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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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[[File:Chart Aldebaran Sector Political Labelled Basic 2.png|200 px|right|thumb|Polities]]
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[[File:Chart Third Reformed French Confederate Republic Basic.png|250 px|right|thumbnail|(Charts sourced from [[Traveller Map]])]]
 
[[File:Chart Carthume Cluster Basic.png|right|175 px|thumb|Carthume Cluster]]
 
[[File:Chart Carthume Cluster Basic.png|right|175 px|thumb|Carthume Cluster]]
 
[[File:Chart Euxene Cluster Basic.png|right|175 px|thumb|Euxene Cluster]]
 
[[File:Chart Euxene Cluster Basic.png|right|175 px|thumb|Euxene Cluster]]
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[[File:Chart Euxene Subsector Rifts Labelled Basic 2.jpg|200 px|right|thumbnail|(Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]])]]
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[[File:Chart Aldebaran Sector Political Labelled Basic 2.png|200 px|right|thumb|Polities of Aldebaran Sector]]
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The Third Reformed French Confederate Republic is a [[Polity|political entity]] and [[Culture|cultural region]] lying within the [[Solomani Confederation]]. It is a union of a number of culturally French worlds.
 
The Third Reformed French Confederate Republic is a [[Polity|political entity]] and [[Culture|cultural region]] lying within the [[Solomani Confederation]]. It is a union of a number of culturally French worlds.
 
* It has 17 member systems and covers parts of two subsectors.
 
* It has 17 member systems and covers parts of two subsectors.
 
* Its name is usually abbreviated, most commonly to ''La République Confédérée'' or simply ''La République''.
 
* Its name is usually abbreviated, most commonly to ''La République Confédérée'' or simply ''La République''.
  
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A basic overview of ''La République'':
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A basic overview of ''La République'', ''right'':
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[[File:Chart Third Reformed French Confederate Republic Basic.png|300 px]] <br> (Charts sourced from [[Traveller Map]])
 
  
 
==== Clusters ====
 
==== Clusters ====
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==== Rift Regions ====
 
==== Rift Regions ====
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''La République'' is bounded by two distinct [[Rift|rift regions]]:
 
''La République'' is bounded by two distinct [[Rift|rift regions]]:
 
* The [[Euxene Void]], effectively cutting the state in half, and
 
* The [[Euxene Void]], effectively cutting the state in half, and
 
* The [[Dahir Rift]], defining its [[coreward]]-[[trailing]] border.
 
* The [[Dahir Rift]], defining its [[coreward]]-[[trailing]] border.
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[[File:Chart Euxene Subsector Rifts Labelled Basic 2.jpg|200 px]] <br> (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]])
 
  
 
Locally at least, a [[rift]] is an [[Astrography|astrographic]] and commercial concept based on [[Jump Drive]] performance.
 
Locally at least, a [[rift]] is an [[Astrography|astrographic]] and commercial concept based on [[Jump Drive]] performance.
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=== Government & Politics (Leadership) ===
 
=== Government & Politics (Leadership) ===
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''La République'' is characterized as having a high degree of centralization, which sets uniform policies that direct the entire multi-system state and disregards local (planetary) differences.
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''La République'' is characterized as having a high degree of centralization, which sets uniform policies that direct the entire multi-system state and disregards local (planetary) differences. It has a legislative branch divided into the Assembly and the Senate, an executive branch consisting of governmental ministers, a Prime Minister, and a President. It has an independent judiciary. Elections to the legislative and executive offices are held regularly, while the judiciary is appointed with consent from both the legislative and executive branches from a pool of skilled advocates with courtroom experience.
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* Its government is usually classified as a [[Federation|Federal Republic]], a form of a [[Unitary State]].
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* ''La République'''s government is usually classified as a [[Federation|Federal Republic]], a form of a [[Unitary State]].
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* Political parties, generally associated with one or more large workers unions, hold considerable power and influence.
  
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The strike is the main mode of direct action for citizens of ''La République'' – a widespread boycott of work and shutting down of services, at the expense of receiving wages. The strike goes beyond a mere refusal to work – it is about protecting social norms and rights by dramatically affecting the economies of worlds and regions, thus putting pressure on executive power and preventing or forcing changes. While corporations might employ so-called "strike-breakers" to protect their interests, the strike breakers are always heavily outnumbered and citizens have no qualms about using violence to achieve their aims. Their right to strike – and the power it gives to cause tangible social change – is enshrined in law, tradition, and culture. People will endlessly complain about the strikes, but they will die defending the barricades if the authorities try to move in.
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==== Goals ====
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The state's primary goal is preserving trade and economic prosperity for its member worlds.
  
