Hanar is a post-invasion joint Gelt–Human colony that emerged from the ashes of the former human world Gilead. Originally settled by migrants from Metis, Gilead’s only city was annihilated during the Gelt conquest by a clean fusion device, killing approximately 60,000 inhabitants. The identity of those responsible remains a source of contention among both Compact and Realm factions.
Following her husband Kai’s death, Tishla invoked Gelt law to challenge the occupying Laral family, risking execution to assert her right to rebuild. Her bold appeal to the Sovereign resulted in the establishment of a new, legally recognized joint colony. Renamed Hanar—meaning “second chance” in a Gelt dialect—the planet was rebuilt near the ruins of Gilead City. Tishla governed as “Elevated,” maintaining authority from The Residence.
In 436 IE, a faction of radical Gelt insurgents launched a coup, temporarily forcing Tishla into exile and assassinating Chancellor Orias Palak and protector Trevor Colt. Tishla narrowly escaped with her daughter Athena, only to return with the help of JT Austin and a combined loyalist, Compact, and Republic-backed operation. With the insurgency in retreat, the Sovereign personally arrived to restore order—publicly executing the rebel leader and recognizing Tishla’s authority. JT and Tishla’s hastily arranged marriage during this moment cemented her legitimacy in Realm law.
Recent Developments (Expanded):
Coup and Restoration: In 436 IE, Hanar briefly descended into political chaos when a Gelt insurgency seized control of the parliament and assassinated key leadership. With Tishla forced into hiding, security chief Bornag coordinated the loyalist resistance while JT Austin, Suicide, and Mitsuko Yamato helped lead a covert operation to retake the capital. The Sovereign of the Realm personally intervened once the seat of power was secured, executing the coup’s leader mid-sentence and restoring Tishla’s rule.
Political Marriage: To reaffirm her legitimacy under Realm law and prevent further destabilization, Tishla married JT Austin in a Marilynist ceremony officiated in the Sovereign’s presence. This not only unified Hanar symbolically under its joint heritage but solidified JT’s position as a legitimate political partner—a gesture that surprised both Compact and Realm observers.
Diplomatic Milestone: Hanar’s ability to endure a violent regime change, repel insurgents, and host the Sovereign during a live political crisis reaffirmed its emerging status as a stable geopolitical actor. Though technically outside the Compact and the Realm, Hanar now functions as a vital diplomatic crossroads and a test case for long-term human–Gelt coexistence.
Cultural Symbolism: The wedding of Tishla and JT Austin, attended by figures like Ellie Nardino and Mitsuko Yamato, symbolized a deeper integration between two formerly warring peoples. In Gelt tradition, this moment redefined Tishla not only as Elevated but as a full head-of-state in practice if not title. The union—endorsed by the Sovereign—cements Hanar’s role in interstellar diplomacy and planetary reconstruction.
Appearances: Flight Blade, Storming Amargosa, “Half Shell,” Checkmate, Suicide Gambit