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Line 11: }} }} − ==Political Affiliation==+ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} − * [[2571]] - Unknown Planet − * [[2750]] - Unknown Planet − * [[2800]] - [[Star League-In-Exile]]<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 19: By 2800, early Clan worlds are colonized by SLDF's Star League-in-Exile and not formally the Clans</ref> − * [[2821]] - Clan<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 135: 2821 map shows Gatekeeper settled by Clans</ref> − * [[2840]] - [[Clan Nova Cat]] / [[Clan Jade Falcon]] − * [[3025]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon − * [[3030]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon − * [[3040]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon − * [[3052]] - Clan Nova Cat - 40%, Clan Jade Falcon - 60%<ref>''Clan Homeworlds 3052 Poster (Kickstarter)''</ref> − * [[3057]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon − * [[3062]] - Clan Jade Falcon - 100%<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 114</ref> − * [[3067]] - Clan Jade Falcon - 100%<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 39</ref> − * January [[3070]] - [[Clan Steel Viper]]<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 47: "The Viper Strikes"</ref> − * [[3075]] - [[Clan Star Adder]] - 100%<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 248: "Political Balance Table, 3075"</ref> − * [[3085]] - Clan Star Adder - 100%<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 249: "Political Balance Table, 3085"</ref> − {{div col end}} − − ------------------------------------- ==Gatekeeper II== ==Gatekeeper II== − {{InfoBoxPlanet + {{InfoBoxPlanetStandard | image = | image = + | caption = | name = Gatekeeper II | name = Gatekeeper II − | othernames = + | position = 2nd − | position = Second + | distance = − | distance = 25.77 days | moons = 5<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 113: "Gatekeeper's Plantary Data from 3062"</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 235: "The Wars of Reaving Campaign"</ref> | moons = 5<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 113: "Gatekeeper's Plantary Data from 3062"</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 235: "The Wars of Reaving Campaign"</ref> + | day = 25.77 days | gravity = 0.7 | gravity = 0.7 | pressure = Standard (Tainted) | pressure = Standard (Tainted) Line 45:
Line 27: | water = 10% | water = 10% | life = Plants | life = Plants − | continents = + | date = − | colonized = − | demonym = − | language = − | religion = − | population = 4,300,000 (3062){{cn}} | ruler = | ruler = − | political = − | commander = | capital = | capital = + | population = + | USIIR = | hpg = | hpg = − | hpgrep = }} }} − ===Planetary Description=== + + ===Planetary Description & Notable Landmarks=== Gatekeeper is an early Star League-In-Exile colony which was established prior to the SLDF's collapse in [[2801]]. Gatekeeper is an early Star League-In-Exile colony which was established prior to the SLDF's collapse in [[2801]]. + + ====Notable Landmarks==== + * [[Red Fist Communal Birth Facility]] considered a second-rate ''sibko'' installation the Scientist Caste here experimented with gene combinations thought unlikely to produce warriors of any importance. [[Elias Crichell]] was decanted here.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 18</ref> ===History=== ===History=== ====Nova Cat Abjuration==== ====Nova Cat Abjuration==== − On April 27th, [[3060]], [[Grand Council of the Clans]] voted to Abjure or eject Clan Nova Cat from Clan space, with only a month's warning. Clan Jade Falcon's [[53rd Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|Fifty-third Battle]] [[Cluster]] attacked the Nova Cats' garrison forces without Trial. The Falcons had felt that the Cats were ''[[Dezgra|dezgra]]'', and so did not deserve the honor of a Trial. Nova Cat defenders instead of conducting a fighting withdrawal, went head-on against the Fifty-third Battle's forces to prevent Falcons penetrating into the Nova Cats' major population centers. These Nova Cats attempted to buy time for their civilian castes to evacuate the planet, and paid with their lives. The Fifty-third Battle Cluster destroyed all Nova Cat forces to the last warrior, preventing the majority of the civilian caste from escaping the planet.