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Workers Unions have a great deal of power. Most collect regular contributions from their members, using the funds to conduct legal actions, provide assistance when necessary, and during a strike to ensure that its members are adequately provided for. For the most part Unions act on their members' behalf and keep a clean record sheet - citizens of ''La République'' will not hesitate to rise up and take action if they suspect corruption or foul play. Many Unions certainly have overt political agendas, but they are not as a rule criminal (or criminally controlled) organizations.
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==== Interstellar Relations ====
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''La République'' is a semi-autonomous member state of the [[Solomani Confederation]]. It follows the laws, decrees, and rulings of that state.
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* The [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] deals with foreign policy and conducts interstellar relations in conjunction with and on behalf of ''La République''. Although it largely leaves the region to its own devices in terms of domestic politics, it retains the right to overrule rulings and decisions that ''La République'' makes. This executive power has not yet been exercised.
  
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The workers strike is inherently unpredictable, with strikes possible at any time for a variety of reasons, and this lingering uncertainty causes widespread inefficiency. Government and industry endlessly weigh necessary action against public reaction, there are constant supply and scheduling issues, and the main points of the latest issue are endlessly debated on dull news programs in an effort to persuade citizens.
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==== Strikes ====
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* The [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] authorities have regularly been hampered by ''La République'''s petty domestic politicking, particularly with regard to fulfilling military contracts.
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The strike is the main mode of direct action for citizens of ''La République'' -- a widespread boycott of work and shutting down of services, at the expense of receiving wages. The strike goes beyond a mere refusal to work, it is about protecting social norms and rights by dramatically affecting the economies of worlds and regions, thus putting pressure on executive power and preventing or forcing changes. While corporations might employ so-called "strike-breakers" to protect their interests, the strike-breakers are always heavily outnumbered and citizens have no qualms about using violence to achieve their aims. Their right to strike -- and the power it gives to cause tangible social change -- is enshrined in law, tradition, and culture. People will endlessly complain about the strikes, but they will die defending the barricades if the authorities try to move in.
  
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==== Goals ====
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Workers Unions have a great deal of power. Most collect regular contributions from their members, using the funds to conduct legal actions, provide assistance when necessary, and during a strike ensuring that its members are adequately provided for. For the most part Unions act on their members' behalf and keep a clean record sheet -- citizens of ''La République'' will not hesitate to rise up and take action if they suspect corruption or foul play. Many Unions certainly have overt political agendas, but they are not as a rule criminal (or criminally controlled) organizations.
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The state's primary goal is preserving trade and economic prosperity for its member worlds.
 
  
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==== Interstellar Relations ====
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The workers strike is inherently unpredictable, with strikes possible at any time for a variety of reasons, and this lingering uncertainty causes widespread inefficiency. Government and industry endlessly weigh necessary action against public reaction, there are constant supply and scheduling issues, and the main points of the latest issue are endlessly debated on dull news programs in an effort to persuade citizens to either strike or not strike, depending on the nature and political leaning of the broadcaster.
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''La République'' is a member state of the [[Solomani Confederation]].
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* The [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] authorities have regularly been hampered by ''La République'''s endless petty domestic politicking, particularly with regard to fulfilling military contracts.
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* In the midst of a strike Travellers may find [[starport]]s and stores are closed to business, infrastructure such as transportation networks are shut down, goods have not been delivered to allotted locations at agreed times, or officials won't process documentation. In extreme cases cargoes have been destroyed by the strikers.
  
 
=== Military & Intelligence ===
 
=== Military & Intelligence ===
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The [[navy]] is called the ''[[Navy|Marine de la République]]''. It defends the territory of ''La République'' and the [[Solomani Confederation]], protects the interests of ''La République'', suppresses piracy, and ensures interstellar trade and commerce.
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* ''[[Navy|Marine de la République]]'' vessels may demand customs inspections.
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* Some systems are defended by [[Navy|local naval forces]].
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''La République'''s Naval Directorate designed several ships used during the [[Solomani Rim War|Rim War]], including:
 
''La République'''s Naval Directorate designed several ships used during the [[Solomani Rim War|Rim War]], including:
 
* [[Normandy class Heavy Cruiser]].
 
