SCRA Information Centre

[Sirius Coalition]

Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army Information Centre

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Basic Information:

ID: Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army ID

Tag: SCRA|

IFF: Coalition Military IFF

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Naming Convention:

Fighters and Bombers: SCRA|Firstname.Lastname, or Callsign

Reconnaissance ship: SCRA|CPR-Name -> "CPR" = Coalition People's Recon

Transports: SCRA|CPS-Name -> "CPS" = Coalition People's Ship

Warships: SCRA|CPW-Name -> "CPW" = Coalition People's Warship

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Faction Summary:

The Sirius Coalition is the modern-day successor to the original Coalition of Sol. The Sirius Coalition is populated by the descendants of Coalition saboteurs hidden aboard the original five sleeper ships, as well as by more recent defectors from the Alliance nations. The Sirius derivative of the Sol Coalition operates under similar traditions and aspects of its once-Sol cause. However, operating in Sirius presented numerous challenges that the ancient doctrines could not satisfy and centuries spent cut off from its parent organization would leave short-term power vacuums which have left it entirely distinct. To reorient itself towards Sirius a new strand of governance had to come to rise, a more democratic interpretation of Coalition dogma, minus the old red tape, to persist in their unique environment. Considered enemies by the great Sirian Houses, the Coalition has an open alliance with the Red Hessians and soft ties to a number of similarly positioned movements.

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Faction Goals:

The Coalition's primary concern revolves around destroying the Sirian Houses and uniting the Sector under one human banner. Additional concerns include expansion of its sphere of influence into non-House and anti-House organizations, as well as containing and destroying "exotic" influences which may harm or contaminate Humanity.

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History:

History of the Coalition

The great war:

During the War of Sol, two blocs fought for complete control over the Sol System: the Alliance and the Coalition. The Coalition was composed of the communist nations of Russia, China, the Middle East, and Africa. For decades, constant fighting between the two factions ensued, with neither side gaining the upper hand for long. In 2160, the Alliance proposed and signed a peace treaty between the two blocs, but as the Coalition admiral headed to Europa (one of Jupiter's moons) to sign it, he ordered a Coalition fleet to de-cloak and attack the Alliance fleet, who had stood down from battle after hearing about the treaty. Instead of ending the war peacefully, they destroyed the French and Italian fleets and took control of all the inner planets, including Earth, and most of the outer planets, excluding Neptune. Two years later, the Alliance recovered the outer planets and began its assault on the inner planets. Eventually, the Coalition was beaten back to Mercury. However, by some unknown means, the Coalition gained the upper hand and began to counterattack, eventually retaking every planet in Sol.

To Sirius:

After being defeated, losing the Sol system to the military might of the Coalition, a small fraction of the Alliance's survivors attempted to flee to Sirius. The Coalition attempted to pursue the Alliance sleeper ships to Sirius. Unfortunately, the majority of the pursuing ships were lost, their crews still in cryo-freeze to this day, according to Coalition medical experts. However, all was not lost. For years, the Coalition knew of the Sleeper Ship project. The nations building the vessels had their crews infiltrated. Spies found the Hispania most easy to sneak aboard, although hundreds of others managed to slip onto the others, particularly the Rheinland. When the Hispania arrived in Sirius, a series of explosions nearly destroyed the craft. Historians are unsure what caused it, but it was likely Coalition agents, acting as saboteurs, although plenty of other explanations are available. Many of the Coalition personnel that had successfully made it to the Sirius sector stayed amongst the people of the new Houses, acting as intelligence agents with lines of communication to the others, who had a quiet exodus to the Omega systems.

Centuries pass:

Some arrived in Omega-52, on Planets Volgograd and Jiangxi. They would, in minuscule numbers, slowly build structures on these planets, surviving in these tough landscapes whilst their comrades abroad prepared for the Revolution that was to come. There were also those on the planet which later came to be called Gran Canaria by the Zoners, living a life cut off from the rest of the sector. There was, of course, trouble in Rheinland, Coalition demagogues taking part in the Popular Revolution, but not having any great degree of success.

Centuries pass:

Some arrived in Omega-52, on Planets Volgograd and Jiangxi. They would, in minuscule numbers, slowly build structures on these planets, surviving in these tough landscapes whilst their comrades abroad prepared for the Revolution that was to come. There were also those on the planet which later came to be called Gran Canaria by the Zoners, living a life cut off from the rest of the sector. There was, of course, trouble in Rheinland, Coalition demagogues taking part in the Popular Revolution, but not having any great degree of success.

Revolution:

The small nation in the Omegas eventually came to be headed by one High Chancellor Aeon, who, having been discovered by the Alliance, after some fighting, attempted to sue for peace. The chief of his fleet, one Acting Commodore McIntosh, an allegedly insane, mass murdering Bretonian defector, brutally executed him, promoted himself to Grand Admiral of the Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army, taking the role of head of state, and proceeded to wage war on the capitalist pigs of the Alliance with an absolute lack of mercy.
The Coalition, with its tiny population in Sirius, took on the role of a partisan uprising across the sector, taking in deserters, defectors and anyone that would fight under their Communist ideology.

815-818 A.S:

Various events, of course, have passed since those turbulent times, years ago. Attempts to convince the Corsairs of the follies of capitalism failed, their leaders casting out those that would align themselves with the Coalition, such as Comandante Adrian 'Ares' o Jovem, and the crew of the Osiris class Havana, who defected to join their charismatic countryman. The Coalition would go on to attempt to expand and improve, casting aside old stolen and patched together technologies, one talented young engineer, Xing KeSi, putting together the designs for a fleet, whilst another team of engineers constructed stations in the Omega 52 system. In Omega-52, various stations were constructed, including the legendary Zvezdny Gorodok, Star City, the moon of Planet Volgograd which was hollowed out to produce and house the newly designed snubfighters of the SCRA's assault wings. Here they train and prepare for war. This system is off-limits to everyone but the Coalition itself and those who have the Visa from Coalition Border Control. Trespassers to Omega-52 are often shot without warning. Recruits would pour in from across the sector, and the Revolution would move to assist other, like-minded, parties across the Houses, putting particular focus on Rheinland, seeing it as a hotbed of radical thought. Many famous names would come to the Coalition from Rheinland, such as Admiral Kirk, Captains Richthofen, and Totenkopf, as well as the allegedly most decorated man in the SCRA, Commander Eugen Weise. At present Grand Admiral McIntosh, after falling ill with no cure at present having been created, was for his own safety and continued health preserved in a Stasis Chamber and placed in a 'tomb' in orbit of Zvezdny Gorodok where all Coalition pilots can pay their respects to their great former Leader and pray for his return to health.

819 And Beyond:

After Premier Alvin Katz became a target for assassination, the Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army carried out their orders of initiating Martial Law throughout Coalition space and territory. It was quickly discovered that Commandant Aloysius Rhade, the head of the Revolutionary Army, had staged the assassination in an attempt to kill Premier Katz and seize control of the Coalition. Shortly after the information regarding Rhade's betrayal was confirmed, Colonel Katya Vaschenko, head of the Coalition Marine Corps. deployed every resource at her disposal in order to eliminate Aloysius Rhade and anyone loyal to him. The details of Katya's mission, and Rhade's Betrayal, became public knowledge during the "Battle of the Duma", in which Coalition Marines engaged in brief but heavy combat with Rhade Loyalists who were attempting to secure the Duma Complex on Planet Volgograd in order to eliminate the Duma representatives and seize the Coalition seat of power. It is believed that Aloysius Rhade was personally executed by Colonel Vaschenko here, after having surrendered in disgrace to the Coalition Marines, when it became apparent that his Coup attempt would be a failure. As a result of the battle, and of the failed coup coming into public light, Premier Alvin Katz resigned from his position, ceding power to Colonel Katya Vaschenko who had recently become the Head of the Revolutionary Army as a result of the death of Aloysius Rhade. Since coming into power, Commandant-Premier Vaschenko has yet moved to lift the state of Martial Law which was declared in the wake of the failed assassination attempt on Katz, and it is currently not known if she will decide to do so. However, Katya's rule, while Militaristic, had not been as harsh as that of Grand Admiral MacIntosh, neither did she move to reverse the social and economic progress made by Premier Katz. Ben Warner is the current Premier of the Coalition, his time in office saw the strengthening of the Coalition's ties to its historical allies the Red Hessians and the Mollys while also establishing an iron-clad alliance with the TAZ who had been threatened by the Order, Premier Warner having seized opportunity provided military aid to Baffin to discourage further moves against them by The Order and cemented a TAZ-Order break. in addition Warner's sought to increase the Coalition's reach in the Omega systems, particularly Omega-49 which was under siege by the Corsair Empire and helped to unite the Mollys, Hessians, and Coalition into a united Triumvirate dedicated to eradicating Corsair influence in both the Omegas and the Omicrons. The Triumvirate's secondary motivation is to gain access to the rich resources of Cayman to fuel the war machine against both the Corsairs and the Houses in addition to any other territories in the Omegas that could aid in this endeavor.

