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== Overview ==  
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<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #dca200; margin:0; background:#29870e; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">This is the overview and timeline page for the Unlikely Alliances Arc which began on '''August 8, 2023''' and pertains largely to '''[[Unathi]] and Human lore.'''</div>
<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #dca200; margin:0; background:#29870e; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">It is centered around the capture of a notorious Unathi pirate by Solarian forces, and the efforts of the two nations to collaborate on the matter.</div>
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The Southlands is a large region in the Untouched Lands of [[Moghes]], spanning most of the southern coastline of the Moghresian Sea, and stretching southwards into the inhospitable polar regions. The Southlands have always been a relatively prosperous region, with large swathes of farmland and access to the Moghresian Sea  - however, the cities and clans of the region have long-lingering feuds dating back centuries, and despite all of them nominally working together under the [[Izweski Nation|Izweski]], these feuds continue to flare up.
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=Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate Captures Unathi Pirates!=
'''News Article'''


Prior to the [[Contact War]], the primary industries of the Southlands were small-scale aquaculture and fishing, with a strong industrial base in Jaz’zirt. With the devastation of the Contact war and the encroaching wasteland on the eastern and western borders of the Southlands, the small scale aquaculture farms that once dotted the rural villages of the Southlands and made up much of its exports were found to be contaminated, radiation seeping into the water. Unable to make a living for themselves rurally, the peasantry migrated into the cities, creating a refugee crisis, but also opportunities for the growing industrialists of the Hegemony. The ready supply of cheap labour, now within the cities, was attractive to those nobles, guilds, and corporations who sought to enrich themselves; before long factories, refineries, and all the buildings of industry were being constructed at a manic pace within the Southlands three main cities. With industrialization came an increase in the quality of life, mostly for the nobility, but also for the peasantry, and as the quality of life rose progress in other forms steamed ahead. Today, the Southlands stands as the most progressive of the Hegemonic Regions, socially, politically, economically, and industrially, with the most amount of human influence. There are, of course, those who do not like this, but it seems unlikely they will be able to stop the tide of history.
'''Publisher: Sol Alliance News Network'''


The Southlands are home to a wide array of clans, but historically and to this day, those who control the cities have the greatest influence over the region. The three great cities of the Southlands - Teht, Razir and Jaz’zirt, are jewels of the region - and the centres of power for any enterprising noble clan. Currently, they are controlled by the Eizde, the Sarnac, and the Miazo respectively. Even having a minor stake in one of the cities ensures tremendous amounts of wealth to any noble clan, and being tied to one of the clans which controls a city is even better. Historically, all three cities and their ruling clans have been rivals, having fought many small wars for control of the lands between them, and to this day working against one another, though the Hegemon ensures that open warfare between them no longer occurs. The lost city of Oket was, in the pre-Contact War days, often a key point in these struggles, being positioned between the two rivals and perfectly situated to be the deciding factor in many of these wars.
'''Writer: Triogenix'''


During the Contact War, Oket was destroyed utterly - of its ruling clan, no trace remains. The region of radioactive wasteland between Razir and Jaz’zirt has led to somewhat more amicable relations - however, the Sarnac and the Miaszo still plot and scheme for control of the greater region. Currently they are almost equal in their control of the region, with the Miazso having legal influence, thanks to Rokasi being Overlord, and the Sarnac having political influence, with [[Notable_Unathi#Seleta_Sarnac,_Lady_and_Izweski_High_Speaker|Lady Seleta]] being the Hegemon’s High Speaker. Still, currently the Miaszo would have the advantage over the Sarnac, due to a majority of the Region’s industrialised centres being located in Jaz’zirt, were it not for the Eizde and their city of Teht. Perched on the edge of the western wasteland, Teht is currently struggling to maintain its relevance, as refugees, famine, Gawgaryn raids, and the encroaching wasteland threaten to up-end it. However, it has historically been the centre of power for the region, and is still considered so by some savvy nobility, not due to its own power but how it tips the scales of the two primary competing cities. The Eizde clan historically, and still to this day, have never wanted Razir, Jaz’zirt, or any clan who ruled those cities to be able to consolidate power within the region, and have used their city to keep a balance between the two giants. Whenever the Razir or Jaz’zirt gain a significant advantage over the other, the Eizde along with their city have backed whichever became the underdog, keeping the balance of power within the region somewhat equal. Both cities have grown and shrunk at different times, but never has one managed to consolidate power over the other. Some have called this a timid approach, and make fun of Lord Eizde for not finally changing, but for all it’s potential faults, while Razir and Jaz’zirt have changed between clans multiple times, one has to go thousands of years back into records to discover a time when the Eizde didn’t rule over Teht.
'''Editors: RustingWithYou'''


== Culture ==
08/08/2465
''“To the workers, all the world!”''
-Popular slogan of the [[Unathi_Guilds#Hearts_of_Industry|Hearts of Industry]]


A notorious Unathi pirate wanted by the Hegemony is captured by the forces of the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate
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The culture of the Southlands is a cosmopolitan one - Sinta from hundreds of clans and dozens of regions have found their way there, and prior to the Contact War the cities’ trade routes along the Moghresian Sea led to a blend of many faiths, cultures and ways of life. As such, the Southlands, particularly in the urban centres of the region, have long been known as a melting pot for cultures from all across Moghes. This history has likely contributed to the religious diversity of the region, with the Southlands being one of the few regions to be fairly balanced between [[Unathi Religion|Th’akh and Sk’akh]].  
Earlier this week several Unathi pirates who had been raiding the shipping lanes passing the southern wildlands were captured by the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate in a lightning raid by members of the Sixth Middle Ring battlegroup.  