* [[Normandy class Heavy Cruiser]].
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[[File:Logo Panstellar Alternate 2.png|95 px]] [[File:Logo Probable Technologies Small.png|100 px]] [[File:Logo RPNS Small.png|90 px]] [[File:Logo Solomani Shipping.jpg|80 px]] [[File:Logo Transstar.png|85 px]] [[File:Logo ZeeCorp.png|75 px]]
 
[[File:Logo Panstellar Alternate 2.png|95 px]] [[File:Logo Probable Technologies Small.png|100 px]] [[File:Logo RPNS Small.png|90 px]] [[File:Logo Solomani Shipping.jpg|80 px]] [[File:Logo Transstar.png|85 px]] [[File:Logo ZeeCorp.png|75 px]]
  
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* [[Confederation Heavy Industries]] ([[CHI]]) [[LLC]], a [[corporation]] with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture active throughout the [[trailing]] half of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]].
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* ''[[Confederation Heavy Industries]]'' ([[CHI]]) [[LLC]], a [[corporation]] with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture active throughout the [[trailing]] half of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]].
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* [[ConTech]], a [[corporation]] specializing in life sciences, particularly large-scale [[Terraforming|bio-terraforming]] projects, medicine, and [[Genetic Engineering|cloning]].
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* ''[[ConTech]]'', a [[corporation]] specializing in life sciences, particularly large-scale [[Terraforming|bio-terraforming]] projects, medicine, and [[Genetic Engineering|cloning]].
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* [[Guardian Military Systems]], a large [[corporation]] involved in defense and armaments manufacture, with its core area of operations within [[Canopus Sector]].
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* ''[[Guardian Military Systems]]'', a large [[corporation]] involved in defense and armaments manufacture, with its core area of operations within [[Canopus Sector]].
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* [[Lamarck Minerals]], a [[corporation]] with a relatively small core area of operations in the [[Solomani Rim]], but with growing interests in resource extraction and processing throughout the [[Solomani Sphere]].
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* ''[[Lamarck Minerals]]'', a [[corporation]] with a relatively small core area of operations in the [[Solomani Rim]], but with growing interests in resource extraction and processing throughout the [[Solomani Sphere]].
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* [[Orion Metallurgy Corporation]] ([[Orion Metallurgy Corporation|OMC]]), engaged in resource exploration, extraction, and processing throughout the [[Solomani Sphere]].
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* ''[[Orion Metallurgy Corporation]]'' ([[Orion Metallurgy Corporation|OMC]]), engaged in resource exploration, extraction, and processing throughout the [[Solomani Sphere]].
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* [[Panstellar]], a major transport and logistics [[corporation]].
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* ''[[Panstellar]]'', a major transport and logistics [[corporation]].
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* [[Probable Technologies]], a scientific research [[organization]] involved with academia and heavy industry. It works extensively with the [[Solomani Navy|Confederation military]].
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* ''[[Probable Technologies]]'', a scientific research [[organization]] involved with academia and heavy industry. It works extensively with the [[Solomani Navy|Confederation military]].
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* [[Rising Phoenix News Service]] ([[RPNS]]), the premier news and media [[organization]] within the [[Solomani Sphere]]. It has a strong [[Solomani Confederation|pro-Confederation]] bias.
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* ''[[Rising Phoenix News Service]]'' ([[RPNS]]), the premier news and media [[organization]] within the [[Solomani Sphere]]. It has a strong [[Solomani Confederation|pro-Confederation]] bias.
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* [[Solomani Shipping]], a major transport and logistics [[corporation]].
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** Within ''La République'' it is called ''Service d'Information Phénix Montante'' (SIPM)
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* [[Transstar]], a [[Solomani]] [[megacorporation]] specializing in transport and logistics. It operates across 13 sectors, represented by the 13 stars in its [[Symbol|logo]].
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* ''[[Solomani Shipping]]'', a major transport and logistics [[corporation]].
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* [[ZeeCorp]], a [[corporation]] with interests in manufacturing active throughout the [[Solomani Confederation]]. It is a major producer of [[robot]]s.
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* ''[[Transstar]]'', a [[Solomani]] [[megacorporation]] specializing in transport and logistics. It operates across 13 sectors, represented by the 13 stars in its [[Symbol|logo]].
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* ''[[ZeeCorp]]'', a [[corporation]] with interests in manufacturing active throughout the [[Solomani Confederation]]. It is a major producer of [[robot]]s.
  
