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| − | | image = | + | | image = Betelgeuse_3151.svg |
| − | | caption = Betelgeuse | + | | caption = Betelgeuse [[#Nearby_Systems|nearby systems]] |
| name = Betelgeuse | | name = Betelgeuse | ||
| − | | coord = 5. | + | | coord = 5.674 : -306.903{{e}} |
| stars = | | stars = | ||
| − | | class = M2I<ref name=HLp134>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 134 | + | | class = M2I<ref name=HLp134>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 134: "Betelgeuse" planet profile</ref><ref name=O:CCp16>''Objectives: Capellan Confederation'', p. 16: "Betelgeuse"</ref> |
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| recharge stations = Zenith<ref name=HLp134/><ref name=O:CCp16/> | | recharge stations = Zenith<ref name=HLp134/><ref name=O:CCp16/> | ||
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| − | '' | + | The '''Betelgeuse''' system was the location of at least one habitable world, '''Betelgeuse II''', and as of June [[3152]] was located in the [[Sian Commonality]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref name=EAp79>''Empire Alone'', p. 79: "The Duchy of Andurien June 3152" (Map)</ref> |
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| + | ==System Description== | ||
| + | Betelgeuse is located close to the [[Latice]] and [[Sigma Mare]] systems<ref name=ER:3145p39/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> and consisted of a gargantuan class M2I primary orbited by at least two planets.<ref name=O:CCp16/> | ||
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| + | ==System History== | ||
| + | The Betelgeuse system was colonized during the [[Star League era]] at some point after the end of the [[Reunification War]].<ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159: "Inner Sphere - 2596"</ref><ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37: "Inner Sphere - 2750"</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Political Affiliation== | ||
| + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | ||
| + | * [[2271]] - No record<ref name="HB:HMp16">''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 16</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2571]] - No record<ref name="HB:HLp25">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 25</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2596]] - No record<ref name="H:RWp159"/> | ||
| + | * [[2750]] - [[Capellan Confederation]]<ref name="ER:2750p37"/> | ||
| + | * [[2765]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="H:LoTv1p11">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2822]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="HB:HLp31">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 31</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2864]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="HB:HLp39">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 39</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3025]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="HB:HLp40">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 40</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3030]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="HB:HLp49">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 49</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3031]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=FSp17>''First Strike'', p. 17</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3040]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3050]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3052]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3057]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3058]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="HB:HLp60">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 60</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3063]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3067]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="HB:HLp68">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 68</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3075]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 65</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3079]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 21</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3081]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3085]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 127</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3135]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3145]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3151]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=SFp102-103>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. 102–103</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3152]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=EAp79/> | ||
| + | {{div col end}} | ||
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| + | ==Betelgeuse II== | ||
| + | {{InfoBoxPlanet | ||
| image = Betelgeuse Flag.jpg | | image = Betelgeuse Flag.jpg | ||
| − | | | + | | name = Betelgeuse II |
| − | | | + | | othernames = |
| − | + | | position = Second<ref name=HLp134/><ref name=O:CCp16/> | |
| − | | position = | ||
| distance = 2.86 days<ref name=O:CCp16/> | | distance = 2.86 days<ref name=O:CCp16/> | ||
| − | | moons = None | + | | moons = None<ref name=O:CCp16/> |
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| gravity = 0.95<ref name=O:CCp16/> | | gravity = 0.95<ref name=O:CCp16/> | ||
| pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=O:CCp16/> | | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=O:CCp16/> | ||
| − | | temperature = | + | | temperature = 35°C (Tropical)<ref name=O:CCp16/> |
| water = 43%<ref name=O:CCp16/> | | water = 43%<ref name=O:CCp16/> | ||
