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| image              = Hachiman_(system)_3151.svg
 
| image              = Hachiman_(system)_3151.svg
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| caption            = Hachiman [[#Nearby_Systems|nearby systems]] (3151)
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| caption            = Hachiman [[#Nearby_Systems|nearby systems]]
 
| name                = Hachiman
 
| name                = Hachiman
 
| coord              = 252.799 : 152.204{{e}}
 
| coord              = 252.799 : 152.204{{e}}
 
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| class              = G8IV<ref name=HKp182>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 182, "Hachiman Planet Guide"</ref><ref name="HB:HKp90">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 90, "Hachiman"</ref>
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| class              = G8IV<ref name=HKp182>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 182 (PDF p. 184): "Hachiman" planet profile</ref><ref name="HB:HKp90">''Handbook: House Kurita'', pp. 90–91: "Hachiman"</ref>
 
| recharge            = 189 hours<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| recharge            = 189 hours<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| recharge stations  = Zenith<ref name=HKp182/><ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| recharge stations  = Zenith<ref name=HKp182/><ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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''Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to [[Terra]] at (0, 0)
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==System Description==
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'''Hachiman''' is located near the [[Hun Ho]] and [[Zawiercie]] systems.
  
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==Political Affiliation==
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* [[2319]] - Independent world<ref name=HB:HKp18>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 18</ref>
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* [[2571]] - [[Draconis Combine]]<ref name=HB:HKp31>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 31</ref><ref name="HB:HDp48">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 48</ref>
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* [[2596]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159</ref>
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* [[2750]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37</ref>
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* [[2764]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"</ref>
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* [[2765]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="H:LoTv1p11">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11</ref>
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* [[2822]] - Draconis Combine<ref name=HB:HKp43>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 43</ref><ref name="HB:HDp54">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 54</ref><ref name="H:LOTV2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 122</ref>
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* [[2864]] - Draconis Combine<ref name=HB:HKp53>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 53</ref><ref name="HB:HDp60">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 60</ref>
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* [[3025]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', foldout: "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"</ref><ref name=HB:HKp64>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 64</ref><ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', foldout: "Federated Suns Map - [3025]"</ref><ref name="HB:HDp70">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 70</ref>
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* [[3030]] - Draconis Combine<ref name=HB:HKp66>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 66</ref><ref name="HB:HDp72">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 72</ref>
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* [[3040]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133</ref><ref name=HB:HKp68>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 68</ref><ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 76</ref>
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* [[3050]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11</ref>
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* [[3052]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23</ref><ref name=HB:HKp71>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 71</ref>
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* [[3056]] - Draconis Combine<ref name=CQc6>''Close Quarters'', ch. 6</ref>
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* [[3057]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11</ref>
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* [[3058]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="HB:HDp78">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 78</ref>
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* [[3063]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29</ref>
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* [[3067]] - Draconis Combine<ref name=HB:HKp74>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 74</ref><ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 82</ref><ref name="HB:MPSp150">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 150</ref><ref name=J:FRp42>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 42</ref>
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* [[3075]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 65</ref>
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* [[3079]] - Draconis Combine<ref name=FR:DCMSp23>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 23</ref>
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* [[3081]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63</ref>
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* [[3085]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 127</ref>
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* [[3135]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11</ref>
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* [[3145]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref>
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==Hachiman IV==
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{{InfoBoxPlanet
 
| image              = Crest-Hachiman.png
 
| image              = Crest-Hachiman.png
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| caption            = Planetary flag
 
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| imagewidth          = 160px
 
 
| name                = Hachiman
 
| name                = Hachiman
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| othernames          = Hachiman IV
 
| position            = 4th<ref name=HKp182/><ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| position            = 4th<ref name=HKp182/><ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| distance            = 6.19 days<ref name=HKp182/><ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| distance            = 6.19 days<ref name=HKp182/><ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| moons              = 3 (Benkei, Yoshitsune, Sorrow)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| moons              = 3 (Benkei, Yoshitsune, Sorrow)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| day                =
 
 
| gravity            = 1.0<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| gravity            = 1.0<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| pressure            = Standard (Breathable)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| pressure            = Standard (Breathable)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| temperature        = 25°C (Temperate)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| temperature        = 25°C (Temperate)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| water              = 70%<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
 
