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Line 10: | planets = | planets = }} }} − The '''Aix-la-Chapelle''' system was the location of at least one inhabited world, '''Aix-la-Chapelle IV''',<ref name=O:DCp18/> and as of [[3145]] was located in the [[Benjamin Prefecture]] of the [[Benjamin Military District]] within the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"</ref> + The '''Aix-la-Chapelle''' system was the location of at least one inhabited world, '''Aix-la-Chapelle IV'''.<ref name=O:DCp18/> and as of [[3145]] Aix-la-Chapelle is located in the [[Benjamin Prefecture]] of the [[Benjamin Military District]] within the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"</ref> __TOC__ __TOC__ − ==System Description== + == System Description == − Aix-la-Chapelle is located near the [[Otho]] and [[Sendai]] systems. By the [[thirty-first century]], the Aix-la-Chapelle system had recharge stations at both permanent [[jump point]]s.<ref name=O:DCp18/>+ By the [[thirty-first century]] the Aix-la-Chapelle system had recharge stations at both permanent [[jump point]]s.<ref name=O:DCp18/> − ==System History== + == System History == Aix-la-Chapelle was settled during the [[First Exodus]] from [[Terra]].<ref name="HB:MPSp14"/> Aix-la-Chapelle was settled during the [[First Exodus]] from [[Terra]].<ref name="HB:MPSp14"/> Line 49:
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Line 55: | name = Aix-la-Chapelle IV | name = Aix-la-Chapelle IV | othernames = | othernames = − | position = Fourth<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> + | position = 4th<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | distance = 43.02<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | distance = 43.02<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | moons = 3 (Wester, Julich, Burtscheid)<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | moons = 3 (Wester, Julich, Burtscheid)<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> Line 62:
Line 63: | water = 81%<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | water = 81%<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | life = None<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | life = None<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> − | continents = 1 (Aachen)<ref name=O:DCp18/> + | continents = | colonized = | colonized = | demonym = | demonym = | language = | language = | religion = | religion = − | population = 469,500,000 (3067),<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><br>500,000,000 (3079)<ref name=O:DCp18/> + | population = 469,500,000 (3067)<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><br>500,000,000 (3079)<ref name=O:DCp18/> | ruler = | ruler = | political = | political = Line 77:
Line 78: Aix-la-Chapelle IV is the fourth planet in the Aix-la-Chapelle system; the planet has three moons, named Burtsheid, Julich and Wester, and was home to a manufacturing plant owned by [[Diplan 'Mechyards]].<ref name=O:DCp18/> Aix-la-Chapelle IV is the fourth planet in the Aix-la-Chapelle system; the planet has three moons, named Burtsheid, Julich and Wester, and was home to a manufacturing plant owned by [[Diplan 'Mechyards]].<ref name=O:DCp18/> − ===Planetary History=== + === Planetary History === − Aix-la-Chapelle IV, more commonly known simply Aix-la-Chapelle, was colonized despite being inhospitable to human life, due to its huge mineral reserves. Within a century of human settlement the planet had been extensively mined and industrialized; by [[2600]] it was completely self-sufficient in manufacturing. Attempts to raise local livestock, on the other hand, all failed due to the harsh environment and the planet has always needed to import nonagricultural foodstuffs.<ref name="HB:HKp84"/> + Aix-la-Chapelle IV - more commonly known simply Aix-la-Chapelle - was colonized despite being inhospitable to human life, due to its huge mineral reserves. Within a century of human settlement the planet had been extensively mined and industrialized; by [[2600]] it was completely self-sufficient in manufacturing. Attempts to raise local livestock, on the other hand, all failed due to the harsh environment and the planet has always needed to import nonagricultural foodstuffs.<ref name="HB:HKp84"/> Aix-la-Chapelle was a [[Terran Alliance]] colony at the time of the [[Outer Reaches Rebellion]] of [[2236]], during which it was subject to harsh repression and struggled to rebuild after being granted independence. By [[2250]] the planet was still badly off, enough that native business leader [[Samantha Calderon]], who had thrown her money and energy into the reconstruction effort, finally decided to leave Aix-la-Chapelle and went on to found a future [[Taurian Concordat|Periphery power]] far from the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name="HB:MPSp14">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 14: "Strange New Worlds: The Taurian Concordat"</ref> Aix-la-Chapelle was a [[Terran Alliance]] colony at the time of the [[Outer Reaches Rebellion]] of [[2236]], during which it was subject to harsh repression and struggled to rebuild after being granted independence. By [[2250]] the planet was still badly off, enough that native business leader [[Samantha Calderon]], who had thrown her money and energy into the reconstruction effort, finally decided to leave Aix-la-Chapelle and went on to found a future [[Taurian Concordat|Periphery power]] far from the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name="HB:MPSp14">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 14: "Strange New Worlds: The Taurian Concordat"</ref> Aix-la-Chapelle was later incorporated into the expanding [[Draconis Combine]] at some point between [[2319]] and [[2571]]. Aix-la-Chapelle was later incorporated into the expanding [[Draconis Combine]] at some point between [[2319]] and [[2571]]. + <!