| − | | life = Amphibian<ref name=HLp134/><ref name=O:CCp16/> | + | | life = Amphibian,<ref name=O:CCp16/> 10%<ref name=HLp134/> |
| − | | | + | | continents = 2 (Bulwark, Ecchi)<ref name=O:CCp16/> |
| − | | | + | | colonized = |
| − | | ruler = Lord | + | | demonym = |
| + | | language = | ||
| + | | religion = | ||
| + | | population = 3,792,0000,000 (3025),<ref name=HLp134/><br>4,225,000,000 (3079)<ref name=O:CCp16/> | ||
| + | | ruler = [[Diem of Betelgeuse]],<br>Lord Alex Douglas Wilf (3031){{cn}} | ||
| + | | political = | ||
| + | | commander = | ||
| capital = Bidan<ref name=HLp134/><ref name=O:CCp16/> | | capital = Bidan<ref name=HLp134/><ref name=O:CCp16/> | ||
| − | | | + | | hpg = B<ref name=HLp134/><ref name=O:CCp16/> |
| − | | | + | | hpgrep = [[Precentor]] [[Niyobo Saluci]]<ref name=HLp134/> |
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}} | }} | ||
| + | Betelgeuse II, more commonly known simply as Betelgeuse, is the second planet in the Betelgeuse system and is an important industrial world. | ||
| + | ===Planetary History=== | ||
| + | ====Third Succession War==== | ||
| + | Betelgeuse was an important Capellan factory world on their border with the [[Free Worlds League]]. Coveted by [[House Marik]] and especially Dame [[Catherine Humphreys]] of [[Andurien]], it was often the target of raids throughout its history but remained firmly in [[Liao]] hands. Betelgeuse was home to [[Warrior House#House Kamata|Warrior House Kamata]] who vigorously guarded the weapon factories on the planet.<ref name=HLp134/> | ||
| + | Up until the [[Fourth Succession War]], over twenty different firms on Betelgeuse's northern hemisphere used to produce the greater part of all Capellan luxury goods and consumer goods.<ref name=HLp134/> However, they were closed down after the war when the Capellans channeled all their resources into military production.{{cn}} | ||
| − | == | + | ====Andurien/Canopus Invasion==== |
| − | + | Betelgeuse was Andurien's prime target during its war with the Confederation, and House Kamata formed the most significant part of the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] on the planet. The [[First Defenders of Andurien]], Andurien's premiere formation, attacked the world in the opening stages of the conflict, arriving on Betelgeuse in December [[3030]]. The Andurien forces were reluctant to engage the Warrior House troops, preferring to attack the planet's Home Guard, but in late December, House Kamata attacked the First Defenders' rear, inflicting heavy casualties.<ref name=HBWp58>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 58</ref> The arrival of the mercenary [[Tooth of Ymir]] in February of [[3031]] reinforced the Andurien position, but House Kamata refused to give in. In July, [[Warrior House Hiritsu]] landed on Betelgeuse and staged a risky attack on top of the Andurien positions, destroying much of the invaders' supply caches. The Andurien forces abandoned hunting for the Kamata warriors in favor of attacking the scattered Hiritsus.<ref name=HBWp60>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 60</ref> Nevertheless, the fight was a stalemate, and only the arrival of all five regiments of the [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] in May finally drove the Andurien forces from the planet.<ref name=HBWp63>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 63</ref> | |
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| − | == | + | ====Jihad==== |
| − | + | Betelgeuse was an important manufacturer of heavy tanks and [[BattleMech]] parts. During the [[Jihad]], the [[Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation|Chancellor]] sponsored the construction of a new Hellespont Industrials plant on Betelgeuse.<ref>''Objectives: Capellan Confederation'', p. 4</ref> | |
| − | + | A raiding party consisting of forces from both [[Andurien]] and [[Zion]] struck at Betelgeuse during the second week of November [[3069]].<ref name="J:FRp47">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 47: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | |
| − | == | + | ===Military Deployment=== |
| − | + | ====3025==== | |
| + | * [[Rivaldi's Hussars]]<ref name=HL107>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 107: "Unit Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Warrior House Kamata]] (2 [[Battalion]]s)<ref name=HL107>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 107: "Unit Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| − | + | ====3031==== | |
| + | * Warrior House Kamata<ref name=FSp17/> | ||
| − | + | ====3050==== | |
| + | * [[401st Division (ComStar)|401st Division]]<ref name=20YU70>''20 Year Update'', p. 70: "Com Guards Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| + | * Warrior House Kamata<ref name=20YU63>''20 Year Update'', p. 63: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ====3054==== |
| − | + | * Warrior House Kamata<ref name=OR42>''Objective Raids'', p. 42: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"</ref> | |
| − | + | ====3067==== | |
| + | * Warrior House Kamata<ref name=FMU33>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ====3079==== |
| − | * | + | * Warrior House Kamata<ref name=O:CCp16/><ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 9: "Warrior House Regimental Status"</ref> |
| − | + | :- The unit was operating at 25% of full strength, with 100% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. | |
| − | == | + | ====3145==== |
| − | === | + | * [[First Liao Hussars]]<ref name=FM3145p45>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 45: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> |
| − | * [[ | + | :- The unit was at 75% of full strength. |
| − | === | + | ===Geography=== |
| − | + | Betelgeuse has two continents named Bulwark and Ecchi.<ref name=O:CCp16/> | |
