Alcor

Alcor
Alcor 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates-74.708 : 28.904[e]
Spectral classA5V[1]
Recharge time166 hours
Planet(s)3[1]

The Alcor system was the location of at least one habitable world, Alcor III, and as of 3151 was located in the Galatean League.[2]

System Description[edit]

The Alcor system has a variable primary star, making the presence of a habitable world with an atmosphere in the system unusual.[1]

System History[edit]

The Alcor system was settled during the First Exodus from Terra,[3] subsequently joining the Federation of Skye, and then the Lyran Commonwealth when the Commonwealth formed.[4]

Political Affiliation[edit]


Alcor III[edit]

Alcor III
Astrophysical
System positionThird[1]
Jump Point distance33 days[1]
MoonsOne (Yahto)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.01[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature46°C[1]
Surface water88%[1]
Highest native lifeFish[1]
Landmasses2 (Galvinia, Fuchisa)[1]
History and Culture
Demonym(s)Alcoran[1]
Population2,981,000,000 (3130)[41][1]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerDuke of Alcor
Political LeaderPlanetary Governor
Military CommanderXimenes Martinez, Legate (3130)[41][1]
CapitalUrsamajorisaeti[1]

Alcor III - more commonly known simply as Alcor - is the third planet in the Alcor system.

Planetary History[edit]

Many mining companies landed on Alcor to exploit the easily accessible mineral resources stored in the planet's crust. Although these were productive enterprises, the little arable land on the world lacked specific trace elements that are required for human health. As a result, the Alcorans became reliant on trading ships that brought produce from other worlds. This constant need for trade made Alcor something of a trading hub despite its out-of-the-way location.[1]

Following the invasion of the Free Worlds League by the Skye and Bolan Provinces of the Lyran Alliance in what was termed Operation ÜBERSCHATTEN, Marshall Jeremy Brett took command of the local Free Worlds League Military and launched a counteroffensive, under the name Operation BROKEN FIST. BROKEN FIST went beyond simply attempting to recapture worlds that the Lyrans had seized, striking into Lyran space at numerous worlds. Alcor was one of the worlds hit and was attacked by the League forces on the 20th of September 3068. The League would keep control of Alcor until the 7th of January 3069, when Lyran Alliance forces recaptured the planet.[31]

Military Deployment[edit]

3038[edit]

3063[edit]

3144[edit]

Geography[edit]

The variable star at the heart of the Alcor system was responsible for Alcor III being a mountainous, geologically active world.[1]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Little Fork: location of planetary militia headquarters.[43]
  • Stephensville: village a few kilometers from Ursamajorisaeti.[45]
  • Ursamajorisaeti: Planetary capital.[1]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 64 systems (63 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Cor Caroli 18.3 Syrma 19.7 Galatea 21.6 Gacrux 21.7
Alioth 21.8 Mizar 21.8 Carsphairn 23.7 Vindemiatrix 25.8
Alkaid 26.5 Alchiba 28.0 Milton 28.1 Skye 28.6
Zebebelgenubi 29.2 Summer 30.4 Phecda 30.5 Haddings 34.1
Kochab 34.2 Seginus 34.7 Zaniah 35.0 Laiaka 36.2
Shiloh 36.4 Menkent 36.9 Wyatt 38.0 Afleir 39.6
Wing 39.8 Alkalurops 42.1 Nusakan 42.4 Algorab 42.9
Alphecca 43.3 Alhena 44.1 Chertan 44.5 Dubhe 45.2
Callison 45.6 Zosma 46.3 Lipton 46.6 Zollikofen 46.7
Caledonia 47.1 Marcus 47.2 Gladius 47.9 Denebola 47.9
Glengarry 48.1 Muphrid 49.2 Unukalhai 49.8 Skondia 50.5
Chara 50.7 Zavijava 51.9 Hesperus 52.0 Lyons 52.6
New Kyoto 53.8 Carnwath 54.8 Dieudonné 54.8 Thorin 55.3
Oliver 56.0 Castor 57.0 Chaffee 57.4 Lamon 57.8
New Dallas 57.8 Rocky 58.2 Aquileia 58.4 Ko 58.6
Devil's Rock 58.6 Rochelle 59.4 Solaris 59.6 Kalidasa 60.5

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