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[M]~ollys · (This post was last modified: 12-29-2019, 08:35 PM by [M]~ollys.)

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» ID: Mollys
» IFF: Mollys
» Tag: [M]~

» History:

The Dublin system has been a hotspot of Bretonian industry for decades, mining huge amounts of gold from the asteroids that inhabit the system has made BMM untold riches. However, the current situation, where BMM merely controls Graves Station and the field it sits in is far from the dream that industrialists had for Dublin.

Discovered between 743 A.S. and 745 A.S., the Goldfields in Dublin triggered a gold rush akin to the ones on Earth. People from all over Bretonia, and further, came scrambling to the system, hoping to literally carve out their own fortune from the hoards of rocks in the system. BMM took center stage in the rush, establishing Graves Station as their primary base in the system and starting mining operations almost immediately.

Workers were initially paid fair wages but as the sheer number of potential workers increased dramatically as the rush picked up the pace, their wages and work conditions were cut dramatically. Workers who had traversed the length of Bretonia to get to this fabled golden system found little to no work and were typically stuck in the system, without enough credits to buy their way home. BMM exploited this to great effect, mistreating workers as simple menial labor and paying them a pittance for doing so. The work was dangerous and safety was a rare luxury. Most had no choice but to work for BMM, regardless of the conditions.

This changed on one fateful day.

The Founders Day Revolt in 752 AS. Overworked and underpaid workers took control of their mining stations, executing their overlords, and capturing a pair of mining ships. Rather than attempt to negotiate with the rebels, the BAF arrived in force with a large fleet, destroying the mining ship Endeavor and pursuing the Glorious into a dense field, where the pursuers were routed by a series of large mines, set in preparation for the revolt.

The BAF and Bretonian government, incensed at the continuing existence of a revolving band of miners, sent the HMS-Hood, a Dunkirk class Battleship, from New London to restore order. This was the last straw for the loyal miners in the system. The entire mining population of the system declared their Independence and began a long guerilla war against the oppressive and brutal government. The Hood was disabled by a huge mine. The BAF stripped and abandoned the ship, and the Independent Miners Guild took it over shortly after, establishing the only Freeport within House space.

The miners had come from all over Bretonia during the rush but there was a significant percentage that had common ancestry from the older Terra age. Many could identify links with the old nations and cultures of Ireland, Scotland and other 'Celtic' nations. Those that did not have the blood link were keen to adopt the cultural link that stressed a fight for independence against an oppressive regime.

Naming themselves the Mollys, they began a campaign to free Dublin from the control of Bretonia and their lackeys, the BMM.

Since the revolt, the Mollies have grown into a fierce group of terrorists and pirates, using attacks on commercial shipping and mining operations, civilian establishments, and BAF bases and convoys in their fight to gain independence.

Whilst their goal has always been to free Dublin, the Molly's recognized the need for gaining power in other ways so they could do such a thing. Using contacts throughout Bretonia and working with the Junkers and IMG, the Mollys explored several systems near Dublin.

The Molly's have traditionally been adverse to other forces interfering in Dublin, the system they claim ownership of. Throughout their existence, they have managed to hold them at bay and even keep them out of Dublin. However, the Corsair Empire has recently been sending forces into the system, in the hope of claiming the gold fields for themselves and also removing a potential threat to their growing power. The Molly's have been successful in holding them back but they were dealt a blow when a Corsair force destroyed the surface of Cork. This concreted the growing tension between the two entities and has since become a rallying call for the Mollys against the Corsairs.

The Molly Republic has grown rapidly in the past few decades. From their humble origins in Dublin they have expanded throughout the system and into their new home of Londonderry. Huge fields of resources, or gold, were found in Londonderry and as such it has also been heavily developed. With multiple refineries now at their disposal and these massive supplies of resources, the Mollys have entered a new age of expansion. Whilst attacks on Bretonia increased after the initial formation of the Republic, more recent movements suggest a move for a diplomatic solution. If complete independence could be gained through diplomacy, the Mollys could focus their military elements on their nemesis, the Corsair Empire.

