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Line 10: | planets = | planets = }} }} − The '''Astrokaszy''' system was the location of at least one habitable world, '''Astrokaszy III''', and as of June [[3152]] was located in the [[Rim Commonality]] province of the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name=EAp78/> + The '''Astrokaszy''' system was the location of at least one habitable world, '''Astrokaszy III''', and as of [[3145]] was located in the [[Rim Commonality]] province of the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name="ER:3145p38">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 38: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> __TOC__ __TOC__ Line 44:
Line 44: * [[3081]] - Independent world<ref name="J:FRp62">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 62</ref> * [[3081]] - Independent world<ref name="J:FRp62">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 62</ref> * [[3085]] - Independent world<ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref> * [[3085]] - Independent world<ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref> − * [[3090]] - [[Rim Commonality]]<ref name=FM:3085p237>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 237: "Affiliation: Independents" - after 3090 the Astrokaszy affiliation is replaced with the Rim Commonality.</ref> + * [[3135]] - [[Rim Commonality]]<ref name="ER:3145p10">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 10</ref> − * [[3135]] - Rim Commonality<ref name="ER:3145p10">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 10</ref> * [[3139]] - Rim Commonality<ref>''Map of the Rim Commonality included with Free Worlds League map as of [3139]''</ref> * [[3139]] - Rim Commonality<ref>''Map of the Rim Commonality included with Free Worlds League map as of [3139]''</ref> − * [[3145]] - [[Free Worlds League]]<ref name="ER:3145p38">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 38: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> + * [[3145]] - [[Free Worlds League]]<ref name="ER:3145p38"/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> − * [[3151]] - Free Worlds League<ref name=SFp102-103>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 102-103, "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)</ref> − * [[3152]] - Free Worlds League<ref name=EAp78>''Empire Alone'', p. 78, "The Free Worlds League June 3152" (Map)</ref> {{div col end}} {{div col end}} Line 60:
Line 57: | position = 3<ref name=MSII15/><ref name="TPp125-126"/> | position = 3<ref name=MSII15/><ref name="TPp125-126"/> | distance = 7.98 days<ref name=MSII15/><ref name="TPp125-126"/> | distance = 7.98 days<ref name=MSII15/><ref name="TPp125-126"/> − | moons = 1 (Ghada)<ref name=MSII15/> + | moons = 1 (Ghada)<ref name="MSIIp15HC">''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 15: "Astrokaszy"</ref> | gravity = 1.03<ref name=MSII15/> | gravity = 1.03<ref name=MSII15/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=MSII15/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=MSII15/> Line 71:
Line 68: | language = | language = | religion = | religion = − | population = est. 200,000–500,000 (3025),<ref name="TPp125-126"/><br>698,000 (3067)<ref name=MSII15/> + | population = 200,000–500,000 estimated (3025),<ref name="TPp125-126"/><br>698,000 (3067)<ref name=MSII15/> | ruler = [[Caliph of the Shervanis Caliphate]] (3001)<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88">''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 88: "Astrokaszy"</ref> | ruler = [[Caliph of the Shervanis Caliphate]] (3001)<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88">''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 88: "Astrokaszy"</ref> | political = | political = Line 79:
Line 76: | hpgrep = [[Precentor]] [[Girindas Blaine]] (3025)<ref name="TPp125-126"/> | hpgrep = [[Precentor]] [[Girindas Blaine]] (3025)<ref name="TPp125-126"/> }} }} − Astrokaszy III, more commonly referred to simply as Astrokaszy, is the third planet in the Astrokaszy system and is a hot, arid planet with a single moon named Ghada.<ref name=MSII15/> + Astrokaszy III, more commonly referred to simply as Astrokaszy, is the third planet in the Astrokaszy system and is a hot, arid planet with a single moon named Ghada.<ref name="MSIIp15HC"/> ===Planetary History=== ===Planetary History=== Astrokaszy was left uninhabited until the [[Crimson Reapers]], routed by the [[Capellan Confederation]], broke their contract with the Free Worlds League, raided for supplies, and sought refuge there in [[2892]]. The shattered mercenary command brought with them a heavy influence of predominantly Muslim beliefs and customs. Soon after landing, various commanders began to feud amongst themselves about how to use their limited resources to colonize the planet. Fragmenting into smaller and smaller groups, the commands were scattered across the northern deserts, eventually becoming the ancestors of the nomadic tribes and city-states that existed for centuries.