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The '''Arcturus''' system is the location of at least one inhabited world, '''Arcturus V''', and as of [[3151]] is located in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Occupation Zone.<ref name=SFp103>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 103, "Inner Sphere 3151" (Map)</ref>
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The '''Arcturus''' system is the location of at least one inhabited world, '''Arcturus V''', and as of June [[3152]] was the capital of the [[Tamar Pact]].<ref name=TRp72/>
  
 
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==System Description==
 
==System Description==
The Arcturus system is located near the [[Leganes]] and [[Qualip]] systems.<ref name="ER:2750p37"/>
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Arcturus is located near the [[Leganes]] and [[Qualip]] systems.<ref name="ER:2750p37"/>
  
 
==System History==
 
==System History==
The Arcturus system was settled during or shortly after the [[First Exodus]] from [[Terra]], and Arcturus was a part of the [[Tamar Pact]] prior to the formation of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in the first half of the [[twenty-fourth century]].<ref name=HBHS13/>
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The Arcturus system was settled during or shortly after the [[First Exodus]] from [[Terra]], and Arcturus was a part of the Tamar Pact prior to the formation of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in the first half of the [[twenty-fourth century]].<ref name=HBHS13/>
  
==Political Affiliation==  
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==Political Affiliation==
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* [[2340]] - [[Tamar Pact]] <ref name=HBHS13>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 13, "Tamar Pact world within the Lyran Commonwealth before [2340] and after at their founding in [2341]"</ref>
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* [[2340]] - [[Tamar Pact]]<ref name=HBHS13>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 13</ref>
* [[2341]] - [[Lyran Commonwealth]] <ref name=HBHS13/>
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* [[2341]] - [[Lyran Commonwealth]]<ref name=HBHS13/>
* [[2571]] - Lyran Commonwealth <ref name="HB:HSp25>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 25, "Lyran Commonwealth after Age of War [2571]"</ref>
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* [[2571]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="HB:HSp25>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 25</ref>
* [[2596]] - Lyran Commonwealth <ref name=HRWp159>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159, "Inner Sphere Map [2596]"</ref>
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* [[2596]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name=HRWp159>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159</ref>
* [[2750]] - Lyran Commonwealth <ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37, "Inner Sphere - 2750"</ref>
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* [[2750]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37</ref>
* [[2765]] - Lyran Commonwealth <ref name="H:LoTV1p11>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - 2765"</ref>
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* [[2765]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="H:LoTV1p11>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11</ref>
* [[2786]] - Lyran Commonwealth <ref name="FSW(SB)p24-25">''First Succession War (Sourcebook)'', pp. 24-25, "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"</ref>
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* [[2786]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="FSW(SB)p24-25">''First Succession War'', pp. 24–25</ref>
* [[2822]] - Lyran Commonwealth <ref name="HB:HSp36">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 36, "Lyran Commonwealth after First Succession War [2822]"</ref><ref name="FSW(SB)p112-113">''First Succession War (Sourcebook)'', pp. 112-113, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref>
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* [[2822]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="HB:HSp36">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 36</ref><ref name="FSW(SB)p112-113">''First Succession War'', pp. 112–113</ref>
* [[2864]] - Lyran Commonwealth <ref name="HB:HSp40">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 40, "Lyran Commonwealth after Second Succession War [2864]"</ref>
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* [[2864]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="HB:HSp40">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 40"</ref>
* [[3025]] - Lyran Commonwealth <ref name="HB:HSp47">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 47, "Lyran Commonwealth after Third Succession War [3025]"</ref>
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* [[3025]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="HB:HSp47">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 47</ref>
* [[3030]] - Lyran Commonwealth <ref name="HB:HSp56">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 56, "Lyran Commonwealth after Fourth Succession War [3030]"</ref>
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* [[3030]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name="HB:HSp56">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 56</ref>
* [[3040]] - [[Federated Commonwealth]] <ref name="HB:HSp59">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 59, "Lyran Commonwealth after War of 39 [3040]"</ref><ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133, "Inner Sphere - 3040"</ref>
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* [[3040]] - [[Federated Commonwealth]]<ref name="HB:HSp59">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 59</ref><ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133</ref>
* [[3050]] - Federated Commonwealth <ref name="ER3052p11">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - 3050"</ref>
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* [[3050]] - Federated Commonwealth<ref name="ER3052p11">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11</ref>
* [[3052]] - Federated Commonwealth <ref name="HB:HSp61">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 61, "Lyran Commonwealth after Clan Invasion [3052]"</ref><ref name="ER3052p24">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 24, "Inner Sphere - 3052"</ref>
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* [[3052]] - Federated Commonwealth<ref name="HB:HSp61">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 61</ref><ref name="ER3052p24">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 24</ref>
* [[3057]] - [[Lyran Alliance]] <ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere Map [3057]"</ref>
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* [[3057]] - [[Lyran Alliance]]<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11</ref>
* [[3063]] - Lyran Alliance <ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 30, "Inner Sphere Map [3063]"</ref>
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* [[3063]] - Lyran Alliance<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 30</ref>
* [[3067]] - Lyran Alliance <ref name="HB:HSp70">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 70, "Lyran Commonwealth after FedCom Civil War [3067]"</ref><ref name=JFRp42>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 42, "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3067]</ref>
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* [[3067]] - Lyran Alliance<ref name="HB:HSp70">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 70</ref><ref name=JFRp42>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 42</ref>
* [[3075]] - Lyran Alliance <ref name="JS:TBDp65>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 65, "Inner Sphere [3075]"</ref>
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* [[3075]] - Lyran Alliance<ref name="JS:TBDp65>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 65</ref>
* [[3079]] - Lyran Alliance <ref name="FR:LAAFp19">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 21, "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Map - August 3079"</ref>
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* [[3079]] - Lyran Alliance<ref name="FR:LAAFp19">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 21</ref>
* [[3081]] - Lyran Alliance <ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63, "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"</ref>
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* [[3081]] - Lyran Alliance<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63</ref>
* [[3085]] - Lyran Alliance <ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii, "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"</ref>
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* [[3085]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"</ref>
 
