Report: Mishiki-jo Multiple System
Total population: 16,193,413 (current est.)
Political Status: Independent (Protectorate of the United Imperial Kingdoms of Macisikan)
The Mishiki-jo colonies are thought to have been set up as a general colonisation effort by an unnamed non-extant empire of the Dexter Quadrant outside of its borders. Analysis indicates that the initial settlement was only lightly invested in before the collapse. The system was too minor and undeveloped to draw attention from the Eridani Imperium, the Huerdian Star Empire, or any other star nations during the Delta conflicts. Mishiji-jo is located far enough away from the former nebula that it is unlikely to be troubled by elements from the area once the initial wave of displaced persons subsides.
Survivors of the former nobility have been detained attempting to flee to the system; according to interviews, they were attempting to join relatives in hiding on Hiolivik. The local Administrator has denied any knowledge of these individuals. ISS scans indicate that several additional such groups are presently en route to the system.
Local governance structures are organised along pre-collapse lines, and are rudimentary at best, intended either as components of the larger military, or as subordinate to a proper command structure in the empire proper. With the collapse of central authority, these structures are now inadequate to the task of providing proper governance for the territory. Pursuant to SC.R 1 Ayi. XII 7, the policy of HSMG is for the government of Mishiki-jo to remain in local hands. The locals are a protectorate of the UIK, having ceded their foreign affairs and military defence to HSMG; they are not an exarchy, a marshal province, or otherwise being annexed into the Realm.
Initial discussions around system governance indicate that the system is unlikely to be unified; while all three groups agree on reviving their old parliamentary system “as it was supposed to be”, there is no agreement on what form this will take. Hiolivik favours a population-based method of determining parliamentary power, Teneholm would prefer to see seats accorded to settled bodies. Both Hallidalr and Teneholm are aware that Hiolivik will dominate any population-based system, while Hallidalr and Hiolivik are aware Teneholm will dominate any settled-body-based system. The matter is further complicated by a tendency towards consensus-based decision-making on Hallidalr that conflicts with more hierarchical approaches in the other two polities.
HSMG has begun to push for a system whereby the three polities remain separate and independent, but in close association with each other.
Datasheets
Hiolivik System: Daura Planet: Daura III Planet Type: EuGaian, Continental subtype Radius: 5,239km Gravity: 0.74G Day/Year: 33.9hrs/144.67 days Axial Tilt: 14.52° Atmosphere: 1.08 atm (N2 77.5%, O2 20.61%, Ar 0.29%, CO2 0.61%) Mean Temp: 308°K Water/Ice Index: 77.12 Population: 12,610,000 (planet); 130 (moon) Remarks: Political, cultural, and economic centre for the multiple. Industry is centred on light manufacturing to sustain colonies in Myta and Messae. Majority of population is concentrated in urban centres on the east coast of the NGJ continent. Remainder of planet is sparsely inhabited or left to wilderness. Colony is considered self-sustaining, but vulnerable without outside economic support. Only source of multiple speciality services in the multiple, including tertiary and post-tertiary education, and specialist medical services. If isolated, the colony would likely revert to early industrial levels within two generations. Mean time to recovery estimated at approximately 1,000 years. Local government authority is vested in the pre-collapse colonial administration structures; although they are the most advanced of the system, they are insufficient to the needs of long-term governance. While several elements of the former nobility have been found by the Benignity attempting to hide on the planet, these individuals are not a security risk. The local inhabitants display the most political awareness of the three polities.
Hallidalr System: Myta Planet: Myta I.4 Planet Type: EuGaian, Continental subtype (suspected NeoGaian) Radius: 4,862km Gravity: 0.53G Day/Year: 0hrs/2.16 days Axial Tilt: 3.83° Atmosphere: 0.94 atm (N2 76.9%, O2 21%, Ar 0.35%, CO2 0.23%) Mean Temp: 292°K Water/Ice Index: 68.2 Population: 3,165,400 Remarks: Colony is centred on harvesting and export of crops and animals genetically engineered for the local climactic and gravitational conditions. Most population is rural, dispersed on east and west coasts of the inland sea, or on the Deciduous Isthmus due to favourable rain and growth conditions. Only two significant population centres with more than 10,000 people present, dedicated to providing orbital services to the main agricultural basins. Population suffers from above average level of birth defects, cancers, and other genetic abnormalities induced by radiation trapped in Myta I’s magnetic field. Colony is economically dependent on a market for agricultural export. Very few consumer goods or industrial products produced locally; if isolated, the colony is likely to revert to a preindustrial state within two generations. Local government authority is vested in the pre-collapse colonial administration structures, which are very limited in nature. Most decisions are made in local community groups, to be ratified and given an official veneer after the fact. Local inhabitants tend to be proudly independent but politically concerned with local affairs only.
Teneholm System: Messae Planet: Messae IV Planet Type: Arean Radius: 3,445km Gravity: 0.7G Day/Year: 232.3hrs/12.6 days Axial Tilt: 0.07° Atmosphere: 0.06 atm (O2 55%,CO2 19%,CO 6%,SO2 4%) Mean Temp: 196°K Water/Ice Index: 39.89 Population: 416,000 (planet); approx. 4000 (permanent residents of six other locations in-system) Remarks: Central basing and population centre for all seven deployments around Messae. Population is confined to contained habitats. Considerable mineral wealth in the system; industry is centred on refining of ore for shipment. Messae colonies outside Teneholm are not considered self-sustaining, reliant on export of minerals to Hiolivik and agricultural imports from Myta. If isolated, the colonies are unlikely to survive in the long-term. Teneholm itself is marginal but capable of supporting the native population for the medium-term at least. Messae hosts the largest remnant of the military to be based in the multiple. This detachment is loyal to the local government authority (evidence that dissenters and renegades were dealt with harshly in the collapse). Local government authority is vested in the pre-collapse “mission command” structures. Civilian inhabitants tend to be mercenary, but are not interested in a return to the Empire, concerned primarily with survival; the military elements are more concerned with possible slaver incursions. The ISS has taken over security functions in the system, and the military elements are undergoing evaluation for retraining.