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| [[Image:|frameless|210px|center]] | |
| Astrophysical | |
|---|---|
| System position | 3 |
| Government and Infrastructure | |
| Capital | Deber City |
(References to Benjamin)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: 125.18 Y: 135.88
Contents
Manufacturing Center
Era Specific Data
3025[1]
- District Governor: George Hakashi, Duke of Benjamin
- ComStar Representative: Precentor Kenta Delmorrow
- Population: 4,655,000,000
Garrisoning Military Force
3050
3055 to 3062 to 3067
3067
3079
Planetary Description
The world of Benjamin is large planet, which has dim star. The world is made habitable due to its twenty orbital "semi-suns", which similar to Jumpship's Solar Sails. These Semi-suns provide up to 20 percent boost to the world's sunlight that radiates from the its dim sun. Benjamin enjoys a pleasant climate weather and plenty of petrolium resouces. The planet boasts a strong mix of agricultural and manfacturing.
The world's capital city is Deber City. Planet services as the capital and namesake of the Benjamin Military District of the Draconis Combine.[1]
Plantary History
Jihad
In 3072, Word of Blake forces arrived in system and assaulted the planet. These forces, lead 28th Division, with support of the 45th Shadow Division & mercenary support seized the planet. Nine of the planet's semi-suns were destroyed in initial invasion. Benjamin's defending DCMS forces on planet over whelmed by the two regiments and mercenaries. Securing planet with surrender of 6th Ghost Regiment. However, guerilla resistance force fought on after occupation of the planet.[10]
Owner History
- 2750 - Draconis Combine
- 3025 - Draconis Combine
- 3030 - Draconis Combine
- 3040 - Draconis Combine
- 3052 - Draconis Combine
- 3057 - Draconis Combine
- 3062 - Draconis Combine
- 3067 - Draconis Combine[6]
Nearby Planets
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 186, "A BRIEF ATLAS" - Benjamin Military District - World profile.
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 41, "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
- ↑ 20 Year Updage, p. 70, "Com Guards Deployment Tabel"
- ↑ ComStar (sourcebook), p. 84, "Com Guards Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 125, "ComGuard Deployment Table"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 97, "Com Guards Deployment Table"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 116, "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 8, "Benjamin Regulars Profile"
- ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 17, "Ryuken Profile"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 76, "Benjamin Falls"