Jericho

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Jericho were a major Terran terrorist organization formed in the mid 26th century

Origins

Jericho were formed after Mars joined the The Terran Republic . Its leadership had become convinced that the Republic's leaders including House Valane, Ashpool and Inkerman were all either Zzenddi hybrids or under Zzenddi influence.

Stated Aims

Jericho has posted a simple manifesto on many of its "hidden" media portals and also posted as physical posters or placards:

• The complete breakdown and destruction of the Terran Republic
• Its replacement with a new voluntary Terran state
• The unmasking of all "Great Houses" to confirm that they are not Zzenddi hybrids

Organization

Jericho is apparently organized in a classic cell structure, with small groups of four or so operating with only a single point of contact above them.
The nature of Jericho's senior command is generally unknown with "couriers" operating between planets but all other cells only operating on one planet, usually their home planet.
According to one leaked source, Jericho show a surprisingly high level of organization and tradecraft, suggesting that some of its membership may be former intelligence officers.

History

Jericho first "announced itself" in 2548 after posting its media sites with its manifesto and its claims that there were Zzenddi hybrids throughout the Republic
Jericho then launched terrorist attacks on New Carthage, Tyr, Gaia and Mars.
Jericho also attempted to destroy the building site of Nysa City on Mars.
Throughout the 2550's, Jericho made numerous bombing attacks against cities on Mars, New Carthage, Tyr and Earth. They also ambushed Marine patrols on Tyr and Earth.
In 2559, Jericho launched a series of raids on Marine bases and stole tonnes of munitions.
There was a major push in 2558-2560 by RepInt and the Marine Corps to crack down on Jericho militia and bases, resulting in hundreds of Jericho militants killed and more captured.
In 2565 There is a huge terrorist attack in Dhaka City as Jericho attempt to "decapitate" the Republic's government. Thousands of militants attacking the capitol building, the General Assembly & the Dept of Defence building. A Marine Corps Quick Reaction Force lands and assaults the building and retakes it.
The Jericho "fleet" also attempts a longshot attack against the Sol fleet dock but are all but wiped out by Task Force 17 which is stationed there.
A massive terrorist hunt is launched by RepInt as a response, with Jericho bases attacked across the Republic.