Client State

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 sub-polities of a larger 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 existing since the beginning of every sophontic culture's recorded history.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Classic Traveller Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)
• Classic Traveller The Traveller Book
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science