 
==== Goods ====
 
==== Goods ====
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
 
[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
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The Third Reformed French Confederate Republic is a refined and cultural region, with a reputation for good food, fine wine, art, high fashion, and scientific achievement. The population has a sector-wide reputation for direct, often violent action, which dramatically affects both political and industrial decision-making.
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The Third Reformed French Confederate Republic is a refined and culturally mature region, with a reputation for good food, fine wine, art, high fashion, romance and passion, and scientific achievement. Life within ''La République'' is seen as something to be lived and relished, with personal or family time taking precedence over work and business and long vacations a norm. The population has a sector-wide reputation for direct, often violent industrial action, which dramatically affects both political and commercial decision-making.
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Although powerful, the inefficiency of ''La République'''s government makes an eventual breakup a virtual certainty. If and when that happens, the region may well become a hotbed of internal strife. That inefficiency stems not only from the region's traditions of protest and economic disruption, but also from the collapse of the region's former administration. An efficient but harsh regime consisting of military governors held power from the [[Solomani Rim War|Rim War]] until the [[1080s]]. They were ousted following a popular uprising and were replaced by an indecisive body of civilian ministers.
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* Rumors of [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] involvement in this fiasco have surfaced. A common belief, supported by many analysts, holds that the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] saw the Republic's growing power and increasing cohesion as a threat.
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* Many citizens look back on the ''Old Regime'' with a certain fondness.
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[[Solomani Security]] keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|Solomani State]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone ''could'' be a [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, while many see it as an act of duty to help protect the [[Solomani Confederation|the State]] and its interests.
  
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Although powerful, the inefficiency of ''La République'''s government makes an eventual breakup a virtual certainty. If and when that happens, the region may well become a hotbed of internal strife. That inefficiency stems not only from the region's traditions of protest, but also from the collapse of the former administration. A recent coup deposed the old military governors, replacing them with a weak body of civilian ministers.
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==== Regional Rivalry ====
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* Rumors of [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] involvement in this fiasco have surfaced. A common belief, supported by many analysts, holds that the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] saw the Republic's growing power as a threat.
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The [[Euxene Void]], a significant [[Rift|rift region]] within [[Euxene Subsector]], carves ''La République'' into two distinct halves – ''La République-Haute'', to [[coreward]], and ''La République-Basse'', to [[rimward]]. This division is typified by differences in language and accent, regional dress, and regional varieties of food and drink. The fiercest rivalries, as is traditional, focus around sporting events.
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* Those from the [[rimward]] regions are characterized as being more relaxed and laid back but are often regarded as rural simpletons. They speak with an [[Euxene French (language)|Elyseene accent]].
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* Those from [[coreward]] are seen as being proactive and industrious but are considered rude, arrogant, and quick to take offense. They speak with [[Euxene French (language)|Euxenic accents]] or a [[Euxene French (language)|Coreuxenic]] twang.
  
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''La République'' is entirely contained within [[Aldebaran Sector]], largely within [[Euxene Subsector]], spilling over to [[rimward]] into [[Star Bridge Subsector]].
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In times of crisis such petty differences are put aside for the good of ''La République''.
  
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[[Solomani Security]] keeps a close eye on activities and events within the polity to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone ''could'' be a [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] informant, passing on all sorts of useful information.
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[[Solomani Security]] keeps a close eye on activities and events within the [[polity]] to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone ''could'' be a [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] informant, passing on all sorts of useful information.
  
 
=== Symbols ===
 
=== Symbols ===
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==== Humaniti (Human races) ====
 
==== Humaniti (Human races) ====
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* [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): widely spread across the region.
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* [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): Widely spread across the region.
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* Mixed or [[Minor Human Race|other heritage]]: occasionally encountered across the region.
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* Mixed or [[Minor Human Race|other heritage]]: Occasionally encountered across the region.
  
