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− | The '''Zurich''' system is the location of at least one inhabited world, '''Zurich | + | The '''Zurich''' system is the location of at least one inhabited world, '''Zurich V''', and as of [[3145]] was located in the [[Tikonov Commonality]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref name=ER:3145p39>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> |
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− | == System Description == | + | ==System Description== |
− | The Zurich system features a single class K5V primary star and at least | + | The Zurich system features a single class K5V primary star and at least five planets.<ref name=HSL143/> The Zurich system is located near the [[Aldebaran]] and [[Nanking]] systems.<ref name=ER:3145p39/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> |
− | == System History == | + | ==System History== |
The Zurich system was colonized during the [[First Exodus]] from [[Terra]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p8"/> | The Zurich system was colonized during the [[First Exodus]] from [[Terra]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p8"/> | ||
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* [[2202]] - [[Terran Alliance]] <ref name="HL(TCC)p8">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 8, "New Beginnings"</ref> | * [[2202]] - [[Terran Alliance]] <ref name="HL(TCC)p8">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 8, "New Beginnings"</ref> | ||
* [[2271]] - Inhabited world <ref name="HB:HMp16">''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 16, "Free Worlds League Founding - [2271] Map"</ref> | * [[2271]] - Inhabited world <ref name="HB:HMp16">''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 16, "Free Worlds League Founding - [2271] Map"</ref> | ||
− | * [[2310]] | + | * [[2310]]–[[2310]] - [[Liao Republic]]/[[Duchy of Liao]] <ref name="HL(TCC)p17"/> |
* [[2366]] - Duchy of Liao <ref name="HB:HLp17">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 17, "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"</ref> | * [[2366]] - Duchy of Liao <ref name="HB:HLp17">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 17, "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"</ref> | ||
− | * [[2367]] - [[Capellan Confederation]] <ref name= | + | * [[2367]] - [[Capellan Confederation]] <ref name=HB:HLp13>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 13: "Timeline: Capellan Zone 2367"</ref> |
* [[2571]] - [[Terran Hegemony]] <ref name="HB:HLp25">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 25, "Capellan Confederation after Age of War - [2571] Map"</ref> | * [[2571]] - [[Terran Hegemony]] <ref name="HB:HLp25">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 25, "Capellan Confederation after Age of War - [2571] Map"</ref> | ||
* [[2596]] - Terran Hegemony <ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159, "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref> | * [[2596]] - Terran Hegemony <ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159, "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref> | ||
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* [[2783]] - Terran Hegemony <ref name="H:LoTV2p118">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 118, "Digesting The Hegemony"</ref> | * [[2783]] - Terran Hegemony <ref name="H:LoTV2p118">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 118, "Digesting The Hegemony"</ref> | ||
* [[2784]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="H:LoTV2p118"/> | * [[2784]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="H:LoTV2p118"/> | ||
− | * [[2786]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="FSW(SB)p25">''First Succession War | + | * [[2786]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="FSW(SB)p25">''First Succession War'', p. 25, "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"</ref> |
− | * [[2822]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="HB:HLp31">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 31, "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War - [2822] Map"</ref><ref name="H:LOTV2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 122-123, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref><ref name="FSW(SB)p113">''First Succession War ( | + | * [[2797]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name=FSWp95>''First Succession War'', p. 95: "Federated Suns Counteroffensives 2801–2818"</ref> |
+ | * [[2822]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="HB:HLp31">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 31, "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War - [2822] Map"</ref><ref name="H:LOTV2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 122-123, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref><ref name="FSW(SB)p113">''First Succession War (sourcebook)'', p. 113, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref> | ||
* [[2864]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="HB:HLp39">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 39, "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"</ref> | * [[2864]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="HB:HLp39">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 39, "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"</ref> | ||
* [[3025]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="HL(TCC)pvii">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. vii, "Capellan Confederation Map - [3025]"</ref><ref name="HB:HLp40">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 40, "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"</ref> | * [[3025]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="HL(TCC)pvii">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. vii, "Capellan Confederation Map - [3025]"</ref><ref name="HB:HLp40">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 40, "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"</ref> | ||
* [[3030]] - [[Federated Suns]] <ref name="HB:HLp49">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 49, "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"</ref> | * [[3030]] - [[Federated Suns]] <ref name="HB:HLp49">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 49, "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"</ref> | ||
− | * [[3040]] - [[Federated Commonwealth]] <ref name="H: | + | * [[3040]] - [[Federated Commonwealth]] <ref name="H:Wo3039p132">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 132, "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"</ref> |
* [[3050]] - Federated Commonwealth <ref name="ER:3052p10">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 10, "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"</ref> | * [[3050]] - Federated Commonwealth <ref name="ER:3052p10">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 10, "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"</ref> | ||
* [[3052]] - Federated Commonwealth <ref name="ER:3052p22">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 22, "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"</ref> | * [[3052]] - Federated Commonwealth <ref name="ER:3052p22">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 22, "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"</ref> | ||
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* [[3079]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="FR:CCAFp21">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 21, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Map - [August 3079]"</ref> | * [[3079]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="FR:CCAFp21">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 21, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Map - [August 3079]"</ref> | ||
* [[3081]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="J:FRp63">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"</ref> | * [[3081]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name="J:FRp63">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"</ref> | ||
− | * [[3085]] - [[Republic of the Sphere]] <ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii | + | * [[3085]] - [[Republic of the Sphere]] <ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref> |
− | + | * [[3135]] - Independent world <ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref> | |
− | * [[3135]] - Independent world <ref name=ER:3145p11>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11 | ||
* [[3145]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name=ER:3145p39/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> | * [[3145]] - Capellan Confederation <ref name=ER:3145p39/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> | ||
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− | === 3025 === | + | ==Zurich IV== |
− | Planetary | + | {{InfoBoxPlanet |
+ | | image = Zurich-flag.png | ||
+ | | name = Zurich IV | ||
+ | | othernames = | ||
+ | | position = Fifth<ref name=HSL143/> | ||
+ | | distance = 4 days<ref name=HSL143/> | ||
+ | | moons = | ||
+ | | gravity = | ||
+ | | pressure = | ||
+ | | temperature = | ||
+ | | water = | ||
+ | | life = Mammals<ref name=HSL143/> | ||
+ | | continents = | ||
+ | | colonized = | ||
+ | | demonym = | ||
+ | | language = | ||
+ | | religion = | ||
+ | | population = 1,841,000,000 (3025)<ref name=HSL143/> | ||
+ | | ruler = | ||
+ | | political = [[Diem of Zurich]] | ||
+ | | commander = | ||
+ | | capital = | ||
+ | | hpg = B<ref name=HSL143/> | ||
+ | | hpgrep = [[Albion Chengsa]] (3025)<ref name=HSL143/> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | Zurich V, more commonly referred to simply as Zurich, is the fifth planet in the system.<ref name=HSL143/> | ||
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+ | ===Planetary History=== | ||
+ | ====Early History==== | ||
+ | A contemporary of the nearby world of [[Liao]], by 2202 Zurich was importing considerable quantities of cattle, sheep, thoroughbred horses and cattle from Liao, or, as it was known until the death of [[Elias Liao]], [[Cynthiana]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p8"/> As one of the worlds outside the boundary of the [[Terran Alliance]] following the [[Demarcation Declaration]] issued in [[2240]] Zurich became an independent world.<ref name="HB:HMp16"/> Between [[2310]] and [[2320]] Zurich was one of several worlds that all applied to [[Emile Liao]] for Protectorate status, after forces from Liao had successfully defended the world of [[Arboris]] when it seceded from the [[Capellan Hegemony]]. Zurich joined Emile Liao's nation at the same level as that enjoyed by Arboris, and helped bring about the rise of the [[Duchy of Liao]], a realm that would survive intact until the formation of the Capellan Confederation.<ref name=HB:HLp13/><ref name="HL(TCC)p17">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 17: "Loosening Up"</ref> | ||
