The Free Commerce States or FCS are a collection of spinners in the L5 Orbital Pattern that have banded together mostly as a free trade and mutual defense association. Originally, all of the spinners in the L5 Region were members, but in 134NT both the the L5 Alliance and the Rishiri Dominion broke away from the FCS and now operate independently.
History[]
Originally all the spinners in the L5 Region were part of the Free Commerce States. Although there were many reasons for the split, the precipitating event was the destruction of Crihna Rock by Rishiri Spinner and Aegis Overlord in 134NT. This action was seen by the governments of Maquise Spinner and Brandor Spinner as destabilizing the region. In the aftermath the surviving Blades of Crihna pirates rampaged through space, severely affecting trade between the colonies.
Members[]
- Kosaka Spinner, the capital of the FCS.
- Emerald Spinner, an interplanetary banking center.
- Gaos Spinner, a popular holiday destination in the L5 region.
- Tohru Spinner, an industrial station close to the dusty ring.
- Xianzai Spinner, a major trading hub between the L5 colonies, Earth, Luna, and beyond.
Technically, the spinners of the L5 Alliance and the Rishiri Dominion are still members of the FCS. However, they are represented at Kosaka Spinner by their respective governments.