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Line 14: ==System Description== ==System Description== − Somerset is located near the [[Anywhere]] and [[Lackhove]] systems.<ref name=ER:3145p39/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> It was described as a small orange-red K5 (specifically, K5V<ref name=O:TCp15/>) star with a single world orbiting around it.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> + The Somerset system is located near the [[Anywhere]] and [[Lackhove]] systems.<ref name=ER:3145p39/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> It was described as a small orange-red K5 (specifically, K5V<ref name=O:TCp15/>) star with a single world orbiting around it.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> ==System History== ==System History== Line 20:
Line 20: ==Political Affiliation== ==Political Affiliation== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}}+ <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ca. [[2376]] - Independent<ref name="TP1Ep16">''The Periphery'', p. 16</ref> * ca. [[2376]] - Independent<ref name="TP1Ep16">''The Periphery'', p. 16</ref> * [[2571]] - [[Rim Worlds Republic]]<ref name="HB:MPSp18">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 18</ref><ref name="HB:HSp25">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 25</ref> * [[2571]] - [[Rim Worlds Republic]]<ref name="HB:MPSp18">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 18</ref><ref name="HB:HSp25">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 25</ref> Line 47:
Line 47: * [[3135]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11</ref> * [[3135]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11</ref> * [[3145]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> * [[3145]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> − * [[3151]] - Clan Jade Falcon <ref name=SFp102-103>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. 102–103</ref> + * [[3151]] - Clan Jade Falcon <ref name=SFp102-103>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. 102-103</ref> * [[3152]] - [[Clan Hell's Horses]]<ref name=TRpm/> * [[3152]] - [[Clan Hell's Horses]]<ref name=TRpm/> − {{div col end}}+ </div> − ------------------------------------- + -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ==Somerset I== ==Somerset I== {{InfoBoxPlanet {{InfoBoxPlanet Line 57:
Line 57: | name = Somerset I | name = Somerset I | othernames = | othernames = − | position = First<ref name=O:TCp15/> + | position = 1st<ref name=O:TCp15/> | distance = 4.12 days<ref name=O:TCp15/> | distance = 4.12 days<ref name=O:TCp15/> − | moons = 2 (Bull, Hind)<ref name=O:TCp15/> + | moons = 2 (Bull, Hint)<ref name=O:TCp15/> | gravity = 1.08<ref name=O:TCp15/> | gravity = 1.08<ref name=O:TCp15/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=O:TCp15/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=O:TCp15/> Line 65:
Line 65: | water = 70%<ref name=O:TCp15/> | water = 70%<ref name=O:TCp15/> | life = Mammals<ref name=O:TCp15/> | life = Mammals<ref name=O:TCp15/> − | continents = 6 (Bridgewater, Bristol, Cheddar, Bath, Wells, Yeovil)<ref name=O:TCp15/> + | continents = | colonized = | colonized = | demonym = | demonym = | language = | language = | religion = | religion = − | population = 750 (2380),<ref name="TP1Ep16"/><br>1,000,000 (3050),<ref name=1SSp47>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 47: "Intelligence Secretariat Internal Memo No. 7688 - G</ref> <br>238,000,000 (3079)<ref name=O:TCp15/> + | population = 750 (2380)<ref name="TP1Ep16"/><br>238,000,000 (3079)<ref name=O:TCp15/> | ruler = | ruler = | political = | political = Line 78:
Line 78: | hpgrep = A<ref name=O:TCp15/> | hpgrep = A<ref name=O:TCp15/> }} }} − Somerset I, more commonly known simply as Somerset, is the innermost planet in the system and has two moons named Bull and Hind. Somerset has been home to a small military academy during its history.<ref name=O:TCp15/> + Somerset I - more commonly known simply as Somerset - is the innermost planet in the system and has two moons named Bull and Hint. Somerset has been home to a small military academy during its history.<ref name=O:TCp15/> ===Planetary History=== ===Planetary History=== ====Early History==== ====Early History==== − Somerset was settled in the late 2370s by refugees of Scots-Irish descent, who had been forced to flee their original colony worlds three times; leaving the war between the Stewart Confederacy and the [[Free Worlds League]] behind to settle on [[York (LC)|York]] and [[Lancaster]] in [[2305]], the settlers were threatened with invasion or annexation by the Protectorate of Donegal in [[2346]] and chose to leave both worlds behind. The settlers colonized the world of [[Loxley]], further out towards the Periphery than either York or Lancaster, only to be discovered by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[2378]] and attacked when they refused to join the forces of [[Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth|Archon]] [[Robert Marsden]]. Only one in ten of the colonists escaped Loxley, a bare 1,500 people, and by the time discovered the single world orbiting an orange-red K5 star they named Somerset, half of those 1,500 people were dead of starvation or sickness.