The culture of the Southlands is an accepting one - a large contributor as to why so many refugees, especially followers of the firebrand prophet [[Notable_Unathi#Juzida_Si'akh,_Prophet_of_Flame|Judiza Si’akh]], have fled there. While the [[Aut'akh|Aut’akh]] faith is still outlawed following Hegemonic decree, there are several undercity communes in the region, and Sinta with prosthetics, while still unusual to see, are treated with more open-mindedness than in most other regions of the Hegemony. Centuries of travellers and merchants from every corner of Moghes has led to a culture that can be best described as a bizarre hybrid of everywhere and anywhere, which over the centuries has grown into its own unique nature.
Intelligence officers who had been working closely with the SIIB since early this year managed to pinpoint the main base of operations for these pirates by triangulating known attacks and comparing their locations and times. This would lead investigators back to a small asteroid base, originally used for mining but abandoned after the collapse, within the former territory of the Southern Fleet Administration. Marines then used several older generation destroyers which still had their original warp drives to jump into the system and assault the base. The pirates were no match for the destroyers and marines; before long the system was once again under Solarian control and many of the pirates were captured.  


The local culture, as such, has a strong focus on the rivers and the sea, the historic lifeblood of the region. The local Sk’akh population tend to lend greater reverence to the Aspect of the Fisher, and the zo’zyola venerated by the Th’akh population tend to be spirits of the waters. Further inland, one would see more of a focus on spirits of the land and farming - but the lifeblood of all the Southlands ultimately flows from the Moghresian Sea.
In a press conference on Sankt Frederick, Fleet Admiral Myo Yunso, one of the naval flag officers assigned to the SSRM answered questions about the raid and what will happen to the captured pirates. She stated that the captured pirates would be subject to a military tribunal, and if found guilty, executed by firing squad. When asked about the possibility of bias within the tribunal due to the defendants being non-human, she responded that piracy is piracy for anyone, it does not matter if the defendants are human or not. In opposition however, Governor MacPherson has put out a statement informing citizens that he has instructed the planetary justice department to prepare to try the pirates in a court of law, with the maximum sentence being execution.


Prosperity and innovation are cornerstones of the Southlands culture, with Sinta from the region being known for their tendency to take a fresh eye to situations, not being afraid to tear up the way that something has always been done if they think they can do it better. An ancient history of traders and sailors spanning the Moghresian Sea also has led to a reputation of the Southlands as being home to cunning merchants, which has led to some historic distrust from other regions.  
Of course, upon hearing of each other's statements and ideas for the handling of the situation, the Governor and Fleet Admiral immediately fell into the back-and-forth bickering that Sankt Frederick has become known for. The Fleet-Admiral slammed the slow process of the court system, saying that due to the pirates not being Solarian citizens they should be subject to military justice as pirates. The Governor responded by pointing out there was no military government in control of the territory where the pirates were captured and referenced a previous decision by Solarian courts to try resident non-citizen Tajara the same way as Solarian citizens. Fleet Admiral Klaudia Szalai originally sided with her fellow Fleet Admiral, but has since withdrawn that statement, instead suggesting that the Solarian Department of Justice be consulted on the issue. While this back-and-forth is still ongoing, it is unlikely any decision will be made shortly. Whatever will happen though, it is expected that these pirates will be justly punished for their crimes.


The Southlands are also known for their ancient literary tradition, dating back to the days of the First Hegemony. The Grand Library of Teht holds some of the few records dating back to ancient Sinta history, and was an invaluable resource in reconstructing those many records lost in the Contact War. Even prior to industrialisation and the printing press, the Southlands had one of the highest literacy rates on Moghes - a tradition which lives on to the modern day, albeit transformed somewhat. In the waterfront bars, xuizi houses and smoking dens of the cities, young Sinta poets, artists and would-be scholars share their work - and, according to some, spread alien degeneracy among the proud Sinta people. However, the impact of this tradition on the locals is unmistakable, with Lord Eizde being noted for his contributions to scholarship across Moghes, and the poetry of Overlord Miazso having, according to the stories, swayed a Traditionalist Lord to the Hegemony’s cause.
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The strong industrial base of the Southlands has been a defining aspect of the region’s culture, especially with the expansion of Hephaestus Industries into the Hegemony following first contact. Newly organised factory workers, the ancient guilds, and the newcomer human megacorporations are locked in a vicious struggle - one which will end with the victor in a position of unparalleled influence over the Southlands.
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=Solarian Ambassador on Moghes meets with Hegemon, Lord-Admiral Yizarus; extradition discussed=
'''News Article'''


Jaz’zirt has long been the industrial powerhouse of the Southlands, with many guilds having their manufacturing base there. In recent years, the new organisation known as the Hearts of Industry has risen to prominence, seeking to push labour reforms in the factories of Moghes. This has caused no small measure of discord, as workers attempting industrial action during the ongoing scarcity have been cracked down on viciously by Overlord Miazso, as their work is deemed too critical to be held up by strikes or agitations. Nonetheless, the Hearts of Industry and their pressure for better working conditions are proving to be quite a powerful thorn in the side of the local nobility.
'''Publisher: Sinta Articles'''


[[Hephaestus Industries]] also has heavy investment in the Southlands, and with the Hearts proving increasingly problematic to the local nobility, more and more factories in the regions are being sold off to the alien megacorporation. While few of the other guilds are happy about this, the megacorporation’s investment has helped to keep the region stable, and provide employment for the flood of refugees from the Wasteland. The Hearts of Industry are divided on the matter of Hephaestus' presence - while they tend to offer better benefits for workers than the factories that they are used to, their aggressive stance on worker organisation runs antithetical to the Hearts’ entire purpose.
'''Writer: Triogenix'''


The [[Unathi_Guilds#The_Fishing_League|Fishing League]] also has large investments in the region, with their guildmaster being the brother of Lord Eizde of Teht, and the city marking their birthplace as an organisation. During the ongoing famine, and with most of the region’s farmland having been destroyed in the Contact War, the Fishing League has been a key factor in avoiding mass starvation in the city.
'''Editors: RustingWithYou, CaptainGecko'''


