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+ | The '''Old Kentucky''' system was home to at least one habitable world and as of [[3151]] was located in the [[Sarna Commonality]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref name=SF103>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 103: "Inner Sphere - 3151 Map"</ref> | ||
− | == | + | ==System Description== |
− | + | Old Kentucky is located near the [[Wazan]] and [[Phact]] systems and is [[Rimward]] from [[Terra]].<ref name=SF103/> | |
+ | |||
+ | ==System History== | ||
+ | The first scientific teams arrived in The Old Kentucky system in [[2133]] with the colonization beginning in [[2138]].<ref name="TotS:K">''Touring the Stars: Old Kentucky'' - Planetary History and other historical facts.</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Political Affiliation== | ||
+ | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | ||
+ | * [[2138]] - [[Terran Alliance]]<ref name="TotS:K"/> | ||
* [[2246]] - Independent World<ref name="TotS:K"/> | * [[2246]] - Independent World<ref name="TotS:K"/> | ||
* [[2248]] - [[Sarna Supremacy]]<ref name="TotS:K"/> | * [[2248]] - [[Sarna Supremacy]]<ref name="TotS:K"/> | ||
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* [[3135]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"</ref> | * [[3135]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"</ref> | ||
* [[3145]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"</ref> | * [[3145]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"</ref> | ||
+ | * [[3151]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name=SF103/> | ||
+ | {{div col end}} | ||
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==Old Kentucky IV== | ==Old Kentucky IV== | ||
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| name = Old Kentucky IV | | name = Old Kentucky IV | ||
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+ | | position = Fourth<ref name=HL146/><ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
| distance = 8.53 days<ref name=O:CCp14/> | | distance = 8.53 days<ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
| moons = 2 (Foster, Rowan)<ref name=O:CCp14/> | | moons = 2 (Foster, Rowan)<ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
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| water = 56%<ref name=O:CCp14/> | | water = 56%<ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
| life = Mammal<ref name=HL146/><ref name=O:CCp14/> | | life = Mammal<ref name=HL146/><ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
− | | | + | | continents = 3 (Argos, Dargo, Nugget)<ref name=O:CCp14/> |
− | | | + | | colonized = |
− | | ruler = | + | | demonym = |
+ | | language = | ||
+ | | religion = | ||
+ | | population = 845,000,000 (3025),<ref name=HL146/><br> 923,000,000 (3079)<ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
+ | | ruler = | ||
+ | | political = [[Diem of Old Kentucky]] | ||
+ | | commander = | ||
| capital = Lexington<ref name=O:CCp14/> | | capital = Lexington<ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
− | | | + | | hpg = B<ref name=HL146/><ref name=O:CCp14/> |
− | + | | hpgrep = [[Precentor]] [[Dingus Vallorey]] (3025)<ref name=HL146/> | |
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Planetary Description=== | ||
+ | Old Kentucky IV, or simply Old Kentucky, was an important logistical and combat training facility for the Capellan Confederation. The world was orbited by two moons: Foster and Rowan.<ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
− | == Planetary History == | + | ===Planetary History=== |
− | === Colonization and Early Years === | + | ====Colonization and Early Years==== |
Old Kentucky was first examined by scientific teams from the [[Terran Alliance]] in [[2133]] and within [[2138|five years]] the planet would be settled by colonists from Terra. Early colonists came from the old [[United States of America]], which at the time was a rich nation-state and could afford to fund a first wave of early colonists to settle distant worlds such as Old Kentucky. The settlement was due to the United States' disdain for the need of the Alliance to administer far off colonies. | Old Kentucky was first examined by scientific teams from the [[Terran Alliance]] in [[2133]] and within [[2138|five years]] the planet would be settled by colonists from Terra. Early colonists came from the old [[United States of America]], which at the time was a rich nation-state and could afford to fund a first wave of early colonists to settle distant worlds such as Old Kentucky. The settlement was due to the United States' disdain for the need of the Alliance to administer far off colonies. | ||