* [[3128]] - [[Clan Wolf]]<ref name=RGI17p12/>
 
* [[3128]] - [[Clan Wolf]]<ref name=RGI17p12/>
* [[3135]] - Clan Wolf <ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"</ref>
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* [[3135]] - Clan Wolf<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11</ref>
* [[3145]] - [[Clan Jade Falcon]] <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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* [[3137]] - Independent world<ref name=TRp25>''Tamar Rising'', p. 25</ref>
* [[3151]] - Tamar Pact (from August)<ref name=TPoGc1>''The Price of Duty'', ch. 1</ref>
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* [[3142]] - Lyran Commonwealth<ref name=TRp25/>
* [[3152]] - Tamar Pact <ref name=TRpm>''Tamar Rising'', poster map</ref>
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* [[3143]] - [[Clan Jade Falcon]]<ref name=TRp25/>
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* [[3145]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"</ref>
 
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* [[3151]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=SFp103>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 103</ref> / Independent (from May)<ref name=TRp25/> / Tamar Pact (from August)<ref name=TPoGc1>''The Price of Duty'', ch. 1</ref><ref name=TRp27>''Tamar Rising'', p. 27: "Growing Pains"</ref>
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* [[3152]] - Tamar Pact<ref name=TRpm>''Tamar Rising'', poster map</ref><ref name=TRp72>''Tamar Rising'', p. 72</ref>
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==Arcturus V==
 
==Arcturus V==
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| ruler              = [[Duke of Arcturus]]
 
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Arcturus V - more commonly known simply as Arcturus - is the fifth planet in the Arcuturus system and has served as the capital world of the Lyran Commonwealth. Arcturus has three moons named Donegal, Skye and Tamar.<ref name=HBS84-85/><ref name=ola23/>
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Arcturus V, more commonly known simply as Arcturus, is the fifth planet in the Arcuturus system and has served as the capital world of the Lyran Commonwealth. Arcturus has three moons named Donegal, Skye, and Tamar.<ref name=HBS84-85/><ref name=ola23/>
  