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> + Somerset was settled in the late 2370s by refugees of Scots-Irish descent, who had been forced to flee their original colony worlds three times; leaving the war between the Stewart Confederacy and the [[Free Worlds League]] behind to settle on [[York (LC)|York]] and [[Lancaster]] in [[2305]], the settlers were threatened with invasion or annexation by the Protectorate of Donegal in [[2346]] and chose to leave both worlds behind. The settlers colonized the world of [[Loxley]], further out towards the Periphery than either York or Lancaster, only to be discovered by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[2378]] and attacked when they refused to join the forces of [[Archon]] [[Robert Marsden]]. Only one in ten of the colonists escaped Loxley, a bare 1,500 people, and by the time discovered the single world orbiting an orange-red K5 star they named Somerset, half of those 1,500 people were dead of starvation or sickness.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> ====Rim Worlds Republic==== ====Rim Worlds Republic==== Line 94:
Line 94: Somerset was conquered by the Lyran Commonwealth during the [[2773]]–2775 [[Republic-Commonwealth War]].<ref name="HB:MPSp37">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 37: "The Republic-Commonwealth War"</ref> Somerset was conquered by the Lyran Commonwealth during the [[2773]]–2775 [[Republic-Commonwealth War]].<ref name="HB:MPSp37">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 37: "The Republic-Commonwealth War"</ref> − In August [[2785]], disguised forces from the [[DCMS]] conducted a number of false-flag raids on Lyran Commonwealth worlds near the Periphery to gauge the readiness—and worthiness—of the LCAF. One of these raids struck [[Barcelona]] and Somerset, where raiders used aerospace forces—some allegedly sporting insignia from the Rim Worlds Army to harass civilian traffic and recharge facilities. This fueled local media reports that remnant Republic forces were preparing to exact vengeance for the Republic-Commonwealth War.<ref name="FSWp21">''First Succession War'', p. 21: "The Commonwealth Incursions"</ref> + In August [[2785]], disguised forces from the [[DCMS]] conducted a number of false-flag raids on Lyran Commonwealth worlds near the Periphery to gauge the readiness - and worthiness - of the LCAF. One of these raids struck [[Barcelona]] and Somerset, where raiders used aerospace forces—some allegedly sporting insignia from the Rim Worlds Army to harass civilian traffic and recharge facilities. This fueled local media reports that remnant Republic forces were preparing to exact vengeance for the Republic-Commonwealth War.<ref name="FSWp21">''First Succession War'', p. 21: "The Commonwealth Incursions"</ref> ====Little Kingdom of Somerset==== ====Little Kingdom of Somerset==== − During the [[First Succession War]], Archon [[Richard Steiner (29th c.)|Richard Steiner]] had set up a number of Small Kingdoms inside the Commonwealth. One of them was Little Kingdom of Somerset, which was one of the last ten kingdoms to remain by end of the [[Third Succession War]]. During this time [[Gregory Uther]], [[Archonette]] of the Somerset Little Kingdom, attempted to assassinate returning Duke of Somerset. However, this plot was uncovered and Uther was himself killed by [[LIC]] agents on orders from the Archon.<ref name="HS(TLC)p55">''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 55: The Little Kingdoms - Somerset Little Kingdom gets a brief description</ref> + During the [[First Succession War]], [[Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth|Archon]] [[Richard Steiner (29th c.)|Richard Steiner]] had set up a number of Small Kingdoms inside the Commonwealth. One of them was Little Kingdom of Somerset, which was one of the last ten kingdoms to remain by end of the [[Third Succession War]]. During this time [[Gregory Uther]], [[Archonette]] of the Somerset Little Kingdom, attempted to assassinate returning Duke of Somerset. However, this plot was uncovered and Uther was himself killed by [[LIC]] agents on orders from the Archon.<ref name="HS(TLC)p55">''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 55: The Little Kingdoms - Somerset Little Kingdom gets a brief description</ref> Prior to the start of the Third Succession War, the descendants of [[Simon Borge-Steiner]] settled on Somerset.<ref name=RA5212s>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 12: "Of Myths and Reality" sidebar</ref> Prior to the start of the Third Succession War, the descendants of [[Simon Borge-Steiner]] settled on Somerset.<ref name=RA5212s>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 12: "Of Myths and Reality" sidebar</ref> ====Clan Invasion==== ====Clan Invasion==== − In May [[3050]], Somerset was targeted by Clan Jade Falcon during the second wave of conquests in [[Operation REVIVAL]]. The spaceport was initially defended by the Somerset Academy Training Battalion which was utterly annihilated by [[Vau Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Vau Galaxy's]] [[94th Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|Ninety-fourth Strike]] [[Cluster]]. Surviving FedCom troops that had retreated to the planet, which included the [[Eighth Arcturan Guards]] [[Regimental Combat Team]] and the [[Second New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]], counterattacked. The FedCom troops and the Falcons fought a 12-hour battle outside the town of Hollyfield. In the end, both FedCom formations were wiped out, leaving the Ninety-fourth the victors.