| water              = 70%<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| life                = 45% Mammal<ref name=HKp182/><ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| life                = Mammal,<ref name="HB:HKp90"/> 45%<ref name=HKp182/>
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| date                =
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| continents          = 4 (Deolali, Jingū, Nashik, Ōjin)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| year                = 3025<ref name=HKp182/> - 3067<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| colonized          =
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| ruler              = [[Rex Fillington]], [[Earl]] of Hachiman (3025)<ref name=HKp182/><br>[[Percival Fillington]], Earl of Hachiman (3056)<ref>''Close Quarters'', p. 74</ref><br>[[Planetary Chairman]], [[Graham Fillington]] (3067)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| demonym             =  
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| capital             = Masamori<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| language            =
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| population          = 3,634,000,000 (3025)<ref name=HKp182/><br>3,672,000,000 (3067)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| religion            =  
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| USIIR               = A-A-A-A-B<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| population          = 3,634,000,000 (3025),<ref name=HKp182/><br>3,672,000,000 (3067)<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| hpg                = A<ref name=HKp182/><ref name="HB:HKp90"/> ([[Precentor]] [[Firis Konotaki]])<ref name=HKp182/>
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| ruler               = [[Earl of Hachiman]]
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| political          = [[Planetary Chairman of Hachiman|Planetary Chairman]]
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| commander          =
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| capital            = Masamori<ref name="HB:HKp90"/><ref name=CQc6/>
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| hpg                = A<ref name=HKp182/><ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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| hpgrep              = [[Precentor]] [[Firis Konotaki]] (3025)<ref name=HKp182/>
 
}}
 
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Hachiman is a world with three moons, the largest being Yoshitsune.<ref>''Close Quarters'', p. 288: "Hachiman's second moon named"</ref> The planet was noted as being unique due to having both an abundance of natural resources and a human-friendly environment.<ref name=HKp182/> In the mid-[[thirty-first century]], it was the last world to contain genetic relatives to refugees from the United Hindu Collective, and scattered throughout were small Buddhist and Hindu villages, reminders of the planet's Gujarati and Mahratta founding colonies. These villagers honored their ancestors through simple living and were exempted from the [[Draconis Combine|Combine]]'s standard societal laws and taxes.<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
  
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== Political Affiliation ==
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===Planetary History===
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* [[2319]] - Independent world <ref name=HB:HKp18>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 18, "Draconis Combine Founding" - [2319] Map</ref>
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By [[3025]], Hachiman was renowned for being a center of computer and electronics manufacture for House Kurita. This meant that the [[Internal Security Force]] had a large presence on the planet, with their agents infiltrating the planetary government and not the industries.<ref name=HKp182/> Annual [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] war games and secretive ISF training operations took place on the continent of Nashik.<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
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* [[2571]] - [[Draconis Combine]] <ref name=HB:HKp31>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 31, "Draconis Combine after Age of War - [2571] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HDp48">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 48, "Federated Suns After Age of War [2571]"</ref>
 
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* [[2596]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159, "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[2750]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37, "Inner Sphere - [2750] ;aü"</ref>
 
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* [[2764]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[2765]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="H:LoTv1p11">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[2822]] - Draconis Combine <ref name=HB:HKp43>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 43, "Draconis Combine after First Succession War - [2822] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HDp54">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 54, "Federated Suns After First Succession War - [2822] Map"</ref><ref name="H:LOTV2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 122, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[2864]] - Draconis Combine <ref name=HB:HKp53>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 53, "Draconis Combine after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HDp60">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 60, "Federated Suns After Second Succession War - [2864] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3025]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"</ref><ref name=HB:HKp64>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 64, "Draconis Combine after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"</ref><ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', "Federated Suns Map - [3025]"</ref><ref name="HB:HDp70">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 70, "Federated Suns After Third Succession War - [3025] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3030]] - Draconis Combine <ref name=HB:HKp66>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 66, "Draconis Combine after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HDp72">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 72, "Federated Suns After Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3040]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133, "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"</ref><ref name=HB:HKp68>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 68, "Draconis Combine after War of 3039 - [3040] Map"</ref><ref>''Hanbook: House Davion'', p. 76, "Federated Suns After the War of 3039 - [3040] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3050]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3052]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23, "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"</ref><ref name=HB:HKp71>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 71, "Draconis Combine after Operation REVIVAL - [3052] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3057]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3057] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3058]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="HB:HDp78">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 78, "Federated Suns After Operation Guererro - [3058] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3063]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29, "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3067]] - Draconis Combine <ref name=HB:HKp74>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 74, "Draconis Combine after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"</ref><ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 82, "Federated Suns after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:MPSp150">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 150, "Outworlds Alliance (3067)</ref><ref name=J:FRp42>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 42, "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3075]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 65, "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3079]] - Draconis Combine <ref name=FR:DCMSp23>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 23, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery Deployment Map - [August 3079]"</ref>
 