 
===Planetary History===
 
===Planetary History===
Arcturus was the original capital of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] at their founding in [[2341]], home to [[Arcturan Arms]] and serving as seat of government to the Nine Archons. Eventually, with the Draconis Combine slowly gaining ground in the Tamar Pact to directly threaten Arcturus with an invasion, Archon Marsden proposed a switch of the capital to his own homeworld of Tharkad in the Donegal Protectorate, which was accepted by the other Archons.
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Arcturus was the original capital of the Lyran Commonwealth at their founding in [[2341]], home to [[Arcturan Arms]] and serving as seat of government to the Nine Archons. Eventually, with the [[Draconis Combine]] slowly gaining ground in the Tamar Pact to directly threaten Arcturus with an invasion, Archon Marsden proposed a switch of the capital to his own homeworld of Tharkad in the Donegal Protectorate, which was accepted by the other Archons.
  
 
The resulting population shift as inhabitants followed the capital has left a series of cities on the world that are vastly oversized for the current population. Many of the citizens moved to the countryside as well, making the cities feel even emptier. Several of these cities remain in use, but with dramatically reduced populations. Many of the rest of them have been destroyed by the environment as nature reclaims the land.<ref name=HBS84-85/>
 
The resulting population shift as inhabitants followed the capital has left a series of cities on the world that are vastly oversized for the current population. Many of the citizens moved to the countryside as well, making the cities feel even emptier. Several of these cities remain in use, but with dramatically reduced populations. Many of the rest of them have been destroyed by the environment as nature reclaims the land.<ref name=HBS84-85/>
  
Arcturus' economy shifted focus as well. No longer based on serving the politicians and government, agriculture instead forms the core of the planet's economy. The other noteworthy aspect of the citizenry is their strong (almost fanatical) support of the [[Steiner]] family. Many Arcturans joined the [[LCAF]] as soon as they can, eager to see more of the nation that their world formerly oversaw.<ref name=HBS84-85/>
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Arcturus' economy shifted focus as well. No longer based on serving the politicians and government, agriculture instead forms the core of the planet's economy. The other noteworthy aspect of the citizenry is their strong (almost fanatical) support of the [[House Steiner|Steiner]] family. Many Arcturans joined the [[LCAF]] as soon as they can, eager to see more of the nation that their world formerly oversaw.<ref name=HBS84-85/>
  
 
====The Jihad====
 
====The Jihad====
On the 18th of February [[3073]] [[Archon]] [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] gave his blessing to a plan formed by [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], cousin to former [[Coordinator]] of the [[Draconis Combine]] [[Theodore Kurita]], to build a base on Arcturus for use by a multinational coalition of forces Chandrasekhar had pulled together to oppose the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name="JHS3076p26">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 26, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp51">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 51, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> [[Sorenson's Sabres]] were seen operating on Arcturus as a part of Chandrasekhar Kurita's hired forces later in 3073.<ref name=JTPL_6-7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 6-7, "Combatants"</ref>
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On 18 February [[3073]], [[Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth|Archon]] [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] gave his blessing to a plan formed by [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], cousin to former [[Coordinator of Worlds|Coordinator]] [[Theodore Kurita]], to build a base on Arcturus for use by a multinational coalition of forces Chandrasekhar had pulled together to oppose the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name="JHS3076p26">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 26: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp51">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 51: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> [[Sorenson's Sabres]] were seen operating on Arcturus as a part of Chandrasekhar Kurita's hired forces later in 3073.<ref name=JTPL_6-7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 6–7: "Combatants"</ref>
  