-- Commented out due to lack of information + === Planetary Rulers === + --> − ===Military Deployment=== + === Military Deployment === − ====3085==== + ==== 3085 ==== * [[Seventh Legion of Vega]]<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> * [[Seventh Legion of Vega]]<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> − :- The unit was at 35% strength, with 80% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. + :- At this time, the Seventh was at 35% of full strength, with 80% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. + + === Geography === + Aix-la-Chapelle has a single landmass named Aachen that dominates the northern hemisphere. With frequent volcanic eruptions underground, and harsh windstorms and tornadoes constantly scouring the surface, Aachen's terrain can be best described as 'hellish'. Nearly all of the planet's cities and settlements are domed and situated in close proximity to magma pockets. Those habitats built outside the domes resemble fortresses.<ref name=O:DCp18/><ref name=HBHKp84-85>''Handbook: House Kurita'', pp. 84–85: "Aix-la-Chapelle"</ref> − ===Geography===+ The planet was home to the [[Ousi-Uma]] species.<ref name="HB:HKp171">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 171: "Ousi-Uma"</ref> − Aix-la-Chapelle has a single landmass named Aachen that dominates the northern hemisphere. With frequent volcanic eruptions underground, and harsh windstorms and tornadoes constantly scouring the surface, Aachen's terrain can be best described as "hellish." Nearly all of the planet's cities and settlements are domed and situated in close proximity to magma pockets. Those habitats built outside the domes resemble fortresses.<ref name=O:DCp18/><ref name=HBHKp84-85>''Handbook: House Kurita'', pp. 84–85: "Aix-la-Chapelle"</ref> − ===Planetary Locations=== + === Planetary Locations === − * Belnet: city and location of the Diplan 'Mechyards<ref name=O:DCp18/> + * Belnet: city and location of the Diplan 'Mechyards.<ref name=O:DCp18/> * The original [[Kensai Kami]] school, situated in the wilderness.<ref name=HBHKp84-85/> * The original [[Kensai Kami]] school, situated in the wilderness.<ref name=HBHKp84-85/> − * Old Lyons: city wiped out by an underwater tsunami in [[3063]]<ref name=HBHKp84-85/> + * Old Lyons: city wiped out by an underwater tsunami in [[3063]].<ref name=HBHKp84-85/> − * Rheinphalia: the capital city of Aix-la-Chapelle<ref name=O:DCp18/> + * Rheinphalia: the capital city of Aix-la-Chapelle.<ref name=O:DCp18/> − ===Companies and Industries=== + === Industrial Centers === * [[Diplan 'Mechyards]]<ref name=O:DCp18/> * [[Diplan 'Mechyards]]<ref name=O:DCp18/> − − ===Local Flora and Fauna=== − The planet was home to the [[Ousi-Uma]] species.<ref name="HB:HKp171">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 171: "Ousi-Uma"</ref> <!-- Commented out due to lack of information <!-- Commented out due to lack of information − ===Image gallery===+ == Image gallery == --> --> − ==Map Gallery== + + == Map Gallery == <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> − ==Nearby Systems== + == Nearby Systems == <!-- NOTE: This table is automatically generated by BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping, and any edits to this section may be overwritten at any time by a bot --> <!-- NOTE: This table is automatically generated by BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping, and any edits to this section may be overwritten at any time by a bot --> {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" Line 198:
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| − | The '''Aix-la-Chapelle''' system was the location of at least one inhabited world, '''Aix-la-Chapelle IV''' | + | The '''Aix-la-Chapelle''' system was the location of at least one inhabited world, '''Aix-la-Chapelle IV'''.<ref name=O:DCp18/> and as of [[3145]] Aix-la-Chapelle is located in the [[Benjamin Prefecture]] of the [[Benjamin Military District]] within the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"</ref> |
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| − | ==System Description== | + | == System Description == |
| − | + | By the [[thirty-first century]] the Aix-la-Chapelle system had recharge stations at both permanent [[jump point]]s.<ref name=O:DCp18/> | |
| − | ==System History== | + | == System History == |
Aix-la-Chapelle was settled during the [[First Exodus]] from [[Terra]].<ref name="HB:MPSp14"/> | Aix-la-Chapelle was settled during the [[First Exodus]] from [[Terra]].<ref name="HB:MPSp14"/> | ||
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==Aix-la-Chapelle IV== | ==Aix-la-Chapelle IV== | ||
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| name = Aix-la-Chapelle IV | | name = Aix-la-Chapelle IV | ||
| othernames = | | othernames = | ||
| − | | position = | + | | position = 4th<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> |
| distance = 43.02<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | | distance = 43.02<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | ||
| moons = 3 (Wester, Julich, Burtscheid)<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | | moons = 3 (Wester, Julich, Burtscheid)<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | ||
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| water = 81%<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | | water = 81%<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | ||
| life = None<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | | life = None<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><ref name=O:DCp18/> | ||
| − | | continents = | + | | continents = |
| colonized = | | colonized = | ||
| demonym = | | demonym = | ||
| language = | | language = | ||
| religion = | | religion = | ||
