Editing The Markian Pact (section)

=Worlds of the Markian Pact=

==Atashia==
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Atashia is the capital world of the Markian Pact, where representatives of all the Pact worlds meet to discuss the weighty matters of cultural exchange, foreign policy, and mutual defence.  Though inferior to Ghalhal in production, it is the industrial center of the Markian Pact proper.  The Atashia-Pattern lasgun is produced here, along with the Markian Corps' testudos, centaurs, and sniper mantlets. Atashia is a temperate world, much like a youthful Terra with a slightly lower global temperature and a smaller tropical area. At the end of the Age of Strife, Atashia was the birthplace of the Markians' ideals of rationalism and optimism, and the world remains the center of the Markian enlightenment. What Atashia is most famous for, however, is its Imperial Army forces, which are the most numerous among the Markian Corps and includes line infantry, mechanized, armored, and artillery formations.

==Karmia==
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Karmia is a civilized world and the artistic capital of the subsector.  Besides great works of sculpture, murals, compositions, and of course its export of gifted artists to other, less enlightened worlds, Karmia is also the second most prominent source of regiments for the Corps.  Its forces include infantry and artillery regiments. Karmia also provides the Karmia-Pattern lasgun to tank crews, mechanized regiments, and its own forces. However, the preservation of Karmia's inspiring natural environment prohibits substantial industrial development.

==Kouralia==
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Kouralia is a water world.  With less than 14% landmass on the surface divided into hundreds of island chains, its inhabitants travel the world through alternate means. The most popular methods of travel are by sea-going vessels, both surface and submersible, but Kouralians also use a wide variety of airborne vehicles, from massive dirigibles to agile fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.  Their travel habits are reflected in their military forces.  Kouralia produces drop and air-mobile artillery regiments supported by airships, as well as L'Infanterie de Marine that travel the seas of Imperial worlds and the elite rangers that perform special operations. Resource-wise, Kouralia exports huge quantities of seafood, and drills promethium from the sea-floor.

Kouralia is also the homeworld of the space marine chapter, [[Angels Imperious]].

==Lemartia==
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A high-gravity mining world, Lemartia has a pull 1.6 times greater than Atashia's, forcing the Lemartians to become stronger and stockier. A Lemartian native is stouter than the average human, and more well-built as well. Besides its tithes to Ghalhal and Atashia, Lemartia provides to the Markian Corps Les Régiments de la Sapeurs de la Lemartia, engineers specializing in tunnel-fighting, trench warfare, and sieges. Lemartia is also home to the Lemartian Bloodhound, a tough and purposeful dog breed with a particularly keen nose.

The disposition of Lemartian culture is a stark contrast to Atashia's. While Atashians exhibit an enlightened and idealistic perspective, Lemartians are down to earth, utilitarian, and unambitious; traits one would expect from a mining culture. Lemartian society places great emphasis on family and local community, stressing kin and neighbor over commander and king; whereas Atashians and Karmians would take pride in their artisans and statesmen, Lemartians find it easier to look to those closer to them as role models such as the sheriff or mayor than some celebrity painter.

==Thenar==
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Thenar is a mountainous agri-world responsible for feeding the Markian Pact covered in sprawling mountain ranges and fertile valley plains. It is from here that roughrider and mountain infantry regiments hail. Thenar is home to the Thenaran shepherd, a dog beloved across the Markian Pact for its intelligence and loyalty.

While Atashians are content with looking through a window to the trees outside, Thenarans are much more adventurous. Thenar's gorgeous features stretch all across the world, filled with dangerous game and perilous challenges. Thenarans are constantly active; when they're not farming they're climbing mountains, hunting fierce beasts, chasing skirts, exploring forests, chasing convicts, fishing, eating, or inventing their own entertainment. Since there is little to do alone, the best way to have fun is in groups, and Thenarans find their best experiences with their friends. Their adventurous tendencies make them excellent pathfinders for the Markian Corps, with scouts serving in regiments outside the Mountain Infantry.

==Ghalhal==
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An honorary member that is allotted a representative's seat by virtue of providing the bulk of the Markian Pact's equipment, Ghalhal is a forgeworld younger than any other world in the pact. Founded in the ruins of the old Ghalhal which was lost in an interstellar war from the Age of Strife, Ghalhal's culture is a strange blend of old Ghalhal, the Markian Pact, and the Mechanicum. Although the techpriests of the Markian Corps hail from here, Ghalhal is under no obligation to provide troops; though it still often sends a token detachment with grand corps, and would assist the Markian Corps directly if the subsector is threatened.