On the 11th of May 3073 the [[Word of Blake]] attacked Arcturus, targeting the coalition of forces Chandrasekhar Kurita had assembled. Both sides took heavy losses, and yet while the Word of Blake forces had a tactical advantage over the collection of mercenary units and independent forces assembled by Chandrasekhar, the Blakists withdrew unexpectedly.<ref name="J:FRp51"/><ref name="JHS3076p31">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 31, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref> Among the casualties inflicted on the Blakists was the loss of a ''[[Union]]''-class [[DropShip]], destroyed by an ancient ''[[Vulture (DropShip)|Vulture]]''-class DropShip named the ''[[Samhain (Individual Vulture-class DropShip)|Samhain]]'' in service with the [[Devil's Brigade]] mercenary unit, a loss which earned the ''Samhain'''s pilot a reward for bravery from a grateful Lord Kurita.<ref name="TRO3075p214">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 214, "Vulture"</ref>
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On 11 May 3073, the Word of Blake attacked Arcturus, targeting the coalition of forces Chandrasekhar Kurita had assembled. Both sides took heavy losses, and yet while the Word of Blake forces had a tactical advantage over the collection of mercenary units and independent forces assembled by Chandrasekhar, the Blakists withdrew unexpectedly.<ref name="J:FRp51"/><ref name="JHS3076p31">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 31: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref> Among the casualties inflicted on the Blakists was the loss of a ''[[Union (DropShip class)|Union]]''-class [[DropShip]], destroyed by an ancient ''[[Vulture (DropShip class)|Vulture]]''-class DropShip named the ''[[Samhain (Individual Vulture-class DropShip)|Samhain]]'' in service with the [[Devil's Brigade]] mercenary unit, a loss which earned the ''Samhain''&#39;s pilot a reward for bravery from a grateful Lord Kurita.<ref name="TRO3075p214">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 214: "Vulture"</ref>
  
On the 15th of May [[3074]] [[Archon]] [[Adam Steiner]] announced his engagement to [[Heather Fyhne]], daughter of Duchess [[Arielle Fyhne]], the ruling Duchess of Arcturus.<ref name="JHS3076p52">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 52, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref>
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On 15 May [[3074]], Archon [[Adam Steiner]] announced his engagement to [[Heather Fyhne]], daughter of [[Duke of Arcturus|Duchess]] [[Arielle Fyhne]], the ruling Duchess of Arcturus.<ref name="JHS3076p52">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 52: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52: "The Jihad In Review"</ref>
  
====Post-Jihad Era====
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====Post-Jihad====
Having taken heavy damage during the nuclear raids conducted by the Word of Blake during the Jihad, the bulk of the military production on Arcturus had been destroyed; however, the ancient capital of the Alliance rebuilt some of the old armaments factories and began producing arms again, boosting the Alliance's production capabilities in a small way as the battered [[LAAF]] rebuilt.<ref name="J:FRp85">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 85, "Donegal Province"</ref> In September [[3081]] [[Arcturan Arms]] told the [[Interstellar News Network]] that their refit facilities would be producing considerable numbers of the primitive ''[[Archer]]'', ''[[Commando]]'' and ''[[Dervish]]'' for some decades yet, which the RetroTech 'Mechs seen as being ideal for organizations such as militia forces.<ref name="J:FRp33">''Jihad Final Reckoning'', p. 33, "The Retro Wave"</ref>
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Having taken heavy damage during the nuclear raids conducted by the Word of Blake during the Jihad, the bulk of the military production on Arcturus had been destroyed; however, the ancient capital of the Alliance rebuilt some of the old armaments factories and began producing arms again, boosting the Alliance's production capabilities in a small way as the battered [[LAAF]] rebuilt.<ref name="J:FRp85">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 85: "Donegal Province"</ref> In September [[3081]], Arcturan Arms told the [[Interstellar News Network]] that their refit facilities would be producing considerable numbers of the primitive ''[[Archer]]'', ''[[Commando]]'', and ''[[Dervish]]'' for some decades yet, which the RetroTech 'Mechs seen as being ideal for organizations such as militia forces.<ref name="J:FRp33">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 33: "The Retro Wave"</ref>
  
 
====Dark Age====
 
====Dark Age====
Arcturus was conquered by Clan Wolf in [[3128]] in a battle which saw a company of LCAF 'Mechs fall to a single ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' pilot. The Arcturus Arms factory was subsequently used to mass produce that design for the Clan Wolf ''touman''.<ref name=RGI17p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17'', p. 12, "Crossbow" entry</ref>  
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Arcturus was conquered by Clan Wolf in [[3128]] in a battle which saw a company of LCAF 'Mechs fall to a single ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' pilot. The Arcturus Arms factory was subsequently used to mass produce that design for the [[Clan Wolf Touman|Clan Wolf ''touman'']].<ref name=RGI17p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17'', p. 12: "Crossbow" entry</ref>  
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Following Clan Wolf's migration in the late 3130s, Arcturus became a independent world and struggled to stabilize. The arrival of the self-appointed Lyran Governor [[Johan Rahmer]], who behaved as a tyrant, quickly soured the population.
  
