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The Clipperton system is located near the [[Gibson]] and [[Molokai]] systems<ref name="ER:2750p36"/> and consists of a class M1V primary orbited by at least three planets. During the [[thirty-first century]] a recharge station was in place at both system [[jump points]].<ref name=O:FWLp12/>
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Clipperton is located near the [[Gibson]] and [[Molokai]] systems<ref name="ER:2750p36"/> and consists of a class M1V primary orbited by at least three planets. During the [[thirty-first century]] a recharge station was in place at both system [[jump points]].<ref name=O:FWLp12/>
  
 
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Clipperton III - more commonly referred to simply as Clipperton - is the third planet in the system and has two moons named Revillagigedo and Socorro. Clipperton is home to an orbital [[Irian Technologies]] industrial facility.<ref name=O:FWLp12/>
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Clipperton III, more commonly referred to simply as Clipperton, is the third planet in the system and has two moons named Revillagigedo and Socorro. Clipperton is home to an orbital [[Irian Technologies]] industrial facility.<ref name=O:FWLp12/>
  
 
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Prior to the [[Jihad]], Clipperton was a member of the three-world [[Principality of Gibson]]. When forces from the [[Principality of Regulus]] attacked Clipperton and the nearby Gibson Principality world of [[Molokai]] on the 1st of May [[3078]], the local forces on Clipperton tentatively welcomed the Regulans as liberators.<ref name="J:FRp59">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 59: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The [[Word of Blake]] responded by broadcasting footage of the [[Regulan Hussars]] using tactical nuclear devices on [[Futuna]], [[Newcastle]] and [[Norfolk]] in [[3077]], an act that tarred both Hussars regiments with the very same brush the Blakists had been tarred with, resulting in the Hussars not being greeted as liberators by the civilian population, but instead provoking protests and riots. When protestors set up a burning barricade outside the barracks the Hussars were using, the two regiments found themselves having to actively deploy infantry in riot gear.<ref name="JHS:Tp79">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 79: "The Push Continues"</ref>
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Prior to the [[Jihad]], Clipperton was a member of the three-world [[Principality of Gibson]]. When forces from the [[Principality of Regulus]] attacked Clipperton and the nearby Gibson Principality world of [[Molokai]] on 1 May [[3078]], the local forces on Clipperton tentatively welcomed the Regulans as liberators.<ref name="J:FRp59">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 59: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The [[Word of Blake]] responded by broadcasting footage of the [[Regulan Hussars]] using tactical nuclear devices on [[Futuna]], [[Newcastle]] and [[Norfolk]] in [[3077]], an act that tarred both Hussars regiments with the very same brush the Blakists had been tarred with, resulting in the Hussars not being greeted as liberators by the civilian population, but instead provoking protests and riots. When protestors set up a burning barricade outside the barracks the Hussars were using, the two regiments found themselves having to actively deploy infantry in riot gear.<ref name="JHS:Tp79">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 79: "The Push Continues"</ref>
  
 
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On 15 December [[3136]] a terrorist attack destroyed the famous Chateau de Leon, killing almost ten thousand people.<ref name=PGc19/> Engineered by the [[Oriente Protectorate|Oriente Protectorate's]] [[Director of SAFE|Director]] of [[SAFE]] and authorized by [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Jessica Marik]], the attack successfully persuaded [[Regulan Fiefs|Regulan]] leader [[Lester Cameron-Jones]] of renewed [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] activity, diverting him from Jessica Marik's actions elsewhere.<ref>''Pandora's Gambit'', ch. 20</ref><ref>''Pandora's Gambit'', ch. 26</ref>
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On 15 December [[3136]], a terrorist attack destroyed the famous Chateau de Leon, killing almost ten thousand people.<ref name=PGc19/> Engineered by the [[Oriente Protectorate|Oriente Protectorate's]] [[Director of SAFE|Director]] of [[SAFE]] and authorized by [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Jessica Marik]], the attack successfully persuaded [[Regulan Fiefs|Regulan]] leader [[Lester Cameron-Jones]] of renewed [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] activity, diverting him from Jessica Marik's actions elsewhere.<ref>''Pandora's Gambit'', ch. 20</ref><ref>''Pandora's Gambit'', ch. 26</ref>
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* [[Fifth Regulan Hussars]]<ref name="FRFWLp9">''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 9: "Principality of Regulus"</ref>
 
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==Bibliography==
 
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[[Category:Systems|Clipperton]]

Revision as of 01:22, 25 March 2024

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System Information
X:Y Coordinates-248.983 : -204.524[e]
Spectral classM1V[1]
Recharge time202 hours[1]
Recharge station(s)Zenith, Nadir[1]

The Clipperton system was home to at least one habitable world, Clipperton III, and as of 3145 was located in the Regulan Fiefs.[2][3]

System Description

Clipperton is located near the Gibson and Molokai systems[4] and consists of a class M1V primary orbited by at least three planets. During the thirty-first century a recharge station was in place at both system jump points.[1]

System History

The Clipperton system was settled during the First Exodus from Terra and by the end of the Age of War had been incorporated into the Free Worlds League.[5]