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[[File:Aslan Leader Ship T Bradstreet 2.jpg|200 px|right]]
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[[File:Aslan Leader Ship T Bradstreet 2.jpg|200 px|right|thumbnail|Aslan]]
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[[File:Kwaz Sophont Comparison.jpg|200 px|right]]
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[[File:Kwaz Sophont Comparison.jpg|200 px|right|thumbnail|Kwaz]]
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[[File:Dolphin Liz Danforth 1980 JTAS06 p38.jpg|200 px|right]]
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[[File:Dolphin Liz Danforth 1980 JTAS06 p38.jpg|200 px|right|thumbnail|Dolphin]]
  
 
==== Terragens (Non-Human Terran Races) ====
 
==== Terragens (Non-Human Terran Races) ====
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* [[Dolphin]]s ([[minor race]]): a community exists on [[Daedalus (Al 0606) (world)|Daedalus]].
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* [[Dolphin]]s ([[minor race]]): A community exists on [[Daedalus (Al 0606) (world)|Daedalus]].
  
 
==== Non-Human Races ====
 
==== Non-Human Races ====
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* [[Aslan]] ([[Major Race]]): occasionally encountered within the polity. Large communities exist on [[Grande-Terre (world)|Grande-Terre]] and [[Soror (world)|Soror]].
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* [[Aslan]] ([[Major Race]]): Occasionally encountered within the polity. Large communities exist on [[Grande-Terre (world)|Grande-Terre]] and [[Soror (world)|Soror]].
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* [[Kwaz]] of [[Kvazaat (world)|Kvazaat]] ([[Minor Race]]): diminutive trilateral [[non-humanoid]]s generally involved in agricultural labor.
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* [[Kwaz]] of [[Kvazaat (world)|Kvazaat]] ([[Minor Race]]): Diminutive trilateral [[non-humanoid]]s generally involved in agricultural labor.
 
** [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] resettlement programs instituted during the [[Solomani Rim War|Rim War]] saw large numbers of [[Kwaz]] transplanted to [[Columbier (world)|Columbier]] and [[Ivraie (world)|Ivraie]].
 
** [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] resettlement programs instituted during the [[Solomani Rim War|Rim War]] saw large numbers of [[Kwaz]] transplanted to [[Columbier (world)|Columbier]] and [[Ivraie (world)|Ivraie]].
  
 
==== Linguistic Topography ====
 
==== Linguistic Topography ====
 
The most commonly heard [[language]]s are:
 
The most commonly heard [[language]]s are:
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* [[Euxene French (language)|Euxene French]], a [[Terran]] language principally spoken in the [[Euxene Cluster]].
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* [[Rim Anglic]], a dialect of [[Anglic]] and the principal language of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]].
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:» ''It is a second language within "La République"''.
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:»» ''[[Firstspeak (language)|Firstspeak]]'' ''(<small>aka</small> "[[Primary Anglic (language)|Primary Anglic]]")''. A constructed ''[[interlingua]]'' based on [[Anglic]], devised by the [[Solomani Party]] in order to overcome communication barriers created by the many diverse languages and dialects that have arisen over the centuries within the region since the time of the [[Terran Confederation]]. {{Page cite|name= Solomani & Aslan|page= 18}}
 
* [[Delphinic Trinary (language)|Delphinic Trinary]], the principal language of [[Dolphin]]s.
 
* [[Delphinic Trinary (language)|Delphinic Trinary]], the principal language of [[Dolphin]]s.
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* [[Euxene French (language)|Euxene French]], a [[Terran]] language principally spoken in the [[Euxene Cluster]].
 
 
* Native [[Kwaz]] languages.
 
* Native [[Kwaz]] languages.
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* [[Rim Anglic]], a dialect of [[Anglic]] and the principal language of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]].
 
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** It is a second language within ''La République''.
 
 
* [[Trokh]], the principal language of the [[Aslan Hierate]]
 
* [[Trokh]], the principal language of the [[Aslan Hierate]]
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** [[Aslan Languages|Minor Aslan Languages]]: note that some [[Aslan Clan]]s retain obscure or archaic languages for personal use in addition to ''[[Trokh]]''.
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:» ''[[Aslan Languages|Minor Aslan Languages]]'': note that some [[Aslan Clan]]s retain obscure or archaic languages for personal use in addition to ''[[Trokh]]''.
  
 
=== General Historical Timeline ===
 
=== General Historical Timeline ===
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Latest revision as of 00:18, 21 December 2025

Symbol Third Reformed French Confederate Republic.png

The Third Reformed French Confederate Republic is an interstellar government located in Aldebaran Sector.

