Dabih

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(References to Dabih)

Dabih
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240px Dabih nearby systems (Map Legend)
System Information
X:Y Coordinates	59.97:83.50
Spectral class	F0IV
Planet(s)	3

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

Owner History

• 2596 - Draconis Combine
• 2750 - Draconis Combine
• 2765 - Draconis Combine
• 2822 - Draconis Combine
• 3025 - Draconis Combine
• 3030 - Draconis Combine
• 3040 - Draconis Combine
• 3050 - Draconis Combine
• 3052 - Draconis Combine
• 3057 - Draconis Combine
• 3063 - Draconis Combine
• 3067 - Draconis Combine
• 3075 - Azami Brotherhood
• 3079 - Azami Brotherhood
• 3081 - Republic of the Sphere
• 3085 - Republic of the Sphere
• 3130 - Republic of the Sphere
• 3135 - Draconis Combine
• 3145 - Draconis Combine

Planetary Info

Dabih is one of the so-called "Azami Worlds." The original colonists came from Terra's Middle East region and were followers of the Muslim faith. The colonists were attracted to this world's deep oceans and heavy forests. Shortly after they arrived, the colonists discovered that Dabih's largest moon, Shakhi, was also suitable for colonization. The moon was designated as the agricultural source for the planet, which left the industries on Dabih free to exploit the mineral resources in the planet's crust. Dabih has four continents, Ludesi, North Shakiresh, Jidharo and Zairikesh.

Unfortunately these mineral resources were located deep in the crust and required substantial efforts to extract. Compounding the problem was the soil on Shakhi, which was only able to grow a few grains and was very difficult to work. The outlook was bleak for many years, but a hundred years after the first settlers arrived, geologists found a large field of crude oil beneath the southern polar continent. This hydrocarbon resource prompted further exploration which led to the discovery of large pockets of natural gas. Based on these resources Dabih became an exporter of hydrocarbon fuels, and the quality of life increased as the planet prospered.

This prosperity didn't extend to Shakhi, however. In the centuries since the hydrocarbons were discovered, the abortive agriculture project has declined, with small farms and large prairies covering most of it's surface. Troops sent to garrison the world often stationed their AeroSpace Fighters on Shakhi, sparing Dabih much of the destruction common during the Succession Wars. Its position as a satellite of Dabih also helped the defenders drive off raiding forces on several occasions. The defenders could engage the attackers before they reached the planet's surface.

The population of Dabih were known to hold dune races using exquisitely-maintained and manoeuverable hovercraft known as "Sand Devils". Manufactured by Cairo Enterprises of Arkab, the Sand Devil was an effective combat vehicle in its own right during the Age of War, and played a substantial part in the defence of the Arkab worlds when the Combine invaded in 2497. In 2467 executives from one of the Combine state manufacturers, Buda Imperial Vehicles, were on Dabih and witnessed one of the dune races. The race impressed them enough that Buda negotiated with Dabih to build a factory complex on Dabih dedicated to producing a new version of the Sand Devil known as the Sabaku Kaze, or "Desert Wind". The Desert Wind proved hugely popular with both the Azami and the DCMS, and Buda was unable to keep up with demand for the vehicle throughout the Star League era and early Succession Wars.

The AFFS struck at Dabih in 2883 and destroyed a part of the Buda factory; the attack deliberately targeted the portion of the factory complex where fission reactors were constructed and stored. The resulting damage scattered radioactive material across the factory site and surrounding countryside, resulting in contamination that made the area dangerous to visit for at least two centuries. For various reasons Buda never rebuilt or replaced the plant on Dabih.

Planetary History

Age of War

Dabih was originally settled sometime during the 25th century when the Azami left Terra in order to colonize the stars.

Planetary Garrison

3079

• Sixth Arkab Legion

- At this point in time the 6th Arkab Legion were deployed across, Dabih and Albalii. The 6th was at 75% of full strength, with 50% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

Manufacturing Centers

• Buda Imperial Vehicles - Destroyed in 2883

Nearby Systems

Systems within 60 light-years (distance in light years) Closest systems first:
Albalii	12.2	Algedi	13.0	Shitara	18.7	Elix	19.0
Piedmont	20.3	Ashio	21.6	Miyazaki	27.4	Rukbat	30.9
Chichibu	31.7	Minakuchi	33.3	Yance I	33.3	Shimonita	33.9
Altais	34.8	Shinonoi	35.6	Alya	36.1	Waddesdon	39.9
Ascella	40.1	Kuzuu	40.6	Grootfontein	43.1	Halstead Station	44.0
Kervil	45.6	Telos IV	46.1	Biham	48.3	Ancha	49.8
Kaus Borealis	50.3	Sutama	50.7	Nashira	51.4	Kurhah	51.9
Sadachbia	51.9	Al Na'ir	52.3	Kaus Media	52.3	Lambrecht	53.3
Tsukude	53.6	Shimosuwa	53.7	Kaus Australis	54.3	Kitalpha	54.5
Talisker	56.0	Inglesmond	56.0	Chaville	56.1	Osumi	57.1
Moore	57.7	Celebes	58.6	Naikongzu	59.5	Pike IV	59.5

Bibliography

• Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)
• Era Report: 2750
• Era Report: 3052
• Era Report: 3062
• Era Report: 3145
• Field Manual: 3085
• Field Manual: 3145
• Field Report: DCMS
• Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1
• Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2
• Historical: Reunification War
• Historical: War of 3039
• House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)
• House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)
• Jihad: Final Reckoning
• Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
• Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
• Technical Readout: 3075