Westerhand

Westerhand
Westerhand 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates-5.436 : -276.084[e]
Spectral classG3V[1]
Recharge time184 hours[1]
Recharge station(s)Nadir[1]
Planet(s)2[1]

The Westerhand system was home to at least one habitable world, Westerhand II, and as of June 3152 was located in the Duchy of Andurien.[2]

System Description[edit]

Westerhand is located near the Palladaine and Scarborough systems[3][4] and consists of a class G3V primary orbited by at least two planets. During the thirty-first century a recharge station was in place at the system nadir jump point.[1]

System History[edit]

The Westerhand system was settled during or shortly after the First Exodus from Terra and was a part of the Sian Commonwealth prior to the formation of the Capellan Commonwealth in the mid-twenty-fourth century.[5]

It was once known as a mercenary hub on par with Galatea and "Solaris VII of the Capellan Confederation."[6]

Political Affiliation[edit]


Westerhand II[edit]

Westerhand II
Astrophysical
System positionSecond[1]
Jump Point distance8.53 days[1]
Moons3 (Delsia, Ralston, Vannora)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity0.93[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature49°C (Tropical)[1]
Surface water66%[1]
Highest native lifeMammal[1]
LandmassesAt least 1 (Garringer)[38]
History and Culture
Population1,031,000,000 (3067)[1]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerDuke of Westerhand
CapitalVictory City[1]
HPG ClassB[1]

Westerhand II, more commonly known simply as Westerhand, is the second planet in the Westerhand system and has three moons named Delsia, Ralston and Vannora.[1]

Planetary History[edit]

Dark Age[edit]

During the years after the Jihad the Capellan government reopened the mercenary hiring hall on Westerhand (which had closed during the war). The hiring hall attracted numerous soldiers seeking to remain independent of national militaries. Partly to safeguard against potential rogue warriors and partly to vet applicants, the CCAF maintained a rotating garrison on the world.[39]

IlClan Era[edit]

Westerhand was one of the Capellan worlds seized by its supposed ally, the Duchy of Andurien, in the early weeks of 3152.[40]

Military Deployment[edit]

3025[edit]

3050[edit]

3054[edit]

  • Lockhardt's Ironsides[43]

3067[edit]

3085[edit]

Geography[edit]

One of the continents is named Garringer.[38]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 56 systems (56 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Scarborough 10.9 Palladaine 12.1 Altorra 12.9 Ito 12.9
Furud 21.5 Jungar Qi 21.8 Dì-fang 21.8 Kujari 23.2
Latice 23.8 Claxton 24.1 Fronde 24.5 Shiro 28.1
Castrovia 30.3 Frondas 30.9 Conquista 31.3 Betelgeuse 32.8
Wallacia 33.9 Klayne 34.2 Wright 35.0 Java 35.2
Carmen 35.8 Cronulla 37.3 Housekarle 38.8 Ullieri 39.7
Konopiste 39.8 Sigma Mare 40.6 Mumbai 41.0 Florarda 42.1
Bentley 42.4 Goodna 42.6 Nukus 44.6 Sumy 45.4
Brest 45.4 Kasdach 45.4 Kupang 46.0 Sian 48.1
New Troy 48.4 Aomen 48.9 Karlstejn 49.3 Sendalor 50.0
Imalda 50.4 Iknogoro 52.6 Dalian 52.9 Andurien 53.1
Dili 54.7 Krin 54.9 Pella 55.1 Shiba 55.4
Dicon 55.4 New Westin 55.4 Decus 55.6 Grand Base 56.3
Hexare 56.3 Lurgatan 56.8 Harbin 57.6 Mosiro 59.9

References[edit]

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  2. 2.0 2.1 Empire Alone, p. 79, "The Duchy of Andurien June 3152" (Map)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Era Report: 3145, p. 39, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  5. 5.0 5.1 Handbook: House Liao, p. 17, "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"
  6. Field Manual: Mercenaries (Revised) p. 10: NEW TIMES, NEW MARKETS
  7. Handbook: House Marik, p. 16, "Free Worlds League Founding - [2271] Map"
  8. Handbook: House Liao, p. 13, "Timeline: Capellan Zone 2367"
  9. Handbook: House Liao, p. 25, "Capellan Confederation after Age of War - [2571] Map"
  10. Historical: Reunification War, p. 94, "Reunification War: Magistracy of Canopus Front Deployments (2577)"
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  14. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - 2765"
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  20. House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. vii, "Capellan Confederation - [3025] Map"
  21. Handbook: House Liao, p. 40, "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
  22. Handbook: House Liao, p. 49, "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
  23. Historical: War of 3039, p. 132, "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"
  24. Era Report: 3052, p. 10, Inner Sphere - [3050] Map
  25. Era Report: 3052, p. 22, Inner Sphere - [3052] Map
  26. Era Report: 3062, p. 10, Inner Sphere - [3057] Map
  27. Handbook: House Liao, p. 60, "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero - [3058] Map"
  28. Era Report: 3062, p. 29, "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"
  29. Handbook: House Liao, p. 68, "Capellan Confederation after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
  30. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 43, "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"
  31. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64, "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"
  32. Field Report: CCAF, p. 21, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Map - [August 3079]"
  33. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"
  34. Field Manual: 3085, p. vii , "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
  35. Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 56, "Halas / Humphreys Invasion February-April 3104" (Map)
  36. Era Report: 3145, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"
  37. Shattered Fortress, p. 103, "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)
  38. 38.0 38.1 BattleCorps Scenario: Revenge, p. 3: "Setup"
  39. Field Manual: 3085, p. 156, "Westerhand"
  40. Empire Alone, p. 61, "Inevitable Betrayal"
  41. House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 107, "Unit Deployment Table"
  42. 20 Year Update, p. 63, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"
  43. Objective Raids, p. 42, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"
  44. Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 70, "Mercenary Deployment Table"
  45. 45.0 45.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 34, "Deployment Table - 3085"

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