Following Clan Wolf's migration in the late 3130s, [[Clan Jade Falcon]] claimed the now-abandoned Arcturus but neglected the Arcturus Arms factory and its ''Crossbow'' output.<ref name=RGI17p12/>
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In [[3142]], [[Clan Jade Falcon]] attacked Arcturus and, after driving off the garrison, laid claim to the planet. The Falcons neglected the Arcturus Arms factory and its ''Crossbow'' output <ref name=RGI17p12/><ref name=EoT:Dc6/>, but their rule of Arcturus was harsh. Atrocities such as the [[Commonwealth Day Massacre]] forced the resistance to limit their attacks to avoid reprisals.<ref>''Elements of Treason: Duty'', ch. 8</ref>
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====IlClan Era====
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On [[3151]], after the Falcon's frontline forces departed, an insurrection annihilated their garrison and Arcturus became an independent world of the [[Hinterlands]]. The planet was plunged into chaos, led by a corrupt and inefficient government. The arrival of the [[26th Arcturan Guards]], led by General [[Sarah Regis]], helped stabilize the planet. However, the population's refusal to rejoin the Commonwealth convinced the General to create a new state surrounding the planet: The reborn Tamar Pact, with Arcturus as its capital.<ref>''Elements of Treason: Duty'', ch. 17-21</ref>
  
 
===Military Deployment===
 
===Military Deployment===
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{{columns-start|num=3}}
 
====2764====
 
====2764====
* [[331st Royal BattleMech Division]]<ref>Field Manual: SLDF, p. 255, "SLDF - Lyran Commonwealth Military Command Map"</ref>
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* [[331st Royal BattleMech Division]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 255: "SLDF - Lyran Commonwealth Military Command Map"</ref>
  
 
====2765====
 
====2765====
* [[First Arcturan Guards]]<ref name="FM2765:LCp9">''Field Report: Lyran Commonwealth 2765'', p. 9, "Regimental Status"</ref>
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* [[First Arcturan Guards]]<ref name="FM2765:LCp9">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 9: "Regimental Status"</ref>
  
 
====2786====
 
====2786====
* First Arcturan Guards<ref name="FSWp139">''First Succession War (Sourcebook)'', p. 139, "First Succession War Deployment Table - LCAF"</ref>
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* First Arcturan Guards<ref name="FSWp139">''First Succession War'', p. 139: "First Succession War Deployment Table - LCAF"</ref>
  
 
====3038====
 
====3038====
* [[Twenty-third Arcturan Guards]]<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137, "Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[Twenty-third Arcturan Guards]]<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137: "Deployment Table"</ref>
  
 
====3073====
 
====3073====
* [[Burr's Black Cobras]]<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 110, "Word of Blake Mercenary Deployment"</ref>
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* [[Burr's Black Cobras]]<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 110: "Word of Blake Mercenary Deployment"</ref>
 
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====3079====
 
====3079====
* Twenty-third Arcturan Guards<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 10, "Arcturan Guards Regimental Status"</ref>
+
* Twenty-third Arcturan Guards<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 10: "Arcturan Guards Regimental Status"</ref>
:- At this point in time the 23rd operating at 30% of full strength, with 85% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
+
:- At this point in time, the Twenty-third was operating at 30% of full strength, with 85% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
  
 
====3085====
 
====3085====
* [[Fifteenth Arcturan Guards]]<ref name=FM:3085p109>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 109, "Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
+
* [[Fifteenth Arcturan Guards]]<ref name=FM:3085p109>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 109: "Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
* [[Seventeenth Arcturan Guards]] [[RCT]]<ref name=FM:3085p109/>
 
* [[Seventeenth Arcturan Guards]] [[RCT]]<ref name=FM:3085p109/>
 +
 +
====3143====
 +
* [[Fifteenth Arcturan Guards]]<ref name=EoT:Dc6/>
  
 
====3145====
 
====3145====
* [[13th Falcon Dragoons (Clan Jade Falcon)|Thirteenth Falcon Dragoons]]<ref name="FM:3145p168">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 168, "Epsilon Galaxy"</ref>
+
* [[13th Falcon Dragoons (Clan Jade Falcon)|Thirteenth Falcon Dragoons]]<ref name="FM:3145p168">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 168: "Epsilon Galaxy"</ref>
  
