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| − | The '''Akfata''' system was home to at least one habitable world or construct and as of [[3145]], is located in the [[Buena Province]] of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39 | + | The '''Akfata''' system was home to at least one habitable world or construct and as of [[3145]], is located in the [[Buena Province]] of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<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== |
| − | + | Akfata is located near the [[Virtue]] and [[Ferihegy]] systems. | |
| − | == System History == | + | |
| + | ==System History== | ||
The Akfata system was settled before or during the [[Age of War]].<ref name="HB:HSp25"/> | The Akfata system was settled before or during the [[Age of War]].<ref name="HB:HSp25"/> | ||
| − | < | + | ==Political Affiliation== |
| − | == | + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} |
| − | --> | + | * [[2571]] - [[Lyran Commonwealth]]<ref name="HB:HSp25">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 25: "Lyran Commonwealth after Age of War [2571]"</ref> |
| − | {{ | + | * [[2596]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 158: "Inner Sphere Map [2596]"</ref> |
| + | * [[2750]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="HB:MPSp25">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 25: "Rim Worlds Republic at the Fall of the Star League [2750]"</ref><ref name="ER:2750p36">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 36: "Inner Sphere - 2750"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2764]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. xi: Inner Sphere - [2764]</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2765]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="H:LoTV1p10>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 10: "Inner Sphere - 2765"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2822]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="HB:HSp36">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 36: "Lyran Commonwealth after First Succession War [2822]"</ref><ref name="H:LOTV2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - 2822"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2864]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="HB:HSp40">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 40: "Lyran Commonwealth after Second Succession War [2864]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3025]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 47: "Lyran Commonwealth after Third Succession War [3025] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3030]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 56: "Lyran Commonwealth after Fourth Succession War [3030] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3040]] - [[Federated Commonwealth]]<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 59: "Lyran Commonwealth after War of 3039 [3040] Map"</ref><ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 132: "Inner Sphere - 3040"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3050]] - Federated Commonwealth<ref name="ER3052p10">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 10: "Inner Sphere - 3050"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3052]] - Federated Commonwealth<ref name="ER3052p22">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 22: "Inner Sphere - 3052"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3057]] - [[Lyran Alliance]]<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map [3057]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3063]] - Lyran Alliance<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29: "Inner Sphere Map [3063]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3067]] - Lyran Alliance<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 70: "Lyran Commonwealth after FedCom Civil War [3067] Map"</ref><ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 43: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3067]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3075]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="JS:TBDp63">''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 63: "Inner Sphere - 3075"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3079]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 19: "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table [3079]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3081]] - Lyran Alliance<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63: "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3085]] - Lyran Alliance<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 126: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3135]] - Lyran Alliance<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3145]] - Lyran Alliance<ref name=ER:3145p39/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> | ||
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| + | ==Akfata== | ||
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| − | + | ===Planetary History=== | |
| − | + | ====The Jihad==== | |
| − | + | In mid-February [[3075]], Akfata was raided by forces from the [[Democratic People's Army]], the military force associated with the [[Democracy Now]] separatist movement led by [[Lindon Ashley]]. The raiding force originated from the nearby world of [[Virtue]] and the raid caused havoc on Akfata as the ruling family fled in response, leaving anarchy in their wake.<ref name="JHS:Tp14">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 14: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp53">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 53: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> Against a backdrop of mounting protest and public outcry over the methods used by Democracy Now, the [[Kaumberg Archonette]] deployed forces to assault Akfata on April 11, 3075.<ref name="J:FRp53"/><ref name="JHS:Tp15">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 15: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref> It took just three weeks for the [[Kaumberg Planetary Guard]] to recapture Akfata from the Democracy Now movement and by May 1, Akfata was under the control of the Kaumberg Archonette once more. Although the campaign to recapture Akfata took place at the same time as the campaign to recapture [[Vermezzo]], the Democracy Now forces on Akfata didn't resort to the scorched earth tactics used on Vermezzo or hostage taking, making the Akfata campaign by far the least costly and bloody of the two.<ref name="JHS:Tp16">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 16: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp54">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 54: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | |
| − | == Planetary History == | ||
| − | === The Jihad === | ||
| − | In mid-February [[3075]], Akfata was raided by forces from the [[Democratic People's Army]], the military force associated with the [[Democracy Now]] separatist movement led by [[Lindon Ashley]]. The raiding force originated from the nearby world of [[Virtue]] and the raid caused havoc on Akfata as the ruling family fled in response, leaving anarchy in their wake.<ref name="JHS:Tp14">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 14 | ||
| − | The Kaumberg Planetary Guard forces were commanded directly by [[Baron]] [[Erich Sheridan]] and he waged an aggressive campaign, coordinated from his command point in orbit; the Kaumberg Planetary Guard troops dropped onto Akfata without bothering to establish orbit first, and launched a wave of attacks at a series of DPA strongholds. The hottest of the initial zones was the Bois Mort DropPort, located at the western edge of the Vallée Mortelle, and site of the largest DPA [[BattleMech]] garrison. While the DPA was known to be employing mercenary units to augment their forces, the garrison at the DropPort proved to be both larger than expected and better equipped, something that would provoke intense speculation afterwards. While the DPA had the benefit of much more advanced technology, the KPG had numbers on its side, particularly after Baron Sheridan diverted the bulk of the second wave of troops to join the attack on the DropPort. Despite the KPG forces being predominantly conventional units, the DPA troops were overwhelmed by the sheer numbers deployed, despite many of the DPA [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] fighting to the death, with several going so far as to detonate their own 'Mechs to prevent them being captured or salvaged.<ref name="JHS3076p23">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', | + | The Kaumberg Planetary Guard forces were commanded directly by [[Baron (noble title)|Baron]] [[Erich Sheridan]] and he waged an aggressive campaign, coordinated from his command point in orbit; the Kaumberg Planetary Guard troops dropped onto Akfata without bothering to establish orbit first, and launched a wave of attacks at a series of DPA strongholds. The hottest of the initial zones was the Bois Mort DropPort, located at the western edge of the Vallée Mortelle, and site of the largest DPA [[BattleMech]] garrison. While the DPA was known to be employing mercenary units to augment their forces, the garrison at the DropPort proved to be both larger than expected and better equipped, something that would provoke intense speculation afterwards. While the DPA had the benefit of much more advanced technology, the KPG had numbers on its side, particularly after Baron Sheridan diverted the bulk of the second wave of troops to join the attack on the DropPort. Despite the KPG forces being predominantly conventional units, the DPA troops were overwhelmed by the sheer numbers deployed, despite many of the DPA [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] fighting to the death, with several going so far as to detonate their own 'Mechs to prevent them being captured or salvaged.<ref name="JHS3076p23">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', pp. 23–24: "Akfata Reclaimed"</ref> |
With the DropPort secure and the bulk of the DPA 'Mech forces destroyed, Baron Sheridan ordered the bulk of the KPG forces to move on to support the first wave attack in progress against the strongpoint known as Pectole, located in the mountains of Ouest Sauvage, leaving just a defensive contingent at the DropPort to discourage any attempts by the DPA to retake the facility. With the arrival of reinforcements from Bois Mort, the KPG had overwhelming numbers compared to the DPA forces; in a marked contrast to the battle at the DropPort, the DPA troops showed no inclination to engage in suicidal tactics and swiftly surrendered.<ref name="JHS3076p23"/> | With the DropPort secure and the bulk of the DPA 'Mech forces destroyed, Baron Sheridan ordered the bulk of the KPG forces to move on to support the first wave attack in progress against the strongpoint known as Pectole, located in the mountains of Ouest Sauvage, leaving just a defensive contingent at the DropPort to discourage any attempts by the DPA to retake the facility. With the arrival of reinforcements from Bois Mort, the KPG had overwhelming numbers compared to the DPA forces; in a marked contrast to the battle at the DropPort, the DPA troops showed no inclination to engage in suicidal tactics and swiftly surrendered.<ref name="JHS3076p23"/> | ||
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Baron Sheridan's forces attempted to keep contact with the retreating DPA forces, but were unable to prevent them linking up with their compatriots at Le Peuplier and consolidating their defense against the Archonette troops. The DPA troops already at Le Peuplier were as well equipped and determined as those met at Bois Mort, but despite inflicting heavy losses on the KPG, they couldn't carry the day. The KPG assault began on Saturday, May 1 and took just thirty-seven hours to defeat the DPA and secure their strongholds on Akfata.<ref name="JHS3076p23"/> | Baron Sheridan's forces attempted to keep contact with the retreating DPA forces, but were unable to prevent them linking up with their compatriots at Le Peuplier and consolidating their defense against the Archonette troops. The DPA troops already at Le Peuplier were as well equipped and determined as those met at Bois Mort, but despite inflicting heavy losses on the KPG, they couldn't carry the day. The KPG assault began on Saturday, May 1 and took just thirty-seven hours to defeat the DPA and secure their strongholds on Akfata.<ref name="JHS3076p23"/> | ||
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| − | == Planetary Locations == | + | ===Planetary Locations=== |