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* [[3081]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3085]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 127, "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3130]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="MotIS3130">''Map of the Inner Sphere 3130''</ref>
 
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* [[3135]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref>
 
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* [[3145]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref>
 
  
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== Planetary Info ==
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====Battle of Masamori====
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'''Hachiman''' is a Draconis Combine world which was noted as being unique due to having both an abundance of natural resources and a human-friendly planetary environment. The world is renowned for being (as of 3025) a center of computer and electronics manufacture for House Kurita.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 184, "Hachiman world profile".</ref>
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In April [[3056]], Hachiman Taro Electronics or HTE, owned by Sri [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], brought in his own security force consisting of the [[Seventeenth Recon Regiment]] (nicknamed the Camacho's Caballeros). The Regiment was sign of trouble in months to come.  Previous months, the various Yakuza groups and HTE rival Tanadi Computers had grown jealous and tired of not getting Kurita notable. By November, they convinced the ISF that Chandrasekhar had turn traitor and engineered events that would trigger open conflict between Kurita's mercenaries and local garrison force, the [[Ninth Ghost]]. In the initial assault the mercenaries were able repel while it scout infantry was able slipped past enemy lines to ISF headquarters to prove their employer's innocence. The conflict destroyed much of water front around HTE's compound at Yamato River.{{cn}}
  
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The planet has two moons, the largest being Yoshitsune.<ref>''Close Quarters'', p. 288, "Hachiman's second moon named".</ref>
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====Blakist Raids====
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During the events leading up to the Battle of Masamori, Tanadi Computers and their ''yakuza'' allies issued a false announcement that HTE had developed a new faster-than-light communication system. This brought [[Word of Blake]] commandos in mid-October. The Blakist raid was used as cover for ISF troopers to storm Compound, however was rebuffed by the Seventeenth Recon.{{cn}}
  
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=== Local Fauna ===
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However, after the November when Tanadi Computer/HTE feud had been resolved, the Blakists returned to Hachiman on its holiday of Chairman's Day Eve. Two [[Level II]] BattleMech forces with a platoon of Infantry stormed the Chairman's palace and HTE's Complex. The surprise raid successfully killed the Planetary Chairman, Earl Percival Fillington. However, the Blakists were rebuffed by both mercenaries and Ninth Ghosts.<ref>''Heart of Chaos'', pp. 25–55: "Events of the Blakist raid of Hachiman"</ref>
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* [[Pachirisu]]<ref name="HB:HKp171">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 171, "Pachirisu"</ref>
 
  
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== Notable Locations ==
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The Blakists returned to Hachiman for a third time on 2 May [[3070]], striking at the HTE complex again. This time they were successful, destroying the various HTE facilities.<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"</ref>
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* ''Masamori'' - Largest city on planet, this polluted city consists of large population of middle class workers, yakuza controlled districts and manufacturing companies. The Yamato River courses through the city from mountains which share its name. It is home to the pleasure district known as Floating City.<ref>''Close Quarters'' p. 60, 136, 144-145, "Highlights of the city of  Masamori".</ref> The citizens regard themselves as ''Masakko'' and are known to enjoy celebrations.<ref>''Close Quarters'', p. 66, "Info on the city and its people".</ref> The city's principal street was ''[[Tai-so]] Dalton Way''.<ref>''Close Quarters'', p. 322, "Main street on Tai-so highlighted in novel".</ref>  
 
  
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* ''Yoshitune Spaceport'' - Masamori's spaceport, east of the city itself. A city unto itself, the port is sometimes referred to as "Yoshi-Town".  HTE Corporation expanded the facilities to allow non-House Kurita merchants who deal with the corporation to have more freedoms they would not necessarily enjoy in the city proper.  Crime in amongst the warehouses during 3050s was notably high.<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 146-147, "Yoshitune Spaceport information from novel".</ref>
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===Military Deployment===
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* [[160th Mechanized Infantry Division]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 256: "SLDF - Draconis Combine Military Command Map"</ref>
  