[[Unathi_Guilds#Junzi_Electric|Junzi Electric]] has several chapters in the region as well, with the fission power plant near the irradiated ruins of Oket being the source of power for much of the Southlands - though its age and instability is cause for concern among many. Overlord Miazso recently signed a contract with Hephaestus Industries for the establishment of a newer fusion plant in his own territory - a deal which has caused great anger from Junzi. The plant is set to finish construction in 2466.
11/08/2465


In Jaz’zirt especially, the Hearts of Industry are a growing force - and aggressive crackdowns from Overlord Miazso’s Master of Rivers have led many of them to advocate for a more sudden and violent method of change. While this is still an uncommon sentiment, it is one that is growing in recent years, as famine, instability and religious tension grip the once-peaceful Southlands - with every passing day, both the workers in their factories and the poets in their bars are increasingly speaking more and more of the same topic - revolution.
The Hegemon meets with Solarian diplomats to discuss extradition of the notorious pirate.
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The conflict between the ancient guilds, the new and revolutionary Hearts of Industry, and Hephaestus Industries grips the Southlands, with Overlord Miazso struggling to maintain control. While for now, the situation has largely steered clear of outright bloodshed, many of the region’s nobility are questioning how long they will be able to keep it that way.  
Today the Hegemon, together with his wife Spymaster Razi and Lord-Admiral Yizarus attended a small function stated to be with other nobles of the Hegemony, to discuss the current affairs of the realm in a relaxed setting. However, reporters working on behalf of the Keeper’s outside the Izweski Citadel where it was to be held noticed that very few official vehicles and noble retinues arrived at the gate but took notice when a diplomatic car from the Solarian Embassy entered the Citadel. While the windows were tinted, reporters believe the occupant of the car was the charge-de-affairs of the Solarian embassy, the highest-ranking Solarian diplomat left within the Hegemony after a general recall due to the collapse of their government about three years ago.


== Faith ==
A source close to the Hegemon has stated that the real purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of extraditing several Unathi Pirates who were captured by the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate, a Solarian designated mandate within the human wildlands some days ago. Among the pirates is rumored to be Guwan Sitraz, a former member of our navy who fled the Hegemony after dishonoring the Izweski clan by murdering unarmed combatants and civilians attempting to surrender to his men. His location has been unknown since 2458 when after being ordered by the Hegemon to return to Moghes to face judgment, he fled into the frontier. He has since been suspected to be behind several pirate organizations within the Sparring Sea and Badlands but has never been positively located by any organization. It now appears that due to the work of the Solarian Interstellar Intelligence Bureau and other Solarian intelligence clans, he may finally face the Hegemon's justice.


''“Salira, great inspiration, ever friend to the work of my claws, smile upon me now. Let this work be done in your honour, and may this offering please you.”''
While we hope that Sitraz and the other pirates can be brought back to Moghes to face the Hegemon’s justice, it is unclear how extradition may work. As a mandate, now totally under the control of Sol, the SSRM may wish to try the criminals themselves or return them to the interim Solarian Government for trial. We presume that this was the center of the conversation with the Citadel, as the diplomat and Hegemon spoke for at least several hours. We will keep our readers appraised as this story develops.
-A common Th’akh prayer in the Southlands, traditionally recited by artists struggling with a particularly challenging work.  


The region has historically been split between Th’akh and Sk’akh, with most of the rural clans tending to be Th’akh, and a greater concentration of Sk’akh merchants, scholars and nobles in the cities. While neither Th’akh or Sk’akh followers particularly like the presence of the other faith, at the very least, priests and shamans generally tended to just ignore each other. However, a new faith has arisen in the Southlands - the splinter faith known as Si’akh. Both in refugees from the Wasteland, and local converts, the Southlands now holds one of the largest Si’akh populations on Moghes, a fact which absolutely no one is happy about.
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The variety of Th’akh largely practised in the Southlands focuses on the Zyola of the four forces - growth, decay, energy and time, with a tendency towards spirits of growth and decay. The pantheon of spirits generally venerated in the rural Southlands are known as the River Court.
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=Governor MacPherson announces negotiations underway for the extradition of Unathi Pirates to Hegemony=
'''News Article'''


==== THE RIVER COURT: ====
'''Publisher: Sol Alliance News Network'''


'''Zrisre, Mother of Life''' - a Zyola of growth, and one of the primary spirit-gods of the River Court. Zrisre is generally portrayed as an elder, maternal Sinta. She is believed to dwell within the river deltas of the Southlands, and is often venerated by farmers and fishers, in the hope of ensuring bountiful and productive growth. She is very proud, and demands respect from those who would have her blessings, but is said to be a fierce protector of all that show her said respect. Marriages are often conducted by her shamans, and couples seeking to have children often make lavish offerings to her.
'''Writer: Triogenix'''


'''Okaris, Father of Storms''' - a Zyola associated with energy, and generally worshipped closer to the coast, Okaris is a rash and angry god, known to send ships to the depths in one of his many rages - believed to be brought on when Zrisre is upset with him. However, Okaris has a great love for life, and his rituals reflect that. Merriment, celebration and offerings of strong xuizi are common from sailors along the southern coast, to keep the Father of Storms happy. He is generally portrayed as a bare-chested and muscular Sinta, often depicted with a mug of xuizi in one hand.
'''Editors: RustingWithYou, CaptainGecko'''


'''Vharazki, the Old Man of the River''' - a Zyola associated primarily with time, Vharazki is the spirit-god reflecting the cycle of the natural world. He is said to often lock horns with Zrisre about whose domain the rivers are - and while it is the Mother of Life they give thanks to for the harvest, it is the Old Man to whom offerings are made in seasons of flood or drought. He is a calm and patient spirit, and offerings made to him are usually practical and large, for it takes a great payment indeed to alter a cycle as inexorable as that he represents. He is depicted as an aged Sinta in ragged robes, with long and seemingly endlessly spiralling horns.
16/08/2465


