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==Overview==
The '''Southwest Trinity Worlds''' is the unofficial nickname of a trio of planets in the [[Free Worlds League]] near the [[Periphery]]. They were primarily settled by various Native Americans tribes, Hispanics, Americans from the southwestern [[United States of America|United States]] and northwestern Mexico (Arizona, New Mexico, Sanora, and Chihuahua), and people of Jewish descent.<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 87–88: Cassie Suthorn explains the makeup of the Trinity Worlds to FedCom Reporter Archie Westin.</ref>

These worlds are known throughout the Inner Sphere of the mid-[[thirty-first century]] due to the exploits of the 17th Recon Regiment, nicknamed the [[Camacho's Caballeros]], a [[mercenary unit]] mainly comprised of individuals hailing from that region.

When the worlds were first settled, they had originally formed a [[bandit kingdom]] known alternatively as the '''Intendancy of New New Spain''' or the '''Intendancy of New New Grenada'''.<ref>''Close Quarters'', ch. 4</ref><ref>''Close Quarters'', ch. 27</ref><ref>''Hearts of Chaos'', ch. 5–6</ref> When the Free Worlds League conquered and then absorbed the cantankerous triad, it was considered a major coup by the long-suffering neighboring worlds, and went a long way towards influencing those worlds to view the Free Worlds League favorably.<ref name="QCp21">''Close Quarters'', p. 21 (prerelease electronic edition)</ref>

==Culture==
The people of the region emulate the Southwestern United States and Mexico's "Old West" mentality from the 1900s. Many of the people are heavily religious, rough and tumble, and violent. The populations of the planets tend fight or squabble among themselves due to their clannish ways. Many religious leadership figures are also engaged as warriors to attempt to earn the respect of the rough people they lead.<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 62–63: Father Roberto "Call Me Bob" Garcia - describes his faith and people reason why they taken in fighting despite their faith.</ref>

As their society is dominated by male chauvinists, women seeking to escape their expected "homemaker" roles tend to join the military.<ref>''Close Quarters'', p. 130: Captain MacDougall's comments to ''Tai-sa'' Shimazu of the 9th Ghost life as woman among Southwestern Worlds of the Free Worlds League.</ref>

The people raise herd animals, such as violent variations of the American bison, Longhorn, and Brahma bull which was named ''Ranger''. This animal forces many young rancher children on the Trinity worlds to become adept [[IndustrialMech|AgroMech]] pilots to handle the man-hunting beasts.<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 123–124: Cassie Suthorn reflects on the background she was told about People of the Trinity Worlds.</ref>

==Worlds of the Southwestern Trinity==

* [[Galisteo]]
* [[Sierra]]
* [[Cerillos]]

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Close Quarters]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Hearts of Chaos]]'' (novel)

[[Category:Free Worlds League Regions]]