<ref name="JFSBp39">''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Somerset - May 3050, Jade Falcons conquest of Somerset</ref> + In May of [[3050]], Somerset was targeted by Clan Jade Falcon during the second wave of conquests in [[Operation REVIVAL]]. The spaceport was initially defended by the Somerset Academy Training Battalion which was utterly annihilated by [[Vau Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Vau Galaxy's]] [[94th Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|Ninety-fourth Strike]] [[Cluster]]. Surviving FedCom troops that had retreated to the planet, which included the [[Eighth Arcturan Guards]] [[Regimental Combat Team]] and the [[Second New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]], counterattacked. The FedCom troops and the Falcons fought a 12-hour battle outside the town of Hollyfield. In the end, both FedCom formations were wiped out, leaving the Ninety-fourth the victors.<ref name="JFSBp39">''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Somerset - May 3050, Jade Falcons conquest of Somerset</ref> Somerset was also the site of the second victory of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] over Clan forces.<ref name=RA5212s/> Though forced to leave the world, the information gained by this strike proved invaluable for later strikes against [[Barcelona]] and other systems held by the Jade Falcons.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 13–14</ref> Somerset was also the site of the second victory of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] over Clan forces.<ref name=RA5212s/> Though forced to leave the world, the information gained by this strike proved invaluable for later strikes against [[Barcelona]] and other systems held by the Jade Falcons.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 13–14</ref> Line 109:
Line 109: ====Ice Hellion Invasion==== ====Ice Hellion Invasion==== − During June [[3071]], as part of the wider [[Operation ICE STORM|Ice Hellion invasion]], Somerset was invaded by forces from [[Clan Ice Hellion]]. The Ice Hellions dispatched a [[Cluster]] of troops to claim the world, and resulting [[Trial of Possession]] between an Ice Hellion [[Binary]] commanded by [[Star Commander]] Julius and the defending [[452nd Garrison Binary]] commanded by [[Star Captain]] [[Greta Hazen]] was fought on the Grady Plateau on the 13th of June 3071.<ref name="OISP1p4">''Operation ICE STORM Part One: The Frost Advances'', pp. 4–7: "Prologue"</ref> A month after losing the planet, Clan Jade Falcon dispatched its [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]] to the world. During the fighting in July, a heavy naval battle between Clan [[WarShips]] occurred in which both Clans lost a ship; the Jade Falcons lost the ''[[Vincent]]''-class [[Lightning Strike|CJF ''Lightning Strike'']] and the Ice Hellions lost the ''[[Aegis (WarShip class)|Aegis]]''-class [[Taney (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|CIH ''Taney'']]. Gamma Galaxy's efforts resulted in the Falcons reclaiming Somerset.<ref name="JS:TBDp29">''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 29, 31: Brief details on fight in June-July for Somerset, Post-Ice Hellion Invasion map shows world still a Jade Falcon world</ref><ref name="JHS3076p16">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 16: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp49">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 49: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> + During June [[3071]], as part of the wider [[Operation: Ice Storm|Ice Hellion invasion]], Somerset was invaded by forces from [[Clan Ice Hellion]]. The Ice Hellions dispatched a [[Cluster]] of troops to claim the world, and resulting [[Trial of Possession]] between an Ice Hellion [[Binary]] commanded by [[Star Commander]] Julius and the defending [[452nd Garrison Binary]] commanded by [[Star Captain]] [[Greta Hazen]] was fought on the Grady Plateau on the 13th of June 3071.<ref name="OISP1p4">''Operation ICE STORM Part One: The Frost Advances'', pp. 4–7: "Prologue"</ref> A month after losing the planet, Clan Jade Falcon dispatched its [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]] to the world. During the fighting in July, a heavy naval battle between Clan [[WarShips]] occurred in which both Clans lost a ship; the Jade Falcons lost the ''[[Vincent]]''-class [[Lightning Strike|CJF ''Lightning Strike'']] and the Ice Hellions lost the ''[[Aegis]]''-class [[Taney|CIH ''Taney'']]. Gamma Galaxy's efforts resulted in the Falcons reclaiming Somerset.<ref name="JS:TBDp29">''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 29, 31: Brief details on fight in June-July for Somerset, Post-Ice Hellion Invasion map shows world still a Jade Falcon world</ref><ref name="JHS3076p16">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 16: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp49">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 49: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> − + <!-- Commented out due to lack of information + ===Planetary Rulers=== + --> ===Military Deployment=== ===Military Deployment=== {{columns-start|num=3}} {{columns-start|num=3}} Line 122:
