Italicus
Summary:
Italicus is an Agri-World, that has been always been supplying Sub-sector Scandivus with it’s famed ‘Neapolitas’ among other foods and delicacies for at least a millena. The natural disasters of key Volcanoes on Italicus recently has been erupting which is disrupting crops the past few years due to the unusually strong gravity of Italicus’ growing orange-red sun. This has lead to a growing frustration with the planet’s leadership and government. This in turn has lead to growing political factions that are slowly but surely amping up their hostilities - especially as trade, tourism and food production has started to edge towards an all-time low.
Political groups:
There are many groups - both political and otherwise - that are now vying for control or potential riches, diving into the developing game that is engulfing the planet slowly but surely. The three ‘groups’ listed here are amongst the biggest.
The Barbarossa Family - A former noble family-turned mafia responsible for raids against their opponents and slander against the Vernetta family. They were among the first who had spoken loudly against the ruling Planetary Governance, and was punished for it. Unbeknownst to many, they are being supported in secret by the Augurs of the Serpents Warband.
The Vernetta Planetary Governance - Lead by Governess Lopa, a former actress and Radio host, The Vernetta Planetary Governance is a coalition of various noble Families that support the Vernetta Family due to mutual benefit. Although they have kept in power for over 5 Centuries due to benevolent rule and wise policy, the people have started to recently doubt them due to a growing economic crisis on the planet. The Governance has been fiercely defending its position since.
The Farmer Coalition - Once a mere alliance of a dozen Farmer Unions, the Farmer Coalition wants to somehow bring about a revolution to topple the government and bring about control to it’s people. While hardly the only group that is trying to oppose the Governance, they are among the largest of them - and they have a secret ally amongst a group known as The Assortment.
Notable sites:
Nether Pillar- The Nether Pillar is a pillar located inside the Coldwater cavern (Which is enormous in size) and is located in the middle of the huge cave, acting as a support for the land above and also as a base of operations for the Augurs. It has a throne that was formed by itself which is believed to be a gift from the Dark Gods. The main pillar is surrounded by support towers that have been carved out by Augur members to fulfill all kind of purposes.
The planet Italicus has the following landscapes:
Giant Ocean like sea.
The bridge between the warp and material world is weak. Resulting in hallucinations to those unfortunate enough. (Plains filled with blood, trees look like limbs stacked upon each other, etc.)
Three enormous forest regions (Ironroot, Blackreach, Stormstrong Forest)
Numerous small islands rich with copper veins resulting in small mining complexes. The caverns which the mining complexes use mix with hundreds of cave system, these are difficult for people to navigate and so has been named the Maze of Mines.
Dry regions that are nearly considered desert
Arid grass regions that are just way too hot to be hospitable for most citizens of the Imperium with the exception of its adapted natives.
Many massive active volcanos.
Mountainous regions that give way to both wet and dry regions due to rain getting stuck on one side.
Part of the planet is covered in massive craters caused by Orks crashing and causing chaos among the locals and Imperial cities.
The Planet is usually “Pummeled” by some odd small asteroids that come from the nearby Asteroid belt. Intel states that there is an Ork rok covered in Christmas lights within the Asteroid belt, and maybe responsible for the small asteroids falling down on Italicus, more reports show that Orks sometimes come out of these small Asteroids in fear like they were running from something, or someone.
Mountainous regions that give way to both wet and dry regions due to rain getting stuck on one side.
Population:
Italicus is mostly consistent of small villas and hamlets of fishermen and small amounts of farmers scattered across various coastlines of the planet, but a fair number preside in the few densely populated cities that are controlled by the various noble houses and families of Italicus. Each city acts like its own city state, with its own laws and regulations, but all answer to the tithe and call of the Imperium. A planetary governorship is respected as well, but political machinations constantly threaten its stability. The average Italican is short, stocky with olive coloured skin and dark hair and brown eyes. Their society is mostly based on agriculture and seafaring, as well as the talents of cooking.
Besides humans, there is a fair number of Ork marauders on the planet that scour the seas in efforts to pillage shipping lanes and fisheries; mostly small bands of ocean going feral Orkz.
Crops:
Corn (Corn is the main food supply of Italicus, having large plantations on the dry grasslands)
Tomatoes and Grapes - (you need your pizza sauce and vino)
Healing Ivy - (the opposite of Poison Ivy, it is used as a spice on pizza, and also used as a compound to heal wounds often used by the locals)
Weed - (A dry plant that is sometimes used to spice up the pizzas)
Opera Singing Mushrooms (The Pavarotti)
Animals:
Black Bottom Whales- Enormous whales located at the Black Bottom Sea which is the deepest sea on Italicus. They are hunted by the locals for oil
Ironhoof Wolves- They are located on the mountains of Italicus, famous for their climbing abilities and tend to travel in packs to hunt the local wildlife, this includes humans and any other small race of animal.
Warmfoot elephant- Elephants with large tusks and large amounts of fur among their feet, what ever sick creator designed them on this hot planet is quite a douche.
Military composition:
The Italicus military consists of two essential parts. The Italicus Guardia Planetario is the PDF that is collectively funded by all of the wealthy families on Italicus, and acts as a basic planetary patrol to mop up any marauding Orkz and in the event of invasion, act as a defense force. Their numbers reach about 60,000 troops worldwide and but typically fluctuate as they are consistent of volunteers, being able to draft many more if needed. Their training is rather subpar however and they often refer to outdated sea-going ships to combat the Ork menace on the water.
However, each noble family also has their own private army typically, and the armaments of each army varies, but typically is led by a wealthy Conditerrio or Captain, which are mercenary commanders who have their own retinues of troops. The allegiance of the Conditerrio changes frequently as occasional feuds can mean that wealthy families may hire the services of rival Conditerrio after their contracts expire.
The Italicus Mechanized Lagunari is the Imperial Guard regiments this world raises, and there is currently 8 regiments of 15,000 troops each. The Italicus Mechanized Lagunari come equipped with Chimeras and well adorned uniforms with plumed helms and swords at their side, and have expensive lasguns. Well provisioned with extra rations due to their agri-world status, the Lagunari specialize in amphibious operations and daring assaults with quick mechanized strikes, often closing into the enemy. Their numbers are often drawn from the experienced Conditerrio commanders and their retinues, who bring their scoundrel, wily mercenary ways to the fronts of the Imperium.