Dunedari Free-Standings (A1-0)

Dunedari Free-Standings
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Motto	"Placeholder!"
Founded	~230 standard years ago
Capital	Nau Valterra, Valtor Royal Complex
Population	~24,8 billion
Head of state	Jarla Arelin I Anleirman
Head of government	Arbiter Jeggur Telgeir
Major species	Dunedari
Language	Duntau
Key technology	Space habitats
Military	United Dunedari War Forces
Currency	Dunedari Credit(s)

"Few races have known the struggle of my people. Driven away, dispelled and shunned. We have learned to stand on our own and free. The very foundation of our Free-Standings and none will take it away from us. Ever."

—Jarla Arelin I Anleirman

History

The true origins of the Dunedari has been lost to time. Only few details have remained intact from their original homeworld of Valterra and their neighbouring colonies. Originally the Dunedari were said to fall from the heavens and brought to Valterra, there they built a thriving civilization. The Dunedari too even colonized other neighbouring planets and founded the Dunedari State. The Dunedari State inhabited regions currently located in the Treecuu Star Empire, however the Dunedari State lived shortly as it was destroyed during the Loo-Yee Calamity.

Loo-Yee Calamity

The Dunedari State was attacked by a species later known to the Treecuu as Loo-Yee. This new species destroyed every civilization in their path. Roughly 260 standard years ago, the Dunedari State was attacked by the Loo-Yee. A brutal war ensued and lasted for nearly a decade where the Dunedari fought bravely. But when the Loo-Yee started using weapons of mass destruction, the planets of the Dunedari were left in shambles. The Dunedari State evacuated the surviving population on massive starships along with its military. With their homeworlds destroyed and the Loo-Yee threatening to make them extinct, the Dunedari State fled its territories to establish a new home.

Diaspora

The Dunedari Migrant Fleet set course to the north-east outrunning the Loo-Yee. This journey would however lead them through the territory of the Badlands of Anarchy, there they sought to find a planet of their own. However, the piracy of the region soon revealed that their dreams of a new homeworld would have to wait.
Continuing on their quest, the Dunedari entered the Tiyanki Territories. Facing crisis and being turned away by the Ch'Rattan Cartel, some of the Dunedari reverted to piracy. The larger Dunedari Migrant Fleet disagreed with these few rouges and opened formal trade relations with whomever agreed with them. For years the Dunedari Migrant Fleet spoke with many of the star nation of the Tiyanki Territories in search of new homeworld of their own. Fortunately, they were able to gain a foothold south of the Vurk Communion.

Formation of the Free-Standings

With a newfound home on Nau Valterra, the larger Dunedari Migrant Fleet formed the Free-Standings where every clan was able to rule themselves. Thus the Free-Standings became a loose confederation of clans on Nau Valterra. The Dunedari even colonized new worlds, but it put them at odds with the Sellorian Matriarchy. A short war followed where the Sellorians, following a lost war against the Cron, they attacked the Free-Standings to gain new resources for their war effort. The Dunedari however still had their Migrant Fleet largely intact and were able to repel the invading Sellorians with swift and decisive victories. The Sellorian-Dunedari War lasted merely 4 months.
The Free-Standings had actually gained new territories thanks to the leadership and tactical skills of Urjo Anleirman. In exchange, the Free-Standings Council elected him to the position of Jarl, the equivalent of a King. In practice this role is more of a first among equal title than anything else. Nonetheless, the Free-Standings had send a powerful message that they'll defend their territory against all invaders.

Dunedari Free-Standings in Sector A1-0

See also: List of famous Dunedari (A1-0)