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Controlled and contested space:

Coalition Space

Omega-52:

Also referred to as "New Moscow", is the capital of the Sirius Coalition. The system contains 2 inhabitable planets, Planet Volgograd and Planet Jiangxi. The Coalition's capital city is located on Planet Volgograd. The Sevastopol station has been established next to Planet Tbilisi, the main H-Fuel source for the Coalition. Mykolaiv Research Station has its place in the orbit of Planet Odessa and serves as the only shipyard where the giant carriers of the Coalition can be repaired, as well as production and research facility. Zhukovsky station orbits Planet Jiangxi while Zvezdny Gorodok orbits Planet Volgograd.

Omega-55:

Also referred to as "New Beijing" is the Sirius Coalition Frontier system. Kamchatka Base is the only station within Omega-55, that the Sirius Coalition controls. It was established to ensure the spread of its power within the eastern regions of the Omegas. Due to its fair range from Omega-52, the base is constantly being supplied by Coalition transports and occasionally also the Red Hessian movement.

Omega-47:

Also referred to as "Minsk", is the controlled system of the Sirius Coalition. The system contains 1 inhabitable planet, Planet Tangier and 1 uninhabitable planet, Plamet Rabat. The Planet Tangier is controlled by the Sirius Coalition and this is the first administrated planet by the Sirius Coaliiton outside New Moscow. Madeira Base is located in El Aaiun Field and administated by Independent Miners Guild. On the orbit of Planet Rabat deployed Corsair's base Casablanca, covered by Battleship Athos. Minsk system contains 2 fields and one nebula, Melilla Debris Field, El Aaiun Field and Walker Nebula.

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Government and politics:

The Sirius Coalition is a federal socialist republic, under the control of the Communist Party of the Coalition. No other political parties are permitted to operate in the Coalition. The Coalition's government is divided into three branches.

Government Organisation

The Legislative:

The Coalition's legislature is the State Duma of the Coalition which is composed of 742 delegates elected by the citizens of the Coalition. Each delegate represents a district of roughly equal population, and are drawn from every planet and installation under Coalition control.

The State Duma is responsible for drafting new laws, and has the power to pass constitutional amendments. In addition it also elects the members of the Council of the People's Commissars, as well as the Supreme Court of the Coalition. Finally, the State Duma appoints the Procurator General of the Coalition.

The Executive:

The Coalition's executive functions are executed by the Premier of the Coalition. The Premier also acts as the head of the State Duma, and is elected by the members of the Duma, with the blessing of the Communist Party. Typically the Premier also holds the title of General Secretary of the Communist Party, though this is not always the case. In the case where the offices are held by two different people, the General Secretary of the Communist Party is considered to be the leader of the Coalition. The Premier is responsible for executing the laws passed by the State Duma. The Premier may also dissolve the Duma and call for a new election should the body no longer be able to function adequately, such as in regular deadlocks on many votes.

The day-to-day functions of the Coalition, however, are ran by the three Ministries, the Ministry of Plenty, the Ministry of Peace, and the Ministry of Truth.

The Premier:

[indent]The Coalition's executive functions are administered by the Premier. The Premier also acts as the head of the State , with the blessing of the Coalition Communist Party. The Premier is responsible for executing the laws of the nation. The day-to-day functions of the Coalition executive, however, are managed each in part by the Revolutionary Army itself, the State Logistics Service, the Directorate of the Externality, the Office of the Coalition International (COALINTERN), and the Border Control. The State Logistics Service is responsible for management of the economy and managing state-run import and export. The Revolutionary Army is responsible for the Coalition's defense and law enforcement. It additionally manages the Militsiya garrison units which serve as independent auxiliaries. The Ministry of Truth is responsible for intelligence affairs. COALINTERN is responsible for diplomatic affairs. Border Control is responsible for managing traffic, visas for foreign guests and light system security detail.

The Minister of Plenty:

The Ministry of Plenty is the largest of the three ministries and is responsible for management of the economy and managing import and export. The Ministry of Plenty also manages the basic needs of the citizens of the Coalition, such as housing, sanitation, and water.

The Minister of Peace:

The Ministry of Peace is the civilian agency responsible for the Coalition's defense and law enforcement. In addition to managing the Revolutionary Army and the Militsiya, the Ministry of Peace is also responsible for managing Chief Administration of Corrective Labour Camps and Colonies, more commonly known as the GULag. The GULag manages a series of penal labor camps on both Volgograd and JiangXi. The camps vary from relatively light public works projects for minor offenders to the more severe Katorga works for more serious offenders.

