Al Na'ir

Al Na'ir
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3151
Al Na'ir 3151.svg
Al Na'ir nearby systems
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System Information
X:Y Coordinates60.097 : 31.239[e]
Spectral classA9II[1]
Recharge time170 hours[1]
Recharge station(s)Zenith[1]
Planet(s)5[1]

The Al Na'ir system is home to at least one inhabited world, Al Na'ir V, as well as asteroid belts exploited by manufacturing concerns.[2] As of 3151 Al Na'ir was the Prefecture capital of the Al Na'ir Prefecture within the Dieron Military District of the Draconis Combine.[3]

System Description[edit]

The Al Na'ir system consists of five planets orbiting a single class A9II primary star.[1] The system also has more than one asteroid belt, and at least one defense manufacturer—Yori 'Mech Works—was operating production facilities and lines within the asteroid belts at one point.[2] During the thirty-first century the Al Na'ir had a working recharge station located at the zenith jump point within the system.[1]

System History[edit]

The Al Na'ir system was settled at some point during the twenty-fifth century.[4]

Political Affiliation[edit]

Al Na'ir V[edit]

Al Na'ir V
Al Na'ir.jpg
Astrophysical
System positionFifth[1]
Jump Point distance23.75 days[1]
Moons1 (Taliswan)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity0.60[1]
Atmospheric pressureLow (Tainted)[1]
Equatorial temperature35°C (Cool-Temperate)[1]
Surface water30%[1]
Highest native lifeNone[1]
Landmasses2 (Cedar Rock, Scarborough)[1][2]
History and Culture
Population641,000,000 (3025),[57]
653,465,000 (3067),[1]
64,000,000 (3130)[2][58]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerDuke of Al Na'ir
Political LeaderPlanetary Governor
Military CommanderLegate Zachary O'Mallory (3130)[58]
CapitalHomai-Zaki[1]
HPG ClassA[1]
HPG RepresentativePrecentor Elizabeth Heaton (3025)[57]

Al Na'ir V—commonly referred to simply as Al Na'ir—is the fifth planet in the Al Na'ir system. The world possesses vast mineral resources and has at various times in history served as the local Prefecture capital world for both the Draconis Combine and the Republic of the Sphere. Al Na'ir has been home to a number of major industrial facilities, some of which included facilities located on asteroid belts within the system. Al Na'ir has a single moon named Taliswan.[1][2]

Planetary History[edit]

Age of War[edit]

Al Na'ir V was originally settled by the Azami in the twenty-fifth century[4] to gain access to the rich resources available on the planet.[2]

First Succession War[edit]

When the Dragon took control of Al Na'ir and integrated the Arkab Legions into the Arm of the Dragon, the Combine created the School for Cultural Investigation on Al Na'ir's surface. This school was popular with many members of the Combine nobility and higher-educational system as it was one of the few places that the Combine approved of "foreigners."[2]

Third Succession War[edit]

In 3010, a BattleMech facility that was a joint venture by Luthien Armor Works and Alshain Weapons was damaged. It would not be until 3025 that it went back to production.[59]

In early 3025, the Federated Suns attacked Al Na'ir.[60]

Clan Invasion Era[edit]

The vast mineral wealth and relatively open nature of the system made it a key strategic asset for the Dragon by the 3050s. Though raided many times by the Federated Suns and later the Federated Commonwealth, the Dragon retained control of the system and the population had suffered relatively few attacks.

Jihad[edit]

During the Jihad, however, that changed forever. The Word of Blake sent large numbers of aerospace fighter–carrying DropShips and Pocket WarShips to the system. These Blakist units scoured the asteroid belts, destroying the Yori 'Mech Works assembly lines and inflicting severe losses on the population by destroying their domed cities.[2] By mid-March 3069, Al Na'ir had been conquered by the Blakists and incorporated into the Word of Blake Protectorate.[46]

Having been occupied by the Word of Blake, Al Na'ir was targeted for liberation by the allied coalition assembled by Devlin Stone; coalition forces assaulted Al Na'ir on 1 July 3076 as one of four planetary assaults on Protectorate worlds that took place simultaneously, with the other strikes targeting the Rio, Rochelle, and Van Diemen IV systems.[61][62]

Dark Age[edit]

After the Jihad Al Na'ir was made the capital world of Prefecture II within the Republic of the Sphere. The Prefecture's capital city was built on Cedar Rock (the largest continent) and named Phoenix. The planet's traditional capital city, Homai-Zaki, was also rebuilt by the Republic and is also located on Cedar Rock.[2]

Following the Blackout Al Na'ir was reclaimed by the Draconis Combine in June 3135. During the conquest, the Benjamin Military District Warlord Mitsura Sakamoto ordered the breaching of Phoenix Dome, killing thirty million inhabitants.[54][63] So many skilled workers were killed in the atrocity that even a decade later the Scarborough Manufacturers plant was still affected.[64]

Military Deployment[edit]

2786[edit]

3025[edit]

3038[edit]

  • Eighth Dieron Regulars[67]
  • Fifteenth Dieron Regulars[67]

3040[edit]

  • Fifteenth Dieron Regulars[67]

3050[edit]

  • Fifteenth Dieron Regulars[68]

3062[edit]

  • Fifteenth Dieron Regulars[69]

3067[edit]

  • Fifteenth Dieron Regulars[70]

3075[edit]

3079[edit]

- At this time the Second Wolf Lancers were operating at 25% of full strength.

3085[edit]

- At this time, the First was at 60% of full strength, with 92% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

Geography[edit]

Al Na'ir has two continents named Cedar Rock and Scarborough.[1][2]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Cedar Rock (continent)
  • Homai-Zaki: the planetary capital city[2][22]
  • Phoenix: constructed after the Jihad, Phoenix was the administrative capital of Prefecture II. The dome was breached in June 3135.[2][54]
  • Micah's Sea: separating the two continents
  • School for Cultural Investigation

Companies and Industries[edit]

Image gallery[edit]

  • Planetary Flag of Al Na'ir

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 68 systems (65 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Nashira 12.7 Biham 12.9 Pokhara 14.6 Ancha 16.1
Telos 18.5 Murchison 18.5 Deneb Algedi 19.7 Sadachbia 21.0
Helen 21.4 Halstead Station 21.7 Agador 22.6 Quentin 23.6
Towne 25.0 New Britain 26.3 Miyazaki 27.7 Nirasaki 28.3
Errai 28.8 Kervil 29.9 Shinonoi 30.1 Skat 33.5
Addicks 33.9 Styx 34.7 Lockdale 34.9 Galatia 35.0
Ozawa 37.7 Ashio 38.0 Markab 38.5 Small World 39.2
Saffel 39.6 Pike 40.7 Elix 42.3 Athenry 42.5
Northwind 42.9 Ankaa 43.1 Deneb Kaitos 44.4 Chaville 45.5
Cylene 46.3 Fomalhaut 46.9 Hean 48.0 Albalii 48.6
Ronel 49.1 Okaya 49.3 Piedmont 50.4 Dieron 50.6
Kurhah 50.7 Ingress 51.0 Kuzuu 51.3 Dabih 52.3
New Florence 52.6 New Stevens 53.1 Chichibu 53.2 Lambrecht 53.6
Ruchbah 54.1 Altair 54.2 Dyev 55.2 Epsilon Indi 56.1
Sheratan 56.2 Asta 56.3 Fletcher 56.4 Lapida 56.5
Caph 56.9 Mallory's World 57.2 Ascella 58.3 Shitara 58.9
Tybalt 59.7 Basalt 60.5 Kawich 61.1 Shimonita 61.3

References[edit]

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  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 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 26: "Al Na'ir"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Shattered Fortress, p. 103: "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)
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  7. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 25: "Lyran Commonwealth after Age of War - [2571] Map"
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