Duchy of Mecetti

The Duchy of Mecetti was one of the several monarchic states that existed in the, under the rule of. One of the oldest duchies that existed in the region, it was the largest and most economically powerful, often representing the sector as a whole. It bordered the Duchy of Reena, Duchy of Melantha, and Duchy of Calipsa, along with the central system where the overall sector capital of was located.

History
The Duchy of Mecetti traced its origins to what was before the collection of systems and territories ruled by under the unified, around six thousand years before the. However, after the fell to a military coup around 1,582 BBY the empire splintered along regional lines and House Mecetti proclaimed the sovereignty of its territories. The Duke of Mecetti became the ruler of the new state, which became the largest in the Tapani sector of the other Noble Houses by the time of the late.

Foreign relations
The Duchy of Mecetti maintained varied relations with its neighbors in the Tapani sector. Due to the alliances and allegiances frequently shifting, relations changed accordingly. By the time of the the state was closely allied with the Duchy of Reena and Duchy of Calipsa in a coalition. It also maintains diplomatic and economic ties with other galactic governments. The whole sector is represented by two s in the Republic, one for the noble houses and one for the. Thus, there was a Mecetti embassy on that specifically represented the interests of the duchy, and the others had their own as well. Mecetti also possessed other diplomatic missions throughout the galaxy on s with which they had a lot of business ties and contact.

House Defense Forces
Being the most economically successful and powerful, the Duchy of Mecetti had always maintained a strong House Defense Force to protect merchant shipping from s and ward off the rival noble houses. During the Rebellion era the Mecetti House Navy possessed a fleet of 12 capital ships, most of which were s refurbished in the Obulette shipyards and supported by dozens of picket ships, corvettes, assault boats and snubfighters. Its ground forces consisted of the House Guard, which included thousands of personnel and a small armored force.

Astrography
The duchy was the largest state in the region, possessing the most systems, most of which were ruled by noblemen of House Mecetti. Due to the constant internal squabbling among the Tapani Noble Houses the borders of Mecetti frequently changed.

Notable systems: