Confederated States of Fortuna

The Confederated States of Fortuna (CSoF) is a group currently neutral to the USCMC. Former ally, CSoF's history with the USCMC is one that stretches back years, with a rich history stretching back even longer.
== Internal Structure ==
The Confederated States of Fortuna is a confederacy of 17-star systems, with their capital on the planet Fortuna. Originally seceding from the United Earth-Rim Federation as a Democratic Republic, the strive and subsequent 12 year+ long war for independence has seen the republican ideals cast aside in favor of a military junta instead, led by a general, as such the military and government have become so intertwined, they have become practically the same thing. 
=== Armed Forces ===
As the military and government for all intents and purposes are the same thing, the Confederacy's armed forces are very well funded. Led by the general himself, CSoF's military is smaller compared to some other factions, but is nevertheless a highly effective force of professional soldiers, often found packing state of the art firepower. Not unlike the USCM, CSoF's military is divided into several naval, marine, armored, and infantry divisions. While the vast majority of the Confederacy's forces are in the infantry, the Confederacy still maintains a respectable fleet of spaceborne warships. 
== History ==
=== Contact with the USCMC ===
The USCM first encountered CSoF when they conducted a raid at BG-233 Aracthos on the 7th November 2190. This event ended with the CSoF raiding force being crushed. The USCM followed this up with a counter raid at CSoF's then newest map, St Claire on 12/19/2190, becoming the first raiding force to claim victory on the new base. As CSoF and the USCM began to mantain normal and regular diplomatic relations, raids, and skirmishes became common place between the 2 groups. These raids led to an increase in mutual respect for both groups, and joint USCM-CSoF members became commonplace as members from each group proceeded to enlist in the other. Both CSoF and the USCM became something of "frenemies" during this period as both sides began to raid and counter raid the other frequently. 
=== The CSoF-USCM Alliance ===
Due to mutual respect, good relations, and both groups interest in preserving old style clanning, an official alliance was formed on the 7th of March 2192. The CSoF service ribbon was later made to honor those marines who participated in an event with CSoF.
However it wasn't long before cracks began into form into the alliance. Despite both groups mutual respect and intreasts, a lack of communication from the Fortunans led to frustration and confusion from the USCM High Command and NCO body. Frustration mounted as many NCOs felt that CSoF was, intentionally or not, throwing the Marines under the bus in many of their own raids. 
=== End of the Alliance ===
Following the annual NCO-Highcomm meeting in 2193, the decision was ultimately made to end the USCM-CSoF alliance. Talks between the former allies continued for several days as the withdraw process for many joint members began. The alliance officially ended on September 7th, 2193. 
=== Present Day ===
The Fortunans have never stopped their war machine. General_Scarecrow still leads the states' armed forces and in development of new weaponry. Marshal cookieoros continues to host events for the bulk of the infantry, finding raids to keep activity alive.
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