Line 124: ====3038==== ====3038==== * [[Somerset Academy Training Battalion]]<ref name="H:WO3039p138">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138: "Deployment Table"</ref> * [[Somerset Academy Training Battalion]]<ref name="H:WO3039p138">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138: "Deployment Table"</ref> − {{column}}+ ====3050==== ====3050==== * Somerset Academy Training Battalion<ref name=20YU25>''20 Year Update'', p. 25: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref> * Somerset Academy Training Battalion<ref name=20YU25>''20 Year Update'', p. 25: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref> * Remnants of the [[Eighth Arcturan Guards]] * Remnants of the [[Eighth Arcturan Guards]] * Remnants of the [[Second New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]] * Remnants of the [[Second New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]] − + {{column}} ====3071==== ====3071==== * [[452nd Garrison Binary]] (until June)<ref name="OISP1p4"/> * [[452nd Garrison Binary]] (until June)<ref name="OISP1p4"/> − {{column}}+ ====3079==== ====3079==== * [[2nd Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Swoop]]<ref>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 15: "Clan Jade Falcon Deployment Status"</ref> * [[2nd Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Swoop]]<ref>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 15: "Clan Jade Falcon Deployment Status"</ref> Line 139:
Line 141: ===Geography=== ===Geography=== − Somerset has six continents named Bridgewater, Bristol, Cheddar, Bath, Wells, and Yeovil.<ref name=O:TCp15/> + Somerset has six continents named Bath, Bridgewater, Bristol, Cheddar, Wells, and Yeovil.<ref name=O:TCp15/> {{ApocryphalContentStart}} {{ApocryphalContentStart}} Line 146:
Line 148: ===Planetary Locations=== ===Planetary Locations=== − * Haskell: a farming town<ref name=1SSp53>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 53: Katiara Kylie profile</ref> + * Haskell: a farming town.<ref name=1SSp53>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 53: Katiara Kylie profile</ref> − * Hollyfield: a town located close to the main planetary spaceport<ref name="JFSB"/> + * Hollyfield: a town located close to the main planetary spaceport.<ref name="JFSB"/> − * [[Military Academy of Somerset]]: a small war college dedicated to training Lyran [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and [[aerospace fighter]] pilots<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 124: "Military Academy of Somerset"</ref><ref name="H:WO3039p138"/> + * [[Military Academy of Somerset]]: A small war college dedicated to training Lyran [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and [[aerospace fighter]] pilots.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 124, "Military Academy of Somerset"</ref><ref name="H:WO3039p138"/> − * Somerport: site of the Military Academy of Somerset on Wells<ref name=O:TCp15/> + * Somerport: site of the Military Academy of Somerset on Wells.<ref name=O:TCp15/> * Somerset Space Port: Located outside the town of Hollyfield, this is the planet's main spaceport for the planet. The port was the site of Clan Jade Falcon's trial of possession against FedCom troops that had retreated to the planet.<ref name="JFSB">''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Somerset Space Port site of Falcons' battle to take the planet</ref> * Somerset Space Port: Located outside the town of Hollyfield, this is the planet's main spaceport for the planet. The port was the site of Clan Jade Falcon's trial of possession against FedCom troops that had retreated to the planet.<ref name="JFSB">''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Somerset Space Port site of Falcons' battle to take the planet</ref> − * Taunton: the planetary capital city, located on Bath<ref name=O:TCp15/> + * Taunton: the planetary capital city, located on Bath.<ref name=O:TCp15/> <!-- Commented out due to lack of information <!-- Commented out due to lack of information Line 159:
Line 161: --> --> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' indicates that refugees were forced to leave Loxley in [[2378]] and discovered Somerset in 2376. Given that it's impossible for them to have traveled back in time to discover Somerset, and that [[Robert Marsden]] became Archon in 2378, the 2376 date would appear to be incorrect.<br />As as sourcebook, ''The Periphery'' is known for [[The Periphery (sourcebook)#Canonicity|numerous errors and inaccuracies]], and the current [[line developer]] stance is to consider it "secondary" to other canon sources that offer conflicting information.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> + * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' indicates that refugees were forced to leave Loxley in [[2378]] and discovered Somerset in 2376. Given that it's impossible for them to have traveled back in time to discover Somerset, and that [[Robert Marsden]] became [[Archon]] in 2378, the 2376 date would appear to be incorrect.