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{{Player faction|Mollys}}
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{{ Faction Infobox
 
| name = ''Molly Republic''
 
| name = ''Molly Republic''
 
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| alignment = Unlawful
 
| alignment = Unlawful
 
| founding_date = 752
 
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| dissolution_date = 817
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| leader = Four-Men Council
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| leader = none
 
| founder = Ex-BMM Employees
 
| founder = Ex-BMM Employees
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| primary_role = Establishing an independant Republic
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| primary_role = Establishing an independent Republic
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| secondary_role = Interdiction of bretonian shipping effort and precise attacks on military objectives
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| secondary_role = Destruction of the Corsair Empire
 
| base = [[Arranmore Base]], [[Dublin]]
 
| base = [[Arranmore Base]], [[Dublin]]
 
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=History=
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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.
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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.
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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.
  
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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.
  
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'''Tag:''' ''Mollys''
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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.
  
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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.
  
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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.
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Thus the Molly Republic was born from the ashes of war, a phoenix that could only soar upwards.
  
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'''ID:''' ''[[ID#Molly_ID|Mollys]]''
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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.
  
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It was not to be one that would last however.
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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.
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While the Council went through periods of inefficiency, Breen was always a steadfast figure that never wavered from the goal of independence.
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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.
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This was to be the un-doing of the Republic.
  
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Colin Breen, on a simple routine patrol, simply disappeared.
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No trace of where he went or what happened to him remained, he was simply gone.
  
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'''Bombers/Fighters''' - ''[MR]Firstname.Surname''
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The Republic, crippled already by a selfish and incompetent council, fell to chaos.
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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.
  
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3 groups rose up from the chaos, 3 clans that each claimed their own independent property.
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[[Molly Separatists]], [[La Tene]] and [[Clan Feegle]].
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Previously all subjects of the Molly Republic, these groups were now their own lords.
  
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'''Capital/Trade Ships''' - ''[MR]CrewName (under towns of Ireland)''
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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.
  
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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.
  
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The Molly Republic, however, was no more.
  
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And yet, the day came when loyal republican Eichann Rush voiced his opinion on bringing back the dream of a Free Dublin, gathered up the like-minded, and formed the [[Old Guard of the Republic]].
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And so it is being raised like a phoenix from the ashes once again, fueled by strong will and determination to free Dublin once and for all, by any means neccessary.
  
 
=[[Zone_Of_Interest|Zone of Influence]]=
 
=[[Zone_Of_Interest|Zone of Influence]]=
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*Bretonia
 
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** Londonderry  
 
** Londonderry  
 
** Dublin
 
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** Cambridge
 
** Cambridge
 
** Dundee
 
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** Edinburgh
 
** Leeds
 
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*Omega systems
  
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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.
  
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We are not interested in border and edge worlds, that would stretch our lines too thin. For now, we want independance, destruction of BMM and expulsion of Corsairs out of our space.
 
  
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=Ships used=
  
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=History=
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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.
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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.
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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 negociate 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 pursuiers were routed by a series of large mines, set in preparation for the revolt.
 
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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 popultation of the system declared their Indipendance, and began a long guerilla war against the opressive 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 enviroment. The BAF stripped and abandoned the ship, and the indipendant Miners Guild took it over shortly after, establishing the only freeport within House space.
 
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Since the revolt, the Mollies have grown into a fierce group of terrorists and pirates, using attacks on both commercial shipping and mining operations, civilian establishments, and BAF bases and convoys in their fight to gain indipendance. 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.
 
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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 immediatly, no quarter will be given or expected.
 
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In 816 AS rulling molly faction Union of Gold signs Treaty of Dublin with Queen Carina, agreeing on terms to become Bretonian protectorate, but few weeks later Molly traditionalist uprising declared treaty null and void and resumed their operations with purpose of establishing independant Republic without any compromises with Bretonian empire.
 
