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{{header menu}}[[Category:Bureau of Information | {{header menu}}[[Category:Bureau of Information]][[Category:Office of Star Fleet Intelligence]][[Category:OSFI_Alien_Threat_Assessment_Desk]] | ||
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<center><font size="+2>'''Gorn Hegemony Fact Sheets'''</font></center> | <center><font size="+2">'''Gorn Hegemony Fact Sheets'''</font></center> | ||
<center>''Updated SD | <center>''Updated SD 220113''</center> | ||
* INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION: <font color="orange">TOP SECRET</font> | |||
* RELIABILITY CLASSIFICATION: A (multiple direct and recent contacts by multiple Star Fleet and OSFI assets) | |||
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These 30 clans were once part of the [[Gorn Confederacy]], and had seceded from the [[Gorn Confederacy|Confederacy]]. The actual numbers of Gorn that made the initial move are not known. However by the time the Clans settled in their current territory, the sheer size of population indicates a large number involved in this early migration. | These 30 clans were once part of the [[Gorn Confederacy]], and had seceded from the [[Gorn Confederacy|Confederacy]]. The actual numbers of Gorn that made the initial move are not known. However by the time the Clans settled in their current territory, the sheer size of population indicates a large number involved in this early migration. | ||
Now that the Romulan Empire has receded, the [[Gorn Confederacy]] was again revealed. For further details, please see the [[Gorn Confederacy| | Now that the Romulan Empire has receded, the [[Gorn Confederacy]] was again revealed. For further details, please see the [[Gorn Confederacy|OSFI brief on the Gorn Confederacy.]] | ||
===In RP=== | ===In RP=== | ||
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==HISTORY OF CONTACT== | ==HISTORY OF CONTACT== | ||
First meaningful contact was made with the Federation in 2410 by the USS ''Aurora''. Follow-up encounters with USS ''Spitfire'' and USS ''Kosmos'' (attached to [[DS13|Deep Space 13]]) as well as elements of Tactical Squadron 91 ([http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ussleviathan USS ''Leviathan''], USS ''Ramses'' and USS ''Lor'Vela'') in the area of the [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Stellar_Phenomena#The_Tybiiran_Complex|Tybiiran Complex]] in 2410-2412 proved costly to Federation assets. | First meaningful contact was made with the Federation in 2410 by the USS ''Aurora''. Follow-up encounters with USS ''Spitfire'' and USS ''Kosmos'' (attached to [[DS13|Deep Space 13]]) as well as elements of Tactical Squadron 91 ([http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ussleviathan USS ''Leviathan''], USS ''Ramses'' and USS ''Lor'Vela'') in the area of the [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Stellar_Phenomena#The_Tybiiran_Complex|Tybiiran Complex]] in 2410-2412 proved costly to Federation assets. | ||
The years since have been littered with encounters and skirmishes of varying sizes. In 2415, an attempt to kill the Hegemony Ambassador Linkri Saresh on [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Military_Actions#Cestus_III-_2415|Cestus III]] was thwarted by the USS ''Serapis''; this attempt foiled a first attempt at peace between the [[Gorn Confederacy]], the Gorn Hegemony, and the Federation. The most recent military action occured a few years ago at the border world of [[SCIMXFOR_-_Planets_of_Note#Frika|Frika]] in the [[SCIMXFOR_-_Star_Systems#Briol_.28ML-4986.29|Briol (ML-4986)]] system, where the [[USS CIRCE|USS ''Circe'']] and elements of both Tactical Squadron 13 and Task Force OMICRON, severely outnumbered, managed to defeat the invading Gorn Hegemony forces and protect the joint Federaction/[[Gorn Confederacy]] terraforming operation ongoing there. | |||
OSFI believes that this operation was the beginning of the end for the Hegemony, as the resulting defeat in the [[SCIMXFOR_-_Military_Actions|Battle of Briol]] is believed to have wasted what remaining natural resources they had. Since this time, the Hegemony has found itself a dissolving, fractured entity, with many clans outwardly opposing the Hegemon. | |||
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For the next few years, the Hegemony laid low. The reasons for this are not known, but many experts believe this was simply to save their waning supply of resources for 'the right moment.' That moment came fice years later, in 2417, in the remote border system called [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Star_Systems#Briol_.28ML-4986.29|'Briol']]. The ensuing engagement became known as [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Military_Actions#Battle_of_Briol-_2417|'The Briol Campaign']], and it remains the largest military action to date within the [[Krima Expeditionary Force]]'s area of operation. | For the next few years, the Hegemony laid low. The reasons for this are not known, but many experts believe this was simply to save their waning supply of resources for 'the right moment.' That moment came fice years later, in 2417, in the remote border system called [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Star_Systems#Briol_.28ML-4986.29|'Briol']]. The ensuing engagement became known as [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Military_Actions#Battle_of_Briol-_2417|'The Briol Campaign']], and it remains the largest military action to date within the [[Krima Expeditionary Force]]'s area of operation. | ||