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* ''Hachiman Technical Institute'' - Founded by [[Coordinator]] [[Hugai Kurita]], this school was created to focus school pursuits in training individuals in battlefield technologies. Students are trained salvage and repair conventional vehicles, Aerospace Fighters, BattleMechs, and DropShips. School specializing in ability to rebuilding machines with common scrap.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 140, "Hachiman Technical Institue" - School on Hachiman noted in old House Book.</ref>
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====3038====
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* [[Ninth Ghost]]<ref name=H:Wo3039>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139: "Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[Tenth Ghost]]<ref name=H:Wo3039/>
  
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* ''Tanadi Computers'' - Located in the city of Masamori, Tanadi Computers was Combine domestic manufacturer of computers and communication equipment.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 163, "Tanadi Computers" - Communication Company noted in original house book.</ref> The company became revivals with HTE Corporation, where it ultimately fell into bankruptcy.  The remnants were purchased by ''Hachiman Taro Electronics''.
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====3040====
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* Ninth Ghost<ref name=H:Wo3039/>
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* Tenth Ghost<ref name=H:Wo3039/>
  
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* ''Hachiman Taro Electronics'' - Also known as HTE, Hachiman Taro Electronics was founded in the 3050s by [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]]; Hachiman Taro translates approximately as "the second born son of the god of war", an oblique reference to Chandrasekhar's place within the ruling family of the Combine and his role in the war against the Clans.<ref>''Close Quarters''</ref> The Hachiman Taro facilities were destroyed by the Word of Blake in May [[3070]].<ref name="J:FRp48"/>
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====3050====
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* Ninth Ghost<ref name=20yup41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41</ref>
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* Tenth Ghost<ref name=20yup41/>
  
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== Planetary History ==
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====3054====
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By [[3025]] '''Hachiman''' was renowned for being a center of computer and electronics manufacture for House Kurita. This ment that [[ISF]] had a large presence on the planet, with their agents infiltrating the planetary government and not the industries.<ref name=HKp182/>
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* [[Sixteenth Galedon Regulars]]<ref name=OR26>''Objective Raids'', p. 26: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"</ref>
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====3056====
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* Ninth Ghost<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 103–104: 9th Ghost lead personnel meet with Caballeros in their "bar"</ref>
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* [[Camacho's Caballeros]] (mercenary)<ref name=CQc6/>
  
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===Battle of Masamori===
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====3067====
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In April [[3056]], Hachiman Taro Electronics or HTE, owned by Sri [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]] brought in his own security force, consisting of the [[17th Reconnaissance Regiment]] (nicknamed the Camacho's Caballeros).  The Regiment was sign of trouble in months to come.  Previous months, the various Yahuza groups and HTE rival Tanadi Computers had grown jealous and tired of not getting Kurita notable.  By November, they convinced the ISF that Chandrasekhar had turn traitor and engineered events that would trigger open conflict between Kurita's mercenaries and local garrison force, the 9th Ghost Regiment.  In the initial assault the mercenaries were able repel while it scout infantry was able slipped past enemy lines to ISF headquarters to prove the their employer's innocence.  The conflict destroyed much of water front around HTE's compond at Yamato River.<ref>''Close Quarters'', p.??{{cn}}, snapshot of the events that lead to the battle in the city.</ref>
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* [[Twenty-first Galedon Regulars]]<ref name=FMU118>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 118: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"</ref>
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* Camacho's Caballeros (mercenary)<ref name=MS70>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 70: "Mercenary Employment Table"</ref>
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===Blakist Raids===
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===Geography===
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During the events leading up to the Battle of Masamori, Tanadi Computers and their ''yakuza'' allies issued a false announcement that HTE had developed a new faster-than-light communication system. This brought [[Word of Blake]] commandos in Mid October. The Blakist raid was used as cover for ISF troopers to storm Compound, however was rebuffed by the 17th Recon.  
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Hachiman's greatest offering is the variety of natural wonders scattered across its four continents. Nashik has a varied tropical terrain, Deolali's ancient forests and deep river canyons are an outdoorsman's mecca, and Jingū's extreme north latitudes house virgin snowfields and the rare Bodhisattva violet, prized for its beauty and natural perfume.<ref name="HB:HKp90"/>
  