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The Molly's traditionalist, The Molly Republic Militia took control over the forgotten Molly bases in New Castle while the corrupted Union of Gold kept control of bases in Dublin and Londenderry. Over the past few months the two sides of the Molly's have been going at it for months now with no progression on both sides only ending in large amounts of deaths for both sides.
 
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After months and months of fighting the UOG High Command vanished with no saying of his whereabouts. Thus UOG officers took the liberty of searching their quarters for any clues. They're they found evidence of former High Command member was a Bretonian Secret Service agent order to receive information and get the treaty signed under any circumstances. With that now in mind the UOG and MRM had a long meeting about further relations and came to the conclusion of rebelling against the Queen and to terminate the treaty thus beginning the Molly Republic.
 
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=Bases of Operation=
 
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The Molly Republic have multiple bases of operations and outposts spread throughout Bretonia:
 
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*Arranmore
 
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[[Image:Arranmore.jpg|right|thumb|244px|''Arranmore base'']]
 
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GRAVITY: Complete
 
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DOCKING: Yes
 
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AMENITIES: Limited
 
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POPULATION: Unknown
 
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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.
 
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*Coleraine Base
 
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[[Image:Coleraine_base.jpg|right|thumb|244px|''Coleraine Base'']]
 
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CLASS: Morindes
 
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GRAVITY: Complete
 
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DOCKING: Yes
 
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AMENITIES: Limited
 
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POPULATION: 25000
 
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The home of the Mollys
 
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After the destruction of Planet Cork by a Corsair invasion force, majority of Mollys moved to the Coleraine base built inside a huge asteroid. Molly High Command and the bulk of all Molly forces live on this station. It was the brainchild of Dr. Patrick O'Carrol.
 
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Approaching without given permission will be treated as a hostile action and target will face immediate extermination
 
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*Foyle Shipyard
 
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[[Image:Foyle_Shipyard.jpg|right|thumb|244px|''Foyle Shipyard'']]
 
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CLASS: Belmullet
 
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GRAVITY: Full
 
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DOCKING: Yes
 
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AMENITIES: Limited
 
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POPULATION: CLASSIFIED
 
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Foyle is the main Molly ship production facility where they assemble the Rogue Gunboats and the mighty Ridgeback 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
 
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*Garvagh Mining Complex
 
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[[Image:Garvagh_Mining_Complex.jpg|right|thumb|244px|''Garvagh Mining Complex'']]
 
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CLASS: Abbey
 
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GRAVITY: Partial
 
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DOCKING: Yes
 
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AMENITIES: Limited
 
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POPULATION: Unknown
 
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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 millions of gold bars per hour. This station is the center of the Molly economy, and crucial to the survival of their war efforts
 
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*Kilrea Orbital Station
 
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[[Image:Kilrea_Orbital_Station.jpg|right|thumb|244px|''Kilrea Orbital Station'']]
 
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CLASS: Eden
 
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GRAVITY: Complete
 
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DOCKING: Yes
 
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AMENITIES: Limited
 
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POPULATION: Unknown
 
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Following the destruction of all life on Planet Cork by the Corsairs, all survivors fled to nearby Colerain base, the Military HQ of the Mollies freedom movement. Colerain was not outfitted to maintain so many refugee's, and plans for a civilian station where 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 volitile 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. Kilrea Station orbits the desolated planet Cork. For generations to come, it will be the home for all Molly civilians
 
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[[Image:Lisburn_Rock.jpg|right|thumb|244px|''Lisburn Rock'']]
 
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POPULATION: Unknown
 
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Discovered in 794 A.S. by Molly scouts returning from a reconnaissance mission into Omega 5, Lisburn Rock was teh perfect location to construct a fortress for basing Molly forces at, from which they would be able to combat Corsair incurions 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.
 
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Raiding parties are often launched from the base on the nearby trade lanes, and with the convenient location of the Omega 3 jumphole, 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 defence against the invading Corsair squadros.
 
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*Mull Base
 
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*Taypord Base
 
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[[Image:Taypord_Base.jpg|right|thumb|244px|''Taypord Base'']]
 
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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.
 