===Geography===  
+
====3151====
 +
* [[26th Arcturan Guards]]<ref name=EoT:Dc6/>
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===Geography===
 +
[[File:Arcturus Planetary Map.png|right|450px|thumb|Arcturus World Map]]
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Arcturus has five continents named Attenia, Borreus, Chadrik, Dustina, and Penrod.<ref name=HBS84-85/>
  
 
===Planetary Locations===
 
===Planetary Locations===
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* Malcheema: the planetary capital city<ref name=HBS84-85/><ref name=ola23/>
 
* Malcheema: the planetary capital city<ref name=HBS84-85/><ref name=ola23/>
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+
**Central Sector<ref name=EoT:Dc2>''Elements of Treason: Duty'', ch. 2</ref>
 +
**Eastern Sector<ref name=EoT:Dc6>''Elements of Treason: Duty'', ch. 6</ref>
 +
**Southeast Sector<ref name=EoT:Dc12>''Elements of Treason: Duty'', ch. 12</ref>
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===Industrial Centers===
 
===Industrial Centers===
 
* [[Arcturan Arms]]
 
* [[Arcturan Arms]]
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===Wildlife===
 
===Wildlife===
 
* The [[Arcturan Razorcat]] is presumably from this world, given the name.
 
* The [[Arcturan Razorcat]] is presumably from this world, given the name.
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===Image gallery===
 
===Image gallery===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Arcturus Flag.jpg|Flag of Arcturus
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Arcturus Planetary Map.png|Planetary map of Arcturus
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Arcturus Flag.jpg|Flag of Arcturus
 
</gallery>
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Elements of Treason: Duty]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
* ''[[Field Report: Lyran Commonwealth 2765]]''
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]''
* ''[[First Succession War (Sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]''
 
* ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
 
* ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]''
 
* ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]''
* ''[[The Price of Duty]] (novella)
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* ''[[The Price of Duty]]'' (novella)
 
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17]]''
 
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17]]''
 
* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]''
 
* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]''
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* ''[[Tamar Rising]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
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Revision as of 21:44, 29 March 2024

This article is about the planetary system. For the WarShip, see Arcturus (Individual WarShip).


Arcturus
Arcturus 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates-78.068 : 174.436[e]
Spectral classK2III[1][2][3]
Recharge time193 hours[4]
Recharge station(s)Nadir, Zenith[1][4]
Planet(s)5[1][2]

The Arcturus system is the location of at least one inhabited world, Arcturus V, and as of June 3152 was the capital of the Tamar Pact.[5]

System Description

Arcturus is located near the Leganes and Qualip systems.[6]

System History

The Arcturus system was settled during or shortly after the First Exodus from Terra, and Arcturus was a part of the Tamar Pact prior to the formation of the Lyran Commonwealth in the first half of the twenty-fourth century.[7]

Political Affiliation


Arcturus V

Arcturus
Arcturus in orbit.jpg
Astrophysical
Also known asArcturus V
System positionFifth[1][2][3]
Jump Point distance4.85 days[2][3]
Moons3 (Donegal, Skye, Tamar)[2][3]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.02[2][3]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[2][3][4]
Equatorial temperature33°C (Mild-Temperate)[2][3]
Surface water43%[2][3]
Highest native lifeMammal[1][2][3]
Landmasses5 (Attenia, Borreus, Chadrik, Dustina, Penrod)[2]
History and Culture
Demonym(s)Arcturan[1]
Population1,013,000,000 (3067),[2]
1,000,000,000 (3079)[3]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerDuke of Arcturus
Political LeaderPlanetary Governor
CapitalMalcheema[2][3]
HPG ClassA[1][3][4]
HPG RepresentativePrecentor Millicent Kellsy (3025)[1]

Arcturus V, more commonly known simply as Arcturus, is the fifth planet in the Arcuturus system and has served as the capital world of the Lyran Commonwealth. Arcturus has three moons named Donegal, Skye, and Tamar.[2][3]

Planetary History

Arcturus was the original capital of the Lyran Commonwealth at their founding in 2341, home to Arcturan Arms and serving as seat of government to the Nine Archons. Eventually, with the Draconis Combine slowly gaining ground in the Tamar Pact to directly threaten Arcturus with an invasion, Archon Marsden proposed a switch of the capital to his own homeworld of Tharkad in the Donegal Protectorate, which was accepted by the other Archons.

