Molly Republic
Template:TOC Faction Infobox Tag: Mollys
ID: Mollys
History
Following the Founders Day Revolt in 752 AS, overworked and underpaid workers took control of their own mining stations, executing their overlords, and capturing a pair of mining ships. Rather than attempt to negotiate with the rebels, the BAF arrived in force with capital ships and fighters, smashing one of the mining ships, then Endeavor, and pursuing the Glorious into a dense field, where the pursuers were routed by a series of large mines, set in preparation for the revolt.
The BAF and Bretonian government, incensed at the continuing existence of a revolting band of miners, sent the HMS-Hood, a Dunkirk class battleship, from New London to restore order. This was the last straw for the workers who had, until then, remained loyal. The entire mining population of the system declared their Independence, and began a long guerilla war against the oppressive and brutal government. The Hood was disabled by a huge mine, setting off a chain-reaction in the ship's aft. The engines and main reactors were completely trashed, and it was concluded that repairs could not be conducted in such a hostile environment. The BAF stripped and abandoned the ship, and the independent Miners Guild took it over shortly after, establishing the only Freeport within House space.
Since the revolt, the Mollies have grown into a fierce group of terrorists and pirates, using attacks on commercial shipping and mining operations, civilian establishments, and BAF bases and convoys in their fight to gain independence. The Londonderry System is considered a No-Fly zone for all BAF ships, and the Molly Asteroid Field, and Dublin in general, have become increasingly dangerous for the BAF and corsairs alike.
After the vicious Thermonuclear bombing of Planet Cork in 802 AS, the Corsairs have become a prime target for all Molly pilots and ships. Standing Orders stated that any corsair ships encountered, regardless of type, is to be destroyed immediately, no quarter will be given or expected.
In 816 AS the ruling Molly faction - Union of Gold - signed the 'Treaty of Dublin' with Queen Carina, agreeing on terms to become a Bretonian protectorate. However, a few weeks later a Molly traditionalist uprising declared the treaty null and void and resumed their operations with the purpose of establishing an independent Republic without any relation to the Bretonian empire.
The Molly's traditionalist uprising gained power and the numbers involved swelled. The Molly Republic Militia took control of the forgotten Molly bases in Newcastle while the now-thought-to-be corrupt Union of Gold forces kept control of bases in Dublin and Londonderry. Over the later months the two sides fought with no progression on either side and with appalling numbers of casualties on both sides.
After several months of fighting the UOG High Command vanished with no indication to their whereabouts. The UoG officers were left leaderless and with a practical stalemate. They were to be further bemused and shocked when evidence surfaced that one of their now gone leaders had been in contact with the Bretonian Secret Service. With this severely damaging the image and reputation of the UoG, they soon found they were losing the civil war. With that in mind the UoG and the Molly Republic Militia sat down and had a long meeting about further relations. Coming to the conclusion of rebelling against the Queen and to terminate the treaty. With this decision, the UoG was absorbed into the MRM. A new day had dawn for the Mollys and finally the horrible civil war that had ravaged them for almost an entire year was over.
Thus the Molly Republic was born from the ashes of war, a phoenix that could only soar upwards.
The Molly Republic grew rapidly in the past few decades. From their humble origins in Dublin they expanded throughout the system and into their new home of Londonderry. Huge fields of resources, or gold, were found in Londonderry and as such it was also heavily developed. With multiple refineries at their disposal and these massive supplies of resources, the Mollys entered a new age of expansion.
It was not to be one that would last however. As with many groups throughout History, the Molly Republic was led by a democratic council. However, as with other groups in history, there was one person in particular who the Republic looked to for leadership and guidance, Colin Breen. While the Council went through periods of inefficiency, Breen was always a steadfast figure that never wavered from the goal of independence. This was attractive to a group of people who were in a constant state of warfare where indecisive leadership would cost a price higher than they could afford to pay. As such a cult of personality grew, if slowly, around Breen. He was soon seen as the one leader they needed, the one man to lead them through battles of fire and words, the one man who could one day secure their dream of an independent state. This was to be the un-doing of the Republic.
Colin Breen, on a simple routine patrol, simply disappeared. No trace of where he went or what happened to him remained, he was simply gone.
The Republic, crippled already by a selfish and incompetent council, fell to chaos. Their glorious leader was gone, leaving a massive vacuum of power and no one to lead their forces against their oppressive enemies. With more and more Corsairs pouring into Dublin, it was simply a matter of time before the Republic shattered.
3 groups rose up from the chaos, 3 clans that each claimed their own independent property. Molly Separatists, La Tene and Clan Feegle. Previously all subjects of the Molly Republic, these groups were now their own lords.
These secessions announced the end for the Republic. The core stations of Arranmore, Lisburn and Belfast all had announced their independence and denounced the Republic for what it was.
These groups are those that are seen today in Bretonia and have since formed the Molly Council, a small council made up of the leaders of each of the clans to help decide on matters collectively and keep Molly influence in Bretonia intact.
The Molly Republic, however, was no more.
Zone of Influence
- Bretonia
- Newcastle
- Londonderry
- Dublin
- Cambridge
- Dundee
- Edinburgh
- Leeds
- Omega systems
The Molly Republic once had considerable influence over much of Bretonia's 'wild' space. Although it was primarily interested in securing independence for Dublin, piracy was a necessity for procuring hard to get supplies, hence the wide range of systems they were involved in. Multiple bases were established throughout Bretonia in Leeds, Newcastle, Dundee and New London.
Bases of Operation
The Molly Republic had multiple bases of operations and outposts spread throughout Bretonia:
Arranmore
CLASS: Unknown
GRAVITY: Complete
DOCKING: Yes
AMENITIES: Limited
POPULATION: Unknown
During the height of the Dublin Gold rush, the field manager in charge of the primary large-scale corporate operation in the system was a ruthless tyrant named Sir Edmund Graves. The miners were pushed harder to cover up the shortfall in shipments back to New London, and the situation became critical. The Founders Day Revolt, as it came to be known, occurred on the annual national Bretonian holiday in 752 AS that commemorated the original founding of New London centuries before. The workers mutinied, executed Graves and his compatriots, and took control of the mining ships Endeavor and Glorious. The Bretonian military response was swift and furious. Bretonian gunboats arrived shortly, and in the ensuing battle, destroyed the Endeavor and its mutineers. Despite few tangible victories in their effort to free the Dublin system from control of the Bretonian government, they've still managed to fight a vastly superior military force to a near standstill. Arranmore is one of first Molly made base.
Now the core station for the Molly Separatists, Arranmore serves still as the core of old Molly ideals, the fight for freedom.
Coleraine Base
CLASS: Morindes
GRAVITY: Complete
DOCKING: Yes
AMENITIES: Limited
POPULATION: 25000
After the destruction on Planet Cork by a Corsair invasion force, the majority of Mollys on the planet moved to Coleraine base built inside a huge asteroid. Molly Republic High Command and the bulk of all Molly forces lived on this station. It was the brainchild of Dr. Patrick O'Carrol. Since the completion of Kilrea, the overpopulated station was relieved and it has now apparantly been moved elsewhere in the nebula it sits in. It is now more of a last resort for the Mollys, should anyone overrun their bases outside of Londonderry or inside.
It is under the control of the Molly Council.
Foyle Shipyard
CLASS: Belmullet
GRAVITY: Full
DOCKING: Yes
AMENITIES: Limited
POPULATION: CLASSIFIED
Foyle is the secondary Molly ship production facility where they assemble the Rogue Gunboats and the mighty Scylla after getting the parts shipped in from their allies. Several well-known ship designers from Bretonia who are believed to have defected to the Molly's may be conducting their work here. The station has been the subject of debate by several of the new Molly Council, with ideas of turning it into a smaller snub craft production facility being favoured.
It is under the control of the Molly Council.
Garvagh Mining Complex
CLASS: Abbey
GRAVITY: Partial
DOCKING: Yes
AMENITIES: Limited
POPULATION: Unknown
Since its independence from Bretonia has been declared, the Molly's no longer had access to the smelters and refineries of planet Leeds. Molly gold was beginning to find major markets throughout Sirius, and demand was higher than Mahgerfelt station could meet. Profits are higher than anyone could have imagined, and Garvagh Station is a fine example of that. It is one of the largest known industrial facilities in the galaxy, producing large numbers of gold bars. This station is crucial to the survival of Molly war efforts in Dublin.
It is under the control of the Molly Council.
Kilrea Orbital Station
CLASS: Eden
GRAVITY: Complete
DOCKING: Yes
AMENITIES: Limited
POPULATION: Unknown
Following the destruction of all life on Planet Cork by the Corsairs, all survivors fled to nearby Coleraine base, the Military HQ of the Molly freedom movement. Coleraine was not outfitted to maintain so many refugee's, and plans for a civilian station were quickly drawn up. The station was named Kilrea, after Shamus Kilrea, the man who helped to evacuate thousands of refugees from Cork's surface just before the orbital bombardment commenced. The inhospitable and volatile world of Cork, which Kilrea orbits, is a reminder to all residents of Kilrea station that evil lurks in the hearts of men, and what that evil is capable of. It is a driving force, for all Mollys, man, woman, and child to never let such a catastrophe ever happen again.
It is under the control of the Molly Council.
Belfast Production Facility
CLASS: Unknown
GRAVITY: Complete
DOCKING: Yes
AMENITIES: No
POPULATION: Unknown
Belfast has had a grim and bitter past. Built in 776 S.S, the facility has been mining resources from the crust of the nearby planet Middlesbrough. The Mollys didn't take too kindly to the new trade lane and manufacturing base infringing on their territory, especially with it dangerously close to Mull Base, and started launching attacks against it. Molly agents secretly started applying for and receiving jobs aboard Belfast, ready for the day when they would claim it for their own.