  • It is a large member-state of the Solomani Confederation.
  • It is also known as La Troisième République Confédérée Française Réformée

Astronavigational Codes[edit]

Polity Astronavigational Codes
Polity Survey Code Type Notes
Third Reformed French Confederate Republic Pre-Imperial None Not extant
Third Reformed French Confederate Republic 1st Survey (300) Fr 2-ltr code Founded afer 871
Third Reformed French Confederate Republic 2nd Survey (1065) SoFr 4-ltr code Extant

Description (Specifications)[edit]

(Charts sourced from Traveller Map)
Carthume Cluster
Euxene Cluster
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
Polities of Aldebaran Sector

The Third Reformed French Confederate Republic is a political entity and cultural region lying within the Solomani Confederation. It is a union of a number of culturally French worlds.

  • It has 17 member systems and covers parts of two subsectors.
  • Its name is usually abbreviated, most commonly to La République Confédérée or simply La République.

A basic overview of La République, right:

Clusters[edit]

Two clusters form La République:

Rift Regions[edit]

La République is bounded by two distinct rift regions:

Locally at least, a rift is an astrographic and commercial concept based on Jump Drive performance.

  • Most commercial vessels typically use Jump Drives capable of Jump-3 or less.
  • Areas that cannot be crossed by Jump-3-capable vessels are denoted as rifts.
  • Rifts represent a considerable obstacle to interstellar trade and commerce.

Government & Politics (Leadership)[edit]

La République is characterized as having a high degree of centralization, which sets uniform policies that direct the entire multi-system state and disregards local (planetary) differences. It has a legislative branch divided into the Assembly and the Senate, an executive branch consisting of governmental ministers, a Prime Minister, and a President. It has an independent judiciary. Elections to the legislative and executive offices are held regularly, while the judiciary is appointed with consent from both the legislative and executive branches from a pool of skilled advocates with courtroom experience.

  • La République's government is usually classified as a Federal Republic, a form of a Unitary State.
  • Political parties, generally associated with one or more large workers unions, hold considerable power and influence.

Goals[edit]

The state's primary goal is preserving trade and economic prosperity for its member worlds.

Interstellar Relations[edit]

La République is a semi-autonomous member state of the Solomani Confederation. It follows the laws, decrees, and rulings of that state.

  • The Confederation deals with foreign policy and conducts interstellar relations in conjunction with and on behalf of La République. Although it largely leaves the region to its own devices in terms of domestic politics, it retains the right to overrule rulings and decisions that La République makes. This executive power has not yet been exercised.

Strikes[edit]

The strike is the main mode of direct action for citizens of La République -- a widespread boycott of work and shutting down of services, at the expense of receiving wages. The strike goes beyond a mere refusal to work, it is about protecting social norms and rights by dramatically affecting the economies of worlds and regions, thus putting pressure on executive power and preventing or forcing changes. While corporations might employ so-called "strike-breakers" to protect their interests, the strike-breakers are always heavily outnumbered and citizens have no qualms about using violence to achieve their aims. Their right to strike -- and the power it gives to cause tangible social change -- is enshrined in law, tradition, and culture. People will endlessly complain about the strikes, but they will die defending the barricades if the authorities try to move in.

Workers Unions have a great deal of power. Most collect regular contributions from their members, using the funds to conduct legal actions, provide assistance when necessary, and during a strike ensuring that its members are adequately provided for. For the most part Unions act on their members' behalf and keep a clean record sheet -- citizens of La République will not hesitate to rise up and take action if they suspect corruption or foul play. Many Unions certainly have overt political agendas, but they are not as a rule criminal (or criminally controlled) organizations.

The workers strike is inherently unpredictable, with strikes possible at any time for a variety of reasons, and this lingering uncertainty causes widespread inefficiency. Government and industry endlessly weigh necessary action against public reaction, there are constant supply and scheduling issues, and the main points of the latest issue are endlessly debated on dull news programs in an effort to persuade citizens to either strike or not strike, depending on the nature and political leaning of the broadcaster.

  • The Confederation authorities have regularly been hampered by La République's endless petty domestic politicking, particularly with regard to fulfilling military contracts.
  • In the midst of a strike Travellers may find starports and stores are closed to business, infrastructure such as transportation networks are shut down, goods have not been delivered to allotted locations at agreed times, or officials won't process documentation. In extreme cases cargoes have been destroyed by the strikers.

