Alliance of Arab Mining Guilds (Solar Wars)

The Alliance of Arab Mining Guilds declared independence in 2247, though it was unclear who exactly they declared independence from. The Alliance consists of 24 nomadic Arab mining guilds (originally 23) concentrated around a specific portion of the Asteroid Belt. They claim roughly 15% of the Belt. Having developed a distinct Arab sub-culture and adopted a space-based lifestyle, the mining guilds have become more like tribal clans than private companies.

It is unclear whether they are a nation or simply an independent socio-cultural group as they do not consider themselves a fixed territorial nation, nor do they even consider themselves a united political entity. Nomadic miners, they have been left largely to their own devices as the Asteroid Belt is still largely unpopulated. It also helps their claims of independence that they are adept at guerrilla warfare and travel in spaceships capable of swiftly retreating when necessary, disappearing into the uncharted wilderness of the Belt.

They were neutral in both Solar Wars.

Miscellaneous

 * Year of Founding: 2247
 * Currency: Coin of the Guild (Guild Coin)
 * Demographics:
 * Population: 12 million
 * Demonym: There is no consistent demonym. They are often referred to by their individual Guild demonyms.
 * Religion: 100% Muslim


 * Politics: A highly decentralised alliance, almost all governing power rests with the Guild Master of each guild. However, the Guild Masters of each tribe meet annually or in times of emergency at the Guild Council, the highest authority of the Alliance. The most senior Guild Master (by age) is allotted the title of High Guild Master of the Alliance.