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+ | ====Succession Wars==== | ||
+ | Zurich was one of [[Maximilian Liao]]'s favorite worlds. The planet's leaders took advantage of that by capitalizing on favored trade agreements and tax breaks they received. Though it lacks economic resources and strategic position, the presence of a [[Star League]] era [[DropShip]] with three unique [[BattleMech]]s aboard increased the tourist trade to the world.<ref name=HSL143/> | ||
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+ | Zurich was conquered by the Federated Suns in the [[Fourth Succession War]]. It remained part of the Federated Commonwealth until the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]]. | ||
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+ | ====Operation GUERRERO==== | ||
+ | Zurich was attacked in the CCAF's first wave of [[Operation GUERRERO]] by the ''[[Zhanzheng de Guang]]''; the defending militia didn't last long. The ''Zhanzheng de Guang'' overthrew the local Davion government,<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 68: "The Sarna Invasion"</ref> The replacement Capellan government imposed tyrannical measures on the populace, but quickly found itself facing resistance groups, the most successful of which destroyed key facilities, killed the Capellan leader, and even crippled a entire mercenary regiment. The resistance group was led by the assassin called [[Dancing Joker]], who took to leaving behind a poker card of a Joker as a calling card. The only other particularly successful group was led by [[Jacko Diamond]], an agent of Free Capella, under orders of [[Tormano Liao]].<ref>''Bred for War'' p. 330</ref> | ||
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+ | The planet eventually was retaken by pro–Federated Suns forces.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 68: "Zurich and Nanking"</ref> | ||
− | == | + | ====The Jihad==== |
− | === | + | Zurich was liberated by the [[CCAF]] in December [[3077]] according to the Capellan government, after a two-month military campaign. However, the publication ''Is This Freedom?'' distributed via the Zurich Underground presented a different picture, indicating that while the major military battles appeared to now be over with, Blakist agents were still active among the population. The article cited footage of Word of Blake BattleMechs attacking a Capellan garrison in the city of Kuanchan, as well as the deaths of hundreds of civilians when Blakist sympathizers took over the People's Justice Center and went on a killing spree before being rooted out by security forces.<ref name="JHS:Tp55">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 55: "Free?"</ref> |
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− | === | + | ===Military Deployment=== |
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+ | ====2786==== | ||
+ | * [[Fourteenth Zurich Lancers]]<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136: "First Succession War Deployment Table - CCAF"</ref> | ||
− | === | + | ====3025==== |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Trimaldi's Secutors]] (1st [[Battalion]])<ref name=HL105>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105: "Unit Deployment Table"</ref> |
− | === | + | ====3052==== |
− | * [[ | + | * [[151st Light Horse Regiment]]<ref name=Bloodright>''Bloodright'', p. 46: "Zurich"</ref> |
− | === | + | ====3059==== |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Beta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)]]<ref name=FMM108>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108: "Mercenary Deployment Table"</ref> |
− | ===3067=== | + | ====3061==== |
− | * [[76th Division (ComStar)|Seventy-sixth Division]]<ref name=FMU98>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 98 | + | * [[First Kestrel Grenadiers]]<ref name=SS30>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 30: "FedCom Deployment Table"</ref> |
+ | {{column}} | ||
+ | ====3067==== | ||
+ | * [[76th Division (ComStar)|Seventy-sixth Division]]<ref name=FMU98>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 98: "Com Guards Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
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+ | ====3079==== | ||
+ | * [[Marshigama's Legionnaires]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17: "Capellan Brigade Regimental Status"</ref> | ||
+ | :- The unit was operating at 70% strength, with 85% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. | ||
+ | * [[Devon's Armored Infantry]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 19: "St. Ives Sentinels Profile"</ref> | ||
+ | :- The unit was operating at 70% strength, with 80% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. | ||
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+ | ===Planetary Locations=== | ||
+ | * Daosha: a city<ref name=AoRc9>''Assumption of Risk'', Ch. 9</ref> | ||
+ | * Kuanchan: a city and site of a battle between Blakist and Capellan forces during the Jihad<ref name="JHS:Tp55"/> | ||
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− | == Image gallery == | + | ===Local Flora and Fauna=== |
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+ | ===Image gallery=== | ||
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+ | ==Map Gallery== | ||
+ | <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> | ||
− | == Nearby Systems == | + | ==Nearby Systems== |
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− | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
− | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
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* ''[[Assumption of Risk]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Assumption of Risk]]'' (novel) | ||
+ | * ''[[Bloodright]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Bred for War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Systems|Zurich]] | [[Category:Systems|Zurich]] | ||
− | [[Category: Amaris Empire | + | [[Category: Amaris Empire Systems]] |
− | [[Category: Capellan Confederation | + | [[Category: Capellan Confederation Systems]] |
− | [[Category: Duchy of Liao | + | [[Category: Duchy of Liao Systems]] |
− | [[Category: Federated Suns | + | [[Category: Federated Suns Systems]] |
− | [[Category: Federated Commonwealth | + | [[Category: Federated Commonwealth Systems]] |
− | [[Category: Independent | + | [[Category: Independent Systems]] |
− | [[Category: Republic of the Sphere | + | [[Category: Republic of the Sphere Systems]] |
− | [[Category: Terran Alliance | + | [[Category: Terran Alliance Systems]] |
− | [[Category: Terran Hegemony | + | [[Category: Terran Hegemony Systems]] |
− | [[Category: Word of Blake | + | [[Category: Word of Blake Systems]] |
Latest revision as of 03:56, 26 April 2024
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System Information | |
X:Y Coordinates | 20.153 : -63.126[e] |
Spectral class | K5V[1] |
Recharge station(s) | None[1] |
The Zurich system is the location of at least one inhabited world, Zurich V, and as of 3145 was located in the Tikonov Commonality of the Capellan Confederation.[2][3]
Contents
System Description[edit]
The Zurich system features a single class K5V primary star and at least five planets.[1] The Zurich system is located near the Aldebaran and Nanking systems.[2][3]
System History[edit]
The Zurich system was colonized during the First Exodus from Terra.[4]
Political Affiliation[edit]
- 2202 - Terran Alliance [4]
- 2271 - Inhabited world [5]
- 2310–2310 - Liao Republic/Duchy of Liao [6]
- 2366 - Duchy of Liao [7]
- 2367 - Capellan Confederation [8]
- 2571 - Terran Hegemony [9]
- 2596 - Terran Hegemony [10]
- 2750 - Terran Hegemony [11]
- 2764 - Terran Hegemony [12]
- 2765 - Terran Hegemony [13]
- 2771 - Amaris Empire [14]
- 2775 - Terran Hegemony (from January)[14]
- 2783 - Terran Hegemony [15]
- 2784 - Capellan Confederation [15]
- 2786 - Capellan Confederation [16]
- 2797 - Capellan Confederation [17]
- 2822 - Capellan Confederation [18][19][20]
- 2864 - Capellan Confederation [21]
- 3025 - Capellan Confederation [22][23]
- 3030 - Federated Suns [24]
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth [25]
- 3050 - Federated Commonwealth [26]
- 3052 - Federated Commonwealth [27]
- 3057 - Federated Commonwealth [28]
- 3058 - Federated Commonwealth [29]
- 3063 - Federated Commonwealth [30]
- 3067 - Federated Commonwealth [31][32]
- 3075 - Word of Blake Protectorate [33]
- 3079 - Capellan Confederation [34]
- 3081 - Capellan Confederation [35]
- 3085 - Republic of the Sphere [36]
- 3135 - Independent world [37]
- 3145 - Capellan Confederation [2][3]
Zurich IV[edit]
Zurich IV | |
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Astrophysical | |
System position | Fifth[1] |
Jump Point distance | 4 days[1] |
Geophysical | |
Highest native life | Mammals[1] |
History and Culture | |
Population | 1,841,000,000 (3025)[1] |
Government and Infrastructure | |
Political Leader | Diem of Zurich |
HPG Class | B[1] |
HPG Representative | Albion Chengsa (3025)[1] |
Zurich V, more commonly referred to simply as Zurich, is the fifth planet in the system.[1]
Planetary History[edit]
Early History[edit]
A contemporary of the nearby world of Liao, by 2202 Zurich was importing considerable quantities of cattle, sheep, thoroughbred horses and cattle from Liao, or, as it was known until the death of Elias Liao, Cynthiana.[4] As one of the worlds outside the boundary of the Terran Alliance following the Demarcation Declaration issued in 2240 Zurich became an independent world.[5] Between 2310 and 2320 Zurich was one of several worlds that all applied to Emile Liao for Protectorate status, after forces from Liao had successfully defended the world of Arboris when it seceded from the Capellan Hegemony. Zurich joined Emile Liao's nation at the same level as that enjoyed by Arboris, and helped bring about the rise of the Duchy of Liao, a realm that would survive intact until the formation of the Capellan Confederation.[8][6]
Succession Wars[edit]
Zurich was one of Maximilian Liao's favorite worlds. The planet's leaders took advantage of that by capitalizing on favored trade agreements and tax breaks they received. Though it lacks economic resources and strategic position, the presence of a Star League era DropShip with three unique BattleMechs aboard increased the tourist trade to the world.[1]
Zurich was conquered by the Federated Suns in the Fourth Succession War. It remained part of the Federated Commonwealth until the Word of Blake Jihad.