The resulting population shift as inhabitants followed the capital has left a series of cities on the world that are vastly oversized for the current population. Many of the citizens moved to the countryside as well, making the cities feel even emptier. Several of these cities remain in use, but with dramatically reduced populations. Many of the rest of them have been destroyed by the environment as nature reclaims the land.[2]

Arcturus' economy shifted focus as well. No longer based on serving the politicians and government, agriculture instead forms the core of the planet's economy. The other noteworthy aspect of the citizenry is their strong (almost fanatical) support of the Steiner family. Many Arcturans joined the LCAF as soon as they can, eager to see more of the nation that their world formerly oversaw.[2]

The Jihad

On 18 February 3073, Archon Peter Steiner-Davion gave his blessing to a plan formed by Chandrasekhar Kurita, cousin to former Coordinator Theodore Kurita, to build a base on Arcturus for use by a multinational coalition of forces Chandrasekhar had pulled together to oppose the Word of Blake.[38][39] Sorenson's Sabres were seen operating on Arcturus as a part of Chandrasekhar Kurita's hired forces later in 3073.[40]

On 11 May 3073, the Word of Blake attacked Arcturus, targeting the coalition of forces Chandrasekhar Kurita had assembled. Both sides took heavy losses, and yet while the Word of Blake forces had a tactical advantage over the collection of mercenary units and independent forces assembled by Chandrasekhar, the Blakists withdrew unexpectedly.[39][41] Among the casualties inflicted on the Blakists was the loss of a Union-class DropShip, destroyed by an ancient Vulture-class DropShip named the Samhain in service with the Devil's Brigade mercenary unit, a loss which earned the Samhain's pilot a reward for bravery from a grateful Lord Kurita.[42]

On 15 May 3074, Archon Adam Steiner announced his engagement to Heather Fyhne, daughter of Duchess Arielle Fyhne, the ruling Duchess of Arcturus.[43][44]

Post-Jihad

Having taken heavy damage during the nuclear raids conducted by the Word of Blake during the Jihad, the bulk of the military production on Arcturus had been destroyed; however, the ancient capital of the Alliance rebuilt some of the old armaments factories and began producing arms again, boosting the Alliance's production capabilities in a small way as the battered LAAF rebuilt.[45] In September 3081, Arcturan Arms told the Interstellar News Network that their refit facilities would be producing considerable numbers of the primitive Archer, Commando, and Dervish for some decades yet, which the RetroTech 'Mechs seen as being ideal for organizations such as militia forces.[46]

Dark Age

Arcturus was conquered by Clan Wolf in 3128 in a battle which saw a company of LCAF 'Mechs fall to a single Crossbow pilot. The Arcturus Arms factory was subsequently used to mass produce that design for the Clan Wolf touman.[30]

Following Clan Wolf's migration in the late 3130s, Arcturus became a independent world and struggled to stabilize. The arrival of the self-appointed Lyran Governor Johan Rahmer, who behaved as a tyrant, quickly soured the population.

In 3142, Clan Jade Falcon attacked Arcturus and, after driving off the garrison, laid claim to the planet. The Falcons neglected the Arcturus Arms factory and its Crossbow output [30][47], but their rule of Arcturus was harsh. Atrocities such as the Commonwealth Day Massacre forced the resistance to limit their attacks to avoid reprisals.[48]

IlClan Era

On 3151, after the Falcon's frontline forces departed, an insurrection annihilated their garrison and Arcturus became an independent world of the Hinterlands. The planet was plunged into chaos, led by a corrupt and inefficient government. The arrival of the 26th Arcturan Guards, led by General Sarah Regis, helped stabilize the planet. However, the population's refusal to rejoin the Commonwealth convinced the General to create a new state surrounding the planet: The reborn Tamar Pact, with Arcturus as its capital.[49]

