Other Political Elements in The Familias World
The Familias is only one form of government in existence in the galaxy. Other known groups are:
- The Benignity of the Compassionate Hand
- The Bloodhorde
- The New Texas Militia
- The Lone Star Confederation
- The Guernesi Republic
- The Baltic Confederation
The Benignity of the Compassionate Hand is a dictatorial government bordering Familias space. The government is predominantly driven by profit, and failure is usually punished by death. The view from the Familias is that The Benignity is a criminal enterprise governed by criminals who have become the official government. There exists an uneasy peace between the Benignity and the Familias, punctuated by minor skirmishes and border disputes. They are organized in a manner reminiscent of the Mafia. Another major influence on Benignity policy is the "Church" which appears to have been a descendant of the Catholic (and perhaps Orthodox) Church. However, the Church's role in the Benignity social and political structure indicates that it is a very changed role from that of the 21st century church's.
The Benignity is also known as the ' Black Scratch ', or more officially the ' The Benignity ', or the ' Compassionate Hand '.
The Bloodhorde is a coalition of pirates operating at the edge of Familias Space. Predominantly from Aethar's World, their government is based on tribal lines similar to the Vikings.
The New Texas Godfearing Militia is one of several groups of fanatics descended from old earth radicals who believe women must be controlled and kept in their place for a godly society to prosper. Literally barefoot and pregnant. They attacked the Familias Regnant by stealing ordnance and piracy against their ships and the ships of other systems. On one such raid they captured and decided to keep Lord Thornbuckle's daughter Brun and use her as breeding stock.
The Lone Star Confederation was settled by people from the old earth, many from the state of Texas, though other colonists were from other parts of North America, presumably with them primarily being from the USA. The Lone Star Confederation is one of the trading partners of the Familias Regnant, and they have no relation to the New Texas Militia. One of their Rangers was dispatched to the Familias Regnant after the kidnapping of Lord Thornbuckle's daughter to clear up any confusion between their states over their connection to the New Texas Militia.
The Guernesi Republic A very advanced state bordering the Familias Regnant known for its medical and other advanced technology. They were involved in the clone crises that brought down the king and their agents helped in the retrieval of Lord Thornbuckle's daughter Brun from the New Texas Militia.
The Baltic Confederation This group is only mentioned in passing.
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