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==Planetary History==
 
==Planetary History==
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===The Reunification War===
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In late [[2583]] a significant portion of the [[Free Worlds League Military]] garrison on Bolan had to be redeployed to the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] world of [[Urjala]], which had been conquered months before by forces from the [[2nd Marik Auxiliary Corps]] operating as a part of [[Task Force MAILED FIST]], the [[Star League Defence Force]] task force created to intervene in the Rim Worlds Republic civil war and restore [[First Consul]] [[Gregory Amaris]] to power. The three Free Worlds League units responsible for capturing Urjala, the [[2nd Fusiliers of Oriente|Second Brigade]] of the [[Fusiliers of Oriente]], the [[2nd Regulan Hussars|Second Regulan Hussars]] and the [[2nd Defenders of Andurien|Second Defenders of Andurien]], had quickly defeated the local garrison drawn from the [[4th Amaris Fusiliers]], but had soon discovered that they lacked the numbers to actually control all the occupied territory. After months of active insurgency that weakened the [[Star League]] hold on Urjala the need for reinforcements was clear, and the detachment from the Bolan garrison arrived in late 2583, finally securing the planet.<ref name="H:RWp134">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 134, "Helbrent to Nightwish (July 2582 - November 2584)"</ref>
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===The Jihad===
 
===The Jihad===
 
The infamous [[Word of Blake]] unit the [[52nd Shadow Division]] struck at Bolan on the 17th of February [[3074]]. The 52nd razed Bolan City, the planetary capital, and shattered the defending mercenary unit, the 2nd Regiment of [[Brion's Legion]]. As a result of the attack the ruling family of Bolan fled, leaving Bolan in political turmoil.<ref name="JHS3076p48">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 48, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> The Word hit Bolan again a few months later; this time, it was the [[50th Shadow Division]], who on the 21st of July 3074 took control of the Quetta City State. The 50th remained on Bolan until the 10th of September, at which point they suddenly departed, with thousands of Bolan citizens as prisoners.<ref name="JHS3076p52">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 52, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp53">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 53, "The Jihad In Review"</ref>
 
The infamous [[Word of Blake]] unit the [[52nd Shadow Division]] struck at Bolan on the 17th of February [[3074]]. The 52nd razed Bolan City, the planetary capital, and shattered the defending mercenary unit, the 2nd Regiment of [[Brion's Legion]]. As a result of the attack the ruling family of Bolan fled, leaving Bolan in political turmoil.<ref name="JHS3076p48">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 48, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> The Word hit Bolan again a few months later; this time, it was the [[50th Shadow Division]], who on the 21st of July 3074 took control of the Quetta City State. The 50th remained on Bolan until the 10th of September, at which point they suddenly departed, with thousands of Bolan citizens as prisoners.<ref name="JHS3076p52">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 52, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp53">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 53, "The Jihad In Review"</ref>

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Bolan
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Bolan nearby systems
(Map Legend)
System Information
X:Y Coordinates-277.76:5.24[e]
Spectral classG4V[1][2]
Recharge time185 hours[1][2]
Recharge station(s)Zenith[1][2]

Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)

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Owner History

Planetary Info

A dry mountainous world, Bolan was originally settled by people from the Indian subcontinent on Terra. Fortunately the world had enough natural resources to support a modest population and industrial capability. These capabilities were later improved, and Bolan housed a SLDF base on the island continent of Sabari. Unfortunately when the Free Worlds League withdrew from the world during the First Succession War, the FWLM commanders deployed nuclear weapons to destroy the industrial facilities and Star League base so the Lyran Commonwealth couldn't benefit from them. As a result, large parts of both Sakete and Kashmir (the northern and southern continents) are still affected by radioactivity, and Sabari is completely uninhabitable.[1]

The original settlers, once freed from their Terran Alliance oppressors, quickly fell to fighting among themselves. Water, trade routes, and access to natural resources were all subject to conflicts between the numerous city-states that formed the world. These conflicts have been a part of Bolan culture since the early settlers, and continue even today. The last such conflict before the Jihad was between Quetta and Sibi, two city-states fighting over a mountain pass. Settling the issue required intervention from the 1st Bolan Jaegers.[1]