The Minister of Truth:

The Ministry of Truth is responsible for all information disseminated in the Coalition, and all published materials are reviewed and edited before publishing. This includes news reports, books, music, and every other form of media conceivable.

The Judicial:

Finally, the Judicial arm of the Coalition at the national level is the Supreme Court of the Coalition. It is responsible for supervising both civilian and military courts, as well as for hearing cases of national importance. Also at the upper levels of the Coalition's judicial system is the Procurator General of the Coalition. The Procurator General is the highest prosecutor in the nation, and is responsible for overseeing the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases through a series of subordinate Public Procurators.

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Economics

Economy:

The New Economic Policy

The Economy of the Coalition is currently managed by a "New Economic Policy" that has seen a burst of growth and prosperity in the Omega-52 system. Premier Katz's government implemented this economic policy to prevent the Coalition economy from collapsing. Allowing some private ventures, the NEP allows small businesses or shops, for instance, to reopen for private profit while the state continues to control banks, foreign trade, and large industries. The New Economic Policy (NEP) replaced the policies of War Communism which attempted to obliterate any signs of the market economy in the Coalition. War Communism’s policies hadn´t been too kind to the Coalition's economy and thus, was in dire need of some new kind of reform, whether political or economic. This manifested in the opening of Omega-52 to outside trade in the form of TAZ and IND vessels being granted specific permission to trade inside the system under the watchful eye of the economic ministry. One direct benefit of the system was the planet JiangXi that saw a rush of development and growth, as well as a large-scale immigration from war-torn sections of Bretonia. This, in turn, has brought a great deal of opportunity and prosperity to the Coalition and is touted as a great success by the Government. The NEP succeeded in creating an economic recovery after the devastating effects of the attack on Jiangxi, and the Coalition continues to support its efforts. There is some concern among more conservative members of the Communist Party that the NEP is a step backward away from the idea of a true Communist state, as such, there is a push to replace the Policy with a heavily controlled Centrally Planned Economic System.

Currency:

Social Credit

Prior to Grand Admiral McIntosh's February Revolution, the currency in use was the Coalition Ruble. Under the failed economic policies of High Chancellor Aeon's government, the Ruble lost a large portion of its value, eventually leading to the Ruble's total collapse. The Ruble's collapse made life very difficult for the Coalition's citizens and helped contribute to the final collapse of Aeon's government. After the February Revolution, under the policies of War Communism, all economic production was placed under the government's authority and the ailing Ruble was replaced by a system of ration coupons for various commodities. Though the ration coupons managed to provide basic necessities, scarcity was still a way of life for the citizens of the Coalition. Because of the usual lack of anything beyond the basic necessities, workers were not encouraged to work at their best and production began to fall off, resulting in the curtailing of rations even further. This was not a system that could continue indefinitely. In the face of a sluggish economy, the State Duma began to draft the New Economic Policy under the guidance of Premier Katz. As a part of the NEP, the inadequate system of ration coupons was replaced by a system of social credit. Under Social Credit, every citizen is an equal partner in the Coalition's economy. Each citizen receives a set allotment of money to spend however they wish in lieu of a standard paycheck. As the economy strengthens, the allotment increases, encouraging every citizen to contribute their best effort. After the introduction of Social Credit, worker productivity began to increase steadily, and the quality of life increased as well.

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Fighter Craft:

Coalition Fighter Crafts

XKR-151-A "Partisan" Coalition Light Fighter:

A result of the XKR Project, the Partisan Light Fighter is the epitome of Coalition modular design. It is the most basic of the XKR Series and is compatible with a wide array of modules. The Partisan can be quickly and easily transformed into the other fighter variants of the XKR Series. In its most basic form, the Partisan serves as the Interceptor of the Coalition Fleet, sacrificing armor and power capacity for speed and agility. Contrary to popular belief, Coalition pilots do not have separate fighters, rather they have one Partisan that is modified to become one of the other XKR fighter variants as the need arises.

XKR-151-D "Saboteur" Coalition Heavy Fighter:

A newer result of the XKR Project, the Saboteur is the spawn of a brutal realization that heavy isn?t always better. In the wake of the beginning of the Gallic war, the Insurgent being placed in battle against ships much faster than anything the scientists on Mykolaiv have ever dreamed of her fighting and the partisan just being completely outclassed in damage potential, the Coalition went back to the drawing board with all the modular parts and a Partisan in hand. The result was the XKR-151-D Saboteur Coalition Heavy Fighter - a testament to what happens when whether firepower meets lightning fast responsiveness.

