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1d4chan>Slipmcripfist: /* Legion States */ minor reformatting

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1d4chan>Ћ Professional: /* Culture */

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Culture

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	The [[Mechanicus]] was likewise divided thricely, with Mars itself a separatist and loyalist divide, while the northern and eastern forgeworlds falling wholesale to Mot Hadad and his Hashut. And as these factions have evolved in the last ten thousand years, so have their technological forces.		The [[Mechanicus]] was likewise divided thricely, with Mars itself a separatist and loyalist divide, while the northern and eastern forgeworlds falling wholesale to Mot Hadad and his Hashut. And as these factions have evolved in the last ten thousand years, so have their technological forces.

	The Imperium has resolved much of the theological dissonance between the Imperium proper and the Adeptus Mechanicus, with the forces of Mars no longer an empire within an empire. The ideological differences have long since been resolved, and Tech Priests are given the same heed on shrine worlds as a Deacon, and vise versa. The boundaries of different faiths are hardly as obstructive as if the Emperor had fallen later, or if the Burned Prophet had not reorganized the Martian faith into a larger Imperial Cult. Disagreements and accusations of heresy are still plenty present, but at best those who venerate the aspect of the Omnissiah recognize others who do not as brothers and sisters in faith. Because of the grand efforts to win over Mars first into the Imperial Cult, using [[Kelbor-Hal]] as a martyr, amongst the first Imperial Saints, the Mechanicus is as tightly woven into the inner working of the Imperium as the [[Astra Telepathica]] and the [[Adeptus Arbites]]. Their ministrations of faith are instead handled by the Adeptus Ministorum the premier locus of power in the Imperium. Standardization of various systems is thusly more common, with local religious variation being more common than say technological divergence to the point of different forge worlds having incompatible technology. The famed luddism of the Mechanicus is still in effect, especially in reference to technologies that the Union utilizes or specializations that divorced from the Imperium to join the Union or Chaos, such as the Ordinatus, but while innovation is rare and often heretical, many technologies have survived the Heresy that perhaps would not of with a larger and more diffuse Mechanicus, such as Titan patterns and systems.		The Imperium has resolved much of the theological dissonance between the Imperium proper and the Adeptus Mechanicus, with the forces of Mars no longer an empire within an empire. The ideological differences have long since been resolved, and Tech Priests are given the same heed on shrine worlds as a Deacon, and vise versa. The boundaries of different faiths are hardly as obstructive as if the Emperor had fallen later, or if the Burned Prophet had not reorganized the Martian faith into a larger Imperial Cult. Disagreements and accusations of heresy are still plenty present, but at best those who venerate the aspect of the Omnissiah recognize others who do not as brothers and sisters in faith. Because of the grand efforts to win over Mars first into the Imperial Cult, using [[Kelbor-Hal]] as a martyr, amongst the first Imperial Saints, the Mechanicus is as tightly woven into the inner working of the Imperium as the [[Adeptus Astra Telepathica]] and the [[Adeptus Arbites]]. Their ministrations of faith are instead handled by the Adeptus Ministorum the premier locus of power in the Imperium. Standardization of various systems is thusly more common, with local religious variation being more common than say technological divergence to the point of different forge worlds having incompatible technology. The famed luddism of the Mechanicus is still in effect, especially in reference to technologies that the Union utilizes or specializations that divorced from the Imperium to join the Union or Chaos, such as the Ordinatus, but while innovation is rare and often heretical, many technologies have survived the Heresy that perhaps would not of with a larger and more diffuse Mechanicus, such as Titan patterns and systems.

