Chain conditions in maximal models

Abstract

We present two ℙmax varations which create maximal models relative to certain counterexamples to Martin's Axiom, in hope of separating certain classical statements which fall between MA and Suslin's Hypothesis. One of these models is taken from [19], in which we maximize relative to the existence of a certain type of Suslin tree, and then force with that tree. In the resulting model, all Aronszajn trees are special and Knaster's forcing axiom κ3 fails. Of particular interest is the still open question whether κ2 holds in this model.