Operation GUERRERO[edit]
Zurich was attacked in the CCAF's first wave of Operation GUERRERO by the Zhanzheng de Guang; the defending militia didn't last long. The Zhanzheng de Guang overthrew the local Davion government,[38] The replacement Capellan government imposed tyrannical measures on the populace, but quickly found itself facing resistance groups, the most successful of which destroyed key facilities, killed the Capellan leader, and even crippled a entire mercenary regiment. The resistance group was led by the assassin called Dancing Joker, who took to leaving behind a poker card of a Joker as a calling card. The only other particularly successful group was led by Jacko Diamond, an agent of Free Capella, under orders of Tormano Liao.[39]
The planet eventually was retaken by pro–Federated Suns forces.[40]
The Jihad[edit]
Zurich was liberated by the CCAF in December 3077 according to the Capellan government, after a two-month military campaign. However, the publication Is This Freedom? distributed via the Zurich Underground presented a different picture, indicating that while the major military battles appeared to now be over with, Blakist agents were still active among the population. The article cited footage of Word of Blake BattleMechs attacking a Capellan garrison in the city of Kuanchan, as well as the deaths of hundreds of civilians when Blakist sympathizers took over the People's Justice Center and went on a killing spree before being rooted out by security forces.[41]
Military Deployment[edit]
Planetary Locations[edit]
- Daosha: a city[50]
- Kuanchan: a city and site of a battle between Blakist and Capellan forces during the Jihad[41]
Map Gallery[edit]
Nearby Systems[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 143, "Zurich"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 8, "New Beginnings"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Handbook: House Marik, p. 16, "Free Worlds League Founding - [2271] Map"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 17: "Loosening Up"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 17, "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Handbook: House Liao, p. 13: "Timeline: Capellan Zone 2367"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 25, "Capellan Confederation after Age of War - [2571] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159, "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37, "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. vii, "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 138, "Operation LIBERATION Wave 1 [July 2772 - December 2774]"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 118, "Digesting The Hegemony"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 25, "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 95: "Federated Suns Counteroffensives 2801–2818"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 31, "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 122-123, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
- ↑ First Succession War (sourcebook), p. 113, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 39, "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. vii, "Capellan Confederation Map - [3025]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 40, "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 49, "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 132, "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 10, "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 22, "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 10, Inner Sphere - [3057] Map
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 60, "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero - [3058] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29, "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 68, "Capellan Confederation after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 21, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Map - [August 3079]"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"
- ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 68: "The Sarna Invasion"
- ↑ Bred for War p. 330
- ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 68: "Zurich and Nanking"
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 55: "Free?"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 136: "First Succession War Deployment Table - CCAF"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 105: "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ Bloodright, p. 46: "Zurich"
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 108: "Mercenary Deployment Table"
- ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 30: "FedCom Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 98: "Com Guards Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 17: "Capellan Brigade Regimental Status"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 19: "St. Ives Sentinels Profile"
- ↑ Assumption of Risk, Ch. 9
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