	Conversely, the Union technological sector is diffuse and scattered, a point the Mechanicus uses to deride the Union. Almost immediately after the self imposed exile of Aristide, the forge worlds and magi that followed him in desertion fell into their own conclaves and colleges. Some retained their Martian Occultism, but most others followed the lead of [[Belisarius Cawl]] and created their own traditions, the vast majority of which would be what should be considered private industries. In the decades after the First Golden Crusades the first Union private contracts were drafted, allowing the subsidization of these foundries and think tanks in return for equipment and materiel for the centralized Union Legion. Each state has their own industrial base, either in the form of private companies, state owned foundries such as the Imperium has, or simply relies on the patronage of such entities in return for the protection of the State Legions. Because of this byzantine web of competitors and secretive lab groups, only the Legion of Ultramar and the central Union government has anything approaching standardization. [[Standard Template Construct\|STC]]s are hotly contested, corporations and independent forge worlds fighting shadow wars over the recovery of lost technology and the intellectual property of new technology. Many a Magos and Grand Technological Officer have been assassinated, prototype plans stolen, and another foundry group sectors away will debut a suspiciously similar product. This outright cutthroat behavior has cost the Union and its states valuable support in times of need, and the damage of outright war between foundries or corporations can be irreparable.		Conversely, the Union technological sector is diffuse and scattered, a point the Mechanicus uses to deride the Union. Almost immediately after the self imposed exile of Aristide, the forge worlds and magi that followed him in desertion fell into their own conclaves and colleges. Some retained their Martian Occultism, but most others followed the lead of [[Belisarius Cawl]] and created their own traditions, the vast majority of which would be what should be considered private industries. In the decades after the First Golden Crusades the first Union private contracts were drafted, allowing the subsidization of these foundries and think tanks in return for equipment and materiel for the centralized Union Legion. Each state has their own industrial base, either in the form of private companies, state owned foundries such as the Imperium has, or simply relies on the patronage of such entities in return for the protection of the State Legions. Because of this byzantine web of competitors and secretive lab groups, only the Legion of Ultramar and the central Union government has anything approaching standardization. [[Standard Template Construct\|STC]]s are hotly contested, corporations and independent forge worlds fighting shadow wars over the recovery of lost technology and the intellectual property of new technology. Many a Magos and Grand Technological Officer have been assassinated, prototype plans stolen, and another foundry group sectors away will debut a suspiciously similar product. This outright cutthroat behavior has cost the Union and its states valuable support in times of need, and the damage of outright war between foundries or corporations can be irreparable.

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Phantom Zone

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	===[[Dusk Phantoms\| Phantom Zone]]===		===[[Dusk Phantoms\| Phantom Zone]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Dusk_Phantom.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Dusk Phantom Monk]]		[[File:Primaris_Dusk_Phantom.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Dusk Phantom Monk]]
	-		-The Phantom Zone is centered around a number of forge worlds and their attendant supporting infrastructure. Initially, there were several forges in the area, but after Mot's Eastern Crusade and the subsequent Engine Wars culminating in the Reforging, Gyahdred established a number of new forges in the area. Some, like Arelon and Helios, were granted to refugees from Kincaid's purges and those from the Western Imperium that had supported Gyahdred from the days of the Brotherwar. Others, such as Avici and Dmyal Ba, were made of magi forcibly relocated from worlds that had supported Mot but not fallen to chaos. Not warranting purging, they were divided and relocated so that the Phantoms could keep watch over them while retaining their skills. Worlds such as Drezhnu or Laklar were simply new foundings with rights given to Magi that had somehow distinguished themselves. As a result, while the Machine Dharma is common in the Phantom Zone, it is not universal, with the Heirs of Ryza still following their ancient creed, and the Martian Exiles still venerating their line of reincarnated Fabricator Generals. This said, even when not outright practicing the Machine Dharma, ritual and theory are strongly influenced by that tradition.
			Beyond these forges and their agro worlds, there are also large swathes preserved as testing ranges, which include planets with diverse habitats, strange electromagnetic phenomena, mock-cities, and even warp anomalies.