| − | === | + | ===Planetary Locations=== |
| − | * | + | * Bidan: the planetary capital city, located on Bulwark<ref name=O:CCp16/> |
| + | * Kingston: a heavily urban area<ref name=O:CCp16/><ref name=H:HLp131>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 131: "Firmir Commercial"</ref> | ||
| − | === | + | ===Companies and Industries=== |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Aldis Industries]]<ref name=O:CCp16/> |
| − | + | * [[Firmir Commercial]]<ref name=H:HLp131/> | |
| + | * [[Hellespont Industrials]]: primitive factory activated during the Jihad era; later produced ''[[UrbanMech]]s'' as well<ref name=O:CCp16/> | ||
| − | == | + | <!-- Commented out due to lack of information |
| − | + | ===Local Flora and Fauna=== | |
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| − | * | + | ===Image gallery=== |
| + | --> | ||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In real life, Betelgeuse is one of the biggest stars known, a bloated red supergiant with an estimated diameter of 697 million kilometers (compared to 1.4 million kilometers for our sun, Sol). As such, it is unlikely that it would have two or more planets, and even more unlikely that its second planet could be colonized by humans. Some scientists believe that Betelgeuse will go supernova within the next 1000 years, i.e. before the storyline of ''Classic BattleTech''. The spectral class given for the star in BattleTech sources (M2 I) is correct and corresponds with real-life sources. | ||
| + | * Betelgeuse is alternatively spelled Betelgeu'''z'''e, Bete'''i'''geu'''z'''e or Bete'''i'''geuse. | ||
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| + | ==Map Gallery== | ||
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| − | ==Nearby | + | ==Nearby Systems== |
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| + | ! colspan="8" | Closest 56 systems (55 within 60 light-years)<br>Distance in light years, closest systems first: | ||
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| − | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Sigma Mare]] | |
| − | + | | class="lessthan30" | 8.1 | |
| − | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Latice]] | |
| − | + | | class="lessthan30" | 14.1 | |
| − | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Conquista]] | |
| − | + | | class="lessthan30" | 15.3 | |
| − | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Nukus]] | |
| − | + | | class="lessthan30" | 15.7 | |
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| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | 16.4 |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Dì-fang]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="lessthan30" | 18.0 |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Palladaine]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="lessthan30" | 20.9 |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Dicon]] |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | 23.4 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Shiba]] |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | 24.9 |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Brest]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="lessthan30" | 25.3 |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Wright]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="lessthan30" | 26.2 |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Jungar Qi]] |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | 26.9 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Aomen]] |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | 29.4 |
| − | | | + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Pell]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="lessthan30" | 29.9 |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | [[Ito]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 31.4 |
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| − | | | + | | class="over30" | 35.3 |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | [[Primus (system)|Primus]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 36.3 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 36.7 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 37.2 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 38.5 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 40.4 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 40.8 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 41.8 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 44.2 |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | [[Andurien]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 47.7 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 49.7 |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | [[Principia]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 51.3 |
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| − | | | + | | class="over30" | 52.4 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 54.1 |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | [[Castrovia]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 54.9 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 56.5 |
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| − | | | + | | class="over30" | 57.2 |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | [[Athna]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 57.6 |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | [[Belamor]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 57.6 |
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| − | | | + | | class="over30" | 59.3 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | 59.5 |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | <references /> | + | <references/> |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | ||
