Zurich
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Zurich
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
Zurich | |
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← 3135 3151 | |
System Information | |
X:Y Coordinates | 20.153 : -63.126[e] |
Spectral class | K5V[1] |
Recharge station(s) | None[1] |
The Zurich system is the location of at least one inhabited world, Zurich IV, and as of 3145 was located in the Tikonov Commonality of the Capellan Confederation.[2][3]
Contents
System Description
The Zurich system features a single class K5V primary star and at least four planets.[1] The Zurich system is located near the Aldebaran and Nanking systems.[2][3]
System History
The Zurich system was colonized during the First Exodus from Terra.[4]
Zurich IV
Template:InfoBoxPlanetStandard Zurich IV - more commonly referred to simply as Zurich - is the fourth planet in the system.[1]
Planetary History
Early History
A contemporary of the nearby world of Liao, by 2202 Zurich was importing considerable quantities of cattle, sheep, thoroughbred horses and cattle from Liao, or, as it was known until the death of Elias Liao, Cynthiana.[4] As one of the worlds outside the boundary of the Terran Alliance following the Demarcation Declaration issued in 2240 Zurich became an independent world.[5] Between 2310 and 2320 Zurich was one of several worlds that all applied to Emile Liao for Protectorate status, after forces from Liao had successfully defended the world of Arboris when it seceded from the Capellan Hegemony. Zurich joined Emile Liao's nation at the same level as that enjoyed by Arboris, and helped bring about the rise of the Duchy of Liao, a realm that would survive intact until the formation of the Capellan Confederation.[6][7]
Succession Wars
Zurich was one of Maximilian Liao's favorite worlds. The planet's leaders took advantage of that by capitalizing on favored trade agreements and tax breaks they received. Though it lacks economic resources and strategic position, the presence of a Star League era DropShip with three unique BattleMechs aboard increased the tourist trade to the world.[1]
Zurich was conquered by the Federated Suns in the Fourth Succession War. It remained part of the Federated Commonwealth until the Word of Blake Jihad.
Operation GUERRERO
Zurich was attacked in the CCAF's first wave of Operation GUERRERO by the Zhanzeng de Guang; the defending militia didn't last long. The Zhanzeng de Guang overthrew the local Davion government,[8] But the tyrannical government fell, after been destroyed key facilities, killed the Capellan leader and even crippled a entire mercenary regiment, changing the course of history, not only in Zurich, also in Nanking. All this was co ducted by a single rebel group lead by the assassin called Dancing Joker, the best hitman in Inner Sphere, who signs their actions leaving behind a poker card of a Joker. This group wasn't the only one fighting the Capellan oppression. There are many others, but the only one really successful was the one lead by Jacko Diamond, a secret agent of Free Capella, under orders of Tormano Liao. The planet eventually was retaken by pro-Federated Suns forces.[9]
The Jihad
Zurich was liberated by the CCAF in December 3077 according to the Capellan government, after a two-month military campaign. However, the publication Is This Freedom? distributed via the Zurich Underground presented a different picture, indicating that while the major military battles appeared to now be over with, Blakist agents were still active among the population. The article cited footage of Word of Blake BattleMechs attacking a Capellan garrison in the city of Kuanchan, as well as the deaths of hundreds of civilians when Blakist sympathizers took over the People's Justice Center and went on a killing spree before being rooted out by security forces.[10]
Political Affiliation
- 2202 - Terran Alliance [4]
- 2271 - Inhabited world [5]
- 2310-2310 - Liao Republic/Duchy of Liao [7]
- 2366 - Duchy of Liao [11]
- 2367 - Capellan Confederation [6]
- 2571 - Terran Hegemony [12]
- 2596 - Terran Hegemony [13]
- 2750 - Terran Hegemony [14]
- 2764 - Terran Hegemony [15]
- 2765 - Terran Hegemony [16]
- 2771 - Amaris Empire [17]
- 2775 - Terran Hegemony (from January)[17]
- 2783 - Terran Hegemony [18]
- 2784 - Capellan Confederation [18]
- 2786 - Capellan Confederation [19]
- 2822 - Capellan Confederation [20][21][22]
- 2864 - Capellan Confederation [23]
- 3025 - Capellan Confederation [24][25]
- 3030 - Federated Suns [26]
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth Cite error: Invalid
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- 3050 - Federated Commonwealth [27]
- 3052 - Federated Commonwealth [28]
- 3057 - Federated Commonwealth [29]
- 3058 - Federated Commonwealth [30]
- 3063 - Federated Commonwealth [31]
- 3067 - Federated Commonwealth [32][33]
- 3075 - Word of Blake Protectorate [34]
- 3079 - Capellan Confederation [35]
- 3081 - Capellan Confederation [36]
- 3085 - Republic of the Sphere [37]
- 3135 - Independent world [38]
- 3145 - Capellan Confederation [2][3]
Planetary Rulers
3025
Planetary Diem Syovo Kebodushi[1]
Military Deployment
2786
3025
3052
3059
3061
3067
3079
- - At this point in time Marshigama's Legionnaires operating at 70% of full strength, with 85% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
- - Devon's Armored Infantry operating at 70% of full strength, with 80% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
Planetary Locations
- Daosha: a city.[47]
- Kuanchan: a city and site of a battle between Blakist and Capellan forces during the Jihad.[10]
Nearby Systems
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 143, "Zurich"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Era Report: 3145, p. 39, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 8, "New Beginnings"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Handbook: House Marik, p. 16, "Free Worlds League Founding - [2271] Map"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Handbook: House Liao, p. 13, "Timeline: Capellan Zone 2367"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 17, "Loosening Up"
- ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 68, "The Sarna Invasion"
- ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 68, "Zurich and Nanking"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 55, "Free?"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 17, "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 25, "Capellan Confederation after Age of War - [2571] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159, "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37, "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. vii, "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 138, "Operation LIBERATION Wave 1 [July 2772 - December 2774]"
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 118, "Digesting The Hegemony"
- ↑ First Succession War (Source Book), p. 25, "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 31, "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 122-123, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
- ↑ First Succession War (Source Book), p. 113, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 39, "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. vii, "Capellan Confederation Map - [3025]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 40, "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 49, "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 10, "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 22, "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 10, Inner Sphere - [3057] Map
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 60, "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero - [3058] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29, "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 68, "Capellan Confederation after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 21, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Map - [August 3079]"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63, "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. vii , "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"
- ↑ First Succession War (Source Book), p. 136, "First Succession War Deployment Table - CCAF"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 105, "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ Bloodright, p. 46, "Zurich"
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 108, "Mercenary Deployment Table"
- ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 30, "FedCom Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 98, "Com Guards Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 17, "Capellan Brigade Regimental Status"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 19, "St. Ives Sentinels Profile"
- ↑ Assumption of Risk, Ch. 9
Bibliography
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- Field Manual: Mercenaries
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- Field Report: CCAF
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