System: Randis IV

No one can determine exactly when Randis was colonized, though it somehow became a destination for people looking to escape the ravages of the Succession Wars. Without the resources of a Great House or a large corporation to underwrite their colonization efforts, the world's first inhabitants had to overcome both the vastness of space and their new home's native environment in order to build their new civilization. Many did not survive. Those that did, however, found at least a shadow of what they were looking for: a world far away from the war and intrigue plaguing the Inner Sphere. Though not immune to the problems of humanity, the people of the world, known as Hope survived.

As the Succession Wars dragged on, more and more of the dregs of humanity found their way into the Periphery. It was during these "formative" years that the world slowly transformed into a crossroads of sorts, with pirates and other traders from across the Periphery using the system to trade and exchange their goods. The world's name changed to reflect its changed position, and it quickly became known as Lost Hope.

It wasn't until the middle of the Third Succession War that matters began to change. Erdelmaine Randis left the Free World's League military in disgust, traveling for years throughout the Inner Sphere on a quest worthy of Diogenes. With no simple answers at hand, he eventually found himself on Lost Hope amid a group of broken and dispirited MechWarriors who were also looking for answers. Together, they found a new beginning.

In 2998, Randis announced the formation of the Brotherhood of Randis. The people of the world rallied behind his cause and renamed the planet in honor of the man who brought about this change. Since then, life on Randis has changed significantly for the better. The reforms of Erdelmaine Randis brought new hope, not only to his own people, but to people scattered throughout the Periphery. As word of his work spread, a new generation of "seekers" found their way to Randis, hoping against hope that the rumors were true. The world's population grew slowly, and the influx of new dreams brought a renewed sense of pride in Randis' people and the quality of living grew.

Today, Randis' inhabitants have finally linked their cities by modern rail. The world's largest cities have now turned into true commerce centers, each with its own spaceport. Though the standard of living still hovers below that of the average "civilized" world, life on Randis is the best it has ever been, certainly better than most Periphery worlds can boast.

[3037] In 3037 Randis took it's next and greatest leap, with the ascension of Brother Galahad Frews to Grand Knight. He redirected the Brotherhood's energies toward developing better warriors, not just brutally hazing its adepts to see who could survive the initiation. Frews slowly built up the Brotherhood, turning them into the fighting force they were destined to be. Soon afterward, Randis became not only a lone haven for the free, but one rid of the daily threat of violence from outlaw bands.

[3051] The true test of the new Brotherhood came in 3051, when Grand Knight Frews lead them to Antallos. There the Brotherhood held off the much stronger Fuchida's Fusiliers while plundering a long-forgotten Star League cache for themselves.

Over the course of the last decade, the Brotherhood has made a name for themselves, proving truly to be a beacon of sorts deep in the Periphery. Word of the Brotherhood has even reached the Clans, prompting two expatriate Clan warriors to make the trek to Randis. Lucas Beckett made his way to Randis in late 3060 and quickly proved not only his proficiency, but also his dedication to the Brotherhood's ethos. Once a Smoke Jaguar Star Commander but born into Clan Cloud Cobra's Josian Cloister, Beckett espoused many of the same ideals as the Brotherhood and had little difficulty adapting to their ways. Within just two years' time, Beckett had not only infused the Brotherhood with a number of Clan ideals, but had also succeeded Galahad Frews as Grand Knight.