These early colonists initially set up the world to recreate what they thought was way of life that old US province/state by the same name had been like before US had changed. However the world would be devastated by the Terran Alliance's [[Demarcation Declaration]] in [[2242]]. Old Kentucky's settlers had not prepared for sudden independence that Demarcation had granted them and its population had rendered joblessness being cut off by the Terran Alliance's stipends which kept the citizens of Old Kentucky financially stable. Once free of Terra, the planetary government began shifting ownership of the planet's important Terran-owned farming lands to political supporters. The planet's politics would end up in unrest until a third generation colonist named [[Silviu Capreanu]] took to the political stage and ended the Old Kentucky's governmental dead lock. He would court the planet to join the [[Sarna Supremacy]].<ref name="TotS:K"/> | These early colonists initially set up the world to recreate what they thought was way of life that old US province/state by the same name had been like before US had changed. However the world would be devastated by the Terran Alliance's [[Demarcation Declaration]] in [[2242]]. Old Kentucky's settlers had not prepared for sudden independence that Demarcation had granted them and its population had rendered joblessness being cut off by the Terran Alliance's stipends which kept the citizens of Old Kentucky financially stable. Once free of Terra, the planetary government began shifting ownership of the planet's important Terran-owned farming lands to political supporters. The planet's politics would end up in unrest until a third generation colonist named [[Silviu Capreanu]] took to the political stage and ended the Old Kentucky's governmental dead lock. He would court the planet to join the [[Sarna Supremacy]].<ref name="TotS:K"/> | ||
− | === The Sarna Supremacy and the War with Confederation === | + | ====The Sarna Supremacy and the War with Confederation==== |
− | Silviu Capreanu would begin the process to convince his world to join the Supremacy, as he became the designated Ambassador to Sarna. The process of joining the Supremacy soon bore fruit, as Capreanu's efforts would result in revival of Old Kentucky's devastated industries and by [[2248]] the planet would be an official part of the Supremacy with the election of Capreanu as planetary president. During the development of the planet through its relationship with the Supremacy, it would be home for new colonists and it would culturally change. By the end of the [[ | + | Silviu Capreanu would begin the process to convince his world to join the Supremacy, as he became the designated Ambassador to Sarna. The process of joining the Supremacy soon bore fruit, as Capreanu's efforts would result in revival of Old Kentucky's devastated industries and by [[2248]] the planet would be an official part of the Supremacy with the election of Capreanu as planetary president. During the development of the planet through its relationship with the Supremacy, it would be home for new colonists and it would culturally change. By the end of the [[twenty-third century]], Old Kentucky would become a loyal supporter to its new interstellar nation state and Silviu Capreanu would be commemorated with a statue to the prosperity he brought to the world after dying in [[2297]].<ref name="TotS:K"/> |
War with the neighboring Capellan Commonality broke out in 2305, many citizens of the planet would come to the defense of the Supremacy. The [[Capellan-Supremacy War]] would be harsh for the world's citizens as both the Capellan and [[Free Worlds League]] would invade the planet and its citizens resorted to guerrilla warfare to fend off the invaders. By 2309 war had ended with Capellans and the Supremacy along with Old Kentucky becoming part of the new [[Capellan Confederation]]. With joining the Confederation, Old Kentucky's early culture would be erased by [[Norman Aris]]' changes to the Confederation's social order.<ref name="TotS:K"/> | War with the neighboring Capellan Commonality broke out in 2305, many citizens of the planet would come to the defense of the Supremacy. The [[Capellan-Supremacy War]] would be harsh for the world's citizens as both the Capellan and [[Free Worlds League]] would invade the planet and its citizens resorted to guerrilla warfare to fend off the invaders. By 2309 war had ended with Capellans and the Supremacy along with Old Kentucky becoming part of the new [[Capellan Confederation]]. With joining the Confederation, Old Kentucky's early culture would be erased by [[Norman Aris]]' changes to the Confederation's social order.<ref name="TotS:K"/> | ||
