Alkaid

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(References to Alkaid)

Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)

X: -94.02 Y: 47.34

Planetary Data

• Star Type: B1V
• Position in System: 2 (of 2)
• Number of Moons: 1 (Vishnu)
• Days to Jump Point: 124
• Surface Water: 37%
• Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
• Surface Gravity: 1.17
• Equatorial Temp: 43°C
• Highest Native Life: Plants

Era Specific Data

3130

• Population: 126,762,000
• Governor: Chandler Neville
• Planetary Legate: Renee Zollern

Owner History

• 2340 - Federation of Skye
• 2341 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 2750 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 3025 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 3030 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 3040 - Federated Commonwealth
• 3052 - Federated Commonwealth
• 3057 - Lyran Alliance
• 3062 - Lyran Alliance
• 3130 - Republic of the Sphere

Planetary Info

Alkaid was discovered during mankind's early trips beyond Terra. However, this world was mostly desert with little to recommend it for colonization, particularly with more suitable worlds ready for colonization. Alkid's position in the system further discouraged colonization: Traveling from the standard jump points to the world takes four months, and the planet's orbit around the sun takes fifty-one Terran years. In the early 24th century, explorers from the Federation of Skye discovered a plethora of chemicals and ores located just beneath Alkaid's surface. With this economic impetus, colonization began and the first permanent settlements were established.

During the Jihad a Lyran unit was trapped on the world by Word of Blake forces. The Lyrans fought as insurgents until the Blakists withdrew from the world.

Companies

Toloy Chemicals

Nearby Planets

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years) Closest planets first:
Planet	Distance (LY)	Jumps	2750	3025	3030	3040	3052	3057	3062
Carsphairn	8.36	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Laiaka	9.79	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Seginus	20.56	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Vindemiatrix	21.14	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Gladius	25.10	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Alcor	26.76	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Caledonia	28.87	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Hesperus II	29.73	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Kochab	30.41	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Canonbie	34.75	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Glengarry	34.93	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Chaffee	35.75	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Syrma	36.47	2	TH	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Gacrux	37.21	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Skye	37.33	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Chertan	37.35	2	FWL	FWL	FWL	FWL	FWL	FWL	FWL
Algorab	38.07	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Trent	39.70	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Zaniah	40.06	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Lamon	41.00	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Zebebelgenubi	42.25	2	TH	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Galatea	42.72	2	TH	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Furillo	43.96	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Cor Caroli	45.18	2	TH	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Zebeneschamali	46.55	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
New Kyoto	46.55	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Carnwath	47.49	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Mizar	47.96	2	TH	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Laurieston	48.58	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Alioth	48.71	2	TH	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Nekkar	49.81	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Alphecca	50.07	2	LC	LC	DC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Shiloh	52.77	2	LC	FWL	FWL	FWL	FWL	FWL	FWL
Alchiba	52.83	2	TH	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Unukalhai	53.43	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Milton	53.75	2	TH	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Summer	54.35	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Fianna	54.65	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Sarpsborg	58.01	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Alkalurops	58.71	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	CJF	CJF	CJF

Bibliography

• Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)
• Handbook: House Steiner
• House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)
• House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)