World: Merceria
Location: Subsector Mortis
Type: Slightly toxic temperate world
Tithe: [Nix] There are no records of the planet being part of the Imperium in the past.
Population: Unknown.
Government: Government of Condottiere.
Each mercenary regiment has a voice.
Contract soldiers geared for front line combat.
Description: The reputation of Merceria and its contract soldiers has drawn in off world recruits since time immemorial. Imperial records dating back M37 have noted the planet to be a hub of mercenary activity. Contrary to the expectations of imperial historians the rise of the Styrian Triarchy has not resulted in the planet being put out of the mercenary business. Although xeno mercenaries are no longer welcome the planet still draws many human recruits.
Technology: Unknown. It is assumed to have non-sanctioned technology.
Contract soldiers in business attire.
Strategic importance: [Nix] At the end
of the day it is a mercenary hub, albeit far larger than one would usually imagine.
Loyalty: The mercenaries of this planet have developed a solid reputation of generally honouring their contract so long as their employers honour their end of the bargain.