<br />As as sourcebook, ''The Periphery'' is known for [[The Periphery (sourcebook)#Canonicity|numerous errors and inaccuracies]], and the current [[line developer]] stance is to consider it "secondary" to other canon sources that offer conflicting information.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> * Although Somerset was settled by colonists of Irish/Scottish descent, Somerset is a country in the West Country region of England close to Wales. The continents on Somerset are all named for villages, towns and cities within the confines of the county of [[w:Somerset|Somerset]]. * Although Somerset was settled by colonists of Irish/Scottish descent, Somerset is a country in the West Country region of England close to Wales. The continents on Somerset are all named for villages, towns and cities within the confines of the county of [[w:Somerset|Somerset]]. Line 240:
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| recharge = 196 hours<ref name=O:TCp15/><ref name=TRpm>''Tamar Rising'', poster map</ref> | | recharge = 196 hours<ref name=O:TCp15/><ref name=TRpm>''Tamar Rising'', poster map</ref> | ||
| recharge stations = None<ref name=O:TCp15/> | | recharge stations = None<ref name=O:TCp15/> | ||
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| − | Somerset is located near the [[Anywhere]] and [[Lackhove]] systems.<ref name=ER:3145p39/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> It was described as a small orange-red K5 (specifically, K5V<ref name=O:TCp15/>) star with a single world orbiting around it.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> | + | The Somerset system is located near the [[Anywhere]] and [[Lackhove]] systems.<ref name=ER:3145p39/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> It was described as a small orange-red K5 (specifically, K5V<ref name=O:TCp15/>) star with a single world orbiting around it.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> |
==System History== | ==System History== | ||
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* ca. [[2376]] - Independent<ref name="TP1Ep16">''The Periphery'', p. 16</ref> | * ca. [[2376]] - Independent<ref name="TP1Ep16">''The Periphery'', p. 16</ref> | ||
* [[2571]] - [[Rim Worlds Republic]]<ref name="HB:MPSp18">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 18</ref><ref name="HB:HSp25">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 25</ref> | * [[2571]] - [[Rim Worlds Republic]]<ref name="HB:MPSp18">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 18</ref><ref name="HB:HSp25">''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 25</ref> | ||
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* [[3135]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11</ref> | * [[3135]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11</ref> | ||
* [[3145]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> | * [[3145]] - Clan Jade Falcon<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> | ||
| − | * [[3151]] - Clan Jade Falcon <ref name=SFp102-103>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. | + | * [[3151]] - Clan Jade Falcon <ref name=SFp102-103>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. 102-103</ref> |
* [[3152]] - [[Clan Hell's Horses]]<ref name=TRpm/> | * [[3152]] - [[Clan Hell's Horses]]<ref name=TRpm/> | ||
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==Somerset I== | ==Somerset I== | ||
{{InfoBoxPlanet | {{InfoBoxPlanet | ||
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| name = Somerset I | | name = Somerset I | ||
| othernames = | | othernames = | ||
| − | | position = | + | | position = 1st<ref name=O:TCp15/> |
| distance = 4.12 days<ref name=O:TCp15/> | | distance = 4.12 days<ref name=O:TCp15/> | ||
| − | | moons = 2 (Bull, | + | | moons = 2 (Bull, Hint)<ref name=O:TCp15/> |
| gravity = 1.08<ref name=O:TCp15/> | | gravity = 1.08<ref name=O:TCp15/> | ||
| pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=O:TCp15/> | | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=O:TCp15/> | ||
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| water = 70%<ref name=O:TCp15/> | | water = 70%<ref name=O:TCp15/> | ||
| life = Mammals<ref name=O:TCp15/> | | life = Mammals<ref name=O:TCp15/> | ||
| − | | continents = | + | | continents = |
| colonized = | | colonized = | ||
| demonym = | | demonym = | ||
| language = | | language = | ||
| religion = | | religion = | ||
| − | | population = 750 (2380) | + | | population = 750 (2380)<ref name="TP1Ep16"/><br>238,000,000 (3079)<ref name=O:TCp15/> |
| ruler = | | ruler = | ||
| political = | | political = | ||
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| hpgrep = A<ref name=O:TCp15/> | | hpgrep = A<ref name=O:TCp15/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | Somerset I | + | Somerset I - more commonly known simply as Somerset - is the innermost planet in the system and has two moons named Bull and Hint. Somerset has been home to a small military academy during its history.<ref name=O:TCp15/> |
===Planetary History=== | ===Planetary History=== | ||
