Tiber (FWL)

This article is about the Free Worlds League planetary system. For other uses, see Tiber.
Tiber
Tiber (FWL) 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates-123.801 : -147.432[e]
Spectral classG5V[1][2]
Recharge time186 hours[1][2][3]
Recharge station(s)Zenith, Nadir[1][2]
Planet(s)4[citation needed]

System Description[edit]

Tiber is located near the Avior and Jászberény systems.

Political Affiliation[edit]


Tiber IV[edit]

Tiber IV
Tiber Flag.jpg
Astrophysical
System positionFourth[1][2]
Jump Point distance7.47 days[2]
Moons2 (Palatine, Ostia)[1][2]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.0[1][2]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Tainted, 3067),[1]Standard (Tainted/Poisonous, 3079)[2]
Equatorial temperature50°C (Arid)[1][2]
Surface water22%[1][2]
Highest native lifeFish[1][2]
Landmasses2 (New Assam, Perguia)[2]
History and Culture
Population625,500,000 (3067–3079)[1][2]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerDuke of New Assam
Political LeaderPlanetary Governor
CapitalVerona[2]
HPG ClassB[1][2]

Planetary History[edit]

Tiber IV is probably best known as the home of Earthwerks Incorporated, based out of Umbria City on the continent of Perugia. Umbria City is situated in a mountainous badlands area, and it is often rainy.[2] Perugia, the western continent on Tiber, is heavily industrialized, and much of the planet's final assembly work occurs in and around the capital city, Verona. However, most corporations maintain satellite offices across Tiber and in low orbit, as parts are brought together for final assembly via efficient railway and air transport systems. This continent is administered solely by the Principality of Regulus.[1]

Tiber saw military conflict during Anton Marik's Revolt during 30143015, when Anton's rebel forces, spearheaded by Wolf's Dragoons Beta Regiment, were able to capture Tiber and the Earthwerks BattleMech factory in the face of stiff resistance from local troops. However, as it became clear that loyalist forces led by the First Regulan Hussars would prevail, Beta Regiment retreated off-world. [35]

During the 3020s, the world was rocked by violence as the labor unions on the world incited their members to riot. This conflict forced elements of the Regulan Hussars into conflict with each other. The Principality of Regulus dispatched more troops to put an end to the rebellion. These forces were successful, but the heavy-handed response as well as the motivating injustices, simmered under the surface for many years. Fortunately the League government established Federal holidays and wages linked to indexes, which has kept the resentment below the surface and forestalled any more revolts. [1]

The other continent on Tiber is controlled by the Duchy of New Assam. In contrast to the heavy manufacturing on Regulan-dominated Perugia, the island continent of New Assam has built its economy on financial services, insurance, and tourism. These tourist resorts range from raucous party towns for factory workers to cliffside mountain retreats for corporate executives. A recent find of massive cavern systems has also drawn spelunkers and geologists from across the Free Worlds League.[1]

Tiber's reputation as being a vacation haven where even the most expensive tastes could be indulged led to Boeing building and deploying the Corvair Luxury Passenger Airliner on Tiber, operated by their Boeing Travel division. The first Corvair launched in 3066, and offered luxuriously opulent holiday tours at considerable expense; by 3067 six of the airships were in service, offering tours of various regions including the mountain ranges of New Assam, and four more airships were under construction. Among the patrons reported to have taken expensive holidays on Tiber via the Corvairs were Captain-General Thomas Marik and his wife, who reportedly honeymooned aboard the Delphine.[36]

Military Deployment[edit]

2765[edit]

2786[edit]

3025[edit]

3050[edit]

  • Fourth Regulan Hussars[41]

3054[edit]

  • Fourth Regulan Hussars[42]

3079[edit]

- Deployed across Tiber and Avior, the unit was at 80% of full strength.

3085[edit]

3145[edit]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • New Assam (continent)
  • Tezpur: continental capital[1]
  • Perguia (continent)
  • Umbria City: a major city
  • Verona: planetary capital[2]
  • Selkirk Mountains
  • Altoona: a small city[46]

Industrial Centers[edit]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 40 systems (38 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Avior 17.2 Jászberény 18.9 Kyeinnisan 23.2 Drusibacken 23.8
Sophie's World 26.3 Köln 27.1 Harmony 29.3 New Olympia 31.5
August 31.8 New Praha 34.2 Emris 34.9 Asellus Borealis 37.3
Elektrougli 38.2 Muscida 38.3 Asellus Australis 41.2 Dickinson 41.5
Keystone 41.9 Nova Roma 42.7 Kiyev 43.1 Regulus 43.1
Kirkenlaard 44.4 Aitutaki 45.1 Tongatapu 47.8 Oceana 47.9
Lungdo 48.4 Ariel 49.6 Dayr Khuna 50.1 Fuentes 50.9
Semenyih 51.3 Ragusa 52.4 Washburn 53.9 Campbelton 56.9
Heart Fjord 57.1 McKenna 59.6 Lancaster 59.8 Cameron 59.9
Rasalas 60.0 Sarkel 60.0 Ionus 60.0 Daneshmand 61.6

References[edit]

  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 Handbook: House Marik, p. 63: "Tiber"
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 14: "Tiber"
  3. Empire Alone, poster map
  4. Handbook: House Marik, p. 16
  5. Handbook: House Marik, p. 24
  6. Historical: Reunification War, p. 158
  7. Era Report: 2750, p. 37
  8. Field Manual: SLDF, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
  9. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11
  10. First Succession War, pp. 24–25
  11. Handbook: House Marik, p. 34
  12. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123
  13. First Succession War, pp. 112–113
  14. Handbook: House Marik, p. 38
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Rolling Thunder (scenario pack) p. 10
  16. House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. vii: "Free Worlds League Map - [3025]"
  17. Handbook: House Marik, p. 42
  18. Handbook: House Marik, p. 51
  19. Historical: War of 3039, p. 133
  20. Era Report: 3052, p. 11
  21. Era Report: 3052, p. 23
  22. Era Report: 3062, p. 11
  23. Handbook: House Marik, p. 54
  24. Era Report: 3062, p. 29
  25. Handbook: House Marik, p. 56
  26. ' Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 42
  27. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64
  28. Field Report: FWLM, p. 17
  29. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63
  30. Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
  31. Era Report: 3145, p. 11
  32. Era Report: 3145, p. 39
  33. Field Manual: 3145, p. vi: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  34. Shattered Fortress, p. 103
  35. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 30
  36. 36.0 36.1 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 94: "Corvair Luxury Passenger Airliner"
  37. Field Report 2765: FWLM, p. 16: "Regimental Status"
  38. 38.0 38.1 First Succession War, p. 138: "First Succession War Deployment Table - FWLM"
  39. House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 109: "Unit Deployment Table"
  40. Rolling Thunder, pp. 48–49: Streets of Fire
  41. 20 Year Update, p. 57: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"
  42. Objective Raids, p. 39: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"
  43. Field Report: FWLM, p. 9: "Principality of Regulus"
  44. Field Manual: 3085, p. 92: "Deployment Table - 3085"
  45. Field Manual: 3145, p. 116: "Free Worlds League and Non-Affiliates Military Forces"
  46. Rolling Thunder p. 49: "Streets of Fire"

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