Mareen Calliss
A multi-race Smuggling Empire
Overview
The Maureen Callis government was structured as a corporate oligarchy, led by a Board of Directors with ultimate governance authority. This Board comprised representatives from seven dominant companies or "houses" that emerged through the gradual consolidation of various smuggling enterprises. As rival smuggling operations were annexed, absorbed, or otherwise overtaken, these seven corporations—TWS (Trans World Smuggling), US (United Smugglers), CSA (Consolidated Smuggling Association), GOS (Grand Organization of Smugglers), Windfall, FOS (Federation of Smugglers), and BAS (Better Association of Smugglers)—solidified their control. Together, they represented the core political and economic power of the Maureen Callis civilization. Despite internal rivalries, these entities coordinated efforts for exploration, foreign relations, and resource management.
Civil Structure
Civil Structure
The Board of Directors, led by a Chairman elected from among its ranks, functioned as the sole ruling authority. Each of the seven companies had equal representation and influence on the Board, with members casting votes on policies, regulations, and resource allocation. The Chairman held a largely symbolic vote, only casting a deciding vote in cases of ties. The board members each held a six-year term, with recalls or replacements possible through complex internal votes. Shareholders from rival companies could influence Board compositions, often creating opportunities for proxy fights during contentious votes. This intricate structure was maintained through a complex web of alliances and under-the-table deals, where proxy votes were frequently bought and sold. Governance policies controlled wealth distribution, labor allocation, resource management, and media dissemination, giving the Board centralized control over civil and economic affairs.
Military
Military
The Maureen Callis military force was relatively decentralized, with each company responsible for its own security and exploratory missions. However, the Board retained authority to deploy troops to enforce its rulings across the companies if compliance issues arose. This force was not a unified standing army but a coalition of corporate-controlled forces ready to respond to directives from the Board. The companies’ troops served dual roles, enforcing board decisions while also managing off-world operations. The smuggling heritage of these companies influenced the military’s guerrilla-like tactics, allowing them flexibility and resilience in hostile or foreign territories, despite lacking the large-scale coordination typical of traditional militaries.
Special Technologies
Special Technologies
Technological advancements were tightly regulated by the Board, which dictated the distribution and usage of new developments among the companies. These advancements included enhancements in stealth technology, ship modifications for covert transportation, and resource extraction equipment adapted to evade detection on controlled or monitored planets. Additionally, the Board oversaw technologies critical for negotiating slave trades and supporting insurrections on foreign planets, which allowed them to maintain profitable yet discreet operations across different jurisdictions. The technologies often originated within individual companies but were rapidly integrated across the civilization for optimized efficiency.
Mareen Calliss
Maureen Calliss Kovala Species
Gemel Reptile & Radnian Human Species
Roundel & Flag
Capital system Calatiss Starsystem
Largest system
Sil Starsystem
Official
languages
Kova, Common Tradespeak, Borthan, Radnian
Ethnic Groups Kovala, Gemel Reptile, Radnian Human
Religion
Deism, Animism, Radnian Cults
Government
Corporate Oligarchy
Legislature
Director Board
Number of
Starsystems 69,403,822
Currency
Alent, Radma, Tetrak, Oku, Paprita Contracts
Author Dale Hayes