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> Astrokaszy was left uninhabited until the [[Crimson Reapers]], routed by the [[Capellan Confederation]], broke their contract with the Free Worlds League, raided for supplies, and sought refuge there in [[2892]]. The shattered mercenary command brought with them a heavy influence of predominantly Muslim beliefs and customs. Soon after landing, various commanders began to feud amongst themselves about how to use their limited resources to colonize the planet. Fragmenting into smaller and smaller groups, the commands were scattered across the northern deserts, eventually becoming the ancestors of the nomadic tribes and city-states that existed for centuries.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> − These city-states became home to interstellar trade, and by [[2905]], the surface of Astrokaszy was dotted with successful urban centers. [[Caliph of the Shervanis Caliphate|Caliph]] [[Omar Shervanis]], a fifth-generation descendant of the leader of the Crimson Reapers, became the most prominent and most powerful of the urban centers on Astrokaszy. Shervanis's Caliphate was guaranteed by the remnants of the Crimson Reapers BattleMechs, two ''Clints'' and a ''Warhammer''. However, Shervanis' aspirations were greater than Astrokaszy, and the Caliph had devoted his efforts to the acquisition of more war matériel, power, sphere of influence and even legitimacy. By [[3001]], Astrokaszy, led by Caliph Shervanis, had formed a federated government, stable and affluent enough to be recognized by [[Inner Sphere]] powers and [[ComStar]], who connected the colony to the Inner Sphere-spanning [[HPG]] network.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> + These city-states became home to interstellar trade, and by [[2905]], the surface of Astrokaszy was dotted with successful urban centers. The Caliphate of [[Omar Shervanis]], a fifth-generation descendant of the leader of the Crimson Reapers, became the most prominent and most powerful of the urban centers on Astrokaszy. Shervanis's Caliphate was guaranteed by the remnants of the Crimson Reapers BattleMechs, two ''Clints'' and a ''Warhammer''. However, Shervanis' aspirations were greater than Astrokaszy, and the Caliph had devoted his efforts to the acquisition of more war matériel, power, sphere of influence and even legitimacy. By [[3001]], Astrokaszy, led by Caliph Shervanis, had formed a federated government, stable and affluent enough to be recognized by [[Inner Sphere]] powers and [[ComStar]], who connected the colony to the Inner Sphere-spanning [[HPG]] network.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> − ====Post-Fourth Succession War====+ The success of Astrokaszy was short-lived. In [[3035]],<ref name=HB:MPSp8>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 8: "Local Color"</ref><ref name=TP2Ep54>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', pp. 54, 56: "Foundation and Early History"</ref> the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded and took control of the planet because [[Imperator of the Marian Hegemony|''Imperator'']] [[Marius O'Reilly]] believed Astrokaszy harbored a [[House Marik|Marik]] agent who had sent an assassin to try to kill him. Quickly, the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], the [[Illyrian Palatinate]], and the [[Circinus Federation]]—as well as a Free Worlds League peacekeeping force—landed forces on-planet to prevent violence from erupting. However, the damage had been done; despite the Marian Hegemony removing its troops from the planet, Astrokaszy's federation had dissolved and individual city-states had formed alliances and begun a civil war.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> − The success of Astrokaszy was short-lived. In [[3035]],<ref name=HB:MPSp8>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 8: "Local Color"</ref><ref name=TP2Ep54>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', pp. 54, 56: "Foundation and Early History"</ref> the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded and took control of the planet because [[Imperator of the Marian Hegemony|''Imperator'']] [[Marius O'Reilly]] believed Astrokaszy harbored a [[House Marik|Marik]] agent who had sent an assassin to try to kill him. Quickly, the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Illyrian Palatinate]], and [[Circinus Federation]]—as well as a Free Worlds League peacekeeping force—landed forces on-planet to prevent violence from erupting. However, the damage had been done; despite the Marian Hegemony removing its troops from the planet, Astrokaszy's federation had dissolved and individual city-states had formed alliances and begun a civil war.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> − Worse still, the [[Federated Suns]], [[Draconis Combine]], and (unnamed) Periphery powers took advantage of the situation to use the planet as a testing ground for experimental weapons, tactics, and [[BattleMechs]], and as a training area for special operations forces. The Free Worlds League brokered a peace agreement between the city-states but bloodshed resumed mere weeks after they left the system in [[3042]]. Though violence on Astrokaszy was low-grade, warfare continued until [[3048]], by which point its cities contained vast areas of rubble and the population was sharply divided.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> + Worse still, the [[Federated Suns]], [[Draconis Combine]], and (unnamed) Periphery powers took advantage of the situation to use the planet as a testing ground for experimental weapons, tactics, and special operations forces. Some even speculated the planet was used as a proving ground for experimental [[BattleMechs]]. The Free Worlds League brokered a peace agreement between the city-states but bloodshed resumed mere weeks after they left the system in [[3042]]. Though violence on Astrokaszy was low-grade, warfare continued until [[3048]], by which point its cities contained vast areas of rubble and the population sharply divided.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> − − In mid-[[3057]], renewed infighting between the various city-states gave Marius' son [[Sean O'Reilly]], now the ruling [[Caesar of the Marian Hegemony|''Caesar'']], an opportunity to begin a new round of Marian conquests. Although O'Reilly was supported by the [[Word of Blake]] faction known as the [[Sixth of June]], the sudden arrival of the veteran mercenary unit [[Avanti's Angels]], funded by the Magistracy of Canopus, prevented the planet from falling to the Hegemony.<ref name=FM:Pp70>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 70: "Empire Building"</ref> ====The Smoke Jaguars==== ====The Smoke Jaguars==== Line 99:
Line 93: ====Jihad==== ====Jihad==== − Before the system-wide HPG blackout, Blakist forces were in control of the planet's ten largest settlements, including the Shervanis Caliphate. Mercenary business has been completely stopped.{{cn}} + Before the system-wide HPG blackout, [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] forces were in control of the planet's ten largest settlements, including the Shervanis Caliphate. Mercenary business has been completely stopped.{{cn}} − On 6 April [[3076]], a raiding force from the Magistracy of Canopus raided Astrokaszy, striking at what they believed were bases established on the planet by the Word of Blake. The Canopians had material support from the Capellan Confederation and fought against the Blakist-sponsored group known as the [[Order of the Faithful]].<ref name="JHS:Tp21">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> + On 6 April [[3076]], a raiding force from the Magistracy of Canopus raided Astrokaszy, striking at what they believed were bases established on the planet by the [[Word of Blake]]. The Canopians had material support from the Capellan Confederation and fought against the Blakist-sponsored group known as the [[Order of the Faithful]].<ref name="JHS:Tp21">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The original inhabitants of Astrokaszy were semi-barbaric nomadic tribes under the rule of "caliphate" and local suzerains. The people of Astrokaszy were fearless fighters with an interest in blood sports. However, the planet remained mostly fractious as the population blossomed. As the population spread, Astrokaszy's surface became dotted with rich oases and caravans. However, Astrokaszy always possessed a certain sinister character.{{cn}} The original inhabitants of Astrokaszy were semi-barbaric nomadic tribes under the rule of "caliphate" and local suzerains. The people of Astrokaszy were fearless fighters with an interest in blood sports. However, the planet remained mostly fractious as the population blossomed. As the population spread, Astrokaszy's surface became dotted with rich oases and caravans. However, Astrokaszy always possessed a certain sinister character.{{cn}} Line 116:
Line 110: ====Dark Age==== ====Dark Age==== − The Blakist reign over Astrokaszy left the world a crime- and corruption-ridden target for raiders, both pirates and state-sponsored attackers from the Marian Hegemony and Canopus. By [[3090]] or at some point in the early 32nd century the [[5th Rim Commonality Guards|Fifth Rim Commonality Guards]] deposed Astrokaszy's ruling caliphate, after which the planet's inhabitants chose to join the [[Rim Commonality]].<ref name=FM3145p106>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 106, "Fifth Rim Commonality Guards (The Sword Breakers)" - absorption of Astrokaszy is stated to have taken place after unit's formation in 3101, but contradicts year given RPG affiliation rules in FM:3085p237</ref>+ [[Markson's Marauders]], under contract of the Magistracy of Canopus, made several raids against Astrokaszy. So nasty have their raids been to the planet, that Astrokaszy officials have lobbied for Markson's Marauders to be labeled pirates rather than legitimate mercenaries.<ref name="TRO:3150p202">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 202 "Y-2 Yùn"</ref> − − In March [[3145]] the Fifth Rim Commonality Guards engaged attackers from the [[Magistracy Cavaliers]] at the Battle of Hillock Falls. The battle was notable for featuring the greatest number of [[Partisan]] vehicles in a single engagement.<ref name=TRO:3150p74>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 74: "Partisan AA Vehicle"</ref> − − [[Markson's Marauders]], under contract of the Magistracy of Canopus, made several raids against Astrokaszy. So nasty were their raids to the planet, that Astrokaszy officials lobbied for Markson's Marauders to be labeled pirates rather than legitimate mercenaries.<ref name="TRO:3150p202">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 202: "Y-2 Yùn"</ref> ===Military Deployment=== ===Military Deployment=== Line 133:
Line 123: ===Planetary Locations=== ===Planetary Locations=== − * Hillock Falls: site of a Dark Age battle<ref name=TRO:3150p74/> * Rashier City<ref name=DBc28>''Double-Blind'', ch. 28</ref> * Rashier City<ref name=DBc28>''Double-Blind'', ch. 28</ref> * Shervanis City: the planetary capital city<ref name=MSII15/><ref name=DBc22>''Double-Blind'', ch. 22</ref> * Shervanis City: the planetary capital city<ref name=MSII15/><ref name=DBc22>''Double-Blind'', ch. 22</ref> Line 140:
Line 129: **"The Nook": a desert oasis<ref name=DBc32>''Double-Blind'', ch. 32</ref> **"The Nook": a desert oasis<ref name=DBc32>''Double-Blind'', ch. 32</ref> <!-- Commented out due to lack of information <!-- Commented out due to lack of information − ===Companies and Industries=== + ===Industrial Centers=== ===Image gallery=== ===Image gallery=== Line 147:
Line 136: ==Notes== ==Notes== * The 3035 invasion by the Marian Hegemony is erroneously mentioned in ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' (p. 88) as taking place in 3025, despite the correct year being given earlier in the book (p. 54) and in the newer source ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' (p. 8). As such, all other years provided in context have been adjusted accordingly in this article. * The 3035 invasion by the Marian Hegemony is erroneously mentioned in ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' (p. 88) as taking place in 3025, despite the correct year being given earlier in the book (p. 54) and in the newer source ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' (p. 8). As such, all other years provided in context have been adjusted accordingly in this article. − * Currently the electronic copy of ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' describes Astrokaszy as having three moons named Delsia, Ralston, and Vannora—which is an identical set of moons to the planet [[Westerhand]] in the [[Capellan Confederation]]. It was confirmed on the [[Catalyst Game Labs]] official forum that the electronic copy of ''Mercenaries Supplemental II'' is in error, and that hard copies of the publication are correct and list Astrokaszy as having a single moon named Ghada.<ref name=MSII15/> + * Currently the electronic copy of ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' describes Astrokaszy as having three moons named Delsia, Ralston and Vannora - which is an identical set of moons to the planet [[Westerhand]] in the [[Capellan Confederation]]. It was confirmed on the [[Catalyst Game Labs]] official forum that the electronic copy of ''Mercenaries Supplemental II'' is in error, and that hard copies of the publication are correct and list Astrokaszy as having a single moon named Ghada.<ref name="MSIIp15HC"/> {{quote|The PDF of MercsSup2 is in error. The print version was corrected to show that Astrokaszy has one moon called Ghada.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/general-discussion/delsia-ralston-and-vannora-which-planet-do-they-orbit-again/msg1108429/#msg1108429 Roosterboy, 07:11:51 07 Aug 2015]}} {{quote|The PDF of MercsSup2 is in error. The print version was corrected to show that Astrokaszy has one moon called Ghada.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/general-discussion/delsia-ralston-and-vannora-which-planet-do-they-orbit-again/msg1108429/#msg1108429 Roosterboy, 07:11:51 07 Aug 2015]}} Line 212:
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| − | The '''Astrokaszy''' system was the location of at least one habitable world, '''Astrokaszy III''', and as of | + | The '''Astrokaszy''' system was the location of at least one habitable world, '''Astrokaszy III''', and as of [[3145]] was located in the [[Rim Commonality]] province of the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name="ER:3145p38">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 38: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> |
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* [[3081]] - Independent world<ref name="J:FRp62">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 62</ref> | * [[3081]] - Independent world<ref name="J:FRp62">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 62</ref> | ||
* [[3085]] - Independent world<ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref> | * [[3085]] - Independent world<ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref> | ||
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* [[3139]] - Rim Commonality<ref>''Map of the Rim Commonality included with Free Worlds League map as of [3139]''</ref> | * [[3139]] - Rim Commonality<ref>''Map of the Rim Commonality included with Free Worlds League map as of [3139]''</ref> | ||
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| distance = 7.98 days<ref name=MSII15/><ref name="TPp125-126"/> | | distance = 7.98 days<ref name=MSII15/><ref name="TPp125-126"/> | ||
| − | | moons = 1 (Ghada)<ref name= | + | | moons = 1 (Ghada)<ref name="MSIIp15HC">''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 15: "Astrokaszy"</ref> |
| gravity = 1.03<ref name=MSII15/> | | gravity = 1.03<ref name=MSII15/> | ||
| pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=MSII15/> | | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=MSII15/> | ||
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| − | | population = | + | | population = 200,000–500,000 estimated (3025),<ref name="TPp125-126"/><br>698,000 (3067)<ref name=MSII15/> |
| ruler = [[Caliph of the Shervanis Caliphate]] (3001)<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88">''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 88: "Astrokaszy"</ref> | | ruler = [[Caliph of the Shervanis Caliphate]] (3001)<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88">''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 88: "Astrokaszy"</ref> | ||
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| − | Astrokaszy III, more commonly referred to simply as Astrokaszy, is the third planet in the Astrokaszy system and is a hot, arid planet with a single moon named Ghada.<ref name= | + | Astrokaszy III, more commonly referred to simply as Astrokaszy, is the third planet in the Astrokaszy system and is a hot, arid planet with a single moon named Ghada.<ref name="MSIIp15HC"/> |
===Planetary History=== | ===Planetary History=== | ||
Astrokaszy was left uninhabited until the [[Crimson Reapers]], routed by the [[Capellan Confederation]], broke their contract with the Free Worlds League, raided for supplies, and sought refuge there in [[2892]]. The shattered mercenary command brought with them a heavy influence of predominantly Muslim beliefs and customs. Soon after landing, various commanders began to feud amongst themselves about how to use their limited resources to colonize the planet. Fragmenting into smaller and smaller groups, the commands were scattered across the northern deserts, eventually becoming the ancestors of the nomadic tribes and city-states that existed for centuries.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | Astrokaszy was left uninhabited until the [[Crimson Reapers]], routed by the [[Capellan Confederation]], broke their contract with the Free Worlds League, raided for supplies, and sought refuge there in [[2892]]. The shattered mercenary command brought with them a heavy influence of predominantly Muslim beliefs and customs. Soon after landing, various commanders began to feud amongst themselves about how to use their limited resources to colonize the planet. Fragmenting into smaller and smaller groups, the commands were scattered across the northern deserts, eventually becoming the ancestors of the nomadic tribes and city-states that existed for centuries.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | ||