− | === The Star League and Succession War Eras === | + | ====The Star League and Succession War Eras==== |
− | During the later years of the Star League, residents of the planet built domed cities in the hotter latitudes of the planet, set up for the extraction of minerals from the planet. For century, Old Kentucky's extraction business would prove be successful and continued until the [[2787]] when the Free Worlds League attacked the planet. The people of the equatorial cities perished as power from the planetary wind farms was shut down by [[WarShip]] orbital bombardment. The League ships carried out the Inner Sphere's only known deployment of a gigaton-range nuclear device. The attack was an attempt by the League to create widespread fear in the Confederation. The attack caused Old Kentucky's militia to be scattered, unable to stop the Free | + | During the later years of the Star League, residents of the planet built domed cities in the hotter latitudes of the planet, set up for the extraction of minerals from the planet. For century, Old Kentucky's extraction business would prove be successful and continued until the [[2787]] when the Free Worlds League attacked the planet. The people of the equatorial cities perished as power from the planetary wind farms was shut down by [[WarShip]] orbital bombardment. The League ships carried out the Inner Sphere's only known deployment of a gigaton-range nuclear device. The attack was an attempt by the League to create widespread fear in the Confederation. The attack caused Old Kentucky's militia to be scattered, unable to stop the Free Worlds League's conquest of the planet. Occupation by the League was uneventful until the Confederation's [[Maskirovka]] finally stir enough resistance among the planet's citizens to free the world to rejoin the House Liao by [[2888]].<ref name="TotS:K"/> |
The Succession Wars had left Old Kentucky's industries and tech base reduced to primitive conditions. With repetitive raids by the Free Worlds League, the Confederation abandoned serious efforts to rebuild the planet's infrastructure.<ref name="TotS:K"/> | The Succession Wars had left Old Kentucky's industries and tech base reduced to primitive conditions. With repetitive raids by the Free Worlds League, the Confederation abandoned serious efforts to rebuild the planet's infrastructure.<ref name="TotS:K"/> | ||
− | === Fourth Succession War === | + | ====Fourth Succession War==== |
− | Following the speech given by [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] on | + | Following the speech given by [[First Prince of the Federated Suns|First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] on 16 November [[3029]], the official day of thanks in the Federated Suns, contained a number of revelations including the creation of the [[St. Ives Compact]] and was taken by many as an open sign that the [[Fourth Succession War]] was close to ending.<ref name="4SWv2p58">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 58: "Thanksgiving"</ref> The [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] launched the Seventh Wave of [[Operation RAT]] shortly after, in a determined effort to secure as many systems as possible before an armistice was declared. The Seventh Wave capitalized on negotiations that had been conducted in secret between the Federated Suns and various planetary governments in the remnants of the [[Sarna Commonality]] who lacked defenses and were far more fearful of being annexed by the [[Free Worlds League]], a state hated for centuries of raids and invasions, than they were the Federated Suns. In the last week of November the AFFS occupied thirteen systems, including Old Kentucky. The AFFS encountered little resistance, and relatively few troops were needed to provide a garrison to maintain calm.<ref name="4SWv2p59">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 59: "Seventh Wave"</ref> |
− | === Operation GUERRERO === | + | ====Operation GUERRERO==== |
