Independent Republic of Orion

NEWS - TU 153

Nagus Killed!

The Trade Federation Nagus has been killed by an unknown vessel! In response, the Trade Federation has declared all out war on us!

In other news:

The D'Kora class Orion's Vengeance has been launched, and been immediately dispatched to the front lines.

Treasury: 17,896

Population: 447,623,984

Sectors: 1

Goods: Orion Slaves being sold at 750/TU

Industrial Replicators: 13

Tax Income: 8,952/TU

Diplomatic Relations:

TI: Non-Aggression Pact.

UTF: WAR

SYSTEMS

	Orion [2727]	Population 447,623,984 580 Klingon units 25 Orion units	Homeworld of the Orions. The Orions have rebelled, and are not currently under Trade Federation control.
	Ord Mantel [2527]	Population 1,340,095 430 Klingon units	A small colony established by Orions and enslaved by the Trade Federation. It is our hope to one day liberate our fellow Orions here.

SHIPS

Fort Knox Command Station

	The Fort Knox class station is one of the largest stations know to exist, even larger than the Tasa Rosa station located at Cardassia. Originally designed to serve as the Eastern Coalition's command station, duplicate stations were constructed to enforce the Trade Federation's will at all major systems. Valiant Orion freedom fighters liberated Acquisition Three while it was still under construction. It now serves as the command centre for all Republic operations.
	Active
	Acquisition Three	In orbit around Orion

Galaxy-X Battleship

	An advanced upgrade to the old Federation Galaxy class, the Galaxy-X was designed by the Mnhe'Shae protectorate. Large numbers of these warships were constructed to give the tyrants of the Trade Federation access to larger and more powerful ships that the D'Kora. Two of these elite warships defected to our side when we liberated Orion.
	Active
	ONV Speculator		On patrol Cloaked
	ONV Morgage Collector		On patrol Cloaked

D'Kora II Marauder

	The Marauder was the backbone of the Trade Federation navy. The largest ship produced by the old Ferengi Alliance, the D'Kora had been rendered even more powerful by an upgrade designed by the Vesparian Republic. Fortunately, the Trade Federation was foolish enough to crew three of these ships with predominantly Orion crews. All three warships defected when we freed ourselves.
	Active
	ONV Orion's Pride	On patrol
	ONV Trade Agreement	On patrol
	ONV Liquid Assets	On patrol
	ONV Orion's Vengeance	On patrol
	Under Construction
	ONV Freedom

K'Vort Bird of Prey

	The larger of the two Klingon Birds of Prey classes. Several K'Vorts had been produced by the Federation to serve as scouts and explorers. One, the Divine Treasury was undergoing repairs at Orion shipyards when our world was freed. We captured it and put it into service.
	Active
	ONV Divine Treasury	On patrol Cloaked

Kzin Light Raider

	A small warship, popular among pirates and raiders. They are cheap and easy to build. Several are under construction to patrol the borders of the Orion system.
	Active
	NONE
	Under Construction
	ONV Liberator	Completion TU 157

Apocalypse Carrier

	A light carrier designed by the Kelsonites, the Apocalypse can carry up to three squadrons of Sparta or Athena fighters. A small number of these craft were constructed, one of which was assigned to Orion when the great rebellion took place.
	Active
	ONV Asset	On patrol

Sparta Space Superiority Fighter

	A small, one-man fighter designed by the Kelsonite Consortium, several squadrons of Spartas had been constructed to defend important Trade Federation systems. One wing, the Asset wing, was stationed on Orion when we announced our succession from the Federation, and was captured.
	Active
	Asset Wing	Squadrons 1-3 assigned to ONV Asset, Squadron 4 defending Orion

PEOPLE

Chancellor Fakarn - Ruler of the Republic

Fakarn grew up on the streets of Orion. He served for some years as a low level thief in the Orion Syndicate, but later was forced out of the organisation due to... difficulties... with syndicate administrators. He later moved into politics, and was the mayor of the city of Aldorn when the Trade Federation was formed.

When Orion joined the Federation, Krax's syndicate allies gained great power on Orion, and eventually forced Fakarn out of his position. However, Fakarn realised the syndicate had no real control, and was only a puppet of the Ferengi. Fakarn attempted to report this, and was nearly killed by the Ferengi, leaving him heavily scarred. Fakarn then moved underground, and formed the Right Hand of Vengeance freedom fighters organisation, dedicated to liberating Orion from the Ferengi, and placing Orions back in control of their own world.

Fakarn, with the help of his shadowy allies, eventually gained enough power to seize control of the Trade Federation battlestation Acquisition Three. With it's firepower behind him, Fakarn was able to force the Trade Federation forces to surrender, and withdraw from Orion.

Fakarn declared the formation of the Independent Republic of Orion, and was unanimously elected it's first chancellor.

Soon afterwards, Fakarn agreed to talks with the Trade Federation Nagus, Krax. However, Krax was killed by an unknown ship while en route. Believing the ship to be Orion, the Trade Federation declared war.

Mr, Morden - Mercenary Leader

Mr. Morden is an agent of some extremely powerful mercenaries. He has agreed to aid the Orion republic, in exchange for the occasional favour.