	===[[Corsairs Gallant\|Gallant Dominion and Corsair Secessions]]===		===[[Corsairs Gallant\|Gallant Dominion and Corsair Secessions]]===

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	===[[Emperor's Dragoons\|Dragoon Sovereignty]]===		===[[Emperor's Dragoons\|Dragoon Sovereignty]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Nova_Dragoon.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Nova Dragoon Soldier]]		[[File:Primaris_Nova_Dragoon.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Nova Dragoon Soldier]]
	The Dragoon Sovereignty is the oldest Legion State, and second largest, dwarfed only by the Federation. Enveloping the Realm of Ultramar and much of the surrounding space, the Dragoons reserve the honour of defending and housing the Union capitol of Macragge. Due to the importance of such a station, the rulership of the state is left to the Emperor, an elected Astartes leader bound by the constitution of the region. The role has vacillated in importance and ceremony heavily after the renouncement of Emperor Jon-Frederíc Aristide, a title thrust upon him by his Legion after defection from the Imperium, but in recent centuries it has been subject to a more robust embodiment. Subordinate to the Emperor is the three bodies of parliament, the Consulate which drafts and proposes legislation based on the needs of their representative worlds, the Tribunate which debates the value and legitimacy of fully drafted legislation, and the Grande Assembly which ratifies bills based on the debate of the Tribunate. The Emperor holds veto power as a member of all three houses, and can propose and ratify legislature, declare war, and enact policy at will within the bounds of law. Upon the death or deposition of the Emperor, any Astartes from the region may declare their campaign for the crown, which is voted upon by the parliament. The worlds of the Sovereignty are plentiful, amongst the finest in the Union, from the crown jewel of Ultramar, to the verdant worlds of the Perdus Rift. The state is not without strife however, the cut-throat politics of the Sovereignty are only matched by those of Terra and the awakening of the Sautekh Necron Dynasty coupled with Eldar raids have kept the state in a desperate struggle to protect the Union central government.		The Dragoon Sovereignty is the oldest Legion State, and second largest, dwarfed only by the Federation. Enveloping the Realm of Ultramar and much of the surrounding space, the Dragoons reserve the honour of defending and housing the Union capitol of Macragge. Due to the importance of such a station, the rulership of the state is left to the Emperor, an elected Astartes leader bound by the constitution of the region. The role has vacillated in importance and ceremony heavily after the renouncement of Emperor Jon-Frederíc Aristide, a title thrust upon him by his Legion after defection from the Imperium, but in recent centuries it has been subject to a more robust embodiment. Subordinate to the Emperor are the three bodies of parliament, the Consulate which drafts and proposes legislation based on the needs of their representative worlds, the Tribunate which debates the value and legitimacy of fully drafted legislation, and the Grande Assembly which ratifies bills based on the debate of the Tribunate. The Emperor holds veto power as a member of all three houses, and can propose and ratify legislature, declare war, and enact policy at will within the bounds of law. Upon the death or deposition of the Emperor, any Astartes from the region may declare their campaign for the crown, which is voted upon by the parliament. The worlds of the Sovereignty are plentiful, amongst the finest in the Union, from the crown jewel of Ultramar, to the verdant worlds of the Perdus Rift. The state is not without strife however, the cut-throat politics of the Sovereignty are only matched by those of Terra and the awakening of the Sautekh Necron Dynasty coupled with Eldar raids have kept the state in a desperate struggle to protect the Union central government.

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	===[[Astral Wardens\|The Astral Sphere]]===		===[[Astral Wardens\|The Astral Sphere]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Astral_Warden.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Astral Warden Crewman]]		[[File:Primaris_Astral_Warden.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Astral Warden Crewman]]