In 795 A.S., the Mollys struck. They launched an all-out offensive using all of their limited gunboats and most of their heavy fighter craft. They broke out from the nearby barrier nebula and opened fire on Belfast's defense turrets, disabling them. While the battle between the Bretonia police and the Molly fighters raged outside, the Molly undercover agents onboard Belfast moved quickly. Pulling concealed weapons free they turned on their management, slaughtering them and throwing their bodies out of the airlocks. Belfast was theirs.
With her smelters working at even 60% capacity, the facility can create more than enough materials for the Mollys to construct more components and ships. Shortly after the hostile takeover, the Bretonians attempted to retrieve their lost station, but the Mollys fought hard to keep it. Along with several newly constructed weapon platforms and heavy fighter cover, they drove back the Bretonian forces twice.
After the loss of their second destroyer and the complete destruction of the Battleship Leicester with all hands lost, the Armed Forces finally admitted defeat. However they ordered the Battleship Ark Royal to keep an eye on Belfast although since the Kusari navy captured Glasgow Outpost, it is likely that the Ark Royal will soon be sent to the frontlines against Kusari.
It is a core station for the La Tene. It has recently started to become the hub for the group's trading economy.
Lisburn Rock
CLASS: Lough
GRAVITY: Complete
DOCKING: Yes
AMENITIES: Limited
POPULATION: Unknown
Discovered in 794 A.S. by Molly scouts returning from a reconnaissance mission into Omega 5, Lisburn Rock was the perfect location to construct a fortress for basing Molly forces at, from which they would be able to combat Corsair incursion into Bretonia. A huge rock asteroid located on the edges of the Keswick ice cloud in Cambridge, the interior was hollowed out and construction was eventually completed in 804 A.S.
Raiding parties are often launched from the base on the nearby trade lanes, and with the convenient location of the Omega 3 Jump Hole, supplies from Freeport 1 are fairly easy to obtain, as well as providing the Mollys with a place to dispose of stolen goods. The Corsairs often strike across the Cambridge Line from Omega-5, and while the Mollys don't hold much love for the Bretonia Armed Forces, they consider Bretonia to be their turf and Lisburn Rocks is their frontline defense against the invading Corsair squadrons.
It is a core station for Clan Feegle.
Mull Base
A core station for La Tene. It is rumoured to be a nuclear production facility.
Taypord Base
Taypord is a new Molly base recently constructed in the Dundee system. It is rumored that Bretonia Armed Forces tolerated the Molly presence in the system in exchange for guarantees that the Mollys would stay away from any military or support ships belonging to the Armed Forces.
It is under the control of La Tene.
Ships used
The Molly Republic had a large supply of resources available, allowing them to develop better vessels and increase the number of heavier or more expensive fighters and bombers. The Scylla Destroyer was commissioned after a joint design venture with the Liberty Rogues. While they did have plenty of resources to use and even more untapped, waiting to be exploited, they could not afford to simply throw the vessels away. As such the Scylla class vessels were restricted to Consul's use only.
- Bloodhound
- Wolfhound
- Greyhound
- Mule
- Hyena
- Werewolf
- Bactrian
- Barghest
- Pirate Transport
- Rogue gunboat
- Pirate Train
- Scylla
Weaponry
To quote a well known Molly: "We have our own weapons line and it has served us fine for generations. We do not need fancy guns to win freedom, only strong will and quick wit! For lack of better suited weapons, feel free to use the Supernova, Mini razor and VIII armor plating, same goes for Transport and gunboat and transport turrets, missile launchers, mines and shields."
The Republic's vessels used much of it's own equipment throughout it's history, usually for the sake of maintainance.
- Molly
- Liberty Rogue (limited)
- Red Hessian (limited)
- Universal (limited)
- Codenames (extremely limited)
Ranks
The Molly Republic did not have many ranks, two infact. This was simply due to the nature of the Republic's armed forces. Knowledge, wisdom and skill took priority over simple ranks and those that have come before were given due respect. If there was ever a time when a single name must be chosen from amongst the Mollys, with no Consul available, the Molly with the most experience and respect was chosen. Often, the various Consuls had varying views on certain subjects and so a uniform decision will be decided upon after debate. Individuality was key to the Molly Republic however and each Consul was uniquely suited to their role. It was soon found however that many of the Consuls were incompetent or lazy and as such, Breen's voice was the one that was always heard the strongest.
Councilor
The leaders of the Republic and main representatives:
- Player: Sprolf
[MR]Colin.Breen [MR]Colin.Breen` [MR]Bruckless [MR]Armagh
- Player: Cossack
- Player: entrepreneur
[MR]Devil's.Dancefloor [MR]Liam.mac'Ceallach [MR]Liam.mac'Ceallach.
Molly
Whilst not strictly a rank, every Molly who serves the Republic is counted here except the Councillor's.
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