The Stark Regime

The Stark Regime refers to the leadership of the world of Rendili after 901 ARR. The Stark regimes came to power after a series of domestic events on Rendili, sometimes classified as a coup, resulting in the institution of a military junta, followed by the eventual institutionalization of oligarchical government on Rendili.

Background
In 900 ARR Arch Provost Sebastian Monroe lead the reorganization of the Rendili military and Rendili Star Yards, creating the Rendili Star Fleet and reorganizing RSY under Tony Stark. This would in initial a pattern of expanding the power of each, with Rendili Star Fleet expanding to a military and para-military intelligence and police force, while RSY would secure it position as the central economic force on the planet.

The Harrison Crisis
In 901 ARR the Monroe regime was shaken by the arrest of Rendili John Harrison by Star Fleet officers on charges of plotting a terrorist attack. Reports released at the time indicate that other senior Rendili officials were involved in plotting an unspecified attack on Republic targets. Shortly afterward John Harrison, now known as 'Khan' escaped from Star Fleet custody and sparked of period of crisis as an interstellar manhunt was undertaken to recapture him. This period resulted in the further expansion of Rendili Star Fleet powers. 'Khan' was eventually recaptured, however, this resulted in further crisis as political intrigue followed.

Fall of President Monroe
Following the recapture of John Harrison, 'Khan', Rendili Star Fleet issued a 'Red Alert' and announced the implementation of de facto marital law, and temporary military control of the government. This was followed by the announcement of charges against senior government officials.

Tony Stark and the Junta
Rendili Star Fleet then installed Tony Stark as the Arch Provost of Rendili. He came to power with the promise of democracy which have been only marginally released. Several months later Monroe and other conspirators were executed.

Foreign
Rendili has had rocky relations with several foreign powers, notably Thyferra, with who the Stark Regime abortively declared war upon. Relations with the Republic of Loronar have also been unstable, mainly due to their interactions between their respective Senators in the Galactic Senate.

Republic
The Stark Regime's relations with the Galactic Republic for the first decade of the tenth century after the reformation were largely through the lens of Senator Simon Cowell. The Stark Regime were major supporters of the Kuati lead Executive Junta, through its early years, and through its support would fade it would never truly disappear.

Domestic
On the Domestic front the Stark Regime is closely tied to the development of the Rendili's military, Rendili Star Fleet and Rendili's intelligence organ, the Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division (S.H.I.E.L.D.). Both have grown under the Stark Regime and have significant domestic powers. The Stark Regime has made some populist moves, such as promising to freeze any tax increase for a number of years. The Stark Regime's relations with the Nationist Part on Rendili has been troubled, and source for some controversey.

Criticism
There has been some international criticism of the Stark Regime, notably this has some from sources within the Republic of Loronar. However, it must be noted that Loronar and Rendili have had had turmoilous relations.