| − | | population = 469,500,000 (3067) | + | | population = 469,500,000 (3067)<ref name="HB:HKp84"/><br>500,000,000 (3079)<ref name=O:DCp18/> |
| ruler = | | ruler = | ||
| political = | | political = | ||
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Aix-la-Chapelle IV is the fourth planet in the Aix-la-Chapelle system; the planet has three moons, named Burtsheid, Julich and Wester, and was home to a manufacturing plant owned by [[Diplan 'Mechyards]].<ref name=O:DCp18/> | Aix-la-Chapelle IV is the fourth planet in the Aix-la-Chapelle system; the planet has three moons, named Burtsheid, Julich and Wester, and was home to a manufacturing plant owned by [[Diplan 'Mechyards]].<ref name=O:DCp18/> | ||
| − | ===Planetary History=== | + | === Planetary History === |
| − | Aix-la-Chapelle IV | + | Aix-la-Chapelle IV - more commonly known simply Aix-la-Chapelle - was colonized despite being inhospitable to human life, due to its huge mineral reserves. Within a century of human settlement the planet had been extensively mined and industrialized; by [[2600]] it was completely self-sufficient in manufacturing. Attempts to raise local livestock, on the other hand, all failed due to the harsh environment and the planet has always needed to import nonagricultural foodstuffs.<ref name="HB:HKp84"/> |
Aix-la-Chapelle was a [[Terran Alliance]] colony at the time of the [[Outer Reaches Rebellion]] of [[2236]], during which it was subject to harsh repression and struggled to rebuild after being granted independence. By [[2250]] the planet was still badly off, enough that native business leader [[Samantha Calderon]], who had thrown her money and energy into the reconstruction effort, finally decided to leave Aix-la-Chapelle and went on to found a future [[Taurian Concordat|Periphery power]] far from the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name="HB:MPSp14">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 14: "Strange New Worlds: The Taurian Concordat"</ref> | Aix-la-Chapelle was a [[Terran Alliance]] colony at the time of the [[Outer Reaches Rebellion]] of [[2236]], during which it was subject to harsh repression and struggled to rebuild after being granted independence. By [[2250]] the planet was still badly off, enough that native business leader [[Samantha Calderon]], who had thrown her money and energy into the reconstruction effort, finally decided to leave Aix-la-Chapelle and went on to found a future [[Taurian Concordat|Periphery power]] far from the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name="HB:MPSp14">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 14: "Strange New Worlds: The Taurian Concordat"</ref> | ||
Aix-la-Chapelle was later incorporated into the expanding [[Draconis Combine]] at some point between [[2319]] and [[2571]]. | Aix-la-Chapelle was later incorporated into the expanding [[Draconis Combine]] at some point between [[2319]] and [[2571]]. | ||
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| + | === Planetary Rulers === | ||
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| − | ===Military Deployment=== | + | === Military Deployment === |
| − | ====3085==== | + | ==== 3085 ==== |
* [[Seventh Legion of Vega]]<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | * [[Seventh Legion of Vega]]<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | ||
| − | :- | + | :- At this time, the Seventh was at 35% of full strength, with 80% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. |
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| + | === Geography === | ||
| + | Aix-la-Chapelle has a single landmass named Aachen that dominates the northern hemisphere. With frequent volcanic eruptions underground, and harsh windstorms and tornadoes constantly scouring the surface, Aachen's terrain can be best described as 'hellish'. Nearly all of the planet's cities and settlements are domed and situated in close proximity to magma pockets. Those habitats built outside the domes resemble fortresses.<ref name=O:DCp18/><ref name=HBHKp84-85>''Handbook: House Kurita'', pp. 84–85: "Aix-la-Chapelle"</ref> | ||
| − | + | The planet was home to the [[Ousi-Uma]] species.<ref name="HB:HKp171">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 171: "Ousi-Uma"</ref> | |
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| − | ===Planetary Locations=== | + | === Planetary Locations === |
| − | * Belnet: city and location of the Diplan 'Mechyards<ref name=O:DCp18/> | + | * Belnet: city and location of the Diplan 'Mechyards.<ref name=O:DCp18/> |
* The original [[Kensai Kami]] school, situated in the wilderness.<ref name=HBHKp84-85/> | * The original [[Kensai Kami]] school, situated in the wilderness.<ref name=HBHKp84-85/> | ||
| − | * Old Lyons: city wiped out by an underwater tsunami in [[3063]]<ref name=HBHKp84-85/> | + | * Old Lyons: city wiped out by an underwater tsunami in [[3063]].<ref name=HBHKp84-85/> |
| − | * Rheinphalia: the capital city of Aix-la-Chapelle<ref name=O:DCp18/> | + | * Rheinphalia: the capital city of Aix-la-Chapelle.<ref name=O:DCp18/> |
| − | === | + | === Industrial Centers === |
* [[Diplan 'Mechyards]]<ref name=O:DCp18/> | * [[Diplan 'Mechyards]]<ref name=O:DCp18/> | ||
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| − | ==Nearby Systems== | + | == Nearby Systems == |
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| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
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| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
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* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objectives: Draconis Combine]]'' | * ''[[Objectives: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Independent Systems]] | [[Category: Independent Systems]] | ||