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Initially, the colony worlds were governed by the Pella Compact, the original central council which led the colony ships to [[Gorin]]. These clan leaders forged the first alliances with the [[Species: Senali|Senali]], and established the first trade routes in this region of space.

Toward the end of the Twelve Kingdoms Era, the houses began colonizing new worlds on the sector's periphery, both to provide them with needed raw materials, and to establish a buffer zone between the houses and the expanding [[Species: Senali|Senali]] trading empire. [[Vaedan]], [[Nanaria]], and [[Zalenaedere]], and most of the systems now in the [[Freeworlds Region]] were cataloged and lightly settled in this time frame. The houses made contact with the [[Species: Tinalli|Tinalli]] on [[Tinall]], and began trading with them.

The [[Siiden Passage]] trade route was blazed by [[Species: Senali|Senali]] scouts in the aftermath of the [[Great Trial Wars]] of 8717 (Tanith reckoning), and within 25 years had become an established trade route into Senali space (actually, the scouts were merely re-establishing a route long abandoned by ancient Senali traders). The distinct angular [[Species: Senali|Senali]] tradeships became common sights in Tanith space, and the aliens brought with them investment capital and a vibrant culture.

Three trends took place in the Federal Era which had long-lasting impacts on the region: Senali trading stopped almost immediately as the [[Species: Senali|Senali]] disappeared from this area of space without any warning or clue as to their demise, a cluster of periphery colony worlds grew rapidly in power and broke away from the houses, and a first contact was made with the Romulan Star Empire.

But as is the nature of the universe, things change. Originally the Romulan Empire, though it intervened in a few wars and spates of violence, generally left the Par'thinian Federation to its own devices. Eventually, however, the Romulans began to take more and more notice of happenings within the Par'tha Expanse, and more often Romulan warships could be seen patrolling the formerly sovereign space of the [[Species: Caraadian|Caraadians]]. It quickly became apparent that the [[Species: Caraadian|Caraadians]] were now under the oppression of the Romulans. Technology in the Par'tha Expanse had not yet reached a level where they could oppose their oppressors, yet some houses tried, led by [[House Tadere]]. The Romulans came in waves to purge the Par'tha Expanse of rebels.

When dealing with the outside galaxy, the [[Species: Caraadian|Caraadians]] use the standards of the rest of the galaxy. However, in domestic affairs, the Tanith calendar (established by Kaen Tan in 5412) is still in common use. There are 60 minutes to an hour, 24 hours to a day, 5 days to a week, 7 weeks to a month, and ten months to a year. To round out the 368-day year, there are three festival weeks and three one-day holidays.

*'''Laelath Week.''' Laelath Week was a [[Species: Senali|Senali]] holiday which celebrated commerce and family (the two concepts were not far separated in the Senali mind). Traditionally, celebrants exchange gifts, and make new alliances and trade arrangements, and spend time with their families. The holiday gradually spread into the [[Species: Caraadian|Caraadian]] population of the Par'tha Expanse, and has changed somewhat in the cultural transition. Most [[Species: Caraadian|Caraadians]] ignore the trade aspect of the festival and go on vacation. Many businesses, however, focus on this fact and use the holiday week to bring in the profits from tourists. A few companies still use the time to broker new deals with their trading partners.

Being seen on [[Oscion]] during capital season is an absolute must for nobles interested in maintaining reputations as movers and shakers. Avoiding capital season marks a noble as a social pariah and can have a big negative impact on his status among his peers. Occasionally, those who had business outside the sector could be excused for a season or two, but since the [[Species: Caraadian|Caraadians]] had severed ties with races outside the sector, this is no longer a valid claim. Attending to business elsewhere within the sector seldom cuts it as an excuse; during capital season, sector business comes to [[Oscion]].