'''Leagues''' were groups of [[Squat]] [[Stronghold]]s whiched work which worked together for a common purpose, - usually mutual defence, - trade or dealings with the [[Imperium]]. Leagues varied greatly in size greatly, the smallest (Emberg) consistied consisting of four Strongholds and the largest (Kapellar) consisted consisting of over three thousand. The League of Thor was the most powerful and influential, and included including over 300 Strongholdsstrongholds. Lying The League of Norgyr was the league closest to [[Holy Terra]] was the League of Norgyr.

A League usually encompassed the Strongholds of several planetson more than one planet. There were around 700 Leagues at the time of the Squat extinction.

Each League was led and dominated by a single powerful Stronghold. As some Leagues were virtually nations with distinct cultures, Squats often identified themselves with the League their Stronghold belongs belonged to.

Although the Squats had a strong sense of mutual preservation , as it had been known for rival Leagues leagues to go to war against with each otheranother. Such occasions could lead to lasting enmity, as Squats were inclined to remember deeds of infamy for many generations. The League of Thor and League of Grindel fought an unusually bitter war some around 2,000 years ago when settlers from both sides clashed over the exploration of the Lost Stronghold of Dargon. The war that followed resulted in the destruction of several Strongholds and many key victories for the capture League of Thungrim and Bruggin by Thor including the League capture of Thortwo other Leagues. Peace only came with the huge [[Ork]] invasion of Grunhag the Flayer which obliged all the Leagues to cooperate unify against their mutual foe. Although the war ended with the rout of the Orks , the two Leagues remained distrustful rivals and both sides consider themselves owed heavy considered the other side owing them debts of blood and honourhonor.