'''Illisk, the Harvester''' - a Zyola associated with decay, Illisk is representative of the ending of cycles - they are the Zyola of Travakh, the harvest, and death. They are said to be present besides all Sinta from the day they are hatched, until the day they inevitably die, and to walk beside their spirits on the path to the next life. Offerings are made to them rarely - one does not wish to draw the Harvester’s attention too soon. The only time their name is invoked is at the funerals of the dead and during the season of harvesting. They are depicted as an androgynous Sinta clad in white, bearing a fishing spear.
SSRM leadership announces that extradition is considered. Some among the public are unhappy.
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'''Salira, the Muse''' - a Zyola associated primarily with growth and energy, Salira is a spirit-god reflecting the literary and artistic traditions of the Southlands. She is the patron spirit of artists, writers and lunatics, and her name is often invoked as a blessing or curse by those struggling with their masterpiece. She is known as a fickle spirit, bestowing and taking back her blessings seemingly at random, and the slang term “chasing Salira’s tail” is used to refer to one pursuing a clearly reckless and unwise course of action. She is depicted as a young and azure-scaled Sinta woman, often clad in the attire of a scholar.
Earlier today, standing beside Minister of Defense Lucien Courtois on Sankt Frederick, Governor MacPherson announced the recently captured Unathi Pirates, now in custody on the planet, may be extradited to the Hegemony. The SANN was on the ground to record the announcement and has attached it to this article.


'''Gharr, the Hoarder''' - a Zyola associated primarily with growth, Gharr is known as a spirit-god of greed and wealth. While the tales of him generally follow the pattern of his greed causing him to lose more than he had to begin with, many merchants often speak prayers to him going about their business. He is known for his miserliness, but it is said that if offerings - traditionally of gold - are made to him, that he will bless one with a fraction of his own vast hoard. He is often depicted as a rotund, black-scaled Sinta, dressed in elaborate noble’s clothing covered with gold and jewels.
''The camera pans over to the right to track Governor MacPherson and Fleet Admiral Courtois as they make their way up to the Podium, taking about thirty seconds. The Governor quickly rearranges some papers on the podium, before politely coughing into the mic. Having confirmed that it’s on, he begins his announcement.''


Whether Sk’akh or Th’akh, the rivers are a core part of life in the Southlands. Eggs are traditionally kept close to the nearest river while growing, and traditional funerals among the locals tend to involve the rivers as well - whether simply burying a body near the river, burning it on a raft, or just letting them feed the fish. The traditional rite of adulthood in the Southlands is a baptism-like ceremony - an ancient ritual that predates the Sk’akh Church, and has been long adopted from the Th’akh shamans by the local priesthood. The young Sinta is sent on a raft downriver, with enough supplies for a few days. They are supposed to spend this time in quiet contemplation and reflection of their clan and their place within it, before returning when they feel they have gained sufficient understanding. For most, this lasts a little under a week - however some truly dedicated wanderers do not return for months on end.  
“My fellow Solarians, I stand here today with a representative of our provisional government in the core worlds, Minister of Defense Courtois, to speak to you today about the Unathi pirates we recently captured in the former territory of the Southern Fleet Administration. It is our belief, and I think I speak for both myself and the Minister of Defense here, that a diplomatic solution where these criminals can be punished by their original government is preferable, and will help to signal a reborn Solarian Alliance that has diplomacy beyond threats of force.”


While not outlawed, the lords, priests and shamans of the region can all agree on the danger posed by the radical preachings of Judiza Si’akh, and efforts have been made to suppress the growth of this new religion - to little effect, as it seems to be catching like wildfire in the slums of the cities and the refugee communities. To those dedicated faithful, the efforts of the powers that be to suppress Si’akh is more proof of their righteousness, and of the wickedness and rot that lies within the Untouched Lands. While the religious tensions of the Southlands have not yet erupted into open violence, many fear that one of the last bastions of pre-Contact Moghes may find itself torn apart in holy war.  
''The governor pauses for a moment to look at Courtois who gives an almost imperceptible nod before continuing.''


== Holidays ==
“With that said, we have several conditions we would like to consider. Firstly, the trial of the criminals shall take place here, on Sankt Frederick. We are willing to grant the Iz-we-ski Hegemony a plot of land at a now unused consulate for a fixed period where the trial and punishment can occur, outside the laws of these lands. Secondly, the trial must be observed by a member of the Solarian Department of Justice, who will act as an advisor to the Hegemonies appointed judge. Third, the criminals shall be charged with all crimes committed within the territories of the Solarian Alliance, occupied or otherwise, during their trial. We are not just here to achieve justice for a crime six years in the past, we are here to find justice for murdered Solarian citizens. Lastly, not all criminals will be extradited, we will allow your government to try two of them, while the remaining are tried here by our planetary courts.”


Illiskhai - the only real large ceremony associated with the Harvester, in many rural clans the harvest is a time for boisterous celebration before Travakh begins. Many smaller rural communities will often gather together for a large celebration of the year’s work, before returning to their own homes. Traditionally, Illisk’s festival is a time for recuperation after the labour of the harvest, and the festivals often draw in merchants from the larger towns and cities. For many rural Sinta, Illiskhai is the largest event of the year - a meeting of clans from across a region, and a chance to relax, before life’s rigors begin again.  
''After finishing his statement, the governor takes another quick pause before continuing.''


First Light - a ceremony traditionally associated with Zrisre, held at the beginning of Kasavakh. In contrast to Illiskhai being a boisterous affair, First Light is a quiet period of thanks and reflection, where offerings are made to the Mother of Life, in the hopes that the coming season will be bountiful and prosperous.
“These conditions are the requirements we have to allow some of these criminals to be punished by their original government, and we encourage the Hegemony to reach out to our Charge-de-affairs to give their response. As a gesture of good faith, we will allow a Hegemonic Lord to observe the trials of the rest of the pirates, as well as provide further evidence of their guilt, but not advise the Judge on their sentence.”


Fishers’ Day - a Sk’akh ceremony largely unique to the Southlands branch of the Church, held at the peak of Versakh, when the heat is at its height. Fishers’ Day is considered a day of joy and veneration of this aspect of the Great Spirit. Traditionally, workers take the day off and spend Fishers’ Day with friends and loved ones, often indulging in food and drink - in many ways, it is a celebration of the joys of life
''The governor then finishes his speech, speaking briefly with Courtois, before both walk off the stage and the camera stops rolling.''


== The River Nomads ==
This announcement has baffled interstellar relations experts, who were incredibly surprised to find the Alliance open to negotiations in any form, instead expecting a quick military trial of the pirates. Legal experts have also given their input into the strange nature of the agreement, commenting on the allocation of land to the Hegemony for a fixed period, and the precedent it sets. One interviewee from Callisto was quoted saying ''“If we start giving all our land to [EXPLETIVE] alien governments to do what they please, what’s the point of the alliance?”'' The SANN also reached out to Fleet Admiral Myo Yunso to ask for a comment, but her public relations officer declined to give a statement. It was the same when SANN reporters reached out to Fleet Admiral Klaudia Szalai’s office. We currently know that Minister of Defense Courtois visited both admiral’s flagships before appearing with the governor for his statement, though not what was discussed. Now we expectantly wait for the response of the Hegemony with bated breath, stay tuned!


An old way of life, there are several nomadic communities in the Southlands, usually travelling up and down the rivers towards the Moghresian Sea via large flotillas. The River Nomads of the Southlands are an insular community, largely keeping to themselves - though often making their way as traders from the larger city-states down into the more rural regions of the plains and back. The river nomads are traditionally, but not exclusively Th’akh, which largely varies clan to clan, with some having embraced the Sk’akh faith generations back.
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The river nomad clans are known for their colourfully painted boats and fashion of dress - for many of the outlying rural regions, the brightly-coloured barges coming down the river are the only source of news from the cities, as well as goods that might otherwise take long journeying by overland merchants or clans.
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=Hegemon Accepts Southern Provisional Governments terms for extradition, Lord-Admiral Yizarus leaves for Sankt Frederick=
'''News Article'''


The role of the nomad clans in the regional balance of power is a key one - even during times of strife or war, their work has ensured that trade runs smoothly between outlying regions and the cities. While the advent of mass communication pre-Contact did put something of a thorn in their side, they still carry on with their traditional way of life, even in the face of rising tensions in the region.
'''Publisher: Sinta Articles'''


However, expanded Hephaestus industrial operations have led to heavy pollution in the rivers of the Southlands, rendering the traditional nomad way of life harder and harder to sustain, with more and more of the new generation of nomads moving to find work in the cities of the region.
'''Writer: Triogenix'''
 
'''Editors: RustingWithYou, CaptainGecko'''
 
18/08/2465
 
An agreement is reached. Lord-Admiral Yizarus departs the Hegemony to sit in judgement on Sankt-Frederick.
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Over the past few days since the announcement by the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate, the Charge-de-affairs of the Solarian embassy has been seen entering and leaving the Izweski Citadel, sometimes multiple times a day. It has been believed that the Hegemon is negotiating with the Solarian Government for better conditions regarding the extradition of the Guwan Sitraz and other pirate scum captured by one of their reconstruction mandates so recently. Today, our speculation came to an end, however, as High Speaker Seleta Sarnac called a press conference in the evening. Our reporters were there and captured her opening statement.
 
“Greetings. I am pleased to announce that our Hegemon has accepted a set of revised conditions presented by a Solarian Diplomat this afternoon, in regards to the extradition of several Unathi criminals. I ask that you hold all questions until I have informed you of all new conditions. The Hegemony has agreed in full to the condition that the trials of the pirates take place on the world which they are currently held, and accept the local government's offer to hold a small former consulate under the banner of the Izweski Hegemony for the time of the trial and punishment. The Hegemony has also fully agreed to try the pirates with the assistance of a Solarian Judge for their crimes committed in Solarian Territory. We however will be trying two pirates of our choosing, in addition to the guwan Sitraz. In addition, we will be taking up the local government's offer to have a Hegemonic Lord observe the trials of the remaining pirates, as well as offer advice to the presiding Judge. The Hegemony has also requested that the maximum sentence for the crimes of the pirates be execution by firing squad, rather than cyborgification, which the local government has accepted.”
 
''Seleta pauses for a moment, keeping her hand up to forestall questions.''
 
“To these ends, Lord-Admiral Yizarus has been dispatched to the planet of Sankt Frederick, where he will act in our Hegemon’s stead as the presiding judge for the criminals we prosecute. He has taken one of our quickest ships and is expected to be there by the end of the week. I now open the floor to questions.”
 
Very few questions of any substance were asked by the members of the press attendant, due to the skillful delivery of the High Speaker. Our journalists held off on asking further questions. We pray the spirits are with Lord Admiral Yizarus on his journey, and that he may extract the Hegemon’s justice by word of mouth and strength of claw.
 
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=Unathi Pirates Publicly Executed by Hegemony Lord-Admiral after 4-hour Trial=
'''News Article'''
 
'''Publisher: Sol Alliance News Network'''
 
'''Writer: Triogenix'''
 
'''Editors: RustingWithYou, CaptainGecko'''
 
26/08/2465
 
Lord-Admiral Yizarus dispenses the Hegemon's justice. Solarian viewers are shocked by the swift and merciless judgement.
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In a shocking development, after a mere six hours on the planet of Sankt Frederick the Hegemony’s appointed judge, one Lord-Admiral Yizarus has completed the trial and punishment of the three criminals the Hegemony was allowed to try. The trial itself only took four hours, and thirty minutes after completion the convicted Unathi were taken out of the consulate building to its front yard for their punishments. The SANN had a camera on the scene and captured the following video. Viewer discretion is advised.
 