Military & Intelligence[edit]

The navy is called the Marine de la République. It defends the territory of La République and the Solomani Confederation, protects the interests of La République, suppresses piracy, and ensures interstellar trade and commerce.

La République's Naval Directorate designed several ships used during the Rim War, including:

Vessels of these classes remain in active service.

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Commercial Data[edit]

The following commercial and economic data is available:

Corporations[edit]

Corporations and organizations active within La République include:

Logo Confederation Heavy Industries.png ConTech.jpg Logo Guardian Military Systems.png Logo Lamarck Minerals.png Logo Orion Metallurgy Corporation 2.png

Logo Panstellar Alternate 2.png Logo Probable Technologies Small.png Logo RPNS Small.png Logo Solomani Shipping.jpg Logo Transstar.png Logo ZeeCorp.png

Goods[edit]

Notable local commodities include:

  • (none currently listed)

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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The Third Reformed French Confederate Republic is a refined and culturally mature region, with a reputation for good food, fine wine, art, high fashion, romance and passion, and scientific achievement. Life within La République is seen as something to be lived and relished, with personal or family time taking precedence over work and business and long vacations a norm. The population has a sector-wide reputation for direct, often violent industrial action, which dramatically affects both political and commercial decision-making.

Although powerful, the inefficiency of La République's government makes an eventual breakup a virtual certainty. If and when that happens, the region may well become a hotbed of internal strife. That inefficiency stems not only from the region's traditions of protest and economic disruption, but also from the collapse of the region's former administration. An efficient but harsh regime consisting of military governors held power from the Rim War until the 1080s. They were ousted following a popular uprising and were replaced by an indecisive body of civilian ministers.

  • Rumors of SolSec involvement in this fiasco have surfaced. A common belief, supported by many analysts, holds that the Confederation saw the Republic's growing power and increasing cohesion as a threat.
  • Many citizens look back on the Old Regime with a certain fondness.

Solomani Security keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the Solomani State and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone could be a SolSec informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, while many see it as an act of duty to help protect the the State and its interests.

Regional Rivalry[edit]

The Euxene Void, a significant rift region within Euxene Subsector, carves La République into two distinct halves – La République-Haute, to coreward, and La République-Basse, to rimward. This division is typified by differences in language and accent, regional dress, and regional varieties of food and drink. The fiercest rivalries, as is traditional, focus around sporting events.

  • Those from the rimward regions are characterized as being more relaxed and laid back but are often regarded as rural simpletons. They speak with an Elyseene accent.
  • Those from coreward are seen as being proactive and industrious but are considered rude, arrogant, and quick to take offense. They speak with Euxenic accents or a Coreuxenic twang.

In times of crisis such petty differences are put aside for the good of La République.

Solomani Security keeps a close eye on activities and events within the polity to ensure the security of the Confederation and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone could be a SolSec informant, passing on all sorts of useful information.

Symbols[edit]

The flag of La République is a red, white, and blue tricolor, a cherished French cultural symbol dating to -2725. The modern flag incorporates the symbol of the Solomani Confederation.

Demographics[edit]

Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this area:

Humaniti (Human races)[edit]

Aslan
Kwaz
Dolphin

Terragens (Non-Human Terran Races)[edit]

Non-Human Races[edit]

Linguistic Topography[edit]

The most commonly heard languages are:

» It is a second language within "La République".
»» Firstspeak (aka "Primary Anglic"). A constructed interlingua based on Anglic, devised by the Solomani Party in order to overcome communication barriers created by the many diverse languages and dialects that have arisen over the centuries within the region since the time of the Terran Confederation. [1]
» Minor Aslan Languages: note that some Aslan Clans retain obscure or archaic languages for personal use in addition to Trokh.

General Historical Timeline[edit]

Major events that have affected this polity and the wider region that it lies within:

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]

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This polity can be found in the following areas:
Charted Space – Solomani Confederation:

Capital[edit]

The capital of La République is:

World Listing[edit]

Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within La République 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.

AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:

17 of 17 World articles in Third Reformed French Confederate Republic
Asterope  •  Carthame  •  Columbier  •  Daedalus (Al 0606)  •  Elysee (Al 0111)  •  Euxene  •  Gir (Al 0506)  •  Grande-Terre  •  Heimdall  •  Ivraie  •  Myrthe  •  Nereus  •  Reunion  •  Soror  •  Syrte  •  Teilhard  •  Vignemale  •  
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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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