Born when Candace Liao led her worlds to independence, the St. Ives Compact was a proud, prosperous realm that carved out its own destiny between the Capellan Confederation and the Federated Commonwealth. Resourceful and determined, it thrived as its own nation.
The St. Ives Compact emerged from the Capellan Confederation when the capable and charismatic Candace Liao established her holdings as an independent state during the Fourth Succession War, aligned with the new Federated Commonwealth alliance for protection. For decades the Compact flourished as a prosperous, well-governed realm with a capable military of its own, proving that a small nation could hold its ground between giants through skill, alliance, and determination. Its forces were modern and effective, and its leadership astute, making the Compact a genuine power in the region despite its size. Though the Compact was eventually reintegrated into the Confederation, its era of independence stands as a proud chapter and a testament to Candace Liao’s vision. To command the St. Ives Compact is to field a resourceful, determined realm that won and held its independence between two great powers — a capable nation with a proud, self-made identity.
Why command St. Ives
Because you field a plucky, well-run independent realm — a capable, modern military that held its own between the Confederation and the Federated Commonwealth. For players who want a resourceful small power with a proud origin, the Compact is a rewarding command.
Continue reading & collecting
The House Liao material and Civil War / era sourcebooks chronicle the St. Ives Compact; the Master Unit List builds a legal St. Ives force.