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', pp. 26–28: End of Era/Wars of Possession Nova Cat Abjuration's history on Gatekeeper</ref>+ In April 27th, [[3060]], [[Grand Council of the Clans]] voted to Abjuration or eject Clan Nova Cat from Clan space, with only a month's warning. Clan Jade Falcon's [[53rd Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|53rd Battle]] [[Cluster]] attacked the Nova Cats' garrison forces without Trial. The Falcons had felt that the Cats were ''[[Dezgra|dezgra]]'', and so did not deserve the honor of a trial. Nova Cat defenders instead of conducting a fighting withdrawal, went head-on against the 53rd's forces to prevent Falcons penetrating into the Nova Cats' major population centers. These Nova Cats attempted to buy time for their civilian castes to evacuate the planet, and paid with their lives. The 53rd Battle Cluster destroyed all Nova Cat forces to the last warrior, preventing the majority of the civilian caste from escaping the planet.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', pp. 26–28: End of Era/Wars of Possession Nova Cat Abjuration's history on Gatekeeper.</ref> ====The Wars of Reaving==== ====The Wars of Reaving==== − In the [[Wars of Possession]] following the [[Trial of Annihilation]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], the [[Trial of Abjuration]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]], the migration of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] to the [[Inner Sphere]], and the expulsion of [[Clan Steel Viper]] from their [[Occupation Zone]], the [[Clan Homeworlds]] experienced a period of increased military operations. While largely consolidation, renewed Clan feuds also intensified.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', pp. 26–28</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 35–38</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 12–29: "Trials of Position"</ref> Though the [[Crusader]] and [[Warden]] philosophies may have played a significant role in the previous century's politics, a new paradigm of Inner Sphere [[Invading Clan]]s and [[Homeworld Clan]]s began to emerge.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 45–48</ref> + In the [[Wars of Possession]] following the [[Trial of Annihilation]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], the [[Trial of Abjuration]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]], the migration of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] to the [[Inner Sphere]], and the expulsion of [[Clan Steel Viper]] from their [[Occupation Zone]], the [[Clan Homeworlds]] experienced a period of increased military operations. While largely consolidation, renewed Clan feuds also intensified<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', pp. 26-28</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 35-38</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 12-29, "Trials of Position"</ref>. Though the [[Crusader]] and [[Warden]] philosophies may have played a significant role in the previous century's politics, a new paradigm of Inner Sphere [[Invading Clan]]s and [[Homeworld Clan]]s began to emerge.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 45-48</ref> − [[3069]] saw the beginning of renewed hostilities between Clans Steel Viper and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], centered on the planet [[Marshall]]. In February, Clan Steel Viper defended a [[Trial of Possession]] against the rebuilt [[2nd Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Velites]] using new, mixed Clusters, the [[5th Rattle (Clan Steel Viper)|Fifth Rattle]]. The speed and surprise of the new units resulted in a stunning Falcon defeat. Later that same year, however, the Second Velites would handily defeat the [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]], this time not only prepared for the new mixed Clusters, but also breaking bid without proper notification and destroying much of the Viper force with [[Artillery|artillery]]. The opportunistic discard of Clan Honor itself was used as evidence of "Inner Sphere Taint" during the [[Exodus Day]] festivities, 5 November 3069, when [[Khan]] [[Brett Andrews]] called for a [[Trial of Abjuration]] against the Falcons. Though the vote did not succeed, Clan Steel Viper arrived and declared Trials of Possession for every the Jade Falcon–occupied system except [[Lum]] on 7 November. These systems included [[Ironhold]], [[Huntress]], [[Marshall]], [[Eden]], Gatekeeper, [[Tokasha]], [[Glory (system)|Glory]], and [[Barcella]]. Jade Falcon colonies on all eight systems belonged to Clan Steel Viper by January [[3070]], with the Falcons clinging to [[Lum]] and [[Strana Mechty]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 40–41</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 45–48</ref> + [[3069]] saw the beginning of renewed hostilities between Clans Steel Viper and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], centered on the planet [[Marshall]]. In February, Clan Steel Viper defended a [[Trial of Possession]] against the rebuilt [[2nd Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|2nd Falcon Velites]] using new, mixed Clusters, the [[5th Rattle (Clan Steel Viper)|5th Rattle]]. The speed and surprise of the new units resulted in a stunning Falcon defeat. Later that same year, however, the 2nd Velites would handily defeat the [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]], this time not only prepared for the new mixed Clusters, but also breaking bid without proper notification and destroying much of the Viper force with [[Artillery|artillery]]. The opportunistic discard of Clan Honor itself was used as evidence of "Inner Sphere Taint" during the [[Exodus Day]] festivities, 5 November 3069, when [[Khan]] [[Brett Andrews]] called for a [[Trial of Abjuration]] against the Falcons. Though the vote did not succeed, Clan Steel Viper arrived in the Jade Falcon–occupied systems of [[Ironhold]], [[Huntress]], [[Marshall]], and [[Eden]] on 7 November, declaring Trials of Possession for the Falcons' holdings. Gatekeeper, [[Tokasha]], [[Glory]], and [[Barcella]] followed. Jade Falcon colonies on eight systems belonged to Clan Steel Viper by January [[3070]], with the Falcons clinging to [[Lum]] and [[Strana Mechty]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 40-41</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 45-48</ref> − At the close of the Wars of Reaving, the [[Grand Council of the Clans]] met on 29 July [[3075]] to discuss strategy for the next five to ten years. [[IlKhan]] Brett Andrews recommended a temporary halt to the Clan eugenics program. The halt was ostensibly to find and repair damage done to Clan [[Bloodhouse]]s during [[The Society|the Society]] uprising. Khan [[Stanislov N'Buta]] used the proposed cessation of one of the pillars of Clan society as reason to call for a [[Trial of Reaving]] against Clan Steel Viper. The measure passed the Grand Council with a simple majority, prompting ilKhan Andrews to declare a [[Trial of Refusal]]. When Khan N'Buta accepted the challenge, Andrews produced a banned laser pistol and shot N'Buta in the head. The dishonorable act prompted Khan [[Hollyann Kardaan]] to call for a [[Trial of Annihilation]] of Clan Steel Viper instead of a simple Reaving. The measure again passed, and was challenged by Andrews. Rather than responding verbally, [[saKhan]] [[Hannibal Banacek]] simply wrestled Andrews to the ground, then headbutted the former ilKhan to death.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 149–150: "Viper's End"</ref> + At the close of the Wars of Reaving, the [[Grand Council of the Clans]] met on 29 July [[3075]] to discuss strategy for the next five to ten years. [[IlKhan]] Brett Andrews recommended a temporary halt to the Clan eugenics program. The halt was ostensibly to find and repair damage done to Clan [[Bloodhouse]]s during [[The Society|the Society]] uprising. Khan [[Stanislov N'Buta]] used the proposed cessation of one of the pillars of Clan society as reason to call for a [[Trial of Reaving]] against Clan Steel Viper. The measure passed the Grand Council with a simple majority, prompting ilKhan Andrews to declare a [[Trial of Refusal]]. When Khan N'Buta accepted the challenge, Andrews produced a banned laser pistol and shot N'Buta in the head. The dishonorable act prompted Khan [[Hollyann Kardaan]] to call for a [[Trial of Annihilation]] of Clan Steel Viper instead of a simple Reaving. The measure again passed, and was challenged by Andrews. Rather than responding verbally, [[saKhan]] [[Hannibal Banacek]] simply wrestled Andrews to the ground, then headbutted the former ilKhan to death.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 149-150, "Viper's End"</ref> − In order to prepare for the coming Trial of Annihilation, Clan Steel Viper redeployed all of their remaining forces in defense of [[Circe]] and [[New Kent]]. Though not explicitly stated, around the same time as the Viper Annihilation of 3075, [[Clan Star Adder]] claimed sole possession of Gatekeeper. The Adders may have claimed the undefended colony after it was abandoned during the Viper defense.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 150–151: "Focused Aggression"</ref> + In order to prepare for the coming Trial of Annihilation, Clan Steel Viper redeployed all of their remaining forces in defense of [[Circe]] and [[New Kent]]. Though not explicitly stated, around the same time as the Viper Annihilation of 3075, [[Clan Star Adder]] claimed sole possession of Gatekeeper. The Adders may have claimed the undefended colony after it was abandoned during the Viper defense.