Harrow's Sun

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Harrow's Sun
Harrow's Sun 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates261.847 : 71.038[e]
Spectral classG1V[1]
Recharge time182 hours[2]
Recharge station(s)Zenith[1]

The Harrow's Sun system was the location of at least one habitable world, Harrow's Sun II, and as of 3152 was located within the Draconis Combine.[3]

System Description[edit]

Harrow's Sun is located near the Bergman's Planet and New Aberdeen systems[4] and consists of a class G1V primary orbited by at least two worlds. It lies Spinward from Terra. During the thirty-first century a recharge station was in place at the system zenith jump point.[1][3]

System History[edit]

The Harrow's Sun system was colonized during or shortly after the First Exodus from Terra[5] and was incorporated into or annexed by the Federated Suns at some point during or prior to the Age of War.[6][7]

Political Affiliation[edit]


Harrow's Sun II[edit]

Harrow's Sun II
Harrows Sun Flag.png
Astrophysical
System positionSecond[1]
Jump Point distance9.75 days[1]
Moons2 (Boon, Bane)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity0.96[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature32°C (Arid)[1]
Surface water46%[1]
Highest native lifeMammals[1]
LandmassesAt least 2 (Paris, Priam)[1]
History and Culture
Population1,458,330,000[1]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerBaron of Harrow's Sun
HPG ClassB[1]

Harrow's Sun II, more commonly known simply as Harrow's Sun, is the second planet in the system and has two moons named Boon and Bane. Only 43% of the world is covered in water so there is a large land area for use. The oceans are heavily alkaline and filled with life that is incompatible with human digestion. There are also large polar icecaps that are largely ignored. Historically, the world has been struck many times during the Succession Wars due to its location between the Federated Suns and Draconis Combine. With a large land area and a need for military facilities, the southern area of the Briseis continent is used for military facilities, massive military training exercises and hosting a regular contingent of troops used in OpFor operations. Most of the planet's heavy industry is concentrated on the continent of Paris while the continent of Priam focuses on agriculture. The world has arguably some of the best vineyards in the Inner Sphere. On Bane, one of Harrow's Sun's moons, an AFFS marine regiment was permanently stationed with a fleet of boarding shuttles and DropShips plus two wings of aerospace fighters while under the control of the Federated Suns.[1]

Planetary History[edit]

First Succession War[edit]

Harrow's Sun was invaded during the first half of the major invasion into the Federated Suns launched by the Draconis Combine in May 2787.[14] Harrow's Sun was liberated by the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns in 2811 as part of the third and final major AFFS counteroffensive of the First Succession War against the Draconis Combine.[15]

Third Succession War[edit]

Third Battle for Harrow's Sun[edit]

In 3002 the Combine launched another assault on the world with a task force that included the Eighth Sword of Light and Fourth Proserpina Hussars. Officially the third battle for Harrow's Sun, the invasion went poorly for the DCMS due to the meddling of Coordinator Hohiro Kurita. The DCMS was defeated despite having the advantage of numbers and one of the well-trained Sword of Light regiments.[23][51][52]

Fourth Battle for Harrow's Sun[edit]

The DCMS launched a new assault against Harrow's Sun in 3020.[53][54][55]

Post–Third Succession War[edit]

After their victory on Misery in 3028, Wolf's Dragoons fled the Draconis Combine and arrived at Fort Belvoir on Harrow's Sun in the Federated Suns. There they met Leftenant General Ardan Sortek, personal aide to First Prince Hanse Davion. Ardan Sortek brought supplies, technicians and additional BattleMechs and aerospace fighters to help replace some of the Dragoons' losses. From mid-June to mid-July, Jaime Wolf and Ardan Sortek conferred on the upcoming events of the Fourth Succession War and how the Draconis Combine would react.[56]

Fifth Battle of Harrow's Sun[edit]

In 3028, Wolf's Dragoons would again face off against the Draconis Combine in the Fifth Battle of Harrow's Sun.[57]

Military Deployment[edit]

Geography[edit]

Harrow's Sun has at least two continents: Paris, the largest continent and a center of heavy industry, and Priam, smaller continent to the south and source of much of the planet's agricultural supply.[1]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Blue Swann[70]
  • Fort Belvoir: military fortification and site of a battle during the Fifth Battle of Harrow's Sun[56][57]
  • Jinxor River: site of a battle during the Fifth Battle of Harrow's Sun[57]
  • Mura: a city[71]
  • String Forest of New Castle: site of a battle during the Fifth Battle of Harrow's Sun[57]
  • Yustis Pass: site of a battle during the Fifth Battle of Harrow's Sun[57]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 40 systems (39 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Bergman's Planet 5.7 New Aberdeen 8.7 Benet 13.0 Misery 18.7
Elidere 18.8 Wapakoneta 23.6 Nouveau Toulouse 24.7 Gandy's Luck 24.9
Crossing 25.3 Glenmora 29.7 Thestria 30.3 Lima 31.2
Marlowe's Rift 31.9 Tallmadge 32.5 Hoff 34.5 Fairfield 37.1
Goldlure 37.8 Sakhara 39.8 McComb 41.8 Barlow's End 43.4
Westfield 45.1 Bettendorf 45.3 Deshler 46.9 Royal 47.5
Oldsmith 47.8 Harpster 49.9 New Ivaarsen 50.5 Huan 50.8
Igualada 51.7 Dahar 53.9 Swales 54.3 Udibi 54.3
Marduk 54.7 Ballentine 55.6 An Ting 55.6 Cassias 56.5
Arlington 56.9 Yufu 57.2 Tishomingo 59.2 Matsuida 60.4

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