» Territory of Operations:

Systems

█ = Primary Zone of Influence

█ = Secondary Zone of Influence

Dublin, Arranmore Base

During the height of the Dublin Gold rush, the field manager in charge of the primary large-scale corporate operation in the system was a ruthless tyrant named Sir Edmund Graves. The miners were pushed harder to cover up the shortfall in shipments back to New London, and the situation became critical. The Founders Day Revolt, as it came to be known, occurred on the annual national Bretonian holiday in 752 AS that commemorated the original founding of New London centuries before. The workers mutinied, executed Graves and his compatriots, and took control of the mining ships Endeavor and Glorious. The Bretonian military response was swift and furious. Bretonian gunboats arrived shortly, and in the ensuing battle, destroyed the Endeavor and its mutineers. Despite few tangible victories in their effort to free the Dublin system from control of the Bretonian government, they've still managed to fight a vastly superior military force to a near standstill. Arranmore is one of the first Molly made base.

Arranmore serves still as the core of old Molly ideals, the fight for freedom.

Poole, Coleraine Base

After the destruction on Planet Cork by a Corsair invasion force, the majority of Mollys on the planet moved to Coleraine base built inside a huge asteroid. Molly Republic High Command and the bulk of all Molly forces lived on this station. It was the brainchild of Dr. Patrick O'Carrol. Since the completion of Kilrea, the overpopulated station was relieved and it has now apparently been moved elsewhere in the nebula it sits in. It is now more of a last resort for the Mollys, should anyone overrun their bases outside of Londonderry or inside.

Poole, Foyle Shipyard

Foyle is the secondary Molly ship production facility where they assemble the Rogue Gunboats and the mighty Scylla after getting the parts shipped in from their allies. Several well-known ship designers from Bretonia who are believed to have defected to the Molly's may be conducting their work here. The station has been the subject of debate by several of the new Molly Council, with ideas of turning it into a smaller snub craft production facility being favored.

Poole, Kilrea Orbital Station

Following the destruction of all life on Planet Cork by the Corsairs, all survivors fled to nearby Coleraine base, the Military HQ of the Molly freedom movement. Coleraine was not outfitted to maintain so many refugees, and plans for a civilian station were quickly drawn up. The station was named Kilrea, after Shamus Kilrea, the man who helped to evacuate thousands of refugees from Cork's surface just before the orbital bombardment commenced. The inhospitable and volatile world of Cork, which Kilrea orbits, is a reminder to all residents of Kilrea station that evil lurks in the hearts of men, and what that evil is capable of. It is a driving force, for all Mollys, men, women, and children to never let such a catastrophe ever happen again.

Omega-49, Garvagh Base

With the Corsair advance towards Dublin becoming an increasingly alarming issue amongst the Mollys, the need for a forward base to help curb Corsair ambitions became paramount. Every step the Corsairs took in Omega-49 pressured the Mollys into taking action, resulting in their decision to construct Garvagh Base as an answer to the issue. At present, Garvagh services both Molly patrol wings and Coalition strike craft tasked with expunging the Corsair presence from the region. Molly forces farther out in the Omegas also use this facility as their base of operations or, if not, a key waypoint on the route back to Bretonia. Furthermore, it serves as an overflow smelting location for gold ore mined from Dublin, in order to help fuel the Mollys' separatist movement across Bretonia.

Manchester, Destroyer Shillelagh

This Scylla class destroyer serves as a staging area for small Molly raiders operating in New London. Its size allows it to only service strikecraft.

Cambridge, Lisburn Rock

Discovered in 794 AS, by Molly scouts returning from a reconnaissance mission into Omega 5, Lisburn Rock was the perfect location to construct a fortress for basing Molly forces at, from which they would be able to combat Corsair incursions into Bretonia. A huge rock asteroid located on the edges of the Keswick ice cloud in Cambridge, the interior was hollowed out and construction was eventually completed in 804 AS

Newcastle, Mull Base

Mull base was created by the Mollys in 772 AS, shortly after the jump hole from the Chester system was discovered. The nebula was chosen because of its sensor scattering properties, and the large asteroids make it very difficult for the Bretonia Armed Forces to explore in any great detail. The base is heavily fortified, with numerous patrols keeping watch and alerting the base of would-be attackers. Mull houses some of the Mollys most daring weapon designers, ranging from experts on Neutron weapons for the Molly fighters to nuclear weapon designers, who create the "suitcase specials" for use in their terrorist attacks. Although the Bretonian Armed Forces are well aware the Mollys must have a base in the nebula, they have thus far been unable to find it.