Since that time, the Gorn Hegemony has drifted further into the periphery of galactic politics, given the state of their economy; simply put, without a major influx of natural resources, they can no longer afford to be major players. That has not stopped them from trying to acquire the natural resources needed, but it has | Since that time, the Gorn Hegemony has drifted further into the periphery of galactic politics, given the state of their economy; simply put, without a major influx of natural resources, they can no longer afford to be major players. That has not stopped them from trying, from time to time, to acquire the natural resources needed, but it has crippled their ability to take such resources by force. | ||
===Current Social Makeup=== | ===Current Social Makeup=== | ||
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The Gorn political system totalitarian in nature, with the head of the largest, most powerful clan presiding with absolute authority, as the term 'Hegemony' suggests. His rule is for life- or until another clan establishes dominance. | The Gorn political system totalitarian in nature, with the head of the largest, most powerful clan presiding with absolute authority, as the term 'Hegemony' suggests. His rule is for life- or until another clan establishes dominance. | ||
Each major clan is given a place on the Hegemon's (the ruler's title, translated into the closest Federation Standard) Council of Advisors. Thus, the size of the Gorn Council of Advisors varies as clans grow and shrink; there have been as little as 4 clans on the council (the initial four clans that seceded). | Each major clan is given a place on the Hegemon's (the ruler's title, translated into the closest Federation Standard) Council of Advisors. Thus, the size of the Gorn Council of Advisors varies as clans grow and shrink; there have been as little as 4 clans on the council (the initial four clans that seceded). Until recently, there were 13. These Advisors have no political power per se, but can exert influence on the Hegemon's decision-making process. Thus, the position as Advisor is a prestigious one. | ||
Traditionally, diplomats and such have all come from the ruling clan- it is extremely rare for a ruler to name a member of a rival clan to a high political position. | |||
However, in recent months, the Hegeon's government has all but disappeared around him, with several clans openly opposing him due to his series of failed attempts to strengthen their econimc and political base. In a final attempt to preserve some semblance of Gorn rule in the region (if not his own life), the Hegemon himself has requested a conference on [[DS13|Deep Space 13]] to commence, in order to discuss the peaceful re-unification of the Hegemony clans with the [[Gorn Confederacy]]. This has not been universally accepted by all of the clans, with most of the opposing clans refusing to accept the peace initiative of the Hegemon. As such, there is a power dispute in the disputed territiries, concentrated along the Hegemon/[[Echen F'don]] border right up to the Federation border at the [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Stellar_Phenomena#The_Tybiiran_Complex|Tybiiran Complex]]. | |||
===Military=== | ===Military=== | ||
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Gorn history is replete with civil war. In fact, most of their early history after its secession from the [[Gorn Confederacy]] revolved around wars between power-hungry clans. It has only been recently that the civil wars have stopped. The existing ruling clan, the S'sethren, assumed power after by emerging from the last civil war 28 months ago as the largest remaining clan, doing so by brokering a marriage between themselves and a minor clan as the cease-fire between clans was signed. This marriage put them in power. | Gorn history is replete with civil war. In fact, most of their early history after its secession from the [[Gorn Confederacy]] revolved around wars between power-hungry clans. It has only been recently that the civil wars have stopped. The existing ruling clan, the S'sethren, assumed power after by emerging from the last civil war 28 months ago as the largest remaining clan, doing so by brokering a marriage between themselves and a minor clan as the cease-fire between clans was signed. This marriage put them in power. | ||
Recently, a prolonged conflict has sprung up between the Hegemony and their nearest neighbors, the [[Tholian Holdfast]]. Prolonged battle has hit the Hegemony Navy hard; the faster, more maneuverable [[ | Recently, a prolonged conflict has sprung up between the Hegemony and their nearest neighbors, the [[Tholian Holdfast]]. Prolonged battle has hit the Hegemony Navy hard; the faster, more maneuverable [[Tholian Holdfast|Tholians]], with their Web Casting weapon, has been able to put a sizeable dent in the Hegemony fleet. Coupled with the fact that the Hegemony's already-thin natural resources have been all but exhausted due to the war, and the result was a willingness to discuss peace for the first time in their history. However, neither the [[Tholian Holdfast|Tholians]] nor the Hegemony seemed truly eager for peace, and despite the efforts of the USS ''Aurora'', her crew and the Gnalish delegation charged with facilitating an agreement, the talks failed, with the Hegemony and the [[Tholian Holdfast|Tholians]] still at war. | ||
Eventually, a truce was called by the Hegemony due to the depletion of its resources; simply put, it could no longer continue to make war. However, as this ability is central to Hegemony culture (and therefore political power), the Hegemon needed to find a solution to this or risk loosing his power and plunging the Hegemony into civil war yet again. He would find his answer in the [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Stellar_Phenomena#The_Tybiiran_Complex|Tybiiran Complex]]. | Eventually, a truce was called by the Hegemony due to the depletion of its resources; simply put, it could no longer continue to make war. However, as this ability is central to Hegemony culture (and therefore political power), the Hegemon needed to find a solution to this or risk loosing his power and plunging the Hegemony into civil war yet again. He would find his answer in the [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Stellar_Phenomena#The_Tybiiran_Complex|Tybiiran Complex]]. | ||
