Sonnia

Sonnia
Sonnia 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates123.457 : -41.926[e]
Star namesRahway[1]
Spectral classG6V[2][1]
Recharge time187 hours[1]
Recharge station(s)None[2][1]
Planet(s)6[1]

Political Affiliation[edit]


Rahway II[edit]

Rahway II
Astrophysical
System positionSecond[1]
Jump Point distance7.01 days[1]
MoonsNone[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity0.91[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature45°C (Desert)[1]
Surface water13%[1]
Highest native lifeReptile[1]
LandmassesBesplodniye[1]
History and Culture
Population20,000 (3150)[1]
Government and Infrastructure
CapitalMirgavan[1]
HPG ClassNone (3150)[1]

Rahway III (Sonnia)[edit]

Sonnia
Sonnia Flag.jpg
Astrophysical
Also known asRahway III
System positionThird[2]
Jump Point distance7 days[2]
Geophysical
Highest native lifeMammal[2]
History and Culture
Colonized27th century[1]
Population3,814,000,000[2]
Government and Infrastructure
HPG ClassB[2]
HPG RepresentativePrecentor Valencia deShan[2]

Planetary History[edit]

First Succession War[edit]

In 2795, following the appointment of Sandol Quinn as regent to Ilsa Liao, the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces launched an invasion of the Federated Suns intended to capture the politically-significant Chesterton system. Planned by Quinn, the operation was intended to take advantage of the AFFS' continuing focus on trying to resist the massive Draconis Combine invasion of the Federated Suns, which stood poised to capture New Avalon itself. Quinn's plan involved encircling Chesterton by taking the systems around it, using mercenary units for the initial invasions - predominantly or exclusively former Star League Defense Force commands that had been recruited by the Confederation - and following up with CCAF line regiments to secure the captured worlds. Whilst launching one or two planetary invasions aimed at systems around Chesterton, Quinn also had the CCAF copy tactics used by the Combine so effectively, leapfrogging over border systems to capture a number of systems further inside the Federated Suns to add pressure to the AFFS. Quinn's strategy worked well for several years; by the time CCAF troops invaded Sonnia in October 2796, the Confederation had already conquered Caselton, Demeter, Farwell, Mirach and Sanilac. The defending forces on Sonnia managed to hold out for a month before finally being defeated.[9]

Third Succession War[edit]

Originally settled by nobles from Tikonov, Sonnia was a vacation paradise. The tropical environment was conducive to large resorts and spas. Instead of tourism becoming the cornerstone of the local economy, nuclear power fills that role. Radioactive isotopes and elements were easily extracted from Sonnia's crust, and as a result nuclear power industry became the major employer on the world.[2]

Though no major battles have been fought on the world, its nuclear power industry makes it vitally important to the Capellan March. Therefore the AFFS garrisons the world heavily. These units are also able to take advantage of the varied terrain of Sonnia, acclimating themselves to a wide variety of environments.[2]

Military Deployment[edit]

2764[edit]

2821[edit]

Notes[edit]

Sonnia appears on the 2571 map in Handbook: House Davion, but not in the 2571 map in Handbook: House Liao. It was confirmed by the map editor that the Handbook: House Davion map is in error. (dead link)

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 60 systems (60 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Caselton 12.3 Edwards 12.8 Tawas 18.5 Logandale 20.5
Tikonov 20.7 Mirach 21.0 Schedar 21.5 Tedibyhr 21.5
Goderich 22.2 Mira 22.5 Mesartim 24.2 Waycross 26.0
Sanilac 29.3 Almach 30.1 Chesterton 30.2 Rio 31.1
Marlette 31.1 Ulan Batar 32.6 New Rhodes 33.6 Elbar 34.0
Cartago 35.7 Angol 35.8 Listowel 36.9 Kentares 38.6
Alrescha 39.7 Tybalt 39.9 Farwell 41.4 Johnsondale 41.7
Demeter 42.3 New Hessen 42.4 Avawatz 43.2 New Florence 44.8
Valexa 45.9 Wroxeter 46.2 Angelsey 46.3 Barstow 47.1
Alpha Eridani 47.2 Yangtze 48.1 Ronel 48.2 Tianamon 48.7
Mallory's World 49.4 Tigress 50.4 Mara 50.7 Tallassee 51.4
Goshen 53.9 Conwy 54.5 Algot 55.6 Rosamond 55.7
Everett 55.9 Hean 56.0 Jonathan 56.1 Olancha 56.2
Kansu 58.6 Hamal 58.7 Ankaa 58.7 Basalt 58.8
Ozawa 59.2 Amiga 59.6 Buchlau 59.9 Menkar 59.9

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 Shrapnel Issue 11: "Planet Digest: Rahway II"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 156: "Sonnia"
  3. Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
  4. Field Manual: SLDF, Color Plates: "Inner Sphere - 2764"
  5. 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 48: "Independent Regiments"
  6. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"
  7. Field Report 2765: AFFS, p. 29: "Federated Suns Armed Forces Deployment Map - [2765]"
  8. First Succession War, p. 25: "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 First Succession War, p. 81: "Quinn's War: The Confederation-Suns Front"
  10. First Succession War, p. 113: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  11. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  12. Handbook: House Davion, p. 54: "Federated Suns after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
  13. Handbook: House Liao, p. 31: "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
  14. Handbook: House Davion, p. 60: "Federated Suns after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
  15. Handbook: House Liao, p. 39: "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
  16. Handbook: House Davion, p. 70: "Federated Suns after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
  17. Handbook: House Liao, p. 40: "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
  18. Handbook: House Davion, p. 72: "Federated Suns after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
  19. Handbook: House Liao, p. 49: "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
  20. Handbook: House Davion, p. 76: "Federated Suns after War of [3039] - [3040] Map"
  21. Era Report: 3052, p. 11: Inner Sphere - [3050] Map
  22. Era Report: 3052, p. 23: Inner Sphere - [3052] Map
  23. Era Report: 3062, p. 11: Inner Sphere - [3057] Map
  24. Handbook: House Davion, p. 78: "Federated Suns after Operation Guerrero - [3058] Map"
  25. Handbook: House Liao, p. 60: "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero - [3058] Map"
  26. Handbook: House Davion, p. 82: "Federated Suns after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
  27. Handbook: House Liao, p. 68: "Capellan Confederation after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
  28. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 43: "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"
  29. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64: "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"
  30. Field Report: AFFS, p. 21: "Federated Suns Armed Forces Deployment Map - [August 3079]"
  31. Field Report: CCAF, p. 21: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Map - [August 3079]"
  32. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63: "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"
  33. Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
  34. Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"
  35. Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"
  36. 36.0 36.1 First Succession War, p. 135: "First Succession War Deployment Table - CCAF"

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