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However, after the November when Tanadi Computer/HTE feud had been resolved, the Blakists returned to Hachiman on its holiday of Chairman's Day Eve.  Two [[Level II]] BattleMech forces with a platoon of Infantry stormed the Chairman's palace and HTE's Complex. The surprise raid successfully killed the Planetary Chairman, Earl Percival Fillington. However, the Blakists were rebuffed by both mercenaries and 9th Ghosts.<ref>''Heart of Chaos'', p. 25-55, "Events of the Blakist raid of Hachiman".</ref>
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===Planetary Locations===
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* Masamori: The planetary capital on the continent of Ōjin.<ref name="HB:HKp90"/> Largest city on planet, this polluted city consists of large population of middle class workers, yakuza controlled districts and manufacturing companies. The Yamato River courses through the city from mountains which share its name. It is home to the pleasure district known as Floating City.<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 60, 136, 144–145: "Highlights of the city of Masamori"</ref> The citizens regard themselves as ''Masakko'' and are known to enjoy celebrations. The city's principal street was ''[[Tai-sho]]'' Dalton Way.<ref>''Close Quarters'', p. 322</ref>
  
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The Blakists returned to Hachiman for a third time on the 2nd of May [[3070]], striking at the HTE complex again. This time they were successful, destroying the various HTE facilities.<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48, "The Jihad In Review"</ref>
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* Yoshitune Spaceport: Masamori's spaceport, east of the city itself. A city unto itself, the port is sometimes referred to as "Yoshi-Town." [[Hachiman Taro Electronics]] expanded the facilities to allow non-Kurita merchants dealing with the corporation to have more freedoms they would not necessarily enjoy in the city itself. Crime amongst the warehouses during the [[3050]]s was notably high.<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 146–147</ref>
  
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* [[Hachiman Taro Electronics]]
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* [[Hachiman Taro Electronics]]: Also known as HTE, Hachiman Taro Electronics was founded in the 3050s by [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]]; Hachiman Taro translates approximately as "the second born son of the god of war", an oblique reference to Chandrasekhar's place within the ruling family of the Combine and his role in the war against the Clans.<ref>''Close Quarters''</ref> The Hachiman Taro facilities were destroyed by the Word of Blake in May [[3070]].<ref name="J:FRp48"/>
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* [[Tanadi Computers]]<ref name="HB:HKp162">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 122, "Tanadi Computers"</ref>
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* [[Hachiman Technical Institute]]: Founded by [[Coordinator of Worlds|Coordinator]] [[Hugai Kurita]], this school was created to train students in the repair and restoration of battlefield technologies. Students are trained to salvage and repair conventional vehicles, [[aerospace fighters]], [[BattleMechs]], and [[DropShips]]. Of note is an emphasis on rebuilding machines with common scrap.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 140: "Hachiman Technical Institute"</ref>
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* [[Hotei Black Label]]: whiskey<ref name=HoCc4>''Hearts of Chaos'', ch. 4</ref><ref name=BDc11>''Black Dragon'', ch. 11</ref>
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* [[Tanadi Computers]]: Located in the city of Masamori, Tanadi Computers was Combine domestic manufacturer of computers and communication equipment.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 163: "Tanadi Computers"</ref> The company became a rival of Hachiman Taro Electronics, where it ultimately fell into bankruptcy.  The remnants were then purchased by HTE.<ref name="HB:HKp162">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 122: "Tanadi Computers"</ref>
  
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* [[Pachirisu]]<ref name="HB:HKp171">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 171: "Pachirisu"</ref>
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* [[160th Mechanized Infantry Division]]<ref>Field Manual: SLDF, p. 256, "SLDF - Draconis Combine Military Command Map"</ref>
 
  
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* [[9th Ghost]] <ref name=20yup41>''20-Year Update'', p. 41</ref>
 
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* Ninth Ghost Regiment<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 103-104, 9th Ghost lead personnel meet with Caballeros in their "bar".</ref>
 
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*[[Camacho's Caballeros]] (Under private contract to Hachiman Taro Electronics)
 
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* Camacho's Caballeros<ref name=MS70>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 70, "Mercenary Employment Table"</ref>
 
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Latest revision as of 18:27, 29 April 2024

This article is about the planetary system. For the fire support tank, see Hachiman (Combat Vehicle).
Hachiman
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Hachiman nearby systems
(Map Legend)
System Information
X:Y Coordinates252.799 : 152.204[e]
Spectral classG8IV[1][2]
Recharge time189 hours[2]
Recharge station(s)Zenith[1][2]

System Description[edit]

Hachiman is located near the Hun Ho and Zawiercie systems.

