Arcturus
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Astrophysical | |
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System position | 5 |
Government and Infrastructure | |
Capital | Malcheema[1] |
(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[e]
Contents
Planetary Data[1]
- 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[2]
- Noble Ruler: Michael Fyhne, Duke of Arcturus
- Political Leader: President Richard Steiner II
- ComStar Representative: Precentor Millicent Kellsy
3067[1]
- Noble Ruler: Duchess Arielle Fyhne
- Population: 1,013,000,000
- Socio-Industrial Levels/USIIR: B-C-D-C-D
Planetary Garrison
3073
3079
- - 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 - discontinued in 2550
- 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.[1]
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.[1]
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.[5][6] Sorenson's Sabres were seen operating on Arcturus as a part of Chandrasekhar Kurita's hired forces later in 3073.[7]
On the 11th of May the Word of Blake attacked Arcturus, targetting 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.[6][8]
Owner History
- 2340 - Tamar Pact[9]
- 2341 - Lyran Commonwealth[9]
- 2596 - Lyran Commonwealth[10]
- 2750 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3025 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3030 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth
- 3052 - Federated Commonwealth
- 3057 - Lyran Alliance
- 3062 - Lyran Alliance
- 3079 - Lyran Alliance[11]
Nearby Planets
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Handbook: House Steiner, pp. 84-85, "Planet Profile"
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 175, "Planet Guide"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 110, "Word of Blake Mercenary Deployment"
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 10, "Arcturan Guards Regimental Status"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 26, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 51, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, pp. 6-7, "Combatants"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 31, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 13, "Tamar Pact world within the Lyran Commonwealth befor [2340] and after at their founding in [2341]"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159, "Inner Sphere Map [2596]"
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 19, "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Map - August 3079"