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	===[[Pale Hounds\|The Regency of the Hound]]===		===[[Pale Hounds\|The Regency of the Hound]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Pale_Hound_Sniper.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Pale Hound Sniper]		[[File:Primaris_Pale_Hound_Sniper.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Pale Hound Sniper]]
	The Regency of The Hound, otherwise known as Hounds' Regency or simply The Regency, is an elective oligarchy, and the westernmost of the Union's nation-states. It is ruled by a Lord Regent, a position that holds significant executive power, primarily filtered through a parliamentary council known as the Circle of Masters. The Circle is comprised of the Masters (though they usually use trusted representatives) of every chapter that is either officially recognised as one of the legion's founding chapters, or as a legal successor. The Circle exists to select new Regents after the death of their predecessor, and moderate or even remove them if necessary. The circle is allowed to modify or even outright veto the Regent's decisions as long as they fall within a certain level of importance. They have little say in purely military matters, or during times of crisis, but this is primarily to prevent politics compromising the Regency's duty to the Union.		The Regency of The Hound, otherwise known as Hounds' Regency or simply The Regency, is an elective oligarchy, and the westernmost of the Union's nation-states. It is ruled by a Lord Regent, a position that holds significant executive power, primarily filtered through a parliamentary council known as the Circle of Masters. The Circle is comprised of the Masters (though they usually use trusted representatives) of every chapter that is either officially recognised as one of the legion's founding chapters, or as a legal successor. The Circle exists to select new Regents after the death of their predecessor, and moderate or even remove them if necessary. The circle is allowed to modify or even outright veto the Regent's decisions as long as they fall within a certain level of importance. They have little say in purely military matters, or during times of crisis, but this is primarily to prevent politics compromising the Regency's duty to the Union.

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	[[File:Primaris_Dusk_Phantom.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Dusk Phantom Monk]]		[[File:Primaris_Dusk_Phantom.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Dusk Phantom Monk]]

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	[[File:Primaris_Dusk_Phantom.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Dusk Phantom Monk]		[[File:Primaris_Dusk_Phantom.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Dusk Phantom Monk]]
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1d4chan>Rem: /* Legion States */

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Legion States

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	===[[Iron Guard\|Iron Worlds]]===		===[[Iron Guard\|Iron Worlds]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Iron_Guard_Legionary_Colour_-_clear.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris ~~Nova Dragoon Soldier~~]]		[[File:Primaris_Iron_Guard_Legionary_Colour_-_clear.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Iron Guard Subjugator]]
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	===[[Pale Hounds\|The Regency of the Hound]]===		===[[Pale Hounds\|The Regency of the Hound]]===
			[[File:Primaris_Pale_Hound_Sniper.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Pale Hound Sniper]
	The Regency of The Hound, otherwise known as Hounds' Regency or simply The Regency, is an elective oligarchy, and the westernmost of the Union's nation-states. It is ruled by a Lord Regent, a position that holds significant executive power, primarily filtered through a parliamentary council known as the Circle of Masters. The Circle is comprised of the Masters (though they usually use trusted representatives) of every chapter that is either officially recognised as one of the legion's founding chapters, or as a legal successor. The Circle exists to select new Regents after the death of their predecessor, and moderate or even remove them if necessary. The circle is allowed to modify or even outright veto the Regent's decisions as long as they fall within a certain level of importance. They have little say in purely military matters, or during times of crisis, but this is primarily to prevent politics compromising the Regency's duty to the Union.		The Regency of The Hound, otherwise known as Hounds' Regency or simply The Regency, is an elective oligarchy, and the westernmost of the Union's nation-states. It is ruled by a Lord Regent, a position that holds significant executive power, primarily filtered through a parliamentary council known as the Circle of Masters. The Circle is comprised of the Masters (though they usually use trusted representatives) of every chapter that is either officially recognised as one of the legion's founding chapters, or as a legal successor. The Circle exists to select new Regents after the death of their predecessor, and moderate or even remove them if necessary. The circle is allowed to modify or even outright veto the Regent's decisions as long as they fall within a certain level of importance. They have little say in purely military matters, or during times of crisis, but this is primarily to prevent politics compromising the Regency's duty to the Union.

