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The '''Kingdom of Peladon''' is a [[Pocket empire|pocket empire]] located in [[Theta Borealis Sector]].
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[[File:Kingdom of Peladon Symbol.png|right|200 px]]
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The [[Kingdom of Peladon]] is a small [[polity]] located in [[Theta Borealis Sector]].
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* It is a region of [[Balkanized Space]].
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* It lies within [[Charted Space]].
  
 
=== Astronavigational Codes ===
 
=== Astronavigational Codes ===
No information yet available.
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! [[Polity]]
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! Survey
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! Type
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| [[Kingdom of Peladon]]
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| Pre-Imperial
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| None
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| No standard code
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| None
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| [[Kingdom of Peladon]]
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| 1st Survey ([[300]])
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| pe
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| 2-ltr code
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| None
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| [[Kingdom of Peladon]]
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| 2nd Survey ([[1065]])
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| KPel
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| 4-ltr code
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| None
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|-
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|}
  
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
No information yet available.  
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The Kingdom of Peladon is a small [[Polity|interstellar state]] that controls parts of the [[coreward]] edge of [[Theta Borealis Sector]].
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* It is a hereditary monarchy.
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* It is controlled by powerful noble dynasties.
  
=== Goals ===
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It is constantly under threat from the aggressive and expansionistic [[Korsumug Empire]]. The Kingdom is permanently on a war footing.
No information yet available.  
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* [[Jaibok]] raiders regularly cross the border.
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* Occasionally a minor [[Jaibok]] war chief launches an incursion.
  
=== Symbols ===
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A simple map of the Kingdom.
No information yet available.
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[[File:Chart Kingdom of Peladon Basic.png|350 px]] <br> (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]])
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=== Government Structure ===
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[[File:King of Peladons.jpg|250 px|thumb|King Axel IX]]
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The Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The foundation of law and authority is the ''Great Charter''
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* 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.
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* The Charter was drawn up in [[600s|the early 600s]].
  
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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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.
No information yet available.  
 
  
=== Demographics: 1116 ===
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The political hierarchy of the Kingdom is simple. It consists of:
Significant populations of the following [[sophont]] races reside within this polity:
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* The King, the head of state. If the current ruling monarch is female they adopt the title of Queen.
* [[Humaniti]]
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** The polity remains as a ''Kingdom'' no matter the gender of the monarch.
** [[Solomani]]
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* Counts, of varying degrees of seniority, governing ''counties'' within the Kingdom. Females adopt the title ''Countess''.
** [[Vilani]]
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** Counts are drawn from high ranking noble families.
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** Counts may appoint Barons to oversee their interests.
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* Appointed officers of the state: these include elected Ministers, appointed Magistrates, Sheriffs, and members of the Yeomanry.
  
=== Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116 ===
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[[File:Kingdom of Peladons Government.png|400 px]]
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity:
 
* No information yet available.  
 
  
=== History-Era: Mileu 1100 ===
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==== Executive Branch ====
No information yet available.
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The King, the Royal Court, and the Council of Ministers.
  
== Government & Politics (Leadership) ==
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The Ministries of Government, headed by elected officials (Ministers).
The Kingdom is an absolute monarchy and an Empire characterized by an extremely high degree of governmental centralization that gave almost no degree of sovereignity to local (planetary) governments and enjoyed a supreme ability to create unified policy through militaristic dictate.
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* These include the Ministry of Defence, the Treasury, the Ministry of Justice, the Department of Labor, and the Office of External Affairs.
  
=== Interstellar Relations ===
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The Counties of the Kingdom, each controlled by a royally appointed Count.
No information yet available.
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* 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.
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* The Counts of the Kingdom meet in the Royal Court.
  
=== Internal Politics ===
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==== Legislative Branch ====
 
No information yet available.
 
No information yet available.
  
=== Government Structure ===
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==== Judicial Branch ====
 
No information yet available.
 
No information yet available.
  