Military Deployment

3079

  • Twenty-third Arcturan Guards[55]
- At this point in time, the Twenty-third was operating at 30% of full strength, with 85% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

3085

3143

3145

3151

Geography

Arcturus World Map

Arcturus has five continents named Attenia, Borreus, Chadrik, Dustina, and Penrod.[2]

Planetary Locations

  • Malcheema: the planetary capital city[2][3]

Industrial Centers

Wildlife

Image gallery

Map Gallery

Nearby Systems

Closest 40 systems (39 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Leganes 14.2 Qualip 15.8 Lucianca 21.9 Garrison 25.8
Surcin 26.5 Apostica 26.5 Kelenfold 31.5 Ginestra 34.4
Breukelen 34.6 Grunwald 34.6 Carstairs 35.2 Borghese 36.1
Blue Diamond 37.1 Ganshoren 38.3 Kockengen 41.3 Morningside 42.9
Odessa 44.1 Auldhouse 44.4 Fatima 46.8 Symington 47.7
Porrima 50.3 Kirkcaldy 50.7 Meacham 51.0 Rasalgethi 52.3
Summit 52.4 Vaj 52.4 Orestes 52.4 Al Hillah 52.9
Yed Prior 52.9 Lyndon 54.0 Dalkeith 54.3 Tomans 55.0
Edasich 56.8 Crimond 57.0 Fort Loudon 57.4 Sakhalin 58.6
Karbala 58.7 Hillerod 59.8 Eaglesham 59.9 Pandora 60.7

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 173: "Arcturus" planet profile
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 Handbook: House Steiner, pp. 84–85: "Arcturus" planet profile
  3. 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 Objectives: Lyran Alliance, p. 23
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Tamar Rising, poster map
  5. 5.0 5.1 Tamar Rising, p. 72
  6. 6.0 6.1 Era Report: 2750, p. 37
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 13
  8. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 25
  9. Historical: Reunification War, p. 159
  10. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11
  11. First Succession War, pp. 24–25
  12. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 36
  13. First Succession War, pp. 112–113
  14. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 40"
  15. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 47
  16. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 56
  17. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 59
  18. Historical: War of 3039, p. 133
  19. Era Report: 3052, p. 11
  20. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 61
  21. Era Report: 3052, p. 24
  22. Era Report: 3062, p. 11
  23. Era Report: 3062, p. 30
  24. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 70
  25. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 42
  26. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65
  27. Field Report: LAAF, p. 21
  28. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63
  29. Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"
  30. 30.0 30.1 30.2 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17, p. 12: "Crossbow" entry
  31. Era Report: 3145, p. 11
  32. 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 Tamar Rising, p. 25
  33. Era Report: 3145, p. 39
  34. Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"
  35. Shattered Fortress, p. 103
  36. The Price of Duty, ch. 1
  37. Tamar Rising, p. 27: "Growing Pains"
  38. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 26: "Timeline of the Jihad"
  39. 39.0 39.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 51: "The Jihad In Review"
  40. Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, pp. 6–7: "Combatants"
  41. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 31: "Timeline of the Jihad"
  42. Technical Readout: 3075, p. 214: "Vulture"
  43. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 52: "Timeline of the Jihad"
  44. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 52: "The Jihad In Review"
  45. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 85: "Donegal Province"
  46. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 33: "The Retro Wave"
  47. 47.0 47.1 47.2 47.3 Elements of Treason: Duty, ch. 6
  48. Elements of Treason: Duty, ch. 8
  49. Elements of Treason: Duty, ch. 17-21
  50. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 255: "SLDF - Lyran Commonwealth Military Command Map"
  51. Field Report 2765: LCAF, p. 9: "Regimental Status"
  52. First Succession War, p. 139: "First Succession War Deployment Table - LCAF"
  53. Historical: War of 3039, p. 137: "Deployment Table"
  54. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 110: "Word of Blake Mercenary Deployment"
  55. Field Report: LAAF, p. 10: "Arcturan Guards Regimental Status"
  56. 56.0 56.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 109: "Deployment Table - 3085"
  57. Field Manual: 3145, p. 168: "Epsilon Galaxy"
  58. Elements of Treason: Duty, ch. 2
  59. Elements of Treason: Duty, ch. 12

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