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Alberensis is a planet located in the Westward region of the Cyrannian Core Worlds, located along a critical hyperlane providing the world with strategic and industrial importance rivaled by few other planets in Cyrannus. The planet is situated along a key intersection of the Cyrannus hyperlane network, linking the Deinon and Gailien Sectors with the galactic capital Orbispira. Though one of the most cosmopolitan worlds in the galaxy, Alberensis is primarily inhabited by the Albersauros, a proud and fiercely independent people who had a hand in forging the First Republic many thousands of years prior to the Great Cyrannus War.

A key centre of the First Republic, the Federation of United Worlds and the United Republic of Cyrannus, Alberensis has long held a reputation as one of a key proponent of the individual rights of worlds within a galactic framework—valuing independence as one of the key fabrics of Alberensian culture and society. When the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus rose to power, the people of Alberensis were deeply sceptical, which in turn gave rise to a popular resistance movement. The Republic is largely suspected at having a hand in arming these rebels against Imperial rule, though no hard evidence as yet come to light. What is known however, is that Alberensis is a thorn in the side of the Empire, committing crimes which would have warranted a planetary liquidation, where it not a world so important in the Core.

During the Cyrannian Cold War, Alberensis became a battleground between the Imperial forces on the planet led by Captain Marquar Cuinn and cells of the Cyrandia Resistance, supported by the Republic. These Resistance cells successfully became entrenched in many of the planet's core settlements, prolonging the conflict and robbing the Imperials of a swift and decisive victory. Although it nominally remained under Imperial control during the Second Great Cyrannus War, the planet was liberated by the New Republic in 21 NE, soon after the Great Battle of Orbispira, and would later become an influential member of the restored galactic democracy.

History[]

Early History[]

The early history of the planet is shrouded in mystery, though it is known that the Albersauros played a crucial role in the establishment of the First Republic upon the collapse of the Sovereignty of the Core during the First Phaedric Invasion. The allosaurid natives of the planet, the Albersauros, successfully repelled invasion after invasion of the world by a myriad of empires throughout history, beginning a long history of Alberensian hostility to alien control over their way of life. The planet became the home of the influential shipbuilding conglomerate known as the Alberen Engineering Corporation upon its formation in 16,154 BNE.

Nevertheless, the planet became a key member state in the Federation of United Worlds, gaining significant political and economic clout over much of the Core Worlds. When the Federation became the United Republic of Cyrannus, Alberensis was one of the most vocal critics of the galactic government in the Republic Senate, believing that each individual world should retain as much autonomy as possible without interference from Orbispira. Nevertheless, the planet would remain loyal to the democratic ideals of the Republic, even after the rise of the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus.

Thorn in the Empire's Side[]

Battle of Alberensis

Resistance cells fight the Empire on Alberensis in 13 NE.

Though Alberensis remained one of the most important factory worlds of the Empire upon the end of the Great Cyrannus War, the planet quickly gained a reputation as one of the most vocal critics of the Imperial government, often overtly supportive of the Republic Remnant and later, the New Cyrannian Republic. Indeed, during the fraught astropolitical climate of the Cyrannian Cold War, the rebellious people of the world elected a government-in-exile to represent Alberensian interests in the Galactic Senate of the Republic.

In 13 NE, with the Cold War heating up across the galaxy, the Resistance cells on the planet suddenly launched a massive coordinated strike against the Imperial occupation force, aiming to rid the planet of the Empire once and for all. With support from the Republic, the Resistance led a violent campaign throughout the planet, including the streets of Tithonia itself, utilising guerrilla tactics to avoid Imperial detection and strike when they became most vulnerable.

With the outbreak of the Second Great Cyrannus War in 15 NE, the resistance movements on the planet were ruthlessly quashed by the Imperial military, which held the planet in a vice-like grip for much of the conflict. However, when Imperial rule over the galaxy was shattered in the Great Battle of Orbispira in 20 NE, it was among the first priorities for liberation by the resurgent Republic starfleet. Working in tandem with Nilane Dhracari of the Alberensis resistance, Admiral Thonaloc liberated the planet in Martex 21 NE, using it as a rallying point for an eventual push into the Inner Rim Worlds.

New Republic[]

In the aftermath of the signing of the Imperial Instruments of Surrender in 26 NE, Alberensis and its surrounding sector became a key member of the New Republic. With its independence guaranteed, the liberation of Alberensis resulted in the resurgence of the Alberen Engineering Corporation, which provided the Republic Navy with a considerable portion of its post-war fleet, including the reintroduction of the Hammerhead-class cruiser in 33 NE.

Inhabitants[]

Citizens[]

AlbersaurosProfile

A typical Albersauros.

Alberensis is home to an allosaurid saurian race known as the Albersauros. A proud and fiercely independent people, the Albersauros are renowned for their love of commerce, exploration and warfare, and are common sights on ships traversing the space lanes throughout the Cyrandia Cluster. Of the species currently influencing the astropolitical map of the Cyrannus Galaxy, it is clear that the Albersauros are one of the oldest, developing space flight capabilities long before the establishment of the First Republic. Throughout history, the Albersauros have been at the forefront in scientific and commercial advances in Cyrannus and as a species, they are perhaps second only to the Libertus, in shaping the galactic interior to become the most prosperous region of the galaxy.

The Albersauros deeply value their world's independence and were thus openly hostile to the totalitarian regime that is the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus. While a government-in-exile, primarily made up of Albersauros, pledged allegiance to the New Republic, they questioned the future direction of it. Indeed, Senator Berrias, who represented this government in the Republic Senate prior to her death in the Mou'Cyran Cataclysm, was aligned to the Reformist party—which sought to restructure of the Republic to emulate the Federation of United Worlds.

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Tithonia[]

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Tithonia, the capital of Alberensis.

  • Name: Tithonia
  • Location: Northern hemisphere
  • Established: c. 14,000 BNE
  • Population: 1,189,520,000

Tithonia is the vast, continent-spanning capital city of Alberensis, home to over one billion inhabitants from across the Cyrannus Galaxy. One of the most prosperous cities in Cyrannus, the word "Tithonia" is synonymous in the galaxy with prosperity, freedom and progress, home to celebrated institutes of higher learning, vast industrial zones tasked with the creation of Imperial Star Destroyers and vast skyscrapers which reach up into the very heavens which for millennia have beckoned the people of Alberensis to reach out and explore. The most important strategic location in the city are the Drallibran Shipyards, which are capable of servicing thousands of vessels a day.

Quotes[]

One of the most important worlds in the Core, with any luck, we will aid the liberation of Alberensis from the thrall of the Empire and toward the light of freedom.

- Raen Magalen, Cyrandia Resistance

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Trivia[]

  • Alberensis was first conceived as a colony of the Tenerensis and was first mentioned in the map of the Core Worlds.

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