We are in the Third Millennium.
It is unknown the amount of planets
of the diferent systems of the galaxy that are linked with a network of ancient
artifacts working as gateways, built in the past by a lost civilization known
as the “Forerunners”. Those gates have connected distant worlds, open to
exploration, trade and conquest, giving shape to a new intergalactic policitc scenario
where a new feudalism system arose.
In this situation the basical force of projection are the
Mech Squadrons, small armies that can move through the Gateways ready to
maneuver into any planetary enviroment and to develop a strong action, under
the orders of the diferent Corporations, War clans or even Pirates.
While the characteristics of the gateways don't allow to stablish Nations as were known in the past, there are three main galactic alliances among the Clans:
The Illyrian Hegemony
The Meiji Shogunate
The Society of Cogwerk Planets.
These three factions claim relationships with the clans on about half the planets in the known galaxy, though many of those relationships are loose, with mercenaries and local protectorates dropping in and out of these alliances as circumstances change.