''The camera turns on with an unsteady hand, as it shakes seemingly up onto someone's shoulder. After a few moments, it clears up and begins to track a three person long file of Unathi prisoners gagged and chained being escorted out onto the front lawn of the former consulate. The file is led by a tall, proud-looking Sinta with a sword at his waist, Lord-Admiral Yizarus, and flanked on all sides by Men-at-arms wearing the heraldry of the Izweski; by the Lord-Admiral's side is a short, plump man identified as a Solarian Judge. About halfway across the lawn, the file stops, in front of a small crowd that’s begun to form. Several armsmen place three wooden boxes on the lawn and force each prisoner to kneel with their head on one. Lord-Admiral Yizarus notices the crowd which has begun to grow in size, and quickly speaks with the Judge before turning to face the crowd. He then gave the following statements.''
 
''“I have found thessse criminalss guilty of a litany of crimesss, including pirassy in the Sssolarian Alliansse. For thesse crimesss, they will be eksecuted.”''
''
The Lord-Admiral seemingly believes that’s enough to say, and turns back to criminals, now all kneeling, drawing the sword on his waist. It’s an unadorned simple sword but shines with a sharpness that only Plasteel could achieve. He plants the point into the soft ground near the head of the rightmost convict, Sitraz. He then sa''ys;
 
''In Sinta’Unathi: “And now, a duty fulfilled.”''
 
''After that phrase Yizarus brings the sword up over his head and down onto Sitraz’s neck, completely separating his head from the rest of his body in one smooth stroke, to the gasps of the crowd. Yizarus casually kicks the now removed head out of his way, as he moves on to the next convict, believed to be Sitraz’s second in command. Without a word this time, Yizarus once again hefts the sword up over his head and down onto the convict's neck, separating their head from their body. He then moves on to the last convict and repeats the same motion with the same ending before speaking again.''
 
''In Sinta’Unathi: “Have it all burned, and spread the ashes through the star lanes; there should be no resting place for the dishonored.”''
 
''The armsmen move to carry the bodies and head back inside, as Yizarus calmly pulls out a piece of cloth and begins to clean his sword, speaking with the stunned Solarian Judge all the while. The crowd murmurs but is mostly quiet, too stunned to react spectacularly. Eventually, Yizarus and the judge both head back inside, and the camera stops rolling.''
 
The speed and severity of the punishment handed down to the pirates has taken Sankt Frederick by storm, with videos of the executions and the thoughts of the population being re-chirped millions of times across the spur. When asked by a reporter who caught him at the starport leaving for the Hegemony about the executions, Lord-Admiral Yizarus simply said:
 
''“They broke the lawsss of the Hegemon, Sssolarian Alliansse, and other civilized nationss ass well asss the lawsss of the sspiritsss, and were punissshed accordingly.”''
 
The remainder of the pirates remain on Sankt Frederick and are expected to be brought before a Solarian Judge for their trials several months from now. The Hegemony has extended its full thanks to the Solarian Government as well as the leaders of the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate, in particular Governor McPherson, for allowing them to “justly punish a criminal who has long evaded rightful authority.”
 
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Unlikely Alliances
2023 Event Timeline
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Major Events Cold Dawn Arc ·Amor Patriae Arc · Libération, Révolution et Évolution Arc · The Titan Rises Arc · Change on the Horizon Arc · Hasta La Victoria Siempre Arc
Minor Events Steel On The Horizon Arc · Omnivirate's Providence
This is the overview and timeline page for the Unlikely Alliances Arc which began on August 8, 2023 and pertains largely to Unathi and Human lore.
It is centered around the capture of a notorious Unathi pirate by Solarian forces, and the efforts of the two nations to collaborate on the matter.
Below is a summary of the arc's applicable news articles, and additions.

Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate Captures Unathi Pirates!

News Article

Publisher: Sol Alliance News Network

Writer: Triogenix

Editors: RustingWithYou

08/08/2465

A notorious Unathi pirate wanted by the Hegemony is captured by the forces of the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate

Earlier this week several Unathi pirates who had been raiding the shipping lanes passing the southern wildlands were captured by the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate in a lightning raid by members of the Sixth Middle Ring battlegroup.

Intelligence officers who had been working closely with the SIIB since early this year managed to pinpoint the main base of operations for these pirates by triangulating known attacks and comparing their locations and times. This would lead investigators back to a small asteroid base, originally used for mining but abandoned after the collapse, within the former territory of the Southern Fleet Administration. Marines then used several older generation destroyers which still had their original warp drives to jump into the system and assault the base. The pirates were no match for the destroyers and marines; before long the system was once again under Solarian control and many of the pirates were captured.

In a press conference on Sankt Frederick, Fleet Admiral Myo Yunso, one of the naval flag officers assigned to the SSRM answered questions about the raid and what will happen to the captured pirates. She stated that the captured pirates would be subject to a military tribunal, and if found guilty, executed by firing squad. When asked about the possibility of bias within the tribunal due to the defendants being non-human, she responded that piracy is piracy for anyone, it does not matter if the defendants are human or not. In opposition however, Governor MacPherson has put out a statement informing citizens that he has instructed the planetary justice department to prepare to try the pirates in a court of law, with the maximum sentence being execution.

Of course, upon hearing of each other's statements and ideas for the handling of the situation, the Governor and Fleet Admiral immediately fell into the back-and-forth bickering that Sankt Frederick has become known for. The Fleet-Admiral slammed the slow process of the court system, saying that due to the pirates not being Solarian citizens they should be subject to military justice as pirates. The Governor responded by pointing out there was no military government in control of the territory where the pirates were captured and referenced a previous decision by Solarian courts to try resident non-citizen Tajara the same way as Solarian citizens. Fleet Admiral Klaudia Szalai originally sided with her fellow Fleet Admiral, but has since withdrawn that statement, instead suggesting that the Solarian Department of Justice be consulted on the issue. While this back-and-forth is still ongoing, it is unlikely any decision will be made shortly. Whatever will happen though, it is expected that these pirates will be justly punished for their crimes.