− | Old Kentucky was recaptured by the Capellan Confederation during [[Operation | + | Old Kentucky was recaptured by the Capellan Confederation during [[Operation GUERRERO]]; the mercenary unit [[Barrett's Fusiliers]] fought for House Liao during the campaign, having been loaned to the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] by the Free Worlds League.<ref name="FM:MRp42">''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 42: "Barrett's Fusiliers: The Light Musketeers"</ref> |
− | === The Jihad === | + | ====The Jihad==== |
− | In 3079, Old Kentucky is the site of one of the | + | In 3079, Old Kentucky is the site of one of the CCAF [[Duchy Regional Training Centers]] that trains vehicle crews and conventional infantry.<ref name=O:CCp14/> |
At an unknown date the [[48th Shadow Division|Forty-eighth Shadow Division]] made a minor raid against the planet.<ref name="TotS:K"/> | At an unknown date the [[48th Shadow Division|Forty-eighth Shadow Division]] made a minor raid against the planet.<ref name="TotS:K"/> | ||
− | === The Dark Age === | + | ====The Dark Age==== |
By [[3130]], the planetary population had recovered the old equatorial cities from the Star League Era. The planetary government would resort to using criminals to work in these hot and deadly environments in efforts to recover the cities.<ref name="TotS:K"/> | By [[3130]], the planetary population had recovered the old equatorial cities from the Star League Era. The planetary government would resort to using criminals to work in these hot and deadly environments in efforts to recover the cities.<ref name="TotS:K"/> | ||
− | == Military Deployment == | + | ===Military Deployment=== |
− | ===2765=== | + | {{columns-start|num=3}} |
+ | ====2765==== | ||
* [[8th Liao Lancers]]<ref>''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 12: "Regimental Status"</ref> | * [[8th Liao Lancers]]<ref>''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 12: "Regimental Status"</ref> | ||
− | ===2788=== | + | ====2788==== |
* 8th Liao Lancers<ref name="TotS:K"/> | * 8th Liao Lancers<ref name="TotS:K"/> | ||
− | ===2821=== | + | ====2821==== |
* [[Thirty-ninth Marik Militia]]<ref name="FSWp138">''First Succession War'', p. 138: "First Succession War Deployment Table - FWLM"</ref> | * [[Thirty-ninth Marik Militia]]<ref name="FSWp138">''First Succession War'', p. 138: "First Succession War Deployment Table - FWLM"</ref> | ||
− | ===3038=== | + | ====3038==== |
* [[12th Vegan Rangers|Twelfth Vegan Rangers]]<ref name="H:Wo3039p141">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 141: "Deployment Table"</ref> | * [[12th Vegan Rangers|Twelfth Vegan Rangers]]<ref name="H:Wo3039p141">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 141: "Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
:* [[Gamma Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Gamma Regiment]]<ref name="H:Wo3039p141"/> | :* [[Gamma Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Gamma Regiment]]<ref name="H:Wo3039p141"/> | ||
− | + | {{column}} | |
− | ===3040=== | + | ====3040==== |
* Twelfth Vegan Rangers<ref name="H:Wo3039p141"/> | * Twelfth Vegan Rangers<ref name="H:Wo3039p141"/> | ||
:* Gamma Regiment<ref name="H:Wo3039p141"/> | :* Gamma Regiment<ref name="H:Wo3039p141"/> | ||
− | ===3050=== | + | ====3050==== |
* Twelfth Vegan Rangers<ref name=20YU23/> | * Twelfth Vegan Rangers<ref name=20YU23/> | ||
:* Gamma Regiment<ref name=20YU23>''20 Year Update'', p. 23: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref> | :* Gamma Regiment<ref name=20YU23>''20 Year Update'', p. 23: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
− | ===3054=== | + | ====3054==== |
* Twelfth Vegan Rangers<ref name=OR17>''Objective Raids'', p. 17: "FedCom Deployment Table"</ref> | * Twelfth Vegan Rangers<ref name=OR17>''Objective Raids'', p. 17: "FedCom Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
:* Gamma Regiment<ref name=OR17/> | :* Gamma Regiment<ref name=OR17/> | ||
+ | {{column}} | ||
+ | ====3079==== | ||
+ | * Elements of the [[Seventh Confederation Reserve Cavalry]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 11: "Confederation Reserve Cavalry Regimental Status"</ref> | ||
+ | :- The unit was deployed across Old Kentucky, [[Tsinghai]] and [[Campertown]]. | ||
− | === | + | ====3085==== |
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− | == | ||
