Kingdom of Peladon
The Kingdom of Peladon is a small polity located in Theta Borealis Sector.
- It is a region of Balkanized Space.
- It lies within Charted Space.
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| Polity | Survey | Code | Type | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom of Peladon | Pre-Imperial | None | No standard code | None |
| Kingdom of Peladon | 1st Survey (300) | pe | 2-ltr code | None |
| Kingdom of Peladon | 2nd Survey (1065) | KPel | 4-ltr code | None |
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Kingdom of Peladon is a small interstellar state that controls parts of the coreward edge of Theta Borealis Sector.
- It is a hereditary monarchy.
- It is controlled by powerful noble dynasties.
It is constantly under threat from the aggressive and expansionistic Korsumug Empire. The Kingdom is permanently on a war footing.
- Jaibok raiders regularly cross the border.
- Occasionally a minor Jaibok war chief launches an incursion.
A simple map of the Kingdom.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
Government Structure[edit]
The Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The foundation of law and authority is the Great Charter
- The Charter is a document that formalizes the principle that the king and his government are not above the law. It prevents the king from exploiting his power, and places limits on Royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.
- The Charter was drawn up in the early 600s.
The monarch exercises their authority in accordance with the Great Charter and is assisted in their decision-making by officials elected to office by the public (Ministers), most of whom are drawn from high-ranking noble families. While the state is heavily centralized, through necessity it grants a large amount of sovereignty to local (planetary) governments. The monarch, the noble houses, and the government create a unified policy for the state as a whole. The King serves as a figurehead.
The political hierarchy of the Kingdom is simple. It consists of:
- The King, the head of state. If the current ruling monarch is female they adopt the title of Queen.
- The polity remains as a Kingdom no matter the gender of the monarch.
- Counts, of varying degrees of seniority, governing counties within the Kingdom. Females adopt the title Countess.
- Counts are drawn from high ranking noble families.
- Counts may appoint Barons to oversee their interests.
- Appointed officers of the state: these include elected Ministers, appointed Magistrates, Sheriffs, and members of the Yeomanry.
Executive Branch[edit]
The King, the Royal Court, and the Council of Ministers.
The Ministries of Government, headed by elected officials (Ministers).
- These include the Ministry of Defence, the Treasury, the Ministry of Justice, the Department of Labor, and the Office of External Affairs.
The Counties of the Kingdom, each controlled by a royally appointed Count.
- A County is an administrative region. Some can be small, such as a city, while others may encompass a continent or an entire world. Counties can exist within larger counties.
- The Counts of the Kingdom meet in the Royal Court.
Legislative Branch[edit]
No information yet available.
Judicial Branch[edit]
No information yet available.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
After the devastation of Zephor, their homeworld, and the extinction of their fellow native sophonts the Zephora, the majority of the surviving Tshini moved to a planet they call Tshi, a secondary world in the Bytholm system in Evalren Subsector. The Kingdom of Peladon was instrumental in facilitating the move, providing starships to transport the Tshini, large amounts of supplies, and experts who were able to assist with their resettlement.
Demographics[edit]
Significant populations of the following sophont races reside within this polity:
Major Historical Events Timeline[edit]
Some of the major events that have affected this polity and the wider region that it lies within:
- 500s: The Korsumug Empire rises within Mavuzog Sector.
- Late 500s: Jaibok raiders of the resurgent Korsumug Empire become active on the Korsumug Main.
- 600s: The Kingdom of Peladon forms as a response to Korsumug activity.
- 900s: The Jelmiri Marches forms. The Kingdom establishes diplomatic relations.
- 995-1065: The Imperial Second Survey charts the polity.
- 1040s: The Trooles Confederation forms. The Kingdom establishes diplomatic relations.
- 1065: The Imperial Second Survey is published.
- 1100s: The Korsumug Empire conquers the Jelmiri Marches, renaming it the Percavid Marches.
Technology & Trade (Economy)[edit]
Planets in the Kingdom range from TL–5 to TL–13.
Peladon Royal Merchant Marine[edit]
Royal charters are granted to trade consortiums run by various noble houses - transport corporations that gain this status become part of the Peladon Royal Merchant Marine, which grants certain rights and privileges while operating within the Kingdom. Competition to win and retain royal charters is fierce as they lead to vast wealth and are used by the throne to ensure loyalty among favored vassals. A few classes of merchant vessels operate within the borders of the kingdom but one of the most common is the KPel-03 Burning Sky class Merchant Schooner.
Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)[edit]
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The Kingdom is defended by the Royal Peladon Navy.
- This is generally abbreviated to RPN.
Cabon Defense Force[edit]
Cabon has an extensive local navy, fielding approximately three hundred monitors as well as various other smaller vessels: Cabon-built monitors form the defensive backbone of the Kingdom. Monitors are carried to their destination systems by Distribution class Commercial Carriers serving as RPN vessels.
- Monitors are divided into thirty squadrons each of ten vessels.
Squadrons
- 13 Cabon squadrons perform "Outworld Service" on a cycling basis: they are transported to systems within the Kingdom to support their local defence forces.
- 14 Cabon squadrons remain within the home system.
- 2 Cabon squadrons act as a "Special Service Force" within the Futrick system, beyond the Kingdom's borders.
- 1 Cabon squadron is kept as a training and reserve unit.
Local Forces[edit]
Examples of the Royal Peladon Navy Vessels typically deployed on in-system patrols.
- Kapalon has a squadron of eighteen Hatchet class System Defense Boats.
- Westmoore fields a pair of Westmoore class Light Fighters.
- Bilsham operates a single prototype Xenon class Heavy Fighter.
- Ronix has a squadron of nine Able class War Rockets.
Special Forces[edit]
Royal Space Marine Force
- x30 battalions from Radson, formed as a Marine Assault Division and a Marine Cavalry Brigade.
- x1 battalion from Kapalon, equipped as a Marine Assault Battalion.
- x200 battalions from Cabon, formed into two Marine Corps and various independent units.
Ground Forces[edit]
Major Field Armies
- Royal Guards Battalion, a TL–10 elite force commanded by Colonel Serena Popov.
- x12 Kapalon battalions organized into a TL–11 army brigade.
- x2000 Cabon battalions, organized into four TL–8 field armies.
- x300 Radson battalions organized into a TL–6 field army. They use medium tanks and fighter-bombers.
Minor Forces
- x3 battalions organized as the Krytolon Hessians Regiment TL–5
- Melham Security Battalion, a TL–8 force chiefly organized for police actions.
- Ronix Huscarles, two TL–7 battalions noted for their flamboyant uniforms.
- Corbad Condotterie Battalion, an elite TL–8 force that accepts human volunteers, no matter their background.
Intelligence Agencies[edit]
The intelligence service of the Kingdom is SO5 (Special Office 5).
- Its field agents are called Operators.
- SO5 has gained near legendary status, largely due to various types of media featuring sensational (and largely fictional) stories about its exploits.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This polity is primarily located in the following areas:
World Listings[edit]
Comprehensive Second Survey UWP data for all worlds within this polity is available.
- The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
- Other sources may differ: some elements of the data may be contradictory or incorrect.
- Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
- Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
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Note that some Second Survey data, though only 40 years old, may already be out of date.
- Verified updated data is constantly sought.
References & Background (Sources)[edit]
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- Bill Bledsaw. Theta Borealis Sector (Group One, 1981), 5-6,8,10.
- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 11,49. (dot map provided)
- Author & Contributor: Ronald B. Kline, Jr.
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science