Kervil
(References to Kervil)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: 34.43 Y: 46.42
Contents
Planetary Data[1]
- Star Type: K3V
- Position in System: 2 (of 3)
- Number of Moons: 1 (Paxin)
- Days to Jump Point: 5
- Surface Water: 92%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 1.26
- Equatorial Temp: 24°C
- Highest Native Life: Mammals
- Capital: Iron City
- Continents: Greater Domanin, Brahn, Northland, Satella, Lesser Domain, Bellas Major, Bellas Minor, Karnophia
Era Specific Data
3130[1]
- Population: 4,457,000
- Governor: Karen Oleanna
- Planetary Legate: Nikolai Marsalovich
Manufacturing Centers
Owner History
- 2750 - Terran Hegemony
- 3025 - Draconis Combine
- 3030 - Draconis Combine
- 3040 - Draconis Combine
- 3052 - Draconis Combine
- 3057 - Draconis Combine
- 3062 - Draconis Combine
- 3130 - Republic of the Sphere[1]
Planetary Info
Kervil's surface is mostly covered with water, with multiple volcanic island chains scattered across the world. There are ten large clusters of islands that serve as the planet's "continents". With such ready access to the planet's core and mineral resources, it's no surprise that the Ozawa Mercantile Association established several offices and mining facilities on the world. After the OMA was absorbed by the Draconis Combine, these mines redirected their output to the Dragon.
During the Star League Kervil became one of the leading producers of Ferro-Fibrous Armor and Endo Steel internal structures. During the Reunification War, forces loyal to the Outworlds Alliance attacked the world to destroy these factories. Elements of the SLDF's 138th BattleMech Division were stationed on the world and-despite being outnumbered five to one-attacked the raiders. Their hit and run attacks scattered the raiders and allowed the SLDF forces a direct assault on a renegade DropShip. After destroying the ship, the SLDF unit withdrew to Fort Steel, the main SLDF base located outside Iron City. The SLDF forces held out against the raiders for three days, but eventually the fort and all its defenders fell to the renegades. Unfortunately for the raiders, the 138th's actions delayed them long enough for SLDF reinforcements to arrive. The retreating raiders were destroyed by the heavy guns of the SLDF WarShips.[1]
Three hundred years later, the Battle of Kervil is often compared to the Battle of Saragarhi, the Battle of Thermopylae, and the Battle of the Alamo. The remains of Fort Steel are a historical monument and open to the public all year. This battle was one of the few to occur on Kervil. During the Succession Wars and Jihad the planet endured only a few raids. The mineral wealth and mining activities weren't disturbed by these raids and Kervil continues to produce material today.