| − | These city-states became home to interstellar trade, and by [[2905]], the surface of Astrokaszy was dotted with successful urban centers. | + | These city-states became home to interstellar trade, and by [[2905]], the surface of Astrokaszy was dotted with successful urban centers. The Caliphate of [[Omar Shervanis]], a fifth-generation descendant of the leader of the Crimson Reapers, became the most prominent and most powerful of the urban centers on Astrokaszy. Shervanis's Caliphate was guaranteed by the remnants of the Crimson Reapers BattleMechs, two ''Clints'' and a ''Warhammer''. However, Shervanis' aspirations were greater than Astrokaszy, and the Caliph had devoted his efforts to the acquisition of more war matériel, power, sphere of influence and even legitimacy. By [[3001]], Astrokaszy, led by Caliph Shervanis, had formed a federated government, stable and affluent enough to be recognized by [[Inner Sphere]] powers and [[ComStar]], who connected the colony to the Inner Sphere-spanning [[HPG]] network.<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/> |
| − | + | The success of Astrokaszy was short-lived. In [[3035]],<ref name=HB:MPSp8>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 8: "Local Color"</ref><ref name=TP2Ep54>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', pp. 54, 56: "Foundation and Early History"</ref> the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded and took control of the planet because [[Imperator of the Marian Hegemony|''Imperator'']] [[Marius O'Reilly]] believed Astrokaszy harbored a [[House Marik|Marik]] agent who had sent an assassin to try to kill him. Quickly, the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], the [[Illyrian Palatinate]], and the [[Circinus Federation]]—as well as a Free Worlds League peacekeeping force—landed forces on-planet to prevent violence from erupting. However, the damage had been done; despite the Marian Hegemony removing its troops from the planet, Astrokaszy's federation had dissolved and individual city-states had formed alliances and begun a civil war.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | |
| − | The success of Astrokaszy was short-lived. In [[3035]],<ref name=HB:MPSp8>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 8: "Local Color"</ref><ref name=TP2Ep54>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', pp. 54, 56: "Foundation and Early History"</ref> the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded and took control of the planet because [[Imperator of the Marian Hegemony|''Imperator'']] [[Marius O'Reilly]] believed Astrokaszy harbored a [[House Marik|Marik]] agent who had sent an assassin to try to kill him. Quickly, the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Illyrian Palatinate]], and [[Circinus Federation]]—as well as a Free Worlds League peacekeeping force—landed forces on-planet to prevent violence from erupting. However, the damage had been done; despite the Marian Hegemony removing its troops from the planet, Astrokaszy's federation had dissolved and individual city-states had formed alliances and begun a civil war.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> | ||
| − | Worse still, the [[Federated Suns]], [[Draconis Combine]], and (unnamed) Periphery powers took advantage of the situation to use the planet as a testing ground for experimental weapons, tactics, and [[BattleMechs]] | + | Worse still, the [[Federated Suns]], [[Draconis Combine]], and (unnamed) Periphery powers took advantage of the situation to use the planet as a testing ground for experimental weapons, tactics, and special operations forces. Some even speculated the planet was used as a proving ground for experimental [[BattleMechs]]. The Free Worlds League brokered a peace agreement between the city-states but bloodshed resumed mere weeks after they left the system in [[3042]]. Though violence on Astrokaszy was low-grade, warfare continued until [[3048]], by which point its cities contained vast areas of rubble and the population sharply divided.<ref name="TP2Ep88"/> |
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| − | Before the system-wide HPG blackout, Blakist forces were in control of the planet's ten largest settlements, including the Shervanis Caliphate. Mercenary business has been completely stopped.{{cn}} | + | Before the system-wide HPG blackout, [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] forces were in control of the planet's ten largest settlements, including the Shervanis Caliphate. Mercenary business has been completely stopped.{{cn}} |
| − | On 6 April [[3076]], a raiding force from the Magistracy of Canopus raided Astrokaszy, striking at what they believed were bases established on the planet by the Word of Blake. The Canopians had material support from the Capellan Confederation and fought against the Blakist-sponsored group known as the [[Order of the Faithful]].<ref name="JHS:Tp21">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> | + | On 6 April [[3076]], a raiding force from the Magistracy of Canopus raided Astrokaszy, striking at what they believed were bases established on the planet by the [[Word of Blake]]. The Canopians had material support from the Capellan Confederation and fought against the Blakist-sponsored group known as the [[Order of the Faithful]].<ref name="JHS:Tp21">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> |
