Client State

A Client State is an independent political unit which has elected (...or had forced upon it) the patronage of a more powerful political unit.

• That subordinate relationship gives such groups low sovereignty or control over their own matters.
• Client states are generally classified as sub-polities of a larger polity usually called a supra-polity.

Description (Specifications)

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 (Dossier)

Client, vassal, or subordinate states have existed since the beginning of every sophontic culture's recorded history.

References

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• Marc Miller. The Traveller Book (Game Designers Workshop, 1982), .
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• Michael Berry, David Burden. Milieu 0 Campaign (Imperium Games, 1996), 79.