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 150-151, "Focused Aggression"</ref> ===Garrisoning Military Force=== ===Garrisoning Military Force=== ====3059==== ====3059==== − * [[Fifty-third Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)]]<ref name=FMCRC155>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 155: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> + * [[53rd Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)]]<ref name=FMCRC155>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 155: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> − ====3067==== − *[[Fifty-third Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|Fifty-third Battle Cluster]]<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref> − ===Planetary Locations=== + ===Era Specific Data=== − * Red Fist Communal Birth Facility: considered a second-rate ''sibko'' installation the Scientist Caste here experimented with gene combinations thought unlikely to produce warriors of any importance. [[Elias Crichell]] was decanted here.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 18</ref> + ====3062==== + *Population: 4,300,000 + + ==Owner History== + * [[2571]] - Unknown Planet + * [[2750]] - Unknown Planet + * [[2800]] - [[Star League-In-Exile]]<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 19: By 2800, early clan worlds are colonized by SLDF's Star League-in-Exile and not formally the Clans.</ref> + * [[2821]] - Clan<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 135: 2821 map shows Gatekeeper settled by Clans.</ref> + * [[2840]] - [[Clan Nova Cat]] / [[Clan Jade Falcon]] + * [[3025]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon + * [[3030]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon + * [[3040]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon + * [[3052]] - Clan Nova Cat - 40%, Clan Jade Falcon - 60%<ref>''Clan Homeworlds 3052 Poster (Kickstarter)''</ref> + * [[3057]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon + * [[3062]] - Clan Jade Falcon - 100%<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 114</ref> + * [[3067]] - Clan Jade Falcon - 100%<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 39</ref> + * January [[3070]] - [[Clan Steel Viper]]<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 47, "The Viper Strikes"</ref> + * [[3075]] - [[Clan Star Adder]] - 100%<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 248, "Political Balance Table, 3075"</ref> + * [[3085]] - Clan Star Adder - 100%<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 249, "Political Balance Table, 3085"</ref> == Map Gallery == == Map Gallery == Line 139:
Line 135: ==Notes== ==Notes== − All light-year distances were measured with ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' map scale. These are proximate distances between worlds using the Pentagon and Kernesky Cluster Map scale.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 135: Pentagon & Kerensky Cluster ([[2821]])</ref> + All Light-year distances were measured with [[Historical: Operation Klondike]] map scale. These are proximate distances between worlds using the Pentagon and Kernesky Cluster Map scale.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 135: Pentagon & Kerensky Cluster ([[2821]])</ref> As of this writing, there is little information that gives detail description of Gatekeeper in current sourcebooks. ==References== ==References== Line 150:
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Gatekeeper is an early Star League-In-Exile colony which was established prior to the SLDF's collapse in [[2801]]. | Gatekeeper is an early Star League-In-Exile colony which was established prior to the SLDF's collapse in [[2801]]. | ||
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| + | * [[Red Fist Communal Birth Facility]] considered a second-rate ''sibko'' installation the Scientist Caste here experimented with gene combinations thought unlikely to produce warriors of any importance. [[Elias Crichell]] was decanted here.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 18</ref> | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
====Nova Cat Abjuration==== | ====Nova Cat Abjuration==== | ||
| − | + | In April 27th, [[3060]], [[Grand Council of the Clans]] voted to Abjuration or eject Clan Nova Cat from Clan space, with only a month's warning. Clan Jade Falcon's [[53rd Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|53rd Battle]] [[Cluster]] attacked the Nova Cats' garrison forces without Trial. The Falcons had felt that the Cats were ''[[Dezgra|dezgra]]'', and so did not deserve the honor of a trial. Nova Cat defenders instead of conducting a fighting withdrawal, went head-on against the 53rd's forces to prevent Falcons penetrating into the Nova Cats' major population centers. These Nova Cats attempted to buy time for their civilian castes to evacuate the planet, and paid with their lives. The 53rd Battle Cluster destroyed all Nova Cat forces to the last warrior, preventing the majority of the civilian caste from escaping the planet.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', pp. 26–28: End of Era/Wars of Possession Nova Cat Abjuration's history on Gatekeeper.</ref> | |