The original inhabitants of Astrokaszy were semi-barbaric nomadic tribes under the rule of "caliphate" and local suzerains. The people of Astrokaszy were fearless fighters with an interest in blood sports. However, the planet remained mostly fractious as the population blossomed. As the population spread, Astrokaszy's surface became dotted with rich oases and caravans. However, Astrokaszy always possessed a certain sinister character.{{cn}} | The original inhabitants of Astrokaszy were semi-barbaric nomadic tribes under the rule of "caliphate" and local suzerains. The people of Astrokaszy were fearless fighters with an interest in blood sports. However, the planet remained mostly fractious as the population blossomed. As the population spread, Astrokaszy's surface became dotted with rich oases and caravans. However, Astrokaszy always possessed a certain sinister character.{{cn}} | ||
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| − | + | [[Markson's Marauders]], under contract of the Magistracy of Canopus, made several raids against Astrokaszy. So nasty have their raids been to the planet, that Astrokaszy officials have lobbied for Markson's Marauders to be labeled pirates rather than legitimate mercenaries.<ref name="TRO:3150p202">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 202 "Y-2 Yùn"</ref> | |
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* Rashier City<ref name=DBc28>''Double-Blind'', ch. 28</ref> | * Rashier City<ref name=DBc28>''Double-Blind'', ch. 28</ref> | ||
* Shervanis City: the planetary capital city<ref name=MSII15/><ref name=DBc22>''Double-Blind'', ch. 22</ref> | * Shervanis City: the planetary capital city<ref name=MSII15/><ref name=DBc22>''Double-Blind'', ch. 22</ref> | ||
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**"The Nook": a desert oasis<ref name=DBc32>''Double-Blind'', ch. 32</ref> | **"The Nook": a desert oasis<ref name=DBc32>''Double-Blind'', ch. 32</ref> | ||
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===Image gallery=== | ===Image gallery=== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The 3035 invasion by the Marian Hegemony is erroneously mentioned in ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' (p. 88) as taking place in 3025, despite the correct year being given earlier in the book (p. 54) and in the newer source ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' (p. 8). As such, all other years provided in context have been adjusted accordingly in this article. | * The 3035 invasion by the Marian Hegemony is erroneously mentioned in ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' (p. 88) as taking place in 3025, despite the correct year being given earlier in the book (p. 54) and in the newer source ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' (p. 8). As such, all other years provided in context have been adjusted accordingly in this article. | ||
| − | * Currently the electronic copy of ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' describes Astrokaszy as having three moons named Delsia, Ralston | + | * Currently the electronic copy of ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' describes Astrokaszy as having three moons named Delsia, Ralston and Vannora - which is an identical set of moons to the planet [[Westerhand]] in the [[Capellan Confederation]]. It was confirmed on the [[Catalyst Game Labs]] official forum that the electronic copy of ''Mercenaries Supplemental II'' is in error, and that hard copies of the publication are correct and list Astrokaszy as having a single moon named Ghada.<ref name="MSIIp15HC"/> |
{{quote|The PDF of MercsSup2 is in error. The print version was corrected to show that Astrokaszy has one moon called Ghada.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/general-discussion/delsia-ralston-and-vannora-which-planet-do-they-orbit-again/msg1108429/#msg1108429 Roosterboy, 07:11:51 07 Aug 2015]}} | {{quote|The PDF of MercsSup2 is in error. The print version was corrected to show that Astrokaszy has one moon called Ghada.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/general-discussion/delsia-ralston-and-vannora-which-planet-do-they-orbit-again/msg1108429/#msg1108429 Roosterboy, 07:11:51 07 Aug 2015]}} | ||
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* ''[[Double-Blind]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Double-Blind]]'' (novel) | ||
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* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
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* ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||