Ningxia

Ningxia
Ningxia 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates314.874 : 313.336[e]
Star names1
Spectral classK0V[1][2]
Recharge time191 hours[2]
Recharge station(s)Zenith[1][2]
Planet(s)3[2]

Political Affiliation[edit]


Ningxia III[edit]

Ningxia III
Astrophysical
System positionThird[1][2]
Jump Point distance5.48[2]
Moons1 (Favonius (asteroid))[2]
Geophysical
Surface gravity0.90[2]
Atmospheric pressureLow (Breathable)[2]
Equatorial temperature28°C (Temperate)[2]
Surface water32%[2]
Highest native lifeReptile[1][2]
History and Culture
Population23,000,000 (3025)[1]
30,000,000 (3079)[2]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerEarl of Ningxia
CapitalNew Zephyrus[2]
HPG ClassB[1][2]
HPG RepresentativePrecentor Martha Sullivan (3025)[1]

Though Ningxia has many diamonds perfect for industrial processes, the world was actually settled for its beautiful landscapes. Regarded as a planet-sized bonsai garden, every effort since the fall of the Star League to exploit the diamonds has been stopped by highly placed nobles, including Coordinator Takashi Kurita. These nobles, as well as many prominent businessmen, maintain vacation homes on the world.[1]

Planetary History[edit]

Star League[edit]

Ningxia was the source of industrial diamonds during the years of the Star League. As these diamonds were used in the manufacture of military-grade armor across the Combine and the Terran Hegemony, the planet was the host to a Star League Defense Force garrison.[33]

Succession Wars[edit]

The world has only one city, New Zephyus. The main spaceport is located here, but in the 3020s it suffered from a series of breakdowns that affected its ability to service DropShips. In fact, Ningxia was the site of several DropShip-related accidents during this time. As a result, the agricultural companies that form the core of the planet's economy experienced difficulty in shipping their products. The temporary solution was to have DropShips land directly on the farms to load cargo, but most of the population was opposed to the practice.[1]

Post-Jihad Era[edit]

Ningxia remained an important command world for the Draconis Combine in the wake of the Jihad, even though the Ryuken-roku were redeployed away from Ningxia as the Blakists retreated. Despite the command significance of Ningxia, much of the population continued to follow a largely agrarian lifestyle.[2]

Military Deployment[edit]

2764[edit]

2786[edit]

3050[edit]

  • Thirty-first Galedon Regulars[36]

3067 to 3085[edit]

- In 3085 the unit was at 60% of full strength, with 74% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

3085[edit]

- At this time the Fifth Sun Zhang were deployed across Ningxia and Soul. The Fifth was at 60% of full strength, with 80% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

Geography[edit]

Ningxia is a small world consisting of four major landmasses, the continents of Anemoi, Astraeus, Borus and Hyacinth. The planetary capital is located on Anemoi.[2]

The planet's capital is located on a large, rocky, forest-covered island in the planet's only ocean.[39]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • New Zephyus: Ningxia only large city and Prefecture capital.[39]

Industrial Centers[edit]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 20 systems (20 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Sertar 21.1 Loysville 24.0 Sikkim 24.4 Linqing 27.0
Nara 27.8 Espakeh 31.2 Emar 33.0 Kanto 33.5
Abiy Adi 34.6 Thimphu 41.7 Hassi R'mel 43.3 Qandahar 44.9
Macksburg 47.8 Charity 49.4 Multan 51.3 Takata 52.7
Clearfield 53.1 Kamarod 56.6 Tuscarawas 56.9 Monywa 58.6

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 181 (PDF p. 183): "A Brief Atlas" – Ningxia entry
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 Objectives: Draconis Combine, p. 17: "Ningxia"
  3. Handbook: House Kurita, p. 18: "Draconis Combine - [2319] Map"
  4. Handbook: House Kurita, p. 31: "Draconis Combine after Age of War - [2571] Map"
  5. Historical: Reunification War, p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"
  6. Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
  7. Field Manual: SLDF, p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
  8. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"
  9. First Succession War, p. 25: "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"
  10. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  11. Handbook: House Kurita, p. 43: "Draconis Combine after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
  12. First Succession War, p. 113: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  13. Handbook: House Kurita, p. 53: "Draconis Combine after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
  14. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), foldout: "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"
  15. Handbook: House Kurita, p. 64: "Draconis Combine after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
  16. Handbook: House Kurita, p. 66: "Draconis Combine after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
  17. Historical: War of 3039, p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"
  18. Handbook: House Kurita, p. 68: "Draconis Combine after War of 3039 - [3040] Map"
  19. Era Report: 3052, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"
  20. Era Report: 3052, p. 23: "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"
  21. Handbook: House Kurita, p. 71: "Draconis Combine after Operation REVIVAL - [3052] Map"
  22. Era Report: 3062, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3057] Map"
  23. Era Report: 3062, p. 29: "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"
  24. Handbook: House Kurita, p. 74: "Draconis Combine after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
  25. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 42: "Inner Sphere - [October 3067] Map"
  26. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65: Inner Sphere - [3075] Map
  27. Field Report: DCMS, p. 21: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery Deployment Map - [August 3079]"
  28. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63: "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"
  29. Field Manual: 3085, p. 127: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"
  30. Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"
  31. Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  32. Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  33. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 187: "13th Jump Infantry Division"
  34. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 256: "SLDF - Draconis Combine Military Command Map"
  35. First Succession War, p. 137: "First Succession War Deployment Table - DCMS"
  36. 20 Year Update, p. 41
  37. Field Manual: Updates, p. 119: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
  38. 38.0 38.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 51: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
  39. 39.0 39.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 181: "Ningxia"

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