==== 1. Executive Branch ====
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
No information yet available.
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[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
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After the devastation of [[Zephor (world)|Zephor]], their [[homeworld]], and the extinction of their fellow native [[sophont]]s the [[Zephora]], the majority of the surviving [[Tshini]] moved to a planet they call [[Tshi (world)|Tshi]], a secondary world in the [[Bytholm (world)|Bytholm system]] in [[Evalren Subsector]]. The Kingdom of Peladon was instrumental in facilitating the move, providing [[starship]]s to transport the [[Tshini]], large amounts of supplies, and experts who were able to assist with their resettlement.
  
==== 2. Legislative Branch ====
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=== Demographics ===
No information yet available.
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Significant populations of the following [[sophont]] races reside within this polity:
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* [[Humaniti]]
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** [[Solomani]]
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** [[Vilani]]
  
==== 3. Judicial Branch ====
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=== Major Historical Events Timeline ===
No information yet available.
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Some of the major events that have affected this polity and the wider region that it lies within:
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* [[500s]]: The [[Korsumug Empire]] rises within [[Mavuzog Sector]].
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* [[500s|Late 500s]]: [[Jaibok]] raiders of the resurgent [[Korsumug Empire]] become active on the [[Korsumug Main]].
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* [[600s]]: The Kingdom of Peladon forms as a response to [[Korsumug Empire|Korsumug]] activity.
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* [[900s]]: The [[Jelmiri Marches]] forms. The Kingdom establishes diplomatic relations.
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* [[995]]-[[1065]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]] charts the polity.
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* [[1040s]]: The [[Trooles Confederation]] forms. The Kingdom establishes diplomatic relations.
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* [[1065]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]] is published.
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* [[1100s]]: The [[Korsumug Empire]] conquers the [[Jelmiri Marches]], renaming it the [[Percavid Marches]].
  
 
== Technology & Trade (Economy)  ==
 
== Technology & Trade (Economy)  ==
Planets in the kingdom range from {{TL|5}} to {{TL|13}}.
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Planets in the Kingdom range from {{TL|5}} to {{TL|13}}.
  
=== Interstellar Commerce ===
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=== Peladon Royal Merchant Marine ===
The following businesses operate out of or in this polity:
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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|''Burning Sky'' class Merchant Schooner]].
* Royal charters are granted to trade consortiums run by various noble houses. 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 are common within the borders of the kingdom.
 
  
*[[Burning Sky Class Schooner]]
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[[File:Burning Sky class Merchant Schooner.png|150 px]]
 
 
=== Research & Technology ===
 
No information yet available.
 
  
 
== Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)  ==
 
== Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)  ==
The capital of the kingdom is {{WorldS|Peladons|Theta Borealis|0110 A772585-A}}. 
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[[File:Officer Kingdom of Peladon.png|300 px|right]]
  
=== Ground Forces ===
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=== Naval Forces ===
'''Home Defense Royal Army Garrisons'''
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The Kingdom is defended by the [[Royal Peladon Navy]].
*[[Peladon Royal Guard's Battalion]] {{TL|10}} commanded by [[Savage Serena]]
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* This is generally abbreviated to RPN.
 
 
*Melham Security Battalion {{TL|8}}
 
  
*(2) Ronix [[Huscarles]] Battalions {{TL|7}}
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[[File:Peladon Navy Fleet Counter 0a.png|150 px]]
  
*Corbad [[Condotterie]] Battalion {{TL|8}}
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==== Cabon Defense Force ====
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[[Cabon (world)|Cabon]] has an extensive local navy, fielding approximately three hundred [[monitor]]s as well as various other smaller vessels: [[Cabon (world)|Cabon]]-built monitors form the defensive backbone of the Kingdom. Monitors are carried to their destination systems by [[Distribution class Commercial Carrier|''Distribution'' class Commercial Carrier]]s serving as [[Royal Peladon Navy|RPN vessels]].
  