| − | * Buis Mort DropPort: located at the western edge of the | + | * Buis Mort DropPort: located at the western edge of the Vallée Mortelle<ref name="JHS3076p23"/> |
* Cuir Vert: the planetary capital city<ref name="JHS3076p23"/> | * Cuir Vert: the planetary capital city<ref name="JHS3076p23"/> | ||
* Pectole: stronghold located in the Ouest Sauvage mountains<ref name="JHS3076p23"/> | * Pectole: stronghold located in the Ouest Sauvage mountains<ref name="JHS3076p23"/> | ||
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| − | == Nearby Systems == | + | ==Nearby Systems== |
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| − | ! colspan="8" | | + | {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" |
| + | ! colspan="8" | Closest 32 systems (30 within 60 light-years)<br>Distance in light years, closest systems first: | ||
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| − | | [[Virtue]] | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Virtue]] |
| − | | 12.9 | + | | class="lessthan30" | 12.9 |
| − | | [[Ferihegy]] | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Ferihegy]] |
| − | | 16.9 | + | | class="lessthan30" | 16.9 |
| − | | [[Kostinbrod]] | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Kostinbrod]] |
| − | | 19.6 | + | | class="lessthan30" | 19.6 |
| − | | [[Alekseyevka]] | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Alekseyvka|Alekseyevka]] |
| − | | 23.0 | + | | class="lessthan30" | 23.0 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Etiler]] | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Etiler]] |
| − | | 23.0 | + | | class="lessthan30" | 23.0 |
| − | | [[Vermezzo]] | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Vermezzo]] |
| − | | 24.5 | + | | class="lessthan30" | 24.5 |
| − | | [[Kaumberg]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Kaumberg]] |
| − | | 32.4 | + | | class="over30" | 32.4 |
| − | | [[Triesting]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Triesting]] |
| − | | 34.0 | + | | class="over30" | 34.0 |
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| − | | [[Kelang]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Kelang]] |
| − | | 34.7 | + | | class="over30" | 34.7 |
| − | | [[Nuelson Minor]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Nuelson Minor]] |
| − | | 36.3 | + | | class="over30" | 36.3 |
| − | | [[Amminadav]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Amminadav]] |
| − | | 37.5 | + | | class="over30" | 37.5 |
| − | | [[Champadanga]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Champadanga]] |
| − | | 40.1 | + | | class="over30" | 40.1 |
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| − | | [[Vihtijarvi]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Vihtijarvi]] |
| − | | 40.4 | + | | class="over30" | 40.4 |
| − | | [[Pocologan]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Pocologan]] |
| − | | 41.6 | + | | class="over30" | 41.6 |
| − | | [[Stirling]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Stirling]] |
| − | | 42.5 | + | | class="over30" | 42.5 |
| − | | [[Sappir]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Sappir]] |
| − | | 44.7 | + | | class="over30" | 44.7 |
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| − | | [[Firenze]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Firenze]] |
| − | | 46.4 | + | | class="over30" | 46.4 |
| − | | [[Enzesfled]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Enzesfled]] |
| − | | 47.3 | + | | class="over30" | 47.3 |
| − | | [[Sapienza]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Sapienza]] |
| − | | 48.0 | + | | class="over30" | 48.0 |
| − | | [[Calafell]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Calafell]] |
| − | | 48.5 | + | | class="over30" | 48.5 |
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| − | | [[Ciampino]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Ciampino]] |
| − | | 51.2 | + | | class="over30" | 51.2 |
| − | | [[Mahrah]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Mahrah]] |
| − | | 52.5 | + | | class="over30" | 52.5 |
| − | | [[Qurayyat]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Qurayyat]] |
| − | | 53.5 | + | | class="over30" | 53.5 |
| − | | [[Kvistgard]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Kvistgard]] |
| − | | 55.0 | + | | class="over30" | 55.0 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Burnt Rock]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Burnt Rock]] |
| − | | 55.4 | + | | class="over30" | 55.4 |
| − | | [[Chhaprauli]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Chhaprauli]] |
| − | | 56.0 | + | | class="over30" | 56.0 |
| − | | [[Kladnitsa]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Kladnitsa]] |
| − | | 57.5 | + | | class="over30" | 57.5 |
| − | | [[Nuneaton]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Nuneaton]] |
| − | | 57.7 | + | | class="over30" | 57.7 |
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| − | | [[Batajnica]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Batajnica]] |
| − | | 59.1 | + | | class="over30" | 59.1 |
| − | | [[Ormstown]] | + | | class="over30" | [[Ormstown]] |
| − | | 59.7 | + | | class="over30" | 59.7 |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | [[Krung Thep]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 60.4 |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | [[Marisura]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 61.5 |
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| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
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* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Planets|Akfata]] | [[Category:Planets|Akfata]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Federated Commonwealth | + | [[Category: Federated Commonwealth Systems]] |
| − | [[Category: Lyran Alliance | + | [[Category: Lyran Alliance Systems]] |
| − | [[Category: Lyran Commonwealth | + | [[Category: Lyran Commonwealth Systems]] |
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The Akfata system was home to at least one habitable world or construct and as of 3145, is located in the Buena Province of the Lyran Commonwealth.[1][2]
Contents
System Description[edit]
Akfata is located near the Virtue and Ferihegy systems.