Political Affiliation[edit]

Hachiman IV[edit]

Hachiman
Crest-Hachiman.png
Astrophysical
Also known asHachiman IV
System position4th[1][2]
Jump Point distance6.19 days[1][2]
Moons3 (Benkei, Yoshitsune, Sorrow)[2]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.0[2]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[2]
Equatorial temperature25°C (Temperate)[2]
Surface water70%[2]
Highest native lifeMammal,[2] 45%[1]
Landmasses4 (Deolali, Jingū, Nashik, Ōjin)[2]
History and Culture
Population3,634,000,000 (3025),[1]
3,672,000,000 (3067)[2]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerEarl of Hachiman
Political LeaderPlanetary Chairman
CapitalMasamori[2][27]
HPG ClassA[1][2]
HPG RepresentativePrecentor Firis Konotaki (3025)[1]

Hachiman is a world with three moons, the largest being Yoshitsune.[42] The planet was noted as being unique due to having both an abundance of natural resources and a human-friendly environment.[1] In the mid-thirty-first century, it was the last world to contain genetic relatives to refugees from the United Hindu Collective, and scattered throughout were small Buddhist and Hindu villages, reminders of the planet's Gujarati and Mahratta founding colonies. These villagers honored their ancestors through simple living and were exempted from the Combine's standard societal laws and taxes.[2]

Planetary History[edit]

By 3025, Hachiman was renowned for being a center of computer and electronics manufacture for House Kurita. This meant that the Internal Security Force had a large presence on the planet, with their agents infiltrating the planetary government and not the industries.[1] Annual Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery war games and secretive ISF training operations took place on the continent of Nashik.[2]

Battle of Masamori[edit]

In April 3056, Hachiman Taro Electronics or HTE, owned by Sri Chandrasekhar Kurita, brought in his own security force consisting of the Seventeenth Recon Regiment (nicknamed the Camacho's Caballeros). The Regiment was sign of trouble in months to come. Previous months, the various Yakuza groups and HTE rival Tanadi Computers had grown jealous and tired of not getting Kurita notable. By November, they convinced the ISF that Chandrasekhar had turn traitor and engineered events that would trigger open conflict between Kurita's mercenaries and local garrison force, the Ninth Ghost. In the initial assault the mercenaries were able repel while it scout infantry was able slipped past enemy lines to ISF headquarters to prove their employer's innocence. The conflict destroyed much of water front around HTE's compound at Yamato River.[citation needed]

Blakist Raids[edit]

During the events leading up to the Battle of Masamori, Tanadi Computers and their yakuza allies issued a false announcement that HTE had developed a new faster-than-light communication system. This brought Word of Blake commandos in mid-October. The Blakist raid was used as cover for ISF troopers to storm Compound, however was rebuffed by the Seventeenth Recon.[citation needed]

However, after the November when Tanadi Computer/HTE feud had been resolved, the Blakists returned to Hachiman on its holiday of Chairman's Day Eve. Two Level II BattleMech forces with a platoon of Infantry stormed the Chairman's palace and HTE's Complex. The surprise raid successfully killed the Planetary Chairman, Earl Percival Fillington. However, the Blakists were rebuffed by both mercenaries and Ninth Ghosts.[43]

The Blakists returned to Hachiman for a third time on 2 May 3070, striking at the HTE complex again. This time they were successful, destroying the various HTE facilities.[44]

Military Deployment[edit]

2764[edit]

3038[edit]

3040[edit]

3050[edit]

3054[edit]

3056[edit]

3067[edit]

Geography[edit]

