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Old 12-21-2011, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt W View Post
Agreed. The fact that one leader was assassinated does not establish a right of succession by assassination (see US Presidents, for example)

In fact, canon tells us little about the "official" structure of Maxwell's Militia. The unit in "Project Lucifer" has been out-of-contact for a century and can't really be regarded as typical. It's a small town security force with a big tradition

I like to see the Militia as something like the Chinese generals of the Warlord Era (1916 to 1940's). They might even claim allegiance to the Republic of the United States of America - but they're just protecting their own feudal fiefdoms. They operate the old feudal protection racket: stability in exchange for taxes & loyalty

I also see them as probable allies or clients of the KFS
Except that the USA was a functioning Republic at the time and this is a Dictatorship. Dictatorships are known for their occasional messy turn over. This is not to say that every transition of power is by assassination. The power could go to an Heir or if the heir is deemed unsuitable a Second child or the offspring of a relative. The assassination bit is like the Rich Five, there is an ongoing contest for power among a handful of competing families or clans. Where does the Team go when each is just a different degree of evil?
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