====Early History==== | ====Early History==== | ||
| − | Somerset was settled in the late 2370s by refugees of Scots-Irish descent, who had been forced to flee their original colony worlds three times; leaving the war between the Stewart Confederacy and the [[Free Worlds League]] behind to settle on [[York (LC)|York]] and [[Lancaster]] in [[2305]], the settlers were threatened with invasion or annexation by the Protectorate of Donegal in [[2346]] and chose to leave both worlds behind. The settlers colonized the world of [[Loxley]], further out towards the Periphery than either York or Lancaster, only to be discovered by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[2378]] and attacked when they refused to join the forces of [[ | + | Somerset was settled in the late 2370s by refugees of Scots-Irish descent, who had been forced to flee their original colony worlds three times; leaving the war between the Stewart Confederacy and the [[Free Worlds League]] behind to settle on [[York (LC)|York]] and [[Lancaster]] in [[2305]], the settlers were threatened with invasion or annexation by the Protectorate of Donegal in [[2346]] and chose to leave both worlds behind. The settlers colonized the world of [[Loxley]], further out towards the Periphery than either York or Lancaster, only to be discovered by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[2378]] and attacked when they refused to join the forces of [[Archon]] [[Robert Marsden]]. Only one in ten of the colonists escaped Loxley, a bare 1,500 people, and by the time discovered the single world orbiting an orange-red K5 star they named Somerset, half of those 1,500 people were dead of starvation or sickness.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> |
====Rim Worlds Republic==== | ====Rim Worlds Republic==== | ||
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Somerset was conquered by the Lyran Commonwealth during the [[2773]]–2775 [[Republic-Commonwealth War]].<ref name="HB:MPSp37">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 37: "The Republic-Commonwealth War"</ref> | Somerset was conquered by the Lyran Commonwealth during the [[2773]]–2775 [[Republic-Commonwealth War]].<ref name="HB:MPSp37">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 37: "The Republic-Commonwealth War"</ref> | ||
| − | In August [[2785]], disguised forces from the [[DCMS]] conducted a number of false-flag raids on Lyran Commonwealth worlds near the Periphery to gauge the | + | In August [[2785]], disguised forces from the [[DCMS]] conducted a number of false-flag raids on Lyran Commonwealth worlds near the Periphery to gauge the readiness - and worthiness - of the LCAF. One of these raids struck [[Barcelona]] and Somerset, where raiders used aerospace forces—some allegedly sporting insignia from the Rim Worlds Army to harass civilian traffic and recharge facilities. This fueled local media reports that remnant Republic forces were preparing to exact vengeance for the Republic-Commonwealth War.<ref name="FSWp21">''First Succession War'', p. 21: "The Commonwealth Incursions"</ref> |
====Little Kingdom of Somerset==== | ====Little Kingdom of Somerset==== | ||
| − | During the [[First Succession War]], Archon [[Richard Steiner (29th c.)|Richard Steiner]] had set up a number of Small Kingdoms inside the Commonwealth. One of them was Little Kingdom of Somerset, which was one of the last ten kingdoms to remain by end of the [[Third Succession War]]. During this time [[Gregory Uther]], [[Archonette]] of the Somerset Little Kingdom, attempted to assassinate returning Duke of Somerset. However, this plot was uncovered and Uther was himself killed by [[LIC]] agents on orders from the Archon.<ref name="HS(TLC)p55">''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 55: The Little Kingdoms - Somerset Little Kingdom gets a brief description</ref> | + | During the [[First Succession War]], [[Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth|Archon]] [[Richard Steiner (29th c.)|Richard Steiner]] had set up a number of Small Kingdoms inside the Commonwealth. One of them was Little Kingdom of Somerset, which was one of the last ten kingdoms to remain by end of the [[Third Succession War]]. During this time [[Gregory Uther]], [[Archonette]] of the Somerset Little Kingdom, attempted to assassinate returning Duke of Somerset. However, this plot was uncovered and Uther was himself killed by [[LIC]] agents on orders from the Archon.<ref name="HS(TLC)p55">''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 55: The Little Kingdoms - Somerset Little Kingdom gets a brief description</ref> |
Prior to the start of the Third Succession War, the descendants of [[Simon Borge-Steiner]] settled on Somerset.<ref name=RA5212s>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 12: "Of Myths and Reality" sidebar</ref> | Prior to the start of the Third Succession War, the descendants of [[Simon Borge-Steiner]] settled on Somerset.<ref name=RA5212s>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 12: "Of Myths and Reality" sidebar</ref> | ||
====Clan Invasion==== | ====Clan Invasion==== | ||
| − | In May [[3050]], Somerset was targeted by Clan Jade Falcon during the second wave of conquests in [[Operation REVIVAL]]. The spaceport was initially defended by the Somerset Academy Training Battalion which was utterly annihilated by [[Vau Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Vau Galaxy's]] [[94th Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|Ninety-fourth Strike]] [[Cluster]]. Surviving FedCom troops that had retreated to the planet, which included the [[Eighth Arcturan Guards]] [[Regimental Combat Team]] and the [[Second New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]], counterattacked. The FedCom troops and the Falcons fought a 12-hour battle outside the town of Hollyfield. In the end, both FedCom formations were wiped out, leaving the Ninety-fourth the victors.<ref name="JFSBp39">''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Somerset - May 3050, Jade Falcons conquest of Somerset</ref> | + | In May of [[3050]], Somerset was targeted by Clan Jade Falcon during the second wave of conquests in [[Operation REVIVAL]]. The spaceport was initially defended by the Somerset Academy Training Battalion which was utterly annihilated by [[Vau Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Vau Galaxy's]] [[94th Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|Ninety-fourth Strike]] [[Cluster]]. Surviving FedCom troops that had retreated to the planet, which included the [[Eighth Arcturan Guards]] [[Regimental Combat Team]] and the [[Second New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]], counterattacked. The FedCom troops and the Falcons fought a 12-hour battle outside the town of Hollyfield. In the end, both FedCom formations were wiped out, leaving the Ninety-fourth the victors.<ref name="JFSBp39">''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Somerset - May 3050, Jade Falcons conquest of Somerset</ref> |
Somerset was also the site of the second victory of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] over Clan forces.<ref name=RA5212s/> Though forced to leave the world, the information gained by this strike proved invaluable for later strikes against [[Barcelona]] and other systems held by the Jade Falcons.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 13–14</ref> | Somerset was also the site of the second victory of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] over Clan forces.<ref name=RA5212s/> Though forced to leave the world, the information gained by this strike proved invaluable for later strikes against [[Barcelona]] and other systems held by the Jade Falcons.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 13–14</ref> | ||
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====Ice Hellion Invasion==== | ====Ice Hellion Invasion==== | ||
| − | During June [[3071]], as part of the wider [[Operation | + | During June [[3071]], as part of the wider [[Operation: Ice Storm|Ice Hellion invasion]], Somerset was invaded by forces from [[Clan Ice Hellion]]. The Ice Hellions dispatched a [[Cluster]] of troops to claim the world, and resulting [[Trial of Possession]] between an Ice Hellion [[Binary]] commanded by [[Star Commander]] Julius and the defending [[452nd Garrison Binary]] commanded by [[Star Captain]] [[Greta Hazen]] was fought on the Grady Plateau on the 13th of June 3071.<ref name="OISP1p4">''Operation ICE STORM Part One: The Frost Advances'', pp. 4–7: "Prologue"</ref> A month after losing the planet, Clan Jade Falcon dispatched its [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]] to the world. During the fighting in July, a heavy naval battle between Clan [[WarShips]] occurred in which both Clans lost a ship; the Jade Falcons lost the ''[[Vincent]]''-class [[Lightning Strike|CJF ''Lightning Strike'']] and the Ice Hellions lost the ''[[Aegis]]''-class [[Taney|CIH ''Taney'']]. Gamma Galaxy's efforts resulted in the Falcons reclaiming Somerset.<ref name="JS:TBDp29">''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 29, 31: Brief details on fight in June-July for Somerset, Post-Ice Hellion Invasion map shows world still a Jade Falcon world</ref><ref name="JHS3076p16">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 16: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp49">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 49: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> |
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===Military Deployment=== | ===Military Deployment=== | ||
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* [[Somerset Academy Training Battalion]]<ref name="H:WO3039p138">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138: "Deployment Table"</ref> | * [[Somerset Academy Training Battalion]]<ref name="H:WO3039p138">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138: "Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
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* Somerset Academy Training Battalion<ref name=20YU25>''20 Year Update'', p. 25: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref> | * Somerset Academy Training Battalion<ref name=20YU25>''20 Year Update'', p. 25: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
* Remnants of the [[Eighth Arcturan Guards]] | * Remnants of the [[Eighth Arcturan Guards]] | ||