* [[Phyr's Hussars]]<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | * [[Phyr's Hussars]]<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | ||
+ | {{columns-end}} | ||
− | == Geography == | + | ===Geography=== |
− | < | + | [[File:Old Kentucky Planetary Map.png|450px|thumb|right|Old Kentucky World Map]] |
+ | Old Kentucky is a very hot world with water covering 56% of its surface. The land area is divided among three continents named Argos, Dargo, and Nugget.<ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
− | < | + | ===Planetary Locations=== |
+ | * Lexington: city and planetary capital located on the continent of Dargo<ref name=O:CCp14/> | ||
− | == | + | ===Image gallery=== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | + | Old Kentucky Flag.png|Planetary flag of Old Kentucky | |
− | + | Old Kentucky.jpg|Map of the Fort Belfry/Lexington area of Old Kentucky | |
− | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | == Map Gallery == | + | ==Map Gallery== |
<div class="system-map-gallery"></div> | <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> | ||
− | == Nearby Systems == | + | ==Nearby Systems== |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Systems|Old Kentucky]] | [[Category:Systems|Old Kentucky]] |
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Old Kentucky | |
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System Information | |
X:Y Coordinates | 2.063 : -141.685[e] |
Spectral class | G3V[1][2] |
Recharge time | 184 hours[2] |
Recharge station(s) | None[1][2] |
The Old Kentucky system was home to at least one habitable world and as of 3151 was located in the Sarna Commonality of the Capellan Confederation.[3]
Contents
System Description[edit]
Old Kentucky is located near the Wazan and Phact systems and is Rimward from Terra.[3]
System History[edit]
The first scientific teams arrived in The Old Kentucky system in 2133 with the colonization beginning in 2138.[4]
Political Affiliation[edit]
- 2138 - Terran Alliance[4]
- 2246 - Independent World[4]
- 2248 - Sarna Supremacy[4]
- 2366 - Sarna Supremacy[5]
- 2367 - Capellan Confederation[6]
- 2571 - Capellan Confederation[7]
- 2596 - Capellan Confederation[8]
- 2750 - Capellan Confederation[9]
- 2765 - Capellan Confederation[10]
- 2786 - Capellan Confederation[11]
- 2788 - Capellan Confederation until conquered by the Free Worlds League[4]
- 2822 - Free Worlds League[12][13][14]
- 2864 - Free Worlds League[15]
- 2888 - Free Worlds League until recovered by Capellan Confederation[4]
- 3025 - Capellan Confederation[1][16]
- 3029 - Federated Suns (from December)[17]
- 3030 - Federated Suns[18]
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth[19]
- 3050 - Federated Commonwealth[20]
- 3054 - Federated Commonwealth[21]
- 3055 - Federated Commonwealth[22]
- 3058 - Capellan Confederation[23]
- 3067 - Capellan Confederation[24]
- 3079 - Capellan Confederation[25]
- 3085 - Capellan Confederation[26]
- 3135 - Capellan Confederation[27]
- 3145 - Capellan Confederation[28]
- 3151 - Capellan Confederation[3]
Old Kentucky IV[edit]
Old Kentucky IV | |
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Astrophysical | |
System position | Fourth[1][2] |
Jump Point distance | 8.53 days[2] |
Moons | 2 (Foster, Rowan)[2] |
Geophysical | |
Surface gravity | 1.1[2] |
Atmospheric pressure | High (Breathable)[2] |
Equatorial temperature | 45°C (Very Hot)[2] |
Surface water | 56%[2] |
Highest native life | Mammal[1][2] |
Landmasses | 3 (Argos, Dargo, Nugget)[2] |
History and Culture | |
Population | 845,000,000 (3025),[1] 923,000,000 (3079)[2] |
Government and Infrastructure | |
Political Leader | Diem of Old Kentucky |
Capital | Lexington[2] |
HPG Class | B[1][2] |
HPG Representative | Precentor Dingus Vallorey (3025)[1] |
Planetary Description[edit]
Old Kentucky IV, or simply Old Kentucky, was an important logistical and combat training facility for the Capellan Confederation. The world was orbited by two moons: Foster and Rowan.[2]
Planetary History[edit]
Colonization and Early Years[edit]
Old Kentucky was first examined by scientific teams from the Terran Alliance in 2133 and within five years the planet would be settled by colonists from Terra. Early colonists came from the old United States of America, which at the time was a rich nation-state and could afford to fund a first wave of early colonists to settle distant worlds such as Old Kentucky. The settlement was due to the United States' disdain for the need of the Alliance to administer far off colonies.