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			[[File:Primaris_Dusk_Phantom.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Dusk Phantom Monk]
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Legion States

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	===[[Iron Guard\|Iron Worlds]]===		===[[Iron Guard\|Iron Worlds]]===
			[[File:Primaris_Iron_Guard_Legionary_Colour_-_clear.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Nova Dragoon Soldier]]
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	===[[Ussaran Liberators\|Ussuran Federation]]===		===[[Ussaran Liberators\|Ussuran Federation]]===

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	===[[Emperor's Dragoons\|Dragoon Sovereignty]]===		===[[Emperor's Dragoons\|Dragoon Sovereignty]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Nova_Dragoon.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Nova Dragoon Soldier]]		[[File:Primaris_Nova_Dragoon.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Nova Dragoon Soldier]]
	The Dragoon Sovereignty is the oldest Legion State, and second largest, dwarfed only by the Federation. Enveloping the Realm of Ultramar and much of the surrounding space, the Dragoons reserve the honour of defending and housing the Union capitol of Macragge. Due to the importance of such a station, the rulership of the state is left to the Emperor, an elected Astartes leader bound by the constitution of the region. The role has vacillated in importance and ceremony heavily after the renouncement of Emperor Jon-Frederíc Aristide, a title thrust upon him by his Legion after defection from the Imperium, but in recent centuries it has been subject to a more robust embodiment. Subordinate to the Emperor is the three bodies of parliament, the Consulate which drafts and proposes legislation based on the needs of their representative worlds, the Tribunate which debates the value and legitimacy of fully drafted legislation, and the Grande Assembly which ratifies bills based on the debate of the Tribunate. The Emperor holds veto power as a member of all three houses, and can propose and ratify legislature, declare war, and enact policy at will within the bounds of law. Upon the death or deposition of the Emperor, any Astartes from the region may declare their campaign for the crown, which is voted upon by the parliament. The worlds of the Sovereignty are plentiful, amongst the finest in the Union, from the crown jewel of Ultramar, to the verdant worlds of the Perdus Rift. The state is not without strife however, the cut-throat politics of the Sovereignty are only matched by those of Terra and the awakening of the Sautekh Necron Dynasty coupled with Eldar raids have kept the state in a desperate struggle to protect the Union central government.		The Dragoon Sovereignty is the oldest Legion State, and second largest, dwarfed only by the Federation. Enveloping the Realm of Ultramar and much of the surrounding space, the Dragoons reserve the honour of defending and housing the Union capitol of Macragge. Due to the importance of such a station, the rulership of the state is left to the Emperor, an elected Astartes leader bound by the constitution of the region. The role has vacillated in importance and ceremony heavily after the renouncement of Emperor Jon-Frederíc Aristide, a title thrust upon him by his Legion after defection from the Imperium, but in recent centuries it has been subject to a more robust embodiment. Subordinate to the Emperor are the three bodies of parliament, the Consulate which drafts and proposes legislation based on the needs of their representative worlds, the Tribunate which debates the value and legitimacy of fully drafted legislation, and the Grande Assembly which ratifies bills based on the debate of the Tribunate. The Emperor holds veto power as a member of all three houses, and can propose and ratify legislature, declare war, and enact policy at will within the bounds of law. Upon the death or deposition of the Emperor, any Astartes from the region may declare their campaign for the crown, which is voted upon by the parliament. The worlds of the Sovereignty are plentiful, amongst the finest in the Union, from the crown jewel of Ultramar, to the verdant worlds of the Perdus Rift. The state is not without strife however, the cut-throat politics of the Sovereignty are only matched by those of Terra and the awakening of the Sautekh Necron Dynasty coupled with Eldar raids have kept the state in a desperate struggle to protect the Union central government.

