Editing Astrokaszy

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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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==System Description==
The Astrokaszy system is located near the [[Campoleone]] and [[Gatchina]] systems<ref name="ER:3145p38"/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> and consists of a class G4V primary orbited by at least three planets.<ref name=MSII15/>

==System History==
The Astrokaszy system was colonized during the [[Second Succession War]] and it remained an independent [[Periphery]] system for much of its history.<ref name="HB:HMp34"/><ref name="HB:HMp38"/>

==Political Affiliation==
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* [[2271]] - No record<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 16</ref>
* [[2571]] - No record<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 24</ref>
* [[2596]] - No record<ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159</ref>
* [[2750]] - No record<ref name="ER:2750p36">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 36</ref>
* [[2764]] - No record<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"</ref>
* [[2765]] - No record<ref name="H:LoTv1p11">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11</ref><ref name=FR:2765Pp36>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 36</ref>
* [[2822]] - No record<ref name="H:LOTv2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', pp. 122–123</ref><ref name="HB:HMp34">''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 34</ref>
* [[2864]] - Independent world<ref name="HB:HMp38">''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 38</ref>
* [[3025]] - Independent world<ref name="TPpvii">''The Periphery'', pp. 156–157</ref><ref name="HB:HMp42">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 42</ref>
* [[3030]] - Independent world<ref name="HB:HMp51">''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 51</ref>
* [[3040]] - Independent world<ref name="H:Wo3039p133">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133</ref>
* [[3050]] - Independent world<ref name="ER:3052p11">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11</ref>
* [[3052]] - Independent world<ref name="ER:3052p23">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23</ref>
* [[3057]] - Independent world<ref name="ER:3062p11">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11</ref>
* [[3058]] - Independent world<ref name="HB:HMp54">''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 54</ref>
* [[3059]] - Independent world<ref name="TP2Ep111">''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 111</ref>
* [[3063]] - Independent world<ref name="ER:3062p29">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29</ref>
* [[3067]] - Independent world<ref name="HB:HMp56">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 56</ref><ref name="J:FRp42">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 42</ref>
* [[3075]] - Independent world<ref name="JS:TBDp64">''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 64</ref>
* [[3079]] - Independent world<ref name="FR:FWLMp17">''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 17</ref><ref name="FR:Pp20">''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 20</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>
* [[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>
* [[3145]] - [[Free Worlds League]]<ref name="ER:3145p38"/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/>
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==Astrokaszy III==
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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=MSII15/>

===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"/>

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"/>

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"/>

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"/>

====The Smoke Jaguars====
In the 3060s, disparate groups of warriors from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] were allegedly drawn to Astrokaszy after the destruction of their Clan by the [[Second Star League]]. It was believed by [[ComStar]] that the rumored connection between the original [[Star League]] and Astrokaszy offered the Smoke Jaguars the opportunity for redemption. The clashes between former Smoke Jaguar Clansmen and other ''[[dezgra]]'' [[Clan]] units was touted as a possible explanation for the persistent rumors of secret field-testing of equipment by the Great Houses on the planet.<ref name="SSp123">''Shattered Sphere'', p. 123: "Bandit Activity"</ref>

The 3060s were marked by a series of wars fought across Astrokaszy followed by a brief period of peace, although the world continued to be a hub where anything and everything could be—and often was—bought; by [[3067]], various intelligence agencies had tracked shipments of matériel moving through Astrokaszy destined for the Marian Hegemony, the Magistracy of Canopus and even the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref name="FM:Up198">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 198: "Lesser Periphery States"</ref>

====Jihad====
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>

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 Marian invasion forced the darker parts of Astrokaszy society to the surface. Soon, Astrokaszy was populated mainly by criminals, renegade [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]], and unscrupulous traders. Nomadic bands of MechWarriors scoured the deserts, while urban combat ceaselessly continued within the city-states. The urban destruction of the civil war was always visible—no faction had been stable enough to be able to rebuild, and cityscapes were literally clogged with rubble piles. The lack of central authority made Astrokaszy a preferred destination for traders looking to sell off contraband or dump an unwanted mercenary.{{cn}}

