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Menkar has only seen war twice: Once during the [[Fourth Succession War]] and once during the [[Jihad]]. The government of Menkar surrendered to Davion forces to prevent damage to their world.<ref name=DARW106/> During the last two weeks of October [[3069]] the [[Word of Blake]] launched a fresh wave of planetary assaults, further expanding the borders of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]]. The assaults saw a number of new planets incorporated into the Protectorate, often after the threat - or use - of orbital bombardment or biological, chemical or nuclear weapons to destroy local defences; Algol was one of the worlds brought into the Protectorate in this fashion.<ref name="J:FRp47">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 47, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | Menkar has only seen war twice: Once during the [[Fourth Succession War]] and once during the [[Jihad]]. The government of Menkar surrendered to Davion forces to prevent damage to their world.<ref name=DARW106/> During the last two weeks of October [[3069]] the [[Word of Blake]] launched a fresh wave of planetary assaults, further expanding the borders of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]]. The assaults saw a number of new planets incorporated into the Protectorate, often after the threat - or use - of orbital bombardment or biological, chemical or nuclear weapons to destroy local defences; Algol was one of the worlds brought into the Protectorate in this fashion.<ref name="J:FRp47">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 47, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | ||
− | + | As with the Federated Suns attack during the Fourth Succession War the government surrendered to the Word of Blake to avoid further damage to the planet, but with a twist: One week after the Blakists installed their garrison and departed a plague swept through their camp. This plague killed every Blakist soldier on the world as well as 10% of the planet's population. After the Jihad the government released information that indicated the 10% of the population volunteered to be infected in order to spread the disease to the Blakists.<ref name=DARW106/> | |
During the last week of July [[3075]] the [[CCAF]] launched a campaign against the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]] garrisons on Menkar, [[Pleione]] and [[Wei]]. The civilian population of the three worlds took tens of thousands of civilian casualties during the offensive, as the Capellan forces used nuclear weapons to defeat the Blakists.<ref name="JHS:Tp17">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 17, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp54">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 54, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | During the last week of July [[3075]] the [[CCAF]] launched a campaign against the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]] garrisons on Menkar, [[Pleione]] and [[Wei]]. The civilian population of the three worlds took tens of thousands of civilian casualties during the offensive, as the Capellan forces used nuclear weapons to defeat the Blakists.<ref name="JHS:Tp17">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 17, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp54">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 54, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> |
Revision as of 06:16, 18 June 2012
(References to Menkar)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: 90.66 Y: -92.72 [e]
Contents
Planetary Data[1]
- Star Type: M2IIIa
- Position in System: 4 (of 9)
- Number of Moons: 1 (Metuchen)
- Days to Jump Point: 7
- Surface Water: 66%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 1.1
- Equatorial Temp: 35°C
- Highest Native Life: Mammals
Era Specific Data
3130[1]
- Population 3130: 1,134,458,000
- Governor: Chuck Kincaid
- Planetary Legate: Kirk O‘Brien
Owner History
- 2366 - Sarna Supremacy [2]
- 2367 - Capellan Confederation [3]
- 2571 - Capellan Confederation [4]
- 2596 - Capellan Confederation [5]
- 2822 - Capellan Confederation [6]
- 2864 - Capellan Confederation [7]
- 3025 - Capellan Confederation [8]
- 3030 - Federated Suns [9]
- 3058 - Chaos March [10]
- 3062 - Capellan Confederation
- 3067 - Federated Suns [11]
- 3069 - Word of Blake Protectorate (from November)[12]
- 3072 - Word of Blake Protectorate
- 3079 - Capellan Confederation
- 3130 - Republic of the Sphere [1][13]
Planetary Info
Menkar has only seen war twice: Once during the Fourth Succession War and once during the Jihad. The government of Menkar surrendered to Davion forces to prevent damage to their world.[1] During the last two weeks of October 3069 the Word of Blake launched a fresh wave of planetary assaults, further expanding the borders of the Word of Blake Protectorate. The assaults saw a number of new planets incorporated into the Protectorate, often after the threat - or use - of orbital bombardment or biological, chemical or nuclear weapons to destroy local defences; Algol was one of the worlds brought into the Protectorate in this fashion.[12]
As with the Federated Suns attack during the Fourth Succession War the government surrendered to the Word of Blake to avoid further damage to the planet, but with a twist: One week after the Blakists installed their garrison and departed a plague swept through their camp. This plague killed every Blakist soldier on the world as well as 10% of the planet's population. After the Jihad the government released information that indicated the 10% of the population volunteered to be infected in order to spread the disease to the Blakists.[1]
During the last week of July 3075 the CCAF launched a campaign against the Word of Blake Protectorate garrisons on Menkar, Pleione and Wei. The civilian population of the three worlds took tens of thousands of civilian casualties during the offensive, as the Capellan forces used nuclear weapons to defeat the Blakists.[14][15]
Though Menkar is located in the constellation Terrans call "the Whale" it isn't the brightest star in the collection. Deneb Kaitos has that honor. Menkar's star is on the way to becoming unstable, like Mira, another system in the constellation. In the meantime the inhabitants of Menkar continue to collect plants from the jungle archipelagos of the world. These plants have been very useful creating new medications, particularly anti-rejection medications for organ transplants. The two large landmasses are filled with valleys fed by large rivers and the oceans are teeming with life.[1]
Nearby Planets
Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 106, "World Profile"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 17, "Capellan Confederation Founding, 2366"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 13, "Timeline: Capellan Zone 2367"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 25, "Capellan Confederation after Age of War [2571]"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159, "Inner Sphere - 2596"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 31, "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War [2822]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 39, "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War [2864]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 40, "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War [3025]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 49, "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War [3030]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 60, "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero [3058]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 68, "Capellan Confederation after FedCom Civil War [3067]"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 47, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 17, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 54, "The Jihad In Review"