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The opening of [[DS13]] in 2410 placed this operation in danger. Eventually, the Hegemony base was stumbled upon by elements of Tactical Squadron 91 and [[DS13]] in 2412. The resultant battles- known as the [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Military_Actions#1st_and_2nd_Tybiiran_aka_.27The_Tybiiran_Campaign.27-_2411-2412|First and Second Battles of Tybiiran]]- proved costly for Star Fleet, but not nearly as costly as it was to the Hegemony. Robbed of the only mineral-rich region within their striking distance, they retreated within their borders, defeated. | The opening of [[DS13]] in 2410 placed this operation in danger. Eventually, the Hegemony base was stumbled upon by elements of Tactical Squadron 91 and [[DS13]] in 2412. The resultant battles- known as the [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Military_Actions#1st_and_2nd_Tybiiran_aka_.27The_Tybiiran_Campaign.27-_2411-2412|First and Second Battles of Tybiiran]]- proved costly for Star Fleet, but not nearly as costly as it was to the Hegemony. Robbed of the only mineral-rich region within their striking distance, they retreated within their borders, defeated. | ||
The resulting civil war brought forth a new ruling clan, the Sh'raketh, and, consequently, a new Hegemon; this change in Hegemons coincides with the withdrawal from the galactic political scenes. They did not re-emerge as major players until the [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Military_Actions#Battle_of_Briol-_2417|Battle of Briol]] in 2417. Since their defeat at [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Star_Systems#Briol_.28ML-4986.29|Briol]] to the [[USS CIRCE|USS ''Circe'']], the rest of Tactical Squadron 13 and Task Force | The resulting civil war brought forth a new ruling clan, the Sh'raketh, and, consequently, a new Hegemon; this change in Hegemons coincides with the withdrawal from the galactic political scenes. They did not re-emerge as major players until the [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Military_Actions#Battle_of_Briol-_2417|Battle of Briol]] in 2417. Since their defeat at [[KRIMAXFOR_-_Star_Systems#Briol_.28ML-4986.29|Briol]] to the [[USS CIRCE|USS ''Circe'']], the rest of Tactical Squadron 13 and Task Force OMICRON, the Gorn have been exceptionally quiet for reasons already hypothesized. | ||
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They also have recently acquired a new, powerful weapon- a neutron blaster. Nothing in their technological development suggests such a development as being an original work; this suggests some outside assistance. At this time, [[Office of Star Fleet Intelligence|OSFI]] has no information regarding who gave the Hegemony such technology. But the weapon IS formidable- able to whittle shields down to nothing with only a few shots. But, as is typical for Hegemony engineering, this absolutely guzzles power. | They also have recently acquired a new, powerful weapon- a neutron blaster. Nothing in their technological development suggests such a development as being an original work; this suggests some outside assistance. At this time, [[Office of Star Fleet Intelligence|OSFI]] has no information regarding who gave the Hegemony such technology. But the weapon IS formidable- able to whittle shields down to nothing with only a few shots. But, as is typical for Hegemony engineering, this absolutely guzzles power. | ||
Recently, [[Office of Star Fleet Intelligence|OSFI]] has received reports from "classified sources" (likely from [[Gorn Confederacy]] assets) of some new technological development by Rebel forces under the command of Shiplord Mor'dak. The nature of this technological breakthrough is unknown at this time, but OSFI has classified it and all further information regarding it under the moniker "Project Clawkey." | |||
==STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES== | ==STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES== | ||
At this time, there appears to be competing objectives: the Hegemon, perhaps in a bid to preserve his own life as much as a genuine bid to retain some sort of power and Gorn influence in the region of space, has pushed for the passing of the Kimura Accords at the recent peace conference, which would result in the formal dissolution of the Gorn Hegemony into a new, broader [[Gorn Confederacy]]; Mor'dak, his chief rival at this point, seeks to maintain the Hegemony as a separate, independent political entity. These two objectives are completely at odds with one another, therefore both cannot succeed. Until one Gorn- the Hegemon or Mor'dak- emerges as the undisputed leader of the Gorn Hegemony people, this conflict will likely continue to spill Gorn blood and almost assuredly spread beyond its borders. | |||
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* The Gorn Hegemony pages were originally developed communally by the crews of the USS ''Aurora'' (under the command of Matthew Nicholls), [[DS13|Deep Space 13]] (under the command of David Suarez de Lis) and the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ussleviathan USS ''Leviathan''] (then under the command of Scott Lusby), as well as by David Hills and Sean Speake. | * The Gorn Hegemony pages were originally developed communally by the crews of the USS ''Aurora'' (under the command of Matthew Nicholls), [[DS13|Deep Space 13]] (under the command of David Suarez de Lis) and the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ussleviathan USS ''Leviathan''] (then under the command of Scott Lusby), as well as by David Hills and Sean Speake. | ||
* This page was updated by Scott Lusby. | * This page was updated by Scott Lusby to reflect recent events. | ||