Ziliang

Ziliang
Ziliang 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates68.494 : -264.187[e]
Spectral classM6Ib[1]
Recharge time207 hours[1]
Recharge station(s)Nadir[1]

System Description[edit]

Ziliang is located near the Uravan and Bogerth systems.

Political Affiliation[edit]


Ziliang V[edit]

Ziliang V
Ziliang Flag.jpg
Astrophysical
System positionFifth[1]
Jump Point distance2.34 days[1]
MoonsNone[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.2[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Tainted)[1]
Equatorial temperature47°C (Arid)[1]
Surface water27%[1]
Highest native lifeInsects[1]
History and Culture
Population112,820,000 (3067)[1]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerDuke of Ziliang
HPG ClassB[1]

Planetary History[edit]

Ziliang was held by the Capellan Confederation for centuries after it was settled. A very harsh world Ziliang had two industries: Mining and prisons. The ore extraction and mining facilities were run by political prisoners, who often died in the dangerous environment. The lack of education didn't help their life expectancy.[1]

Third Succession War[edit]

Late in the Third Succession War, the Federated Suns drove two salients into the Capellan Confederation in an attempt to take Sian. When both stalled, the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns High Command realized that the backwater world of Ziliang was perfectly situated to launch raids on the Confederation's interior. They swiftly assigned the First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry to Ziliang, and the First has used Ziliang as their baseworld ever since.[1]

Fourth Succession War[edit]

In 3029, the Red Brood, the combat vehicle element of the planet's militia (who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder), went berserk after losing half their number to a suicide bomber and attacked a crowded market, killing 177 people and injuring more than a thousand more. In the end, the Brood's Manticores and Drillsons were only stopped by the intervention of a small detachment of Ziliang Militia BattleMechs, who were forced to use deadly force to stop the Brood. A small memorial dedicated to the Red Brood's victims was built in the Chengdou Peace Park.[38]

Jihad[edit]

With the formation of the Kittery Prefecture during the Jihad, the Ziliang salient became even more important to AFFS operations against the Confederation.

Under the rule of the Federated Suns, the mining operations replaced their political prisoners with automated systems. This has increased production and reduced injuries. The prisons still exist, but now they house criminals from across the Capellan March. Unfortunately, the Federated government hasn't been able to significantly improve the educational system or related social problems. Only the presence of the AFFS base (and its medical facilities) prevents Ziliang from conditions comparable to an Outback world.[1]

Military Deployment[edit]

2764[edit]

3025[edit]

3028[edit]

First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry[41]
The Fighting Urakhai[42]
Illician Lancers[43]

3029[edit]

3038[edit]

  • First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry[44]
  • Ziliang Militia[38]

3050[edit]

  • First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry[45]
  • Ziliang Militia[38]

3054[edit]

  • First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry[46]
  • Ziliang Militia[38]

3061[edit]

  • First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry[47]
  • Ziliang Militia[38]

3067[edit]

  • First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry[48]
  • Ziliang Militia[38]

3070[edit]

  • First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry[49]
  • Ziliang Militia[38]

3079[edit]

  • First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry[49]
- The unit was operating at 75% strength, with 100% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

3085[edit]

  • First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry[50]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Chengdou: a city where the Red Brood massacre took place[38]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 68 systems (67 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Uravan 7.3 Bogerth 7.8 Purvo 10.3 Velhas 14.5
Indicass 15.6 Yàn-huì 16.0 Ambergrist 16.4 Immenstadt 19.4
Homestead 22.1 Oligar 22.3 Hustaing 22.9 Ife 24.1
Patan 24.6 Sendalor 25.0 Decus 27.1 Denbar 28.9
Belamor 30.4 St. Loris 30.9 Manapire 32.0 Weatogue 32.7
Tantara 34.7 Lamu 35.0 Spica 35.8 Bhykov 35.9
Florarda 37.2 Housekarle 37.4 Holloway 37.4 New Westin 37.5
Ikast 38.4 Sumy 39.5 Tetschner 39.7 Carmen 40.1
Milos 40.4 Grand Base 41.3 Gurnet 41.5 Wantorill 42.1
Kittery 42.5 Texlos 42.9 Zindao 43.4 Maladar 43.6
Imalda 45.4 Mumbai 45.8 Harloc 47.8 Scituate 48.3
Hexare 48.7 Vestallas 49.4 Wright 49.9 Verlo 50.4
Xieng Khouang 50.5 Rhodos 51.0 Tallin 51.3 Warlock 52.1
Nihal 52.7 Claxton 53.0 Mentasta 53.1 Kirkvåg 53.1
Brest 54.5 Blandou 55.0 Weekapaug 55.2 Kafr Silim 55.5
Raphael 55.8 Jungar Qi 55.8 Castrovia 56.0 Sharpe 56.9
Jonzac 57.5 Beid 59.7 Teng 59.7 Taga 60.4

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 Handbook: House Davion, p. 92: "Ziliang Planet Profile"
  2. Handbook: House Liao, p. 17: "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"
  3. Handbook: House Liao, p. 13: "Timeline: Capellan Zone 2367"
  4. Handbook: House Liao, p. 25: "Capellan Confederation after Age of War - [2571] Map"
  5. Historical: Reunification War, p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"
  6. Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
  7. Field Manual: SLDF, p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
  8. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [2765]"
  9. First Succession War, pp. 24–25: "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"
  10. Handbook: House Liao, p. 31: "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
  11. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  12. First Succession War, pp. 112–113: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  13. Handbook: House Liao, p. 39: "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
  14. Handbook: House Davion, p. 60: "Federated Suns after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
  15. House Davion (The Federated Suns), foldout: "Federated Suns Map - [3025]"
  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. Historical: War of 3039, p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"
  22. Era Report: 3052, p. 11: Inner Sphere - [3050] Map
  23. Era Report: 3052, p. 23: Inner Sphere - [3052] Map
  24. Era Report: 3062, p. 11: Inner Sphere - [3057] Map
  25. Handbook: House Davion, p. 78: "Federated Suns after Operation Guerrero - [3058] Map"
  26. Handbook: House Liao, p. 60: "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero - [3058] Map"
  27. Era Report: 3062, p. 29: "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"
  28. Handbook: House Davion, p. 82: "Federated Suns after FedCom Civil War - [3067] 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: AFFS, p. 21: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns 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. Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"
  36. Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  37. Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  38. 38.0 38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6 38.7 38.8 BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [10/10/3070]: "Anniversary: 10 October 3070"
  39. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 253: "SLDF - Capellan Confederation Military Command Map"
  40. House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 134: "Unit Deployment Table"
  41. 41.0 41.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 11: "Operation RAT"
  42. 42.0 42.1 42.2 42.3 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 12: "Operation RAT"
  43. 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 13: "Operation RAT"
  44. 44.0 44.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 135: "Deployment Table"
  45. 20 Year Update, p. 21: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
  46. Objective Raids, p. 15: "FedCom Deployment Table"
  47. Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 135: "Federated Suns Deployment Table"
  48. Field Manual: Updates, p. 138: "Federated Suns Deployment Table"
  49. 49.0 49.1 Field Report: AFFS, p. 8: "Regimental Status"
  50. Field Manual: 3085, p. 70: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"

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