Редактирование: TGMC:Lore (раздел)

=='''Independent Colonial Confederation'''==
[[File:Iccflag.png|thumb|'''Independent Colonial Confederation Flag'''|alt=|border]]
The '''Independent Colonial Confederation''', or the '''ICC''', is a loose rebel alliance of colonies that have banded together due to their most pressing need for continued political existence in the face of rapid militarization by their much larger and dangerous neighbor, TerraGov. The reason for their rebellion lies in the mistreatment and heavy centralization of power by the authoritarian ISA regime. Former rivals in their sector of space, these colonies have come together to protect their interests and ensure their survival. Though primarily focused on military and economic matters, the ICC is also driven by a desire for greater autonomy and self-determination.

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The formation of the Sons of Mars, along with two other fanatical factions inspired by the Mars rebels, led to the swift overthrow of the local Colonial Marshals. The colonies of Jupiter's moon Gilgamesh and Saturn's moon Caelus, among others, also rebelled with varying degrees of success, resulting in significant bloodshed. Most of these rebels were ousted from their home worlds and have since moved their operations to the far frontiers of TerraGov space and its colonies.

The Mars Charter of 2330 united these new groups under the banner of the Independent Colonial Confederation, with the goal of toppling TerraGov's power and taking over as many independent colonies as possible, convincing them that TerraGov cannot support them. Mars serves as the Confederacy's industrialized fighting force, while Gilgamesh and Caelus provide armored and air/fleet support, although at times they may also fight against the TGMC for personal reasons.
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At present, despite most of their home worlds being under TerraGov occupation and being ousted from their homes, the ICC has spread throughout the distant frontier colonies and has become a formidable force. Although there are rumors of infighting and division within the ICC, it is believed that these rumors are just part of TerraGov's propaganda, and that the fanatical brotherhood between factions remains strong.

===<big>Factions of the ICC</big>===

====<big>'''<u>Sons of Mars</u>'''</big>====
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During the 2100s, Mars was a prosperous colony under the Intercelestial Space Authority with a population of millions and ambitious terraforming plans. However, unrest erupted due to the Authority's poor treatment and appropriation of resources following the crash of '09. The Authority's forces were called in to quell the rioting, but tensions continued to escalate until the revolt was brutally ended with violence and bloodshed. Although survivors remained resentful of Authority rule, they secretly made plans with the assistance of other stations.[[File:TGMC Sons of Mars.png|left|thumb|'''Flag of the Sons of Mars''']]In 2160, almost the entire population of Mars left on a first-generation STL ship, overthrowing the growing ISA hold of Mars in the process. However, this also removed the biggest source of opposition to the ISA from the system.

In the recent years, the Sons of Mars have made significant strides in their technological advancements after discovering lost archives from their departure ships in 2160. Among the recovered technology were prototype designs of weaponized volkite, which they refined and tuned into their unique Volkite weapons. In addition, they managed to snatch a Bluespace Prototype from TerraGov's Research Facilities.

The Sons of Mars are now based in New Cydonia, a small, partially terraformed world located in the fringes of known space. It is ringed by orbital stations and occasional cometary impacts, and serves as a major industrial power due to the large number of initial colonists and their expertise in the field. However, they remain openly hostile to TerraGov and continue to challenge their authority whenever possible.

By {{TGMCGameYear}}, The Sons of Mars have been engaging TGMC tasked in Long Range Patrol missions in various colonies in the fringes of TerraGov Space.





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