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Empire Alone]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[ | + | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' |
* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objectives: Capellan Confederation]]'' | * ''[[Objectives: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
| + | {{div col end}} | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Systems|Betelgeuse]] | |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Capellan Confederation Systems]] |
| − | [[Category: Capellan Confederation | ||
Latest revision as of 08:24, 23 April 2024
| Betelgeuse | |
|---|---|
← 3135 3151 | |
 | |
| System Information | |
| X:Y Coordinates | 5.674 : -306.903[e] |
| Spectral class | M2I[1][2] |
| Recharge time | 206 hours[2] |
| Recharge station(s) | Zenith[1][2] |
The Betelgeuse system was the location of at least one habitable world, Betelgeuse II, and as of June 3152 was located in the Sian Commonality of the Capellan Confederation.[3]
Contents
System Description[edit]
Betelgeuse is located close to the Latice and Sigma Mare systems[4][5] and consisted of a gargantuan class M2I primary orbited by at least two planets.[2]
System History[edit]
The Betelgeuse system was colonized during the Star League era at some point after the end of the Reunification War.[6][7]
Political Affiliation[edit]
- 2271 - No record[8]
- 2571 - No record[9]
- 2596 - No record[6]
- 2750 - Capellan Confederation[7]
- 2765 - Capellan Confederation[10]
- 2822 - Capellan Confederation[11]
- 2864 - Capellan Confederation[12]
- 3025 - Capellan Confederation[13]
- 3030 - Capellan Confederation[14]
- 3031 - Capellan Confederation[15]
- 3040 - Capellan Confederation[16]
- 3050 - Capellan Confederation[17]
- 3052 - Capellan Confederation[18]
- 3057 - Capellan Confederation[19]
- 3058 - Capellan Confederation[20]
- 3063 - Capellan Confederation[21]
- 3067 - Capellan Confederation[22]
- 3075 - Capellan Confederation[23]
- 3079 - Capellan Confederation[24]
- 3081 - Capellan Confederation[25]
- 3085 - Capellan Confederation[26]
- 3135 - Capellan Confederation[27]
- 3145 - Capellan Confederation[4][5]
- 3151 - Capellan Confederation[28]
- 3152 - Capellan Confederation[3]
Betelgeuse II[edit]
| Betelgeuse II | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Astrophysical | |
| System position | Second[1][2] |
| Jump Point distance | 2.86 days[2] |
| Moons | None[2] |
| Geophysical | |
| Surface gravity | 0.95[2] |
| Atmospheric pressure | Standard (Breathable)[2] |
| Equatorial temperature | 35°C (Tropical)[2] |
| Surface water | 43%[2] |
| Highest native life | Amphibian,[2] 10%[1] |
| Landmasses | 2 (Bulwark, Ecchi)[2] |
| History and Culture | |
| Population | 3,792,0000,000 (3025),[1] 4,225,000,000 (3079)[2] |
| Government and Infrastructure | |
| Noble Ruler | Diem of Betelgeuse, Lord Alex Douglas Wilf (3031)[citation needed] |
| Capital | Bidan[1][2] |
| HPG Class | B[1][2] |
| HPG Representative | Precentor Niyobo Saluci[1] |
Betelgeuse II, more commonly known simply as Betelgeuse, is the second planet in the Betelgeuse system and is an important industrial world.
Planetary History[edit]
Third Succession War[edit]
Betelgeuse was an important Capellan factory world on their border with the Free Worlds League. Coveted by House Marik and especially Dame Catherine Humphreys of Andurien, it was often the target of raids throughout its history but remained firmly in Liao hands. Betelgeuse was home to Warrior House Kamata who vigorously guarded the weapon factories on the planet.[1]
Up until the Fourth Succession War, over twenty different firms on Betelgeuse's northern hemisphere used to produce the greater part of all Capellan luxury goods and consumer goods.[1] However, they were closed down after the war when the Capellans channeled all their resources into military production.[citation needed]
Andurien/Canopus Invasion[edit]
Betelgeuse was Andurien's prime target during its war with the Confederation, and House Kamata formed the most significant part of the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces on the planet. The First Defenders of Andurien, Andurien's premiere formation, attacked the world in the opening stages of the conflict, arriving on Betelgeuse in December 3030. The Andurien forces were reluctant to engage the Warrior House troops, preferring to attack the planet's Home Guard, but in late December, House Kamata attacked the First Defenders' rear, inflicting heavy casualties.[29] The arrival of the mercenary Tooth of Ymir in February of 3031 reinforced the Andurien position, but House Kamata refused to give in. In July, Warrior House Hiritsu landed on Betelgeuse and staged a risky attack on top of the Andurien positions, destroying much of the invaders' supply caches. The Andurien forces abandoned hunting for the Kamata warriors in favor of attacking the scattered Hiritsus.[30] Nevertheless, the fight was a stalemate, and only the arrival of all five regiments of the McCarron's Armored Cavalry in May finally drove the Andurien forces from the planet.[31]
Jihad[edit]
Betelgeuse was an important manufacturer of heavy tanks and BattleMech parts. During the Jihad, the Chancellor sponsored the construction of a new Hellespont Industrials plant on Betelgeuse.[32]
A raiding party consisting of forces from both Andurien and Zion struck at Betelgeuse during the second week of November 3069.[33]
Military Deployment[edit]
3025[edit]
3031[edit]
- Warrior House Kamata[15]
3050[edit]
- 401st Division[35]
- Warrior House Kamata[36]
3054[edit]
- Warrior House Kamata[37]
3067[edit]
- Warrior House Kamata[38]
3079[edit]
- - The unit was operating at 25% of full strength, with 100% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
3145[edit]
- - The unit was at 75% of full strength.
