MacLeod's Land

MacLeod's Land
MacLeod's Land 3151.svg
MacLeod's Land nearby systems
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System Information
X:Y Coordinates169.478 : -387.172[e]
Spectral classG1V[1]
Recharge time182 hours[1]
Recharge station(s)Nadir[1]

System Description[edit]

MacLeod's Land is located near the Pinard and Landmark systems.

Political Affiliation[edit]


MacLeod's Land III[edit]

MacLeod's Land III
Astrophysical
System positionThird[1]
Jump Point distance9.75 days[1]
Moons1 (Shikiku)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity0.99[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature32°C (Temperate)[1]
Surface water61%[1]
Highest native lifeMammal[1]
Landmasses3 (Connor, Ramirez, Heather)[1]
History and Culture
Population345,000,000 (3079)[1]
Government and Infrastructure
Political LeaderPlanetary Governor
CapitalYourk (2587),[45]
Dougal (3079)[1]
HPG ClassB[1]

MacLeod's Land was one of the Taurian Concordat's most important systems. It was heavily populated, had a great deal of industry, and also supported a lot of agricultural concerns. It was also one of the first worlds outside the Hyades Cluster to join the Taurian Concordat.[46]

Planetary History[edit]

During the Reunification War, MacLeod's Land was first invaded by the Star League Defense Force's First Fleet which destroyed three hundred fireships, approximately sixty assault DropShips, and several orbital defense stations. After giving the Taurians thirty days to surrender, the First Fleet destroyed every military base on the world's surface with nuclear strikes. Then II Corps landed on the world and destroyed the Ninth Velites 'Mech regiment. First Fleet and II Corps then combined to destroy the world's cities. II Corps would surround each city and First Fleet would then use orbital bombardment to destroy it. II Corps guided the people who evacuated into refugee camps. Several times these refugees were used as cover for TDF units that deployed tactical nuclear weapons. The SLDF lost nearly a regiment's worth of troops to these nuclear strikes before the First Fleet destroyed the Taurian's stockpile of nuclear weapons.[46]

Continuing their plan of conquest, the SLDF forces used chemical agents to force the population out of the countryside. They joined the refugees from the destroyed cities in refugee camps. Despite the severe damage the TDF received, they continued to fight. The last two battles were particularly horrific, as the Taurians used human wave attacks to get close to the SLDF units and detonate improvised radiological weapons. These desperate attacks forced a few hundred SLDF soldiers into hospitals for treatment, but couldn't stop the conquest. MacLeod's Land fell to the Star League in November 2587.[46]

Military Deployment[edit]

2578[edit]

2587[edit]

2765[edit]

3054–3067[edit]

3079[edit]

- The unit was deployed across Bromhead and MacLeod's Land. The Concordat Commandos were at 75% of full strength.

Geography[edit]

MacLeod's Land has three continents: Connor, Ramirez, and Heather. The capital city is located on Heather.[1]

Industrial Centers[edit]

Image gallery[edit]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 56 systems (55 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Pinard 5.0 Landmark 11.9 Bromhead 13.7 Jansen's Hold 17.0
Laconis 18.4 Parian 18.4 Ishtar 18.5 Brisbane 18.6
Menion 19.0 Rollis 19.4 Hyades Cluster 22.0 Samantha 22.0
Taurus 22.2 Merlin 22.7 New Vandenburg 22.9 New Vallis 25.2
Jamestown 25.4 Megaris 28.0 Non Diz 28.9 New Ganymede 29.6
Ina 29.8 Flaum 31.1 Midale 32.0 Horsham 35.2
Corodiz 35.9 Burton 37.2 Girondas 38.3 Maldive 38.7
Aea 41.2 Brinton 42.5 Kern 43.4 Illiushin 43.7
Desolate Plains 45.6 Robsart 47.0 Mendham 47.5 Carmichael 48.6
Qalzi 50.2 Camadeierre 50.3 Yuris 50.6 Larsha 51.5
Zangul 52.0 Lindsay 52.5 Paf 52.6 Renfield 53.4
Bergtatt 53.7 Diefenbaker 54.0 Zanzibar 54.6 Umgard 55.3
Enkra 55.4 Daol 56.7 Regis Roost 57.3 Brockway 57.8
Flintoft 58.2 Atreus Prime 59.8 Mithron 59.8 Wrentham 61.6

References[edit]

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  46. 46.0 46.1 46.2 Historical: Reunification War, p. 87
  47. Historical: Reunification War, p. 144
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  50. Objective Raids, p. 49
  51. Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 69: "Mercenary Employment Table"
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