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	===[[Astral Wardens\|The Astral Sphere]]===		===[[Astral Wardens\|The Astral Sphere]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Astral_Warden.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Astral Warden Crewman]]		[[File:Primaris_Astral_Warden.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Astral Warden Crewman]]

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	==Legion States==		==Legion States==



	===[[Emperor's Dragoons\|Dragoon Sovereignty]]===		===[[Emperor's Dragoons\|Dragoon Sovereignty]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Nova_Dragoon.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Nova Dragoon Soldier]]		[[File:Primaris_Nova_Dragoon.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Nova Dragoon Soldier]]
	The Dragoon Sovereignty is the oldest Legion State, and second largest, dwarfed only by the Federation. Enveloping the Realm of Ultramar and much of the surrounding space, the Dragoons reserve the honour of defending and housing the Union capitol of Macragge. Due to the importance of such a station, the rulership of the state is left to the Emperor, an elected Astartes leader bound by the constitution of the region. The role has vacillated in importance and ceremony heavily after the renouncement of Emperor Jon-Frederíc Aristide, a title thrust upon him by his Legion after defection from the Imperium, but in recent centuries it has been subject to a more robust embodiment. Subordinate to the Emperor are the three bodies of parliament, the Consulate which drafts and proposes legislation based on the needs of their representative worlds, the Tribunate which debates the value and legitimacy of fully drafted legislation, and the Grande Assembly which ratifies bills based on the debate of the Tribunate. The Emperor holds veto power as a member of all three houses, and can propose and ratify legislature, declare war, and enact policy at will within the bounds of law. Upon the death or deposition of the Emperor, any Astartes from the region may declare their campaign for the crown, which is voted upon by the parliament. The worlds of the Sovereignty are plentiful, amongst the finest in the Union, from the crown jewel of Ultramar, to the verdant worlds of the Perdus Rift. The state is not without strife however, the cut-throat politics of the Sovereignty are only matched by those of Terra and the awakening of the Sautekh Necron Dynasty coupled with Eldar raids have kept the state in a desperate struggle to protect the Union central government.		The Dragoon Sovereignty is the oldest Legion State, and second largest, dwarfed only by the Federation. Enveloping the Realm of Ultramar and much of the surrounding space, the Dragoons reserve the honour of defending and housing the Union capitol of Macragge. Due to the importance of such a station, the rulership of the state is left to the Emperor, an elected Astartes leader bound by the constitution of the region. The role has vacillated in importance and ceremony heavily after the renouncement of Emperor Jon-Frederíc Aristide, a title thrust upon him by his Legion after defection from the Imperium, but in recent centuries it has been subject to a more robust embodiment. Subordinate to the Emperor are the three bodies of parliament, the Consulate which drafts and proposes legislation based on the needs of their representative worlds, the Tribunate which debates the value and legitimacy of fully drafted legislation, and the Grande Assembly which ratifies bills based on the debate of the Tribunate. The Emperor holds veto power as a member of all three houses, and can propose and ratify legislature, declare war, and enact policy at will within the bounds of law. Upon the death or deposition of the Emperor, any Astartes from the region may declare their campaign for the crown, which is voted upon by the parliament. The worlds of the Sovereignty are plentiful, amongst the finest in the Union, from the crown jewel of Ultramar, to the verdant worlds of the Perdus Rift. The state is not without strife however, the cut-throat politics of the Sovereignty are only matched by those of Terra and the awakening of the Sautekh Necron Dynasty coupled with Eldar raids have kept the state in a desperate struggle to protect the Union central government.

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	===[[Astral Wardens\|The Astral Sphere]]===		===[[Astral Wardens\|The Astral Sphere]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Astral_Warden.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Astral Warden Crewman]]		[[File:Primaris_Astral_Warden.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Astral Warden Crewman]]
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	Though the Primarch of the Vth Legion was initially loath to extend his authority beyond his homeland of Providence, the emergence of the Union necessitated the protection of additional secessionist territories. The Astral Sphere primarily incorporates systems in and around the Warp Storm surrounding Providence, as well as recruiting worlds rich in Psykers and the borderlands between Warden space and the Imperium of Man.		Though the Primarch of the Vth Legion was initially loath to extend his authority beyond his homeland of Providence, the emergence of the Union necessitated the protection of additional secessionist territories. The Astral Sphere primarily incorporates systems in and around the Warp Storm surrounding Providence, as well as recruiting worlds rich in Psykers and the borderlands between Warden space and the Imperium of Man.