With their military gears slowly ground down as they fought against each other and invading pirate groups, factions on Astrokaszy endure in small-arms manufacturing centers and mining cities that often attach the Caliphate city-states to nearby scattered oases. The distinctly Arab Muslim overtones of the planet's male-dominated culture reside in these city-states. Still clinging to long-forgotten philosophies and traditions of their ancestors, the citizens are mostly horsemen and fighters and retain their love of blood sports; indeed blood sport is still common as a means of keeping inhabitants pacified.{{cn}}

There are no hiring halls and no neutral meeting centers. There are no DropPorts or even open employers. The attempt to find an employer could be an adventure on its own.{{cn}}

The closest there is to planetary civilization lies in the Shervanis Caliphate and its capital city of Shervanis City.  With the planetary HPG and small spaceport, this is the one city that provides links offworld.  The city has been held by three different groups, with the latest one being [[Avanti's Angels]].  When the previous ruler's son returned to reclaim his birthright, bringing the strongest fighting group found on the world.{{cn}}

While finding mercenaries on this planet may be almost impossible, finding fighters is easy.  Between the society and harsh world, the planet creates an almost limitless amount of fighters, most of who would jump at an opportunity for freedom and financial security.{{cn}}

====Dark Age====
[[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>

===Military Deployment===
====3135====
* [[Fifth Rim Commonality Guards]]<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor'', p. 7</ref>

====3145====
* Fifth Rim Commonality Guards<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116: "Free Worlds League Military"</ref>

===Geography===
Astrokaszy is hot, dry, and windswept despite having a large amount of water. With a single large landmass, the planet's oceans are located at the poles. Inland seas are located too far apart to help the native agriculture. Although the ecosystem does support a thriving native animal life and there are deposits of precious gems, there is little else to offer any colonists.<ref name=MSII15/> Treasure hunters are still drawn to the planet by rumors of a [[Star League Defense Force]] cache of precious military assets, hidden during the [[Reunification War]].<ref name="TPp125-126"/><ref name="TP2Ep88"/>

===Planetary Locations===
* 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 Spaceport<ref name=DBc22/>
* Shaharazad Desert: desert south of Shervanis City, 5,000 km wide
**"The Nook": a desert oasis<ref name=DBc32>''Double-Blind'', ch. 32</ref>
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==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.
* 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/>

{{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]}}

==Map Gallery==
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==Nearby Systems==
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! colspan="8" | Closest 20 systems (12 within 60 light-years)<br>Distance in light years, closest systems first:
|-
| class="lessthan30" | [[Campoleone]]
| class="lessthan30" | 25.3
| class="lessthan30" | [[Gatchina]]
| class="lessthan30" | 28.2
| class="over30" | [[Negushevo]]
| class="over30" | 41.8
| class="over30" | [[Tellman's Mistake]]
| class="over30" | 47.3
|-
| class="over30" | [[Cerignola]]
| class="over30" | 47.4
| class="over30" | [[Ildlandet]]
| class="over30" | 49.8
| class="over30" | [[Tohelet]]
| class="over30" | 51.5
| class="over30" | [[Bayindir]]
| class="over30" | 51.6
|-
| class="over30" | [[Tematagi]]
| class="over30" | 52.7
| class="over30" | [[Lesnovo]]
| class="over30" | 54.5
| class="over30" | [[Stettin]]
| class="over30" | 55.3
| class="over30" | [[Mankova]]
| class="over30" | 57.4
|-
| class="over60" | [[Bismarck (system)|Bismarck]]
| class="over60" | 67.8
| class="over60" | [[Booker]]
| class="over60" | 67.8
| class="over60" | [[Marantha]]
| class="over60" | 68.2
| class="over60" | [[Izmir]]
| class="over60" | 69.0
|-
| class="over60" | [[Ceará]]
| class="over60" | 69.7
| class="over60" | [[Hiratsuka]]
| class="over60" | 69.8
| class="over60" | [[Thraxa]]
| class="over60" | 70.0
| class="over60" | [[Karachi]]
| class="over60" | 72.2
|-
|}

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Double-Blind]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
* ''[[Era Report: 3145]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]''
* ''[[Field Report: Periphery]]''
* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]''
* ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]''
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]''
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]''
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/data/planets/free_worlds_league_3139.pdf Map of the Rim Commonality included with Free Worlds League map as of 3139]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
* ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]''
* ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]''
* ''[[Shattered Sphere]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''
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