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"Our ressources are low, and we cannot afford to run large ships. Our and Rogue joint ship design is well suited for our way of life, and is moderately priced to produce and maintain. Gunboat, being our biggest ship available, will be restriced to Senior Pilots and up. The Flagship will be the Ridgeback Pirate Destroyer as it was one of the last surviving destroyers from the Colonial war and will only be available to Counsel members. Cost of loosing such a vessel is too great to risk. Similarly to that, Pirate Transports will be given only to Senior Pirates and up, since new pilots need to get the basics of flight in fighter craft first."
 
  
 
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*[[Scylla]]
  
 
=Weaponry=
 
=Weaponry=
  
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"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 Supernova, Mini razor and VIII armor plating, same goes for Transport and gunboat and transport turrets, missile launchers, mines and shields."
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To quote a well known Molly:
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"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."
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The Republic's vessels used much of it's own equipment throughout it's history, usually for the sake of maintainance.
  
  
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*[[Red Hessians|Red Hessian]] (limited)
 
*[[Red Hessians|Red Hessian]] (limited)
 
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*[[Codenames]] (extremely limited)
  
 
=Ranks=
 
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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.
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Since this is not highly organized military force, but simple band of oppressed miners who want their own freedom. Ranks here are to represent seniority in faction and will serve as pointer to who to listen to based on experience, and not social or political standing.
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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.
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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.
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==Councilor==
 
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Four spots only, they are the leaders of the Republic and are the main representatives.
 
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Very experienced pilots, they are candidates for becoming Councilor
 
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==Senior Plot==
 
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A senior pilot, given the command authority to take charge of a given group of pilots in the absence of any Veterans or Councilors. Allowed to fly any ship on the list.
 
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==Pilot==
 
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A rank-and-file member of the MR. Allowed to pilot Bombers and below, and has the option of Captaining a Mule or Pirate Transport.
 
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A very junior pilot, one who has either recently joined the MR. Allowed to pilot Very Heavy Fighters and below
 
  
 
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* [http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24331 Recruitment]
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''You need to write your name, reasons, timezone and skype contact here in this topic. Then you will be evaluated. We seek RP over PVP. This is purelly Molly faction, and represents molly's as bunch. Either send your application through either the recruitment thread on the discovery forums, or through [http://unionofgoldhq.freeforums.org/portal.php our site]''
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* '''[http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24331 Recruitment]'''
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* '''[http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25097&st=0 RP Message Dump]'''
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* '''[http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=25332&view=findpost&p=561955 Faction Status]'''
  
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Molly Republic
Logo phpBB.jpg
Origin Flag-bretonia.png Bretonia
Alignment Unlawful
Profile
Date of founding 752 A.S.
Date of dissolution 817 A.S.
Founder(s) Ex-BMM Employees
Current leader(s) none
Base of operations Arranmore Base, Dublin
Primary role
Establishing an independent Republic
Secondary role
Destruction of the Corsair Empire


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.

And yet, the day came when loyal republican Eichann Rush voiced his opinion on bringing back the dream of a Free Dublin, gathered up the like-minded, and formed the Old Guard of the Republic. And so it is being raised like a phoenix from the ashes once again, fueled by strong will and determination to free Dublin once and for all, by any means neccessary.

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.


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.


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.


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.

Diplomacy

Faction Relationship
Liberty Rogues
Allied
Red Hessians
Allied
Lane Hackers
Friendly
Junkers
Friendly
IMG
Neutral
Outcasts
Neutral
NLH
Neutral
Harvesters
Neutral
Zoners
Neutral
House Corporations
Unfriendly
Hogosha
Hostile
Bowex
Hostile
Gateway
Hostile
Planetform
Hostile
Bretonia Police Authority
Hostile
Bretonia Armed Forces
Hostile
Bounty Hunters
At War
Kusari Naval Forces
At War
Corsairs
At War
BMM
At War


Old Links

These links are now pretty much out of date but kept for historic reasons.

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