Arcturus

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Planetary Arcturus Flag

Arcturus from Orbit

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Astrophysical
System position	5
Government and Infrastructure
Capital	Malcheema

(References to Arcturus)

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

X: -77.94 Y: 175.62

Planetary Data

• Number of Satellites: 3 (Donegal, Skye, Tamar)
• Surface Gravity: 1.02
• Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
• Equatorial Temperature: 33°C (Mild-Temperate)
• Surface Water: 43%

Era Specific Data

3025

• Noble Ruler: Michael Fyhne, Duke of Arcturus
• Political Leader: President Richard Steiner II
• ComStar Representative: Precentor Millicent Kellsy

3067

• Noble Ruler: Duchess Arielle Fyhne
• Population: 1,013,000,000
• Socio-Industrial Levels/USIIR: B-C-D-C-D

3074

• Noble Ruler: Duchess Arielle Fyhne

3079

• Population: 1,000,000,000
• Socio-Industrial Levels/USIIR: B-C-D-C-D

Planetary Garrison

3073

• Burr's Black Cobras

3079

• 23rd Arcturan Guards

- At this point in time the 23rd operating at 30% of full strength, with 85% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

Manufacturing Center

• Arcturan Arms
• Lestrade Motors

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.

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 join the LCAF as soon as they can, eager to see more of the nation that their world formerly oversaw.

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. Sorenson's Sabres were seen operating on Arcturus as a part of Chandrasekhar Kurita's hired forces later in 3073.

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. 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.

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.

Post-Jihad Era

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. 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.

Owner History

• 2340 - Tamar Pact
• 2341 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 2596 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 2750 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 2765 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 3025 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 3030 - Lyran Commonwealth
• 3040 - Federated Commonwealth
• 3052 - Federated Commonwealth
• 3057 - Lyran Alliance
• 3062 - Lyran Alliance
• 3079 - Lyran Alliance
• 3130 - Clan Wolf
• 3135 - Clan Wolf
• 3145 - Clan Jade Falcon

Nearby Planets

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years) Closest planets first:
Planet	Distance (LY)	Jumps	2750	3025	3030	3040	3052	3057	3062
Leganes	14.34	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Lucianca	22.09	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Surcin	24.52	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Garrison	26.00	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Apostica	26.75	1	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Kelenfold	31.79	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Ginestra	34.72	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Breukelen	34.89	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Grunwald	34.94	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Carstairs	35.49	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Borghese	36.54	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Blue Diamond	37.44	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Ganshoren	38.62	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Kockengen	41.69	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Morningside	43.26	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Odessa	44.47	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Fatima	47.22	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Symington	48.10	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Porrima	50.72	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Kirkcaldy	51.20	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Meacham	51.49	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Rasalgethi	52.75	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Summit	52.81	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Orestes	52.82	2	LC	DC	LC	FRR	FRR	FRR	FRR
Crevedia	52.84	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Auldhouse	53.21	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Yed Prior	53.37	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Lyndon	54.42	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Al Hillah	55.45	2	LC	DC	LC	FRR	FRR	FRR	FRR
Tomans	55.48	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Dalkeith	55.86	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Crimond	57.32	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Edasich	57.32	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Fort Loudon	57.90	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Sakhalin (LC)	59.14	2	LC	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
Karbala	59.18	2	LC	DC	LC	FRR	FRR	FRR	FRR

Bibliography

• Era Report: 2750
• Era Report: 3145
• Field Report: LAAF
• Handbook: House Steiner
• Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1
• Historical: Reunification War
• House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)
• Jihad: Final Reckoning
• Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
• Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
• Jihad Turning Points: Luthien
• Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
• Objectives: Lyran Alliance
• Technical Readout: 3075