Political Affiliation

Clipperton III

Clipperton III
Astrophysical
System positionThird[1]
Jump Point distance2.96 days[1]
Moons2 (Socorro, Revillagigedo)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.0[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature36°C (Temperate)[1]
Surface water50%[1]
Highest native lifeMammals[1]
Landmasses2 (Revillagigedo, Sorocco)[1]
History and Culture
Population210,080,000 (3079)[1]
Government and Infrastructure
CapitalPassion[1]
HPG ClassA[1]

Clipperton III, more commonly referred to simply as Clipperton, is the third planet in the system and has two moons named Revillagigedo and Socorro. Clipperton is home to an orbital Irian Technologies industrial facility.[1]

Planetary History

The Jihad

Prior to the Jihad, Clipperton was a member of the three-world Principality of Gibson. When forces from the Principality of Regulus attacked Clipperton and the nearby Gibson Principality world of Molokai on 1 May 3078, the local forces on Clipperton tentatively welcomed the Regulans as liberators.[23] The Word of Blake responded by broadcasting footage of the Regulan Hussars using tactical nuclear devices on Futuna, Newcastle and Norfolk in 3077, an act that tarred both Hussars regiments with the very same brush the Blakists had been tarred with, resulting in the Hussars not being greeted as liberators by the civilian population, but instead provoking protests and riots. When protestors set up a burning barricade outside the barracks the Hussars were using, the two regiments found themselves having to actively deploy infantry in riot gear.[29]

Dark Age

On 15 December 3136, a terrorist attack destroyed the famous Chateau de Leon, killing almost ten thousand people.[30] Engineered by the Oriente Protectorate's Director of SAFE and authorized by Captain-General Jessica Marik, the attack successfully persuaded Regulan leader Lester Cameron-Jones of renewed Blakist activity, diverting him from Jessica Marik's actions elsewhere.[31][32]

Military Deployment

3078

3079

- Deployed across Molokai and Clipperton, the unit was at 90% of full strength.

3085

3145

Geography

Clipperton has two continents named Revillagigedo and Sorocco.[1]

Planetary Locations

  • Julon Mountain Range[30]
  • Passion: the planetary capital city, located on Revillagigedo[1]

Industrial Centers

Map Gallery

Nearby Systems

Closest 40 systems (37 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Gibson 11.1 Molokai 12.6 Tapachula 14.1 Ibarra 22.9
Tuamotu 23.3 Chagos 26.2 Mackenzie 26.8 Sparta 29.6
Aconcagua 30.0 Mohács 30.4 Hongqiao 35.6 Ankolika 36.0
Norfolk 36.6 Fadiffolu 38.6 Trinidad 39.1 Futuna 41.7
Cajamarca 42.0 Sardis 42.6 Jiddah 43.8 Isabela 43.8
Newcastle 46.8 Rzhishchev 48.8 Hiratsuka 49.8 Home 50.2
Wallis 51.3 Thirty Weight 51.7 Ellsworth 52.2 Atsugi 53.0
Panjang 53.8 Manihiki 55.3 Lengkong 55.4 Westover 55.8
Karakiraz 56.5 Katlehong 57.0 Gran 57.9 Karachi 58.2
Alta 59.3 Bismarck 60.6 Faleolo 60.9 Loyalty 64.0

References

  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 1.17 1.18 1.19 Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 12: "Clipperton"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Era Report: 3145, p. 38: "Inner Sphere - 3145"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. vi: "Inner Sphere - 3145"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Era Report: 2750, p. 36: "Inner Sphere - 2750"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Handbook: House Marik, p. 16: "Free Worlds League Founding [2271]"
  6. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 24: "Free Worlds League after Age of War [2571]"
  7. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 158: "Inner Sphere - 2596"
  8. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 10: "Inner Sphere - 2765"
  9. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 34: "Free Worlds League after First Succession War [2822]"
  10. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - 2822"
  11. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 38: "Free Worlds League after Second Succession War [2864]"
  12. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 42: "Free Worlds League after Third Succession War [3025]"
  13. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 51: "Free Worlds League after Fourth Succession War [3030]"
  14. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133: "Inner Sphere - 3040"
  15. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 10: Inner Sphere [3050] Map
  16. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 22: Inner Sphere [3052] Map
  17. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 10: Inner Sphere [3057] Map
  18. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 54: "Free Worlds League after Operation Guerrero [3058]"
  19. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 28: Inner Sphere [3063] Map
  20. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 56: "Free Worlds League after FedCom Civil War [3067]"
  21. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 41: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3067]
  22. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64: Inner Sphere [3075] Map
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 59: "The Jihad in Review"
  24. ↑ Field Report: FWLM, p. 17: "FWLM Deployment Map [3079]"
  25. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 62: "Inner Sphere - March 3081"
  26. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"
  27. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 10: "Inner Sphere - 3135"
  28. ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 102
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 79: "The Push Continues"
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 Pandora's Gambit, ch. 19
  31. ↑ Pandora's Gambit, ch. 20
  32. ↑ Pandora's Gambit, ch. 26
  33. ↑ Field Report: FWLM, p. 9: "Principality of Regulus"
  34. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 92: "Deployment Table - 3085"
  35. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 116: "Regulan Strategic Military Command"

Bibliography

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