New London

Heart of the Bretonian Crown, even without a base of operation within the New London system, the Mollys have their own ways to freely enter and leave the system. Using the Southampton Debris Field for cover to launch frequent raids on the close trade lanes and the Dublin Jump Gate to catch those who are leaving or entering the Republic of Dublin.

Leeds

During the rule of Bretonia before the Gallic war, Leeds used to be a frequent spot of Molly raids. During the war, the Mollys decreased their activities within the system and focused on other parts of Bretonia. The Mollys may still attack the Bretonian Armed Forces vessels on their patrol routes to cause mild damage.

» Goals:

- To take over Dublin & remove it from Government or corporative rule.
- Eliminating the Corsair threat.
- Profiting in any way possible.
- Defending our turf from hostile attacks and intentions.
- Supplying & Supporting the Liberty Rogues.

»Ships & Equipment:

Assets

» Ranking Structure:

» Goverment :

1. Governor - Movement leader: The big cheese. The head honcho. Any way you slice it, this person runs it. From the largest smuggling convoy to the smallest bribe, the Governor is the one who makes it all happen.

2. Vice Governor - Like a Governor, but focuses more on administrative tasks. Filling in for the Governor when she/he is out of business, the Vice Governor is a person to be reckoned with among the Mollys, possessing vast influence on day-to-day operations.

3. Councilor of War - Like every house military has their leader of the military arm, the Councilor of War focuses on coordinating every movement of the Molly fleet from the smallest raid on BMM vessels in Dublin to large battles against the Bretonian Policy Authority and Bretonian Armed Forces.

4. Councilor of Trade - Leader of all economy movement of the Molly movement, he is the real talent behind the coordination of all Molly transports and convoys.

5. Councilor of Relations - Diplomatic mastermind and responsible for all diplomatic questions within and outside Molly territory.

6. Councilor of Training - Focuses on education, training and further education of all Molly pilots from recruit to Veterans.

» Molly Military Forces :

1. Verteran - Best of the best, experienced in all situations their names are whispered in fear among those who even what they are capable of. ~ Flys All

2. Ace - Sometimes in life a man does something incredible. For some, it's landing the dream job. For the Mollys, it's usually something done while inebriated and shouting insults at Bretonia. The Aces, determined to one-up each other, have done nothing short of the fantastic. Only the best of the Bretonian Armed Forces pilots can compare to them. ~ Flys All minus Scylla

3. Rookie - They went from the frying pan into the fire and came out of it smelling like smoke, but still alive. These pilots have survived the harrowing Molly stage of their career and almost to a man. ~ Flys All Minus Gunboat + Scylla

3. Youngblood - Fresh meat. The recruits fly cheap ships and drink even cheaper alcohol. Their goal is to fly interference for the Rookies of the Mollys, and to free up valuable assets from standard patrol duty. ~ Flys Hyena + Bactrian + Werewolf

» Diplomacy :

Allied

The allies of the Mollys are the allies of the Mollys with near to no differences. Allies of the Mollys will be treated with respect and aid shall always come when needed, only because of each other, we can be what we want to be.

Other Molly movement groups
Red Hessians
Independent Miners Guild
Liberty Rogues
Junkers
Zoners

Neutral

Neutral entities are usually not being minded too much unless there is a reason. No hostility is going towards them as long as the same can be expected vice versa.

Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army
Lane Hackers
Outcasts

Hostile

The sworn enemies of the Molly Republic will nearly always experience the force of the movement. Diplomatic attempts with these organizations are mostly worth nothing and aren't being used in the first place. Their destruction must happen as soon as possible. Preferably, the listed entities will first be aggressively pirated, which mostly provokes an aggressive reaction anyway.

Bounty Hunters Guild
Corsair Empire
Slomon K’hara
Das Wilde
Aoi Iseijin
Bretonian Corporations
Gallia
Gaians
Bretonian Lawfuls

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