Type: Transitional planetary authority
Established: 430 IE (following the Liberation of Amargosa)
Status: Active (transitional, pending planetary self-determination)
Overview
The Amargosa Provisional Government was established after the liberation of Amargosa from Gelt occupation to stabilize the planet, oversee reconstruction, and guide the colony toward permanent self-governance.
Its existence marks a shift away from direct Compact-appointed rule, reflecting the evolving political aspirations of Amargosans after the war.
Historical Context
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Founding Background:
Originally a colony of Mars, Amargosa was ceded to Metis as part of a political compromise to prevent Metis from seceding from the Compact. -
Occupation and Liberation:
After surviving occupation by Gelt forces and the partial destruction of its major cities, Amargosa required a caretaker government to rebuild infrastructure, restore civil society, and coordinate planetary defense.
Key Figures
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Athena Jovann:
Appointed as Governor-General during the early stabilization period.
Officially an advisor from the Metisian government, Jovann’s role was to guide Amargosa through immediate postwar recovery. Her title signaled Metisian influence while leaving room for local autonomy to develop. -
Douglas Best:
Appointed Governor after Jovann’s transitional term.
Best was tasked with preparing Amargosa for full self-rule, including drafting constitutional frameworks and organizing planetary elections.
Political Stance
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Amicable Dispute with Hanar:
The Amargosa Provisional Government “amicably disputes” the question of Amargosa’s political future with Hanar, which has offered political and economic partnership following shared sacrifices during the war. -
Goal of Self-Determination:
The ultimate aim of the Provisional Government is to allow Amargosa to freely choose its destiny, with three main options on the table:-
Full integration into the Compact of Humanity
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Semi-autonomous status under the Metisian protectorate
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Joining with Hanar in a new political arrangement
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Full planetary independence
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Notes
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The Provisional Government operates with support from both Metis and the Compact Assembly, but with growing insistence on local Amargosan control.
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Many former resistance members, survivors of the occupation, and The Children of Amargosa influence its policies informally through cultural and political pressure.