====The Wars of Reaving==== | ====The Wars of Reaving==== | ||
| − | In the [[Wars of Possession]] following the [[Trial of Annihilation]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], the [[Trial of Abjuration]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]], the migration of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] to the [[Inner Sphere]], and the expulsion of [[Clan Steel Viper]] from their [[Occupation Zone]], the [[Clan Homeworlds]] experienced a period of increased military operations. While largely consolidation, renewed Clan feuds also intensified | + | In the [[Wars of Possession]] following the [[Trial of Annihilation]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], the [[Trial of Abjuration]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]], the migration of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] to the [[Inner Sphere]], and the expulsion of [[Clan Steel Viper]] from their [[Occupation Zone]], the [[Clan Homeworlds]] experienced a period of increased military operations. While largely consolidation, renewed Clan feuds also intensified<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', pp. 26-28</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 35-38</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 12-29, "Trials of Position"</ref>. Though the [[Crusader]] and [[Warden]] philosophies may have played a significant role in the previous century's politics, a new paradigm of Inner Sphere [[Invading Clan]]s and [[Homeworld Clan]]s began to emerge.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 45-48</ref> |
| − | [[3069]] saw the beginning of renewed hostilities between Clans Steel Viper and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], centered on the planet [[Marshall]]. In February, Clan Steel Viper defended a [[Trial of Possession]] against the rebuilt [[2nd Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)| | + | [[3069]] saw the beginning of renewed hostilities between Clans Steel Viper and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], centered on the planet [[Marshall]]. In February, Clan Steel Viper defended a [[Trial of Possession]] against the rebuilt [[2nd Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|2nd Falcon Velites]] using new, mixed Clusters, the [[5th Rattle (Clan Steel Viper)|5th Rattle]]. The speed and surprise of the new units resulted in a stunning Falcon defeat. Later that same year, however, the 2nd Velites would handily defeat the [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]], this time not only prepared for the new mixed Clusters, but also breaking bid without proper notification and destroying much of the Viper force with [[Artillery|artillery]]. The opportunistic discard of Clan Honor itself was used as evidence of "Inner Sphere Taint" during the [[Exodus Day]] festivities, 5 November 3069, when [[Khan]] [[Brett Andrews]] called for a [[Trial of Abjuration]] against the Falcons. Though the vote did not succeed, Clan Steel Viper arrived in the Jade Falcon–occupied systems of [[Ironhold]], [[Huntress]], [[Marshall]], and [[Eden]] on 7 November, declaring Trials of Possession for the Falcons' holdings. Gatekeeper, [[Tokasha]], [[Glory]], and [[Barcella]] followed. Jade Falcon colonies on eight systems belonged to Clan Steel Viper by January [[3070]], with the Falcons clinging to [[Lum]] and [[Strana Mechty]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 40-41</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 45-48</ref> |
| − | At the close of the Wars of Reaving, the [[Grand Council of the Clans]] met on 29 July [[3075]] to discuss strategy for the next five to ten years. [[IlKhan]] Brett Andrews recommended a temporary halt to the Clan eugenics program. The halt was ostensibly to find and repair damage done to Clan [[Bloodhouse]]s during [[The Society|the Society]] uprising. Khan [[Stanislov N'Buta]] used the proposed cessation of one of the pillars of Clan society as reason to call for a [[Trial of Reaving]] against Clan Steel Viper. The measure passed the Grand Council with a simple majority, prompting ilKhan Andrews to declare a [[Trial of Refusal]]. When Khan N'Buta accepted the challenge, Andrews produced a banned laser pistol and shot N'Buta in the head. The dishonorable act prompted Khan [[Hollyann Kardaan]] to call for a [[Trial of Annihilation]] of Clan Steel Viper instead of a simple Reaving. The measure again passed, and was challenged by Andrews. Rather than responding verbally, [[saKhan]] [[Hannibal Banacek]] simply wrestled Andrews to the ground, then headbutted the former ilKhan to death.