Solarian Ambassador on Moghes meets with Hegemon, Lord-Admiral Yizarus; extradition discussed

News Article

Publisher: Sinta Articles

Writer: Triogenix

Editors: RustingWithYou, CaptainGecko

11/08/2465

The Hegemon meets with Solarian diplomats to discuss extradition of the notorious pirate.

Today the Hegemon, together with his wife Spymaster Razi and Lord-Admiral Yizarus attended a small function stated to be with other nobles of the Hegemony, to discuss the current affairs of the realm in a relaxed setting. However, reporters working on behalf of the Keeper’s outside the Izweski Citadel where it was to be held noticed that very few official vehicles and noble retinues arrived at the gate but took notice when a diplomatic car from the Solarian Embassy entered the Citadel. While the windows were tinted, reporters believe the occupant of the car was the charge-de-affairs of the Solarian embassy, the highest-ranking Solarian diplomat left within the Hegemony after a general recall due to the collapse of their government about three years ago.

A source close to the Hegemon has stated that the real purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of extraditing several Unathi Pirates who were captured by the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate, a Solarian designated mandate within the human wildlands some days ago. Among the pirates is rumored to be Guwan Sitraz, a former member of our navy who fled the Hegemony after dishonoring the Izweski clan by murdering unarmed combatants and civilians attempting to surrender to his men. His location has been unknown since 2458 when after being ordered by the Hegemon to return to Moghes to face judgment, he fled into the frontier. He has since been suspected to be behind several pirate organizations within the Sparring Sea and Badlands but has never been positively located by any organization. It now appears that due to the work of the Solarian Interstellar Intelligence Bureau and other Solarian intelligence clans, he may finally face the Hegemon's justice.

While we hope that Sitraz and the other pirates can be brought back to Moghes to face the Hegemon’s justice, it is unclear how extradition may work. As a mandate, now totally under the control of Sol, the SSRM may wish to try the criminals themselves or return them to the interim Solarian Government for trial. We presume that this was the center of the conversation with the Citadel, as the diplomat and Hegemon spoke for at least several hours. We will keep our readers appraised as this story develops.

Governor MacPherson announces negotiations underway for the extradition of Unathi Pirates to Hegemony

News Article

Publisher: Sol Alliance News Network

Writer: Triogenix

Editors: RustingWithYou, CaptainGecko

16/08/2465

SSRM leadership announces that extradition is considered. Some among the public are unhappy.

Earlier today, standing beside Minister of Defense Lucien Courtois on Sankt Frederick, Governor MacPherson announced the recently captured Unathi Pirates, now in custody on the planet, may be extradited to the Hegemony. The SANN was on the ground to record the announcement and has attached it to this article.

The camera pans over to the right to track Governor MacPherson and Fleet Admiral Courtois as they make their way up to the Podium, taking about thirty seconds. The Governor quickly rearranges some papers on the podium, before politely coughing into the mic. Having confirmed that it’s on, he begins his announcement.

“My fellow Solarians, I stand here today with a representative of our provisional government in the core worlds, Minister of Defense Courtois, to speak to you today about the Unathi pirates we recently captured in the former territory of the Southern Fleet Administration. It is our belief, and I think I speak for both myself and the Minister of Defense here, that a diplomatic solution where these criminals can be punished by their original government is preferable, and will help to signal a reborn Solarian Alliance that has diplomacy beyond threats of force.”

The governor pauses for a moment to look at Courtois who gives an almost imperceptible nod before continuing.

“With that said, we have several conditions we would like to consider. Firstly, the trial of the criminals shall take place here, on Sankt Frederick. We are willing to grant the Iz-we-ski Hegemony a plot of land at a now unused consulate for a fixed period where the trial and punishment can occur, outside the laws of these lands. Secondly, the trial must be observed by a member of the Solarian Department of Justice, who will act as an advisor to the Hegemonies appointed judge. Third, the criminals shall be charged with all crimes committed within the territories of the Solarian Alliance, occupied or otherwise, during their trial. We are not just here to achieve justice for a crime six years in the past, we are here to find justice for murdered Solarian citizens. Lastly, not all criminals will be extradited, we will allow your government to try two of them, while the remaining are tried here by our planetary courts.”

After finishing his statement, the governor takes another quick pause before continuing.

“These conditions are the requirements we have to allow some of these criminals to be punished by their original government, and we encourage the Hegemony to reach out to our Charge-de-affairs to give their response. As a gesture of good faith, we will allow a Hegemonic Lord to observe the trials of the rest of the pirates, as well as provide further evidence of their guilt, but not advise the Judge on their sentence.”

The governor then finishes his speech, speaking briefly with Courtois, before both walk off the stage and the camera stops rolling.

This announcement has baffled interstellar relations experts, who were incredibly surprised to find the Alliance open to negotiations in any form, instead expecting a quick military trial of the pirates. Legal experts have also given their input into the strange nature of the agreement, commenting on the allocation of land to the Hegemony for a fixed period, and the precedent it sets. One interviewee from Callisto was quoted saying “If we start giving all our land to [EXPLETIVE] alien governments to do what they please, what’s the point of the alliance?” The SANN also reached out to Fleet Admiral Myo Yunso to ask for a comment, but her public relations officer declined to give a statement. It was the same when SANN reporters reached out to Fleet Admiral Klaudia Szalai’s office. We currently know that Minister of Defense Courtois visited both admiral’s flagships before appearing with the governor for his statement, though not what was discussed. Now we expectantly wait for the response of the Hegemony with bated breath, stay tuned!

Hegemon Accepts Southern Provisional Governments terms for extradition, Lord-Admiral Yizarus leaves for Sankt Frederick

News Article

Publisher: Sinta Articles

Writer: Triogenix

Editors: RustingWithYou, CaptainGecko

18/08/2465

An agreement is reached. Lord-Admiral Yizarus departs the Hegemony to sit in judgement on Sankt-Frederick.

