Pike (system)

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(References to Pike IV)

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

X: 20.15 Y: 39.24

Planetary Data

• Star Type: K9IV
• Position in System: 4 (of 8)
• Number of Moons: None
• Days to Jump Point: 3
• Surface Water: 37%
• Atm. Pressure: High (Breathable)
• Surface Gravity: 0.98
• Equatorial Temp: 38°C
• Highest Native Life: Mammals
• Capitals: Rolfshire and Stratopolis
• Continents: Blight, Erubis, Karasia

Era Specific Data

3130

• Population: 1,207,000,000
• Governor: Maureen Elaris
• Planetary Legate: Carl Snuka

View of Pike IV in 3130

Owner History

• 2271 - Independent World
• 2341 - Terran Hegemony
• 2571 - Terran Hegemony
• 2596 - Terran Hegemony
• 2750 - Terran Hegemony
• 3025 - Draconis Combine
• 3030 - Draconis Combine
• 3040 - Draconis Combine
• 3052 - Draconis Combine
• 3057 - Draconis Combine
• 3062 - Draconis Combine
• 3072 - Word of Blake Protectorate
• 3130 - Republic of the Sphere

Planetary Info

Pike IV was one of the worlds that was abandoned by the Terran Alliance following the Outer Reaches Rebellion and the Demarcation Declaration of 2242, but by the end of the Reunification War Pike IV had become one of the worlds within the Lone Star Province of the Terran Hegemony.

Pike IV was settled originally for its large amounts of mineral wealth. The scarcity of water and the high atmospheric pressure made colonization difficult, but the sheer amount of ore available made the effort worthwhile. The different conditions in the two main population bands has created a unique society divided into "highlanders" and "lowlanders". The "highlanders" founded their cities in the mountains of Blight and Erubis, the two northern continents. These mountains were lashed by frequent windstorms; to protect their cities the highlanders built thick walls around them. In contrast to the approach taken by the highlanders, the "lowlanders" settled in low-slung sealed buildings that let the less powerful windstorms flow over them. The two very different lifestyles led to an "us vs. them" mentality that led to symbolic fights between the two groups as each tried to maximize their resources.

During the Star League-era, the Terran Hegemony sent negotiators to work out a compromise during the worst conflict. An argument escalated into a brushfire war on the world with highlanders pitted against lowlanders. Though they worked out a compromise, these tensions affected their defenses from the fall of the Star League until the current time. In 3012 for example, raiders met resistance from highlanders and lowlanders, but local politics hampered the command structure and allowed the raiders to inflict millions of C-Bills of damage on Paramus.

The capital city of the highlanders is Stratopolis, and the capital city of the lowlanders is Rolfshire.

Pike IV was occupied by the Word of Blake during the Jihad; forces from Clan Ghost Bear and Clan Snow Raven acting in support of Devlin Stone's allied coalition assaulted Pike IV in September 3076, one of three campaigns fought that month by the combined clan forces.

Nearby Systems

Systems within 60 light-years (distance in light years) Closest systems first:
Chaville	10.57	Athenry	10.85	Dyev	16.03	Inglesmond	18.96	Styx	19.39
Kervil	20.69	Telos IV	24.82	Lambrecht	25.08	Imbros III	27.39	Asta	29.73
Kuzuu	30.25	Dieron	32.29	Saffel	32.83	Nashira	33.15	Deneb Algedi	34.12
Nirasaki	34.13	Fomalhaut	34.63	Ascella	35.93	Lone Star	36.12	Altair	36.81
Moore	39.29	Ko	42.92	Lyons	43.68	Yorii	46.26	Caph	47.04
New Stevens	47.52	Al Na'ir	47.95	Atria	48.59	Miyazaki	49.54	Sabik	50.67
Rocky	51.31	Killbourn	51.34	Nai-Stohl	51.79	Quentin	52.73	Kaus Media	53.26
Biham	54.29	Northwind	56.09	Lockdale	56.79	Elix	57.33	Ancha	58.42
Kaus Australis	58.68	Nusakan	58.97	Terra	59.39	Bryant	59.45	Rigil Kentarus	59.71

Bibliography

• Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)
• Handbook: House Marik
• Handbook: House Steiner
• Historical: Reunification War
• Jihad: Final Reckoning
• Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
• Map of the Inner Sphere 3130