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. | + | At the close of the Wars of Reaving, the [[Grand Council of the Clans]] met on 29 July [[3075]] to discuss strategy for the next five to ten years. [[IlKhan]] Brett Andrews recommended a temporary halt to the Clan eugenics program. The halt was ostensibly to find and repair damage done to Clan [[Bloodhouse]]s during [[The Society|the Society]] uprising. Khan [[Stanislov N'Buta]] used the proposed cessation of one of the pillars of Clan society as reason to call for a [[Trial of Reaving]] against Clan Steel Viper. The measure passed the Grand Council with a simple majority, prompting ilKhan Andrews to declare a [[Trial of Refusal]]. When Khan N'Buta accepted the challenge, Andrews produced a banned laser pistol and shot N'Buta in the head. The dishonorable act prompted Khan [[Hollyann Kardaan]] to call for a [[Trial of Annihilation]] of Clan Steel Viper instead of a simple Reaving. The measure again passed, and was challenged by Andrews. Rather than responding verbally, [[saKhan]] [[Hannibal Banacek]] simply wrestled Andrews to the ground, then headbutted the former ilKhan to death.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 149-150, "Viper's End"</ref> |
| − | In order to prepare for the coming Trial of Annihilation, Clan Steel Viper redeployed all of their remaining forces in defense of [[Circe]] and [[New Kent]]. Though not explicitly stated, around the same time as the Viper Annihilation of 3075, [[Clan Star Adder]] claimed sole possession of Gatekeeper. The Adders may have claimed the undefended colony after it was abandoned during the Viper defense.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. | + | In order to prepare for the coming Trial of Annihilation, Clan Steel Viper redeployed all of their remaining forces in defense of [[Circe]] and [[New Kent]]. Though not explicitly stated, around the same time as the Viper Annihilation of 3075, [[Clan Star Adder]] claimed sole possession of Gatekeeper. The Adders may have claimed the undefended colony after it was abandoned during the Viper defense.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 150-151, "Focused Aggression"</ref> |
===Garrisoning Military Force=== | ===Garrisoning Military Force=== | ||
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| + | * [[2571]] - Unknown Planet | ||
| + | * [[2750]] - Unknown Planet | ||
| + | * [[2800]] - [[Star League-In-Exile]]<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 19: By 2800, early clan worlds are colonized by SLDF's Star League-in-Exile and not formally the Clans.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2821]] - Clan<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 135: 2821 map shows Gatekeeper settled by Clans.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2840]] - [[Clan Nova Cat]] / [[Clan Jade Falcon]] | ||
| + | * [[3025]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon | ||
| + | * [[3030]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon | ||
| + | * [[3040]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon | ||
| + | * [[3052]] - Clan Nova Cat - 40%, Clan Jade Falcon - 60%<ref>''Clan Homeworlds 3052 Poster (Kickstarter)''</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3057]] - Clan Nova Cat / Clan Jade Falcon | ||
| + | * [[3062]] - Clan Jade Falcon - 100%<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 114</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3067]] - Clan Jade Falcon - 100%<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 39</ref> | ||
| + | * January [[3070]] - [[Clan Steel Viper]]<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 47, "The Viper Strikes"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3075]] - [[Clan Star Adder]] - 100%<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 248, "Political Balance Table, 3075"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3085]] - Clan Star Adder - 100%<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 249, "Political Balance Table, 3085"</ref> | ||
== Map Gallery == | == Map Gallery == | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | All | + | All Light-year distances were measured with [[Historical: Operation Klondike]] map scale. These are proximate distances between worlds using the Pentagon and Kernesky Cluster Map scale.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 135: Pentagon & Kerensky Cluster ([[2821]])</ref> As of this writing, there is little information that gives detail description of Gatekeeper in current sourcebooks. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Systems|Gatekeeper]] | [[Category:Systems|Gatekeeper]] | ||