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	===[[Iron Guard\|Iron Worlds]]===		===[[Iron Guard\|Iron Worlds]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Iron_Guard_Legionary_Colour_-_clear.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Iron Guard Subjugator]]		[[File:Primaris_Iron_Guard_Legionary_Colour_-_clear.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Iron Guard Subjugator]]
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	===[[Ussaran Liberators\|Ussuran Federation]]===		===[[Ussaran Liberators\|Ussuran Federation]]===
	[[File:Ussuran_Liberator_Marine.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Firstborn Ussuran Liberator Trooper]]		[[File:Ussuran_Liberator_Marine.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Firstborn Ussuran Liberator Trooper]]
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	Its borders with the [[Maelstrom]] have turned the Regency into the first line of defence against the forces of [[Chaos]], a duty to which the vast majority of its worlds are dedicated.		Its borders with the [[Maelstrom]] have turned the Regency into the first line of defence against the forces of [[Chaos]], a duty to which the vast majority of its worlds are dedicated.

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	===[[Dusk Phantoms\| Phantom Zone]]===		===[[Dusk Phantoms\| Phantom Zone]]===
	[[File:Primaris_Dusk_Phantom.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Dusk Phantom Monk]]		[[File:Primaris_Dusk_Phantom.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A Primaris Dusk Phantom Monk]]
	-The Phantom Zone is centered around a number of forge worlds and their attendant supporting infrastructure. Initially, there were several forges in the area, but after Mot's Eastern Crusade and the subsequent Engine Wars culminating in the Reforging, Gyahdred established a number of new forges in the area. Some, like Arelon and Helios, were granted to refugees from Kincaid's purges and those from the Western Imperium that had supported Gyahdred from the days of the Brotherwar. Others, such as Avici and Dmyal Ba, were made of magi forcibly relocated from worlds that had supported Mot but not fallen to chaos. Not warranting purging, they were divided and relocated so that the Phantoms could keep watch over them while retaining their skills. Worlds such as Drezhnu or Laklar were simply new foundings with rights given to Magi that had somehow distinguished themselves. As a result, while the Machine Dharma is common in the Phantom Zone, it is not universal, with the Heirs of Ryza still following their ancient creed, and the Martian Exiles still venerating their line of reincarnated Fabricator Generals. This said, even when not outright practicing the Machine Dharma, ritual and theory are strongly influenced by that tradition.		-The Phantom Zone is centered around a number of forge worlds and their attendant supporting infrastructure. Initially, there were several forges in the area, but after Mot's Eastern Crusade and the subsequent Engine Wars culminating in the Reforging, Gyahdred established a number of new forges in the area. Some, like Arelon and Helios, were granted to refugees from Kincaid's purges and those from the Western Imperium that had supported Gyahdred from the days of the Brotherwar. Others, such as Avici and Dmyal Ba, were made of magi forcibly relocated from worlds that had supported Mot but not fallen to chaos. Not warranting purging, they were divided and relocated so that the Phantoms could keep watch over them while retaining their skills. Worlds such as Drezhnu or Laklar were simply new foundings with rights given to Magi that had somehow distinguished themselves. As a result, while the Machine Dharma is common in the Phantom Zone, it is not universal, with the Heirs of Ryza still following their ancient creed, and the Martian Exiles still venerating their line of reincarnated Fabricator Generals. This said, even when not outright practicing the Machine Dharma, ritual and theory are strongly influenced by that tradition.

	Beyond these forges and their agro worlds, there are also large swathes preserved as testing ranges, which include planets with diverse habitats, strange electromagnetic phenomena, mock-cities, and even warp anomalies.		Beyond these forges and their agro worlds, there are also large swathes preserved as testing ranges, which include planets with diverse habitats, strange electromagnetic phenomena, mock-cities, and even warp anomalies.