XKR-151-B "Insurgent" Coalition Very Heavy Fighter:

A result of the XKR Project, the Insurgent Very Heavy Fighter is the multirole combat variant of the highly modular XKR-151-A "Partisan" Light Fighter. Modified to be a reliable and powerful combat vessel, the Insurgent completes its missions with ferocity and power. As with all other ships of the XKR Series, the Insurgent is highly modular allowing any damaged parts to be replaced quickly and new ones to be integrated into the design with ease.

XKR-151-C "Revolution" Coalition Bomber:

A result of the XKR Project, the Revolution Bomber is the most powerful variant of the highly modular XKR-151-A "Partisan" Light Fighter. Modified to be a deadly solution to the problem of hostile capital ships, the Revolution accomplishes this task with brutal efficiency. As with all other ships of the XKR Series, the Revolution is highly modular, allowing any damaged parts to be replaced quickly and new ones to be integrated into the design with ease. In addition, the Revolution uses the Ares Pod which houses its deadly antimatter cannon, allowing for easier maintenance and repair of its primary weapon.

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Capital Ships:

Coalition Capital Ships

XKR-EV-Zero "Storm" Mark-X Coalition Gunship:

After its initial conception, the Coalition research department on Mykolaiv Research Station has refined and updated the original chassis to house a wealth of state of the art Coalition equipment. The Storm, designed for autonomous reconnaissance missions deep within hostile space, maintains a slender profile and a fearsome reputation in packs for tearing much larger ships to pieces. Built under the Coalition philosophy of inexpensive utilitarian reliability, the Storm has been and will continue to be a feared compliment to the Coalition armada.

XKR-EV-ONE "Typhoon" Mark-VI Coalition Destroyer:

The Typhoon Destroyer is one of the largest capital ships deployed by the Coalition. The Typhoon is small and light even for a destroyer and like all ships of the Coalition is built with an emphasis on reliability and efficiency. It is designed to support fleet actions and is not intended for direct combat, though it can still stand its ground if necessary. It relies on speed and firepower over armor and operates in a guerilla fashion which is suitable for an organization such as the Coalition.

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XKR-EV-TWO "Tempest" Mark-I Coalition Carrier:

Hard-pressed to find a solution to rapidly deploy fighters to the combat zone and still be a serious threat to its tonnage, Mykolaiv Research Station after years of development and reverse-engineering of both captured and allied technologies developed the Tempest, a platform capable of carrying a bounty of combat fighters and supporting them in the field with minimal resupply, at present the Tempest is the largest Coalition-designed vessel The Tempest like most Coalition vessels was designed for speed and efficiency, operating in guerrilla fashion like the Typhoon Destroyer the Tempest represents the height of Coalition Engineering and the combat doctrine of the Coalition forces with both its garrison of snub-fighters along with its arsenal of weaponry to shift the tide of the battle.

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Ranks

Ranks of the Revolutionary Army

Premier:

The Premier is the civilian leader of the Sirius Coalition and is the Head of State. He can be considered the most powerful man in the Sirius Coalition, he is the one representing all the souls that have the honor to live in the Coalition

Field Marshal:

The Field Marshal is the leader of the Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army as a whole and can be considered the second-most powerful man in the Sirius Coalition, under his command, every soldier serves and every ship flies.

General:

The Generals are some of the most decorated officers within the SCRA and typically lead battle groups into combat.

Colonel:

The Colonels are decorated officers within the SCRA and they typically lead in the field as commanders of large strike wings.

Major:

The Majors are some of the best leaders that the SCRA has to offer. They have proven themselves extremely capable and are on track to becoming prominent members of the SCRA. Majors are granted access to Red Squadron Members for their own Wing.

Captain:

The Captains of the SCRA are leaders that have distinguished themselves even among other leaders. They are granted command of their own Typhoon Destroyer.

Commander:

The Commanders of the SCRA are pilots who have not only distinguished themselves but have also proven themselves as capable leaders. They are granted limited access to a Typhoon Destroyer. Commanders are also allowed to build their own Wing, limited access to Gold Wing Pilots.

Senior Lieutenant:

The Senior Lieutenants of the SCRA are pilots who have distinguished themselves in combat and have exhibited some leadership traits. Senior Lieutenants are granted command of their very own Storm Gunboat.

Junior Lieutenant:

The Junior Lieutenants are the latest recruits within the SCRA. They have yet to prove their worth but they are being given the opportunity.

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