System History[edit]
The Akfata system was settled before or during the Age of War.[3]
Political Affiliation[edit]
- 2571 - Lyran Commonwealth[3]
- 2596 - Lyran Commonwealth[4]
- 2750 - Lyran Commonwealth[5][6]
- 2764 - Lyran Commonwealth[7]
- 2765 - Lyran Commonwealth[8]
- 2822 - Lyran Commonwealth[9][10]
- 2864 - Lyran Commonwealth[11]
- 3025 - Lyran Commonwealth[12]
- 3030 - Lyran Commonwealth[13]
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth[14][15]
- 3050 - Federated Commonwealth[16]
- 3052 - Federated Commonwealth[17]
- 3057 - Lyran Alliance[18]
- 3063 - Lyran Alliance[19]
- 3067 - Lyran Alliance[20][21]
- 3075 - Lyran Commonwealth[22]
- 3079 - Lyran Commonwealth[23]
- 3081 - Lyran Alliance[24]
- 3085 - Lyran Alliance[25]
- 3135 - Lyran Alliance[26]
- 3145 - Lyran Alliance[1][2]
Akfata[edit]
| Akfata | |
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| Government and Infrastructure | |
| Capital | Cuir Vert[27] |
Planetary History[edit]
The Jihad[edit]
In mid-February 3075, Akfata was raided by forces from the Democratic People's Army, the military force associated with the Democracy Now separatist movement led by Lindon Ashley. The raiding force originated from the nearby world of Virtue and the raid caused havoc on Akfata as the ruling family fled in response, leaving anarchy in their wake.[28][29] Against a backdrop of mounting protest and public outcry over the methods used by Democracy Now, the Kaumberg Archonette deployed forces to assault Akfata on April 11, 3075.[29][30] It took just three weeks for the Kaumberg Planetary Guard to recapture Akfata from the Democracy Now movement and by May 1, Akfata was under the control of the Kaumberg Archonette once more. Although the campaign to recapture Akfata took place at the same time as the campaign to recapture Vermezzo, the Democracy Now forces on Akfata didn't resort to the scorched earth tactics used on Vermezzo or hostage taking, making the Akfata campaign by far the least costly and bloody of the two.[31][32]
The Kaumberg Planetary Guard forces were commanded directly by Baron Erich Sheridan and he waged an aggressive campaign, coordinated from his command point in orbit; the Kaumberg Planetary Guard troops dropped onto Akfata without bothering to establish orbit first, and launched a wave of attacks at a series of DPA strongholds. The hottest of the initial zones was the Bois Mort DropPort, located at the western edge of the Vallée Mortelle, and site of the largest DPA BattleMech garrison. While the DPA was known to be employing mercenary units to augment their forces, the garrison at the DropPort proved to be both larger than expected and better equipped, something that would provoke intense speculation afterwards. While the DPA had the benefit of much more advanced technology, the KPG had numbers on its side, particularly after Baron Sheridan diverted the bulk of the second wave of troops to join the attack on the DropPort. Despite the KPG forces being predominantly conventional units, the DPA troops were overwhelmed by the sheer numbers deployed, despite many of the DPA MechWarriors fighting to the death, with several going so far as to detonate their own 'Mechs to prevent them being captured or salvaged.[27]
With the DropPort secure and the bulk of the DPA 'Mech forces destroyed, Baron Sheridan ordered the bulk of the KPG forces to move on to support the first wave attack in progress against the strongpoint known as Pectole, located in the mountains of Ouest Sauvage, leaving just a defensive contingent at the DropPort to discourage any attempts by the DPA to retake the facility. With the arrival of reinforcements from Bois Mort, the KPG had overwhelming numbers compared to the DPA forces; in a marked contrast to the battle at the DropPort, the DPA troops showed no inclination to engage in suicidal tactics and swiftly surrendered.[27]
With the Pectole garrison defeated, Baron Sheriden then deployed the combined KPG forces on to his third target, Cuir Vert. KPG troops had dropped to attack the capital city of Akfata as a part of the first wave and the DPA was making determined efforts to hold the city. When forced to retreat having taken heavy losses, the DPA burned a number of districts - both industrial and residential - to provide a distraction while they broke through the northern perimeter towards Le Peuplier de Saint Anthony, where the last battle for control of the planet would be fought.[27]
