Kimball
(References to Kimball II)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: -35.99 Y: 100.67
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Planetary Data[1]
- Star Type: G1V
- Position in System: 2 (of 7)
- Number of Moons: None
- Days to Jump Point: 10
- Surface Water: 74%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 1.10
- Equatorial Temp: 57°C
- Highest Native Life: Birds
Era Specific Data
3130[1]
- Governor: Ubanda Tomakali
- Planetary Legate: Felix Endarr
- Population: 2,510,000,000
Garrisoning Military Force
3050
Owner History
- 2750 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3025 - Draconis Combine
- 3030 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3040 - Draconis Combine
- 3052 - Draconis Combine
- 3057 - Draconis Combine
- 3062 - Draconis Combine
- 3132 - Republic of the Sphere[1]
- 3134 - Clan Jade Falcon[citation needed]
- 3137 - Clan Wolf[citation needed]
Planetary Info
Kimball II is the more marginally-habitable world of the Kimball system. First settled by a colonists supported by a wealthy 21st Century industrial magnate interested in the mineral resources available on the world and in it's asteroid belt, Kimball II offered an ecosystem with abundant free water and support for Terran crops. These advantages made it the primary colonization target, as the friendly atmosphere made colonization efforts both cheaper and more likely to succeed.[1]
Kimball II quickly developed into an industrial powerhouse, converting the ores and minerals from Kimball IV into parts for agricultural vehicles, IndustrialMechs, BattleMechs, and other combat vehicles. This trade and industrial capability quickly made the Kimball family an economic power in the region. This high profile led to the Kimball family allying with the Ignota family based on Thorin; This alliance would later give birth to Ceres Metals.[1]
The prosperity of the system led to frequent clashes between the Lyran Commonwealth and Draconis Combine after the fall of the Star League. Eventually after the Combine drove Word of Blake forces off the world, it became part of the Republic of the Sphere, but not before the Lyran Commonwealth and Draconis Combine had one more fight over the system. The Republic granted the Combine Favored Nation Trading Partner status to the output of Kimball II, and the Lyran Commonwealth objected. After granting Favored Nation Trading Partner status to the Lyran Commonwealth as well, Kimball II officially became part of the Republic.[1]
Nearby Planets
Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first: