Data Searches on the White Light System
By [[Thomas Verreault/jedion357]]
Author's Note: wrote:
In the System Brief for SFKH0 "Warriors of White Light" module, there are several
agents of unrest who are opposed to the planetary
government. They were listed as the Political Party,
Liberation Front, and pirates. There was the suggestion
of connections between the terrorist and the pirates
with possible corporate support from Streel
Corporation. All of this information fills two small
paragraphs in the system brief.
Visitors to the White Light system, most likely tourist,
might not have considered the facts presented in
Warriors of White List to be of any special interest.
Others may have been keenly interested in them.
Anyone motivated to look deeper into the agents of
unrest may have found the following in their data
searches on GalactipediaNET.
SEARCH RESULTS Liberation Party, Clarion
The Liberation Party had as its major
platform plank the abolition of the monarchy. For
decades it had been part of the opposition parties on
Clarion. In the aftermath of the assassination of King
Leotus XIX it was discovered that the Liberation Party
was little more than the political arm and mouth piece
of the terrorist group the Liberation Front. A backlash
of public sentiment ended the Liberation Party
functionality as a viable political party. In the aftermath
of the assassination many former Liberation Party
members joined the small Liberal Party.
SEARCH RESULTS Liberal Party, Clarion
The Liberal Party has grown in power and
influence over the past few decades since the
assassination of King Leotus XIX. In the aftermath of
that event some of the key members of the Liberation
Party brought their amassed funds and joined the
Liberal Party. Overtime it became to new political home
of the anti-monarchist. There are still some “classic
liberals” in the party but they no longer represent the
party’s leadership.
In recent years the party has positioned itself as the
champion of the poor and managed to stake out a
pivotal role in Parliament. With the loss of the majority
support in Parliament for the Queen’s close political ally
and Prime Minister, Lord John Enoch, the Liberal Party
became the key to maintaining the majority that kept
him in charge of the government. In exchange they
were given a seat in the cabinet. The Ministry of
Defense is now controlled by Lady Hilda Slike.
Analysts believe the coalition government formed by
the Crown Loyalist, Conservative Association, and
Liberal parties will not last because their political
ideologies are diametrically apposed. For now the
leader of the Liberal Party, Lord Jonnas Slike, often
“releases members to vote their conscience”; which is
political speak for go along with the Queen and Prime
Minister on parliamentary votes while he publically
opposes the Queen and Prime Minister.
SEARCH RESULTS Lady Hilda Slike
Lady Hilda Slike, Baroness of Oil Flatts
and Minister of Defense. Began her political career as
an aid for her cousin Lord Jonnas Slike when he as a
prominent supporter of the Liberation Party. She was
elevated to baroness after the destruction of the
Liberation Party and has been an avowed liberal ever
since.
During the most recent fight in parliament to maintain
Lord John Enoch as Prime Minister the Liberal Party lent
support to the Prime Minister in exchange for a seat on
his cabinet. As the cousin of Lord Jonnas Slike the new
leader of the Liberal Party it was a forgone conclusion
that she would get the cabinet seat.
Her administration of the Ministry of Defense has been
marked by controversy. Her liberal ideologies have led
to resignations by key members of the Royal Guard
and Royal Marines, including one Lord Commander.
Ideological concerns led to a firestorm over the naming
of the latest ship in the Royal Marine order of battle. As
a stipulation for signing off on the purchase of the ship
she required an unprecedented break with tradition.
Normally all Royal Marine assault scouts are named for
birds of prey but the latest ship was christened as a
medical ship and named Nightingale in keeping with
the Minister’s ideologies.
SEARCH RESULTS Major political parties, Clarion
The Crown Loyalist Party is largely
made up of the aristocracy. Their core belief is that a
strong monarchy guarantees their continued position in
the political structure of the planet. This party is
obviously a strong supporter of the monarchy.
The Conservative Association has adherents in the
House of Lords and the House of Commons. They
typically abhor changes and measures that would lead
to higher taxes. They have traditionally supported the
Crown due to its policies of low income tax and strong
defense.
The Socialist Party is strongest in the House of
Commons. It favors social reforms with its major belief
being that the government must look after the citizens
for their own good. Traditionally this party has been an
opposition party.
The Independent Party is a small but vocal force in
both houses of Parliament with a long tradition of
opposition to the Crown.
New Beings Party often sells its votes to the highest bidder. Their major ideological concern is maintaining their power. They have many ideological sympathies with the Liberal and Socialist parties.
The Liberal Party has emerged as the spiritual home
for the anti monarchist since the destruction of the Liberation Party. Though traditionally an opposition
party it has joined the recent coalition government of
Prime Minister Lord John Enoch.
SEARCH RESULTS Liberation Front
The Liberation Front was the action arm
of the Liberation Party and responsible for the
assassination of King Leotus XIX. It continues to be
active on Clarion but since the loss of its political
mouthpiece the movement has floundered some. This
has given rise to a radical element known as the
Guards of Clarion.
SEARCH RESULTS Guards of Clarion
The Guards of Clarion are a radical and
violent arm of the Liberation Front and supports the
violent overthrow of the monarchy. It is known for its
virulent hatred of the Royal Guards, Royal Marines and
the Royal Mounted Constabulary.
Typical tactics include bombing and assassination
attempts by armed groups. They famously bombed the
Raptor’s Roost night club in Port Royal, a known Royal
Marine haunt.
SEARCH RESULTS Royal Mounted Constabulary
The Royal Mounted Constabulary dates
back to the founding of the monarchy. It has a served
the role of a planet wide “federal” police force since its
establishment. In the early days they kept the peace
over large areas of Clarion that were sparsely
populated and used live mounts to do so.
As the planet has grown to be a heavily populated
world the methods of the RMC have grown and evolved
to meet changing needs including the introduction of
the first robotic steeds in the Frontier.
Today you will find some areas of
Clarion are still patrolled by
“Mounties” on live and robotic
mounts. RMC is a modern police force
every bit the equal to the Star Law
Rangers. Its motto, “Fidelitas,
Veneratis, Virtus” translates loyalty,
honor, and valor.