*(300 Battalions) in the Radson Field Army {{TL|6}}, they use [[Radson Medium Tank]]s and [[Radson Fighter Bomber]]s.
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* [[Cabon class System Monitor|''Cabon'' class Monitor]].
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* [[Distribution class Commercial Carrier|''Distribution'' class Carrier]]  
  
*(12 Battalions) in the Kapalon Army Brigade {{TL|11}}
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[[File:Distribution Class Tender KPel service.png|150 px]] [[File:Cabon Class Monitor.png|150 px]]
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* Monitors are divided into thirty squadrons each of ten vessels.
  
*(2,000 Battalions) in four Cabon Field Armies {{TL|8}}
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'''Squadrons'''
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* 13 Cabon squadrons perform "Outworld Service" on a cycling basis: they are transported to systems within the Kingdom to support their local defence forces.
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* 14 Cabon squadrons remain within the home system.
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* 2 Cabon squadrons act as a "Special Service Force" within the [[Futrick (world)|Futrick system]], beyond the Kingdom's borders.
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* 1 Cabon squadron is kept as a training and reserve unit.
  
*(3 Battalions) Krytolon [[Hessians]] {{TL|5}}
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==== Local Forces ====
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[[File:Westmoore class Fighter.png|125 px]] [[File:Xenon class Fighter.png|125 px]] [[File:Able class War Rocket 2.png|125 px]] [[File:Hatchet class SDB.png|125 px]]
  
=== Naval Forces ===
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Examples of the [[Royal Peladon Navy Vessels]] typically deployed on in-system patrols.
They build a class of royal [[Ronix Class Asteroid Patrol Boat]]s.  The '''Royal Peladon Navy''' (RPN) has a single battle fleet headquartered here beyond the system defense squadrons assigned to the following worlds.
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* [[Kapalon (world)|Kapalon]] has a squadron of eighteen [[Hatchet class System Defense Boat]]s.
* {{WorldS|Kapalon|Theta Borealis|0509 B000632-B}}  has a squadron of (18) [[Hatchet Class System Defense Boat]]s.
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* [[Westmoore (world)|Westmoore]] fields a pair of [[Westmoore class Light Fighter]]s.
* {{WorldS|Westmoore|Theta Borealis|0410 B100200-B}}  has a pair of [[Westmoore Class Light Fighter]]s.
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* [[Bilsham (world)|Bilsham]] operates a single prototype [[Xenon class Heavy Fighter]].
* {{WorldS|Cabon|Theta Borealis|0512 A543889-8}} has (300) [[Cabon Class System Monitor]]s.
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* [[Ronix (world)|Ronix]] has a squadron of nine [[Able class War Rocket]]s.
* {{WorldS|Bilsham|Theta Borealis|0411 B436200-D}} has a single prototype [[Xenon Class Heavy Fighter]].
 
* {{WorldS|Ronix|Theta Borealis|0113 B579565-7}} has a squadron of (9) [[Able Class War Rocket]]s.
 
  
 
=== Special Forces ===
 
=== Special Forces ===
'''Royal Space Marine Units'''
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'''Royal Space Marine Force'''
*(30 Battalions) on Radson there is a Marine Assault Division and a Marine Cavalry Brigade
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* x30 battalions from [[Radson (world)|Radson]], formed as a Marine Assault Division and a Marine Cavalry Brigade.
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* x1 battalion from [[Kapalon (world)|Kapalon]], equipped as a Marine Assault Battalion.
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* x200 battalions from [[Cabon (world)|Cabon]], formed into two Marine Corps and various independent units.
  
*(1 Battalion) Kapalon Marine Battalion
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=== Ground Forces ===
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'''Major Field Armies'''
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* [[Peladon Royal Guard's Battalion|Royal Guards Battalion]], a {{TL|10}} elite force commanded by [[Savage Serena|Colonel Serena Popov]].
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* x12 [[Kapalon (world)|Kapalon]] battalions organized into a {{TL|11}} army brigade.
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* x2000 [[Cabon (world)|Cabon]] battalions, organized into four {{TL|8}} field armies.
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* x300 [[Radson (world)|Radson]] battalions organized into a {{TL|6}} field army. They use [[Radson Medium Tank|medium tanks]] and [[Radson Fighter Bomber|fighter-bombers]].
  
