Editing Velatine Federal Republic (section)

===Clan Invasion===

The conflicts in the area would come to a head during the Clan Invasion, with 3051 being the year of greatest import. After the clan invasion started, a large number of refugees from the Draconis Combine arrived in the area, making landfall on Ragusa. They were followed by and protected by a motley group of fighters - a collection of mercenary forces who had been devastated by the clans and then prosecuted by the Combine for abandoning their posts - these mercenaries would form the core of what would later become the Stradioti. The refugees, with their greater technology and knowledge, allied with the Partisans after attempts by the Brankovich Family to forcibly seize their ships and military equipment. With Inner Sphere technology  and allies, the Partisans were able to conquer Ragusa easily, forcing off all other forces. In 3051 the Velatine Federal Republic was formed, with Partisan leader Veronica Zanetti as the first President. Most of her rule was spent bringing the other planets in the area under Federal control, and turning the Velatine Partisans into the Federal People's Party.