The Council of Nine

HQ : 51-Pegasus

Found on : 51-Pegasus

 

The colonies of 51-Pegasus under collective ownership turn to the Council of Nine when faced with insoluble internal problems.  Upon specific request, the Council can provide mediation, trial and judgement, and even name a Dictator to govern the member colony for a period of time of its choosing, with full executive powers.

 

With its roots in a coalition of mining families formed during the earliest days of settlement, the Council of Nine is much of the reason that these colonies have survived to this day.

The outside forces that seek to prey on the fragility of the collectivist colonies represent a mortal threat to the Council of Nine; hence only five members are publicly elected, and they then name, in secret, four Shadow Members.  Their very existence helps keeps the entire Council safe.