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   * Cheimerons are fiercely independent and resent the idea that they might be dependent on anyone
   * The population have historically lived in small communities clustered around geothermal vents
-  * The planet was invaded by Kedalion but fought back aggressively, resulting in an ongoing war.
+  * Following the Ananke Conference, Cheimeros immediately began preparing for a war. This war never came, which Cheimeran politicians attribute to their presentation of a sufficient threat.
+  * Many younger and more internationalist members of Cheimeran society were displeased by this, and civil discontent has been rocking traditional society.
 =====A history of Cheimeros=====
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 It isn't certain exactly how, when or why Cheimeros was settled. What little is known suggests that a large group of people all arrived at once, then promptly shut off communications and cannibalised their ships for the tools needed to make the blasted little planet habitable. A strictly hierarchical society grew up around the thermal vents that provided heat and nutrients spat up from the planet's core, the old and experienced ruling over the young  and inexperienced. It wasn't until centuries later, when the first great [[Achelia|Achelian]] trade ships burst into the sky, that they were even made aware of the rest of the Seven Systems again.
-They weren't exactly thrilled by the discovery. Life on Cheimeros was hard, and in order to survive the communities had fostered an inward-looking attitude and a strong set of community ties and obligations. Dissent was discouraged as it weakened the fabric of society. While the gardens of [[Briareos]] filled their pantries and enabled the population to grow, the exposure to external culture threatened the aeons of hard work that enabled people to survive on Cheimeros.  Not only that, but being more or less forgotten had allowed Cheimeros to slip by unnoticed as other planets fought. Now they were back on the scene, there was a risk that the stronger civilisations might see Cheimeros as a target, or worse…
+They weren't exactly thrilled by the discovery. Life on Cheimeros was hard, and in order to survive the communities had fostered an inward-looking attitude and a strong set of community ties and obligations. Dissent was discouraged as it weakened the fabric of society. While the gardens of [[Briareos]] filled their pantries and enabled the population to grow, the exposure to external culture threatened the aeons of hard work that enabled people to survive on Cheimeros.  Not only that, but being more or less forgotten had allowed Cheimeros to slip by unnoticed as other planets fought. Now they were back on the scene, there was a risk that the stronger civilisations might see Cheimeros as a target, or worse.
-The worst fears of the Cheimeran government were realised in 1269, when Kedalion staged an invasion of the planet. However, that is not to say that the Cheimerons were not prepared: thanks to either excellent intelligence or simply stubborn paranoia, they were able to effectively repulse the first set of invading vessels, using newly developed and highly powerful weapons.
+Following the Ananke conference in 1262, the Cheimeran government began enacting a policy of ‘aggressive defence’, building up arms stocks and weapons technology, making it very obvious that they were a planet prepared for war. However, whatever the government’s fears, such a war never came, with the two nations perceived as the biggest threats - [[Achelia]] and [[Kedalion]] - either caught up in their own civil war or labelling the small rocky planet ‘not worth the fight’.
-Unfortunately, the conflict between the two planets turned out to be that of an unstoppable force vs and immovable object, and neither side was willing to give in and instead fought back against every attack with ever greater ferocity. Although much of the planet has now been scarred beyond recognition and the population reduced to a fraction of its previous numbers, the Cheimerons keep on fighting.
+This policy did start having an effect at home, however. Aggressive defence meant training the populace to fight and enacting military justice across the civilian population. As the government grew more autocratic in its outlook rumblings of discontent grew louder until the first act of outright rebellion happened in one of the larger Cheimeron settlements, which was taken over by a group calling themselves ‘Open Sky’. They took over the settlement and established an official open spaceport, accessible to the rest of the galaxy.
+The government were able to quickly mobilise to crush the first Open Sky rebellion, but the group’s ideals were a sticking point, and discontent continues to spread.
 =====Cheimeros now=====
-Extensive aerial bombardment and resource plundering during the early stages of the war left Cheimeros a barren shell, but the Cheimerons are a hardy people who have carefully protected the geothermal vents that provide their food supply of crustaceans and algae. Many of the planet’s production centres, such as they are, have been converted to producing weapons rather than food, but given the reduced population this is less of a problem than it might have been.
+While no wider civil war has yet broken out, many individuals on the planet remain unhappy with the current state of affairs. Despite numerous arrests, Open Sky and numerous other groups like them continue to hold meetings and conduct small-scale demonstrations. The planet as a whole looks to be on the brink of breaking out into civil war.
-The people of Cheimeros still live in small, close-knit communities. Most Cheimeran civilisation is underground, close to the internal heat that keeps the planet alive and out of the way of the drones which roam the surface. These communities follow the traditional pattern, ruled over by a small group of elders chosen by the town, supposedly by their wisdom. These elders take care to ensure that the community's values -- and its members -- remain alive.
+Much of Cheimeron civilisation is underground, close to the internal heat that keeps the planet alive. Society clusters around geothermal vents which provide the energy needed to grow crustaceans and algae, the base of the Cheimeran diet.  Cheimerons live in small, close-knit communities ruled by a council of elders chosen by the town, supposedly for their wisdom. These elders take care to ensure that the community's values -- and its members -- remain alive.
-Many Cheimerons, particularly those who have never known anything but conflict, are not happy with this inward-looking attitude. There are rumours that some are considering doing the unthinkable and surrendering to Kedalion to escape. However, the vast majority are forced by circumstance to continue living as they always have until peace can be made with Kedalion.
+If the flourishing of rebel groups has shown anything, though, it’s that many people are not happy with this inward-looking attitude, and the people are ready to fight for a different lifestyle, even if it means abandoning traditional values.
 =====The people of Cheimeros=====
-Cheimerons are, as a whole, a dour people with a steadfastly practical outlook on life. While some may have loftier outlooks, Cheimeros, as a whole, is not a place for dreaming. Indeed, before the War, those who didn't quite click were often subtly sent off to [[Selas]] or [[Briareos]]. However, since the ongoing conflict has made this more difficult to do, more young dissidents have started to raise their voices against the traditionalist outlook of Cheimeran society. However, the effects of living in a society dominated by a vicious war have served to enforce a level of unity across the planet, and to keep those who speak out against the established order quiet.
+Cheimerons are, as a whole, a dour people with a steadfastly practical outlook on life. While some may have loftier outlooks, Cheimeros, as a whole, is not a place for dreaming. Indeed, those who don’t quite click with the rest of society have historically found themselves shipped off to [[Selas]] or [[Briareos]], though the current state of military rule on Cheimeros has made that less and less possible. Many Cheimerons loyal to the old order blame the fact that dissidents have been kept of Cheimeros for the recent outbreaks of violence across the planet, and urge the government to resume its policy of strongly encouraging relocation.
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-This emphasis has also led to a level of ancestor-worship. While Cheimerons have no formal belief system, many choose to keep a shrine to their recent or most respected ancestors, and a common curse is 'I hope your descendants forget you.' Despite what some may call a lack of refinement, Cheimeros also has a vibrant culture, with community meals and dances forming a significant part of the average Cheimeron's social calendar.
+Traditional Cheimeron society is hardworking, relying on the wisdom of older and more experienced people within a community. The emphasis is on keeping the community safe and sticking to what is known: on the harsh planet, the unknown is dangerous. This emphasis has also led to a level of ancestor-worship. While Cheimerons have no formal belief system, many choose to keep a shrine to their recent or most respected ancestors, and a common curse is 'I hope your descendants forget you.' Despite what some may call a lack of refinement, Cheimeros also has a vibrant culture, with community meals and dances forming a significant part of the average Cheimeron's social calendar.

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