Babylon
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(References to Babylon)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: -124.00 Y: 1597.00
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Planetary Data
- Star Type: G7V "Tigris" (188 houers)[1]
- Position in System: 2 (of 6)
- Time to Jump Point: 6.57 days
- Number of Satellites: 1 (Ur)
- Surface Water: 40%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 1.5 G
- Equatorial Temperature: 35°C
- Continents: Abyssinia, Callandra, Corsen, Solath, Valence
- Occupying Clans: Cloud Cobra, Coyote, Diamond Shark, Ice Hellion
Planetary Description
Babylon is one of the five Pentagon Worlds. It was the second established colony by the Star League-in-Exile. The planet has several large landmasses. It is a dry world, but has considerable mineral wealth.
The planet's system is rich with resources including a number of neighboring asteroids and planets. One such planet is Babylon VI (also known as Sinclair), which has several moons and a considerable amount of natural resources.
Notable Planetary Locations
- Snaefell Mountains - Large mountain chain which shields a livable area from harsh elements of the Babylon's dry and windy climate.
- Spiked Heart Desert
Planetary History
Colonization
Babylon is a dry world and was initially unpopular with League settlers when they first established their colony in 2786.[2] Early settlers ended up being struck down by what was called the "Babylon Plague", which consisted of pathogens and germs in the atmosphere. When colonists moved to more of the arid lands, they discovered the arachnid Goliath Scorpion. The Goliath Scorpions had attacked many of colonists with their deadly poisons when their nests were disturbed.[3]
The League established a Large Naval cache for decommissioned SLDF WarShips, the largest in the Pentagon Worlds.[4]
Operation Klondike
The 4 Clans assigned to liberate Babylon during Operation Klondike were Clan Sea Fox, Clan Ice Hellion, Clan Coyote, and Clan Cloud Cobra.
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Era Specific Data
2800
- Population (2800): 1,100,000
2821
- Major Factions (2821): Calandra - Mountain People
Corsen - City of Gralen, The Oppenreich
Solath - Camlaan, Eastern Solath Rebel Groups
Valence - Sumral Carta
- Population (2821): 380,000
- Orbital Facilities (2821): None
- Highest Native Life: Reptiles (2821)
3062
- Population (3062): 51,000,000
- Highest Native Life: Mammals (3062)
References
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 135 - "Babylon Profile"
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike p. 18 - Hidden Hope - Date and year Exodus Fleet arrived at Babylon established.
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike p. 135 - Babylon - Planet profile includes early colonization efforts.
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike p. 42 - Naval Cache objective of inbound clans, noted for being the largest established by the SLDF.
- The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky, p. 103 - "Clan Space"