*(200 Battalions) Two Cabon Marine Corps
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'''Minor Forces'''
 
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* x3 battalions organized as the [[Krytolon (world)|Krytolon]] [[Hessians]] Regiment {{TL|5}}
=== Paramilitary  Forces ===
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* [[Melham (world)|Melham]] Security Battalion, a {{TL|8}} force chiefly organized for police actions.
No information yet available.
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* [[Ronix (world)|Ronix]] [[Huscarles]], two {{TL|7}} battalions noted for their flamboyant uniforms.
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* [[Corbad (world)|Corbad]] [[Condotterie]] Battalion, an elite {{TL|8}} force that accepts human volunteers, no matter their background.
  
 
=== Intelligence Agencies ===
 
=== Intelligence Agencies ===
No information yet available.
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The intelligence service of the Kingdom is SO5 (Special Office 5).
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* Its field agents are called ''Operators''.
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* 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]]) ==
 
== Worlds & Sectors ([[Astrography]]) ==
 
This polity is primarily located in the following areas:
 
This polity is primarily located in the following areas:
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''[[Charted Space]]''
 
* [[Theta Borealis Sector]]
 
* [[Theta Borealis Sector]]
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** [[Alpha Subsector]]
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** [[Evalren Subsector]]
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=== World Listings ===
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Comprehensive [[Second Survey]] [[UWP|UWP data]] for all worlds within this polity is available.
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* The primary source material for all data is [[Traveller Map]].
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* Other sources may differ: some elements of the data may be contradictory or incorrect.
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* Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
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* Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
  
=== World Listing: 1116 ===
 
The following systems and worlds can be found within this polity:
 
 
{{ClusterWorlds2}}
 
{{ClusterWorlds2}}
  
=== Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1116 ===
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Note that some [[Second Survey]] data, though only [[Year|40 years]] old, may already be out of date.
The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this polity:
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* Verified updated data is constantly sought.
 
 
==== Greater Mains (Blue & Cyan Lines: 51+ destinations) ====
 
* No information yet available.
 
 
 
==== Lesser Mains (Green & Yellow Lines: 11-50 destinations) ====
 
* No information yet available.
 
 
 
==== Micro Mains (Red & Pink Lines: 0-10 destinations) ====
 
* No information yet available.
 
 
 
==== Rifts, Voids & Jump Bridges ====
 
* No information yet available.  
 
 
 
==== Traces & Clusters ====
 
* No information yet available.
 
 
 
==== Other Astrographic Features ====
 
* No information yet available.
 
  
 
== References & Background (Sources) ==
 
== References & Background (Sources) ==
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Latest revision as of 15:11, 17 February 2024

Kingdom of Peladon Symbol.png

The Kingdom of Peladon is a small polity located in Theta Borealis Sector.

Astronavigational Codes[edit]

Polity Astronavigational Codes
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 Kingdom of Peladon Basic.png
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

Government Structure[edit]

King Axel IX

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.

Kingdom of Peladons Government.png

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]

Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg

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:

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.

Burning Sky class Merchant Schooner.png

Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)[edit]

Officer Kingdom of Peladon.png

Naval Forces[edit]

The Kingdom is defended by the Royal Peladon Navy.

  • This is generally abbreviated to RPN.

Peladon Navy Fleet Counter 0a.png

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.

Distribution Class Tender KPel service.png Cabon Class Monitor.png

  • 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]

Westmoore class Fighter.png Xenon class Fighter.png Able class War Rocket 2.png Hatchet class SDB.png

Examples of the Royal Peladon Navy Vessels typically deployed on in-system patrols.

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

Minor Forces

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:

Charted Space

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.
13 of 13 World articles in Kingdom of Peladon
Bilsham  •  Burning Sty  •  Cabon  •  Corbad  •  Gaxfield  •  Kapalon  •  Krytolon  •  Melham  •  Peladons  •  Radson  •  Ronix  •  Sildona  •  Westmoore  •  
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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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