These early colonists initially set up the world to recreate what they thought was way of life that old US province/state by the same name had been like before US had changed. However the world would be devastated by the Terran Alliance's Demarcation Declaration in 2242. Old Kentucky's settlers had not prepared for sudden independence that Demarcation had granted them and its population had rendered joblessness being cut off by the Terran Alliance's stipends which kept the citizens of Old Kentucky financially stable. Once free of Terra, the planetary government began shifting ownership of the planet's important Terran-owned farming lands to political supporters. The planet's politics would end up in unrest until a third generation colonist named Silviu Capreanu took to the political stage and ended the Old Kentucky's governmental dead lock. He would court the planet to join the Sarna Supremacy.[4]
The Sarna Supremacy and the War with Confederation[edit]
Silviu Capreanu would begin the process to convince his world to join the Supremacy, as he became the designated Ambassador to Sarna. The process of joining the Supremacy soon bore fruit, as Capreanu's efforts would result in revival of Old Kentucky's devastated industries and by 2248 the planet would be an official part of the Supremacy with the election of Capreanu as planetary president. During the development of the planet through its relationship with the Supremacy, it would be home for new colonists and it would culturally change. By the end of the twenty-third century, Old Kentucky would become a loyal supporter to its new interstellar nation state and Silviu Capreanu would be commemorated with a statue to the prosperity he brought to the world after dying in 2297.[4]
War with the neighboring Capellan Commonality broke out in 2305, many citizens of the planet would come to the defense of the Supremacy. The Capellan-Supremacy War would be harsh for the world's citizens as both the Capellan and Free Worlds League would invade the planet and its citizens resorted to guerrilla warfare to fend off the invaders. By 2309 war had ended with Capellans and the Supremacy along with Old Kentucky becoming part of the new Capellan Confederation. With joining the Confederation, Old Kentucky's early culture would be erased by Norman Aris' changes to the Confederation's social order.[4]
The Star League and Succession War Eras[edit]
During the later years of the Star League, residents of the planet built domed cities in the hotter latitudes of the planet, set up for the extraction of minerals from the planet. For century, Old Kentucky's extraction business would prove be successful and continued until the 2787 when the Free Worlds League attacked the planet. The people of the equatorial cities perished as power from the planetary wind farms was shut down by WarShip orbital bombardment. The League ships carried out the Inner Sphere's only known deployment of a gigaton-range nuclear device. The attack was an attempt by the League to create widespread fear in the Confederation. The attack caused Old Kentucky's militia to be scattered, unable to stop the Free Worlds League's conquest of the planet. Occupation by the League was uneventful until the Confederation's Maskirovka finally stir enough resistance among the planet's citizens to free the world to rejoin the House Liao by 2888.[4]
The Succession Wars had left Old Kentucky's industries and tech base reduced to primitive conditions. With repetitive raids by the Free Worlds League, the Confederation abandoned serious efforts to rebuild the planet's infrastructure.[4]
Fourth Succession War[edit]
Following the speech given by First Prince Hanse Davion on 16 November 3029, the official day of thanks in the Federated Suns, contained a number of revelations including the creation of the St. Ives Compact and was taken by many as an open sign that the Fourth Succession War was close to ending.[29] The Armed Forces of the Federated Suns launched the Seventh Wave of Operation RAT shortly after, in a determined effort to secure as many systems as possible before an armistice was declared. The Seventh Wave capitalized on negotiations that had been conducted in secret between the Federated Suns and various planetary governments in the remnants of the Sarna Commonality who lacked defenses and were far more fearful of being annexed by the Free Worlds League, a state hated for centuries of raids and invasions, than they were the Federated Suns. In the last week of November the AFFS occupied thirteen systems, including Old Kentucky. The AFFS encountered little resistance, and relatively few troops were needed to provide a garrison to maintain calm.[17]
Operation GUERRERO[edit]
Old Kentucky was recaptured by the Capellan Confederation during Operation GUERRERO; the mercenary unit Barrett's Fusiliers fought for House Liao during the campaign, having been loaned to the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces by the Free Worlds League.[30]
The Jihad[edit]
In 3079, Old Kentucky is the site of one of the CCAF Duchy Regional Training Centers that trains vehicle crews and conventional infantry.[2]
At an unknown date the Forty-eighth Shadow Division made a minor raid against the planet.[4]
The Dark Age[edit]
By 3130, the planetary population had recovered the old equatorial cities from the Star League Era. The planetary government would resort to using criminals to work in these hot and deadly environments in efforts to recover the cities.[4]
Military Deployment[edit]
3040[edit]
- Twelfth Vegan Rangers[33]
- Gamma Regiment[33]
3050[edit]
- Twelfth Vegan Rangers[20]
- Gamma Regiment[20]
3054[edit]
- Twelfth Vegan Rangers[21]
- Gamma Regiment[21]
3079[edit]
- Elements of the Seventh Confederation Reserve Cavalry[34]
- - The unit was deployed across Old Kentucky, Tsinghai and Campertown.