Over the past few days since the announcement by the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate, the Charge-de-affairs of the Solarian embassy has been seen entering and leaving the Izweski Citadel, sometimes multiple times a day. It has been believed that the Hegemon is negotiating with the Solarian Government for better conditions regarding the extradition of the Guwan Sitraz and other pirate scum captured by one of their reconstruction mandates so recently. Today, our speculation came to an end, however, as High Speaker Seleta Sarnac called a press conference in the evening. Our reporters were there and captured her opening statement.

“Greetings. I am pleased to announce that our Hegemon has accepted a set of revised conditions presented by a Solarian Diplomat this afternoon, in regards to the extradition of several Unathi criminals. I ask that you hold all questions until I have informed you of all new conditions. The Hegemony has agreed in full to the condition that the trials of the pirates take place on the world which they are currently held, and accept the local government's offer to hold a small former consulate under the banner of the Izweski Hegemony for the time of the trial and punishment. The Hegemony has also fully agreed to try the pirates with the assistance of a Solarian Judge for their crimes committed in Solarian Territory. We however will be trying two pirates of our choosing, in addition to the guwan Sitraz. In addition, we will be taking up the local government's offer to have a Hegemonic Lord observe the trials of the remaining pirates, as well as offer advice to the presiding Judge. The Hegemony has also requested that the maximum sentence for the crimes of the pirates be execution by firing squad, rather than cyborgification, which the local government has accepted.”

Seleta pauses for a moment, keeping her hand up to forestall questions.

“To these ends, Lord-Admiral Yizarus has been dispatched to the planet of Sankt Frederick, where he will act in our Hegemon’s stead as the presiding judge for the criminals we prosecute. He has taken one of our quickest ships and is expected to be there by the end of the week. I now open the floor to questions.”

Very few questions of any substance were asked by the members of the press attendant, due to the skillful delivery of the High Speaker. Our journalists held off on asking further questions. We pray the spirits are with Lord Admiral Yizarus on his journey, and that he may extract the Hegemon’s justice by word of mouth and strength of claw.

Unathi Pirates Publicly Executed by Hegemony Lord-Admiral after 4-hour Trial

News Article

Publisher: Sol Alliance News Network

Writer: Triogenix

Editors: RustingWithYou, CaptainGecko

26/08/2465

Lord-Admiral Yizarus dispenses the Hegemon's justice. Solarian viewers are shocked by the swift and merciless judgement.

In a shocking development, after a mere six hours on the planet of Sankt Frederick the Hegemony’s appointed judge, one Lord-Admiral Yizarus has completed the trial and punishment of the three criminals the Hegemony was allowed to try. The trial itself only took four hours, and thirty minutes after completion the convicted Unathi were taken out of the consulate building to its front yard for their punishments. The SANN had a camera on the scene and captured the following video. Viewer discretion is advised.

The camera turns on with an unsteady hand, as it shakes seemingly up onto someone's shoulder. After a few moments, it clears up and begins to track a three person long file of Unathi prisoners gagged and chained being escorted out onto the front lawn of the former consulate. The file is led by a tall, proud-looking Sinta with a sword at his waist, Lord-Admiral Yizarus, and flanked on all sides by Men-at-arms wearing the heraldry of the Izweski; by the Lord-Admiral's side is a short, plump man identified as a Solarian Judge. About halfway across the lawn, the file stops, in front of a small crowd that’s begun to form. Several armsmen place three wooden boxes on the lawn and force each prisoner to kneel with their head on one. Lord-Admiral Yizarus notices the crowd which has begun to grow in size, and quickly speaks with the Judge before turning to face the crowd. He then gave the following statements.

“I have found thessse criminalss guilty of a litany of crimesss, including pirassy in the Sssolarian Alliansse. For thesse crimesss, they will be eksecuted.” The Lord-Admiral seemingly believes that’s enough to say, and turns back to criminals, now all kneeling, drawing the sword on his waist. It’s an unadorned simple sword but shines with a sharpness that only Plasteel could achieve. He plants the point into the soft ground near the head of the rightmost convict, Sitraz. He then says;

In Sinta’Unathi: “And now, a duty fulfilled.”

After that phrase Yizarus brings the sword up over his head and down onto Sitraz’s neck, completely separating his head from the rest of his body in one smooth stroke, to the gasps of the crowd. Yizarus casually kicks the now removed head out of his way, as he moves on to the next convict, believed to be Sitraz’s second in command. Without a word this time, Yizarus once again hefts the sword up over his head and down onto the convict's neck, separating their head from their body. He then moves on to the last convict and repeats the same motion with the same ending before speaking again.

In Sinta’Unathi: “Have it all burned, and spread the ashes through the star lanes; there should be no resting place for the dishonored.”

The armsmen move to carry the bodies and head back inside, as Yizarus calmly pulls out a piece of cloth and begins to clean his sword, speaking with the stunned Solarian Judge all the while. The crowd murmurs but is mostly quiet, too stunned to react spectacularly. Eventually, Yizarus and the judge both head back inside, and the camera stops rolling.

The speed and severity of the punishment handed down to the pirates has taken Sankt Frederick by storm, with videos of the executions and the thoughts of the population being re-chirped millions of times across the spur. When asked by a reporter who caught him at the starport leaving for the Hegemony about the executions, Lord-Admiral Yizarus simply said:

“They broke the lawsss of the Hegemon, Sssolarian Alliansse, and other civilized nationss ass well asss the lawsss of the sspiritsss, and were punissshed accordingly.”

The remainder of the pirates remain on Sankt Frederick and are expected to be brought before a Solarian Judge for their trials several months from now. The Hegemony has extended its full thanks to the Solarian Government as well as the leaders of the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate, in particular Governor McPherson, for allowing them to “justly punish a criminal who has long evaded rightful authority.”

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