* Remnants of the [[Second New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]] | * Remnants of the [[Second New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]] | ||
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* [[452nd Garrison Binary]] (until June)<ref name="OISP1p4"/> | * [[452nd Garrison Binary]] (until June)<ref name="OISP1p4"/> | ||
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* [[2nd Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Swoop]]<ref>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 15: "Clan Jade Falcon Deployment Status"</ref> | * [[2nd Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Swoop]]<ref>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 15: "Clan Jade Falcon Deployment Status"</ref> | ||
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===Geography=== | ===Geography=== | ||
| − | Somerset has six continents named Bridgewater, Bristol, Cheddar | + | Somerset has six continents named Bath, Bridgewater, Bristol, Cheddar, Wells, and Yeovil.<ref name=O:TCp15/> |
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===Planetary Locations=== | ===Planetary Locations=== | ||
| − | * Haskell: a farming town<ref name=1SSp53>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 53: Katiara Kylie profile</ref> | + | * Haskell: a farming town.<ref name=1SSp53>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 53: Katiara Kylie profile</ref> |
| − | * Hollyfield: a town located close to the main planetary spaceport<ref name="JFSB"/> | + | * Hollyfield: a town located close to the main planetary spaceport.<ref name="JFSB"/> |
| − | * [[Military Academy of Somerset]]: | + | * [[Military Academy of Somerset]]: A small war college dedicated to training Lyran [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and [[aerospace fighter]] pilots.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 124, "Military Academy of Somerset"</ref><ref name="H:WO3039p138"/> |
| − | * Somerport: site of the Military Academy of Somerset on Wells<ref name=O:TCp15/> | + | * Somerport: site of the Military Academy of Somerset on Wells.<ref name=O:TCp15/> |
* Somerset Space Port: Located outside the town of Hollyfield, this is the planet's main spaceport for the planet. The port was the site of Clan Jade Falcon's trial of possession against FedCom troops that had retreated to the planet.<ref name="JFSB">''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Somerset Space Port site of Falcons' battle to take the planet</ref> | * Somerset Space Port: Located outside the town of Hollyfield, this is the planet's main spaceport for the planet. The port was the site of Clan Jade Falcon's trial of possession against FedCom troops that had retreated to the planet.<ref name="JFSB">''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Somerset Space Port site of Falcons' battle to take the planet</ref> | ||
| − | * Taunton: the planetary capital city, located on Bath<ref name=O:TCp15/> | + | * Taunton: the planetary capital city, located on Bath.<ref name=O:TCp15/> |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' indicates that refugees were forced to leave Loxley in [[2378]] and discovered Somerset in 2376. Given that it's impossible for them to have traveled back in time to discover Somerset, and that [[Robert Marsden]] became Archon in 2378, the 2376 date would appear to be incorrect.<br />As as sourcebook, ''The Periphery'' is known for [[The Periphery (sourcebook)#Canonicity|numerous errors and inaccuracies]], and the current [[line developer]] stance is to consider it "secondary" to other canon sources that offer conflicting information.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> | + | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' indicates that refugees were forced to leave Loxley in [[2378]] and discovered Somerset in 2376. Given that it's impossible for them to have traveled back in time to discover Somerset, and that [[Robert Marsden]] became [[Archon]] in 2378, the 2376 date would appear to be incorrect.<br />As as sourcebook, ''The Periphery'' is known for [[The Periphery (sourcebook)#Canonicity|numerous errors and inaccuracies]], and the current [[line developer]] stance is to consider it "secondary" to other canon sources that offer conflicting information.<ref name="TP1Ep16"/> |
* Although Somerset was settled by colonists of Irish/Scottish descent, Somerset is a country in the West Country region of England close to Wales. The continents on Somerset are all named for villages, towns and cities within the confines of the county of [[w:Somerset|Somerset]]. | * Although Somerset was settled by colonists of Irish/Scottish descent, Somerset is a country in the West Country region of England close to Wales. The continents on Somerset are all named for villages, towns and cities within the confines of the county of [[w:Somerset|Somerset]]. | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|1st Somerset Strikers]]'' | * ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|1st Somerset Strikers]]'' | ||
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
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* ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' | ||
* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
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