Baron Sheridan's forces attempted to keep contact with the retreating DPA forces, but were unable to prevent them linking up with their compatriots at Le Peuplier and consolidating their defense against the Archonette troops. The DPA troops already at Le Peuplier were as well equipped and determined as those met at Bois Mort, but despite inflicting heavy losses on the KPG, they couldn't carry the day. The KPG assault began on Saturday, May 1 and took just thirty-seven hours to defeat the DPA and secure their strongholds on Akfata.[27]
Planetary Locations[edit]
- Buis Mort DropPort: located at the western edge of the Vallée Mortelle[27]
- Cuir Vert: the planetary capital city[27]
- Pectole: stronghold located in the Ouest Sauvage mountains[27]
Map Gallery[edit]
Nearby Systems[edit]
| Closest 32 systems (30 within 60 light-years) Distance in light years, closest systems first: | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtue | 12.9 | Ferihegy | 16.9 | Kostinbrod | 19.6 | Alekseyevka | 23.0 |
| Etiler | 23.0 | Vermezzo | 24.5 | Kaumberg | 32.4 | Triesting | 34.0 |
| Kelang | 34.7 | Nuelson Minor | 36.3 | Amminadav | 37.5 | Champadanga | 40.1 |
| Vihtijarvi | 40.4 | Pocologan | 41.6 | Stirling | 42.5 | Sappir | 44.7 |
| Firenze | 46.4 | Enzesfled | 47.3 | Sapienza | 48.0 | Calafell | 48.5 |
| Ciampino | 51.2 | Mahrah | 52.5 | Qurayyat | 53.5 | Kvistgard | 55.0 |
| Burnt Rock | 55.4 | Chhaprauli | 56.0 | Kladnitsa | 57.5 | Nuneaton | 57.7 |
| Batajnica | 59.1 | Ormstown | 59.7 | Krung Thep | 60.4 | Marisura | 61.5 |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 25: "Lyran Commonwealth after Age of War [2571]"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 158: "Inner Sphere Map [2596]"
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 25: "Rim Worlds Republic at the Fall of the Star League [2750]"
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 36: "Inner Sphere - 2750"
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. xi: Inner Sphere - [2764]
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 10: "Inner Sphere - 2765"
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 36: "Lyran Commonwealth after First Succession War [2822]"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - 2822"
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 40: "Lyran Commonwealth after Second Succession War [2864]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 47: "Lyran Commonwealth after Third Succession War [3025] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 56: "Lyran Commonwealth after Fourth Succession War [3030] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 59: "Lyran Commonwealth after War of 3039 [3040] Map"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 132: "Inner Sphere - 3040"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 10: "Inner Sphere - 3050"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 22: "Inner Sphere - 3052"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map [3057]"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29: "Inner Sphere Map [3063]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 70: "Lyran Commonwealth after FedCom Civil War [3067] Map"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 43: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3067]"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 63: "Inner Sphere - 3075"
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 19: "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table [3079]"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63: "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 126: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 27.5 27.6 27.7 Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, pp. 23–24: "Akfata Reclaimed"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 14: "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 53: "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 15: "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 16: "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 54: "The Jihad In Review"
Bibliography[edit]
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- Era Report: 3052
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- Field Report: LAAF
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