Difference between revisions of "El Giza"

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==Planetary History==
 
==Planetary History==
The planet during the time of the [[Star League|1st Star League]], which was once the home of a major trading nexus and Star League base on the border of the [[Free Worlds League|FWL]] and [[Capellan Confederation]].  It was a regional center of communication & home of robust entertainment industry, with highly academic cultural, with scholars traveling from through the Inner Sphere rim ward half attending its schools.  After the fall of the League, it became rich target for both Free Worlds League and Capellans attacked the world.  After dozen violent take overs, the planet was left devastated.  Left unscathed after the Jihad.<ref>''[[To Ride the Chimera]] - Pg. 187 - brief description of history.</ref>
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The planet during the time of the [[Star League|1st Star League]], which was once the home of a major trading nexus and Star League base on the border of the [[Free Worlds League|FWL]] and [[Capellan Confederation]].  It was a regional center of communication & home of robust entertainment industry, with highly academic cultural, with scholars traveling from through the Inner Sphere rim ward half attending its schools.  After the fall of the League, it became rich target for both Free Worlds League and Capellans attacked the world.  After dozen violent take overs, the planet was left devastated.  Left unscathed after the [[Jihad]].<ref>''[[To Ride the Chimera]] - Pg. 187 - brief description of history.</ref>
  
 
Duchy of Andurien consider the world marginally strategically valuable due to its proximity to that era's major trading hub of [[Mosiro]].  By [[3137]], became home of the [[4th Andurien Cavalry]] until the [[Fifth Andurien War|Andurien War]] with the Oriente.  Where planet was taken by the [[Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force]], the world became part of the [[Oriente Protectorate]].
 
Duchy of Andurien consider the world marginally strategically valuable due to its proximity to that era's major trading hub of [[Mosiro]].  By [[3137]], became home of the [[4th Andurien Cavalry]] until the [[Fifth Andurien War|Andurien War]] with the Oriente.  Where planet was taken by the [[Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force]], the world became part of the [[Oriente Protectorate]].

Revision as of 06:54, 12 May 2010

(References to El Giza)

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

X: -69.89 Y: -276.45

Planetary Information

Description of World

World of purple Fronds[1] instead of conventional trees or grass. The Heather as its known by locals grows up to three to four meters tall. The inhabits communities are almost hidden by the Heather at the bottom of valleys that dot the landscape. With their primary industry being agriculture, with their local buildings being constructed of scrap metal since there is no trees.[1]

Planetary History

The planet during the time of the 1st Star League, which was once the home of a major trading nexus and Star League base on the border of the FWL and Capellan Confederation. It was a regional center of communication & home of robust entertainment industry, with highly academic cultural, with scholars traveling from through the Inner Sphere rim ward half attending its schools. After the fall of the League, it became rich target for both Free Worlds League and Capellans attacked the world. After dozen violent take overs, the planet was left devastated. Left unscathed after the Jihad.[2]

Duchy of Andurien consider the world marginally strategically valuable due to its proximity to that era's major trading hub of Mosiro. By 3137, became home of the 4th Andurien Cavalry until the Andurien War with the Oriente. Where planet was taken by the Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force, the world became part of the Oriente Protectorate.

Owner History

Nearby Planets

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:

Planet Distance (LY) Jumps 2750 3025 3030 3040 3052 3057 3062
Thurrock 13.09 1 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Fagerholm 14.72 1 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Claybrooke 17.50 1 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Leyda 23.55 1 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Cursa 28.26 1 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Villanueva 28.69 1 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Piriapolis 32.07 2 FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Ingonish 32.51 2 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Butzfleth 39.29 2 FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Xanthe III 39.96 2 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Pilpala 46.45 2 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Ryerson 49.43 2 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Granera 49.67 2 FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Gouderak 50.48 2 FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Lopez 51.24 2 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Aspropirgos 51.41 2 FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Borgan's Rift 55.52 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Fanardir 56.96 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC

References

  1. To Ride the Chimera - Pg. 185-187 reference to landscape and basic culture.
  2. To Ride the Chimera - Pg. 187 - brief description of history.