Bolan also houses the Melissa Steiner Martial Academy of Bolan and serves as a regional headquarters for both the LCAF and LIC.[1]

Planetary History

The Reunification War

In late 2583 a significant portion of the Free Worlds League Military garrison on Bolan had to be redeployed to the Rim Worlds Republic world of Urjala, which had been conquered months before by forces from the 2nd Marik Auxiliary Corps operating as a part of Task Force MAILED FIST, the Star League Defence Force task force created to intervene in the Rim Worlds Republic civil war and restore First Consul Gregory Amaris to power. The three Free Worlds League units responsible for capturing Urjala, the Second Brigade of the Fusiliers of Oriente, the Second Regulan Hussars and the Second Defenders of Andurien, had quickly defeated the local garrison drawn from the 4th Amaris Fusiliers, but had soon discovered that they lacked the numbers to actually control all the occupied territory. After months of active insurgency that weakened the Star League hold on Urjala the need for reinforcements was clear, and the detachment from the Bolan garrison arrived in late 2583, finally securing the planet.[8]

The Jihad

The infamous Word of Blake unit the 52nd Shadow Division struck at Bolan on the 17th of February 3074. The 52nd razed Bolan City, the planetary capital, and shattered the defending mercenary unit, the 2nd Regiment of Brion's Legion. As a result of the attack the ruling family of Bolan fled, leaving Bolan in political turmoil.[9][10] The Word hit Bolan again a few months later; this time, it was the 50th Shadow Division, who on the 21st of July 3074 took control of the Quetta City State. The 50th remained on Bolan until the 10th of September, at which point they suddenly departed, with thousands of Bolan citizens as prisoners.[11][12]

In 3079 Bolan resumed its duties as a regional headquarters world. The local militia consists mostly of weekend warriors and dropouts from the MSMA, and so is less capable of combat operations than most units. They do, however, excel in responding to civil emergencies and disaster relief.[2]

Planetary Garrison

3061 to 3067

3079

- At this point in time the 10th operating at 60% of full strength, with 80% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

Companies

Nearby Planets

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years)
Closest planets first:
Planet Distance (LY) Jumps 2750 3025 3030 3040 3052 3057 3062
Finsterwalde 16.81 1 FWL LC LC FC FC LA LA
Gypsum 21.06 1 LC LC LC FC FC LA LA
Kamenz 33.40 2 FWL LC LC FC FC LA LA
Herzberg 35.46 2 FWL LC LC FC FC LA LA
Dixie 36.72 2 LC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Zdice 38.86 2 FWL LC LC FC FC LA LA
Drosendorf 41.31 2 LC LC LC FC FC LA LA
Zwenkau 45.60 2 LC LC LC FC FC LA LA
Sierpc 46.03 2 LC LC LC FC FC LA LA
Loburg 46.68 2 FWL LC LC FC FC LA LA
Medzev 47.87 2 LC LC LC FC FC LA LA
Rosice 47.98 2 LC LC LC FC FC LA LA
Radostov 48.93 2 FWL LC LC FC FC LA LA
Bella I 53.76 2 LC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Ellijay 55.86 2 FWL LC LC FC FC LA LA
Zvolen 56.57 2 LC LC LC FC FC LA LA
Bobruisk 59.00 2 FWL LC LC FC FC LA LA

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 76, "Bolan Planet Profile"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Objectives: Lyran Alliance, p. 11, "Bolan"
  3. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 158, "Inner Sphere - 2596"
  4. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 36, "Inner Sphere - 2750"
  5. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 10, "Inner Sphere - 2765"
  6. ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 19, "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table [3079]"
  7. ↑ Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
  8. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 134, "Helbrent to Nightwish (July 2582 - November 2584)"
  9. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 48, "Timeline of the Jihad"
  10. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"
  11. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 52, "Timeline of the Jihad"
  12. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 53, "The Jihad In Review"
  13. ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 51, "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table"
  14. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 179, "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table"
  15. ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 13, "Lyran Regulars Regimental Status"
  16. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 141, "Other Major Commonwealth Industries"

Bibliography

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