Geography[edit]
Betelgeuse has two continents named Bulwark and Ecchi.[2]
Planetary Locations[edit]
Companies and Industries[edit]
- Aldis Industries[2]
- Firmir Commercial[41]
- Hellespont Industrials: primitive factory activated during the Jihad era; later produced UrbanMechs as well[2]
Notes[edit]
- In real life, Betelgeuse is one of the biggest stars known, a bloated red supergiant with an estimated diameter of 697 million kilometers (compared to 1.4 million kilometers for our sun, Sol). As such, it is unlikely that it would have two or more planets, and even more unlikely that its second planet could be colonized by humans. Some scientists believe that Betelgeuse will go supernova within the next 1000 years, i.e. before the storyline of Classic BattleTech. The spectral class given for the star in BattleTech sources (M2 I) is correct and corresponds with real-life sources.
- Betelgeuse is alternatively spelled Betelgeuze, Beteigeuze or Beteigeuse.
Map Gallery[edit]
Nearby Systems[edit]
| Closest 56 systems (55 within 60 light-years) Distance in light years, closest systems first: | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Mare | 8.1 | Latice | 14.1 | Conquista | 15.3 | Nukus | 15.7 |
| Kasdach | 16.4 | Dì-fang | 18.0 | Palladaine | 20.9 | Dicon | 23.4 |
| Shiba | 24.9 | Brest | 25.3 | Wright | 26.2 | Jungar Qi | 26.9 |
| Aomen | 29.4 | Pell | 29.9 | Ito | 31.4 | Westerhand | 32.8 |
| Lurgatan | 35.3 | Primus | 36.3 | Shiro | 36.7 | Sumy | 36.8 |
| Ullieri | 37.1 | Buenos Aires | 37.2 | Nihal | 38.5 | Furud | 38.5 |
| Prix | 39.0 | Raphael | 40.4 | Scarborough | 40.8 | Housekarle | 40.8 |
| Grand Base | 41.1 | Amu Darya | 41.8 | Sadurni | 42.8 | Niomede | 43.0 |
| Claxton | 43.8 | Altorra | 44.2 | Andurien | 47.7 | Carmen | 48.1 |
| Lopez | 49.4 | Barras | 49.7 | Principia | 51.3 | Shaun | 52.1 |
| Kujari | 52.4 | Konopiste | 54.1 | Castrovia | 54.9 | Sendalor | 55.2 |
| Kurvasa | 56.1 | Florarda | 56.5 | Fronde | 56.5 | Decatur | 56.7 |
| Homestead | 57.2 | Athna | 57.6 | Belamor | 57.6 | Wallacia | 58.8 |
| Rosendal | 59.3 | Holloway | 59.5 | Kirkvåg | 59.5 | Yàn-huì | 60.0 |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 134: "Betelgeuse" planet profile
- ↑ 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 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 16: "Betelgeuse"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Empire Alone, p. 79: "The Duchy of Andurien June 3152" (Map)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Era Report: 3145, p. 39
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 159: "Inner Sphere - 2596"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - 2750"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 16
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 25
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 31
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 39
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 40
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 49
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 First Strike, p. 17
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 60
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 68
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 21
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 127
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, pp. 102–103
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 58
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 60
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 63
- ↑ Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 4
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 47: "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 107: "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 70: "Com Guards Deployment Table"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 63: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 42: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 33: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 9: "Warrior House Regimental Status"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 45: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3145"
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 Handbook: House Liao, p. 131: "Firmir Commercial"
Bibliography[edit]
- 20 Year Update
- Empire Alone
- Era Report: 2750
- Era Report: 3052
- Era Report: 3062
- Era Report: 3145
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: CCAF
- Handbook: House Liao
- Handbook: House Marik
- Historical: Brush Wars
- Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1
- Historical: Reunification War
- Historical: War of 3039
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
- Objective Raids
- Objectives: Capellan Confederation
- Shattered Fortress