Hachiman's greatest offering is the variety of natural wonders scattered across its four continents. Nashik has a varied tropical terrain, Deolali's ancient forests and deep river canyons are an outdoorsman's mecca, and Jingū's extreme north latitudes house virgin snowfields and the rare Bodhisattva violet, prized for its beauty and natural perfume.[2]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Masamori: The planetary capital on the continent of Ōjin.[2] Largest city on planet, this polluted city consists of large population of middle class workers, yakuza controlled districts and manufacturing companies. The Yamato River courses through the city from mountains which share its name. It is home to the pleasure district known as Floating City.[52] The citizens regard themselves as Masakko and are known to enjoy celebrations. The city's principal street was Tai-sho Dalton Way.[53]
  • Yoshitune Spaceport: Masamori's spaceport, east of the city itself. A city unto itself, the port is sometimes referred to as "Yoshi-Town." Hachiman Taro Electronics expanded the facilities to allow non-Kurita merchants dealing with the corporation to have more freedoms they would not necessarily enjoy in the city itself. Crime amongst the warehouses during the 3050s was notably high.[54]

Companies and Industries[edit]

  • Hachiman Taro Electronics: Also known as HTE, Hachiman Taro Electronics was founded in the 3050s by Chandrasekhar Kurita; Hachiman Taro translates approximately as "the second born son of the god of war", an oblique reference to Chandrasekhar's place within the ruling family of the Combine and his role in the war against the Clans.[55] The Hachiman Taro facilities were destroyed by the Word of Blake in May 3070.[44]
  • Hachiman Technical Institute: Founded by Coordinator Hugai Kurita, this school was created to train students in the repair and restoration of battlefield technologies. Students are trained to salvage and repair conventional vehicles, aerospace fighters, BattleMechs, and DropShips. Of note is an emphasis on rebuilding machines with common scrap.[56]
  • Hotei Black Label: whiskey[57][58]
  • Tanadi Computers: Located in the city of Masamori, Tanadi Computers was Combine domestic manufacturer of computers and communication equipment.[59] The company became a rival of Hachiman Taro Electronics, where it ultimately fell into bankruptcy. The remnants were then purchased by HTE.[60]

Local Flora and Fauna[edit]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 24 systems (24 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Hun Ho 15.7 Zawiercie 20.2 Kawabe 20.5 Handa 24.9
Oshika 28.0 Togura 28.5 Sakuranoki 30.5 Agematsu 33.4
Matsuida 34.5 Dalmantia 34.5 Shaul Khala 38.3 Yufu 38.7
Kirei Na Niwa 45.2 Nakaojo 46.3 Goldlure 47.0 Westfield 47.8
Isesaki 48.2 Tatsuno 48.4 Dnepropetrovsk 49.4 Muroto 50.7
Midway 51.2 Igualada 53.3 Koumi 56.7 Gandy's Luck 59.2

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 182 (PDF p. 184): "Hachiman" planet profile
  2. ↑ 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 Handbook: House Kurita, pp. 90–91: "Hachiman"
  3. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 18
  4. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 31
  5. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 48
  6. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159
  7. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37
  8. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
  9. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11
  10. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 43
  11. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 54
  12. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 122
  13. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 53
  14. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 60
  15. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), foldout: "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"
  16. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 64
  17. ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), foldout: "Federated Suns Map - [3025]"
  18. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 70
  19. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 66
  20. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 72
  21. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133
  22. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 68
  23. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 76
  24. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11
  25. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23
  26. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 71
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Close Quarters, ch. 6
  28. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11
  29. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 78
  30. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29
  31. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 74
  32. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 82
  33. ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 150
  34. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 42
  35. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65
  36. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 23
  37. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63
  38. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 127
  39. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11
  40. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 39
  41. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  42. ↑ Close Quarters, p. 288: "Hachiman's second moon named"
  43. ↑ Heart of Chaos, pp. 25–55: "Events of the Blakist raid of Hachiman"
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"
  45. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 256: "SLDF - Draconis Combine Military Command Map"
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 46.2 46.3 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139: "Deployment Table"
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 20 Year Update, p. 41
  48. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 26: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
  49. ↑ Close Quarters, pp. 103–104: 9th Ghost lead personnel meet with Caballeros in their "bar"
  50. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 118: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
  51. ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 70: "Mercenary Employment Table"
  52. ↑ Close Quarters, pp. 60, 136, 144–145: "Highlights of the city of Masamori"
  53. ↑ Close Quarters, p. 322
  54. ↑ Close Quarters, pp. 146–147
  55. ↑ Close Quarters
  56. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 140: "Hachiman Technical Institute"
  57. ↑ Hearts of Chaos, ch. 4
  58. ↑ Black Dragon, ch. 11
  59. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 163: "Tanadi Computers"
  60. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 122: "Tanadi Computers"
  61. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 171: "Pachirisu"

Bibliography[edit]

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