military Research Institute) are a relatively unknown nationalist force suggested to be comprised of military personnel based out of the Corsica Shards in Biscay. Openly and directly in support of the Nationalist forces, they are seemingly fully in support of the archaic 'Orange Dream' and are openly against allies of the Maltese. Relations Diplomatic relations between the Republic and the 'IRMM' are non-existent. Due to Republic policy with outside minor powers, the Republic formally does not recognize the IRMM as a group, instead labeling them as a 'Nationalist Terrorist Organization' in regards to their assaults on Republic forces and allies of the Republic. Relations likely will not grow, and will only sow the seeds for further distancing from the Maltese people. Known Leaders Shadowwalker

Maltese Unitary Republic of Hispania Status: DEFUNCT Detailed Information General The Maltese Unitary Republic of Hispania (shortened to MURoH) is a separatist state of the Maltese Nation following the traditions and nationalistic zeal of the National Council before them, feigning the creation of a new Maltese governing body. The MURoH appears to be a loose confederation of Don states, still run economically through the use of slavery and imperialist strategies to increase the influence of their cause through aggression. Relations Diplomacy between the Republic and the MURoH has been stressful ever since their declaration of a new sovereign state of the Maltese People despite the Republic's existence. The MURoH's policy, seemingly fueled by the progress of the National Council before, against allies of the Republic has forced the Cabinet to disregard their existence, labeling them as a 'Nationalist Radical Group', not tied to any real amount of Maltese leadership due to the Republic's rightful claim to Maltese governance. It is expected that the Republic may need to deal with the MURoH primarily in efforts to retake the homeworld from the occupiers. Known Leaders Hernan Escudero - Speaker of the Dons