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An independent political unit which has elected (...or had forced upon it) the patronage of a more powerful political unit. | An independent political unit which has elected (...or had forced upon it) the patronage of a more powerful political unit. | ||
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This relationship is generally mutually-beneficial, and is essentially commercial in nature. That is, the political or defensive ties which may be part of any patron-client relationship are ultimately intended to promote trade between the two. | This relationship is generally mutually-beneficial, and is essentially commercial in nature. That is, the political or defensive ties which may be part of any patron-client relationship are ultimately intended to promote trade between the two. | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
|S1= [[Classic Traveller]] [[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]] | |S1= [[Classic Traveller]] [[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]] | ||
| − | |S2= [[Classic Traveller]] | + | |S2= [[Classic Traveller]] [[The Traveller Book]] |
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{{LE|C|Governments}} | {{LE|C|Governments}} | ||
Revision as of 21:37, 20 July 2015
Client State (Government) Synopsis
An independent political unit which has elected (...or had forced upon it) the patronage of a more powerful political unit.
Description
This relationship is generally mutually-beneficial, and is essentially commercial in nature. That is, the political or defensive ties which may be part of any patron-client relationship are ultimately intended to promote trade between the two.
History & Background
n/a
References
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