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THE COLONY LIBERATION FRONT

For years, the colonists here have lived free, far beyond the reach of the United Nations. But that freedom is now under threat.

The sudden arrival of the UNMC and their ship, is a harsh reminder that the United Nations still sees this region as theirs to control.

It’s time to show them otherwise. Rally your fellow colonists and make it clear - this is our territory now.

There will be times when our fight feels impossible - standing alone, uncertain against the vastness of our enemy. But remember this: freedom is as natural as life itself. It sparks into existence, ignited by spirit and will.

This front exists wherever there is resistance. Every act of defiance, no matter how small, weakens the UN’s grip. Tyranny is fragile - oppression demands constant vigilance, and it will crack under the weight of resistance.

One day, these scattered uprisings will wear down their power until a single act shatters their hold. Endure, resist, and believe. Freedom is inevitable.

— Unnamed rebel soldier, 12 hours before the The Fires of Kharis.

Overview

The Colony Liberation Front, also known as the Free Colonists, is a broad categorical grouping of different cells and groups, formed from a result of growing discontent within the colonies of the Frontier. Originally beginning as peaceful protests, the CLF has transformed into thousands of armed cells and groups, each with their own ideologies and vision of an independent frontier.

History & Ideology

The first Colony Liberation Front group would be considered the government of Orthis. Covertly supported by the Socialist Progressive Peoples, they sought to overthrow the United Nations' grasp on the colony, and transfer control to the SPP. The plot failed, but it would serve as the first major revolution among the stars. Operation Justice would also spark some concern among the colonies, as images of widespread destruction and rumors of war-crimes by senior officers of the UNMC spread amongst the frontier. Kharis, however, would be the spark igniting the fires of the CLF. The civilian casualties attributed to the event led many to lose faith in the superpowers. Many would-be Liberation Front guerillas believed that, if their home on the Frontier were to thrive, it would need to be torn away from the distant nations, by force.

Broadly, the CLF believes that the United Nations, Three Suns Empire, and/or Socialist Progressive Peoples do not represent their interests and needs, and that they deserve the right to self-determination. Many likewise share a discontent with large Corporations and the influence they hold over their homes. Recruitment to a Colony Liberation Front cell requires only belief and dedication to the cause, meaning that many groups are militias formed from colonial roughnecks, former soldiers, farmers, and other citizens of the Frontier. However, each cell tends to develop their own ideology and ideals. Some may seek to develop a democratic institution, while others fight for charismatic autocrats seeking to establish their own petty kingdoms.

Organization

As the Colony Liberation Front is less of an organization as opposed to a broad grouping of distinct factions and cadres, the internal structure is often very disorganized. Cells follow the orders of a Commander, who dictate the ideology and tactics used by the cell. Occasionally, these groups will split due to internal factionalism and rivalries, further muddying the waters of what is considered the CLF.

Every cell must have resources, and the methods of acquiring their weaponry and equipment varies. Many arm themselves with civilian-grade equipment, while others loot from military surplus depots. Cells aligned with the Socialist Progressive Peoples will covertly receive equipment from dead-drops and transportation networks, and rarely may be funded by wealthy frontier millionaires seeking to grow their own powerbase by pushing out the larger governments and corporations.

Typically, cells are small groups, consisting of a dozen or more colonists, representing and fighting for the colony of origin. A few larger cells exist, representing groups which seek to secure independence for areas larger than a local colony or star-system. Although their size provides more sway and legitimacy to discontented colonists, they face greater attention from forces like the CMB or UNMC, making their position precarious. Occasionally, different cells may cooperate, but these alliances are typically short-lived.

Faction Relations

Due to the diversity of Colony Liberation Front cells, faction relations are complex, with each having their own stances on the superpowers.

United Nations

Due to the impact of Operation Justice and The Fires of Kharis, the United Nations has faced a high degree of activity from CLF cells. Generally, most remain highly hostile to the UN. The only exceptions tend to be smaller cells within the Socialist Progressive Peoples, seeking to defect to the United Nations, although the UN typically avoids acknowledging such groups for optics-related reasons.

Three Suns Empire

Although the UN remains the focal point for many CLF cells, there’s plenty of insurgent groups within the Three Suns Empire. Typically holding anti-corporate stances, due to the TSE’s close relationship with corporate entities such as Weston-Yamada, the diversity of the CLF remains a fact, ranging from SPP-Supported socialist cells, to radical monarchists attempting to restore an autocratic system of royalty.

Socialist Progressive Peoples

The Socialist Progressive Peoples could, on paper, be argued to have the most positive relationship with CLF rebels. As a means of destabilizing the UN and TSE, the SPP has a tendency to support many insurgencies with similar ideological beliefs, or who are willing to cooperate with them. However, many cells either distrust the SPP, or are actively rebelling against them within their borders due to a lack of free speech and democratic representation.