3085[edit]
Geography[edit]
Old Kentucky is a very hot world with water covering 56% of its surface. The land area is divided among three continents named Argos, Dargo, and Nugget.[2]
Planetary Locations[edit]
- Lexington: city and planetary capital located on the continent of Dargo[2]
Image gallery[edit]
Map Gallery[edit]
Nearby Systems[edit]
Closest 64 systems (64 within 60 light-years) Distance in light years, closest systems first: | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wazan | 4.0 | Phact | 9.0 | New Sarna | 11.7 | Shui-pào | 12.3 |
Chamdo | 13.4 | Ventabren | 18.4 | Campertown | 19.2 | Harsefeld | 19.9 |
Corey | 20.1 | Elnath | 22.0 | Lesalles | 24.5 | Raballa | 25.4 |
Ohrensen | 27.1 | Second Chance | 27.5 | Gorki | 27.9 | Jilin | 28.0 |
Yunnah | 29.1 | Suzano | 30.9 | Ingersoll | 31.4 | Ramen | 32.1 |
Ilmachna | 33.7 | Ulan Bator | 33.9 | Chitwan | 35.0 | Hassad | 37.2 |
Bandora | 37.4 | Bora | 40.1 | New Delos | 40.1 | Asuncion | 40.2 |
Second Try | 41.4 | Bithinia | 42.3 | Chengdu | 42.7 | Quemoy | 43.5 |
Achilles | 43.9 | Park Place | 44.0 | Masterson | 44.1 | Snailzar | 44.5 |
Propus | 44.5 | Ibstock | 46.0 | Capella | 47.2 | Sichuan | 47.2 |
Kyrkbacken | 47.4 | Ling | 50.4 | Palos | 51.5 | Bernardo | 52.5 |
Gomeisa | 53.5 | Eom | 54.0 | Cordiagr | 54.1 | Sarna | 54.6 |
Vanra | 54.8 | Ilmar | 54.9 | Sarmaxa | 55.6 | Myrvoll | 56.6 |
Geifer | 57.0 | Boardwalk | 58.1 | Manennaia | 58.1 | Kievanur | 58.5 |
New Athens | 58.9 | Kristiandsund | 59.2 | Kohlman | 59.6 | Kashilla | 59.6 |
Styk | 59.6 | Sakhalin | 59.7 | Zion | 59.9 | Tsitsang | 59.9 |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 146: "Old Kentucky"
- ↑ 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 Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 14: "Old Kentucky"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Shattered Fortress, p. 103: "Inner Sphere - 3151 Map"
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 Touring the Stars: Old Kentucky - Planetary History and other historical facts.
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 17: "Capellan Confederation Founding, 2366"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 13: "Timeline: Capellan Zone 2367"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 25: "Capellan Confederation after Age of War [2571]"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159: "Inner Sphere - 2596"
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - 2750"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - 2765"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 25: "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 31: "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War [2822]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 34: "Free Worlds League after First Succession War [2822]"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 113: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 39: "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War [2864]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 40: "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War [3025]"
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 59: "Seventh Wave"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 49: "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War [3030]"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133: "Inner Sphere - 3040"
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20 Year Update, p. 23: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Objective Raids, p. 17: "FedCom Deployment Table"
- ↑ Hot Spots Contracts, p. 11
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 60: "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero [3058]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 68: "Capellan Confederation after FedCom Civil War [3067]"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 21: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Map"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - October 3085"
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 58: "Thanksgiving"
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised, p. 42: "Barrett's Fusiliers: The Light Musketeers"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: CCAF, p. 12: "Regimental Status"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 138: "First Succession War Deployment Table - FWLM"
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 Historical: War of 3039, p. 141: "Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 11: "Confederation Reserve Cavalry Regimental Status"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 34: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3085"
Bibliography[edit]
- 20 Year Update
- Era Report: 2750
- Era Report: 3145
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised
- Field Report: CCAF
- Field Report 2765: CCAF
- First Succession War (sourcebook)
- Handbook: House Liao
- Handbook: House Marik
- Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1
- Historical: Reunification War
- Historical: War of 3039
- Hot Spots Contracts
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- Objective Raids
- Objectives: Capellan Confederation
- Shattered Fortress
- Touring the Stars: Old Kentucky